bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hepatoid Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach with Liver and Pulmonary Metastases: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Peng Guangyong , Zeng Zhiwu , Qiao Yinbiao , Ma Wengui , Zhao Kun , Zhang Xiaoting , Zhang Xu , Li Jianhui , Mo Yaxian
Published: May 2024

Hepatoid Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach (HAS) is a rare unique subtype of Gastric Cancer (GC) with a low incidence but a high mortality rate. We report a female case of 67-years-old with APF producing hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the gastric antrum with liver and lung metastases. Abdominal CT of the patient showed multiple liver masses, which were considered as metastatic tumors and proved to be adenocarcinoma by pathological examination of a biopsy. The gastroscopy revealed antral ulcer complicated with bleeding. The biopsy results of hepatoid adenocarcinoma were consistent with the results of liver masses. Moreover, α-Fetoprotein (AFP) increased sharply to 86332 ng/mL. Thus, the diagnosis of gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma with liver metastasis was established. In terms of treatment, liver TACE embolization was performed first, followed by radical gastrectomy and resection of liver tumor. During the operation, multiple small tumors (less than 5cm in diameter) in the liver were treated by radiofrequency ablation. The patient recovered well after surgery, with a rapid decline in AFP. Postoperative CT indicated the presence of bioactive tumors in the liver and new tumors in the lung. Lung puncture pathology suggests tumor metastasis. Liver and lung were treated with radiofrequency ablation and SOX (Oxaliplatin and Tegacil) chemotherapy. There was no significant recurrence 20 months after surgery, and personalized systematic treatment for this patient was effective. Standard treatment for gastric hepatoid adenocarcinoma has not yet been established, and personalized systematic therapy is the preferred treatment.
Antibacterial Surfaces Treated with Metal Ions Incorporation by Low-Energy Ionic Ion Implantation: An Opinion
Authors: de Fraga Malfatti Celia , de Castro Victor Velho , Bullmann Matheus , Aguzzoli Cesar
Published: May 2024

Infectious diseases have been a huge obstacle to human survival for centuries. Despite scientific progress, bacterial infections continue to be among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Thus, surface functionalization of materials can be a viable strategy to prevent biofilm formation. In this way, metal ions incorporation, such as silver (Ag+), copper (Cu2+), or zinc (Zn2+), have been proposed due to their antimicrobial properties, and low-energy ionic ion implantation (IPD) as promising alternative surface treatment process. Therefore, this article briefly reports on recent developments in this technique in surface functionalization for antibacterial action. Furthermore, it seeks to point out perspectives for applying the technique and points for improvement for this technology.
The Effects of Vernalization and Photoperiod Genes Composition on Heading Date in Wheat
Authors: Sun Shaoguang , Xue Yifei , Zhang Kui
Published: May 2024

The vernalization characteristics of wheat are mainly controlled by vernalization and photoperiod genes, which determine the winter-spring habit and heading-flowering of wheat, and affect its environmental adaptability. In order to understand the effects of vernalization and photoperiod genes on heading date, 12 common wheat varieties widely cultivated in the Huang-Huai region were used as experimental materials, and the effects of different low-temperature vernalization treatments on wheat heading date were studied. Using molecular markers from previous studies, the allelic variations and genotypes of vernalization genes (VRN-A1, VRN-B1, VRN-D1 and VRN-B3) and photoperiod genes (Ppd-A1, Ppd-B1, Ppd-D1) were detected. By identifying the heading date in a controlled greenhouse, the relationship between the vernalization and photoperiod genes composition and the heading date phenotype was analyzed. The experimental results showed that different wheat varieties had different phenotypes after different vernalization treatments. Tian min 198 carried a dominant vernalization gene, and its vernalization characteristics were expressed as spring wheat varieties, with low requirements for low-temperature vernalization. Wheat without a dominant vernalization gene had winter wheat characteristics, with high requirements for low-temperature vernalization. Wheat varieties carrying a dominant vernalization gene can be used to improve late-maturing wheat varieties, and serve as valuable germ plasma resources for variety improvement and introduction. Exploring the effects of different wheat vernalization and photoperiod genes composition on heading date is beneficial to provide a scientific basis for the rational use of wheat varieties, and studying the vernalization and photoperiod genes composition has guiding significance for wheat introduction and ecological breeding.
Pengembangan Sektor Pariwisata untuk Meningkatkan Pendapatan Daerah di Indonesia
Authors: Fadilla Hasana
Published: May 2024

Pariwisata merupakan salah satu sektor penting dalam perekonomian Indonesia. Sektor ini memiliki potensi besar untuk meningkatkan pendapatan daerah dan menciptakan lapangan kerja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi pengembangan sektor pariwisata untuk meningkatkan pendapatan daerah di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif dengan data primer dan sekunder. Data primer diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan pakar pariwisata, pengusaha pariwisata, dan pemerintah daerah. Data sekunder diperoleh dari buku, jurnal, dan publikasi resmi pemerintah. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat beberapa strategi yang dapat dilakukan untuk mengembangkan sektor pariwisata di Indonesia, yaitu meningkatkan aksesibilitas dan infrastruktur, mengembangkan produk wisata yang menarik, meningkatkan promosi dan pemasaran, meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia. Pengembangan sektor pariwisata dengan strategi yang tepat dapat meningkatkan pendapatan daerah dan menciptakan lapangan kerja di Indonesia.
Peran Pendidikan Ekonomi dalam Meningkatkan Literasi Keuangan Mahasiswa
Authors: Aisyahrani Adilla
Published: May 2024

Pendidikan ekonomi memiliki peran penting dalam meningkatkan literasi keuangan mahasiswa. Literasi keuangan yang baik akan membantu mahasiswa dalam membuat keputusan keuangan yang tepat dan mencapai tujuan keuangan mereka. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis peran pendidikan ekonomi dalam meningkatkan literasi keuangan mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara dengan mahasiswa dan dosen ekonomi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pendidikan ekonomi memiliki peran penting dalam meningkatkan literasi keuangan mahasiswa. Pendidikan ekonomi memberikan pengetahuan dan keterampilan kepada mahasiswa untuk mengelola keuangan mereka dengan baik. Penelitian ini merekomendasikan agar pendidikan ekonomi diperkuat dalam kurikulum pendidikan tinggi. Selain itu, perlu dilakukan upaya untuk meningkatkan kesadaran mahasiswa tentang pentingnya literasi keuangan.
Development and Deployment of a High-Precision Power Factor Measurement Meter
Authors: Hussain Md. Shakil
Published: May 2024

This research article presents the development and deployment of a high-accuracy power factor measurement meter. Power factor measurement is crucial for assessing the efficiency of electrical systems and ensuring optimal power usage. The proposed meter employs advanced signal processing techniques to accurately measure both leading and lagging power factors with high precision. The design incorporates robust hardware components such as ATMega8 micro- controlling chip and sophisticated algorithms to minimize errors and provide reliable measurements even in challenging operating conditions. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed meter in accurately measuring power factor across a wide range of electrical loads. The developed meter offers significant improvements in accuracy and reliability compared to existing solutions, making it suitable for various industrial and commercial applications where precise power factor measurement is essential for efficient energy management.
Review on Childhood Obesity: Discussing Effects of Gestational Age at Birth and Spotting Association of Postterm Birth with Childhood Obesity
Authors: Prasad Gupta Manish
Published: May 2024

Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents and its negative effects on health, including increased risks of long-term diseases like type II DM, CVD, dyslipidemia, , stroke, hypertension, respiratory issues, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, along with certain malignancies, which are already identified during the perinatal and prenatal period is one of the most important worldwide health concerns of the twenty-first century. To overcome the current epidemic of overweight and obesity, obstructing their risk factors is important in an effort to prevent the development of obesity and overweight. Multiple epidemiological research studies have shown a connection between BMI acquired later in life and birth weight; however, the results are constrained by the absence of information on gestational age. Majority of studies reported relation of childhood obesity with the preterm born children in study of relation with the gestational age. Although more likely to become obese in later adulthood, preterm and low birth weight born child are small and/or lean at birth, whereas post-term usually not and above all, children born postterm showed signs of a rapid weight gain that led to obesity decades early. Thus, the purpose of this review study is to determine the impact of the gestational age at delivery and to provide an overview of the evidence supporting the link between childhood obesity and post-term birth.. Thorough systemic review conducted on online database Pubmed, Google Scholar and found only few studies on association with the post- term born children. Limited evidence necessitated the studying of additional adult post-term cohorts to accurately determine future risks to health and to investigate these potential metabolic alterations, as well as if the alterations in adiposity continue or get worse throughout adulthood, and how these correlations vary in adult born post-term in terms of pattern and amplitude.
Efficient Control and Automation: Exploring Siemens LOGO PLC and PLC-Based Industrial Timer Controllers
Authors: Murshalin Md. , Younus Ali Md. , Halder Amit , Uddin Shajib Md. Sharif , Hossain Mir Afzal
Published: May 2024

Siemens LOGO PLC is a compact system for small automation projects, programmed via LOGO Soft Comfort. Its graphical interface enables easy circuit program creation, facilitating customized control systems swiftly. LOGO Soft Comfort allows offline and online testing, simulation, and program archiving. PLC timers, integral to the system, regulate input and output signals, functioning like relay timers without physical presence or wiring. This paper delves into PLC-based industrial timer controllers, designed to supersede traditional hard-wired relay and timer logic systems. Common PLC timers include Pulse, On-delay, Retentive On-delay, and Off-delay timers, pivotal for time delays and production monitoring in industries. They facilitate actions like turning machines off after set periods or initiating them after specific delays upon sensor activation or button press
Studies on chevron crickets: Minarisoma gen. nov. (Orthoptera, Anostostomatidae), a new genus and a new species from South Africa
Authors: Cadena-Castañeda Oscar J. , Landeck Ingmar , Hemp Claudia
Published: May 2024

A new genus, Minarisomagen. nov., is described to include three small species of South African distribution: Minarisoma landeckisp. nov. (type species), Minarisoma crassipescomb. nov., and M. tigrinumcomb. nov. These species were previously assigned to the genus Onosandrus. Minarisomagen. nov. marks the ninth genus of king crickets known from southern Africa. A comprehensive key to the identification of species within this newly established taxon is presented. In conclusion, the taxonomic relationships of South African taxa are discussed.
In Vivo Corneal Biomechanical Response to Three Different Laser Corneal Refractive Surgeries
Authors: Qu ZhanXin , Li XiaoMeng , Yuan YongYi , Wang Pu , Li Ying , Lin SiYu , Lian HengLi , Chen ShiHao , Ye YuFeng , Wang JunJie , Wu JinFang , Elsheikh Ahmed , Bao FangJun
Published: May 2024

Purpose:

To compare the effects of three common refractive surgeries on corneal biomechanics.

Methods:

Two hundred seven patients who had refractive surgery were included in this study, of whom 65 received transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (tPRK), 73 received femtosecond laser–assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (FSLASIK), and 69 received small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). Each patient had biomechanical measurements using the Corvis ST (Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH) preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively. The measurements included five parameters expected to be associated with corneal biomechanics: deformation amplitude ratio at 2 mm (DAR2), integrated inverse radius (IIR), stiffness parameter at first applanation (SP-A1), highest concavity time (HCT), and the updated stress-strain index (SSIv2). The variations in these parameters postoperatively among the three surgeries, and their relationship with corneal thickness (CCT) and intraocular pressure measured by the Dynamic Contour Tonometer (DCT-IOP) were analyzed.

Results:

SP-A1 decreased significantly from preoperatively to 3 months postoperatively in all three groups, whereas DAR2 and IIR increased significantly, all indicating stiffness losses. Between 3 and 6 months postoperatively, the results were inconsistent, with DAR2 decreasing (indicating stiffness increases) and IIR increasing (denoting stiffness decreases) in the FS-LASIK and SMILE groups. The decrease in SSIv2 (the only measure of corneal material stiffness) postoperatively was comparatively less pronounced at both 3 and 6 months postoperatively. On the other hand, HCT remained generally stable after all three surgeries. Unlike DAR2, IIR, and SP-A1, the changes postoperatively in stiffness parameters HCT and SSIv2 were independent of the corresponding changes in both DCT-IOP and CCT.

Conclusions:

Among the stiffness parameters considered, SSIv2 was not correlated with CCT or DCT-IOP, and holds promise for representing the corneal material stiffness and how it remains largely unaffected by refractive surgeries. Overall, FS-LASIK had the most significant impact on corneal stiffness, followed by SMILE, and finally tPRK.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(5):e344–e352.]
Fitting-Shape–based Strategy for Topography-guided LASIK: A Prospective Study
Authors: Zhang Jun , Shao Jie , Cao Xinfang , Zhang Yonggang , Zheng Li
Published: May 2024

Purpose:

To assess and compare the visual acuity and refractive outcomes of topography-guided laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) based on the fitting-shape–based refractive compensated and Phorcides software strategies.

Methods:

Consecutive patients who underwent topography-guided LASIK were included in this study. Through double-masked simple randomization, patients were assigned to the Zhang & Zheng Auto-compensate Refraction (ZZ AR) group (the fitting-shape–based refractive compensated strategy using the ZZ AR calculator was used) or the Phorcides group (the topography analysis algorithm in Phorcides software [Phorcides LLC] was used). Only one eye per patient with binocular correction was randomly enrolled. The preoperative and postoperative visual acuities and refraction were analyzed at the 6-month follow-up visit.

Results:

The ZZ AR and Phorcides groups comprised 156 and 147 eyes, respectively. At the 6-month postoperative follow-up visit, the median (range) absolute residual cylindrical refraction was 0.35 (1.01) and 0.47 (1.63) diopters (D) for the ZZ AR and Phorcides groups, respectively (
P
< .001). The percentages of patients with residual cylindrical power within 0.25 D were 29.49% and 13.61% for the ZZ AR and Phorcides groups, respectively (
P
= .001). Based on the percentages of patients with residual cylindrical powers within 0.50 and 1.00 D, the ZZ AR group showed better outcomes (
P
= .02 and .01). The percentage of patients with visual acuity better than 20/16 was significantly higher for the ZZ AR group than for the Phorcides group (
P
= .03).

Conclusions:

The fitting-shape–based refractive compensated strategy for topography-guided LASIK procedures can better optimize the visual acuity and astigmatic refraction than the Phorcides software strategy.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(5):e336–e343.]
SmartSight Correction of Compound Myopic Astigmatism Treatments With Preoperative Astigmatism > 1.00 Diopter Using the SCHWIND ATOS: A Retrospective Case Series
Authors: Pradhan Kishore Raj , Arba Mosquera Samuel
Published: May 2024

Purpose:

To evaluate moderate to high astigmatism corrections on the outcomes of SmartSight lenticule extraction for myopic astigmatism with a new femtosecond laser system.

Methods:

Two hundred ninety-two eyes consecutively treated for myopic astigmatism with astigmatism magnitude greater than 1.00 diopter (D) were evaluated at the 6-month follow-up visit. The mean age of the patients was 29 ± 6 years with a mean spherical equivalent of −5.06 ± 2.20 diopters (D) and a mean magnitude of refractive astigmatism of 1.74 ± 0.61 D.

Results:

At 6 months, astigmatism was 0.10 ± 0.20 D. Uncorrected and corrected distance visual acuities (UDVA and CDVA, respectively) were both 0.0 ± 0.1 logMAR. Differences between postoperative UDVA and preoperative CDVA and the change in CDVA were both +0.4 ± 0.7 lines better than preoperatively (
P
< .0003).

Conclusions:

Lenticule extraction treatment using Smart-Sight is safe and efficacious at 6 months. Findings suggest that moderate to high astigmatism improves after SmartSight lenticule extraction in the treatment of myopic astigmatism.

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J Refract Surg
. 2024;40(5):e328–e335.]
Iskustvo primjene modela metodske supervizije za mentore učitelja pripravnika
Authors: Rovan Daria
Published: May 2024

The induction phase plays a key role in shaping the professional identity of the teacher, so it is important that the beginning teacher has good mentoring support. Method-oriented supervision can be useful for the development of mentoring skills because it enables mentors to build their competencies through the integration of their practical experience and theoretical knowledge. Therefore, the aim of this research was to explore the possibility of applying supervision in the development of competencies of beginning teachers’ mentors and to develop a model of method-oriented supervision. Proposed model was organized around the following topics: roles and responsibilities of mentors and beginning teachers, induction process, working alliance, experiential learning, communication skills and counselling skills. This model was applied with a supervision group consisting of five beginning teachers’ mentors. Based on the activity of supervisees during the process of method-oriented supervision and the reflections of the supervisor, it can be concluded that beginner teachers’ mentors developed educational mentoring approach. They also improved their observational skills and skills needed for establishing a working alliance. It can be concluded that the proposed model of method-oriented supervision has proven to be useful for the development of the competencies of the beginning teachers’ mentors. Key words: method-oriented supervision; experiential learning; mentorship; beginning teachers; professional development.
Uloga supervizije u obrazovanju studenata socijalnog rada
Authors: Lažeta Filip , Urbanc Kristina
Published: May 2024

ABSTRACT This paper presents some of the key organisational aspects of conducting field practice for the students of social work in six study programs of social work in the Republic of Croatia and the region in the light of the results of current research and key understanding of experiential learning and the demands imposed by the Global standards for the education of social workers. The purpose of the paper is to deepen our understanding of the representation and the role of supervisory support to students during experiential learning in the field practice but also to provide insight into the context within which field practice is conducted within individual study programs. Social work as a profession puts great demands on experts and raises numerous questions about how to act and why to act in casework, what are the values and standards connected to a particular situation and decision, and to what extent are we aware of our blind spots and how to address the norms and rules of an individual role, position, organisation and wider environment, both professional and social one. Social workers can find the answers to these and many other questions that derive from immediate practice in supervision. Supervision, as a specific manner of providing professional support, aims to find answers to such questions through the reflection of one’s actions, promotion of professionalism and finally, through the preservation of quality of service provided to the ultimate user. Supervision has proved to be not only an effective way of monitoring and providing support to students during practice, but also an appropriate way to acquire new knowledge and skills. Additionally, due to its theoretical and ethical essence, given specific features of learning in adult age, supervision provides a good place for reflection and it encourages the development of the professional identity of future social workers. These are also the processes that are intensely taking place during the study, so this paper will focus on the supervision of the students of social work as an approach and tool that is important for facing new challenges of study and work. Key words: supervision; field practice; experiential learning; students of social work.
Enhancing Scientific Knowledge Depth in Middle School Students through the Woods Model of Science Instruction using Mobile Technology
Authors: Ibrahim Asem Mohammed , Al-Farhan Ibrahim Ahmed , Ahmed Eman Wefky , Abdelmagid Ahmed Sadek , Alomari Khaled Abdel Kader
Published: May 2024

This study aims to investigate the impact of teaching science using the Woods model incorporated into mobile technology on developing the depth of scientific knowledge (DSK) among middle school students. To achieve this goal, a teacher’s guide and student worksheets were prepared for teaching and learning the “Chemistry of Matter” unit from the science book using the Woods model. Additionally, a test was developed to measure the DSK at three levels (recall, concepts and skills, and strategic thinking). The quasi-experimental pre-posttest design was used for two groups, one experimental and the other control. The study sample consisted of 62 students from the third grade of an intermediate school in the Abha region for the academic year 2022–2023, with 30 students in the control group and 32 students in the experimental group. The independent sample t-test, Cohen’s d effect size, and etasquared were used to analyze the research data. The results of the study showed a significant effect size for the utilization of the Woods model in developing the DSK at its three levels. The study recommends the importance of using the Woods model in teaching science at various educational levels.
Utilizing Compassion-Focused Therapy Integrated with Mobile Technology: A Therapeutic Approach to Improve Sense of Coherence in Visually Impaired Students
Authors: Alkhathami Saleh Safeer , Abbady Adel Sayed , Ahmed Eman Wefky , Teleb Ahmed Ali , Marashdh Manal
Published: May 2024

In this study, we investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused Techniques integrated Mobile Technology implemented to improve the sense of coherence among visually impaired students. The study sample comprised six students (three males and three females) with an average age of 14.30 years and a standard deviation of 1.06. study tools included a sense of coherence scale developed by Al Sadiq and Abbady (2020) and a compassion-focused therapy program specifically designed by the researchers. The results showed statistically significant differences in the average ranks of visually impaired students in the experimental group between pre-measurement and post-measurement on the Sense of Coherence Scale, favoring the post-measurement after the implementation of the therapeutic program. No statistically significant differences were found in the average scores of visually impaired students in the experimental group between post-measurement and follow-up measurements on the Sense of Coherence Scale after implementing the therapeutic program.
Learning Management System in Education via Mobile App: Trends and Patterns in Mobile Learning
Authors: Zhang Xin , Hai Yang Jun , Li Cemei
Published: May 2024

The mobile revolution has influenced students’ preferences for various educational platforms in the new digital era, especially regarding young learners’ utilization of mobile devices such as smartphones, iPads, and other gadgets for mobile learning (m-learning). Because of this, universities that implement learning management systems (LMS) through standard web-based platforms should explore the potential for integrating mobile devices and technologies into m-learning platforms. Through the utilization of this technology, LMS can facilitate continuous user interaction and enhance user awareness of any revisions made to the material. To reach the majority of LMS users, mobile applications must be developed for all major mobile platforms. By utilizing the Web View API, this research combined native mobile and web technologies to develop the mobile application. This strategy was adopted in anticipation of the requirement to create and maintain the application across multiple mobile platforms. It was anticipated that this approach would reduce the time needed for creation, maintain a consistent interface, and enable the use of platform-specific features. It also makes sense to provide mobile device access to some of the LMS virtual classroom’s functions. The K-means algorithm is used for analyzing course material and learning. Nevertheless, achieving this goal might not be an easy process. To enable this form of connection between the LMS and the m-learning applications, this chapter assesses the challenges involved in achieving that goal and presents various common interchange designs and related research and development efforts.
Héritage littéraire, topiques et polymorphie dans le commonitorium d’Orientius
Authors: Martin Lucie
Published: May 2024

La conversion des élites cultivées au
christianisme s’est notamment exprimée dans le cadre de la Gaule du
Ve siècle par la conversion
littéraire des formes légères de la poésie classique – le commonitorium d’Orientius,
protreptique à la conversion ascétique rédigé en distiques élégiaques,
en est l’une des expressions. Cette étude examine la manière dont
l’auteur exploite la tradition littéraire qui lui est antérieure,
jouant d’effets de convergence, de décalages et de métamorphoses et
exploitant des outils et des formules variés issus de genres
différents. Une telle exploration permet de mettre en valeur, sur les
plans macro‑ et microstructurels, la riche culture d’Orientius et la
personnalité littéraire de ce dernier qui, sensible à l’esthétique de
la uariatio, présente un
goût certain pour la polymorphie et le jeu littéraire. Cet article est
le fruit du remaniement d’un passage de notre thèse de doctorat
(Martin, L., Le poème
d’Orientius. Introduction, texte critique, traduction et
commentaire, thèse de doctorat de l’Université de Strasbourg,
2023, p. 129‑150, disponible en ligne à l’adresse suivante : https://publication‑theses.unistra.fr/public/theses_doctorat/2023/MARTIN_Lucie_2023_ED270.pdf).
Expressões obrigatórias e ocultamentos seletivos: As religiões afro-brasileiras e a Festa de Nossa Senhora do Rosário em Catalão (GO)
Authors: Alves Daniel
Published: May 2024

Podemos descrever a Festa de Nossa Senhora do Rosário em Catalão, cidade situada na região sudeste de Goiás, como um ciclo anual de festividades que define um certo ethos religioso, dado que essa festa se confunde com a história cultural e com a identidade da cidade. Por outro lado, o Rosário traz características marcantes passíveis de serem lidas dentro das grandes linhas de tensão entre catolicismos já reconhecidas e analisadas na bibliografia sobre santuários e festas católicos. Para além disso, o Rosário de Catalão assenta-se numa tensão entre a obrigação social de expressar o catolicismo e da mitigação daquilo que não se pode publicamente expressar, relacionando-se às crenças e práticas das religiões afro-brasileiras. Uma compreensão mais completa da festa poderia ser alcançada se houvesse uma atenção direcionada aos entrecruzamentos de códigos religiosos católicos e afro-brasileiros nos dizeres e fazeres dos sujeitos envolvidos.
As regras do jogo e o jogo das regras: Uma etnografia no ônibus escolar
Authors: Müller Fernanda , Abreu Luiz Eduardo de Lacerda
Published: May 2024

Este artigo decorre de uma etnografia dos trajetos percorridos entre Vereda e o Plano Piloto de Brasília, por crianças e adultos – motorista e monitora –, num ônibus escolar. O trajeto não se limita à dimensão espacial, mas tem um caráter simbólico, de transição entre mundos, de passagem entre utopia e metáfora ou melhor, entre metáfora e utopia. O ônibus escolar é um lugar de regras e a análise centra-se em oito delas, impingidas às crianças. As regras conectam os planos racional e ritual, tornando-os parte de um mesmo sistema. Se para os adultos, a regra se equivale a controle, no caso das crianças, elas servem de base para seus rituais de rebelião.
Cris, réprimandes, rumeurs et murmures : les réponses des mères aux acteurs armés et à la militarisation dans deux quartiers de Caracas
Authors: Zubillaga Verónica , Hanson Rebecca
Published: May 2024

Comment les mères font-elles face à la violence chronique et à la présence constante d’armes dans leurs quartiers ? Comment construisent-elles du sens situé et des pratiques discursives à partir de leurs expériences et relations avec des acteurs armés ? Nous comparons les expériences de femmes dans deux quartiers populaires de la classe ouvrière à Caracas. Dans ce projet ethnographique comparatif, nous voulons montrer comment, au milieu d’une déprédation étatique et de la présence envahissante des armes dans leur vie, les femmes utilisent leurs rôles culturels de mères pour accomplir des formes de résistance quotidienne vis-à-vis des différents acteurs armés imposant leur présence dans les barrios. Dans leurs épreuves de tous les jours, les mères font appel à des actions discursives dramatiques – de celles plus ouvertement frontales, comme les cris, les réprimandes et les discussions, à d’autres plus occultées, telles que les « rumeurs circulantes » et les « rumeurs captives », sans oublier les formes plus vulnérables, comme les chuchotements – qui sont des ressources principales dans la micropolitique de leurs quartiers. Notre recherche suggère que les stratégies dépendent du contexte et varient très probablement en fonction de nombreux facteurs, y compris l’histoire de l’organisation citoyenne, les pratiques policières et le type d’acteur armé avec lequel elles cohabitent dans leur quartier.
L’étagement des anciennes terrasses marines de Basilicate (Italie du sud) : un double patrimoine géomorphologique et épistémologique
Authors: Comentale Bruno
Published: May 2024

En bordure du golfe de Tarente, d’anciennes terrasses marines quaternaires soulevées à proximité de l’Apennin lucanien réalisent un étagement de plateaux, entre 30 et 330 mètres d’altitude. Elles sont corrélées aux niveaux marins de la chronologie isotopique enregistrés depuis 600 000 ans. Elles reposent sur le substratum argilo-marneux de la fosse bradanique, qui affleure au-dessus de 400 mètres d’altitude. Ce matériel meuble est raviné sous forme de bad-lands (calanchi) qui confèrent à ce paysage un cachet esthétique propre à susciter une activité géotouristique encore à venir. La présence d’un patrimoine archéologique de l’Antiquité (cité de Métaponte) et de l’âge du Fer (colline d’Incoronata au voisinage de la troisième terrasse en altitude) est un argument supplémentaire en faveur de cette activité.
S’adapter pour préserver les marais de Bourges ? Une zone humide urbaine à la croisée des changements socio-environnementaux
Authors: Calvez Caroline Le , Marega Oumar , Sajaloli Bertrand
Published: May 2024

Mobilisant une approche du changement climatique comme fait socialisé, la contribution documente les perceptions et l’adaptation aux sécheresses et aux inondations dans les marais classés de Bourges (France). Dans un contexte local où se révèle une concomitance des changements socio-environnementaux et climatiques se pose la question des réponses des usagers de la zone humide à ces événements hydro-climatiques. Les investigations menées par le biais d’une vaste enquête de terrain ciblant plus particulièrement les maraîchers-jardiniers ont permis de montrer que les sécheresses cristallisent l’attention car elles déstabilisent la matérialité et la symbolique des marais. Toutefois, les réponses restent individuelles et relèvent de l’ajustement. Au final, ces événements ont davantage été des catalyseurs de préoccupations anciennes liées à la gestion et à l’entretien de ce vaste marais patrimonialisé.
Sensationalisation of Reported Violent Crimes: Perceptions of Vacationing Tourists
Authors: Lewis-Cameron Acolla , Mason Corise
Published: May 2024

The paper focuses on the extent to which the media’s reporting of violent crime affects tourists’ perception of the destination. The survey showed a correlation between persons that were more exposed to negative media reports before embarking on their vacation and those that held a more negative view of their safety at the destination. Persons exposed to these reports were less affected since they exhibited less restrictive behaviour while at the destination. Visitors who had closer socio-cultural ties to the region were more exposed to negative reports and possessed a more negative view. The findings present implications for media coverage strategies and destination image management.
La creación del enemigo: Augusto Pinochet en el cine cubano
Authors: del Valle-Dávila Ignacio
Published: May 2024

Este artículo analiza la representación del dictador chileno Augusto Pinochet en el Noticiero ICAIC Latinoamericano (1960-1990), las actualidades cinematográficas creadas por el Instituto Cubano de Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC). Pinochet fue el dictador latinoamericano con más presencia en las pantallas cubanas en los treinta años de existencia del programa. Su imagen fue asociada al imperialismo norteamericano y al fascismo y llegó a convertirse, en el discurso social promovido por el Noticiero, en uno de los grandes enemigos de Cuba. La amenaza simbólica de este enemigo sirvió como elemento de cohesión social entorno a la figura de Fidel Castro.
Virilidade vigilante: a HQ O doutrinador e a insurgência do masculinismo brasileiro
Authors: de Mesquita Faccini Gabriel
Published: May 2024

A crise de masculinidade é um tema recorrente quando se procura explicar determinado fenômeno social contemporâneo que questione os paradigmas de gênero. Este artigo aborda a representação da masculinidade na HQ O Doutrinador (2013), de Luciano Cunha, a partir de uma exploração das identidades forjadas no contexto do bolsonarismo. O processo de radicalização disparado desde o ciclo de protestos de junho de 2013 desemboca em sujeitos que recombinam valores e símbolos identificados com a extrema direita e uma masculinidade arcaica. Partindo de autores que abordam esse processo de uma perspectiva sociológica, utiliza-se conceitos dos estudos de gênero para analisar as formas pelas quais a violência masculinista se manifesta na diegese da HQ. A perspectiva pós-colonial serve de enquadramento para pensar como O Doutrinador reflete e contribui para o imaginário das masculinidades brasileiras contemporâneas.
A pesquisa histórica em cinema brasileiro nas universidades: um estudo de caso e perspectivas contemporâneas
Authors: Morettin Eduardo Victorio
Published: May 2024

O objetivo principal do artigo é identificar as questões de método que orientaram a pesquisa histórica em cinema brasileiro nas universidades a partir de um estudo de caso, a saber, as reflexões de Paulo Emílio Salles Gomes, intelectual que se ocupou do assunto desde os anos 1950, responsável pela criação nos anos 1960 do curso de cinema na Escola de Comunicações e Artes da Universidade de São Paulo e fundador de uma linhagem de pesquisa neste campo. Para tanto, procuraremos sistematizar este percurso, indicando seus desdobramentos nos estudos realizados na Universidade de São Paulo a partir dos anos 1970 e as potencialidades abertas pela incorporação desta tradição à reflexão histórica articulada à análise dos filmes em projetos contemporâneos dedicados a traçar uma história geral do cinema brasileiro.
Cinéma et solidarité internationale : La Bataille du Chili dans les festivals
Authors: Amaral de Aguiar Carolina
Published: May 2024

Cet article étudie l’importance du thème de la dictature chilienne dans les festivals de cinéma des années 1970, en se reposant sur la présence de La Bataille du Chili (Patricio Guzmán, 1975, 1976, 1979) à ces événements. La trilogie de Guzmán a été projetée notamment à la Quinzaine des réalisateurs de Cannes (1975 et 1976), au Festival international du nouveau cinéma de Pesaro (1975), au Festival international du film documentaire de Leipzig (1976) et au Forum de Berlin (1975, 1976 et 1979). Les projections ont été accompagnées d’interviews, de déclarations, de dénonciations, de manifestes, de critiques et de nouvelles dans la presse locale. La diffusion du documentaire a généré des événements politiques qui ont rassemblé des exilés chiliens et des étrangers solidaires. Ce cas d’étude permet de comprendre une certaine autonomie du champ culturel à l’époque de la guerre froide et de mesurer l’ampleur des dénonciations des violations des droits humains dans des pays aux spectres idéologiques les plus divers.
A case report of an intra-pleural foreign body successfully retrieved by semi-rigid thoracoscopy and systematic review of worldwide literature
Authors: Mohan Sanchit , Kumar Rohit , Madan Manu , Ish Pranav , Kaushik Rajnish , Gupta Nitesh
Published: May 2024

Intra-pleural foreign bodies occur due to thoracic trauma or iatrogenic. Extraction of an intra-pleural foreign body is done either by thoracotomy or Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). A 58-year-old woman presented with a right pleural effusion. Ultrasonography (USG)-guided right pleural fluid aspiration complicated as the needle broke down in the pleural cavity. Computed Tomography (CT) of the thorax documented the needle in the muscular plain between intercostal muscles and the pointing edge in the pleural cavity. A surgical exploration of the muscular plane to retrieve the needle was unsuccessful. The needle was successfully extracted by semi-rigid thoracoscopy under local anesthesia without any complications.
Impact of anesthetic induction with etomidate, thiopentone, and propofol on regional cerebral oxygenation: An observational study in patients with traumatic brain injury
Authors: Sharma Kunal K. , Surve Rohini M. , Reddy K. R. Madhusudan , Christopher Rita , Chakrabarti Dhritiman , Pandarisamy Sundaravadivel , Palakuzhiyil Shruti V. , Kamath Sriganesh
Published: May 2024

Background and Aims:

Anesthetic induction plays a pivotal role in determining the operative course and the outcome in patients with acute traumatic brain injury (TBI). The present study compared the effect of anesthetic induction with etomidate, thiopentone, and propofol primarily on systemic hemodynamics and regional cerebral oxygenation (rScO2) and secondarily on the serum cortisol levels in TBI patients.

Material and Methods:

In this prospective observational study, eligible patients were recruited and divided into three groups as per the induction agent received. Data collected were hemodynamic parameters and rScO2 levels at baseline, following 3 min of preoxygenation, and over 10 min of induction. Serum cortisol levels were measured before and after 24 h of induction. The statistical analysis was done using R software.

Results:

A total of 115 patients were included: 32, 33, and 50 in thiopentone, propofol, and etomidate groups, respectively. A significant increase (P < 0.001) in bilateral rScO2 was noted in all three groups following anesthetic induction. Intergroup comparison of the propofol and the etomidate groups revealed significantly lesser increase in contralateral rScO2 (P = 0.019) and a greater fall in mean arterial pressure (P = 0.003) on using propofol as an induction agent. Trend changes in bilateral rScO2 and hemodynamic parameters were comparable between thiopentone and etomidate groups. An insignificant fall in serum cortisol was observed in etomidate (P = 0.332) and thiopentone (P = 0.364) groups, but a significant increase was observed in the propofol group (P = 0.004). The Glasgow coma scale (GCS) score at discharge improved significantly in all the groups (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

In TBI patients, anesthetic induction with etomidate resulted in least hemodynamic changes compared to induction with thiopentone and propofol. The rScO2 increased in all three groups after induction, with the maximal increase observed with etomidate compared to propofol and thiopentone. Insignificant fall in serum cortisol was observed with etomidate and thiopentone, but not with propofol. Outcome at discharge, assessed with GCS, was comparable in all the groups.
Comparison of the effects of two amino acids, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and L-theanine, on sedation, anxiety, and cognition in preoperative surgical patients – A randomized controlled study
Authors: Deshpande Shrinidhi S. , Kurdi Madhuri , Baiju Amrita , Athira A. S. , Sarasamma Athira G. , Gangadharan Arunima K.
Published: May 2024

Background and Aims:

Preoperational anxiety affects the outcome of anesthesia and surgery. Benzodiazepines impair psychomotor performance and cause excessive sedation. L-theanine is a unique amino acid found in green tea. It prevents stress, produces anxiolysis, modulates alpha activity, and provides beneficial effects on mental state, including sleep quality. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-proteinogenic amino acid and a phytochemical that is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian brain. It is beneficial in anxiety and stress regulation. Hence, alternative premedicants such as L-theanine and GABA will have a widespread appeal and are safer. The primary objective was to study and compare the effects of L-theanine and GABA on preoperative anxiety, sedation, and cognition in patients posted for major elective surgeries. The secondary objective was to study adverse reactions.

Material and Methods:

A total of 168 patients aged between 18 and 55 years, belonging to the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status class I and II, and satisfying all inclusion criteria were randomly divided into three groups that received either oral L-theanine, oral GABA, or oral alprazolam 0.25 mg. The anxiety score, sedation score, and psychomotor and cognitive performance scores were noted 60 minutes before and after the administration of the drugs.

Results:

Alprazolam produced more sedation than GABA and L-theanine (P = 0.0001). Psychomotor and cognitive functions improved with L-theanine and GABA (P = 0.0001) and decreased with alprazolam (P = 0.0001).

Conclusion:

GABA and L-theanine result in effective preoperative anxiolysis with minimal sedation and improvement of cognitive skills.
Stabilisation, scanning, and handle cancellation
Authors: Budney Ryan
Published: May 2024

In this note, we describe a family of arguments that link the homotopy type of (a) the diffeomorphism group of the disc

D^{n}

, (b) the space of co-dimension one embedded spheres in

S^{n}

, and (c) the homotopy type of the space of co-dimension two trivial knots in

S^{n}

. We also describe some natural extensions to these arguments. We begin with Cerf’s “upgraded” proof of Smale’s theorem, showing that the diffeomorphism group of

S^{2}

has the homotopy type of the isometry group. This entails a cancelling-handle construction, related to recently studied “scanning” maps of spaces of embeddings

\operatorname{Emb}(D^{n-1}, S^{1}\times D^{n-1}) \to \Omega^{j} \operatorname{Emb}(D^{n-1-j}, S^{1} \times D^{n-1})

. We further give a Bott-style variation on Cerf’s construction and a related embedding calculus framework for these constructions. We use these arguments to prove that the monoid of Schönflies spheres

\pi_{0} \operatorname{Emb}(S^{n-1}, S^{n})

is a group with respect to the connected-sum operation for all

n \geq 2

. This last result is perhaps only interesting when

n=4

, as when

n \neq 4

, it follows from the resolution of the various generalised Schönflies problems.
Exploration of the Heterogeneity among Elderly Drivers by Analyzing
Traffic Crash Data: A Case Study in Pennsylvania, USA
Authors: Zhang Zihao , Liu Chenhui
Published: May 2024

With population aging and life expectancy increasing, elderly drivers have been
increasing quickly in the United States and the heterogeneity among them with
age is also increasingly non-ignorable. Based on traffic crash data of
Pennsylvania from 2011 to 2019, this study was designed to identify this
heterogeneity by quantifying the relationship between age and crash
characteristics using linear regression. It is found that for elderly
driver-involved crashes, the proportion leading to casualties significantly
increases with age. Meanwhile, the proportions at night, on rainy days, on snowy
days, and involving driving under the influence (DUI) decrease linearly with
age, implying that elderly drivers tend to avoid traveling in risky
scenarios.

Regarding collision types, elderly driver-involved crashes are mainly composed of
angle, rear-end, and hit-fixed-object collisions, proportions of which increase
linearly, decrease linearly, and keep consistent with age, respectively. The
increase in angle collisions is primarily attributed to more crashes at
stop-controlled intersections. The findings suggest that it may be inappropriate
to take elderly drivers as homogeneous or simply categorize them into several
age groups. Instead, regarding elderly drivers, age should be taken as
continuous in future studies to display their linearly changing trends. This is
one of the pioneering studies exploring the heterogeneity across elderly drivers
with age with solid data analysis. The findings are expected to provide new
insights for agencies to develop customized countermeasures regarding elderly
traffic safety in the aging society.
Pitfalls of Designing, Developing, and Maintaining Modular Avionics
Systems in the Name of Sustainability
Authors: Reeve Tammy
Published: May 2024

Sustainability is both an ethical responsibility and business concern for the
aerospace industry. Military and commercial avionics developers have pushed
toward a common standard for interfaces, computing platforms, and software in
hopes of having “reusability” and reducing weight with backplane computing
architectures which, in theory, would support commonality across aircraft
systems. The integrated modular avionics (IMA) and military Future Airborne
Capability Environment (FACE) standards are two such examples. They emerged to
support common computing architectures for reuse and sustainability concepts,
from the beginning of aircraft development to the sundown or mortality
phase.

Pitfalls of Designing, Developing, and Maintaining Modular Avionics Systems
in the Name of Sustainability looks at technological, organizational,
and cultural challenges making reuse and IMA platform models difficult to fully
realize their sustainability goals. Additionally, it considers the certification
aspects of reuse and examines lessons learned from a successful reusable and
sustainable platform.

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