bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Semantic model of the palace temple (Chapel of The Holy Cross in Karlstein and The Cathedral of the Not-made-by-hands Image of the Savior in The Winter Palace)
Authors: Anikin Ivan M. , Anikina Tatiana E.
Published: July 2022

The Cathedral plays an important role in life of the nation. In medieval society, it was a symbol of the clergy. In addition, it also has a mythological function in the realm of the imaginary. Another myth of the Middle Ages is the castle. It is a symbol of the concentration of strength and power. The cathedral and the castle are two centers of power: spiritual and secular. The Chapel of the Holy Cross is located in Karlštejn Castle, the residence of Charles IV of Luxembourg, who was not only the king of the Czech Republic, but, since 1349, the head of the Holy Roman Empire. Karlštejn is situated on three ledges of a hill, and the complex of castle parts expresses political and ideological position of the king. The Chapel of the Holy Cross stands on the highest terrace and is the most powerful structure of the castle complex. In addition to relics, the Chapel of the Holy Cross also kept the regalia of royal power. The Chapel of the Holy Cross symbolized Heavenly Jerusalem. We can talk about the special function of the palace temple in the matter of spiritual nourishment of the people entrusted to the ruler. The model of the palace temple was embodied several centuries later in the Cathedral of the Not-Made-by-Hands image of the Savior in the Winter Palace. The cathedral kept unique shrines. The most significant events in Russian spiritual and social life are also associated with the Cathedral. Palace churches, associated with both spiritual and secular power, acquired a special function of spiritualizing power.
Methodological considerations on the issue of distinguishing and typology of carriers of magic knowledge in cultures of the Eastern Slavs
Authors: Popovkin Andrey V. , Popovkina Galina S.
Published: July 2022

The paper discusses the issue of constructing a classification of holders of sacred knowledge in a traditional culture of the Eastern Slavs, in particular, aiming to elucidate the causes of difficulties for researchers (anthropologists) in differentiating the figures of sorcerer and healer. The first methodological setting of the undertaken research is the distinction of the “knowers” as a phenomenon of popular consciousness existing in a vital world of traditional culture, and as the subject of academic research. Since the scientific classification involves an explanation of the differences between types, the second setting was to consider the constructed typologies of “knowers” in terms of the typology of explanations accepted in modern philosophy of science. Basing on the analysis of field materials and research works in which typological attempts were made, the paper considers three types of scientific explanations — causal (by indicating the actual reason), functional (by indicating the function) and intentional (by indicating the goals or intentions of the actor) — used in the systematization of “knowers”. As a rule, none of the typologies relies on just one type of explanation, but combines a causal or intentional explanation with a functional one. Classifications based on causal explanation often consider magical influences as a kind of objective reality and a valid reason that distinguishes the practices of the sorcerer and the healer. Which is fraught with various dangers, in particular, the involvement of pseudoscientific physicalist theories. The typologization adopted in folklore is most often based on a functional explanation that perfectly solves the problems of grouping characters of traditional culture. However, this approach is not sufficient for an integral cultural and anthropological description and understanding of the phenomena of “knowers”. Understanding the existence of this phenomenon in the public consciousness often requires the use of intentional explanations. The authors conclude that building a unique, objective and independent of the characteristics of a particular person and their relations with the society of the typology of “knowers” is hardly possible, if we are not talking about folk characters. In the study of real folk life, the typological affiliation of holders of sacred knowledge will always be situational in nature.
Folk Etymology of Medicinal Plant Names in Těšín Silesia: a Probe into the Current Stat
Authors: Vitezslav Vilimek
Published: July 2022

Folk etymology is an interesting source of the information for understanding the world view by users of the language. It can be assumed that the conception of nomination, e.g. the names of medical plants would follow the changes in the society. The questionnaire survey conducted across three generations of contemporary users of the regional dialect in 13 villages all over the Těšín Silesia explored active and passive knowledge of dialectic names of the medical plants and their etymology. The survey has shown that contemporary speakers of the language are no longer aware of mythological justification in those names. They find motivation for naming mainly in the effect or use of the herb, or in its external resemblance to objects or animals, etc. Today's inhabitants of the whole Těšín Silesia region are already largely free from the traditional mythological perception of the world. If they know it, they perceive it with great reserve as part of an outdated tradition, but no longer as a valid part of reality they experience. We find that the active and passive knowledge of folk names of medicinal plants, as well as the mythological background associated with formerly commonly used names, was irretrievably lost in Těšín Silesia under the influence of education, lifestyle changes, industrialization, and urbanization of the environment during the 20th century.
First record of metacercariae trematodes Opisthioglyphe ranae (Digenea: Telorchiidae) and Echinostoma bolschewense (Digenea: Echinostomatidae) in Dreissena polymorpha (Bivalvia: Dreissenidae) from the Don and Volga river basins, Russia
Authors: Bespalaya Yulia V. , Kondakov Alexander V. , Travina Oksana V. , Khrebtova Irina S. , Kropotin Alexander V. , Aksenova Olga V. , Gofarov Mikhail Yu. , Lyubas Artem A. , Tomilova Alena A. , Vikhrev Ilya V.
Published: July 2022

It is well known that an invasive bivalve mollusk species Dreissena polymorpha plays a significant role as a host to parasites. Currently, the interaction between digenean trematodes and their bivalve hosts remains relatively poorly understood. In this study we investigate infection of D. polymorpha by trematodes using molecular genetics, histological, and light microscopy methods. We obtained sequences of one mitochondrial (molecular cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COI)) and two nuclear (ITS2, rDNA 28S) gene markers. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time that infection of metacercariae of Opisthioglyphe ranae and Echinostoma bolschewense in D. polymorpha has been detected. Our sequence was 100% identical to the 28S rDNA of the species O. ranae recorded in Penza Oblast (Russia) in pond frog. At the same time, some sequences of the 28S rDNA of O. ranae detected in Penza Oblast (Russia) and Ivano-Frankovsk Region (Ukraine) were different from our sequence by 0.2%. Our sequence was 100% identical to the 28S rDNA of the species E. bolschewense sequenced in Slovakia. In addition, we received sequences of COI for both trematode species and ITS2 of E. bolschewense for the first time.
Two-Dimensional Magnetized Mixed Convection Hybrid Nanofluid Over a Vertical Exponentially Shrinking Sheet by Thermal Radiation, Joule Heating, Velocity and Thermal Slip Conditions
Authors: Adnan Asghar  , Teh Yuan Ying  , Khairy Zaimi
Published: July 2022

Hybrid nanofluid is an improved kind of nanofluid that typically utilized to enhance the thermal efficiency in fluid flow regimes. It has a wide range of real-world applications. This opened up many new prospects to further investigate the two-dimensional hybrid nanofluid under different body geometries and physical parameters. A numerical study of a two-dimensional magnetized mixed convection hybrid nanofluid flow over a vertical exponentially shrinking sheet is considered in this paper. The main objective of this current study is to examine the influences of volume fraction of copper, mixed convection, and radiation on the reduced skin friction and reduced heat transfer against the effect of suction. Besides, the influences of radiation, volume fraction of alumina, velocity slip, thermal slip, magnetic parameter, and Eckert number on the velocity and temperature profiles are also considered in this paper. The governing system of partial differential equations (PDEs) is transformed into a system of nonlinear ordinary differential equations (ODEs) through exponential similarity variables. Then, the bvp4c solver for MATLAB is used to solve the transformed nonlinear ODEs. Numerous significant results are being observed. As the quantity of mixed convection was raised, the reduced skin friction improved in both solutions, and reduced heat transfer increased in the second solution but with no variation found in the first solution. Besides, the temperature profile grew when the volume fraction of alumina, radiation, magnetic parameter, and Eckert number were raised in both solutions. In terms of heat transfer rate, when the amount of the velocity slip parameter was increased, temperature reduced in the first solution but increased in the second solution. Whilst temperature dropped in both solutions as the thermal slip parameter was enhanced. In conclusion, the addition of hybrid nanoparticles boosted the heat transmission rate. In the assisting flow condition, dual solutions exist when the suction parameter value is greater or equal to its critical point. However, no fluid flow is conceivable when the indicated value is less than this critical point.
Water Transport Properties of Thermoplastic Cassava Starch/Beeswax Reinforced with Cogon Grass Fiber
Authors: Ridhwan Jumaidin  , Raja Mohamad Fareeq R. Mohamad Faudzi  , Alia Ruzanna Aziz  , Meysam Keshavarz  , Tuan Suhaimi Salleh  , Rushdan Ahmad Ilyas  , Fudhail Abdul Munir  , Mastura Mohamad Taha  , Nadlene Razali  , Abdul Rafeq Saleman  , Ahmad Fuad Ab Ghani  , Nuzaimah Mustafa  , Nazri Huzaimi Zakaria  , Mohd Adrinata Shaharuzzaman  , Syahibudil Ikhwan Abdul Kudus  , Mohd Yuhazri Yaakob
Published: July 2022

Starch is a renewable material and has advantage such as low cost, non-toxicity and biodegradable. Unfortunately, starch has limitations to commercial because of highly moisture sensitive and limited mechanical properties. Cogon grass is an aggressive weed but has potential to be used as reinforcement material for producing biodegradable polymer composite. The aim of this paper is to investigate the effect of cogon grass fibre on the water transport properties of thermoplastic cassava starch/beeswax matrix. The biocomposites were prepared with various cogon grass fiber loading range from 10 to 40 wt.%. The physical properties of TPCS/Beeswax reinforced with cogon grass fiber were evaluated based on the water transport properties of the material. The result show that the moisture content and and water absorption of the sample decrease when the cogon grass fiber loading increase. This finding was accompanied with decrease in the thickness swelling of the samples, indicating better stability. Overall, the finding from the current study demonstrated that TPCS/Beeswax reinforced with cogon grass fiber has shown improvement in characteristic compared to the original material. In conclusion, TPCS/Beeswax reinforced with cogon grass fiber composite are potential alternative material for biodegradable product such as single-use product.
Gestión documental y transformación digital en el estado de Chile: un estudio de caso
Authors: Balboa Maritza , Medina Gabriela
Published: July 2022

La gestión documental es un pilar básico de la transformación digital. Los procesos documentales están siendo crecientemente automatizados, sin embargo, los sistemas no resuelven el problema de fondo y solo permiten ­en algunos casos­ solucionar algunos aspectos de la gestión documental. Una implementación carente de examen exhaustivo de estos sistemas conlleva gastos innecesarios, problemas de falta de información pertinente y adecuada para el acceso y seguridad de la información y deficiencia en la gestión de las solicitudes de acceso a documentos, entre muchos otros aspectos. Para abordar este desafío hemos diseñado un instrumento de evaluación de los sistemas, alineado a los estándares ISO como las normas 15489, 16175, 23081, entre otras relacionadas. Este instrumento tiene enfoque archivístico y no solo tecnológico, ya que a nuestro juicio es imperativo considerar ambas miradas para garantizar un SGD robusto, eficiente y confiable. El sistema de gestión documental debe procurar que los documentos mantengan los elementos esenciales a lo largo de todo el ciclo de vida: fiabilidad, autenticidad, integridad y disponibilidad. Este artículo muestra el itinerario metodológico seguido en la elaboración de este instrumento de evaluación de sistemas informatizados de gestión documental.
The Common Envelope Origins of the Fast Jet in the Planetary Nebula M 3–38
Authors: Rechy-García J. S. , Toalá J. A. , Guerrero M. A. , Rodríguez-López C. , Sabin L. , Ramos-Larios G.
Published: July 2022

We present the analysis of Multi-Espectrógrafo en GTC de Alta Resolución para Astronomía (MEGARA) high-dispersion integral field spectroscopic observations of the bipolar planetary nebula (PN) M 3–38. These observations unveil the presence of a fast outflow aligned with the symmetry axis of M 3–38 that expands with a velocity of up to ±225 km s−1. The deprojected space velocity of this feature can be estimated to be ≈320

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km s−1, which together with its highly collimated morphology suggests that it is one of the fastest jets detected in a PN. We have also used Kepler observations of the central star of M 3–38 to unveil variability associated with a dominant period of 17.7 days. We attribute this to the presence of a low-mass star with an orbital separation of ≈0.12–0.16 au. The fast and collimated ejection and the close binary system point toward a common envelope formation scenario for M 3–38.
Death in severely malnourished hospitalized children presenting with diarrhea and vomiting
Authors: Faruk Md. Tanveer , Kamal Mehnaz , Shahid Abu SMSB , Shahunja KM , Ahmed Mustafa Taufiq , Karim Ishrat Jahan , Chisti Mohammod Jobayer
Published: July 2022

Introduction: There is lack of data on outcomes of severely malnourished children who are hospitalized with concomitant diarrhea and vomiting. We sought to evaluate outcomes of such children.

Methodology: In this retrospective chart review, we used electronic databases to evaluate children aged 0-59 months and admitted to the Dhaka Hospital of the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh, with diarrhea and severe malnutrition between April 2011 and August 2012. Outcomes of children with and without vomiting were compared. The primary outcome was death. A probability of ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant.

Results: Out of 306 enrolled children, 51 (17%) had vomiting and 255 (83%) did not have vomiting. A total of 31 (10%) children died, 12 (24%) of them had vomiting and 19 (8%) did not have vomiting. Death was significantly higher in severely malnourished diarrheal children with vomiting (12/51 (24%)) compared to those without vomiting (19/255 (8%)) (Relative risk [RR] 2.73, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.61–4.64; p < 0.001). We used Log linear bi-nominal regression after adjusting for potential confounders such as metabolic acidosis and hypoglycemia, and found that vomiting was significantly associated with deaths in severely malnourished diarrheal children (RR 1∙89, 95% CI 1.01–1.33; p = 0.05).

Conclusions: Our analysis showed that children with diarrhea and severe malnutrition who had vomiting during hospitalization were at a higher risk of death compared to those without vomiting. The results underscore the importance of prompt identification and management of vomiting to reduce deaths in such children.
Persistence of SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 patients during the second wave of the pandemic in India
Authors: Das Arghya , Vidyarthi Ashima Jain , Khan Salman , Singh Sheetal , Bala Kiran , Wundavalli LaxmiTej , Agarwal Manali , Ahmed Jaweed , Sehgal Amit , Grover Pragati , Parwez  , Narayan Maitrayee , Das Bharat Chandra , Chauhan Amit , Bhatnagar Sushma , Mohan Anant , Singh Urvashi B. , Chaudhry Rama
Published: July 2022

Introduction: India witnessed the catastrophic second wave of COVID-19 during the summer months of 2021. Many patients with non-resolution of symptoms admitted to dedicated COVID-19 treatment centers required prolonged inpatient care which led to the unavailability of beds for other COVID-19 patients. The objective of this study was to determine the duration of SARS-CoV-2 positivity in moderate and severe COVID-19 patients requiring long-term pulmonary care as well as to find out the association between different variables with the persistence of the virus.

Methodology: A retrospective chart review of clinical and laboratory data of patients with moderate and severe COVID-19 between 1st April 2021 and 15th July 2021 admitted for more than 28 days and requiring long-term pulmonary care was carried out at National Cancer Institute, AIIMS, India. SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected with real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction-based tests. Data from all consecutively included patients satisfying the selection criteria were presented temporally and analyzed by Fisher’s exact test (p < 0.05).

Results: All 51 patients tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 RNA at the 5th week of initial laboratory confirmation of COVID-19. The majority of the patients (38; 74.5%) remained positive for viral RNA till the 6th week and the median duration of viral positivity was 45 days. The clinical presentation of SARI at admission was significantly higher among patients with viral persistence till the 6th week (p < 0.05).

Conclusions: The median duration of the viral positivity was 45 days and SARI at admission was significantly associated with viral persistence till the 6th week.
Association of abnormal vaginal microflora and HPV infection in cervical precancerous lesions: a retrospective study
Authors: Yu Huan , Ma Li , Bian Meilu , Li Qian , Liang Haiyan
Published: July 2022

Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between abnormal vaginal microflora and different types of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cervical precancerous lesions during the perimenopausal period.

Methodology: This retrospective study included women patients who underwent liquid-based cytologic test (LBC), HPV test, leucorrhea routine test, or routine urine test at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital between October 2019 and January 2020. A cut-off of 45 years was used as the cut-off age for menopause. The positivity and subtypes of HPV were determined using a chip-based assay. Vaginal microflora was determined using an HB-2012a flow-through hybridization instrument.

Results: A total of 132 patients were included in this study. 97 patients were younger than 45 years of age, with a median age of 35 (8.0), and 35 patients ≥ 45 years of age, with a median age of 55 (11.0). There were no significant differences in cytology, type of cervical lesion, HPV type, and common pathogens of the reproductive tract (all p > 0.05). The multivariable analysis showed that only HPV-16 infection lesions (OR: 2.825, 95% CI: 1.121-7.120, p = 0.028), Chlamydia trachomatis infection (OR: 0.142, 95% CI: 0.024-0.855, p =0.033), and Mycoplasma infection (OR: 7.750, 95% CI: 1.603-37.474, p = 0.011) were independent risk factors for cervical precancerous lesions. The menopausal status (with age < 45 or > 45 years as its surrogate) was not associated with cervical precancerous lesions.

Conclusions: Menopause was not associated with cervical precancerous lesions. The results suggest that the prevention and treatment of HPV-16, Chlamydia trachomatis infection, and Mycoplasma infection could be significant to prevent the occurrence of cervical precancerous lesions.
Molecular epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Clostridioides difficile isolates in Algerian hospitals
Authors: Boudjelal Youcef , Krutova Marcela , Djebbar Abla , Sebaihia Mohammed , Bekara Mohammed El Amine , Rouabhia Samir , Couturier Jeanne , Syed-Zaidi Rabab , Barbut Frédéric
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Clostridioides difficile is a major pathogen responsible for hospital-associated diarrhoea. This study investigated the molecular epidemiology and antibiotic resistance of C. difficile isolates in five Algerian hospitals.

Methodology: Between 2016 and 2019, faecal specimens were collected from in-patients and were cultured for C. difficile. Isolates were characterised by toxin genes detection, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)-ribotyping, Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST), antimicrobial susceptibility testing against a panel of antibiotics, and screened for antimicrobial resistance genes.

Results: Out of 300 patient stools tested, 18 (6%) were positive for C. difficile by culture, and were found to belong to 11 different ribotypes (RT) and 12 sequence types (ST): RT 085/ST39, FR 248/ST259, FR 111/ST48, RT 017/ST37, RT 014/ST2, RT 014/ST14, FR 247/new ST, RT 005/ST6, RT 029/ST16, RT 039/ST26, RT 056/ST34 and RT 446/ST58. MLST analysis assigned the isolates to two clades, 1 and 4. Clade 4 was more homogeneous, as it mainly included non-toxigenic isolates. Three toxin gene profiles were detected, two toxigenic, A+B+CDT- (33.3%) and A-B+CDT- (11%); and one non-toxigenic, A-B-CDT- (55.5%). All C. difficile isolates were susceptible to metronidazole, vancomycin and moxifloxacin.

Conclusions: Overall prevalence of C. difficile in our healthcare settings was 6%. Antibiotic resistance rates ranged from 72.2% (clindamycin) to 16.6% (tetracycline). This study highlighted a relatively high genetic diversity in term of ribotypes, sequence types, toxin and antibiotic resistance patterns, in the C. difficile isolates. Further larger studies are needed to assess the true extent of C. difficile infections in Algeria.
Fatal invasive candidiasis in COVID-19 patient with severe bleeding and extensively drug-resistant Klebsiella enterobacter
Authors: Adzic-Vukicevic Tatjana , Velickovic Jelena , Radovanovic-Spurnic Aleksandra , Velickovic Dejan , Milenkovic Sara , Petrovic Filip , Micic Jelena , Dragutinovic Natasa
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Multi-organ dysfunction caused by thromboembolic complications may complicate the course of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Most patients require anticoagulant therapy which predisposes them to the development of hemorrhagic syndrome. In critically ill COVID-19 patients secondary infections due to opportunistic pathogens are associated with a high mortality rate.

Case report: Herein, we present a COVID-19 patient with severe hemorrhage at unusual sites complicated with invasive candidiasis and an extensively drug-resistant (XDR) strain of Klebsiella enterobacter.

Conclusions: Clinicians should be aware of the possibility for invasive fungal infections in severely ill patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection due to pre-existing conditions, risk factors, and COVID-19 associated pathological mechanisms. Management of invasive candidiasis is challenging because of the high prevalence of comorbidities, risk of toxicities, and drug interactions.
In vitro and in vivo bioactivities of Ambrosia maritima and Bituminaria bituminosa organic extracts from Algeria
Authors: Ramli Iman , Zerizer Sakina , Gali Lynda , Sakhri Fatma Zahra , Kabouche Zahia , Usai Donatella , Sechi Leonardo Antonio
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Two medicinal plants, Ambrosia maritima and Bituminaria bituminosa, growing in Algeria were investigated for their flavonoids content and their biological activities.

Methodology: Different organic extracts were prepared from the aerial parts of each plant using maceration method followed by liquid/liquid type extractions. The anti-antioxidant activity was tested using the β-carotene bleaching method. The anti-inflammatory activity was tested by performing the protein anti-denaturation assay. Acute toxicity and immunostimulatory effect were tested in mice, while the antimicrobial activity was tested according to the minimal inhibition concentration technique.

Results: In term of flavonoids content, ethyl acetate extract of B. bituminosa was the highest (193.39 ± 24.1 µg QE/mg). Ethyl acetate extract of A. maritima showed antioxidant activity with IC50 value of 11.72 ± 0.79 µg/mL. The hydroethanolic extract of A. maritima showed the best anti-denaturation effect in a dose-dependent manner with the IC50 value of 131.07 ± 0.027 µg/mL. The studied plants showed no toxicity or mortality in vivo. Both plants showed a significant immunostimulatory effect; while the Butanolic extract of B. bituminosa demonstrated the best antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans strains.

Conclusions: We recommend A. maritima and B. bituminosa as potent sources of antioxidants and as antimicrobial agents for further assays to better elucidate their actions on the immune system.
Zoophthora giardii Bałazy and Conidiobolus gustafssonii Bałazy (Fungi, Entomophthorales), two entomopathogens new for Switzerland
Authors: Keller Siegfried
Published: July 2022

Meconema meridionale Costa (Orthoptera, Tettigoniidae) infected with Zoophthora giardii Bałazy (Entomophthorales, Entomophthoraceae) were collected at five localities in the northern half of Switzerland. At one of these sites, the fungus caused epizootics in two subsequent years. Symptoms and morphological data coincide with those given by Bałazy who found the fungus on Meconema thalassinum De Geer. Conidiobolus gustafssonii Bałazy (Entomophthorales, Ancylistaceae) was found on a single Ectobius vittiventris Costa (Blattodea, Ectobiidae). Symptoms and dimensions of the primary conidia correspond with the original description given by Bałazy who found the fungus on Ectobius lapponicus L. The two fungi are new for Switzerland and Meconema meridionale and E. vittiventris represent new hosts for these pathogens.
Optimization of alcohol extraction and spray-drying conditions for efficient processing and quality evaluation of instant tea powder from lotus and green tea leaves
Authors: Nguyen Tuyen Thi Linh , Minh Thong Le , Do Duong Quang , Nguyen Ngoc-Van Thi
Published: July 2022

Lotus and Green Tea leaves are two frequently used medicinal plants in Vietnam, utilized as food, drink, or in traditional treatments to help with weight loss and cholesterol reduction. The study’s major goal is to determine the parameters of the process preparation in order to generate instant tea powder that satisfies quality criteria for customer demand. Twenty experiments are conducted using the D-optimal model to evaluate the cause-effect relationship and optimize the production process of instant tea powder. Four independent variables are selected for the survey namely alcohol concentration (40%; 50%; 60%), carrier mass (10 g; 20 g; 30 g), inlet air temperature (160 °C; 170 °C) and flow rate (4 rpm/min; 5 rpm/min). The instant tea powder is effectively created and met quality parameters, with a drying performance, moisture content, total phenol and flavonoid content of 29.15%, 4.83%, 45.29 mg GA/g, and 70.68 mg QE/g, respectively. In conclusion, the optimal parameters of the preparation process were identified, which included an alcohol content of 60%, a carrier mass of 10 g, an inlet air temperature of 165 °C, and a flow rate of 4 rpm/min.
Le jeu vidéo comme facilitateur de la rencontre intersubjective avec les jeunes autistes
Authors: Duris Olivier
Published: July 2022

Les jeux vidéo sont aujourd’hui reconnus par de nombreux cliniciens et chercheurs comme des outils très pertinents dans la prise en charge des enfants et des adolescents. Le présent article a pour objectif de s’inscrire dans la continuité de ces travaux, en cherchant plus précisément à se focaliser sur l’intérêt du médium vidéoludique dans le cadre de la rencontre avec les jeunes souffrant d’un trouble autistique. Ainsi, à travers le récit du début d’une prise en charge psychothérapique individuelle d’un adolescent présentant un autisme de haut niveau, il cherchera à expliquer en quoi le jeu vidéo semble bien être un outil de médiation thérapeutique accompagnant le sujet vers une augmentation de ses interactions avec le thérapeute, offrant au sujet autiste une possibilité de faciliter la mise en relation avec un autre, l’accompagnant vers une possible rencontre intersubjective.
Les open badges : d’une dynamique de reconnaissance à la mise en pratique de connaissances
Authors: Verquin Savarieau Béatrice
Published: July 2022

Pratique récente évoquée dans les domaines de l’apprentissage, de la formation et de l’éducation, la pratique des open-badges ou« badges ouverts » contribuerait notamment à la reconnaissance des apprentissages informels et non formels, soient ceux que l’on acquiert au sein d’une organisation de travail et/ou d’une culture professionnelle.Entre logique de reconnaissance des attributs d’une forme de professionnalisation principalement issue de l’expérience, les open-badges constitueraient un attracteur à questionner, symptomatique des changements accélérés du travail et de la formation et du souhait d’une plus grande reconnaissance des compétences issues du domaine de la pratique.
Transformations de soi et professionnalisation par l’écriture d’un mémoire en première personne
Authors: Boutrais Magali
Published: July 2022

Cette contribution s’intéresse à la manière dont les professionnels se formant dans un master « métiers de l’enseignement, de l’éducation et de la formation » expriment les changements que provoque l’écriture en première personne du mémoire. L’article aborde, en appui sur leurs écrits, les interrelations de cette écriture en « je » avec l’identité professionnelle, la professionnalisation et la transformation de soi de ces adultes issues des domaines du travail social, de la santé et de l’éducation.
Explorer les kairos pour interroger le rapport que le professionnel entretient avec son expérience
Authors: Alexandre Béatrice
Published: July 2022

C’est dans un cadre de reconversion professionnelle choisie aux métiers de la céramique que l’auteure propose d’expérimenter, auprès de professionnels en exercice ou de personnes en formation dans les métiers de la céramique, une méthodologie d’entretien originale visant à interroger le rapport que le sujet entretient avec son expérience (professionnelle) à travers le récit de moments intenses de leurs itinéraires, pour un projet d’accomplissement du soi professionnel. Dans ce processus d’autoformation existentielle, et de développement professionnel la place du formateur est centrale pour accompagner cette transition.
Protection de l’environnement et justice conflictuelle : une nouvelle équation pour le droit international privé ?
Authors: Guillard Charlotte
Published: July 2022

Le contentieux environnemental international est en plein essor. La présente étude propose une analyse des enjeux qui gravitent autour de ces questions fondamentales, sous le prisme de la distinction – traditionnelle chez les internationalistes – entre la justice conflictuelle et la justice matérielle. Que ce soit sur le terrain du conflit de lois ou sur celui de la compétence internationale, le mouvement global de matérialisation qui gagne le droit international privé est très visible en matière environnementale. Or, le phénomène n’est pas anodin : les résultats substantiels portés par les règles de droit international privé, tournés vers la protection de l’environnement, peinent à sa réaliser, tandis que la coordination des ordres juridiques sur ces questions pourtant cruciales est rarement atteinte. En dépit d’une forte volonté politique, force est de constater la stagnation importante de ces contentieux aux questions préalables de droit international privé, au détriment de la réalisation de l’objectif commun de lutte contre les atteintes faites à l’environnement, que s’est fixé la communauté des États. Les ressources de la justice conflictuelle – justice de conciliation, du vivre ensemble – peuvent, dans cette perspective, être utilement exploitées aux fins de promouvoir cet objectif, dont la réalisation est urgente, au regard des défis qu’il sous-tend.
De l’application au Saint-Siège des règles du droit international relatives aux immunités
Authors: Alland Denis
Published: July 2022

L’article 6 § 12 de la Convention européenne de sauvegarde des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales n’est en principe pas méconnu lorsque les juridictions des États parties font application du droit international coutumier des immunités les conduisant à rejeter les demandes faute de pouvoir se reconnaître compétentes. Pour la première fois dans la jurisprudence de la Cour européenne des droits de l’homme une telle immunité est reconnue au Saint-Siège, eu égard à ses caractéristiques propres et à la souveraineté qui lui est reconnue par les Accords du Latran. En l’espèce, c’est en considérant l’immunité ratione materiæ du Saint-Siège que la Cour approuve les juridictions belges d’avoir vu dans l’exercice (ou le non-exercice) de l’autorité de l’Église sur ses prêtres et évêques des actes de jure imperii. La Cour, suivant en cela le droit international positif, rejette également une exception à l’immunité en cas de crimes graves ou d’actes de torture, de surcroît non directement en cause ici s’agissant de la façon dont l’Église a agi à la suite des malversations dénoncées.
Challenges in the Multidisciplinary Management of Pediatric Patients with Intestinal Failure During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Essig Rachael M. , Jones Brian A.
Published: July 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic had profound effects on the management of pediatric patients with intestinal failure. Limitations in personal protective equipment and other necessary supplies led to changes in home care of central venous catheters. Limitations for in-person clinic visits led to changes in care delivery systems and contributed to delays in care and delays in the progression toward enteral autonomy. The emotional strain of living with chronic illness during a pandemic caused hardships that are still being felt. Delays in surgical care also potentially delayed children weaning from parenteral nutrition. The global pandemic of COVID-19 and its far-reaching effects on society contributed to challenges and changes in the multidisciplinary care of pediatric patients with intestinal failure, of which the full effect is still unknown.

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Lessons Learned from Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Essig Rachael , Sundland Rachael , Chokshi Nikunj
Published: July 2022

With the rise of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) respiratory pandemic, there has been an increased need to consider the use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) technology. In the early phases of the pandemic, adults constituted most of the critically ill patients, and ECMO management strategies were developed for use in this population. During the course of the pandemic, there has been a rise in the number of critically ill children infected with COVID-19. Although ECMO has been used in the care of pediatric patients for more than half a century, it has been challenging to apply the lessons learned from adult patients with COVID-19 directly to critically ill children for whom ECMO is under consideration. This article reviews ECMO technology and highlights a number of important changes in pediatric ECMO regarding those patients infected with COVID-19.

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Long-Term Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Management of Pediatric Appendicitis
Authors: Hegde Brittany N. , Slater Bethany J.
Published: July 2022

Appendicitis remains a common disease entity in pediatric patients that has historically been treated surgically with appendectomy as the standard of care. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic introduced widespread challenges impacting the management and treatment of various disease processes, including pediatric appendicitis. Many studies demonstrated a decreased incidence in pediatric appendicitis cases, which may be attributable to fears of contracting the COVID-19 virus and restrictions imposed with stay-at-home orders. Many studies have noted both an increase in nonoperative management of pediatric appendicitis and a rise in patients presenting with complicated appendicitis. Additionally, the development of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children that may present with symptoms mimicking appendicitis has created a diagnostic dilemma for pediatric care providers. Understanding the natural history of pediatric appendicitis during the COVID-19 pandemic and additional diagnostic and treatment difficulties are essential to ensure accurate care of pediatric patients that present with abdominal pain concerning for appendicitis.

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Finite difference schemes for time-dependent convection q-diffusion problem
Authors: Nawaz Yasir , Arif Muhammad Shoaib , Abodayeh Kamaleldin , Bibi Mairaj
Published: July 2022

The energy balance ordinary differential equations (ODEs) model of climate change is extended to the partial differential equations (PDEs) model with convections and q-diffusions. Instead of integer order second-order partial derivatives, partial q-derivatives are considered. The local stability analysis of the ODEs model is established using the Routh-Hurwitz criterion. A numerical scheme is constructed, which is explicit and second-order in time. For spatial derivatives, second-order central difference formulas are employed. The stability condition of the numerical scheme for the system of convection q-diffusion equations is found. Both types of ODEs and PDEs models are solved with the constructed scheme. A comparison of the constructed scheme with the existing first-order scheme is also made. The graphical results show that global mean surface and ocean temperatures escalate by varying the heat source parameter. Additionally, these newly established techniques demonstrate predictability.
Précocité d’une pratique funéraire ? Du vin dans une incinération de l’âge du Bronze final à Saint-Dizier
Authors: Bernard Rachel , Garnier Nicolas , Lefebvre Arnaud
Published: July 2022

Les fouilles archéologiques opérées au lieu-dit École Pasteur à Saint-Dizier en 2016 ont permis de mettre au jour une série de trois dépôts funéraires d’immatures datés de l’âge du Bronze final. Un de ces dépôts se singularise par l’identification de vin ou vinaigre de vin rouge dans un gobelet disposé sur l’amas osseux, ainsi que dans l’urne ossuaire remplie de sédiments et de cendres, traces qui pourraient correspondre à une libation.
La guerre et la consommation d’alcool. Vestiges archéologiques de la Première Guerre mondiale
Authors: Desfossés Yves
Published: July 2022

La question de la consommation d’alcool au front durant la Grande Guerre a suscité une littérature abondante et souvent polémique, notamment sur l’alcoolisation et l’abrutissement « organisé » des combattants. Plusieurs ouvrages récents permettent d’aborder côté français le sujet de manière plus distanciée et objective. À l’occasion de fouilles archéologiques, les vestiges liés à la Grande Guerre livrent en assez grandes quantités les témoins de cette consommation « supposée abondante » de boissons alcoolisées. Il n’en faut pas moins garder à l’esprit que les observations faites à l’occasion de ces quelques fouilles ne sont que d’infimes tests sur des secteurs très restreints d’un front qui court sur 700 km. Par le biais de quelques exemples issus de fouilles récentes, cet article est une première approche des problématiques liées à l’étude de la consommation d’alcool sur le front.
Cross-cultural Adaptation of the Begley and Glacken’s Assertiveness Scale for Use Among Sinhala Speaking Nursing Students in Sri Lanka
Authors: Kumara W.G.C. , Warnakulasuriya S.P.P.
Published: July 2022

Background and Objective: Assertiveness is a crucial skill in the nursing profession to reinforce interprofessional relationships, prevent workplace violence, reduce work stress, improve professional efficacy, develop leadership skills, autonomy and job satisfaction. Assertiveness when inculcated among nursing students will immensely contribute to their professional development and a sustainable career. Since no standard tools are available to measure assertiveness among Sinhala speaking students, this study is aimed to cross-culturally adapt the Sinhala version of Begley and Glacken’s Assertiveness Scale among nursing students in Sri Lanka. Methods: Permission to translate, cross-culturally adapt and use the 28-item Begley and Glackens’ Assertiveness Scale were obtained from its developers. The content and consensual validity of translated version was assessed with a two round Delphi process using five experts and a consensus evaluation. If 70% or more of the ratings for an item are in categories 0-3 the item was removed or reworded. The process was repeated for the reworded items and those were retained if 70% or more of the ratings were in categories 4-6 and /or 7-9. Subsequently, Content Validity Index (CVI) was evaluated using I-CVI, Universal Agreement (S-CVI/UA) and Average CVI (S-CVI/Ave). Finally, the scale’s reliability was evaluated using Cronbach’s alpha in a randomized sample of 140 nursing undergraduates from the University of Colombo. Results: All the items in category 4-6 and 7-9 were retained. Sinhala version of the assertiveness scale showed maximum CVI of all individual items (I-CVI=1.0) and maximum overall CVI (S-CVI/UA = 1.0; S-CVI/Ave = 1.0). The reliability analysis indicated Cronbach’s alpha of 0.753. Conclusions: The Sinhalese version of the Begley and Glacken’s assertiveness scale is a culturally adapted, valid and reliable instrument to measure assertiveness among nursing students.
Public Health Midwives’ Perceptions, Challenges and Attitudes Towards Health Education on Vulvovaginal Discharge
Authors: Ilankoon I.M.P.S. , Goonewardena C.S.E. , Fernandopulle R.C. , Perera P.P.R.
Published: July 2022

Background and Objective: Public Health Midwife (PHM) is the grass root level health care provider in the Sri Lankan health care system. This study was carried out to assess perceptions, challenges and attitudes of PHMs’ in educating women on vulvovaginal discharge (VVD) and their current health education activities on hygienic practices and behaviour changes among females aged 18 to 49 years. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among all volunteering PHMs who work in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka. A self-developed, content validated, pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse data using SPSS software version 21. Results: A total of 308 PHMs participated and the mean age of the participants was 40 years (SD = 10). Thirty-six percent of the participants had work experience of more than 11 years. Majority of PHMs have performed health education activities during home visits (72.7%) and at clinics (66.2%). Most (97%) agreed that educating females on VVD is one of their primary responsibilities. Majority (70.7%) disagreed that “for most patients, health education does little to promote health-seeking behaviour” indicating positive attitudes towards health education. Nearly 17% of the participants rated their competency in providing health education on VVD as poor. Lack of available time (84.7%), teaching aids (75%) and women’s anxiety and shyness in asking questions or revealing health problems in the community (73.4%) were the major challenges faced during their health education on gynaecological health conditions. Conclusions: The majority of the PHMs had positive attitudes towards health education on VVD. It is recommended that learning opportunities should be created in the form of training programmes. This will help in updating knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet the growing demand for quality health education and referral activities at the community level.
Lupus Panniculitis: a rare bilateral and symmetrical manifestation of cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus in an adolescent girl
Authors: Sari Agnes Rosarina Prita , Ferronika Paranita , Soebono Hardyanto , Yogianti Flandiana
Published: July 2022

Lupus panniculitis is included in the chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus group. A 18-year-old female patient came with the complaint of lumps on her face. When she was 16 years old, the patient started to complain about lumps on her right lower arm. Lumps were observed on her left cheek and right chin during the ongoing treatment. Histopathology result showed lymphocyte infiltrate in between lobular adipocyte with fibrotic and fat necrosis in the subcutis. Lupus panniculitis lesions in this patient were found on her face and both of her lower arms which are not considered a common predilection sites of lupus panniculitis. The skin lesion observed in this patient was also bilateral and symmetrical, which was a rare finding.
Efficacy of autologous serum therapy in ASST positive and ASST negative patients in chronic urticaria in a tertiary care centre
Authors: KR Raghavendra , H Bangaru
Published: July 2022

Background: Autologous Serum Therapy (AST) has been a recent therapeutic choice for a variety of chronic diseases such as allergic, inflammatory, infectious, and autoimmune disorders, however evidence were not convincing the beneficial effects of autologous serum therapy in treatment of Chronic urticaria. Chronic Urticaria (CU) is common dermatological condition and very disturbing to the patient as well as physician. A new observation was made about the abnormal type 1 reactions to intradermal autologous serum injections in some CU patients. This has led to the new subgroup of “autoimmune chronic urticaria”. The autologous serum skin test (ASST) it is an intradermal test result in immediate hypersensitivity-type skin reactions in a subpopulation of CU patients and giving promising evidence of therapeutic and diagnostic benefit. Already autologous whole blood (AWB) injection has been used as one of old treatment modalities for chronic urticaria. Objectives: To study the efficacy of autologous serum therapy in patients with chronic urticaria & compare its results in ASST(+) & ASST(-) chronic urticaria patients. Methodology: Approximately 5ml of patients’ blood was drawn in a plain vacutainer and centrifuged at 3000 r.p.m. for 10 min, separated 2.5 ml serum injected deep intramuscularly into gluteus muscle & injections were repeated every week for about 9 weeks & a repeat follow up at 20 weeks was done. Results: Out of total 20 patients excellent improvement seen in 6 patients in terms of decrease in Urticaria assessment severity score whereas ten patients showed partial response and two patients showed no response & two patients lost follow up. Ten patients with ASST (+) & six patients of ASST(-) showed little improvement in urticaria severity score. Conclusion: AST therapy is a cost-effective adjuvant modality for reducing the severity of symptoms of chronic urticaria. In some patients its giving long term remission period and it decreases the updosing of antihistamines.
Transient cutaneous hypomelanosis after cryoanesthesia: a case report
Authors: Pippi Roberto , Caputo Martina , Pietrantoni Alessandra
Published: July 2022

A superficial skin abscess in a young black female patient was incised after cryoanesthesia with Tetrafluoroethane spray. A hypopigmented area was found at the first follow-up visit in the treated skin area; complete repigmentation occurred during the next 4 months. There are no other similar reported cases in the literature. Since long duration and possibly permanent hypopigmentation can occur after cryoanesthesia with Tetrafluoroethane, especially in black people, this technique should be used with extreme caution.