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Skin involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus: a review article
Authors:   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania, Baciu Teodora , Nica Stefan Neculai ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania, Daia-Iliescu Sanziana ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania,   Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Department, “Sf. Maria” Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Borangiu Andreea ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania,   Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Department, “Sf. Maria” Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Cobilinski Claudia ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania,   Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Department, “Sf. Maria” Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Opris-Belinski Daniela ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania,   Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Department, “Sf. Maria” Hospital, Bucharest, Romania, Ionescu Ruxandra ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania, Saulescu Ioana Cristina ,   “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Bucharest, Romania,   Internal Medicine and Rheumatology Department, “Sf. Maria” Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
Published: May 2023

Cutaneous disease is one of the most frequent manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), being classified as LE-specific and LE-nonspecific. LE-specific skin lesions are divided into acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (ACLE), subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) and chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CCLE). The association with systemic involvement varies between each clinical subtype, with non-specific lesions being more frequent associated with active SLE than cutaneous specific lesions. The treatment consists of topical agents (glucocorticoids, topical calcineurin inhibitors) as well as systemic therapies (glucocorticoids, hydroxychloroquine, quinacrine, methotrexate, retinoids, dapsone, mycophenolate mofetil or even biologics). In the presence of strictly cutaneous involvement, periodic patient follow-up and monitoring for the progression to systemic disease remains an important mission for the dermatologist and the rheumatologist.
The Influence of Heat Recirculation Segment of Meso-Scale Combustor o Gas and Liquid Fuel Inside Microscale Combustor
Authors: Sudarman  , Achmad Fauzan Hery Soegiharto  , Adi Suyanto  , Mohamad Irkham Mamungkas  , Evita Leninda Fahriza Ayuni
Published: May 2023

This study aims to determine the effect of heat recirculation segments configuration on the stability of the flame. Mesoscale combustor used is made from duralumin-quart glass tube, and Ø 3.5 mm diameter combustion chamber. The heat recirculation segments part is made of duralumin as a segment of evaporation and air-fuel mixing. Combustor A has heat recirculation segments length of 7 mm, while combustor B has a heat recirculation segments length of 10 mm. The fuel used is liquid hexane and butane gas fuel. The results showed, the stability of hexane flame in combustor A between the equivalent ratio of ɸ 0.73-1.28 temperature can reach 803.8oC. Combustor B is stable at an equivalent ratio of ɸ 0.76-0.98 to a temperature of 580.9oC. Furthermore, for butane flames; combustor A, stable in the range of ɸ 0.68-1.31 temperature to 931.3oC. Combustor B has a stability range of ɸ 0.79-1.41 temperature reaches 857.2oC. Combustor A with a 7 mm heat recirculation segments length is proven to produce wider flame stability, using both liquid fuel and gas. So, combustor A can be recommended to be applied to micro power generators. It should be noted that butane flames appear to have more flame stability than hexane flames. This is because gaseous fuels are more homogeneous (gaseous) so they are more quickly mixed with air.
Techno-Economic Assessment of Wind Energy in Urban Environments: A Case Study in Pattaya, Thailand
Authors: Chatchawich Chaihong  , Juntakan Taweekun
Published: May 2023

The goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is a global collective challenge for the clean energy group, and it is reflected in Thailand's Renewable Energy Development Plan (AEDP) in 2018, which includes wind power as one of the six clean energy sectors. This study analysed the wind energy potential in Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Development Zone Plan, by utilizing data from weather stations and the Meteorological Department during the period of 2019-2021 at a height of 10 meters above the ground, comparing the areas of Pattaya Station, Chonburi Station, and Kao Si Chang Station. For the possibility of wind turbines with default heights ranging from 60 to 90 meters, three models are available: Bonus 1.3 MW, SWT-1.3-62, and SWT-2.3-82, as per the research results. The wind resources were found to be of Wind Power Class 1, with poor resource potential, and the prevailing wind direction in the study area was identified as northeast and west in Ko Sichang, southeast in Pattaya, and southwest and west in Chonburi. The Pattaya Station area was deemed unsuitable for wind farm establishment due to its low-wind power potential, as indicated by an economic analysis (public sector). It is not recommended for private or business sectors as it may not generate attractive returns or may result in losses. Based on the observations, the wind turbine with the highest AEP may not be the best choice for investment returns. This was demonstrated through an analysis of the SWT-2.3-82 VS wind turbine on Kaya Sira Hill, Koh Sichang, which had a CO2 Emission Reduction capacity of 2,154.24 tons CO2/GWh and an AEP of 3.366 GWh. Despite this, the LOCE of this model was not the lowest among the three models, and the LCOE and NPV of the SWT-1.3-62 were higher than the SWT-2.3-82 VS at all discount rate values. Moreover, the IRR of the SWT-1.3-62 were lower than the others, indicating that higher investments do not always lead to better returns.
Effectiveness of Cone Angle on Surface Pressure Distribution along Slant Length of a Cone at Hypersonic Mach Numbers
Authors: Javed Shoukat Shaikh  , Khizar Ahmed Pathan  , Krishna Kumar  , Sher Afghan Khan
Published: May 2023

In the present study, the prime attention is to numerically simulate the surface pressure distribution over the slant length of the cone at the various Mach numbers and for the considerable range of semi-cone angles. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis is used to simulate the surface pressure distribution numerically. The hypersonic Mach numbers, semi-cone angle, and various locations along the slant length of a cone are considered parameters for this research work. The Mach numbers (M) considered for the research work are 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15. The cone angle (θ) from 5° to 25° is considered. The results of pressure (P/Pa) are recorded at various locations (x/L) along the slant length of the cone as 0.1 to 1. The pressure distribution results are obtained by CFD analysis and compared with the analytical results available in the literature for Mach number 5. The findings obtained by CFD analysis and analytical results show good agreement. In this investigation, it is observed that the Mach number, cone angle, and slant length of the cone are the highly influential parameters for the surface pressure distribution. The pressure distribution over the slant length of the cone increases with an increase in the Mach number and the semi-cone angle.
OLR1 Geni 3’UTR 188 C>T Polimorfizmi: Koroner Arter Hastalarında Serum Okside LDL Düzeylerine ve Metabolik Parametrelere Etkileri
Authors: MALİKOVA Fidan , YILMAZ AYDOĞAN Hülya , ÖZTÜRK Oğuz , BUĞRA Zehra , KURNAZ GÖMLEKSİZ Özlem
Published: May 2023

Amaç: Ateroskleroz sürecinde endotelyal hücrelerde enflamatuvar tepkimeleri aktive eden sinyal yolaklarını uyaran okside LDL, kardiyovasküler hastalıkların gelişiminde önemli bir patojenik faktör olarak tanımlanmaktadır. Endotel hücrelerinde okside LDL için başlıca reseptör olan okside LDL reseptörü (LOX-1), okside LDL’leri endotel hücrelerinde özgül olarak bağlayabilme, hücre içine alabilme ve degrade edebilme özelliğine sahiptir. Bu çalışmada LOX-1’i kodlayan OLR1 geninde 3’UTR188C>T polimorfizminin koroner arter hastaları ve sağlıklı kontrollerden oluşan çalışma gruplarında serum okside LDL ve lipid düzeylerine etkisinin araştırılarak KAH hastalarında lipid parametrelerle ilişkisinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır.
Yöntem: Çalışmaya katılan 50 KAH hastası ve 34 sağlıklı kontrolden oluşan gruplarda OLR1 geni 3’UTR188C>T polimorfizminin tespiti için Polimeraz Zincir Reaksiyonu ve Restriksiyon Fragman Uzunluk Polimorfizmi yöntemleri kullanılmıştır. İstatistiksel analiz SPSS 20.0 ile yapılmıştır.
Bulgular: KAH grubunda okside LDL (p<0,001), total-kolesterol (p=0,020), Beden Kütle İndeksi (BKİ) (p=0,015), sistolik (p<0,001) ve diastolik (p=0,002) kan basıncı değerleri ve sigara kullanım sıklığı (p=0,002) sağlıklı kontrollere kıyasla yüksek ve serum HDL-K düzeyi düşük gözlenmiştir (p<0,001). OLR1 3’UTR188C>T genotip ve allel dağılımları gruplar arasında benzer bulunmuştur (p>0,05). 188T alleli hem KAH (p<0,001) hem de kontrol (p=0,013) gruplarında yüksek okside LDL düzeyleri ile ilişkili gözlenmiştir. 188TT genotipi taşıyan hastalarda okside LDL (p<0,001), total-kolesterol, LDL-kolesterol, trigliserid ve VLDL-kolesterol düzeyleri yüksekti. Benzer şekilde sağlıklı kontrollerde de 188TT genotipi yüksek okside LDL, total ve LDL-kolesterol, trigliserid, VLDL-kolesterol, sistolik kan basıncı ve düşük serum HDL-kolesterol düzeyi ile ilişkiliydi.
Sonuç: Bulgular OLR1 3’UTR 188 C>T polimorfizminin hem proaterojenik bir molekül olan serum okside LDL hem de aterojenik lipid profili lehine etkileriyle KAH gelişimiyle ilişkili olabileceğine işaret etmektedir.
Multiple and Bilateral Mature Cystic Teratoma: A Rare Case Report
Authors: AĞAR Eser
Published: May 2023

Mature teratomas, also known as dermoid cysts, are the most commonly occurring benign ovarian tumors in young and middle-aged women. Bilateral occurrence of mature teratomas is observed in 10% of cases. The incidence rate of mature teratomas is equal in both the right and left ovaries, and malignant transformation is observed in 1-3% of cases. At sonographic examination, mature cystic teratomas appear as cystic, solid, or heterogeneous masses containing areas of fat and calcification. Macroscopically, areas of fat are observed in 90% of cases, while areas of calcification are observed in 50% of them. In our presented case, a 28-year-old virgin female patient complained of pain in both adnexal regions, and tumor markers were found to be normal. During imaging, a complex mass measuring 65x47 mm was observed in the adjacent right ovarian parenchyma, and a complex mass measuring 44x41 mm was observed in the adjacent left ovarian parenchyma. However, during surgery, it was discovered that there were two additional teratomas adjacent to the cyst. Given that the presence of both bilateral and multiple mature teratomas is rare, decided to present this case.
The Effect of Fixed Asset Intensity, Institusional Ownershop, and Company Size on Tax Avoidance in Textile and Garment Companies Listed on the Indoneisa Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2016-2021
Authors: LUMANTO Randy , WANGKAR Anneke , TANGKUMAN Steven
Published: May 2023

This study examines the effect of Fixed Asset Intensity, Institutional Ownership, and Company Size on Tax Avoidance in Textile and Garment Companies Listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in 2016-2021. This research uses secondary research. The sample in this study used a purposive sampling technique to obtain a selection of 5 companies which accumulated and got as many as 30 data. The analytical method used in this research is the multiple regression analysis method. The results of the study show that Fixed Asset Intensity has an effect on Tax Avoidance, Institutional Ownership has an impact on Tax Avoidance, and Company Size has no effect on Tax Avoidance.
SCF-FDPS: A Fast N-body Code for Simulating Disk–Halo Systems
Authors: Hozumi 穂積 Shunsuke 俊輔 , Nitadori 似鳥 Keigo 啓吾 , Iwasawa 岩澤 Masaki 全規
Published: May 2023

A fast N-body code has been developed for simulating a stellar disk embedded in a live dark matter halo. In generating its Poisson solver, a self-consistent field (SCF) code that inherently possesses perfect scalability is incorporated into a tree code that is parallelized using a library termed Framework for Developing Particle Simulators (FDPS). Thus, the code developed here is called SCF-FDPS. This code has realized the speedup of a conventional tree code by applying an SCF method not only to the calculation of the self-gravity of the halo but also to that of the gravitational interactions between the disk and halo particles. Consequently, in the SCF-FDPS code, a tree algorithm is applied only to calculate the self-gravity of the disk. On a many-core parallel computer, the SCF-FDPS code has performed at least 3 times (in one case, nearly an order of magnitude) faster than an extremely tuned tree code on it, if the numbers of disk and halo particles are, respectively, fixed for both codes. In addition, the SCF-FDPS code shows that the central processing unit cost scales almost linearly with the total number of particles and almost inversely with the number of cores. We find that the time evolution of a disk–halo system simulated with the SCF-FDPS code is, in large measure, similar to that obtained using the tree code. We suggest how the present code can be extended to cope with a wide variety of disk-galaxy simulations.
Simulations of Precessing Jets and the Formation of X-shaped Radio Galaxies
Authors: Nolting Chris , Ball Jay , Nguyen Tri M.
Published: May 2023

Jet precession is sometimes invoked to explain asymmetries in radio galaxy (RG) jets and “X/S/Z-shaped” RGs, caused by the presence of a binary black hole companion to the source active galactic nucleus or by accretion instabilities. We present a series of simulations of RG jet precession to examine how these sources would evolve over time, including a passive distribution of cosmic-ray electrons so we can model radio synchrotron emissions and create synthetic radio maps of the sources. We find that a single source viewed from different angles can result in differing RG morphological classifications, confusing physical implications of these classifications. Additionally, the jet trajectories can become unstable due to their own self-interactions and lead to “reorientation events” that may look like the effects of external dynamics such as shocks, winds, or cold fronts in the medium. Finally, something akin to an “Odd Radio Circle” may be observed in the case of viewing the radio remnant of such a precessing source from a line of sight near the precession axis.
The Hepatoprotective Effect of Curcuma longa Extract on Dengue Virus Serotype-2 infected BALB/c Mice
Authors: Riani Ni Wayan Anantika , Utama I Made Susila , Winaya Ida Bagus Oka
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND: Dengue infection has a wide clinical spectrum ranging from asymptomatic infection to severe form with organ damage. Liver is among the common organ affected. Curcuma longa is a widely used herb that exhibits a hepatoprotective effect.
AIM: This study aimed to investigate effect of C. longa on liver necroinflammatory activity and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels in dengue virus serotype-2 (DENV-2) infected BALB/c mice.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: BALB/c mice were assigned into Group 1 (healthy mice), Group 2 (without C. longa administration), and Group 3 (C. longa administered). DENV-2 was inoculated intraperitoneally in Groups 2 and 3. C. longa extract was given at dose of 0.147 mg/mL intraorally in the 1st  to 7th day. Liver histopathology and ALT level were assessed on the 7th day. Necroinflammatory activity was assessed with a Knodell histology activity index (HAI) score.
RESULTS: The median Knodell HAI score in Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3 were 1.0 (0–5), 7.0 (4–10), and 3.5 (0–8), respectively. The mean difference of Knodell HAI score between Group 2 and Group 3 is 4.1 (95% CI 1.75–6.45, p = 0.002). The mean ALT in Groups 1, 2, and 3 were 58.22 ± 18.31 IU/L, 58.26 ± 18.31 IU/L, and 57.00 ± 10.71 IU/L, respectively. One-way analysis of variance test showed no significant differences in ALT level levels among the three groups (F = 0.26, p = 0.974).
CONCLUSION:  This  study  showed  the  hepatoprotective  effect  of  C.  longa  that  might  decrease  the  liver necroinflammatory activity in dengue infection.
La liberté de création et la destruction des œuvres
Authors: Mondzain Marie-José
Published: May 2023

La création artistique a une dimension politique. Par sa liberté, le geste créateur a une puissance émancipatrice pour la communauté à qui s’adresse l’œuvre. Il s’oppose à la mondialisation libérale comme à l’idéologie sécuritaire qui tend à envahir l’espace citoyen. L’examen de destructions et de vandalisations d’œuvres en révèle par contraste la force libératrice.
Un grand universitaire pendant l’Occupation. Débats autour de Roger Bonnard, doyen de la faculté de droit de bordeaux
Authors: Bonin Hubert
Published: May 2023

Professeur de droit à la faculté de Bordeaux, Roger Bonnard approfondit peu à peu des conceptions d’une République dotée d’un pouvoir fort, en mobilisant un capital de compétences juridiques et théoriques de haut niveau. Devenu doyen de la faculté de droit, il accède à une position institutionnelle qui lui confère un rayonnement puissant, qu’il consolide encore pendant le régime de Vichy. Mais déni et oubli s’imposent dans les années 1950-1960.
Une épuration administrative pionnière : l’activité du Conseil supérieur d’enquête en Tunisie (1943-1945)
Authors: Peaudeau Aubin
Published: May 2023

Cet article propose d’étudier l’épuration administrative qui débute dans le protectorat tunisien après sa libération par les forces alliées de l’occupation germano-italienne et son ralliement à la France libre au mois de mai 1943. Le Conseil supérieur d’enquête institué par le décret beylical du 24 juin 1943 est chargé de cette mission. Cette étude a pour objectif de dresser le cadre légal de l’épuration, sa procédure, ses cibles ainsi que ses résultats qui seront débattus dans une logique comparative avec la métropole. Les caractéristiques propres au protectorat tunisien seront également restituées. Cette approche permettra notamment de déterminer le poids et l’influence qu’ont eus le contexte colonial et les différentes pressions structurelles sur le déroulé de l’épuration en Tunisie.
Deuve et Ayrolles, retours d’expérience sur la guérilla antijaponaise au Laos
Authors: Fragu Pascal
Published: May 2023

De janvier à décembre 1945, des commandos français intégrés à la Force 136 britannique ont mené dans la jungle du Laos une action subversive contre l’armée japonaise. Après la guerre, les difficultés rencontrées et les succès obtenus par les Français ainsi que les techniques de pacification japonaises furent analysés par Jean Deuve et Léopold-Henry Ayrolles. Les difficultés portent sur la réception des parachutages, la réalisation de cachettes pour le matériel et l’établissement d’un camp de base. Trois grands principes déterminent le succès d’une guérilla : la propagande, le renseignement et une mobilité constante. Les Japonais ont compensé la faiblesse de leurs effectifs par une maîtrise de l’intoxication et de la guerre dans la jungle sans parvenir à éradiquer les guérillas françaises.
Comment classifier les hybrides ? Une étude de cas sur la frontière entre l’humain et l’animal dans la zoologie médiévale (VIII e –XIV e siècles)
Authors: Sciancalepore Antonella
Published: May 2023

Dans cet article, l’auteure s’attache à investiguer la classification biologique des créatures hybrides, où cohabitent des traits physiques propres aux êtres humains et aux animaux, dans la zoologie médiévale. Ces corps mixtes imposent aux zoologistes de réfléchir à la définition biologique de l’humain et à la séparation entre l’espèce humaine et les autres espèces animales. L’article passe en revue une sélection de traités scientifiques écrits entre le viii e  et le xiv e  siècles, afin de repérer les éléments de continuité dans la classification des hybrides et mettre en lumière l’instabilité de cette classification. L’auteure vise à démontrer que l’hybride défie les limites de l’humain dans la classification du vivant et en élargit la définition.
L’influence de l’œuvre de Joinville sur l’image et la postérité de la reine Marguerite de Provence (1221–1295)
Authors: Duchatel Audrey
Published: May 2023

Marguerite de Provence n’est pas considérée comme une grande figure féminine de la monarchie française. Elle occupe pourtant une place de choix dans l’œuvre de Jean de Joinville, au point d’en être le personnage féminin dominant. Toutefois, tout en prenant bien souvent le parti de cette reine, l’auteur en a involontairement desservi la postérité, comme celle d’ailleurs de Blanche de Castille. Il est donc intéressant de replacer dans leur contexte les propos qu’il a pu tenir sur l’épouse de Saint Louis afin de mieux cerner la personnalité et l’action de cette reine de France. Il s’agira aussi de se questionner sur la fonction assignée à la reine par les Capétiens du xiii e  siècle et, au-delà, sur les raisons pour lesquelles la « mémoire » d’une reine peut être progressivement effacée.
Youmna Makhlouf, une avocate des libertés sexuelles au Liban
Authors: Makhlouf Youmna , Clouet Hadrien
Published: May 2023

Au cours de cet entretien conduit à Beyrouth, l’avocate et militante libanaise Youmna Makhlouf expose le combat qu’elle mène pour la dépénalisation des rapports sexuels entre adultes consentants, actuellement entravés par le Code pénal libanais qui proscrit les « rapports charnels contre-nature ». Largement utilisé contre les personnes lgbt , cet article est de plus en plus controversé et fait l’objet d’interprétations largement variables et contradictoires, d’une cour à l’autre. Ainsi, en même temps qu’elle détaille les ressorts de la répression anti- lgbt au Liban, Youmna Makhlouf délivre une étude sociologique du droit attentive aux normes des acteurs sociaux qui le formulent et au pouvoir discrétionnaire de certains agents. En outre, elle partage sa stratégie politique de subversion des prétoires, imposant à ses interlocuteur·rice·s de tomber le masque de la neutralité magistrate.
« Votre popularité parmi nous est immense » : Le rôle de Michael Balint dans la scission de 1953
Authors: Nobus Dany
Published: May 2023

En 1953-1954, Jacques Lacan consacre son premier séminaire public à une exploration des écrits techniques de Freud. Cependant, vers la fin du séminaire, il changea de braquet et passa trois séances à discuter des travaux de Michael Balint, qu’il qualifia d’ami et d’excellent praticien. Mon objectif principal dans cet essai est de clarifier la signification personnelle et professionnelle de Balint pour Lacan et, plus largement, pour la Société française de psychanalyse (SFP) au début des années 1950, après la première scission dans la communauté En tant que tel, il est démontré que Balint s’est constamment efforcé d’adopter la position d’un médiateur entre la SFP et l’Association psychanalytique internationale. L’essai se termine par l’observation que quelque chose de la tradition hongroise de la psychanalyse a survécu dans l’esprit de Jacques Lacan, tout comme quelque chose de la rébellion psychanalytique française contre les principes théoriques et cliniques formalistes a continué d’influencer l’esprit de Michael Balint.
De la discorde à l’« ordre mobile » entre les psychanalystes : la création du 4 e Groupe OPLF
Authors: de Mijolla-Mellor Sophie
Published: May 2023

L’histoire du mouvement psychanalytique montre comment plus d’un chemina aux côtés de Freud ignorant alors les points de désaccord qui allaient peser d’un poids suffisant pour l’amener sinon à se séparer du moins à revendiquer une psychanalyse à sa manière. L’exemple de la fondation du 4 e Groupe OPLF souligne qu’on ne saurait faire des scissions un phénomène purement institutionnel, un fait de politique, mais que plus profondément les initiateurs de ces scissions ont opéré une dérive théorique due à leurs apports propres qui fait potentiellement effet de coupure.
Langue psychanalytique et langue institutionnelle en France
Authors: Vernet-Sévenier Anne
Published: May 2023

Reprenant le thème de la Confusion de langue (Ferenczi) en faisant remonter la réflexion jusqu’à la sexualité infantile envisagée sous l’angle de la “conjugaison interdite”, ce travail présente sous une nouvelle optique la conflictualité entre institution et psychanalyse : celle de l’incompatibilité de leurs langues, de leur conjugaison impossible et des risques que leur confusion fait encourir à la psychanalyse, à l’éthos politique et à nos libertés.
Apparition et disparition de termes psychiatriques et psychanalytiques
Authors: Blackmann Jerome
Published: May 2023

201 termes, au moins, semblent avoir disparu du lexique psychanalytique en 2023, surtout dans la sphère anglophone. Ces modifications ont parfois été salutaires et d’autres non. L’auteur en propose une liste n’est pas exhaustive, mais peut présenter un certain intérêt pour ceux qui s’intéressent aux changements de paradigmes et à l’usage du langage.
Multi-mycotoxins analysis in post-harvest maize (Zea mays L.) grain from major producing areas of Ethiopia
Authors: Mohammed A. , Seyoum C. , Yousuf J. , Mweetwa A. , Odera J.A. , Okello D.K. , Bekeko Z. , Tadessa T. , Sulyok M.
Published: May 2023

Mycotoxins are the most notorious compounds contaminating food crops in the production chains, in which cereals and nuts are primarily infected. The present study was aimed at determining multi-mycotoxins in maize grain samples collected at post-harvest stages across the main maize producing districts of Ethiopia. Then, 80 maize samples were collected from three districts (Bako, Ilu Gelan and Oda Bultum) and were analysed by LC-MS/MS. A total of 114 metabolites were withPenicilliumandAspergillusmetabolites being positively identified in 26.3 and 18.4% of the samples, respectively. Among the mycotoxins addressed by regulatory limits, deoxynivalenol was detected in 85% of samples with the maximum level of 2,530 μg/kg, while zearalenone was detected in 81%, with levels as high as 3,750 μg/kg. A marked difference was observed across the study locations in the study areas, in which significant difference (P<0.005) of mycotoxin contamination recorded. For instances, of the total sample, contamination was detected on 78.1% in Oda Bultum followed by Ilu Gelan which was detected on 73.7% of the total samples with less proportion of contaminated from Bako district (68.4%). Different mycotoxins of regulated, binding or masked and emerging mycotoxin were also simultaneously detected in the samples. Intervention strategies which can reduce mycotoxin contamination along the maize value chains are required to combat the mycotoxin problems. Further, multi-season studies over multiple agro-ecologies are suggested for the county.
Implementing Digital Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder in Routine Psychiatric Appointments: A Pilot Project in a Rural Population
Authors: Sampson Elizabeth
Published: May 2023

Psychotherapy is well-established as an effective treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD). However, many individuals with MDD in rural areas of the United States do not have access to psychotherapy. Self-management (SM) strategies are now the standard of care for chronic medical conditions and may be a viable alternative for individuals without access to psychotherapy. The current article describes the implementation of a 13-week pilot project to integrate digital cognitive-behavioral therapy (dCBT) SM programs into routine psychiatric advanced practice nurse (APN) telehealth appointments in the rural United States. Eight participants completed the project. The project did not meet the benchmark of 20 participants to improve access to treatment; however, one half (
n
= 4) of participants reported clinically significant improvement in MDD symptoms over 6 weeks. For clients without access to psychotherapy, dCBT SM programs can be effective in improving individual client outcomes when implemented by APNs in routine telehealth appointments. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61
(10), 44–51.]
Education Intervention to Increase Naltrexone Use Among Adult Inpatients With Alcohol Use Disorder
Authors: Ipsarides Jason
Published: May 2023

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) accounts for high rates of global deaths, disability, and health care spending. Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist used to reduce alcohol cravings. Despite demonstrated safety and efficacy, naltrexone is highly underutilized in a variety of health care settings. The current quality improvement (QI) project aimed to increase knowledge and prescribing behaviors of naltrexone. A chart review of a purposive convenience sample was performed to determine the impact of the intervention. Staff participants completed a pre/posttest and a post-module survey. The primary objectives of the QI project were to increase the number of patients with AUD discharged with a prescription for naltrexone by 5% and achieve 50% staff participation in the online module, pre/posttest, and post-module survey. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61
(9), 10–14.]
Caring for a “Blue” Population: Addressing Priorities of the Officer Safety and Wellness Group in Nurse Practitioner Practice
Authors: Kverno Karan S. , White Renee T.
Published: May 2023

Increased public concern over policing and the psychological impact of trauma-associated events by first responders have highlighted a critical need to improve the availability of mental health and wellness resources for law enforcement officers. The national Officer Safety and Wellness Group prioritized mental health, alcohol use, fatigue, and body weight/poor nutrition as targets for safety and wellness initiatives. Departmental culture will need to change from silence and fear-driven hesitancy to a culture of openness and support. Increased education, openness, and support for mental health will likely reduce stigma and improve access to care. Psychiatric–mental health nurse practitioners and other advanced practice nurses who wish to work with law enforcement officers should be aware of the specific health risks and standards of care that are summarized in this article. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61(10), 13–18.]
Sound and Light Waves in Healthy Environments
Authors: Arranz-Paraiso Daniel , Baeza-Moyano David , González-Lezcano Roberto Alonso
Published: May 2023

Architects need the freedom to design their projects with the assurance that they will be inspiring aesthetic as well as healthy places, i.e., buildings, streets, parks, avenues, and squares that offer a complete living experience in an environment that takes into account light, sound, vibration, climate, and all those aspects that can disturb people's well-being. We know that prolonged exposure to noise can cause discomfort and sleep disorders, which affect the quality of life. This noise is not the only pollutant as there are other sound waves such as infrasound and ultrasound that are not perceptible but potentially harmful to health. Not forgetting electromagnetic waves, the light that reaches our bodies and which has regulated our lives throughout the existence of the species. The invention of electric lighting had the consequence that people spend practically all day indoors. Days are poorly illuminated, and the nights have too much light. On the other hand, the intensity of artificial light is a fraction of that of daylight and the spectral composition is also different.
The Extent of New Technologies in Urban Environments
Authors: Arranz-Paraíso Sandra , Arranz-Paraíso Daniel
Published: May 2023

The United Nations estimated in 2018 that 68% of the population would live in urban areas in 2050. At the time of the estimate, the percentage was 55%, which would mean an increase of 13% in 32 years. Furthermore, according to their calculations, there will be 43 megacities with more than 10 million citizens by 2030. To ensure that the development of city dwellers takes place in the best possible conditions, the United Nations is committed to a sustainable urban design that guarantees the quality of life of city dwellers. The use of new technologies comes into play in the design of the urban environment to guarantee access to decent housing, employment, the inclusion of people with disabilities, transportation, energy systems, lighting, and other types of infrastructure, as well as essential services such as health, culture, and education. Considering all these challenges and their complexity of resolution, modern architecture must be constituted, planned, and made up of multidisciplinary groups that embrace the interrelationships between human beings and the environment as a whole.
Web 2.0 Tools Supported Innovative Applications in Science Education Based on the Context-Based Learning Approach
Authors: Altundağ Canan Koçak , Koçer Muhammed Yunus
Published: May 2023

The research aims to design and develop innovative materials supported by Web 2.0 tools to offer solutions to the problems of science and technology teachers in science education based on a context-based learning approach. For this purpose, the design and development research method were used to test this informative material's design, development, and validity. In the design, students and teachers are considered a common user group. Aside from the literature review, Web 2.0 tool design methods were used in the design process, and the resulting designs were presented. It is considered that innovative materials supported by Web 2.0 tools in science education based on context-based learning practices will enrich science teaching environments and support much more meaningful learning. Innovative technology applications were attempted to be presented to our teachers and students in Science and Technology Teaching using the designs realized within the scope of the research.
Implementing a Comprehensive Leadership Development Program at Byte Brigade
Authors: Walker Jill
Published: May 2023

This chapter presents the case study of the leadership development program of a fictitious company Byte Brigade, designed to identify and nurture high-potential employees within the organization. Outlines of the evaluation and assessment methods used to measure the effectiveness of the program, including the use of Kirkpatrick's model and a focus on both qualitative and quantitative metrics are presented, as well as the initial feedback on the program's success and potential impact on the organization's success. The chapter also explores the use of the case study of Byte Brigade's leadership development program in various learning experiences. The case study is used as a tool to help participants understand the importance of leadership development programs, promote diversity and inclusion in leadership, practice effective communication and collaboration, and apply problem-solving skills to real-world situations. It emphasizes the practical nature of using case studies in learning experiences and highlights the potential for participants to apply their learning to their own work contexts.
Evaluation of the Technological Gap in Quantity Surveying Practices: Sri Lankan Context Vs. Global Context
Authors: Ekanayake G. B. E. M. H. S. , Disaratna Vijitha , Gimhani K. D. M. , Perera B. A. K. S.
Published: May 2023

Information Technology has brought quantity surveying practices to a new platform. However, developing economies are still hesitant to adopt novel technologies. Thus, the purpose of this study was to identify the technologies utilized by quantity surveyors in different stages of construction projects and thereby assess the gap that exists between the quantity surveying practices of Sri Lanka and those in other countries, which will help quantity surveyors working in Sri Lanka to gain a competitive edge over those working in other countries. The study utilized a mixed research technique; the data required for the study were collected using semistructured interviews and a questionnaire survey. Descriptive statistics were utilized to analyze the collected data. The results of the analysis are presented using box and whisker plots. The use of word processing, spreadsheets, and computer-aided designs by quantity surveyors involved in construction projects has become popular worldwide. However, the use of information technology in quantity surveying is yet to gain popularity in Sri Lankan context.
Phytoremediation Potential of Ceratophyllum sp. on Arsenic-Contaminated Conditions
Authors: Somtrakoon K. , Chouychai W.
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Aquatic contamination with arsenic is a serious problem as people will be at risk of arsenic toxicity when using and drinking contaminated water. Phytoremediation is a possible way to remove arsenic from contaminated water; however, arsenic is usually toxic to aquatic plants and decreases the phytoremediation efficiency. Alleviating the toxicity of arsenic to plant growth may be possible. Thus, increasing the phytoremediation capacity to decontaminate arsenic-contaminated water, aided by plant growth regulators, is a challenge. Thus, this study aimed to increase the potential of Ceratophyllum sp. to remove arsenic from contaminated water when plant growth regulators were added.
Research Method: Ceratophyllum sp. was cultured in 2.50mg/L of arsenic-contaminated water for five days. The experiment was performed in a completely randomized design with one factor and five treatments (no plant growth regulator, salicylic acid, indole butyric acid, salicylic acid + calcium chloride and indole butyric acid + calcium chloride). Then the growth of Ceratophyllum sp., arsenic concentration in the plant biomass and the arsenic remaining in the water was determined at the end of the experiment.
Findings: The use of salicylic acid and salicylic acid + calcium chloride tended to increase the fresh and dry weight of Ceratophyllum sp. grown in arsenic-contaminated conditions, but both formulas of plant growth regulator did not increase the arsenic accumulation in the biomass of Ceratophyllum sp. Application of indole butyric acid in combination with calcium chloride tended to increase the accumulation of arsenic in the biomass of Ceratophyllum sp. so it was 121.9mg/kg, but the bioconcentration factor was only 39.2. The application of salicylic or indole butyric acid tended to increase the removal of arsenic from contaminated water; however, the amount of arsenic remaining under applications of both plant growth regulators was not significantly different from that without plant growth regulator application.
Research Limitation: There was no research limitation in this study.
Originality/ Value: Based on the results in this study, Ceratophyllum sp. had no potential to remove arsenic from contaminated water and the plant growth regulator used in this study was not necessary to be used in the stimulation of arsenic removal.
Increasing Rice Seedling Growth under Induced Water-Deficient Conditions Using Indole-3-Acetic Acid Produced from Enterobacter sp. Bacteria
Authors: Chiangmai P. Na , Khianngam S. , Meetum P. , Pootaeng-on Y.
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Water deficiency stress affects rice growth and productivity around the world while reducing indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) levels within plants. This study aims to determine the effects of IAA, produced from the endophytic bacteria Enterobacter sp. (RD4-1-1), on the germination and seedling growth of two lowland rice varieties, namely, RD31 and RD41, under water deficiency stress.
Research Method: Water deficiency was simulated in culture medium [using the percentage of polyethylene glycol 6000 (PEG)] and soil cultivation (using different watering frequencies). The effects of RD4-1-1 IAA at various concentrations on rice under water deficiency stress were assessed by measuring a variety of characteristics related to germination and seedling growth.
Findings: The effects of RD4-1-1 IAA supplementation in rice depended on the availability of water and the rice variety. RD4-1-1 IAA promoted the germination and growth of rice seedlings according to most measured characteristics, but the effective concentration levels differed with water deficiency in RD31 and RD41 varieties. In particular, the appropriate concentration of bacterial IAA was lower and was in a narrower range when applied to plants in soil compared with that required when IAA was used in plants cultured on medium.
Originality/ Value: This study is one of few studies to report the effects of appropriate concentrations of microorganism-produced plant hormones on rice growth under water-deficient conditions.
Morphological Features and Landscaping Suitability of Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC. var. lineare Trees from the Belihuloya Region of Sri Lanka
Authors: Perera S. A. M. U. , Dissanayake P. K.
Published: May 2023

Purpose: Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC. grows naturally in some of the Asian countries including Sri Lanka. In the Belihuloya region the S. zeylanicum trees are naturally grown with specific characteristics than the rest of the country and in other countries. It is scientifically identified as a different variety as S. zeylanicum (L.) DC. var. lineare (Wall.). There are no studies specifically focused on this tree in Sri Lanka. This study has focused on the studying morphological characters and suitability of S. zeylanicum var. lineare as a landscaping plant.
Research Method: Morphological characteristics of leaves, flowers, and fruits (pericarp thickness, seed diameter, width, length and weight of fruit) were recorded from randomly selected trees. Landscaping suitability was evaluated using measurements of shading under the tree canopy, the air pollution tolerance index of the plant and the general community perception.
Findings: Leaf (area, length, width, petiole length, internodal length, and leaf-veins-angle), flower (length and width of style, filament, floral cup and length of pedicel and anther) and fruit morphological parameters were significantly different among plants except for the width of anther, floral cup and fruit length. The average shading was 88.7%. Most of the surveyed persons preferred to grow the plants as a landscaping plant (47%). Twenty-six percent (26%) of the respondents indicated that it could be used as a good shade tree. Further, respondents identified fruit appearance, tiny leaves, and branching patterns are features that would give high landscaping value to the plant. The air pollution tolerance index was 9.72 in the control site and 9.32 in the polluted site.
Research Limitations: Selecting the same ageing plants for the study was difficult.
Originality/ Value: The plant can be used as a landscaping plant, mainly as a shade plant. The plant is sensitive in a polluted environment and can be used as an air pollution indicator.
Cutting Edge: IL-21 and Tissue-Specific Signals Instruct Tbet+CD11c+ B Cell Development following Viral Infection
Authors: Song Wenzhi , Sanchez Gina M , Mayer Daniel P , Blackburn Holly N , Chernova Irene , Flavell Richard A , Weinstein Jason S , Craft Joe
Published: May 2023

Tbet+CD11c+ B cells, also known as age-associated B cells (ABCs), are pivotal contributors to humoral immunity following infection and in autoimmunity, yet their in vivo generation is incompletely understood. We used a mouse model of systemic acute lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus infection to examine the developmental requirements of ABCs that emerged in the spleen and liver. IL-21 signaling through STAT3 was indispensable for ABC development. In contrast, IFN-γ signaling through STAT1 was required for B cell activation and proliferation. Mice that underwent splenectomy or were deficient in lymphotoxin α generated hepatic ABCs despite the lack of secondary lymphoid organ contributions, suggesting that the liver supported de novo generation of these cells separately from their development in lymphoid organs. Thus, IFN-γ and IL-21 signaling have distinct, stage-specific roles in ABC differentiation, while the tissue microenvironment provides additional cues necessary for their development.
Challenges to the development of the trauma system in Egypt
Authors: Hafez Ahmed T. , Omar Islam , Aly Mohamed
Published: May 2023

Trauma is a hidden disease in Egypt, and its significance on public health has been underestimated for decades. Road traffic accidents are the leading cause of injuries presented to hospitals in Egypt. Trauma systems in developed countries effectively reduced the morbidity and mortality associated with injuries in crowded cities. Developing a trauma system in Egypt is mandatory with the exploding population growth, increasing incidence of injuries, and the vast expansion of the infrastructures in the road network. However, the implementation of the trauma system in Egypt will not be devoid of challenges, including a lack of mandatory healthcare infrastructures such as adequate pre-hospital care, poor quality of data, and a shortage of adequately trained emergency physicians across the country.
Determination of knowledge, attitude, and practice of Chinese and local people toward malaria prevention in Kano State, Nigeria
Authors: Mohammed Tafida I. , Yang Bo , Wang Kewei , Cheng Yang
Published: May 2023

To date, malaria is still a major public health issue in the world. Africa remains the most affected continent with the highest number of malaria cases and deaths. Since more than one thousand Chinese citizens are living in Nigeria, an examination of their knowledge, attitude, and practice compared with those of the local people may be essential for malaria prevention. This study adopted cross-sectional research. A total of 137 Chinese people and 299 local people residing in Kano State, Nigeria constituted the study subjects. A questionnaire was used for the collection of data on socio-demography and predictors of attitudes. The Cronbach alpha statistic was used to analyze these data. Insecticide spraying, mosquito repellents, and wearing protective clothing at night are the malaria preventive measures by both the local and Chinese people living in Kano state, Nigeria. However, there is a significant difference (P0.05) between the two groups, with the duration of stay in Nigeria, the use of mosquitoes, attitude, and practices playing impactful roles among the Chinese people. Hence, Chinese people demonstrated better knowledge and control of malaria transmission and prevention than the local people living in Kano State. In conclusion, attitudes and practices toward malaria diseases are the major causes of the high rate of malaria in Nigeria, particularly in Kano State.