bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
PVT-Wärmepumpen- Heizungen bestehen Prüfung im Realbetrieb
Authors: Epp Bärbel
Published: May 2024

Die Nachfrage nach PVT-Kollektoren wächst: Ihr Absatz hat sich in Deutschland in den vergangenen vier Jahren fast verfünffacht. Alleine 2022 hat das Handwerk bundesweit 19 100 Quadratmeter neu installiert. Die Initiative IntegraTE begleitet die Branche und hat den Einsatz von PVT-Wärmepumpensystemen unter Realbedingungen überwacht. Eine Erkenntnis: PVT-Kollektoren und Wärmepumpen müssen ein gut aufeinander abgestimmtes Gesamtsystem bilden.
Definition of Strategic Directions of Development of Commercial Bank on the Basis of the Built SWOT-Matrix (Part 2)
Authors:   Perm National Research Polytechnic University, Burdina Lidia A. , Melnikova Anna S. ,   Perm National Research Polytechnic University
Published: May 2024

The article on the basis of the review of scientific literature reveals the theoretical aspect of the problem of growing competition in all branches of economy under the influence of a number of factors of the digital world, and also analyzes the concept of “electronic commerce (e-commerce)” as a technological innovation that in the modern world radically changes consumer behavior. The main methods used in the study – analysis, generalization, comparison and description of the obtained results, data visualization is presented in the form of graphical elements – charts and tables. The authors conducted SWOT analysis of JSC Commercial Bank “Ural FD”, which was based on the results of the previous stage of the study, namely, comparing the activities of the Bank “Ural FD” with its direct competitors on a number of criteria related to the field of electronic commerce. Thus, in this SWOT analysis the criteria by which the bank occupies leading positions in comparison with competitors are used as strengths of the company, and determinants with the largest lag from competitors – as key weaknesses respectively. Areas of threats and opportunities have been identified through the examination of the external environment from the social, political, economic, demographic and other perspectives. As a result, the authors were able to identify “bottlenecks” of the company. In doing so, it was found that the bank has a significant capacity to address them and potential threats, using its strengths and capabilities. The results of the study are of practical importance, as they will be used at the next stages of the scientific project when developing the Bank’s development strategy and specific methodological tools within the framework of the proposed directions.
Respuesta Ligada al Género ante el Tratamiento de la Ansiedad con Lavándula Angustifolia
Authors: Beltrán Campos Vicente , García Campos María de Lourdes , Botello Jacuinde María Guadalupe , López Lemus Hilda Lissette , Ramírez Gómez Xóchitl Sofía , Ortega Jiménez Mayra del Carmen , Jiménez García Sandra Neli
Published: May 2024

La aromaterapia podría disminuir la ansiedad en diferentes etapas de vida, la literatura refiere su eficacia en diversas patologías, favoreciendo el sueño, disminuyendo: dolor, estrés, depresión. Objetivo: Determinar el efecto de la aromaterapia con lavanda (Lavandula angustifolia) en la ansiedad de escolares. Métodos: Estudio cuantitativo, explicativo, cuasiexperimental. Se estudió la ansiedad, medida con la escala CMAS-R2, en 154 escolares de 6° grado de primaria, distribuidos en dos grupos 77 c/u, antes y después de aplicar aromaterapia, ésta realizada por saturación atmosférica de aceite esencial de lavanda en el grupo experimental (GE) y vapor de agua para grupo control (GC). Resultados: edad promedio (GE) 11.19 ± 0.49 vs. (GC) 11.61±0.37 años, predominó género femenino 51.9% (GE) vs 54.6% (GC). Se observaron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la ansiedad, al comparar GE (antes 17.2 vs después 13.4; p=0.0046). Discusión: La aromaterapia disminuyó la puntuación de ansiedad del grupo GE antes vs después, resultado acorde con Rodríguez et al., quienes utilizaron lavanda/sándalo durante tratamientos odonto-pediátricos y disminuyeron la ansiedad en un 63.33%. Conclusión: La aromaterapia con lavanda disminuyó la ansiedad en el GE después de la intervención, hubo mayor disminución en de la ansiedad en hombres vs mujeres, en ambos grupos de estudio.
POÉTICA, BÍBLIA E SOCIEDADE: UM COTEJO VITAL ENTRE CRUZ E SOUSA E O SERVO SOFREDOR DO DÊUTERO ISAÍAS
Authors: Alves Paulo
Published: May 2024

O presente estudo tem por finalidade investigar a relação literária entre o texto poético, dito profano, e o que há de poético no texto sagrado (bíblico), comum a poesia. Como a poesia se apresenta num texto poético convencional, no caso do poeta Cruz e Souza; e como a poesia se faz presente num texto bíblico que foi escrito seguindo a forma poética, no caso, os quatro cânticos do Servo Sofredor no livro do Dêutero-Isaías. A pesquisa foi conduzida através do processo de estudo das obras em questão, mais outras do mesmo âmbito, analisando-as através de textos teóricos os quais fundamentam o processo. Assim, utilizou-se de autores como: Novalis (1987), Esteban (1991), Sayers (1983), Lucas (1982, 1985) que estudam poesia e literatura; também Wiérner (1980), Ryken (2017a, 2017b) esses sobre Bíblia, e Hoornaert (1995), História do Cristianismo. Percebe-se que a relação entre literatura e Bíblia é muito mais estreita que o que se pensa. Seja na forma textual, seja na função do escritor, seja ainda na mensagem veiculada através dos textos ou ainda na natureza da personagem e/ou eu-lírico presente em um e outro texto. Poetas e profetas têm uma função social e humana que, de uma forma ou de outra, faz a ligação entre o ser humano e o seu além. É fundamental citar que no cotejo entre o poeta e sua obra e a personagem do profeta sobressaem realidades bastante similares, em que a existência perpassada pelo sofrimento aponta para um destino teleológico. O que se conclui, ao final, é que, segundo a Bíblia, o sofrimento de um indivíduo poderá remir todo um grupo ou mesmo uma nação.
ARTISANAL AND SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING IN THE
SOUTHERN ESPINHAÇO RANGE, BRAZIL, USING TIME-DOMAIN
ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION: PROSPECTING, EFFICIENCY, AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS
Authors: Borgatti Henrique , Melo Aline Tavares , Knauer Luiz Guilherme
Published: May 2024

Gold mining has profound ties to the history of Brazilian colonization and still takes place with many communities involved in artisanal and small-scale gold mining. The most relevant gold deposits in the Southern Espinhaço Range are related to the occurrence of shear zones in the region between the cities of Diamantina and Gouveia, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Former colonial-dated gold mines were depleted; however, the use of newer prospecting practices has brought new interest in these areas. In this context, this study assesses the efficiency, environmental impacts, and economic viability of time-domain electromagnetic induction as a gold exploration method for small-scale prospecting in Gouveia county. Additionally, this study provides a characterization of the local gold mineralization and brings awareness to the prospecting community regarding environmental and legal aspects of gold mining. This article presents the results of a field campaign of prospecting efforts in which 114 metallic targets were located, 35 of which were identified as native gold. The gold samples have specific morphology, depth, and weight that suggest a hypogenic origin with a low degree of transport at eluvial levels. From an environmental perspective, the time-domain electromagnetic induction method has presented fewer impacts, related mostly to site-specific remobilization of the soil.
A 3D-Based Modeling and Analysis of an Artificial Palm Tree for Video Surveillance Activities
Authors: Buhari Abubakar , Danladi King Garba , Abubaka Sadiq Imam , Shuaibu Ochetengu Yakub
Published: May 2024

A study on the 3-D modeling and analysis of an artificial palm tree structure capable of housing a camera was made. The proposed system's design, simulation, and virtual testing were done using SolidWorks software. This work's primary objective was an aesthetically pleasing and functional solution that integrates with the urban landscape while providing an enhanced concealed security system. The natural form of a palm tree was incorporated into the artificial palm tree structure. The hidden camera ensures optimal coverage without compromising the overall appearance and presence of the device. This is so because, in the Nigerian situation, Miscreants will pull down the structure if they know of its presence. A detailed analysis of the system's structural integrity and stability was achieved using a 3D model of the artificial palm tree structure. Factors such as wind load, weight distribution, and material strength are considered to ensure the design can cope with environmental conditions. Virtual simulations allow for the maximization of the structure, ensuring it complies with safety standards, and the results of VonMise's stress show that the materialsselected for the design are suitable for the work.
BASSAMI Mohammed, ADRIAUCH Amine, BENKACEM Mariem, AZZIOUAZ Fatima, MIMOUNI Hicham, RKAIN Ilham (2024), Mandibular Mass Revealing Vesicular Thyroid Carcinoma A Case Report. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT) IJISRT24MAY099, 188-192. DOI: 10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY099. https://www.ijisrt.com/mandibular-mass-revealing-vesicular-thyroid-carcinoma-a-case-report
Authors: Oji I. C. , Ale T. O. , Odeyemi C. S. , Adeniran O. I. Dare- , Aliyu O. A.
Published: May 2024

Fault is a regular incidence on distribution power system because distribution lines are always exposed to the environment with high probability of fault occurrence which when it happens, can cause hazardous conditions, equipment failures, power instability, huge financial loss and other forms of setback. In order to avoid these setbacks, it is necessary to detect and locate the fault on the network as fast as possible so as to prevent power system damages and reduce system downtime. This research study designed a smart fault location system model that detected and located ground faults at the point of occurrence using a developed 33 kV Ubulu-Uku radial distribution system as a test feeder and then formulated fault location equations which resulted into one single equation for all ground fault types on the network. The designed algorithm was evaluated on MATLAB 2023a environment using different line impedances of 0.01 Ω, 0.15 Ω, 0.35 Ω, 0.50 Ω, and 0.65 Ω which produced various ground faults located along path 6 section 17, path 8 secAtion 21, path 8 section 21, path 4 section 12 and path 8 section 21 with distance of fault from the main substation obtained at 3.51 km, 3.93 km, 4.03 km, 4.81 km, and 4.21 km. The results presented show performance of the designed algorithm and can be encouraged for practical implementation with promising result which will achieve some benefits like precise fault location information analysis, reduce the overall response time spent by maintenance crew to locate fault and reduce cost of operational maintenance and supply interruptions.
Domain-Adaptive and Context-Aware Fall Detection Based on Coarse-Fine Network Learning
Authors: Indumathi G. , Kumar Reddy A. Dinesh , Udayan Akral Anuvind , Jaswanth M.
Published: May 2024

Accurate fall detection among older adults is crucial for minimizing injuries and fatalities. However, existing fall detection systems face challenges due to the rarity and variability of falls, compounded by limitations in real-world datasets. To address this, a novel fall detection approach integrating domain adaptation and context-awareness within a Coarse-Fine Network Learning framework is proposed. The model combines high-level semantic understanding with low-level spatial details to achieve robust fall detection across diverse environments. Domain adaptation techniques like transfer learning and domain-specific fine-tuning are introduced to enhance model generalization and adaptability. Additionally, context-aware features, including environmental cues and behavioral patterns, reduce false alarms. Extensive experimentation on real- world datasets demonstrates the superior performance of the model, outperforming traditional approaches. The framework holds promise for deployment in healthcare settings, contributing to improved safety for older adults worldwide. The interpretability of the model's predictions enhances its usability in practical applications.
Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Gel Shampoo
Authors: Tiwari Pradyumn , Keshri Priyanka , Chopra Neha , Dwivedi Devansh , Pandey Sneha , Bansal Ayushi , Sagar Sakshi
Published: May 2024

Aim and Objective: The current study's goal is to formulate and evaluate an herbal gel shampoo
BIBLIOMETRIC REVIEW OF RESEARCH ON GREEN BUILDING ASSESSMENT METHOD BY CITESPACE AND HISTCITE
Authors: Li Yuanyuan , Wang Ying , Wang Rui , Liu Chunlu , Zhang Zhigang
Published: May 2024

Numerous qualitative review studies have been conducted to enhance the understanding of current research status of green buildings (GBs). Green building assessment methods (GBAMs) are crucial to the development of GBs and relevant research works has received wide attention. However, there are very few reviews to quantitively explore these studies. Therefore, this paper aims to systematically review literatures on GBAMs, and visually analyzes them through CiteSpace and HistCite. The article identified the most influential journals, contributors, representative institutions and regions. The knowledge bases of this area focus on “triple bottom line”, “indicator”, “building design”, “life cycle costing”, “life cycle sustainability assessment”, “tropical climate”, “building information modelling” and “Chinese green building label”. Through citation analysis, “updating existing GBAMs by scheme comparison”, “updating existing GBAMs by GB case analysis”, “establishment of new GBAMs” and “incorporation of BIM in GBAMs” were found as the main research themes. “Design”, “LCA”, “model”, “energy”, “management”, “residential buildings” and “office buildings” are high-frequency keywords. Future research directions were finally proposed as “more investigation on the other types of GBs”, “incorporation of cost-related criteria”, “enhancing health-related indicators” and“integrating with BIM technology”. The results could provide a useful reference to industry practitioners and scholars interested in GBAMs.
TRANSLIENT: Detecting Transients Resulting from Point-source Motion or Astrometric Errors
Authors: Springer Ofer , Ofek Eran O. , Zackay Barak , Konno Ruslan , Sharon Amir , Nir Guy , Rubin Adam , Haddad Asaf , Friedman Jonathan , Schein-Lubomirsky Leora , Aizenberg Iakov , Krassilchtchikov Alexander , Gal-Yam Avishay
Published: May 2024

Detection of moving sources over a complicated background is important for several reasons. First is measuring the astrophysical motion of the source. Second is that such motion resulting from atmospheric scintillation, color refraction, or astrophysical reasons is a major source of false alarms for image-subtraction methods. We extend the Zackay, Ofek, and Gal-Yam image-subtraction formalism to deal with moving sources. The new method, named the translient (translational transient) detector, applies hypothesis testing between the hypothesis that the source is stationary and that the source is moving. It can be used to detect source motion or to distinguish between stellar variability and motion. For moving source detection, we show the superiority of translient over the proper image subtraction, using the improvement in the receiver-operating characteristic curve. We show that in the small translation limit, translient is an optimal detector of point-source motion in any direction. Furthermore, it is numerically stable, fast to calculate, and presented in a closed form. Efficient transient detection requires both the proper image-subtraction statistics and the translient statistics: When the translient statistic is higher, then the subtraction residual is likely due to motion. We test our algorithm both on simulated data and on real images obtained by the Large Array Survey Telescope. We demonstrate the ability of translient to distinguish between motion and variability, which has the potential to reduce the number of false alarms in transients detection. We provide the translient implementation in Python and MATLAB.
Surviving Tidal Tails Around the Milky Way Bulge Globular Cluster NGC 6355
Authors: Piatti Andrés E.
Published: May 2024

We present results of the analysis of a set of images obtained in the field of the Milky Way bulge globular cluster NGC 6355 using the Dark Energy Camera, which is attached to the 4 m Blanco telescope of the Cerro-Tololo Interamerican Observatory. We dealt with a heavy differential absorption across the observed field, a crowded field star population, and the superposition of field stars on to the cluster color–magnitude diagram main features to produce an intrinsic cluster stars density map. The resulting stellar density map reveals the presence of an extended envelope, a tidal tail, and scattered debris; the tidal tails pointing toward the Milky Way center. Such extra-tidal overdensities, detected above the mean star field density, resulted to be between four and six times larger that the local star field density fluctuation. They have also been recently generated by two independent studies which performed numerical simulations of synthetic tidal tails of Milky Way globular clusters. These results contrast with previous theoretical speculations about the possibility to detect tidal tails of globular clusters with chaotic orbits because they would be washed out after they were generated.
Haro 11: The Spatially Resolved Lyman Continuum Sources
Authors: Komarova Lena , Oey M. S. , Hernandez Svea , Adamo Angela , Sirressi Mattia , Leitherer Claus , Mas-Hesse J. M. , Östlin Göran , Hodges-Kluck Edmund , Bik Arjan , Hayes Matthew J. , Jaskot Anne E. , Kunth Daniel , Laursen Peter , Melinder Jens , Rivera-Thorsen T. Emil
Published: May 2024

As the nearest confirmed Lyman continuum (LyC) emitter, Haro 11 is an exceptional laboratory for studying LyC escape processes crucial to cosmic reionization. Our new Hubble Space Telescope/Cosmic Origins Spectrograph G130M/1055 observations of its three star-forming knots now reveal that the observed LyC originates in Knots B and C, with 903–912 Å luminosities of 1.9 ± 1.5 × 1040 erg s−1 and 0.9 ± 0.7 × 1040 erg s−1, respectively. We derive local escape fractions f
esc,912 = 3.4% ± 2.9% and 5.1% ± 4.3% for Knots B and C, respectively. Our Starburst99 modeling shows dominant populations on the order of ∼1–4 Myr and 1–2 × 107
M
⊙ in each knot, with the youngest population in Knot B. Thus, the knot with the strongest LyC detection has the highest LyC production. However, LyC escape is likely less efficient in Knot B than in Knot C due to higher neutral gas covering. Our results therefore stress the importance of the intrinsic ionizing luminosity, and not just the escape fraction, for LyC detection. Similarly, the Lyα escape fraction does not consistently correlate with LyC flux, nor do narrow Lyα red peaks. High observed Lyα luminosity and low Lyα peak velocity separation, however, do correlate with higher LyC escape. Another insight comes from the undetected Knot A, which drives the Green Pea properties of Haro 11. Its density-bounded conditions suggest highly anisotropic LyC escape. Finally, both of the LyC-leaking Knots, B and C, host ultraluminous X-ray sources (ULXs). While stars strongly dominate over the ULXs in LyC emission, this intriguing coincidence underscores the importance of unveiling the role of accretors in LyC escape and reionization.
An Additional Note to “A New Insight into the Linear Theory of Magnetoacoustic Waves in the Homogeneous Flux Tubes with an Abrupt Boundary”
Authors: Yelagandula Naga Varun
Published: May 2024

This is to address the criticism expressed in the article (Goedbloed & Poedts 2024) referred to as GP[24] about the work (Yelagandula 2023) referred to as Y[23]. It will be shown that the dispersion relation obtained in Y[23] is indeed correct within the framework of the ZSER model discussed in Y[23] despite the correct criticism of GP[24] about the electrodynamic boundary condition.
Mediterranean predatory flies of the Dolichopodidae (Diptera, Empidoidea) family from Bulgaria and Turkey
Authors: Kechev Mihail , Tonguç Alper
Published: May 2024

The paper presents information about some Mediterranean dolichopodid species and their habitat preferences, as well as distribution from the southern parts of Bulgaria and southeast Turkey. One new locality of Sybistroma discipes is given.
Cavefish dorsoventral axis angle during wall swimming: laterality asymmetry
Authors: Espinasa Jordi , Espinasa Luis
Published: May 2024

The Astyanax fish exhibits two morphs: an eyed, pigmented surface morph and an eyeless, depigmented cave morph. Previous studies have shown that blind morphs swim nearly parallel to the wall and can sense detailed information about objects by gliding alongside them and sensing changes in the flow field around their body using their lateral line sensory system. Hence, cavefish can build hydrodynamic images of their surroundings. Field observations showed that one of their presumptive prey, mysid shrimp, is predominately found not on the floor, but crawling on the walls. In our study, the angle of the body axis with respect to a vertical wall was measured while fish swam in a tank. Results show that when swimming by a wall, cavefish incline the vertical axis of their body away from the wall. But most significantly, this angle is different when the right side or the left side of their body is oriented towards the wall. Intriguingly, cavefish have a leftward-biased dorso-cranial bend, where the convex side of the head is towards their right side. Other studies have shown behavioral “handedness”. When exhibiting Vibration Attraction Behavior (VAB), cavefish in the field show laterality on the preponderant side they circle to explore a vibrating stimulus. Likewise in larval prey capture (LPC) behavior, larvae strike towards prey preferentially located on one side. Our results support that cavefish also express behavioral lateralization during passive swimming by walls and/or when searching for food that is perched on the walls, such as mysid shrimp.
Enhancing photocatalytic efficiency with Mn-doped ZnO composite carbon nanofibers for organic dye degradation
Authors: Singcharoen Krittiya , Rangkupan Ratthapol , Khuntong Soontree , Wasanapiarnpong Thanakorn
Published: May 2024

In this study, Mn-doped ZnO composite carbon nanofibers (Mn-ZnO/CNFs) were prepared via a simple blending and electrospinning (ES) method, followed by a thermal treatment. These fibers were used to investigate the photocatalytic degradation of an organic dye under UV and visible light irradiation. The results showed that Mn-ZnO/CNFs were successfully prepared under the same conditions used for CNFs preparation conditions, which induced a morphological change from a smooth to a rough surface compared to the CNFs. Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX), x-ray diffraction (XRD), and x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analyses confirmed the formation of Mn-doped ZnO on the CNFs' surface. Furthermore, the addition of the catalyst significantly increased in the specific surface area, and a N2 adsorption-desorption isotherm analysis revealed that all samples had mesoporous characteristics with a type IV isotherm index. The photocatalytic activity of the Mn-ZnO/CNFs carbonized at 650 ℃ using methylene blue (MB) dye as a model pollutant was investigated. All prepared samples effectively removed the MB with a degradation rate of 70-90%. The kinetic reaction rate was described using the simplified Langmuir-Hinshelwood equation. Overall, the CNFs and composites nanofibers developed through moderate thermal treatment processes possessed a high specific surface area and oxygen vacancy, enabling their potential use as adsorbents and as a catalyst support for reactions at room-to-elevated temperatures, as well as photocatalysts for the removal of organic contaminants.
Reverón, de Margot Benacerraf: um estudo de caso dentro do documentário latino-americano da primeira metade da década de 1950
Authors: Cavalcanti Tedesco Marina , Nascimento Ezequiel Maíra Cínthya
Published: May 2024

O universo do documentário latino-americano realizado a partir dos anos 1960 tem sido amplamente estudado. De fato, trata-se de uma década que trouxe grandes rupturas para o cinema da região e cuja influência ainda hoje pode ser percebida em diversos filmes. No entanto, é preciso que também voltemos nossas pesquisas para outros períodos históricos. Este é o caso das produções não ficcionais feitas na América Latina entre 1950 e 1955. Entendida como uma filmografia transicional, é composta por obras que são muito mais que antecedentes do Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano, e que podem trazer questões para o documentário contemporâneo. Este é o caso de Reverón (1952), dirigido por Margot Benacerraf. Neste artigo, analisaremos alguns elementos deste filme tão singular: sua estrutura e estética circulares; o uso parcimonioso de uma narração poética; a ética da diretora ao retratar seu personagem; e a presença de convenções de gêneros ficcionais como o terror em uma produção documental.
La loi sous le Directoire
Authors: Antunes Séverine , Le Quang Jeanne-Laure
Published: May 2024

Si la loi révolutionnaire fait l’objet d’un chantier fertile depuis quelques années, la période du Directoire reste encore peu explorée.Les conditions matérielles de la fabrication et de l’exécution des 2 700 lois votées entre 1795 et 1799 peuvent être reconsidérées en envisageant les rapports de force complexes entre exécutif et législatif. Certaines continuités sont perceptibles par rapport aux premières assemblées révolutionnaires, notamment l’importance des comités et des commissions œuvrant en leur sein, qui constituent des moteurs essentiels de la construction de la loi directoriale.En interrogeant le processus même de fabrication de la loi directoriale, mais également sa diffusion et son exécution à l’échelle locale, ce dossier réévalue le Directoire comme un laboratoire d’expérience des pratiques parlementaires, parfois bousculé par les fluctuations des rapports de force politiques. Le coup d’État du 18 fructidor an V apparaît à ce titre comme un véritable point de bascule.
Post res perditas
Authors: Francesco Antonino De
Published: May 2024

En France, au lendemain de la naissance d’Haïti, nul ne doutait de la nécessité de reprendre la colonie perdue, mais il y avait débat quant aux modalités pour y refonder un ordre nouveau. Pour les colons, il fallait promptement rétablir l’esclavage, mais ils étaient combattus par ceux qui voulaient associer les hommes de couleur à la cause française. Avec la création de l’Empire, Napoléon fait taire les uns comme les autres et il leur impose un nouvel ordre qui intègre la discrimination raciale et l’esclavage dans une perspective civilisatrice. La référence historique est construite à partir de l’exemple de la Rome ancienne. Durant la période napoléonienne, on insiste sur l’exemple de l’empire romain, qui hiérarchisait les rapports sociaux au nom de l’homogénéité administrative. Cela est tout à fait évident dans un livre paru à Paris à la fin de l’année 1806, qui trace l’histoire des guerres serviles dans la Sicile romaine. L’auteur – un Italien des Lumières, Francesco Saverio Scrofani – soutient, par l’analogie avec l’Antiquité, les motivations d’une intervention qui rétablirait l’esclavage, mais imposerait à tous – blancs et noirs, libres et esclaves – de se reconnaître dans l’action civilisatrice de l’Empire.
Confusion, Chaos, and Conflict in U.S. Law and Health Care after Dobbs
Authors: Huberfeld Nicole
Published: May 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision caused a proliferation of contradictory state laws and judicial decisions that are producing confusion for health care providers, which in turn limits access to care for all patients of reproductive age. This paper documents the rapidly changing legal landscape to investigate and contextualize the significance of these inter‑state conflicts and illustrate how inequities deepen when health care is left in the hands of state governments without national law to provide guardrails. Drawing on interdisciplinary scholarship, including legal, medical, and public health research, this essay considers how traditional federalism theory, which encourages sub‑government variation, does not provide clear solutions to state law barriers to inter-state cooperation within a federal union, which has been essential to regulating health care in the U.S.
Abortion in Northern Ireland: From Limbo to Law
Authors: Sebbane Nathalie
Published: May 2024

If abortion is now (2024) decriminalized North and South of the Irish border, a certain number of legal and non‑legal obstacles prevent Irish women from accessing services of a free, safe and legal termination of pregnancy. This article proposes to examine the impact of multi‑level governance on abortion legislation in order to understand how historical, political, geographical, religious and ideological divisions have limited women’s and human rights in terms of access to bodily autonomy.Scrutinizing the triangular relation between England, Northern Ireland and the Republic Ireland, this article will show that England has been the major focal point of contention when it comes to abortion legislation.
Bioindicators of Environmental Pollution With Emphasis to Wetlands of Kashmir
Authors: Jan Kounsar , Wani Javid Majeed
Published: May 2024

The use of bioindicators has grown in recent years, and they have provided a wealth of valuable data that has improved water resource management. One way to measure the quality of an environment is by looking at how well a species (or group of species) can adapt to different kinds of chemical, physical, and biological stresses. A further benefit of bioindicators is their capacity to detect the indirect biotic impacts of contaminants, a feat that is not accomplished by many physical or chemical tests. When used as bioindicators, the varying degrees of stress that various aquatic species can withstand might provide light on the nature of a given environmental problem. Zooplankton species such as Branchionus sp., Molina sp., Keratella cochlearis, Daphnia sp., and Cyclopus sp., as well as phytoplankton species such as Euglena viridis, Oscillatoria limosa, Nitzschia palea, and Scenedesmus quadricauda, are indicators of water pollution. The goal of this study is to showcase some new plankton research that focuses on their potential and uses as bioindicators of water quality.
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in a child with near-fatal bronchial asthma
Authors: Waidyasekara P.S.L.M. , Withanaarachchi K. , Harischandra D.V.T. , Mihiran A.K.K.A. , Firmin R.K.
Published: May 2024

No abstract available.
Clinical Simulation for Procedural Expertise: State of Education and Application
Authors: Kodikara K.
Published: May 2024

Procedural skills are a core component in the health care practice that extends across all medical practitioners, from novice trainees to specialists. Medical institutions have widely adopted simulation to develop the clinical and procedural skills of health profession students. This review evaluates the evidence regarding simulation-based training for developing procedural expertise among medical students and junior doctors. For this purpose, Google Scholar and MEDLINE/PubMed databases were searched for articles published on simulation-based procedural training between January 2000 and October 2023. Reviews or studies published in languages other than English and research that showed evidence on communication, critical thinking, teamwork, decision-making, and cognitive skills were excluded from the search. The focus was placed on clinical and psychomotor skills as this review intends to inform clinical skills teaching and research practice. The results reveal that simulation-based training has been utilized increasingly to train medical students and junior doctors in procedural skills. Varying levels of fidelity have been incorporated to train psychomotor skills about a multitude of common and rare procedures. The evidence supports the acquisition of knowledge and procedural skills via simulation. Evidence also supports the transfer of skills from the simulated environment to clinical practice and live patients. However, resource intensiveness has limited the implementation of this method of education in developing countries. When used consciously, simulation can complement clinical training to produce competent doctors capable of effective patient care.
Body Image Concern, Quality of Life, and Psychological Reaction among Breast Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Western India
Authors: Savani Chintan D. , Patel Anu H. , Oswal Rajat M.
Published: May 2024

Background:

Breast cancer causes a wide range of physical and psychological issues. Breast cancer treatment affects woman’s body image and sexuality which can impact psychological well-being and quality of life (QOL).

Aims:

This study aimed to assess body image concern among breast cancer patients and to compare it with healthy women and to assess QOL and psychological reaction among breast cancer patients.

Settings and Design:

This was a comparative cross-sectional study, conducted at a tertiary care hospital on breast cancer patients compared to age-matched healthy women taken as controls.

Materials and Methods:

Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, Body Image Scale, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Breast Cancer-Specific QOL Questionnaire, Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale, and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Data were analyzed with Epi Info 7. Mean and standard deviation for continuous variables and percentages and Chi-square test for categorical variables were used. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results:

Breast cancer patients were having high body image concern as compared to healthy women. On QOL assessment, scores of body image and future perspective were comparatively low-low level of functioning and scores were high for breast symptoms and hair loss-high level of symptomatology. More patients had significant anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Conclusions:

Breast cancer patients were having high body image concern and poor QOL as compared to age-matched healthy women, associated with significant depression and anxiety.
Role of Perceived Illness and Self-Blame on Psychosocial and Physical Adjustments among Cancer Patients, India: Moderating Effect of Type D Personality
Authors: Kashyap Kinnari , Panda Satynanada
Published: May 2024

Introduction:

Head-and-neck cancer patients are at a greater risk of suffering, yet little is known about the factors contributing to psychosocial and physical adjustments.

Objective:

The present study examined the association of cognitive attribute such as illness perception and self-blame with psychosocial adjustment and positive health changes (PHCs), with type D personality as a moderating variable.

Methods:

A survey of 66 eligible patients (34 males and 32 females with mean = 51.68 and standard deviation [SD] = 15.26) was recruited from 2 different hospitals in Assam, India. The purposive sampling technique was used to select the patients from early Stages I and II. The selected participants were divided into two groups: patients below 45 years and above 45 years. The participants were assessed by using the Brief Illness Perception Questionnaire, Self-blame Questionnaire, Type D Personality Questionnaire, Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness Scale, and PHC Questionnaire.

Results:

The result of the study indicated patients experiencing overall poorer psychosocial adjustment (mean = 55.17 and SD = 14.26). In addition, self-blame, illness perception, and type D personality were found to significantly relating to psychosocial and physical adjustments (P < 0.05). While assessing the moderating effect, negative affectivity (NA) was found to moderate the relationship between illness perception and physical health changes (β = 1.09, P < 0.001). The finding suggested that illness perception and NA had a statistically significant effect on outcome (β = 0.14, P < 0.001; β = 1.08, P < 0.001). Furthermore, gender differences and age-wise differences were revealed regarding adjustment among the patients.

Conclusion:

Therefore, encouraging positive beliefs and thoughts among the cancer survivors, with interventions to manage negative emotions at a very initial stage, would promote them to have a healthier future.
Understanding Attitude and Knowledge of Nonpsychiatric Postgraduate Residents for Mental Health Conditions: A Comparative Study
Authors: Kumar Pankaj , Sikka Cherry , Chaudhary Rupesh , Gautam Nikhil
Published: May 2024

Context:

Psychiatric exposure of medical and paramedical staff during training being grossly inadequate eventually leads to insufficient knowledge and misconceptions about psychiatric illnesses and their treatment.

Aims:

The importance of this study would be to bring into limelight the attitude of residents who will be practicing as soon as their residency finishes. Since postgraduate residents are the ones stepping into the field of medical practice, their attitude toward mental health is of extreme importance.

Settings and Design:

This was a cross-sectional study done at a tertiary care hospital.

Materials and Methods:

The sample consisted of 1st- and 3rd-year postgraduates belonging to nonpsychiatric branches (50 each), selected by random sampling.

Statistical Analysis Used:

A comparison of quantitative variables between the study groups was done using Student’s t-test. For comparing categorical data, Chi-square test was performed and exact test was used.

Results:

The scoring of the Medical Condition Regard Scale, which showed the overall regard and attitude, improved as the year of residency changed with more patient exposure the attitude of the residents toward psychiatric illnesses and patients suffering from psychiatric illnesses improved.

Conclusions:

In the current study, we found that the PG residents have multiple lacunae in their knowledge about psychiatric patients, psychiatric illness, psychiatric treatment, psychiatrists, and subject of psychiatry. Through exposure in-depth and high-quality teaching and internship along with the emphasis on consultation-liaison will decrease the negative attitude and improve knowledge.
A case for genetic testing: Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy presenting as myocarditis
Authors: Srinivas Rachelle E. , Wright Lydia K. , Nandi Deipanjan , Hayes Emily A.
Published: May 2024

Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) is an inherited cardiomyopathy associated with fibrofatty tissue replacement of the ventricular tissue. The disease can cause ventricular dysfunction and arrhythmias and can increase the risk of sudden cardiac death. This cardiomyopathy can have variable clinical presentations, especially in the pediatric and young adult populations. In this report, we describe the case of an 18-year-old female with myocarditis as the initial presentation of ACM. She presented following a resuscitated cardiac arrest due to ventricular arrhythmia. On arrival, myocardial edema and delayed gadolinium enhancement were present on cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, with no ventricular changes observed, making the diagnosis consistent with myocarditis. Genetic testing revealed a pathogenic mutation in the desmoplakin gene consistent with ACM. Given the unconventional initial presentation of this patient’s disease, early consideration of genetic testing may be beneficial to aid in the early diagnosis and management of ACM in young patients.
Different mechanisms for persistent and residual left-to-right shunt after transcatheter sinus venosus defect closure and their management
Authors: Sagar Pramod , Sivakumar Kothandam
Published: May 2024

Transcatheter closure of superior vena cava (SVC) form of sinus venosus defects (SVDs) using covered stents is emerging as an alternative to surgery in the current decade. A covered stent placed in the cavoatrial junction creates a roof for the right upper pulmonary vein (RUPV) that stops the left-to-right shunt and redirects the vein to the left atrium. While surgical literature has clearly documented the incidence of stenosis of SVC and RUPV, sinus nodal dysfunction, and persistent residual shunts following surgical correction, it is imperative to have similar data after this new transcatheter intervention on the incidence of complications and follow-up outcomes. Since patients with pretricuspid shunts are often clinically asymptomatic, correction is primarily performed to prevent a persistent right heart volume overload and allow remodeling of the heart chambers. Any residual left-to-right shunt after a correction will result in persistent right heart dilatation. Residual flows can result from various mechanisms, including lack of apposition of the covered stent to the free edge of the SVD, fabric breach, and persistent anomalous drainage of additional right-sided pulmonary veins that drain very high in the SVC or can be due to a coexistent defect in the oval fossa. This review analyzes the different mechanisms, explains the transesophageal and angiographic images for each one, and offers solutions tailored for various reasons. Different mechanisms warrant different treatment principles. A solution for residual shunt from one mechanism may not be appropriate for residual flow through another mechanism. A thorough understanding would aid the operator in effective interventions for these SVDs.
Isolation of the left innominate artery: When to operate?
Authors: Parsons Samuel J. H. , Nuttall Harry , Jones Alexander
Published: May 2024

A right aortic arch with an isolated left innominate artery from the pulmonary artery is an exceedingly rare congenital cardiac malformation. We describe the management and complex surgical timing considerations in two such cases, successfully operated on day 4 and 7 months of age, including the use of cranial ultrasound as a helpful tool to guide decision-making. We also describe the first reported association of this defect with a 4q25 deletion encompassing the LEF1 gene.
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of oregano essential oil extract with four other intracanal medicaments against Enterococcus faecalis – An in vitro study
Authors: Janani Krishnamachari , Teja Kavalipurapu Venkata , Harini K
Published: May 2024

Background:

The rationale of endodontic treatment is to eradicate the infection and prevent the microorganisms from infecting or re-infecting the root canal system (RCS). Gram-negative anaerobic rods, Gram-positive anaerobic cocci, Gram-positive anaerobic, and facultative rods are most commonly isolated from the RCS. Herbal compounds can be used as a promising alternative to conventional calcium hydroxide. The current study aimed to compare and evaluate the antimicrobial effect of four different intracanal medicaments against Enterococcus faecalis.

Aim:

The objective of the current study is to compare and evaluate the antimicrobial effect of a new herbal intracanal medicament compared with the other four agents against E. faecalis.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 100 single-rooted teeth were selected, root canal preparation was performed using a standardized protocol, inoculated E. faecalis, which were further divided into five groups each according to intracanal medicaments used. Group 1: Calcium Hydroxide-16 mg/ml of distilled water (n = 20), Group 2: Diclofenac–400 mg/ml of distilled water (n = 20), Group 3: Ibuprofen–400 mg/ml of distilled water (n = 20), Group 4: Omeprazole–2 mg/ml of distilled water (n = 20), and Group 5: Oregano essential oil–25 μg/ml of distilled water (n = 20). The antimicrobial assessment was performed on the 7th day, and dentine samples were collected to determine the number of colony-forming units. One-way analysis of variance and post hoc Tukey test was performed.

Results:

Group 1 (calcium hydroxide) showed a statistically significant reduction of E. faecalis (P < 0.05), followed by group 5 (Oregano essential oil extract).

Conclusion:

Calcium hydroxide showed a beneficial reduction of E. faecalis when compared to other tested agents.
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of calcium hydroxide, Himalayan pink salt as an intracanal medicament against Enterococcus faecalis
Authors: Sangade Supriya G , Rudagi Kavitarani , Ahuja Tarun , Joseph Jinet
Published: May 2024

Context:

Microorganisms play an important role in the etiology of pulp and periapical diseases. For successful endodontic treatment, their control and elimination is important. The microorganisms may remain after root canal preparation intracanal medicament help in reducing remaining microorganism and can provide a favorable environment for periapical tissue repair. The increase in side effects and safety concerns of conventional medicaments has led to the recent popularity of herbal alternative medications.

Aims:

The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the effectiveness of calcium hydroxide and Himalayan pink salt for the elimination of Enterococcus faecalis bacteria in extracted teeth samples.

Materials and Method:

Sixty extracted single-rooted human permanent teeth randomly divided into four groups. Group 1 − Control (n = 15); Group 2 − Ca (OH)2 (n = 15), Group 3 − Himalayan Pink Salt (n = 15), and Group 4 − Ca (OH)2 and Himalayan pink salt (n = 15). The intracanal medicaments were placed in teeth specimen infected with E. faecalis incubated in the anaerobic condition for 37°C. Dentine shavings were collected from the specimens at different time interval at the 1st, 3rd, and 5th day and planted on agar plates. Colony-forming units (CFUs) were further be counted.

Statistical Analysis Used:

The data were statistically analyzed with the one-way analysis of variance, followed by Scheffe's multiple comparisons means to check the differences in CFU count between the groups (P < 0.05).

Results:

The present study showed that Himalayan pink salt exerted antibacterial activity in combination with calcium hydroxide.
A comparative evaluation of cyclic fatigue resistance of ProTaper Gold, Dia-X, and ZenFlex nickel–titanium rotary files in the canals with different angles of curvature
Authors: Anantula Kavitha , Vankayala Bhavana
Published: May 2024

Objective:

The objective of the study is to evaluate and compare the cyclic fatigue resistance of ProTaper Gold (PTG, Dentsply Tulsa Dental Specialties Inc., USA), Dia-X (DX, Diadent Group International, Europe), and ZenFlex (ZF, Kerr Corporation, USA) nickel–titanium (NiTi) rotary files in simulated curved canals with two different angles of curvature.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 60 new NiTi files (n = 20) with triangular cross-section, 21-mm length and size #20 PTG, DX, and ZF were used for cyclic fatigue testing. A stainless steel block having simulated canals with two different angles of curvature (60° and 90°) was used. 10 files for each curvature were used. The number of cycles to fracture and the fracture length of the fragment were recorded. The data were statistically analyzed using one-way ANOVA followed by Post hoc Tukey's test.

Results:

Statistically significant difference was found between all the three groups (P < 0.05). The PTG files showed greater resistance to cyclic fatigue in both the curvature angles of 60° and 90° followed by DX and ZF. In addition, the length of fracture fragment was insignificant in all the three instruments tested (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

The PTG showed greater resistance to cyclic fatigue than DX and ZF instruments in both the apical curvatures.