bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
OPC-aided transmission with low-complexity digital nonlinearity compensation
Authors: Yi Xiaogang
Published: August 2023

Based on the dispersion-folded digital back-propagation (DBP) method, we propose a low-complexity digital nonlinearity-compensation scheme to enhance the system performance of optical phase conjugation (OPC)-aided transmission whilst preserving the low computational requirement of dispersion-folded DBP. When the transmission reach is increased, the computational efficiency of the proposed scheme becomes more apparent compared with conventional DBP while the performance penalty is negligible.
Rural-urban differentials in early childhood education and child development: Evidence from Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) in Ghana
Authors: Agyekum Martin Wiredu , Yeboah Sylvia Boamah , Dzradosi Charity , Ofosu-Ampong Kingsley , Quaye Michael Odenkey , Donkoh Christie , Acquah Andrews , Dzikunu Cosmos Kwame , Pajibo Edison , Yelkpieri Daniel , Tamanja Emmanuel M. J. , Nsoh Ephraim Avea
Published: August 2023

Children’s early development is a key component that affects their wellbeing and health as they age. In recent times, scholars’ interest in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development (ECD) has grown exponentially. However, rural-urban differentials in early childhood development in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and particularly in Ghana are unknown. This study examined the rural-urban differentials in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development (ECD) in Ghana. We used cross-sectional data from 2017/2018 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) by the Ghana Statistical Service. We restricted the data to children aged 3 and 4 years. A sample size of 3683 children was used in this study. Poisson regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development (ECD) in rural and urban Ghana. Both ECE and ECD scores were higher in the urban areas than in the rural areas. The regression shows the rural-urban disparity in ECD by ECE. The Preschool Program (ECE) has a good impact on children’s early development in Ghana. However, the Relative Risk Ratio (RRR) in rural areas was higher than in urban areas. Beyond this, other factors such as age of child, ecological zone, maternal education and wealth index were associated with ECD. Our findings show a significant disparity in Early Childhood Education and Childhood Development in rural and urban areas This study therefore recommends that more resources be channeled in rural areas to help improve ECE and ECD while policies should be tailored to Early Childhood Education.
CYLD stimulates macrophage phagocytosis of leukemic cells through STAT1 signalling in acute myeloid leukemia
Authors: Huyen Nguyen Thanh , Ngoc Nguyen Thy , Giang Nguyen Hoang , Trang Do Thi , Hanh Ha Hong , Binh Vu Duc , Giang Nguyen Van , Canh Nguyen Xuan , Xuan Nguyen Thi
Published: August 2023

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is the most aggressive hematopoietic malignancy characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of myeloid progenitor cells within the bone marrow. Tumor suppressor cylindromatosis (CYLD) is a deubiquitinating enzyme, which suppresses inflammatory response in macrophages. Macrophages have a central role in the defense against foreign substances and circulating cancer cells by their professional phagocytic capacity. Little is known about contributions of CYLD to changes in biological properties of human macrophages and its involvement in AML. The present study, therefore, explored whether macrophage functions in healthy individuals and AML patients are influenced by CYLD. To this end, ninety-two newly diagnosed AML patients and 80 healthy controls were recruited. The mRNA expression levels of inflammation-related genes were evaluated by real-time PCR, cell maturation, phagocytosis and apoptosis assays by flow cytometry and secretion of inflammatory cytokines by ELISA. As a result, AML patients with the low CYLD expression were significantly higher in M4/M5 than other subtypes according to the FAB type. The low CYLD expression was also closely associated with older patients and enhanced level of LDH in AML. Moreover, treatment of normal macrophages with CYLD siRNA enhanced activation of STAT-1, leading to increases in expressions of maturation markers and IL-6 production as well as suppression in cell apoptosis and phagocytosis, while macrophage phagocytosis from AML M4/M5b was higher than that from healthy controls upon CYLD siRNA transfection through STAT1 signalling. In conclusion, the inhibitory effects of CYLD on macrophage functions are expected to affect the immune response in AML.
Intestinal permeability and peripheral immune cell composition are altered by pregnancy and adiposity at mid- and late-gestation in the mouse
Authors: Ribeiro Tatiane A. , Breznik Jessica A. , Kennedy Katherine M. , Yeo Erica , Kennelly Brianna K. E. , Jazwiec Patrycja A. , Patterson Violet S. , Bellissimo Christian J. , Anhê Fernando F. , Schertzer Jonathan D. , Bowdish Dawn M. E. , Sloboda Deborah M.
Published: August 2023

It is clear that the gastrointestinal tract influences metabolism and immune function. Most studies to date have used male test subjects, with a focus on effects of obesity and dietary challenges. Despite significant physiological maternal adaptations that occur across gestation, relatively few studies have examined pregnancy-related gut function. Moreover, it remains unknown how pregnancy and diet can interact to alter intestinal barrier function. In this study, we investigated the impacts of pregnancy and adiposity on maternal intestinal epithelium morphology, in vivo intestinal permeability, and peripheral blood immunophenotype, using control (CTL) and high-fat (HF) fed non-pregnant female mice and pregnant mice at mid- (embryonic day (E)14.5) and late (E18.5) gestation. We found that small intestine length increased between non-pregnant mice and dams at late-gestation, but ileum villus length, and ileum and colon crypt depths and goblet cell numbers remained similar. Compared to CTL-fed mice, HF-fed mice had reduced small intestine length, ileum crypt depth and villus length. Goblet cell numbers were only consistently reduced in HF-fed non-pregnant mice. Pregnancy increased in vivo gut permeability, with a greater effect at mid- versus late-gestation. Non-pregnant HF-fed mice had greater gut permeability, and permeability was also increased in HF-fed pregnant dams at mid but not late-gestation. The impaired maternal gut barrier in HF-fed dams at mid-gestation coincided with changes in maternal blood and bone marrow immune cell composition, including an expansion of circulating inflammatory Ly6Chigh monocytes. In summary, pregnancy has temporal effects on maternal intestinal structure and barrier function, and on peripheral immunophenotype, which are further modified by HF diet-induced maternal adiposity. Maternal adaptations in pregnancy are thus vulnerable to excess maternal adiposity, which may both affect maternal and child health.
Explainable artificial intelligence toward usable and trustworthy computer-aided diagnosis of multiple sclerosis from Optical Coherence Tomography
Authors: Hernandez Monica , Ramon-Julvez Ubaldo , Vilades Elisa , Cordon Beatriz , Mayordomo Elvira , Garcia-Martin Elena
Published: August 2023

Background

Several studies indicate that the anterior visual pathway provides information about the dynamics of axonal degeneration in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Current research in the field is focused on the quest for the most discriminative features among patients and controls and the development of machine learning models that yield computer-aided solutions widely usable in clinical practice. However, most studies are conducted with small samples and the models are used as black boxes. Clinicians should not trust machine learning decisions unless they come with comprehensive and easily understandable explanations.

Materials and methods

A total of 216 eyes from 111 healthy controls and 100 eyes from 59 patients with relapsing-remitting MS were enrolled. The feature set was obtained from the thickness of the ganglion cell layer (GCL) and the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL). Measurements were acquired by the novel Posterior Pole protocol from Spectralis Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) device. We compared two black-box methods (gradient boosting and random forests) with a glass-box method (explainable boosting machine). Explainability was studied using SHAP for the black-box methods and the scores of the glass-box method.

Results

The best-performing models were obtained for the GCL layer. Explainability pointed out to the temporal location of the GCL layer that is usually broken or thinning in MS and the relationship between low thickness values and high probability of MS, which is coherent with clinical knowledge.

Conclusions

The insights on how to use explainability shown in this work represent a first important step toward a trustworthy computer-aided solution for the diagnosis of MS with OCT.
Concurrent exercise training induces additional benefits to hydrochlorothiazide: Evidence for an improvement of autonomic control and oxidative stress in a model of hypertension and postmenopause
Authors: Ferreira Maycon Junior , Santos Ferreira Silva Michel Pablo dos , da Silva Dias Danielle , Bernardes Nathalia , Irigoyen Maria Claudia , De Angelis Kátia
Published: August 2023

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate whether exercise training could contribute to a better modulation of the neurohumoral mechanisms linked to the pathophysiology of arterial hypertension (AH) in postmenopausal hypertensive rats treated with hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).

Methods

Female spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) (150−200g, 90 days old) were distributed into 5 hypertensive groups (n = 7–8 rats/group): control (C), ovariectomized (O), ovariectomized treated with HCTZ (OH), ovariectomized submitted to exercise training (OT) and ovariectomized submitted to exercise training and treated with HCTZ (OTH). Ovarian hormone deprivation was performed through bilateral ovariectomy. HCTZ (30mg/kg/day) and concurrent exercise training (3d/wk) were conducted lasted 8 weeks. Arterial pressure (AP) was directly recorded. Cardiac effort was evaluated using the rate-pressure product (RPP = systolic AP x heart rate). Vasopressin V1 receptor antagonist, losartan and hexamethonium were sequentially injected to evaluate the vasopressor systems. Inflammation and oxidative stress were evaluated in cardiac tissue.

Results

In addition to the reduction in AP, trained groups improved RPP, AP variability, bradycardic (OT: −1.3 ± 0.4 and OTH: −1.6 ± 0.3 vs. O: −0.6 ± 0.3 bpm/mmHg) and tachycardic responses of baroreflex sensitivity (OT: −2.4 ± 0.8 and OTH: −2.4 ± 0.8 vs. O: −1.3 ± 0.5 bpm/mmHg), NADPH oxidase and IL-10/TNF-α ratio. Hexamethonium injection revealed reduced sympathetic contribution on basal AP in OTH group (OTH: −49.8 ± 12.4 vs. O: −74.6 ± 18.1 mmHg). Furthermore, cardiac sympathovagal balance (LF/HF ratio), IL-10 and antioxidant enzymes were enhanced in OTH group. AP variability and baroreflex sensitivity were correlated with systolic AP, RPP, LF/HF ratio and inflammatory and oxidative stress parameters.

Conclusion

The combination of HCTZ plus concurrent exercise training induced additional positive adaptations in cardiovascular autonomic control, inflammation and redox balance in ovariectomized SHR. Therefore, combining exercise and medication may represent a promising strategy for managing classic and remaining cardiovascular risks in AH.
Comprehensive approaches for assessing extinction risk of endangered tropical pitcher plant Nepenthes talangensis
Authors: Yudaputra Angga , Astuti Inggit Puji , Handayani Tri , Siregar Hartutiningsih , Robiansyah Iyan , Wahyuni Sri , Rachmadiyanto Arief Noor , Purnomo Danang Wahyu , Kurniawan Vandra , Isnaini Yupi , Damayanti Frisca , Zulkarnaen Rizmoon Nurul , Witono Joko Ridho , Fijridiyanto Izu Andry , Yuzammi  , Hidayat Arief , Siregar Mustaid , Munawaroh Esti , Wardhani Fitriany Amalia , Raharjo Puguh Dwi , Widiana Ana , Cropper Jr Wendell P.
Published: August 2023

It has been 23 years since the conservation status of highland tropical pitcher plantNepenthes talangensiswas assessed in 2000. A number of existing threats (anthropogenic and environmental) may be increasing the risk of extinction for the species. A better understanding of the ecology and conservation needs of the species is required to manage the wild populations. Specifically, better information related to population distributions, ecological requirements, priority conservation areas, the impact of future climate on suitable habitat, and current population structure is needed to properly assess extinction risks. A better understanding of the requirements of the species in its natural habitat would benefit for successfully securing the species at Botanic Gardens. We have identified 14 new occurrence records ofN.talangensisin Mount Talang. Study on the ecological requirement using Random Forest (RF) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) suggested that elevation, canopy cover, soil pH, and slope are four important variables. The population ofN.talangensiswas dominated by juvenile and mature (sterile) individuals, we found only a few mature males (7 individuals) and females (4 individuals) in the sampled areas. Our modelling of current conditions predicted that there were 1,076 ha of suitable habitat to very highly suitable habitat in Mount Talang, which is 14.7% of the total area. Those predicted habitats ranged in elevation from 1,740–2,558 m. Suitable habitat in 2100 was predicted to decrease in extent and be at higher elevation in the less extreme climate change scenario (SSP 1–2.6) and extreme climate change scenario (SSP 5–8.5). We projected larger habitat loss in the SSP 5–8.5 compared to the SSP 1–2.6 climate change scenario.. We proposed the category CR B1ab(iii,v), C2a(ii) as the new conservation status ofN.talangensis. The status is a higher category of threat compared to the current status of the species (EN C2b, ver 2.3).Nepenthes talangensisseedlings and cuttings established in a Botanic Garden have relatively high survival rate at about 83.4%. Sixty percent of the seeds germinated in growth media successfully grew to become seedlings.
Urban human settlements’ resilience measurement and characteristics and their mechanism model in China
Authors: Zhou Xiaoqi , Ao Rongjun , Zhu Yuanyuan , Chen Jing , Shen Xue , Aihemaitijiang Yierfanjiang
Published: August 2023

This study introduces the principle of resilience into the study of human settlements. In this study, a comprehensive evaluation model of urban human settlements’ resilience based on the provincial region of China was constructed using the Driver–Pressure–State–Impact–Response framework. The spatio-temporal evolution characteristics of urban human settlements’ resilience was explored. The influencing factors were analysed by geographical detectors, and the driving mechanism was constructed. Results show that the following. (1) The resilience level of human settlements in China continued to increase, and the resilience level of each province and city changed significantly. The overall clustering effect showed a tendency to fluctuate and weaken. The distribution of cold spot areas became less and less, and the hot spots were moving from northeast China to southeast China. (2) Significant differences existed in the intensity of the impact of different indicators on the resilience system. The value of the impact factor showed an overall upward trend, and the number of key impact factors increased. (3) Improving the ability of scientific and technological innovation, accelerating the transformation and upgrading of the regional economy, increasing the training of talents and making financial inclination in scientific and technological development and industrial pollution control were all important ways for developing and maintaining the resilience of urban human settlements. This study not only introduces a new evaluation of urban human settlements from the perspective of resilience but also explores key impact indices and driving mechanisms, which provides new ideas for studying urban human settlements.
Structural and functional characterization of the Sin Nombre virus L protein
Authors: Meier Kristina , Thorkelsson Sigurdur R. , Durieux Trouilleton Quentin , Vogel Dominik , Yu Dingquan , Kosinski Jan , Cusack Stephen , Malet Hélène , Grünewald Kay , Quemin Emmanuelle R. J. , Rosenthal Maria
Published: August 2023

The Bunyavirales order is a large and diverse group of segmented negative-strand RNA viruses. Several virus families within this order contain important human pathogens, including Sin Nombre virus (SNV) of the Hantaviridae. Despite the high epidemic potential of bunyaviruses, specific medical countermeasures such as vaccines or antivirals are missing. The multifunctional ~250 kDa L protein of hantaviruses, amongst other functional domains, harbors the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) and an endonuclease and catalyzes transcription as well as replication of the viral RNA genome, making it a promising therapeutic target. The development of inhibitors targeting these key processes requires a profound understanding of the catalytic mechanisms. Here, we established expression and purification protocols of the full-length SNV L protein bearing the endonuclease mutation K124A. We applied different biochemical in vitro assays to provide an extensive characterization of the different enzymatic functions as well as the capacity of the hantavirus L protein to interact with the viral RNA. By using single-particle cryo-EM, we obtained a 3D model including the L protein core region containing the RdRp, in complex with the 5′ promoter RNA. This first high-resolution model of a New World hantavirus L protein shows striking similarity to related bunyavirus L proteins. The interaction of the L protein with the 5′ RNA observed in the structural model confirms our hypothesis of protein-RNA binding based on our biochemical data. Taken together, this study provides an excellent basis for future structural and functional studies on the hantavirus L protein and for the development of antiviral compounds.
Securing urban water supply through reservoir reoperation–An analysis of power resources and equity in cases from India, Spain and the USA
Authors: Turley Laura
Published: August 2023

This paper examines intersectoral water allocation, in particular how cities secure water vis-à-vis rural users, and assesses the equity of this (re)allocation. We use the distribution theory of institutional change, and argue that urban water providers mobilize power resources (positional, financial and informational) to secure water. We adapt the Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework to study this empirically, with case studies from India, Spain and the United States that centre around a large reservoir and its reoperation. Results show the importance of financing power in all cases, and also suggest that cities may lack the positional power needed to implement drinking water priorities. The ‘hybrid equity approach’ reveals the diversity of equity considerations on rural-to-urban water reallocation, both in terms of local perspectives and also regarding universal equity principles. Finally, it is fruitful to study power and equity together, as the former generally has profound distributional and procedural implications which are at the heart of equity.
STUDY ON THE DRIVING GAZE SHIFT CHARACTERISTICS OF VISION INTERESTING AREA ON MOUNTAINOUS ROAD
Authors: Meng Yunwei , Li Shibao , Chen Kang , Li Binbin , Qing Guangyan
Published: August 2023

Mountainous road landscape is the main source of driving information. The characteristics of two-lane mountainous road result in real-time dynamic changes in the driver's vision interesting areas. In order to explore the dynamic gaze characteristics, a driving experiment is conducted, and the gaze data of 10 drivers are collected. Markov chain is used to analyze the change process of gaze. The results show that: (1) when the current gaze point is in the straight front area, different road landscape has no significant impact on the gaze shift probability; (2) when the current gaze point is in the near left area, next gaze will expand the search scope to obtain much more driving information; (3) when the current gaze point is in the near right area, there is a high probability that the driver's next gaze will return to the front area; (4) when the current gaze point is in the far right area, the gaze will move back and forth between the near right and the far right areas; (5) when the current gaze point is in the far left area, there is a high probability that the gaze will remain in current area; (6) the main source of traffic information obtained by the driver in mountainous road landscape is the straight front area in the vision field, and the gaze point constantly shifts between the far ahead and the near ahead. The research results can provide technical reference for the construction of landscape in mountainous two-lane road.
Study on the reasonable RSR of arch and its influencing factors in PBA method
Authors: Sun Jing
Published: August 2023

In this paper, based on the numerical calculation, the reasonable rise-span ratio (RSR) and its influencing factors of the arch in the PBA method are compared and analyzed, and the mechanical properties of the arch under different influencing factors (RSR, lateral pressure coefficient (LPC), and structure thickness) is further obtained. The results show that the deformation and bending moment of the arch structure decreases first and then increases with the increase of the RSR, that is, optimal RSR exists. Different LPCs have a great influence on the stress of arch structure, and the deformation and bending moment of arch structure decrease with the increase of LPC. The increase in arch structure thickness can effectively reduce structural deformation, but may also lead to an increase in structural stress due to the increase in self-weight. At the same time, the comprehensive factors show that the optimal RSR increases with the increase of LPC and structure thickness, and it is suggested that the reasonable RSR should be 0.2-0.3. The rationality of the calculation is also verified by the application status of the station RSR with the PBA method in China.
UM PANORAMA SOBRE A EQUIDADE NA LICENCIATURA EM GEOGRAFIA NO ESTADO DA BAHIA
Authors: Santiago Izis Thelma Araújo , Alves Grace Bungenstab
Published: August 2023

A legislação brasileira prevê a todos o acesso e a permanência na educação, respeitando e considerando as especificidades étnicas e culturais como forma de combate às desigualdades e à promoção da equidade. Porém, é necessário entender se a formação inicial docente capacita para que estas temáticas sejam contempladas. O objetivo foi traçar um panorama de como os cursos de licenciatura em Geografia da Bahia abordam a diversidade e a inclusão escolar em seus projetos curriculares. Foram avaliados os documentos que regem os cursos das treze instituições baianas com licenciatura em Geografia, buscando identificar como cada instituição apresenta, propõe, desenvolve e colabora para uma formação que contemple a diversidade da sociedade brasileira, garantindo direitos e buscando a valorização das diferenças. Foi verificado que a maior parte dos cursos negligenciam estas temáticas, tanto na forma, como no conteúdo dos seus componentes, que aparecem em sua maioria como optativos ou com carga horária reduzida transformando a equidade num objetivo distante.
TREN PENELITIAN TERJEMAH BAHASA ARAB DI INDONESIA (SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW)
Authors: Yunianti Fitria Sari , Fajria Astry
Published: August 2023

According to Holmes’ Map of Translation Studies, two primary research focuses on translation studies, namely pure and applied translation studies which both emerge 16 sub-research themes. This board research scope is incomparable with the diverse themes of translation studies research, particularly in Arabic translation research in Indonesia. Until now, the research on translation studies has been dominated by descriptive translation and translation criticism. Hence, there is still various research theme that can be explored. This study aims to describe the research trends in Arabic translation research in Indonesia between 2011-2021 by applying a systematic literature review method by operating an academic search engine, “Google Scholar,” with certain Indonesian, English, and Arabic keywords.   The result shows that there are 130 articles on Arabic translation research in Indonesia with six research themes: descriptive translation, translation criticism, non-linguistic descriptive translation, theoretical translation, translation aids, and translator training.  The major theme used in research is descriptive translation, while the least used theme is translation training. By describing the chance and challenge of the importance of research in translator training, this article encourages translation studies scholars to do more research in this field.
De volta para o passado: uma viagem no tempo da Ortodontia
Authors: Almeida Marcio
Published: August 2023

“No mundo nada se cria, tudo se transforma ou se copia”... Você provavelmente já deve ter ouvido essa frase, não é mesmo? A bem da verdade é que o mundo é cíclico e muita coisa se repete — o mundo é redondo e pode dar voltas, mas quase sempre retorna para o mesmo lugar. Assim acontece na Ortodontia: o que hoje vigora, está na moda ou faz sucesso, um dia já foi assim também e pode ter sido esquecido com o passar do tempo. Porquanto, o que se fazia há 100 anos e se parou de fazer, pode regressar ao palco central.
Entrevista com Liete Zwir
Authors: Zwir Liete , Lira Adriana de Oliveira , Tesch Ricardo , Furquim Bruno
Published: August 2023

Com muita honra e apreço, apresento-lhes a entrevista com minha querida amiga Liete Maria Liarte Figueiredo Zwir. Professora Liete é graduada em Odontologia pela Universidade de São Paulo, odontopediatra, ortodontista, mestre e doutora em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade Federal de São Paulo. Casada, mãe de dois filhos e avó de cinco lindos netos, divide sua rotina entre suas atividades como pesquisadora do Ambulatório de Reumatologia Pediátrica da Universidade Federal de São Paulo e os atendimentos clínicos em seu consultório. Nessa entrevista, teremos o privilégio de aprender com quem se dedica ao estudo e atendimento de pacientes pediátricos portadores de doença reumática — uma oportunidade única de aprendizado.
Expansão dentoalveolar em paciente adulto para correção de mordida cruzada posterior unilateral com Invisalign
Authors: Prado Eduardo
Published: August 2023

OBJETIVO: Este artigo objetiva relatar o caso clínico de um paciente adulto com má oclusão de Classe I, mordida cruzada posterior unilateral direita e apinhamento superior e inferior, tratado com expansão dentoalveolar superior exclusivamente com alinhadores Invisalign. Foram utilizados dois conjuntos de alinhadores: o inicial e um refinamento. O tempo total de tratamento ativo foi de dez meses. RESULTADOS: A correção da mordida cruzada posterior unilateral foi conseguida por meio de expansão dentoalveolar da arcada superior exclusivamente com alinhadores Invisalign. Houve uma excelente correção oclusal e melhora da estética do sorriso, satisfazendo a expectativa do paciente. CONCLUSÃO: A expansão dentoalveolar superior total conseguida ao fim do tratamento foi de 2,7mm na região de caninos, 6,5mm na região de primeiros pré-molares, 4,5mm na região de segundos pré-molares e 5,3mm na região de primeiros molares.
Tratamento interceptivo precoce e acompanhamento do crescimento do padrão esquelético III: relato de caso
Authors: Silva Ivan de Souza , Vasconcelos Ana Luiza Giovanardi , Capelozza Guilherme Milanese , Reis Sílvia Augusta Braga , Capelozza Filho Leopoldino
Published: August 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: O padrão III esquelético pode ser diagnosticado por uma relação sagital inadequada entre a maxila e a mandíbula, decorrente de retrusão maxilar e/ou prognatismo mandibular. O tratamento interceptivo precoce, que aproveita a idade do paciente, tem demonstrado extrema relevância clínica e científica, levando a um controle mais harmonioso do padrão de crescimento. OBJETIVO: O presente estudo relata o caso clínico de uma paciente com diagnóstico de Padrão III esquelético, que foi acompanhada durante todo o seu crescimento. Paciente do sexo feminino, 7 anos de idade em seu primeiro exame clínico, foi diagnosticada com má oclusão de Classe III, mordida cruzada posterior bilateral e mordida cruzada anterior. As características faciais provavelmente foram herdadas de seu pai, que também foi diagnosticado como Padrão III esquelético. O tratamento interceptivo envolveu expansão rápida da maxila e protração maxilar utilizando máscara facial. O tratamento ortodôntico corretivo, na fase adulta, visava discretas melhoras oclusais, sem qualquer pretensão de alteração facial. RESULTADOS: Apesar do prognóstico inicial supostamente desfavorável, devido a fatores genéticos, observou-se importante melhora no equilíbrio oclusal e facial. Isso demonstra a importância da intervenção precoce para corrigir o crescimento facial, permitindo a normalização do equilíbrio da face e da oclusão. CONCLUSÃO: O acompanhamento do crescimento da paciente mostra que pode ser possível evitar uma cópia ambiental de um modelo genético.
Tratamento de extração de incisivo inferior em paciente jovem com ataxia de Friedreich: relato de caso
Authors: Saab Fabio Jorge , Fialho Tiago , Trevisi Renata Chicarelli , Valarelli Fabrício Pinelli , Freitas Karina Maria Salvatore de , Cotrin Paula
Published: August 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: A ataxia de Friedreich é uma condição neurodegenerativa lenta, que prejudica a qualidade de vida do paciente, incluindo ataxia de postura e o jeito de andar. OBJETIVO: O presente relato de caso, de um paciente com ataxia de Friedreich, apresenta o tratamento de um apinhamento anteroinferior por meio da extração de um incisivo inferior. RELATO DE CASO: Com base nessas condições limitadas, o objetivo do tratamento ortodôntico foi ser o mais simples e eficaz possível, corrigindo o alinhamento e o apinhamento, conforme solicitado pelos pais. RESULTADOS: O apinhamento anteroinferior foi corrigido, e foram obtidas relações oclusais satisfatórias. CONCLUSÃO: A extração de um incisivo inferior é uma solução simples para a correção do apinhamento anterior inferior em pacientes Classe I, e mostrou-se eficaz na correção do apinhamento em um paciente com ataxia de Friedreich.
Dentes e vulcões erupcionam, e outros termos sobre dentes não irrompidos
Authors: Consolaro Alberto
Published: August 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: Terminologia com precisão facilita a comunicação humana, aumenta a intelectualidade e influencia na qualidade de vida. OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste artigo é trazer para a discussão terminológica o uso do verbo erupcionar, aplicado para dentes e vulcões. Usando dicionários e com base em discussões com especialistas, constatou-se que o verbo erupcionar foi incorporado nos dicionários clássicos da língua portuguesa no Brasil e em Portugal. Erupcionar é sinônimo de irromper, erupcionado é o mesmo que irrompido! RESULTADO: Como resultado dessa discussão, ressalta- se, também, que o uso do termo incluso é impróprio, pelo seu significado; e que dentes retidos e dentes impactados têm significados distintos. No universo dos dentes não irrompidos ou parcialmente irrompidos, destaca-se, ainda, o uso dos termos folículo pericoronário e capuz pericoronário. CONCLUSÃO: Pode-se dizer que nem sempre usamos os melhores termos, que o termo incluso é inadequado, e que o verbo erupcionar passou a ser comum da língua portuguesa, podendo ser amplamente utilizado.
Má oclusão Classe II de Angle tratada com aparelho funcional e aparelho fixo com propulsor mandibular, em paciente com Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo
Authors: Silva Ivan Tadeu Pinheiro da , Freitas Eliane Faleiro de
Published: August 2023

OBJETIVO: O objetivo do presente artigo foi relatar o caso clínico de um paciente com diagnóstico de Transtorno do Espectro do Autismo e má oclusão de Classe II de Angle, divisão 1, incisivos superiores e inferiores com diastemas amplos, diastema central em destaque e interposição labial. RELATO DE CASO: Esse tratamento consistiu de uma primeira fase com aparelho funcional, mas antes foi realizado o fechamento dos diastemas superiores e inferiores, e redução da inclinação acentuada dos incisivos superiores e inferiores; e uma segunda fase com aparelhos fixos superior e inferior, e uso de propulsor mandibular. RESULTADOS: Os resultados obtidos ao fim do tratamento foram: melhora no perfil, com harmonização do sorriso, selamento labial sem contraturas, sem eversão do lábio inferior, bom equilíbrio muscular e postural da língua, harmonização das arcadas dentárias, com redução de 4° no ANB; a convexidade da face foi harmonizada, com redução de 10°; oclusão dentária funcional, com guias de desoclusão, manutenção de todos os dentes, inclusive os terceiros molares.
HILARY BROWN, Women and Early Modern Cultures of Translation: Beyond the Female Tradition, Oxford 2022, Oxford University Press, 301 s., ISBN 9780192844347
Authors: Eichlová Ördöghová Gabriela
Published: August 2023

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Identification of disease suppressive potential of Trichoderma virens and Jasmonic acid against fusarium wilt and damping-off in “Seed Primed” tomato plants
Authors: Sood Monika , Kukreja Sarvjeet , Kumar Vipul
Published: August 2023

Disease causing phytopathogens are responsible for an approximately 15% reduction in worldwide food production. Therefore, for efficient management of plant diseases, a systematic understanding of the harmful impacts of pathogens on economic crops is essential. The practice of sustainable agriculture aims at the development of a system that supports the growth of plants but simultaneously induces adverse effects on the existence of pathogens. Therefore, the current research was designed to monitor the seed priming effects of Trichoderma virens (as Biocontrol Agent, BCA) and Jasmonic acid (a chemical inducer) in tomato plants infected with two devastating soil-borne pathogens viz., Fusarium oxysporum lycopersici (Fol) and Rhizoctonia solani. Application of these agents in infected plants alone or together leads to the establishment of various disease-suppressive mechanisms in the host plants as observed in the form of enhanced seedling vigour index, percentage germination, morphological growth, and a substantial decrease in the percentage of disease incidence. Furthermore, pathogen inoculation in diseased plants enhances the content of two compatible osmolytes i.e., proline and glycine betaine which themselves serve as defensive molecules by acting as osmoprotectants and signalling molecules in the induction of various defence-related pathways in the stressed plants. Our study provides important insights into the effectiveness of T. virens and JA in the amelioration of pathogen-induced damage in the host plants. The inferences obtained from this research highlight the better efficiency of combined applications of T. virens and JA against these two soil-borne pathogens.
A review of water heating systems: A Focus on hybrid technologies prospect in Nigeria
Authors: AYODEJI Okubanjo
Published: August 2023

The rising energy demand necessitates a rapid transition to renewable energy and efficient technologies. The Nigerian household sector consumes enormous energy to meet domestic needs such as water heating. Furthermore, rising electricity costs hinders the commercial use of electric water heaters. As a result, energy users rely on conventional methods of heating water. In general, over-reliance on traditional water-heating systems have resulted in envi-ronmental degradation and public health crises. Adopting energy-efficient technologies may improve energy security, mitigate energy crises, reduce costs, and further optimize household energy consumption. This paper provides a comprehensive review of existing and emerging water-heating systems with a summary of recent innovations in water- heating systems. Var-ious types of hybrid and renewable water heating systems, as well as their configurations, are examined. In addition, relevant studies on different water-heating technologies are reviewed and classified according to their contribution, study type, and technology. The review findings are well articulated, and policy recommendations for solar water heating systems are made. This review's findings identify research gaps in the hybrid water-heating technology in Nige-ria. This survey provides insight into solar and hybrid solar systems as an alternative solution to fossil-fuel-based water heating systems.
Flammability properties of polymers and polymer composites combined with ionic liquids
Authors: Shamsuri Ahmad Adlie , Yusoff Mohd Zuhri Mohamed , Abdan Khalina , Jamil Siti Nurul Ain Md.
Published: August 2023

The flammability properties of polymers and polymer composites are crucial in ensuring their safe use in various applications. The development of flame-retardant technologies continues to be an active area of research to improve the fire safety of these materials. Recently, ionic liquids have been studied in the flammability properties of polymers and polymer composites. In this concise review, different types of polymers and polymer composites that are combined with ionic liquids are discovered. In addition, the preparation of polymers and polymer composites combined with ionic liquids through distinct methods is described. The additive effect of ionic liquids on the flammability properties of polymers and polymer composites is also concisely reviewed. The data demonstrated in this review contribute an extra visible knowledge of the preparation of polymers and polymer composites combined with ionic liquids and their flammability properties. In summary, certain types of ionic liquids can decrease the flammability properties of polymers and increase the flame retardancy of polymer composites.
Die Entwicklung des deutschen Dokumentationswesens und die Gründung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Dokumentation (DGD)
Authors: Stöcken Malte
Published: August 2023

Die Motive für die Gründung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Dokumentation (DGD) im Mai 1941 und ihre in den folgenden Jahren durchgeführten Arbeiten sind weitgehend unbekannt. Nach der Thematisierung der deutschen Dokumentationsstellen und der Mitwirkung ihrer Leiter in verschiedenen internationalen Organisationen während der 1920/30er Jahre werden der Gründungsprozess der DGD und ihre Kriegsarbeiten analysiert.
Fabrication of avian eggshell membrane derived dispersed collagen hydrogels for potential bone regeneration
Authors: Aggarwal Aakriti , Sah Mahesh Kumar
Published: August 2023

Tissue engineering is emerging as an effective and alternate strategy for healing the impaired bones. This study reports the development of potential and novel bone tissue regenerating matrices from the avian eggshell membrane derived collagen dispersed in poly-(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). The concentration of the aqueous collagen dispersions within the PVA solution were varied from 0.5 % to 2 % (w/V); and the sols were subjected to varying freeze-thaw cycles to achieve gelation; leading to the fabrication of hydrogel matrices. The developed hydrogels were investigated for their physico-chemical characteristics through the ATR-FTIR, XRD, FESEM and biocompatibility measurements. The ATR-FTIR results showed the presence of amide A, amide I and hydroxyl groups; which were further reinstated by the XRD studies. The morphological and topological analysis of the different hydrogel groups was made through FESEM. It comprised of the measurements of pore dimensions ranging (3.98 ± 1.84 µm to 9.24 ± 5.55 µm), percentage porosity (47 %–97 %), and average surface roughness (21–39 µm); thus, indicating them to be analogous support systems for bone tissue regeneration. Further, L929 mouse fibroblasts grown over these support systems showed excellent cell viability, thus hinting towards its competitive features and application towards remedial bone regeneration.
No Effect of Forest Representations on State Anxiety, Actual and Perceived Noise
Authors: Korbmacher Max , Wright Lynn
Published: August 2023

Previous research indicates that nature and nature representations might have positive effects and noise negative effects on various facets of life, such as performance, perceived life quality, and physical and mental health. In this intervention, we observed whether posters showing a representation of nature (forests) can be used to reduce actual noise, perceived noise, and state anxiety in university library users. Measurements were taken twice daily for a 5-day period pre-intervention (before posters were installed) and again during the intervention, when posters were installed. No significant differences were found for perceived or actual noise levels or for self-report state anxiety levels between pre-intervention and intervention phase. Correlations between actual and perceived noise, and actual noise and state anxiety, were small in their magnitude and non-significant, with the exception of state anxiety and perceived noise during the intervention phase, suggesting a weak positive relationship. Finally, in hierarchical linear regression models, actual and perceived (overall and talking) noise and intervention phase were non-significant predictors of state anxiety. Small effect sizes of nature representations on state anxiety, as well as actual and perceived noise, suggest posters of forests to not be an effective intervention for anxiety and actual and perceived noise reduction in a university library.
Pierre Bourdieus Rechtsdenken
Authors: Kretschmann Andrea
Published: August 2023

Den Ausgangspunkt dieses Beitrags bildet die Beobachtung, dass Bourdieus Rechtsdenken bislang nur einseitig zur Kenntnis genommen wird. In der Literatur gilt er in seiner rechtsbezogenen Analyse vor allem als Feldtheoretiker. Er steht in dieser Lesart für die Betrachtung eines Rechts, das – angereichert um eine Machtanalytik – entlang der Perspektive sozialer Differenzierung zu entschlüsseln sei. Dem wird im Beitrag eine Lesart gegenübergestellt, die Bourdieus analytischen Blick auf das Recht als Integration von einerseits sozialstruktureller und andererseits kultursoziologischer Perspektive aufschlüsselt. Eine solche Betrachtung, so wird argumentiert, vermag Bourdieus Mehrwert für die Rechtssoziologie umfänglicher zu verdeutlichen als bloß durch eine feldtheoretische Rezeption des Autors. Dieser begründet sich aus dem Potenzial, Subjekt- und Handlungsbegriff sowie Macht- und Herrschaftsverständnis innerhalb der Rechtssoziologie erneuern und differenzieren zu können.
O alcance do Absoluto pela Consciência mediante a Religião no "Prefácio" da Fenomenologia do Espírito de Hegel
Authors: Macedo Rodrygo Rocha
Published: August 2023

O presente trabalho tenciona analisar, a partir do “Prefácio” da Fenomenologia do Espírito de Hegel, qual o papel da religião na condução da consciência ao Saber Absoluto, último e máximo nível de compreensão que o ser humano pode alcançar de si e do mundo. Para tanto, o trabalho ora apresentado indica o propósito de Hegel, a partir de uma descrição panorâmica do citado “Prefácio”, em situar a consciência e a religião dentro do sistema contido na Fenomenologia.  Em seguida, é apresentada a posição da consciência no mundo, tensionada entre o desejo de apropriar-se do outro, de um lado, e o dever de reconhecê-lo, do outro. Com efeito, a pesquisa em comento demonstra que a religião oferece uma alternativa para resolver essa tensão entre consciências, propondo-lhes um equilíbrio social mediante o conceito de “comunidade”. Por fim, esta investigação debruça-se em como, na Fenomenologia, o Saber Absoluto, meta da consciência, está intimamente correlacionado com o conceito de Deus, que é o eixo da doutrina religiosa.
A LINGUAGEM E AS FRONTEIRAS DA HOSPITALIDADE
Authors: Falabretti Ericson , Farret Nerissa
Published: August 2023

Ao longo desse artigo pretende-se demonstrar de que maneira a questão da hospitalidade se apresenta nas obras políticas de Jean Jacques Rousseau e, principalmente, qual é sua relação com a linguagem. Para tanto, começa-se demonstrando como a linguagem é a essência da hospitalidade e como ela opera tanto como obstáculo ao acolhimento do outro e como obstáculo a possibilidade da hospitalidade; tanto como tentativa de aproximação e reconhecimento e, portanto, como possibilidade à hospitalidade. Dessa maneira, será apresentado também o pensamento de Derrida como intérprete e crítico de Rousseau, principalmente quando este analisa como se deu a formação da linguagem, a consequente formação da sociedade civil e as saídas possibilitadas pelo Contrato Social para que um acolhimento – mesmo que condicional – fosse possível. Conclui-se então, que na visão rousseauniana, a hospitalidade está sempre entre a entre a lei e o sentimento, a fala e a justiça sendo, entretanto, impossível um retorno a uma origem mais pura.
Gênese e estrutura do Fio da Meada: Um panorama da obra de Paulo Arantes
Authors: De Oliveira Pedro Rocha
Published: August 2023

No presente texto procuramos apresentar um panorama da obra de Paulo Arantes analisando os pontos de contato entre sete de suas principais obras: Ressentimento da dialética, Sentimento de dialética, O fio da meada, Zero à esquerda, Extinção, O novo tempo do mundo e Um departamento francês de ultramar. Procurando ressaltar a preocupação fundamental que alinhava a diversidade temática dessas obras, nos esforçamos em reconstruir a argumentação de Arantes, em especial na medida que lida com o problema dos limites da modernização capitalista, a relação entre esses limites e a racionalidade moderna, e a bizarra sobrevida civilizacional para além deles. Esse tríplice problema é várias vezes recolocado na obra de Arantes, na medida que a atenção do autor oscila entre sua manifestação na periferia mundial e nas metrópoles capitalistas.
A herança hegeliana na crítica à filosofia do sujeito em Charles Taylor
Authors: Da Costa Oliveira Juliano Cordeiro
Published: August 2023

O objetivo deste artigo é articular a influência da análise hegeliana da modernidade na crítica à filosofia da subjetividade moderna em Charles Taylor. Embora essa influência seja conhecida, ela não é trabalhada nos diversos estudos sobre Taylor. Este realiza uma hermenêutica da filosofia hegeliana, tornando-se responsável por uma das principais recepções do pensamento hegeliano na comunidade filosófica de língua inglesa. A influência de Hegel na obra de Taylor permanece como uma dimensão pressuposta, mas pouco explorada. Reconstruir tal influência hegeliana na crítica à filosofia da subjetividade moderna em Taylor é o objetivo deste artigo. Em seus estudos sobre Hegel, como defende Rainer Forst, Taylor interpretou a crítica hegeliana ao conceito moderno de liberdade tal qual uma crítica ao conceito de sujeito vazio, não situado no contexto formador das identidades. A essa visão estreita de subjetividade, Taylor contrapôs, inspirado em Hegel, uma versão alternativa de identidade linguística, histórica, cultural e comunicativamente situada, os seja, uma identidade que é parte abrangente de uma comunidade que nos forma enquanto sujeitos. Primeiramente, explicitaremos a emergência do eu no contexto da modernidade; em seguida, enfatizaremos a crítica hegeliana à noção de sujeito moderno autoconsciente; por fim, articularemos como a crítica hegeliana influenciou diretamente Taylor em sua crítica à subjetividade moderna.
Comment lire les textes de l’histoire de la philosophie ?
Authors: Shimabukuro Felipe
Published: August 2023

Il s’agit de montrer, dans cet article, que les méthodes structurale et génétique de lecture, élaborées par M. Gueroult et V. Goldschmidt, n’épuisent pas toutes les possibilités de réponse à la question « comment lire les textes de l’histoire de la philosophie ? ». La thèse que nous proposons, et mettons à l’épreuve, est la suivante : une série de philosophes fondamentaux dans l’histoire de la philosophie, au XXe siècle, partage une méthode de lecture dont l’opération centrale consiste à mettre au jour la dimension du non-dit des textes philosophiques.