bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
High Resolution Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Salivary Glands Lesions with Clinico-Pathological Correlation in Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala
Authors: Mukesh Arunkumar Shankar , Vivekanandan Sinni Kareepadath
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND Salivary gland swelling presents with a variety of neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions. Predicting the nature of a swelling on clinical grounds alone is rarely possible hence, further assessment with accurate imaging is a necessity. Ultrasonography is a diagnostic tool that is widely available, relatively inexpensive, non-invasive, and easily reproducible. This study was undertaken to assess the role of ultrasonography as a diagnostic aid in various salivary gland swellings. METHODS Cross sectional study was conducted for consecutive patients who came to the Radiology Department, Govt. Medical College, Thrissur, from January 2014 to January 2015. Ultrasound for clinically suspected salivary gland lesions was done. USG scanning was done by Mindray DC – 08 high resolution real time multiplanar diagnostic Ultrasound System with linear array high frequency 6 to 10 MHZ transducer having scan head of 60mm. RESULTS Out of the 67 patients who were included in the study, 34 cases were identified correctly by ultrasound examination and confirmed by clinical follow up or by histopathology. Fifteen cases were A/C sialadenitis which were confirmed clinically, 11 cases were salivary gland abscess which were confirmed clinicopathologically. Eight cases were sialolithiasis which were confirmed by histopathology. Thirtythree cases were neoplastic of which 6 were malignant and 27 were benign which were confirmed by histopathology. Of the 6 malignant lesions which were confirmed by histopathology, ultrasonography correctly identified 5 cases. All these 27 benign cases were diagnosed as benign through sonography also. However out of the 18 pleomorphic adenoma cases, 15 were correctly diagnosed by USG. Out of the 9 cases of Warthin’s tumour confirmed by histopathology, USG correctly identified 7 cases. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasonography is a valuable supplement in the diagnosis of salivary gland lesions and to distinguish neoplastic/ non-neoplastic lesion so that further management can be decided accordingly. KEY WORDS Pathology, Salivary Gland Neoplasm, Ultrasonography
Anterior Bridge Plating of Mid Shaft and Lower Mid Shaft Humerus Fractures - A Novel & High Result Yielding Technique
Authors: Varyani Amber
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND Humerus fractures, mainly midshaft are one of the most common fractures treated by orthopaedicians around the globe, either conservatively or by internal fixation by plate and screw or by intramedullary humerus nail. Each has its own merits and demerits. The objective of our study was to assess functional and radiological results of minimally invasive anterior bridge plating of humerus shaft as well as lower third shaft fractures and prove its efficacy, in fact, supremacy over other used techniques till day. METHODS 38 patients, fulfilling inclusion criteria were operated by minimally invasive anterior bridge plating using dynamic compression /locking compression plates. UCLA shoulder & MAYO elbow scores were used for assessing shoulder and elbow function and radiographical assessment was done to confirm healing and union. RESULTS Out of 38 patients in the study, 26 were males and 12 were females, the mean age was 40.184 years (range 25 to 56 years). 29 patients had mid-shaft fractures and 9 patients had lower mid-shaft humerus fractures. Mean surgical time was 77.868 (range 60 min to 100 min ), mean union time (radiological ) was 13.78 weeks (range 10 to 19 weeks), shoulder function was good to excellent in 36 cases (94.7 % ) and moderate in 2 cases (5.26 %) on UCLA score. CONCLUSIONS Our study proved to be a huge success, with excellent rates of union and very good functional results. Minimally invasive anterior bridge plating is a biological fixation and proves itself a very efficacious surgical treatment option for mid-shaft and lower mid-shaft humerus fractures. This method is very safe, with the best outcomes, and can be considered as the best technique for such fractures of the humerus to date. KEY WORDS Anterior Bridge Plating, Mid Shaft, Lower Mid Shaft Humerus Fractures, UCLA Score
“You and Me, Alfred”
Authors: Sundmark Björn
Published: January 2022

By focusing on instances of intergenerational solidarity in, primarily, the Emil books by Astrid Lindgren, this chapter nuances the question of how power, agency, and generation are represented in children’s books. Instead of reading the Emil books as either instances of aetonormativity or as examples of child agency and subversion, an “all ages” approach is employed to unpack the double generational bind—child-parent and child-adult. In that context the notion of “kinship” is also employed to show how solidarity can be made to extend beyond the immediate family circle. Hence, the Emil books demonstrate that free play and acts of solidarity are not mutually exclusive things and that the world can be made a better place right now. In other words, there is a utopian drive in Lindgren’s stories as children who have that energy and that sense of solidarity can continue to do good as adults.
From Juxtaposition to Interweave
Authors: Doughty Terri
Published: January 2022

This chapter examines how Brian Selznick uses creative activities in The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2007), Wonderstruck (2011) and The Marvels (2015) as loci for cross-generational collaboration. Beginning with a discussion of Selznick’s use of the orphan plot in all three books, it then focuses on Wonderstruck and The Marvels, which structurally take a more sophisticated approach to intergenerational relationships, juxtaposing and interweaving stories focalized through different generational perspectives to demonstrate intergenerational solidarity. The chapter argues that Selznick demonstrates how members of different generations thrive when they collaborate in telling their stories and helping one another find purpose and place in the world, establishing mutually beneficial communities.
Trains to Life—Trains to Death
Authors: Stone Lucy
Published: January 2022

In 2008, children’s author-illustrator Judith Kerr deposited her archive to Seven Stories: The National Centre for Children’s Books in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The archive includes two illustrated stories Kerr made as a child in exile from Nazi Germany that narrate her experience of train travel in the Hitler years. This chapter reads these stories as intergenerationally solidaristic: firstly, it builds on the text by an author and an illustrator of an older generation and, secondly, it creates a bond between herself and her parents in a period of separation as a consequence of forced migration. The final part of this chapter turns to an example of train travel in When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit and finds that Kerr’s intergenerational solidaristic practice continued in adulthood. In this example, the children’s novel also forges a link between daughter and parents; the train in Emil and the Detectives can again be read as a departure point.
Organization of Children’s Classroom Space and Associated Beliefs
Authors: Giraldo Urrego Laura María
Published: January 2022

El artículo deriva de una investigación de corte cualitativo, con metodología Biográfico- Narrativo, realizada a fin de conocer y analizar las concepciones en torno a la organización espacial del aula infantil de veinte (20) maestros asentados en la provincia de Alicante, España, a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas. Si bien las transformaciones físicas que ha sufrido el aula no han sido desmesuradas, cuando hablamos en términos de organización, dotación y distribución interna, sí es posible hallar cambios significativos y ostensibles. Se encontró que las concepciones del espacio escolar y la organización espacial del aula del profesorado, se amparan bajo un enfoque constructivista que justifica, tanto sus razonamientos en cuanto a la organización de sus aulas por rincones de aprendizaje, como las dificultades que hallan, las soluciones que prevén y los argumentos para periódicamente reorganizar los espacios del aula.
A Smart Digital Attendance Monitoring System for Academic Institution Using Machine Learning Techniques
Authors: S. Dhanasekaran , Devi V. Anjana , Narayanan S. Sankara , P. Vijayakarthik , S. Hariharasitaraman , S. Rajasekaran
Published: January 2022

Face Recognition is the one of the foremost emerging and interesting technology. In this fast-evolving generation, attendance is usually a problem among school community and so as business community. One among the foremost efficient solution for this problem is that the Digital Attendance System. Now a days Computers plays a vital role in many fields. Likewise, in this field also, we will make an efficient use of it. Face detection and recognition-based attendance system may be a process of identifying face of the scholars using image of a face on the idea of high - definition monitor video and uploading the attendance of every student automatically, rather than manual attendance uploading process. In our face recognition Research work, a smart system is going to be ready to capture a frame from a video and process it accurately and predict which of the scholar is present therein class. There are number of algorithms and programme to detect the face of an individual, but the concept to be implemented here is Neural Networks. We used Neural Networks because, it will be used for the extraction of the frames from the video and convert it into images in so the face of the scholar will be often identified and updated automatically within the database.
Information Technology: A Study of its Concept and Importance in Educational Institutions
Authors: Al-Taai Suaad Hadi Hassan
Published: January 2022

The study of the subject of information technology is very important, especially at the present time, and in all fields, especially educational institutions, because of its great impact on its progress and its economic, scientific and social superiority. The research addressed the topic of the concept of information technology and its objectives, and the most important reasons for its use, investment capabilities and importance. The research indicated the most important advantages and functions of information technology, and its optimal strategic use. As well as discussing the topic of information technology infrastructure and capacity building. The research discussed the components of information technology in most fields, especially in educational institutions, and its most prominent characteristics. The research sheds light on the benefits of using information technology in education, the most important obstacles, and the most prominent advantages of using information technology for a university professor. The research addressed the issue of the most important obstacles to the use of information technology in education and the negative effects resulting from the excessive use of information technology.
Enhanced Least Square Method for Indoor Positioning System Using UWB Technology
Authors: Jumaah Al-Nussairi Ahmed Kateb
Published: January 2022

One of the main radio technologies that could be used for indoor localization is Ultra-wideband, (UWB). It is a short-range RF technology for wireless communication that can be leveraged to detect the location of people, devices, and assets with significant precision. But, it has a major limitation which is the need for a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) identification and mitigation approach to precise location a target in a hard indoor environment. The NLOS approach will complicate the positioning approach. The goals of this work are; i- for saving cost and time of installation of anchor nodes, the minimum required number of anchor nodes have been installed, ii- the accuracy of the created system should be compatible with most various indoor environments. In this work, we create a novel algorithm of Indoor positioning system named Enhanced Linearized Least Square (ELLS) using UWB technology without using an NLOS identification approach. We evaluate and validate the created system by implementing real experiments. The created system has an average positioning accuracy reaching about 0.45 𝑚2of mean square error in a hard environment. It outperforms most indoor positioning systems in the market with less complexity, cost, and more accuracy.
The Strength of Local Wisdom Values as a Differentiation Strategy in Creating Sustainable Tourism Competitiveness
Authors: Andari Rini , I Wayan Gede Supartha , I Gede Riana , Sukawati Tjokorda Gde Raka
Published: January 2022

This study used the Resource-Based View (RBV) theory integrated with differentiation and Tourism Destination Competitiveness (TDC) to explain attraction and competitiveness of sustainable tourism with qualitative methods and explorative approaches. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation studies, and Focus Group Discussions (FGD) by ATLAS.ti 8 software. Based on the results, traditional ceremonies, cultural festivals, the value of natural wealth, and the life of the village community can become a tourist attraction and can be enjoyed by tourists as a unique cultural tourism product and can be developed into a differentiation strategy. The differentiation strategy in building a competitive advantage in sustainable tourism was carried out through the development of tourism products based on the local wisdom, packaging products through tour packages, increasing professionalism in managing tourist destinations, and synergizing tourism stakeholders.
Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm and Bat Algorithm for Solving Travel Salesman Problem
Authors: Hasan Luma Salal
Published: January 2022

There are many algorithms for optimization meta heuristic have developed on swarm intelligence-based that depending in the nature of design. One of them, Bat Algorithm (BA), is based on the "echolocation behaviors" of bats. Micro bat used echolocation to specify the prey, avoid obstacles and locate their roosting crevices in the dark. Another algorithm is Artificial Bee Colony (ABC) is a new optimization algorithm which depend on the "bee behavior" towards colony to search about the food. In this paper, presents the BA and ABC algorithms steps for solving TSP then try to search about best solution depending on the parameters for both algorithms. The results show the ABC is best performance than BA for finding the best tour quickly compared with other by consuming time lesser than by effecting on the convergence speed for searching the solution. Furthermore, The BA required more parameters to achieve each output efficiently and need using improved control strategy to balance between exploitation and exploration that consuming more time for it.
Measurement of Mutual Effect Transition Mechanisms of Monetary Policy and Economic Growth in Iraq Using Toda - Yamamoto Approach for the Period (1990-2019)
Authors: Al-Shammri Mayih Shabeeb , Mohsin Muntaha Zuhair
Published: January 2022

Economic growth is one of the fundamental goals governments seek and aspire to, representing the material conclusion of economic and non-economic efforts in society. It is one of the necessary conditions for improving the standard of living and prosperity of communities to achieve a sustainable growth rate as an expression of the entire development process to raise economic growth rates in the long term. This research, therefore, included knowledge of the causal relationship between monetary policy indicators in both the interest rate and the offer of cash and exchange rate in the direction of economic growth in Iraq for the period (1990-2019). It also aims to determine how monetary policy's mutual impact on economic growth is transmitted by measuring and analyzing causal relations between financial indicators and economic development in Iraq. Based on the standard approach based on a recent methodology for testing causality (Granger) provided by Toda-Yamamoto, which is based on the self-regression model (VAR). It allows us to test the study problem and reach the desired results. The research results were the absence of the causal relationship of the interest rate towards GDP due to the everyday use of the interest rate as a monetary policy instrument in stimulating the investment process, which does not affect output. On the other hand, the causal relationship between both the exchange rate and the broad cash supply towards production is due to the effectiveness of these monetary policy indicators in influencing GDP. The study also recommended activating the role of these monetary policy indicators to control inflation on the one hand and promote growth on the part of others.
Educational Aids for Teaching Hacking Principles to Strengthen Computational Thinking Skills to Elementary
Authors: Jung Yujin , Choi Eunsun , Park Namje
Published: January 2022

Modern society is changing into an era of digital transformation with the development of advanced information and communication technology (ICT) and information systems. Various information is digitized and stored, and the value of information is increasing. As the value of information increases, hackers' techniques to take advantage of unfair profits using them are subdivided and advanced, causing unexpected big problems in society. In particular, it was noted that cases in which elementary school students, a digital native generation, are often reported to be involved in crimes. Therefore, based on the basic concepts and principles of computing for elementary school students, we developed a learning teaching tool that can provide hacking-related education in an interesting way using gamification based on computing thinking ability that can efficiently solve unexpected problems. The learning goal was set for the development of educational aids by analyzing the cyber-attack process, and the game material was selected by applying the information security hacking principle learning to Samuel Livingstone's simulation game model. Then, we set game figures, roles, resources, external factors, and goals of the educational game and designed game boards, mission papers, and worksheets. We also established the game rules using the game data designed. Lastly, we found complementary points with security experts and education experts to supplement the learning aid while running the game. This paper helped learners to understand the security equipment applied in the network environment. In the end, we developed a teaching aid that can strengthen learners' computational thinking and understand hacking principles. This game ensures infinite scalability of the challenge by having students perform three missions per challenge. The educational aids proposed in this paper are limited at the primary level that elementary school students can understand. However, it can be designed and extended to infer interleaving by combining transaction and lock functions.
The Effects of Electronic Word-of-Mouth (E-WOM) on Integrated Results and Destination Picture of Traditional Image of Tourists
Authors: Sundram Suja , Chauhan Himanshu , Muda Iskandar , Effendy Femmy , Choubey Dr. Somya , Patni Dr. Ity
Published: January 2022

This research aims to explore the impact of the creation of the destination picture of conventional and electronic WOM. This study aims primarily to investigate the effect of conventional and electronic WOMs on the understanding of the destination and classify which kind of WOMs (personal or commercial) are the most reliable sources. This research is also aimed at contrasting the positive and negative WOM in terms of its impact on the reputation of a tourist destination. This study categorised personal WOMs as a non-commercial source with a clear link between the sender and the recipient. On the other hand, commercial WOM information negatively correlates with the proximity between the sender and the recipient of information. Destination photographs are relevant since they contribute to decision-making and represent the number of tourism goods and services sold. WOM connectivity often impacts destination interpretation. However, the integrated results on the destination picture of traditional WOM and electronic WOM remain clear. This research explored the key facets of WOM’s impact on tourism experience concerning conventional or electronic WOM, personal and commercial WOM, and positive or negative WOM. The study’s findings affirm that conventional WOMs are more dominant than E-WOMs on destination photos, both personal and commercial E-WOMs. For WOMs, traditional WOMs are more successful than commercial E-WOMs on the picture in the destination; nevertheless, personal E-WOM seems less impactful than the commercial E-WOM on the image.
Design and Implementation Considerations of POA Network Architecture in the Ethereum Blockchain
Authors: P. Shamili , B. Dr. Muruganantham
Published: January 2022

The upcoming technology in creating the distributed applications for different use cases in real world applications are Blockchain technologies. The application may be private or public depending upon the use cases. Most of the applications are built by using the Ethereum platform in blockchain for use of security purpose. The nodes in the distributed network shares all the data to the other nodes without any modification of the data in the blockchain technology. The transactions done by the nodes were trusted through the digital signatures. Here, no central control or the central system will be there to keep track of other nodes data. In this paper, we built the POA network by using the Ethereum blockchain platform. The network is called the Proof of Authority and its main purpose is to deploy the contracts especially with authority in the Ethereum blockchain platform. We also explained about the ERC20 tokens, the working process of using the POA network and the codes for connecting with the web page.
The Coated-Wire Ion-Selective Electrode (CWISE) of Tartrazine Using Chitosan as an Ionophore
Authors: Umaningrum Dewi , Nurmasari Radna , Hasnah Siti , Astuti Maria Dewi , Wardhani Kiki Amalia , Qalby Shofia
Published: January 2022

Research on the Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) of coated wire-type tartrazine using chitosan as an ionophore has been developed. The variables used in the manufacture of ISE are membrane composition and immersion time. Meanwhile, the basic characteristics of ISE measured are Nernst value, measurement concentration range, detection limit, and measurement response time. The results showed that ISE tartrazine coated wire type had an optimum membrane composition in a mixture of chitosan: PVC: DOP of 3: 34: 63 (% w/w) and a membrane immersion time 20 minutes. The basic characteristics of ISE produce a Nernst value of 20.976 mV/decade. The measurement concentration range is 1×10-7-1×10-2 M with a detection limit of 2.749×10-7 M or 0.1469 ppm. The response time ranges from 10-60 seconds, with an average of 40 seconds.
Isoflavones and Bioactivities in Over-fermented Tempeh Extracts
Authors: Devi Anastasia Fitria , Muzdalifah Dian , Athaillah Zatil Afrah , Lioe Hanifah Nuryani , Artanti Nina
Published: January 2022

Tempeh is nutritious food prepared through solid-state fermentation of cooked and dehulled soybeans with Rhizopus sp. for about 48 h. Fermentation beyond 48 h resulted in over-fermented tempeh. There may or may not have been similar research done before, especially related to its antioxidant and cytotoxicity. This study aims to determine the characteristics of fermented tempeh for up to 156 h. Samples were fermented at 0, 24, 48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108, 120, and 156 h. Samples were dried, grounded, and extracted with acetone, followed by defatting with n‑hexane. Extracts were dissolved in organic solvents for free radical scavenging activity (FRSA) and cytotoxicity assays. The 120-h tempeh extract, at the concentration of 1,000 μg/mL, demonstrated the highest FRSA (81.31% inhibition) against 100 µM 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) solution. Meanwhile, the 108-h tempeh extract at 1,000 μg/mL possessed the highest cytotoxicity (IC50 of 2.54 μg/mL) against MCF-7 breast cancer cell lines. Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectroscopy (LC-MS/MS) analysis revealed the presence of daidzin, genistin, daidzein, and genistein in all extracts. Extracts prepared from 108 h and 120 h tempeh stood out from other extracts in the Partial Least Square (PLS) bi-plot due to their high percentage of inhibition, low response of daidzin, and high responses of the other three isoflavones. The cytotoxicity assays of the standard isoflavones showed that genistein had the lowest IC50 value at 4.82 ± 0.11 μg/mL. Standard genistein showed a low percentage of inhibition at 29.79 ± 9.10.
On the Hermitian structures of the sequence of tangent bundles of an affine manifold endowed with a Riemannian metric
Authors: Boucetta Mohamed
Published: January 2022

Let (M, ∇, 〈, 〉) be a manifold endowed with a flat torsionless connection r and a Riemannian metric 〈, 〉 and (TkM)
k

≥1 the sequence of tangent bundles given by TkM = T(Tk

−1
M) and T
1
M = TM. We show that, for any k ≥ 1, TkM carries a Hermitian structure (Jk
, gk
) and a flat torsionless connection ∇k
and when M is a Lie group and (∇, 〈, 〉) are left invariant there is a Lie group structure on each TkM such that (Jk
, gk
, ∇k
) are left invariant. It is well-known that (TM, J
1, g
1) is Kähler if and only if 〈, 〉 is Hessian, i.e, in each system of affine coordinates (x
1, . . ., xn
),

〈

∂

x

i

,

∂

x

j

〉

=

∂

2

φ

∂

x

i

∂

x

j

\left\langle {{\partial _x}_{_i},{\partial _{{x_j}}}} \right\rangle = {{{\partial ^2}\phi } \over {{\partial _x}_{_i}{\partial _x}_j}}

. Having in mind many generalizations of the Kähler condition introduced recently, we give the conditions on (∇, 〈, 〉) so that (TM, J
1, g
1) is balanced, locally conformally balanced, locally conformally Kähler, pluriclosed, Gauduchon, Vaisman or Calabi-Yau with torsion. Moreover, we can control at the level of (∇, 〈, 〉) the conditions insuring that some (TkM, Jk
, gk
) or all of them satisfy a generalized Kähler condition. For instance, we show that there are some classes of (M, ∇, 〈, 〉) such that, for any k ≥ 1, (TkM, Jk
, gk
) is balanced non-Kähler and Calabi-Yau with torsion. By carefully studying the geometry of (M, ∇, 〈, 〉), we develop a powerful machinery to build a large classes of generalized Kähler manifolds.
Marching (Senate Style) Towards Majority Rule
Authors: Binder Sarah
Published: January 2022

The United States Senate is marching, Senate style, toward majority rule. Chamber rules have long required super, rather than simple, majorities to end debate on major and minor matters alike. But occasionally over its history – and several times over the past decade – the Senate has pared back procedural protections afforded to senators, making it easier for cohesive majorities to secure their policy goals. Both parties have pursued such changes – sometimes imposed by simple majority, other times by a bipartisan coalition. Why has the pace of change accelerated, and with what consequences for the Senate? In this article, I connect rising partisanship and electoral competition to the weakening of partisan commitments to Senate supermajority rule. No one can predict with any certainty whether the Senate will yet abolish the so-called “legislative filibuster.” But pressures continue to mount towards that end.
Synthesis of biological base oils by a green process
Authors: Tran Thi Hong , Huynh Quyen , Phan Minh Tan
Published: January 2022

In this study, the chemical conversion of catfish fat (CFF) into bio-based oils using the cavitation technique has been carried out. The influence of parameters on the reaction yield, including inlet pressure, amount of reactant, temperature, and time were investigated. The results obtained have demonstrated the outstanding efficiency of applying the cavitation technique to the chemical synthesis process. The optimum conditions of ring-opening reaction of epoxy catfish oil (ECFO) were as follows: 60 psi, the molar ratio of iso-propanol/epoxy ring of 1.75/1, 75°C, time of 7 min, and the yield reached 91.3%. The results of FT-IR, 1H-NMR, and 13C-NMR analysis showed that the chemical conversion of double bonds (C═C) of CFF were converted to functional groups of hydroxyl and ether in polyol catfish oil (CFO) products through the intermediate stage of the formation of the epoxy ring. The results showed that the polyol CFO has better operating conditions at low temperature, higher viscosity, viscosity index, and oxidation stability than other oils, and the biodegradability of bio-polyol CFO was much higher than that of SN500 mineral base oil. Polyol CFO has not only been used as a substitute for mineral base oils but also as an eco-friendly green product.
Solving calculus of variation problems via multiquadric radial basis function method with optimal shape parameter
Authors: Alipanah Amjad , Kasnazani Azad
Published: January 2022

In this paper we present callocation method for solving the problems in the calculus of variation (CV) using multiquadratic radial basis functions (MQRBFs). In this method we use the Gauss quadrature rule for approximating the integral in CV problems. The effects of the shape parameter of MQRBFs on the convergence of the method have been discussed. Illustrative examples are included to evaluate the capability of the proposed method.
The Highest Good and Its Crisis in Kant’s Thought
Authors: Fonnesu Luca
Published: January 2022

The article has the aim to show that Kant’s “standard” conception of the highest good does not represent his last word about the problem. Kant moves from a conception of the highest good close connected with the metaphysical tradition and with the aim of a new, moral justification of traditional metahysical concepts such as God and immortality of the soul. This view does find many difficulties and oscillations in the Critiques, looking for different formulations of a moral “proof” for the metaphysical concepts, grounded upon the need of justice and of a rational solution to the question of theodicy. The failure of this project is apparent with the essay on theodicy (1791). In the last decade of Kant’s intellectual activity, the expression “highest good” occurs few times and the concept looses its systematic relevance, as shown by the last works up to the Opus postumum.
Influence of different parameters on the characteristics of hazelnut (var. Grada de Viseu) grown in Portugal
Authors: Ferrão Ana Cristina , Guiné Raquel , Ramalhosa Elsa , Lopes Arminda , Rodrigues Cláudia , Martins Hugo , Correia Paula
Published: January 2022

“Grada de Viseu” is an indigenous hazelnut variety from Portugal, and it is considered by the producers as the most important variety in terms of production and productivity. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the influence of harvest year (2017/2018/2019) and location of production (Viseu/Faia) on some physical and chemical properties of the variety “Grada de Viseu,” namely biometric parameters, colour, true and bulk densities, texture parameters (hardness and friability), and chemical composition. The results showed that the fruits of the samples harvested in 2019 had higher values of height, width, and thickness. Hazelnuts from 2018 had a clearer shell, independently of the location of production, but only the samples from Faia harvested in 2018 had a clearer kernel. As for the texture, the fruits grown in Viseu harvested in 2018 had a harder shell and was more resistant to fracture, whereas the sample from 2019 had a harder kernel. In all cases, fat was the major chemical component. The sample from 2019 had a water activity greater than 0.62, meaning that its stability was not guaranteed. “Grada de Viseu” from Faia in 2018 presented a higher induction period and, therefore, was the one with the highest oxidation stability. The year of production showed to be the best predictor for almost every chemical and biometric characteristics. In general, it was possible to verify that harvesting year and geographical location influence hazelnut characteristics.
The Labyrinth of COVID-19
Authors: Visvanathan Susan
Published: January 2022

This essay looks at the way in which the end of the world syndrome manifests itself regularly as a form of human consciousness. It makes us alert to the possibility of our own instant expiry, causing us both to introspect, as well as to imagine the future of the species. Digitalization and digitization of trauma permits us to see the normality of death as an every present occurrence. Within this context, words have tremendous power, showing us that at each moment we are being ushered into a space not necessarily of our own making. While it frightens us, yet the choices we have are limited to the class and ethnic locations of our everyday survival. While we live, we dream. Negation does not end ambition, it only proves the ephemerality of individual existence and makes us seek to use time as best as our imagination and survival capabilities allow. Our sadness about corporeality is mitigated by the dream we have of species continuity.
Die Epidemie schreiben
Authors: Montandon Alain
Published: January 2022

The pandemic reminds us that, with the catastrophes to which biodiversity is subjected, with the disruption of ecosystems, much more dangerous and fatal viruses can appear. Also, disturbed in its quietude and reminded of its own mortality, the human being knows the same anguishes which were those of all the victims of the epidemics which formerly devastated the populations and of which the literature was able to account in multiple occasions.

Daniel Defoe’s Diary of the Plague, which is very rich in lessons, bears witness to the similarities in attitude between the centuries: disruption of the economy, unemployment, famine, rumors, the search for false remedies, confinement, transgressions. Conjuring up confinement through writing is a remedy that tempts some. With the sound diary of the writer Wajdi Mouawad it is from the inside that the experience of confinement is given to understand.
Erzählen gegen den Tod: Pandemie und Literatur
Authors: Blamberger Günter
Published: January 2022

Literatur, die von Pandemien handelt, ist kenntlich oft durch ihren parabolischen Charakter. Sie schildert Pandemien als eine Katastrophe, die die Fragilität gesellschaftlicher Institutionen entlarvt, soziale Normen außer Kraft zu setzen und Menschen auf das Animalische zu reduzieren vermag. Der gewohnte Rhythmus des Lebens, Denkens, Handelns ist während der Pandemie unterbrochen: Die Literatur spiegelt diesen Kontrollverlust und widersteht ihm zugleich in der poetologischen Ordnung ihrer Werke, durch deren freie und autonome Wahl. Sie vermag in Sinnbildern vom begrifflich kaum Fassbaren, von Sterben und Tod und zugleich tröstlich gegen den Tod zu erzählen. Von dieser Macht poetischen Denkens handeln die folgenden Analysen von Giovanni Boccaccios Decamerone, Heinrich von Kleists Der Findling und Die Verlobung in St. Domingo, Albert Camus’ La Peste und Mircea Cārtārescus aktuellem Corona-Tagebuch Nach-Leben.
Antisemitismus als Seuche
Authors: Braun Christina von
Published: January 2022

Die großen Seuchen Europas begleiteten oft antisemitische Bilder. Der Aufsatz stellt die Parallelen zwischen dem Wandel der christlichen Heilsbotschaft (von der Glaubensgemeinschaft zur Transsubstantiationslehre) und der Verlagerung vom Antijudaismus zum rassistischen Antisemitismus dar: Aus dem Juden mit der „falschen Religion“ wird der Jude mit dem „falschen Körper“. Die Fantasien vom Juden als „Infektionsträger“ bauen auf alten christlichen Vorurteilen auf, doch im Prozess der Moderne mit ihrer Hinwendung zur Weltlichkeit verwandeln sie sich in körperliche „Realität“. Im frühen 21. Jahrhundert kommt es zur Intensivierung dieses Effekts durch die sozialen Medien: Diese treten die Nachfolge des alten Gerüchts an, das schon immer Brandbeschleuniger antisemitischer Vorurteile war. Fake news und Covid 19 sind die beiden Seiten ein und derselben Epidemie.
Heat transfer analysis describing freezing of a eutectic system by a line heat sink with convection effect in cylindrical geometry
Authors: Chaurasiya Vikas , Kumar Dinesh , Rai Kabindra Nath , Singh Jitendra
Published: January 2022

The current article devoted to study a moving boundary problem describing freezing of a eutectic system in a semi-infinite medium in cylindrical symmetry. The solidification of the material is considered by a line heat sink of strength Q place at r = 0. The heat transfer is considered due to both mechanism, conduction and convection driven by fluid motion in the liquid region, mushy region and possibly in porous solid phase. The analysis is concerned with extended freezing temperature range between solidus and liquidus temperatures respectively. The solid fraction is considered to have a linear relationship with temperature within the mushy zone. A direct integration method is used to solve the mathematical model, resulting an exact solution of the problem is obtained. To illustrate the application of current study and validity of mathematical model, a numerical example of freezing of an Al–Cu alloy with 5% Cu is presented. In addition, the temperature distribution in each region and position of moving interfaces is shown for different Peclet number. In this work, we obtained that the process of freezing becomes fast in the presence of convection. Moreover, it is shown that for a large value of Q, strength of line heat sink, the freezing of a eutectic alloy increases rapidly. Both eutectic and solid solution alloys come under the application of current study.
Optical fiber ammonia sensor based on porous Yb3+/Er3+co-doped NaYF4/phenol red composites
Authors: Li Bangxing , Zhang Xianming , Wu Hualin , Zhao Ying , Leng Xuefeng , Jin Ye , Huang Xinyue
Published: January 2022

In this paper, the optical fiber ammonia sensor based on porous Yb3+/Er3+co-doped NaYF4up-conversion material/phenol red composites and optical fiber with end plane fusion sphere was proposed. Phenol red and Yb3+/Er3+co-doped NaYF4were mixed thoroughly and fixed stably in the polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) matrix. The optical fiber with end plane fusion sphere was inserted into the sensitive composite material to form ammonia sensitive probe. The ammonia concentration will affect the intensity of absorption of up-conversion luminescence located at 545 nm by phenol red because of the reaction between ammonia and phenol red. The detected intensity of up-conversion luminescence near 545 nm decreases with the increasing ammonia concentration. The signal wavelength will not be affected by the background visible light due to the 980 nm wavelength of excitation is far from the signal wavelength. The response time and recover time also were measured and discussed.
Examining the use of the recovery model with individuals found not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder
Authors: Gulayets Michael , Sawyer Ashlyn
Published: January 2022

In providing the care and control of individuals found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder (NCRMD), forensic psychiatry attempts to balance the protection of society with the treatment of mental illness. A new approach in mental health care is the recovery model, which centers on the understanding that there should be a ‘recovery in’, not a ‘recovery from’ serious mental illness. In clinical practice, this means that treatment decisions should be made in collaboration with patients and include their personal circumstances, such as criminality and aspirations. Concepts that intersect with these goals are elements like choice, hope, personal responsibility, and empowerment. This paper examines the implementation of the recovery model in forensic mental health settings and provides an in-depth exploration and evaluation of the model as it is practiced at a forensic psychiatric outpatient clinic with individuals found NCRMD. Ten participants, including both individuals found NCRMD and psychiatric professionals, took part in semi-structured interviews. The paper examines the experiences, perceptions and challenges of implementing the recovery model in a forensic psychiatric setting and compares its strategies to the predominant risk-based forensic practices. The analysis suggests that it is difficult to implement the recovery model in a forensic setting without compromising either the recovery model or the risk management approach.

Keywords: NCRMD, recovery model, risk management, outpatient setting, qualitative, forensic mental health
Female sexual offenders and judicial decision-making
Authors: Battaglia Anthony Michael , Mamak Mini
Published: January 2022

Background: Research examining female sexual offending is limited, and the profile of this unique offender group is not well understood. Female sexual offending has largely been identified as a rare occurrence, typically perpetrated in the context of an unhealthy relationship with a paraphilic male counterpart. Given recent changes in law and minimum sentences for sexual offences—particularly in relation to child pornography and child luring offences—it remains unknown how this has impacted sentencing of female offenders charged with sexual offences.
Objectives: The goal of this study is to better understand female offenders convicted of sexual offences and their offence characteristics. Additionally, it seeks to identify patterns in judges’ decision-making with respect to aggravating and mitigating factors that impact sentencing decisions.Methods: A sample of 26 judges’ sentencing decisions between 2000 and 2017 were obtained to investigate the Canadian female sexual offender (FSO) as she enters the justice system.
Results: In the study sample, high rates of psychopathology and childhood trauma were important features of this offender group. Offences tended to occur over extended periods, with a male co-offender, and with a young victim that was well known to the offender. Aggravating factors related to the vulnerability of the victim, abuse of power, and lack of insight. Mitigating factors related to accepting responsibility and a desire for self-change. Offenders were generally sentenced for two to five years, with ancillary orders intended to track and restrict further offending, rather than foster rehabilitation.
Discussion: Gaining a better understanding of Canadian FSO population is the first step toward improving rehabilitation and prevention.
Report on the Distribution of the Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity in a Forensic Psychiatry Program
Authors: Perrotta Samantha , Losier Bruno
Published: January 2022

The social determinants of health are important factors that shape a person’s well-being, life expectancy, and quality of life. The environments in which people live, work, and play are paramount in determining their overall health. As such, viewing health as an outcome, not only of individual choices and biomedical factors but also of socioenvironmental influences, can be an important lens to guide health-care practice. This report examined the social determinants of health of people admitted to inpatient units in a forensic psychiatry program in a major Canadian urban centre. Twenty health variables were collected from the Resident Assessment Instrument–Mental Health form. A deprivation scale was created to understand social and material inequality on a gradient. Findings showed that those surveyed had high rates of poor social determinant of health factors, such as low educational attainment, insecure housing, and lack of secure employment before their admission to the program. Chi-square tests showed associations between material deprivation, race, and comorbidity status. The findings may influence a multisectorial approach to mental illness prevention, management, and recovery practices.
Sobre los autores
Authors: Ficha Sobre los autores
Published: January 2022

Sobre los autores
Unha revisión da traxectoria poética de Carlos Negro á luz do seu poemario Estrita necesidade
Authors: Ramos Baldo
Published: January 2022

Estrita necesidade é un libro de poesía que retrata os costumes e a ideoloxía da xeración que sofre os últimos anos do franquismo e ve como se suceden os cambios sociais dun xeito vertixinoso. Un libro de familia que indaga sobre as relacións paternofiliais e sobre os pousos que deixa a memoria na ollada do neno que fala nestes versos. Analízase neste traballo o último poemario de Carlos Negro, tendo en conta a súa evolución poética e poñéndoo en relación con outros libros seus que teñen á familia como elemento vertebrador da súa cosmovisión poética.
O espertar de Dormente: feminismo, humor e teatro na nova versión do clásico de Raquel Castro
Authors: Anta Alicia
Published: January 2022

O presente traballo supón unha pequena achega ao estudo de Dormente, a obra teatral de literatura infantil e xuvenil de Raquel Castro publicada neste ano 2021. A través da súa lectura, dedúcese o propósito da autora por despatriarcalizar o conto de A bela dormente. A tal fin, Castro dota ao renovado discurso de novos contidos e novas formas que distan do clásico, e sobre as que poremos o foco de atención atendendo a varios eixos: trazos feministas, humor e comicidade e estilo.
Ensuring Equity and Excellence for English Learners: An Annotated Bibliography for Research, Policy, and Practice
Authors:   Center for Equity for English Learners
Published: January 2022

Ensuring Equity and Excellence for English Learners: An Annotated Bibliography for Research, Policy, and Practice is comprised of over 350 annotations from both recent and seminal literature (released between 1984–2021) that have significant implications for research, policy, and practice for English learner (EL) linguistic, social, and academic achievement. This annotated bibliography serves as a resource for researchers, policymakers, educators, and advocates who are working for equity and excellence for ELs. The authors provide a comprehensive selection of works focused on theory, research, and practice. The annotations are a result of purposeful searches of 23 topics in empirical and theoretical articles from peer-reviewed journals, books, book chapters, and reports from leading scholars in the field. Among the topics addressed relevant to EL education are broad areas such as: bilingual teacher preparation, teaching and professional development, university and district partnerships, digital learning for ELs, social emotional development, culturally sustaining pedagogy, and English Language Development (ELD) for elementary and secondary level students. The Integrated ELD (content instruction) topic is subcategorized according to specific disciplines including: English language arts, history, mathematics, science, visual & performing arts, and STEM. In order to provide additional information for readers, each annotation includes: (1) the source description (e.g., book, journal article, report), (2) type of source (e.g., empirical, guidance, theoretical), and (3) keywords.
Expressing Impoliteness in Political TV Debates
Authors: Žurauskaitė Eglė
Published: January 2022

This article examines impoliteness in political TV debates in Lithuania. Study adopts qualitative and quantitative content analysis method to analyze 720 minutes of political debates broadcasted before the 2016 Lithuanian Parliamentary elections. Current paper presents theoretical approach to impoliteness, which is later used in empirical analysis to address 2 main objectives: a) to study impoliteness in terms of directness/indirectness and b) to reveal how face threatening acts (FTAs) are expressed. The results of the study have revealed that impoliteness during political TV debates is almost equally expressed directly and indirectly. Direct impoliteness during political debates can be expressed using all functional types of the sentences. Indirect impoliteness in debates can be modified internally and externally using various language resources: inclusive we form, official addressing words, irony, parantheses. This suggests that impoliteness in the context of political TV debates is a unique phenomenon specified by various creative ways of using the language in order to publicly belittle political opponents.