bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Freshwater Fish-Based Diet Alleviates Liver Steatosis by Modulating Gut Microbiota and Metabolites: A Clinical Randomized Controlled Trial in Chinese Participants With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Authors: He Kaiyin , Guo Li-Liangzi , Tang Huijun , Peng Xiaojuan , Li Juan , Feng Shufen , Bie Caiqun , Chen Weiwei , Li Yuting , Wang Min , Tang Shaohui
Published: June 2022

INTRODUCTION:

We aimed to assess the effects of 2 isoenergetic intervention diets (a freshwater fish-based diet [F group] or freshwater fish-based and red meat-based diets alternately [F/M group]) on liver steatosis and their relationship with intestinal flora in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

METHODS:

In this open-label, 84-day randomized controlled trial, 34 NAFLD patients with hepatic steatosis ≥10% were randomly assigned to the F group or F/M group in a 1:1 ratio using a computer-generated random number allocation by a researcher not involved in the study. Liver fat content and gut microbiota and its metabolites were measured.

RESULTS:

At the end of intervention, the absolute reduction of hepatic steatosis was significantly greater in the F group than in the F/M group (−4.89% vs −1.83%, P = 0.032). Of the 16 secondary clinical outcomes, the improvement in 7 in the F group was greater compared with the F/M group, including alanine aminotransferase and gamma-glutamyl transferase. Furthermore, dietary freshwater fish and red meat consumption alternately did not exacerbate NAFLD. Moreover, changes in the enrichment of Faecalibacterium, short-chain fatty acids, and unconjugated bile acids and the depletion of Prevotella 9 and conjugated bile acids in the F group were significantly greater compared with the F/M group.

DISCUSSION:

Higher intake of freshwater fish may be beneficial to NAFLD by regulating gut microbiota and its metabolites, whereas intake of a similar total of animal protein and fat from the alternating freshwater fish and red meat may not be harmful for NAFLD in the dietary management of patients with NAFLD.
The Contradiction Approach to solving Problems about Omnipotence
Authors: Wreen Michael
Published: June 2022

Some philosophers have claimed that the concept of omnipotence is implicitly inapplicable to anything. The well-known “stone problem” is an argument to that effect: whether or not a being can create a stone too heavy for him to lift, there is something that he can’t do, and so he is not omnipotent. Some philosophers have replied that no action that falls under a contradiction lies within the scope of omnipotence. This reply employs what I call the contradiction approach. Many philosophers reject the contradiction approach, arguing that there are closely related problems that it cannot solve. In this paper I argue that, duly extended and modified, the contradiction can solve many such problems and is much more resilient than many philosophers think. However, the approach is not itself omnipotent and ultimately must give to a more metaphysical approach in order to salvage the possibility of omnipotence.
جودة الخدمة العمومية الالكترونية بين متطلبات الإدارة الالكترونية ومشاكل الخدمة العمومية
Authors: Fadila Boutora , Naoufel Smaili
Published: June 2022

يهدف الدراسة إلى توضيح أهمية الإدارة الالكترونية كضرورة للانتقال من الإدارة التقليدية إلى الإدارة الالكترونية، حيث تساهم الإدارة الالكترونية في تحقيق جودة الخدمات المقدمة سواء كانت خدمات عمومية أو خدمات القطاع الخاص، وركزت الدراسة الحالية على أهمية الإدارة الالكترونية في الرفع من جودة الخدمات العمومية كنموذج يعطي السرعة في الانجاز والإتقان والدقة واختصار الوقت والإجراءات، مما يساهم في تطور الإدارة ورضا المواطن معا، وبينت الدراسة وجود متطلبات يجب توفرها حتى تتحقق ايجابيات الإدارة الالكترونية من بينها توفير البينة التحتية والعنصر البشري المؤهل والوسائل التقنية ومواكبة التطور التكنولوجي، والاستفادة من تجارب الدول الناجحة في هذا المجال.
Difference of Factors and Their Impact on The Political Changes in Turkey 1946- 1960 An Historical Research
Authors:   Department of History, College of Humanities, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Shareef Hewa H.
Published: June 2022

This study is a modest attempt to shed light on the political changes in Turkey after the Second World War، on the margins of the role and influence of the internal and external factors، and at the same time, it is a comparative study between these two factors and the extent of their impact on political changes and their results. The political، social and economic developments that took place after the Second World War in Turkey had a suitable basis for applying this historical equation. In fact, the political changes that occurred in Turkey from this historical stage were more influenced by external factors compared to internal factors، and from this standpoint, this study tries to prove that، which was a major reason in order not to form a democratic political system in the past، bypassing the political parties. Its political activity is open-minded. From this point of view، the second half of the fourth and fifth decade of the last century was the political system in Turkey is not democratic from a practical point of view، because the political reality is not of an ambitious level. Democracy with others، even the political parties did not reach the level of accepting opposition parties with a democratic self.
Visual Space in Rewas Ahmad’s Jen
Authors:   Department of Kurdish Language, College of Basic Education, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Ahmed Pakhshan A. , Ali Tahir M. ,   Department of Kurdish Language, College of Languages, University of Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Published: June 2022

The visual spaces engulfs human, and human surrounded by many visual spaces, in other words, our world is imbued with visual space. Space is the place and time in which sets an interconnected relationship between things and actions and humans, therefore, humans feel space wherever they are. As for novels, space is considered as pillar-elements on which novels are built upon. Space, especially visual space, is considered as one of the most important characteristics of a novel as it establishes the time, place and nature of the literary work. In addition, space helps readers to anticipate the plot arrangement of literary work. The current research consists of two parts; the first part is dedicated to explaining the theoretical aspects of the research including the visual space narrator. Then, the research discusses types of space visual, including space of visualizing objects from far and near, space of visualizing the counterparts of objects and narrator. The current research adopts Julia Kristova’s theory of space to study Rewas Faiq’s novel Jen (Women). The study also adopts a descriptive analysis method to tackle the novel.
Romanticism in Abdul Razaq Bimar’s Poetry
Authors:   Department of Kurdish Language, Faculty of Education, Koya University, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Abdullah Shaida B. , Dashty Othman H.
Published: June 2022

Poetry has a great role among developed nations. Poetry has a task to raise awareness. Abdul Razaq Bimar as a successful poet had thought about his nation and tried to take the guidance role. He focused on Kurdish poetry and literature and he attempted to develop them. So, romanticism was his choice. However, Bimar’s works have not been studied. Therefore, the research is dedicated to studying Bimar’s poetry. This research consists of two parts; the first part is dedicated to defining romanticism as a literary movement and the influence of romanticism in Kurdish literature. While the second part is dedicated to discussing Bimar’s poetry. The research shows that Bimar was familiar with romanticism and this has been reflected in his poetry.
Analyzying Sabir Abulrhman’s Monologs A Speech-Act Approach
Authors:   Department of Kurdish Language, Faculty of Education, Koya University, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, Sabr Shadan Sh.
Published: June 2022

Monolog is a part of the song, but it is a very effective and special part. Monolog is both a poem and a song, written in a very simple language. Often it becomes a word in children's and adults' tongues. The research aims at analyzing monologs of Sabir Abdul Rahman from speech act theory point of view. The research adopts a descriptive analysis approach. This study is based on both aspects of Kurdish language and literature. The research finds that Abdul Rahman’s monologs have used body language and the beautiful gestures, he has benefited from the events and problems in the society. The research also finds that he has used it in his writings and discourages people from giving advice and warnings, indirectly inspiring them to stop this practice. The aim of this research is to pay attention to the art and characterization of this subject in Kurdish language, especially in the context of linguistics, theories of speech act.
Prehranjevanje oseb z napredovalo demenco
Authors: Florjančič Petra , Milavec Kapun Marija
Published: June 2022

Uvod: Napredovala stopnja demence je terminalna stopnja v kliničnem poteku demence, za katero sta poleg kognitivnih, telesnih, vedenjskih in psiholoških okvar značilna izguba samostojnosti pri izvajanju osnovnih dnevnih opravil ter visoko tveganje za podhranjenost. Namen raziskave je predstaviti pristope za zagotavljanje optimalne prehranjenosti pri osebah z napredovalo stopnjo demence v institucionalni oskrbi.Metode: Narejen je bil integrativni pregled literature, objavljene med letoma 2014 in 2019. Za identifikacijo relevantne literature smo uporabili iskalni niz dementia OR alzheimers OR cognitive impairment OR memory loss AND feeding OR eating OR nutrition, pregledani sta bili podatkovni bazi CINAHL in MEDLINE. V končno analizo je bilo vključenih 19 člankov.Rezultati: Izsledki pregleda literature so bili razporejeni v štiri kategorije: (1) spodbujanje samostojnosti pri hranjenju, (2) uporaba prilagojene prehrane, (3) obvladovanje motenj požiranja in (4) na posameznika usmerjena oskrba.Diskusija in zaključek: Pristopi pri zagotavljanju kakovosti življenja oseb z napredovalo stopnjo demence so usmerjeni k spodbujanju samostojnosti pri hranjenju. Slednje se lahko dosega z intervencijami na področju obvladovanja upada umskih in telesnih sposobnosti, motenj požiranja, z zagotavljanjem prehranskega vnosa per os ter izvajanjem oskrbe, usmerjene k posamezniku.
The Influence of Orientalism in the 18th and 19th Century Opera Librettos
Authors: Yazar İlhan Uğur
Published: June 2022

This study aims to trace the change and transformation of meaning and influence of orientalism and in the West from the 18th century through the 19th century in the operas where both content and visual codes were penetrated in the subtlest way, which first evolved geographically and politically, then diplomatically and culturally, and finally the purpose of domination by the West. While opera librettos embodied orientalism visually, the evolving content of orientalism shaped the operas. From this viewpoint, this study discusses the interaction between the East and the West in the 18th century, and the reflection of the historical memory in the performing arts in the 19th century, in which the attempts for domination emerged. In this context, ‘Tamerlano’ Opera by George Frederick Händel and the ‘Abduction from the Seraglio’ Opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the 18th century are looked through, and ‘Aida’ Opera by Giuseppe Verdi in the 19th century is construed subsequently.
COMPETENCE, ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE, WORK TEAM TO HUMAN CAPITAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE
Authors: Prapti Rr. Lulus , Widyakto Adhi , Suryawardana Edy
Published: June 2022

This research about the human capital approach to manage human resources becoming  productive. The method used is qualitative method with descriptive research. Human capital approach for the implementation has five maain components, i.e individual capability, individual motivation, the organization climate, workgroup effectiveness and leadership. Recognizing the importance of human resource company activities, needed to optimal manage human resources because the key to success  a company isn’t only benefits of technology and availability of funds, but also on the human factor. Based on observations in Indonesia, there are still many companies doesn’t have  implemented the most optimal approach to human capital. The results of  study indicate that the human capital component  hasn’t been optimal, especially in terms of individual capability and individual motivationThe purpose of  study was determine the effect of several variables such as competence, leadership, and work discipline on employeess performance. The method used is descriptive and causality. The statistical test in this study uses Multiple Regression Analysis. Respondents involved in this study were 93 employeess who were permanent employeess at the Human Resources and Facility Management Directorate at PT Telekomunication Indonesia, Jakarta Head Office. The sampling method of his research  using purposive sampling. Data accumulation techniques using questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis was performed using multiple regression. The results indicates that partially competence has an effect on employeess performance, The Orgamizatation Climte doesn’t affect employees performance, work Group Efficiency affects employees performance.
Editorial: Introduction to the special issue on conducting research syntheses on individual differences in SLA
Authors: Csizér Kata , Albert Ágnes , Piniel Katalin
Published: June 2022

As systematic research syntheses and meta-analytic studies are becoming more prominent in the social sciences, especially in the fields of psychology and ed-ucation, it appears that applied linguists have also started to follow suit (In’nami et al., 2019). One of the main reasons for this is that abundant knowledge has accumulated through the years about second and foreign lan-guage (L2) learning and teaching, making the time ripe to systematically syn-thesize the research findings in order to draw further conclusions and identify paths future studies could take. This is also true for the subfield of individual differences (IDs) research within applied linguistics, where proliferation in the number of studies focusing on individual learner differences with respect to a large variety of issues has been witnessed in the past decades. Hence, we saw it timely to compile a special issue on research synthesis in the subfield of IDs in L2 learning. We formulated the following aims to guide our venture: First of all, we intend to inform scholars of the nature and utility of research syntheses in our field. Second, we hope that the articles included in the special issue would serve as examples for researchers wishing to embark on conducting similar studies. Our third and not negligible aim was to see what tendencies regarding particular individual differences can be outlined based on previous research results. In order for the readers to make the most of these articles, in this editorial introduction we would like to articulate how we see the role of research synthesis in general and meta-analysis in particular in our field. To this end, we will offer relevant definitions and a short discussion on their utility. We will then move on to outline very generic guidelines for conducting sys-tematic research syntheses, and, finally, we will summarize the studies includ-ed in the volume and their contribution to the field of research on IDs.
Learner variables in the development of intercultural competence: A synthesis of home and study abroad research
Authors: Tajeddin Zia , Khanlarzadeh Neda , Ghanbar Hessameddin
Published: June 2022

To provide insights into a wide array of individual learner variables implicated in intercultural education in home and study abroad contexts, this study systematically reviewed the effects of such variables on the development of intercultural competence. The corpus consisted of 56 journal articles published over the past two decades (2000-2020). The purpose of this study was to explore: (a) learner variables that were described in research on intercultural competence, including, inter alia, their age, gender, first language (L1) background, proficiency level, and attitudinal orientations; (b) settings in which learners’ intercultural development was studied, including both home contexts and study abroad contexts; and (c) effects of learner variables on the development of their intercultural competence. The results of this synthesis indicate that a growing number of studies have started to document intercultural instruction in both home and study abroad contexts. They show how learner variables were considered in conducting these studies and how variation in these variables impacted the effectiveness of instruction that targeted intercultural competence. The findings can considerably broaden our understanding of both opportunities and constraints in intercultural education in terms of learner variables and in particular variables that make the most contribution to intercultural development in home and study abroad contexts.
The predictive value of hemoglobin to creatinine ratio for contrast-induced nephropathy in percutaneous coronary interventions
Authors: Çamci Sencer , Kinik Mustafa , Ari Selma , Ari Hasan , Melek Mehmet , Bozat Tahsin
Published: June 2022

Objectives

Hemoglobin and creatinine levels are important factors for contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) development. Our aim in this study is to investigate the predictive value of hemoglobin to creatinine ratio for CIN development in patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods

A total of 500 patients who underwent PCI in our clinic were evaluated prospectively in terms of CIN. Hemoglobin to creatinine ratio is calculated as baseline hemoglobin/baseline serum creatinine value. glomerular filtration rate (GFR) was calculated with Cockcroft-Gault formula. The definition of CIN includes absolute (≥0.5 mg/dL) or relative increase (≥25%) in serum creatinine at 48–72 h after exposure to a contrast agent compared to baseline serum creatinine values.

Results

CIN was detected in 13.8% (69 patients) of 500 patients. In multivariate lineer regression analysis, hemoglobin to creatinine ratio (beta: −0.227, p=0.03) and ejection fraction (EF) (beta: −0.161, p<0.001), contrast amount used (beta: 0.231, p<0.001) were found to be significant predictors for the development of CIN. In receiver operating characteristics (ROC) analysis; AUC=0.730 (0.66–0.79) for hemoglobin to creatinine ratio, p<0.001, AUC=0.694 (0.62–0.76) for EF, p<0.001 and AUC=0.731 (0.67–0.78) for contrast amount used p<0.001.

Conclusions

Hemoglobin to creatinine ratio, EF and contrast amount used were independent predictors for CIN development in patients with PCI (NCT04703049).
Diagnostic and therapeutic radioisotopes in nuclear medicine: Determination of gamma-ray transmission factors and safety competencies of high-dense and transparent glassy shields
Authors: Erdemir Rabiye Uslu , Kilic Gokhan , Sen Baykal Duygu , ALMisned Ghada , Issa Shams A. M. , Zakaly Hesham M. H. , Ene Antoaneta , Tekin Huseyin Ozan
Published: June 2022

We present the findings of an extensive examination on newly designed CdO-rich and transparent glass shields for nuclear medicine facilities in lieu of traditional and unfavorable materials, such as lead and concrete. Gamma-ray transmission factors of newly designed glass shields are determined using a variety of diagnostic, therapeutic, and research radioisotopes, including 67Ga, 57Co, 111In, 201Tl, 99mTc, 51Cr, 131I, 58Co, 137Cs, 133Ba, and 60Co. A general-purpose Monte Carlo code MCNPX (version 2.7.0) is used to determine the attenuation parameters of different material thicknesses. Next, the findings are compared using a standard concrete shielding material. The results indicate that adding more CdO to the glass composition improves the overall gamma-ray attenuation properties. As a result, among the heavy and transparent glasses developed, the C40 sample containing 40% CdO exhibited the best gamma-ray absorption properties against all radioisotopes. Furthermore, the gamma-ray absorption characteristics of this created high-density glass were shown to be better to those of a standard and heavy concrete sample. It can be concluded that the newly developed CdO-rich and transparent glass sample may be used in medical radiation fields where the radioisotopes examined are used in daily clinical and research applications.
The effect of expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) on the physical and mechanical properties of aerated concrete
Authors: Shabbar Rana , Al-Tameemi Ali A. , Alhassani Athraa M. J.
Published: June 2022

There is a significant challenge to developing the strength and durability of the aerated concrete (AC) for structural applications, but to date, no researchers have focussed on the effect of expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) on the AC properties. EPS-AC consists of cement, sand, water and aluminium powder with commercially available spherical small, hollow and impermeable polystyrene beads. In this research, different contents of EPS from 0 to 4% by cement weight were added to create the AC with different densities. It is revealed that the greatest enhancements in the properties of EPS-AC were noticed when the EPS volume fraction was increased to 4%. The compressive, flexural strength and modulus of rupture were enhanced by 48, 37 and 125% respectively, whereas the density was raised slightly. Moreover, it was shown that all EPS-AC mixes could satisfy the requirements of structural lightweight concrete.
Two Sides of the Same Coin? Race, Racial Resentment, and Public Opinion Toward Financial Compensation of College Athletes
Authors: Wallsten Kevin J. , Nteta Tatishe M. , McCarthy Lauren A.
Published: June 2022

The last decade has seen a series of high-profile battles over the rights of college athletes take place in the nation’s courthouses and state legislatures, and on the floor of the U.S. Congress. How has the public responded to these changes and how do they formulate their views on policies that seek to provide additional financial compensation and employment protections to college athletes? Using six years of nationally representative polling data on NCAA reform, we find that public opinion on the financial rights of college athletes and the NCAA’s treatment of its athletes follows the same trajectory as so much else in American social, political and cultural life—massive racial differences in how people understand the issue and a growing polarization among whites based on ideology and racial attitudes. More specifically, we find that while support for NCAA reform among African Americans and white conservatives inched incrementally upwards between 2014 and 2020, support among white liberals increased exponentially. As we explain, this asymmetrical increase in support has much to do with the rapidly evolving racial attitudes of white liberals. Indeed, we show that racial attitudes are the largest and most important determinant of support for the three most commonly discussed reforms to the NCAA: “pay for play,” name, image and likeness rights (NIL), and unionization protections. In short, opinions about the future of college athletics have as much to do with race and racial attitudes as they do with sports and education.
Degradation of beech wood by Kretzschmaria deusta: its heterogeneity and influence on dynamic and static bending properties
Authors: Cristini Valentino , Tippner Jan , Nop Patrik , Zlámal Jan , Hassan Vand Mojtaba , Šeda Vít
Published: June 2022

Strength loss caused by fungal degradation is an important factor to be considered during tree-stability assessment. Detailed information on the relationship between static mechanical properties in relation to the heterogeneity of density and dynamic mechanical parameters of wood degraded by the soft-rot fungus Kretzschmaria deusta can improve the understanding of its decay process and the interpretation of results obtained from stress-wave-based non-destructive methods used for tree-stability assessment. This research presents density profiles of artificially inoculated samples with K. deusta and static mechanical properties of green beech wood in relation to physical parameters (density, moisture content, vibroacoustic parameters). A statistically relevant difference (p < 0.01) in the variability of density distribution between degraded and intact samples was proved. Relevant correlations were proved among modulus of rupture (

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Study on the microstructure and age hardening capability in Al–Cu–Li alloys with different Cu/Li ratio
Authors: Ma Juan , Liu Xiaochun , Yan Desheng , Rong Lijian
Published: June 2022

The microstructural evolution during natural ageing and artificial ageing treatment has been quantified in Al–Cu–Li alloys with Cu/Li ratios of 2.3 and 3.9. Methods including various ageing, hardness testing, transmission electron microscopy and differential scanning calorimetry were employed. The precipitation of T1 (Al2CuLi) phase was confirmed for the first time in the high Li content alloy under natural ageing treatment for 5 months, while the Li-lean alloy exhibits barely any precipitation at room temperature. Under artificial ageing, the Li-rich alloy exhibits a significant increase in hardness due to the formation of high density spherical δ′ phase. On the other hand, the increasing Cu/Li ratio promotes the precipitation of the Cu containing precipitates T1 and θ (Al2Cu), the high Cu/Li ratio (3.9) alloy shows a recovery of ductility, with a uniform elongation of ∼20 %, which is caused by the strong interactions between the dislocations and the nano-scale T1 and θ precipitates. Meanwhile, as the main strengthening precipitate changes from θ and T1 to T1 alone with prolonged ageing time, the alloy displays a double-peak age hardening behavior. This work sheds light on the design of high strength and ductile Al–Li alloys through the well-controlled T1 phase precipitation.
Megvenni vagy megélni? - Magyar Z generációs fiatalok luxus észlelése
Authors: Kucsera Melitta , Neulinger Ágnes
Published: June 2022

A TANULMÁNY CÉLJA

Jelen tanulmány a Z generáció luxus észlelését térképezi fel kitérve a közösségi média szerepére a luxusról kialakult kép vonatkozásában. Kutatási kérdésünk az volt, hogy a Z generáció által is követett magyar véleményvezérek milyen módon mutatták be a luxust az Instagramon a pandémia előtt és alatt, valamint a Z generáció hogyan észleli és interpretálja a luxust, továbbá termék- vagy élményközpontúság jellemezi percepciójukat.

ALKALMAZOTT MÓDSZERTAN

Kétlépcsős kutatásunk során először magyar, 1995 és 2010 között született, népszerű Instagram influenszerek posztjainak kvalitatív tartalomelemzését végeztük el. A második szakaszban 4 darab 4 fős mini fókuszcsoportos interjú került lebonyolításra.

LEGFONTOSABB EREDMÉNYEK

A vizsgált fiatalok luxus percepciójában meghatározó - mind a tartalomelemzés, mind az interjúk alapján - az élményközpontúság. Az elemzésbe bekerült fiatal magyar influenszerek Instagram posztjaiban exkluzív szabadidős aktivitások jelentek meg, továbbá öltözködésükben kiegészítők formájában, valamint autók és műszaki cikkek megjelenítésével köszöntek vissza a luxusmárkák. A luxus közvetítésénél jelentős különbség nem volt a pandémia előtti és alatti időszak között. A fókuszcsoportokban feltárásra kerültek a luxus fő karakterisztikái a Z generáció luxus észlelése szerint. A résztvevők luxusfogyasztásának funkcióinál megjelent a hasznosság és a hedonizmus, továbbá a másokra irányuló, az egyénre irányuló és a költségalapú értékek. Kiderült, hogy a megkérdezett fiatalok a tapasztalati luxusra vágynak inkább a személyes luxuscikkekkel szemben.

GYAKORLATI JAVASLATOK

A Z generációs fiatalok részéről nyitottság mutatkozott az élményorientált luxus iránt. Eredményeink szerint a csoportot érdemes influenszer marketinggel megszólítani, de csak hiteles, valódi luxustartalommal. Erre ugyanis erős inspirációként tekintenek, a korai vágykeltés pedig segíthet a luxusiparnak a jövőbeni luxusfogyasztói bázis biztosításában. Kutatásunk alapján javasolható, hogy a Z nemzedéket célzó luxusmarketingben érdemes hangsúlyt helyezni arra, hogy a fiatalok a presztízstermékkel és luxusélményekkel saját sikerük megerősítését és identitásuk kifejezését élhetik meg.
Influencia del bienestar animal durante el manejo pre-sacrificio en la calidad de la carne
Authors: Damián Ramírez Sarhai , Carreras Solís Rosio del Socorro , Ibarra Gutiérrez Arantxa , Martínez González Grecia Andrea , Linares Grimaldo José Luis , Angel Hernández Arturo
Published: June 2022

El bienestar animal (BA) se ha convertido en un importante atributo en el concepto de calidad sensorial y ética de los alimentos de origen animal, y un tema de interés en el comercio internacional de la carne. La calidad de la carne posee características principales que determinan la calidad como son las propiedades fisicoquímicas, organolépticas y microbiológicas. Estas características están influenciadas por factores como son sistema de producción, alimentación y manejo pre-mortem de los animales y manejo post-mortem de la carne. El manejo pre-mortem es muy importante, donde la fisiología del estrés, y los factores que la causan (ayuno, transporte, espera, aturdimiento y especie) y el efecto que tiene cada etapa del manejo pre-mortem, se ve reflejado en la calidad de la carne obtenida (pH, conductividad, color, capacidad de retención de agua y vida de anaquel). Durante el transporte, cargue y descargue los bovinos son sometidos a factores estresantes que afectan su bienestar y la calidad de la carne, además de producir importantes pérdidas económicas a los productores.
Estrategias de control para la población canina feral en el estado de Guanajuato
Authors: Ayala Rodríguez María Guadalupe , Martínez Guerrero María Goretti , Méndez Sánchez Sebastián , Pérez García Aline , Soto Gutiérrez Daniel , Martínez Franco Gerardo Aminadab , Angel Hernández Arturo
Published: June 2022

La población de caninos ferales representa una problemática para la salud pública y la seguridad de las personas en la calle, representando una fuente de enfermedades y accidentes que afectan a la sociedad en conjunto. En el estado de Guanajuato se han fundado diversos centros de atención a caninos en los municipios con el fin de controlar las poblaciones ferales y brindarles una segunda oportunidad, aplicando procedimientos tales como campañas de esterilización, captura de perros en vía pública, programas de adopción y finalmente la eutanasia, cada una contribuye a solucionar un problema que se ha visto aumentado en tiempos de pandemia.
Kumičićeve literarne majke
Authors: Miloš Brigita , Dulibić-Paljar Dubravka
Published: June 2022

U radu se analizira konstrukcija majčinstva u Kumičićevu romanu Olga i Lina. Naglasak je na likovima majki koje su u romanu oblikovane kao “dobra”, odnosno “loša” majka. Osnovnim istraživačkim pitanjima rada istražuje se što je to što Kumičićevu “dobru” majku čini “dobrom”, a koje su osobine njegove “loše” majke. Ispituje se je li riječ o standardnim modelima majčinstva ili o autorovu otklonu od društvenih i literarnih konvencija te zbog čega se majčinstvo pojavljuje kao važna tema u Kumičićevu romanu.
Etnologija i kulturna antropologija budućnosti
Authors: Gulin Zrnić Valentina , Poljak Istenič Saša
Published: June 2022

U ovome se članku bavimo budućnostima kao kulturnoantropološkim predmetom istraživanja i analitičkim pojmom predstavljajući studije objavljene u posljednjih pedesetak godina od onih koje se smještaju u domenu “kulturne futuristike” i anticipatorne antropologije do onih u kojima se istaknutije profilira antropologija budućnosti. Različite pristupe zahvaćamo komparativno i problemski (budućnost kao kulturna činjenica, multitemporalnost, temporalno djelovanje, metafizički prezentizam, mnogobrojne budućnosti i dr.) te obrazlažemo okvire istraživanja koje razvijamo unutar aktualnog istraživačkog projekta o urbanim budućnostima. Stvaranje budućnosti se u ovome projektu odnosi na sveobuhvatno razumijevanje čimbenika i procesa koji se povezuju u zamišljanju, anticipaciji i percepciji kolektivnih budućnosti kao i u modalitetima angažmana, vrijednosti, navika praksi i afekata, koji konstruiraju specifične odnose prema budućnostima u svakodnevnom životu.
Generation of Monoclonal Antibodies against S-Adenosylmethionine and Their Application in Diagnosing Liver Diseases
Authors: Hao Xiujuan , Sun Jianguo , Hao Jing , Huang Yan , Xia Jiazhi , Ren Huiming , Li Wenting , Zhou Yaxian , Zhang Wenna
Published: June 2022

S-AdenosylMethionine (SAM) hapten-carrier conjugates were used to immunize BALB/c mice. Two strains of hybridoma cell lines that stably produced high-titer monoclonal antibodies against SAM were obtained. The biological properties of these two antibodies were characterized. A competitive ELISA (cELISA) was established using these antibodies. The sensitivity and specificity were analyzed, and human serum samples were measured using the SAM cELISA kit.Very little cross-reactivity (< 1%) was observed between the monoclonal antibodies and SAM analogues. These two antibodies are IgG2b-type antibodies. The affinity measured using the cELISA is 5.75 x 109 L/mol for the 118-6 antibody and 7.29 x 1010L/mol for the 84-3 antibody. According to the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and flow cytometry results, normal liver cells contain much higher levels of SAM than liver cancer cells (p < 0.01). The results from 81 healthy subjects and 99 patients with liver disease showed the following sensitivity using the 240 nM cutoff: 95.65% (44/46) for hepatitis; 95% (19/20) for cirrhosis; 92.86% (13/14) for carcinoma; 100% (19/19) for liver failure; 30.86% (25/81) for healthy subjects; the detection specificity is 69.14% (56/81). Using the 120 nM cutoff, the sensitivitywas 80.43% for hepatitis; 85% for cirrhosis; 71.43% for carcinoma, 100% for liver failure; 3.70% for healthy subjects; the specificity is 96.30% (78/81). SAM, alanine transaminase and aspartate aminotransferase were compared in identifying liver diseases. Serum SAM allowed early detection of abnormal liver function and providing clinicians an important basis for a more accurate diagnosis of liver diseases than alanine transaminase and aspartate aminotransferase. Keywords: S-Adenosylmethionine (SAM); Monoclonal Antibody; Competitive ELISA; Liver Disease Diagnosis Abbreviations: Alanine Transaminase (ALT); Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST); Chronic Hepatitis B (CHB), Competitive ELISA (CELISA); Hematoxylin and Eosin (HE); Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC); Homocysteine (HCY); Immunohistochemistry (IHC); Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (KLH); L-Methionine(L-Met); Methionine Adenosine Transferase (MAT); Methylthioadenosine (MTA); Optical Density (OD); S-Adenosylhomocysteine(SAH); S-Adenosylmethionine(SAM).
Evolutionary dynamics of the vapD gene in Helicobacter pylori and its wide distribution among bacterial phyla
Authors: Delgado-Sapién Gabriela , Cerritos-Flores Rene , Flores-Alanis Alejandro , L Méndez José , Cravioto Alejandro , Morales-Espinosa Rosario
Published: June 2022

The vapD gene is present in microorganisms from different phyla and encodes for the virulence-associated protein D (vapD). In some microorganisms, it has been suggested that vapD participates in either protecting the bacteria from respiratory burst within the macrophage or in facilitating the persistence of the microorganism within the respiratory epithelial cell. The aim of this study was to define the phylogenetic relationship of the Helicobacter pylori vapD gene with other vapD genes of different bacterial species from different phyla and to estimate the genealogy of vapD gene within H. pylori species. Sixteen sequences of Helicobacter pylori vapD gene obtained from Mexican patients and 211 vapD sequences from 72 species of six bacterial phyla were analysed. Our results showed that the vapD region is a hot spot that presents a greater diversity in the Mexican strains of H. pylori to that previously reported. Rearrangements in the vapD region led to the formation of new ORFs in Mexican strains, which were not seen as being fortuitous, suggesting that these chromosomal rearrangements might provide some type of advantage to the bacteria. Phylogenetic analysis, codon usage bias and GC content indicated that vapD was acquired by horizontal gene transfer. Then, in some H. pylori strains it was incorporated and fixed into the bacterial chromosome and maintained in these strains in a similar fashion as an essential gene. Genealogical analysis of the H. pylori vapD gene showed two divisions: one that grouped most of the strains from different parts of the world and the other that grouped only Mexican strains together with the 60190 and 26695 reference strains. Keywords: vapD gene; Helicobacter pylori; Genealogy; Phylogeny; Horizontal Gene Transfer.
Covid-19 and Gastrointestinal Manifestations in Indian Patients: A Meta-Analysis
Authors: Chirumamilla Lakshmi Gayathri , Brim Hassan , Pizuorno Antonio , Oskrochi Gholamreza , Ashktorab Hassan
Published: June 2022

Background: India has the second highest number of confirmed Coronavirus cases in the world after the USA with 29.3 million cases reported so far. We aimed to perform a systematic review and metaanalysis of the clinical characteristics, comorbidities, and outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 positive patients with special emphasis on Gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations. Methods: In this meta-analysis, we conducted a systematic review of high-quality articles on confirmed COVID-19 cases in India published in PubMed and Google Scholar between February 2020 and March 2021. Statistical descriptive analysis and correlation analyses of symptoms, comorbidities and outcomes were performed. Results: The mean age of the patients was 46.16 years. Of these, 67.53% were males. Overall, 6.4% patients died. Cough (37.79%) was the most common presenting symptom followed by fever (35.5%), nasal congestion, and rhinorrhea (23.60%) but, these symptoms were unrelated to outcome. Patients with shortness of breath (r = 0.69, p = 0.03) and fatigue/weakness (r = 0.95, p = 0.04) had high mortality. Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus were the most common comorbidities but were not associated with negative outcome. Preexisting chronic kidney disease (r = 0.80, p = 0.01), mechanical ventilation (r = 0.895, p = 0.003) and ICU admission (r = 0.845, p = 0.008) correlated with poor outcome. GI symptoms were reported in 12.05% of the patients. Nausea and vomiting were the most prevalent GI symptoms, but diarrhea (r = 0.95, p = 0.004) was associated with significant mortality. Conclusion: Overall, COVID-19 patients in India present with cough, fever, shortness of breath and fatigue as the main symptoms. Among GI symptoms, diarrhea was associated with fatal outcomes. However, more high-quality studies are needed for better understanding of the GI manifestations and their outcomes in the Indian population. Keywords: Coronavirus Disease-19, Pandemic, Gastrointestinal Manifestation, India Abbreviations: ACE2: Angiotensin Receptor 2; COVID-19: Coronavirus Disease-19; GI: Gastrointestinal; RT-PCR: Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction; SARS-CoV-2: Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2
Barreras y facilitadores de inclusión social: una perspectiva desde las experiencias de personas con discapacidad visual
Authors: Oviedo-Cáceres María Del Pilar , Arias-Pineda Karen Natalia , Yepes-Camacho María Del Rosario , Montoya Falla Patricia
Published: June 2022

Objetivo: Comprender las experiencias cotidianas que tienen las personas con discapacidad visual, las barreras o facilitadores para su inclusión social. Métodos: Estudio cualitativo exploratorio. Se realizaron entrevistas semi-estructuradas vía telefónica, dada la condición de pandemia por la covid-19, a personas con baja visión y ceguera de Bogotá, Arauca, Bucaramanga y Piedecuesta. Para el proceso de análisis, se utilizó el diseño metodológico desde Taylor y Bogdan. Resultados: Emerge una categoría central: La inclusión la hacemos todos:  Visibilizar la diversidad y las capacidades en los escenarios de la vida cotidiana. La inclusión ha estado atravesada por una lucha constante que han tenido que asumir en los diferentes espacios donde desarrollan su cotidianidad; se identifican dos escenarios críticos:  el educativo y el laboral, pues son aquellos en los cuales las personas se han visto enfrentadas a un mayor número de prejuicios, estereotipos y temores.  Por su parte el arte y el deporte son espacios que les han permitido romper con los imaginarios negativos de imposibilidad y por otro afianzar su autoconcepto Conclusión: Los hallazgos dan cuenta de que aún persisten miradas limitantes que conviven simultáneamente, lo cual ha dificultado la superación de esquemas ligados a una historia de beneficencia y caridad, afectando la inclusión social de las personas con discapacidad visual.
Wykorzystanie macierzy zewnątrzkomórkowej opatrunku Endoform® w terapii ran przewlekłych – opis przypadków
Authors: Mróz Magdalena
Published: June 2022

Jednym z czynników hamujących proces leczenia ran przewlekłych jest nadmiar metaloproteinaz macierzy zewnątrzkomórkowej, skutkujący ciągłą fazą zapalną, uniemożliwiającą przejście na dalsze etapy gojenia ran, czyli angiogenezę i proliferację. Wyizolowana macierz zewnątrzkomórkowa w postaci opatrunku Endoform® znacznie skraca czas leczenia ran. Stanowi modulator metaloproteinaz odpowiedzialnych za degradację istotnych białek strukturalnych, ponadto wspomaga proces proliferacji komórkowej, a następnie epitelializacji. Celem niniejszej pracy było przedstawienie terapii ran przewlekłych z wykorzystaniem opatrunku Endoform®.
Wykorzystanie kinesiotapingu jako techniki wspomagającej postępowanie fizjoterapeutyczne
Authors: Spyrka Kinga , Brela Jakub , Kucharzewski Marek
Published: June 2022

W latach 70. ubiegłego wieku japoński lekarz, dr Kenzo Kase stworzył koncepcję kinesiotapingu. Metoda ta był początkowo wykorzystywana u sportowców, a obecnie stosuje się ją w wielu dziedzinach medycyny. W niniejszym artykule przedstawiono możliwości wykorzystania kinesiotapingu jako techniki wspomagającej postępowanie fizjoterapeutyczne.
Delignification and hydrolyzation of mycorrhizal black locust biomass pretreated with aqueous ammonia
Authors: Zhu Xiaoqin , Tang Ming , Chen Hui
Published: June 2022

Arbuscular mycorrhizae (AM) fungi can increase the biomass of host plants that are used as biofuel feedstock. However, little is known about the effects of AM fungi during aqueous ammonia pretreatment of biomass to remove lignin or on the enzymatic hydrolysis of cellulose. The analysis of mycorrhizal colonization (Rhizophagus irregularis or Glomus versiforme) on stems of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) plants in their first and second year of growth revealed that the presence of AM fungi and the growth time significantly influenced the lignin and cellulose content of untreated black locust but had no effect on the content of stems pretreated with aqueous ammonia. The presence of AM fungi and/or the growth time also affected the black locust stem structure and the chemical structure of lignin. Hydrolysis of mycorrhizal and non-mycorrhizal biomass produced similar glucose yields (except for the second-year R. irregularis biomass, which produced significantly less glucose than the other treatments). The results suggest that mycorrhizal black locust biomass is a suitable substrate for biofuel production.
Push or Pull: What Drives Emigration from Lithuania?
Authors: Kavalnis Remigijus , Kasnauskiene Gindrute
Published: June 2022

This article investigates the main economic and non-economic determinants of population emigration from Lithuania. Our study offers a new approach for modelling the push and pull factors considering the push–pull link. We construct the relative variables and deploy mixed models for the macro data of Lithuania and 24 European destinations over 2010–2019. Our findings reveal that such economic variables as relative economic welfare, unemployment and income inequality are the key push–pull factors. The study results indicate that changes in relative welfare have the highest power to change Lithuanian emigration with the main impact recorded the same year, while changes in relative income inequality and unemployment affect fewer emigrants, and it takes one year for the effect to materialise. The obtained higher importance of relative welfare compared to the average wage suggests that the goods and services provided by the state play a role in the personal cost–benefit calculation of prospective emigrants. This study addresses the research gap on the quantitative push–pull factor evaluation, the timing of their impact, connectivity of the push–pull factors and structural changes, providing a foundation for future research on the root causes of emigration.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Export: Evidence from Lithuania
Authors: Petrylė Vaiva
Published: June 2022

In this paper I apply the gravity model to analyse structural changes of Lithuania’s export during the first pandemic year. Lithuania was selected as a case of a small open economy with relatively high numbers of Covid-19 cases, on one hand, and a rather small decrease of its GDP growth in 2020, on the other. The research aims to fill the gap in the current literature by investigating heterogeneity in the goods export in terms of both product groups and export destinations. I also analyse whether the importance of distance and other export determining factors changed during the pandemic year. Results suggest that Lithuania’s export is resilient to economic shocks. Although the effects of Covid-19 were heterogeneous, the pandemic year had only a negligible impact on Lithuania’s export structure. The influence of distance or other export determinants on Lithuania’s export structure did not change during 2020.
Non-Linear Effect of Government Debt on Public Expenditure in Nigeria: Insight from Bootstrap ARDL Procedure
Authors: Abu Nurudeen , David Joseph , Gamal Awadh Ahmed Mohammed , Obi Ben
Published: June 2022

This study employs the bootstrap autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) approach alongside the dynamic ARDL simulations technique to investigate the non-linear effect of public debt on public expenditure in Nigeria during the 1981–2020 period. The result of the bootstrap bounds test illustrates the presence of a long-term relationship between public expenditure and public debt (along with oil rents, output growth and urbanisation). Further, the estimation results indicate that the effect of public debt on public expenditure is non-linear. In particular, public expenditure increases at early stages of rising public debt but declines at latter phases when public debt grows beyond specific threshold. This empirical outcome is further validated by the dynamic ARDL simulations approach which shows a significant decline in predicted public expenditure after short-term expansion due to counterfactual shock in public debt. Thus, policies which diversify public revenue from oil production and a reversal of the rising trend in public debt are recommended to avert the adverse welfare implications of declining public expenditure.