bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Connaître la foi d’un autre, qui s’appelle Jean de La Fontaine. Une démarche littéraire de théologie pratique
Authors: Assaël Jacqueline
Published: July 2021

Pour le quatre centième anniversaire de la naissance de Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695), le poète et auteur de théâtre Alain Piolot vient de faire paraître aux éditions Jas sauvages une pièce dans laquelle il donne la parole au fabuliste tout en s’identifiant à lui. Il observe notamment avec grand intérêt les réactions de cet ancien novice chez les Oratoriens, converti à l’épicurisme, fataliste, mais toujours affectionné à la mère de Dieu, auteur d’une paraphrase du Dies Iræ , très critique vis-à-vis de l’autoritarisme royal lors des guerres de Religion. L’auteur expérimente, par les méthodes historiques d’une recréation dramatique, une exploration très incisive de l’intimité chrétienne de son personnage. Jacqueline A ssaël s’interroge sur les limites de la connaissance de la foi d’un autre, dans une démarche littéraire de théologie pratique.
Une frontière hostile et meurtrière
Authors: Galisson Maël , Edmond Pettit Anya , Timberlake Frances
Published: July 2021

Les dépenses de l’Union européenne pour la sécurisation de ses frontières ne cessent d’exploser, et la frontière franco-britannique de tuer. Ces morts, trop souvent anonymes, servent d’argument statistique à une militarisation sans fin de la frontière, qui, en retour, tue plus encore. Les pratiques illégales de la police sont au cœur de ce dispositif. Or les récits des morts, dont celles de Mawda Shamdem et Aleksandra Hazhar, éclairent ces politiques de dissuasion et leurs mécanismes criminels.
Des discriminations systémiques
Authors: Le Berre Clémentine , Michelet Laure
Published: July 2021

Les traitements spécifiques dont sont l’objet les personnes perçues comme migrantes à Calais – mais aussi en d’autres lieux – représentent véritablement et sans aucun doute des discriminations telles que le droit pénal les a définies. Les difficultés rencontrées pour combattre ces violations de la loi commises par les services publics comme par des personnes privées ne permettent pas encore d’organiser une stratégie de défense en l’état actuel des institutions, mais des citoyens recensent et garderont trace des faits.
Intervenir en santé mentale dans une zone de non-droit
Authors: Einhorn Lou
Published: July 2021

Comment venir en aide à des personnes exilées, souvent en grande souffrance psychique, bloquées dans un pays dont elles espèrent s’extraire rapidement, dont l’énergie psychique est mobilisée pour la survie et alors que le présent les confronte à des violences policières et des conditions de vie indignes ? C’est l’équation redoutable à laquelle sont confrontées les associations qui viennent en aide aux réfugiés dans le Calaisis. Entretien avec Lou Einhorn, psychologue, qui depuis 2012, plaide et œuvre pour l’accès aux soins de santé mentale des populations en transit.
« Calais, c’est dur, tout le monde sait ça ! »
Authors: Sékou  , Couillet Bonnie , Spoladore Hélène
Published: July 2021

Après un périple de plusieurs mois qui lui a fait quitter la Guinée en passant par le Mali, l’Algérie, le Maroc puis l’Espagne, Sékou, Guinéen de 32 ans, arrive à Calais en 2018. En mars 2019, il est un des fondateurs du collectif Appel d’air, créé dans la jungle par les différentes communautés d’exilés, dans un contexte où les violences policières se multiplient, où les exilés, déjà éprouvés par les mauvaises conditions de vie, craignent que la préfecture n’évacue une partie du camp. Le collectif va faire parler de lui lors d’une action d’éclat dans le port de Calais qui va mobiliser plus d’une centaine de personnes migrantes… et entraîner une répression particulièrement violente qui va pousser les exilé·es à s’auto-organiser pour mieux résister.
Impact of aerobic exercise against general mobilisation exercise on exercise tolerance among type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Chandrashekaran I.V. , Ravi N. , Srinivasagopalane B.
Published: July 2021

The objective of the study was to compare general mobilisation exercises with aerobic exercises on exercise tolerance in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Thirty type 2 diabetes mellitus subjects of both the genders in age-group between 35 and 60 years were divided into 2 groups (A and B) and were subjected to a 6-minute walk test pre- and post-training exercise. Group A participants were subjected to general mobilisation exercises and group B to aerobic exercises. The six-minute walk test between the two groups (A and B) was statistically different at P=0.03. Our study showed a significant difference in improvement of exercise tolerance in Group-B subjects, who underwent aerobic exercise. In conclusion, aerobic exercise is a better health intervention in the improvement of exercise tolerance among type 2 diabetes mellitus subjects, which could improve their cardio-respiratory fitness and thereby prevent further cardiovascular complications and improve their well-being.
Acceptance and physicochemical properties of raw and roasted ants (Atta mexicana)
Authors: Paniagua-Martínez I. , Morales-Trejo F. , Rendón-Martínez A. , Gallardo-López F. , Ramírez-Martínez A.
Published: July 2021

The nutritional values ofAtta mexicana (chicatana ants) are similar to those found in meat. As with other insects, consumers roast them for consumption and preservation. This process can generate beneficial changes in food; however, it can also cause the destruction of certain nutritional components. Thusly, the main objective of the present work was to analyse some of the main physicochemical properties of raw and roasted chicatana ants from one site located in the High Mountain region in the state of Veracruz. The roasting process was performed as it is normally carried out at the site from which the samples were taken. We also investigated the level of consumption and acceptance in several localities near this site by means of a survey. Significant differences among the protein and fat content due to the roasting process were observed (P>0.05). Roasting tests also revealed that colour change was linked to the loss of moisture and the increase of the temperature. Moreover, the process did not affect the fatty acid profile (P>0.05). Consumption and acceptance surveys revealed that the interviewees highly appreciate the taste ofA. mexicana and that its consumption has decreased due to the decrease of the rain.
Stable transition layer induced by degeneracy of the spatial inhomogeneities in the Allen-Cahn problem
Authors: Sônego Maicon , Nascimento Arnaldo Simal do
Published: July 2021

In this article we consider a singularly perturbed Allen-Cahn problem \begin{document}$ u_t = \epsilon^2(a^2u_x)_x+b^2(u-u^3) $\end{document}, for \begin{document}$ (x,t)\in (0,1)\times\mathbb{R}^+ $\end{document}, supplied with no-flux boundary condition. The novelty here lies in the fact that the nonnegative spatial inhomogeneities \begin{document}$ a(\cdot) $\end{document} and \begin{document}$ b(\cdot) $\end{document} are allowed to vanish at some points in \begin{document}$ (0,1) $\end{document}. Using the variational concept of \begin{document}$ \Gamma $\end{document}-convergence we prove that, for \begin{document}$ \epsilon $\end{document} small, such degeneracy of \begin{document}$ a(\cdot) $\end{document} and \begin{document}$ b(\cdot) $\end{document} induces the existence of stable stationary solutions which develop internal transition layer as \begin{document}$ \epsilon\to 0 $\end{document}.
Optimal investment-reinsurance strategy in the correlated insurance and financial markets
Authors: Xing Xiaoyu , Geng Caixia
Published: July 2021

Within the correlated insurance and financial markets, we consider the optimal reinsurance and asset allocation strategies. In this paper, the risk asset is assumed to follow a general continuous diffusion process driven by a Brownian motion, which correlates to the insurer's surplus process. We propose a novel approach to derive the optimal investment-reinsurance strategy and value function for an exponential utility function. To illustrate this, we show how to derive the explicit closed strategies and value functions when the risk asset is the CEV model, 3/2 model and Merton's IR model respectively.
Reyes, obispos y papas en Castilla: el papel de los prelados en las relaciones con el papado (siglos XIII y XV)
Authors: Villarroel González Óscar
Published: July 2021

A lo largo del presente trabajo se analiza la presencia de laicos, eclesiásticos y, entre ellos, los prelados en las embajadas de la corona de Castilla a la Curia pontificia en los siglos bajomedievales. El objetivo principal es establecer un listado de enviados regios castellanos (analizando su composición, grado y formación) y el estudio concreto de los prelados. Con ello se busca profundizar en el conocimiento de las bases sobre las que se desarrollaron esas relaciones y, al tiempo, ofrecer un listado que facilite la investigación de su peso real en la transmisión artística y cultural con la presentación de una nómina de esos enviados.
El pontificado bajomedieval y los obispos hispanos. Luchas de poder por la colación de beneficios eclesiásticos al comienzo del papado de Aviñón
Authors: Domínguez Sánchez Santiago
Published: July 2021

A comienzos del siglo XIV, con el traslado de la sede pontificia desde Roma hasta Aviñón, se produjeron numerosos cambios en la Iglesia que llevaron a un control mucho más exhaustivo de la presión fiscal y de la colación de los beneficios eclesiásticos de toda la Cristiandad por parte del propio papa, a favor en muchos casos de clérigos franceses próximos a él mismo. A la vez, como es sabido, en el año 1311, en el Concilio de Vienne, se decretó la supresión de la orden militar de los templarios, y ello dio lugar a que numerosas iglesias que antiguamente pertenecían a esta orden militar ahora fuesen controladas directamente por el papado, que nombraba a sus clérigos. Todo ello produjo un enfrentamiento importante con los obispos locales hispanos, que ahora se estudia con detenimiento.
Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada y la valoración del patrimonio de al-Andalus como algo propio. Arabización e islamización
Authors: Ruiz Souza Juan Carlos
Published: July 2021

En el presente artículo abordamos las circunstancias que hicieron posible la valoración de la arquitectura andalusí y su conservación. El arzobispo de Toledo D. Rodrigo Jiménez de Rada fue en gran medida el responsable de ello al entender que Hispania era consecuencia de una colectividad de pueblos que se suceden a lo largo de los siglos.
Pour ou contre la Rénovation ? Inégalités résidentielles, mobilisations et appropriations des immeubles khrouchtchéviens à Moscou
Authors: Inizan Guenola
Published: July 2021

Cet article propose de lire les dynamiques spatiales de la Moscou post-soviétique à travers les réceptions et réactions habitantes au programme Rénovation. Annoncé en 2017, celui-ci prévoit la démolition de plus de 5 000 immeubles d’habitation khrouchtchéviens dans la capitale russe d’ici 2032. À l’appui d’une enquête menée dans un district moscovite, on montre que ces immeubles abritent aujourd’hui une forte variété de situations résidentielles, du fait de l’héritage de la structure résidentielle soviétique et du développement du marché de l’immobilier. En conséquence, si la Rénovation a généré des mobilisations collectives entrainant des formes de réappropriation l’espace habité, celle-ci a aussi été limitée par les intérêts contraires des habitants.
Anisotropic properties study of Lac du Bonnet granite specimens: report #4
Authors: Jackson R
Published: July 2021

Compressive and shear wave velocity measurements, as well as uniaxial compression testing, was conducted on samples obtained from boreholes 101-S02-MOD1 and 101-S09-MOD1 located in the Lac du Bonnet batholith near Pinawa, Manitoba. The purpose of the study is to
ascertain if any anisotropy in terms of the uniaxial mechanical properties exists in the Lac du Bonnet samples and, if so, to what extent. This represents the fourth in a series of reports to be published as data becomes available. A final report containing detailed analysis of the results will be
written after all the sample suites have been tested.
Anisotropic properties study of Lac du Bonnet granite specimens: report #7
Authors: Jackson R
Published: July 2021

Compressive and shear wave velocity measurements, as well as uniaxial compression testing, was conducted on samples obtained from borehole 406-010-S2 located in the Lac du Bonnet batholith near Pinawa, Manitoba. The purpose of the study is to ascertain if any
anisotropy in terms of the uniaxial mechanical properties exists in the Lac du Bonnet samples and, if so, to what extent.
The uniaxial, dilational and yield compressive strengths, 25 MPa, 40% and 50% tangent moduli and 40% and 50% Poisson's ratios exhibited maximum anisotropies of 1.34, 1.41, 1.53, 1.51, 1.59, 1.33, 1.38 and 1.22 respectively. Deformation anisotropies are related largely to the
existence of micro-cracks in the samples. Four hundred and twenty (420) level results indicated a higher degree of anisotropy in terms of the 50% tangent modulus of elasticity (1.51) than was indicated by a similar test series conducted on samples obtained from the 240 level (1.18). Samples from
the higher in situ stress field of the 420 level appear to be more profoundly effected by drilling, stress relaxation and the attendant crack formation and propagation.
Anisotropic properties study of Lac du Bonnet granite specimens: report #6
Authors: Jackson R
Published: July 2021

Compressive and shear wave velocity measurements, as well as uniaxial compression testing, was conducted on samples obtained from borehole 403-018-S1 located in the Lac du Bonnet batholith near Pinawa, Manitoba. The purpose of the study is to ascertain if any
anisotropy in terms of the uniaxial mechanical properties exists in the Lac du Bonnet samples and, if so, to what extent.
The uniaxial compressive strength, 50% tangent and secant moduli, 25 MPa secant modulus and Poisson's ratio exhibited maximum anisotropies of 1.25, 1.70, 1.75, 2.02 and 1.16, respectively. Deformation anisotropies are related largely to the existence of micro-cracks in the samples. Four twenty
(420) level results indicated a higher degree of anisotropy in terms of the 50% tangent modulus of elasticity (1.70) than was indicated by a similar test series conducted on samples obtained from the 240 level (1.18). Samples from the higher in situ stress field of the 420 level appear to be
more profoundly effected by stress relaxation.
Interplay between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Asthana Garima , Chhina Shivjot
Published: July 2021

Progress in the management of diabetes mellitus is turning attention toward comorbidities and conditions such as periodontal diseases. This article aims to present the evidence linking diabetes and periodontal disease. The potential effects of modifying factors of inflammatory origin on diabetic control are also discussed. Increased prevalence, extent, and severity of gingivitis and periodontitis are correlated with diabetes. Moreover, many plausible mechanisms have been exemplified to explain the effect of diabetes on the periodontium. While inflammation plays an important role in periodontal diseases, evidence in the medical literature also supports the role of inflammation as an important component in the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications. Research suggests that periodontal disease has a large amount of inflammatory components that can negatively affect the metabolic control of diabetes. Conversely, treatment of periodontal disease and decrease in oral inflammation have a positive effect on the diabetic control. Diabetic patients who have periodontal disease have two chronic conditions - diabetes and periodontal disease, each of which can impact the other and require regular professional evaluations, patient education, and consistent educational reinforcement by healthcare providers both medical and dental.
Assessment of Behavioral Risk Factors for Dengue
Authors: Biradar Mallikarjun , Kunte Renuka , Basannar Dashrath
Published: July 2021

Introduction:

Dengue cases continue to be reported every year in India despite various measures being taken for the prevention. In the absence of an effective vaccine and a specific treatment, protective behavior at individual level is of paramount importance. This case–control study was undertaken to find the association of some important behavioral risk factors with dengue fever.

Methods:

The study included all consecutive patients of dengue fever >15 years of age visiting a tertiary care hospital in Pune during 2018 confirmed by laboratory investigation as cases. Healthy individuals living in the same locality as cases were selected as controls. Cases and controls were interviewed using a pretested semistructured questionnaire called Dengue Risk Assessment to Initiate Control to collect information on behaviors for increased vulnerability to dengue infection. Relevant data were collected and compiled using Microsoft Excel and the data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20 (IBM, USA).

Results:

A total of 30 cases (mean age 30.2, standard deviation [SD] 9.2) and 60 controls (mean age 30.08, SD 7.7) were recruited in the study. The results showed that cases were more likely to have certain behaviors associated with dengue than controls, namely, not practicing container management at home during the last 2 weeks (odds ratio [OR] = 3.57 and 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.20–10.63), not using repellents (OR = 2.89 and 95% CI: 1.16–7.19), not wearing full-sleeve shirt/trousers (OR = 6.14 and 95% CI: 1.75–23.8), and absence of source reduction practices in the surrounding area (OR = 8.84 and 95% CI: 1.10–71.42). A significantly larger proportion of cases had lower practice scores (≤7) for dengue prevention than controls (OR = 5.20 and 95% CI: 1.41–19.23).

Conclusion:

This study found that odds of not practicing conventional personal protective measures and container management were higher among dengue fever individuals than controls.
Assessment of Growth Monitoring Activities Conducted in Anganwadi Centers
Authors: Biswas Daliya , Basu Subhra Samujjwal , Lo Sourav , Samanta Sumana , Pramanik Rama , Sarkar Gautam Narayan
Published: July 2021

Background:

Growth monitoring under Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) program is an essential strategy for the prevention and control of malnutrition.

Objective:

To assess growth monitoring activities done by Anganwadi workers (AWWs), the influencing factors related to it and perception of mothers about growth monitoring service.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in all the Anganwadi canters of urban field practice area of Community Medicine Department of Bankura Sammilani Medical College. Qualitative data collection methods were employed which comprised of nonparticipant observation of growth monitoring activities, in depth interview (IDI) of AWWs, and focus group discussion (FGD) with mothers of enrolled children. While the checklists had been compiled in Microsoft Excel, transcripts of IDIs and FGDs were analyzed based on the thematic analysis.

Results:

Growth chart plotting, interpretation of growth curve, and discussion regarding child's growth had been carried out diligently, but preparation for weighing, putting child in the pants and actual weighing of the child were not properly done in all cases. AWWs mentioned logistic issues such as nonavailability of Taring scale and short supply of growth registers, perceived pressure of register maintenance, inadequate infrastructure, lack of periodic training, and supervision among the difficulties. Most of them were satisfied about community participation in growth monitoring process. Many mothers knew about weighing process, but the use of a growth chart had been reiterated by only a few.

Conclusion:

Logistic and infrastructural issues needed redressal while supportive supervision was essential to ensure the quality of the growth monitoring process. Mothers should also be made more involved in this key activity of ICDS.
Perceptions of the First-year MBBS Students about Professionalism and Ethics after Foundation Course of Competency-Based Medical Education Curriculum
Authors: Gupta Rajshree Rajulkumar , Prakash Abhishek , Nair Bindu T.
Published: July 2021

Introduction:

In India, with the introduction of the new Competency-Based Medical Education curriculum in 2019, the “Foundation Course” has become mandatory for the newly admitted medical undergraduates. “Professional Development, including Ethics” which is an important part of this course, has dedicated 40 h of teaching.

Materials and Methods:

This was a descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire-based study conducted in August 2019 during the “Foundation Course” for the 1st-year medical students of Army College of Medical Sciences. A well-structured module validated by the members of the Medical Education Unit was used for teaching “Professional Development including Ethics.” At the end of 40 h of teaching, the students' perception about the “Professional development, including Ethics” module was taken with the help of an anonymous validated feedback questionnaire.

Results:

Most of the students (94.19%) felt that professionalism and ethics are very important for doctors and should be taught. About 90.7% felt that the care of the patient should be the first concern of a doctor. The students (94.19%) also felt that teaching of “Ethics” should be included in the curriculum, 89.53% felt that it will influence and improve the behavior of doctors, and 91.86% felt that it will finally lead to improvement of the patient-doctor relationship.

Conclusion:

The study concludes that “Professional Development including Ethics” incorporated in the foundation course, is a much-needed necessity for the students entering into the medical profession. The teaching of professionalism and ethics will definitely lead to more awareness of these values in our future doctors.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome– Our Experience
Authors: Kotaru V. V. Sravya , Naphade Pravin , Rohatgi Shalesh , Nirhale Satish , Rao Prajwal , Dave Dhaval , Khan Furqan Mohd. Akram , Gupta Sahil B.K.
Published: July 2021

Introduction:

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is an emergency medical condition with varied etiology, presentation and outcome reported in literature. The objective of this study was to determine the clinical and radiological presentations, and clinical outcomes in cases of PRES admitted over the last one year at a tertiary care hospital.

Materials and Methods:

We retrospectively analysed all cases diagnosed with PRES from May 2019 to May 2020. We reviewed clinical presentations, etiological history, imaging characteristics, management and clinical outcomes.

Results:

Five patients diagnosed with PRES were identified. All patients were females, with age range between 16 to 32 years. Etiological factors were eclampsia (2/5), drug (tacrolimus), massive blood transfusion and chronic kidney disease with hypertension. Headache was the most common clinical presentation. Other clinical presentations were visual symptoms, seizures, altered sensorium, vertigo and vomiting. The most common imaging characteristic was supratentorial T2/FLAIR white matter hyperintensity on MRI, predominantly in parieto-occipital region. Other areas of white matter involvement were cerebellum and brainstem. One patient had hemorrhage complicating PRES. All patients were primarily managed by elimination and treatment of the precipitating factors, along with standard anti-oedema measures and anti-epileptic drugs. There was complete recovery in all patients within one week.

Conclusion:

PRES has variable clinical and radiological presentation. Early diagnosis and elimination of precipitating factors are vital for complete recovery.
Psychological Impact of Self-Quarantine on Malaysian Dental Students During COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Siddiqui Fawaz Shamim , Qian Gan Ye
Published: July 2021

Background:

Pandemics harm mental health by inducing stressors such as frustration, boredom, financial loss, self-isolation, fear of infection, and stigmatization. Students are vulnerable and at risk of ill effects of these stressors.

Aim:

The objective of this study was to determine the mental health status and associated social risk factors among dental students in Malaysia during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Materials and Methods:

This was an online cross-sectional study done using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 questionnaire. The study was carried among the undergraduate dental students in Malaysia, during the period of compulsory self-quarantine. The prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress (DAS) and their median scores were computed and analyzed with sociodemographic factors using Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, odds ratio, and Chi-square test.

Results:

The prevalence of DAS was 33.5%, 28.7%, and 7.3%, respectively, with no gender differences. Depression increased with increasing age (P = 0.043) and year of study (P = 0.015). The prevalence of depression was the highest in the students of Indian ethnicity (44%; P = 0. 018). Students from public universities reported a higher prevalence of anxiety (34%; P = 0.019) and stress scores (P = 0.013). A family's financial crisis increased the risk of DAS (P < 0.05). Being quarantined with family increased the odds of anxiety by 2.8 times (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Students were found to be vulnerable to the negative psychological impact of self-quarantine as measured by their mental health status. The study also identified demographic and social risk factors contributing toward this vulnerability.
Mesenteric Cystic Lymphangioma – A Rare Entity with Unusual Presentation
Authors: Jose Merin , Chandanwale Shirish , Singh Madhuri , Raj Akshi , Gore Charusheela
Published: July 2021

Lymphangiomas are a rare benign proliferation of the lymphatic system. Intra-abdominal lymphangioma is rare and accounts for <5% of lymphangioma cases. Cystic mesenteric lymphangioma is extremely rare and accounts for <1% of abdominal lymphangiomas. Abdominal swelling, pain, vomiting, and constipation are common clinical presentations. We report a case of a 5-year-old boy with no significant medical history of illness who presented with acute abdomen. Preoperative accurate diagnosis by radiological modalities is very difficult. Surgical excision is the choice of treatment. Definitive diagnosis requires histopathological examination.
Histopathology of Gastroesophageal Lesions and its Correlation with Helicobacter pylori and Mucin Histochemistry
Authors: Gupta Anupama Praveen , Suryawanshi Udaysingh Dhanajirao , Kumbhalkar Dinkar T.
Published: July 2021

Objective:

Helicobacter pylori infection and subsequent gastric atrophy and intestinal metaplasia (IM) are postulated to increase incidence of gastroesophageal cancers. Hence, this study was carried out with objective to study histomorphology of gastroesophageal lesions and correlate with H. pylori and mucin histochemistry.

Materials and Methods:

This is an observational, prospective study on 120 gastroesophageal biopsies for identification of H. pylori and mucin histochemistry for type of metaplasia in addition to routine histopathology.

Results:

Of 120 gastroesophageal biopsies, 58 were esophageal and 62 gastric. Various esophageal lesions comprised of esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, dysplasia, and esophageal malignancies. H. pylori were detected in 1, 4, and 1 cases of esophagitis, Barrett's esophagus, and adenosquamous carcinoma, respectively. IM was seen in 2 cases of Barrett's esophagus and one each of adenocarcinoma and adenosquamous carcinoma of esophagus. Gastric pathologies comprised of chronic gastritis, gastric ulcer, hyperplastic polyp, Peutz–Jeghers syndrome, adenocarcinoma, and gastrointestinal stromal tumor. A study for H. pylori and mucin histochemistry revealed statistically significant association between H. pylori and gastric adenocarcinoma, chronic gastritis but not with gastric ulcer. 76.31% and 21.73% cases of adenocarcinoma and gastric nonneoplastic lesions showed IM with statistically significant association with gastric adenocarcinoma particularly intestinal type.

Conclusion:

Since there is significant role of H. pylori and gastroesophageal malignancies histopathology and early detection of the bacilli can help in timely treatment and prevention of gastroesophageal malignancy.
Ergodic Schrödinger operators in the infinite measure setting
Authors: Boshernitzan Michael , Damanik David , Fillman Jake , Lukic Milivoje
Published: July 2021

We develop the basic theory of ergodic Schrödinger operators, which is well known for ergodic probability measures, in the case of a base dynamics on an infinite measure space. This includes the almost sure constancy of the spectrum and the spectral type, the definition and discussion of the density of states measure and the Lyapunov exponent, as well as a version of the Pastur–Ishii theorem. We also give some counterexamples that demonstrate that some results do not extend from the finite measure case to the infinite measure case. These examples are based on some constructions in infinite ergodic theory that may be of independent interest.
The massless Dirac equation in two dimensions: zero-energy obstructions and dispersive estimates
Authors: Erdoğan M. Burak , Goldberg Michael , Green William R.
Published: July 2021

We investigate

L^1\to L^\infty

dispersive estimates for the massless two dimensional Dirac equation with a potential. In particular, we show that the Dirac evolution satisfies the natural

t^{-\frac{1}{2}}

decay rate, which may be improved to

t^{-\frac{1}{2} - \gamma}

for any

0\leq \gamma<\frac{3}{2}

at the cost of spatial weights. We classify the structure of threshold obstructions as being composed of a two dimensional space of p-wave resonances and a finite dimensional space of eigenfunctions at zero energy. We show that, in the presence of a threshold resonance, the Dirac evolution satisfies the natural decay rate except for a finite-rank piece. While in the case of a threshold eigenvalue only, the natural decay rate is preserved. In both cases we show that the decay rate may be improved at the cost of spatial weights.
Mathematical and numerical models for the cardiac electromechanical function
Authors: Dedè Luca , Quarteroni Alfio , Regazzoni Francesco
Published: July 2021

This paper deals with the mathematical model that describes the function of the human heart. More specifically, it addresses the equations that express the electromechanical process, that is the mechanical deformation (contraction and relaxation) of the heart muscle that is induced by the electrical field that, at every heartbeat, is generated in the sino-atrial node and then propagates all across the cardiac cells. After deriving the equations of the mathematical model from basic physical principles, we proceed to their numerical approximations and discuss issues such as stability, accuracy and computational complexity. We close the paper by illustrating a few numerical results on test problems of potential interest for clinical applications.
Enrichment of Larval Fish Feed with Free Amino Acids and Proteins by Coating with Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei BGHN14 Homogenate
Authors: Lukić Jovanka , Stanisavljević Nemanja , Vukotić Goran , Terzić-Vidojević Amarela , Begović Jelena , Golić Nataša , Ljubobratović Uroš
Published: July 2021

This research aimed to test whether coating with Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei BGHN14 homogenate may increase soluble protein and amino acid amount on larval fish feed surface. Total amino acid and protein, as well as taste stimulating and growth promoting amino acid amounts were analyzed in coated feed samples. Results indicated that coating with BGHN14 homogenate increased the amount of soluble proteins and free Glycine on feed surface, as well as the availability of protein-bound (hydroxy-)Proline. This lab-scale research provides the basis for use of lactobacilli as resource efficient source of soluble nutrients for animal feedstuffs.
Concertante techniques in Trois images by Ivo Petrić
Authors: O'Loughlin Niall
Published: July 2021

The large-scale romantic concerto has been reevaluated by many composers of the 20th century. These have included Stravinsky, Honegger and Frank Martin, who have all tended to compose on a much smaller scale. One such work is Ivo Petrić's Trois images, a violin concerto dating from 1972-73. It displays an ambiguous approach to form, the relationships between the soloist and orchestra, the use of musical motives and the idea of the concerto. On the one hand, it has links with tradition in that it uses the title and three-movement structure of the concerto, the traditional relationships of dialogue, solo and accompaniment, development of motives and virtuoso techniques. On the other hand, it breaks with tradition by disguising the contrasts and separation of the individual movements, and transforming traditional concerto techniques for use in the freely coordinated idiom that the composer was using at the time. It proves to be an excellent example of how concerto techniques can be combined with the techniques of the avant-garde.
Novo o Akademskem združenju sv. Cecilije v Kamniku
Authors: Škrjanc Radovan
Published: July 2021

Namen članka je strnjeno predstaviti vsebino in prepis štirih pred kratkim najdenih dokumentov, ki govorijo o nastanku in delovanju Akademskega združenja sv. Cecilije v Kamniku (Confoederation Accademicae sub invocatione S. Caeciliae V. et M.). Združenje je nastalo 21. junija 1731. Sredstva za financiranje njegovega delovanja, v višini 700 goldinarjev nemške veljave, je zbralo nekaj zdaj neznanih posameznikov. Omenjeno vsoto so 1. avgusta 1768 za štiri odstotke naložili pri deželi Kranjski, kar je združenju zagotovilo redni dohodek 28 goldinarjev na leto. Delokrog združenja je sprva obsegal izvajanje 12. petih maš na leto, vsak mesec ene, in sicer tako, da so en mesec peli mašo za svoje žive, naslednji mesec pa rekvijem za umrle člane. Na rednem letnem shodu kamniških »akademikov« leta 1760 so število teh maš podvojili. Poleg tega je združenje vsako leto opravilo še eno peto mašo in slovesnejše bogoslužje na god svoje zavetnice sv. Cecilije, izvedbo treh maš na preostale tri praznike združenja, ter petje 5. maš na štiri kvaterne dni. Razen »rednega dela« opravil, tj. izvedbe 34. petih maš (H. H. Messen) in enega slovesnejšega bogoslužja (Amt) na leto, je delovanje združenja obsegalo še občasno izvajanje rekvijema za umrlega člana in navadne pete maše za novega člana, ter izvajanje štirih pri združenju ustanovljenih maš (P. Zupana, P. Čuberla, M. Mikuliča in N. Premka). Združenje je bilo razpuščeno leta 1784, skladno z odlokom Jožefa II. in formalnim statusom združenja kot cerkvene bratovščine. Vendar pa je na podlagi tu predstavljenih dokumentov kakor tudi vsebine kamniške matrikule iz leta 1749, ki člane združenja naslavlja z »akademiki«, samo združenje pa imenuje "akademija", vseeno mogoče domnevati, da to združenje ni bilo povsem običajna, cehom blizka stanovska bratovščina krajevnih glasbenikov s sedežem v tamkajšnji župnijski cerkvi, temveč bolj izbrana družba glasbi naklonjenih kamniških meščanov, ki je svoje vzore iskala tudi v sočasnih akademskih glasbenih ustanovah, kakršna je na primer bila trideset let mlajša Academia Philharmonicorum v Ljubljani.
Nordic Symphony – Grieg at the cross-roads
Authors: Skyllstad Kjell
Published: July 2021

In music historiography there appears the notion of a Europe musically divided between a central "universal" culture and a peripheral "national" orientation. 19th century composers of the Scandinavian and East European countries share the same fate of being marginalized as provincial representatives of "national" or "regional" cultures, in contrast to those that »spoke the language of "humanity" (Alfred Einstein). In Germany Edvard Grieg is stili derogatively regarded as Kleinkünstler, who was not able to produce large scale works in sonata form, which alone would qualify for the stature of a "universal" artist. What  we now recognize as Norwegian or national in Grieg's works became carriers of such significance and interpretations only after the composer's death. The hermeneutic descriptive  analysis and criticism in Germany (Hermann Kretzshmar) and Norway (Gerhard Schjelderup) narrowed the interpretation of his works.This was further ideologically encased by the upsurge of Norwegian nationalistic music culture in the late 20ties. When Grieg's only symphony was released for performance in 1981 it was stylistically considered as a transition to the "real" Grieg with reference to the elements pointing to a national idiom.The author pleads far a more open attitude in approaching the complex nature of Grieg's compositional career. Unbiased analyses of his large scale works, including the symphony, testify to an acute sense of formal structure, even when deviating from the normative requirements of the genre. The artistic legacy of Edvard Grieg, like that of many other composers of "peripheral" cultures, need to be examined at the triadic point of dynamic convergence between the national, regional and European, and between stylistic trends, sociocultural background and the development of musical communication.
Muzikologija – zapoznela znanstvena disciplina?
Authors: Bedina Katarina
Published: July 2021

Prispevek obravnava mesto muzikologije in njeno družbeno vlogo na pragu združene Evrope ob velikih političnih spremembah, ki se zrcalijo v vseh humanističnih znanostih in vnašajo precej negotovosti, za katere nihče ne vé, kako bodo učinkovale na stroko (posebno pri narodih s komaj rojeno državno suverenostjo), zato sodijo na konico širšega zanimanja. Prispevek navezuje na znano nemško polemiko (Musik-wissenschaft – quo vadis?), ki jo je sprožilo ob koncu osemdesetih let splošno nezadovoljstvo nad premalo učinkovitim vplivom muzikologije na javno življenje in (spodletele) poskuse za obnovo humanističnih načel. Pod drobnogled so postavili tedanje muzikološke stolice na univerzah z očitki o vsebinsko in idejno zgrešenem izobraževanju muzikologov. Aktualnost tega vprašanja je vsesplošna, ker je muzikologija povsod nacionalna veda in nanjo pade pretežni del odgovornosti za glasbeno ozaveščenost naroda. Slovenska muzikološka dediščina se žal ne more postavljati s priviligirano politično podporo. Odvisna je od lastnih moči, ne glede na to, da ji je urojena maloštevilnost; obilica raziskovalnega gradiva daleč presega obstoječe (po številu samo pomlajajoče se) delovne moči. Zato je tem bolj odvisna od učinkovitosti koncepta, v katerem sta nadarjenost za stroko in osebnostna kreativnost poglavitni gibali. To postaja z novimi časi vse bolj problem slovenske muzikologije, ne meni pa se za prislovično »slovensko trdoživost«.
Musicology: Doubts about its Subject(s) and its Pedagogical Function(s)
Authors: Gligo Nikša
Published: July 2021

The author's experience with musicological research of contemporary music developed his critical attitude towards musicology in general, especially towards the one that considers music only as text and limits the approaches to musical works on philological methodology. Both Schering's Experimentelle Musikgeschichte (1913) and Kerman's requests for musicology as fusion of scholarly musicological work and sense for music as art (1985) attempt to get rid of this »philological burden«. A further problem, however, is the equality of all kinds of music, requested by the New musicology and the impossibility to develop appropriate analytical tools for each of them. Harrison's suggestion of ethnomusicological (i.e. sociological) approach is not sufficiently convincing, because – as proven by the quotation from Treitler – the contextual (i.e. social) meaning of any musical work is not so easily to decipher. The author pleads for consciously critical approach to musicological research which permits even contrary readings of the same text, and points out that this is the way in which he persuades his students to cope with the lacunae of their subjects of interest.
Beseda urednika in uvodne besede
Authors: Barbo Matjaž
Published: July 2021

Beseda urednika in uvodne besede
Recepcija Ravnikovega glasbenega delovanja v slovenski glasbeni publicistiki
Authors: Bogunović Hočevar Katarina
Published: July 2021

Janko Ravnik je slovensko glasbeno javnost opozoril nase v 20-tih letih 20. stoletja, ko so izšle njegove prve skladbe pri Novih akordih. Po zaključenem študiju klavirja v Pragi se je domačemu občinstvu predstavil ne le kot pianist temveč – zanimivo – tudi kot skladatelj. Njegovi prvenci so s strani takratne kritike doživeli izjemen uspeh; duh pozne romantike če že ne modernizma, ki je bil Novim akordom, edini slovenski glasbeni reviji na začetku stoletja, še precej tuj, je dihal v vsaki Ravnikovi skladbi. Lahko rečemo, da so Ravnikova dela prinesla nov, manj znan duh Novim akordom, ki je z odobravanjem sicer precej presenetil takratno uredništvo. Janko Ravnik je torej v 20-tih letih predstavljal svojsko glasbeno osebnost, ki je v slovenski glasbeni svet prodrla z značilno, prepoznavno, umetniško dovršeno glasbeno govorico. Nadaljnje avtorjevo komponiranje je ostalo trdno zavezano glasbeni poetiki zgodnjih del; Ravnikov skromni ustvarjalni opus se je zadržal na področju komorne glasbe – samospevov, zborov in klavirskih miniatur, še bolj kot skladanju pa je bil morda predan poustvarjalnosti na koncertnih odrih in pedagoškemu delu. Ravnikova glasbena dejavnost je bila predvsem v prvi polovici 20. stoletja vseskozi prisotna v slovenskem glasbenem življenju. Kakšna je bila recepcija njegovega ustvarjalnega dela pa skuša ugotoviti pričujoči članek. Pri tem upošteva tudi vse tiste vire, ki sledijo skladateljevi pianistični dejavnosti, da bi bil mozaik 'zapisanega' bolj celovit. Pri količini obstoječih in ohranjenih virov se na prvi pogled zdi, da je bilo o Ravniku že veliko povedanega ter da interpretaciji njegove umetnosti manjka le še epilog. Temeljitejši pregled gradiva, kot tudi primerjava starejših in novejših zapisov, pa ponuja povsem drugačno sliko. Z opazovanjem recepcije Ravnikove glasbene ustvarjalnosti v slovenski publicistiki na treh ravneh – na kritikah skladb v takratnih glasbenih revijah, na prispevkih s področja glasbeno-analitičnega dela Ravnikovih skladb in na obstoječih življenjepisnih virih ter podobnih orisih skladateljevega življenja in dela – se izkaže, da se prvi dve in hkrati tudi najpomembnejši ravni skrčita na dva relevantna avtorja: Gojmira Kreka in Marijana Lipovška. Po tem se seveda postavljata vprašanji, koliko je dejansko raziskanega na področju ustvarjalnosti Janka Ravnika in kaj njegova umetnost v mozaiku slovenske zgodovine glasbe pravzaprav pomeni.
Music in the Thought of Deconstruction / Deconstruction in the Thought of Music (For Joseph Dubiel)
Authors: Scherzinger Martin
Published: July 2021

This article critically speculates on points of affinity and difference between, on the one hand, musicological writings and the musical practices they attempt to represent and, on the other, the operation of deconstruction (defined in terms of the differential structure of our grip on presence and plenitude). The article outlines two prominent instances of misreading Derridean deconstruction in the context of musical writing (Subotnik, Korsyn). This is followed by a brief description of music's peculiar resonance with Derrida's model of language; an argument that will be crafted across the terrain of music's modern philosophical history (via Kant, Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Adorno). The last section of the essay considers how the internal movements of actual musical pieces can (and cannot) articulate with deconstruction; a process that will figure deconstruction as mode of listening. Examples include moments in Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Babbitt, Cage, Ligeti, Lachenmann, and others.
Effect of Dynamic Stereoscopic Vision on Balance with Induced Anisometropia
Authors: Jun Taeho , Kim Joong-Hwi
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between dynamic stereoscopic vision and balance, and to compare our results to previous studies that sought to determine the correlation between changes in visual information and balance. Thirty-three healthy adults participated in the measurement of balance by inducing anisometropia with +0.0D, +2.0D, and +5.0D refractive lenses placed in specially made glasses that removed peripheral vision. COP data was collected via force plate and was evaluated by converting it to COP velocity. An α <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Our results show that, provided it is above a minimum threshold level, the greater the change in dynamic stereoscopic vision, the poorer the balance. And it was found that changes below a minimum threshold level did not affect the balance. These results provide a potential explanation for the complementary compensatory action of sensory information, which could not be explained previously based on the change of balance due to changes in visual information across both eyes. Given these data, it seems clear that vision correction is essential for those affected by dynamic stereoscopic vision formation disorders above a certain level in order to improve balance. On the other hand, dynamic stereoscopic vision formation disorders below a certain level can likely be improved using simple somatosensory treatments. This study will help physical therapists better consider dynamic stereoscopic vision when evaluating and conducting therapies designed to increase balance.
The Effects of PNF Pattern Training on the Walking Ability of Total Knee Replacement Patients
Authors: Park Jin
Published: July 2021

The purpose of this study was to verify the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation pattern to improve walking ability of total knee replacement patients. In this study, 10 patients with total knee replacement were recruited from rehabilitation hospital. They were divided into two groups: a PNF group (n=5) and a control group (n=5). The PNF group received 30 minutes of continuous passive motion (CPM) and PNF training for 15 minutes five times a week for two weeks. The control group received 30 minutes of CPM and strengthening exercise for 15minutes five times a week for two weeks. Spatiotemporal parameters were measured by Biodex gait trainer 2. After the training periods, the PNF group showed a significant improvement in walking speed and step length on the non-operated side, time on each foot on the operated side (p<0.05). The results of this study showed that PNF pattern training was more effective at improving walking ability. Therefore, improve the walking ability of total knee replacement patients, PNF lower pattern should be considered.
Evaluation of Multi-Model Hindcasts of Overland Precipitation for Georgia
Authors: Davitashvili T. , Kutaladze N. , Kvatadze R. , Megrelidze L. , Mikuchadze G. , Samkharadze I.
Published: July 2021

This study evaluates the ability of several Regional Climate Models (RCMs) to simulate rainfall patterns in the South Caucasus region. In total, 8 RCM simulations were assessed against the CRU observational database over different domains, among them two from the Coordinated Regional Climate Downscaling Experiment (CORDEX). Seasonal climatology, annual rainfall cycles and interannual variability in RCM outputs were estimated for 8 homogeneous sub-regions against several observational datasets. Different metrics covering from monthly and seasonal to annual time scales are analyzed over the region of interest. The results confirm the distinct capabilities of climate models in capturing the local features of the climatic conditions of the South Caucasus region. At the same time, the analysis shows significant deviations in individual models depending on the sub-region and season; however, the ensemble mean is in better agreement with observations than individual models. Overall, the analysis presented here demonstrates that, the multi-model ensemble mean adequately simulates rainfall in the South Caucasus and, therefore, it can be used to assess future climate predictions for the region. This work promotes the selection of RCM runs with reasonable performance in the South Caucasus region, from which, for the first time, a high-resolution bias-adjusted climate database can be generated for future risk assessment and impact studies.