bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Natálie Huynová (1853–1940). Portrét neprovdané aristokratky na počátku 20. století
Authors: Žáková Michaela
Published: December 2022

Natalie Huyn (1853–1940). Portrait of an unmarried aristocrat in the early 20th century

The subject of this paper is the life story of Natalie Countess Huyn (1853–1940), on the example of which the diverse opportunities for the social participation of an unmarried member of the aristocracy at the close of the 19th and during the 20th centuries are illustrated. Countess Huyn, the daughter of officer Jan Karl Count Huyn, was forced to address the issue of her financial (and also social) security for practically her entire life. As a thirty-year old, she became lady-in-waiting to Archduchess Maria Therese of the Tuscan secundogeniture of the Habsburg-Lorraine family. After she was dismissed from her service in 1910, she accepted an endowment position at the Teresian Institute of Noble Ladies at Prague Castle. Here, the financially secure countess engaged in art, something she excelled in, writing poetry and charity, which she developed both in the direction of individuals and also various (mostly religious) organisations. Shortly after the Institute of Noble Ladies was closed at the decision of Czechoslovak state authorities, she accepted an offer by her distant cousin, Vladimir Lažanský and went to live at his chateau in Chyše until her death in 1940.
Infrastructural Facilities and Livelihood Activities of Rural Dwellers in Katsina State, Nigeria
Authors: Ikwuakam O.T. , Iyela A , Areo P , Usman A , Rabiu I
Published: December 2022

The role of infrastructural facilities in increasing the productive potentials and livelihood activities of rural populace has never been in doubt. Against this background therefore, the study, examined the state of infrastructural facilities provisions and effect on livelihood activities of rural dwellers in Katsina State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 224 respondents. Structured interview schedule was used to collect information on respondents’ socio-economic characteristics, availability and conditions of rural infrastructural facilities, livelihood activities, constraints and perceived effect of rural infrastructural facilities. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Most respondents were within 21-30 years of age, married, and had Quranic education and farming as primary occupation. Skills acquisition centres, storage facilities and secondary schools were among non-available infrastructural facilities while processing centres, storage and skills acquisition centres were in poor conditions. Levels of involvements in non-farm and off-farm/processing activities were low while high for agricultural activities. Most respondents’ overall level of perception on effect of infrastructural facilities on their livelihood activities was low. Also, levels of perceptions of the effect of infrastructural facilities on non-farm and off-farm/processing activities were low while level of perception on agricultural activities was high. Significant relationships existed between sex (χ2 =58.017, <p = 0.05), household size (χ2 = 5.393, <p = 0.05) and respondents’ perceived effect of infrastructural facilities. Also, significant correlations existed between age (r = 0.143, access (r = -0.232), condition (r = -0.130), constraints (r = 0.143) and respondents’ perceived effect of infrastructural facilities on their livelihood activities. Low effect of infrastructural facilities was informative to the abysmal level of infrastructural provisions and state of available ones in the area.  Providing infrastructural framework based on people’s felt needs and implementing same accordingly is germane to improved livelihood activities in the area.
The Impact of University-Industry Collaboration and Its Relevance to Technical Higher Education in Oman
Authors: Al Weshahi Saif Juma Salim
Published: December 2022

The current research paper is investigating the relationship between university and industry together and measuring such a type of relativity within Oman`s technical higher education system
Consumers Knowledge of Symbolic Names and Meanings of Ghanaian Fabrics
Authors: Ampa-Korsah Hagar , Aboagyewaa-Ntiri Josephine , Adu-Gyamfi Vida , Yeboah Akwasi
Published: December 2022

Generally, Ghanaian fabrics are unique and authentic, with each bearing traditional riches that express more pride in their national history, physical, material or symbolic gestures to benefit the indigenous Ghanaians. The fabrics have symbolic names and meanings, based upon which this study investigated consumers’ knowledge of symbolic names and meanings of Ghanaian fabrics and their impact on consumer purchase intentions. A quantitative research design was adopted for the study with a targeted population of 3,490,030 that visit the various clothing and textile shops in the Kumasi Central Business District (KCBD). The sample size for the study was 385 participants. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used in selecting the respondents. A questionnaire was used as an instrument to gather information from the respondents. The returned questionnaires were coded and keyed into SPSS-23.0. The data gathered were analysed using descriptive statistics in the form of frequencies, percentages, mean and standard deviation. The study revealed that the customers have little knowledge about Ghanaian fabrics’ symbolic names and meanings. It was concluded that Ghanaian fabrics had symbolic value, with names and meanings attached and consumers had little knowledge about the Ghanaian fabrics they use. The study recommended that manufacturers could embark on social, cultural and traditional events as part of their promotional programmes to educate and remind consumers to appreciate their rich culture and the symbolic value of the Ghanaian fabrics.
A Historical Review of the Egun Tribe in Badagry: 1960 – 2015
Authors: Ayanlowo Eniola Judah , Ayanlowo Gideon Ola
Published: December 2022

There are untold accounts written by scholars on the history of Badagry town. Due to its historical importance to the subject of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade in Nigeria and its rich tourism potential, Badagry town has aroused the interest of not only scholars but visitors everywhere who come for reasons such as leisure, learning or the unique purpose of self-identity (genealogy). Conversely, not much is known or has been written about the people who reside in Badagry town: The Egun ethnic group. The history of this tribe is wrapped up in obscurity that people assumed they do not exist. Therefore, this research work gives an explanatory note on the history of the Egun ethnic group in Badagry. It covers the post-colonial era period in Nigeria, from independence in 1960 to 2015. Data were obtained using a qualitative method(observations and interviews).
Clinical indicators of systemic tissue hypoperfusion (‘shock’): A protocol for a systematic review and qualitative analysis of the literature
Authors:   Kepler Universitätsklinikum, Tschoellitsch Thomas , Dünser Martin , Noitz Matthias , Türk Michael
Published: December 2022

Review question / Objective: The objective of this review is to identify the current scientific evidence on the value of clinical signs to indicate systemic tissue hypoperfusion or shock. Condition being studied: In the literature and clinical studies, shock has traditionally been defined by a drop in arterial blood pressure under a critical threshold, e.g., a systolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg, a mean arterial blood pressure <65 mmHg or a relative drop in systolic blood pressure of ≥40 mmHg. From a pathophysiologic point of view, shock relates to an imbalance between tissue oxygen delivery as well as cellular oxygen consumption and utilization. In most cases, shock results from systemic tissue hypoperfusion with consequent decreased tissue oxygen delivery (commonly referred to as circulatory shock). Impaired cellular oxygen consumption and utilization appear to play contributory roles in specific disease states (e.g., sepsis) or conditions (e.g., intoxications).
Constitucionalidad del Art. 3 de la Ley 10.456 de adhesión de la Provincia de Córdoba
Authors: Horny Hebe
Published: December 2022

Sumario:

I. Introducción. II. ¿Es legal adherir como lo hizo la Provincia de Córdoba con el dictado de la Ley 10.456? III. Computo del plazo de caducidad para la promoción de la acción en sede judicial, como apelación del dictamen de Comisión Médica. IV. Precedentes en los cuales se ha sostenido la postura de la Constitucionalidad de la Ley 10456. V. Naturaleza de la caducidad. VI. Conclusión.
Temas y reuniones plenarias virtuales 2022 de la Sala y Seminario presencial
Authors: Sala de Derecho Laboral y Derecho Procesal Laboral
Published: December 2022

Cronograma de actividades realizadas.
Two new species of the genus Dyspessa Hübner, [1820] 1816 (Lepidoptera, Cossidae: Cossinae) from Darvaz Mountains (Southern Tajikistan)
Authors: Yakovlev Roman V. , Naydenov Artem E.
Published: December 2022

The article describes two species new to science from southern Tajikistan: Dyspessa igoripljushtchi sp. nov. (type locality: Darvaz Mts., Khaburabot pass) and Dyspessa paki sp. nov. (type locality: Khozratishokh Range, Muminabad distr., Lijaki-Bolo vill.). We give a detailed analysis of features distinguishing them from closely related Central Asian species. The article is illustrated with 8 figures.
On the taxonomy of the genus Eugoa Walker (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae) with a description of a new species from the Andaman Islands (India)
Authors: Volynkin Anton V.
Published: December 2022

A new species of the genus Eugoa Walker, [1858], Eugoa arorai sp. n. is described from the Andaman Islands (India). The diagnostic comparison is made with Eugoa kareli Bucsek, 2016 and Eugoa alleni Holloway, 2001. A new combination is established: Eugoa tau (Heylaerts, 1891), comb. n. (transferred from the genus Aemene Walker, 1854), the genitalia of both sexes of the species are illustrated and diagnosed for the first time.
Дискурсивные функции посессивного показателя третьего лица единственного числа в горномарийском языке
Authors:   Vinogradov Russian Language Institute, RAS (Moscow), Khomchenkova Irina ,   Lomonosov Moscow State University
Published: December 2022

This paper describes the discourse functions of the 3rd singular possessive marker in Hill Mari. Many previous works indicated that POSS.3SG markers in the Uralic languages express the semantics of definiteness; contrastive uses were also mentioned for Mari and Permic languages. Indeed, in Hill Mari, POSS.3SG primarily marks contrast (selection from a set) rather than definiteness. The acceptability of this marker depends on the status of NPs in the information structure. It can mark a topic, and it also has a contrastive use — both in topic and in focus. This use is typical of specific NPs. However, if this NP is a contrastive topic or, less often, a contrastive focus, the possessive marker is also possible in non-specific NPs. Using Hawkins’ terms: in definite contexts (anaphoric use, associative anaphoric use, immediate situation use, larger situation use), it is felicitous only in a (contrastive) topic, but not in focus. The influence of the information structure is only absent in the context of the selection from a set. It is the idea of the selection from a set that unites the functions of the POSS.3SG marker in its discourse uses. At the NP level, this is the choice of a referent from a set of participants. Contrastive topic and focus are also analyzed as a selection from several alternatives. As for the topic shift, a new topic is similarly selected from a variety of possible options in discourse, activated in the minds of the speaker and the hearer, and when marking the protagonist, the choice occurs from the set of all protagonists acting in various fragments of the discourse. Thus, the same marker encodes similar semantics in Hill Mari at the levels of NP, local, and global discourse structure.
Investigation of destruction and rational distribution of phase materials in homogeneous and hybrid polymetallic rectangular plates
Authors: Немировский Юрий Владимирович
Published: December 2022

Для прямоугольных полиметаллических пластин из изотропных материалов разработан общий метод нелинейно упругого и пластического их деформирования вплоть до разрушения. Метод основан на использовании классических кинематических гипотез Кирхгофа-Лява и соотношений физической связи напряжений и деформаций в фазовых материалах в форме деформационной теории пластичности с учетом влияния эффектов упрочнения. В качестве критерия разрушения использован критерий предельно допустимой деформации. Соответствующий переход от состояния упрочнения к состоянию разрушения. Считается, что несущая способность гибридной пластины реализуется если предельное состояние достигается одновременно во всех фазовых материалах. Рассматриваются произвольные условия закрепления контурных сторон прямоугольника (незакрепленные, защемленные, шарнирно-опертые) в любых комбинациях. Получены общие уравнения, подробно описан метод их решения при использовании современных модификаций метода Бубнова-Галеркина. Сформулирован критерий отбора рациональных проектов гибридных пластинок на основе совпадения нагрузок с эквивалентной по несущей способности однослойной пластинки.

For rectangular polymetallic plates made of isotropic materials, a general method has been developed for their nonlinear elastic and plastic deformation up to failure. The method is based on the use of the classical Kirchhoff-Love kinematic hypotheses and the relationship between the physical connection of stresses and strains in phase materials in the form of a deformation theory of plasticity, taking into account the influence of hardening effects. The criterion of maximum allowable deformation is used as a failure criterion. Corresponding transition from the state of hardening to the state of failure. It is believed that the bearing capacity of a hybrid plate is realized if the limiting state is reached simultaneously in all phase materials. Arbitrary conditions for fixing the contour sides of a rectangle (loose, pinched, hinged) in any combination are considered. General equations are obtained, a method for their solution is described in detail using modern modifications of the Bubnov-Galerkin method. A criterion for selecting rational designs of hybrid plates based on the coincidence of loads with a single-layer plate equivalent in bearing capacity is formulated.
A Reflection on the Role of the Church in Ensuring Societal Peace
Authors: Adam Konadu , Kyeremeh George
Published: December 2022

Human life and welfare are utterly dependent on peace. Peace is, thus, vital for the existence and sustainability of humanity. The quest for peace has become a necessity from the origination and existence of humanity. Hence, it has been incumbent on the Church as an institution to be involved in the collaborative pursuit of peace in human society. This paper discusses biblical expositions on peace and how the Church as an institution can ensure peace in human society. This paper is relevant because it makes people aware that the phenomenon of peace has a biblical backing, and hence it is a divine requirement that the Church and humanity in general should do everything possible to ensure and sustain peace in human society. Using texts from the Bible and other secondary data resources from the internet, and published and unpublished literature in the form of books and journal articles, the authors discuss the concept of peace theologically and expound on the role of the Church in ensuring societal peace. This study is necessary because it uncovers what the Bible says about Peace and how the Church, whose operation is centered on the tenets of the Bible, can ensure peace in the society.

Keywords: The Church, Societal Peace, Justice, Old Testament, New Testament
Need for Further Training in Counselling Techniques and Approaches for Pastoral Counselling Providers in the ELCT – CD
Authors: Kilengi Mussa
Published: December 2022

The article addresses the need for proper training in counselling techniques and approaches for pastoral counselling providers. The article is the result of field research conducted by the author in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania Central Diocese (ELCT – CD). It is problematic that most pastoral counselling providers have received little or no training in pastoral counselling, resulting in inadequate therapy when parishioners seek pastoral counselling in times of crisis. It was learned that there were a significant number of pastors who had no pastoral counselling skills. But also a narrow perception of the ministry of pastoral counselling was noted. The article establishes that pastoral counselling providers have little or are missing proper training and approaches in counselling. There is a need for pastoral counselling providers to have additional training for pastors and seminary students. Pastoral counselling providers are compelled to have the necessary skills because their role compels them to help the people they are serving solve the problems that they go through.

Keywords: Pastoral, Counselling, Techniques, Training, Providers, supervised.
The Role of Spirituality in the Healthcare of the Aged: A Case Study of Elderly Health Care at the Agogo Presbyterian Hospital – Ghana
Authors: Ofori Seth Oteng , Opoku John Kwaku
Published: December 2022

Religion/spirituality has been known to be an essential part of human life. Besides supporting life challenges, spirituality does give structure, meaning and the needed understanding of day-to-day life issues. Studies confirm the hugely positive results that spirituality has on human health, especially in enhancing total well-being and quality of life. This benefit is particularly seen in the life of the elderly. For these older persons, spiritual disciplines like prayers, scriptures and music have been identified as helpful resources for their healthcare. It becomes a worrying situation when these persons who are naturally inclined to spirituality do not get these resources as a compliment to their care in an organized manner in Ghana. This issue occasioned an investigation that sought to harness the potentiality of some of these spiritual disciplines as a resource in complimenting the health of the elderly. In this paper, through SPSS, data generated from the questionnaires were chronologically arranged thematically. An empirical analysis followed which takes cognizance of interviews with healthcare personnel in Agogo Presbyterian Hospital. The result showed that there is evidence of spirituality among the aged when they are in a state of ailment. Their unflinching source of hope, strength and peace in God is made manifest amidst the discomfort that characterizes being aged coupled with ill health. Religious doctrines also affect health and health behaviour via an exposition of the scriptures during devotions at the hospital. Music ministered to the sick aged was also found to bring a feeling of nostalgia while reducing their level of anxiety. The study revealed that when the aged are devoted to prayer, it raises their level of optimism. Doctors, therefore, need to focus on emotional conditions for better health outcomes. The paper concluded by making a case for an integration of spirituality/religion into the healthcare plan of the aged. This will see clinicians giving room to aged religious/spiritual preferences to be considered as part of their therapy in Ghana.

Keywords: Aged, Health, Spirituality, Prayer, Music, Scriptures
Impact of the New Technologies on CBRN Terrorist Threats: General Perspective and Perspective of Republic of Croatia
Authors: Cetina Ivana , Jozić Jugoslav
Published: December 2022

Although the level of the overall CBRN threat in the world is currently considered to be low, there is a trend of a growing concern about CBRN terrorism. Various terrorist groups have shown interest in using CBRN materials to disrupt the global order and economy. The motivation and factors that influence the potential use of CBRN agents in terrorist attacks arise from the fact that CBRN agents have potentially high mortality and can cause serious consequences. A large number of potential dual-use (military and civilian) items as well as the introduction of new technologies in use can be utilized for the CBRN attacks and create a wide range of new possible terrorist (and military) threats. This paper provides a general overview of the past and current situations regarding CBRN terrorism, analyses some of current widely known new technologies that can be utilized for CBRN terrorist attacks and analyses the biggest potential threats from CBRN hazards.
The use of modeling and simulation in the development process optimization of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic
Authors: Mazal Jan , Zezula Jan , Procházka Josef , Procházka Dalibor
Published: December 2022

The article contributes to a more efficient use of the theoretical, technological and application base, especially to the improvement of decision-making processes at the strategic level. It offers a methodological framework for solving the armed forces capability optimization problem by implementing modeling, simulation and operations research tools and theories.
Analysis of the Use of the Implementation Tool of Development Projects in the Czech Armed Forces
Authors: Křížek Petr , Vyklický Vladimír , Tesař Aleš
Published: December 2022

The article describes the reasons that led to the development of the implementation tool for development projects used by the Czech Ministry of Defence to simplify the planning processes and the experience of its users with the tool. Modernization of the army is one of the basic building blocks needed to achieve the goals set by the state's security strategies. A comprehensive approach is necessary to perform many consecutive activities, such as project management, risk management, and others. To streamline the processes needed for the preparation and planning of development projects, the Czech Armed Forces issued a methodology to create an implementation plan for the acquisition of new military equipment in 2021. The purpose of this article is to present the results of the analysis of experience with its annual use in practice.
Key to the Chinese species of the subgenus Sphodromimus Casale, 1984 (Carabidae, Chlaeniini, Chlaenius) with descriptions of two new species
Authors: Qin Yuyao , Germann Christoph , Liang Hongbin
Published: December 2022

The subgenus Sphodromimus Casale, 1984 in China has been studied, revealing two new species: Chlaenius (Sphodromimus) caperatussp. nov. from Hunan Province and Chlaenius (Sphodromimus) yinggelingensissp. nov. from Hainan Province. A new replacement name is proposed for C. (Sphodromimus) wrasei (Kirschenhofer, 2003) [nec Chlaenius (Lithochlaenius) wrasei Kirschenhofer, 1997]: Chlaenius (Sphodromimus) davidinom. nov.. The status of Chlaenius (Sphodromimus) enleensis Mandl, 1992 is upgraded from subspecies to full species, and Chlaenius (Sphodromimus) tamdaoensis Kirschenhofer, 2003 is proposed as its new synonym. Chlaenius (Sphodromimus) pilosus (Casale, 1984) is reported as a new record from China. A key to all known species of the subgenus Sphodromimus from China is provided.
The Affordable Care Act: Considerations for Leveraging the Power of Nursing
Authors: Cleveland Kimberly , Motter Tracey , Rudsill Pamela , Benson Laurie
Published: December 2022

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Patient Protection Affordable Care Act, 2010) remains law in the United States despite challenges and politically charged debate about its purpose in healthcare. Most agree the top three problematic areas in US healthcare are high cost, access, and equity (Kimberlin, 2022; National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine [NASEM], 2021; Ritz, 2016; Kaiser Family Foundation [KFF], 2013). The ACA aims to address these issues in complex and varied ways. Nurses can capitalize on the purpose of the ACA to leverage their power to improve quality, create efficient delivery systems, and pioneer innovations in healthcare while advocating for equity for patients (Cleveland et al., 2019). The purpose of this article is to discuss how nurses are powerfully addressing issues of cost, quality, and equitable care, pioneering the future of patient centered care, and preparing the workforce to meet the challenges brought about by the financial, political, and structural challenges 12 years after the ACA.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Policies of National Nursing Organizations
Authors: Jolley Chandra , Peck Jessica
Published: December 2022

Discrimination due to gender, race/ethnicity, sexual identity, and socio-economic status negatively impacts health of these US populations. Implicit bias impacts the patient-provider relationship and healthcare outcomes. Efforts are ongoing to define implicit bias (IB), identify affected populations, and evaluate provider understanding of IB and its effect on patient care. Nurse leaders are in a unique position to address these issues through policy development. This review analyzes National Nursing Organizations’(NNO) availability of policies and clinical resources on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to engage, educate, and equip nurses to deliver patient-centered, culturally responsive care and to effectively recognize and respond to implicit bias in healthcare settings.
Establishing a School Nurse Program in Saudi Arabia through Policy Development
Authors: Alharbi Kholoud
Published: December 2022

Policy is a plan used to guide decisions in professional settings such as healthcare, business, and education. Policy development can be guided by the Public Health Ontario’s (PHO) Health Promotion Policy Development guide (2004). In Saudi Arabia, students experience social, emotional, and physical issues that impact health and academic success. A new policy was created and will be implemented to address and prevent health issues, bullying, and violence among children at schools in Saudi Arabia. This article describes an example of policy development of mandating school nurses in Saudi Arabia based on the PHO guide.
Capsular Repair Counteracts the Risk of Dislocation in Hemiarthroplasty Conversion to Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Barimani Bardia , Ramirez-GarciaLuna Jose L. , Smith Karen , Hart Adam , Tanzer Michael
Published: December 2022

This study investigated whether decreasing the femoral head size, in addition to performing a posterior capsular closure and short external rotator repair, influences the historical rate of dislocation after conversion of a failed hemiarthroplasty (HA) to a total hip arthroplasty (THA) through a posterior approach. We reviewed 15 patients from our prospective arthroplasty database who underwent a conversion from an HA to a THA with closure of the posterior capsule, had downsizing of the femoral head, and had at least a 2-year follow-up. Patients were clinically observed to determine whether their hip dislocated postoperatively or required re-revision. Radiographs were evaluated to assess for known risk factors for dislocation, including component position and restoration of hip biomechanics. The femoral head size was downsized from a mean of 45 mm (range, 42–57 mm) preoperatively to a mean of 32 mm (range, 28–36 mm) postoperatively (
P
<.001). Femoral heads sized 36, 32, and 28 mm were used in the revision of 4, 5, and 6 hips, respectively. At the mean 84-month follow-up (range, 24–156 months), there were no dislocations. Attention to surgical technique and closing the posterior capsule can decrease the historically high dislocation rate associated with converting an HA to a total hip replacement using the posterolateral approach. Despite substantial reduction in size of the prosthetic femoral head, there were no postoperative dislocations with closure of the posterior capsule. Downsizing the femoral head during revision THA should be avoided; however, if not feasible, closure of the posterior capsule can offset the otherwise increased risk of dislocation. [
Orthopedics
. 2023;46(3):175–179.]
Environmental policy uncertainty and green innovation: A TVP-VAR-SV model approach
Authors: Yang Xite , Cao Jidi , Liu Zihan , Lai Yongzeng
Published: December 2022

This paper aims to measure the impacts of environmental policy uncertainty on green innovation and explore the transmission channel that is less understood in past scientific works. In this paper, we use a newspaper-based sentiment mining approach to establish an index of environmental policy uncertainty in China and implement web crawlers and text analysis techniques to construct a network public opinion index of the Chinese financial market. Then, we explore the relationships between environmental policy uncertainty, network public opinion, and green innovation through the time-varying parameter structural vector autoregressive with stochastic volatility (TVP-VAR-SV) model. The transmission channels of environmental policy uncertainty to green innovation are depicted by selecting different timing of policy release. Our empirical study results show that the fluctuations of environmental policy uncertainty, network public opinion, and green innovation have time-varying characteristics. Furthermore, the findings reveal interactions among the three variables: 1) The environmental policy uncertainty can influence green innovation through network public opinion. 2) The environmental policy uncertainty has both inhibited and promoted effects on network public opinion and green innovation. 3) There are differences in the direction and the degree of impulse responses among the above three variables in the context of uncertainty shocks. Besides, managerial relevance and policy implications are also provided for decision-makers facing sustainable development challenges.
Dedication to Professor Jūras Banys
Authors: Lithuanian Journal of Physics,
Published: December 2022

This year, on 30 December, is the 60th anniversary of the outstanding physicist, Vilnius University professor, academician, president of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences Jūras Banys. J. Banys graduated with honours from the Faculty of Physics of Vilnius University in 1985, defended his doctoral thesis in 1990. In 1989–1990, he worked at a professor Mike Glazer’s laboratory at the University of Oxford (UK), studying the structural properties of ferroelectric crystals using X-ray diffraction methods. In 1993–1995, after receiving Alexander von Humboldt scholarship, he worked at the University of Leipzig, where he studied the local dynamics of phase transitions using electron paramagnetic spectroscopy. After returning to his Alma Mater, J. Banys took charge of the Laboratory of Microwave Spectroscopy, turning it into a modern centre for the study of the dielectric properties of ferroelectric materials. Over the years, he assembled here a group of highly qualified scientists who perform scientific experiments using unique materials developed in well-known foreign and Lithuanian laboratories. In 2000, J. Banys successfully defended his habilitation thesis, and in 2003 the title of Vilnius University professor was awarded to him.
Optimization of terahertz detectors based on graphene field effect transistors by high impedance antennae
Authors: Vizbaras Domantas , Ikamas Kęstutis , Pralgauskaitė Sandra , Matukas Jonas , Generalov Andrey A. , Lisauskas Alvydas
Published: December 2022

This contribution presents the results of investigations performed on monolayer graphene field effect transistor- based (GFET-based) terahertz detectors. We have implemented three different types of planar antennae: a bowtie, a bow-tie with transmission lines and a slot-disc, allowing us to realize different conditions for high-frequency impedance matching. We present a semi-empirical model which uses physical parameters derived from electrical characterization results of devices and electrodynamic characteristics of antennae, allowing us to predict THz responsivity. Model predictions have been compared with the responsivity measurements performed at room temperature in a frequency range from 50 to 1250 GHz. Good agreement between the model predictions and experimental results implies the eligibility of a distributed resistive mixing approximation for GFET. In addition, the device stability, the temperature dependence and the origin of noise in the transistor channel have been investigated. Finally, to the best of our knowledge, we demonstrate the record performance values for room temperature graphene-based terahertz detectors: 80V/W optical responsivity without the normalization to the antenna effective area and a noise equivalent power of 111 pW/√Hz at 336 GHz.
Fabricación de productos de arcilla y terracota en Alemania
Authors: Anónimo
Published: December 2022

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‘LA MAMÁ SOY YO’: EXPERIENCIAS PARENTALES DE MADRES Y PADRES CON DISCAPACIDAD EN CHILE
Authors: Herrera Florencia
Published: December 2022

Las personas con discapacidad (PcD) suelen ser infantilizadas y consideradas como asexuadas y no reproductivas. Esto ha llevado a que sus procesos y experiencias parentales sean invisibilizados o violentados. En el marco de una investigación cualitativa se realizaron 20 entrevistas en profundidad a madres y padres con discapacidad – auditiva, visual, física, intelectual – en Chile. El entorno social de las PcD cuestiona sus posibilidades de ser madres y padres utilizando argumentos eugenésicos y de incapacidad. Una vez que tienen hijos(as) la combinación de la sobrevigilancia, la falta de apoyo y las barreras hace que la posición de madres y padres sea muy vulnerable. Madres y padres con discapacidad desarrollan estrategias de resistencia para contrarrestar las visiones negativas sobre la discapacidad y evitar la discriminación, lo que conlleva un trabajo oculto que tiene un alto costo emocional y físico para ellas(os). La maternidad y paternidad de personas con discapacidad puede ser vista como una estrategia de resistencia en sí misma ya que permite comprender que no existe una contradicción entre cuidar a otro y necesitar cuidado.
CARTOGRAFÍA Y EPISTEMOLOGÍAS FEMINISTAS: UNA INVESTIGACIÓN CON/EN FAMILIAS Y PARENTALIDADES
Authors: Marotta Méndez Ana Cecilia , Uziel Anna Paula
Published: December 2022

En este manuscrito se presentan aportes y reflexiones acerca de cómo la cartografía y las epistemologías feministas, en articulación, son potentes y resultan pertinentes para la investigación con familias y parentalidades. Se puntualizan algunas decisiones y abordajes metodológicos realizados en la tesis doctoral Ficciones de familias, adolescentes entre cuidados y tránsitos, realizada durante los años 2015 a 2019, en Uruguay. En primer lugar se deja planteado el entramado teórico y epistemológico que da soporte al posicionamiento ético y político de las investigadoras y a las prácticas de investigación-intervención realizadas. A continuación, se marcan algunos puntos donde las conexiones epistémico-teóricas entre cartografía y epistemologías feministas fueron emergiendo en la práctica de investigación. A saber, en la reconstrucción del problema-objeto de investigación, en la elección del punto de vista de  los participantes y en el proceso de análisis donde el énfasis se ubica en la experiencia de encuentro con los adolescentes y la emergencia de analizadores que desestabilizan y catalizan los procesos de investigación en familias y parentalidades.
INFÂNCIAS, GÊNEROS E SEXUALIDADES: IMPLICAÇÕES ÉTICO-POLÍTICAS DAS PARENTALIDADES
Authors: De Souza Leonardo Lemos
Published: December 2022

Em diálogo com cenas do contexto brasileiro de políticas sexuais e de gênero e tomando como suporte os estudos feministas e queer, o artigo tem como objetivo problematizar a dimensão hierárquica e das relações de poder parentais na determinação das expressões de gênero de crianças e discutir as contribuições dos estudos feministas e queer para o debate sobre os direitos de crianças e jovens a seus corpos e desejos. Para isso, situa a infância como um dispositivo da biopolítica que se entrelaça com os dispositivos de gêneros e sexualidades nos modelos delineados pelas narrativas psicológicas e educacionais. Em seguida, discute a presença do familismo nas políticas públicas para famílias no Brasil em que discursos antigênero buscam a afirmação de um modelo hegemônico de família, como o lugar que salvaguarda a heteronormatividade e a cisgeneridade. Encerra delineando o campo de tensões sobre as relações entre adultos e crianças, que emergem das seções anteriores, buscando argumentos para posicionamentos epistêmicos e ético-políticos das parentalidades.
PARENTALIDADES, INFÂNCIAS E JUVENTUDES NA AMÉRICA LATINA: PRÁTICAS, RELAÇÕES E DISCURSOS EM POLÍTICAS DE CUIDADO E PROTEÇÃO
Authors: De Souza Leonardo Lemos , Janer Moreira Lopes Jader , Marotta Méndez Ana Cecilia Marotta Méndez
Published: December 2022

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QUEBRA DO SILÊNCIO EM GRUPO ON-LINE DE ENFRENTAMENTO AO ABUSO SEXUAL INFANTIL
Authors: Moreira da Silva Cristiane , Roberta de Paula Pereira Daniela , Dos Santos Andrade Francyne
Published: December 2022

O presente artigo apresenta um recorte dos dados coletados em entrevistas durante pesquisa etnográfica on-line acerca da exposição das vivências de vítimas de violência sexual em grupo no Facebook intitulado ‘Luta contra o abuso sexual infantil’. Entendemos que os relatos funcionam como uma possibilidade de quebra do pacto de silêncio e se constituem como o início  da elaboração do trauma psíquico. As interações no grupo foram registradas em diário de campo durante o período de quatro meses de acompanhamento e os dados aprofundados em dez entrevistas semiestruturadas com participantes contactadas por meio de convite postado no grupo. As entrevistas aconteceram por vídeochamada e perguntavam sobre o sentido que elas produzem ao utilizar o grupo, refletindo sobre a possibilidade de ultrapassar a condição de vítimas. Verifica-se que o uso da plataforma surge como uma possibilidade de fazer algo que ajude outras vítimas, seja por meio do compartilhamento de histórias ou do fornecimento de informações que auxiliem a romper com o ciclo abusivo. Observa-se que cada vítima lida de forma única com o evento traumático, enfrentando impactos psíquicos da agressão e do momento de revelação permeado pela dinâmica familiar e pela assimetria de poder. Desta forma, fica evidenciada a necessidade de uma escuta qualificada que viabilize a reconstrução subjetiva facilitada por um processo de elaboração do ocorrido.
ENSINO, CUIDADO E SUBJETIVIDADE NO CAMPO DA MEDICINA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO
Authors: Goulart Daniel Magalhães , Viecili Costa Masini Daniela
Published: December 2022

Considerando as atuais dificuldades enfrentadas em serviços de saúde mental e suas possíveis relações com a formação de profissionais de saúde, este artigo visa discutir como o ensino de medicina foi configurado subjetivamente por uma estudante universitária e as possíveis relações desse processo com alguns dos atuais desafios da reforma psiquiátrica brasileira. Este trabalho baseou-se num estudo de caso realizado ao longo de quatro meses com uma estudante de medicina de uma faculdade pública do Distrito Federal, onde se faz uso de metodologias ativas de aprendizagem. Foram utilizadas como referenciais a Teoria da Subjetividade, a Epistemologia Qualitativa e a metodologia construtivo-interpretativa de González Rey. Os resultados da pesquisa apontam para a organização de uma subjetividade social do ensino de medicina marcada por processos relacionados ao modelo biomédico, apesar das mudanças institucionais que visam promover um ensino pautado num modelo de atenção biopsicossocial. A participante expressa uma configuração subjetiva em que o cuidado articula-se ao controle e à medicalização, cujo desenvolvimento parece ter sido favorecido pela subjetividade social de seu contexto de ensino. Além disso, pode-se dizer que a subjetividade social do ensino de medicina está possivelmente relacionada a uma subjetividade social manicomial, ainda presente em serviços substitutivos, como os Centros de Atenção Psicossocial, dificultando as mudanças propostas pela reforma psiquiátrica. Por fim, este trabalho enfatiza o caráter subjetivo da aprendizagem, por meio do qual se articulam processos relacionados a diferentes âmbitos de vida da pessoa, como o educacional, o familiar e o cultural.
Mapping of well water and soil parameters in a selected grama niladhari division of Gampaha district
Authors: Pathirana V. , De Silva R. C. L.
Published: December 2022

This study intends to fill an essential knowledge gap in the field of environmental information in Sri Lanka, by providing a reliable data bank supporting the information of existing chemical species of two important components, well water and soil. Further, this study would provide reference information for future work and aid in explaining the changes that would occur due to changes in the chemical composition of the environment. Thalawathuhenpita North Grama Niladhari division was selected as the initial site of study and sampling was done from 23 sites, where two representative samples of each soil and well water were collected from each site. This study investigates the well water quality parameters such as pH determined by a pH meter, hardness and Calcium content using complexometric titrations, nitrate content using a spectrometric analysis, Iron content using a colorimetric analysis, and soil quality parameters such as active pH using a pH meter, water-soluble and exchangeable cations(Na+,Ca2+,K+)using a flame photometer and complexometric titration, organic matter content using a redox titration, iron content and nitrate content as mentioned above. The readings were duplicated and reported as means ± standard deviation, and contour maps were produced using Surfer ® (Golden Software, LLC). Maps depict the scope of variation of the determined parameters within the selected area and highlight the point that it is crucial to monitor the environmental resources chemically in a regular manner to address the environmental problems that may occur in the future.
Incorporating Interfaith Concepts in Education on Patient-Centered Care
Authors: Cook Sarah , Granquist Megan , Wagoner Zandra
Published: December 2022

Context

Many topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion are receiving attention in the popular media and in literature. However, religious, spiritual, and secular identities and how these relate to culturally competent patient-centered care have received considerably less attention.

Objective

Encourage athletic training educators to enhance their curriculum related to providing culturally competent patient-centered care by including content on interfaith patient care and offer guidance on foundational concepts and practical strategies. This paper provides a framework for providing education on quality patient care with respect to patients' religious, spiritual, and secular identities: (1) create a foundation of understanding, (2) establish a rationale for content inclusion, and (3) provide practical strategies for teaching and the provision of quality patient-centered care with respect to religious, spiritual, and secular identities.

Background

Religious, spiritual, and secular identities are often an important part of a patient's self-concept, and thus need to be considered when providing culturally competent patient-centered care. The Board of Certification Standards of Professional Practice and the Commission on the Accreditation of Athletic Training Education standards for professional athletic training programs both address patient care with specific language related to cultural competence. Although athletic trainers recognize the importance of considering religious, spiritual, and secular identities of patients, many athletic trainers may not feel equipped to address these identities when providing culturally competent patient-centered care.

Description

Students should be better prepared to provide a more complete holistic approach to culturally competent patient-centered care.

Educational Advantage

A framework for addressing this content in an athletic training curriculum includes providing foundational concepts and a rationale for the inclusion of this content and then offering practical strategies for considering religious, spiritual, and secular identities in patient-centered care.

Conclusion(s)

Athletic training educational programs should include education on religious, spiritual, and secular identities for culturally competent patient-centered care.
Kleine − Levin Syndrome
Authors: Mamidi Prasad , Gupta Kshama
Published: December 2022

Kleine − Levin syndrome (KLS), also known as sleeping beauty syndrome, is characterized by the classic triad of hypersomnia, hyperphagia, and hypersexuality. It is an intriguing and severe disease with no clear etiology or management. The present study aims for better understanding of KLS according to Ayurveda and to propose an Ayurvedic management protocol for it. The present study has explored the similarity between KLS and an Ayurvedic diagnostic entity, Bhutonmada, or Grahonmada. Bhutonmada is the most suitable provisional diagnosis for the patients of primary KLS. Yaksha
Grahonmada is the most perfect match for KLS though some of the clinical features are dissimilar. Bhutonmada
Chikitsa as explained in Ayurvedic texts could be implemented to manage KLS. Panchakarma (Ayurvedic detoxification) procedures, Daiva
Vyapashraya
Chikitsa, Sattvavajaya
Chikitsa,
Achara
Rasayana along with medications may play an important role in the management of KLS. Hypersomina episodes of KLS could be managed with Ati
Nidra
Chikitsa. The present work provides new insights and also paves the path for future research works for better understanding and managing the KLS in Ayurveda.
Colored isomorphism of classifiable C-algebras
Authors: Elliott George A. , Im Jeffrey
Published: December 2022

It is shown that the colored isomorphism class of a unital, simple,
$\mathcal {Z}$
-stable, separable amenable C
$^*$
-algebra satisfying the universal coefficient theorem is determined by its tracial simplex.
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Psychological Status and Quality of Life among Participants of the Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research (MELoR) Study
Authors: Aravindhan Kiirtaara , Morgan Karen , Mat Sumaiyah , Hamid Tengku Aizan , Ibrahim Rahimah , Saedon Nor Izzati , Hasmuk Kejal , Mahadzir Hazlina , Tan Maw Pin
Published: December 2022

Background: This study aimed to identify differences in quality of life before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and determine the influence of psychological status on the observed changes in the quality of life among older adults.Methods: The Malaysian Elders Longitudinal Research study recruited Malaysians aged at least 55 years from 2013 to 2015. Follow-ups were conducted between September and December 2020. Quality of life was determined using the 12-item Control, Autonomy, Self-Realization, and Pleasure questionnaire. Psychological statuses were assessed using the 21-item Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale, 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale, and 4-item Perceived Stress Scale.Results: This study included data from 706 individuals (mean age, 73.3±6.8 years). We observed reduced quality of life and increased anxiety among 402 (43.1%) and 144 (20.9%) participants, respectively. Participants felt “out of control,” “left out,” “short of money,” and “life was full of opportunities” less often and could “please themselves with what they did” more often. Multivariate analyses revealed increased depression, anxiety, and stress as independent risk factors for reduced quality of life.Conclusion: Individuals with increased depression, anxiety, and stress levels during the pandemic experienced a worsening quality of life. Thus, the development of effective strategies to address the mental health of older adults is needed to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on their quality of life.