bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Collaborative Segmentation of COVID-19 From non-IID Topographies in the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)
Authors:   Ministry of communication and information technology, Egypt ; Thebes Higher Institute for Computer and Administrative Sciences, Egypt, Sleem Ahmed ,   Faculty of Computers and Informatics, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Sharqiyah, 44519, Egypt, Elhenawy Ibrahim
Published: January 2023

The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) offers numerous advantages in the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of a wide variety of illnesses for both patients. COVID-19 has caused a global pandemic and turned out to be the utmost crucial danger threatening the whole world. Thus, scholars’ attention moved toward Deep learning (DL) and IoMT for developing automated systems for COVID-19 diagnosis andor prognosis based on chest computed tomography (CT) scans, and it has shown great success in several tasks, including classification and segmentation. Nevertheless, developing and training a superior DL approach necessitates accumulating a substantial amount of patients’ CT scans together with their labels. This is an expensive and time-consuming task that restricts attaining large enough data from a single siteinstitution, However, owing to the necessity for protecting data privacy, it is difficult to accumulate the data from several sites and store them at a centralized server. Federated learning (FL) alleviates the need for centralized data by spreading the public segmentation model to different institutional models, training the segmentation model at the institution, and followingly calculating the mean of the parameters in the public model. Nevertheless, researchers advocated that private information could be restored using the parameters of the model. This study presents a privacy-protection technique for the challenge of multi-site COVID-19 segmentation. To tackle the challenge, we introduce the FL technique, in which a distributed optimization procedure is developed, and randomization techniques are proposed to change the joint parameters of private institutional segmentation models. Bearing in mind the complete heterogeneity of COVID-19 distributions from diverse institutions, we develop two domain adaptation (DA) techniques in the proposed FL design. We explore several applied characteristics of optimizing the FL approach and analyze the FL approach in comparison with alternate training approaches. Finally, the results validate that it is auspicious to employ multi-site non-shared CT scans to improve the COVID-19 infection segmentation.
Aspects of Language Monadic Predicate Logic System plus Identity (LMPL+I)
Authors:   Department of Mathematics Faculty of Education, Humanities and Applied Sciences – khawlan  Sana'a University. Box:13509, Sana'a, Yemen, Adel Mohammed Al-Odhari Adel Mohammed
Published: January 2023

In this paper, we devoted to study the language monadic predicate logic system plus identity (LMPLS+I) as extension of the language of propositional logic system (LPLS). I.e., (LPLS)⊂ (LMPLS+I), which it contains all the hereditary traits (or features) of (LPLS) , furthermore that, we will add some new data information between relationship of object, subject and predicate. This is the task of monadic predicate logic system addressed. As mentioned in pervious papers, the main task of system of logic is classifying between valid and invalid arguments, moreover, the central role the system of logic how distinguishes between the conclusions which follow from their premises of the arguments and those do not follow from their premises. As a matter of fact, when we encounter some proofs that seem perceptually (or intuitively) sound, but we are -unable to prove their validity due to the inability language of propositional logic system (LPLS). Hence, it was necessary to uses the monadic predicate logic system (LMPLS+I) to overcome this problem. In this article, we study syntax, semantics and inference on language monadic predicate logic system plus identity (LMPLS+I) and investigation characteristics of arguments such valid \ invalid and types of formulas and relations between formulas like consistency and inconsistency sets.
Developments and Challenges of Catalytic Materials for Green Hydrogen Production
Authors: Chen Hui , Zou Xiaoxin
Published: January 2023

Water splitting coupled to renewable power systems is an attractive way to generate green hydrogen and achieve zero carbon emissions, and represents a strategic technology to meet the high demand of carbon-neutral development. Catalysts essentially determine the efficiency and cost of water splitting technologies, and are a class of key materials for green hydrogen production. In this review, we summarize the catalyst developments for the mainstream green hydrogen production technologies, including water electrolysis, water photolysis, and photoelectrocatalytic water splitting. We first present basic catalytic mechanisms of these water splitting pathways, as well as emphasize their current research status and challenges for practical application. We subsequently introduce the recent progress in representative catalysts and design strategies toward these photo(electro)catalytic technologies, paying particular attention to water electrolysis, including alkaline water electrolyzer (AWE), proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE), anion-exchange membrane water electrolyzer (AEMWE) and solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC). Finally, we propose future prospects to develop more desirable catalysts for green hydrogen production at a large scale.
Mechanisms of Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Metal Oxides: Adsorbate Evolution Mechanism versus Lattice Oxygen Mechanism
Authors: Suo Hongli , Lai Wei-Hong
Published: January 2023

Water electrolysis provides a promising technology for hydrogen production, but the sluggish four-electron conversion-process of the oxygen evolution reaction results in high overpotential and a low efficiency of water splitting. To rationalize and improve the performance of oxygen evolution reaction, it is crucial to understand the electrochemical mechanisms occurring in cells and monitor the structural changes of newly developed catalysts. As the most recognized mechanisms, the adsorbate evolution mechanism and the lattice oxygen mechanism have been utilized to explain the physical and chemical behaviors of the oxygen evolution reaction. Thus, we herein provide a perspective on these two paths by summarizing the recent progresses in oxygen evolution reactions and building fundamental connections between material designs and the two mechanisms. Insights from this work offer solution to address the current challenges and limitations for the water oxidation.
Cathode Choices for Rechargeable Aluminium Batteries: The Past Decade and Future
Authors: Nanjundan Ashok Kumar , Huang Xiaodan
Published: January 2023

Rechargeable aluminium batteries are a promising alternative battery technology compared to lithium-ion batteries, because of the high theoretical capacity, low cost and high safety of aluminium. The past decade has witnessed the rapid development of rechargeable aluminium battery technology with the focus on exploring high performance cathode materials and investigating their charge storage mechanisms. However, the challenges in the cathode research including inadequate capacity, sluggish reaction kinetics and inferior cycling stability still remain. Various strategies have been attempted to address these challenges to realize the advantages of rechargeable aluminium batteries. The present review aims to collect the comprehensive body of research performed in the literature hitherto to develop interaction/conversion/coordination type cathodes for rechargeable aluminium batteries. Future research directions and prospects in rechargeable aluminium battery field are also proposed.
Incontinência urinária: o impacto na vida de mulheres acometidas e o significado do tratamento fisioterapêutico
Authors: Henkes Daniela Fernanda , Fiori Andréia , Miranda Carvalho João Augusto , Tavares Keila Okuda , Frare Juliana Cristina
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: Verificar o impacto da Incontinência Urinária na vida de mulheres acometidas; por que procuraram tratamento fisioterapêutico de forma tardia; e qual o significado do tratamento fisioterapêutico em relação à doença.Materiais e Métodos: Estudo qualitativo descritivo-exploratório, cuja coleta de dados se deu por meio de entrevista semiestruturada baseada em perguntas orientadoras, realizada no período de maio a julho de 2013 com mulheres encaminhadas para tratamento fisioterapêutico em uma Clínica-Escola com diagnóstico de Incontinência Urinária, estabelecido por médico especialista na área. As entrevistas foram gravadas, transcritas na íntegra e analisadas com o método da Análise do Conteúdo de Bardin.Resultados: A maioria das entrevistadas demonstrou desconhecer o tratamento fisioterapêutico. Além disso, demoraram a ir ao médico por entenderem ser algo “normal”, associado ao processo de envelhecimento. Constrangimento e desconforto são sentimentos vivenciados pelas mulheres afetadas pelo fato de perderem urina, levando-as a realizar os mais diversos mecanismos para se adaptarem à perda urinária, incluindo o isolamento social. O programa de exercícios terapêuticos reduziu a perda de urina auxiliando-as na melhora deste sintoma e bem-estar geral.Conclusão: A Incontinência Urinária causa impacto negativo na vida das mulheres acometidas modificando seus comportamentos diários, impondo-lhe restrições e comprometendo até mesmo o convívio social; convivem durante muito tempo com o problema por considerarem a Incontinência Urinária um fator associado ao envelhecimento e pelo desconhecimento das possibilidades terapêuticas, como a fisioterapia.
Characterization of satDNAs in Mahanarva quadripunctata (Cercopidae) through high-throughput and chromosomal analysis
Authors: Anjos Allison , Milani Diogo , Palladini Andressa , Cabral de Mello Diogo Cavalcanti
Published: January 2023

SSpittlebugs (Auchenorrhyncha) are a group of insects best known to causes losses in agricultural and pasture grasses by feeding plant fluids. Despite the great karyotypic variability described for organisms with holocentric chromosomes, as observed in Auchenorrhyncha, genomic organization of repetitive DNA sequences, such as Satellite DNAs remains poorly studied. Due to its abundance in the eukaryotic genomes, the obtaining of markers based in satDNAs could improve the understanding of karyotype evolution. Here using Illumina next-generation sequencing and graph-based clustering we performed the characterization of satDNA families prospected from the genome of Mahanarva quadripunctata (2n=19, X0?). Moreover, we tested the occurrence of the two most abundant satDNA in M. quadripunctata in other species of Auchenorrhyncha. A total of 30 satDNA families were found through Illumina NGS and RepeatExplorer analyses, representing 4.53% of the M. quadripunctata genome. The eight successfully isolated satDNAs were labeled and used as probes for fluorescent in situ hybridization, resulting in several distribution patterns as follows: (I) two satDNAs spread to the whole chromosome complement, forming band-like pattern; (II) two satDNAs with clusters in one autosomal bivalent; (III) three satDNAs interspersed across the whole genome without observation of conspicuous bands; (IV) one satDNA with no signals detected by FISH. Dot blot using genomic DNA from six Mahanarva and other eight Auchenorrhyncha species revealed positive hybridization only against the genomic DNA of Mahanarva species for the two most abundant satDNAs, indicating common origin, at least, in Mahanarva genus in accordance to “Library hypothesis”. The data suggest complex organization for distinct families of satDNAs, at chromosomal level, suggesting divergent patterns of clusterization and evolution
Citogenética comparativa em tartarugas marinhas da família Cheloniidae (Reptilia: Testudines): diversificação cariotípica microestrutural
Authors: Machado Caroline Regina Dias , Domit Camila , Pucci Marcela Baer , Goldberg Daphne Wrobel , Marinho Layse Aranha , Costa Gideão Wagner Werneck Felix da , Nogaroto Viviane , Vicari Marcelo Ricardo
Published: January 2023

As tartarugas marinhas representam um componente primitivo e singular da diversidade biológica. Neste momento evolutivo são reconhecidas sete espécies de tartarugas marinhas no mundo, sendo que cinco delas ocorrem no litoral brasileiro, as quais são: Dermochelys coriacea, Caretta caretta, Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys imbricata e Lepidochelys olivacea, sendo as três últimas alvo desse estudo. Em tartarugas marinhas a identificação de sequências repetitivas e métodos de citogenética molecular são inexistentes, as análises cromossômicas destas espécies está limitada a descrição do número diploide, fórmulas cariotípicas e bandamentos convencionais, destacando a importância desse estudo como pioneiro para as espécies. Neste estudo foram avaliados os mecanismos cromossômicos responsáveis pela variação interespecífica em C. mydas, E. imbricata e L. olivacea amostradas em cativeiro e na natureza para o conhecimento da organização, evolução e diversidade cariotípica. Foram caracterizadas citogeneticamente C. mydas, E. imbricata e L. olivacea utilizando técnicas baseadas na coloração convencional por Giemsa e hibridação in situ fluorescente (FISH) com sonda de DNA ribossomal (DNAr) 18S e telomérica (TTAGGG)n. As três espécies estudadas apresentam 2n=56 cromossomos e variações na fórmula cariotípica quanto a morfologia cromossômica e número de microcromossomos quando comparado ao cariótipo considerado ancestral para a subordem. A FISH permitiu a identificação de um par de microcromossomos detentor do sítio de DNAr nas três espécies. O sítio de DNAr 18S está distribuído de forma desigual entre o par demonstrando que mecanismos de crossing-over desigual atuaram na origem do heteromorfismo de tamanho deste cístron. A sonda (TTAGGG)n permitiu detectar um sítio telomérico intersticial (ITS – interstitial telomeric sites) no par microcromossomo 14 na espécie C. mydas, o qual é colocalizado ao sítio de DNAr 18S. A presença deste ITS sem a alteração do 2n sugere sua inserção durante o reparo de quebras da dupla fita no sítio do DNAr 18S pela via de ação da telomerase. Diante deste contexto, este estudo de citogenética molecular evidencia variações microestruturais nos cromossomos das tartarugas marinhas e demonstram que os cariótipos das tartarugas marinhas da família Cheloniidae não são extremamente conservados como previamente descritos e, que variações microestruturais nos cromossomos atuaram na diversificação cariotípica do grupo.Apoio: CNPq, Fundação Araucária, Projeto Rebimar, Projeto de Monitoramento de Praias da Bacia de Santos, Projeto TAMAR ICMBio
Deciphering the repetitive DNA landscape in Phaseolus beans and Allied genera (Cajanus and Vigna) by a comparative cytogenomic approach
Authors: Vasconcelos Emanuelle , Ribeiro Tiago , Vaio Magdalena , Brasileiro-Vidal Ana Christina , Pedrosa-Harand Andrea
Published: January 2023

Several bean species (Fabaceae) have been undergoing intensive genomic research, which includes the generation of massive amount of DNA sequence data. We performed a comparative investigation of the repetitive DNA composition in some bean species (Phaseolus vulgaris - Pvu, P. acutifolius - Pac, P. coccineus - Pco, Cajanus cajan - Cca, Vigna angularis - Van and V. nakashimae - Vna). Genomic sequences were obtained from the NCBI public database Cca/SRX031567, Pac/SRX1182015), Pco/SRX1182014, Pvu-andean accession/SRX1182008 and mesoamerican accession/SRX1182013, Vna/SRX758247 and Van/SRX7575509) and run in the Repeat Explorer pipeline using an all-to-all comparison analysis. Physical mapping of the most abundant repetitive elements was performed by FISH using mitotic chromosomes. Overall, the repetitive DNA fraction makes up around 30% of the genomes, except for both Vigna species (9.7% and 14.6%, for Van and Vna, respectively). LTR-retrotransposons represented the major class, with Ogre-Tat elements showing a large variation, followed by LTR-Chromovirus, satellite DNA repeats, LINEs and DNA transposons. The composition of satellite repeats was variable and four new families were identified, together with five previously described. All satellites were genus- or species-specific. Chromosomal mapping of LTR sequences (Chromovirus and Ogre) showed a differential accumulation on the pericentromeres of most chromosomes, particularly on Phaseolus. Among the satellite repeats, five were used for FISH (four newly identified). The three satellite families from Phaseolus showed different species-specific distribution. PacSAT363 was detected in 12 pericentromeres. PcoSAT36 and PcoSAT336 were accumulated at pericentromes, but PcoSAT336 were also located in some chromosome termini co-localized with 45 rDNA, suggesting that this satellite have probably originated from ribosomal sequences. Cajanus cajan and Vigna showed only one satellite repeat each. CcaSAT100 was located in 18 centromeres, while VanSAT174 corresponded to the 45 rDNA in Vna, but appeared also as an independent centromeric satellite repeat in Van. Our analysis indicates a very dynamic landscape on the evolution of repetitive DNA among beans. Retrotransposons appeared as the main component of genomes and showed higher accumulation in the pericentromeric heterochromatin of Phaseolus species. Satellite repeats were mostly centromeric or pericentromeric and frequently species-specific, suggesting a fast evolution of this type of sequence in the bean genomes.
Evidência do sítio de origem dos genes histona H3 e DNAr 5S em Rhammatocerus brasiliensis (Orthoptera-Acrididae)
Authors: Melo Adriana de Souza , Cabral de Mello Diogo Cavalcanti , Moura Rita de Cássia de
Published: January 2023

EEm gafanhotos o mapeamento do gene de histona H3 e do DNAr 5S tem evidenciado, respectivamente, conservação de sítios em um par de cromossomos autossômicos e variação em um ou no máximo três pares cromossômicos.  No entanto, em Rhammatocerus brasiliensis foi observada a co-localização dos sítios de DNAr 5S e histona H3 em dez dos onze pares autossômicos e nos cromossomos X e B. O objetivo deste trabalho foi identificar os cromossomos portadores dos sítios ancestrais dos genes de histona H3 e DNAr 5S em R. brasiliensis e entender a dinâmica de dispersão desses sítios no genoma da espécie. Espécimes de R. brasiliensis coletados em Pernambuco, Ceará, Paraíba e Piauí - NE, foram analisados através de hibridização in situ fluorescente com sondas de histona H3 (51 indivíduos) e DNAr 5S (nove indivíduos de 51 analisados). Os sítios de histona H3 apresentaram cinco padrões: no bivalente autossômico M7 (1); nos cromossomos M7 e B (2); nos bivalentes G1, M4 e M7 (3); em todos os cromossomos, exceto P11 e B (4); em todos os cromossomos e B (5). O mapeamento dos genes de DNAr 5S apresentou seis padrões evidenciando variabilidade quanto ao número e localização dos sítios, sendo: no bivalente autossômico G3 (1); G2, G3, M5 e P11 (2); G2, G3, M7 e P11 (3); nos bivalentes G2, G3, M5, M7 e P11 (4); em todos os cromossomos do complemento, incluindo um B (5) e dois Bs (6). Os padrões de dispersão e co-localização de H3 e DNAr 5S observados em R. brasiliensis, em especial a presença de sítios em todos os cromossomos, não é comum em gafanhotos, e possivelmente resultam de recombinações ectópicas e ação de transposons que provavelmente dispersam essas sequências a partir do sítio ancestral, localizado no par M7 para H3 e no G3 para o DNAr 5S. A presença de sítios H3 apenas no par M7 em Surubim (PE), Juazeiro do Norte (CE), João Pessoa (PB) e Picos (PI), e no M7 e no cromossomo B em dois indivíduos de duas populações de Pernambuco, sugerem que o B possivelmente se originou deste par autossômico.Apoio financeiro: FACEPE, CAPES; CNPq
Genotype/Phenotype correlation with partial duplications of 6p and 6q
Authors: Oliveira Jakeline Santos , Souza Deise Helena de , Elsea Sarah H. , Fonseca Cátia Regina Branco da , Moretti Ferreira Danilo
Published: January 2023

Partial trisomy 6p and 6q are rare and clinical features include craniofacial changes, mental retardation and developmental delay. The study aims to correlate the genotype/ phenotype of a 6p and 6q duplication carrier. MVSN, female, single daughter of nonconsanguineous and healthy young couple. From an earlier relationship, the father had a 13-year-old son. Delivered by C-section, gestation of 37 weeks. The clinical analysis revealed: microcephaly, brachycephaly, syndromic facies, prominent forehead, hyperarousalism, strabismus, short nose, anteverted nares, smooth philtrum, thin lip, upper lip tented, micrognathism, dental anomalies, low-set ears, slender fingers, nails malformation, digitiform thumb, bilateral flat foot, hypotonia and neuropsychomotor developmental delay (NPMD). In the physical examination performed at 2 years of age, weight was 7,570 Kg (<3,58%), length was 74 cm (<3,95%) and cephalic perimeter was 43 cm (<2%). Classic cytogenetic techniques were performed (GTG banding and high resolution GTG), molecular cytogenetic (FISH) and cytogenetic (aCGH). The karyotype showed a mosaicism 47, XX, + mar [9]/46, XX [11] (ISCN, 2016). The parental karyotype was normal. The chromosomal changes found by aCGH indicate a genetic gain at chromosomal regions 6p11.2?q12 and 6q14.1?q14.3 with a size of 10.335 Mb and 10. 765 Mb, respectively. The patient presented mosaicism of a marker chromosome (sSMC) identified by the technique of FISH as coming from chromosome 6. In region 6p11.2?q12 the genes present are: PRIM2, GUSBP4, MTRNR2L9, KHDRBS2, LGSN, PTP4A1, PHF3, EYS and MCART3P. Heart defects and kidney problems were cited in the literature as being characteristic of trisomy 6p. However, patient did not present any of these phenotypic changes. The region 6q14.1?q14.3 contains more than 20 genes. The clinical signs found in patient such as: developmental delay, mental retardation, forehead prominent, short nose and thin lips has been described in other studies in the literature as characteristic of 6q trisomy. The presence of mosaicism excludes the possibility of sSMC as the sole responsible for the patient's phenotype. Our study correlates the phenotypic characteristics presented by the patient with partial trisomy 6q collaborating for family genetic counseling.
Primeira determinação do número cromossômico de Monotagma plurispicatum (Körn.) K.Schum (Marantaceae)
Authors: Santos Bruna Natália Veloso dos , Macedo Weslaine de Almeida , Mello Vanessa dos Santos de , Leite Douglas Machado , Karsburg Isane Vera
Published: January 2023

As espécies de Marantaceae se destacam por apresentar características exuberantes e complexas envolvendo tanto suas flores, como mecanismo de polinização altamente especializado. Apresentam potencial ornamental, ecológico e econômico, sua representação no Brasil ocorre por meio 11 gêneros e 130 espécies que habitam florestas tropicais úmidas. Monotagma plurispicatum (Körn.) K.Schum possui como principal característica um anel piloso no limite entre o pecíolo e o pulvino, sua importância ecológica, está associada ao elaborado mecanismo floral, onde há liberação explosiva e irreversível do pólen, no qual o grão é disparado contra o corpo de seu polinizador. Por ser incipiente estudos sobre a família, gênero e espécie, objetivou-se determinar pela primeira vez o número cromossômico de M. plurispicatum, contribuindo com informações que aumente a eficiência de estratégias de conservação, para fins taxonômicos, evolutivos e de melhoramento genético. O trabalho foi realizado no Laboratório de Citogenética e Cultura de Tecidos Vegetais, da Universidade do Estado de Mato Grosso campus de Alta Floresta-MT, utilizou-se meristemas radiculares de plantas adultas de M. plurispicatum e submetidas ao processo de bloqueio por APM 3µM, durante 12 a 18 horas a 4ºC e fixadas em metanol-ácido acético na proporção 3:1 (PA), em seguida, transferidas para tubos do tipo Eppendorf ® contendo 10?L enzima Pool Enzimático (pectinase + hemicelulase + macerozime), onde permanecerão por 7 hora a 35ºC em banho-maria. As lâminas foram realizadas pela técnica de dissociação celular, secagem ao ar e em placa aquecedora à 50°C coradas com Giemsa 5% por 3 minutos e lavadas 3 vezes em água destilada. As imagens (metáfases) de interesse foram fotografadas com o uso de objetiva de 100X em um microscópio fotômico binocular (Leica ICC 50) acoplado a um computador e no software LAZ EZ V1. 7.0. Verificou-se que a espécie Monotagma plurispicatum apresenta número 2n=12 cromossomos, diferente dos demais dados encontrados em outros gêneros da família, por meio deste estudo, obtêm-se informações relevantes sobre a espécie, fornecendo características citológicas e cromossômicas que auxiliarão no entendimento de variações genéticas envolvidas na evolução do grupo.
Two faces of satellite arrays in Lippia alba polyploid complex: Stable and dynamic
Authors: Reis Aryane Campos , Sousa Saulo Marçal de , Chester Michael , Viccini Lyderson Fácio
Published: January 2023

Estudos citogenéticos no gênero Passiflora tem reportado o número cromossômico, a caracterização do cariótipo e o conteúdo de DNA nuclear. Entretanto, a maioria das análises se limita ao número cromossômico e às espécies dos subgêneros Passiflora e Decaloba. Assim, diferentes autores apontam a necessidade de expandir as informações acerca do cariótipo de mais espécies, especialmente para os subgêneros Astrophea e Deidamioides. O objetivo foi ampliar a caracterização do cariótipo e mensurar o DNA nuclear de espécies representantes dos quatro subgêneros. O número cromossômico determinado para 30 espécies, 13 inéditas, variou: sete espécies do subgênero Decaloba com 2n=2x=12, 16 do subgênero Passiflora com 2n=18 e uma com 2n=20 (P. foetida), quatro do subgênero Astrophea com 2n=4x=24, uma do subgênero Deidamioides com 2n=4x=24 (P. arbelaezii) e outra com 2n=8x=48 (P. contracta). A caracterização citogenética foi conduzida pela primeira vez para 29 espécies. Cromossomos metacêntricos e submetacêntricos predominaram no cariótipo, e duas espécies do subgênero Astrophea (P. lindeniana e P. arborea) apresentaram um par acrocêntrico. O valor 2C nuclear de 41 espécies oscilou entre 2C=0,59 pg (P. capsularis – Decaloba) a 2C=5,46 pg (P. quadrangularis – Passiflora), sendo encontradas discrepâncias de até 800%. Algumas espécies tiveram valores 2C idênticos, como P. auriculata (Decaloba) e P. coccinea (Passiflora) com 2C=2,00 pg, e P. arborea (Astrophea) e P. tripartita (Passiflora) com 2C=2,53 pg. Com base nos resultados foi possível separar o subgênero Decaloba dos demais pelo número cromossômico, nível de ploidia e tamanho de genoma estatisticamente menor. O subgênero Passiflora foi discriminado pelo número cromossômico. Entretanto, o nível de ploidia não foi determinado em virtude dos eventos de poliploidização seguido por disploidia reducional que ocorreram no cariótipo dessas espécies ao longo da evolução. Astrophea e Deidamioides possuem mesmo nível de ploidia e valores 2C estatisticamente idênticos, porém foram distinguidos dos demais subgêneros pelo número cromossômico e nível de ploidia. Destaque para P. contracta que mostrou o dobro do tamanho do genoma nuclear (2C=4,78 pg) e uma condição octaploide. Portanto, os dados, conjuntamente ou não, foram importantes como marcadores taxonômicos no gênero Passiflora, corroborando com dados prévios obtidos por meio da citogenética clássica e molecular.
Relações cariotípicas e conteúdo de DNA entre espécies e híbridos interespecíficos de Passiflora L.
Authors: Melo Natoniel Franklin de
Published: January 2023

Citologicamente, as espécies de Passiflora com número cromossômico conhecido podem ser divididas em três grupos: 2n=12, 24, 36; 2n=18, 72 e 2n=20. O número cromossômico básico proposto para o gênero é x=6, sendo x=9 e x=10 considerados números básicos secundários. Por outro lado, Passiflora apresenta uma variação no conteúdo de DNA nuclear entre o maior e o menor genoma conhecidos de cerca de 10x, com valores 1C variando de 0,212 pg em P. organensis a 2,68 pg em P. quadrangularis, o que representa um alto grau de diversidade intragenérica. No presente trabalho relata-se o padrão de bandas CMA3/DAPI, a distribuição dos sítios de DNAr 45S e o conteúdo de DNA (2C) em espécies e híbridos interespecíficos de Passiflora do grupo com x=9. Preparações citológicas foram submetidas à análise convencional, dupla coloração com os fluorocromos CMA3/DAPI e FISH utilizando sonda de DNAr 45S e 5S. O conteúdo de DNA foi estimado por citometria de fluxo. Os resultados mostraram 2n=18 cromossomos para as espécies e híbridos interespecíficos analisados e dois ou três pares de sítios de DNAr 45S, estando esses últimos co-localizados com as bandas CMA3+/DAPI-. Os valores 2C estimados foram 3,45 ± 0,03 pg em P. edulis, 3,59 ± 0,09 pg em P. laurifolia, e 2,60 ± 0,06 pg em P. lutzelburgii. Nos híbridos, foi observado 2C = 3,86 ± 0,08 pg para P. laurifolia x P. edulis e 3,24 ± 0,05 pg para P. laurifolia x P. luetzelburgii, valores 10% e 5%, respectivamente, maiores que o esperado. Este é o primeiro registro de contagem cromossômica, caracterização citogenética e de conteúdo de DNA para a espécie P. luetzelburgii, cujos dados mostraram os menores valores para o comprimento dos cromossomos, corroborado pelo menor valor 2C entre as espécies com 2n=18. O número e a posição terminal das bandas heterocromáticas e sítios de DNAr 45S mostraram-se bastante conservadas, sendo a origem híbrida suportada cariologicamente mediante relação com os parentais.
Análise citogenômica confirma a origem alotetraploide de Stylosanthes scabra a partir de S. viscosa x S. hamata
Authors: Costa Iara , Aparecida Maria , Moraes Lívia , Melo Natoniel Franklin de , Almeida Cicero , Souza Gustavo , Marques André
Published: January 2023

O gênero Stylosanthes (Fabaceae) possui grande importância agronômica por seu uso forrageiro e sua associação com bactérias nitrificantes, que o torna ideal para adubação verde e recuperação de solos degradados. O gênero tem o Brasil como principal centro de diversidade, sendo citogeneticamente conhecido por apresentar cariótipos estáveis com 2n = 20 e ocorrência de alotetraploides naturais, dentre esses S. scabra. Este trabalho teve como objetivo confirmar a origem desse alotetraploide a partir de S. hamata × S. viscosa. Para isso foi realizado o sequenciamento do DNA genômico total de S. scabra, S. viscosa e S. hamata utilizando a plataforma Illumina HiSeq 2000 com reads pareados. A caracterização da fração repetitiva dos genomas das três espécies foi feita individualmente e comparativamente no programa RepeatExplorer, no qual foi identificado a proporção das famílias de sequências repetitivas para cada espécie. Também foi feito a montagem do genoma plastidial (plastoma) das três espécies utilizando os programas NOVOPlasty v. 2.5.6 e Geneious v.9.1.8. A análise dos clusters obtidos no RepeatExplorer revelou vários grupos de DNA repetitivo presentes em S. scabra que eram específicos do genoma de S. hamata ou de S. viscosa, sendo esses principalmente pertencentes a famílias de DNA satélite. Uma análise dos contigs do DNA ribossomal (DNAr) mostrou alta similaridade de ambos DNAr 5S e 45S entre S. scabra e S. viscosa. A análise dos plastomas revelou uma alta similaridade (99,8%) entre o plastoma de S. scabra e S. hamata indicando que S. hamata seja seu possível parental materno.  Análises de GISH corroboram essa relação de parentesco, mostrando que metade do complemento cromossômico de S. scabra é marcada com cada um do parentais S. hamata e S. viscosa.  A análise comparativa dos sítios de DNAr 5S e 45S por hibridização in situ fluorescente (FISH) revela que S. scabra não possui o somatório dos sítios observados nos seus parentais, sugerindo algum grau de diploidização. A FISH das famílias de DNA satélite específicas e retroelementos de S. hamata e S. viscosa nos cromossomos do híbrido S. scabra poderá contribuir para o entendimento dos mecanismos de evolução e estabilização genômica desse alotetraploide.
Factors Associated With Total Discharge Opioid Prescription Morphine Milligram Equivalent Amounts Following Primary Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery
Authors: Shen Thomas , Wick Joseph B. , Patel Bobby , Kong Shana , Bakr Oussama , Wick Katherine D. , Mitra Hari , Khoo Kendrick , Javidan Yashar , Roberto Rolando F. , Klineberg Eric O. , Le Hai V.
Published: January 2023

Background:

Opioid overuse is a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States, and orthopaedic surgeons are the third highest prescribers of opioids. Postoperative prescribing patterns vary widely, and there is a paucity of data evaluating patient and surgical factors associated with discharge opioid prescribing patterns after elective anterior cervical surgery (ACS). The purpose of this study was to evaluate the volume of postoperative opioids prescribed and factors associated with discharge opioid prescription volumes after elective ACS.

Methods:

We retrospectively identified patients aged 18 years and older who underwent elective primary anterior cervical diskectomy and fusion (ACDF), cervical disk arthroplasty (CDA), or hybrid procedure (ACDF and CDA at separate levels) at a single institution between 2015 and 2021. Demographic, surgical, and opioid prescription data were obtained from patients' electronic medical records. Univariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to assess for independent associations with discharge opioid volumes.

Results:

A total of 313 patients met inclusion criteria, including 226 (72.2%) ACDF, 69 (22.0%) CDA, and 18 (5.8%) hybrid procedure patients. Indications included radiculopathy in 63.6%, myelopathy in 19.2%, and myeloradiculopathy in 16.3%. The average age was 57.2 years, and 50.2% of patients were male. Of these, 88 (28.1%) underwent one-level, 137 (43.8%) underwent two-level, 83 (26.5%) underwent three-level, and 5 (1.6%) underwent four-level surgery. Younger age (P = 0.010), preoperative radiculopathy (P = 0.029), procedure type (ACDF, P < 0.001), preoperative opioid use (P = 0.012), and discharge prescription written by a midlevel provider (P = 0.010) were independently associated with greater discharge opioid prescription volumes.

Conclusion:

We identified wide variability in prescription opioid discharge volumes after ACS and patient, procedure, and perioperative factors associated with greater discharge opioid volumes. These factors should be considered when designing protocols and interventions to reduce and optimize postoperative opioid use after ACS.
The Relationship Between the Type of Dimensions (3D, 2D) and Mental Interaction (High, Low) in the Augmented Reality Environment and its Effects on Learning
Authors: Safaan Samy Abdelwahab
Published: January 2023

The research aims to reveal the relationship between the type of dimensions (3D, 2D) and the type of mental interaction (high and low) and its impact on students’ knowledge of the types of wireless networks and their components in the course “Wireless Communications and Mobile Security” based on their satisfaction with this learning, and their academic achievement. The research sample is 144 students in the second year, fourth level of the cybersecurity diploma, and they were divided into four experimental groups. The first experimental group studies with books augmented with three-dimensional models with high mental interaction, and the second experimental group studies with books augmented with three-dimensional models with low mental interaction. The third experimental group is taught with books augmented with two-dimensional models with high mental interaction, and finally, the fourth experimental group is taught with virtual books with two-dimensional models with low mental interaction. The research results that there is an interaction between the type of dimensions in augmented reality books and the mental interaction (high, low) in identifying the types of wireless networks and their components, where the high mental interaction groups excelled, regardless of the type of dimensions (3D, 2D) in the achievement test, and there was clear satisfaction for the students of the groups that study with 3D models compared to the 2D groups.
Metacognitive Awareness and Attitude Towards Communicative Approach of Junior High School Students
Authors: Montillado Christine Joy M. , Lovitos Ana Helena D
Published: January 2023

This study aims to establish the significance of the influence of metacognitive awareness to the attitude towards communicative approach of Junior High School students. In order to do so, this study employed the quantitative research design using the descriptive and correlational method. Using proportionate stratified random sampling, primary data were gathered through the distribution of printed survey questionnaires inserted along with their English Modules as part of the Printed Modular-Based Learning Modality given to 369 respondents from 18 Secondary Public Schools of Division of Davao del Sur. In addressing the hypotheses of the study, correlation analysis using Pearson product moment correlation and regression analysis using Sobel z test were used. The level of metacognitive awareness as perceived by Junior High School students is high while the attitude towards communicative approach was defined as moderate. Results also revealed metacognitive awareness to have significant relationship to attitude towards communicative approach among Junior High School students. This implies that level of metacognitive awareness associates to the nature of attitude towards communicative approach. Moreover, regulation of cognition is the domain that best influences the attitude towards communicative approach among Junior High School students.
FROM RADICALISM TO TOLERANCE: MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE MUSLIM WORLD LEAGUE
Authors:   Sakarya University (Turkey), Aljamal Yousef M.
Published: January 2023

Following its establishment in 1962, the Muslim World League (MWL) was meant to be an organization that expands the outreach of Saudi Arabia and its then Wahabi version of Islam in the world in the time when other competing ideologies, especially Arab nationalism, were on the rise. This allowed it to carry out religious, cultural, aid and educational programs. At the time, The Saudi adopted version of Islam known as Wahabism was rejected in the western world. This study analyses news reports about the MWL published by mostly western media outlets, by using Critical Discourse Analysis as a theory. This study concludes that the coverage of MWL has changed recently from being negative to being positive with Mohammad Al-Issa assuming the leadership of MWL and with radical changes taking place in Saudi Arabia itself, politically, socially, religiously and culturally. Western media coverage of MWL now connects the organization to coexistence, religious tolerance, openness and moderate thinking and positive view of other faiths. It suggests that MWL has rejected all forms of radicalism and strict interpretation of Islam and calls for unity and building bridges with other religions.
BUDDHISM IN THE MANDALAY PERIOD (1852-1885): A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT
Authors:   University of Yangon (Myanmar), Thant Mo Mo
Published: January 2023

Based on Myanmar Buddhist context, the meaning of the Pali word Sasana refers to the set of teachings of Buddha which has been considered intact in its purest form since it originated from Buddha Himself. As time went by, the said set of precepts might have faced some modifications according to taste and liking of those who embraced it. As a result, it is not assured that the Sasana in Myanmar Buddhist context is still intact in its original form. Myanmar history had depicted the 19th century as an era of Buddhism where it flourished like the Sun and the Moon, so to speak. Furthermore, the Sasana was said to have been refined and propagated during the reign of Mandalay Kings particularly during King Mindon’s reign (1853-1878). While the kingdom’s political and economic state were unstable, the king and his people made significant investments in various kinds of religious works of merit-making. Although every Myanmar king in history stood as the protector of religion and supported the religion and Sangha (community of monks), the extent to which King Mindon devoted his efforts to support the religion still raised many political questions. An analysis on the said allegation would entail gaining in-depth insights into the beliefs and practices of Buddhism by people from the Mandalay Period, the role of the Sangha in the preservation, and the protection of the Sasana.
THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE IN THE CURRENT PHILIPPINE CONTEXT
Authors:   University of Santo Tomas (Philippines), Sagut Joel C.
Published: January 2023

This paper is an attempt to show that the doctrine of the separation of Church and State is enshrined in the laws of the Republic of the Philippines and that Philippine jurisprudence has repeatedly referred to this doctrine in the resolution of cases that deal with the intersections of the Church and State. It moreover argues that the understanding of this doctrine in Philippine law and jurisprudence, though borrowed largely from the West, could not be interpreted to an extent where public expressions of religion and the involvement of churches in public life become prohibited. Instead, the application of this doctrine in the context of the Philippines is primarily aimed at safeguarding the welfare of religion. This, therefore, implies that religions and churches are never impeded in their actions even in public life as long as they do not pose clear and present harm to the people. This in turn becomes an invitation for religions and churches to become truthful to their mission of working for the wellbeing of the people, even if it also implies that to effectively carry out that mission, churches themselves, and especially the Catholic Church, must continuously exercise its reflective attention to what it is called to do and must do, especially in times when her service and voice are needed by the people.
REALIZING SELF-SUFFICIENCY ECONOMY THROUGH THE EIGHTFOLD PATH: A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY BETWEEN THE THAI ROYAL GOVERNMENT AND THE BUDDHIST FAITH
Authors:   Prapassornkunnatham School (Thailand), Phongphan Wanlapha , Borromeo-Eballo Mia ,   De la Salle University (Philippines)
Published: January 2023

It can be noticed that the practice of Buddhism in Thailand goes beyond the four walls of a Buddhist temple simply because members are expected to incorporate their faith into their way of life. Such being the case, this article examines how the Eightfold Path of the Buddhist tradition is being integrated into various aspects of Thai life especially when His Royal Highness King Bhumibol Aduljadej initiated in 1997 the philosophy of Self-Sufficiency Economy and inspired His people to fulfill it. The said model puts a high premium on living and behaving for the people by considering moderation, rationality, immunity (prudence), and the use of knowledge guided by moral precepts from the family level as components necessary for surviving crises and achieving sustainability amidst social, political, economic, and environmental concerns due to the impact of globalization. This article substantiates how the Self-Sufficiency Economy has been realized in different areas of Thai society by presenting holistic efforts or concrete cases that indicate the Eightfold Path among Thais using aesthetic appreciation theory. Thus, this paper describes how the Thai Royal Government and Buddhism fulfill their shared responsibility in maintaining balanced economic forces, environmental preservation, cultural and spiritual values, and good governance.
RELIGIOUS MESSAGES: THEMES IN RELIGIOUS LEFT AND RIGHT PUBLICATIONS DURING THE OBAMA AND TRUMP ADMINISTRATIONS
Authors:   University of Houston – Downtown (United States of America), Kaftan Joanna
Published: January 2023

Both the religious left and right make calls for followers to put faith into action. Priorities for action are affected by social and political realities. This paper examines themes conveyed by two distinct religious publications before and after the 2016 election. Both publications are published by organizations that wish to put faith into action. The method relies on the content analysis of one thousand nine hundred forty-three articles from Sojourners and Evangelicals during the Obama and Trump presidencies. While the results show differing emphases for each publication, emphases for each shifted after the 2016 election. Articles in Sojourners, a left-leaning publication with an interfaith readership, directly responded to presidential policy. Criticism of President Trump became a common theme. Articles in Evangelicals, a right leaning publication with diverse evangelical readership, in contrast, avoided controversial current events and did not directly discuss presidents, presidential policy, nor governments during either presidency; instead focusing on the challenge of pastoral work and civility after the 2016 election. Moreover, in both magazines, articles during the presidential administration conflicting more with the organization’s values, resulted in a wider range of themes, suggesting that opposition provides more opportunity to clarify and emphasize values and priorities.
Naming Gods. An Onomastic Study of Divine Epithets Derived from Roman Anthroponyms
Authors: Kajava Mika
Published: January 2023

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MADEN HAKLARI DEVİR SÖZLEŞMELERİNİN ŞEKLİ
Authors: KARAUZ Agah Kürşat
Published: January 2023

Maden mevzuatında özel hukuk hükümleri kapsamında devredilebilir maden hakları düzenlenmiştir. Bu hakların devrine ilişkin sözleşmelerin şekil şartına tabi olup olmadığı konusunda hem yargı kararlarında hem de doktrinde farklı görüşler mevcuttur. Bu görüşlerin şekil özgürlüğü/zorunluluğu ayrımı içerisinde ele alınması gerekmektedir. Genel bir perspektiften bakılarak, bir sözleşmeyi belirli bir şekilde yapma zorunluğu söz konusu olabilmesi için gerekli şartlar irdelenmelidir. Ardından bu şartların maden hakları devri sözleşmeleri için de geçerli olup olmadığı açıklanmıştır.
Comparative Analysis of Solar Charge Controller Performance Between MPPT and PWM on Solar Panels
Authors: Putra Akbar Satria , Afianti Hasti , Watiasih Richa
Published: January 2023

Solar power plants require other supporting equipment besides solar panels, including SCC (Solar ChargerController) for solar panel charger media to batteries. While the battery itself as a store of electrical energy generatedby solar panels. Therefore, other supporting equipment is very important in the application of solar power generationsystems.In the charger system or battery charging on solar panels, an SCC solar charger controller is needed as the chargermedia. In the solar charger controller there are two types between MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracker) and PWM(Pulse Width Modulation). This study aims to analyze the performance comparison between SCC which is good forsolar panels in battery charging. Apart from the comparison tool, the simulation tool used in this study is which oneis superior between MPPT and PWM. The way of comparison is to compare the current and voltage results obtainedfrom the SCC input and output between MPPT and PWM to find out which one is superior.The results of the comparison with simulation produce current input from MPPT between 10, 15, 20, 25 A while PWMinput current is between 10, 15, 20, 15A. The results of the MPPT current output are between 12, 18, 21, 25A, whilethe PWM output current is between 8, 18, 21, 25A. For the MPPT input voltage results are between 29, 25, 36, 41V,while the PWM is between 26, 29, 36, 41V, while the output MPPT voltage is between 14, 14, 15, 15V, while the PWMis in the range of 14, 14, 15, 15V.