bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ARTE (POSTAL) COMO PROCESSO
Authors:   Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Schedler Liana
Published: April 2023

Assim como qualquer manifestação cultural, a arte postal surge, em âmbito internacional, a partir de diferentes influências e questionamentos herdados de situações prévias ou contemporâneas. Neste artigo apresento algumas dessas influências, pelo menos as principais, bem como um panorama do contexto artístico-histórico que alimentou essa prática. Partindo das questões da arte conceitual e das manifestações conceitualistas que se deram na América Latina, relaciono a arte postal a essa série de proposições artísticas que tinham como problemática o “objeto de arte”, a crítica às instituições museológicas e o lugar da arte na vida. Entendendo a arte postal na sua dimensão internacional, por fim, a situo no contexto artístico brasileiro, pelo qual tenho particular interesse, a partir do mapeamento de eventos e, posteriormente, da sua recente institucionalização.
CEGOS CRUZANDO A PONTE: TRAVESSIAS DA PESQUISA ACADÊMICA
Authors:   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Silva Clarissa Santos
Published: April 2023

O presente artigo discute os percursos da pesquisa acadêmica reconhecendo-os como processos de travessias. Através da representação gráfica de um sumiê de Hakuin Ekaku – Dois homens cegos cruzando uma ponte de tronco - traçam-se paralelos entre as travessias da pesquisa e o cruzar de pontes dos homens ilustrados por Hakuin Ekaku: as incertezas, desafios, solidões, suportes e conquistas vivenciados no caminho do desenvolvimento evolutivo; nos cruzamentos do não-saber ao conhecimento. Apresenta-se, ainda, o olhar acerca de duas dissertações de mestrado, uma concluída e outra em andamento, como forma de reconhecer algumas dessas inquietações e experiências que movem o ser pesquisador.
REFLEXÕES SOBRE A PESQUISA ACADÊMICA: REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA, VIVÊNCIA E CONHECIMENTO
Authors:   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Freitas Aline Hübner
Published: April 2023

Propondo uma reflexão sobre a pesquisa acadêmica, seja ela dissertação ou tese, através dos textos “Escrever” de Marguerite Duras, “A revisão da bibliografia em teses e dissertações: meus tipos inesquecíveis – o retorno” e “Viver a tese é preciso” esses dois últimos, retirados do livro: A bússola do escrever, é possível relacionar esses textos com a tese “A representação da cidade de Florianópolis na visão dos artistas plásticos” da Professora Drª. Sandra Makowiecky. Realizando uma análise com meu projeto de dissertação: através da leitura de imagens, contexto histórico, bagagem do artista e memória. O artigo possui os objetivos de compreender a importância de realizar uma pesquisa e analisa-la como elemento multiplicador de conhecimento.
O PRELÚDIO DA ESCRITA DE UMA DISSERTAÇÃO
Authors:   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Kohl Kethlen
Published: April 2023

Este texto é resultado de uma atividade desenvolvida na disciplina de mestrado “Pesquisa I”, do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Artes Visuais – PPGAV, que tinha como proposta incentivar os estudantes a fazerem uma reflexão sobre os processos de pesquisa e escrita da dissertação. Desta forma, esse texto se trata de uma reflexão pessoal sobre os métodos e caminhos para escrever minha dissertação de mestrado, um prelúdio da escrita de minha dissertação. Nele abordo métodos e dicas para o processo de construção do trabalho final de mestrado.
SISTEMA DA VERDADE (APRESENTADA) E UNIVERSO DA DÚVIDA
Authors:   Faculdade São Bento, Luiz Sérgio Adriano Dias
Published: April 2023

O processo criativo de Sérgio Adriano H se fundamenta em pesquisas teóricas e práticas acerca dos fluxos de informações na sociedade contemporânea.
Quae Mutatio Rerum – On the Centenary of Hungarian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology
Authors:   Central Library Semmelweis University, Geges József , Vasas Lívia
Published: April 2023

Published in 1923, the Borgyogyaszati, Urologiai és Venerologiai Szemle (BUVSZ) – now known without the word „Urologiai” (BVSZ) – is a significant milestone in the history of the Hungarian medical journals. In the context of the 100th anniversary of the journal, the authors examine the historicity of the formal transformation of the BVSZ and make only the most necessary reference to changes in its content. In doing so, they depart from the usual analytical approach of similar writings, but carefully show how the Review has adapted to the ceaseless challenges of scholarly communication. They show the sacrificial work of the editorial staff in bringing the journal into the 21st century, how the renewed quality of print publishing has taken its place in the digital world. After a historical overview, the authors have examined the data on the BVSZ that can be extracted from the internationally accepted bibliographic databases. In presenting the current position of the paper, the aim was to be factual and not to analyse the reasons for the current outcome. Emphasis has been placed on open access data sources that are widely monitored and have a sufficiently scientific information set and reliable search algorithms. The authors believe that their paper is intended to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Journal, but also to point the way towards its inclusion in international databases by demonstrating the benefits of the Open Journal System (OJS), which is important for the future development of the content of the BVSZ
Cutaneous leishmaniosis in childhood
Authors:   Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine Department of Dermatology Venereology and Dermatooncology, Kárpáti Sarolta
Published: April 2023

Clinical symptoms and dermoscopic features of an early cutaneous leishmaniosis diagnosed in a 5-year-old girl are presented. The symptoms started 5-6 months ago, following an earlier short visit to the Middle-East. The report also summarizes the diagnosis, dermatoscopic features and the treatment of this cutaneous parasitosis in children.
IL-23/Th-17 pathway: a possible common link between psoriasis and cardiometabolic comorbidities
Authors:   Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine Department of Dermatology Venereology and Dermatooncology, Galajda Noémi Ágnes , Piros Éva Anna , Szalai Klára , Lukács Andrea , Hon-Balla Bernadett , Szabó Ákos , Kolonics Mária Veronika , Rencz Fanni , Brodszky Valentin , Miheller Pál , Wikonkál Norbert , Holló Péter
Published: April 2023

The systemic nature of the inflammatory processes in psoriasis is now widely accepted. It is known that the IL-23/ Th-17 axis plays a pivotal role in the development of skin and joint symptoms, which immune processes overlap with the pathways involved in the pathogenesis of cardiometabolic comorbidities at several points. IL-17 inhibitor biological therapies are frontline treatments for moderate-to-severe psoriasis and have also been the focus of interest in recent years because of their potential effects on comorbidities. In this review we aim to describe the processes of the IL-23/Th-17 axis associated with cardiometabolic pathologies and the effect of IL-17 inhibitors on these comorbidities through international data and studies conducted at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University.
Neurosyphilis cases at Semmelweis University, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology between 2011 and 2022
Authors:   Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine Department of Dermatology Venereology and Dermatooncology, Cakir Ugur , Varga Vanda , Belsőné Ocsovai Ildikó , Falucskainé Juhász Katalin , Tamási Béla , Holló Péter
Published: April 2023

Neurosyphilis occurs as part of syphilis in the central nervous system and can manifest at any stage of the infection. In recent years, with the increase in the syphilis infection rate, the incidence of neurosyphilis has gradually increased. Nowadays, typical symptoms of neurosyphilis have become rare, and atypical manifestations have increased. Diagnosis and treatment of neurosyhilis is a multidiciplinary task, which may challenge practicing venerologists. In our retrospective research, we analyzed the epidemiological, clinical, laboratory and therapeutic data of 175 patients diagnosed with neurosyphilis in a 10- year period between 2011 and 2022, at the Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology.
Myositis specific autoantibodies – What is the clinical usefullness?
Authors:   Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine Department of Dermatology Venereology and Dermatooncology, Hidvégi Bernadett , Horváth Nóra , Kovács Anikó , Király Zsófia , Marschalkó Márta , Holló Péter
Published: April 2023

The authors describe the myositis-specific and myositis-associated antibodies (MSA-s) in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies and dermatomyositis, with particular emphasis on aspects of clinical relevancy. The frequency and clinical significance of MSA-s in 50 dermatomyositis patients at our Clinic are presented. The most common MSA, anti-TIF-1 antibodies were found in 14% of our dermatomyositis patients and they were associated with cancers, in accordance with previous reports. For patients with a high tumor risk, a comprehensive tumor research using all imaging devices should be performed.
Role of transglutaminases in dermatitis herpetiformis
Authors:   Semmelweis University, Faculty of Medicine Department of Dermatology Venereology and Dermatooncology, Malkovics Tamás , Görög Anna , Sárdy Miklós
Published: April 2023

In this review article, after a short introduction, the authors present the pathogenesis and pathomechanism of dermatitis herpetiformis from the perspective of the transglutaminase enzyme family. According to our current knowledge, these isoenzymes consist of nine members in humans, and four of them play a role in the development of the disease. The main autoantigen is probably epidermal transglutaminase, but the role of other isozymes cannot be neglected either. The mechanism of the development of gluten-sensitive enteropathy is presented, followed by the theory of formation of IgA-epidermal transglutaminase immune complexes. The article also briefly covers the associated disorders of the blood coagulation system and neurological conditions.
FRANCISCO CALERO, Autobiografía de Juan Luis Vives. Una vida modélica dedicada al estudio y la escritura, Madrid, Sanz y Torres, 2022, 487 pp. [ISBN: 978-84-18316-55-5].
Authors: Guglieri Vázquez Juan Ignacio
Published: April 2023

FRANCISCO CALERO, Autobiografía de Juan Luis Vives. Una vida modélica dedicada al estudio y la escritura, Madrid, Sanz y Torres, 2022, 487 pp. [ISBN: 978-84-18316-55-5].
ANTONIO SERRANO CUETO, El epitalamio neolatino. Poesía nupcial y matrimonio en Europa (siglos XV y XVI), Alcañiz-Lisboa, Instituto de Estudios Humanísticos-Centro de Estudos Clássicos, 2019, 402 pp. [ISBN 978-94-17999- 01-8]
Authors: Redondo Jordi
Published: April 2023

ANTONIO SERRANO CUETO, El epitalamio neolatino. Poesía nupcial y matrimonio en Europa (siglos XV y XVI), Alcañiz-Lisboa, Instituto de Estudios Humanísticos-Centro de Estudos Clássicos, 2019, 402 pp. [ISBN 978-94-17999-01-8]
Exploring Terrain Indices and Slope Morphometry for Trail and Campsite Planning on Mount Irau, Malaysia
Authors:   Department of Recreation and Ecotourism, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, Universiti Putra Malaysia,  UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia 43400, Sapian M S S , Zawawi A A Z , Balakrishnan T , Ismail M H
Published: April 2023

Terrain analysis and elevation profiling are widely utilized in geographical studies where spatial information system is one of the foremost tools in assessing characteristic patterns of hiking trails and plain areas suitable for a campsite. The main objective of this study is to classify the landforms of Batu Gangan Forest Reserve by conducting a morphometric analysis of the digital terrain model (DTM) with a 10 m resolution. The classification process is based on calculating the topographic position index (TPI). Using TPI, the landscape was classified into slope position and landform categories. The delivered TPI landform classes are spatially correlated with the elevation, slope, LS factor, and topographic wetness of the mountain. Site observation was carried out to identify water sources, viewpoints, and their significance as suitable campsites and potential trails. An alternative trail was proposed to reduce the visitor impacts towards the main trail. The result suggested that the plains landform only covered 3.26% or 2.03 km2 of the study area, where two potential campsites were identified. The method presented and research findings derived from the study are beneficial to support sustainable recreation resource planning, especially in a complex mountainous area. The study's findings and data will lead to proper forest use for recreational reasons consistent with conservation efforts.
Autopoietic Dynamics of the Illegal Logging System in Papua Forest
Authors:   Graduate Program on Environmental Studies, Universitas Padjadjaran, Jl. Dipati Ukur No. 35 Bandung, Indonesia 40132, Iriyono S , Withaningsih S , Gunawan B , Iskandar J
Published: April 2023

Illegal logging in Papua's forest areas has been a cause of unresolved degradation or deforestation and has developed into a complex problem. This study intends to elaborate on the complex dynamics of illegal logging in Papua, Indonesia, using Niklas Luhmann's Social System theory. The findings of this study are expected to provide a better understanding of the complexities of illegal logging and to encourage stakeholders to respond with more appropriate decisions and policies in accordance with their respective roles and authorities. The results of the research show that illegal logging in Papua is a social system that is formed from a simplification of the meaning of forests by actors who are purely economic-oriented. In facing the pressure from efforts to eradicate this system, the system has been reproducing in an autopoietic manner through differentiation to penetrate all other social systems pointed toward handling illegal logging and sustainable forest management, especially the law enforcement system and the customary forest community system. The ability of autopoietic to reproduce makes this system very flexible and cannot be handled by a rigid and bureaucratic system for dealing with illegal logging. It is suggested that the system for dealing with illegal logging must also be transformed into one of an autopoietic nature through collaborative management.
A study on the quality of life of patients with leprosy: A cross-sectional study
Authors:   Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences, Madikeri, India, Kavana Kavana , Manjunath2 Namratha ,   Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital and Research Centre, K R Road, Makalakuta Circle, V V Puram, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Published: April 2023

Background: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. If not detected early and treated adequately, it leads to disabilities and deformities, in turn leading to social stigma and discrimination. Hence, leprosy has an impact on the Quality of Life (QoL) of the affected. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted at the Dermatology Department and Leprosorium Hospital. A total of 164 leprosy patients were assessed for QoL with the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) questionnaire. Results: Among the total of 164 patients, leprosy had no effect on the QoL of 14 (8.54%) patients, a small effect on the QoL of 34 (20.73%) patients, a moderate effect on the QoL of 47 (28.66%) patients, a large effect on the QoL of 64 (39.02%) patients, and an extremely large effect on the QoL of 5 (3.05%) patients. Among the demographic variables, age, occupation, and socioeconomic status had an impact on the QoL of patients with leprosy. Conclusion: Leprosy is an ancient disease and continues to be the most feared due to deformities and the social stigma associated with it. The clinical spectrum, reactions, deformities, and disability have a profound impact on the QoL of patients with leprosy. Key words: Leprosy; DLQI questionnaire; Quality of life
Comorbidities as prognostic factors in the healing of venous ulcers
Authors:   Dermatovenerology Department, University “Goce Delcev” Shtip, Faculty of Medical Science, Shtip, North Macedonia, Vasileva Mirela , Boshkovski Vesna ,   Dermatovenerology Department, University “Goce Delcev” Shtip, Faculty of Medical Science, Shtip, North Macedonia, Sersemova Elena ,   Dermatovenerology Department, University “Goce Delcev” Shtip, Faculty of Medical Science, Shtip, North Macedonia
Published: April 2023

Background: The problem of venous ulcers and chronic venous insufficiency is quite common in dermatological clinics. Every day, we face challenges regarding treatment and prognosis. As the patients are more often over fifty years of age, with more comorbidities, and at the very beginning of treatment, we already have an idea of how the entire process of epithelization of the ulcers may take place. Materials and Methods: A total of 105 patients with chronic venous insufficiency and venous ulcers were included in the study. Each was followed for more than twelve weeks. Patients with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and thrombophlebitis were analyzed separately. Results: Patients with an ulcer closure time of twelve weeks and longer had a high blood pressure more often. Diabetics with venous ulcers on the lower extremities more often had delayed ulcer healing. A statistically significant difference was confirmed in the distribution of the patients with and without thrombophlebitis. Conclusion: The existence of comorbidities, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and thrombosis, may affect the healing process of venous ulcers, yet thrombosis proved to be the most important factor. Key words: Venous Ulcers; Diabetes Mellitus; Thrombosis; Hypertension
Dermatoses induced by multikinase inhibitors: A case report
Authors:   Department of DVL, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, GST Road, Chinnakolambakkam, Madhuranthagam (Tk), Chengalpattu(dt) 603308, India, Preetham Pottipati , Sudha Selva ,   Department of DVL, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, GST Road, Chinnakolambakkam, Madhuranthagam (Tk), Chengalpattu(dt) 603308, India, Kabilan Nagarajan ,   Department of DVL, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, GST Road, Chinnakolambakkam, Madhuranthagam (Tk), Chengalpattu(dt) 603308, India
Published: April 2023

Multikinase inhibitors, such as sorafenib and lenvatinib, are used in the treatment of patients with renal and hepatocellular carcinoma. Their mechanism of action includes the inhibition of neoangiogenesis through VEGFR, KIT, PDGF, RET, and fibroblast growth factor receptors. A sixty-year-old patient of Indian origin presented to our dermatology OPD with a history of HCC under treatment with sorafenib and a twelve-month history of progressive, pruritic, erythematous, papulosquamous rash on the lower extremities, lumbosacral region, anterior abdomen, perianal region, and perineum. On examination, the patient had tender, desquamative lesions on the palms and soles. He had developed a bullous eruption on the lateral side of both feet and the dorsum of the ankle joint and foot. He was under treatment with sorafenib for twelve months and switched to lenvatinib for two months. ADRs require early diagnosis and effective management in order to make sure that lifesaving anti-neoplastic therapy may be continued uninterrupted. Key words: Lenvatinib; Sorafenib; Multikinase inhibitors; HCC; Cutaneous reactions
Psoriasis induced by anti-TNF-alpha agents in a patient with Crohn’s disease: A case report and review of the literature
Authors:   Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco, Sektaoui Soukaina , Mehsas Zoubida ,   Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco, Benzekri Laila ,   Department of Dermatology & Venereology, Ibn Sina University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy of Rabat, Mohamed V University, Rabat, Morocco
Published: April 2023

Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a) inhibitors revolutionized the treatment of autoimmune diseases, for instance, inflammatory bowel diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, and arthritis. This treatment has a good safety profile; nevertheless, its prolonged use increases the risk of adverse reactions, particularly, dermatological lesions. Herein, we present the case of a sixty-year-old female with a five-year history of Crohn’s disease and segmental vitiligo, who developed psoriatic lesions (paradoxical reaction) after the second injection of adalimumab. The diagnosis was confirmed by a skin biopsy, and the patient was treated with topical corticosteroids. After two months of clinical follow-up, we achieved a complete healing of all lesions. Key words: Psoriasis; TNF; Crohn’s disease; Skin; Corticosteroids; Biopsy; Adalimumab
Febrile diseases in patients hospitalized at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology of the Yalgado Ouédraogo University Hospital (CHUYO): Epidemiological, etiological, and therapeutic aspects
Authors:   Department of Dermatology-Venereology, Dosso Regional Hospital, Niger,, Harouna Moussa , Diendere Eric ,   Department of Internal Médicine, Bogodogo University Hospital, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Salissou Laouali ,   Department of Dermatology-Venereology, National Hospital of Niamey, Niger
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Fever is an important problem at the Department of Dermatology and Venereology of CHUYO. The aim of our study was to analyze the epidemiological, etiological, and therapeutic aspects of fever. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection lasting from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2018. Results: Ninety-four patients out of 235 patients collected were febrile, giving a prevalence of 40%. The mean age of the patients was 42.7 ± 4.008 years, with a sex ratio of 1.08. The clinical diagnoses were predominantly bullous dermatoses, including pemphigus and Lyell’s syndrome. Infectious causes were found in 37.3% of the patients, non-infectious causes in 32.9%, and fevers of undetermined etiology in 9.6%. The main germs isolated were Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Antibiotic therapy was administered in 86.7% of the cases, mainly aminopenicillins, in 51.1% and third-generation cephalosporin in 22.3%. Thirteen patients (13.8%) died, with mortality being related to advanced age (p = 0.006) and to recognized pathologies of serious prognosis complicated by nosocomial infection (p = 0.046). Conclusion: The cause of fever in hospitalized dermatology patients should be determined. Key words: fever; hospitalization; bullous dermatoses; CHU Yalgado Ouédraogo; Burkina Faso
Spectrum of cutaneous manifestations in neonates at a tertiary care center
Authors:   Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad-500068, India, Pujitha Bangaru , Joweriya Rida ,   Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad-500068, India, Ramadevi Birudala ,   Department of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy, Kamineni Academy of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Hyderabad-500068, India
Published: April 2023

Background: The neonatal period encompasses the initial four weeks of extra-uterine life. Skin lesions in neonates range from transient physiological, self-limiting conditions to pathological dermatoses. An awareness of the physiological skin changes in neonates is needed to differentiate them from pathological dermatoses, thereby avoiding unnecessary treatment and mental stress to the parents. Aim: The aim was to study the clinical pattern of neonatal dermatoses and their prevalence at a tertiary care center. Materials and Methods: An institutional, prospective, observational study was conducted at the outpatient department of dermatology, venereology, and leprosy. A total of 195 neonates from the postnatal ward, pediatric ward, and dermatology department of the same institution with at least one cutaneous manifestation over the period of six months were included in the study. Results: Among the 195 neonates, cutaneous manifestations were noted in 176 neonates (90.8%), among which 82 (46%) were males and 94 (54%) were females; 163(92%) were full-term and 14 (8%) were preterm; 89 (51%) were born through vaginal delivery and 87 (49%) by caesarean section. Skin manifestations may be broadly divided into physiological skin lesions accounting for 80% of cases, transient non-infective conditions (10%), eczematous eruptions (2%), birthmarks (3%), and others (5%). The most common among all was the Mongolian spot accounting for 98 (56%) cases. Conclusion: A majority of the neonatal dermatoses were transient physiological, requiring only reassurance and no medical treatment; however proper understanding and identifying the pathological conditions are critical for early diagnosis and intervention. Key words: Neonatal dermatoses; Mongolian spot; Physiological; Sebaceous gland hyperplasia
Skin cancer: Epidemiological, clinical and histological aspects in albino and non-albino in Yaoundé (Cameroon)
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Menye Coralie , Ombede Grâce ,   Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, Lebogo Kevin ,   Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
Published: April 2023

Background: Individuals with phototype VI compared to albinos have a natural protection against the cancerogenic effect of UV rays. The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and histopathological aspects of skin cancer in albinos and non-albinos. Methodology: We conducted a descriptive, cross-sectional study over a period of ten years. Data collection was retrospective and exhaustive in five dermatology units and one oncology unit in Yaoundé. Patients having skin cancer and a complete medical file were included in the study. Sociodemographic, epidemiological, clinical, and histopathological variables were studied. Data analysis was performed with SPSS, version 20.0, and Excel 2016. Results: We included 134 patients. The average age was 43.7 ± 12.2 years, with extremes of 15 and 80 years. The sex ratio among the albinos was 1/1.2, and 1/1 among the non-albinos. The western region was the most represented (44%). The time to diagnosis varied from 3 to 64 months. The face, low neckline, and upper limbs were most frequently involved. The most frequent cancers diagnosed after histopathological confirmation in decreasing order were: epidermoid carcinoma, melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and Bowen’s disease. Furthermore, the proportion of skin cancer has doubled in ten years. Conclusion: At the end of our study, we are able to say that skin cancers in Yaoundé are more frequent among albinos. Key words: Skin cancer; Albino people; Non-albino people; Carcinoma; Yaoundé; Cameroon
A Special Issue of the International Journal of Food Studies for the 7th International Iseki-FOOD Conference
Authors: Frias Celayeta Jesus , Vieira Margarida C. , Sobral Paulo J.A.
Published: April 2023

The European Association for Integrating Food Science and Engineering Knowledge Into the Food Chain (Iseki-Food) conference is a biannual event that presents an opportunity for a discussion in education, research and engagement in the food science and technology area. The organising committe aims to provide an environment to exchange ideas and experiences, establish bussiness and research relations and create collaborations. On behalf of the Editorial Team we are announcing an special issue of the International Journal of Food Studies (IJFS) that will receive relevant applications from the conference. We are cordially inviting applications to become Editor and manuscript submissions for this Issue. Applications to become a Special Issue Editor are open for Iseki-FOOD associates. Please email your interest and details to the editor.in.chief@iseki-food.net by the 5th of July 2023.
Recovering from a broken heart
Authors: Bell Alison M
Published: April 2023

A molecular signature found in the brains of monogamous prairie voles begins to decay after prolonged separation from their partner.
Soft-core processor integration based on different instruction set architectures and field programmable gate array custom datapath implementation
Authors: Zagan Ionel , Găitan Vasile Gheorghiţă
Published: April 2023

One of the fundamental requirements of a real-time system (RTS) is the need to guarantee re-al-time determinism for critical tasks. Task execution rates, operating system (OS) overhead, and task context switching times are just a few of the parameters that can cause jitter and missed deadlines in RTS with soft schedulers. Control systems that are susceptible to jitter can be used in the control of HARD RTS as long as the cumulative value of periodicity deviation and worst-case response time is less than the response time required by that application. This artcle presents field-programmable gate array (FPGA) soft-core processors integration based on different instruction set architectures (ISA), custom central processing unit (CPU) datapath, dedicated hardware thread context, and hardware real-time operating system (RTOS) implementations. Based on existing work problems, one parameter that can negatively influence the performance of an RTS is the additional costs due to the operating system. The scheduling and thread context switching operations can significantly degrade the programming limit for RTS, where the task switching frequency is high. In parallel with the improvement of software scheduling algorithms, their implementation in hardware has been proposed and validated to relieve the processor of scheduling overhead and reduce RTOS-specific overhead.
Barnacles as biological flow indicators
Authors: Reustle Joseph W.N.L. , Belgrad Benjamin A. , McKee Amberle , Smee Delbert L.
Published: April 2023

Hydrodynamic stress shapes the flora and fauna that exist in wave-swept environments, alters species interactions, and can become the primary community structuring agent. Yet, hydrodynamics can be difficult to quantify because instrumentation is expensive, some methods are unreliable, and accurately measuring spatial and temporal differences can be difficult. Here, we explored the utility of barnacles as potential biological flow-indicators. Barnacles, nearly ubiquitous within estuarine environments, have demonstrated notable phenotypic plasticity in the dimensions of their feeding appendages (cirri) and genitalia in response to flow. In high flow, barnacles have shorter, stockier cirri with shorter setae; in low flow, barnacles have longer, thinner cirri with longer setae. By measuring the relative differences in cirral dimensions, comparative differences in flow among locations can be quantified. We tested our hypothesis that ivory barnacles (Amphibalanus eburneus) could be useful biological flow indicators in two experiments. First, we performed reciprocal transplants of A. eburneus between wave protected and wave exposed areas to assess changes in morphology over 4 weeks as well as if changes dissipated when barnacles were relocated to a different wave habitat. Then, in a second study, we transplanted barnacles into low (<5 cm/s) and high flow (>25 cm/s) environments that were largely free of waves and shielded half of the transplanted barnacles to lessen flow speed. In both experiments, barnacles had significant differences in cirral morphologies across high and low flow sites. Transplanting barnacles revealed phenotypic changes occur within two weeks and can be reversed. Further, ameliorating flow within sites did not affect barnacle morphologies in low flow but had pronounced effects in high flow environments, suggesting that flow velocity was the primary driver of barnacle morphology in our experiment. These results highlight the utility of barnacles as cheap, accessible, and biologically relevant indicators of flow that can be useful for relative comparisons of flow differences among sites.
Iron overload induces islet β cell ferroptosis by activating ASK1/P-P38/CHOP signaling pathway
Authors: Deng Ling , Mo Man-Qiu , Zhong Jinling , Li Zhengming , Li Guoqiao , Liang Yuzhen
Published: April 2023

Background

Recent studies have shown that the accumulation of free iron and lipid peroxides will trigger a new form of cell death—ferroptosis. This form of cell death is associated with a variety of diseases, including type 2 diabetes. We hypothesize that iron overload may play a role in driving glucose metabolism abnormalities by inducing endoplasmic reticulum stress that mediates ferroptosis in islet β cells. In this study, we tested this conjecture from in vivo and in vitro experiments.

Methods

We established a mouse iron overload model by intraperitoneal injection of iron dextrose (50 mg/kg) and an iron overload cell model by treating MIN6 cells with ferric ammonium citrate (640 μmol/L, 48 h) in vitro. The iron deposition in pancreatic tissue was observed by Prussian blue staining, and the pathological changes in pancreatic tissues by HE staining and the protein expression level by pancreatic immunohistochemistry. In the cellular experiments, we detected the cell viability by CCK8 and observed the cellular ultrastructure by transmission electron microscopy. We also used MDA and ROS kits to detect the level of oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation in cells. Western blotting was performed to detect the expression levels of target proteins.

Results

Iron overload induces MIN6 cell dysfunction, leading to increased fasting blood glucose, impaired glucose tolerance, and significantly decreased insulin sensitivity in mice. This process may be related to the ferroptosis of islet β cells and the activation of ASK1/P-P38/CHOP signaling pathway.
Indicadores financeiros municipais: um estudo na região metropolitana de Maringá
Authors: Ribeiro Roberto Rivelino Martins , Pavão Juliane Andressa , Neumann Marguit , Mattiello Kerla
Published: April 2023

Esta pesquisa tem como objetivo investigar a evolução das finanças municipais da Região Metropolitana de Maringá, a partir das técnicas de análise vertical e horizontal. A amostra contempla vinte e sete municípios e o período de análise compreende os anos 2014 a 2020. Os fundamentos teóricos abordam a contabilidade governamental e seus demonstrativos, bem como a técnica de análise das demonstrações contábeis aplica ao setor público. Os procedimentos metodológicos empregados classificam-se como pesquisa aplicada, com uma abordagem mais qualitativa e uma pesquisa documental com levantamento de dados, com informações secundárias e um ambiente de campo para o estudo, além de utilizar o fator ex-post facto. Os resultados apontaram equilíbrio e uma crescente evolução nos indicadores em todos os municípios, excetuando-se alguns que, em anos específicos, tiveram um piora nos indicadores, fato que revela não haver destaques ou supremacia na excelência de gestão; os municípios tem seguindo um padrão de aumentar os ativos a longo prazo para gerar um maior poder de comprar.
Fidelização de consumidores em companhias seguradoras: uma análise com Equações Estruturais
Authors: Farias Luiz Rogério , Cieslak Marcos , Akuomani Messan Komlanvi , Pacheco Vicente
Published: April 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma considerável e atual revisão da literatura sobre satisfação e consequentemente a fidelização de clientes em companhias seguradoras, bem como procurou analisar se seria possível explicar a fidelização por meio da presença da marca, da estrutura física e da qualidade no atendimento, proporcionada pela equipe de colaboradores. O objetivo foi elaborar um modelo estrutural capaz de mensurar e indicar as relações existentes entre tais variáveis. Como metodologia, partiu-se de uma série de técnicas estatísticas, especialmente ligadas a Modelagem de Equações Estruturais para se determinar um modelo estrutural, o qual foi capaz de explicar 57,4 % das variações encontradas, desenvolvido a partir de respostas a questionário composto por doze perguntas, aplicado a cem clientes de uma seguradora com sede na cidade de Curitiba/PR. Os resultados indicaram ligações significativas entre as variáveis marca estrutura e a equipe de corretores na fidelização dos clientes, reforçando essas relações aos gestores das companhias, que devem, por sua vez, zelar pela qualidade dos atendimentos realizados, visando a preservação da imagem e confiança da marca, destacados como fortes fatores impulsionadores da fidelização de clientes.
Mandibular Buccal Shelf Characteristics of South Indian Population with Different Skeletal Patterns- A Retrospective Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Study
Authors: Mohan Reshma , Jain Ravindra Kumar
Published: April 2023

Introduction: The morphology of the Mandibular Buccal Shelf area (MBS) which is one of the ideal extra-alveolar locations for Mini-Implants (MI) may vary depending on the population and growth patterns. The success or failure of MIs placed in MBS could be affected by these morphological variations. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the angulation, bone width, and bone depth of the MBS area in South Indian population and the effect of age, gender, and skeletal patterns (both sagittal and vertical) on MBS dimensions using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Saveetha Dental college, Chennai, from January 2022 to June 2022. Forty-five CBCTs of participants with various sagittal skeletal patterns were equally divided into three groups- Group-A: Class-I malocclusion; Group-B: Class-II malocclusion; and Group-C: Class-III malocclusion. Using the OSIRIX Lite software (version 12.0.3), the angulation, buccal bone width {4 and 6 mm from the Cementoenamel Junction (CEJ)} and buccal bone depth (6 and 11 mm from the CEJ) of the MBS were determined on CBCTs. The statistical analysis was performed by utilising SPSS software (version 23.0). Descriptive statistics were performed for all the parameters, Mann-Whitney U test was performed to compare the measurements in gender and each side of the arches, and the Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis was performed to compare the measurements at different locations and different skeletal patterns. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: No significant difference was found between genders for the angulation, bone width and bone depth of the MBS (p-value>0.05). A significant difference in the angulation and width at 11 mm from the CEJ was noted between the age groups (p-value 0.01). The MBS posterior region had higher values for all parameters. Significant difference was noted for the different sagittal and vertical growth patterns (p-value <0.01) except bone width in vertical skeletal pattern. Conclusion: South Indian adults exhibited higher bone width in the MBS area. Sagittal skeletal Class-III subjects exhibited larger bone dimensions and hypodivergent patients reported greater apico-coronal bone depth than other growth patterns. The placement of MI in the MBS region must be done with caution considering the variations in different skeletal patterns.
Omental Herniation through Uterine Perforation due to Unsafe Abortion: A Case Report
Authors: Khan Imran Ahmed , Shahi Veena , Malik Najma , Malik Najma , Bashar MD Abu , Shahi Rajeev
Published: April 2023

Post-abortion complications are a significant cause of maternal morbidity and mortality when conducted by untrained persons in sub-standard settings, which are commonly seen in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). The presentation depends on the type and extent of the injury but at times may be misleading and delayed recognition resulting in fatal complications. Uterine perforation is one of the uncommon complications of unsafe abortion. The authors report a case of 26-year-old female patient, Gravida 2, para 1 admitted with a history of bleeding per vaginum for the past five days. A detailed Ultrasonography (USG) was done by an ultrasonologist who confirmed the presence of a small rent in the uterine wall and the intrauterine product as a continuation of the omentum. An emergency laparotomy was performed and intraoperative findings showed uterine perforation located at the scar line of the previous uterine incision, through which omentum has entered the uterine cavity and traversed through the cervical canal into the vagina. That part of the omentum which had come into the uterine cavity was removed after ligating all feeding vessels, and the rest of the omentum was placed back into the peritoneal cavity. The uterus was preserved and the patient was discharged in stable condition. Uterine perforation sometimes may present with minimal symptoms and a thorough history and physical examination is key in diagnosing it. Unsafe abortions in hands of quacks and unqualified practitioners leading to life-threatening complications still remain a major problem in developing countries like India and require the immediate attention of policymakers.
The Market Share Growth of the Paddy Seed in Bhoodan Pochampally Market of Yadadri Bhuvangiri District in Telangana
Authors: Pinnamaneni Lekhna , Verma Anupama , Shrivastava P.
Published: April 2023

Before Independence in 1925 Royal Commission on Agriculture was involved in the production and distribution of seeds and quality, improved seeds were imported from Australia, the UK, USA, Germany, etc., until 1939. Later on, the National Seed Corporation (NSC) was established in 1963, and the Indian Seed Act was enacted in 1966, which resulted in the production of quality and improved seeds with proper seed certification and standards. Rice is the chief crop grown in India with a total cultivation area of 44 Mha and total production of 117.47 MT. A study was organized to examine the market share of paddy seed in the Bhoodan Pochampally market and Yadadri Bhuvangiri district in Telangana. The study is based on primary data, which was collected from distributors and farmers through a pre-tested interview schedule, and secondary data, which was collected from the district department of agriculture, the district planning and statistical office, and various websites. Among those 4 mandals, 5 villages from each Mandal that means 20 villages were selected randomly for data collection. Form every village, 10 farmers were selected randomly. Out of the total 200 farmers, marginal farmers (up to 1 Ha) were12%, small (1 to 2 Ha) were 37%, semi-medium (2-4 Ha) was 29%, medium (4-10 Ha) were 16% and large farmers (above 10 Ha) were 6%. It was found that among the three types of paddy, open-pollinated paddy has the highest market share in the market area, i.e., 12,95,000 kg (79 percent), followed by research paddy, i.e., 1,95,650 kg (12 percent), and hybrid paddy, i.e., 1,55,750 kg (9 percent) in the market area.
Location-based Smart Airport Model in Radar Course Introduction
Authors: Sabur Fatmawati , Yahya Muhammad , Purnamawati  , Rifai Moch , Agung Tri , Nur Mulyadi
Published: April 2023

The design of this location-based smart airport model illustrates in a simple way the principle of Radar equipment as a solution to public problems at the airport terminal, where currently the direction information to the location of the facilities needed by flight service users is in conventional form in the form of information boards, so that visibility due to age factors, limited time flight service users are in the terminal, the dense number of flight service users and the large terminal area becomes an obstacle. Based on the duties and functions of the airport manager, namely providing services by prioritizing safety, comfort and security, by applying the principle of radar that is able to detect, measure distance, identify and track objects in the surrounding environment in the form of digital displays. This smart airport model is designed digitally and is able to provide information which is the result of tracking objects to the location of public facilities contained in the airport terminal area in the form of information on the guiding path to the location, the length of time and distance that can be taken to the location of the facility. This study aims to determine the level of validity of the Smart Airport simulation design with location determination in the introduction of radar courses using ISO 25010 testing. The subjects of this research are material experts and media experts. The research procedure used by adapting the Research and Development (R&D) development model with the ADDIE method with 5 stages, namely: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. To measure product quality, validation of material experts and media experts was used. The data sources are material experts, and media experts. The type of data is quantitative data (questionnaire). The instrument used in data collection is a questionnaire instrument using a Likert scale and a Guttman scale. The data collection technique was carried out by observation, and questionnaires. The data analysis technique used is descriptive analysis with reference to the quantitative data obtained. The results of this study are in the form of smart airport simulation design products at the Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport terminal as a solution to the needs of flight service users at the departure terminal that can be connected to smartphones as a medium for the convenience of passengers and Makassar Sultan Hasanuddin Airport managers. The results of ISO 25010 testing of smart airport applications in terms of validity amounted to 3.79 in the valid category.
Risk and Return Analysis of Sectoral Indices in the context of the Bombay Stock Exchange
Authors: Asthana Akash , Ahmed Syed Shafi
Published: April 2023

For an investor, in deciding on the investment, risk and return plays an important role. The risk and return are interrelated. Usually, if the return is small, the bet will also be low and the higher risk will be associated with a higher return. Investments in stock markets are risky, as was observed in the performances of several assets. Therefore, it is up to investors what level of risk could be a beard to getting the desired return. Thus, risk and return analysis should be performed before making investments for more thoughtful decisions. In the present study, an attempt is made to analyze and compare the risk and return relationship in the context of the Bombay Stock Exchange using the data of selected Sectoral Indices listed in the S&P BSE 500 Index. The results revealed that the Indices with higher returns had low risk. In comparison, the Indices with lower returns had a higher risk, showing a weak negative linear relationship between the two variables. It was also obtained that there is no significant difference between the Market returns and the monthly returns of the Indices.
Evaluation of Amino Acids and Yield Components on Certain Promising Varieties of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)
Authors: Kumar Nand , Singh Shakti , Khan Anam , Singh Bal Veer , Singh Barinderjit , Verma Shikhar , Singh Laukesh
Published: April 2023

Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), often known as Bengal gram or Bengal gram, is a self-pollinated leguminous crop with diploid annual (2n = 16 chromosomes) that belongs to the family Leguminosae and sub family Papilinoceae. A lab experiment was conducted on Chickpea for biochemical and Physical characteristics on selected potential genotypes/varieties of chickpea [Cicer arietinum L.] in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 3 replication in pot in year of 2019-20. Seeds of chickpea genotypes/varieties were obtained from pulse Breeder, Department of Genetics and Plant breeding, CSAUAT, Kanpur. In the laboratory of CSA University's Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, Biochemical characteristics: ie. Methionine content, Tryptophan content and Physical characteristics: ie. No. of pod per plant, Yield (g/plant), Grain Yield (q/ha), Maturity period (days) were receded. Overall KGD-2021 Variety was better in terms of Biochemical as well as Physical characteristics of Chickpea followed by KGD-2012.