bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Peri-implant Proximal Humerus Fracture Stabilized with Stacked Plating: A Case Report
Authors: DeGenova Daniel , Glazier Matthew , Schrock John , Skura Brian , Hockman Taylor , Taylor Benjamin
Published: April 2023

Introduction: A peri-implant proximal humerus fracture is a rare complication after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and poses a surgical dilemma. Case Report: A 56-year-old male sustained a peri-implant proximal humerus fracture after undergoing ORIF. We present a stacked plating method for fixation of this injury. This construct allows for decreased operative time, less soft-tissue dissection, and the ability to leave previous intact hardware in place. Conclusion: We describe the rare case of a peri-implant proximal humerus treated with stacked plating. Keywords: Peri-implant proximal humerus fracture, ORIF proximal humerus, stacked plating, proximal humerus fixation.
The Glomus Tumor of Finger – A Case Series
Authors: Kamble Prashant , Ariwala Dipen , Mohanty Shubhranshu
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Glomus tumor is a rare hamartoma, common in young female which is excruciatingly painful and affects daily activities. It is usually present in distal phalanx (subungual) but may occur in different locations. A clinician needs high-level suspicion to diagnose this condition. Case Report: We hereby reviewed five cases (four females and one male) of this rare entity selected from patients attending our outpatient department since 2016 and were operated on. Out of these five cases, four were primary cases and one reoccurrence. Each of these was managed with en bloc excision of tumor and confirming it with biopsy after diagnosing it clinically and radiologically. Conclusion: Glomus tumors are rare, benign, and slow-growing tumors that arise from neuromuscular-arterial structures called glomus bodies. Radiologically, magnetic resonance imaging classically shows T1 weight isointense and T2 mild hyperintense. Approaching a subungual glomus tumor through transungual approach with complete excision of the nail plate has reduced the risk of reoccurrence due to complete view/access of the tumor and placing intact the nail plate after excision reduces the incidence of post-operative nail deformity. Keywords: Glomus tumor, finger, reoccurrence, love sign, cold sensitivity.
Intraprosthetic Dislocation of Dual Mobility Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Shaikh Ashraf , Desai Mohan , Somani Vasav , Shahare Pratik , Agarwal Rishi
Published: April 2023

Introduction: First introduced in Europe in the 1970s, dual mobility total hip arthroplasty (DM-THA) has gained popularity over years due to the reduced dislocation rates compared to standard THA. However, intraprosthetic dislocation (IPD), a rare complication where the femoral head separates from the polyethylene (PE) liner, remains a potential complication. Case Report: A 67-year-old female presented with a transcervical neck of femur fracture. She was managed with a DM-THA. She dislocated her THA on post-operative day 18. Closed reduction was performed for the same under general anesthesia. However, she again dislocated her hip 2 days later. CT scan was done and an IPD was diagnosed. The PE liner was revised and the patient had a good outcome at 1 year follow-up. Conclusion: When a DM-THA dislocates, it is important to consider the possibility of IPD which is a rare but unique complication associated with these systems. The recommended treatment for IPD is open reduction and replacement of the PE liner. Keywords: Dual mobility, total hip arthroplasty, dislocation, intraprosthetic dislocation.
Chronic Neglected Scapho-capitate Syndrome: A Rare Case Report with Management
Authors: Lad Parag , Tanpure Sanket , Ghanghurde Bipin
Published: April 2023

Introduction: Scapho-capitate syndrome is a rare variety, usually occur during high-energy trauma leads to fracture of scaphoid and capitate with 180 rotation of proximal fragment of capitate. Case Report: We present a unique case of chronic neglected scapho-capitate syndrome, in which the rotated proximal fragment of capitate along with the early degenerative changes in capitate and lunate. Results: Exploration of the wrist by dorsal approach, fracture fragment was resorbed and non-amenable for fixation. The scaphoid and triquetrum were excised. The cartilage between the lunate and capitate was denuded and arthrodesis was performed by 2.5 mm headless compression screw. The articular branch of the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) was excised for pain relief. Conclusion: Accurate diagnosis in acute injury is essential for functional outcome. In chronic cases, magnetic resonance imaging is necessary to know the status of cartilage for planning of surgery. Limited carpal fusion with neurectomy of articular branch of PIN can give adequate pain relief and improvement in wrist function. Keywords: Scapho-capitate syndrome, scaphoid, capitate, Fenton syndrome, carpal fracture
Laser pulse train parameters determine the brightness of a two-photon stimulus
Authors: Marzejon Marcin J. , Kornaszewski Łukasz , Wojtkowski Maciej , Komar Katarzyna
Published: April 2023

This report presents the results of measurements of the two-photon vision threshold for various pulse trains. We employed three pulsed near-infrared lasers and pulse stretchers to obtain variations of the pulse duty cycle parameter over three orders of magnitude. We proposed and extensively described a mathematical model that combines the laser parameters with the visual threshold value. The presented methodology enables one to predict the visual threshold value for a two-photon stimulus for a healthy subject while using a laser source of known parameters. Our findings would be of value to laser engineers and the community interested in nonlinear visual perception.
Enhanced non-contact optical temperature sensing performance based on upconversion luminescence in Ho3+/Yb3+ codoped ferroelectric 0.94Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-0.06BaTiO3
Authors: Wang Ziheng , Ma Chunlin , Chen Jing , Chen Guibin , Li Xiaowei , Jiang Cheng , Zhai Zhangyin , Lv Xuewei
Published: April 2023

The upconversion luminescence of ferroelectric 0.94Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-0.06BaTiO3: xHo3+/0.01Yb3+ is investigated in detail. The prepared samples show intense characteristic emission from Ho3+ ions with a dominant green emission peak located at 547 nm under 980 nm excitation. Among these solid solutions, the 0.94Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-0.06BaTiO3: 0.0075Ho3+/0.01Yb3+ ceramic possesses the optimum emission. Optical temperature sensing behavior of Ho3+/Yb3+ codoped ferroelectric 0.94Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-0.06BaTiO3 are investigated through fluorescence intensity ratio (FIR, I656/I547) induced by non-thermally coupled energy levels 5F5→5I8 and 5F4/5S2→5I8 in the range of 303–483 K. A moderate amount of Yb3+ doping in 0.94Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-0.06BaTiO3: Ho3 + ceramic contributes to the improvement of their optical temperature sensing performance. At T = 303 K, the calculated highest relative sensitivity SR is 0.0042 K-1, which indicates that the optimized 0.94Na0.5Bi0.5TiO3-0.06BaTiO3: 0.0075Ho3+/0.01Yb3+ ceramic is promising as the candidate materials for noncontact optical temperature sensing devices.
Encaved optical fiber nano-antenna exciting morphology dependent shape resonance with focussed off-axis beam
Authors: Mondal Samir , Kaur Jasleen , vairagi kaushal , Achla Rashmi , Enoch Stefan
Published: April 2023

This letter demonstrates morphology dependent shape resonance (MDSR) with the help of an encaved optical nano-antenna developed inside an optical fiber tip cavity. The nano-antenna generates a tightly focused beam with a spot-size of ~3 µm. A barium titanate microsphere is placed besides the optical axis inside the cavity. The focused beam remains off-axis of the microresonator and excites the MDSR. The off-axis excitation shows unique resonating properties depending on the location of the resonator. A resonant peak with quality factor as high as Q ∼7 × 10⁴ is achieved experimentally. Another design with a shorter cavity length for a bigger resonator is also demonstrated by embedding a bigger microsphere on the cleaved fiber tip surface. The optical probe holds great potential for photonic devices and is ideal for studying morphology-based scattering problems.
Monotile integrators
Authors: Rehn Henning
Published: April 2023

In a recent paper, an aperiodic tesselation of the plane with a monotile was published. The monotile was sometimes called an "einstein" - one stone.
Very soon, the question came up how an optical element shaped this way would behave in illumination optics.
Rethinking global digital health and AI-for-health innovation challenges
Authors: Farlow Andrew , Hoffmann Alexander , Tadesse Girmaw Abebe , Mzurikwao Deogratias , Beyer Rob , Akogo Darlington , Weicken Eva , Matika Tafadzwa , Nweje MaryJane Ijeoma , Wamae Watu , Arts Sako , Wiegand Thomas , Bennett Colin , Farhat Maha R. , Gröschel Matthias I.
Published: April 2023

Digital health technologies can help tackle challenges in global public health. Digital and AI-for-Health Challenges, controlled events whose goal is to generate solutions to a given problem in a defined period of time, are one way of catalysing innovation. This article proposes an expanded investment framework for Global Health AI and digitalhealth Innovation that goes beyond traditional factors such as return on investment. Instead, we propose non monetary and non GDP metrics, such as Disability Adjusted Life Years or achievement of universal health coverage. Furthermore, we suggest a venture building approach around global health, which includes filtering of participants to reduce opportunity cost, close integration of implementation scientists and an incubator for the long-term development of ideas resulting from the challenge. Finally, we emphasize the need to strengthen human capital across a range of areas in local innovation, implementation-science, and in health services.
Clinical predictors of mortality in patients with pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
Authors: Frem Jim Abi , Doumat George , Kazma Jamil , Gharamti Amal , Kanj Souha S. , Abou Fayad Antoine G. , Matar Ghassan M. , Kanafani Zeina A.
Published: April 2023

Background

Infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa are difficult to treat with a significant cost and burden. In Lebanon, P. aeruginosa is one of the most common organisms in ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). P. aeruginosa has developed widespread resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents such as fluoroquinolones and carbapenems. We aimed at identifying risk factors associated for P. aeruginosa infections as well as identifying independent risk factors for developing septic shock and in-hospital mortality.

Methods

We used a cross-sectional study design where we included patients with documented P. aeruginosa cultures who developed an infection after obtaining written consent. Two multivariable regression models were used to determine independent predictors of septic shock and mortality.

Results

During the observed period of 30 months 196 patients were recruited. The most common predisposing factor was antibiotic use for more than 48 hours within 30 days (55%). The prevalence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) P. aeruginosa was 10%. The strongest predictors of mortality were steroid use (aOR = 3.4), respiratory failure (aOR = 7.3), identified respiratory cultures (aOR = 6.0), malignancy (aOR = 9.8), septic shock (aOR = 18.6), and hemodialysis (aOR = 30.9).

Conclusion

Understanding resistance patterns and risk factors associated with mortality is crucial to personalize treatment based on risk level and to decrease the emerging threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Film dance creation practice supported by Cyber Physical System
Authors: Lin Zhiqun , Zhang Yulin
Published: April 2023

The traditional eight arts include film and dance. Dance is often included in the creation of films. With the progress of the times, dance has shown unprecedented vitality in film. This also puts forward higher requirements for shooting technology in film creation. To solve the contradiction between high performance of equipment and energy sensing, a new energy aware scheduling framework is proposed based on Cyber Physical System, which utilizes the balance between performance and energy consumption optimization, and uses allocation technology and list scheduling to ensure energy constraints. Besides, a highly energy-efficient and stable scheduling algorithm for film creation is constructed. The algorithm problems are mainly divided into functional safety requirements, verification problems, and energy consumption optimization problems under functional safety. The experimental results show that the system can obtain better schedulability at a lower time complexity and reasonably reflect the dynamic and static energy constraints ratio. The basic framework system based on dynamic step size also achieves better time performance than other step sizes. According to the experiment’s findings, the energy consumption of all scheduling components is relatively low and can be maintained within a specific range. The research and analysis of this study can provide a theoretical reference for the equipment algorithm of film dance creation practice, promote interaction with technical practice, and assist in promoting the development process of film dance creation.
Online partner seeking and high-risk behaviour in men who have sex with men and male-to-female transgendered people in Mumbai, India: Implications for prevention strategies
Authors: Acharya Shrikala , Karanjkar Vijay , Chougule Smita , Katkar Sachendra , Patil Shashikant , Dwivedi Vivek , Deshpande Prashant , Setia Maninder Singh
Published: April 2023

Background

It is important to understand the current internet-related sexual behaviours of high-risk groups such as men who have sex with men (MSM). We designed the present study to understand the types of online/mobile apps used by MSM and male-to-female transgendered people/hijras [TGH] in Mumbai, India. We also compared the internet-related ‘partner seeking’ and ‘sexual behaviours’ in MSM and TGH in Mumbai, India.

Methods

This is a cross-sectional analysis of secondary data collected (April to June 2020) from 8582 MSM and 4163 TGH from five targeted intervention programmes each in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Data on demographics, years of association with the intervention, number and type of online/mobile apps used, sexual behaviours including partners from virtual space and non-virtual (physical) space, group sex, attending parties, mobility for sexual partners, and HIV status were collected.

Results

MSM were more likely to have mobile phone (88% vs 51%, p < 0.001) and internet access over the phone (78% vs 27%; p < 0.001) compared with TGH. The common apps used by MSM were Grindr (48%), Facebook (42%), and Blued (36%). MSM were more likely to have partners from virtual space (91% vs 67%; p < 0.001). A higher proportion of MSM had attended parties (28% vs 2%; p < 0.001), had group sex (16% vs 6%; p < 0.001), and were mobile for sex (25% vs 4%). MSM and TGH who had partners from virtual space were significantly more likely to report ‘missed a condom at least once during penetrative sex in the past one week’ (17% vs 12%; p<0.001). In HIV positive MSM, group sex, parties, and mobility for sex, were only in those who reported partners from the virtual space.

Conclusions

Internet-based interventions for MSM should be incorporated in the existing targeted intervention programme and outreach workers should be trained in virtual outreach services. Among TGH, given the low reach and use of smartphones and apps, internet-based interventions may not be such a useful option, and the existing physical targeted intervention programmes should be strengthened.
Preliminary evaluation of computer-assisted home training for French cochlear implant recipients
Authors: Kerneis Sandrine , Galvin John J. , Borel Stephanie , Baqué Jean , Fu Qian-Jie , Bakhos David
Published: April 2023

For French cochlear implant (CI) recipients, in-person clinical auditory rehabilitation is typically provided during the first few years post-implantation. However, this is often inconvenient, it requires substantial time resources and can be problematic when appointments are unavailable. In response, we developed a computer-based home training software (“French AngelSound™”) for French CI recipients. We recently conducted a pilot study to evaluate the newly developed French AngelSound™in 15 CI recipients (5 unilateral, 5 bilateral, 5 bimodal). Outcome measures included phoneme recognition in quiet and sentence recognition in noise. Unilateral CI users were tested with the CI alone. Bilateral CI users were tested with each CI ear alone to determine the poorer ear to be trained, as well as with both ears (binaural performance). Bimodal CI users were tested with the CI ear alone, and with the contralateral hearing aid (binaural performance). Participants trained at home over a one-month period (10 hours total). Phonemic contrast training was used; the level of difficulty ranged from phoneme discrimination in quiet to phoneme identification in multi-talker babble. Unilateral and bimodal CI users trained with the CI alone; bilateral CI users trained with the poorer ear alone. Outcomes were measured before training (pre-training), immediately after training was completed (post-training), and one month after training was stopped (follow-up). For all participants, post-training CI-only vowel and consonant recognition scores significantly improved after phoneme training with the CI ear alone. For bilateral and bimodal CI users, binaural vowel and consonant recognition scores also significantly improved after training with a single CI ear. Follow-up measures showed that training benefits were largely retained. These preliminary data suggest that the phonemic contrast training in French AngelSound™may significantly benefit French CI recipients and may complement clinical auditory rehabilitation, especially when in-person visits are not possible.
Thinking about life in COVID-19: An exploratory study on the influence of temporal framing on streams-of-consciousness
Authors: Bainbridge Constance M. , Dale Rick
Published: April 2023

The COVID-19 global pandemic led to major upheavals in daily life. As a result, mental health has been negatively impacted for many, including college students who have faced increased stress, depression, anxiety, and social isolation. How we think about the future and adjust to such changes may be partly mediated by how we situate our experiences in relation to the pandemic. To test this idea, we investigate how temporal framing influences the way participants think about COVID life. In an exploratory study, we investigate the influence of thinking of life before versus during the pandemic on subsequent thoughts about post-pandemic life. Participants wrote about their lives in a stream-of-consciousness style paradigm, and the linguistic features of their thoughts are extracted using Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC). Initial results suggest principal components of LIWC features can distinguish the two temporal framings just from the content of their post-pandemic-oriented texts alone. We end by discussing theoretical implications for our understanding of personal experience and self-generated narrative. We also discuss other aspects of the present data that may be useful for investigating these thought processes in the future, including document-level features, typing dynamics, and individual difference measures.
Synthesis, Antimicrobial and Antitubercular Activity of Novel Imidazole Carboxamides
Authors: Sultana Shameem , Kumar G. Shiva
Published: April 2023

A series of novel imidazole carboxamide derivatives (6a-j) were synthesized in moderate to good
yields via the oxidative esterification of 1H-imidazole-4-cabaldehyde (1) with phenol (4) followed by
the aminolysis of various substituted anilines (5a-j) in the presence of
1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene (2) (IPr, 10 mol%) and TEMPO (3) in toluene. All
the compounds were characterized by IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and mass spectral data. The synthesized
compounds were assessed in vitro for their antimicrobial and antitubercular potential. Among the
synthesized compounds 6a, 6f and 6g had significant antibacterial and antifungal activity. Synthesized
N-phenyl-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide (6a) possessed a broad activity spectrum towards S. aureus, B.
subtilis, P. aeruginosa, E. coli, A. niger and C. albicans strains employed in the study. The synthesized
compounds N-(4-nitrophenyl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide (6e) and
N-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide (6j) demonstrated the maximum antitubercular
activity.
Review of the Applicability of the Formula for Calculating the Impact Force of Debris Flows Acting on Check Dams
Authors:   Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis, Kim Sung Min , Lee Ho Jin , Kim Sung Duk
Published: April 2023

Debris flows cause a lot of human and property damage in urban regions near mountainous areas, so it is essential to predict damage and prepare countermeasures. In this study, the applicability of the impact force of the debris flow acting on the check dam was reviewed using the calculation formula. Numerical simulations were conducted through the finite difference method according to changes in slope and flow velocity, and governing equations were used to satisfy the conservation laws of mass and momentum. In addition, the impact force of Austria, which is mountainous terrain, was calculated and analyzed. As a result of the numerical simulation, as the slope became steeper, the peak value of the impact force increased and the supply flow rate increased. It was also found that the peak of the impact force occurred continuously over time, rather than occurring only when the bottom of the waterway was reached. The results of this study will provide good information for examining the applicability of the impact force of the debris flow acting on the containment dam when the impact force calculation formula is used.
A Study on the Calculation of the Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption for Business Continuity Management of National Critical Infrastructure Systems: A Case Study in the Field of Residential Water Supply
Authors:   Crisis and Emergency Management: Theory and Praxis, Seo Hyun Jeong , Chung Yon Ha , Kim So Dam , Lee Hojun , Song Tae Jung
Published: April 2023

In this study, we tried to suggest a method for calculating the maximum tolerable period of disruption (MTPD) in water supply facilities among national core infrastructure facilities. Currently, the method for estimating the MTPD of national core infrastructure includes the amount of resources available and the recovery time of functions, but there is no specific standard or methodology. By analyzing previous studies and case studies, the framework for determining MTPD using added value among economic factors was confirmed and verified. Based on the framework, it was possible to determine the applicability by deriving estimates in Gongchon. Water Purification Plant in Incheon among domestic water supply facilities. In future research, we intend to conduct verification research on the possibility of actual utilization by identifying the reduction rate of added value targeting national core infrastructure in other fields and applying the framework derived through case study.
La necesidad de salvación en la sociedad contemporánea
Authors: Vilaroig Martín Jaime , Monfort Prades Juan Manuel
Published: April 2023

La necesidad de salvación en la sociedad contemporánea ha sido analizada sin pretenderlo por cuatro grandes sociólogos y filósofos contemporáneos. Ellos nos describen una sociedad del riesgo (Beck) necesitada de seguridad; una sociedad narcisista fundada en la era del vacío (Lipovetsky) necesitada de sentido y comunidad; una sociedad líquida (Bauman) necesitada de solidez y definición; y una sociedad del cansancio (Han) necesitada de reposo y pacificación. Estas reflexiones dan un cuadro bastante completo de las necesidades de salvación en la sociedad postmoderna.
El deseo contemporáneo de una salvación tecnificada
Authors: Montoya Camacho Jorge Martín , Giménez Amaya José Manuel
Published: April 2023

Una de las características principales del mundo en que vivimos es lo que denominamos la presencia de un vitalismo metabólico. En este artículo queremos profundizar en el uso antropológico-cultural de este concepto al relacionarlo con los deseos humanos de felicidad y salvación y las implicaciones de la tecnología para, finalmente, llevar a cabo una conclusión a través de un posible escenario distópico. Sostenemos que la supremacía cultural de este tipo de vitalismo ha llevado al oscurecimiento de una visión natural y unitaria de la experiencia de la caducidad del cuerpo humano y, por tanto, también de la necesidad natural del hombre de ser salvado. Desde un punto de vista antropológico, analizamos que en la base de todo este proceso se encuentra el recorte de los fines naturales de lo que definimos como intencionalidad corpórea, la cual es difícil de entender si no se produce una integración adecuada, teleológicamente, de los aspectos biológicos y espirituales del ser humano.
La concepción teológica de la salvación
Authors: Cordovilla Pérez Ángel
Published: April 2023

Este artículo presenta los elementos fundamentales que ha de tener la concepción teológica de la salvación. Siendo conscientes de las dificultades del discurso teológico de la salvación, este ha de estar anclado en la comprensión del hombre como ser de necesidad, de deseo y de gracia. La comprensión cristiana de la salvación parte del movimiento de Dios viniendo a la historia para conducir al ser humano y toda la creación a la comunión con él. En este proceso histórico que va desde la creación hasta la consumación han de ser integradas las diversas categorías que la teología ha usado para hablar de la salvación (divinización, justicia, admirable intercambio, sacrificio, satisfacción, redención, transfiguración, etc.).
Predatory Fleas, Sterile Flies, and the Settlers
Authors: Shani Liron
Published: April 2023

In this essay, I follow predatory fleas, sterile flies, and other insects, as well as farmers, across the Arava/Arabah, an arid desert region in southern Israel/Palestine, south of the Dead Sea, marked by harsh environmental conditions. Following a four-year ethnographic study, I examine the ecological and political impacts of Zionist settlement in the area and the fluidity of definitions of alien/native species. I use the term agricultural infrastructure to describe the network of connections that make agriculture possible—wells, pipes, and “beneficial” insects—as part of a theoretical framework that integrates both the human and non-human in the Anthropocene era, while also examining the challenges posed by environmental and agricultural transformation. Agricultural infrastructure is shown in this piece as a political enterprise: it establishes hierarchical boundaries between communities and strengthens land control while maintaining and establishing boundaries between humans and non-humans, often resulting in compounding ecological harm. Yet the use of the term agricultural infrastructure within a given context of settler colonialism contributes a more nuanced approach than dichotomous contrasts between alien versus native, settler versus local.

תקציר

במאמר זה אני עוקב אחר פרעושים טורפים, זבובים מעוקרים וחרקים אחרים, כמו גם אחרי החקלאים עצמם, ברחבי הערבה, אזור מדברי צחיח בדרום ישראל/פלסטין, דרומית לים המלח, המאופיין בתנאי סביבה קשים. בעזרת מחקר אתנוגרפי בן ארבע שנים, אני בוחן את ההשפעות האקולוגיות והפוליטיות של ההתיישבות באזור ואת נזילות ההגדרות של מינים זרים/ילידים. אני משתמש במונח “תשתית חקלאית” כדי לתאר את רשת הקשרים המאפשרים חקלאות - קידוחים, צינורות וחרקים “מועילים” - כחלק ממסגרת תיאורטית המשלבת הן את האנושי והן את הלא אנושי בעידן האנתרופוקן, יחד עם בחינת האתגרים שמציבים השינוי הסביבתי והחקלאי. “תשתית חקלאית” מוצגת במאמר זה כמפעל פוליטי: היא קובעת גבולות היררכיים בין קהילות ומחזקת את השליטה בקרקע תוך שמירה וביסוס של גבולות אנושיים והלא אנושיים, מה שגורם לרוב לפגיעה אקולוגית מורכבת. אך השימוש ב”תשתית חקלאית” בהקשר נתון של קולוניאליזם התיישבותי מאפשר גישה יותר ניואנסית מאשר ניגודים דיכוטומיים כמו זר מול יליד, או מתיישב מול מקומי.
Mitigation of the negative effect of auxinic herbicide by bacterial suspension of Pseudomonas protegens DA1.2 in wheat plants under drought conditions
Authors: СHETVERIKOV Sergey , FEOKTISTOVA Arina , TIMERGALIN Maxim , RAMEEV Timur , HKUDAYGULOV Gaisar , KENDJIEVA Aliya , BAKAEVA Margarita , СHETVERIKOVA Darya , STARIKOV Sergey , SHARIPOV Danil
Published: April 2023

Effect of auxin-producing bacterial strain (Pseudomonas protegens DA1.2) was investigated under conditions of drought and herbicide treatment in wheat plants. Positive effect of the bacterial suspension on wheat plants treated with auxinic herbicide under drought conditions was manifested in reducing the content of malondialdehyde and proline, preventing inhibition of plant growth and normalizing chlorophyll content. Under combined stress, changes in concentrations and redistribution of phytohormones in plants were detected. An imbalance in auxin distribution between shoots and roots could be the reason for the decrease in plant resistance to drought in combination with the herbicide. Treatment of plants with the bacterial suspension restored normal shoot-to-root ratio of auxins in plants. Thus, this bacterial strain showed the properties of synthetic auxin antidotes and can be recommended for optimizing the technology of herbicide application under drought conditions.
Impact of Corona Virus Pandemic Lockdown on Employee Commitment in Deposit Money Banks Staff in Ekiti State
Authors: Awolaja Ayodeji. M.
Published: April 2023

The study examined the impact of the Corona-Virus Pandemic lockdown on Employee Commitment in deposit money banks in Ekiti State. This study was designed along the line of a descriptive survey. The population of staff strength of these banks is numbered to be 427. The 427 number of staff is relatively low compared to other state; nonetheless it may be unachievable if the researcher tends to sample all the registered banks. Still, the study cut across the entire population involving all members of staff of deposit money banks in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Regression analysis was carried out to analyze the data. The study revealed that employee commitment among members of staff of deposit money banks in Ekiti State is determined by different factors which include work schedule and workload reduction while slashes in salary and slow pace of sales insignificantly determine employee commitment of staff. The study recommended management of banks should ensure that employee workloads are well suited and incorporated in the management agenda as this will help to reduce turnover intentions. They should also ensure adequate organisation growth in respect to promotion, remuneration, training, financial and non-financial incentives to employees in order to enhance employee commitment in this sector
Internet-Based Lifelong Learning: Implications for Language Teaching and Semiotic Structure Principles in Media Sociology and Religion Sociology
Authors: Vindigni Giovanni
Published: April 2023

In the course of science theory, when we deal with the subject of language teaching in the context of semiotic structure principle developments as well as in the course of the media culture and religious sciences, it shows that in numerous contributions concerning this subject area there is a complaint that the aporetic treatment and integration of language and religious history [Sprachgeschichte/Religionsgeschichte] in the sense of an internal and external language and religious history should be taken into account [1]. The associated diachrony of historical linguistics is said to be not only relevant but also sufficiently socially systemic and imminently codependent for its constitution [2]. There is talk of a "step child," of "marginal permanence," and even of a malicious deletion from facultative curricula since the international history of language and language teaching is said to be hardly fruitful, especially in view of a problem-oriented approach, obviously not having any relevance for the present constantly transforming, media- and religion-sociology-oriented reality of life and work (paper presented at the Ecumenical and Pedagogy of Religion Colloquium, "Dimensions of Education," at the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, on October 11, 2007, in Torun). The author of this paper does not wish to join in this lament about the "Geschichtslosigkeit und Religionslosigkeit" [historical unawareness] regarding time and language, with its sustainable effect on international language and religion teaching, since in recent years, there have been some astonishing changes in perspective, signaling a big opportunity in terms of a substantial paradigm shift for international language teaching – the subject of lifelong learning.
Feeding the Soul: Voices of Kentucky Women Combating Child Hunger
Authors: Price Mya
Published: April 2023

This study addresses the overarching topic of food insecurity by giving voice to individuals who dedicate their careers to combating child food insecurity throughout their communities. Voices are uplifted through the representation of narratives by volunteer coordinators overseeing child feeding programs, which have been established throughout Kentucky as an effort to help alleviate child hunger.  This study is guided by London’s theory on career motivation. The outcomes of this study serve as a pilot for future research centered on individuals working to combat child food insecurity.  The narratives collected from this study will be used as a resource for generating public conversation, spreading awareness, and to “tell the story “In regards to child hunger across Kentucky.
Nicotine Dependence Comparison of Dual Use of Cigarettes and E-Cigarettes Among Malaysian University Students
Authors: Elsaieh Afaf Masaud , Shohaimi Shamarina , Nadzir Noor Hisham , Puad Hazwan
Published: April 2023

The increasing prevalence of dual cigarette use (traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes) among higher education students in Malaysia raised concerns about potential health risks associated with this habit. This study aims to investigate the differences in nicotine dependence and smoking habits between single and dual cigarette users. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 224 students from four higher education institutions in the Klang Valley. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaires, which included questions on personal information, nicotine dependency, and smoking habits. The Mann-Whitney Test was used to test the hypotheses. The findings indicated no significant difference in nicotine dependence and smoking habits between single and dual cigarette users. However, the study highlighted the potential health risks associated with dual cigarette use. The results emphasize the need for policymakers to implement stricter smoking regulations in higher education facilities and increase student awareness of the dangers of smoking. Further research should focus on understanding the reasons for dual cigarette use and developing targeted interventions to address this public health issue.
The Coupling Coordination Degree between Tourism and Urbanization in Rural Revitalization: A Case Study of the Wuling Mountain Area
Authors: Xiang Shilei , Li Yangkuo , Tian Robert Guang
Published: April 2023

Regional coordinated development should be promoted for high-quality economic development. An effective way for regional economic development is to enhance the coupling coordination degree development of tourism and urbanization. This paper reviews the literature on the coupling coordination degree between tourism and urbanization. Moreover, it collates and analyzes the literature on tourism development and urbanization in the Wuling Mountain Area. It explores the evaluation index system and development mechanism of the coupling coordination degree of tourism and urbanization in the area. It proposes countermeasures for improving the coupling coordination degree of tourism and urbanization. Thus, China's regional economy and society can develop faster and more harmoniously.
Null subject acquisition in L2 Chinese speakers: a case study on English L1 speakers
Authors: Casentini Marco , Frascarelli Mara , Carella Giorgio
Published: April 2023

This article investigates the acquisition of null subjects (henceforth NSs) in (radical pro-drop) Chinese by learners whose native language is (non-pro-drop) English – henceforth ELs – working within the ‘topic chain’ information-structural approach. Our main goal is to verify whether a learner’s proficiency level can have an impact on the interpretation and acceptability of embedded NSs when more than one head is proposed for the relevant topic chain in different structural contexts (i.e., complements of bridge and factive verbs). The results of a pilot experimental test suggest that the requirement for a minimal overt link (MOLC) in the relevant chain plays an important role for ELs with a lower proficiency level. Conversely, MOLC restrictions do not affect ELs with a higher proficiency. Furthermore, the results show that ELs can correctly distinguish between complements of bridge and factive verbs already at an HSK 3 level. As for interpretation, results suggest that contextual information cannot supersede structural constraints for ELs. However, since a clash with contextual information seems to not affect acceptability for ELs, contrary to Chinese Native Speakers, we propose that even HSK 5 students have not fully acquired the competence for managing NSs in a radical language such as Chinese.
Do learners use different topical progression patterns in L2 Chinese argumentative spoken and written discourse?
Authors: Liao Jianling
Published: April 2023

The current study examines how L2 Chinese learners develop their topics in spoken and written discourse. Currently, researchers have mainly analyzed topical progression features in written texts. Topical progression in speech is rarely examined. We know little about whether learners may advance their topics differently in spoken and written discourse. The current study investigates how advanced Chinese learners apply topical progressions, such as parallel or sequential progression, in argumentative spoken and written discourse, respectively. The study also examines how various topical progressions may relate to the holistic qualities of spoken and written discourse. Topical progression features were analyzed using the Topical Structure Analysis framework. The results showed significant differences in the use of new sequential and related sequential progressions between the two types of discourse. The case study analysis results revealed a multi-Zand single-Ztopical movement pattern for higher-score and lower-score performances, respectively.
How do the component skills affect Chinese FL reading comprehension? A study based on ridge regression analysis
Authors: Zhong Kai , Wong Ling Yann , Yong Mei Fung , Ng Boon Sim
Published: April 2023

This study aimed to investigate the effect of reading components (including Chinese character knowledge, morphological knowledge, vocabulary knowledge, grammar knowledge, and lexical inference) on the reading comprehension of 44 Malaysian child learners of Chinese as a foreign language (CFL). Measures of Chinese character knowledge, morphological knowledge, receptive vocabulary, vocabulary synonym, lexical inference, word order, grammatical judgment, and reading comprehension were used. Drawing upon ridge regression, the study found that grammar knowledge (measured by word order and grammatical judgment) had the largest effect on reading comprehension, followed by morphological knowledge and vocabulary knowledge (measured by receptive vocabulary and vocabulary synonym). Lexical inference and Chinese character knowledge had the least effects on reading comprehension. The findings of the study are discussed with pedagogical implications and future research suggestions.
𝐾-invariant Hilbert modules and singular vector bundles on bounded symmetric domains
Authors: Upmeier Harald
Published: April 2023

We show that the “eigenbundle” (localization bundle) of certain Hilbert modules over bounded symmetric domains of rank 𝑟 is a “singular” vector bundle (linearly fibred complex analytic space) which decomposes as a stratified sum of homogeneous vector bundles along a canonical stratification of lengthr+1r+1. The fibres are realized in terms of representation theory on the normal space of the strata.
A multiorder feature tracking and explanation strategy for explainable deep learning
Authors: Zheng Lin , Lin Yixuan
Published: April 2023

A good AI algorithm can make accurate predictions and provide reasonable explanations for the field in which it is applied. However, the application of deep models makes the black box problem, i.e., the lack of interpretability of a model, more prominent. In particular, when there are multiple features in an application domain and complex interactions between these features, it is difficult for a deep model to intuitively explain its prediction results. Moreover, in practical applications, multiorder feature interactions are ubiquitous. To break the interpretation limitations of deep models, we argue that a multiorder linearly separable deep model can be divided into different orders to explain its prediction results. Inspired by the interpretability advantage of tree models, we design a feature representation mechanism that can consistently represent the features of both trees and deep models. Based on the consistent representation, we propose a multiorder feature-tracking strategy to provide a prediction-oriented multiorder explanation for a linearly separable deep model. In experiments, we have empirically verified the effectiveness of our approach in two binary classification application scenarios: education and marketing. Experimental results show that our model can intuitively represent complex relationships between features through diversified multiorder explanations.
Automatic adaptive weighted fusion of features-based approach for plant disease identification
Authors: Kirti  , Rajpal Navin , Vishwakarma Virendra P.
Published: April 2023

With the rapid expansion in plant disease detection, there has been a progressive increase in the demand for more accurate systems. In this work, we propose a new method combining color information, edge information, and textural information to identify diseases in 14 different plants. A novel 3-branch architecture is proposed containing the color information branch, an edge information branch, and a textural information branch extracting the textural information with the help of the central difference convolution network (CDCN). ResNet-18 was chosen as the base architecture of the deep neural network (DNN). Unlike the traditional DNNs, the weights adjust automatically during the training phase and provide the best of all the ratios. The experiments were performed to determine individual and combinational features’ contribution to the classification process. Experimental results of the PlantVillage database with 38 classes show that the proposed method has higher accuracy, i.e., 99.23%, than the existing feature fusion methods for plant disease identification.
El efecto del refuerzo de /b d ɡ/ en la percepción de acento extranjero en español
Authors: DiBartolomeo Megan , Melero-García Fernando
Published: April 2023

El presente estudio examina si el refuerzo de los fonemas /b d ɡ/ en posición intervocálica afecta a la percepción de estos sonidos como acento no nativo en español. Se parte de la hipótesis de que los alófonos más aproximantes de /b d ɡ/ serán percibidos como variantes más nativas del español, mientras que los alófonos más reforzados serán percibidos como menos nativos del español ya que la lenición o espirantización de estos fonemas en posición intervocálica se ha descrito como un fenómeno prácticamente sistemático en español, pero no en otras lenguas como el inglés (Hualde, José Ignacio. 2014. Los sonidos del español. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press). El refuerzo fue operacionalizado en función del grado de oclusión y duración de /b d ɡ/. Se crearon 54 estímulos que contenían instancias de /b d ɡ/ intervocálicas con diferentes grados de oclusión y duración, los cuales fueron transferidos a una tarea de percepción que fue completada por 22 participantes dominicanos y 51 participantes estadounidenses matriculados en programas universitarios de español tanto de posgrado como de grado. Los participantes evaluaron cuán nativo o extranjero sonaba cada estímulo usando una escala de Likert. Los resultados confirman nuestra hipótesis, y las implicaciones de estos resultados se comentan en detalle en este artículo.
Antiproliferative activity of Malus sylvestris Miller against HepG2 cell line with their antioxidant properties and phenolic composition
Authors: Vuran Neşe Eray , Kartal Deniz İrtem , Çelik İsmail
Published: April 2023

Objectives

The purpose of this study was to investigate the in vitro antiproliferative activities of Malus sylvestris Miller (MS) ethanolic and water extracts against HepG2 cells together with their antioxidant and phytochemical profiles.

Methods

The extracts’ antioxidant capacity was assessed by DPPH (1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl) and ABTS 2,2′-azino-bis(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid)) methods and the total phenolic and flavonoid contents were measured spectrophotometrically. The antiproliferative activities of extracts were tested via XTT colorimetric assay. The phenolic compounds in the extracts were analyzed using HPLC-DAD analysis.

Results

The most abundant phenolic compounds in both extract types were rutin, chlorogenic and gallic acid. In parallel to the phenolic composition, the ethanolic extracts showed the higher antioxidant activity, total phenolic and flavonoid content than the water extracts. The ethanolic extracts displayed 4.5-fold more antiproliferative activity than the water extracts against HepG2 cells. The IC50 values for the ethanolic and water extracts of MS were 0.86 and 3.95 mg/mL, respectively.

Conclusions

These results contributed to the understanding of the cytotoxic potential of MS. Since wild apple exhibited strong cytotoxic activity against HepG2 cells, it may be used as a natural agent to treat cancer and the further studies are needed to reveal the effects of wild apple on cancer.