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ABORDAGEM DIAGNÓSTICA E TERAPÊUTICA DO ABDOME AGUDO VASCULAR COM ÊNFASE NA ISQUEMIA MESENTÉRICA AGUDA: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA.
Authors: Brito Paulo Roberto da Silva , Veras Marina Andrade de Lobão , Gomes Ferlany Araujo Carneiro , Nascimento Anne Dollores Sousa Jardim , Alves Dayara Hellen Sousa , Algarves Ingrid Elouf Askar , Santana Maria Eduarda de Albuquerque , Silva Rafaela Mendes da , Brito Nayla Cristine da Silva
Published: May 2024

O abdome vascular agudo é uma condição clínica grave que ocorre quando o fluxo sanguíneo para os órgãos abdominais diminui rapidamente, o que pode causar uma isquemia e uma provável necrose tecidual. A isquemia mesentérica aguda (IMA) é uma forma complexa dessa síndrome, caracterizada pela obstrução súbita da circulação arterial ou venosa mesentérica, o que resulta na perfusão indireta do intestino delgado e na isquemia subsequente.Metodologia: A pesquisa foi realizada através do acesso online nas bases de dados científicos como: Google Scholar, National Library  of Medicine(PubMed), Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS) e Scientific  Electronic  Library  Online(SCIELO) para seleção dos artigos, através de palavras-chave presentes nos descritores Abdome Agudo Vascular, Diagnóstico, Isquemia Mesentérica Aguda,Necrose Intestinal., Revascularização , Tratamento. Resultados: é uma condição grave que pode se manifestar de forma súbita, com dor abdominal intensa e desproporcional ao exame físico, podendo evoluir para sinais de peritonismo. Fatores de risco incluem doenças cardíacas e aórticas. O diagnóstico é desafiador e inclui dosagem de lactato sérico, achados laboratoriais como leucocitose e alterações em exames de imagem como radiografia e tomografia de abdome. A angiografia pode ser necessária em casos específicos. O tratamento envolve revascularização mesentérica, cirurgia para remoção de segmentos necróticos e suporte pós-operatório. A morbidade e mortalidade associadas ao IMA são altas, sendo o tempo entre os sintomas e o tratamento um fator crucial no prognóstico. Considerações Finais: IMA é uma condição clínica complexa que requer diagnóstico e tratamento imediatos. A detecção precoce é crucial devido à rápida evolução para necrose intestinal e sepse. A tomografia computadorizada é o método mais preciso, enquanto a angiografia mesentérica confirma o diagnóstico. O tratamento tem como objetivo restaurar o fluxo sanguíneo intestinal, através de angioplastia, stent ou cirurgia, e oferecer suporte intensivo para corrigir distúrbios e prevenir complicações.
PROMOÇÃO DA SAÚDE DE PACIENTES OBESOS NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA
Authors: Torres Luciano de Sá Silva , Oliveira Francisco de Assis Muniz de , Rodrigues Davi Soares , Silva Gelson da Costa , Romer Guillermo , Inácio Joshua Gabriel , Castro Daiane de , Silva Lídice Fontes Machado da , Abreu Julia Leite , Brandão Marise Lopes Salem , Parreira Jade Rabelo , Fernandes Brenda Morais Campos
Published: May 2024

Objetivo: Discutir por meio das evidências cientificas acerca da promoção da saúde para obesos na atenção primária à saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura de caráter qualitativo. A busca dos trabalhos envolvidos na pesquisa foi realizada nas seguintes bases de dados: SCIELO, LILACS, BDENF e MEDLINE, a partir dos descritores em ciências da saúde: "Promoção da saúde", "Obesidade" e "Atenção primária à saúde". Os critérios de inclusão foram: publicados no período entre 2014 e 2024, cujo acesso ao periódico era livre aos textos completos, artigos em idioma português, inglês e espanhol e relacionados a temática. Critérios de exclusão foram: artigos duplicados, incompletos, resumos, resenhas, debates, artigos publicados em anais de eventos e indisponíveis na íntegra. Resultados: Na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS), são implementadas intervenções tanto individuais quanto coletivas para atender às principais necessidades da comunidade. Uma dessas necessidades é a obesidade, uma condição médica definida pelo acúmulo excessivo de gordura corporal, que pode prejudicar a saúde. O manejo eficaz da obesidade exige uma abordagem integral e educacional, visando promover hábitos saudáveis e melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Conclusão: Conclui-se que a promoção da saúde de pacientes obesos na atenção primária é essencial para prevenir complicações e melhorar a qualidade de vida. Assim, intervenções individualizadas e coletivas, focadas em educação e apoio contínuo, promovem hábitos saudáveis e resultados eficazes no manejo da obesidade.
AVALIAÇÃO DO RISCO CARDIOVASCULAR EM PACIENTES CIRÚRGICOS INFECTADOS COM COVID-19
Authors: Mateus Sério de Paula
Published: May 2024

A avaliação do risco cardiovascular em pacientes cirúrgicos infectados com COVID-19 é um aspecto crucial no manejo desses casos. A presença da infecção pelo vírus da COVID-19 pode agravar as condições cardiovasculares pré-existentes do paciente, bem como aumentar o risco de complicações cardíacas durante e após.É importante realizar uma avaliação abrangente do histórico médico do paciente, incluindo fatores de risco cardiovascular, como hipertensão, diabetes, tabagismo e doença coronariana. Além disso, a gravidade da infecção por COVID-19 e a presença de sintomas respiratórios devem ser cuidadosamente consideradas no contexto da avaliação.O manejo do risco cardiovascular em pacientes cirúrgicos infectados com COVID-19 deve ser individualizado, levando em consideração a gravidade da infecção, o estado clínico do paciente e a natureza da cirurgia a ser realizada. A colaboração entre equipes multidisciplinares, incluindo cardiologistas, cirurgiões e infectologistas, é fundamental para garantir o melhor tratamento e reduzir.Neste contexto, a avaliação do risco cardiovascular em pacientes cirúrgicos infectados com COVID-19 assume um papel central na tomada de decisões clínicas e terapêuticas, destacando a importância da colaboração multidisciplinar e da aplicação de abordagens personalizadas para garantir a melhor assistência possível aos indivíduos afetados.Durante a avaliação, é essencial a realização de exames complementares, como eletrocardiograma, dosagem de biomarcadores cardíacos e ecocardiograma, para identificar possíveis anormalidades cardíacas.
The First (and Second) Known Occurrences of Bazzite in Canada – The Quadeville Rose Quartz Quarry, Ontario, and the Bugaboo Castles Aquamarine Deposit, British Columbia – Description and Crystal Structure
Authors: Piilonen Paula C. , Rowe Ralph , Poirier Glenn , Friis Henrik , Robak Chris , Bainbridge Michael
Published: May 2024

Bazzite, ideally Be3Sc2Si6O18, has been discovered for the first time at two granitic pegmatite localities in Canada: the Quadeville Rose Quartz quarry, Ontario (Bz-ON/CMNMC 90604), and the Bugaboo Castles aquamarine deposit, Purcell mountains, British Columbia (Bz-BC/CMNMC 90725). Bazzite from both Canadian localities occurs as colorless, hexagonal prismatic to acicular crystals up to 0.6 mm in length. The crystal chemistry and structure of the two samples, Bz-ON and Bz-BC, was determined and compared with bazzite from other known occurrences. The average composition of Bz-ON is Be2.99(Sc1.39Mg0.37Fe3+0.10Fe2+0.09Al0.06Mn0.01)Σ2.02Si5.99O18·[Na0.47(H2O)], and that of Bz-BC is Be3.00(Sc1.43Fe2+0.28Mg0.20Al0.05Fe3+0.03Mn0.01)Σ2.01Si6.00O18[(Na0.46Cs0.01)Σ0.47(H2O)]. Bazzite from the Quadeville Rose Quartz pegmatite contains Mg = 0.33–0.41 (avg. 0.37) apfu, Fe3+ = 0.00–0.18 (avg. 0.10) apfu, and Fe2+ = 0.05–0.13 (avg. 0.09) apfu, whereas bazzite from Bugaboo Castles is more Fe2+-rich, with Fe2+ = 0.19–0.38 (avg. 0.28) apfu, Mg = 0.16–0.22 (avg. 0.20) apfu, and Fe3+ = 0.00–0.08 (avg. 0.03) apfu. Both samples have low Al, Mn, Ca, and Cs contents and, compositionally, are more similar to bazzite from alpine fissures and orogenic pegmatites than that from more common anorogenic NYF pegmatites. Bazzite from Canada is hexagonal, P6/mcc, with unit cell parameters a = 9.52741(14), c = 9.19326(15) Å for Bz-ON and a = 9.54396, c = 9.16495(20) Å for Bz-BC, respectively. The structure is composed of SiO4 tetrahedra that share corners to form Si6O18 rings perpendicular to the c axis. Each Si6O18 ring is linked via corners to a 12-membered ring of edge-sharing BeO4 tetrahedra and AO6 octahedra (A), resulting in channels parallel to the c axis (2a and 2b sites). Voids in the channels contain H2O (2a) and large alkali cations (Na, 2b). Both Bz-ON and Bz-BC have fully occupied 2a sites and 2b sites which are 50% occupied by Na. Increased substitution of the smaller cations Mg ([6]r = 0.72 Å) and Fe3+ ([6]r = 0.65 Å) for Sc ([6]r = 0.75 Å) results in significant changes in the bazzite structure, including a decrease in the  distance and decreased distortions (compression) in the AO6 and SiO4 tetrahedra. Bazzite from Quadeville and Bugaboo Castles are late-stage minerals, the product of breakdown of beryl and/or bertrandite and a Sc-bearing mineral. At Bugaboo Castles, bazzite is the result of alteration of Sc-rich spessartine (up to 3000 ppm) and primary beryl by late-stage OH-bearing fluids. At Quadeville, the source of Sc for bazzite is less evident and suggested to be Sc-bearing columbite-group minerals (up to 0.23 apfu Sc), or primary ferromagnesian minerals.
Experience of stereotactic radiation therapy and radiosurgical treatment of metastatic vertebral tumors
Authors: Kit O. I. , Zakondyrin D. E. , Rostorguev E. E. , Sakun P. G. , Voshedskii V. I. , Komandirov M. A.
Published: May 2024

Purpose of the study. Evaluation of the effectiveness of extracranial stereotactic radiation therapy in various fractionation regimens in the treatment of patients with metastatic vertebral lesions.

Patients and methods. The study included 12 patients with metastatic spinal lesions who underwent extracranial stereotactic radiation therapy (SBRT) on a Novalis Tx linear accelerator, Varian, in radiosurgery mode (SRS; in 1 fraction) and hypofractionation mode (SFD 5Gy, TFD 25Gy, 5 fractions) in the period from 01/01/2020 to 03/31/2022. The assessment of local control was carried out using positron emission tomography – computed tomography (PET-CT) from 18FDG. The intensity of the pain syndrome before and after radiation was assessed using a visual analog pain scale (VAS).

Results. 19 vertebrae with metastatic lesions were irradiated in 12 patients. The SBRT technique in hypofractionation mode was used in 6 (50 %) patients, in radiosurgery (SRS) mode was used in 4 (34 %) patients, in 2 (17 %) patients a combination of irradiation techniques was used on various affected segments of the spinal column. The general tumor volume (GTV) averaged 30.56 = 7.8 km2. When using the radiosurgical irradiation regimen, SFD ranged from 16 to 18 Gy. When using the hypofractionation technique, the total focal dose (TFD) was 25 Gy, a single focal dose (SFD) was 5 Gy.

Conclusion. Stereotactic radiation therapy and radiosurgery of metastatic vertebral tumors without compression of neural structures provides local tumor control in 92 % of patients within 6 months and in 83 % of patients within 1 year, regression of pain after irradiation – in 67 % of patients.
Features of anorectal function after radiation therapy in patients with rectal cancer
Authors: Kit O. I. , Bondarenko O. G. , Gevorkyan Yu. A. , Soldatkina N. V. , Gusareva M. A. , Kosheleva N. G. , Solntseva A. A. , Petrov D. S. , Savchenko D. A.
Published: May 2024

Purpose of the study. To study the function of the sphincter in patients with rectal cancer after chemoradiotherapy using the method of high-resolution anorectal manometry.

Materials and methods. The study included 30 patients with cancer of the middle and lower ampullary rectum, who underwent combined treatment at the National Medical Research Center of Oncology. The patients underwent a course of neoadjuvant gamma radiation therapy using capecitabine. High-resolution anorectal manometry was performed before the start of treatment and 2 months after completion of chemoradiotherapy to study the functional parameters of the sphincter apparatus. The severity of anorectal dysfunction was assessed using the Wexner anal incontinence scale.

Results. According to high-resolution anorectal manometry, the average pressure of the anal canal at rest decreased by 1.4 times (p < 0.05), and the average absolute compression pressure with voluntary contraction decreased by 1.2 times (p = 0.0012) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. A comparative assessment of the maximum absolute compression pressure at this stage of treatment did not allow us to trace a significant difference between its value before the start of radiation therapy and 2 months after its completion (p > 0.05). An increase in threshold sensitivity volumes was noted in 23 patients (p = 0.16). The use of the Wexner scale didn’t show a statistically significant change in the median scores according to the results of patient surveys following the completion of treatment (5.2 vs. 5.5 points, p > 0.05).

Conclusions. Radiation therapy has an effect on anorectal function, which may contribute to the occurrence of low anterior resection syndrome after surgical treatment. For this reason, it is now necessary to carefully consider the risks of developing anorectal dysfunction. Equally important is the use of methods for the prevention of low anterior resection syndrome for patients who have received combined treatment for rectal cancer.
Deep Learning Based Monocular Depth Estimation for Object Distance Inference in 2D Images
Authors: Daniel G. Victor , Gnana Shritej Koneru , Hemanth Sai Kosari , Namith Sunkara
Published: May 2024

Monocular depth estimation, a process of predicting depth from a single 2D image, has seen significant advancements due to the proliferation of deep learning techniques. This research focuses on leveraging deep learning for monocular depth estimation to infer object distances accurately in 2D images. We explore various convolutional neural network (CNN) architectures and transformer models to analyze their efficacy in predicting depth information. Our approach involves training these models on extensive datasets annotated with depth information, followed by rigorous evaluation using standard metrics. The results demonstrate substantial improvements in depth estimation accuracy, highlighting the potential of deep learning in enhancing computer vision tasks such as autonomous driving, augmented reality, and robotic navigation. This study not only underscores the importance of model architecture but also investigates the impact of training data diversity and augmentation strategies. The findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state-of-the-art in monocular depth estimation, paving the way for future innovations in object distance inference from 2D images. By providing a detailed analysis of various models and their performance, this research contributes to a better understanding of monocular depth estimation and its potential for real-world applications, paving the way for future advancements in object distance inference from 2D images.
Smart Occupancy Lighting System
Authors: S Rakshith , Quadri Syed Hassan , Harisha S K
Published: May 2024

This project introduces a sophisticated system designed to streamline lighting management in seminar halls, effectively addressing the diverse needs of both stage activities and audience engagement. Leveraging the Arduino Uno R3 microcontroller, alongside infrared (IR) sensors, a toggle switch, jumper wires, and an LED display, this system offers a comprehensive solution for dynamically adjusting lighting levels based on real-time occupancy data. By integrating sensor technology at strategic entry and exit points within the seminar hall, the system accurately detects the flow of attendees, enabling precise control over both stage and audience lights. The innovative use of a toggle switch provides manual control over stage lighting, granting presenters and event organizers the flexibility to tailor the lighting environment to suit specific presentation styles and event dynamics. Through seamless automation and intuitive user interface design, this system enhances energy efficiency, optimizes attendee comfort, and facilitates smooth event management processes. This abstract provides a succinct overview of the project's objectives, components, and anticipated benefits, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of its design, implementation, and potential applications in seminar hall environments.
Instructional Styles and Differentiated Instruction Practices of Teachers in Cluster Xiii, Davao City
Authors: B. Villegas Elgine
Published: May 2024

This study aimed to determine the instructional styles and differentiated instruction practices of public elementary school teachers in Cluster XIII, Davao City. This study utilized the descriptive-correlational design with one hundred fifty elementary school teachers, selected using stratified random sampling technique. In gathering data, the researcher adapted a survey questionnaire both for the instructional styles and school differentiated instruction practices. Ethical considerations were observed in data collection. The collated data were subjected to statistical tests such as mean, Pearson’s r and multiple linear regression. Findings showed that the extent of instructional styles of elementary teachers is very extensive, which means that their instructional styles is always observed. The extent of differentiated instruction practices of elementary school teachers is very extensive, which means that their differentiated instruction practices is always observed. There was a moderate significant relationship between instructional styles and differentiated instruction practices. The domains of instructional styles that significantly influenced the differentiated instruction practices were modeling and delegating. With this, the Department of Education may allocate sufficient budget to ensure that schools have the resources they need to successfully implement differentiated education. This can provide access to a wide range of instructional materials, technology, and support workers to help fulfill varied learning needs.
Effectiveness of Measles Mass Vaccination in the Reduction of Childhood Morbidity and Mortality in Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria
Authors: F Apiyanteide , O.E Nabai , V.O Adika , J.S Boss , I Danjuma
Published: May 2024

Measles is an issue of public health concern responsible for outbreaks and death of children especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study sought to determine the effectiveness of mass vaccination against measles in Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria. An ecological epidemiological study design involving the collection of secondary data from the same population was carried out over a period of two years. These data were collected from Epidemiology Unit of Yobe State Primary Healthcare Development Board from the Integrated Disease Surveillance Response database which collects records of notifiable diseases in Nigeria. All cases of measles within the period under review (2016-2017) were included and a comparison of the number of cases and deaths from measles reported in two different periods before supplementary immunization activity or mass vaccination against measles (2016) and after supplementary immunization activity against measles in the state (2017) was done. The mass vaccination intervention was conducted within first week of January 2017 as a measure to address outbreaks of measles in the state. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) windows version 22. A total of 4242 cases were reported during the study period. 3780(89.1%) in 2016 (before mass vaccination) and 462(10.9%) were reported in 2017 (after mass vaccination). A total of 556 deaths with case fatality rate of 13.1% was recorded during the study period. Majority of the deaths 525(94.4%) occurred in 2016 when there was no mass vaccination while few 31(5.6%) occurred in 2017 after the mass vaccination. Mass vaccination resulted in a 78.2% decline in number of cases and 88.8% decline in the number of deaths from measles. There was a statistical significant difference in the number of cases and mortality from measles pre and post mass vaccination against the disease in Yobe state. Paired sample t-test done revealed a monthly case distribution mean of 276.6 (95% CI 89.8 to 463.3) with alpha set at 0.05, P = 0.008 while monthly mortality mean was 41.1 (95% CI 15.5 to 66.7) with alpha set at 0.05, P = 0.005. Mass vaccination against measles therefore confers immunity and herd immunity to populations with a subsequent significant decline in morbidity and mortality associated with the measles infection. It is therefore recommended that this initiative be sustained for every two years or possibly yearly to ensure elimination of measles in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and the World at large.
The Influence of Tax Services, Tax Rates and Tax Sanctions on Male and Female MSMe Taxpayer Compliance (Case Study of Individual Taxpayers MSMEs in Tanah Abang Market)
Authors: CHARVIANY Masayu Fenny Amalia , TARMIDI Deden , FADJARENIE Agustin
Published: May 2024

This research aims to determine whether there are differences in the influence of tax services, tax rates and tax sanctions on male and female MSME taxpayer compliance. The object of this research is individual taxpayers who are MSMEs in Tanah Abang Market. This research uses quantitative methods, samples were taken using random sampling. The total sample used was 230 respondents consisting of 115 male respondents and 115 female respondents. The results of this research shows that Tax Services, Tax Rates, and Tax Sanctions have a significant positive effect on Tax Compliance of Male and Female MSMEs at Tanah Abang Market. Tax sanctions only have a positive effect on the Tax Compliance of Female MSME Actors, while tax sanctions have no effect on the Tax Compliance of Male MSME Actors.
Impact of Corporate Sustainability Performance on Financial Performance of South African Industries Via Brand Value and Competitiveness
Authors: OBIOHA Emmanuel Obinali
Published: May 2024

Sustainability managers and stakeholders unanimously recognise that a single, systematic and integrated model for measuring corporate sustainability performance significantly enhances firms’ competitive advantage, profit and performance. Nevertheless, serious concerns exist in literature on the non-existence of a single, systematic and integrated model for measuring the impact of corporate sustainability performance (i.e. environmental, social, and economic) on the financial performance of South African industries via brand value/reputation and competitiveness. Thus, the objective is to develop this model by collecting qualitative and quantitative data through a census of 70 out of 74 companies of Johannesburg Stock Exchange, active in Socially Responsible Investment Index. Factor analysis was used for data reduction, Chi-square tested for association between categorical variables, and Cronbach alpha for internal consistency and reliability of instruments. Findings revealed positive impacts between environmental, social and economic aspects of corporate sustainability performance, brand value/reputation, competitiveness and financial performance. Results also showed that the elements/factors of corporate social performance like ethical behaviour, genuine community initiatives and human rights can translate to brand value/reputation. Likewise, elements/factors of brand value/reputation like competitive edge, comparative advantage, innovation, reputation, employees’ loyalty and non-market effect can translate to competitiveness and financial performance. By implication, the model can be useful to potential managers in South Africa or world for making easy and prompt decisions on past, pending and future environmental, social and economic sustainability. Hence, the research contributes to development science a single, systematic and integrated evaluation model adaptable to companies, businesses and governments/municipalities for achieving performance targets.
The Effect of Good Corporate Governance and Liquidity Mechanisms on Financial Performance (Empirical Study on Property and Real Estate Sub-Sector Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2022 Period)
Authors: TAKAIN Yimna Aprida , HIDAYAH Nurul
Published: May 2024

This study examines the effect of Good Corporate Governance and liquidity mechanisms on financial performance in property and real estate sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Good corporate governance in this study is proxied with independent commissioners, audit committees, and institutional ownership. Liquidity is proxied by the current ratio. Financial performance is proxied by returns on assets (ROA). The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of independent commissioners, audit committees, institutional ownership and current ratios on financial performance. The formulation of the problem in this study is whether independent commissioners, audit committees, institutional ownership and current ratios affect financial performance. The methods used in this study are descriptive methods and explanatory causal methods with a quantitative approach. The results of this study show that independent commissioners and institutional ownership have no effect on financial performance. While the audit committee and current ratio have a negative and significant effect on financial performance.
IMC Preferences in BMC School Gresik
Authors: KARSTEN Hadassah Elisha , WONO Hilda Yunita , HERMAWAN Jessica Nathalia
Published: May 2024

In 2021, East Java Province, Indonesia, stood out as a leading provider of education services among the nation's 34 provinces. Private schools, predominant in East Java, surpassed their public counterparts, demonstrating early marketing efforts and innovation. BMC School, situated in Gresik Regency, known as the "City of the Wali Songo," oversees four schools from kindergarten to junior high, emphasizing a Christian foundation and a Theology curriculum. Their annual Admission of New Students program serves as a crucial marketing initiative, employing Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) strategies such as advertising, digital interactive marketing, personal selling, event marketing, sponsorship, and sales promotion. The research investigates a significant rise in new student enrollments for the 2022/2023 academic year, seeking to determine parents' and guardians' preferred IMC methods. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive approach, the study gathered data through questionnaires, with total sampling involving 70 respondents—parents and guardians who enrolled their children at BMC School Gresik. Survey responses were weighted and averaged, revealing the preferred ranking of IMC activities as interactive digital marketing, event marketing and sponsorship, advertising, and personal selling.
A Unified Treatment of Kepler Occurrence to Trace Planet Evolution. II. The Radius Cliff Formed by Atmospheric Escape
Authors: Dattilo Anne , Batalha Natalie M.
Published: May 2024

The Kepler mission enabled us to look at the intrinsic population of exoplanets within our galaxy. In period-radius space, the distribution of the intrinsic population of planets contains structure that can trace planet formation and evolution history. The most distinctive feature in period-radius space is the radius cliff, a steep drop-off in occurrence between 2.5 and 4R
⊕ across all period ranges, separating the sub-Neptune population from the rarer Neptunes orbiting within 1 au. Following our earlier work to measure the occurrence rate of the Kepler population, we characterize the shape of the radius cliff as a function of orbital period (10–300 days) as well as insolation flux (9500S
⊕–10S
⊕). The shape of the cliff flattens at longer orbital periods, tracking the rising population of Neptune-sized planets. In insolation, however, the radius cliff is both less dramatic and the slope is more uniform. The difference in this feature between period space and insolation space can be linked to the effect of EUV/X-ray versus bolometric flux in the planet’s evolution. Models of atmospheric mass loss processes that predict the location and shape of the radius valley also predict the radius cliff. We compare our measured occurrence rate distribution to population synthesis models of photoevaporation and core-powered mass loss in order to constrain formation and evolution pathways. We find that the models do not statistically agree with our occurrence distributions of the radius cliff in period space or insolation space. Atmospheric mass loss that shapes the radius valley cannot fully explain the shape of the radius cliff.
A new mountain pitviper of the genus Ovophis Burger in Hoge & Romano-Hoge, 1981 (Serpentes, Viperidae) from Yunnan, China
Authors: Qiu Xian-Chun , Wang Jin-Ze , Xia Zu-Yao , Jiang Zhong-Wen , Zeng Yan , Wang Nan , Li Pi-Peng , Shi Jing-Song
Published: May 2024

Based on a molecular phylogenetic analysis and morphological comparison, a new species of mountain pitviper, Ovophis jenkinsisp. nov., is described. The new species was collected in Yingjiang County, Yunnan Province, China. It can be distinguished from congeneric species by the following characters: (1) internasals in contact or separated by one small scale; (2) second supralabial entire and bordering the loreal pit; (3) dorsal scales in 23 (25)–21 (23, 25)–19 (17, 21) rows; (4) 134–142 ventrals; (5) 40–52 pairs of subcaudals; (6) third supralabial larger than fourth in all examined specimens of Ovophis jenkinsisp. nov.; (7) deep orange-brown or dark brownish-grey markings on dorsal head surface; (8) background color of dorsal surface deep orange-brown or dark brownish-grey; (9) both sides of dorsum display dark brown trapezoidal patches; (10) scattered small white spots on dorsal surface of tail.
A new species of the Cyrtodactylus chauquangensis group (Squamata, Gekkonidae) from the borderlands of extreme northern Thailand
Authors: Grismer L. Lee , Aowphol Anchalee , Grismer Jesse L. , Aksornneam Akrachai , Quah Evan S. H. , Murdoch Matthew L. , Gregory Jeren J. , Nguyen Eddie , Kaatz Amanda , Bringsøe Henrik , Rujirawan Attapol
Published: May 2024

Phylogenetic and morphological analyses delimit and diagnose, respectively, a new population of a karst-dwelling Cyrtodactylus from extreme northern Thailand. The new species, Cyrtodactylus phamiensissp. nov., of the chauquangensis group inhabits karst caves and outcroppings and karst vegetation in the vicinity of Pha Mi Village in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Within the chauquangensis group, Cyrtodactylus phamiensissp. nov. is the earliest diverging species of a strongly supported clade composed of the granite-dwelling C. doisuthep and the karst-dwelling sister species Cyrtodactylus sp. 6 and C. erythrops. The nearly continuous karstic habitat between the type locality of Cyrtodactylus phamiensissp. nov. and its close relatives Cyrtodactylus sp. 6 and C. erythrops, extends for approximately 200 km along the border region of Thailand and the eastern limit of the Shan Plateau of Myanmar. Further exploration of this region, especially the entire eastern ~ 95% of the Shan Plateau, will undoubtably recover new populations whose species status will need evaluation. As in all other countries of Indochina and northern Sundaland, the continual discovery of new karst-dwelling populations of Cyrtodactylus shows no signs of tapering off, even in relatively well-collected areas. This only highlights the conservation priority that these unique karstic landscapes still lack on a large scale across all of Asia.
At the root of parliamentary party cohesion: the role of intraparty heterogeneity and party ideology
Authors: Close Caroline , Nuñez Lidia
Published: May 2024

La cohésion est un enjeu crucial pour les groupes parlementaire. Les chercheurs se sont donc largement intéressés aux déterminants de cette cohésion. Une idée très répandue est que la cohésion découle d’un niveau d’accord important entre parlementaires, produit de l’homogénéité de leurs préférences idéologiques. Cette recherche fait valoir que ces deux dimensions –accord et homogénéité– recouvrent des réalités différentes, et que leur relation n’est pas si évidente. Le document soutient que l’idéologie du parti fonctionne comme un médiateur entre l’hétérogénéité des préférences et le niveau de désaccords au sein du parti. Les analyses se basent sur des données attitudinales collectées auprès de 840 députés dans 15 assemblées nationales européennes, et sont réalisées au niveau agrégé. Les résultats ouvrent de nouvelles perspectives sur la relation entre l’idéologie, l’homogénéité des préférences et le niveau d’accord au sein des groupes parlementaires.
La situation en psychanalyse
Authors: Rousseaux Mosettig Christiane
Published: May 2024

Freud a construit une nouvelle façon de décrire et de concevoir les phénomènes psychiques que l’invention de la règle fondamentale a rendu accessibles. Il propose en guise d’introduction à sa science l’étude des actes manqués, il en construit un modèle de recherche qui rend observable pour chacun ce qui ne l’était pas auparavant, et permet de se faire une idée de la manière dont travaille la psychanalyse. Il donne à son étude une « force démonstrative » mais chaque cas d’analyse peut aussi devenir démonstratif. Ce savoir ne se confond pas avec celui du désir inconscient se manifestant dans la cure, mais il y prend sa source et propose après coup un discours partageable, toujours en développement et jamais achevé.
La situation en psychanalyse
Authors: de M’Uzan Michel
Published: May 2024

Au fil des années, des remaniements importants de l’édifice métapsychologique se sont imposés. Ils concernent essentiellement cinq sujets : Le rééquilibrage des rapports entre les topiques, à savoir la prévalence de la première topique et les conditions auxquelles la deuxième topique doit répondre pour pouvoir y être intégrée. L’abandon de la notion de pulsion de mort. Le rejet du qualificatif de pulsion pour l’autoconservation. L’adoption d’un nouveau vocabulaire en conformité avec les développements théoriques : le vital-identital. L’adoption de la théorie de la séduction, telle qu’étayée par des références cliniques.
La situation en psychanalyse
Authors: Bonnet Marc
Published: May 2024

Dans ce travail, nous avons tenté de repérer le déploiement de nouveaux processus de subjectivation en prise sur les changements de paradigmes manifestés dans le champ sociétal. Ces changements de paradigmes ont des conséquences sur la constitution de la psyché d’une part ainsi que sur les manifestations psychopathologiques. La prise en compte de cet ensemble de processus nouveaux dans la pratique a des conséquences sur la technique de la psychanalyse. La négativité exprimée par le patient traduit sa destructivité alors que le passage d’une attitude de déni à une position de dénégation témoigne de l’introduction de la prise en compte de l’Autre.
Les addictions : repères théoriques et pratiques cliniques
Authors: Couteron Jean-Pierre
Published: May 2024

Les liens addiction et famille sont divers et les interactions familiales peuvent être cause ou solution de sortie. Une palette d’approches répond à des situations, des plus générales aux plus spécifiques, des plus acceptables aux moins supportables.
Quels impacts de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche française sur le développement économique des territoires ?
Authors: Louis Coline , Gaté Romain
Published: May 2024

L’évolution du rôle des établissements d’enseignement supérieur et de recherche (ESR) depuis les années 2000 interroge leur réel impact sur le développement économique régional français. Nous analysons dans quelles mesures les politiques de transfert de technologie en France, inspirées des politiques en matière de recherche publique américaines, sont bénéfiques à l’environnement économique local. Le nombre de brevets déposés entre 2000 et 2012 dans les départements français est utilisé comme un proxy de l’innovation locale. Nous montrons que les politiques de transfert de technologie comme le Bayh-Dole Act de 1980 aux États-Unis ou la loi de 2002 en Allemagne ne sont pas des instruments suffisants pour favoriser l’innovation locale à partir de la recherche effectuée au sein des établissements de l’ESR.
Distance à la ville et (dé)croissance démographique des espaces ruraux français (1990-2015)
Authors: Ndour Dieynaba , Oliveau Sébastien , Doignon Yoann
Published: May 2024

Si la croissance générale de la population française est positive, on observe des différences de dynamiques qui reflètent à la fois des disparités régionales, mais aussi le rôle des villes dans la structuration spatiale des territoires. Les espaces en décroissance démographique sont nombreux, mais moins visibles. Beaucoup d’études ont souligné les décroissances internes aux villes, mais certains espaces ruraux connaissent depuis plusieurs décennies une baisse continue de leur population qui reste peu étudiée. Ce travail repose sur l’analyse diachronique des données censitaires françaises à l’échelle de la commune depuis les années 1990, en portant une attention particulière à la décennie 2010. Les résultats montrent la grande variété des situations régionales, mais aussi le rôle structurant des villes. Cela nous amène à relire les dynamiques de croissance observées selon le degré de proximité à la ville.
Quality, Reliability, Readability, and Accountability of Online Information on Leukocoria
Authors: Eleiwa Taher K. , Dihan Qais A. , Brown Andrew D. , Zaldivar Ana T. , Abdelnaem Seif E. , Sallam Ahmed B. , Phillips Paul H. , Elnahry Ayman G. , Elhusseiny Abdelrahman M.
Published: May 2024

Purpose:

To evaluate the quality, reliability, and readability of online patient educational materials on leukocoria.

Methods:

In this cross-sectional study, the Google search engine was searched for the terms “leukocoria” and “white pupil.” The first 50 search outcomes were evaluated for each search term based on predefined inclusion criteria, excluding duplicates, peer-reviewed papers, forum posts, paywalled content, and multimedia links. Sources were categorized as “institutional” or “private.” Three independent raters assessed each web-site for quality and reliability using DISCERN, Health on the Net Code of Conduct (HONcode), and JAMA criteria. Readability was evaluated using seven formulas: Flesch Reading Ease (FRE), Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL), Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG) Index, Automated Readability Index (ARI), Linsear Write (LW), Gunning Fog Index (GFI), and Coleman-Liau Index (CLI).

Results:

A total of 51 websites were included. Quality, assessed by the DISCERN tool, showed a median score of 4, denoting moderate to high quality, with no significant differences between institutional and private sites or search terms. HONcode scores indicated variable reliability and trustworthiness (median: 10, range: 3 to 16), with institutional sites excelling in financial disclosure and ad differentiation. Additionally, institutional and private sites performed well in reliability and accountability, as measured by the JAMA Benchmark criteria (median: 3; range: 1 to 4). Readability, averaging an 11.3 ± 3.7 grade level, did not differ significantly between site types or search terms, consistently falling short of the recommended sixth-grade level for patient educational materials.

Conclusions:

The patient educational materials on leukocoria demonstrated moderate to high quality, commendable reliability, and accountability. However, the readability scores were above the recommended level for the layperson.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2024;61(5):332–338.]
Long-term Ocular Alignment and Sensory Outcomes After Medial Rectus Recession for High AC/A Ratio Esotropia
Authors: Mohan Kanwar , Sharma Suresh Kumar
Published: May 2024

Purpose:

To report long-term ocular alignment and sensory outcomes after medial rectus recession for high accommodative convergence/accommodation (AC/A) ratio esotropia.

Methods:

The medical records of consecutive patients who had undergone unilateral or bilateral medial rectus recession for high AC/A ratio esotropia and were observed postoperatively for a minimum of 5 years were reviewed retrospectively.

Results:

A total of 34 patients were included. Twenty-three patients (68%) used bifocals preoperatively. The mean age at surgery was 11.5 ± 4.4 years (range: 2.5 to 19.0 years). The mean postoperative follow-up was 7.5 ± 2.3 years (range: 5.0 to 15.25 years). Overall, 21 patients (62%) had surgical success at their last follow-up visit. Age at surgery, preoperative angle of distance and near deviation, distance-near disparity, and preoperative bifocal wear did not predict motor outcome after surgery. Preoperative presence of peripheral binocular single vision was a significant favorable factor for surgical success. At the last follow-up visit, 21% of patients had a recurrence of high AC/A ratio esotropia and 9% each had consecutive exotropia (intermittent [3%] and constant [6%]) and basic esotropia. Peripheral binocular single vision was achieved in 64% of patients and stereopsis in 28%. Bifocal segment was eliminated postoperatively in 70% of patients.

Conclusions:

Nearly two-thirds of patients with high AC/A ratio esotropia achieved a successful long-term motor outcome and peripheral binocular single vision, and nearly one-fourth achieved stereopsis. Recurrence of high AC/A ratio esotropia occurred in some patients, and consecutive exotropia and basic esotropia in a few. Bifocal segment was eliminated postoperatively in 70% of patients.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2024;61(5):344–350.]
Long-term, Low-Dose Oral Azithromycin Treatment for Chronic Severe Bilateral Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in Pediatric Patients
Authors: Sari Esin Sogutlu , Ozmen Ahmet Tuncer , Yildiz Meral , Akova Berna , Baykara Mehmet , Hasanova Shole
Published: May 2024

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oral azithromycin treatment combined with topical antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agents in pediatric patients with chronic severe bilateral blepharokeratoconjunctivitis.

Methods:

Patients younger than 14 years with chronic and severe bilateral blepharokeratoconjunctivitis were reviewed retrospectively. Consecutive patients receiving oral azithromycin treatment were included. All patients received oral azithromycin (5 mg/kg/single dose daily) for at least 4 weeks combined with topical antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agents. Before and after the treatment, clinical symptoms were noted, and corneal and conjunctival fluorescein staining and corneal neovascularization were graded. Meibomian gland secretion and meibomian gland plugging were also assessed. All patients completed at least 3 months of follow-up after completion of the oral azithromycin treatment. Patients' clinical data at the time of diagnosis and last follow-up visit were statistically compared.

Results:

Twenty-nine children (58 eyes, mean age of 6.51 years) were included. The mean time of oral azithromycin use was 5.87 weeks (range: 4 to 10 weeks). Clinical symptoms and signs and visual acuity were significantly improved after treatment. The mean fluorescein staining and corneal neovascularization grades and meibomian gland secretion and meibomian gland plugging scores also improved after treatment (
P
< .001). Eyelid distortion or fornix shortening was not observed. At the last follow-up visit, all patients were stable with treatment only with daily eyelid hygiene, topical cyclosporine, and artificial tears.

Conclusions:

Long-term, low-dose oral azithromycin combined with topical antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agents is an effective treatment option for pediatric patients with chronic severe bilateral blepharokeratoconjunctivitis.

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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus
. 2024;61(5):358–364.]
A class of nearly optimal codebooks and their applications in strongly regular Cayley graphs
Authors: Wang Qiuyan , Liu Weixin , Wang Jianming , Yan Yang
Published: May 2024

Codebooks with small inner-product correlations are desirable in many fields, including compressed sensing, direct spread code division multiple access (CDMA) systems, and space-time codes. The objective of this paper is to present a class of codebooks and explore their applications in strongly regular Cayley graphs. The obtained codebooks are nearly optimal in the sense that their maximum cross-correlation amplitude nearly meets the Welch bound. As far as we know, this construction of codebooks provides new parameters.
Between Old and New Needs: The Issue of Inclusion of the Elderly before, during and after COVID-19. The Case of Rural Areas in Canada-Québec and Italy
Authors: Alberio Marco , Plachesi Rebecca
Published: May 2024

During the health crisis, the elderly were identified as being among those most at risk of developing complications in the event of contamination by the virus, so in Italy, Canada and many other parts of the world, various specific measures were implemented to protect them. However, these have mainly involved measures to reduce both physical and social contact. This has led to repercussions not only on the social and psychological well-being of seniors but also on their social participation and inclusion. According to these aspects, in this article we analyze the situations and experiences of the elderly (aged seventy and over) in rural areas, in Italy and Canada, trying to highlight the socio-territorial effects of this health crisis on seniors. Therefore, on one hand, the aim is to identify the aspects that have accentuated the vulnerability of seniors and, on the other hand, the protective and supportive measures that have enabled them to cope with the pandemic crisis and its consequences. Furthermore, we will illustrate the different efforts to respond to the complex issue of ageing (demographic dimension) within rural areas (socio-territorial dimension) in an emergency-pandemic context (socio-health dimension), asking whether or not the initiatives and processes implemented by a variety of actors (non-profit associations, local or public institutions) respond to the needs and requirements of seniors living (in) the areas under study.
Des entrepreneurs qui ont « le cœur à la bonne place » : enquête sociologique sur les pratiques d’intérêt général parmi les entrepreneurs en coopératives de travail au Québec
Authors: Rivet-Préfontaine Louis
Published: May 2024

À partir de cas québécois, l’article illustre les apports analytiques d’une approche qualitative de sociologie de la connaissance pour l’étude des pratiques d’« intérêt général » chez des entrepreneurs en coopératives de travail. Celles-ci sont interprétées comme des réactualisations contemporaines de la logique de l’économie du don canadienne-française, et dont il s’agit d’exposer les conditions socioéconomiques d’expression et d’absence. Il est révélé que, chez les personnes en ayant fait l’apprentissage, la logique du don ne disparaît pas. Plutôt, elle se transfère ou prend de l’expansion à la mesure de l’intégration dans des réseaux de collaboration propres à ces secteurs.
Interprétation des variations barométriques au tournant du xviiie siècle : effets de l’élasticité de l’air
Authors: Chassefière Éric
Published: May 2024

Le fait que le baromètre monte par beau temps, quand l’atmosphère est claire, et descende par mauvais temps, quand le ciel est chargé, intrigue les savants dès les premières mesures réalisées au milieu du xviie siècle. L’intuition naturelle est en effet que le poids de la colonne d’air pesant sur le mercure devrait augmenter quand les vapeurs s’élèvent dans l’atmosphère, et diminuer quand elles retombent en pluie. Par ailleurs, on semble mettre en évidence une tendance du baromètre à monter plus haut par temps froid et en hiver. Les hypothèses faites pour expliquer ces observations portent sur des paramètres tels que le vent, la pluie et l’élasticité de l’air. Nous analysons ici les hypothèses relatives à ce dernier paramètre, et les replaçons dans le contexte de l’évolution des idées sur la nature du système atmosphérique.