bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of infectious bronchitis virus variant strain from an outbreak in egg-layer flocks in Baghdad, Iraq
Authors: Alhatami Abdullah O. , Alaraji Furkan , Abdulwahab Husam Muhsen , Khudhair Yahia Ismail
Published: July 2020

Background and Aim: Infectious bronchitis (IB) has an influential economic impact on the poultry industry, causing huge losses each year due to the condemnation of infected chickens. Despite the use of many kinds of vaccines in Iraq, it is common to find IB problems in vaccinated chickens. Information about the strains that affect Iraqi chickens is very limited. Therefore, we aimed to detect the currently circulating strains of IB virus that cause frequent outbreaks in egg layers despite the use of vaccination against the virus.

Materials and Methods: Isolate detection, sequencing, and phylogenetic analysis were performed using a rapid IB virus antigen kit (32 tracheal swabs), flinders technology associates (FTA) card (32 tracheal swabs), and partial gene sequencing (16 positive FTA samples).

Results: The isolated strain was different from other strains, especially the strain isolated in the North of Iraq (Sulemania Strain) and shares 98% homology with an Israeli strain (Israel variant 2, IS 1494).

Conclusion: Although more studies are needed to detect IB virus strains circulating in Iraq, this work lays the foundation for making a good strategy to control the disease and selecting vaccines that should be used in farms.
Projeto Escola Sem Partido: Uma roupa velha que não nos serve mais /
Authors: Júnior Arnóbio Rodrigues de Sousa , Neri Antonio Avelar Macedo , Maia Maria das Dores Alexandre , Bezerra Mayara Barros
Published: July 2020

A presente produção acadêmica tem como objetivo central problematizar o Projeto Escola Sem Partido e suas implicações no cerceamento da discussão de gênero e orientação sexual na sala de aula. Este Projeto usa os espaços educativos para protagonizar suas vertentes conservadoras em contraponto a dimensão de uma pedagogia libertadora. Nesse sentido, a pesquisa subsidia-se em natureza qualitativa de cunho bibliográfico além da pesquisa documental com base no Projeto de Lei n° 2474/14 do deputado Flávio Bolsonaro e na Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação (LDB). É evidente o enfoque conservador e alienante do Projeto Escola Sem Partido que se contrapõe a liberdade de ensinar e a práxis pedagógica no sentido da formação crítica e do empoderamento dos educandos. Assim, nota-se a retórica a favor da educação neutra e das narrativas antigênero em um discurso contrariamente as escolas democráticas e a desbarbarização da educação.
Planejamento Tributário: A desoneração da folha de pagamento no resultado de uma empresa de transportes de cargas / Tax Planning: The exemption from payroll in the result of a cargo transport company
Authors: Pulcinelli Ana Luiza Godoy , Ribeiro João Pedro Taguti , Destefani Octávio Fantineli , Garcia Pedro Henrique
Published: July 2020

O planejamento tributário tem se mostrado uma excelente ferramenta nas organizações. Este artigo busca demostrar como o planejamento tributário é fundamental para as empresas como forma de redução de custos com tributos. Utilizou-se abordagem qualitativa e objetivos descritivos para chegar aos resultados. Primeiro, foram pesquisadas referências bibliográficas relacionadas para apresentar e explicar o planejamento. Após, aplicou-se um estudo de caso em uma empresa de transportes de cargas, localizada no norte do estado do Paraná, na qual foram obtidos os dados por meio de questionário e entrevistas. O tributo analisado foi a contribuição previdenciária patronal. A utilização do planejamento tributário nesta empresa se mostrou muito eficiente e mostrou por meio dos comparativos que a empresa optou corretamente pela desoneração, diminuindo o gasto com esse tributo.
Ictiose Lamelar Congênita e o Papel da Estética para Controle Clínico / Congenital Lamellary Icthiosis and the Role of Aesthetics for Clinical Control
Authors: Prado Aline Souza , Maciel Barbara Figueiredo , Teixeira Fabrícia Fagundes Soares , Fagundes Guilia Rivele Souza , Freitas Erlania Do Carmo
Published: July 2020

A ictiose lamelar (LI) é uma doença da queratinização caracterizada pela presença de escamas grandes em todo o corpo sem eritrodermia significativa. O trabalho objetiva realizar uma abordagem integrativa, destacando as intervenções estéticas, que podem atuar diante das alterações cutâneas causadas pela enfermidade. È uma revisão integrativa da literatura, seguindo as etapas, delimitação do tema, critérios de inclusão e exclusão, busca dos materiais, usando os descritores em ciências em saúde, em seguida leitura sucinta de trabalhos e sua redação. Foram encontrados 124 artigos, e somente 37 com publicações entre 2014-2019, porém, utilizou outros períodos, devido à dificuldade de localizar informações referentes à temática. A patologia é rara, pouco discutida, que ocasiona danos físicos e psicológicos. A equipe multidisciplinar é essencial, já que atinge quase todas as áreas de saúde do individuo. A estética atua nas diversas esferas, além de atuar em busca da beleza, também é utilizada como fins terapêuticos.
A Pandemia do novo Coronavírus (COVID-19) e a Divulgação da Ciência no Brasil / The Pandemic of the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Dissemination of Science in Brazil
Authors: Gomes Filho Antoniel Dos Santos , Oliveira Gislene Farias de
Published: July 2020

Desde que um novo coronavírus (COVID-19) foi relatado em Wuhan, na província de Hubei, na China em dezembro de 2019, o mesmo vem se alastrando entre a população mundial, sendo considerado uma pandemia pela Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) (XU, 2020; OMS, 2020; HOLANDA, 2020). Diante da pandemia de COVID-19 o mundo tem acompanhando o desenvolvimento de diversas pesquisas científicas nas mais diversas áreas do conhecimento, em especial nas ciências biológicas, biomédicas e farmacológicas. O acesso e divulgação as informações sobre o novo coronavírus emitidos pelos meios de comunicação, em especial os de TV aberta que atingem a maioria da população brasileira, devem estar embasadas nas pesquisas científicas que prezam pela qualidade técnica e responsabilidade ética. Desse modo pode-se promover o conhecimento científico na sociedade brasileira.
Monitoria em Bioestatística na Enfermagem: Um relato de experiência / Monitoring in Biostatistics in Nursing: An experience report
Authors: Macêdo Vanessa Cavalcanti Coêlho de , Fernandes Flávia Emília Cavalcante Valença , Melo Rosana Alves de
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: relatar a experiência da monitoria na disciplina de Bioestatística em enfermagem. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência, realizado a partir da monitoria em bioestatística, no período de abril a julho de 2019. Resultados: a disciplina foi desenvolvida com atividades baseadas em metodologias ativas, onde o discente atuou como parte integrante na construção do conhecimento e trabalhou de forma individual e coletiva, tendo responsabilidades durante todo o processo de aprendizagem. A qualificação acontece mediante, o constante apoio pedagógico, propiciado pelo programa da monitoria, que despertou o interesse dos discentes durante todas as atividades teóricas e práticas. Conclusão: durante a oferta desse componente curricular, não houve grandes dificuldades em meio a realização das atividades, contudo, as especificidades de alguns conteúdos da disciplina representam um desafio no processo ensino-aprendizagem, sendo possível sua superação mediante compromisso e dedicação dos discentes durante toda a disciplina.
Exérese de Cisto Mesentérico em Paciente Pediátrico: Relato de Caso / Excision of Mesenteric Cyst in a Pediatric Patient: Case Report
Authors: Rodrigues Andrezza Lobo , Feitosa Pedro Walisson Gomes , Vitor Gabrielle De Sousa , Fernandes Ana Clara Gadelha , Brito Eulina Alves Sousa , Gurgel Lucineide Coqueiro , Sousa Carmelita Maria Silva , Cruz Neto João Saraiva da
Published: July 2020

Os cistos mesentéricos são tumores benignos, geralmente assintomáticos, decorrentes da multiplicação de canais linfáticos ectópicos sem comunicação com o restante sistema linfático normal. Sua incidência na infância está em torno de 1 para 20.000 admissões hospitalares, com discreta predominância no sexo masculino, sendo a maioria dos casos diagnosticada antes dos 10 anos de idade. Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar e discutir um relato de caso de cisto mesentérico em paciente pediátrico, analisando suas principais características e enfatizando sua apresentação, diagnóstico, tratamento e possíveis complicações. Uma criança de 4 anos do sexo masculino inicialmente apresentou-se com quadro de quadro de dor abdominal de leve intensidade em região mesogástrica e em flanco esquerdo, seguida de episódio de constipação e posterior evacuação dolorosa. Após minucioso exame físico, que evidenciou uma massa palpável em região mesogástrica e em flanco esquerdo, com mobilidade e presença de macicez móvel, o paciente foi subemetido à ultrassonografia e tomografia computadorizada de abdome para maior elucidação diagnóstica. Os achados tomográficos constataram múltiplas lesões císticas agrupadas localizadas no mesentério, à esquerda, na altura do flanco e hipocôndrio, sendo considerada a possibilidade de natureza linfática para as mesmas. Após avaliação de um cirurgião pediátrico para seguimento do caso, tendo-se cisto mesentérico como principal hipótese diagnóstica, o paciente foi submetido à uma cirurgia eletiva para a exérese do mesmo. O procedimento seguiu sem intercorrências e consistiu na completa exérese do cisto, que apresentava-se com 11 cm, aproximadamente. O paciente seguiu sem complicações no pós-operatório e não houve recidiva dos sintomas. Destaca-se, portanto, a importância do tratamento cirúrgico para os casos de cistos mesentéricos na infância caso estes estejam desencadeando sintomas no paciente, pois evita a possibilidade de complicações secundárias ao quadro como torção, obstrução, hemorragia ou infecção. Palavras-chave: Cisto mesentérico, Infância, Exérese.
Pancreatite em Clínica Médica de Pequenos Animais: uma Revisão de Literatura / Pancreatitis in Small Animal Medical Clinic: a Literature Review
Authors: Mack Isabela Da Costa
Published: July 2020

A pancreatite consiste na inflamação do pâncreas, órgão responsável pela produção de enzimas digestivas, de insulina e glucagon, que são responsáveis por regular os níveis de açúcar no sangue. Sendo essa enfermidade comum em cães e gatos, o presente artigo tem como finalidade tratar a respeito da doença, seus sintomas, diagnóstico, tratamento e prognóstico a partir de uma revisão de literatura com base em artigos científicos coletados no Google Acadêmico, uma dissertação de mestrado, um trabalho de conclusão de curso e um artigo publicado em um site especializado em medicina veterinária. Ao fim, conclui-se que existem dois tipos da doença, o agudo e o crônico, e que o prognóstico será mais ou menos favorável dependendo do estado geral do paciente. Além disso, o tratamento recomendado consiste basicamente em fluidoterapia e administração de analgésicos, antimicrobianos e antieméticos, com possibilidade de transfusão de plasma para animais em estados mais graves, sendo pouco recomendada a intervenção cirúrgica em virtude dos altos riscos que esse procedimento oferece. Palavras-chaves: Pancreatite; Inflamação; Pâncreas; Medicina Veterinária.
Controle do Envelhecimento Cutâneo em Idosos com uso da Radiofrequência / Control of Cutaneous Aging in the Elderly with the use of Radio Frequency
Authors: Silva Elixandra Dos Santos , Amorim Juliana
Published: July 2020

Objetivo: descrever a importância da radiofrequência no controle do envelhecimento. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de revisão integrativa, que é um método que proporciona a síntese de conhecimento e a incorporação da aplicabilidade de resultados de estudos significativos na prática. O levantamento de artigos científicos foi realizado nas bases de dados da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS): Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Centro Latino-Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde (BIREME) e Publicações Médicas (Pubmed).Resultados: A amostra final desta revisão foi constituída por oito artigos científicos, selecionados pelos critérios de inclusão previamente estabelecidos Considerações finais: demostrou-se os benéficos dos tratamentos estéticos em idosos, no sentido de recuperar a autoestima e melhorar a qualidade de vida desses indivíduos. A radiofrequência tem um papel de grande relevância inserido a esse contexto.
Perfil de Usuários de Omeprazol e Considerações Sobre Seu Uso Racional: Uma Revisão Bibliográfica / Profile of Omeprazol Users and Considerations About Their Rational Use: A Bibliographic Review
Authors: Costa Martha Pereira , Damascena Rodrigo Santos
Published: July 2020

Os inibidores de bomba de prótons (IBP) estão entre as classes de medicamentos mais prescrita mundialmente para a redução da acidez gástrica. Entre os representantes desta classe destaca-se o omeprazol que reduz a secreção ácida em até 95%. Objetivo: Realizar uma revisão bibliográfica sobre o perfil dos usuários de omeprazol e considerações sobre seu uso racional. Metodologia: Realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica de abordagem qualitativa de caráter exploratório sobre o perfil dos usuários de omeprazol e considerações sobre seu uso racional. Foram utilizados os bancos de dados da Scielo, Lilacs, Bireme, PubMed, Google Acadêmico e Periódicos, foram considerados todos os artigos científicos com até 20 anos de publicação que se enquadravam nos critérios de inclusão. Resultados e Discursão: De acordo com a revisão bibliográfica os autores descrevem o sexo feminino predominante, com idade média igual ou superior a 60 anos. Entretanto, diversos estudos apontam que as prescrições não apresentavam indicações que justificariam o uso do omeprazol, a administração inadequada ou uso prolongado. Portanto, o profissional farmacêutico assume importante papel para o uso racional de medicamentos e amenizando problemas relacionados ao uso inadequado de fármacos, beneficiando toda a população. Considerações Finais: O conhecimento sobre o perfil de usuários de omeprazol é importante para garantir a segurança e efetividade no tratamento de pacientes. Portanto, é necessário o desenvolvimento de novos programas de ação para o uso racional de medicamentos, com foco na prescrição e uso adequado pelos usuários.
Incidence and Risk Factors of Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection in Patients With Cirrhosis
Authors: Phatharacharukul Parkpoom , Purpura Russell D. , Gandhi Devika , Xu Huiping , Bickett-Burkhart Katie , Chalasani Naga , Fischer Monika , Orman Eric S.
Published: July 2020

INTRODUCTION:

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is common in patients with cirrhosis and is associated with poor outcomes. CDI risk factors in this population have been well characterized; however, risk factors of recurrent CDI (R-CDI) after treatment have not been explored. We sought to estimate the incidence of R-CDI and its associated risk factors in patients with cirrhosis.

METHODS:

We performed a cohort study of patients with cirrhosis hospitalized with CDI between 2012 and 2016. We collected patient characteristics, including detailed information on the CDI, features of the underlying liver disease, and outcomes including R-CDI, hospital readmission, and mortality. R-CDI was defined as CDI occurring 2–8 weeks after the initial episode. Cox proportional hazards model was used to identify variables independently associated with the outcomes.

RESULTS:

A total of 257 hospitalized patients with cirrhosis and CDI were included. CDI was community associated in 22.6%. The incidence of R-CDI was 11.9%. R-CDI was not significantly associated with medications at hospital admission or discharge. Independent risk factors of R-CDI included increased Charlson Comorbidity Index (hazard ratio [HR] 1.30; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.09–1.55) and use of lactulose (HR 2.58; 95% CI: 1.09–6.09). The 30-day readmission rate was 37%, and readmission was associated with increased Charlson Comorbidity Index (HR 1.12; 95% CI: 1.03–1.23) and Model for End-Stage Liver Disease score (HR 1.04; 95% CI: 1.01–1.07). The 90-day mortality was 22.8%.

DISCUSSION:

In patients with cirrhosis, R-CDI is associated with comorbidity burden and lactulose use. Attention to these factors might aid clinicians in efforts to prevent R-CDI and improve outcomes in this population.
Optimization of Xylose Production from Sugarcane Trash by Microwave-Maleic Acid Hydrolysis
Authors: Hermiati Euis , Oktaviani Maulida , Ermawar Riksfardini Annisa , Laksana Raden Permana Budi , Kholida Lutfi Nia , Thontowi Ahmad , Mardiana Siti , Watanabe Takashi
Published: July 2020

Sugarcane trash contains significant amount of xylan that could be hydrolysed to xylose. The xylose could be further fermented to produce xylitol, a sugar alcohol that has low calories and does not cause carries of teeth. In this study we optimized the production of xylose from sugarcane trash by microwave-assisted maleic acid hydrolysis using response surface methodology (RSM). The factors optimized were acid concentration, time, and temperature. The xylose yield based on the weight of initial biomass was determined and it served as a response variable. Results show that acid concentration and interaction between time and temperature had significant effect on xylose yield. The quadratic regression model generated from the optimization was fit and can be used to predict the xylose yield after hydrolysis with various combinations of acid concentration, time, and temperature. The optimum condition for xylose production from sugarcane trash was using maleic acid of 1.52%, and heating at 176 °C for 6.8 min. At this condition the yield of xylose was 24.3% per initial biomass or 0.243 g/ g biomass.Keywords: maleic acid; microwave heating; response surface methodology; sugarcane trash, xylose
Regulatory Arbitrage: What’s Law Got To Do With It?
Authors: Langenbucher Katja
Published: July 2020

This paper explores regulatory arbitrage from a legal point of view. I start from the assumption that legislators will sometimes wish to prevent regulatory arbitrage and examine legal tools available to this end. To back up the underlying assumption, I present two perspectives on the phenomenon of regulatory arbitrage. One perspective stresses its competitive element, the other one focuses on instances of arbitrage as unwanted avoidance of a legal regime. It is suggested that from both perspectives we will find that – at least sometimes – regulatory arbitrage is unwanted. I move on to illustrate how EU and U.S. legislators have dealt with an example of unwanted arbitrage. The main part of the paper then deals with legal tools to suppress arbitrage. The main focus is on legislative drafting techniques such as choosing a narrow wording, a broad wording, anti-evasion rules or the concept of abuse. I conclude with a glance at problems of regulatory arbitrage in a corporate setting.
A new methodological approach (QEMSCAN®) in the mineralogical study of Polish loess: Guidelines for further research
Authors: Kenis Piotr , Skurzyński Jacek , Jary Zdzisław , Kubik Rafał
Published: July 2020

This article presents in detail the methodology dedicated strictly to loess mineralogical investigation by automated mineralogy system QEMSCAN® (quantitative evaluation of minerals by scanning electron microscopy (SEM)), which couples SEM and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry to automatically deliver mineral and phase mapping. The present study provides guidelines for further loess investigation in Poland, in order to maintain the complete comparability of results which will be obtained. The methodology is then used to obtain the data on complex mineralogical composition (heavy, light, transparent and opaque phases). In total 1,159,107 particles have been measured for five bulk loess samples and 4–6% of them were heavy minerals (c.a. 10,000 per sample). The bulk samples are dominated by quartz (57.3–62.9%) and contain plagioclase (7.8–9.2%), K-feldspar (7.9–8.7%), carbonates (5.0–7.8%), muscovite (3.2–6.2%), biotite (4.2–7.5%), heavy minerals (4.3–5.8%) and clay minerals (0.9–1.6%). The heavy minerals (as a group recalculated to 100%) are mainly represented by phases such as clinopyroxene (38–51%), garnets (14–21%), TiO2 polymorphs (8–12%), Al2SiO5 polymorphs (3–7%), ilmenite (3–6%), iron oxides, e.g., hematite and magnetite (2–5%) and zircon (∼2%). Nearly 50% of the heavy minerals is classified in the 16–31 µm fraction, which determine the changes in the current research procedure traditionally used for Polish loess.
Urban Wi-Fi fingerprinting along a public transport route
Authors: Retscher Guenther , Bekenova Aizhan
Published: July 2020

The outreach of Wi-Fi localization is extended in this study for urban wide applications as they provide the high potential to employ them for numerous applications for localization and guidance in urban environments. The selected application presented in this paper is the localization and routing of public transport smartphone users. For the conducted investigations, Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) values are collected for users who are travelling from home in a residential neighbourhood to work in the city centre and return along the same route. Special tramway trains are selected which provide two on-board Wi-Fi Access Points (APs). Firstly, the availability, visibility and RSSI stability of the Wi-Fi signal behavior of these APs and the APs in the surrounding environment along the routes is analyzed. Then the trajectories are estimated based on location fingerprinting. A first analyses reveals that significant differences exists between the six employed smartphones as well as times of the day, e. g. in the morning at peak hours or at off-peak hours. From the long-time observations it is seen that the two on-board APs show a high stability of the RSSI signals at the same times of the day and along the whole route. It is therefore currently investigated how they can confirm and validate user localization along the route and if they can contribute to constrain the overall positioning solution in combination with the inertial smartphone sensors. Moreover, the railway track can serve as a further constraint. As an outlook on future work, the development of a Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) solution with a fusion with the smartphone inertial sensors is proposed.
Synthesis and crystal structure of (E)-1-benzyl-3-(4-methoxystyryl)quinoxalin-2(1H)-one, C24H20N2O2
Authors: Missioui Mohcine , Essassi El Mokhtar , Mague Joel T. , Ramli Youssef
Published: July 2020

C24H20N2O2, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 11.1713(3) Å, b = 17.7718(5) Å, c = 10.9852(3) Å, β = 118.990(1)°, V = 1907.67(9) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0538, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1582, T = 296(2) K.
The Purinergic Receptor P2rx3 is Required for Spiral Ganglion Neuron Branch Refinement during Development
Authors: Wang Zhirong , Jung Johnny S. , Inbar Talya C. , Rangoussis Katherine M. , Faaborg-Andersen Christian , Coate Thomas M.
Published: July 2020

The mammalian cochlea undergoes a highly dynamic process of growth and innervation during development. This process includes spiral ganglion neuron (SGN) branch refinement, a process whereby Type I SGNs undergo a phase of “debranching” before forming unramified synaptic contacts with inner hair cells. UsingSox2CreERT2andR26RtdTomatoas a strategy to genetically label individual SGNs in mice of both sexes, we report on both a time course of SGN branch refinement and a role for P2rx3 in this process. P2rx3 is an ionotropic ATP receptor that was recently implicated in outer hair cell spontaneous activity and Type II SGN synapse development (Ceriani et al., 2019), but its function in Type I SGN development is unknown. Here, we demonstrate that P2rx3 is expressed by Type I SGNs and hair cells during developmental periods that coincide with SGN branching refinement.P2rx3null mice show SGNs with more complex branching patterns on their peripheral synaptic terminals and near their cell bodies around the time of birth. Loss ofP2rx3does not appear to confer general changes in axon outgrowth or hair cell formation, and alterations in branching complexity appear to mostly recover by postnatal day (P)6. However, when we examined the distribution of Type I SGN subtypes using antibodies that bind Calb2, Calb1, and Pou4f1, we found thatP2rx3null mice showed an increased proportion of SGNs that express Calb2. These data suggest P2rx3 may be necessary for normal Type I SGN differentiation in addition to serving a role in branch refinement.
Comparative Analysis of CT and MRI in Emergency Assessment of Stroke: A Review
Authors:   Chitkara School of Health Sciences,Chitkara University, Punjab-140401, India, Singh Digvijay , Kaushik Chanchal ,   Chitkara School of Health Sciences,Chitkara University, Punjab-140401, India
Published: July 2020

Objective: To compare the diagnostic accuracy of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)in emergency assessment of stroke in brain imaging from the review of literature. Method: Relevant databases (PubMed, google scholar etc.) were searched and literature were reviewed from 1995 to 2019. Literature from non-Scopus and unauthorized authorizations was excluded. Result: It was observed that for MRI DWI (Diffusion-weighted imaging) is preferred and in CT, axial sections are opted. In earlier studies, it was seen that neither CT nor MRI came out to besuperior. This may be due to the previous technology used. Some studies also, suggested that Diffusion-weighted imaging is highly accurate in diagnosis of stroke and also superior to CT. Another study suggested that SWI is a new approach in visualizing the hemorrhage in acute stroke. On one hand, evidence revealed that MRI is as good as CT. While on the other hand, literature concluded that CT angiography is good for intracranial and extracranial vasculature. Some studies suggested that CT is more reliable and is readily available for stroke. Conclusion: Present study concludes that both diagnostic imaging modalities i.e., CT and MRI have their advantages in diagnosis of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.Also chances of stroke increases with increase in age. Other factors influencing the stroke diagnosis and treatment are type of stroke, diagnostic imaging modality available, and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic exams performed.
Un indice dell’Evangelo d’oro di Dabra Libānos (Šemazānā, Akkala Guzāy, Eritrea)
Authors: Bausi Alessandro
Published: July 2020

The present index considers all the proper names and noteworthy terms occurring in the feudal acts published in 1901 by C. Conti Rossini from the Golden Gospel of Dabra Libānos (Šemazānā, Akkala Guzāy, Eritrea). The index is intended as a simple working tool for all those (historians, philologists, linguists, etc.) who may be interested in retrieving informations preserved in the oldest ‘archival’ documentary source of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It preludes to a new edition of the feudal acts furnished with translation and commentary.
In memoriam Ryszard Kapuściński
Authors: Rubinkowska Hanna
Published: July 2020

Obituary
29. September–01. Oktober 2006 in Wien: 11. wissenschaftliche Konferenz des Orbis Aethiopicus: “Der Mensch und sein Lebensraum am Horn von Afrika”
Authors: Priess Maija
Published: July 2020

Conference Report
Amharisch als diplomatische Sprache im Völkervertragsrecht
Authors: Elliesie Hatem
Published: July 2020

Review Article
Two illuminated manuscripts of Revelation of John
Authors: McEwan Dorothea
Published: July 2020

Miscellaneous Article
Academic News: Denis Nosnitsin receives a grant of the European Research Council
Authors: Team Editorial
Published: July 2020

Personalia
Äthiopische Verfassungsentwicklung im rechtsvergleichenden und historischen Kontext
Authors: Elliesie Hatem
Published: July 2020

Review Article
Nicole Poissonnier, vorauss. 2009: Das Erbe der „Helden“ - Grabkult der Konso und kulturverwandter Ethnien in Süd-Äthiopien
Authors: Poissonnier Nicole
Published: July 2020

Dissertation Abstract
Gideon Goldenberg - Ariel Shisha-Halevy (eds.): Egyptian, Semitic and General Grammar
Authors: Bausi Alessandro
Published: July 2020

Review
Leonardo Cohen: The Missionary Strategies of the Jesuits in Ethiopia (1555-1632)
Authors: Böll Verena
Published: July 2020

Review
Du Kebra Nagast
Authors: Beylot Robert
Published: July 2020

Starting from the reflexion on the legend of the Queen of Sheba’s hairy leg, the author tries to disentangle the inextricable network of traditions – Egyptian, Jewish, Byzantine and Arab – and to find an historical thread which may explain the many syncretic rehandlings that lead to the original redaction of Kebra Nagast, the «Glory of the Kings», the Ethiopian dynasty’s founding text. All this network of traditions seems to converge towards the gulf of Akaba and the Nubian border of the Red Sea.
Harald Möller: DDR und Äthiopien. Unterstützung für ein Militärregime (1977–1989): Eine Dokumentation
Authors: Böll Verena
Published: July 2020

Review
Alessandro Bausi: La Versione Etiopica degli Acta Phileae nel Gadla Samâʿtât
Authors: Abraha Tedros
Published: July 2020

Review
Edward Denison - Guang Yu Ren - Naigzy Gebremedhin: Asmara: Africa’s Secret Modernist City
Authors: Six Veronika
Published: July 2020

Review
Das Verb in Mäsqan
Authors: Voigt Rainer
Published: July 2020

Proceeding from a review of W. Leslau's work on Mäsqan some special cases of the verbal classes are reconsidered. E.g., the rare class qǝyä ‘(a)wait’ is explained as a four-radical verb containing two weak radicals r and *laryngeal. In the same way, verbs of the D-stem, which are characterized by an unalterable o, e.g. sommänä ‘to fast’, turn out to be four-radical verbs with w as their second radical. The most remarkable feature is the synchronous depalatalisation, which occurs e.g. in the negative perfect (an-tonna ‘he did not set himself down’) contrasting with the positive perfect (čonna) and in the imperfect contrasting with the jussive. This can be explained diachronically by palatalisation being a feature of the B-stem. Another kind of ‘depalatalisation’ occurs in the 3rd pers. plural forms of the perfect and the 3rd and 2nd pers. plural forms of the imperfect of the verbs III y, e.g. impf. yǝfäǧ ‘he completes’ but 3rd plur. yǝfäddo. This is seen as resulting from a morphological compensatory rule affecting in the plural forms not only the original plural ending -u but also the last root radical (i.e., y).
Molecular ty­ping of cephalosporin resistant serovars of Salmonella enterica from poultry and farm animals
Authors: Rafati Zomorodi A. , Rad M. , Hashemitabar Gh. R. , Salimizand H.
Published: July 2020

In this study, the susceptibility to cephalosporins of 74 Salmonella isolates, including 16 isolates from farm animals and 58 isolates from poultry was assessed by the disc diffusion method. ESBL production was evaluated by combined disc diffusion method (CDDM) and double disc synergy test (DDST). The genetic relatedness of isolates was investigated by the Rep-PCR method. The highest prevalence of resistance was observed against cefotaxime (27%) and the least – against cefixime (4%). None of the isolates was ESBL positive. The Rep-PCR generated 54 reproducible fingerprint patterns for all isolates and grouped them in four clusters and six singletons. Due to public health risk of cross contamination, it is important to have sufficient information on the occurrence of these resistant isolates.
Numerical investigation of dynamic Euler-Bernoulli equation via 3-Scale Haar wavelet collocation method
Authors: ORUÇ Ömer , ESEN Alaattin , BULUT Fatih
Published: July 2020

In this study, we analyze the performance of a numerical scheme based on 3-scale Haar wavelets for dynamic Euler-Bernoulli equation, which is a fourth order time dependent partial differential equation. This type of equations governs the behaviour of a vibrating beam and have many applications in elasticity. For its solution, we first rewrite the fourth order time dependent partial differential equation as a system of partial differential equations by introducing a new variable, and then use finite difference approximations to discretize in time, as well as 3-scale Haar wavelets to discretize in space. By doing so, we obtain a system of algebraic equations whose solution gives wavelet coefficients for constructing the numerical solution of the partial differential equation. To test the accuracy and reliability of the numerical scheme based on 3-scale Haar wavelets, we apply it to five test problems including variable and constant coefficient, as well as homogeneous and non-homogeneous partial differential equations. The obtained results are compared wherever possible with those from previous studies. Numerical results are tabulated and depicted graphically. In the applications of the proposed method, we achieve high accuracy even with small number of collocation points.
Legal forms of cooperation between local public administration and non-governmental organizations in counteracting social exclusion
Authors: Barczewska-Dziobek Agata
Published: July 2020

Counteracting social exclusion, although it is not legally binding, is the subject of public administration agenda. The administration, acting for the benefit of individuals, as part of its rendering function, performs tasks which foundations lie in many legal acts, and which essence addresses social exclusion. As part of their statutory tasks, Polish NGOs operate in areas that fall within the sphere of social administration. Both of these activities are important from the point of view of the interest of individuals at risk or subject to social exclusion. In their areas of activity - administrative bodies and non-governmental organizations - are subject to different regulations. The focus of this paper is on those regulations which form the basis for effective cooperation and allow combining the potentials of both these sectors. It should be noted that in the system of administrative law there are many examples of regulations that provide the basis for cooperation between various legal forms.
Designated benefit for the satisfaction of basic needs as a form of preventing social isolation
Authors: Małysa-Sulińska Katarzyna , Kawecka Anna
Published: July 2020

The purpose of social service is to support the individual, and thus counteracting social isolation. Normative regulations in this regard are covered by the law of social service from the 12th of March 2004, which determines the types of benefits and the rules of impartment. One of those benefits is the designated benefit for basic needs. In the article, the ponderation has been done about if the designated benefit is a successful tool against social isolation. Thereupon, the normative regulations which determine the appropriation and form of this benefit have been analyzed and presented. This analysis concludes that the institution of the designated benefit for basic needs, which functions in the Polish legal system, could be perceived as an effective mechanism that counteracts social isolation.
Multiply Marginalized: Indigenous Deaf Students’ Experiences in Higher Education
Authors: McKay-Cody Melanie
Published: July 2020

While there is a body of literature about the experiences of Indigenous college students, there is a complete lack of research on Indigenous Deaf college students (enrolled in either traditionally Deaf colleges, predominantly hearing colleges, or a combination of both). The question remains, what college experiences are Indigenous Deaf students having? This signed (American Sign Language) academic video-article examines the lived experience of ten Indigenous Deaf college students. In this study, these students’ experiences are viewed through the Indigenous Deaf Methodologies framework coined by the author. The Indigenous Deaf Methodologies framework uses linguistic anthropology, Indigenous Methodologies (from hearing Indigenous researchers), and Deaf Epistemology (from white Deaf studies). This study focuses on the using of American Sign Language, tribal signed language, visual technologies, and the unique epistemological experiences of Indigenous Deaf students during their college years. This video-article explains the challenges such students face within colleges during a period spanning the 1970s to the today. The author provides recommendations for future programming and accessibility for the next generations of Indigenous Deaf college students.
Picking a Thousand Scabs: Coping in A-Sharp
Authors: Garcia Arianne
Published: July 2020

In this poem, the author describes a pre- and post-diagnosis review of her life and the effect a lack-of an autism diagnosis had on her focus moving through education whilst being a Latinx youth. The author writes about her experiences coping with communication and social deficits, racism, abuse, and autistic burn-out, to shape a perspective for educators apply for their learning environments.
Spatio Temporal Variation of Air Pollutants in the North East Coalfield areas under Indian Coal Mines
Authors: Goswami R.T. , Kundu A. , Kundu M. , Das S.
Published: July 2020

This is a part of the project which developed an Information & Communication Technology based software application tool focused and addressing the issues related with the preparation of Environmental Monitoring Report and Environmental Management Plan in North-Eastern Coalfields
under Coal India Limited. It addressed mine water treatment with cost analysis, Overburden Dump Management along with the parameters of Air, Water, Effluent Water, and Soil. This user friendly software tool enabled with GIS or Geographical Information System.The present paper dealt with
the air pollution and its variations in a spatio-temporal scenario. In a highly vegetation domain which covered not only by forests but also wild life and tea gardens, air pollution played a pivotal role in maintaining the ecological balance, specially for micro organisms. Therefore the work
opened a broad scope of research from air pollution to micro organism balance in an eco sensitive region.
Rapid and nondestructive assessment of freshness of potatoes using a piezo based sensor
Authors: Banerjee Rishin , Pal Abhra , Ganguly Indranil , Bej Gopinath , Sutradhar Tapas , Dey Tamal , Mukherjee Subhankar , Bhattacharyya Soumyadeb , Ghosh Alokesh , Singh Brajesh , Bhattacharya Nabarun
Published: July 2020

The paper has examined on the non destructive assessment of potatoes using a piezo based sensor. In assessing the freshness of the product, there are different research reports, but surface firmness is an excellent indicator and is used extensively in practice. The sensor is used as
a vibration sensor where the vibration patterns are recorded and analyzed in frequency domain and then the quality parameters are displayed accordingly. It is found that dry matter is related with the firmness of potato tubers which also converts itself to starch content depending on time
and storage of potato tubers as firmness is very useful for processing industry. With some minor software modifications it can be adopted for other vegetables as well.
Synthesis, Characterization and Sorptive Removal of Heavy metals on Nano-Structured Agglomerates of Iron (III)-Cerium (IV) Bimetal Mixed Oxide (NICMO): Search For An Efficient, Low Cost Decontamination Technique
Authors: De Tina , Ghosh Abir , Chand Ghosh Uday
Published: July 2020

Nano particles usually exhibit remarkable physical properties, rapid chemical reactivity, and high sorption capacity for inorganic compounds. Studies of the fate and transport of nano particles were largely concerned with their properties and behavioral change over time, whether they
would interact with toxic contaminants after being released into the environment. Keeping in line with the above facts, here, we aim to develop an efficient material by eco-friendly green synthetic route that was further characterized to be crystalline ranging in nano-dimension for filtering
heavy metals containing groundwater. The average particle size was found to be approximately 3.56 nm calculated from the Gaussian fit of the distinct peaks and then computing its modeled data into Scherrer’s equation. The thermal stability of iron(III)-cerium(IV) mixed oxide nanoparticle
agglomerates (NICMO) was well established from the consistent particle size at different temperature and also, from differential thermal. The bimetal mixed oxide contained agglomerated crystalline nano-particles of dimension 10-20 nm held together by crystal packing forces and, its corresponding
empirical composition FeCe1.1O7.6. Appearance of weak band at 534 cm-1 in the FTIR spectrum of NICMO is presumed for the presence of hetero- metal bonding via oxygen linkage (i.e, Fe-O-Ce). Scanning electron microscopic (SEM) image of NICMO established the
agglomerated surface morphology with irregular shape that was unevenly dispersed over a base matrix of oxide surface almost covering up its porous nature. Decreasing sharpness of inflexion points of NICMO in BET isotherm indicates porosity arising out of channels of the template framework
but surely with non uniformity in pore size distribution.The positive change in entropy (△S°) values of both Pb(II) and Cd(II) species with NICMO in the systems investigated conclude that the reactions were entropy driven, occurring with increase of randomness at solid-liquid interface
owing to the release of water molecules when hydrated Pb(II) and Cd(II) species binds on to the solid surface
Antimicrobial Properties of Nanoparticles (NPS)
Authors: Kayal Tathagata , Ghosh Titas
Published: July 2020

With the help of nanoparticles treatment of diseases without any side effects can be achieved with the help of nanotechnology. The devices operating at nanoscale range such as nanoparticles, paves the path for a new method for imaging, diagnosis and therapy. Nanoparticles have antimicrobial
properties which can locally destroy bacteria, without doing any harm to the surrounding tissues. This review focuses on the antimicrobial effects of nanoparticles.
1918 Spanish Flu:A data driven study
Authors: Majumder Prateek , Dutta Sayanti , Mallik Pritabrata , Roy Sourin
Published: July 2020

In 1918, a new influenza virus emerged. During this same time period World War I was taking place. The conditions of World War I (overcrowding and global troop movement) helped the 1918 flu spread [1]. The vulnerability of healthy young adults and the lack of vaccines and treatments
created a major public health crisis, causing at least 50 million deaths worldwide. This is a data-oriented project to try to understand the Spanish Flu outbreak of 1918 and how it can teach us valuable lessons. We studied the death and mortality related aspects, economic impacts and how social
distancing helped mitigate the spread.
Tomography for electrical impedance
Authors: Muñoz Sánchez Juan David , Mosquera Leyton Víctor Hugo
Published: July 2020

Introduction:This review article shows the state of the art of different techniques for monitoring joint injuries. This work is the product of the research project "Viability of electrical impedance tomography for the monitoring of joint injuries", which took place at the University of Cauca during the period 2018-2019.

Aim:Identify non-invasive bio-image methods that are used in the evaluation of joint diseases.

Methodology: Selection and review of papers related to the evaluation of joint injuries using non-invasive bio-image technologies using systematic mapping.

 Results: Magnetic resonance and computed tomography systems make up the non-invasive methods of greater reliability and application in the evaluation of joint injuries. Similarly, some studies show good results from other methods such as systems based on bio-impedance when monitoring the deterioration of joint cartilage. However, electrical impedance tomography (EIT) devices have not yet been widely studied in the joint injuries evaluation.

Conclusion: Electronic prototypes of low-cost electrical impedance tomography have been developed that have allowed for the detection and recognition of gestures made by hand from the analysis of the distribution of conductivity in the wrist joint, which allows us to infer that EIT could be a good alternative for the monitoring of joint injuries.

Originality: The literature does not show studies focused on the development and implementation of EIT systems in medical applications related to joint injuries.

Limitations: This review paper only mentions those studies that describe the non-invasive bio-image methods used to evaluate joint diseases, including the medical applications of EIT systems.
Processing of Convention Agenda Selection: Applying the Information Processing Adoption Model
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Kim Jong-Chul , Yhee Ye-Rin , Koo Chul-Mo
Published: July 2020

The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that affect the selection of the agenda, which is the core content of convention events and the mechanism of agenda decision-makers' adoption of the agenda. In the convention industry, the agenda is the most important keyword faced by society. Although it plays a role in determining the success of the convention, related research is lacking. Therefore, in this study, an empirical study model was presented by referring to the decision processing through the personal information processing and the usefulness of the information. In addition, the attitude and impact on the agenda were analyzed by adding social norms and government policy agenda variables, which are social impact variables, in consideration of the convention context. Based on qualitative interviews with convention experts, a survey was conducted and a total of 203 data were collected. As a result, it was found that the association and timeliness of the agenda as a quality factor of the agenda act as a leading factor in the usefulness of the agenda and the necessity of the agenda. On the other hand, agenda necessity and source credibility did not significantly affect the usefulness of the agenda. It was confirmed that social norms and government policy agendas showed different results in attitude and intention. This is expected to be an academically and practically useful barometer by further organizing the theoretical framework of research on the convention agenda selection process, which was conducted without a rationale by using the information adoption model.
A Review of Casino Research Trends in Korea using the Semantic Network Analysis Methods
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Yoon Tae-Hwan
Published: July 2020

This study examined the casino research trends in Korea using the semantic network analysis. A total of 517 casino-related studies identified through RISS search, were used for the analysis. Both frequency of occurrence and centrality analysis results showed that research topics related to human resource management, casino customers, and casino businesses ranked the top. Among them, the influence of human resource management related keywords was the largest. The result of comparative analysis of casino research trends divided them into two periods: the first half (2008-2013) and the second half (2014-2019) showed that the human resource management field was the most important topic of Korean casino research at all times. However, keywords such as 'integrated resort', 'corporate social responsibility', 'organizational citizenship', and ‘responsible gambling’ that were not in the first half appeared in the second half suggesting that the topics of Korean casino research are also changing due to changes in the casino industry and social needs. Finally, this study suggested that despite the quantitative increase in Korean casino research, the diversity of research topics is very limited. It is necessary to initiate creative research design in various aspects beyond existing research.