bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Novel Merging of CT and MRI to Allow for Safe Navigation into Kambin's Triangle for Percutaneous Lumbar Interbody Fusion—Initial Case Series Investigating Safety and Efficacy
Authors: Tabarestani Troy Q. , Sykes David A. W. , Maquoit Gisselle , Wang Timothy Y. , Ayoub Chakib M. , Shaffrey Christopher I. , Wiggins Walter F. , Abd-El-Barr Muhammad M.
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND:

For percutaneous lumbar fusion (percLIF), magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography are critical to defining surgical corridors. Currently, these scans are performed separately, and surgeons then use fluoroscopy or neuromonitoring to guide instruments through Kambin's triangle. However, anatomic variations and intraoperative positional changes are possible, meaning that safely accessing Kambin's triangle remains a challenge because nerveroot visualization without endoscopes has not been thoroughly described.

OBJECTIVE:

To overcome the known challenges of percLIF and reduce the likelihood of iatrogenic injuries by showing real-time locations of neural and bony anatomy.

METHODS:

The authors demonstrate an intraoperative navigational platform that applies nerve root segmentation and image fusion to assist with percLIF. Five patients from a single institution were included.

RESULTS:

Of the 5 patients, the mean age was 71 ± 8 years and 3 patients (60%) were female. One patient had general anesthesia while the remaining 4 patients underwent awake surgery with spinal anesthesia. The mean area for the L4-L5 Kambin's triangle was 76.1 ± 14.5 mm2. A case example is shown where the side of approach was based on the fact that Kambin's triangle was larger on one side compared with the other. The mean operative time was 170 ± 17 minutes, the mean blood loss was 32 ± 16 mL, and the mean hospital length of stay was 19.6 ± 8.3 hours. No patients developed postoperative complications.

CONCLUSION:

This case series demonstrates the successful and safe application of nerve segmentation using magnetic resonance imaging/computed tomography fusion to perform percLIF and provide positive patient outcomes.
Extracranial Jugular Foramen Schwannomas Treated with the Extreme Lateral Juxtacondylar Approach: Surgical Technique and Our Experience
Authors: Di Vitantonio Hambra , Tozzi Alessandro , De Paulis Danilo , Millimaggi Daniele F. , Di Cola Francesco , Raysi Dehcordi Soheila , Galzio Renato J. , Ricci Alessandro
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND:

Schwannoma that arises in the jugular foramen (JF) represents an important challenge for neurosurgeons for its precise location, extension, and neurovascular relationship. Nowadays, different managements are proposed. In this study, we present our experience in the treatment of extracranial JF schwannomas (JFss) with the extreme lateral juxtacondylar approach (ELJA).

OBJECTIVE:

To present our experience in the treatment of extracranial JF schwannomas (JFss) with the ELJA.

METHODS:

Between January 2013 and January 2017, 12 patients with extracranial JFs underwent surgery by ELJA. All lesions were type C of the Samii classification. Indocyanine green videoangiography was used to evaluate the relationship between the internal jugular vein and the tumor and to control the presence of spasm in the vertebral artery.

RESULTS:

A complete exeresis was achieved in 9 patients while in 3 patients, it was subtotal. The complete regression of symptoms was obtained in 7 patients with a total resection. The remaining cases experienced a persistence of symptoms.

CONCLUSION:

The success of this surgery is achieved through a management that starts from the patient's position. We promote an accurate evaluation of JFs through the Samii classification: Type C tumors allow the use of ELJA that reduces surgical complications. Furthermore, we recommend the use of indocyanine green videoangiography to preserve the vessels and prevent vasospasm.
Giant Pediatric Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Management using a Combined Operative Approach in a Hybrid Neuroendovascular Surgery Suite: Technical Nuances and Review of Literature
Authors: Saway Brian Fabian , Porto Guilherme B. F. , Sattur Mithun G. , Domingo Ricardo A. , Triano Matthew , Al Kasab Sami , Eskandari Ramin , Lena Jonathan R.
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND:

Pediatric intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas (dAVFs) are rare, complex entities usually presenting with macrocephaly from increased intracranial pressures at a young age. In the setting of a symptomatic intracranial dAVF that has undergone multiple endovascular treatments with subsequent recurrence or failed embolization attempts, the intracranial venous system can become inaccessible by traditional transvenous and transarterial routes. Direct puncture of the venous sinus for endovascular access after surgical exposure is a viable option.

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the technical nuances and available literature for direct puncture of the venous sinus for endovascular access in a pediatric patient with dAVF.

METHODS:

The clinical characteristics were reviewed and reported for a patient who underwent direct puncture of the venous sinus for endovascular access. In addition, a literature review was conducted for relevant literature pertaining to this technique and its associated indications, outcomes, and complications.

RESULTS:

Only 2 other reports of direct puncture of venous sinus for endovascular access after surgical exposure were found in the literature. Our patient achieved a favorable outcome with complete dAVF obliteration.

CONCLUSION:

Direct puncture of the venous sinus for endovascular access after surgical exposure for complex dAVFs that are inaccessible by transvenous or transarterial routes is a practical and safe approach to intracranial venous access that should be part of the vascular neurosurgeon's arsenal.
The Rationale Behind Transcirculation Neuroendovascular Interventions: Literature Review Through a Case-Series Approach
Authors: Colasurdo Marco , Edhayan Gautam , Al Taweel Alaha , Barghash Maggie , Kan Peter , Raghuram Karthikram
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND:

With the development of advanced endovascular techniques and materials, neurointerventionalists can perform challenging and complex cases that were previously difficult to perform. Transcirculation approaches could be a useful tool used in complicated cases, providing access to the target vessel, through the contralateral or opposite circulation, when anterograde access is difficult or nonachievable.

OBJECTIVE:

To retrospectively review cerebrovascular interventions performed through a transcirculation approach performed by staff at our Institution.

METHODS:

English-language studies, published until August 2022, reporting transcirculation interventions in the cerebrovascular circulation were retrospectively collected. Type of intervention, number of cases, rationale, and complications were analyzed. Furthermore, similar cases performed by staff currently at our institution were also reviewed and described.

RESULTS:

Including our cases, a total of 273 transcirculation treatment approaches have been reported. Intracranial aneurysm embolization, stroke thrombectomies, intra-arterial ophthalmic chemotherapy, arteriovenous malformationss, arteriovenous fistulas embolizations, and intracranial angioplasty and stenting are common indications. Reason for using a retrograde approach were stent/balloon–assisted coiling of wide neck aneurysm in 116 cases, difficult angulation of branch in 91 cases, occlusion of parent vessel in 55 cases, and bailout/other in 11 cases.

CONCLUSION:

Transcirculation approaches can be considered for cases where conventional anterograde treatment options are not feasible or as a bailout strategy in failed or complicated treatment attempts. They represent a strategy to consider when facing challenging cases, and if performed by experienced and dedicated neurointerventionalists, they can represent a safe alternative.
Trigeminal Sensory Neuropathy Predicts Chemosensory Dysfunction After Skull Base Surgery
Authors: Podlesek Dino , Chao Yun-Ting , Weitkamp Frederike , Schackert Gabriele , Hummel Thomas
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND:

Trigeminal sensory neuropathy, characterized by diminished or exaggerated/painful sensation along the distribution of trigeminal branches, is one of the complications after skull base surgery. These procedures can also affect chemosensory functions and compromise the patients' quality of life.

OBJECTIVE:

To examine those postoperative complications in chemosensory and facial cutaneous sensory functions as well as their interaction.

METHODS:

A total of 61 patients being operated for various pathologies in the vicinity of trigeminal pathway (17 with trigeminal neuralgia, 20 with meningiomas, and 24 with vestibular schwannomas) and 50 healthy controls were enrolled in this case-control study. Postoperative trigeminal neuropathic symptoms were evaluated. The olfactory, gustatory, and intranasal trigeminal functions were assessed using the Sniffin’ Stick olfactory test, lateralized taste strip test, and the lateralized intranasal trigeminal CO2 detection thresholds, respectively.

RESULTS:

Patients with trigeminal neuralgia and meningioma had relatively decreased olfactory function, whereas those with vestibular schwannoma had a relative decrease in taste function. As for the relationship between the distribution of trigeminal neuropathy and chemosensory dysfunction, we found that V3 involvement predicted lower side-specific taste function. In addition, V2/V3 involvement predicted relatively lower side-specific intranasal trigeminal function.

CONCLUSION:

The present results suggest a differential involvement of the chemical senses in relation to the site and pathology of the lesions after surgery. The presence of trigeminal neuropathy is associated with taste and intranasal trigeminal dysfunction. The results serve as a basis for consultation regarding outcome prediction and patient education.
Kashimé: A Novel Knotless Surgical Suture to Simplify Dural Stitches in Endoscopic Transnasal Surgery
Authors: Hasegawa Hirotaka , Shinya Yuki , Ono Minoru , Kikuta Shu , Kondo Kenji , Saito Nobuhito
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND:

Dural suturing is an effective adjunct to skull base dural repair in endoscopic transnasal surgery, although it is technically cumbersome. Here, we presented a novel surgical suture “Kashimé” (Kono Seisakusho) that can be tightened without tying.

OBJECTIVE:

To examine the efficacy of Kashimé for skull base dural repair in endoscopic transnasal surgery.

METHODS:

Kashimé was used in 8 patients with skull base dural defects during nonpedicled flap-based multilayered skull base reconstruction to close or approximate the gaps between the dural edges or secure a free fascial graft. The time required for each dural stitch (passing a needle through the dura, pulling out the thread, and tightening it) and the incidence of postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage were the study end points.

RESULTS:

Based on our preliminary experiences with 12 stitches used, no postoperative cerebrospinal fluid leakage was observed. The learning curve was steep, and the mean (±SD) time was 127 (±44) seconds for a single stitching procedure, except for the first case. Regarding the metal artifact, although a beam hardening artifact was not observed on computed tomography, a 4- to 9-mm diameter image defect was observed on magnetic resonance imaging.

CONCLUSION:

Kashimé can help surgeons to complete a single dural stitch in endoscopic transnasal surgery for approximately 2 minutes. It may be an optimal tool for skull base reconstruction, but the efficacy and safety need to be investigated.
Newly Diagnosed Adult Basal Ganglia Gliomas Treated With Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy: A Comparative Cohort With Needle Biopsy
Authors: Merenzon Martín A. , Patel Nitesh V. , Morell Alexis A. , Marcó del Pont Francisco , Moll Joshua M. , Komotar Ricardo J. , Ivan Michael E.
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND:

Few cytoreductive surgical tools are available for newly diagnosed basal ganglia gliomas. Current reports showed high associated morbidity and mortality. Given their deep localization, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is still a rare indication. Moreover, few reports account for which of the available options have better outcomes.

OBJECTIVE:

To retrospectively analyze our experience with LITT and compare its safety, feasibility, and efficacy with needle biopsy for the management of adult basal ganglia gliomas.

METHODS:

Twenty-two patients with gliomas from the midline (e.g. thalamus and lenticular nucleus) managed with either LITT/biopsy or needle biopsy from 2015 to 2021 were included. Records regarding location, diagnosis, Karnofsky Performance Score, length of hospital stay, preoperative lesion and ablation volume, perioperative complications, and data of adjuvant treatment were collected. Overall survival was evaluated with Kaplan-Meier analysis.

RESULTS:

Seven patients had LITT, and 15 underwent biopsy. The overall mean age was 60.9 years (25-82 years). The average tumor volume in the former was 16.99 cm3 and 17.65 cm3 in the latter. No postsurgical complications were found in the LITT group, and 1 patient had a postsurgical hemorrhage after biopsy. The mean overall survival was 20.28 ± 9.63 months in the LITT group, which was greater but not statistically significant than in the biopsy group (13.85 ± 4.48 months; P = .78).

CONCLUSION:

Our results show that laser ablation may be both feasible and safe in adult basal ganglia gliomas. Given the lack of safe cytoreductive treatment options, LITT should be considered as a valid choice for these patients.
Surgical Closure of the Eustachian Tube Through Middle Fossa and Transmastoid Approaches: A Pilot Cadaveric Anatomy Study
Authors: Staarmann Brittany , Palmisciano Paolo , Hoz Samer S. , Doyle Edward J. , Forbes Jonathan A. , Samy Ravi N. , Zuccarello Mario , Andaluz Norberto
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND:

Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea after temporal bone surgery involves drainage from the Eustachian tube (ET) into the nasopharynx, causing significant patient morbidity. Variable anatomy of the ET accounts for failures of currently used ET obliteration techniques.

OBJECTIVE:

To describe the surgical anatomy of the ET and examine possible techniques for ET closure through middle fossa (MF) and transmastoid approaches.

METHODS:

We described the surgical anatomy of the ET from the MF and transmastoid approaches in 5 adult cadaveric heads, measuring morphometric and surgical anatomy parameters and establishing targets for definite ET obliteration.

RESULTS:

The osseous ET measured an average of 19.53 mm (±1.56 mm), with a mean diameter of 2.24 mm (±0.29 mm). The shortest distance between the greater superficial petrosal nerve and the ET junction was 6.61 mm (±0.61 mm). Shortest distances between the ET junction and the foramen spinosum and posterior border of the foramen ovale were 1.09 mm (±0.24 mm) and 2.03 mm (±0.30 mm), respectively. Closure of the cartilaginous ET may be performed by folding it in on itself, securing it by packing, suturing, or surgical clip ligation.

CONCLUSION:

Definite obliteration of the cartilaginous ET appears feasible and the most definite approach to eliminate egress of cerebrospinal fluid to the nasopharynx using the MF approach. This technique may be used as an adjunct to skull base procedures where ET closure is planned.
Transradial Versus Transfemoral Intraoperative Cerebral Angiography for Open Cerebrovascular Surgery: Effectiveness, Safety, and Learning Curve
Authors: Hendrix Philipp , Melamed Itay , Weiner Gregory M. , Goren Oded , Griessenauer Christoph J. , Schirmer Clemens M.
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND:

Intraoperative cerebral angiography (IOA) is a valuable adjunct in open and hybrid cerebrovascular surgery. Commonly, transfemoral access (TFA) is used. Lately, transradial access (TRA) has gained popularity for neurointervention. However, the TRA has not yet been compared with the TFA for IOA.

OBJECTIVE:

To compare the effectiveness and safety of the TRA and TFA for IOA. In addition, the learning curve for implementing the TRA for IOA was evaluated.

METHODS:

Between July 2020 and 2022, 92/1787 diagnostic cerebral angiographies met inclusion criteria for IOA. Sheath run time to primary target vessel run time (STT), amount of contrast dye (CD), fluoroscopy time (FT), and dose–area products (DAPs) were compared between TRA and TFA, different aortic arch types, and both study years.

RESULTS:

One case required transitioning from TRA to TFA (1/26, 3.8%) because of a minute proximal radial vasculature. The STT, CD, FT, and DAP were similar for the TRA (n = 25) and the TFA groups (n = 67) (p = ns). One groin hematoma (1.5%) was observed in the TFA group. No other complications or any change in modified Rankin Scale were observed. Aortic arch type II/III was associated with longer STT (P = .032) but not CD, FT, or DAP. There was a nonsignificant decline of STTs among the TRA cases (P = .104) but stable STTs among TFA cases (P = .775).

CONCLUSION:

The TRA and TFA represent equally effective and safe routes for IOA. In addition, expertise with the TRA can rapidly be gained and facilitates tailoring the access for IOA to patient's individual anatomy and surgeon's needs.
Lower-level predictors and behavioral correlates of maximal aerobic capacity and sprint speed among individual lizards
Authors: Albuquerque Ralph L. , Zani Peter A. , Garland Theodore
Published: January 2023

The standard paradigm of organismal biology views lower-level traits (e.g. aspects of physiology) as determining organismal performance ability (e.g. maximal sprint speed), which in turn constrains behavior (e.g. social interactions). However, few studies have simultaneously examined all three levels of organization. We used focal observations to record movement behaviors and push-up displays in the field for adult male Sceloporus occidentalis lizards during the breeding season. We then captured animals, measured aspects of their physiology, morphology and performance, and counted ectoparasites and endoparasites as potential predictors of sprint speed and maximal oxygen consumption (V̇O2,max). Field behaviors were statistically repeatable, but not strongly so. Sprint speed and V̇O2,max were repeatable using residuals from regressions on body mass (speed: r=0.70; V̇O2,max: r=0.88). Both calf [standardized partial regression (path) coefficient B=0.53] and thigh [B=−0.37] muscle mass (as residuals from regressions on body mass) were significant predictors of sprint speed; hemoglobin concentration (B=0.42) was a predictor of V̇O2,max. In turn, V̇O2,max predicted the maximum number of four-legged push-ups per bout (B=0.39). In path analysis, log likelihood ratio tests indicated no direct paths from lower-level traits to behavior, supporting the idea that morphology, in the broad sense, only affects behavior indirectly through measures of performance. Our results show that inter-individual variation in field behaviors can be related to performance ability, which in turn reflect differences in morphology and physiology, although not parasite load. Given the low repeatability of field behaviors, some of the relationships between behavior and performance may be stronger than suggested by our results.
Increased reliance on coronary perfusion for cardiorespiratory performance in seawater-acclimated rainbow trout
Authors: Wallbom Nicklas , Zena Lucas A. , McArley Tristan J. , Ekström Andreas , Axelsson Michael , Gräns Albin , Sandblom Erik , Morgenroth Daniel
Published: January 2023

Salmonid ventricles are composed of spongy and compact myocardium, the latter being perfused via a coronary circulation. Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) acclimated to sea water have higher proportions of compact myocardium and display stroke volume-mediated elevations in resting cardiac output relative to freshwater-acclimated trout, probably to meet the higher metabolic needs of osmoregulatory functions. Here, we tested the hypothesis that cardiorespiratory performance of rainbow trout in sea water is more dependent on coronary perfusion by assessing the effects of coronary ligation on cardiorespiratory function in resting and exhaustively exercised trout acclimated to fresh water or sea water. While ligation only had minor effects on resting cardiorespiratory function across salinities, cardiac function after chasing to exhaustion was impaired, presumably as a consequence of atrioventricular block. Ligation reduced maximum O2 consumption rate by 33% and 17% in fish acclimated to sea water and fresh water, respectively, which caused corresponding 41% and 17% reductions in aerobic scope. This was partly explained by different effects on cardiac performance, as maximum stroke volume was only significantly impaired by ligation in sea water, resulting in 38% lower maximum cardiac output in seawater compared with 28% in fresh water. The more pronounced effect on respiratory performance in sea water was presumably also explained by lower blood O2 carrying capacity, with ligated seawater-acclimated trout having 16% and 17% lower haemoglobin concentration and haematocrit, respectively, relative to ligated freshwater trout. In conclusion, we show that the coronary circulation allows seawater-acclimated trout to maintain aerobic scope at a level comparable to that in fresh water.
Parasitoid wasp venom re-programs host behavior through downmodulation of brain central complex activity and motor output
Authors: Rana Amit , Adams Michael E. , Libersat Frederic
Published: January 2023

The parasitoid wasp Ampulex compressa hunts down its host, the American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), and envenomates its brain to make it a behaviorally compliant food supply for its offspring. The primary target of the wasp sting is a locomotory command center called the central complex (CX). In the present study, we employ, for the first time, chronic recordings of patterned cockroach CX activity in real time as the brain is infused with wasp venom. CX envenomation is followed by sequential changes in the pattern of neuronal firing that can be divided into three distinct temporal phases during the 2 h interval after venom injection: (1) reduction in neuronal activity for roughly 10 min immediately after venom injection; (2) rebound of activity lasting up to 25 min; (3) reduction of ongoing activity for up to 2 h. Long-term reduction of CX activity after venom injection is accompanied by decreased activity of both descending interneurons projecting to thoracic locomotory circuitry (DINs) and motor output. Thus, in this study, we provide a plausible chain of events starting in the CX that leads to decreased host locomotion following brain envenomation. We propose that these events account for the onset and maintenance of the prolonged hypokinetic state observed in stung cockroaches.
Electronic Food Vouchers: Evidence from an At-Scale Experiment in Indonesia
Authors: Banerjee Abhijit , Hanna Rema , Olken Benjamin A. , Satriawan Elan , Sumarto Sudarno
Published: January 2023

We compare how in-kind food assistance and an electronic voucher-based program affect the delivery of aid in practice. The Government of Indonesia randomized across 105 districts the transition from in-kind rice to approximately equivalent electronic vouchers redeemable for rice and eggs at a network of private agents. Targeted households received 46 percent more assistance in voucher areas. For the bottom 15 percent of households at baseline, poverty fell 20 percent. Voucher recipients received higher-quality rice, and increased consumption of eggs. The results suggest moving from a manual in-kind to electronic voucher-based program reduced poverty through increased adherence to program design. (JEL H53, I18, I32, I38, O12)
Detection of Quorum Sensing System (Cell to Cell Communication) Using Marker Strains in Vibrio alginolyticus Strains and Determine Virulence under Master of this System
Authors: Filik N , Kubilay A
Published: January 2023

ABSTRACTThere are intercellular communication and social behaviors, including Quorum Sensing System (QS) in bacteria. The present study aims to investigate the production of QS signal molecules (N-acyl homoserine lactones, AHLs) in bacterial fish pathogen Vibrio alginolyticus (3 strains) and also determine the virulence using these AHLs under the management of the QS in V. alginolyticus. QS of V. alginolyticus was proved by cross validation assay used by AHL marker bacteria strains (Agrobacterium tumefaciens NT1 and Chromobacterium violaceum CV026). V. alginolyticus was not produced N-butanoyl homoserine lactone (BHL), while N-(3-okzododekanoyl)-L-homoserine lactone (OdDHL) production was detected in V. alginolyticus. The presence of virulence factors, such as biofilm, pigment, rhamnolipid, hemolysis, elastase, protease and amylase production, was investigated as phenotypically in V. alginolyticus. V. alginolyticus was found to produce biofilm, pigment, amylase and elastase; however, it was not determined to produce rhamnolipid, hemolysis and protease virulence.
INFLUENCE OF MACRO AND MICRO FERTILIZERS AND A BIOSTIMULANT ON THE PRODUCTIVITY AND QUALITY OF SUNFLOWER OIL SEEDS
Authors: Nikiforova Svetlana
Published: January 2023

The studies were carried out in order to identify the effectiveness of various doses of mineral fertilizers, boron-containing microfertilizers and a biostimulator in the technology of sunflower cultivation. The work was carried out in Ulyanovsk region on leached heavy loamy chernozem in 2020-2021. Years of research were favorable in terms of heat and moisture supply. The scheme of the experiment included the study of the effect of 4 backgrounds of mineral fertilizer - factor A (A1 – N0, control; A2 – N30 for pre-sowing cultivation; A3 - N30P30K30 for sowing; A4 – N30 for cultivation + N30P30K30 for sowing) and 4 variants of foliar top dressing for vegetation - factor B (B1 - without treatment; B2 - Ultramag bor, 1 l/ha; B3 - Biostim universal, 2 l/ha; B4 - Ultramag bor, 1 l/ha + Biostim universal, 2 l/ha). The studies were carried out on the mid-season sunflower hybrid Natali. The highest yield (3.01 t/ha) was formed with the joint application of Biostim universal and Ultramag bor (2 + 1 l/ha) against the background of the application of 30 kg a.i./ha of nitrogen (increase to control 0.56 t/ha). The highest content of crude protein was noted against the background of the starting dose of fertilizers N30P30K30 with additional nitrogen nutrition N30 (11.4 ... 13.4%, which is 0.9 ... 2.9% more than the control). In terms of the collection of crude protein, the advantage was with the options with the use of N30P30K30 before sowing and N30 for cultivation in combination with Ultramag boron and Biostim universal (327 and 373 kg/ha, respectively, which is more than the control by 70 and 116 kg/ha). High oil yield was noted against the background of pre-sowing application of nitrogen fertilizers at a dose of 30 kg/ha of a.i. (1326...1493 kg/ha), as well as the use of a starting dose of N30P30K30 without additional nitrogen (1221...1373/ha). The cultivation of sunflower with the use of mineral fertilizers in combination with boron and biostimulant showed high economic efficiency.
TECHNIQUE AND TECHNOLOGY OF SURFACE IMPROVEMENT OF FLOODPLAIN MEADOWS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TATARSTAN
Authors: Safiollin Faik , Valiev Ayrat , Hismatullin Mars , Suleymanov Salavat , Sochneva Svetlana
Published: January 2023

Research with the aim of developing and implementing highly effective methods of surface improvement of floodplain meadows with partial preservation of old herbage and sowing of new perennial grasses based on the widespread use of modern integrated agricultural machines and implements was carried out in 2016-2020 in the Republic of Tatarstan. The scheme of the experiment included the following options: processing of the sod of the floodplain meadow (factor A) – without processing; disking BDN 4 ×4 + flat-cutting processing to a depth of 22 ...24 cm KPG-2-150; processing with a universal cultivator-planar cutter with piercing action harrows (KPU-5,4) of the Perm Machine-Building Plant; processing with a cultivator-planar cutter equipped with a perforating action harrow (KPBL-3) of the Kazan State Agrarian University design; sowing of perennial grasses and mineral fertilizers (factor B) – without sowing and without fertilizers; sowing of alfalfa-stalk grass mixture at the rate of 12 kg/ha (6 million pcs/ha of germinating seeds) in combination with annual application in spring N45P20K45. The control was a natural grass stand without processing, without sowing and without applying mineral fertilizers. The results of the research have shown high efficiency of the complex application of the following agrotechnical techniques: layer-by-layer tillage using a cultivator-planer equipped with a perforating action harrow (KPBL-3), sowing seeds of perennial grasses and annual spring fertilizing N45P20K45. At the same time, the yield of the green mass of the floodplain meadow increases by 2.74 times compared to the original herbage, the profitability of feed production is 73.6%, the cost price is reduced to 6910 rubles. at the selling price for 1000 feed units, 12,000 rubles. The total energy costs for surface improvement of the floodplain meadow increase from 18.4 in the control variant to 21.6 GJ/ha, however, the accumulation of exchange energy in feed outstrips these costs by 3.2 times.
EXPERIMENTAL AND ANALYTICAL DETERMINATION OF CRITICAL TEMPERATURE POINTS OF THE GREENHOUSE
Authors: Smirnov Petr , Tikhonova Alena
Published: January 2023

In greenhouse, soil is the main heat accumulator, and its rational use is a very urgent task, which can be successfully solved only with full automation of the transfer of the missing thermal energy. To do this, it is enough to determine the following parameters in the greenhouse: the maximum daily temperatures of air and soil inside and outside, the distribution of temperature maxima during the day, the relative position and time of balancing the temperatures of the air and soil half-space in the greenhouse in the morning and in the evening, or the point of reversal of the heat flow. The temperature parameters were determined experimentally over a continuous 11 days, then approximated to third-order polynomial equations with a reliability of 0.92 ... 0.96, and analytical studies were carried out on them. The daily temperature maxima were calculated by equating the first derivatives to zero and solving the quadratic equation. The daily points of heat reversal to the soil and from the soil in time were determined by solving the system of equations for changing the temperature of the soil and the air half-space inside the greenhouse (points of intersection of the graphs). Similarly, from the system of equations, critical points were determined in the time of transition of the temperature of the air half-space inside the greenhouse to the negative zone (t=0ºC). The same method was used to calculate the optimal temperatures in the greenhouse or the moments in time of switching on and off the heat source, for which topt was introduced into the system of equations for each cultivated plant. A differentiated heating system for the greenhouse is proposed in terms of soil heat consumption, which consists in ensuring the minimum supply of additional heat during the daytime optimum and the maximum at nighttime minimum points.
CONTRIBUCIÓN DEL MODELO PEDAGÓGICO NATIVO A LA SISTEMATIZACIÓN DE LA INVESTIGACIÓN INDÍGENA.
Authors: Cházaro Eva Hortensia
Published: January 2023

Este artículo tiene como propósito contribuir a la sistematización de la investigación indígena, que en las últimas décadas ha sido desarrollado desde diferentes perspectivas epistémicas, como la antropología o la sociología; pero, sobre todo, lo que aquí se busca es ofrecer una perspectiva desde la mirada de investigadores indígenas. Para lograr esta contribución, la plataforma filosófica ideal ha sido la integración del Modelo Pedagógico Nativo (MPN), propuesta epistémica que ha sumado desde hace años a la sistematización del conocimiento en el paradigma indígena. En este contexto, dicha integración reunió datos que son valiosos para fortalecer la investigación indígena anotando los resultados a manera de “modelo”, para tomar postura propia y no en relación con las formas positivistas y fenomenológicas. Este artículo analiza un representativo de los estudios documentados sobre investigación indígena, con énfasis en los datos que recolecté con la integración del MPN en América, ofreciendo el modelo que permite comprender las características de la investigación indígena. Si bien diferentes autores registran este proceso, y otros cuantos les ofrecen su crítica, la experiencia en diálogo con los participantes y de cerca a la Sabiduría me permitió visualizar el camino que sigue la investigación desde la mirada indígena y ese resultado es el que se presenta aquí.
Neue Beiträge zum Sibe-Wortschatz
Authors: Stary Giovanni
Published: January 2023

The present author’s Sibe–German dictionary published in 1990 is still the most exhaustive list of Sibe contemporary lexicography. Nevertheless, the growing number of Sibe publications requests a continuous “binging up-to-date”, based on bilingual Sibe–Chinese parallel editions. The richest sources are journals and newspapers like Sibe šuwen and Cabcal serkin, which have been analysed for the present list.
Evaluation of Chronic Cough Etiologies in Children
Authors: YILMAZ TOPAL Özge
Published: January 2023

Objective: Cough is one of the leading causes of hospitalization in children worldwide. It should be considered important because it can be a symptom of various serious diseases and affects the quality of life of the child. A differential diagnosis should be performed on all children with a chronic cough. This study aimed to determine the etiologies in patients evaluated for chronic cough.
Material and Methods: The study included patients admitted to the pediatric immunology and allergy outpatient clinic, with the complaint of chronic cough between the ages of 0–18 years. Clinical and demographic characteristics of patients were recorded.
Results: This study included 323 patients between the ages of 0-18years. The median age of the patients was 7 (interquartile range: 5-9.7) years. One hundred and forty five (45%) of the patients were female. One hundred seventy-nine (55.4%) patients had a family history of atopic diseases such as asthma and/or allergic rhinitis. The presence of aeroallergen sensitivity was demonstrated in 127 patients. One hundred and forty-four (44.6%) patients were diagnosed with asthma, 75 (23.2%) patients with wheezing, 54 (16.7%) patients with post-infectious cough, 43 (13.3%) patients with postnasal drip syndrome, 4 (1.2%) patients with gastroesophageal reflux, 2 (0.6%) patients with foreign body aspiration, and 1 (0.3%) patient with psychogenic cough. Moreover, two patients with asthma, and one patient with wheezing had reflux symptoms in addition to the diagnosis of asthma and wheezing. One patient was found to have a partial IgA deficiency, and 18 patients had hypogammaglobulinemia. Immunoglobulin replacement therapy was initiated for a patient with hypogammaglobulinemia. Of the 219 patients diagnosed with asthma or wheezing, 144 had an atopic disease in the family (p<0.001). It was found that one hundred and eighty-five patients (57.3%) had domestic smoke exposure. Furthermore, smoke exposure was observed in 58 (77.3%) of 75 patients under the age of 6 years who were followed up with the diagnosis of wheezing (p= 0.010).
Conclusion: In our study, asthma, which is one of the most common causes of chronic cough in the literature, was found to be the most common cause. For a correct approach when making a differential diagnosis in pediatric patients presenting with chronic cough, the patient’s history, physical examination, laboratory tests, and risk factors should be evaluated as a whole with systematic evaluation.
Two New Records of Agaricales (Psilocybe papuana and Cystoagaricus populinus) from China
Authors:   Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, China, Jiang Yi , Zhang Di ,   Yanbian University, Yanbian 133002, China, Idrees Muhammad ,   National Oilseed Enhancement Program, Directorate General Agriculture Extension & Adaptive Research, 21-Davis Road, Lahore, Pakistan, Li Xiaobin ,   Yanbian University, Yanbian 133002, China, Zhou Jinmei ,   Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, China, Xu Jize ,   Jilin Agriculture Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, China
Published: January 2023

T wo new records of agaric macrofungi, Cystoagaricus populinus and Psilocybe papuana, are described from Northeast and Southwest China. Morphological characteristics were examined and a phylogenetic tree was constructed. Cystoagaricus populinus is characterized by orange-brown pileus and pileipellis. Additionally, the significant characteristics of P. papuana are brown with umbo pileus, and basidiospores with germ pores. The phylogenetic analyses based on the ITS region indicated that these two species were most closely related to C. populinus and Psilocybe cf. papuana, respectively. Prior to this study, P. papuana distributed found in Papua New Guinea, while C. populinus found in Italy and Spain. Comprehensive descriptions, illustrations, hand drawings and phylogenetic trees of C. populinus and P. papuana are provided.
Soy-Flour Adhesive Bonding of Low-Moisture Hickory and Red Oak Veneer
Authors: Wykle Cody J. , Zink-Sharp Audrey
Published: January 2023

The goal of this research was to test the effect of low-moisture-content veneer on the strength and durability of plywood test specimens constructed with a soy-flour adhesive. Soy-flour adhesive systems offer certain environmental and health advantages but research studies and performance data are lacking currently for a variety of wood types and end uses. Soyad adhesive was used in this study due to its natural, renewable soy flour, a novel cross-linking resin, and lack of added formaldehyde. Test specimens were prepared using heartwood of hickory and red oak and sapwood of hickory. These wood types were used to represent some of the most challenging wood adhesion conditions. Analytical tests included determination of select chemical properties of the adhesive and wood veneer, measurement of strength properties of the adhesive bond, and assessment of delamination tendencies of bonded panels following water soaking.
LOS CUENTOS DE LOS HERMANOS GRIMM: UNA LECTURA EN CLAVE PSICOANALÍTICA
Authors: Serra Pfenning Isabel
Published: January 2023

La riqueza tanto estilística como de contenido que encontramos en loscuentos de los hermanos Grimm ha dado lugar a la recuperación de unsin fin de viejas historias, queridas y fascinantes a la vez, las cuales hanalcanzado una enorme repercusión literaria a lo largo de la culturaoccidental. Estos maestros de la fantasía, que también destacaron comofilólogos, gramáticos y folcloristas, se sirvieron de la tradición oral yescrita para, con su enorme erudición, llegar a crear un mundo mágicocargado de un atractivo singular que atrapa a los niños, pero también alos adultos.Como un caso especial de traducción, el presente trabajo pretendeanalizar algunas de estas bellas y singulares narraciones desde el puntode vista del psicoanálisis, dada la importancia que puede tener esta visiónen el proceso de desarrollo del ser humano.
COLABORADORES DE ESTE NÚMERO
Authors: Camps Assumpta
Published: January 2023

Colaboradores
LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS
Authors: UB Transfer
Published: January 2023

"Transfer” XIV: 1-2 (2019)
TRADUCTORES “EN Y FUERA DE LA VISTA” Y LAS REDES DE TRADUCCIÓN LITERARIA: EL CASO DEL PREMIO DE TRADUCCIÓN LITERARIA EN LA FERIA DEL LIBRO DE LEIPZIG
Authors: Kölling Angela
Published: January 2023

Las ferias, los festivales y los eventos competitivos se estánvolviendo cada vez más centrales para la investigación que exploralos complejos fenómenos culturales que combinan las prácticaseconómicas y viceversa. El siguiente artículo está impulsado por laidea de que el análisis sistemático de la metáfora visual cualitativaofrece una nueva forma de pensar cómo la traducción se sitúa enel campo literario y atrae al público. Basándome en lainvestigación archivística en línea, presentaré una lectura de lasimágenes que se publicaron entre año y año, y que todavía estándisponibles para su consulta en línea (02.02.20 18), en relacióncon el Premio de la Feria del Libro de Leipzig. Mi análisis en esteartículo mostrará lo siguiente: 1) las ferias de libros son sistemasde red abiertos que apuntan a reforzar y renegociar los sistemasde valores; 2) los traductores asumen diferentes roles en estesistema, como agentes, productores y publicistas de bienesculturales; y 3) el análisis de la metáfora cognitiva es unaherramienta adecuada para evidenciar las relaciones de poderdesiguales entre traducción y literatura. También argumento que,para superar los desafíos de la etnografía de archivo en línea, elanálisis metafórico debe incluir otros modos de representacióndistintos a los verbales.
"ALGO EXTRAÑO EN ÉL”: UN ESTUDIO DE UNA TRADUCCIÓN IRANÍ DE LA IMAGEN DE WHITMAN
Authors: Fomeshi Behnam M.
Published: January 2023

Orientado a la recepción de Walt Whitman en Irán, el presente ensayose centra en la portada de la traducción de un libro de Whitman alpersa para estudiar cómo la imagen de dicho autor se traducevisualmente para el public iraní. Entre los discursos literarios del Iráncontemporáneo, el que asocia la poesía con el misticismo juega elpapel más importante en esta traducción.
AL MARGEN DE LA AGENDA POLÍTICA DOMINANTE: LAS REDES DE TRADUCCIÓN E INTERPRETACIÓN PARA EL ACTIVISMO SOCIAL
Authors: Camps Assumpta
Published: January 2023

Asumiendo que la Traducción e Interpretación (T/I) nunca sonprácticas políticamente neutrales de "construcción de puentes",podemos considerarlas como actividades políticas, ya sea explícitao implícitamente, especialmente en aquellos contextos marcadospor conflictos sociales, donde la implicación para la prácticaprofesional debería obligar necesariamente a un compromiso éticopor parte de los traductores / intérpretes.Desde ese punto de vista, este documento trata de losmovimientos sociales, grupos, comunidades y redes que apoyan lapráctica T/I desde justicia social, organizaciones humanitarias yen su mayoría voluntarias (como ECOS, Babel, Tlaxcala,Traductores sin Fronteras, Traductores). para Peace, Translatorsand Interpreters Peace Network, etc.), actuando fuera de la agendapolítica dominante como una forma de activismo social.Estudiaremos la forma en que la participación en T/I comovoluntario impacta la práctica profesional, el papel que esascomunidades de resistencia T/I han jugado en el activismo social,así como el potencial de T/I en el cambio social, el activismopolítico y la política de inmigración y asilo.
Redes de traducción
Authors: Cret Transfer
Published: January 2023

Coordinadora: Assumpta Camps    Editora: Isabel Gómez     Número especial
An Examination of Support Needs, Supports, and Outcomes for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Authors: Dinora Parthenia , Prohn Seb M. , Bogenschutz Matthew , Broda Michael D. , Lineberry Sarah , West Angela
Published: January 2023

Researchers used a merged dataset to examine if more resources were expended on those with greater support needs and if support needs impacted personal outcomes when controlling for relevant personal and contextual factors. Results indicated that the amount of support a person receives had a direct relationship to their needs. However, we also found that people with the greatest needs had weaker personal outcomes suggesting that distribution of resources based on need may not result in equivalent outcomes. The authors suggest strategies at an individual and systems level to address the outcomes gap for people with the greatest support needs.
Road marking BRDF model applicable for a wide range of incident illumination conditions
Authors: Spieringhs Rik Marco , Audenaert Jan , Smet Kevin , Heynderickx Ingrid , Hanselaer Peter
Published: January 2023

To drive safely and comfortably, an adequate contrast between the road surface and road markings is needed. This contrast can be improved by using optimized road illumination designs and luminaires with dedicated luminous intensity distributions, taking advantage of the (retro)reflective characteristics of the road surface and road markings. Since little is known about road markings’ (retro)reflective characteristics for the incident and viewing angles relevant for street luminaires, bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF)-values of some retroreflective materials are measured for a wide range of illumination and viewing angles using a luminance camera in a commercial near-field goniophotometer setup. The experimental data are fitted to a new and optimized “RetroPhong” model, which shows good agreement with the data [root mean squared error (RMSE)<0.13, normalized root mean squared error (NRMSE)<0.04, and the normalized cross correlation ratio (NCC)>0.8]. The RetroPhong model is benchmarked with other relevant (retro)reflective BRDF models, and the results suggest that the RetroPhong model is most suitable for the current set of samples and measurement conditions.
Improving the localisation of features for the calibration of cameras using EfficientNets
Authors: Eastwood Joe , Gayton George , Leach Richard K , Piano Samanta
Published: January 2023

Camera-based methods for optical coordinate metrology, such as digital fringe projection, rely on accurate calibration of the cameras in the system. Camera calibration is the process of determining the intrinsic and distortion parameters which define the camera model and relies on the localisation of targets (in this case, circular dots) within a set of calibration images. Localising these features with sub-pixel accuracy is key to providing high quality calibration results which in turn allows for high quality measurement results. A popular solution to the localisation of calibration features is provided in the OpenCV library. In this paper, we adopt a hybrid machine learning approach where an initial localisation is given by OpenCV which is then refined through a convolutional neural network based on the EfficientNet architecture. Our proposed localisation method is then compared with the OpenCV locations without refinement, and to an alternative refinement method based on traditional image processing. We show that under ideal imaging conditions, both refinement methods provide a reduction in the mean residual reprojection error of approximately 50%. However, in adverse imaging conditions, with high noise levels and specular reflection, we show that the traditional refinement degrades the results given by pure OpenCV, increasing the mean residual magnitude by 34%, which corresponds to 0.2 pixels. In contrast, the EfficientNet refinement is shown to be robust to the unideal conditions and is still able to reduce the mean residual magnitude by 50% compared to OpenCV. The EfficientNet feature localisation refinement, therefore, enables a greater range of viable imaging positions across the measurement volume. leading to more robust camera parameter estimations.