bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effects of 6-weeks program of physical therapeutic exergames on cognitive flexibility focused by reaction times in relation to manual and podal motor abilities
Authors: Badau Dana , Badau Adela , Joksimović Marko , Oancea Bogdan Marian , Manescu Catalin Octavian , Graur Cristian , Cornea Georgeta Gabriela , Ene-Voiculescu Virgil , Cojanu Florin , Stefanica Valentina , Cojocaru Adin , Mocanu George , Silisteanu Sinziana Calina
Published: September 2023

The main purpose of the study was to identify the level of improvement in cognitive flexi-bility manifested by choice and cognition reaction times in relation to manual and podal skills as a result of the implementation of a program of therapeutic exergame exercises, for a time interval of 6 weeks at the level of students. 511 students participated in the cross-sectional study, of which 279 male (54.6%) and 232 female (45.4%), divided into two groups: the experimental group 266 (521%) subjects and the control group 245 (48%) sub-jects. The implementation of the experimental program comprising of 8 physical thera-peutic exergames took place for 6 weeks, in one session per week, within the physical edu-cation lessons, only for the male and female experimental groups. In the initial and final testing session, 2 standardized tests were applied: TMT part A, B and 2 tests adapted for this study: Square Test and 25 Squares Test. The progress registered by the male and fe-male experimental groups was statistically significant. In all tests, the experimental groups showed higher progress compared to the control groups. Depending on the gender differences, it was found that the male experimental and control groups made better pro-gress compared to the female groups in the following tests: TMT part A, Square Test, 25 Squares Tests. The implementation of a physical therapeutic exergame program deter-mined the improvement of cognitive flexibility man-ifested by choice and cognitive reac-tion times in conditions of manual and podal motor skills, demonstrating the effective-ness of exergame technologies adapted and implemented for prophy-lactic purposes.
Vitamin D and the cognitive status: a narrative review
Authors: Grosu Cristina , Croitoru Cristina Georgiana , Ciubotaru Alin Florentin , Alexa Daniel , Gherasim Andreea , Oprescu Andrei Catalin , Ignat Bogdan Emilian
Published: September 2023

: Cognitive disorders and dementia are still one of the most important cause of
death and major disability globally, having an enormous financial and social burden on
the healthcare system worldwide. Vitamin D is a secosteroid hormone that has antiinflammatory, antioxidant and regulates neurotransmitters and neurotrophins, by
increasing neurotrophic factors such as nerve growth factor which further promotes brain
health. Moreover, it is also helpful in the prevention of amyloid accumulation and
promotes amyloid clearance. Besides the classical risk factors, vitamin D has been
researched and studied as an etiology, prognosis factor and maybe a treatment resource
in cognitive disfunctions, especially in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Its
neuroprotective, neuroplasticity and neurotrophic effects have been already
demonstrated and so, the aim of this review was to focus on recent studies and trials in
order to synthesize the evidence about the possible contribution of low vitamin D in the
etiology of cognitive disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and the effect of
vitamin D supplementation in prevention and treatment of these conditions.
Postural Analysis in Patients with Parkinson's Disease and the Importance of Physical Exercise for Postural Correction
Authors: Zippenfening Himena Adela , Lupsa Matichescu Marius , Raduca Maria Raluca , Amaricai Elena
Published: September 2023

In the case of Parkinson disease, the postural abnormalities accentuate as the disease advances. The loss of the gravity center is determined by the deviations from the normal posture like the changing of the head position, the anterior bending of the trunk and semi flexions of the superior and inferior members. The aim of this study is to identify the modifications of the posture and of the alignment of the body in the case of the Parkinson disease patients, following the physical exercise program.
Within the study, forty patients with Parkinson disease were analyzed using Softului GaitON Posture Analysis. Following the postural analyses, the patients were integrated into a physical exercise program, for six months.
The results of the study indicate significant positive changes concerning the realignment of the head posture, p=0.02, of the shoulders p=0.02, anterior superior iliac crest. Through the postural analyses system, we monitored the evolution and the efficacy of the rehabili-tation program, in its dynamic.
The GaitON Posture Analysis system proved to be a good indicator for the evaluation and the monitoring of the patients with Parkinson disease. The physical exercise pro-gram, which was recommended to the patients, demonstrated to be effective and an im-portant tool for the improvement of the posture..
Factors that influence the prescription of physical activity: a cross sectional survey
Authors: Argeșanu Roxana Diana , Mogoș Cosmina Iustina , Cucu Maria Alexandra , Bratu Eugenia Claudia , Brîndușe Lăcrămioara Aurelia
Published: September 2023

The study aims to assess the health professionals' knowledge, attitudes, and practices
toward the evaluation and prescription of PA (physical activity) to develop public health measures to improve PA preventive interventions.; Methods: A cross‐sectional study, using a confidential self‐administered questionnaire applied to health practitioners involved in individual preventive services related to PA in Romania, was conducted. The internal consistency of the questionnaire was explored, and the data were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics; Results: A total number of 464 health professionals (community nurses, family doctors, and other professional categories) completed all questionnaire. We found differences in knowledge distribution, with the lowest level for nurses (p<0.001). Women have a positive attitude toward PA counselling compared
to men (p=0.037).The patient’s nutritional status (89.2%) and positive attitudes towards PA (42.0%) are the most mentioned factors that positively influence the PA prescription. Among barriers to prescribe PA, the most health professionals list: patient low compliance (65.3%) and lack of systematic training (63.8%); Conclusions: The participants have relatively good knowledge and positive attitudes toward the importance of PA. They feel self-confident and need public health support for systematic training, health-promoting resources, and national guidelines
Effect of hydrocortisone ultrasonic phonophoresis in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Authors: Iordan Daniel-Andrei , Onu Ilie , Matei Daniela-Viorelia , Sardaru Dragos-Petrica , Luca Cătălina , Sohaib Alashqar , Mereuță Claudiu , Adam Andreea Maria , Marin Dana , Cordun Mariana , Mușat Carmina
Published: September 2023

Background: Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a frequent type of degenerative joint disease, which results in a gradual loss of function, discomfort, and stiffness. KOA can be effectively treated with oral drugs such as corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). NSAIDs may raise the dangers of renal, gastrointestinal, and other systemic toxicities. Compared with oral NSAIDs, topical gels are an alternative therapeutic option with fewer side effects, with less therapeutic efficacy. Studies on ultrasound (US) as a therapeutic method go back a long time in KOA. US not only relieves symptoms but may also provide potential cartilage repair effects, and regulates inflammatory responses. Widely used as a physical enhancer of drug absorption is ultrasonic phonophoresis. By making the skin more permeable to topical pharmaceuticals, it improves the absorption of drugs used topically. (2) Material and method: A monocentric study was conducted in the Center of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation - "Dunărea de Jos" University of Galați on 20 patients, diagnosed with bilateral and unilateral moderate KOA. The experimental group (EG) included 10 patients who received 10 sessions of PT (Physical Therapy), transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and Ultrasound (US) phonophoresis therapy with hydrocortisone 10mg/g. The control group (CG) included 10 patients who received 10 sessions of TENS and US with neutral gel. (3) Results: All patients were clinically assessed with The "timed up and go test" (TUG), pain scale (VAS), and WOMAC. The t-test was used to calculate the statistical differences between the means of the EG and CG. (4) Conclusion: Hydrocortisone therapy combined with PT had a beneficial effect on pain and functional mobility in patients with KOA form EG. Furthermore, significantly greater improvement was observed among the intervention group with hydrocortisone.
Καπνιστικές συνήθειες γονέων παιδιών σχολικής ηλικίας, αστικής περιοχής, κατά την περίοδο 1998-2018
Authors: Λαμπρόπουλος Παναγιώτης
Published: September 2023

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ: Η περιβαλλοντική έκθεση στον καπνό του τσιγάρου αποτελεί έναν επαρκώς αναγνωρισμένο παράγοντα κινδύνου για ανάπτυξη άσθματος και κακό έλεγχο του άσθματος στα παιδιά. Ωστόσο, η σχέση μεταξύ των αλλαγών στις γονεϊκές καπνιστικές συνήθειες με το χρόνο και του επιπολασμού του παιδικού άσθματος παραμένουν ως επί το πλείστον άγνωστες. Σκοπός μας ήταν να μελετήσουμε τις τάσεις των γονεϊκών καπνιστικών συμπεριφορών σε συνάρτηση με τα ποσοστά του παιδικού συριγμού/άσθματος κατά την διάρκεια μιας εικοσαετούς περιόδου. ΥΛΙΚΟ ΚΑΙ ΜΕΘΟΔΟΣ: Ένα τυποποιημένο ερωτηματολόγιο για τις καπνιστικές συνήθειες συνολικά και για τις καπνιστικές συνήθειες ενδοοικιακά (HITS) των μελών της οικογένειας, διαμοιράστηκε σε παιδιά σχολικής ηλικίας 8 και 9 ετών στο πλαίσιο πέντε συγχρονικών μελετών οι οποίες διεξήχθησαν το 1998 (n=3076), 2003 (n=2725), 2008 (n=2688), 2013 (n=2554) και το 2018(n=2648). ΑΠΟΤΕΛΕΣΜΑΤΑ: Τα ποσοστά του συνολικού και ενδοοικιακού (HITS) πατρικού καπνίσματος μειώθηκαν δραστικά κατά την διάρκεια της μελέτης (p-for-trend <0.001). Ωστόσο, ενώ τα ποσοστάτου ενδοοικιακού (HITS) καπνίσματος μειώθηκαν στους πατέρες ασθματικών και μη ασθματικών παιδιών όπως επίσης και στις μητέρες μη ασθματικών παιδιών (p-for-trend <0.001), παρέμειναν αμετάβλητα στην περίπτωση μητέρων ασθματικών παιδιών (p-for-trend 0.283). Οι μητέρες ασθματικών παιδιών σταθερά ανέφεραν περισσότερο ενδοοικιακό κάπνισμα (HITS) από εκείνες μή ασθματικών παιδιών, ενώ επίσης οι αλλαγές στον επιπολασμό του πρόσφατου συριγμού/άσθματος βρίσκονταν σε ακολουθία με τις αλλαγές στο μητρικό ενδοοικιακό κάπνισμα (συντελεστής διασυσχετίσης -cross-correlation coefficient- 0.918 με χρονική υστέρηση -lags ±0 έτη) (κάτι πουδεν συνέβη με τις πατρικές καπνιστικές συμπεριφορές). ΣΥΜΠΕΡΑΣΜΑ: Το ποσοστό καπνίσματος συνολικά και ενδοοικιακά στα ενήλικα μέληοικογενειών παιδιών σχολικής ηλικίας μειώθηκε δραστικά κατά την περίοδο από 1998 έως 2018 στην Ελλάδα. Ωστόσο, παρόμοια τάση δεν παρατηρήθηκε στις μητέρες ασθματικών παιδιών, ενώ οι χρονικές αλλαγές στο ποσοστό μητρικού ενδοοικιακού καπνίσματος προέκυψαν παραλλήλως με τις αλλαγές στον επιπολασμό του άσθματος στην παιδική ηλικία.
Παιδεία στα μέσα και ειδησεογραφική παιδεία στην ψηφιακή κοινωνία της γνώσης
Authors: Χρυσανθοπούλου Αικατερίνη
Published: September 2023

Ο «εγγράμματος άνθρωπος» στην κοινωνία της πληροφορίας και των ψηφιακών μέσων δεν είναι πλέον εκείνος που γνωρίζει γραφή και ανάγνωση, αλλά αυτός που αναπτύσσει γνωστικές, ψηφιακές, λειτουργικές και κοινωνικές δεξιότητες ώστε να μπορεί να κατανοεί, να κρίνει και να χρησιμοποιεί τα πολυμεσικά κείμενα στην καθημερινή του ζωή και κατά την συμμετοχή του σε δημοκρατικές διαδικασίες. Σε αυτό το στόχο αποσκοπεί η Παιδεία στα Μέσα (Media Literacy), που έχει επικοινωνιακή, πληροφοριακή, κοινωνικοποιητική και παιδαγωγική διάσταση. Η ΠΜ Αποτελείται από ένα σύνθετο σύνολο γνώσεων, δεξιοτήτων, στάσεων και οριζόντιων ικανοτήτων και πρακτικών, που επιτρέπουν αποτελεσματική πρόσβαση, ανάλυση, κριτική αξιολόγηση, ερμηνεία, χρήση, δημιουργία και δημοσιοποίηση πληροφοριών, μέσων και μηνυμάτων με τη χρήση των υφιστάμενων τεχνολογιών, μέσων, εργαλείων και δικτύων, σε μια ορθολογική και ηθική βάση, και συνιστά αναπόσπαστο μέρος των λεγόμενων «δεξιοτήτων του 21ου αιώνα». Η διατριβή εξετάζει τις δεξιότητες προπτυχιακών και μεταπτυχιακών φοιτητών του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, χρηστών διαδικτυακού περιεχομένου και μέσων κοινωνικής δικτύωσης, σε σχέση με την κατάρτιση ή την εξοικείωσή τους με έννοιες της Παιδείας στα Μέσα, του Γραμματισμού στα Μέσα και της Ειδησεογραφικής Παιδείας• επίσης, ερευνά την συμπεριφορά τους online σε σχέση με την χρήση ψηφιακών μέσων, την αλληλεπίδρασή τους με πληροφορίες στο διαδίκτυο, την ενεργοποίηση της βαθιάς σκέψης, την ένταξή τους σε ομάδες, την ενεργοποίηση κινήτρων κατά την εφαρμογή της συλλογιστικής τους, την προτίμηση της μορφής ανάγνωσης (από οθόνη ή από χαρτί) και την χρήση της τεχνολογίας ως υποβοήθηση ανώτερων γνωστικών λειτουργιών (π.χ. μνήμη).
Exploring the perspectives of transwomen on ethical issues in conducting research with the transwomen community in India: A qualitative enquiry
Authors: Yatirajula Kanaka Sandhya , Mukherjee Ankita , Giri Santosh , Maulik Pallab K
Published: September 2023

Background: 

Research with or involving transwomen in India is limited; previous research has focused on understanding the problems and discriminations they face. However, no studies have focused on exploring the ethical dimension of conducting research among transwomen. This kind of research is important for true representation but is only possible when cis-gender researchers engage with transgender perspectives. 

The study aimed at identifying the perspective of transwomen regarding the need to undertake research among them, understanding their perspectives of research ethics and articulating requirements to ensure their inclusion in research. 

Methods: 

The study was an exploratory study using qualitative research methods, conducted with transwomen in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, in collaboration with a transgender led community-based organisation. The National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical and Health Research involving Human Participants by the India Council for Medical Research was the reference point for this exploration with focus on select research ethics principles and allied ethical aspects. 

Results: 

Insights into the perspectives of the transwoman from this research include: research among transgender persons is much needed to understand the trans way of life, identify problems and possible solutions; researchers should be mindful of the preferred nomenclature, invest in rapport building; ensure research is done in a safe space; the results are reported in a way that does not increase stigma and the research findings are used for the benefit of the community. 

Conclusions: 

While conducting research among trans-communities is important, it is essential that before starting any research with transgender persons, researchers should carefully examine questions related to who benefits from the proposed research, whether the proposed study is meaningful to the trans-community, whether it address their immediate and pressing needs and finally whether it furthers the stigma that transgender persons are subjected to, before embarking on the study.
The genome sequence of the Diamondback Moth, Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus, 1758)
Authors: Boyes Douglas ,   University of Oxford and Wytham Woods Genome Acquisition Lab,   Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Tree of Life programme,   Wellcome Sanger Institute Scientific Operations: DNA Pipelines collective,   Tree of Life Core Informatics collective,   Darwin Tree of Life Consortium
Published: September 2023

We present a genome assembly from an individual male Plutella xylostella (the Diamondback Moth; Arthropoda; Insecta; Lepidoptera; Plutellidae). The genome sequence is 323.3 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 31 chromosomal pseudomolecules, including the Z sex chromosome. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 35.12 kilobases in length. Gene annotation of this assembly on Ensembl identified 17,190 protein coding genes.
ECOLINGUISTIC APPROACH TO THE STUDY OF MODERN ELECTRONIC BUSINESS COMMUNICATION
Authors: Vorobyova Anna E. , Doborovich Anna N. , Kuznetsova Elena V.
Published: September 2023

Background. Electronic business communication is a complex and multifaceted subject for scientific research, since it operates in a specific computer-mediated environment that is characterized by dynamic development. In this regard, there is a need to develop the study of this linguistic phenomenon at the nexus of various scientific paradigms. Human society is continuously evolving and becoming more complex, which directly affects the language that society uses as one of its codes. Due to the improvement of information technologies in modern electronic business interaction, we can register significant changes in the lexical content, clichés typical of the officialese, and features of syntactic constructions. Considering the fact that electronic business communication determines the social and cultural specifics of the modern world business community, it seems relevant to study this form of speech from the ecolinguistic perspective.

Purpose. The article deals with the linguistic and style-forming characteristics of modern electronic official business texts from the point of view of the linguo-ecological norm, and also examines the level of language digression in the genre of business e-mails.

Materials and methods. The empiric material for the study is represented by a corpus of 70 units of international business e-mails in English, provided by one of the commercial organizations in Belgorod. In the course of the research, a functional-dynamic approach to the object, methods of comparative, stylistic, pragmalinguistic analysis, as well as the method of free associative experiment were applied.

Results. The results of the study proved that the computer-mediated environment has a direct impact on the linguistic, structural and style-forming characteristics of official business electronic texts that function in this environment.

Conclusion. Business e-mails are marked by certain functional characteristics, stylistic variation and linguistic digression.
INVENTION OF “ROMAN”, IMAGINATION OF “BARBARIAN”: THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE IMPERIAL IDENTITY OF ROME IN THE LATER TEXTS OF OVID
Authors: Kyrchanoff Maksym W.
Published: September 2023

Purpose. The author in the presented article considers the late texts of Ovid, presented by Tristia and Epistulae ex Ponto. The purpose of the article is to analyze how the texts reflect the processes of formation of the imperial political culture and identity.

Research novelty. The novelty of the study lies in the analysis of the late texts of Ovid not as literary, but as political narratives that inspired the transformation of Roman identity, contributing to the actualization of the concepts of Self and Otherness.

Materials and methods. Methodologically, the article is based on the principles of interdisciplinarity proposed in the framework of studies of nationalism, intellectual and cultural history, transplanted into the contexts of the literary history of Rome in the 1st century AD.

Results. The article analyzes 1) Ovid’s attempts to form an ideal and positive image of power, 2) Ovid’s contribution to the development of Roman ideas about barbarians, 3) peculiarities of Ovid’s geographical perception of the formation of Roman territory as an imperial heterogeneous space. The contribution of the later texts of Ovid, represented by Tristia and Epistulae ex Ponto and written in exile, to the formation of political imperial culture and identity is shown. The results of the study suggest that 1) Ovid was one of the first Roman authors who textualized the transformations of political power, contributing to the genesis of the cult of imperial power as an element of political culture; 2) in the formation and imagination of the images of the barbarians, Ovid continued the earlier tendencies of hierarchization and idealization of the inhabitants of the peripheral provinces: 3) the later texts of Ovid, written in exile, became a contribution to the development of the cultural geography of the emerging Roman Empire, based on the glorification and positive idealization of Italy through the prism of its opposition to the provinces.
BUREAUCRATISM AND THE FIGHT AGAINST IT IN THE YEARS OF PERESTROIKA ON THE PAGES OF THE NEWSPAPER “KIROVSKAYA PRAVDA”
Authors: Lobanov Denis I.
Published: September 2023

Background. The glasnost policy pursued in the USSR in the second half of the 1980s made it possible to weaken censorship restrictions. At party conferences, in newspapers, television programs, previously forbidden topics began to be raised. One of them is the spread of bureaucracy in the organs of power in the Soviet Union. The fight against this phenomenon in the Soviet Union during the years of perestroika was practically not considered as a phenomenon in post-Soviet historiography within the Kirov region. The paper analyzes the articles of the newspaper “Kirovskaya Pravda”, condemning bureaucracy. The headings that highlighted the negative impact of red tape on society were studied.

Purpose. Consider and analyze the articles of the newspaper “Kirovskaya Pravda” of the perestroika period, which denounce bureaucracy.

Materials and methods. The basis for the study was the archival materials of the Central State Archive of the Kirov Region and the issue of the newspaper “Kirovskaya Pravda” – the organ of the Kirov Regional Committee of the CPSU and the Regional Council of People’s Deputies in the period under review. When analyzing sources, the method of content analysis was used.

Results. The appearance in the newspaper “Kirovskaya Pravda” of columns devoted to exposing bureaucracy in the Kirov region was associated with the political trend set by M. S. Gorbachev in 1986. Most of the articles published in the periodical within the framework of sections “Bureaucratism - out of the way” and “Addresses of red tape”, were associated with complaints from tenants of apartment buildings about the work of housing and communal services enterprises. The reason for the irregular publication of articles was a change in the interest of the country’s leadership in this topic. The results of the content analysis allow us to conclude that both headings that denounced formalism contained similar stories of residents of the Kirov region who faced bureaucracy. The problems associated with the sphere of housing and communal services were the basis for articles related to red tape.

Practical implications. The results of the study can be used to study the phenomenon of “bureaucracy” during the years of perestroika.
“THE PAN-ROMANCE STATE” AS AN INVENTED HISTORIOGRAPHICAL TRADITION IN THE INTELLECTUAL HISTORY OF ROMANCE PHILOLOGY
Authors: Kyrchanoff Maksym W.
Published: September 2023

Purpose. The purpose of this study is to analyze the perception of the common pan-Romance state in the intellectual history of Romance philology. The author analyzes various viewpoints on the common pan-Romance state, including the arguments of supporters and opponents of its existence.

Novelty. The novelty of the study lies in the analysis of interpretations of the common pan-Romance state in contexts of the history of the Romance languages through the prism of intellectual history and the history of ideas.

Materials and methods. Methodologically, the article is based on the principles of interdisciplinary historiography proposed in intellectual and cultural history, which allows us to analyze the problems of the common pan-Romance state as part of the history of ideas and an invented historiographic tradition or intellectual construct.

Results. The article analyzes 1) the arguments of supporters of the existence of a common Romance state as a stage between Latin and Romance languages, 2) the ideas of critics and opponents of the idea of a common Romance state, who tend to look for the origins of the Romance languages directly in Latin, 3) the possibilities and potency of revising early viewpoints in contexts the history of late Latin and the early genesis of the Romance languages. The article also analyzes 1) the arguments of supporters and opponents of the existence of the common Romance state through the prism of intellectual history and the history of ideas, 2) the history of Romance philology through the prism of the archaeology of ideas, which allows us to trace how the arguments of supporters and opponents of the common Romance state have changed, 3) the general logic of the development of Romance philology through the prism of the transformation of ideas about the general Romance state.

Conclusions. The results of the study suggest that 1) ideas about the common Romance state in the history of Romance linguistic became a common historiographic place, turning into an invented intellectual and historiographical tradition, 2) discussions and debates about the existence or absence of a general Romance state stimulated the search for new ideas, contributing to the development of Romance philology, 3) the controversy and debatability of the concept of the general Romance state in the history of Romance philology will remain a factor contributing to intellectual discussions and actualization of the role of revisionism as a universal factor in the development of modern interdisciplinary linguistics.
ON SYNONYMS IN THE EPIC TALES OF THE OKHOTSK EVENS
Authors: Nesterova Elena V.
Published: September 2023

Background. The Even language is among the endangered languages. The situation requires comprehensive research, recording and documentation of the Even language and culture. The research of the synonymic relations in the Even language will show the lexical-semantic development of the Even word, the stylistic features of the language.

Purpose. The article is devoted to the study of synonyms in the Even folk texts.

Materials and methods. Epic tales of the Evens of Okhotsk are used as a source of research. The main method of research is the descriptive one along with semantic analysis and elicitation methods.

Results. The collected lexical material, distributed according to the parts of speech, reveals a numerical superiority of verbal synonyms in comparison with other groups of words. In the texts of the narrator N.G Mokrousov. synonyms serve as expressive means, have expressive load, are used in the description of the various phenomena, properties, actions, are applied with a view of preservation of a rhythm of singing. Frequent synonyms are recorded in the work.

Practical implications. The results of the work can be applied in studies on the language and folklore of the Tungus-Manchur peoples.
A new remarkable species of Athyreus MacLeay (Coleoptera, Scarabaeoidea, Geotrupidae, Bolboceratinae) from Brazil
Authors: FERREIRA ANDRÉ DA SILVA , GROSSI PASCHOAL C. , VAZ-DE-MELLO FERNANDO Z.
Published: September 2023

Athyreus MacLeay, 1819 is one of the most diverse genera within Athyreini, with 45 species in Central and South America; 24 species are recorded from Brazil. Here, we describe a remarkable multi-horned species, Athyreus joseferreirai sp. nov. from Brazil, with illustrations of the male holotype and female paratype a map for the type locality. The male of A. joseferreirai sp. nov. has seven horns in the pronotum, a character not observed in any male of its congener species.
EFEITO DA INTERAÇÃO FÓSFORO, ZINCO E FERRO, NO CRESCIMENTO E PRODUÇÃO DO CACAUEIRO
Authors: Sales de Oliveira Sonia , Carvalhal Britto Ivomar , L. de Santana Charles José
Published: September 2023

Avaliaram-se os efeitos da interação P x Zn, P x Fe, e Fe x Zn no crescimento e produção do cacaueiro em experimentos conduzidos com plântulas em casa de vegetação e, no campo, em cacaueiros safreiros.
ENTREVISTA
Authors: Souza Araújo Jorge
Published: September 2023

Cyro dos Anjos é um escritor brasileiro muito singular. Criador de O Ámanuense Belmiro, obra louvada pela crítica e vigorosamente amada pelos leitores nos anos 40 e 50, que nela viram uma sutil permanência da linhagem machadiana, é hoje em dia quase desconhecido pelas antologias e pelos cursos de Letras ministrados no país. Tal desconhecimento chegou ao cúmulo de o Almanaque Abril, no princípio da década de 70, declarar o escritor como oficialmente morto, embora tratasse de um raro fabulista da linguagem literária e membro, inclusive, da oficialíssima Academia Brasileira de Letras.
Extraskeletal Myxoid Chondrosarcoma Identified in a Traumatic Fracture of the Toe: A Case Report
Authors: Nahal Chadi , Hill Robert , Pruthi Saksham , Revak Thomas
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma (EMC) is a rare soft-tissue sarcoma that typically presents in the proximal lower extremity and limb-girdle. It can be easily misdiagnosed, especially when located in atypical locations like the foot. Case Report: We present the case of an 80-year-old Caucasian female with a left 3rd toe pain and swelling that was initially misdiagnosed as a traumatic fracture on radiographs but later determined to be an indolent EMC based on histology. She was successfully treated with amputation of the toe. Conclusion: EMC should be considered in the differential of osseous and soft-tissue abnormalities on radiographic imaging of the extremities. As reported in the literature, it can present in atypical locations with minimal symptoms and successful treatments include resection. Future cases presenting similarly should be evaluated for EMC and, if present, reported along with their applied treatment protocols to allow for further assessment of current therapeutic guidelines. Keywords: Extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma, toe, fracture, trauma.
Achilles Rupture in the Setting Posterior Tibial Osteochondroma: A Case Report and Guidelines for Management of Osteochondromas Adjacent to Tendons
Authors: Boakye Lorraine , Lindsey Matthew , Miller Christopher
Published: September 2023

Introduction: The presentation of the included patient is unique, and the thought process regarding management algorithms used to manage this patient is important to discuss so that other surgeons may benefit. This is the first report of its kind, to our knowledge. Case Report: A 30-year-old healthy Caucasian male presented with acute Achilles tendon rupture after feeling a pop while playing basketball, in the setting of a known posterior tibial osteochondroma and a recent increase in physical activity. Conclusion: The resultant injury is likely due to mechanical irritation at the tendon site, which caused wear over time and eventual acute rupture. We expanded our percutaneous repair to include an evaluation of the posterior compartment to adequately visualize and excise the large bony lesion. Therefore, we conclude that it is reasonable to counsel patients with known osteochondromas in this location due to the risk of possible Achilles injury, particularly if at all symptomatic. Keywords: Achilles tendon rupture, osteochondroma, tendinopathy.
Teacher's Agency and the Cooperation With Entrepreneurs in Entrepreneurship Education
Authors: Kolho Piia , Raappana Anu , Joensuu-Salo Sanna , Pihkala Timo
Published: September 2023

Purpose: Vocational education and training (VET) in Finland takes place more and more at workplaces. Hence, the teachers' cooperation with companies has become important. Little research has been done on the teacher's activities in business cooperation and the factors affecting business cooperation. The teacher's decisions and choices are made possible through the teacher's autonomy and agency. The teacher's agency is understood as a capacity to utilise autonomy. In this study, the teacher's agency is reflected in their activity in developing entrepreneurial learning environments and activity in developing regional entrepreneurship education (EE). The study was conducted among Finnish VET teachers. In Finland EE is understood in its broad sense and the teacher is in a significant position choosing where, how and with whom they implement EE. The main research question in this article is: How does the VET teacher's agency in EE affect their cooperation with entrepreneurs? Methods: The data consists of 933 vocational teachers' responses. An open online survey tailored for teachers was used in the data collection (Measurement Tool for Entrepreneurship Education). Ordinal regression analysis has been used to analyse the data.Results: The teacher's agency is a significant factor explaining his/her level of cooperation with entrepreneurs. The results show that the teacher's activity, desire, and ability to express agency, strengthens the use of companies in teaching. Surprisingly, the teacher's personal entrepreneurial background and the number of companies in the area do not act as explanatory factors for entrepreneurs' cooperation. The study makes several suggestions on teachers' perceptions of the factors explaining and creating agency as an entrepreneurship educator. Conclusions: In Finland, teachers' autonomy is high. Teachers have the freedom to utilise their agency in many ways. They can, for example, make their own decisions and renew their teaching in many ways if they are willing and encouraged to do so. It seems like the question is more about management and teacher identity. The teacher's agency should be strengthened, and the teacher should be given the option to act more freely. Furthermore, the teacher's autonomy is not enough; agency is also needed.
Dialogue to Uphold the Ethos of Human Rights in a Democratic Society
Authors: Benaiah Wendy Chinonyerem
Published: September 2023

precis: Nigeria is a religiously pluralistic state that has experienced bouts of religious conflicts. Recurrent incidences of interreligious conflict in Nigeria have impeded national development, as no sector of society is spared in the quagmire. Loss of lives and properties, relocation of businesses and families to safer places, and voting along religious lines are commonplace in Nigeria. In a country where religion permeates all facets of life and controls human actions in social, political, and economic spaces, the role of interreligious dialogue cannot be overemphasized. Indisputably, a comprehensive knowledge of other religions, with a balanced understanding of one's own religion, would pave the way for religious harmony amid existing religious traditions. Interreligious dialogue aims at fostering understanding to diminish existing widespread prejudice and discrimination that encourage phobia, distrust, and conflict among adherents of the various religions practiced in the country. To manage these conflicts, this essay amplifies the role interreligious dialogue can play in ensuring the protection of human rights, which is paramount in a democratic society. It employs empirical theories of interreligious dialogue to advocate for a change in the method of interreligious dialogue practiced in Nigeria, a change that differentiates missiology from interreligious dialogue. Rather than resuscitating past grievances, religious adherents actively involved in interreligious dialogue can enable peaceful coexistence and collaboration in advocating for good governance. In turn, good governance can expedite sustainable and dependable social institutions that guarantee the dividends of democracy.
African Peacemaking Database: Beginning the World's First Grassroots Peace Index
Authors: Kinzie Seth , Manasseh Geoffrey
Published: September 2023

precis: The African Peacemaking Database is a collection of knowledge intended to catalogue and nourish, for the very first time, traditional and daily practices of positive peace throughout the African continent. Existing peace and conflict databases focus on peace within the context of the government and its institutions, use data sources and definitions rooted in Western ways of knowing, and concentrate on measurement and analysis. Through research and partnerships over the past two years in Eastern and Southern Africa, we fill these gaps by partnering with the United Religions Initiative so that local, intercultural Pan-African leaders can lead Peace Mapping workshops in existing interfaith circles on a country-by-country basis. This essay discusses the implementation of an Indigenous Methodology rooted in local knowledge on a continental scale to harvest peace practices and traditions from women, youth, and elders so that community strengths of reconciliation, daily peacemaking, and rituals of music, dance, and storytelling are shared with the wider world.
Light of Life Christian Group as a New Branch on Zimbabwe's Ecumenical Tree: Toward a New Theology of the Inner Church in Southern Africa
Authors: Mudyiwa Misheck
Published: September 2023

precis: This essay explores the ecumenical character of a new branch on Zimbabwe's ecumenical tree. The Light of Life Christian Group is an eclectic parachurch organization, composed largely of members from such mainline churches as Roman Catholic, Anglican, Salvation Army, Methodist, Baptist, and Lutheran churches, among others. It examines the movement's new theology of the Inner Church/Inner Circle in light of Zimbabwe's heavily polarized ecumenical landscape. Fundamentally, the movement clings resolutely to the belief that being a member of the Inner Church/Inner Circle implies Christ Consciousness. It roundly downplays and rejects the outward forms of religion and emphasizes being true disciples and representatives of Christ on earth. The main argument is that, even though this is a new branch on Zimbabwe's ecumenical tree, it is under constant scrutiny and perpetual stigmatization, particularly from some drivers of key ecumenical bodies in Zimbabwe, which suggests and advances a theology that seeks to minimize denominational parochialism and prevent churches from monopolizing God, whose intricate and multifaceted nature is present in all religions, cultures, and denominations.
H2O and temperature measurements in propagating hydrogen/oxygen flames using a broadband swept-wavelength ECQCL
Authors: Phillips Mark C. , Butler Austin , Glumac Nick G. , DeMagistris Michael C. , Ruesch Morgan , Zambon Andrea C. , Sinha Neeraj
Published: September 2023

We present experimental results using a swept-wavelength external
cavity quantum cascade laser (swept-ECQCL) diagnostic to measure
broadband absorption spectra over a range of 920−1180cm−1 (8.47–10.87 µm) with
2 ms temporal resolution in premixed hydrogen/oxygen flames
propagating inside an enclosed chamber. Broadband spectral fits are
used to determine time-resolved temperatures and column densities of H2O produced during combustion. Modeling
of the flowfield within the test chamber under both equilibrium
conditions and using a 1D freely propagating flame model is compared
with the experiment in terms of temporal dynamics, temperatures, and H2O column density. Outputs from the
numerical models were used to simulate radiative transport through an
inhomogeneous combustion region and evaluate the performance of the
spectral fitting model. Simulations show that probing hot-band H2O transitions in the high-temperature
combustion regions minimizes errors due to spatial inhomogeneity. Good
agreement is found between the experimental and modeling results
considering experimental uncertainties and model assumptions.
Two large-exposure-ratio image fusion by improved morphological segmentation
Authors: Gao Liuzheng , Guan Banglei , Li Zhang , Yu Qifeng
Published: September 2023

The fusion of two large-exposure-ratio images, especially in the rocket launch field, is a challenging task because of fast-moving objects and differential features from daily scenes. Based on the large-exposure-ratio images, we propose a principle of halo formation at the boundaries of over-exposed areas. To avoid the halos in the fusion images, an improved morphological segmentation (IMS) method is developed to segment the over-exposed regions and boundaries. The IMS method is inspired by the mountain topography and builds a bridge between the 3D patches and quadratic polynomial coefficients. An improved multiscale method with segmentation in high-exposed images is proposed. In the rocket launch observation experiment, we constructed a two-camera simultaneous imaging system to avoid the dynamic scenes. The result of our proposed fusion method could best preserve the details and colors of the flames in low-exposed images and has the best subjective observation. The objective matrices also demonstrate superior edge and contrast performances over mainstream methods.
Optical authentication method based on correspondence ghost
imaging
Authors: Zhang Jialin , Zhao Dan , Li Yue , Liu Yang , Sun Mingze , Li Xinjia , Yu Zhan , Zhou Xin
Published: September 2023

Ghost imaging technology has a great application potential in optical security because
of its non-local characteristics. In this paper, on the basis of
computational ghost imaging, an optical authentication scheme is
proposed that utilizes the correspondence imaging technique for the
preliminary reconstruction of the object image, and then authenticates
the image by a nonlinear correlation algorithm. Different from the
previous optical authentication schemes that usually adopted random
selection of measurements, this authentication method consciously
selects the bucket detector measurement values with large fluctuation
and can achieve authentication using ultra-low data volumes less than
1% of the Nyquist limit. In brief, this scheme is easy to implement
and has a simpler algorithm and higher stability, which is a
tremendous advantage in practical optical authentication systems. The
simulation and physical experimental results demonstrate the
feasibility of the scheme.
Introducing Letters to the Journal of Optical Communications and Networking: editorial
Authors: Lord Andrew
Published: September 2023

The Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Lord, announces that the Journal of Optical Communications and Networking will publish letters.
High-resolution biosensing with C-band guided-mode Fano resonance in an all-dielectric structure
Authors: Farhadi Shahriar , Miri Mehdi , Farmani Ali
Published: September 2023

An all-dielectric Fano resonance sensor is proposed, and its sensing
characteristics are numerically investigated in the near-infrared
region. The proposed device comprises two planar waveguides and a
grating. The coupling between high- and low-quality-factor guided
modes of the waveguides leads to a sharp Fano resonance at the optical
communication wavelength of . Owing to the
transparency of constituent dielectric layers in the near-infrared
region, a sharp, low-loss Fano resonance appears in the reflection
spectrum, which is favorable in sensing applications. The proposed
sensor can detect small changes in the refractive index of the sensing
medium as low as . The high
sensitivity of a structure is promising in biochemical applications,
such as measuring the refractive indices of organic solvents, the
level of water content in ethanol and aqueous solutions, and blood
glucose levels. The refractive index sensitivity is as high as
λ=1550nm, and a figure of merit
of Δn=0.001 is achieved.
Timing measurements with silicon single photon avalanche diodes: principles and perspectives [Invited]
Authors: Acconcia Giulia , Ceccarelli Francesco , Gulinatti Angelo , Rech Ivan
Published: September 2023

Picosecond timing of single photons has laid the foundation of a great variety of applications, from life sciences to quantum communication, thanks to the combination of ultimate sensitivity with a bandwidth that cannot be reached by analog recording techniques. Nowadays, more and more applications could still be enabled or advanced by progress in the available instrumentation, resulting in a steadily increasing research interest in this field. In this scenario, single-photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) have gained a key position, thanks to the remarkable precision they are able to provide, along with other key advantages like ruggedness, compactness, large signal amplitude, and room temperature operation, which neatly distinguish them from other solutions like superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors and silicon photomultipliers. With this work, we aim at filling a gap in the literature by providing a thorough discussion of the main design rules and tradeoffs for silicon SPADs and the electronics employed along them to achieve high timing precision. In the end, we conclude with our outlook on the future by summarizing new routes that could benefit from present and prospective timing features of silicon SPADs.
Low-noise phase-sensitive optical parametric amplifier with lossless local pump generation using a digital dither optical phase-locked loop
Authors: Larsson Rasmus , Vijayan Kovendhan , Schröder Jochen , Andrekson Peter A.
Published: September 2023

The low noise figure of phase-sensitive amplifiers (PSAs) is attractive for optically pre-amplified measurement and communication systems. However, a major practical implementation difficulty pertains to the requirement of phase-locked signal, idler, and pump waves. Previously, injection locking to a co-propagating weak pump pilot or tapping portions of the received signal (lossy) for carrier re-generation have been used. Here we present a novel, lossless approach without any pump pilot, that generates a phase-locked receiver-local pump within the PSA using a digital dither-based optical phase-locked loop. We experimentally demonstrate a 2 dB noise figure with a low 0.3 dB penalty due to imperfect locking. By comparing the phase-locking performance in a PSA to that in a 50/50-coupler, we discuss and predict potential performance improvements connected to loop delay and laser phase characteristics.
Substrate-embedded metal meshes for ITO-free organic light emitting diodes
Authors: Zarei Mehdi , Loy James C. , Li Mingxuan , Zhou Ziyu , Sinha Sneh , LeMieux Melbs , Walker S. Brett , Rand Barry P. , Leu Paul W.
Published: September 2023

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have great potential for use in large-area display and lighting applications, but their widespread adoption for large areas is hindered by the high cost and insufficient performance of indium tin oxide (ITO) anodes. In this study, we introduce an alternative anode material – a silver mesh embedded in glass – to facilitate production of large-area OLEDs. We present a facile, scalable manufacturing technique to create high aspect ratio micromeshes embedded in glass to provide the planar geometry needed for OLED layers. Our phosphorescent green OLEDs achieve a current efficiency of 51.4 cd/A at 1000 cd/m2 and reach a slightly higher external quantum efficiency compared to a standard ITO/glass reference sample. Notably, these advancements are achieved without any impact on the viewing angle of the OLEDs. These findings represent a promising advancement towards ITO-free, high-efficiency OLEDs for various high performance, large-area applications, such as lighting and displays.