bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
poesie più recenti di Milo De Angelis
Authors: Polanowska Patrycja
Published: October 2021

The article compares the poetic trends which emerged during the 1970s, and still present in the field of contemporary poetry, with the latest poems written by the Milanese author, Milo De Angelis. By underlining the problem of the crisis of the subject, the article also considers how this phenomenon may affect the vision of the poetic chronotope. Distancing itself from the dominant approach found in contemporary poetry, De Angelis' latest collection, Linea intera, linea spezzata (2021), aims instead to recover the status of the subject and the autonomy of the lyrical encounter through a particular form of memory. 
L’articolo confronta le tendenze evidenziatesi durante gli anni Settanta, e fin ora presenti nel campo della poesia contemporanea, con le ultime poesie dell’autore milanese Milo De Angelis. Rilevando il problema della crisi del soggetto, viene mostrato inoltre come tale fenomeno può incidere sulla visione del cronotopo poetico. Lontana dall’impostazione dominante, l’ultima raccolta di De Angelis, Linea intera, linea spezzata (2021), attraversando una particolare forma di memoria, si volge invece a recuperare lo statuto dell’io, nonché l’autonomia dell’incontro lirico.
The portrayal of sex in online media as conflictive, feminized behavior far from hedonic pleasure
Authors: Olveira-Araujo Rubén , Argiñano José-Luis
Published: October 2021

Sex is news. Sex is widely present in the media, from news pieces on abuse, pornography, and scandals to reports on hedonic practices and erotic tendencies. To investigate its portrayal in the media, we carried out a quantitative content analysis (n = 950) of the journalistic pieces in which sex appears, published in the Spanish online media eldiario.es, elpais.com, and abc.es during 2019. In addition, a distinction is made between three dimensions of sex: sex as a condition (“sex that one is”), sex as behavior (“sex that is done”), and sex as an attribute (“sex that one has”). The results of this study indicate that more than two-thirds of the analyzed news pieces address sex as a behavior with potential negative consequences. Likewise, the terminological analysis reveals the feminization of news about sex, especially with regard to sex as a condition. Consequently, the online press does not advance beyond the hegemonic image but is rather limited to disseminating stereotypes established in society and thereby contributes to maintaining and propagating sexophobic and erotophobic attitudes. This scenario suggests a lack of communication strategies to report on sex, with the exception of those incorporating the gender perspective. However, when understood based on a prism of power relations, this approach only intensifies the discourse against it. These findings underscore the need to rethink media narratives about sex and adopt other propositional approaches for framing sex as a value.
The Role of Mutations on Gene NAGA, in Schindler Syndrome
Authors: Asadi Shahin , Houssein Kiani Amir , Mohsenifar Mohaddeseh
Published: October 2021

Schindler syndrome is an inherited genetic disorder that mainly causes neurological problems. Schindler's syndrome is caused by a mutation in the NAGA gene, which is located in the long arm of chromosome 22 as 22q13.2.
Final proof Starling’s law wrong and G tube hydrodynamic is the correct replacement: New results and critical analytical criticisms of landmark articles
Authors: Ghanem Ahmed N.
Published: October 2021

Substantial evidence demonstrating Starling’s law is wrong currently exists. This article presents the final definitive proof that Starling’s law is wrong, and the correct replacement is the hydrodynamic of the G tube. The presented evidence is based on reported and new results of the G tube hydrodynamic and critical analytical criticism of landmark and contemporary impactful articles. The objectives of this article are to affirm applicability to capillary; crossing the editors’ barrier to convince the hardest of critics that the new theory is correct. The new results presented here further affirm this and the critical analytical criticisms reveal many errors that has misled authors into reporting erroneous results and conclusions affirming Starling’s law and its equations are wrong. The new results show the difference between the hydrostatic pressure and the two components of dynamic pressure: Flow and Side pressures. The side pressure is a negative pressure gradient exerted on the wall of G tube built on a scale to capillary ultrastructure of precapillary sphincter and the wide intercellular cleft pores in its wall. This affirms Starling’s law and its equation are wrong and its correct replacement is the magnetic field like phenomenon of the G tube that explain the fast capillary interstitial fluid transfer necessary for viability of cells at rest and during strenuous exercise.
Biochemical Assessment of Fertility-Enhancing Effect of Aqueous Extract of Symphonia globulifera (Linn. F.) In Adult Male Wistar Rats
Authors: O. S Ilesanmi , O. F Adedugbe , O. S Odesanmi
Published: October 2021

The present study investigated the effect of oral administration of aqueous extract of Symphonia globulifera root on fertility in addition to its effect on some biochemical indices in adult male Wistar rats. After the aqueous extraction, phytochemical screening was carried out. Twenty-four (24) mature and healthy adult male wistar rats of weights between 150-220 g were used. The rats were randomly divided into four (4) groups each containing six (6) rats. Group 1 rats were gavaged with distilled water which served as control group. Group 2, 3 and 4 rats were orally treated with 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight of the aqueous extract of S. globulifera respectively for 21 days. After the treatment, the rats were sacrificed and their organs (heart, liver, kidney and testes) were excised. Hormonal analysis which include seminal fluid analysis (SFA), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), leutenizing hormone (LH), testosterone and prolactin were carried out following standard procedures. The data were analysed using students t-test and ANOVA with the aid of SPSS with P < 0.05 level of statistical significance. The phytochemical screening of the extract revealed presence of major phytochemicals. There was dose-dependent decrease in the body weight of the rats after the treatment. In hormonal analysis, SFA increased significantly when compared to that of the control rats. The analysis also revealed that the blood level of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) was significantly increased whereas; there was decrease in testosterone level when compared with the control animals. In conclusion, aqueous extract of S. globulifera was found to be safe and showed significant fertility enhancing effects.
Existe-t-il un leadership féminin en République Démocratique du Congo (RDC)? Etude de quelques personnages.
Authors: Moleka Pitshou Basikabio , Mujinga Julienne
Published: October 2021

La question du leadership féminin est de plus en plus débattue comme paradigme dans plusieurs travaux (Sahraoui Bentaleb, 2020 ; Fortier, 2008 ; Leszczyńska, Lesca, & Thénot, 2020). Qu’en est-il de la situation de la RDC qui est un pays à caractère patriarcale ou phallocratique ?A travers cet article, nous allons analyser la vie de quelques femmes qui par leurs actions attestent ou non l’existence du leadership féminin dans ce pays. Il s’agit d’un échantillon de trois figures féminines congolaises ( Kimpa Vita, Tumba Shaumba et Olangi Wosho), qui ont toutes évolué dans le domaine religieux, à part Kimpa Vita qui était engagée en politique. Cet article commence par définir le concept leadership et donner quelques caractéristiques du leadership féminin, après nous examinons la vie de quelques femmes qui ont eu à impacter la société congolaise, ensuite nous essayons d’en dégager les implications, enfin nous concluons en annonçant les prochaines pistes de recherche.
Föderalismus
Authors: Sturm Roland
Published: October 2021

Der Beitrag arbeitet die Grundlagen des deutschen Föderalismus heraus und zeigt, wie entschieden wird. Diskutiert werden die Kompetenzverteilung im Bundesstaat, die Arbeitsweise des Bundesrates, das Vermittlungsverfahren, sowie die Dritte Ebene. Potentiale des Föderalismus werden konfrontiert mit ihrer faktischen Deformation.
Silibinin augments the effect of clopidogrel on atherosclerosis in diabetic ApoE deficiency mice
Authors: Zhang Jianbo , Shi Qiyu , Hu Yamin , Li Xiaohong
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) abolishes the antithrombotic effect of Clopidogrel. Here, we investigated the synergistic effect of Silibinin on Clopidogrel-mediated atherosclerosis treatment in diabetic mice. METHODS: ApoE–/– mice were fed with high-fat diet (HFD) to establish the atherosclerotic model with diabetes. Animals were treated with Clopidogrel, Silibinin, or the combined to evaluate the protective effects on atherosclerosis and diabetes through Oil-red-O staining, qRT-PCR, Western blot, and metabolic measurements. Platelet activation and aggregation ex vivo assays were performed to detect the anti-thrombotic effect of different administrations. RESULTS: Silibinin significantly enhanced the inhibitory effect of Clopidogrel on atherosclerosis in DM mice. Co-administration of Silibinin with Clopidogrel remarkedly reduced the aortic lesion, inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction in aorta roots, and diabetic symptoms were significantly improved by the Silibinin-Clopidogrel treatment in HFD-fed ApoE–/– mice. Interestingly, the anti-thrombotic effect of Clopidogrel was further augmented by the Silibinin treatment in atherosclerotic mice. CONCLUSION: In atherosclerotic mouse model, Silibinin significantly improves the effect of Clopidogrel on atherosclerosis.
Acute and prolonged effects of the simulated physical demands of a futsal match on lower limb muscle power and strength, sprint performance and muscle soreness
Authors: Costa Filipe E. , Kons Rafael L. , Nakamura Fabio Y. , Pupo Juliano Dal
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND: Prolonged fatigue effects may be a concern after futsal matches mainly because of the actions performed by futsal players (e.g., sprinting, jumping) that usually involve the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC). However, there no studies analyzed the prolonged effects of futsal-specific fatigue and how futsal players can recover from performance tasks. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the acute and prolonged effects of a protocol that simulates specific physical demands of futsal on countermovement-jump, sprint performance, muscle strength and muscle soreness. METHODS: Fifteen amateur futsal male athletes (18.3 ± 3.8 years) performed a futsal intermittent running protocol (FIRP) and were assessed for (moment production, sprint and jumping performance and muscle soreness) at pre, during half-time, immediately after, post 24 and 48 hours after the FIRP. Analysis of variance (repeated measures) was used to compare variable means over time. RESULTS: The main results indicated a decrement in the CMJ height (p= 0.03) and an increase of 10 m and 20 m sprint times (p= 0.01–p< 0.01, respectively) during half-time and the post FIRP. There was a decrement in eccentric peak moment of the knee extensors (p= 0.02) and flexors (p< 0.01) until 48h post protocol and a decrement in concentric peak moment of the flexors (p< 0.01) post protocol. Athletes reported muscle soreness in the hamstrings (p= 0.03) post and 24 h after the FIRP. CONCLUSION: FIRP induced acute effects in the jump and sprint performances only. On the other hand, the knee moment production capability (mainly eccentric) suffered acute and also prolonged effects of the FIRP accompanied by delayed muscle soreness in the hamstring muscles.
Virtual Reality-driven serious communication: Through VR-Dialogue towards VR-Participation
Authors: Porwol Lukasz , Ojo Adegboyega
Published: October 2021

e-Participation depends on a community of users-citizens who constructively engage and collaborate with governments and decision-makers on key democratic and social matters. Effective serious communication requires meaningful social interactions supported by relevant community-building efforts. We argue that achieving that is more visible by engaging dialogue with a constructive shared viewpoint rather than thorough discussions or argumentation. The emerging social Immersive Virtual Reality technologies supply a novel mode of digital communication that brings an opportunity to overcome some of the challenges hindering e-Participation. In this paper, we present the key concepts and explore the principles of Dialogue in the context of serious communication. We link those principles with specific Immersive VR affordances and propose a Framework for Virtual-Reality-Mediated Serious Communication – VR-Dialogue. Finally, we discuss the implications of employing that framework to support e-Participation through an additional component: VR-Participation.
Effect of Apolipoprotein E4 on the Driving Behavior of Patients with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment or Mild Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia
Authors: Stanitsa Evangelia , Economou Alexandra , Beratis Ion , Kontaxopoulou Dionysia , Fragkiadaki Stella , Papastefanopoulou Vicky , Pavlou Dimosthenis , Papantoniou Panagiotis , Kroupis Christos , Papatriantafyllou John , Stefanis Leonidas , Yannis George , Papageorgiou Sokratis G.
Published: October 2021

Background: The driving behavior of patients with mild Alzheimer’s disease dementia (ADD) and patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is frequently characterized by errors. A genetic factor affecting cognition is apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4), with carriers of APOE4 showing greater episodic memory impairment than non-carriers. However, differences in the driving performance of the two groups have not been investigated. Objective: To compare driving performance in APOE4 carriers and matched non-carriers. Methods: Fourteen APOE4 carriers and 14 non-carriers with amnestic MCI or mild ADD underwent detailed medical and neuropsychological assessment and participated in a driving simulation experiment, involving driving in moderate and high traffic volume in a rural environment. Driving measures were speed, lateral position, headway distance and their SDs, and reaction time. APOE was genotyped through plasma samples. Results: Mixed two-way ANOVAs examining traffic volume and APOE4 status showed a significant effect of traffic volume on all driving variables, but a significant effect of APOE4 on speed variability only. APOE4 carriers were less variable in their speed than non-carriers; this remained significant after a Bonferroni correction. To further examine variability in the driving performance, coefficients of variation (COV) were computed. Larger headway distance COV and smaller lateral position COV were observed in high compared to moderate traffic. APOE4 carriers had smaller speed COV compared to non-carriers. Conclusion: The lower speed variability of APOE4 carriers in the absence of neuropsychological test differences indicates reduced speed adaptations, possibly as a compensatory strategy. Simulated driving may be a sensitive method for detecting performance differences in the absence of cognitive differences.
Caregiving for a Spouse with Cognitive Impairment: Effects on Nutrition and Other Lifestyle Factors
Authors: Jeon So Yeon , Kim Jeong Lan
Published: October 2021

Background: Being a spousal caregiver (SCG) for a patient with cognitive impairment is well known to be associated with increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline. Objective: This study examined the impact of the care-recipient’s cognitive status on lifestyle factors influencing cognitive decline in SCGs, focusing on nutritional status and blood biomarkers. Methods: Fifty-one SCGs participated (mean age 73.5±7.0 years) in this study. All participants underwent clinical assessment including the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), Geriatric Depression Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire to evaluate lifestyle factors, and the Mini-Mental State Examination to assess global cognition. Also, nutritional blood biomarkers were measured. Results: SCGs caring for a demented spouse showed significantly higher depression scores (t = –3.608, p = 0.001) and malnutrition risk (t = 2.894, p = 0.006) compared to those caring for a non-demented spouse. Decreased care recipients’ cognition was significantly correlated with higher GDS (β= –0.593, t = –4.471, p < 0.001) and higher MNA scores (β= 0.315, t = 2.225, p = 0.031) and lower level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (β= 0.383, t = 2.613, p = 0.012) in their SCGs. Gender had moderating effects on association of care-recipients’ cognition with sleep quality (B[SE] = 0.400[0.189], p = 0.041) and HDL cholesterol (B[SE] = –1.137[0.500], p = 0.028) among SCGs. Poorer care-recipient’s cognition was associated with worse sleep quality and low HDL cholesterol among wives but not husband caregivers. Conclusion: This study provides substantial evidence that SCGs are at risk for depression and malnutrition, which can further affect cognitive decline. As such, these factors should be well assessed and monitored among SCGs for patient with cognitive impairment.
VPS35 Downregulation Alters Degradation Pathways in Neuronal Cells
Authors: Filippone Alessia , Li Jian-Guo , Praticò Domenico
Published: October 2021

Background: The vacuolar protein sorting 35 (VPS35) is the main component of the retromer recognition core complex system which regulates intracellular cargo protein sorting and trafficking. Downregulation of VPS35 has been linked to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative disorders such Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases via endosome dysregulation. Objective: Here we show that the genetic manipulation of VPS35 affects intracellular degradation pathways. Methods: A neuronal cell line expressing human APP Swedish mutant was used. VPS35 silencing was performed treating cells with VPS35 siRNA or Ctr siRNA for 72 h. Results: Downregulation of VPS35 was associated with alteration of autophagy flux and intracellular accumulation of acidic and ubiquitinated aggregates suggesting that dysfunction of the retromer recognition core leads to a significant alteration in both pathways. Conclusion: Taken together, our data demonstrate that besides cargo sorting and trafficking, VPS35 by supporting the integral function of the retromer complex system plays an important role also as a critical regulator of intracellular degradation pathways.
B Vitamins Prevent Iron-Associated Brain Atrophy and Domain-Specific Effects of Iron, Copper, Aluminum, and Silicon on Cognition in Mild Cognitive Impairment
Authors: Jakubowski Hieronim , Zioła-Frankowska Anetta , Frankowski Marcin , Perła-Kaján Joanna , Refsum Helga , de Jager Celeste A. , Smith A. David
Published: October 2021

Background: Metals, silicon, and homocysteine are linked to Alzheimer’s disease. B vitamin therapy lowers homocysteine and slows brain atrophy and cognitive decline in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Objective: Examine metals and silicon as predictors of cognition/brain atrophy in MCI, their interaction with homocysteine and cysteine, and how B vitamins affect these relationships. Methods: MCI participants (n = 266, 77.6-year-old, 60.7% female) in VITACOG trial were randomized to receive daily folic acid (0.8 mg)/vitamin B12 (0.5 mg)/vitamin B6 (20 mg) (n = 133) or placebo for two years. At baseline and end-of-study, cranial MRIs were obtained from 168 participants, cognition was analyzed by neuropsychological tests, and serum iron, copper, arsenic, aluminum, and silicon quantified by inductively-coupled plasma mass spectrometry in 196 participants. Data were analyzed by bivariate and multiple regression. Results: Baseline iron, cysteine, and homocysteine were significantly associated with brain atrophy rate. Homocysteine effects on brain atrophy rate were modified by iron and cysteine. At baseline, iron, copper, aluminum, and silicon were significantly associated with one or more domains of cognition: semantic memory, verbal episodic memory, attention/processing speed, and executive function. At end-of-study, baseline iron, copper, aluminum, and silicon predicted cognition in at least one domain: semantic memory, verbal episodic memory, visuospatial episodic memory, attention/processing speed, and global cognition in the placebo but not the B vitamin group. Conclusion: Disparate effects of serum iron, copper, aluminum, silicon, and homocysteine on cognition and brain atrophy in MCI suggest that cognitive impairment is independent of brain atrophy. These factors showed domain-specific associations with cognition, which were abrogated by B vitamin therapy.
40 Hz Light Flicker Promotes Learning and Memory via Long Term Depression in Wild-Type Mice
Authors: Tian Tian , Qin Xin , Wang Yali , Shi Yan , Yang Xin
Published: October 2021

Background: 40 Hz light flicker is a well-known non-invasive treatment that is thought to be effective in treating Alzheimer’s disease. However, the effects of 40 Hz visual stimulation on neural networks, synaptic plasticity, and learning and memory in wild-type animals remain unclear. Objective: We aimed to explore the impact of 40 Hz visual stimulation on synaptic plasticity, place cell, and learning and memory in wild-type mice. Methods: c-Fos+ cell distribution and in vivo electrophysiology was used to explore the effects of 40 Hz chronic visual stimulation on neural networks and neuroplasticity in wild-type mice. The character of c-Fos+ distribution in the brain and the changes of corticosterone levels in the blood were used to investigate the state of animal. Place cell analysis and novel location test were utilized to examine the effects of 40 Hz chronic visual stimulation on learning and memory in wild-type mice. Results: We found that 40 Hz light flicker significantly affected many brain regions that are related to stress. Also, 40 Hz induced gamma enrichment within 15 min after light flickers and impaired the expression of long-term potentiation (LTP), while facilitated the expression of long-term depression (LTD) in the hippocampal CA1. Furthermore, 40 Hz light flicker enhanced the expression of corticosterone, rendered well-formed place cells unstable and improved animal’s learning and memory in novel local recognition test, which could be blocked by pre-treatment with the LTD specific blocker Glu2A-3Y. Conclusion: These finding suggested that 40 Hz chronic light flicker contains stress effects, promoting learning and memory in wild-type mice via LTD.
A data hiding scheme based on single pixel modification with modulus operation
Authors: Wang Sha , Li Teng , Liu Zifeng , Pan Dongbo , Zhang Yu
Published: October 2021

The embedding capacity and steganography quality are two important performance indicators of data hiding which has practical application value for copyright and intellectual property protection, public information protection and online elections. Many researches presented hiding methods to improve the performance. However, the existing data hiding methods have problems such as low embedding capacity or poor stego-image quality. This paper proposes a new method (Single Pixel Modification, SPM) to improve the performance further. The SPM (Single Pixel Modification) method embeds k secret bits into a cover-pixel with the idea that minimizing the change to cover-pixel and adopting modulus operation based on 2k. The experimental results show that the proposed method has better performance than methods compared and the highest hiding capacity can reach 4 bits per pixel and the average PSNR of stego-images is 34.83 dB. The source code and related materials are made to public to make it easy for researchers to verify the work and stimulate further research.
Adsorption of doxepin drug on the surface of B12N12 and Al12N12 nanoclusters: DFT and TD-DFT perspectives
Authors: Balali Ebrahim , Davatgaran Sanaz , Sheikhi Masoome , Shahab Siyamak , Kaviani Sadegh
Published: October 2021

The adsorption of Doxepin (DOX) drug on the surfaces of B12N12 and Al12N12 nanoclusters was studied by using DFT and TD-DFT calculations at the B3PW91 method and 6–31 + G* basis set in the solvent (water). The adsorption effect of the DOX drug on the bond lengths, electronic properties, and dipole moment of the B12N12 and Al12N12 nanoclusters was studied. The change in λmax was assessed by an investigation of calculated UV spectra. NBO analysis displayed a charge transfer between DOX and two nanoclusters. The LOL and ELF values of the B–N bond are the greater than B–O, Al–O, and Al–N bonds, confirming stronger interaction between the boron atom of B12N12 nanocluster and the nitrogen atom of the DOX drug. It is found that the B12N12 nanocluster can be suitable as a drug carrier system for the delivery of DOX drug. The results of our study can be used to design a suitable carrier for the DOX drug.
RA-SIFA: Unsupervised domain adaptation multi-modality cardiac segmentation network combining parallel attention module and residual attention unit
Authors: Yang Tiejun , Cui Xiaojuan , Bai Xinhao , Li Lei , Gong Yuehong
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND:

Convolutional neural network has achieved a profound effect on cardiac image segmentation. The diversity of medical imaging equipment brings the challenge of domain shift for cardiac image segmentation.

OBJECTIVE:

In order to solve the domain shift existed in multi-modality cardiac image segmentation, this study aims to investigate and test an unsupervised domain adaptation network RA-SIFA, which combines a parallel attention module (PAM) and residual attention unit (RAU).

METHODS:

First, the PAM is introduced in the generator of RA-SIFA to fuse global information, which can reduce the domain shift from the respect of image alignment. Second, the shared encoder adopts the RAU, which has residual block based on the spatial attention module to alleviate the problem that the convolution layer is insensitive to spatial position. Therefore, RAU enables to further reduce the domain shift from the respect of feature alignment. RA-SIFA model can realize the unsupervised domain adaption (UDA) through combining the image and feature alignment, and then solve the domain shift of cardiac image segmentation in a complementary manner.

RESULTS:

The model is evaluated using MM-WHS2017 datasets. Compared with SIFA, the Dice of our new RA-SIFA network is improved by 8.4%and 3.2%in CT and MR images, respectively, while, the average symmetric surface distance (ASD) is reduced by 3.4 and 0.8mm in CT and MR images, respectively.

CONCLUSION:

The study results demonstrate that our new RA-SIFA network can effectively improve the accuracy of whole-heart segmentation from CT and MR images.
Estimating rotation angle from asymmetric projection of chest
Authors: Wu Zhonghang , Hou Pengfei , Li Wei , Zhu Tianbao , Wang Peipei , Yuan Mingyuan , Sun Jiuai
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND:

Manual or machine-based analysis of chest radiographs needs the images acquired with technical adequacy. Currently, the equidistance between the medial end of clavicles and the center of spinous processes serves as the only criterion to assess whether a frontal PA chest radiograph is taken with any rotation. However, this measurement is normally difficult to implement because there exists overlapping of anatomies within the region. Moreover, there is no way available to predict exact rotating angles even the distances were correctly measured from PA chest radiographs.

OBJECTIVE:

To quantitatively assess positioning adequacy of PA chest examination, this study proposes and investigates a new method to estimate rotation angles from asymmetric projection of thoracic cage on radiographs.

METHOD:

By looking into the process of radiographic projection, generalized expressions have been established to correlate rotating angles of thorax with projection difference of left and right sides of thoracic cage. A trunk phantom with different positioning angles is employed to acquire radiographs as standard reference to verify the theoretical expressions.

RESULTS:

The angles estimated from asymmetric projections of thoracic cage yield good agreement with those actual rotated angles, and an approximate linear relationship exists between rotation angle and asymmetric projection of thoracic cage. Under the experimental projection settings, every degree of rotation corresponds to the width difference of two sides of thoracic cage around 13–14 pixels.

CONCLUSION:

The proposed new method may be used to quantify rotating angles of chest and assess image quality for thoracic radiographic examination.
Growth and Yield of Soybean on Various Types and Concentrations of Liquid Organic Fertilizer in Ultisols
Authors: Pujiwati Hesti , Setyowati Nanik , Wahyuni Desi Dwi , Muktamar Zainal
Published: October 2021

The application of a wed-based liquid organic fertilizer can increase the production of black soybeans (Glycine Max L. Merril). The study aimed to identify the best source and dose of liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) for black soybean growth and yield. The researchers used a three-times-repeated Completely Randomized Design (CRD) using a factorial layout. The first factor was the source of LOF, which included Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata, L.), Goat weed (Ageratum conyzoides L.), and yellow creeping daisy (Wedelia trilobata L.). The second factor was the concentration of weed-based LOF, consisted of water (control treatment); 12 ml/L; 16 ml/L; 20 ml/L. The results of the study show, weed-based LOF, namely LOF Yellow creeping daisy, Goat weed, and Siam weed, resulted in no significant difference in the growth and yield of the black soybean. Except for the variables of root fresh weight and number of pods per plant, the variation in concentration of weed-based liquid organic fertilizer had no significant effect on plant growth and yield.
Investigation of Structural Relationships of Factors Affecting Posttraumatic Growth in Women With Breast Cancer
Authors:   Department of Psychology, School of Education and Psychology, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran., Hashemian Moghadam Azam
Published: October 2021

Introduction: It is necessary to identify the factors affecting the posttraumatic growth of cancer patients to minimize the consequences of its psychological trauma. Objective: This study aimed to determine the structural relationships of coping styles, the collapse of core beliefs, social support, spirituality/religious coping with posttraumatic growth variables, and the mediating role of positive reassessment and deliberate mental rumination within a causal pattern. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed using path analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM) by convenience sampling method on 213 patients with breast cancer in Mashhad, Iran, in 2019. The pattern of variables relationships was tested in a conceptual model by SEM and used the partial least squares regression method to test the measurement pattern and research hypotheses. In the measurement model section, three convergent validity indices, i.e., Average Variance Extracted (AVE), Composite Reliability (CR), and the Cronbach α, and in the structural model section, two indicators of coefficient of determination (R2) and Stone-Geisser coefficient (Q²). Results: The Mean±SD age of the patients was 52±16 years. The standardized coefficients of the overall effect of core beliefs pathways, positive religious coping, search for meaning, presence of meaning, deliberate rumination over positive re-evaluation were 0.953, 0.386, -0.250, 0.248, and 0.238, respectively (P=0.001). The direct coefficient of the positive reassessment path to posttraumatic growth was 0.085 (P=0.01). Also, the coefficient of collapse path of core beliefs to intrusive rumination was 0.687, which was significant at the level of P=0.0001. Finally, the standardized coefficients of the overall effect of all paths for negative religious coping, the collapse of core beliefs, presence of meaning, problem-based coping style, search for meaning, deliberate rumination, social support, positive religious coping, emotion-based coping, intrusive rumination over posttraumatic growth were -0.481, 0.227, 0.182, 0.146, -0.136, 0.066, 0.060, 0.059, 0.056, and -0.043, respectively (P=0.0001). Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that in addition to confirming the direct paths of independent variables to the posttraumatic growth, positive reassessment had a mediating role between pathways of the presence and search of meaning, conscious rumination, religious coping, and the collapse of core beliefs in posttraumatic growth.
The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment-Based Therapy on the Immune Function and Activity Limitations in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Authors:   Department of Psychology, UAE Branch, Islamic Azad University, Dubai, United Arab Emirates., Shakernejad Sepideh , Khalatbari Javad ,   Department of Psychology, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran., Alilou Majid-Mahmoud ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Tabriz University, Tabriz, Iran.
Published: October 2021

Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common, costly, and disabling dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. Mental disorders can be one of the main factors in the onset, continuation, or exacerbation of gastrointestinal signs and symptoms in people with this syndrome. Commitment and acceptance therapy is a mixture of four approaches of awareness, acceptance, commitment, and behavior change, and its overall goal is to achieve psychological flexibility to move towards thought-based behavior. This treatment focuses less on reducing symptoms and more on improving the quality of life. Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment-based therapy on the immune function and activity limitations in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Materials and Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental research with a pre-test, post-test design and a control group. Thirty patients with irritable bowel syndrome were randomly selected from those referred to a hospital clinic in Tabriz City, Iran. They were randomly divided into the intervention and control groups (15 in each group). The intervention group received acceptance and commitment group therapy for 8 sessions, while the control group did not receive any intervention. Both groups were assessed before and after the intervention, and in the follow-up phase using the activity limitations subscale of quality of life questionnaires (to measure activity limitations) and stool calprotectin test to assess safety performance. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics indices (mean and standard deviation) and analysis of variance with repeated measures, Bonferroni test, and analysis of covariance to test the study hypotheses. Results: The Mean±SD age of the intervention group was 34.53±18.38 years, and the Mean±SD age of the control group was 42.80±17.97 years. The significance levels of Levene’s and the Shapiro-Wilk test for all variables were greater than 0.05. Based on the results, the Mean±SD score of the activity limitations variable in the intervention group was 7.53±4.24 in the pre-test, 17.66±3.41 in the post test, and 17.26±3.65 in the follow-up. According to the results, activity limitations (P=0.027) and safety performance (P=0.034) were significantly different before and after the intervention. Conclusion: The present study’s findings show that acceptance and commitment-based therapy can play an influential role in improving patients’ immune function and promoting their activity limitations. Therefore, this treatment is recommended as a complementary therapy in patients with irritable bowel syndrome.
Thermal and Sound Insulation Performances of Building Panels Produced by Recycling Waste Fibres of Yarn Factories
Authors: DÖNMEZ Erkan Türkmen , TURKER Erkan
Published: October 2021

Waste recovery is very important issue due to having vital effects on sustainability of economy and environment health. Recycling of materials such as textiles, plastics, glasses, papers and metals instead of storing, burying or burning results a reduction in raw material demands of industry. This means also that a reduction in amount of money, time and energy spent on to obtain raw materials. From this point of view, the main purpose of this study was determined as the production of textile surfaces with high waste fiber content by recycling textile fiber wastes in sizes that cannot be used in the textile manufacturing industry again. In this sense, various composite plates that can be used for sound and heat insulation on the exterior and interior surfaces of the buildings were produced by using unconventional methods from the waste fibers varying between 0.1-25 mm lengths. Another aim of the study was to produce widely used panels at low costs in order to compete with commercial products. The effect of changed parameters such as density, fiber type, waste fiber ratio and aluminum foil layer addition were investigated. As a result of the tests, it was observed that the thermal conductivity coefficient values of the all produced composite panels varied between 0.033-0.038 W/mK, and the sound transmission loss values between 24.2-32.6 dB. For further studies, the produced samples also showed that they are convenient to innovation in the lights of results.
O crime de deserção e sua recepção pela constituição federal de 1988: os contornos legais e doutrinários dos crimes de deserção simples e especial e a análise de compatibilidade entre os artigos 187 e 190 do código penal militar e a constituição
Authors: Coelho Everton Paul Matheus , Garcia Maria
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo científico tem como objetivo analisar dois institutos jurídicos contidos no Código Penal Militar brasileiro (Decreto-Lei nº 1001, de 21 de outubro de 1969), quais sejam: o crime de deserção simples (artigo 187) e o crime de deserção especial (art. 190). O legislador infraconstitucional previu no ordenamento jurídico esses dispositivos repressivos com o objetivo de tutelar a devida prestação do serviço militar que resta prejudicada por aqueles militares que se mantém ilegalmente ausentes frente a esse dever. A investigação desta pesquisa foi realizada por meio da revisão legal dos dispositivos e das obras doutrinárias que abordam o tema. Para nortear a pesquisa, foram consideradas as seguintes questões principais: a) qual a principal diferença entre a deserção simples prevista no artigo 187 do Código Penal Militar e a deserção especial compreendida no artigo 190 do mesmo diploma legal? b) o Código Penal Militar prevê mais de duas modalidades do crime de deserção? c) os referidos dispositivos legais que tratam sobre o crime de deserção foram recepcionados pela Constituição Federal de 1988? Concluímos que a principal diferença entre a deserção simples e a especial encontra-se na forma de consumação do crime, enquanto na primeira é necessário o decurso do “prazo de graça”, oito dias a contar da ausência ilegal do militar, a segunda modalidade, também chamada de deserção instantânea não necessita do decurso do “prazo de graça”. Também foi verificado que o Código Penal Militar prevê três modalidades do crime de deserção, não apenas duas, sendo elas: a deserção simples (art. 187), a deserção denominada de “casos assimilados” ou ainda “formas assemelhadas”, que trazem quatro hipóteses de incidência criminal (art. 188) e a deserção especial (art. 190), bem como verifica-se que os referidos dispositivos legais que tratam sobre o crime de deserção foram recepcionados pela Constituição Federal de 1988, tendo-se em vista que a sua materialidade não se encontra em desacordo com o texto constitucional, segundo a doutrina e a jurisprudência.
A relação professor/aluno e sua influência no processo de ensino e aprendizagem de matemática no Ensino Fundamental
Authors: Costa Joelma Cerdeira , Nunes Narciso Natividade , Archanjo Paulo César Vieira
Published: October 2021

O presente trabalho apresenta discussões e reflexões sucintas sobre a relação Professor/Aluno e sua influência no processo Ensino/Aprendizagem de Matemática, como parte de uma pesquisa de Mestrado em desenvolvimento, tendo uma abordagem qualitativa e bibliográfica para interpretação dos resultados, baseada em teóricos conceituados que expressam o processo Ensino-Aprendizagem em sua magnitude, com finalidade de compreender os fenômenos presentes na relação professor/aluno. Dessa forma, apresenta-se a relação presente entre o professor e o aluno no contexto escolar, a imagem que os alunos têm de seu docente e os aspectos presentes nessa relação. Assim, esta pesquisa, busca desvendar os fenômenos desse processo proximal no contexto escolar, pois pensa-se na relação professo/aluno como uma possibilidade de intervenção em que o ensino se aproxima do aluno a partir do momento que este cria laços com seu professor, de modo a contribuir para sua formação, tanto escolar quanto social.
Entre o eu e o outro eu em Judas-Asvero: a catarse do seringueiro
Authors: Lima Adriana Alves de , Tavares Elyzania Torres , Hanna Adel Malek
Published: October 2021

O presente artigo tem por escopo realizar um estudo acerca da ressignificação da catarse da alma humana através do olhar do seringueiro, no ensaio Judas-Asvero, de Euclides da Cunha. Essa reflexão tem por objetivo compreender como se dá o processo catártico que promove a dualidade da alma do seringueiro, purificando a alma desse sujeito, lançando a parte amaldiçoada para o Outro eu, o boneco de palha criado a sua imagem e semelhança. O método científico adotado foi o hipotético-dedutivo, delineando os aspectos miméticos presente na representação do seringueiro no boneco de Judas, assim como o levantamento das teorias acerca da catarse humana, articulando o desejo incontestável do seringueiro de liberdade e punição. No decorrer da análise, constatou-se que o seringueiro tem necessidade de purificar-se, na tentativa de se libertar das mazelas e exploração, às quais estava inserido. Malhar o Judas é uma forma de fazer com o boneco aquilo que ele desejava fazer com o colonizador. Assim, o processo catártico da alma se dá no intuito de expurgar seus sentimentos reprimidos, das desventuras amazônicas e superar seus traumas, sua má escolha. Assim, o ensaio Judas-Asvero é o repertório incontestável da superação do Eu sobre o Outro eu, por meio da reconstrução imagética do algoz, o mártir de sua salvação, perante o Criador, durante o Sábado de Aleluia o único instante catártico que os tornam humanos novamente.
Dormire, mangiare e parlare: legame simbolico
Authors: Palladino Ruth Ramalho Ruivo , Souza Luiz Augusto de Paula , Pallotta Mara Lucia , Costa Rogério da , Cunha Maria Claudia
Published: October 2021

Il sonno, il cibo e il linguaggio sono pilastri della vita sana dei bambini, si intrecciano dalla nascita e costituiscono la struttura dinamica dello sviluppo del bambino. Questi sono gli effetti di condizioni interdipendenti: organiche, psichiche e sociali, che coinvolgono il bambino e derivano, contemporaneamente, da eredità organiche e simboliche. Quest’ultimo sovradetermina e modula l’interazione del bambino con l’ambiente, specialmente con l’altro essere umano che è lì. Questo patrimonio traccerà modelli di condotta e comportamento che spesso possono contribuire a cambiamenti che compromettono, in una certa misura, lo sviluppo generale del bambino. Nella clinica pediatrica, la descrizione dei disturbi dello sviluppo, dal più mite al più grave, include, di regola, aspetti alimentari, del sonno e del linguaggio, il che suggerisce, quindi, una triade di base, interrogando i medici sulla possibilità che ci sia, più di una semplice coincidenza, una correlazione tra funzioni biologiche fondamentali. Se questo è il caso, sarà importante per il clinico appropriarsi di questa prospettiva, poiché l’implicazione determinerà probabilmente particolarità nelle procedure diagnostiche e di trattamento. In questa direzione, vale la pena approfondire e discutere lo sviluppo di queste funzioni (sonno, dieta, linguaggio), cercando di chiarire la loro correlazione costitutiva, il legame tra di loro.
Abuso sexual infantil: aspectos históricos, legais e os prejuízos para o desenvolvimento infantil
Authors: Gonçalves Natamy de Almeida , Dias Camila Santos
Published: October 2021

Por se tratar se uma violência que assola diversas crianças e adolescentes no mundo ao longo de toda a história, o abuso sexual infantil exige uma atenção minuciosa, considerando que é um fenômeno complexo e, em muitos casos, difícil de ser identificado, sendo o abusador geralmente uma pessoa de confiança da família e de quem se espera que cuide da vítima, como pais biológicos, padrastos, tios ou amigos muito próximos, por exemplo. Além disso, a maior parte dos casos de abuso sexual acontece na casa da própria vítima, local em que pouco se espera que a criança e o adolescente estejam em uma situação de vulnerabilidade. Com base nos fatores descritos, a presente pesquisa apresenta a seguinte questão norteadora: o que é abuso sexual e quais seus impactos no desenvolvimento infantil? Este artigo teve, então, como objetivo fazer uma revisão dos aspectos históricos e legais do abuso sexual, explorando as complexidades sobre suas definições e apresentando os possíveis efeitos provocados na vítima. Para isso foi feita uma revisão bibliográfica de caráter qualitativo, descritivo e exploratório, suscitando reflexões sobre o tema. Viu-se que a criança e o adolescente nem sempre tiveram amparo legal, tendo sofrido diversas violências sem que houvesse a devida punição a seus agressores. Ao longo do tempo, leis foram sendo instituídas e, no Brasil, o Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente (ECA) marcara um tempo de determinação de direitos da infância e da adolescência, estabelecendo mecanismos de proteção, inclusive contra violências como o abuso sexual. Finalmente, considerou-se neste estudo que há a falta de informações à população sobre o tema, o que corrobora para a reprodução do mencionado delito. Observou-se que, considerando os prejuízos à saúde biopsicossocial da vítima e de sua família, estudos e projetos de prevenção foram feitos, como também instituídas diferentes formas de denúncia desse crime. Concluiu-se que é necessário que haja estratégias para preparar as famílias, profissionais e instituições responsáveis pela garantia de direitos da criança e do adolescente para que possam contribuir com o fortalecimento do combate contra o abuso sexual.
Dormir, manger et parler : lien symbolique
Authors: Palladino Ruth Ramalho Ruivo , Souza Luiz Augusto de Paula , Pallotta Mara Lucia , Costa Rogério da , Cunha Maria Claudia
Published: October 2021

Le sommeil, la nourriture et le langage sont des piliers de la vie saine des enfants, sont étroitement liés dès la naissance et constituent la structure dynamique du développement de l’enfant. Ce sont les effets de conditions interdépendantes: organiques, psychiques et sociales, qui impliquent l’enfant et résultent, simultanément, d’héritages organiques et symboliques. Ce dernier surdétermine et module l’interaction de l’enfant avec l’environnement, en particulier avec l’autre humain qui s’y trouve. Cet héritage dessinera des modèles de conduite et de comportement qui peuvent souvent contribuer à des changements qui compromettent, dans une certaine mesure, le développement global de l’enfant. Dans la clinique pour enfants, la description des troubles du développement, du plus léger au plus grave, comprend, en règle générale, des aspects liés à la nourriture, au sommeil et au langage, ce qui suggère alors une triade de base, interrogeant les cliniciens sur la possibilité qu’il y ait, plus qu’une simple coïncidence, une corrélation entre les fonctions biologiques fondamentales. Si tel est le cas, il sera important que le clinicien s’approprie cette perspective, car l’implication déterminera probablement les particularités des procédures de diagnostic et de traitement. Dans ce sens, il convient d’approfondir et de discuter du développement de ces fonctions (sommeil, alimentation, langage), en cherchant à clarifier leur corrélation constitutive, le lien entre elles.