bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Foucault, Gilda e a Biopolítica: a eternidade de um conceito efêmero
Authors: Ferreira Arthur Arruda Leal , Santos Marcus Vinícius do Amaral Gama
Published: September 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo chamar a atenção para a efemeridade do conceito de “Biopolítica” nos escritos de Foucault. Valendo-nos do procedimento detetivesco da historiadora Mary Henle, investigamos a emergência, a ascensão, as transformações, o declínio e o desaparecimento deste conceito, principalmente nos cursos Em Defesa da Sociedade (1975-76), Segurança, Território, População (1977-78) e Nascimento da Biopolítica (1978-79). Constatamos que, apesar de sua grande repercussão atual, tal conceito tem vida curta, tendo sua primeira aparição em 1974, sua primeira formulação mais elaborada em 1976 e seu desaparecimento parcial a partir de 1978 e quase total a partir de 1979. Entretanto, longe de desprezar tal conceito por sua curta duração cronológica, o comparamos com o personagem brasileiro Heleno de Freitas - apelidado Gilda - que deixou uma marca intensa na história, apesar de sua breve vida. A partir dessa comparação, concluímos tecendo considerações acerca do estatuto dos conceitos foucaultianos, atentando, principalmente, para seu caráter trágico, estratégico e bélico.
Prefácio à dissidência: um debate em torno das noções de guerra civil, transgressão e dissidência a partir de Michel Foucault
Authors: Bayer Mateus Thomaz
Published: September 2021

Este artigo tem como objetivo explorar os efeitos da autocrítica realizada por Michel Foucault frente à noção de transgressão em seu curso A Sociedade Punitiva (1972-1973) e seu deslocamento analítico e estratégico para a noção de dissidência. Nota-se que esta passagem se articula à emergência de uma concepção particular da “guerra civil” como campo de inteligibilidade das lutas em torno do poder. Realizada no ano seguinte, em O Poder Psiquiátrico (1973-1974), sua leitura política do “fenômeno histérico” do século XIX enquanto luta antipsiquiátrica servirá de exemplo privilegiado no sentido de adensar a dimensão conceitual que pode ser extraída da utilização contextualizada do termo “dissidência”. Entende-se que o esforço, próprio ao presente trabalho, para se pensar um conceito de dissidência a partir de Foucault pode estabelecer algumas pistas importantes para a reflexão sobre a singularidade teórica e política da genealogia foucaultiana.
Recapitulação do curso
Authors: Deleuze Gilles
Published: September 2021

Tradução de DELEUZE, G. Recapitulación del curso. 3 de junio de 1986. Em: La subjetivación. Curso sobre Foucault, tomo III, 2ª edición. Buenos Aires: Cactus, 2020.Tradutores: Gabriel Lacerda de Resende e Danichi Hausen Mizoguchi
Dynamics of Pulmonary Functions based on Body Mass Index Categories in Wet-Blue Leather Tannery Workers
Authors:   Department of Zoology University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Saleem Irfan , Ali Zulfiqur ,   Department of Zoology University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Hussain Ali ,   Department of Wildlife and Ecology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pattoki, Pakistan, Hafeez Sana ,   Department of Zoology University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Joshua Gaitee ,   Department of Zoology, Kinnaird College for Women University Lahore, Pakistan
Published: September 2021

Abstract Almost 30% of the global population is obese and overweight. In Pakistan, the latest research reveals that 28% of peoples are overweight and 16% obese. However, scarce data is available to report a relationship between obesity and pulmonary health in workers. For this reason, the current study aimed to study dynamics of pulmonary function parameters based on body mass index (BMI) categories, through a spirometer device, among wet-blue leather tannery workers. A total of 116 male tannery workers was selected as a studied population. Workers excluded who had age < 20 years, ever-smokers; respiratory disorders, cardiac illness, diabetes, and hypertension. The study was conducted between September to December 2019. Age, height, weight, and BMI were noted. The following BMI categories were used: normal-weight (18.5-24.9), overweight (25.0-29.9), and obese (≥ 30.0). The Pearson correlation test was run to determine was any linear correlation between pulmonary function parameters and BMI categories. Age, weight and BMI showed statistical differences in all BMI categories except height (P= 0.058). In obese and overweight workers, lower mean values of the pulmonary function parameters were observed compared to normal weight workers, respectively. A significant a significant linear correlation between FEV1 %, FVC % and BMI categories except for FEV1/FVC. It was concluded that obese and overweight workers might have reduced pulmonary function parameters. Future studies among tannery workers are highly recommended to find a correlation between BMI categories and pulmonary function with dust exposure. Keywords: Body mass index, Lung, Obesity, Overweight, Pakistan
Relationship of Respirable Dust Exposure to Pulmonary Function among Informal-sector Weavers using Indigo-dyed Cotton
Authors:   Faculty of Public Health, Kasetsart University Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Sakon Nakhon 47000, Thailand, Kammoolkon Ratanee , Taneepanichskul Nutta ,   College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10332, Thailand, Taneepanichskul Surasuk ,   College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10332, Thailand
Published: September 2021

Abstract Informal-sector weavers using indigo-dyed cotton are occupationally exposed to respirable dust which may contain contaminants from chemicals used for pH adjustment in the natural indigo fermentation process. The major health problems associated with respirable dust induce pulmonary function impairment and respiratory disease. However, there have been few studies into the respiratory problems of informal-sector weavers in Thailand. This study investigated the link between occupational respirable dust exposure and pulmonary function among weavers using indigo-dyed cotton in Thailand. A cross-sectional study was conducted of 147 weavers located in Sakon Nakhon province. Respiratory dust (RD) samples were collected from the immediate breathing zone of all weavers. Lung function was measured using a portable spirometer operated by a trained physician and the spirometric results were examined by a pulmonologist before reporting. Most participants were female (98.6%) and the median reported interquartile age (IQR) was 58 (50–62.75) years. Average predicted values for FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC were 92.9% (±20.7), 96.7% (±17.9) and 88.3% (±10.8). Of the respiratory function patterns of the 147 weavers, 20 (13.6%) were restrictive, 11 (7.5%) were obstructive and 1 (0.7%) was combined. The average RD concentration (mean ± SD) was 47.9 ± 28.3 μg/m3. Multivariate linear regression models showed an increase of 1 μg/m3 in RD exposure was associated with a 0.179% lower level of FEV1 (95% confidence interval (CI) -0.278 to -0.080) and a 0.068 % lower level of FEV1/FVC (95% CI -0.128 to -0.008). Our findings suggested that exposure to respirable dust might impair pulmonary function in informal-sector cotton weavers. Keywords: Indigo-dyed Cotton, Informal-sector Weavers, Occupational Exposure, Pulmonary function, Respirable Dust
Growth Rate Prediction of Ornamental Trees using Regression Functions in Urban Landscapes
Authors:   Department of Horticultural Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran, Abbasgholizadeh Ramin , Eslami Ali Reza ,   Department of Horticultural Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran, Kaviani Behzad ,   Department of Horticultural Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
Published: September 2021

Abstract The present study aimed to predict the growth rate of the common urban trees using mathematical equations for the right plantation location in the landscape. Ginkgo biloba, Liquidambar styraciflua L., Parrotia persica, Zelkova carpinifolia, Acer negundo, and Fraxinus rotundifolia Mill. were selected from city of Rasht, Guilan province, in the northern part of Iran. The study used age as the independent variables and height, trunk height, and crown diameter as the dependent variables. The correlation among the variables were analyzed by different regressions (linear, logarithmic, exponential, power, and polynomial). The results showed that polynomial regression functions provided the best determination coefficient to predict the growth parameters with respect to age in the urban green spaces for aesthetic purposes and also, to reduce costs, tackle interference with transit, urban equipment, and finally developing ecosystems sustainably. Polynomial regression functions can be used to predict tree growth in new urban green spaces in terms of environmental factors and age. Keywords: Ecosystems sustainably, Green space, Growth rate, Urban landscape, Ornamental trees
Symptom Experiences and Needs of Older Persons Living with Hemodialysis in Relation to Integrating Home Telehealth into Holistic End of Life Care: Phase I
Authors:   Department of Medical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand., Pungchompoo Wanicha , Udomkhwamsuk Warawan ,   Department of Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Published: September 2021

Abstract The integration of home telehealth into holistic end of life care with nurse oversight for older persons living with hemodialysis is still limited in Thailand. This study explains the symptom experiences and health care needs related to integrating a home telehealth model into end of life care for older persons living with hemodialysis (OPLH). The paper represents the first phase of a mixed methods exploratory sequential study with dominant quantitative components, carried out over a six-month period. Purposive sampling was used to collect data from 100 OPLH. The instruments included the VOICES (View of Informal Carers Evaluation of Service-ESRD/Thai – patients’ version) questionnaire, the 9-item Thai Health Status Assessment questionnaire, and a demographic data form. The quantitative data were analysed using the statistical package SPSS version 17. Most of the participants had comorbid conditions (98%). The most common of these were hypertension (41.02%) followed by diabetes mellitus (23.25%). 25% had shortness of breath, and some had pain (31%), swelling (31%), anorexia some of the time (30%), and nausea and vomiting (15%). Moreover, participants also had symptoms of anxiety (23%), and moderate stress (10%). 8% had to be readmitted to hospital at least twice per month. Most participants had never received home care. The needs of the participants in relation to their holistic end of life care at home were reported in terms of: 1) knowledge of symptoms management at home; 2) activity and role management; 3) emotional management; and 4) spiritual support. The telehealth provision was mentioned by participants as an important part of their care, requiring VDO visiting, telephone counselling, and web-based education/ monitoring. Keywords: ESRD, Older persons living with hemodialysis (OPLH), Home telehealth.
Survival Analysis of Time to Death of HIV-Infected Patients under Antiretroviral Therapy in Tepi General Hospital, South West Ethiopia
Authors:   Department of Statistics, College of Natural and Computational Science, Mizan-Tepi University, Tepi, Ethiopia, Eticha Alemu Bekele
Published: September 2021

Abstract Despite advancements in HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, HIV continues to be a global problem. Antiretroviral therapy is a critical treatment that has been used to treat HIV-infected patients since 1996. Even though an increase in the number of patients enrolled in ART, the mortality rate for HIV cases in Ethiopia has never been overcome. Thus, this study aimed to identify influential factors of death of HIV-infected individuals received antiretroviral therapy at the Tepi General Hospital. The secondary data was extracted from each selected patient for whom the ART was initiated from September 2011 to June 2018. Then, Cox regression technique provided the essential determinants of time to death of HIV-infected patients. The findings revealed that 35.14 percent of HIV patients died despite being on ART. The identified causes of death were being over 40 years old, being in clinical stage IV, being uneducated, having a low body weight, and having a low CD4 cell count. Gender, tuberculosis status, and functional status, on the other hand, were not supported as factors. Thus, age over 40 years, being underweight, having a low baseline CD4 cell count, being in an advanced WHO clinical stage, and having a low education level were identified as critical risk factors that exposed to early death even while on ART. As a result, the hospital advised prioritizing patients based on the identified factors. Keywords: AIDS; Analysis; Biological modeling; Biological activities
Taboos as a Cultural Cleavage Between Muslim Immigrants and Secular Western Publics: Bridging the Gaps by Viewing Integration as a Two-Way Process
Authors: Bouchara Abdelaziz
Published: September 2021

A taboo is an activity that is forbidden or sacred based on religious beliefs or morals. Taboos are usually culturally specific. That which may be discussed or done in one culture (incest, abortion, out of wedlock pregnancy, forced marriage, same-sex-marriage, legalizing drugs, etc.) may be highly taboo in another culture. Arab and Islamic societies are strongly religious in their values, while in comparison most Western countries are almost always more secular, and hence religion is represented as a barrier that seems to hamper the integration and inclusion of Muslim minorities into Western societies, an element that poses a challenge to the Western lifestyle and may even encourage the legitimacy of public Islamophobic discourses. So, to what extent do Muslim immigrants carry their cultural practices with them, including taboos, and to what extent do they integrate into Western countries, where civic laws have replaced religious sanctions when taboos are broken? The knowledge of taboos and the ability to deal with them is one of the keys to successful integration as a two-way process between Muslim immigrants and the receiving society.
Repeat Episodes of Massive Hemoptysis Due to an Anomalous Origin of the Right Bronchial Artery in a Patient with a History of Coccidioidomycosis
Authors:   MountainView Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, USA, Asllanaj Blerina , Benge Elizabeth , McWhworter Yi , Bhatia Sapna
Published: September 2021

Anomalous bronchial arteries originate outside the space bound by the T5 and T6 vertebrae at the major bronchi. Here, we highlight a case of a 37-year-old man with a past medical history of coccidioidomycosis and who presented with massive hemoptysis. A bronchial angiogram showed the patient had a right bronchial artery originating anomalously from the left subclavian artery. The patient ultimately underwent a bronchial artery embolization, after which he achieved symptomatic remission.
Complex Kernel-based spectrum reconstruction algorithm for cascaded Fabry–Perot interferometric spectrometer
Authors: ElZeiny Walid ElSayed , Sabry Yasser M. , Khalil Diaa A.
Published: September 2021

A method to calculate the spectrum of the light incident on a cascaded Fabry–Perot interferometric spectrometer from the detector signal versus the scanning mirror position is presented. The method is based on modifying the Fabry–Perot integral equation to reduce possible spectrum reconstruction errors that arise due to inaccurate determination of the optical path difference reference position and the dependence on the dispersion of the cavity material. A transformation algorithm that employs the suggested kernel modification is derived and tested. The presented algorithm is then compared to the conventional kernel, showing spectral error reductions by larger than 20 dB.
Full-silica metamaterial wave plate for high-intensity UV lasers
Authors: Bonod Nicolas , Brianceau Pierre , Neauport Jérôme
Published: September 2021

Bringing light–matter interactions into novel standards of high-energy physics is a major scientific challenge that motivated the funding of ambitious international programs to build high-power laser facilities. The major issue to overcome is to avoid laser intensity heterogeneities over the target that weaken the light–matter interaction strength. Laser beam smoothing aims at homogenizing laser intensities by superimposing on the target laser speckle intensities produced by orthogonal left and right circularly polarized beams. Conventional wave plates based on anisotropic crystals cannot support the laser fluences of such lasers, and the challenge is now to design wave plates exhibiting a high laser induced damage threshold (LIDT). Fused silica exhibits high LIDT, but its isotropic dielectric permittivity prevents effects on polarization retardance. Metamaterials have been widely investigated to tailor the phase and polarization of light but with plasmonic or high-refractive-index materials, and applying this approach with silica is highly challenging due to the weak optical contrast between silica and air or vacuum. Here we design and fabricate a silica-based metasurface acting almost like a quarter-wave plate in the UV spectral range, fulfilling the numerous constraints inherent to high-power laser beamlines, in particular, high LIDT and large sizes. We numerically and experimentally demonstrate that fused silica etched by deep grooves with a period shorter than the wavelength at 351 nm operates the linear-to-quasi circular polarization conversion together with a high transmission efficiency and a high LIDT. The high aspect ratio of the grooves due to the short period imposed by the short wavelength and the deepness of the grooves required to overcome the weak optical contrast between silica and air is experimentally obtained through a CMOS compatible process.
The health-economy trade-off during the Covid-19 pandemic: Communication matters
Authors: Carrieri Vincenzo , De Paola Maria , Gioia Francesca
Published: September 2021

How do people balance concerns for general health and economic outcomes during a pandemic? And, how does the communication of this trade-off affect individual preferences? We address these questions using a field experiment involving around 2000 students enrolled in a large university in Italy. We design four treatments where the trade-off is communicated using different combinations of a positive framing that focuses on protective strategies and a negative framing which refers to potential costs. We find that positive framing on the health side induces students to give greater relevance to the health dimension. The effect is sizeable and highly effective among many different audiences, especially females. Importantly, this triggers a higher level of intention to adhere to social distancing and precautionary behaviors. Moreover, irrespective of the framing, we find a large heterogeneity in students’ preferences over the trade-off. Economics students and students who have directly experienced the economic impact of the pandemic are found to give greater value to economic outcomes.
The possible mediatory role of adipokines in the association between low carbohydrate diet and depressive symptoms among overweight and obese women
Authors: Setayesh Leila , Ebrahimi Reyhane , Pooyan Sara , Yarizadeh Habib , Rashidbeygi Elaheh , Badrooj Negin , Imani Hossein , Mirzaei Khadijeh
Published: September 2021

Background

Previous studies showed the possible association between obesity, dietary pattern, and depressive symptoms. Due to the lack of enough data to confirm the association of obesity and depression in the Middle East, here, we aimed to explore the possible mediatory role of adipokines Galectin-3, transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), and endothelial plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) in the association between low carbohydrate diet (LCD) and depressive symptoms.

Methods

A total of 256 women aged 17–56 years old were grouped based on their LCD score. Depression anxiety stress scales-21 (DASS-21) self-administered questionnaire was used to evaluate the three negative emotional states of stress, depressive symptoms, and anxiety. Body composition and dietary intake were assessed. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure the serum levels of Galectin-3, TGF-β, and PAI-1.

Results

No significant difference was observed regarding Galectin-3, TGF-β, and PAI-1 levels between the groups with dissimilar adherence to LCD or the groups with different levels of depressive symptoms (P>0.05). However, there was a negative association between LCD score as a covariant and depressive symptoms as an independent variable (P = 0.02) and remarkably, a regression model linear analysis using Galectin-3, TGF-β, and PAI-1 as confounding variables indicated the mediatory role of these adipokines in this association (P>0.05). In other words, adipokines eliminated the significance of the relationship between adherence to LCD and depressive symptoms.

Conclusion

It seems that higher adherence to LCD is probably associated with a lower prevalence of depressive symptoms in obese adults through the mediatory role of adipokines.
Vida da Faculdade de Letras 2019-2020
Authors: Coimbra Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de
Published: September 2021

A partir do ano letivo de 2012/2013, toda a informação que integrava a secção “Vida da Faculdade”, da Revista Biblos passa a ter uma existência autónoma em formato digital. Por se considerar relevante preservar essa memória e por se entender que ela não deve integrar uma revista científica, cria-se esta publicação à parte, acessível ao público interno e externo, que passa a estar alojada na página web da Faculdade de Letras e nas plataformas da Imprensa da Universidade. Neste volume, reúnem-se informações relativas ao ano letivo de 2019/2020.
First report on detection of Babesia spp. in confiscated Sunda pangolins (Manis javanica) in Thailand
Authors: Yodsheewan Rungrueang , Sukmak Manakorn , Sangkharak Bencharong , Kaolim Nongnid , Ploypan Raveewan , Phongphaew Wallaya
Published: September 2021

Background and Aim: The Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) is on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (critically endangered) due to high levels of illegal trafficking for its products. Thailand is one of the habitats of this species, and it has become the main hub for its illegal trafficking. Rehabilitating these captive pangolins and reintroducing them back to the wild are challenging due to the limited knowledge on their diet, management, and diseases. Hemoparasites, including Babesia spp., can cause important protozoal infections in both domestic and wild animals, resulting in the failure of rehabilitation and conservation programs. However, Babesia spp. has not been reported in pangolins. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of Babesia spp. in the Sunda pangolin of Thailand.

Materials and Methods: A total of 128 confiscated Sunda pangolins from across different regions in Thailand were investigated. These pangolins had been admitted to a regional Wildlife Quarantine Center for rehabilitation before release in the forest. Routine physical examinations were conducted on the animals. We collected blood samples from each pangolin for hematological analysis and to detect Babesia spp. using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting the partial 18s rRNA gene.

Results: Babesia-specific PCR detected 53 animals (41.4%) that were positive for Babesia spp. Blood smears were obtained from the positive samples and investigated under a light microscope to observe for trophozoites of Babesia spp. Examination of 40 PCR-positive and -negative samples found no significant differences between the hematological parameters of Babesia-positive and Babesia-negative samples. Eight PCR-positive samples were randomly selected and their DNA was sequenced. Seven and one of sequences match uncharacterized Babesia spp. with 100% and 99.2% similarity, respectively. Phylogenetic analysis demonstrated that our samples form a unique monophyletic clade along with other Babesia spp. detected in the wild. This clade is clearly separated from other Babesia spp. from small carnivores, ruminants, and rats.

Conclusion: Our results provide evidence of infection of Sunda pangolins in Thailand by Babesia spp. These pangolins originated from different regions and had not lived together before blood collection. Thus, we suggest that the uncharacterized Babesia spp. found in this study constitute a new group of pangolin-specific Babesia spp. The prevalence of the uncharacterized Babesia spp. was not correlated to pangolin health. Further studies are required to characterize the genomes and phenotypes, including the morphology and pathogenicity of these protozoa. Such information will be helpful for the conservation and health management of the Sunda pangolin.
To determine risk factors associated with nephrolithiasis in patients suffering from Diabetes type II
Authors: Talat Hafsa , Ashraf Saba , Suleman Taiba , Hina Gull e , Hassan Ali , Asif Mishal , Tallat Easha
Published: September 2021

Objective: The aim to conduct this study is to see the patients suffering from diabetes type II having nephrolithiasis and the relationship of different risk factors that can also contribute to cause nephrolithiasis. Introduction: Nephrolithiasis is the condition in which stones are present in the kidneys. We studied nephrolithiasis in diabetes type II patients. We also examined different risk factors that are associated with nephrolithiasis. Then we evaluate the size of the stone, location, and the number of stones using ultrasonography.
Detection, Identification, and Quantification of SF6 Point-Source Emissions Using Hyper-Cam LW Airborne Platform
Authors: Kastek Mariusz , Firmanty Krzysztof , Saute Benjamin , Gagnon Philippe , Lariviere-Bastien Martin , Pawelski Daniel
Published: September 2021

Detection, identification, and quantification of greenhouse gases is essential to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and mitigate damage associated with anthropogenic climate change. Passive infrared hyperspectral imaging technology is among the solutions that can detect, identify and quantify multiple greenhouse gases simultaneously. The Telops Hyper-Cam Airborne Platform is an established system for aerial thermal infrared hyperspectral measurements for gas survey applications. In support of the Hypercam, is developing a suite of hyperspectral imaging data processing algorithms that allow for gas detection, identification, and quantification in real-time. In the Fall of 2020, the Hyper-Cam-LW Airborne platform was flown above a validated SF6 gas release system to collect hyperspectral data for gas quantification analysis. This measurement campaign was performed to document performance of the Hyper-Cam gas quantification capabilities against known quantities of released gas.
Application of Computer Image Analysis for Measurement of Barley Vegetation
Authors: Rząsa Mariusz , Wiecha Mateusz , Szczuka Ewelina , Radaczyńska Anna
Published: September 2021

Progress in agriculture comes down to lowering the costs of plant production. One solution is precision farming, which saves on fertilisation, spraying and irrigation. Precision farming is mainly based on methods for measurement of coefficient of vegetation and geological conditions. For this purpose, aerial technology is used and nowadays drones are very often utilized to fields mapping. For this purpose, aerial technology is used and nowadays drones are very often used to mapping fields. On this basis, areas that require agricultural treatment are identified. The use of computer techniques improves the mapping process and the determination of vegetation coefficients. This paper presents a computer-based method for mapping of agricultural surface combined with image analysis and calculation of vegetation coefficients.
The Use of Thermovision for Leak Detection in the Automotive Sector
Authors: Macherzyński Wojciech , Ochman Marcin , Kulas Zbigniew , Dudek Krzysztof , Didyk Mateusz , Sroczyński Dawid
Published: September 2021

Increasing requirements for environmental protection, safety or reliability force automotive industries to use more efficient tests to measure tightness of the components. Currently adapted methods brings limitations which makes automotive industry open for new techniques for leakage tests. Infrared cameras are widely used in various fields. Using them to test leakage of closed-volume systems allows to significantly reduce test time, especially for objects which requires long stabilization times in competitive methods. In the article thermovision usage for leakage detection of gas springs were described.
Normas Ambientais
Authors: Fiorin Paulo Sérgio , Ribas Lídia Maria
Published: September 2021

As normas ambientais são fundamentais na estruturação, organização e disciplina dos atos que permeiam o meio ambiente como um todo. Por isso, se faz necessária a fundamentação normativa quanto à sua competência, validade e posição que tais normas apresentam diante dos direitos fundamentais. Para isso foi desenvolvida a presente pesquisa de maneira descritiva e exploratória, através de método bibliográfico edocumental possibilitando verificar sua base advinda da Constituição Federal seguida da legislação infraconstitucional demonstrando as entidades competentes assim como sua força normativa cogente. Suaimperatividade é demonstrada não só pelo Texto Constitucional, mas também pela jurisprudência pátria e vários doutrinadores. Reconhecida sua força normativa, as normas ambientais devem ser observadas namedida em que forem implantadas no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro traçando as diretrizes de proteção e preservação do meio ambiente.
Responsabilidade Social das Empresas
Authors: Oliveira de Aguiar Borges Gabriel , Figueiredo Maurício João , Pereira de Souza Farlem
Published: September 2021

O presente artigo tem como objetivo analisar a responsabilidade social das empresas em assegurar o direito social ao trabalho, esse previsto na Constituição Federal de 1988. Tal responsabilidade social apresentacrescente relevância a medida em que há internacionalização dos mercados, em um momento que os eventos exteriores cada vez mais influenciam na dinâmica econômica nacional. Para tanto, analisar-se-á oefeito da crise do modelo de Estado-nação nas relações jurídicas entre Estado, empresa e trabalhador. Ademais, o artigo propõe refletir sobre a dicotomia entre desenvolvimento econômico e a garantia dos direitos trabalhistas.
Biodireito e Solidarismo
Authors: Cavalcanti Ana Elizabeth Lapa Wanderley , Cudzynowski Anna Carolina
Published: September 2021

O presente artigo visa analisar a situação das pessoas com deficiência visual no atual panorama da sociedade da informação, assim como a necessidade e importância de se garantir a inclusão digital econsequente inclusão social de tal grupo de pessoas consideradas vulneráveis. A abordagem oferecida parte do estudo do solidarismo e do biodireito, em especial, no princípio da Justiça, propondo a adoção e implementação políticas públicas para a efetivação do fundamento constitucional da dignidade da pessoa humana previsto na Carta Magna Brasileira e, consequentemente ao direito à inclusão digital como mecanismo de assegurar direitos fundamentais da pessoa com deficiência visual. Para a elaboração do presente trabalho utilizou-se o método jurídico teórico e o raciocínio dedutivo, possibilitando a conclusão de que urge na sociedade da informação o reconhecimento do direito à inclusão digital como um direito necessário para a efetivação dos direitos humanos e da dignidade da pessoa humana e que, o Solidarismo e o Biodireito, pode, sem dúvida nenhuma, contribuir para essa efetivação.
Protection of Consumer’s Personal Data and the Electronic Geodiscrimination Practice
Authors: Guerra Chala Bárbara , Burille Cíntia , Moreschi Paulo Lucas
Published: September 2021

The purpose of this study is to analyse the General Data Protection Law for the Protection of Personal Data from the perspective of the protection of the consumer's personal data, with a view to ascertaining the main aspects of the legislation and verifying its impacts in relation to geopricing practices and geoblocking. To that effect, it begins by addressing the principles of the new legislation that inform the activity of processing personal data. Right after, the main axes of structuring the law are presented, focusing on aspects that concern the processing of consumer data. Finally, the practices of geodiscrimination will be examined, with the effect of assessing the legal treatment in relation to such techniques and how they may be affected after the entry into force of the General Data Protection Law. For that, the hypothetico-deductive methodology and the bibliographic research technique were adopted. Thus, it is observed that new data protection legislation added to the protection of consumers' rights in relation to the practices of geopricing and geoblocking, insofar as the standard was designed to prevent the disinformation of the personal data holder on the purpose of the treatment of your information and the illegitimate treatment of personal data, as well as covering the possibility of redressing the consumer who holds personal data if he experiences damage.
Vedoucí zaměstnanec a výklad zákonných ustanovení contra Verba Legis
Authors: Hanzal Vojtěch , Tomšej Jakub
Published: September 2021

The article deals with the way legislation defines the term “senior employee” and how the interpretation is influenced by recent case law of the Constitutional Court. The first part of the article focuses on an analysis of the legal term “senior employee” in accordance with the present legislation as well as relevant judicature and doctrine. The second part of the article is based on a description of the way the Constitutional Court deviated from the interpretation of mentioned term and its aspects which were until then, considered defining. The article continues in the third section with the presentation of other examples of decision making contra verba legis throughout the judicial system of Czech Republic. The aforementioned sections are followed by the fourth part, which consists of a conclusion of the previous content and brings deliberations de lege ferenda.
Implementation of the logistics train in the intralogistics system: A case study
Authors: Strnad David , Fedorko Gabriel , Dribnak Juraj
Published: September 2021

Intralogistics contributes significantly to the proper functioning of business processes. When designing and solving intralogistics systems, it is necessary to take into account the specific conditions in the given enterprise. The technical design, as well as the composition of the trolleys in the design of the transport system, must respect the specificities of the goods transported as well as shelf life and quantity. The study presents, for example, the implementation of a tugger train into an intercompany system with a solution procedure that is adapted to specific operating conditions and ensures the smooth functioning of the supply process. It is a principle based on the use of a simulation model. During its creation, three original sequences were developed in the programming language SimTalk. Their application decreases the use of blocks from the simulation program by up to 65% and it was possible to model more detailed processes that would not be possible in terms of functionality by using classical blocks. Fifteen directions of the language SimTalk were applied in their creation. Two variables of the type Integer, two variables of the type Object, and one variable of the type Real were defined.
Bayesian optimization based machine learning approaches for prediction of plug-in electric vehicle state-of-charge
Authors: Deb Subhasish , Goswami Arup Kumar , Chetri Rahul Lamichane , Roy Rajesh
Published: September 2021

The growing popularity of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) around the world makes complexity in power sector. The distribution system is subjected to overload due to the random penetration of PEVs in charging depending on their level of state-of-charge (SOC). The accurate calculation and prediction of SOC considering their travel distance makes significant impact on the level of SOC. Therefore, the accurate SOC prediction of PEVs is need of the hour in transportation sector. However, the prediction of SOC allows the PEVs owners to decide the charging/discharging mode or priority based charging. Recently, machine learning techniques are gaining popularity in prediction analysis of different parameters. This article proposes machine learning approaches in combination with Bayesian optimization (BO) for prediction analysis of PEVs SOC. The gradient boosting method (GBM) and random forest method (RFM) are used as machine learning approaches in this work. The energy consumption pattern, different battery capacities and total trip distance of PEVs are included in calculation for the estimation of accurate SOC. A satisfactory result of SOC prediction has been observed using both GBM-BO and RFM-BO. The comparative study of results reveals the performance and efficacy of GBM-BO against RFM-BO in the PEVs SOC prediction analysis. Moreover, the hybrid machine learning techniques with BO performs better than individual machine learning techniques in the prediction analysis of PEVs SOC.
Chondroblastoma of mandibular condyle: Case report and literature review
Authors: Yang Xiaoqin , Wang Manyi , Gao Wenfeng , Wan Di , Zheng Junfa , Zhang Zhaoqiang
Published: September 2021

Chondroblastoma is one of the uncommon benign bone tumors, particularly when located in the mandibular condyle. Such a location makes its diagnosis difficult when based on only its clinical presentation and radiographic features. Herein the current report presents a case of chondroblastoma of the mandibular condyle: its clinical presentation, radiographic features, and immediate condylar reconstruction after resection. Additionally, the relevant literature is discussed to provide clinical recommendations for its diagnosis and treatment. Chondroblastoma has been reported so infrequently in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), more common entities should first be considered in the differential diagnosis of masses in this location. Osteochondroma is the most frequent bone neoplasm in the TMJ. Since a correct diagnosis is difficult, additional tools, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and immunohistochemical analyses, should be used for diagnostics and surgical planning.
Hygrothermal environment effect on the critical buckling load of FGP microbeams with initial curvature integrated by CNT-reinforced skins considering the influence of thickness stretching
Authors: Alkhedher Mohammad
Published: September 2021

Due to the need for structures with refined properties to bear against different loading conditions, recently, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been used widely to reinforce them. The extremely high stiffness of CNTs makes them significant as one of the best reinforcements to improve the mechanical behaviors of structures. This work focuses on microbeam buckling response with an initial curvature that includes three layers. The mid-layer that is known as the core is constituted of functionally graded porous (FGP) materials and two CNT-reinforced composite skins are bonded to the core to integrate it. The whole structure is affected by the hygrothermal environment and springs and shear layers are put below it. For the first time, for such a structure, a refined shear deformation theory (RSDT) as a higher-order theory that considers thickness stretching effect in polar coordinates is used that presents more accurate results, especially for deeply curved beams. Modified couple stress theory (MCST) in combination with the virtual displacement principle is utilized to establish the governing equations. The obtained results demonstrate the significance of porosity percentage and CNTs’ addition to the skins on the critical nanotubes buckling load. Also, the different behaviors of the microstructure at various temperatures are analyzed and discussed in detail.
Consumption, aggregate wealth and expected stock returns: a quantile cointegration approach
Authors: Quineche Ricardo
Published: September 2021

This paper empirically examines the long-run relationship between consumption, asset wealth and labor income (i.e.,cay) in the United States through the lens of a quantile cointegration approach. The advantage of using this approach is that it allows for a nonlinear relationship between these variables depending on the level of consumption. We estimate the coefficients using a Phillips–Hansen type fully modified quantile estimator to correct for the presence of endogeneity in the cointegrating relationship. To test for the null of cointegration at each quantile, we apply a quantile CUSUM test. Results show that: (i) consumption is more sensitive to changes in labor income than to changes in asset wealth for the entire distribution of consumption, (ii) the elasticity of consumption with respect to labor income (asset wealth) is larger at the right (left) tail of the consumption distribution than at the left (right) tail, (iii) the series are cointegrated around the median, but not in the tails of the distribution of consumption, (iv) using the estimatedcayobtained for the right (left) tail of the distribution of consumption improves the long-run (short-run) forecast ability on real excess stock returns over a risk-free rate.
Actionality and the degree of temporal dynamics
Authors: Breu Walter
Published: September 2021

The interaction of lexical actionality with grammatical aspect is explained in a comprehensive system, based on the “degree of temporal dynamics” of simple and complex actional classes and of the various functions, expressed by aspect grammemes (extended ILA model, focus aspect). Then a new conceptualization of less frequent aspect phenomena is presented. A novelty is the differentiation of focus aspect from status aspect, characterized by habitualization and the transformation of telic events into atelic activities. Argument structures are claimed to be responsible for class changes, especially with respect to the incorporative (INCO) class, combining activity, telicity and a subsequent state.
(Im)perfectivity and actionality in East Ruvu Bantu
Authors: Bar-el Leora , Petzell Malin
Published: September 2021

Temporal/aspectual morphology often serves as a diagnostic for actional classes. Bantu languages are known for their highly developed tense, aspect (and mood) systems. The East Ruvu Bantu languages of Tanzania are unusual in that they exhibit a decidedly reduced set of temporal/aspectual morphemes. This paper contributes to the growing body of research on Bantu actionality in showing that despite not being encoded overtly, perfective distinguishes between at least two actional classes. We suggest, however, that imperfective, morphologically encoded by present and non-past tense morphology, does not clearly delineate between the two verb classes. This discussion highlights the complex interaction between tense and aspect.
Kultura taneczna osób z niepełnosprawnością. Metodyka czy animacja?
Authors: Grzegorek Jerzy Norbert
Published: September 2021

The article is devoted to the dance culture of people with disabilities from the perspective of its practice. It can be limited to internal activities and the implementation of dance creativity within the framework of artistic culture. It becomes important to justify the selection of methods of this practice based on the constitutive features of this culture and their individual dimensions: teleological, axiological, methodical and evaluation.
Lipoatrophy associated with daily growth hormone injections
Authors: Chhiba Priya Darshani , Segal David
Published: September 2021

Recombinant human growth hormone therapy (rhGH) has been available since 1985 for a variety of conditions and has expanded the indications for rhGH therapy and the number of patients receiving therapy. The very nature of the therapy exposes individuals to years of injections. There are a number of well-known adverse events, however, a lesser-known and rarely reported adverse event of rhGH therapy is localized lipoatrophy. We report nine cases of localized lipoatrophy during rhGH therapy accounting for 14.5% of patients taking rhGH presenting to a single centre for routine follow-up over just a 2-month period. The development of localized lipoatrophy does not appear to be age, indication or dose-related but rather related to repeated administration of rhGH into a limited number of sites. The most likely putative mechanism is the local lipolytic action of growth hormone (GH) itself, although the possibility of an excipient-based interaction cannot be excluded. Given the high prevalence of this adverse event and the potential to prevent it with adequate site rotation, we can recommend that patients be informed of the possible development of localized lipoatrophy. Doctors and nurses should closely examine injection sites at each visit, and site rotation should be emphasized during injection technique education.

Learning points

There are a number of well-known adverse events, however, a lesser-known and rarely reported adverse event of rhGH therapy is localized lipoatrophy.

Examination of the injection sites at each visit by the treating healthcare practitioner.

To advise the parents/caregivers/patients to change their injection site with each injection.

To advise the parents/caregivers/patients to change the needles after every use.

For parents, caregivers and patients to self-inspect their injection sites and have a high alert for the development of lipoatrophy and to then immediately report it to their doctor.
Bilateral atypical femoral fractures during denosumab therapy in a patient with adult-onset hypophosphatasia
Authors: Warren Annabelle M , Ebeling Peter R , Grill Vivian , Seeman Ego , Sztal-Mazer Shoshana
Published: September 2021

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare and under-recognised genetic defect in bone mineralisation. Patients presenting with fragility fractures may be mistakenly diagnosed as having osteoporosis and prescribed antiresorptive therapy, a treatment which may increase fracture risk. Adult-onset HPPhypophosphatasia was identified in a 40-year-old woman who presented with bilateral atypical femoral fractures after 4 years of denosumab therapy. A low serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and increased serum vitamin B6 level signalled the diagnosis, which was later confirmed by identification of two recessive mutations of the ALPL gene. The patient was treated with teriparatide given the unavailability of ALP enzyme-replacement therapy (asfotase alfa). Fracture healing occurred, but impaired mobility persisted. HPP predisposes to atypical femoral fracture (AFF) during antiresorptive therapy; hence, bisphosphonates and denosumab are contraindicated in this condition. Screening patients with fracture or ‘osteoporosis’ to identify a low ALP level is recommended.

Learning points

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare and under-recognised cause of bone fragility produced by impaired matrix mineralisation that can be misdiagnosed as a fragility fracture due to age-related bone loss.

Antiresorptive therapy is contraindicated in HPP.

Low serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) provides a clue to the diagnosis.

Elevated serum vitamin B6 (an ALP substrate) is indicative of HPP, while identification of a mutation in the ALPL gene is confirmatory.

Enzyme therapy with recombinant ALP (asfotase alfa) is currently prohibitively costly.

Treatment with anabolic bone agents such as teriparatide has been reported, but whether normally mineralized bone is formed requires further study.