bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sulfasalazine induced atypical drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms syndrome: a case report
Authors: Shravani Etrouth
Published: February 2022

Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a type IV b hypersensitivity reaction characterized by cutaneous manifestations, fever, lymphadenopathy, hematologic abnormalities, and multiple organ manifestations. We report a case of sulfasalazine induced DRESS syndrome who was admitted with a complaint of morbilliform rash all over the body, a fever of 100oF, and severe abdominal pain. Initially the patient did not mention about intake of sulfasalazine while taking the drug history as he could not remember the past medication. The laboratory investigations revealed elevated eosinophils, WBC, and liver function tests. The patient was treated with antibiotics assuming tropical infection, but the patient’s condition was not improving. Later while taking proper drug history from a patient representative over the telephone revealed that the patient was in 4th week of tablet sulfasalazine 500 mg treatment for polyarthritis. Further, the J-SCAR scale was used to diagnose it as Sulfasalazine induced atypical DRESS syndrome. The patient was treated with topical and intravenous corticosteroids and antihistamine; the patient exhibited surprising symptomatic improvement. The patient was given a tapering dose of oral corticosteroid tablet prednisolone 20 mg for three weeks and topical corticosteroid mometasone lotion for two weeks upon discharge.
Gratification disorder in a toddler: perils of excess screen time
Authors: Rai Rajesh , Elon Neelu , Inamdar Prithi , Chowdary Swetha , Kaniti Bhavya S.
Published: February 2022

Infantile gratification (masturbation) is a self-stimulatory psychological behavior that is often misdiagnosed as epilepsy. It is more common in girls, occurs at 2-3 years of age and is often associated with perspiration, irregular breathing and grunting, but no loss of consciousness. Occasionally this is associated with child abuse or other psychopathology.
Intussusception as gastrointestinal manifestation in COVID-19 patients in paediatric age group
Authors: Inayath Lamia , Daginawala Taha , Vageriya Natasha , Mane S. B. , Athawale Hemangi
Published: February 2022

As knowledge of the varied manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection expands, symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea are noted as the main gastrointestinal symptoms in these patients, especially paediatric age group. With the predictions of third wave of COVID approaching soon and likely to affect paediatric population, especially in a developing country like ours, it is important to know the various presentations and managements of COVID 19. Intussusception is a common cause of bowel obstruction in the paediatric age group. Preceding viral illness and fever have been established as its underlying cause. In this report, we are reporting 2 cases of COVID 19 infection presenting as intussusception. Till June 2021, only 10 such cases have been reported worldwide.
Assessment of physicians’ knowledge and awareness of fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Emorinken Airenakho , Dic-Ijiewere Mercy Ofunami , Agbadaola Oluwaseun Remi , Oseni Tijani Idris Ahmad , Echekwube Patrick Ojojarumiu , Ugheoke Asuwemhe Johnson , Aikhuomogbe Onosegbe Moses
Published: February 2022

Background: Fibromyalgia is not an uncommon cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain, and despite its rising prevalence, it remains a diagnostic challenge for physicians. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and awareness of fibromyalgia among Nigerian physicians.Methods: This was a cross-sectional, self-reported online survey. A total of 502 physicians participated in the study. The data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised of sociodemographic data and questions related to fibromyalgia. A scoring system was developed to stratify knowledge of fibromyalgia into very low, low, average, high, and very high. The level of significance was set at p<0.05.Results: Responses were obtained from 502 physicians with a mean age of 36±7.02 years. Most of the respondents (41.3%) had low fibromyalgia knowledge levels. Only 15.2% of the respondents obtained their knowledge of fibromyalgia during their undergraduate training, and 33.5% were familiar with at least one diagnostic criteria. Physical exercise (79.2%), opioids (65.6%), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (63.8%) were the most selected treatment options. The years in clinical practice, type of health facility, respondents’ cadre, and specialty were significantly associated with fibromyalgia knowledge levels (p<0.001). The number of years in clinical practice was found to be a predictor of fibromyalgia knowledge (p=0.001).Conclusions: This study found low levels of fibromyalgia knowledge among Nigerian physicians. The survey emphasizes the importance of improving Nigerian physicians' training modules for the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia.
Artificial intelligence in prosthodontics: a scoping review on current applications and future possibilities
Authors: Pareek Mitali , Kaushik Brahmansh
Published: February 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the data-driven disruptive technology of modern times. AI is reforming every field from space science to dentistry. Bio-medical provides various advantages over conventional diagnosis, treatment planning, patient documentation and management. Every field is implementing AI for the ease of both doctors and patients. In this present work, the review was done for the implementation of AI in prosthodontics. Prosthetic dentistry or prosthodontics is one of the branches of dentistry, mainly deals with replacement and rehabilitation of missing teeth with the help of fixed and removable prosthesis or with biocompatible substitutes like implants. In addition, it also helps to restore proper soft and hard tissues of the mouth, thereby improving the overall health status of the oral cavity. The following review highlighted the present-day technology of AI in dental prosthetics and its efficacy in diagnosing and constructing more patient-specific prosthesis. In conclusion, it is seen that AI is twin fold technology having both applications and limitations in dentistry.
Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease in a series of Kashmiri patients at a tertiary care setting
Authors: Abbas Syed Waseem , Masoodi Majid Ul Islam , Mir Viqar Khursheed
Published: February 2022

Background: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is retrograde flow of gastric contents into the larynx, oropharynx and/ or nasopharynx. LPR causes respiratory symptoms such as cough and wheezing and is often associated with head and neck complaints such as dysphonia, globus pharyngus, and dysphagia.

Methods: this is an observational study conducted over a period of 18 months at ENT OPD, GMC Srinagar. All patients aged 15 years and above who presented with clinical diagnosis of LPR, not taking any treatment were included. Demographic, dietary and RSI data were obtained by mean of a questionnaire. The 130 patients were recruited and given uniform treatment including antacids and PPIs and lifestyle modification. Routine follow up and assessment with repeat administration of the questionnaire and FOL was arranged for all patients at a period of 4 weeks from the initial assessment.

Results: The 130 patients were included. 100 were females (76.9%). The mean age was 41.1. The mean RSI and RFS were 9.2 (SD 2.9) and 6.9 (SD 2.5) respectively. Highest observed were troublesome coughs (0.25) and breathing difficulties (0.37). Highest observed RFS were erythema (2.03), ventricular obliteration (1.54) and posterior commissure hypertrophy (1.18) and lowest observed was vocal cord granuloma (0). 27.7% of patients had associated dental erosions and 12.3% had symptoms suggestive of sinusitis.

Conclusions: LPR in the study population was more common in females. Lack of association between RSI and RFR is note-worthy. Dietary modifications and pharmacological management are associated with statistically significant RSI and RFS improvement.
Study of functional outcome of free flap reconstruction in oral cavity malignancies
Authors: Modi Devanshi B.
Published: February 2022

Background: Oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma are likely to be associated with occult nodal metastasis at presentation so diagnosis is usually late when the disease has already reached an advanced stage, for this reason, neoplasm dimensions of clear margins needs be at least 1 cm around the tumour, which leads to large resections requiring reconstructive surgery with important functional outcomes. The aim can be achieved with the use of micro vascular free flaps that have replaced regional flaps to ensure better functional and aesthetic results.

Methods: A total of 100 patients with oral cavity malignancies were assessed for the functional outcome of cosmoses, speech and swallowing and were compared for each flap using the Fischer’s test. Follow up was done at 3 and 6 months after completion of curative treatment.

Results: The failure rate of free fibular flap was 48% which is higher than ALT (18%) and FRAFF (22%). Functional outcome of cosmetic (p=0.38), speech (p=0.58) and swallowing (p=0.10) with pedicle was not as good as free flap for cases of buccal mucosa after failure with free flap.

Conclusions: In carcinoma of buccal mucosa and tongue free flaps offered better functional outcome in terms of cosmesis, speech and swallowing compared to pedicled flaps.  

 
Button battery: a case of neglected foreign body nose
Authors: Sahoo Soumick Ranjan , Datta Nilanjan
Published: February 2022

Button batteries are amongst the most dangerous foreign bodies which can accidentally be put by the child in their nostril and causes extensive tissue damage. The longer the foreign body is lodged in the nostril the more is the damage which can occur. Such foreign bodies in the nose may immediately be reported or sometimes may be reported later on with complains of unilateral foul-smelling rhinorrhoea. Whatever, may be the case the button battery needs to be immediately removed. In addition to removing the foreign body ENT surgeon needs to manage complications such as necrosis of septum, septal perforation etc. We are reporting a case of button battery in a 5-year-old child which was inserted in the left nostril one and half months back. Patient was posted in OT and button battery removed under general anaesthesia. Complication such as necrosed septum, granulations and septal perforation were noted on nasal endoscopy and were managed conservatively.
Impact on quality of life in acne patients attending the tertiary care center in Saurashtra region of Gujarat
Authors: N. Raghavon U. , Gangawala Vaishnavi , Bhuptani Neela V. , Patel Bharti K.
Published: February 2022

Background: Acne vulgaris is a common chronic skin disorder that is defined by inflammation of the pilosebaceous units and has a variety of symptoms and treatment options. Acne is very prevalent among teenagers, and it can linger far into adulthood. In this study, the dermatological life quality index was assessed in acne vulgaris patients.

Methods: This is a hospital based prospective cross-sectional questionnaire study done on acne vulgaris patients attending the dermatology outpatient department in a tertiary care hospital in Saurashtra region, Gujarat. Quality of life (QoL) was measured using both acne specific (Cardiff acne disability index (CADI)) questionnaire and skin disease specific (Dermatology life quality index (DLQI)) questionnaire.

Results: In our study, women outweighed men (M:F ratio=1:1.43). Those between the ages of 15 and 20 were the most affected. The average DLQI score was 5.5947. The vast majority had a 'minor impact' on QoL. Females had a lower QoL than males. In general, grade 2 acne was the most common kind of acne. Males were more likely to have grade 3 acne. The majority of the patients (84%) experienced embrassement or heightened self-consciousness as a result of their acne.

Conclusions: Our research reveals that acne has a detrimental influence on QoL, demonstrating the need for a comprehensive approach to treating the body and mind for overall well-being.
Study of prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus in various sexually transmitted diseases patients at tertiary care center
Authors: Bunker Abhishek , Bhuptani Neela V. , Patel Bharti K. , N. Raghavon U.
Published: February 2022

Background: The presentation and course of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) may be altered by presence of coexisting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) status. The purpose of the study was to study the prevalence of HIV in 278 cases of STDs.

Methods: From September 2018 to December 2021, all STDs presented in dermatology outpatient department of a tertiary care center, were assessed to determine the prevalence of HIV. A thorough history was taken along with proper general and cutaneous examination as per predesigned case record proforma.

Results: Prevalence of HIV was observed in 29 (10.43%) out of 278 STD patients, out of which 18 were males and 11 were females with the male:female ratio of 1.63:1. Maximum patients belonged to the age group of 31-40 years (44.72%). Herpes genitalis was the most common STD associated in HIV seropositivity (9.56%).

Conclusions: HIV prevalence in STDs has been showing decreasing trends in our study. In view of this, prevention and control of STDs play an important role in efforts to control HIV infection in India. Hence Focusing on this STD and HIV relationship is of vital importance.
Impuestos a los combustibles en la teoría y en la práctica
Authors: Conte Grand, Mariana , Rasteletti Alejandro , Muñoz Jesús David
Published: February 2022

Si bien muchos países cuentan con algún tipo de impuesto sobre los combustibles fósiles, las tasas efectivas de imposición observadas suelen ser bajas en comparación con los niveles considerados económicamente óptimos. Esta subutilización de los impuestos a los combustibles ha llevado a varios países a considerar reformas a estos gravámenes. La presente nota técnica tiene dos objetivos principales. El primero es documentar los niveles de imposición efectiva a los combustibles que existen en la práctica. Para tal fin, se compila una base de datos única, que presenta los distintos impuestos y subsidios implícitos sobre los combustibles que existen en los diferentes países del mundo. El segundo objetivo es resumir las principales lecciones que surgen de la teoría de impuestos óptimos y documentar las prácticas más frecuentes en la estructuración de los diferentes impuestos que recaen sobre los combustibles fósiles. Esto se efectúa con la finalidad de informar a los responsables de las políticas interesados en introducir reformas a los impuestos a los combustibles. Revisar las consideraciones teóricas relacionadas con estos impuestos es importante, ya que generan tensiones y sinergias entre diferentes objetivos de política, que deben tomarse en consideración para el buen diseño de los mismos. Por otra parte, conocer las prácticas más frecuentes en la estructuración de los diferentes impuestos sobre los combustibles puede resultar útil para identificar opciones de política que permitan sortear las diversas restricciones y dificultades que surgen a la hora de aprobar reformas de impuestos a los combustibles.
Do Direito à Educação à Necessidade de Tecnologias Assistivas para Estudantes com Deficiência: um Estudo de Caso Sobre a Univesp
Authors: Pinheiro Lucas de Almeida , Pedroni Fabiana , Dib Aline Michelle , Oliveira Leticia Trevizolli de , Silva Michele Carolina
Published: February 2022

O presente artigo buscou compreender aspectos relacionados à presença de ferramentas tecnológicas e recursos de acessibilidade que promovam a inclusão no ensino superior na modalidade a distância. Partimos de estudos normativos e de diretrizes legais para a compreensão da educação como um direito. Relacionamos tais aspectos com o Plano de Desenvolvimento Institucional (2018-2022) da Univesp, analisando algumas das disciplinas dos seus cursos de graduação. A pesquisa, de natureza qualitativa, contou com o método de análise dedutivo para integrar os documentos selecionados com os dados mapeados. Concluímos que, embora a universidade seja regida pelas leis nacionais e exponha preocupações com a temática no seu Plano de Desenvolvimento Institucional, ainda enfrenta dificuldades para tornar os seus conteúdos acessíveis.
Palavras-chave: Tecnologia assistiva. Acessibilidade. Ensino a distância. Estudante com deficiência.
COP 26: llamados que deben ser atendidos
Authors: Montes-Paez Erik Giovany
Published: February 2022

La firma del documento final de la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático, comúnmente conocida como COP26, representó un nuevo paso en el camino de la humanidad hacia la sostenibilidad del planeta. Si bien pudo tenerse una mayor severidad en algunos temas críticos, es interesante que el tema ambiental sea discutido por la gran mayoría de las naciones del mundo.
Pronóstico de estabilidad de asfaltenos en petróleo crudo con base en análisis SARA mediante redes neuronales artificiales
Authors: Marín-Velásquez Tomás Darío
Published: February 2022

La estabilidad del petróleo o su tendencia a producir precipitación de asfaltenos debe ser estimada, debido a su importancia para predecir problemas de obstrucciones de tuberías y equipos de procesos. A partir de las fracciones de hidrocarburos componentes del petróleo, denominadas fracciones SARA (Saturados, Aromáticos, Resinas y Asfaltenos) se han generado índices para estimar la condición de estabilidad con base en las relaciones de solubilidad e insolubilidad de los asfaltenos respecto a las otras fracciones a partir de estudios de laboratorio y análisis matemático. En la presente investigación se analiza la aplicabilidad de pruebas estadísticas multivariantes por Redes Neuronales Artificiales (RNA) para pronosticar la condición de estabilidad determinada a partir de dos índices, la Inestabilidad Coloidal (CII) y el Índice de Estabilidad (IE), además se proponen modificaciones de rangos con base en los resultados y un índice basado en la solubilidad/insolubilidad (IIS). Se utilizó como muestra de estudio 193 análisis SARA de petróleos de diferentes países obtenidas de artículos publicados en revistas científicas para la creación de la RNA, con la que se pronosticó el porcentaje de clasificación correcta basada en la interacción y tendencia de relaciones entre las cuatro fracciones en su conjunto. Adicionalmente se utilizaron 11 muestras externas a las utilizadas en el modelo RNA para validar el mismo. Se obtuvo que laRNA clasificó correctamente el 92,75% de la condición de estabilidad determinada con el CII y 88,60% respecto al IE. El ajuste de los rangos de estabilidad mejoró el pronóstico a 97,41% respecto al CII y 96,89% con el IE. El uso del IIS demostró un menor ajuste según la RNA con 98,45% de casos correctamente clasificados. Se demostró la aplicabilidad de la metodología de RNA para clasificar la condición de estabilidad de muestras de petróleo con base en sus fracciones SARA.
FPGA Hardware in the Loop Validation of Asynchronous Machine with Full Direct Torque Control Implementation
Authors: Aib Abdelghani , Khodja Djalal Eddine , Chakroune Salim , Benyettou Loutfi
Published: February 2022

This article provides a full hardware implementation for direct torque control (DTC) of an asynchronous motor (AM) on the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). Due to its high processing frequency, the FPGA circuit presents an alternative for achieving a high performance DTC implementation. This cannot be achieved by any DSP or microcontroller application. The proposed hardware architecture implements three components of DTC control strategy (the integral proportional speed regulator, the estimation and the switching blocks). This implementation has the advantage of being faster, more efficient and with minimum hardware resources on the target FPGA board. The hardware architecture of the DTC control was designed and simulated in Matlab / Simulink using XSG blocks, then synthesized with the Xilinx ISE 14.2 tool, implemented and validated on the Xilinx Virtex-4 FPGA circuit by Hardware in the Loop process.
Fault Tolerant Control Based SFO-Intelligent PID: Application on SynRM for Flywheel Energy Storage Systems -Part I
Authors: Bouchareb Ilhem
Published: February 2022

Reliability, safety, and fault-tolerant control (FTC) for power systems are substantially raised in several industrial applications. It is critical to correctly diagnosis the faults occurring in a drive system to avoid harmful accidents and to ensure continuity of operation. It is necessary to design proper control techniques to recover the faulty system’s performance/functionality to its nominal level. This research work divided into two parts a design scheme of intelligent fault-tolerant control based artificial intelligence techniques (AI) is described and implemented integrates common knowledge acquisition methods with techniques developed in the fields of model-based diagnosis (MBD) to reach the so-called towards intelligent fault tolerant control to provide reliability and maintain the stability of the system in desired performance automatically; This paper presents the first part of this scheme proposes stator-flux oriented (SFO) control with GA-tuned proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller. The principle is to set the q axis component of stator current invariant during healthy and faulty operating mode. The overall development scheme is summarized and an example illustrates features of the methods performed on a 1.0kW SynRM drive. Results presented have shown that the FT controller scheme developed is potentially capable of dealing with a larger number of faults and can successfully keep a good dynamic performance during faulty mode.
Combination of ECG and PPG Signals for Healthcare Applications: A Survey
Authors: Bassiouni Mahmoud M. , Hegazy Islam , Rizk Nouhad , El-Dahshan Sayed A. , Salem Abdelbadeeh M.
Published: February 2022

Most health care systems use various physiological signals to provide an accurate diagnosis performance. The main common signals functional in health care applications are the electrocardiogram (ECG) and photoplethysmogram (PPG). ECG signal represents the electrical cardiac activity of the heart, while the PPG signal measures the changes in the blood volume. There are several applications in which the ECG combined with PPG can be used in the field of medical health care. This survey illustrates the various applications that combine features from the ECG and PPG signals. The review manifests the techniques, methodologies used in the data acquisition, pre-processing of the signals. The feature extraction and classification phases for both ECG and PPG are explained. The limitations, challenges, and future directions for the combined application of ECG and PPG are clarified to solve the medical problems that existed, presented, and feasible. This study aims to increase the interest in applying the combination between ECG and PPG signals in more applications and to obtain optimal measurements related to cardiac activity.
Object Detection, Localization and Tracking-Based Deep Learning for Smart Wheelchair
Authors: Lecrosnier Louis , Khemmar Redouane , Ragot Nicolas , Rossi Romain , Ertaud Jean-Yves , Decoux Benoit , Dupuis Yohan
Published: February 2022

In this article, we present our work regarding the development of advanced driver-assistance systems for an electric-powered wheelchair. Our project aims at improving the autonomy of people with reduced mobility. After conducting a clinical study, we identified several use-cases. In this paper, we introduce the detection, localization and tracking of points of interest in the immediate surroundings of the chair in an indoor environment, i.e.: doors, handles, light switches, etc. The aim is not only to improve perception around the chair but also to enable semi-autonomous driving towards these targets. First, we introduce a repurposing of YOLOv3, the object detection algorithm, to our use case. Then, we show our use of the Intel Realsense camera for depth estimation. Finally, we describe our adaptation of the SORT algorithm to track 3D interest points. To validate our approach, we realized several experiments in a controlled indoor environment. The detection, distance estimation, and tracking pipeline is tested using our custom dataset. This includes corridors, doors, handles, and switches. One of the scenarios studied to validate the proposed platform includes not only the detection and tracking of objects but also the movement of the wheelchair towards one of these points of interest.
Linguaggio Teologico su Dio incomprensibile e ineffabile
Authors: Siwecki Leon
Published: February 2022

L’articolo sviluppa alcune riflessioni circa la conoscenza «teologica» di Dio, le sue condizioni di possibilità, la sua natura, i suoi strumenti e i suoi limiti. La conoscenza teologica di Dio è quella che scaturisce dalla sua libera autocomunicazione, ed è dunque distinta, senza esserne separata, dalla conoscenza «naturale». In primo luogo l’articolo presenta il concetto teologico di Mistero poi riflette i limiti e i modelli del linguaggio teologico su Dio; alla fine approfondisce l’idea dell’analogia, come regola cristiana del linguaggio su Dio. La conoscienza cristiana di Dio non è soltanto conoscenza dell’Essere assoluto, ma anche e propriamente dell’Essere personale e interpersonale in dialogo con noi. La conoscenza personale ha certo un momento concettuale, in quanto si tratta di conoscenza propriamente umana, ma anche e soprattutto una profondità a‑concettuale, in quanto si basa sulla simpatia o più profondamente sulla «connaturalità» (connaturalitas, per usare il termine di San Tommaso), che indica un momento di libera scelta (tendenzialmente reciproca), e sulla presenza del «Tu» come realtà della nostra vita. Ogni linguaggio teologico suppone un’esperienza religiosa come incontro personale col Dio della fede, incomprensibile e ineffabile.
The Relationship of Pope John Paul II to the Father of the Redeemer
Authors: Adam Anton
Published: February 2022

The New Testament figure of St. Joseph comes to the fore in direct connection with his relationship with Mary, who is called to the service of motherhood, so that by divine action she may become the mother of the Redeemer. The title of St. John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation Redemptoris Custos indicates the mission of St. Joseph in the life of Jesus Christ as his protector. It is true that St. Joseph, Mary’s husband performs this role in certain situations. Joseph takes an attitude to a situation that affects him. For this reason, St. John Paul II does not focus only on the very service of the protector, but focuses on the relationship from which the protector’s service itself derives. This relationship is fatherhood, which corresponds to Joseph’s legitimate relationship with Mary. Mary herself defines Joseph’s relationship with Jesus as that of a father: „your father and I have been anxiously searching for you“ (Luke 2:48). It follows from the very marriage of Mary and Joseph, which unites them, that they both have the title of parent. John Paul II emphasizes this fact and formulates from it the relationship of fatherhood to Jesus. He revealed Joseph in the mystery of Christ with an emphasis on the biblical basis. The presented text reflects the new dimension of Joseph’s relationship with Christ, which is fulfilled by participating in the mystery of the Incarnation of the Eternal Word, together with Mary.
Uso de cepas de Pycnoporus sanguineus para la producción de enzimas con potencial uso en la industria de la panificación
Authors: Salinas Sánchez Susana Daniela , López-Sandin Iosvany , Hernández-Luna Carlos E. , Contreras-Cordero Juan Francisco , Méndez-Zamora Gerardo , Hernández-Martínez Carlos A. , Gutiérrez-Soto Guadalupe
Published: February 2022

El uso de enzimas como α-amilasas, xilanasas y glucosidasas es una buena alternativa para obtener una mayor eficiencia en los productos de la industria panificadora, sin dejar de mencionar la lacasa que ha mostrado un potencial prometedor. Así, el objetivo de este estudio fue obtener concentrados enzimáticos de xilanasas, amilasas, celulasas y lacasas a partir de cepas nativas de Pycnoporus sanguineus. Para lo cual, se evaluó el efecto del medio de cultivo sobre la producción de lacasa juntamente con el escrutinio en medio sólido para la detección de xilanasas, amilasas y celulasas. A los concentrados enzimáticos obtenidos se les determinaron las unidades de lacasa y carbohidrolasas. Los títulos más altos de lacasa se presentaron en el medio Tx2. Con respecto a las carbohidrolasas, se detectaron en diferentes niveles de actividad y combinaciones. El concentrado con altos niveles de amilasa y lacasa fue CH116, mientras que LE90 tuvo la mayor actividad de xilanasa y LE133 de celulasa. La cepa CH116 fue productora de amilasa, celulasa, xilanasa y lacasa, siendo la de mayor potencial en la industria panificadora, mientras que LE90 puede ser utilizada en la industria papelera por su combinación de xilanasas y lacasa.
Influencia de la separación de agua residual porcina en fracciones sólida y líquida, en la producción de metano con Iodo anaerobio granular y disperso
Authors: Valdez Marisol , Bobadilla Yesenia , Garcia Refugio , Martinez Claudia , Alvarez Valencia Luis Humberto
Published: February 2022

Las estrategias actuales de tratamiento de efluentes porcinos en México son en muchos casos poco eficientes, que se traduce en la descarga de aguas tratadas parcialmente y no tratadas, así como el desaprovechamiento de un recurso energético. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar el impacto de la separación sólida-líquida del agua residual porcina sobre la producción de metano, utilizando lodo granular (LG) y lodo disperso (LD), bajo tres concentraciones. La concentración de DQO en el efluente crudo (EC) fue de 13,640 mg/L, con 69 % correspondiente a la fracción sólida (FS) y el resto para la fracción líquida (FL). Los resultados indican que los cultivos con la FS produjeron una mayor cantidad de metano, incrementándose 1.47, 1.31 y 1.22 veces en comparación al EC, para las concentraciones de 3, 6 y 9 g SSV/L de LD. La estrategia de separación sólida-líquida resultó en incrementos en la producción de metano, evidenciado porque la suma del metano acumulado por la FS y FL fue entre 2.14 y 2.28 veces mayor que la cantidad obtenida por el EC. La aplicación de procesos anaerobios para tratar residuos sólidos y líquidos permitirá recuperar de manera más eficiente la energía a partir de la transformación de la materia orgánica a metano.
Rola i zadania polskich jednostek wojskowych w operacji wsparcia pokoju na Bałkanach
Authors: Bąk Tomasz
Published: February 2022

Operacja pokojowa UNPROFOR w Chorwacji oraz IFOR/SFOR w Bośni i Hercegowinie miała historyczne znaczenie ze względu na, jak się potem okazało, stworzenie podstaw przyszłego bezpieczeństwa narodowego w aspekcie polityczno-militarnym. Wówczas siły lądowe NATO zostały po raz pierwszy użyte poza terytorium państw Sojuszu. Również wówczas po raz pierwszy pod dowództwem NATO znalazły się jednostki byłego Układu Warszawskiego, w tym i Polski. Dowodziło to m.in. naszych aspiracji do przystąpienia. do Sojuszu czy gotowości do wykonywania przyszłych zobowiązań sojuszniczych w Pakiecie Północnoatlantyckim.
Droga do Dayton – zaangażowanie dyplomacji amerykańskiej w końcowej fazie wojny w Bośni i Hercegowinie
Authors: Szczesio Sławomir
Published: February 2022

Autor w swojej pracy opisał problematykę roli Stanów Zjednoczonych w konfliktach bałkańskich, które były na początku lat 90. XX w. jednym z największych wyzwań światowych od czasów zakończenia „zimnej wojny”. Badacz podkreślił wpływ czynników zewnętrznych i wewnętrznych na działania dyplomacji amerykańskiej w końcowym etapie „bośniackiego dramatu”. Dopiero groźba wycofania sił pokojowych ONZ, „kryzys z zakładnikami” zbrodnia w Srebnicy i kolejna masakra w Sarajewie doprowadziły do zastosowania przez USA i NATO „dyplomacji siłowej”, które zakończyło się porozumieniem w Dayton.
Republika Serbska i Republika Serbii a Serbowie – sytuacja obecna i perspektywy
Authors: Korzeniewska-Wiszniewska Mirella
Published: February 2022

Autorka w swojej pracy omówiła czynniki stojące na przeszkodzie integracji Republiki Serbskiej BiH z resztą kraju. Badaczka odniosła się również do problemu oficjalnych i nieoficjalnych relacji pomiędzy Serbami bośniackimi a Belgradem, a także omówiła wybrane opinie publicystów i serbskiej opinii publicznej, wśród których panuje przekonanie, iż państwo bośniackie się rozpadnie.
Muzułmańska i serbska pamięć o Srebrenicy
Authors: Korczyński Wojciech
Published: February 2022

Zdaniem Autora publikacji zagadnienie zbrodni srebrenickiej to kolejny etap konfliktu, który przybrał formę intensywnej wojny medialnej. Strona muzułmańska wielokrotnie przypomina nie tylko mord w 1995 r., ale i cały okres oblężenia miasta oraz bierną postawę „błękitnych hełmów”. Wiele kontrowersji w relacjach serbsko–muzułmańskich budzi kwestia deklaracji Skupštiny Serbii z marca 2010 r., potępiającej zbrodnię dokonaną w Srebrenicy. Autor uznał, m.in. na podstawie badań opinii publicznej, że duża część Serbów jest przekonana, iż stali się oni ofiarami medialnej nagonki Zachodu, a skala zbrodni jest wyolbrzymiana.
CALCULATION BY PROBABILISTIC METHODS OF LOCATING PIN ASSEMBLY OF ROTOR BLADES IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF AIRCRAFT COMPRESSORS AND TURBINES
Authors:   ”Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy, Braşov, Romania, LUCULESCU Doru , MUSTAŢĂ Ştefan ,   ”Ferdinand I” Military Technical Academy, Bucharest, Romania
Published: February 2022

Compressor and turbine blades, used in the construction of aircraft turboprop engines, are very important constructive elements, by their functional role, and complex by geometric parameters, mechanical and gas-dynamic factors. This paper aims to present a method of probabilistic design of the assembly between the rotor disk and the compressor and turbine blades.
BIRTH, DEVELOPMENT AND CONCEPTS FOR THE USE OF AVIATION IN WARFARE BEFORE THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Authors:   University of Library Studies and Information Technologies, Sofia, Bulgaria, BOGDANOV Plamen
Published: February 2022

The following paper examines the emergence of the world's first ideas and attempts to create aircraft and master the third dimension. The creation and first use in warfare of aircraft lighter than air is analysed. The paper further studies the creation and development of the first aircraft heavier than air, as well as the first concepts for the use of aviation in warfare before the period prior to the First World War.
PRISONERS' CAMP FROM TIMIȘU DE JOS AND THE HUMANITARIAN TREATMENT APPLIED BY THE ROMANIAN STATE TO AMERICAN AVIATION WAR PRISONERS DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR, AN EXAMPLE OF THE GOOD PRACTICES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS AND CUSTOMS OF WAR
Authors:   ”Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy, Braşov, Romania, ION Elena-Laura
Published: February 2022

The preasent essay is meant to present a teadious analysis concerning not only the way that the american POW were treated, but also the existing conditions within the camp that accommodated the american and british officers and NCOs captured after the Bucharest bombings and the ones over the refinery situated on Valea Prahovei.
THE LIEUTENANT COMMANDER POPIȘTEANU ALEXANDRU, COMMANDER OF THE HEROICAL 7 th FIGHTER GROUP IN THE AIR BATTLE FOR THE LIBERATION OF BASARABIA AND THE CONQUEST OF ODESSA
Authors:   ”Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy, Braşov, Romania, TĂNASE Jănel
Published: February 2022

Called by his qualities to become a flyer, a personality with a complex aeronautical training, being a graduate of the Romanian Higher War School and the French War School, with a unanimously recognized activity in military aviation in the interwar period, aviator commander Alexandru Plopișteanu, commander of the elite group of the fighter aviation, the 7th Fighter Group of the 1 st Fighter Flotilla, fell in the whirlwind of aerial combat facing the enemy, in the sky of Odessa, on August 21, 1941, by his deeds at the head of his unit that executed in 60 days of combat 233 missions to the enemy, with 40 air battles, from which 55 victories resulted, he constituted and constitutes for the generations of aviators the perfect war aviator commander and a legendary figure of the Romanian wings.
THE INFLUENCE OF NATIONAL SUPPORT CONDITIONS ON MULTINATIONAL INTERRELATIONATION AND INTEROPERABILITY IN NATO COALITION
Authors:   ”Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy, Braşov, Romania, MORARU Cătălin-Alin
Published: February 2022

National cultural differences have crea ted obstacles to successful alliance command and control. Distributed decision-making with many operational characteristics makes those challenges even more complicated. If we have to work effectively in coalition operations, we must understand the complexity of national cultural differences.
THE CURRENT STATE OF RESEARCH IN ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT; JAMMING AND COUNTER JAMMING
Authors:   ”Transilvania University”, Brașov, Romania, MECLEA Mihai-Alin , GĂINĂ Liviu ,   ”Transilvania University”, Brașov, Romania, BOȘCOIANU Mircea ,   ”Transilvania University”, Brașov, Romania
Published: February 2022

We all saw an important development of weapons containing electronic devices and systems. Not so many years ago, military specialists were considering that precision will make the difference in combat and that precision must be increased using electronics. First, it was stated that augmenting the explosive charge ten times, will increase the effectiveness of the hit only five times. On the other hand, the precision of weapons systems increased 10 times will increase the effectiveness of the hit 100 times. A single surgical shot will be enough to annihilate the target. In the same time, when considering a defensive approach, a very sensitive issue has become the management of electronic surveillance (ES) systems, not only in the military, but also in civilian use. Those ES systems must work properly, at full capacity and in a secured and private environment. In jamming area, new techniques are developed constantly. We witness the integration of AI (artificial intelligence) in ECM (electronic counter measures) systems and the solution to bring the EW (electronic warfare) payload on UCAVs (unmanned combat aerial vehicle). Also new techniques to counter jamming are emerging.
LINGUISTIC GLOBALIZATION AND INTEROPERABILITY IN MULTINATIONAL MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS
Authors:   ”Henri Coandă” Air Force Academy, Braşov, Romania, CONSTANTINESCU Bianca
Published: February 2022

The importance of the language level knowledge in multinational military organizations is constantly increasing, being considered, by a lot of researchers, the main factor of the interoperability.
A presença de possíveis relações homoafetivas na arte rupestre do Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara/PI, Brasil
Authors: Justamand Michel , Almeida Vitor José Rampaneli de , Oliveira Gabriel Frechiani de , Gomes Filho Antoniel dos Santos , Silva Vanessa Belarmino da , Paiva Leandro , Luz Giovanna Neiva , Oliveira Matteus Freitas de
Published: February 2022

Este artigo tem por finalidade abordar a presença de relações homoafetivas nas representações de arte rupestre no Parque Nacional Serra da Capivara, que está localizando no estado do Piauí. Estas relações homoafetivas são demonstradas a partir de um universo imagético da arte rupestre na região, onde é possível observar nessas representações interações sexuais entre imagens do gênero feminino entre si e imagens do gênero masculino entre. Destarte, para a construção desta hipótese foi utilizado o referencial teórico e metodológica das professoras Niède Guidon e Anne-Marie Pessis em conjunto com outros autores e baseado na pesquisa de campo.
Ciência e violência nas imagens do transporte do meteorito do Bendegó para o Rio de Janeiro (1887-1888)
Authors: Squeff Leti
Published: February 2022

Em 1887 foi organizada uma expedição para trazer o meteorito chamado “do Bendegó” da Bahia para o Rio de Janeiro. A operação envolveu enorme logística para transportar a pedra de mais de 5 toneladas. Neste artigo, pretendo investigar como ciência e política se articulam nas fotografias do meteorito do Bendegó. Elas tiveram papel central na construção de um imaginário que vinculava a “posse” do meteorito à ciência, e assim, participavam da criação de uma imagem civilizada e “científica” para o Império brasileiro. Por outro lado, também a violência da escravidão transparece nas imagens associadas ao meteorito.
Conceitos sob um novo espectro
Authors: Monteiro Eponina Castor de Mello
Published: February 2022

No presente artigo iremos analisar brevemente algumas obras de George Bellows, sob a ótica de uma modernidade inclusiva, fluída e menos sectarizante, abrigando pluralidades e, inclusive, o que não entra no escopo do que é tradicionalmente considerado vanguarda. Abordaremos também o conceito de realismo pictórico e male gaze, e como esses conceitos se relacionam com o Modernidade e as formas de ser, de ver e de prazer dentro da obra bellowsiana, tendo a arte estadunidense, em seu bojo, a modernidade latente.
DAMPAK GEMPA BUMI LOMBOK TERHADAP KONDISI SOSIAL EKONOMI MASYARAKAT DI DESA KEKAIT KECAMATAN GUNUNG SARI KABUPATEN LOMBOK BARAT
Authors: Eko Jakandar Lalu Iwan
Published: February 2022

This study aims to determine the impact or effect of the Lombok 2018 earthquake on the socio-economic life of the community in Kekait Village, Gunung Sari District, West Lombok Regency and find out the efforts made by the community in Kekait Village, Gunung Sari District, West Lombok Regency to rise from adversity due to the Lombok earthquake 2018 that happened. This study included research using a qualitative descriptive approach with a double embedded case study strategy. Data is taken from primary and secondary data. While the data sources in this study are informants or informants, events and activities as well as documents and archives. Test data validity is done by using data or source triangulation techniques and method triangulation. Data analysis uses interactive data analysis techniques with stages, namely: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions and verification. The results of the study show that the impact of the earthquake on the Kekait Village community has had a tremendous impact on their lives. The August 5 2018 earthquake has a serious impact, especially the economic paralysis which results in every citizen living in an "invalid capital" situation or living without income at all, which applies to at least three community groups including entrepreneurship, farmers, and laborers. While other impacts of social activities such as social gathering, mutual cooperation, tahlilan and ruwahan in the research area had been halted after the earthquake because there was no room to carry out these activities. Social activities will begin to be implemented again after the reconstruction process is complete. There are three strategies that are carried out by the kepuh community. The link in the effort to rise from the economic downturn includes: First, psychological efforts. Second, religious efforts. Third economic effort
Persepsi Masyarakat Terhadap Kegiatan Dakwah Majelis Taklim Al-Barkah
Authors: Armi Fadhlur Rahman , Putra Heri Rahmatsyah
Published: February 2022

Majelis taklim dalam persoalan kehidupan masyarakat dan bangsa mempunyai fungsi yang sangat signifikan, terutama bagi ukhuwah islamiyah. Adapun kedudukan majelis taklim secara sosiologis bukan hanya sekedar tempat berkumpulnya kaum bapak-bapak atau kaum ibu-ibu saja, melainkan mempunyai nilai telogis yang akan memberikan pengetahuan, penghayatan dan bimbingan perilaku untuk melaksanakan nilai-nilai luhur Islam. Penelitian ini diangkat atas dasar pemikiran yang menyatakan bahwa adanya persepsi masyarakat terhadap majelis taklim, maka dapat mendorong masyarakat dalam mengamalkan ajaran-ajaran Islam dalam menjalani kehidupan sehari-hari. pada sisi inilah penulis mengkaji tentang adanya persepsi masyarakat terhadap majelis taklim dalam melakukan kegiatan dakwah.
Ozone treatments to induce systemic-acquired resistance in leaves of potted vines: molecular responses and NIR evaluation for identifying effective dose and exposition duration
Authors: Modesti Margherita , Forniti Roberto , Brunori Elena , Mencarelli Fabio , Bellincontro Andrea , Tonutti Pietro
Published: February 2022

The European Community has recently imposed considerable restrictions on the use of pesticides, with the establishment of a regulatory framework for the sustainable use of agro-chemicals. However, in the viticulture sector, the intensive use of chemical pesticides, as well as sulfur and copper, is often required. Recently, ozone has been proposed as a possible environmentally friendly tool for controlling the development of pests on vines. However, little is known about the parameters linked to the practical application of ozone for controlling grapevine pests and how it triggers plant defence mechanisms. The main aim of this preliminary study was to determine the concentration of ozone and exposure duration in a treatment for stimulating the expression of systemic acquired resistance (SAR)-related genes, without inducing toxic effects and affecting vine health. In the first trial, three different combinations of ozone concentration and duration of treatment were tested on potted grapevines: i) gaseous ozone at 300 ppb for 12 hours, ii) gaseous ozone at 100 ppb for 6 hours, and iii) gaseous ozone at 100 ppb for 3 hours. Based on the results of the first trial, the potted vines were treated with just 100 ppb for 3 hours in a second trial. Leaves at different developmental stages were sampled. The expression level of systemic acquired resistance-related genes was analysed 12 hours and 7 days after each treatment. Furthermore, physiological parameters and NIR spectra were analysed. Ozone induced a transient up-regulation (limited to 12 hours after the treatments) of chitinases, β-1,3-glucanase and glutathione-S-transferase. On the other hand, pathogen-related (PR) genes showed a more persistent over-expression. The ozone treatment selectively affected the stomatal conductance depending on the different ozone concentrations. Detected NIR spectra revealed significant structural changes in ozone-treated plants, especially in leaves exposed to higher concentrations of ozone. These results suggest that ozone is able to transiently stimulate the expression of some resistance-related genes even at low and non-toxic doses for the vine leaves.
The effect of snail secretion filtrate on photoaged skin
Authors: Wojnarowicz Justyna , Wilk Aleksandra , Duchnik Ewa , Marchlewicz Mariola
Published: February 2022

Skin is the organ in permanent contact with environmental factors which could accelerate the aging process. The changes occurring due to the aging process are particularly noticeable in the skin. Skin ageing is dependent on endogenous and exogenous factors determined by environmental factors, primarily the ultraviolet radiation (photoaging).The Authors reviewed the articles available at PubMed, ResearchGate and GoogleScholar on the composition and application of preparations containing snail mucus. The results of the literature analysis revealed that snail mucus contains substances such as allantoin, glycolic acid, lactic acid, collagen, elastin, extracellular matrix metalloproteinases as well as their inhibitors, and antioxidant enzymes. Also, it was demonstrated that the use of preparations containing snail mucus had beneficial effects on the condition of the skin, including improved skin hydration, normalisation of the thickness of the epidermis, improved skin structure, increased cell proliferation index, reduction of skin elastosis and decreased hyperpigmentation. Moreover, the regenerative mechanism of action of snail mucus resulted in a clinical alleviation of lesions in patients with dermatological problems of various aetiology. Therefore, it appears that snail mucus could be a good biostimulator and its use has many beneficial effects for the skin.