bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Hydrological evaluation of open-access precipitation data using SWAT at multiple temporal and spatial scales
Authors: Pang Jianzhuang , Zhang Huilan , Xu Quanxi , Wang Yujie , Wang Yunqi , Zhang Ouyang , Hao Jiaxin
Published: July 2020

Abstract. Temporal and spatial precipitation information is key to
conducting effective hydrological-process simulation and forecasting.
Herein, we implemented a comprehensive evaluation of three selected
precipitation products in the Jialing River watershed (JRW) located in
southwestern China. A number of indices were used to statistically analyze the
differences between two open-access precipitation products (OPPs), i.e.,
Climate Hazards Group InfraRed Precipitation with Station (CHIRPS) and
Climate Prediction Center Gauge-Based Analysis of Global Daily Precipitation (CPC), and the rain gauge (Gauge). The three products were then
categorized into subbasins to drive SWAT simulations. The results show the following. (1) The three products are highly consistent in temporal variation on a monthly
scale yet distinct on a daily scale. CHIRPS is characterized by
an overestimation of light rain, underestimation of heavy rain, and high
probability of false alarm. CPC generally underestimates rainfall of all
magnitudes. (2) Both OPPs satisfactorily reproduce the stream discharges at
the JRW outlet with slightly worse performance than the Gauge model. Model
with CHIRPS as inputs performed slightly better in both model simulation and
fairly better in uncertainty analysis than that of CPC. On a temporal scale,
the OPPs are inferior with respect to capturing flood peak yet superior at
describing other hydrograph features, e.g., rising and falling processes and
baseflow. On a spatial scale, CHIRPS offers the advantage of deriving
smooth, distributed precipitation and runoff due to its high resolution. (3) The water balance components derived from SWAT models with equal simulated
streamflow discharges are remarkably different between the three
precipitation inputs. The precipitation spatial pattern results in an
increasing surface flow trend from upstream to downstream. The results of
this study demonstrate that with similar performance in simulating
watershed runoff, the three precipitation datasets tend to conceal the
identified dissimilarities through hydrological-model parameter calibration,
which leads to different directions of hydrologic processes. As such,
multiple-objective calibration is recommended for large and spatially resolved
watersheds in future work. The main findings of this research suggest that
the features of OPPs facilitate the widespread use of CHIRPS in extreme
flood events and CPC in extreme drought analyses in future climate.
Activism in Practice: The Influence of a Rural School Leader’s Beliefs and Practices in Disrupting Historical Patterns of Underachievement in Traditionally Marginalized Students
Authors: Hesbol Kristina A. , Bartee Jennifer Sparkman , Amiri Fayaz
Published: July 2020

Despite the fact that rural communities across the United States are rapidly diversifying (Fusarelli & Militello, 2012), little research has examined the beliefs and practices of successful rural educational leaders, specifically in high poverty schools and districts where traditionally marginalized students demonstrate improving learning outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the beliefs and practices of a rural educational leader whose school or district met established study criteria for a high poverty, high performing school, in which traditionally marginalized students demonstrate increasingly productive learning outcomes. Interviews with the leader were conducted, and the data were coded and analyzed using a constant comparative method (Lincoln & Guba, 1985).The following research question guided the study:What impact do the beliefs and practices of a rural school district leader have on the learning outcomes of traditionally marginalized students in the Rocky Mountain West?The findings from this study contribute to the paucity of research on culturally responsive rural superintendent-principals. Identifying the rural leader’s beliefs and practices provides support for educational leaders who serve in that uniquely rural dual role, about which very little has been written. It informs leadership preparation programs, graduate students, researchers, and policy makers about the need for nuanced culturally responsive training for rural educational leaders.
M.B. Cunningham, Wider than Heaven. Eighth-century Homilies on the Mother of God (Popular Patristics Serie, 35), Crestwood, N.Y., St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-88141-326-7
Authors: Panagopoulos Spyros P.
Published: July 2020

Reseña del libro de M.B. Cunningham, Wider than Heaven. Eighth-century Homilies on the Mother of God (Popular Patristics Serie, 35), Crestwood, N.Y., St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press, 2008. ISBN 978-0-88141-326-7
Miguel Rodríguez-Pantoja, Epigrafía latina en verso, Madrid, Akal, 2020, 762 pp. ISBN: 978-84-460-4826-8
Authors: López-Maroto Quiñones Sara
Published: July 2020

Reseña de la obra de Miguel Rodríguez-Pantoja, Epigrafía latina en verso, Madrid, Akal, 2020, 762 pp. ISBN: 978-84-460-4826-8
Carlos Manuel Reglero de la Fuente (coord.), Poderes, espacios y escrituras. Los reinos de Castilla y León (siglos XI-XV), Madrid, Sílex Ediciones, 2018, 265 pp. ISBN: 978-84-7737-987-4.
Authors: Ávila Seoane Nicolás
Published: July 2020

Reseña de la obra de Carlos Manuel Reglero de la Fuente (coord.), Poderes, espacios y escrituras. Los reinos de Castilla y León (siglos XI-XV), Madrid, Sílex Ediciones, 2018, 265 pp. ISBN: 978-84-7737-987-4.
Editorial: La mujer en la Edad Media. De la dura realidad a la idealización
Authors: Salvador-González Jos´é María
Published: July 2020

Para el actual nº 14 de la revista De Medio Aevo decidimos reservar su sección “Monográfico” al sugestivo tema de la mujer en la Edad Media, en las múltiples variantes teóricas y existenciales en que ella puede manifestarse, desde la cruda realidad hasta la sublimada idealización. Confiábamos, en efecto, en que, debido a su palpitante actualidad y a su poderoso atractivo, este asunto temático atraería el interés de no pocos especialistas en diversas áreas disciplinares. En plena concordancia con tales expectativas, y pese al tremendo hándicap que supuso la crisis mundial de la pandemia del coronavirus, ocho artículos de diversa índole ven ahora la luz, tras rigurosa evaluación, en la sección “Monográfico” de nuestra revista. Esos ocho artículos se complementan con otros cuatro en la Sección “Miscelánea”, así como con numerosas reseñas bibliográficas y ocho notas necrológicas en homenaje a otros tantos prestigiosos expertos lamentablemente desaparecidos en fechas recientes.
Drug-Resistant Epilepsy in Children with Juvenile Huntington's Disease: A Challenging Case and Brief Review
Authors: Khair MD Abdulhafeez M. , Kabrt DO Jessica , Falchek MD Stephen
Published: July 2020

Huntington's Disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder with a progressive decline in cognitive, motor, and psychological function. Chorea tends to be the most common associated movement disorder, although other variants of several abnormal movements are also seen. Adult-onset HD is the most common subtype. Juvenile Huntington's disease (JHD) accounts for 5%–10% of all HD cases and presents as a rapidly progressive disorder with a multitude of characteristics. We report on a 9-year-old male with JHD who presented with refractory epilepsy. His EEG findings, seizure type, and antiepileptic drug usage are discussed with a brief review of the currently available relevant literature. The currently reported case sheds light on antiepileptic drugs that proved effective in our patient and the importance of screening for JHD when a child presents with seizures that are difficult to control.
Physiotherapy management of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in a gynecological condition through clinical reasoning process: A case study
Authors: Hossain K. M. Amran , Anwar Hossain Mohammad , Ahmed Mamin Feroz , Rahman Ehsanur , Afroz Nasrin , Jahan Sonia Nusrat , Aziz Khan Shati
Published: July 2020

Introduction: Gynecological cancer survivors completing chemotherapy has a diverse presentation of pain, neurological disturbances and functional impairments that constitutes several impairments in ICF framework that hinders optimum quality of life. The study intended to determine the impact of Physiotherapy interventions through clinical reasoning procedure by international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF). Case Report: The case was a uterine carcinoma case completing surgery and chemotherapy and seeks Physiotherapy complaining lower back pain, numbness and decreased strength in both lower limbs with functional and psycho-social impairments. The patient has been managed in three tract reasoning and Hypothetco deductive reasoning process of clinical reasoning. The Interventions focused on strengthening exercise of lower limbs, pelvic floor exercise, aerobic exercise and exercise to improve balance. After two weeks, Mckenzie extension approach for lumbar spine and neural sliding of lower limbs has been added as adjacent therapy. Treatment has been provided for eight sessions in four weeks and continued home exercises for another four weeks. Outcome has been measured and found positive effects on in pain redaction, remission of numbness, improvement of balance, strength of lower limb and quality of life measure.Single session follow up after three months from screening revealed sustainability of improvements that reflects efficacy of physiotherapy interventions in diverse indicator in ICF framework. Conclusion: Chemotherapy induced musculoskeletal complications are certainly manageable through physiotherapy interventions and McKenzie extension approach found effective to remission of lumber radicular symptoms in CIPN. The interventions have positive effect in longer run and upon quality of life in gynecological cancer survivors.
Intact neurological status after induced therapeutic hypothermia in cardiac arrest
Authors: Mubashir Zahid Muhammad , Shahzad Siddiqui Rabia , H. Noureldin Abdel
Published: July 2020

Introduction: Cardiac arrest patients in whom return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) is achieved after resuscitation frequently develop irreversible neurological impairments owing to hypoxic injury and reperfusion induced cell death. Therapeutic hypothermia has become a standard strategy in specific unconscious adult patients with ROSC after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) as per American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.
Case Report: A 48-year-old South Asian male arrived to our emergency department with 20 minutes duration of OHCA with no basic life support (BLS) measures en route to hospital. His initial rhythm was ventricular fibrillation and he had ROSC after 13 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and subsequently underwent therapeutic hypothermia for 24 hours and recovered completely without neurological impairment after eight days of incident.
Conclusion: Therapeutic hypothermia in eligible cardiac arrest patients is an important component of the post-cardiac arrest care in the AHA chain of survival. The AHA chain of survival is a chain of five interdependent links for cardiac arrest and comprises early recognition, early CPR, early defibrillation, early advanced cardiac life support and post-cardiac arrest care. It has substantial benefits on patient outcome. The ease of administration and positive clinical outcome should encourage other medical professionals to avail this modality.
The Use of WhatsApp as An Educational Communication Tool in Higher Education: Experiences of Nursing Students in Kavango East, Namibia
Authors: Nuuyoma Vistolina , Mhlope Nkosenhle Jermaine , Chihururu Leonard
Published: July 2020

WhatsApp is the most popular networking site used by most university students for general purposes, and as a communication, collaborative and transactional tool in the teaching and learning process. However, experiences of its use among university students as an educational communication tool in low and resource-constrained settings have not been explored. Following a qualitative, descriptive, phenomenology approach, this study described and explored nursing students’ experiences of the use of WhatsApp as an educational communication tool. Data were collected from 24 university nursing students who were conveniently sampled to participate in the focus group discussions; thereafter, data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Whittemore, Chase and Mandle’s primary criteria of validity in qualitative research, which include credibility, authenticity, criticality and integrity, were used to ensure the quality of the study. Ethical approval and permission were granted by the School of Nursing Research Ethics Committee. Informed consent was obtained from participants, and their anonymity and confidentiality were ensured. The findings revealed that WhatsApp is a beneficial communication tool but has effects on human behaviour. Moreover, connectivity and handset-related challenges were experienced by the students. Following these findings, it is concluded that WhatsApp is a suitable communication tool in higher education and in maintaining communities of practice among students and lecturers. Conversely, there is a need to educate students on mechanisms to mitigate its negative effects on human behaviours, such as disturbances, addiction, and lack of responses. Lastly, universities should consider partnering with network providers to improve connectivity among students and lecturers, as well as accessibility to affordable smartphones.
Investigating the Validity of a University-Level ESL Speaking Placement Test via Mixed Methods Research
Authors: Huang Becky H. , Zhi Mingxia , Wang Yangting
Published: July 2020

The current study investigated the validity of a locally-developed university-level English as a Second Language (ESL) speaking placement test using a mixed-methods design. We adapted Messick’s integrative view of validity (1996) and Kane’s interpretation argument framework (2013) and focused on two sources of validity evidence: relations to other variables, and consequences of testing (AERA, APA, and NCME, 2014). We collected survey data from 41 student examinees and eight teacher examiners, and we also interviewed the teacher examiners about their perceived validity of the test. Results from the study provided positive evidence for the validity of the speaking test. There were significant associations between student examinees’ speaking test scores, their self-ratings of speaking skills, and their instructors’ end-of-semester ratings of student examinees’ English language proficiency. Both the examinees and examiners also perceived the format and questions to be appropriate and effective. However, the results also revealed some potential issues with the clarity of the rubric and the lack of training for test administration and scoring. These results highlighted the importance of norming and calibration in scoring for the speaking test and entailed practical implications for university-level ESL placement tests.
Effect of Fertilizer Application on Growth and Yield of Manihot esculenta Crantz.
Authors: Sungthongwises K. , Laoken Anucha , Polthanee Anan
Published: July 2020

To investigate the effect of chemical and organic fertilizer management on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of two cassava cultivars under rainfed conditions, the study was laid out in factorial in randomised complete block design with four replications. The six treatments were TR1) Kasetsart 50 with 312.50 kg ha-1 of 15-15-15, TR2) CMR 33-38-48 with 312.50 kg ha-1 of 15-15-15, TR3) Kasetsart 50 with 312.50 kg ha-1 of 15-7-18, TR4) CMR 33-38-48 with 312.50 kg ha-1 of 15-7-18, TR5) Kasetsart 50 with 6,250 kg ha-1 of organic fertilizer and TR6) CMR 33-38-48 with 6,250 kg ha-1 of organic fertilizer. The results illustrated that Kasetsart 50 responded to chemical fertilizer management especially, 312.50 kg ha-1 of 15-7-18 formula and 6,250 kg ha-1 of organic fertilizer at 1 and 4 months after planting respectively, better than CMR 33-38-48 in terms of storage root fresh and dry weights, percentage of total starch and amylose content. CMR 33-38-48 responds to chemical fertilizer management and organic fertilizers in terms of stem and leaf growth.
Irrigation Requirements and Yields of Maize Crop Under Future Climate in Some Cities of Northern Cameroon
Authors: Donfack Charveline Francine , Wandjie Brice B. S. , Lenouo Andre , Monkam David , Tchawoua Clement
Published: July 2020

Using meteorological data obtained from Regional Model (REMO), maize yields from the years 2020 to 2099 were simulated by AquaCrop Model in Maroua, Garoua and Kaélé. These future yields are almost nil for the three cities. In view to determine the minimum quantities of water needed to improve them, the hypothesis of no water moisture stress was considered. For the four periods of 20 consecutive years (2020-2039, 2040-2059, 2060-2079 and 2080-2099), average yields of 5.21, 5.11, 4.97, and 4.73 ton/ha are obtained in Garoua, 5.05, 4.97, 4.64, and 3.87 ton/ha in Maroua and 4.91, 4.82, 4.51 and 3.69 t/ha in Kaélé. The average quantities of water irrigation (also obtained with AquaCrop) for the same periods are 13, 19, 46 and 78 mm for Garoua; 34, 48, 84 and 147 mm for Maroua and 57, 68, 111 and 171 mm for Kaélé. The yields by considering these irrigation water quantities are improved and the following values are obtained for the four periods indicated above: 5.20, 5.10, 4.99 and 4.82 ton/ha for Garoua; 5.10, 5.00, 4.78 and 4.35 ton/ha for Maroua and 4.99, 4.91, 4.75 and 4.50 ton/ha for Kaélé.
Knowledge and Perception of Nanotechnology Among Students of Agricultural Faculties’ in Jordan
Authors: AlTarawneh Mohammad
Published: July 2020

This study investigated Knowledge and Perception of Nanotechnology among Students of Agricultural Faculties’ in Jordan. The research was based on distributing a questionnaire. This study collected data from 485 respondents, of which 410 were analyzed. The results revealed that a very significant finding that the majority of the investigated students (45%) have already heard the word ‘nanotechnology’, though (72%) of those (45%) do not know about nanotechnology very well. The results of the present study indicated that students have basic or no enough knowledge about nanotechnology. The results also showed that students were with a very superficial knowledge of Nanotechnology. Moreover, none of the examined variables has no significant effect on the perception toward nanotechnology. Even though it is expected that students with higher years of study could show more expertise and acquire more developed topics such as the Nanotechnology concept, the students showed similar knowledge of Nanotechnology regardless of their year in study. The study recommends that the Jordanian educational policymakers in higher education should consider the inclusion of the Nanotechnology concept in the curricula of the different academic courses.
Massage for pain: an overview
of systematic reviews
Authors: Posadzki Paul , Fernandez-De-Las-Penas César , Kuzdal Adrian , Ernst Edzard
Published: July 2020

Objective: This article is aimed at critically evaluating the evidence for or against the effectiveness of massage therapy on pain. Design: Review of systematic reviews. Methods: Six databases were searched from their inceptions to June 2013. Systematic reviews (SRs) of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of any type of manual massage (MM) with any type of pain as the outcome measure were considered eligible. The methodological quality of the included SRs was assessed using the Oxman criteria. Results: Thirty-nine SRs met the inclusion criteria. Most of them were of high methodological quality. Twenty-one SRs arrived at equivocal conclusions (of these 13 were of high quality); 13 drew positive conclusions (of these 10 were of high quality); and 5 arrived at negative conclusions (of these 2 were of high
quality ) . Unanimously positive
conclusions were reached for cancerrelated
pain, dysmenorrhea, labor pain,
low back pain, neck pain and shoulder
pain. Negative conclusions were drawn
for tension-type headache, fibromyalgia
and irritable bowel syndrome .
Conclusions: A wide variety of MM
techniques were examined, including
acupressure, aromatherapy, classical
massage, connective tissue, Deep
Transversal Friction Massage, ischemic
compression, lymphatic drainage,
myofascial, reflexology, Shiatsu, soft
tissue massage, Thai massage and Tui
na. The majority of high quality SRs
showed moderate effectiveness of MM
in the management of certain types of
pain.
Manual therapy for pain management: (un)safe placebo?
Authors: SKALSKI Jacek , ADAMCZYK Wacław M.
Published: July 2020

Manual therapy (TM) is one of the
most common type of therapy in pain
management. However, it still remains
relatively poorly understood. There is
still no clear definition of MT, it remains
unknown what is the main mechanism of
MT, and finally, the effectiveness of
MT is not yet fully established. This
article attempts to critically appraise
TM in light of the recent scientific
findings. Risks related to the use of TM
i n c l i n i c a l p r a c t i c e h a v e b e e n
formulated, especially in the context of
chronic pain, and the results of research
on the effectiveness of real MT and
placebo MT have been discussed.
Possible benefits associated with the use
of MT in clinical practice have also been
highlighted. An attempt was made to
answer the question of whether, despite
the increase in criticism of the current
form of MT application, it may still be
used as a part of modern pain
physiotherapy.
Possibility of Treating Lumbar Spice Pain Syndrome
Authors: JASIĘGA Jarosław , PERMODA Andrzej
Published: July 2020

Causes of spinal pain syndrome are very
c o m p l e x . T h e i r g e n e s i s i s
multidimensional and therefore should diversify the implemented recovery
p r o c e e d i n g s . Mo s t c o m m o n l y
recommended types of therapy include
i n i t i a l l y d i f f e r e n t m e t h o d s o f
conservative treatment. Only after
exhausting their possibilities a patient
may undergo a surgical treatment.
Surgical treatment may be a necessity
from the very beginning with the
obvious results of the diagnostic tests.
Assessment of the effectiveness of physiotherapy after surgical treatment of the cervical or lumbar spine
Authors: KUŻDŻAŁ Adrian , LISZKA Justyna
Published: July 2020

Objective. The aim of the study was to
assess the effectiveness of physiotherapy,
including assessment of the functional
level of patients after surgical treatment
of the spine.
Material and methods. The study
involved 46 people after cervical or
lumbar spine surgery. The research was
carried out using the author's
questionnaire, the Oswestry
questionnaire was used to assess the level
of disability in people with lumbar pain.
The NDI questionnaire was used to assess
the degree of disability in people with
cervical pain. The study was conducted
before and after the ZUS-rehabilitation
program, i.e. 3 weeks after it was started.
Results. The intensity of lumbar pain
before the stay remained strong, while
after rehabilitation the pain remained
moderate. The intensity of cervical pain
before rehabilitation remained strong,
while after rehabilitation the pain was
mild. Before rehabilitation of patients
after lumbar spine surgery the degree of
disability was moderate and severe,
while after rehabilitation it was mild and
to a lesser extent moderate. In patients
after cervical spine surgery, the level of
disability before the stay was moderate
and severe, but after physiotherapy -
mild.
Conclusions. The implemented
physiotherapy program of patients after
spine surgery is effective in reducing
pain and improving the functioning of
patients in daily activities. However, it
is still necessary to verify and improve
the methods of post operative
physiotherapy of the spine so as to
increase efficiency and therapy
effectiveness in all evaluated domains.
Lesbare Häuser?
Authors: Zimmermann Elias
Published: July 2020

Kann man Häuser lesen, können Gebäude sprechen? Die Metapher der Architektursprache hatte in der Postmoderne ihre letzte große Konjunktur und erregte damit nicht zufällig auch ein großes literarisches Interesse. Elias Zimmermanns Studie untersucht diese Konstellation von Literatur und postmoderner Architektur anhand von zwei exemplarischen Romanen: Thomas Bernhards Korrektur (1975) und Hermann Burgers Schilten (1976). Die Untersuchung verknüpft diskursanalytische und metaphorologische Fragestellungen mit genauen Lektüren, in denen sich die Texte als Reflexionsmedien problematischer architektonischer Kommunikation erweisen. Zwei komplementäre, scheiternde Architekturkonzepte stehen sich mit den beiden Romanen gegenüber. Im größeren Zusammenhang offenbaren sich Hermann Burgers Maskenästhetik und Thomas Bernhards physiognomische Architektur als zwei Pole im architekturtheoretischen Diskurs der 1960er bis 1980er Jahre. Die Untersuchung endet darum mit einem Ausblick auf die postmoderne österreichische Architekturavantgarde, die Architekturphänomenologie und den architektonischen Dekonstruktivismus.
Meaning and Reflexivity
Authors: Hoogland J. , Meynen H.T. ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2020

In this article we would like to scrutinize the particular problems which are connected with the self-reflection of theoretical thinking and its meaning. Often, philosophy is considered as the science of science. In philosophy the demarcation between true knowledge and sheer belief or opinion must be justified. One could say that this task is as old as Western philosophy itself. Since Greek philosophy one of the main questions is how we can know the truth and how we are able to discern true from alleged knowledge.
The Socratic Dialogue as a Method of Organizational Learning
Authors: Kessels Jos ,   Polish Academy of Sciences
Published: July 2020

Central to the concept of a learning organization is the ability to set up dialogues or conversational inquiries. But the techniques to accomplish this have nowhere in the literature been adequately described. This reduces the concept of a leaming organization to an unattainable ideal. These techniques were for ages, in the form of dialectic, an important instrument for investigation, until they were replaced by the formation of scientific theories. But several fundamental organizational problems cannot be solved by scientific knowledge. Therefore dialectic remains a necessary instrument to start and structure processes of collective leaming.
Vida e poder – reflexões acerca da pandemia atual
Authors: De Conti Davi Maranhão
Published: July 2020

Este artigo se divide em quatro partes. Inicialmente apresentamos a noção de biopolítica de modo introdutório, considerando a relação entre poder soberano e biopoder. Voltamo-nos para a elaboração foucaultiana do termo de modo a esclarecer, em linhas gerais, seu sentido. Essa breve análise da noção de biopolítica encaminha-nos para o conceito de tanatopolítica, que aparece, na segunda parte do texto, como epíteto da derivação funesta da biopolítica. Na terceira parte, a partir de uma perspectiva biopolítica, lançamos luz sobre a crise que enfrentamos. Trata-se de um esforço de evidenciar o sentido biopolítico da crise atual, considerando o conteúdo das reflexões de Foucault. Finalmente, na quarta parte, atualizamos o debate acerca da biopolítica por meio de uma análise da noção de imunidade formulada por Esposito, a qual fornece uma importante chave interpretativa da pandemia atual.
El nuevo orden constitucional de la República Popular China
Authors: Fernández Bernardo
Published: July 2020

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Texto íntegro del proyecto de Constitución española aprobado por el Congreso de los Diputados
Authors: - -
Published: July 2020

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Selección de bases ideológicas y políticas y estatutos aprobados en el Congreso de Unificación PTE-OTRT, celebrado en Madrid en julio de 1979
Authors: - -
Published: July 2020

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Autonomía política y autonomía universitaria
Authors: Nieto Alejandro
Published: July 2020

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El referéndum para la autonomía de Cataluña
Authors: Ollero Butler Fernando
Published: July 2020

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Elecciones al Parlamento catalán
Authors: Ollero Butler Fernando
Published: July 2020

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El desarrollo del Título VIII de la Constitución y el sistema de partidos
Authors: González Encinar José Juan
Published: July 2020

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Enmienda a la totalidad a una proposición de ley : necesidad de una reforma en los reglamentos de las Cámaras legislativas
Authors: Merino Merchán José Fernando
Published: July 2020

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Elecciones presidenciales primarias en Estados Unidos
Authors: - -
Published: July 2020

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Identificación de recursos turísticos potenciales importantes por criterios de singularidad identitaria y universal. El municipio de Ugíjar en la Comarca de las Alpujarras
Authors: Fernández Quero Juan Luis , Navarro Valverde Francisco Antonio
Published: July 2020

La promoción de las áreas rurales es una cuestión primordial para luchar contra su despoblamiento. Actualmente existen deficiencias en la percepción del valor de los recursos propios existentes en muchos de estos territorios. Situación debida a factores como la falta de cultura territorial, profundización local y difusión investigadora de aquellos que pudieran poseer ciertas singularidades o aspectos de interés a diferentes escalas. La salvaguardia de la identidad territorial posibilita una evasión ante los procesos banalizadores conservando a su vez la riqueza patrimonial.

The promotion of rural areas is a key issue to fight against their depopulation. Currently there are deficiencies in the perception of the value of own resources in many of these territories. Situation due to factors such as lack of territorial culture, local deepening and research dissemination of those which may have certain singularities or aspects of interest at different scales. The safeguarding of territorial identity makes possible an evasion before the banalizing processes while conserving the patrimonial wealth.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy Analysis of Allium sativum L. and Nymphaea lotus L.
Authors: Jesse Adenola Oluwasegun
Published: July 2020

The use of Fourier Transforms Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) in screening secondary metabolites provides valuable information on qualitative, quantitative and the pattern of the biologically active compounds. The present study was carried out to identify functional groups present in water, methanol and n-hexane extracts of Allium sativum and Nymphaea lotus. It was revealed that Allium sativum and Nymphaea lotus possess numerous secondary metabolites {A. sativum L. (isothiocynate, acid halide, conjugated aldehyde, imine/oxime, halo compound, conjugated amine, alphaticprimary amine, aldehyde, anhydride, α,β-unsaturated ketone, carboxylic acid, nitro compound, aromatic ester) and N. lotus L. (aliphatic primary amine, halo compound, anhydride, vinyl ether, cabocylic acid, cyclic alkene, unsaturated ketone, aldehyde, aliphatic primary amine, aldehyde, alkane, benzene derivative, sulphide, alkene, akyl aryl ether, sulfonyl chloride, δ-lactone, imine/oxime, thiocyanate, amine salt, esters, alkene, nitro compound, sulphate, sulphone, akyl aryl ether, aromatic ester, fluoro compound, amine salt, sulphonyl chloride, tertiary alchohol, α,β-unsaturated ketone, alkyne, allene, sulfonic acid, α,β-unsaturated ester, alphatic primary amine, amine, sulfonyl chloride, vinyl ether, aromatic amine, alphatic ketone, isothiocyanate, thiocynate, conjugated alkene and anhydride)} that may be biologically active which could be useful in production of antimicrobials and other medicinal products that can be of high benefits in proffering reliable alternative medicine to human and animal diseases.
Assessment of Anxiety in Healthcare Providers Working in ICU during COVID-19 Pandemics
Authors: Dal Hakan , Keklik Esra Sultan Karabulut , Kaki Baris
Published: July 2020

Objective: After onset of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the risk for exposure or having the disease is increased among healthcare providers involved in the treatment of the disease. There are reports of healthcare providers died due to COVID-19 disease who became ill during work. This resulted in psychological distress in healthcare providers. In this study, we aimed to investigate anxiety in healthcare providers working at intensive care units, considered as an area at highest risk, and to confirm social psychological factors among healthcare providers working in hospitals.

Materials and Methods: The study included 106 healthcare providers working in intensive care unit who accepted participation to the survey. The healthcare providers responded to survey were stratified into 2 groups as those working in pandemic intensive care unit (pandemic group; n=55) and those working in remaining intensive care units (others; n=51). The relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and levels of anxiety and depression was evaluated using State-Trait Anxiety Inventory.

Results: In our study, it was found that STAI anxiety scores were higher in healthcare providers working in pandemic intensive care unit during COVID-19 outbreak (p<0.05). In the pandemic group, anxiety scores were significantly higher in male healthcare providers when compared to female healthcare providers (p>0.05). However, it was seen that healthcare providers with work experience of 1-10 years had higher mean anxiety level in STAI-II scale. It was also seen that anxiety score was significantly higher in those with work experience of 1-10 years when compared to those work experience of 11-20 years or ≥21 years (p<0.05). Work setting, male gender, experience of intensive care and concerns about outbreak were identified as factors associated to anxiety.

Conclusion: Our study showed that STAI anxiety scores were higher in healthcare providers working in pandemic ICU during COVID-19 outbreak. The COVID-19 period has led psychological problems in healthcare providers working in ICU. It is important to provide psychological support and information, and to monitor psychological status in healthcare providers.
Piper nigrum Derived Phytochemicals against Gonorrhoea
Authors: Bahali Sharbani , Das Debasmita , Das Sunanya , Swain Sitaram , Panigrahi G. K. , Bhattacharyay Dipankar
Published: July 2020

Phytochemicals from Piper nigrum plant extract are traditionally used to cure Gonorrhoea. It is caused by Neisseria gonnorrhoeae. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that p-cymenecan effectively deactivate the dihydrofolate reductase enzyme thereby interrupting the life cycle of the organism.
Myristica fragrans Derived Phytochemicals against Shikimate Dehydrogenase of E. coli Causing Diarrhea
Authors: Das Sunanya , Das Debasmita , Nayak Ashrumochan , Dash Sonali , Bhattacharyay Dipankar
Published: July 2020

Medicinal plants play a key role in human health care. Phytochemicals can be derived from different parts of plants. Different medicinal plants and their phytoextracts have shown anti-microbial action. Phytochemicals from Myristica fragrans plant extract are traditionally used to cure Diarrhea. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that Eugenol can effectively deactivate the shikimate dehydrogenase enzyme thereby interrupting the life cycle of the organism.
Boswellia serrata Derived Phytochemicals against Dysentery
Authors: Rout Krutanjali , Naik Chinmayee , Prusty Sujata , Panigrahi G. K. , Swain Sitaram , Bhattacharyay Dipankar
Published: July 2020

Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation, primarily of the colon. Nature is a major source of medicines for different diseases like Dysentery. Phytochemicals from Boswellia serrata plant extract can cure Dysentery. This objective of the study is to identify the phytochemical of Boswellia serrata capable of curing Dysentery. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that p-cymene can effectively deactivate the enzyme, thereby interrupting the life cycle of the organism.
Murraya koenigii Derived Phytochemicals against Dysentery
Authors: Mishra Ashima , Mohanta Diksha , Mishra Sarthak Siddhant , Jha Sunil , Bhattacharyay Dipankar
Published: July 2020

Phytochemicals are any of various biologically active compounds found in plants. These are produced by plants and have biological activity. It has been reported that Murraya koenigii leaf extract is traditionally used to cure dysentery. Dysentery is an intestinal inflammation, primarily of the colon. It can lead to mild or severe stomach cramps and severe diarrhoea with mucus or blood in the faeces. It is the infection in the intestinal tract. One enzyme, which is involved in its biochemical pathway, is known as alcohol dehydrogenase (which have pdb id.1Y9A). The molecular docking was studied by biovia discovery studio. In which the interaction is done between the phytochemical of the plant with the enzyme. The stability of the interaction was evaluated based on –CDocker energy and –CDocker interaction energy.
Trigonella foenum-graecum Derived Phytochemicals against Cellulitis
Authors: Tripathy Bidyashree , Jal Soumya , Bhattacharyay Dipankar
Published: July 2020

Cellulitis is a common and sometimes painful bacterial skin infection. Trigonella foenum-graecum extract is traditionally used to cure diseases like cellulitis. Phytochemicals from Trigonella foenum-graecum plant extract can cure Cellulitis. The objective of the study is to identify the phytochemical of Trigonella foenum-graecum capable of curing Cellulitis. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “The experiment shows that the phytochemical sarginine, carpaine, choline, gentianine and diosgenin failed to deactivate the UDP-glucose 6-dehydrogenase enzyme of Streptococcus pyogenes for treating Cellulitis.
Trigonella foenum-graecum Derived Phytochemicals against Cough
Authors: Tripathy Bidyashree , Sahoo Elina , Jha Sunil , Bhattacharyay Dipankar
Published: July 2020

Phytochemicals from Trigonella foenum-graecum plant extract are traditionally used to cure Cough. There are many reasons for cough. It has been reported that cough can be caused as a result of Bordetella sp. infection. The objective of the study is to identify the phytochemical of Trigonella foenum-graecum capable of curing Cough.  Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. The research clearly indicates that choline, arginine, and gentianine cannot effectively deactivate the enzyme histidinekinase of the microbe. On the other hand, carpaine and diosgenin failed to deactivate the enzyme. Thus, none of these phytochemicals can effectively deactivate the histidinekinase enzyme of Bordetella sp. and thus cannot be used to treat cough caused by this particular microbe.
Capsicum anum L. Derived Phytochemicals against Haemophilus influenzae Causing Bronchitis
Authors: Nayak Debadatta , Hota Debesh Kumar , Sahu Tophani , Jal Soumya , Bhattacharyay Dipankar
Published: July 2020

Phytochemicals from Capsicum anum L. plant extract are traditionally used to cure bronchitis. Bronchitis is caused by Haemophilus influenzae. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that myrcetin and quercetin can effectively deactivate the Palmitoyl-CoA hydrolase enzyme thereby interrupting the life cycle of Haemophilus influenza.
Coffea arabica L. Derived Phytochemicals against Haemophilus influenza Causing Conjunctivitis
Authors: Nayak Sutapa , Barik Elora , Pattanayak Biren , Swain Sitaram , Bhattacharyay Dipankar
Published: July 2020

Phytochemicals from Coffea arabica plant extract are traditionally used to cure conjunctivitis. It is caused by Haemophilus influenza. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that caffeine and chlorogenic acid can efficiently deactivate the shikimate dehydrogenase enzyme which will result in interruption of the life cycle of the microorganism.
Budleja asiatica Derived Phytochemicals against Eye Disease
Authors: Mishra Sarthak Siddhant , Patra Sasmita , Das Bhakti Bhusan , Bhattacharyay Dipankar , Pandey Mukundjee
Published: July 2020

The secondary metabolites in the plants are the reason for curing various diseases. And the phytochemicals present in Budleja asiatica plant extract can cure Eye disease which is caused by Haemophilus influenzae is a facultatively anaerobic, gram-negative pathogenic bacteria. For analysis of ligand-protein interaction, the molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that lignoceric acid can effectively deactivate Aspararte semialdehyde dehydrogenase enzyme which is important macromolecule for the regulation of amino acid biosynthesis resulting in interrupting the life cycle of the microorganism.
Guava Seeds Derived Phytochemicals against Dysentery
Authors: Mishra Lopita , Nayak Barsha , Mishra Bibhu Prasad , Bhattacharya Dipankar , Pandey Mukundjee
Published: July 2020

Phytochemicals are the secondary metabolites that are known as nonnutritive but extremely beneficial for the defensive system for the organism. These phytochemicals can be obtained from all the plants and they play a major role in curing differnt diseases. The extract of the guava seed contains various phytochemicals that can cure the disease like dysentery, caused by the protozoa parasite, namely Entamoeba histolytica. “Biovia Discovery Studio” was used for the molecular docking process. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that Heptadecanoic acid can effectively deactivate the alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme further inhibiting the biological process of the causative organism.
Michelia champaca L. Derived Phytochemicals against Peptidase Do of Bordetella pertussis Causing Cough
Authors: Dash Sanjeeb Kumar , Ray Sidhartha , Behera Smruti Ranjan , Jal Soumya , Bhattacharyay Dipankar
Published: July 2020

Phytochemicals from Michelia champaca L. plant extract are traditionally used to cure cough.  Cough can be caused by many reasons. Caugh can be caused by the infection of Bordetella pertussis. The objective of the study is to identify the phytochemical of Michelia champaca capable of curing cough. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that magnoflorine can effectively deactivate the peptidase Do enzyme which will interrupt the life cycle of the microorganism and inhibit the multiplication.
Alkanna tinctoria Derived Phytochemicals against Staphylococcus aureus Causing Eczema
Authors: Nayak Utapa , Barik Elora , Patra Bijan Kumar , Behera Smruti Ranjan , Pandey Mukundjee , Bhatta Kalpita , Tabish Arsia , Behera Prabhashini
Published: July 2020

Alkanna tinctoria plant extract is traditionally used to heal eczema. It is caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that 2-Hydroxy-3-Phenyl-1-4-naphthoquinone can can effectively deactivate the shikimate dehydrogenase enzyme thereby interrupting the life cycle of the organism.
Hydnora africana Derived Phytochemicals against Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase of Aeromonas hydrophila Causing Septicemia
Authors: Tripathy Debajani , Adhikari Chandana , Pandey Mukundjee , Behera Bhagyeswari , Pradhan Srimay , Sahu Akshay Kumar
Published: July 2020

For drug discovery it takes approximately 6 years to expose in the market and for commercial uses. There are different procedure to get success in the drug discovery like preliminary phytochemical analysis, structural elucidation of the bioactive compound, preclinical test and clinical test etc. So to optimize the time for invention of new drug molecule, computer aided drug designing and molecular docking analysis is being used as one of the highly effective methodology. The phytochemical extraction of Hydnora africana plant was reported to inhibit the growth of Aeromonas hydrophila which cause Septicemia. “Biovia Discovery Studio” molecular docking methods give us opportunity to identify the effective molecule against the microbes. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” recommended that flavone can effectively deactivate the acetaldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme thereby interrupting the life cycle of the organism.
Kewda (Pandanus odorifer) Flower Derived Phytochemicals against Salutaridine Reductase of Hepatitis Virus Causing Hepatitis A
Authors: Pradhan Pratyasa , Patra Nibedita , Parida Subhadra Manjari , Dash Hrudaya Ballava , Behera Bhagyeswari , Pradhan Srimay
Published: July 2020

Pandanus odorifer plant extract is traditionally used to cure Hepatitis A. It is caused by Hepatitis virus. Molecular docking method applied using “Biovia Discovery Studio”. “High positive values of -CDOCKER energy and -CDOCKER interaction energy” suggested that 1, 2, 3-benzene triol can effectively deactivate the salutaridine reductase enzyme thereby interrupting the life cycle of the organism.
Quantum Point Defects for Solid‐State Laser Refrigeration
Authors: Xia Xiaojing , Pant Anupum , Ganas Abbie S. , Jelezko Fedor , Pauzauskie Peter J.
Published: July 2020

Herein, the role that point defects have played over the last two decades in realizing solid‐state laser refrigeration is discussed. A brief introduction to the field of solid‐state laser refrigeration is given with an emphasis on the fundamental physical phenomena and quantized electronic transitions that have made solid‐state laser‐cooling possible. Lanthanide‐based point defects, such as trivalent ytterbium ions (Yb3+), have played a central role in the first demonstrations and subsequent development of advanced materials for solid‐state laser refrigeration. Significant discussion is devoted to the quantum mechanical description of optical transitions in lanthanide ions, and their influence on laser cooling. Transition‐metal point defects have been shown to generate substantial background absorption in ceramic materials, decreasing the overall efficiency of a particular laser refrigeration material. Other potential color centers based on fluoride vacancies with multiple potential charge states are also considered. In conclusion, novel materials for solid‐state laser refrigeration, including color centers in diamond that have recently been proposed to realize the solid‐state laser refrigeration of semiconducting materials, are discussed.