bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Qualidade da água do Riacho Bonitinho na aldeia Formoso, uma reserva natural do estado de Mato Grosso-Brasil
Authors: Gotardo Débora Luiza Fontana , Queiroz Tadeu Miranda de , Silva Juliana Lima da , Melo Martins Toledo de
Published: July 2022

Este artigo tem como finalidade discutir a qualidade da água encontrada na reserva natural do riacho Bonitinho, localizada no rio Formoso em Tangará da Serra, Mato Grosso. Objetivou-se avaliar a qualidade da água do riacho Bonitinho a partir de algumas variáveis relevantes para o enquadramento de águas superficiais conforme a Resolução 357/2005 do Conselho Nacional de Meio Ambiente (CONAMA), para rios de Água classe 1. O riacho Bonitinho aflora para a superfície a partir de uma gruta, na qual está instalado o sistema de coleta de água para abastecimento das aldeias da Terra Indígena Rio Formoso. Localizado na região do Cerrado brasileiro, o riacho em questão está inserido em uma área de preservação natural, qual seja, a reserva indígena nos ditames da Lei nacional. Utilizou-se de informações de um banco de dados do Laboratório de Qualidade de Água da Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso, Campus de Barra do Bugres, onde consta que as amostragens de água para análise foram coletadas mensalmente, sempre próximo do dia 15, durante um ciclo hidrológico completo, em amostragem por 12 meses consecutivos. Os resultados de cada variável foram agrupados conforme o período de seca (maio – outubro) e chuva (novembro – abril). Cada amostra de água foi analisada em triplicata, sendo o resultado expresso através da média das triplicatas, gerando um conjunto de 12 resultados para cada variável. Após a organização dos dados, os mesmos foram submetidos à análise de normalidade, seguida dos testes estatísticos adequados para cada variável. A qualidade da água foi considerada boa, entretanto os resultados para a variável Coliformes Termotolerantes extrapolaram os limites máximos para água doce de Classe 1, estando os demais elementos analisados dentro do padrão de potabilidade para o consumo humano. Conclui-se que, mesmo mananciais de áreas preservadas estão sujeitas às variações temporais revelando a possibilidade de águas em desconformidade com os padrões normativos.
Proposta de automação e controle da contagem de objetos e identificação de falhas em esteira transportadora
Authors: Leal Izabella Fernanda Mendes , Farias Maria Fernanda Alves , Queiroz Tadeu Miranda de , Sobrinho Alcebíades Fogaça de Souza , Morais Rosalra Maria Alves de
Published: July 2022

O objetivo no trabalho foi de construir um protótipo e automatizá-lo com base em processos utilizados na indústria de alimentos, sendo representado por uma esteira transportadora. Sua função foi de realizar a contagem e identificar desconformidades na posição de embalagens, tendo o sistema operado através do microcontrolador Basic Step 1, e acionamento do código por meio da ação de controle On/Off, a partir do comando de um algoritmo desenvolvido no software do compilador Basic Step BS1. Foi realizada a montagem do protótipo a partir de materiais reciclados, como carcaça de esteira ergométrica, lona plástica preta, motor de êmbolo de colhedora e blocos de madeira. O display de cristal líquido, relé e contator foram interligados em uma matriz de contato formando o circuito integrado, que após a sua construção foi conectada ao protótipo para a realização de testes e averiguação do desempenho. Todos os componentes utilizados funcionaram corretamente durante as etapas de testes, o protótipo identificou o posicionamento das caixas e realizou a contagem desativando o sistema quando as embalagens se encontravam posicionadas de maneira incorreta. O projeto se mostrou ser uma alternativa de simples construção e de baixo custo, podendo ser aplicada em indústrias pequeno porte.
Produtividade e análises físico-químicas do quiabeiro em diferentes tipos de coberturas em sistema agroecológico
Authors: Silva Simone Norberto da , Oliveira Kethelin Cristine Laurindo de , Barcelos Amanda Isabela Hakime , Guedes Sumaya Ferreira
Published: July 2022

O uso de coberturas no solo é de grande importância para o manejo na agricultura, pois promovem a ciclagem mais rápida de nutrientes, favorecendo seu uso pela cultura. Dessa forma, o objetivo desse trabalho foi avaliar a influência de diferentes coberturas no solo na produtividade, umidade e acidez do quiabo. Foi utilizada a cultivar Santa Cruz 47 para realizar o experimento. As cultivares plantadas como cobertura foram Milheto, Mucuna preta, Crotalaria Juncea e Feijão Guandu, sendo realizado uma testemunha para fins comparativos. O experimento foi conduzido na área experimental da Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso Unemat campus de Nova Mutum-MT, através de um delineamento de blocos ao acaso. O espaçamento utilizado foi de 1 m entre linhas e de 0,30 m entre plantas, com quatro repetições em cada tratamento. Para avaliação física e química foram utilizadas dez plantas por parcela, foram colhidas aos 66 dias após a semeadura, sendo realizada análise de acidez total titulável (titulometria), umidade (secagem a 105 °C) e pH (potenciometria). Houve diferença estatística para número de frutos entre tratamentos, sendo que a maior média de frutos foi obtida no tratamento com Mucuna preta, seguido do Milheto, depois Feijão guandu e Crotalaria juncea e a menor quantidade de frutos foi na testemunha. Em contrapartida, a maior massa média dos frutos colhidos foi obtida na testemunha sem cobertura de solo, Crotalaria juncea, seguido da Mucuna preta, Milheto e Feijão guandu. Apesar dessa diferença nos valores, estatisticamente os tratamentos não diferiram a um nível de significância de 0,05%. A umidade dos quiabos também não apresentou diferenças entre si. Em relação a acidez total, o menor valor encontrado e que diferiu das demais coberturas foi para os frutos cultivados com a cobertura de Milheto (1,54±0,12%). A acidez para Mucuna preta (1,80 ±0,16%), Feijão guandu (1,81 ±0,06%), Crotalaria juncea (1,88±0,09%) e testemunha (1,83±0,10%) não diferiram significativamente pelo teste de Scott-Knott. Portanto, a cobertura do solo afeta no teor de acidez e não interfere na umidade e produtividade dos frutos, podendo ser utilizada como alternativa em um sistema agroecológico.
La imagen ecuestre de Felipe V como vencedor de la herejía
Authors: OLIVARES TORRES ENRIC
Published: July 2022

En 1708 el fraile franciscano Antonio Cabrera de Córdoba publicaba su obra Glorias de el Señor D. Felipe Quinto, en cuyo frontispicio incluía un grabado de Juan Bautista Ravanals en el que se representaba al monarca a caballo venciendo a sus rivales.

La fórmula no era, por supuesto, original, sino que está basada en unos esquemas convencionales consolidados por la tradición visual y mantenidos por otros tipos iconográficos similares. Le acompañan una serie de textos en los que se insiste en la ayuda divina a su causa en el contexto de la Guerra de Sucesión.
Islamic Existential Psychotherapy as Intervention for Inter-Psyche Conflicts in Jinn Possession
Authors:   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Bangi, Malaysia, Hamidi Abdul Rahman  , Supyan Hussin  ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Bangi, Malaysia, Zaharom Ridzwan  ,   Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Bangi, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

Jinn possession and mental disorder have overlapping symptoms, and different therapy disciplines may diagnose those with overlapping symptoms as either mental disorder or jinn possession or both. The different approaches to psychotherapy do not recognise the existence of jinn possession and thus may be shunned by those with jinn possession. Jinn is spiritually similar to humans and is accountable for their actions. Like the human, jinn has a psyche comprising the aql (intellect faculty) and the qalb (cognitive faculty). In jinn possession, the jinn psyche exists alongside the human psyche in the human body, creating inter-psyche conflicts between both psyches. The conflicts are not limited to psychological but can also extend to physical conflicts when both psyches compete to control the human central nervous system. Therapy for jinn possession requires changing the power balance to eliminate the dominance of the jinn psyche over the human psyche. Ruqyah can weaken the jinn’s physical ability, but psychotherapy is needed to strengthen the human mind to address the inter-psyche conflicts. Using Islamic existential philosophy as an approach, a new Islamic Existential Psychotherapy (IEP) discusses both human and jinn existential issues and the conflicts between the two species. The impact of IEP on 209 patients with jinn possession, 65 of them with mental disorders, who attended a treatment retreat programme was analysed. Thus, two main themes emerged in the IEP sessions, and IEP was highly successful in changing patients’ approach to the diagnosis of jinn possession, increasing their self-esteem, higher motivation, and compliance through the understanding of inter psyche conflicts. As a result, IEP is highly suitable for the psychological intervention of jinn possession as it recognises jinn possession and addresses inter-psyche conflicts between the jinn psyche and the human psyche. It is also in harmony with the belief of Muslims and is more palatable to Muslim clients in explaining issues such as the purpose and meaning of life, guilt, grief, and coping mechanisms.
The Influence of Zakat and Taxes in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, Siti Noorbiah, M. R.  , Najahudin, L.  ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: July 2022

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a plan to be achieved in 2030. Its main focus is on developing the country sustainably, eradicating poverty, hunger, and education, which are problems for developing countries. A total of 17 goals are set where all parties, bodies, organizations need to move towards the SDGs. Thus, this study looks at the influence of zakat and taxes as two important instruments towards achieving the SDGs. This study uses a qualitative method in which relevant materials and information are obtained through documentation and history. The study found that zakat and taxes have a positive influence in achieving the SDGs. Therefore, the results of this study can help policymakers set requirements in the calculation of SDGs data and be a guide for researchers to explore other mediums to realize the goals of the plan. The study can also be expanded to other Islamic financial instruments such as sadaqah, waqf, hibah, etc.
A study of Genetic Relationships of Crocus Taxa, Series Biflori (Iridaceae) from Bulgaria by ISSR Markers
Authors: Apostolova Elena , Raycheva Tsvetanka , Stoyanov Kiril , Naimov Samir
Published: July 2022

The taxonomy of the genus Crocus ser. Nudiscapus and the relationship between species in the genus are complicated and often contradictory. In this study, the genetic diversity and molecular markers’ pattern variation among members of the C. biflorus group in Bulgaria were evaluated. For this study, five Crocus L. species from 15 natural populations were collected and assessed using the ISSR marker system. The data obtained was consolidated in a consensus tree, revealing a high degree of genetic variability among the studied species, as well as among the specimens inside the group.
Effects of Metformin on Body Weight Management and Markers of the Metabolic Syndrome in Persons with Normal Glucose Tolerance
Authors: Kamenova Petya , Kirilov Georgi
Published: July 2022

Treatment of the metabolic syndrome (MS) is essential for prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The purpose of this open-label prospective one year observational clinical study was to examine the effects of metformin 2.55 ± 0.3 g/d on body weight management and markers of the MS in normal glucose tolerant persons with hyperinsulinaemia. Body weight was reduced by 6.8% at 6 months and by 11.1% at 1 year. The body weight reduction was 7.2 ± 3.4 kg at 6 months and 11.7 ± 4.7 kg (mean ± SD) at 1 year. We found a significant correlation of reduction of body weight at 1 year with initial body weight, body mass index, waist circumference and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), all p < 0:001. At 1 year of metformin treatment HOMA-IR, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, systolic and diastolic blood pressure were significantly reduced, all p < 0:001 and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol was significantly increased, p = 0:004. Our study shows that treatment with metformin alone, without intensive diet and physical activity, could reduce visceral obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidaemia and arterial hypertension and supports the hypothesis that it could be applied for prevention of T2DM and CVD.
Under the hood of a moving cell
Authors: Romet-Lemonne Guillaume
Published: July 2022

Experiments using purified proteins reveal how the network of filaments that underlie cell movement becomes denser when pushing against a stronger mechanical force.
Effects of six weeks outdoor versus treadmill running on physical fitness and body composition in recreationally active young males: a pilot study
Authors: Singh Gaurav , Kushwah Gaurav , Singh Tanvi , Ramírez-Campillo Rodrigo , Thapa Rohit K.
Published: July 2022

Background

Running as exercise may be performed either on an outdoor surface or treadmill surface. However, previous research has indicated that the nature of both the surfaces differ significantly and therefore the training outcomes from running in these surfaces may also vary.

Aim

Therefore, the aim of this pilot study was to compare the effects of 6-weeks of supervised outdoor running (OT) vs treadmill running (TT) on physical fitness and body composition in recreationally active young males.

Methods

Participants (age: 19.82 ± 1.28 years, height: 172.6 ± 4.9 cm, body mass: 64.3 ± 8.7 kg) were randomly assigned to OT (n = 14) or TT (n = 14), and assessed for physical fitness, i.e., 50 m sprint, cardiorespiratory endurance (i.e., 1,600 m run time-trial), standing long jump (SLJ), flexibility (i.e., sit-and-reach test), and upper-body muscle endurance (i.e., push-ups repetitions), alongside body composition, i.e., body mass, body mass index (BMI), fat percentage, fat free mass, and leg skeletal muscle mass (SMM). A two (pre-post intervention) by two (OT, TT) mixed ANOVA analysed exercise-specific effects. For significant group-by-time interactions, Bonferroni adjusted paired (within-group) and independent (between-group comparisons at post) t-tests were used for post-hoc analyses.

Results

Significant time-effect was found in all physical fitness variables (all p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.67–0.91), body mass (p = 0.23, ηp2 = 0.18), BMI (p = 0.009, ηp2 = 0.24), body fat percentage (p = 0.001, ηp2 = 0.38), and leg SMM (p = 0.002–0.007, ηp2 = 0.25–0.33). Significant group-by-time interaction was found for 50 m sprint (p = < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.74), 1,600 m run (p = 0.001, ηp2 = 0.35), and SLJ (p < 0.001, ηp2 = 0.43), favouring OT. Group-specific post-hoc tests showed improvements in all physical fitness variables after OT (p = < 0.001–0.001, g = 0.69–2.32, %Δ = 3.0–12.4) and TT (p = < 0.001–0.017, g = 0.15–0.65, %Δ = 0.9–11.7), and fat percentage after OT and TT (p = 0.002–0.041, g = 0.14–0.26, %Δ = 4.3–6.0). However, leg SMM decreased in TT (p = 0.001–0.004, g = 0.14–0.15, %Δ = 6.2–6.7).

Conclusions

Both OT and TT improved physical fitness and decreased fat percentage. However, compared to TT, the OT intervention preserved leg SMM and induced greater physical fitness improvements.
Weight change-related factors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based cross-sectional study using social cognitive theory
Authors: Assaf Roxane , Antoun Jumana
Published: July 2022

Background

Published studies during the Coronavirus-19 (COVID-19) pandemic have focused on eating and exercise behaviors and failed to portray a comprehensive understanding of the factors associated with weight change in a setting of a behavioral change framework. This study explores factors associated with weight change during the COVID-19 pandemic among Lebanese residents using the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) framework, integrating behavioral, environmental, and cognitive factors.

Materials & Methods

This study uses a cross-sectional design using an anonymous online survey. Participants were recruited from a tertiary hospital patient portal and social media posts. The survey included four domains: demographics, cognitive, behavioral, psychological, and environmental factors. Multiple validated self-reported instruments were included Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2 items (GAD-2), Patient Health Questionnaire-2 (PHQ-2), General Self Efficacy Scale (GSES), Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-Concise (AUDIT-C), and the dietary pattern evaluation tool.

Results

A sample of 335 complete responses was obtained. Mean age was 39.0 ± 13.4 years old. Participants were mostly females (n = 224, 66.9%), employed (n = 191, 57.4%), nonsmokers (n = 227, 70.5%), reporting depression (n = 224, 80.3%) and anxiety (n = 242, 84.3%). Mean weight change was −7.0 ± 6.0 kg in the decrease weight group and 6.4 ± 5.0 kg in the increase group. When compared to stable weight, the multinomial logistic model factors that were found to correlate significantly to weight gain were: overeating/binge eating (p-value = 0.001) and unbalanced food pattern (p-value = 0.012). Baseline BMI (p-value = 0.003), anxiety (p-value = 0.020) and smoking (p-value = 0.004) were significant factors of weight loss as compared to stable weight.

Conclusions

COVID-19-related weight change is multifactorial and is associated with specific behavior and individual characteristics. Hence, addressing people’s behaviors and relationship to food is vital to control weight change during this continuing and future pandemic or natural occurrence.
Comparison between Dexmedetomidine and Propofol for MRI Brain in Paediatric Patients- A Randomised Clinical Trial
Authors: Sayed Nazmeen Imranali , Dalvi Naina Parag , Desai Urvi Hemant , Tendolkar Bharati
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Dexmedetomidine is an a2 agonist that causes deep sedation after bolus, and can be given as infusion while performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) brain in paediatric patients. There are reports of increased incidences of bradycardia and hypotension with prolonged recovery when it was used in high doses of 2-3 mcg/kg bolus. Lower dose of bolus may enhance the recovery profile and reduce the chances of bradycardia, while maintaining the efficacy of sedation. Aim: To compare the induction of sedation, haemodynamics stability, success rate of the scan, efficacy of the drug and recovery profile of low dose dexmedetomidine and propofol infusion for MRI brain in paediatric patients. Materials and Methods: This randomised clinical trial was conducted at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Medical College, Sion Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, from November 2012 to April 2014. Total 70 American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade I and II children aged 1-7 years posted for elective MRI brain were included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups i.e, dexmedetomidine group (n=35) and propofol group (n=35). Intranasal midazolam 0.2 mg/kg was given. Children in dexmedetomidine group were induced with 1 mcg/kg dexmedetomidine given over 10 minutes and maintained with dexmedetomidine at 1 mcg/kg/hr. Patients in propofol group received propofol bolus 2 mg/kg and infusion at 100 mcg/kg/min. Results: The MRI scan was completed in 34 (97.1%) and 35 (100%) of children in dexmedetomidine and propofol group, respectively. Time for complete recovery was 68.9±31.5 and 40.1±23 minutes in the dexmedetomidine and propofol group, respectively. Time for induction was 12.4±3.53 and 6.46±1.9 minutes in the dexmedetomidine and propofol group, respectively. Bradycardia was observed in 8 (22.9%) patients in dexmedetomidine group. Heamodynamic parameters were with in 20% of baseline in both the groups. Conclusion: Propofol is a better anaesthetics in terms of recovery and induction time when used as an infussion for MRI brain in paediatric patients. Dexmedetomidine has a high incidence of bradycardia so requires a more vigilant monitoring.
The Competence and Training of the Performance of Teachers in Senior High School 10 Depok: A Basis for Motivational Intervention Program
Authors: Lestari Sri Wahyuni , Chaerudin .
Published: July 2022

This study aims to determine how big the positive and significant influence between competence and training on teacher performance through motivation as an intervening variable at Senior High School in Depok. This study uses a quantitative descriptive method using a normative approach (legal research) for secondary data and an empirical approach to obtain primary data through field research. The population in this study is senior high school in Depok, a population of 70 teachers in sampling using probability sampling technique. The sampling technique used is the questionnaire technique using the Likert scale method. The data analysis technique is used Evaluation Model in PLS-SEM Evaluation of the Measurement Model and Evaluation of the Structural Model with the help of Smart PLS software. The results showed are positive and significant effect of a direct relationship between competence and training on motivation and performance and an indirect relationship between competence and training on performance through motivation.
Estimation of Marketing Cost, Marketing Margin and Constraints in Production of Paddy Cultivation in Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Laishram Rabina , Maurya Mukesh Kumar , Mishra Avinash , Rath Pratyush Kumari
Published: July 2022

The present study was conducted in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh. A total of one hundred respondents were selected randomly. The data were gathered using pre-structured interview schedule. The study revealed that marketing cost, marketing margin, and price spread for channel I, paddy grower reaches to the consumers directly. Producer share in consumer price was 94.14 percent. Market efficiency was 16.07. Marketing cost, marketing margin, and price spread for channel II three intermediaries were identified through which paddy reaches to the consumers i.e, Village merchant, Miller, Retailers. This is the longest channel among the two identified channels. Producer share in consumer price was 57.19 percent. Market efficiency was 1.70. Among the ten constraints related to production of paddy was, high cost of plant protection chemicals was ranked first by sample farmers and was reported by 64.59% while high incidence of disease in the peak period ranked second.
Bacteriological Quality of Money from the Cash Registers of Banks and Markets in the Port Harcourt Metropolis and Bacterial Susceptibility to Antibiotics
Authors: Onyenwe N. , Williams J. O. , Ugboma C. J.
Published: July 2022

Bacterial contamination of money acts as vehicle for the transmission of pathogenic and drug resistant organisms. This study was carried out to investigate the bacteriological quality and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of money bank cash-points and markets in Port Harcourt metropolis. Two hundred and eighty-eight (288) naira notes belonging to the following denominations, N5, N10, N20, N50, N100, N200, N500 and N1000 were collected for three months from banks and markets and subjected to standard microbiological procedures such as standard plate counts, identification, sensitivity testing using Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Total heterotrophic bacterial count (THB) ranged from 0.6±0.00x106 to 12.80±9.19x106cfu/g; 0.65±0.21x106 to 13.05±9.55x106cfu/g; 0.65±0.20x106 to 8.05±2.48x106Cfu/g in N5 and N100 from Access Bank (AB), United Bank of Africa (UBA) and Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB), respectively. There was a significant difference (p≤0.05) in the THB between the different naira notes. Total coliform count (TCC) ranged from 0.00 x104 to 56.90±28.43x104Cfu/g; 0.00 x104 to 61.90±35.49x104Cfu/g; 0.00x104 to 17.75±12.79x104Cfu/g in N5, and N100 for AB, UBA and GTB respectively. THB ranged from 2.69±1.55x106 to 9.95±3.22x106cfu/g; 3.00±1.69x106 to 12.30±9.89x106cfu/g; 3.30±1.82x106 to 17.30±6.97x106cfu/g in N1000, N10 and N100 naira for Mile 1, Mile 3 and Creek road markets respectively. There was a significant difference (p≤0.05) in the THB between the different naira notes sampled in both Banks and markets. TCC ranged from 0.77±0.28x104 to 45.59±10.18x104Cfu/g; 0.78±0.88x104 to 40.59±3.11x104Cfu/g; 1.45±0.07x104 to 55.60±10.18x104Cfu/g in N1000 and N100 Mile 1, Mile 3 and Creek road market respectively. Faecal coliform count ranged from 0.00x103 to 1.53±0.15x103Cfu/g for only mile 1 market. There was a significant difference (p≤0.05) in the total and faecal coliform counts between the different naira notes sampled in Banks and markets. The bacterial isolates identified were; Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus luteus, Bacillus cereus and Serratia marcesens. Twenty-one (21) bacteria were isolated from Banks and Markets. Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Micrococcus leteus, Escherichia coli and Serratia marcesens were significantly high in N100 (41.67%) (66.67%), (100%), (100%) respectively. Staphylococcus spp was susceptible to Gentamicin (33.3%), Bacillus spp to Ofloxacin (100%), Micrococcus spp to Ofloxacin and Gentamicin (100%), Serratia spp and Escherichia coli were susceptible to Ofloxacin, Gentamicin and Nitrofurantoin (100%) and they were all resistant to Ceftazidime, Cefixime, Cloxacillin, Augmentin, Cefuroxime and Ceftriaxone (100%)> Erythromycin and Gentamicin (75%). Hundred-percent (100%) of the bacterial isolates had multidrug resistance index greater than 0.2. Public awareness on personal hygiene should be encouraged while drug abuse should be discouraged.
AN ARCHITECTURAL ACCULTURATION OF BALINESE, DUTCH, AND CHINESE IN PURI AGUNG KARANGASEM
Authors: Rani Wulan Sasmitha , Yani Ayu Sari Undari , Supena Viola Violita Ramdhan , Zhafira Adzra Ashila , Vie Larasati , Salayanti Santi
Published: July 2022

Bali is one of the many provinces of Indonesia with the most preserved cultural heritage. One form of these heritages is the architectural heritage. The traditional architecture of the Balinese people is still widely used and sometimes repurposed by their own people, mostly the Puris. A Puri is a building that was once used to be the residence of the royal families during their prime. The architecture of these Puris has distinct characteristics on its location, function, and typology of the building. A unique example of these Puris is the Puri Agung Karangasem, which has three cultures infused to its architecture. Apart from the obvious Balinese characteristics, there are also European and Chinese influence which can be proven by the Gedong Maskerdam, Bale Kambang, making it a treasured heritage not only for the Balinese people, but also for Indonesian people in general. This research is meant to explain and to give more insight into the architecture of Puri Agung Karangasem, which in result would present as a piece of knowledge to encourage the community to be more appreciative towards maintaining the traditional architecture of the Balinese people as a piece of important heritage. The method used for this research is the qualitative descriptive method. Focusing on the visual analysis of the architectural elements that are influenced by the different cultures, supported with previous related research and article.
URBAN RESILIENCE: HOW TO APPLY IN THE PLANNING AND DESIGN PRACTICE?
Authors: Ni'mah Novi Maulida , Setiawan Bakti
Published: July 2022

This paper aims to explore the advocacy of how urban resilience should be put into the discourse of planning and design practice, especially the standing of the concept within planning theory. The study is conducted through a literature review with objectives among others: (1) to get the insight of what is urban resilience concept and how it has been used in the context of the urban and regional system? and (2) to elaborate the potential of urban resilience concept be used in the planning and design practice through the perspective of planning theory. The initial result of the study concludes that the urban resilience concept has the potential to reframe the perspective of planning theory that has been applied nowadays particularly the theory of planning and theory in planning with the emergence of so-called transformative and recovery planning.
Dupla herança imperial
Authors: Vasconcelos Pedro de Almeida
Published: July 2022

O texto foi publicado em 1992, há exatamente 30 anos, após o impacto do fim da União Soviética no ano anterior. Ele tinha o objetivo de informar aos estudantes da Geografia, de um lado, o processo de formação territorial do Império Russo e sua= continuidade através da União Soviética, seguido pela descrição dos novos países que formaram a Comunidade dos Estados Independentes, com destaque também para as subdivisões internas: repúblicas e regiões autônomas. A sua republicação agora ganha um sentido especial com os desdobramentos da atual guerra na Ucrânia.
A dignidade humana e da natureza: análise do Recurso Especial nº 1.797.175-SP à luz do transconstitucionalismo
Authors: Nascimento Leonardo Leite , Maia Fernando Joaquim Ferreira
Published: July 2022

A dignidade humana é um conceito construído por Kant, em que o ser humano goza de domínio e relevância sobre tudo o que existe no planeta. Com a crise ecológica, reflexo da complexidade da sociedade moderna, a relação vida-homem-natureza está sendo repensada, refletindo na ampliação da proteção jurídico-constitucional do meio ambiente e no reconhecimento de Direitos da Natureza, na ordem jurídica de muitos Estados. O objetivo da pesquisa foi o de analisar o REsp nº 1.797.175-SP, no sentido de se buscar o equilíbrio na relação homem e natureza para que ambos possam bem viver. O método adotado de análise foi o próprio transconstitucionalismo como racionalidade transversal entre a ordem jurídica estatal brasileira e as ordens jurídicas de outros Estados. A partir desta racionalidade, foram utilizadas bibliografia e decisões judiciais, relativas à projeção de direitos sobre a dignidade humana e a natureza, como instrumentos de coleta de dados. Concluiu-se que o reconhecimento da dignidade humana e não humana é ambíguo e não é suficiente para garantir os direitos das presentes e das futuras gerações, em especial, no tocante ao direito fundamental ao meio ambiente ecologicamente equilibrado. Isto ocorre mesmo quando a tutela jurídica-constitucional do meio ambiente considera a dimensão ecológica da dignidade humana e, por meio do diálogo transconstitucional com outras ordens jurídicas estatais, a dignidade da natureza em si, inclusive, como sujeito de direitos próprios.
Vaping’s Cardiopulmonary Associations in Adolescents Examined
Authors: Ruder Kate
Published: July 2022

This Medical News article discusses a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement about adolescent e-cigarette use.
Incidence and Treatment of Actinic Keratosis in Older Adults With Medicare Coverage
Authors: Navsaria Lucy J. , Li Yao , Nowakowska Malgorzata K. , Hinkston Candice L. , Wheless Lee , Giordano Sharon H. , Wehner Mackenzie R.
Published: July 2022

This cohort study evaluates 10 years of Medicare claims data for outpatient encounters related to actinic keratosis.
Characterization of the spectrum of trivalent VAV1‐mutation‐driven tumours using a gene‐edited mouse model
Authors: Robles‐Valero Javier , Fernández‐Nevado Lucía , Cuadrado Myriam , Lorenzo‐Martín Luis Francisco , Fernández‐Pisonero Isabel , Abad Antonio , Redín Esther , Montuenga Luis , Martín‐Zanca Dionisio , Bigas Anna , Mallo Moisés , Dosil Mercedes , Bustelo Xosé R.
Published: July 2022

Mutations in the VAV1 guanine nucleotide exchange factor 1 have been recently found in peripheral T cell lymphoma and nonsmall‐cell lung cancer (NSCLC). To understand their pathogenic potential, we generated a gene‐edited mouse model that expresses a VAV1 mutant protein that recapitulates the signalling alterations present in the VAV1 mutant subclass most frequently found in tumours. We could not detect any overt tumourigenic process in those mice. However, the concurrent elimination of the Trp53 tumour suppressor gene in them drives T cell lymphomagenesis. This process represents an exacerbation of the normal functions that wild‐type VAV1 plays in follicular helper T cells. We also found that, in combination with the Kras oncogene, the VAV1 mutant version favours progression of NSCLC. These data indicate that VAV1 mutations play critical, although highly cell‐type‐specific, roles in tumourigenesis. They also indicate that such functions are contingent on the mutational landscape of the tumours involved.
Wildlife health outcomes and opportunities in conservation translocations
Authors: Beckmann Katie M. , Cromie Ruth L. , Sainsbury Anthony W. , Hilton Geoff M. , Ewen John G. , Soorae Pritpal S. , Kock Richard A.
Published: July 2022

It is intuitive that the health status of wildlife might influence conservation translocation outcomes, however, health as a topic has received limited attention in the conservation translocation literature. We determined the forms and frequency of disease and other biological problems reported in translocated animals and plants, and in populations linked to translocation, and associations between their mention and translocation ‘success’. From these problems we deduced the forms of ill‐health potentially associated with conservation translocation and developed contextual frameworks to inform health management.

Using described selection criteria, a subset of case studies of animal and plant conservation translocation from the IUCN's ‘Global Reintroduction Perspectives’ series (2008–2018) was reviewed. Self‐reported information describing or implying mortality, ill‐health or reproductive compromise was extracted and categorized as a ‘disease’ or other biological problem. Problems explicitly described as a ‘major difficulty’, ‘major lesson’ or ‘reason for failure’ were termed ‘notable’. We specified the conditions representing ill‐health and created diagrams illustrating their relationships to other biological problems and processes, and management measures.

Notable ‘disease’ problems such as infection, (as in stress‐related) and husbandry‐related disorders were reported in 30% of 295 reviewed case studies and were more likely to be mentioned in less ‘successful’ projects (P < 0.05, χ2 test). Other biological problems, in particular predation, adverse climate or weather, and anthropogenic trauma, were commonly reported (66% of 295 studies), especially post‐release.

When present, disease may be an important obstacle to translocation success. The negative health impacts of other, apparently common post‐release problems also merit acknowledgement. A broad spectrum of disease and other health‐related problems can potentially occur in conservation translocations and impact conservation and animal welfare outcomes. We suggest health management of translocation has three broad roles: to mitigate disease risks posed to other animals, plants and humans; to mitigate threats to the health of translocated individuals themselves; and to preserve and build their resilience and adaptive capacity, given the apparent high frequency of post‐release problems. We advocate a stronger emphasis on fostering health as opposed to solely preventing disease. This is directly and indirectly dependent on a range of related project management actions and on multi‐disciplinary expertise.
Tralles
Authors: Blümel Wolfgang
Published: July 2022

Tralles was an ancient city situated north of the Maeander River in Asia Minor. Its origins are obscure. Greek inscriptions found on the site and in the surrounding villages date from the early Hellenistic period and include the Seikilos epitaph, the oldest surviving example of a musical composition.
Rhetoric and epigraphy, Hellenistic
Authors: Papanikolaou Dimitrios
Published: July 2022

Inscriptions constitute a quarry of information for Hellenistic Greek rhetoric. They bring to light interesting prose texts in remote areas of the Greek‐speaking world. As almost no Hellenistic oratory survives, these inscriptions perform an important role in filling the gap in our knowledge of Greek rhetoric. In contrast, the rhetoric of the late Classical period together with its counterpart under the Roman empire is well documented.
Effect ofASAon the risk of cerebrovascular ischemic events in patients withPFO
Authors: Xu Liang , Zhou Chang , Pan Xuemei , Zhou Jun , Sun Heng , Xu Tao
Published: July 2022

Background

Whether atrial septal aneurysm (ASA) increases the risk of cerebrovascular ischemic events in patients with patent foramen ovale (PFO) remains controversial.

Objective

We constructed a detailed meta‐analysis to assess the effect of ASA on risk of cerebrovascular ischemic events in patients with PFO.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies (cohort studies and case‐control studies) that compared PFO‐ASA against PFO alone were included. Pooled odds ratios (OR) estimates and 95% CI were calculated using the fixed‐effect and random‐effect models.

Results

Four RCTs and twelve observational studies (five cohort studies and seven case‐control studies) contributed to the meta‐analysis. The pooled results of case‐control studies showed that ASA increased the risk of cerebrovascular ischemic events in patients with PFO (fixed‐effect model: OR = 3.69; 95% CI: 2.67–5.09;p< 0.01, random‐effect model: OR = 3.63; 95% CI: 2.51–5.24;p< 0.01). However, poole results from RCTs (fixed‐effect model: OR = 1.24; 95% CI: 0.78–1.95;p= 0.36, random‐effect model: OR = 1.27; 95% CI: 0.78–2.08;p= 0.34) and cohort studies (fixed‐effect model: OR = 1.35; 95% CI: 0.81–2.23;p= 0.25, random‐effect model: OR = 1.40; 95% CI: 0.84–2.33;p= 0.20) found no evidence. Overall analysis showed that ASA increased the risk of cerebrovascular ischemic events (fixed‐effect model: OR = 2.30; 95% CI: 1.84–2.87;p< 0.01, random‐effect model: OR = 2.11; 95% CI: 1.48–3.01;p< 0.01). The sensitivity analysis confirmed the stability of all results.

Conclusions

Although case‐control studies support ASA to increase the risk of cerebrovascular ischemic events in patients with PFO, RCTs and cohort studies challenged the credibility. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm the effect of ASA on patients with PFO.
Bioactive Performances of Surface Modification of Ti–6Al–4V Jointly Using Ultrasonic‐Assisted Microarc Oxidation and Hydrothermal Treatment
Authors: Xu Cheng , Chen Liang-Yu , Zheng Chuanbo , Zhang Zheng-Yi , Li Ruifeng , Yang Hong-Yu , Peng Jinhua , Zhang Lina , Zhang Lai-Chang
Published: July 2022

With the aim of further enhancing the bioactive performance of Ti–6Al–4V, ultrasonic‐assisted microarc oxidation (MAO) and hydrothermal (HT) treatments are combined to produce denser, more uniform hydroxyapatite (HA) crystals on the MAO coating herein. More Ca elements can be deposited on the coating and more TiO2 can be generated to form a thicker coating via ultrasonic assistance. Meanwhile, the MAO coating with ultrasonic assistance avoids the appearance of heterogeneous areas and homogenizes the distribution of elements. Those positive effects of ultrasonic‐assisted MAO coating provide favorable conditions for the subsequent HT treatment to form dense and uniform HA crystals. In vitro experiment shows that the ultrasonic‐assisted MAO coating has a higher number of MG63 cells compared with other samples. Moreover, the formation of HA crystals improves the biological activity of all samples. In the ultrasonic‐assisted sample after HT treatment, denser and more uniform HA crystals on the coating surface result in the higher alkaline phosphatase activity of the sample.
In Situ‐Formed LiF‐Rich Multifunctional Interfaces toward Stable Li10GeP2S12‐Based All‐Solid‐State Lithium Batteries
Authors: Shen Lin , Zhao Chen , Weng Wei , Li Mengqi , Jin Yuming , Zhang Zhihua , Yao Xiayin
Published: July 2022

Li10GeP2S12 (LGPS) solid electrolyte with extremely high ionic conductivity is a promising candidate for all‐solid‐state lithium batteries. However, continued LGPS reduction at Li/LGPS interface is huge challenge. Thus, developing a simple and effective strategy to improve Li/LGPS interfacial stability is highly urgent. Herein, LiF‐rich multifunctional interfaces on Li metal (Li@LiF), consisting of three functional components of LiF, carbon particles, and thin CF bond top‐layer, are in situ constructed on the Li metal surface by spontaneous reaction between Li metal and poly(tetrafluoroethylene) at room temperature. LiF, as the main component, significantly suppresses the interfacial reaction due to low electronic conductivity and promotes smooth lithium plating on the Li metal surface arising from high interfacial energy against Li. Meanwhile, carbon particles with excellent Li+ affinity and thin strong polar CF bond top‐layer enable homogenous Li+ flux as well as fast Li+ migration across the LiF‐rich interface, respectively. Consequently, the LGPS‐based symmetric lithium cell possesses significantly prolonged cycling stability and increased critical current density. The LGPS‐based all‐solid‐state lithium cells employing LiCoO2 cathode and Li@LiF anode exhibit excellent rate capability and impressive cycling stability, achieving a high capacity retention of 80.9% over 300 cycles at 0.1 C under 25 °C.
Highly Deformable and Durable Hydrogels through Synergy of Covalent Crosslinks and Nanosheet‐Reinforced Dynamic Interactions toward Flexible Sensor
Authors: Chen Fanglin , Huang Zehuan , Li Tao , Xiao Tangxin , Wang Shufen , Bai Guoheng , Sun Hong , Zhu SanE , Yang Wei , Lu Hongdian , Wei Chunxiang
Published: July 2022

Integration of both excellent mechanical performance and remarkable durability into composite hydrogel materials is highly demanded yet challenging. Herein, a synergistic strategy of combining covalent crosslinks with nanosheet‐reinforced dynamic interactions is developed for the design and fabrication of deformable and recoverable nanocomposite hydrogels. Layered double hydroxide nanosheets and a trace amount of covalent crosslinks are simultaneously incorporated into the network, providing profound synergy in mechanical enhancement and durability extension. The resultant materials displayed high deformability (stretchability >1100%, compressibility >90%), considerable springiness and resilience, rapid and excellent recovery over 2000 cycles of compression and retraction as well as a 100% hysteresis ratio after only 1 min during large stretching. Notably, these networks are also transparent and ionically conductive. To demonstrate the utility, a wearable strain sensor is constructed for sensing and detecting human motions (e.g., subtle movement of mouth‐opening and large motion of joint‐bending), exhibiting a linear response with high sensitivity (gauge factor as high as 7.66) over 100–300% strain. This line of research will inspire renewed interest and work into synergic exploitation of nanospecies‐reinforced interactions and covalent crosslinks into the design of high‐performance composite materials.
Magnetic Microtweezers: A Tool for High‐Throughput Bioseparation in Sub‐Nanoliter Droplets
Authors: Dumas Simon , Richerd Mathilde , Serra Marco , Descroix Stéphanie
Published: July 2022

Droplet microfluidics has revolutionized the field of single‐cell analysis. Production of micro‐droplets at high throughput allows for rapid isolation of single cells within micro‐compartments, which are then subjected to different analytical processes. However, certain operations, such as physical separation from droplets, remain difficult to implement at high throughput and single‐cell level but would be highly valuable to currently expanding multiomics techniques, where several biomolecular modalities are involved. This work presents a method based on microfabricated NiFe structures, the magnetic microtweezers, to trap and extract magnetic particles from a continuous stream of sub‐nanoliter droplets, and enable physical separation from single cell‐based droplets. Using a physical model, simulations, and experiments, a comprehensive description of the complex particle extraction process is provided. After optimization, the magnetic microtweezers provided unprecedented particle extraction performance, allowing extraction of high loads (10‐20 ng) of magnetic particles from 500 pL droplets, with a capture rate close to 100% at 20 Hz. To evaluate the applicability to single‐cell analysis, mRNA extraction is performed. It demonstrated around 72% specific recovery of mRNA from droplets containing purified nucleic acids, and 43% from single cells. Overall, this approach enables efficient physical separation that is compatible with existing high‐throughput droplet‐based single‐cell workflows.
Thioamide‐Directed Transition‐Metal‐Catalyzed C(sp2)−H Vinylation and Arylation of Ferrocenes
Authors: Li Hao , Luo Hui , Ban Yan , Wang Yan , Li Dianjun , Yang Jinhui
Published: July 2022

Thioamide‐chelation‐assisted direct Rh(III)‐catalyzed C−H vinylation and Ir(III)‐catalyzed C−H arylation of ferrocenes with vinyl‐ or aryl‐trimethoxysilane under mild and base‐free conditions is described. With thioamide as directing group, various monovinyl and monoaryl substituted thioamideferrocenes were obtained by transition metal‐catalyzed direct C−H functionalization of ferrocenes in 50%‐84% yields with broad substrate range. Mechanistic experiments indicate that C−H bond activation may be the rate‐determining step of the reaction.

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Transition‐Metal‐Free Olefinic C−H Azidoalkylthiolation via C(sp3)−S Bond Cleavage of Vinylsulfonium Salts
Authors: He Yuan , Huang Zilong , Ma Juan , Lin Jie , Zhou Yong‐Gui , Yu Zhengkun
Published: July 2022

A transition‐metal‐free olefinic C−H azidoalkylthiolation protocol was developed through C(sp3)−S bond cleavage of vinylsulfonium salts with sodium azide in air under aqueous conditions. An interrupted Pummerer/nucleophilc azidoalkylation cascade was developed for such a process. The practicability of the synthetic protocol was demonstrated by scale‐up preparation of the azidoalkylthiolated tetrasubstituted alkene products and their transformations to diverse triazole and tetrazole derivatives as well as azidoalkylthio‐funtionalized N‐heterocyclic compounds. The present synthetic methodology features broad substrate scopes and good functional group tolerance under mild conditions.

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Tripeptide Organocatalysts for Stereoselective Conjugate Addition Reactions with N‐Heterocyclic Substituents
Authors: Möhler Jasper S. , Beiersdörfer Lena K. , Masina Brenno , Wechsler Philipp , Wennemers Helma
Published: July 2022

N‐heterocyclic moieties are abundant among pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, but a challenge for metalorganic and organocatalytic transformations. We present tripeptides of the type H‐Pro‐Pro‐Xaa as catalysts for stereoselective conjugate addition reactions between N‐heterocyclic substituted aldehydes and electrophiles. Alkyl substituents at the N‐terminal proline, the reactive site, were crucial for high chemo‐ and stereoselectivity. Different N‐heterocyclic moieties, even at both reaction partners, were readily tolerated and products were obtained in yields of 61–95% and enantioselectivities of up to 98% ee.

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