bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Performance of CAMS Radiation Service and HelioClim-3 databases of solar radiation at surface: evaluating the spatial variation in Germany
Authors: Marchand Mathilde , Saint-Drenan Yves-Marie , Saboret Laurent , Wey Etienne , Wald Lucien
Published: July 2020

Abstract. The present work deals with the spatial consistency of two well-known
databases of solar radiation received at ground level: the CAMS Radiation
Service database version 3.2, abbreviated as CAMS-Rad and the HelioClim-3
database version 5, abbreviated as HC3v5. Both databases are derived from
satellite images. They are validated against 10 min means of irradiance for
the period 2010–2018 recorded in a network of 26 ground stations in Germany
operated by the Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD). For the CAMS-Rad database, the
correlation coefficient between ground measurements and estimates ranges
between 0.83 and 0.92 for all sky conditions. The bias ranges from −41
and 32 W m−2 (−11 % and 10 % of the mean irradiance). The
standard deviation ranges between 89 and 129 W m−2 (25 % and
39 %). For the HC3v5 database, the correlation coefficient ranges between
0.90 and 0.95. The bias and the standard deviation are comprised between
−22 and 16 W m−2 (−6 % and 5 %), and between respectively
70 and 104 W m−2 (20 % and 31 %). For the CAMS Rad database,
overestimation is observed in the South, and underestimation in the North
with a faint tendency of the bias to increase from East to West. For the
HC3v5 database, the bias is fairly homogeneous across Germany. For both
databases, there is no noticeable spatial trend in the standard deviation.
Atmospheric deposition of organic matter at a remote site in the central Mediterranean Sea: implications for the marine ecosystem
Authors: Galletti Yuri , Becagli Silvia , di Sarra Alcide , Gonnelli Margherita , Pulido-Villena Elvira , Sferlazzo Damiano M. , Traversi Rita , Vestri Stefano , Santinelli Chiara
Published: July 2020

Abstract. Atmospheric fluxes of dissolved organic matter (DOM) were studied
for the first time on the island of Lampedusa, a remote site in the central
Mediterranean Sea (Med Sea), between 19 March 2015 and 1 April 2017. The main goals of this study were to quantify total atmospheric
deposition of DOM in this area and to evaluate the impact of Saharan dust
deposition on DOM dynamics in the surface waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Our data show high variability in DOM deposition rates without a clear
seasonality and a dissolved organic carbon (DOC) input from the atmosphere
of 120.7 mmol DOC m−2 yr−1. Over the entire time series, the
average dissolved organic phosphorus (DOP) and dissolved organic nitrogen
(DON) contributions to the total dissolved pools were 40 % and 26 %,
respectively. The data on atmospheric elemental ratios also show that each
deposition event is characterized by a specific elemental ratio, suggesting
a high variability in DOM composition and the presence of multiple sources.
This study indicates that the organic substances transported by Saharan
dust on Lampedusa mainly come from a natural sea spray and that Saharan
dust can be an important carrier of organic substances even though the load
of DOC associated with dust is highly variable. Our estimates suggest that
atmospheric input has a larger impact on the Med Sea than on the global
ocean. Further, DOC fluxes from the atmosphere to the Med Sea can be up to
6 times larger than total river input. Longer time series combined with
modeling would greatly improve our understanding of the response of DOM
dynamics in the Med Sea to the change in aerosol deposition pattern due to
the effect of climate change.
Oblique geographic coordinates as covariates for digital soil mapping
Authors: Møller Anders Bjørn , Beucher Amélie Marie , Pouladi Nastaran , Greve Mogens Humlekrog
Published: July 2020

Abstract. Decision tree algorithms, such as random forest, have
become a widely adapted method for mapping soil properties in geographic
space. However, implementing explicit spatial trends into these algorithms
has proven problematic. Using x and y coordinates as covariates gives
orthogonal artifacts in the maps, and alternative methods using distances as
covariates can be inflexible and difficult to interpret. We propose instead
the use of coordinates along several axes tilted at oblique angles to
provide an easily interpretable method for obtaining a realistic prediction
surface. We test the method on four spatial datasets and compare it to
similar methods. The results show that the method provides accuracies better
than or on par with the most reliable alternative methods, namely kriging
and distance-based covariates. Furthermore, the proposed method is highly
flexible, scalable and easily interpretable. This makes it a promising tool
for mapping soil properties with complex spatial variation.
Resistência democrática versus graves violações dos direitos humanos durante a ditadura militar no Paraná: a atuação dos advogados na defesa de presos políticos
Authors: Brunelo Leandro , Priori Angelo
Published: July 2020

Durante a ditadura militar, o Estado empregou dispositivos legais para legitimar as suas ações jurídicas e punitivas contra a oposição política, em especial, os militantes do Partido Comunista Brasileiro (PCB) no Paraná que foram presos e indiciados pelo Inquérito Policial-Militar 745 (IPM 745), que apurou o envolvimento dos comunistas na suposta organização do partido no Estado, em 1975. Ao problematizarmos o IPM em tela, destacamos as vozes do Estado, enquanto instituição política que controla e formula as leis, e dos advogados de defesa das pessoas presas que denunciaram as violações dos direitos humanos. Tanto os advogados como o Estado eram dois agentes sociais e políticos presentes em um campo específico, o jurídico, no qual ocorria a disputa de forças entre narrativas de defesa e de acusação. Sendo assim, dois agentes díspares na escala do poder travaram uma batalha legal e jurídica, e os advogados, por sua vez, valiam-se do mesmo substrato burocrático-legal formulado pelo Estado para tornar menos rígidos os limites da lei e do campo jurídico.
Reparação jurídica e direito à memória: o papel das sentenças condenatórias internacionais e estrangeiras sobre desaparecimentos forçados
Authors: Martins Casagrande Melissa , Contin Kosiak Ana Carolina
Published: July 2020

O artigo propõe que sentenças condenatórias referentes às violações de direitos humanos cometidas em períodos ditatoriais tem um duplo papel de prover reparação jurídica às vítimas e/ou aos seus familiares como também de produção de meios documentais que permitem o acesso ao passado e contribuem para a consolidação do direito à memória. O recorte que embasa a análise é o da atuação transnacional da Operação Condor no desaparecimento forçado de opositores dos regimes ditatoriais na América do Sul nos anos 60 a 90. O trabalho analisa jurisprudência comparada (em jurisdições da América do Sul e da Europa) e internacional (Corte Interamericana de Direitos Humanos) acerca de desaparecimentos forçados em contextos repressivos.
Gênero, Memória e Ditadura: a Militância Política de Lídia Lucaski no Paraná
Authors: Conradi Carla
Published: July 2020

Este artigo aborda a relação entre gênero e ditadura ao escrever sobre a história da ditadura civil-militar no Paraná, através da memória autobiográfica de uma militante paranaense. O retorno que Lídia Lucaski faz ao seu passado foi entrelaçado por análises de seu engajamento na militância, pelo ressentimento dos abusos vividos pela violência política e policial da repressão e de como instrumentalizou o gênero para conseguir desenvolver suas tarefas políticas. Muito mais do que narrar sua trajetória, Lídia problematiza a relação que tem no presente, com sua memória, dimensionando sua capacidade de arquivar o passado ou de fazer apropriações das experiências vividas. Parte-se do pressuposto que a narrativa exprime uma necessidade de repensar a própria trajetória, cujo sujeito avalia ações e se questiona se valeu a pena ter vivido tudo o que viveu. Esse trabalho de memorização das experiências traduz o desejo de renovação interna e de afirmação de existir diferente no presente.
MODELOS DE MATURIDADE DE GESTÃO DO CONHECIMENTO APLICADOS NAS ORGANIZAÇÕES: UMA REVISÃO DA LITERATURA
Authors: Feitosa Zuleide Oliveira , Barroso Emanoel Holanda , Milhomem Patricia Mota , Monteiro Simone Borges Simão
Published: July 2020

O objetivo do estudo foi identificar os modelos de maturidade de gestão do conhecimento aplicados nas organizações. O método utilizado para levantar a literatura e analisar o conteúdo dos artigos publicados foi a Teoria do Enfoque Meta-Analítico Consolidado (TEMAC) que abarca três etapas essenciais: etapa 1: preparar para a pesquisa; a etapa 2:  efetuar as inter-relações entre os dados dos registros encontrados, aplicando leis da bibliometria; a etapa 3: o detalhamento, modelo integrador e validação por evidências, utilizando os mapas de Bibliographic Coupling. Os resultados da análise da literatura apontam alguns modelos organizacionais da Gestão do Conhecimento (KM), que viabilizam a avaliação da KM em organizações nos 217 artigos publicados (29 Web of Science; 188 Scopus), que tratam de modelos de maturidade de gestão do conhecimento. Nos artigos também identificaram-se abordagens específicas, tais como: tratar de processos de gerenciamento do conhecimento organizacional com foco no potencial da Tecnologia da Informação dentro desse processo, ou modelos que ressaltam a relação indivíduo x organização e analisam os aspectos organizacionais com foco no conhecimento, ou modelos de maturidade de gestão do conhecimento individual. A conclusão aponta que alguns modelos apoiados em teorias robustas foram testados empiricamente e mostraram evidências de sua validade preditiva em diferentes contextos.
REDUCTION NATURAL REGENERATION DENSITY OF Pinus elliottii BY MANUAL AND MECHANIZED MOWING
Authors: Messias Júnior João Osvani , Da Silva Samuel Alves , Pelissari Allan Libanio , Nakajima Nelson Yoshihiro
Published: July 2020

The methods of conducting the natural regeneration of Pinus elliottii are alternatives to planting with seedlings, where manual or mechanized mowing is carried out to reduce competition (density), while selective thinning is applied to select the most promising individuals. Thus, this study aimed to compare methods of conducting the natural regeneration of Pinus elliottii based on forest biometric variables: tree density ( ), basal area ( ), injuries to the remaining trees ( ) and production cost. For this, 19 circular plots of 380 m² were allocated in an experimental area of manual mowing with 22.5 ha and 6 plots in a mechanized mowing area with 7.2 ha. The  Mann-Whitney test for independent samples was used to verify the existence of statistical difference between the discrete variables N and I , while the test t of Student de two samples, assuming different variances, were applied to the continuous variable G, both at the level of 5% significance. With   of 2,012 trees/ha and   of 4.07 m²/ha, mechanized mowing was more effective in controlling regeneration. No statistical difference was found between the methods referring to I, while the production cost of manual mowing was 51.7% higher. Thus, it is concluded that the method with mechanized mowing is the most suitable for conducting the natural regeneration of Pinus elliottii.
Efficiency of net primary biomass production of Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden seedlings.
Authors: Costa Junior Sérgio , Dalla Corte Ana Paula , Behling Alexandre , Trautenmuller Jonathan William , Woycikievicz Antonio Pedro Fragoso , Borella Juliane
Published: July 2020

The objective of this study was to assess the influence of planting density, growth environment and the seasons over the conversion efficiency (εb) of intercepted photosynthetically active radiation into biomass of Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden seedlings. An experiment was carried out using two plantings densities (100 % and 50 % occupancy), two growth environments (natural environment and greenhouse environment) during two growth seasons (summer and fall). Determinations of net primary biomass production, leaf area index and interception of the photosynthetically active radiation were taken, which allowed the calculation of εb. Null hypothesis was rejected - the factors investigated (plant density, growth environment and seasons) influenced the values of εb. The higher observed εb was 7.59 g MJ‑1, obtained in the experiment conducted during summer, under greenhouse conditions and at 100 % tray density. Factors did not depend on εb, pointing that the greater εb was observed in the greenhouse environment and with a planting density of 100 %, independently of the season. Therefore, the factors assessed had influence over net primary biomass production of Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden seedlings, resulting in a longer or shorter residence time of the seedlings in the nursery.
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM of Mimosa scabrella IN CONSECUTIVE REPRODUCTIVE EVENTS IN THE MOUNTAINOUS REGION OF SANTA CATARINA STATE
Authors: Arruda Guilherme Oliveira Santos Ferraz de , Mantovani Adelar , Montagna Tiago , Bernardi Alison Paulo , Costa Newton Clóvis Freitas da , Reis Maurício Sedrez dos
Published: July 2020

The reproductive system determines evolutionary inheritance of populations by establishing patterns of gametes union to originate the next generation. The objective of this study was to investigate the mating system of Mimosa scabrella Benth. (bracatinga), a Brazilian tree species with socioeconomic and ecological importance, in a population of the mountainous region of Santa Catarina state, in two consecutive reproductive events. The analyzes in the 2015 and 2016 reproductive events were lead with isoenzymatic markers and the mating system characterization was performed based on mixed crosses and correlated crosses models, and the means of each parameter were statistically compared. Among the results, the multilocus outcrossing rates (tm(2015): 0.925 and tm(2016): 0.845) showed high magnitude and differed from the unit; the self-fertilization rates were significantly different from zero (s (2015): (0.075 and(2016): 0.155) indicating that the species does not show self-incompatibility. In addition, the positive outcrossing rates among relatives (tm-ts(2015): 0.142 and tm-ts(2016): 0.170) suggest inbreeding crosses in the population. The highest proportions in offspring were half-sibs (2015: 0.736 and 2016: 0.579), suggesting predominance of randomness at crossings. From this it is concluded that M. scabrella has a mixed mating system, with predominance of crossing at population level.
DO FOREST CONCESSIONS BENEFIT EXTRACTIVIST COMMUNITIES? THE CASE OF THE JAMARI NATIONAL FOREST
Authors: Ansolin Roni Djeison , Donicht Fernandes Ana Paula , Bento Marco Antônio , Timofeiczyk Junior Romano , Hoeflich Vitor Afonso , Alves da Silva Samuel
Published: July 2020

The study aims to analyze the exploration potential of the main non-timber forest products in the Forest Management Unit number III by the communities around Jamari National Forest. Were used the açaí fruit and Brazilian nuts production data based on the sustainable management plan, as well the Brazilian nut crop production for 2015, 2016 and 2017 reported by traditional communities, "Américo Ventura" and "Linhas 113-119". The data were analyzed and interpreted using economic indicators. As the main results, the productive potential amount of açaí fruit and Brazilian nuts available for harvest in each annual crop is 426,86 tons and 124,13 tons, respectively, providing an estimate of annual income of R$ 79.794,64 and R$ 195.134,63, respectively. For Brazilian nuts, the annually demand raised by the community was approximately 8 tons, from 2015 to 2017. The amount harvested represents 44.77% of the productive capacity of the three units. In addition, the cost-benefit ratio indicates that for each Brazilian Real invested in production the producer receives, on average, R$ 5,72. The Brazilian nut extraction shows to be an interesting activity in terms of production and economic value in both communities, presenting a net annual gain of R$ 1.812,108 per collector, for a total group of 50 extractivists residing in the communities “Américo Ventura” and “Linhas 113-119”, between 2015 to 2017. Thus, it is concluded that there is a great potential for exploration of these products in partnership with the concession forest, contributing to the sustainable development of extractivist communities.
PREDICTIVE MODELING OF Mimosa tenuiflora (WILLD) POIRET: HOW CAN CLIMATE CHANGE AFFECT ITS POTENTIAL DISTRIBUTION RANGE?
Authors: Chagas Kyvia Pontes Teixeira das , Lucas Fernanda Moura Fonseca , Vieira Fábio De Almeida
Published: July 2020

Studies that characterize the effects of climatic factors on the geographic distribution of arboreal individuals are of fundamental importance, especially for widely exploited species of wood potential, such as Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd) Poiret (jurema-preta). In this sense, the objective of this work was to predict the climatically adequate areas for the occurrence of Mimosa tenuiflora, present (1960-1990) and future (2070). We used the Maxent algorithm to relate the occurrence records of the species to the climatic variables. For the year 2070, we test two scenarios and three general atmospheric circulation models, HadGEM2-ES, GISS-E2-R and MIROC-ESM. Modeling for the present presented an AUC index (area under the curve) of 0.94 (± 0.02), indicating a good fit of the model used. For the future scenario, the AUC value ranged from 0.88 to 0.89 and 0.87 to 0.88 for the optimistic and pessimistic scenarios, respectively. The highest percentage of contribution was to the annual precipitation variable. The areas of adequacy occupied the states of Ceará and Rio Grande do Norte in higher intensity and almost all of them. When compared to the present, the geographic territory with high suitability for the future presented a reduction from 28.7% to 53.7% in the optimistic scenario and 30.9% to 59.4% in the pessimistic scenario. The information obtained can be used as a subsidy for the establishment of commercial plantations, the definition of management and conservation strategies, and the creation of an in situ conservation bank for Mimosa tenuiflora species.
ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIVE FOREST SPECIES IN RIPARIAN RECOVERY FOREST IN THE PIAUITINGA RIVER, SERGIPE, BRAZIL.
Authors: Gama Dráuzio Correia , Ferreira Robério Anastácio , Jesus Janisson Batista de
Published: July 2020

The riparian forests of the Piauitinga river Basin, Sergipe state, Brazil, are severely degraded, requiring urgent actions aimed their recovery. In this way, the present work was carried out with the objective of analyzing the establishment of native forest species, implanted in a degraded section of riparian forest of the Piauitinga river, in the municipality of Lagarto state of Sergipe, aiming the forest recovery of this area. It was performed the planting of five native forest species, including pioneers and non-pioneers specie, arranged in a randomized block design, in a total of 200 individuals, distributed in 10 individuals with spacing of 1,5m x 1,5m. The Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. species obtained the best results regarding survival, height (111.94 cm) and diameter at soil height (22.89 mm). Guazuma ulmifolia Lam., Tapirira guianensis Aubl. and Sapindus saponaria L. showed to be able to withstand the adversities of the studied environment, and can be recommended in future projects of recovery of the ciliary forests of that  planning unit.
EFFECT OF INCREASING THE FERTILIZER DOSE ON BIOMASS PRODUCTION OF Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden
Authors: Dick Grasiele , Schumacher Mauro Valdir , Araujo Elias Frank de
Published: July 2020

With the recent expansion of Eucalyptus dunnii Maiden cultivation in central region of Rio Grande do Sul state, recurrent questions arise from both research and operational silviculture, especially in relation to mineral fertilization. The objective of this study was to test the effect of fertilizer dose increase (150, 225 and 450 g plant-1 of N-P2O5-K2O, in 24:00:24 proportion) on the biomass production, carbon stock and nutrients in Eucalyptus dunnii trees cultivated in dystrophic Inceptisol, in central region of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. This study revealed that there is no effect of the fertilizer dose increase on the accumulation of biomass, carbon and nutrients in components of Eucalyptus dunnii trees. The nutrients were more concentrated in leaves; in stemwood there was greater stock of carbon and potassium; in branches and stembark the calcium prevailed. Due to the significant biomass production, regardless of fertilizer dose, aiming at reducing costs and environmental impacts, it is recommended to apply mineral fertilization with 150 g plant-1 of N-P2O5-K2O, in 24:00:24 proportion, in Eucalyptus dunnii stand cultivated in dystrophic Inceptisol, in central region of Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil.
IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE POTENTIAL DISTRIBUTION OF NATIVE AND INVASIVE GRASSES IN THE CERRADO
Authors: Oliveira Paula Alves , De Moura Cristiane Coelho , Santos Lidia Gabriella , Pereira Israel Marinho , Bueno Marcelo Leandro , Machado Evandro Luiz Mendonça
Published: July 2020

Biological invasion, mainly by African grasses, is one of the main threats to the Cerrado's biodiversity. The objective of this study was to elucidate the distribution patterns of the exotic grass Melinis minutiflora and the native grass Trichanthecium cyanescens, in order to verify the areas of potential occurrence of these species and, thus, to infer if their potential distribution will be affected by climate changes. Species occurrence data and ten uncorrelated climatic variables referring to the forecasts for the current period and future forecasts (2050 and 2070) were used for the analysis of the modeling. The models indicated the existence of environmental suitability, with AUCs above 0.8 (good) being observed in M. minutiflora and above 0.9 (excellent) in T. cyanescens. It is concluded that climate change may have negative impacts on the geographic distribution of these species, reducing the area of environmental suitability for them. In addition, the species studied have similar areas of potential distribution and regularly overlap, which can make M. minutiflora a threat to the conservation of T. cyanences, due to the invasion potential of the first.
The Puzzle of Good Bad Movies
Authors: Tooming Uku
Published: July 2020

There are bad movies, and there are movies that are so bad that they are good. So-called good bad movies have received a lot of attention from critics and moviegoers in recent years. Many people, including those with good taste, are willing to invest their time and resources in watching and discussing them. In this paper, I will argue that the fact that aesthetically competent consumers of cinema are engaging with good bad movies challenges an intuitive assumption according to which a film merits appreciation qua film only if it manifests artistic competence. I will argue that we should weaken this assumption. Good bad movies do merit appreciation because they are unique in instantiating artistic possibilities that are out of reach of competent filmmakers. I conclude the paper by comparing and contrasting my account with a recent view of good bad art, suggested by John Dyck and Matt Johnson.
Immune checkpoint inhibitor induced autoimmune encephalitis in a patient with metastatic melanoma
Authors: Sudhekar Nivedita , Yohannan Binoy , Feldman Mark
Published: July 2020

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors have changed the therapeutic milieu for patients with metastatic melanoma. However, their use may promote autoimmunity in virtually any organ in the body due to the blockade of intrinsic immune down regulators such as cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen- 4 (CTLA-4), programmed cell death 1 (PD1) or its ligand (PDL1). Immune mediated adverse neurological events are rare with these agents, however, and are seen in < 1% of treated patients. We report a patient with immune checkpoint inhibitor associated autoimmune encephalitis, with complete clinical recovery after treatment.Case Report: A 49-year-old female with metastatic melanoma currently on nivolumab therapy but recently on ipilimumab/nivolumab combined therapy presented with a new headache. She also reported associated confusion, loss of balance, personality changes and language difficulty. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain did not reveal any evidence of metastasis, infarct, meningitis, or encephalitis. Lumbar puncture revealed an elevated protein level and pleocytosis, with a normal glucose level. She was started on empiric glucocorticoid therapy with a presumptive diagnosis of immune checkpoint inhibitor associated autoimmune encephalitis. She improved considerably by day 3 of treatment with complete resolution of neurological symptoms by day 5.Conclusion: Immune checkpoint inhibitors are increasingly important in cancer immunotherapy as they can cause sustained remissions in patients with metastatic melanoma and other malignancies. Because these drugs block immune-regulatory targets, they can lead to enhanced activation of immune system resulting in immune-related adverse events. Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare immune-related adverse event associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. The incidence of autoimmune encephalitis is higher with combination or sequential CTLA-4 (ipilimumab) and PD1(nivolumab) inhibitor therapy than with monotherapy. With more widespread use of immunotherapy, it is important for clinicians to be aware of this rare and reversible cause of encephalitis. Early recognition and prompt initiation of immunosuppressive therapy with glucocorticoids is essential to enhance neurological recovery.
A violência contra a criança e o adolescente na perspectiva de Agentes Comunitários da Saúde
Authors: Neves Nunes Sandra Adriana , Guimarães Rafael Siqueira de , Borges Fábio Jambeiro Santana , Maia Marcos Sales , Belo Manuella Lima , Soares Lais Ferreira , Silva Bárbara Christian Magalhães da , Barreto Rosana Maria de Carvalho Santos
Published: July 2020

A violência intrafamiliar é aquela praticada por familiares, constituindo-se em grave violação dos direitos da criança e do adolescente. O objetivo desse estudo foi investigar se Agentes Comunitários de Saúde (ACS) reconhecem sinais de violência intrafamiliar, se fazem notificação, se conhecem fatores de risco e proteção e se na sua formação receberam informações sobre essas temáticas. Participaram do estudo 119 ACS que responderam três questionários. Constatou-se que os conhecimentos sobre sinais de violência, em especial, de violência sexual e psicológica, sobre notificação, sobre fatores de risco e proteção e sobre práticas parentais e habilidades sociais infantis deveriam fazer parte de cursos de capacitação dos ACS, bem como de toda a Equipe de Saúde, pelo fato de atuarem cotidianamente com as famílias no território. Conclui-se que os ACS não tiveram acesso aos conhecimentos produzidos pela psicologia do desenvolvimento infantil que poderiam orientar sua ação protetiva e preventiva junto às famílias.
O terapeuta suficientemente narrativo na clínica psicanalítica infantil
Authors: Trombini Comis Débora , Biazus Camila Baldicera , Rezende Ana Cristina Antunes
Published: July 2020

A escrita dessa pesquisa movimenta quatro questões teóricas importantes no âmbito da clínica Psicanalítica: a infância, brincar e narrar. Buscar-se-á ao longo desse percurso tecer relações entre elas a fim de que seja possível refletir sobre o lugar e a função do psicólogo na clínica psicanalítica infantil partindo da noção de narração, a partir de um referencial teórico psicanalítico de abordagem winnicottiana. A pesquisa foi realizada com três profissionais da área, que são autores importantes dentro do cenário da clínica psicanalítica infantil e, que vem se ocupando atualmente, de reflexões acerca da função narrativa do psicoterapeuta. A coleta de dados deu-se a partir de um questionário estruturado e os dados foram interpretados pelo método de análise de conteúdo. A partir da pesquisa foi possível pensar em algumas especificidades da clínica psicanalítica infantil como o papel do brincar e o espaço dos pais no processo psicoterápico além problematizar a noção de narração no setting levando em consideração as especificidades desta clínica.
The Effect of Japanese Animation Series on Informal Third Language Acquisition among Arabic Native Speakers
Authors: Alsubaie Sara S. , Alabbad Abbad M.
Published: July 2020

Recent studies on language acquisition and motivation have targeted Japanese language learners in a formal educational context, with less attention paid to learners who study Japanese informally. The current study aims to investigate the impact of Japanese animations in the context of informal third language acquisition. It targets the native speakers of Arabic who are interested in learning Japanese as a third language (L3), and investigates the motivations of Arab teenagers and young adults to learn Japanese. Further, the paper also focuses on examining aspects of Japanese language proficiency among teenagers and young adults, including vocabulary enhancement and grammar competence. The methodology used in the current study is twofold: an online survey questionnaire adopted from Armour and Iida (2016), followed by an engaging experiment in which participants were divided into two groups (reality anime group vs. action anime group) in order to examine the effectiveness of anime selection in boosting proficiency level. The findings of the online survey indicate that Arabic native speakers are highly motivated to learn Japanese, while the experiment results confirm that the type of anime and consistency of exposure do support the acquisition process. Further, the study concluded that consumption of anime series contributes to the learning process and facilitates learners' proficiency in general and vocabulary learning in particular. However, it remains unknown whether or not Arabic native speakers' motivations lead to their enrollment into formal Japanese foreign language education. Avenues for future research and implications are also presented toward the end of the paper.
Literature and Film Art
Authors: Czardybon Marcin
Published: July 2020

This editorial aims to cover the content of the presented issue of „Tekstualia”. It provides an
introduction to the multifaceted problem of the relationships between literature and cinematic art.
The text (according to the remarks of Alain Badiou, Peter Greenaway, Andre Bazin, Seweryna Wysłouch,
etc.) discusses the widespread thesis of, allegedly diminishing, subservience of the cinematography
to the literature’s domain. Furthermore, this article offers an overview of the scientific
papers (and other publications) included in the „Tekstualia” issue.
„The bloodiest flower”. Myth of Medea According to Pier Paolo Pasolini
Authors: Friedrich Michał
Published: July 2020

The article discusses Pier Paolo Pasolini’s reinterpretation of the myth of Medea in his 1969 fi lm by placing it in a range of artistic contexts, primarily painting. It fi rst recounts the history of mythological sorceress from ancient Kolchida, known from Greek myths and Eurypides’s play. A number of artistic works dedicated to Medea are referred to, including Seneca’s tragedy, Lars von Trier’s movie, Christa Wolf’s novel, Victor Mottez’s and Thomas Satterwhite Noble’s paintings. The methodological framework is based on the work of critics such as Alicja Helman, Kinga Anna Gajda, Piotr Kletowski and Janusz Kossak.
The Topography of Mythization and Ritual of Reading
The review of Dorota Siwor, Tropy mitu i rytuału. O polskiej prozie współczesnej – nie tylko najnowszej [Traces of Myth and Ritual On Contemporary Polish Prose]
Authors: Dutka Elżbieta
Published: July 2020

The article is a review of Dorota Siwor’s monography entitled Traces of Myth and Ritual On Contemporary Polish Prose (Tropy mitu i rytuału. O polskiej prozie współczesnej – nie tylko najnowszej). The affinities between literature and myth (and the ritual that is associated with myth) are analysed in this book from several perspectives – those of structure, theme, and function. Dorota Siwor’s interpretations generally focus on Polish prose composed in the second half of the twentieth century and the first several years of the twenty-first century (the literary works written by Andrzej Stasiuk, Olga Tokarczuk, Wilhelm Dichter, but also by Czesław Miłosz, Tadeusz Konwicki, Tadeusz Nowak and others). Essays included in this book are interpretative, but some of them also offer a systematic account. In this monograph, the main problem – the mythization strategy in prose – is explained as a type of search (search for order in the surrounding world, search for the origins and search for oneself). The analyses in mythical and ritualistic contexts highlight the interesting tendencies in prose but also show some kind of different topography (topography of mythization) and ritual of reading (not only private but also more universal).
Talk (post)normal: conceptualisations of the future in Laurie Anderson’s work
Authors: Konkol Sławomir
Published: July 2020

To call Laurie Anderson a multimedia artist – as she herself has done on more than one occasion – is to state something so obvious as to be nearly meaningless. Indeed, it is as redundant as to say that her work has persistently concerned the future. Offering universalizing depictions of American postmodernity through the new technologies that were the theme of many of her projects, Anderson has, nevertheless, persistently stressed her attachment to a very traditional art form, that of storytelling. Paradoxically, however, this ancient form implies an interest in the future just as intense as and perhaps in fact even more fundamental than her cutting-edge interactive installations and multimedia performances. Voicing her concern about whether there is indeed any future before humanity, Anderson presented herself in a recent interview as an artist in danger of being radically deprived of her medium, which for a storyteller is, by definition, the future. My paper is a look at the various facets of futures conceptualized by Laurie Anderson over the forty years of her artistic activity, stretching from political fear and anger, through philosophical reflection, to personal considerations of our individual temporality.
Parnicki’s women
The review of Joanna Szewczyk’s Historiografia i mitologia kobiecości. Powieściopisarstwo Teodora Parnickiego [Historiography and mythology of femininity in the novels of Teodor Parnicki]
Authors: Markiewka Tomasz
Published: July 2020

The article is a critical analysis of a monograph by Joanna Szewczyk on the problem of femininity in Teodor Parnicki’s historical novels. The author suggests that Joanna Szewczyk precisely and multilaterally analysed the problem of feminine historiography and mythology in five novels. Using analytical tools created by feminist criticism the author combines the problem-focused approach with a very precise close reading of selected novels. As the author suggests such an approach is adequate and allows Szewczyk to present a convincing analysis of the problem of femininity in Parnicki’s prose.
Imagining a “post-carbon” future? Climate change as represented by media and film industries
Authors: Molek-Kozakowska Katarzyna , Nicieja Stankomir
Published: July 2020

This study explores current trends in representing and communicating climate change by media industries. It reviews the current literature on mainstream media narratives of climate change focusing on their naturalization of progress and their techno-optimism (e.g., as regards geoengineering). It provides insight on how the media industry’s commercial agenda is linked to the types of disseminated messages and dominant imaginaries. It compares respective codes inherent in news media and film/fictional representations of climate change on representative examples. It traces the evolution of disaster/dystopian genres that involve climate issues. It discusses the implications from such a comparative analysis in terms of the potential failure to mobilize the public – to first imagine the alternatives and then to act collectively for the sake of the “post-carbon” future.
Association Between Duration of Constipation and Frequency of Urinary Tract Infection in Children
Authors: Ataee Pedram , Taleshi Bahare , Eskandarifar Alireza , Nuri Bijan , Naghshizadian Rama , Malekian Taghi Armen , Eftekhari Kambiz
Published: July 2020

Background: Constipation and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) are common problems in children. The gastrointestinal tract and the urinary system are related together anatomically and functionally. Constipation is one of the possible causes of UTI and its recurrence. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the duration of constipation and the frequency of upper and lower UTI in children in Sanandaj. Methods: A descriptive-analytical study was performed on children with chronic constipation aged less than 12 years, referring to the Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic of Besat Hospital in Sanandaj in 2018-2019. Urine analysis and culture were performed for all the patients. Data were recorded in separate questionnaires. Results: There were 220 children in this study. Most cases of constipation and UTI belonged to the group of 3-6 years. Constipation was more common in boys and UTI in girls. Lower UTI was more common than upper UTI. Besides, 45% of the patients had constipation for less than a year. There was no significant relationship between the duration of constipation and the prevalence and type of UTI (upper or lower) (P = 0.405, P = 0.911). Conclusions: Urinary tract infection was common in children with chronic constipation. There was no relationship between the duration of constipation and the frequency and type of UTI.
Evaluation of Service Quality From the Patients’ Viewpoint in the Oncology Setting of a University Hospital in Iran
Authors: Derisi MohamadMehdi , Mohseny Maryam , Mirzaei Hamidreza , Zamani Amir , Mosavi Jarrahi Alireza
Published: July 2020

Background: Hospitals are one of the most important units in providing healthcare services. The assessment of the quality of provided services is essential in these settings. Patient satisfaction is one of the key indicators of service quality in healthcare organizations. Objectives: This study aimed at investigating the gap between the perceptions and expectations of service recipients in Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital (Tehran, Iran), using the SERVQUAL model in 2020. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with cancer, who were upon discharge from Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital. Patients (> 18 years) with a cancer diagnosis, who were being discharged from the oncology ward of the hospital, were included in this study. The sample size was estimated at 118. The required information was collected, using the modified SERVQUAL questionnaire. Statistical analyses were performed in SPSS version 20, using a paired t test and one-sample t-test. Results: The results showed that the quality of the provided services from the patients’ perspective was significantly lower than their expectations. The mean gap between the expectations and perceptions of patients was significantly above zero (P < 0.001). The most influential factor in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of services was assurance, followed by reliability, while the least effective factor was empathy. The correlation coefficient between the general status of provided services from the patients’ point of view and loyalty was 0.740 (P < 0.001). Conclusions: The findings of the present study indicated that patient expectations were higher than their satisfaction. Therefore, hospital authorities should take major steps to improve the quality of services, especially reliability and responsiveness, through proper planning, prioritization of services, and review of processes contributing to patient expectations. The existing gaps can also be addressed by considering the perspectives of patients as the clients of healthcare organizations.
Comparison of Survival Between Hypofractionated and Conventional Radiotherapy in Clinically Localized Prostate Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort
Authors: Rakhsha Afshin , Mofid Bahram , Yousefi Kashi Amir Shahram , Taghizadeh-Hesary Farzad , Sajjadi rad Massumeh
Published: July 2020

Background: Prostate cancer (pCa) is the most frequently diagnosed visceral cancer among men. The main role of radical prostatectomy and external-beam radiation therapy (EBRT) in the management of patients with localized pCa has been established. Objectives: This study aims at comparing the clinical outcomes of hypofractionated versus conventional EBRT in the definitive management of patients with localized pCa. Methods: From 2013 to 2019, a consecutive series of patients with localized pCa was treated with conventional (74 Gy at 2 Gy fractions) or hypofractionated (70.2 Gy at 2.7 Gy fractions) radiotherapy schedules, using 3-dimensional conformal radiation therapy (3D-CRT) and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), respectively. The impact of the fractionation schedule on biochemical or clinical relapse-free survival (bc-RFS) and overall survival (OS) was assessed. Results: The median follow-up was 42 months (range: 8 - 81 months). Among 170 patients, 81 were treated with conventional and 89 with the hypofractionated schedule. The patient characteristics between groups were comparable. The mean bc-RFS of patients in conventional and hypofractionated groups was 34.9 and 35.4 months, respectively (confidence interval (CI) 95%: 34.5 - 35.7, P = 0.25). Accordingly, the mean OS of patients in conventional and hypofractionated groups was 34.6 and 38.6 months, respectively (CI 95%: 37.3 - 38.6, P = 0.04). The sub-analysis showed that the OS benefit of hypofractionated schedule was limited to intermediate- and high-risk groups with a trend toward significance (CI 95%: 0.02 - 1.46, P = 0.054). Conclusions: Hypofractionation had OS benefit over the conventional schedule for definitive radiotherapy of localized pCa. This benefit was limited to patients with intermediate- and high-risk pCa.
Dual Energy CT Evaluation of the Severity of Pulmonary Thromboembolism: Correlation of Pulmonary Perfusion Score with CT
Authors: Bayraktaroglu Selen , Cinkooglu Akın , Savas Recep , Ceylan Naim , Bozdağ Mustafa , Karakuş Haydar Soydaner , Cok Gursel
Published: July 2020

Background: Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients and computed tomographic angiography (CTA) has become the gold standard diagnostic examination for suspected PTE. Dual energy computed tomography (DECT) not only detects thromboembolic filling defects but also provides functional perfusion information by generating iodine distribution maps. Objectives: The objective of the study is to determine the value of perfusion defect score (P score) in detection of the severity of acute PTE and to correlate it with pulmonary obstruction score (Qanadli score), other CTA parameters and clinical findings. Patients and Methods: Fifty five patients, with acute PTE who underwent DECT were reviewed. We calculated P score, Qanadli score, ratio of the right ventricle diameter to the left ventricle (RV/LV ratio) and the main pulmonary artery (PA) diameter by using the dual energy CTA images. The correlation between CTA parameters and clinical- echocardiographic data was investigated. Results: Correlation analysis showed a significant positive correlation between the P score and Qanadli score (r = 0.748, P < 0.001). There was also a significant positive correlation between P score and RV/LV ratio (r = 0.432, P = 0.001) and between Qanadli score and RV/LV ratio (r = 0.424 P = 0.001). Echocardiographic data was present in 39 patients (70.9 %). P score was significantly higher in patients with RV dilatation (P = 0.022) and RV dysfunction (P = 0.001) on echocardiography. Likewise, similar interaction was present between Qanadli score and RV dilatation (P = 0.023) and RV dysfunction (P = 0.003). No correlation was present between P score and blood gas analysis [partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2), partial pressure of arterial carbon dioxide (PaCO2),(PaO2)/fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2), oxygen saturation] and hemodynamic data (blood pressure and pulse). Conclusion: P score is seen as a good adjunctive tool to other CTA parameters and echocardiography in detection of PTE severity. Addition of perfusion changes to clinical risk assessment will help in the management of patients.
The Role of Some Transcription Factors in Expression of GyrA and GyrB Following Exposure to Ciprofloxacin
Authors: Pourahmad Jaktaji Razieh , Lesani Seyed Mohammad , Akhavan Hoda , Tanhaei Maryam
Published: July 2020

Background: GyrA and gyrB genes encode DNA gyrase subunits. This enzyme regulates DNA supercoiling. Inhibitors of this enzyme, such as ciprofloxacin, may change the level of supercoiling and the expression level of genes, including gyrA and gyrB. Objectives: The aims of this research were first to select some transcription factors, which regulate the expression of gyrA and gyrB. Secondly, the effect of these transcription factors was investigated on the expression of these genes in Escherichia coli mutants with different levels of resistance to ciprofloxacin in the presence and absence of these transcription factors. Methods: For this purpose, the online software called Promoter Analyzer in Virtual Footprint version 3 was used to find and select some transcription factors. The relative expression of genes was determined by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR). Results: Theoretical results showed that CspA, FhlA, and SoxS transcription factors (with a score of match higher than 6), could be selected for further analysis. The expression of gyrA and gyrB genes remained unchanged in the presence and absence of CspA and FhlA transcription factors following exposure to the low amount of ciprofloxacin. However, SoxS transcription activator might have indirect effects on the expression of these genes, as soxS gene was overexpressed following treatment with a higher amount of ciprofloxacin. Conclusions: It is concluded that overexpression of gyrA and gyrB genes is not dependent on CspA and FhlA transcription factors, but may be dependent indirectly on regulatory proteins involved in oxidative stress following exposure to ciprofloxacin.
The Effect of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Single Nucleotide Polymorphism on Cognitive Factors
Authors: Dowlati Mohammad Ali , Shayan Abolfazl , Zar Abdosaleh
Published: July 2020

Background: The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a neurotrophic factor in the brain associated with the growth, synaptic plasticity, learning, and cognitive processes. Objectives: The presence of val66met polymorphism in codon 66 of the BDNF gene disturbs this protein’s secretion. The study investigates the effect of this polymorphism on attention, visuomotor performance, and implicit motor sequence learning. Methods: In the present study, 100 students from the University of Kashan, Iran, with the mean age of 21.60 ± 2.20 years, were enrolled. Following extraction of Genomic DNA, implementation of polymerase chain reaction (PCR), analyzing PCR, and DNA sequencing, 46 students were recognized without val66met polymorphism, while 54 students were affected by the polymorphism. In the beginning, participants of each group performed the Stroop color-word test. The Stroop color-word test was performed on one day, and afterward, the serial reaction time test was performed on another day. Results: The results showed that students with the polymorphism were significantly performed weaker than those without the polymorphism in intervention time of the Stroop test (P = 0.001), visuomotor performance (P = 0.001), and implicit motor learning (P = 0.006). However, no significant difference between the groups was observed in intervention score of the Stroop test (P = 0.637). Conclusions: In general, the results show the effect of the polymorphism on visuomotor performance, implicit motor sequence learning, and selective attention. Therefore, this polymorphism in some individuals may weaken their ability, probably through disturbance in BDNF expression.