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Leksikalisasi Pembungkus Tradisional Dari Daun Pisang: Kajian Etnosemantik
Authors: Nugrahani Ari , Abdi Parela Kresna
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi aspek budaya di balik nama-nama pembungkus tradisional dari daun pisang melalui pendekatan etnosemantis. Pendekatan ini direfleksikan dalam bentuk leksikalisasi sebagai cerminan cara pandang penutur dalam menandai fungsi sebuah realita masyarakat budaya. Data penelitian ini berupa kata (leksem) yang menunjuk jenis wadah/pembungkus tradisional dari daun pisang. Data diperoleh dengan metode studi pustaka dan simak yang ditindaklanjuti dengan metode cakap. Metode studi pustaka digunakan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana penelitian tentang objek dan leksem apa saja yang ada. Metode simak dilaksanakan dengan memperhatikan penamaan leksem-leksem pembungkus daun pisang tradisional dalam kehidupan sehari-hari. Metode cakap digunakan untuk memeriksa keabsahan data, termasuk melacak kemungkinan adanya data yang belum tercatat dengan memanfaatkan tiga narasumber. Pembahasan pada penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif kualitatif. Adapun analisis data memanfaatkan komponen makna untuk menemukan komponen diagnostik kekhasan fungsi setiap kata/leksem. Berdasarkan analisis, ditemukan 13 leksikalisasi pembungkus daun tradisional dari daun pisang, antara lain samir, pincuk, tum, pasung (contong), pinjung, sumpil, takir, cekentong, tempelan, ancak, sudi, lontong, dan lemper. Komponen diagnostik kekhasan fungsi setiap kata/leksem antara lain: bahan, bentuk, jenis, ada tidaknya bahan/komponen tambahan, fungsi dalam budaya.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Animasi terhadap Keterampilan Menceritakan Kembali Isi Fabel Siswa Kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Sijunjung
Authors: Sisi Sisi Febria Agami , Fitri Rahayu , Septia Emil
Published: December 2022

Penelitian ini betujuan untuk mendeskripsikan pengaruh penggunaan media animasi terhadap keterampilan menceritakan kembali isi fabel siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Sijunjung. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode eksperimen. Desain penelitian ini adalah One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Sijunjung. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Sijunjung yang berjumlah 20 orang. Data dalam penelitian ini adalah skor keterampilan menceritakan kembali isi fabel sebelum dan sesudah menggunakan media animasi pada siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Sijunjung. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan sebagai berikut ini. Pertama, keterampilan menceritakan kembali isi fabel siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Sijunjung sebelum menggunakan media animasi diperoleh  nilai rata-rata hitung 58,09 berada pada rentangan 56-65% pada skala  dengan  kualifikasi cukup (C). Kedua, keterampilan menceritakan kembali isi fabel siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Sijunjung sesudah menggunakan media animasi diperoleh nilai rata-rata 71,66 berada pada rentangan nilai 66-75% dengan pada skala 10 dengan kualifikasi lebih dari cukup (LDC). Ketiga, berdasarkan uji-t disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan penggunaan media animasi terhadap keterampilan menceritakan kembali isi fabel siswa kelas VII SMP Negeri 2 Sijunjung setelah hasil pengujian yang membuktikan bahwa thitung> dari ttabel yaitu 5,71 1,73.
Overseas Electricity Interconnection
Authors:   Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Miller Jack
Published: December 2022

Electricity markets in the UK, Ireland and continental Europe are physically linked by 'interconnector' cables. These benefit energy system operators and consumers by reducing prices. They can also help integrate renewable electricity and ensure security of supply. This note discusses these benefits, proposals for future increases in interconnection and the potential effects of Brexit.
Fire Safety of Construction Products
Authors:   Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Johnson Erin , Harriss Lydia
Published: December 2022

Fires at Grenfell Tower in 2017, Lakanal House in 2009, and other residential tower blocks have raised questions about how construction products affect the severity and spread of fires. This briefing considers how the fire safety of construction products is regulated; how products are tested and classified; and challenges for product testing and the building regulations more widely.
Hospital cleaning
Authors: Belojević Goran
Published: December 2022

The aim of this narrative review is to present up-to-date facts concerning hospital cleaning (HC). HC is essential in the prevention of healthcare associated infections (HAI). If a proper HC is followed by a proper use of disinfectants even the HAI caused by the most dangerous nosocomial pathogens like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin- resistant Enterococcus, carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii may be stopped without closing the ward or placing the patients in isolation. Critical hospital surfaces that may be highly contaminated with pathogens include toilet seats and bowels, toilet flush handles, doorhandles, furniture, hospital equipment, linen, clothes, buttons, switches, computers, printers, shelves, cellphones, curtains, patient chairs, nurse call-buttons and bed rails. Hand-touch sites at bedside pose the highest risk of HAI for patients and these should be targeted with continuous and detail cleaning. The most used methods for the assessment of hospital cleanliness are visual inspection, aerobic colony counts, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence and fluorescent markers. Together with soaps and detergents the environmental-friendly disinfectants like hydrogen peroxide, high-pressure steam, electrolyzed water, ozone, probiotic cleaners and microfiber cloths have a priority in hospital cleaning. Recent advances in the methods of hospital cleaning together with the continuous education of cleaning staff and nurses significantly contribute to the prevention and control of hospital outbreaks.
The Application of Spectral Informatics on the Genetic Marker
Authors: Liu Huan
Published: December 2022

Article 1-3. The Application of Spectral Informatics on the Genetic Marker/光谱信息及其在遗传标记技术的应用 Author: Liu Huan (1983 - ), Master of Science (First Class Honours), The University of Auckland.
Inter-specificandintra-specificcomparisoninthe responses to UV-B radiation and to water deficit inTrifolium (Leguminosae)
Authors: Liu Huan
Published: December 2022

Article2: Inter-specificandintra-specificcomparisoninthe responses to UV-B radiation and to water deficit inTrifolium(Leguminosae)/三叶草属（Trifolium）植物种间和种内对 UV-B 辐射和干旱等逆境生理的比较性研究 Author: Liu Huan, Master of Science (First Class Honours), The University of Auckland, Adviser: Hofmann, R.W., Lincoln University, New Zealand.
Essay: Structural Molecular Biology
Authors: Liu Huan
Published: December 2022

Article 13. Essay: Structural Molecular Biology Author: Liu Huan (1983-), Master of Science (First Class Honours), The University of Auckland.
The Principal of Thermodynamics: The Inner Energy, Energy Loss and Materials Perishing
Authors: Liu Huan
Published: December 2022

Article 8. The Principal of Thermodynamics: The Inner Energy, Energy Loss and Materials Perishing /热力学原理：内能，能量损耗与材料老化 Author: Liu Huan (1983- ), Master of Science (First Class Honours), The University of Auckland.
O Programa de Aquisição de Alimentos sob a perspectiva dos agricultores: um estudo de caso em Amaraji - Pernambuco
Authors: Silva Rodrigo Rogerio da , Souto Aline de Souza
Published: December 2022

A agricultura familiar é a grande responsável pela produção de alimentos no Brasil. As características próprias da atividade dificultam o poder de negociação, pela escala de produção, arranjosprodutivos e logísticos adotados. As dificuldades enfrentadas pelo setor demandam políticas públicas. Através doPrograma de Aquisição de Alimentos (PAA), o Estadoadquiria alimentos produzidos por agricultores familiares, organizados em associações e cooperativas. Este estudo apresenta a percepçãode famílias agricultoras, de um território previamente selecionado, na Zona da Mata de Pernambuco, de forma a expor limites e possibilidades do PAA, destacando a percepção dos próprios sujeitos do estudo e beneficiários, encarando a ausência de estudos recentes,sobre a atuação do Estado,para a produção de alimentos. Refere-se a um estudo de caso, no qual optou-se pelo método de amostra não probabilística, na coleta de dados, utilizando-se observações e entrevista semiestruturada, aplicada por meio de amostragempor conveniência. A participação no Programa garantiu condições para acesso a bens e serviços, pela via do mercado.Os resultados evidenciam que entre os agricultores participantes do PAA, no município escolhido, as maiores dificuldades de acesso e participação sãoa disponibilidade orçamentária e a burocracia para submissão de propostas. A pesquisa aponta para uma ausência da complementaridade entre políticas públicas para as populações do campo.
Sexual quality of life in hormonotherapy for breast cancer patients
Authors: Silva Pedro Paulo Perroni da , Capassi Ana Clara Salviato , Haddad Carolina Federicci , Santos Larissa Araujo , Maia Marina Vieira , Hatamoto Nadia Yumi , Pires Luis Antonio , Delgado Gilson Luchezi
Published: December 2022

Objectives: To evaluate how hormonal therapy can impact breast cancer patients sexual quality of life and compare two widely used therapeutic agents: anastrozole and tamoxifen. Studies so far have evaluated the side effects of such therapy on patients general quality of life, but literature remains scarce regarding the impact it has on sexual aspects. We believe there is a demand for a detailed view of these aspects since most patients undergo these treatments for at least five years.

Material and Methods: Transverse observational study evaluated in 2019, 41 women with a history of breast cancer, all of them undergoing hormonal therapy. Group presented a mean age of 55.4 years (35 to 77 years); those in menopause with a mean time of menopause of 10.92 years (2 to 28 years). Thirty-eight women lived maritally and/or were sexually active. The mean duration of treatment was 36.84 months. We analyzed data in pre-and postmenopausal women, evaluating the results of questionnaires with general parameters (age, treatment time, general quality of life, adaptation to therapy) as well as specific instruments for evaluation of sexual dysfunction (FSDS-R) and quality of life with specific aspects for breast cancer (FACT-B). The results were placed in 2×2 contingency tables comparing the group receiving tamoxifen versus anastrozole.

Results and Conclusion: Tamoxifen compared to anastrozole is a drug with apparent less impact on most common sexual dysfunctions (orgasm, dyspareunia, and feeling good quality of sex life), following those already published in international literature. We found no impact on physical, socio-familiar, and emotional well-being. Finally, we conclude that the results of this study significantly contribute to the choice of adequate therapeutic agent and highlight the need to bring this topic during routine consults and to the decision with the patient for the best suited treatment option.
Lanolin-based dexpanthenol cream, topical hydrocortisone or observation in the prevention of capecitabine-induced hand-foot syndrome: a phase III trial
Authors: La-Scala Cintia Sayuri Kurokawa , Malzyner Artur , Lima Carmen Silvia Passos , Rosa Daniela Dornelles , Franke Fabio André , Peria Fernanda Maris , Borges Giuliano Santos , Girotto Gustavo Colagiovanni , Brust Leandro , Gomes Magda Conceição Barbosa , Calux Nilciza Maria de Carvalho Tavares , Sales Roberto Magnus Duarte , Freitas Ruffo , Serrano Sergio Vicente
Published: December 2022

Introduction: The use of capecitabine is associated with hand-foot syndrome (HFS). Since there is anecdotal evidence that lanolin-based creams and topical steroids are useful for the treatment of HFS, we conducted a three- arm phase III trial to compare observation, lanolin-based cream with dexpanthenol (L-D), and topical hydrocortisone in the prevention of HFS.

Material and Methods: Patients with breast or colorectal cancer with indication to use capecitabine as a single agent or in combination were randomized in an open-label fashion to one of the three arms. The initial capecitabine dose was 1,000 or 1,250mg/m2, according to the physicians discretion and clinical practice, and dose adjustments followed the local label. The primary endpoint was the frequency of HFS of any grade in the intent-to-treat population, whereas quality of life (QoL), change from baseline in performance status and adverse events were secondary endpoints.

Results: Mean age among the 595 patients randomized was 58 years, and 69% were women. 37% of patients had advanced breast cancer and 63% of patients had colorectal cancer. Capecitabine was used as a single agent in 67% of patients; among the remaining 33% of patients, 82% were treated with oxaliplatin-based combinations. HFS of any grade was seen in 35.6% of patients in the observation group, 24.9% with L-D, and 34.3% with hydrocortisone (p=0.039). The unadjusted odds ratio for the frequency of HFS in the arm treated with L-D was 0.60 (95%CI, 0.39 to 0.92). Only between 2.6% and 9.4% of patients had grade 3 HFS. There were no statistically significant differences in mean change from baseline in any of the QoL scores, the distribution of performance status, or the frequency of adverse events among the three arms.

Conclusion: L-D could be considered a standard strategy in the attempt to prevent capecitabine-induced HFS.
Corpo, espaço arquitetônico e cidade: experiências performativas no Centro Cultural São Paulo
Authors: Padovan Laila Renardini
Published: December 2022

O presente artigo parte de experiências performativas do projeto Corpo e Paisagem, realizado no Centro Cultural São Paulo (CCSP), para refletir sobre as relações ali traçadas entre corpo, espaço arquitetônico e cidade. A partir da contextualização histórica da construção do CCSP e de seu projeto arquitetônico, o texto busca compreender como as experiências sensoriais do projeto Corpo e Paisagem proporcionaram uma leitura sensível dos espaços, a fim de percebê-los não apenas em suas evidências, como também em suas entrelinhas. Ao acessar uma espécie de inconsciente da arquitetura, as criações contextuais resultantes do projeto desenharam possibilidades de ação e ocupação dos espaços não reprodutoras de valores patriarcais, colonialistas e capitalistas presentes nas formas arquitetônicas e em suas regras de uso.
O martelo e o edifício: o encontro entre ofício e espaço pela experiência de um trabalhador cenotécnico no Theatro Municipal de São Paulo
Authors: Nosella Berilo Luigi Deiró , Nascimento Priscila de Souza Chagas do
Published: December 2022

Na entrevista buscamos a compreensão do ofício cenotécnico em sua relação com os espaços e meios de trabalho; no caso de Aníbal Marques, tal encontro promove uma visão particular do trabalho cênico na relação de seu ofício com seu principal espaço de trabalho- o Theatro Municipal de São Paulo (TMSP), no qual exerce a função de chefe da equipe de cenotécnica desde 1992. A entrevista compõe um conjunto de registros de memórias coletadas durante o desenvolvimento da pesquisa de mestrado Cenotenia, a criação dos operários da cena: Um estudo sobre as funções dos trabalhadores cenotécnicos da cidade de São Paulo, desenvolvida no âmbito do NETOC/GPHPC e defendida no PPGAC/UFSJ.
An in silico study into the bioacaricide power of the Algerian argan tree against Varroa destructor
Authors: Belhadji Amina , Abdelli Imane , Hassani Faiçal , Bekkal Brikci Sohayb , Ghalem Sarra , Muzzammel Rehman Hafiz , Kechairi Réda
Published: December 2022

Varroa destructor is the parasitic mite of the honeybee, Apis mellifera. It presents a major threat to the health of bees and to the quality and quantity of honey. Varroa destructor have increased their resistance to acaricides; consequently, the mites or their vector viruses become more virulent. Infested colonies, commonly referred to as ‘mite bombs’, facilitate the dispersal of mites and transmission of disease to stronger and healthier colonies. Acaricides are the most used means of control, although the use of these chemical products has a negative impact on the health of bees, the quality of honey, human health, and the environment. The argan tree of the genus Argania is a tropical tree of the Sapotaceae family. This plant is very important economically. The argan tree is the source of biologically active and edible oil. In this context, we aim to test the bioacaricide power of the argan tree to fight the V. destructor by molecular modelling methods.
A Review of Literature on Community Responses to Environmental Crises
Authors: Bełdyga Natalia
Published: December 2022

In the light of the environmental crisis caused by unprecedented accelerating interrelated changes accompanied by the most recent ones caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the humanitarian, refugee, and nuclear crisis provoked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, contemporary society has been challenged to confront these complex and uncertain times and to recognise a considerable need to respond not only to the environmental crisis but to multiple crises in general. Another critical question to be answered by contemporary society, which is also a research question in this review, is how an efficient response to crises caused by those accelerating interrelated changes should be organised. Therefore, for the purpose of answering the above research questions, this literature review-based article aims to examine the empirical studies on community responses to environmental crises. The results of the seventeen analysed articles on community responses to environmental crises and disasters indicate that these responses, given by either members of the directly affected community or by local, regional, or central authorities, were in majority of cases not integrated, as if the collective effort to cope with the emergency were organised simultaneously yet apart. Another observation is that the first respondents on site, who often were also directly affected by an emergency, performed a significant role in response as they had and pooled necessary material and non-material resources, for instance, experience, practical knowledge, and equipment. Based on these findings, the author argues that for future crisis and disaster research, it is essential to examine those cases where there has been indeed an efficient integrated response organised as a result of joint cooperation between all affected actors so that such accounts are incorporated into future disaster preparedness strategies for the organisation of more effective response.
Localisation Training in Spain and Beyond: Towards a Consensus on Content and Approach
Authors: Sánchez Ramos María del Mar , Torres del Rey Jesús , Morado Vázquez Lucía
Published: December 2022

Since localisation emerged in the 1980s as an activity linked to the software industry, its evolution has gone hand in hand with technological advances. In the globalised market of the 21st century, an ever-increasing range of digital products must be localised. While academic institutions are aware of how the insatiable demand for localisation is affecting the translation industry, there is no consensus regarding what courses on localisation should teach and how they should teach it. This article reports the findings of a survey-based study that adopted a descriptive-interpretive methodology to collect both quantitative and qualitative data from a group of 16 localisation trainers teaching on undergraduate translation courses in Spanish universities. The results reinforce the finding of an earlier unpublished study by the same authors (AUTHOR 2018) that localisation training is keeping pace with technological evolution. In addition, respondents noted that one of their main challenges is finding authentic teaching materials and recommended closer collaboration between academia and the localisation industry.
Standardising Fatherhood through Discourse
Authors: Bamford Agnes Marie
Published: December 2022

A current trend in multinational corporations (MNCs) is a strong focus on diversity management in order to attract and retain talent. The present study investigates the linguistic manifestation and justification of a very recent company policy intended to facilitate this trend, viz., global paternity leave. The study represents an attempt at contributing to the linguistic turn in organisational studies. As a theoretical point of departure, strategic communication and the socio-political and business context for parental leave are discussed. Tools from systemic functional linguistics are then applied as methods to investigate the communication strategies employed when introducing the new family leave policy in four MNCs headquartered in the UK and Norway, respectively. The material consists of a set of texts on global paternity leave produced by the four companies. The analysis identifies similarities as well as differences between the British and Norwegian companies in how the new global leave policy is presented. The findings demonstrate a tension between focussing on gender equality and on inclusion in the justification of the new measure intended to support the MNCs’ diversity management efforts. The study thus shows how language performs ideological work within corporate communication.
Revision of Business Content on Corporate Social Responsibility
Authors: Rossetti Alessandra , Van Waes Luuk
Published: December 2022

With more and more people interested in how sustainable and socially responsible companies are, the comprehensibility of content on corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become paramount. Producing easy-to-read business content – either by writing it from scratch or revising it – is a cognitively demanding undertaking, especially for second-language non-professional writers. Both formal training and sustained practice can help writers build expertise and, in turn, be considerate of their intended audience. In particular, research on the impact of training has usually yielded positive results when examining the texts produced following specific instruction. However, the extent to which training has a positive effect on the process of writing and revision is still under-researched, especially in second language. To address this gap, we report on an experimental study that examines the impact of reader-oriented training on the cognitive effort experienced by 47 second-language university students when revising CSR content. We adopted a pre-test post-test design, and we used keystroke logging and retrospective interviews to collect data on students' pausing behaviour, use of online sources, and strategies to approach the revision task. Our training seemed to reduce the cognitive effort linked with lexical choices. Furthermore, it provided some students with procedural knowledge on how to approach the revision task in a more efficient way. We also observed a general tendency to rewrite (rather than revise) CSR content despite the higher cognitive effort required by rewriting. We discuss implications for training, limitations, and future research avenues.
Mental Patient
Authors: Gosselin Abigail
Published: December 2022

A philosopher who has experienced psychosis argues that recovery requires regaining agency and autonomy within a therapeutic relationship based on mutual trust.

In Mental Patient, philosopher Abigail Gosselin uses her personal experiences with psychosis and the process of recovery to explore often overlooked psychiatric ethics. For many people who struggle with psychosis, she argues, psychosis impairs agency and autonomy. She shows how clinicians can help psychiatric patients regain agency and autonomy through a positive therapeutic relationship characterized by mutual trust. Patients, she says, need to take an active role in regaining their agency and autonomy—specifically, by giving testimony, cons

tructing a narrative of their experience to instill meaning, making choices about treatment, and deciding to show up and participate in life activities.

Gosselin examines how psychotic experience is medicalized and describes what it is like to be a patient receiving mental health care treatment. In addition to mutual trust, she says, a productive therapeutic relationship requires the clinician's empathetic understanding of the patient's experiences and perspective. She also explains why psychotic patients sometimes feel ambivalent about recovery and struggle to stay committed to it. The psychiatric ethics issues she examines include the development of epistemic agency and credibility, epistemic justice, the use of coercion, therapeutic alliance, the significance of choice, and the taking of responsibility. Mental Patient differs from straightforward memoirs of psychiatric illness in that it analyses philosophic issues related to psychosis and recovery, and it differs from other books on psychiatric ethics in that its analyses are drawn from the author's first-person experiences as a mental patient.
Aplicação do Lean Construction no apoio à tomada de decisão de etapa crítica do planejamento: estudo de caso em reforma residencial
Authors: Bastos Roberta Silva de Araujo , Freitag Alberto Eduardo Besser , Reis Augusto da Cunha , França Sergio Luiz Braga
Published: December 2022

O setor da construção civil do Brasil é de grande importância para a recuperação do PIB, impactado negativamente em função da pandemia da Covid-19. Este estudo apresenta duas inovações que ajudam a transformar esse quadro. Uma ligada ao estilo de construção e arquitetura, o “conceito aberto” e a outra, uma filosofia de gestão que conquistou espaço em diversas organizações do setor da construção civil, o Lean Construction. O objetivo do trabalho é apresentar e analisar uma etapa de uma reforma residencial, gerenciada através do Lean Construction, utilizando ferramentas para apoio na orientação da tomada de decisões e consequentemente a otimização de processos. A metodologia utilizada consiste em um estudo de caso, tratando das análises e decisões de etapa crítica do planejamento de reforma do imóvel, envolvendo a demolição de três pilares, para viabilizar o conceito aberto. A mudança de cenário durante o projeto incentivou o desenvolvimento de novas ações que permitissem o alcance dos objetivos sem prejudicar o cronograma da reforma, trazendo segurança aos clientes. Os resultados positivos alcançados corroboram a importância da aplicação do Lean Construction, seus princípios e ferramentas para contribuições no planejamento e desenvolvimento de projetos no setor da construção civil.
Agronomic Practices Followed by Farmers in Order to Attain Maximum Yield
Authors: Singh Harshveer , Chopra Sameer , Singh Gurshaminder
Published: December 2022

In India, Agriculture has 65% of total population directly dependent on itself making it the backbone of the Indian economy. The farmer while producing crops aims at getting maximum yields. A study on agronomic practices followed by 120 farmers from three villages viz. Hasanpur (42 farmers), Kalewal 54 farmers), Singhpura 24 farmers) was carried out. Major crops cultivated were known to be wheat, paddy, mustard, sugarcane, maize, berseem, cauliflower and carrot. The collected from the respondents included the seed rate, fertilizer dosage, seed treatment, number of irrigations provided, organic manure used, major weeds infesting the fields, herbicides used, major pest attacking crops, pesticides used, major diseases infesting the fields, disease chemicals used and yield range of crops. The findings of the study showed the practices followed by the farmers in the fields for optimum crop stand and get maximum yields.
Tropospheric Influence on Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Radio Waves
Authors: Iloke Joel , Ekah Ukoette Jeremiah , Ewona Igwe
Published: December 2022

This research investigates the effects of temperature and relative humidity on UHF signals. A spectrum analyzer was used in measuring UHF signals while a digital thermometer and hygrometer was used in measuring temperature and relative humidity, respectively. From results obtained, relative humidity had no significant effect on measured path loss while a positive correlation coefficient was obtained between temperature and measured path loss. This implies that an increase in temperature will lead to a decrease in received signal strength of UHF signals. Furthermore, a path loss propagation model for Calabar (PL = 37.920 + 2.796T + 0.290R + ) was obtained using multiple regression analysis and we believe that the obtained result will be useful to radio engineers for UHF signal propagation in the study terrain.
A Note on Disporum cantoniense (Lour.) Merr., Collected from Bonai Forest Division, Odisha, India
Authors: Kumar N. Sanath , Mishra Sweta , Kumar Sanjeet
Published: December 2022

Bonai Forest Division, Odisha is known as rich biodiversity and home of less populated plant species. During the floral exploration works in the year 2022, authors found an interesting plant, Disporum cantoniense (Lour.) Merr., growing near streams in Khajurdihi Reserve Forest, Koira Ranga and Phuljhar, Barsuan Range. Literature survey revealed that, it has limited distribution in Odisha state and growing in unique habitat as a high-altitude plant. Therefore, an attempt has been made to document its habitat, associated plants and key characters. The present study provides a base line data to identify the collected species and also will be helpful to make long term conservation plan.
Extensive Foveoschisis in an Emmetropic Patient Associated with Vitreomacular Traction: A Case Report
Authors: Katsimpris Andreas , Karamaounas Aristotelis , Mitsopoulou Dimitra , Georgalas Ilias , Petrou Petros
Published: December 2022

Aims: To report a rare case of foveoschisis caused by vitreomacular traction in a young emmetropic female patient.

Presentation of the Case: A 37-year-old woman, without any systemic or ocular disorders, presented with progressively reduced visual acuity in her right eye over the last 3 months. Best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was counting fingers in the right eye. Optical coherence tomography revealed foveoschisis with foveal detachment in her right eye, which was successfully treated with pars plana vitrectomy without internal limiting membrane peeling and gas tamponade. Three months post-operatively the BCVA improved to 6/12.

Discussion and Conclusion: Although high myopia is the main cause of foveoschsis, vitreomacular traction can rarely be associated with foveoschisis, specially in young patients without myopia or any other ocular history. In these cases pars plana vitrectomy with extensive posterior vitreous detachment induction may have favorable visual outcomes.
Functional Assessment of Fetal Heart by Echocardiography in Maternal Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Mohamed Arwa Ashraf , Shaaban Aliaa El-Sayed , Abdelaal Mohamed Ahmed , Salama Mai Mohamed
Published: December 2022

Background: Diabetes mellitus constitutes a significant risk for the fetus if present in pregnant woman. Tissue Doppler imaging (TDI) is less dependent on loading conditions, so it is more accurate for assessment of cardiac function and can detect subclinical fetal cardiac dysfunction. The aim of this work was to assess fetal heart functional abnormalities (left ventricular systolic and diastolic function, right ventricular systolic and diastolic function) and their relation to maternal glycemic control.

Methods: This prospective case-control study was carried out on 30 diabetic mothers either with pregestational diabetes (PGDM) or gestational diabetes (GDM) and 20 healthy mothers in the third trimester. Patients were subdivided in to two groups: group I: poorly controlled diabetic pregnant mothers (17 cases) and group II: well-controlled diabetic pregnant mothers (13 cases). Patients were subjected to fetal echocardiography (left ventricular systolic and diastolic function assessment, right ventricular systolic and diastolic function assessment).

Results: There was significantly higher values regarding fasting blood glucose level, 2 hours post-prandial blood glucose level and HbA1c in poorly controlled patients versus well controlled (P value < 0.001). It was noticed that E` and A` wave velocities of the mitral annulus, MPI and IVRT were significantly higher in fetuses of groups I, II than fetuses of group III (P <0.05). Fetuses of groups I, II showed significantly lower E/E` ratio when compared to fetuses of group III (P <0.05).

Conclusions: By using tissue Doppler imaging at around 28 weeks of gestation, it was discovered that the systolic and diastolic function indices measures were different in foetuses of diabetic mothers than in normal foetuses. Despite having well-controlled diabetes, the echocardiographic results of uncomplicated non-diabetic women's foetuses were significantly different from those of diabetic women's foetuses.
On shame and the perceived credibility of sexual assault allegations
Authors: Keskin Gizem , Baker Alysha , Lloyd E. Paige , Krank Liliana , ten Brinke Leanne
Published: December 2022

Despite the high incidence of sexual assault, doubt about allegations is common. Previous research suggests that victims expressing positive or no emotion are perceived as less credible than those expressing negative emotions. However, little is known about which specific negative emotional expressions contribute to credibility in this context. In two studies (N = 623), participants read a date rape vignette. The alleged victim's statement was paired with a picture of a female person expressing either shame, sadness, or no emotion. Participants rated the credibility of her account and completed a measure of rape myth acceptance. Controlling for rape myth acceptance, allegations were perceived as more credible when accompanied by an expression of shame versus sadness (a negative, low arousal control condition). It is critical to be aware of the shame‐credibility bias in this context to intervene and support those who have experienced sexual assault.
Organic Heterocyclic Strategy for Precisely Regulating Electronic State of Palladium Interface to Boost Alcohol Oxidation
Authors: You Zhihu , Zhao Zijie , Zhang Qiankun , Zhang Chuanhui , Long Xiaojing , Li Daohao , Xia Yanzhi
Published: December 2022

Exploring highly‐efficient palladium (Pd)‐based electrocatalysts for the alcohol oxidation reaction (AOR) is crucial yet challenging for chemists due to the vague Pd interface with an uncontrollable electronic environment. Herein, an organic heterocyclic strategy is used for the first time to modulate the electronic state of Pd electrocatalysts by anchoring Pd nanoparticles to conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) with varied S‐, N‐, O‐, or S, N‐heterocycles. Among these CMPs, the S, N‐containing thiazole heterocyclic polymer SNC with Pd catalyst exhibits highly‐efficient current densities of 1575.0 mA mgPd−1 for methanol oxidation and 1071.0 mA mgPd−1 for ethanol oxidation, which are among the highest performance in the heterocyclic modulated Pd systems and surpass the commercial Pd black catalyst. Detailed theory calculations suggest that although the furan (O‐heterocycle) polymer OC has the strongest charge transfer (0.057 |e|) with the Pd cluster, the moderate electron transfer (0.041 |e|) of the Pd/SNC heterojunction with an S···N···Pd noncovalent interaction shows the best catalytic reaction kinetics. Moreover, the d‐band of the Pd/SNC system is closer to the volcano vertex than its counterparts. These results indicate that appropriate electron transfer intensity regulation of Pd electronic state by well‐defined heterocyclic structures may significantly improve AOR activity.
Lithium Superionic Conduction in BH4‐Substituted Thiophosphate Solid Electrolytes
Authors: Jang Yong‐Jin , Seo Hyungeun , Lee Young‐Su , Kang Sora , Cho Woosuk , Cho Young Whan , Kim Jae‐Hun
Published: December 2022

Compared with conventional liquid electrolytes, solid electrolytes can better improve the safety properties and achieve high‐energy‐density Li‐ion batteries. Sulfide‐based solid electrolytes have attracted significant attention owing to their high ionic conductivities, which are comparable to those of their liquid counterparts. Among them, Li thiophosphates, including Li‐argyrodites, are widely studied. In this study, Li thiophosphate solid electrolytes containing BH4− anions are prepared via a simple and fast milling method even without heat treatment. The synthesized materials exhibit a high ionic conductivity of up to 11 mS cm−1 at 25 °C, which is much higher than reported values. To elucidate the mechanism behind, the thiophosphate local structure, whose effect on the ionic conductivity remains unclear to date, is investigated. Raman and solid‐state NMR spectroscopies are performed to identify the thiophosphate local structure in the sulfide samples. Based on the analysis results, the ratios of the different thiophosphate units in the prepared electrolyte samples are determined. It is found that the thiophosphate local structure can be varied by changing the amount of LiBH4 and the milling conditions, which significantly impact the ionic conductivity. The all‐solid‐state cell with the prepared solid electrolyte exhibits superior cycle and rate performances.
Histone lysine methyltransferase SETDB2 suppresses NRF2 to restrict tumor progression and modulates chemotherapy sensitivity in lung adenocarcinoma
Authors: Yuan Guangda , Hu Bowen , Ma Jun , Zhang Chuanyu , Xie Hongya , Wei Tengteng , Yang Yong , Ni Bin
Published: December 2022

Objective

Aberrant epigenetic remodeling represents a molecular hallmark in lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD). We aim to investigate the biological roles of SETDB2 and its underlying associations with oxidative stress, providing therapeutic targets for individualized treatment of LUAD.

Methods

Differential analysis was conducted via Limma package, and Kaplan–Meier analysis was performed with survival package. CCK‐8, cell proliferation assay, transwell assay, and in vivo assays were conducted to assess the function of SETDB2. Western blot assay, RT‐qPCR, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) were conducted to assess the expression levels of SETDB2/NRF2. Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assay and ChIP‐qPCR were conducted to assess the epigenetic roles of SETDB2.

Results

We found that SETDB2 expression is decreased in tumor samples versus normal tissues in TCGA‐LUAD cohort, LUAD‐EAS cohort, GSE72094 dataset, and independent Soochow‐LUAD dataset. Patients with low SETDB2 levels had a worse prognosis relative to those with high SETDB2. SETDB2 inhibition could significantly promote cell growth, migration ability, and stemness maintenance. Gene set enrichment analysis (GSEA) suggested that SETDB2 correlated with oxidative stress crosstalk and regulated NRF2 mRNA levels. ChIP assay suggested that SETDB2 mainly recruited the H3K9me3 enrichment at the NRF2 promoter region to suppress the mRNA levels of NRF2. Downregulated SETDB2 could activate NRF2 transcription and expression, thereby promoting its downstream targets, like NQO1, FTH1, and ME1. Functional experiments demonstrated that low SETDB2 allowed NRF2 to drive malignant processes of LUAD. SETDB2 overexpression attenuated the ability of NRF2 signaling to neutralize cellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, leading to enhanced cell apoptosis. Overexpressed SETDB2 could inhibit tumor progression in vivo and further render LUAD cells sensitive to chemotherapy.

Conclusions

In conclusion, these findings uncovered the suppressive role of SETDB2 in LUAD. SETDB2 negatively regulates NRF2 signaling to modulate tumor progression, which creates a therapeutic vulnerability in LUAD.
Photoactive Hexaazaphenalene‐based Coordination Network as a Two‐Pathway Photosensitizer for Oxidation of Alkanes
Authors: Deekamwong Krittanun , Wada Yuki , Zhu Yiying , Usov Pavel M , Tagami Yu , Ohtsu Hiroyoshi , Kawano Masaki
Published: December 2022

A tris(4‐pyridyl) hexaazaphenalenyl anion (TPHAP−) exhibited both energy and charge transfer processes to oxygen molecules under UV irradiation resulting in the production of reactive oxygen species (ROSs). The existence of ROSs was confirmed by spectroscopic characterization and photooxidation of a standard compound selective for the singlet oxygen, 1,5‐dihydroxynaphthalene (1,5‐DHN). In addition, a porous coordination network (PCN) consisting of TPHAP−, cadmium ions and fumarate co‐ligand was synthesized and used as a heterogeneous photosensitizer capable of ROSs generation. To take advantage of this ability, photooxidation of various saturated hydrocarbons including cyclohexane, cyclooctane and n‐octane was investigated. TPHAP‐based PCN demonstrated excellent photosensitizing ability achieving more than a hundred times higher turnover frequency than other reported coordination networks based on photoactive ligands.
Particle Residence Time Determination with More Than 400 Tracer Particles in a Circulating Fluidized‐Bed Full‐Loop System
Authors: Wu Erdong , Cheng Leming , Wei Yangjun , Ma Zhangke , Guo Qiang , Li Weicheng
Published: December 2022

The residence time of particles in a circulating fluidized‐bed (CFB) reactor is the essential parameter for design and performance of a CFB system. In this work, a noninvasive measurement method of positing tracer particles in a full‐loop CFB system is proposed. Based on the radio frequency identification technology, more than 400 tracer particles with individual code were made and moved freely in the CFB full loop system. With detecting the tracer particles' trajectory by high‐frequency readers located outside of the system, the effects of operating parameters including fluidization number and solid inventory on the movement and residence time of the tracer particles in the CFB system were investigated. The particle residence time is distributed in a certain range, influenced by superficial gas velocity and solid inventory.
Agrobacterium‐mediated Genetic Transformation of Cassava
Authors: Segatto Rosana , Jones Tira , Stretch Danielle , Albin Claire , Chauhan Raj Deepika , Taylor Nigel J.
Published: December 2022

The storage root crop cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is predicted to remain central to future food and economic security for smallholder farming households and agricultural output in the tropics. Genetic improvement of cassava is required to meet changing farmer and consumer needs, evolving pests and diseases, and challenges presented by climate change. Transgenic and genome editing technologies offer significant potential for introducing desired traits into farmer‐preferred varieties and breeding lines, and for studying the biology of this under‐investigated crop species. A bottleneck in implementing genetic modification in this species has been access to robust methods for transformation of cassava cultivars and landraces. In this article, we provide a detailed protocol for Agrobacterium‐mediated transformation of cassava and regeneration of genetically modified plants. Basic Protocol 1 describes how to establish and micropropagate in vitro cassava plantlets, and Alternate Protocol 1 details how to establish in vitro cultures from field or greenhouse cuttings. Basic Protocol 2 describes all steps necessary for genetic transformation in the model variety 60444, and Alternate Protocol 2 provides details for modifying this method for use with other cultivars. Finally, Basic Protocol 3 describes how to establish plants produced via Basic Protocol 2 and Alternate Protocol 2 in soil in a greenhouse. These methods have proven applications across more than a dozen genotypes and are capable of producing transgenic and gene‐edited plants for experimental purposes, for testing under greenhouse and field conditions, and for development of plants suitable for subsequent regulatory approval and product deployment. © 2022 The Authors. Current Protocols published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.

Basic Protocol 1: Establishment and propagation of in vitro cassava plantlets

Alternate Protocol 1: Establishment of in vitro plants from field or greenhouse plants

Basic Protocol 2: Genetic transformation of cassava variety 60444

Alternate Protocol 2: Genetic transformation of additional cultivars

Basic Protocol 3: Establishment and growth of plants in the greenhouse
Recent Progress in Hexagonal Ferrites Based Composites for Microwave Absorption
Authors: Mohammed Ibrahim , Mohammed Jibrin , Srivastava Ajeet Kumar
Published: December 2022

With the fast growth of wireless communication technology in high‐frequency ranges, electromagnetic (EM) interference has become a growing concern that has drawn international attention. The development of materials that can absorb EM radiation is a crucial solution. This review provides a detailed overview of ferrites, specifically hexagonal ferrites and their composites for microwave (MW) absorption. It examines hexagonal ferrite classifications based on the stacking order of their fundamental blocks and their synthesis methods and strategies for improving their magnetic properties. On the other hand, this review included a detailed examination of hexagonal ferrites–conducting polymer, hexagonal ferrites–2D materials, and hexagonal ferrite–other nanomaterials composites for MW absorption applications. Enhancing MW absorption in hexagonal ferrites‐based microwave absorption materials (MAMs) regulates their EM characteristics, improves impedance matching, and creates a diversity of loss mechanisms. In addition, the limitations, challenges, and opportunities of hexagonal ferrites‐based MAMs are discussed, which will be helpful to those working in related areas. As a general application potential, it is worth mentioning that, as a result of recent promising findings in the synthesis of hexagonal ferrites‐based composites, hexaferrite‐based composites are suitable devices in the area of microwave absorption.