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Los grabados de la "Historia" de Clavijero: manuscritos pictográficos mexicanos, entre redifusión, invención y olvidos
Authors: Lesbre Patrick
Published: December 2020

En su "Historia antigua de México", el jesuita Clavijero reivindica el uso de manuscritos pictográficos mexicanos. Unas láminas copian documentos supuestamente pictográficos como las ruedas calendáricas (siglo, ano, mes mexicas). La mayor parte retoman códices ya publicados (principalmente por Purchas, Careri y Lorenzana). Eso se puede comprobar fácilmente con la representación de armas mexicas defensivas. Logra también condensar una forma de saber y presentar nuevos grabados (glifos numéricos, nombres de reyes aztecas, nombres de ciudades) de alcance pedagógico. Clavijero modifica unos glifos voluntariamente para mayor claridad. Los prestamos a los grabados de Carreri menos conocidos (para mostrar vestimentas, armas y regalía mexicas) presentan el mismo interés por el trabajo creativo visible en los grabados. Por fin, otros grabados permiten identificar diversos prestamos mas o menos fieles (fabricación de las tortillas) pero también erróneos (temazcal). La representación del Templo Mayor de México, que rechaza la versión fantasiosa de Lorenzana, propone una versión también defectuosa tal como las demás representaciones en materia de religión (templos, sacrificios humanos) porque retoman elementos de grabados del siglo XVI (Valades) o XVIII (Lorenzana).
Las exposiciones de la Academia de San Fernando. Espacios y prácticas de saber artístico y sociabilidad
Authors: Molina Álvaro
Published: December 2020

La celebración de exposiciones temporales en la Real Academia de San Fernando durante la segunda mitad del siglo XVIII constituyó un nuevo espacio de conocimiento sobre las bellas artes para el público. Los visitantes tenían la oportunidad de descubrir las colecciones artísticas y tesoros de la institución, así como ver los avances realizados por aquellos profesores, alumnos y otros aficionados interesados en enseñar sus últimos trabajos. Estas exposiciones determinaron al mismo tiempo nuevas prácticas y experiencias en torno a la percepción de las obras de arte y el fomento de una incipiente crítica artística en los debates de la opinión pública.
Nota preliminar. Los campos del saber en el siglo XVIII
Authors: Mary Trojani Cécile
Published: December 2020

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Anatomical and clinical basis for a posterior surgical approach in fractures of the posterior parts of the lateral tibial condyle
Authors:   Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Kochish A.Iu. ,   Kirov Military Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Belen’kii I.G. ,   Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Kislitsin M.A. ,   Vreden National Medical Research Center of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation, Maiorov B.A. ,   Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation,   Vsevolozhsk clinical inter-district hospital, Vsevolozhsk, Leningrad region, Russian Federation
Published: December 2020

Introduction Conventional anterolateral surgical approach to the lateral tibial condyle has been well studied and proven safe. However, this approach does not provide adequate visualization for performing a good quality osteosynthesis in fractures located in the posterior segment of the lateral condyle. Purpose of the investigation was a rationale of plate implantation technique on the posterior surface of the lateral tibial condyle from the posterior approach with anatomical and clinical demonstration of its technical feasibility and safety. Materials and methods The study was conducted on 10 knee joints of six unfixed cadavers. We implanted a T-plate on the posterior surface of the lateral tibial condyle using a posterior surgical approach. After that soft tissues were dissected to explore the exact location and the distances between the plate and crucial anatomic structures of the region. Five patients underwent surgical treatment of tibial plateau fractures 41C3 type following AO/OTA classification or Schatzker classification type V using the described method. The patients were followed-up for nine months after surgery. Results were evaluated using the KSS and Lysholm scales. Results The study on cadavers showed safety and feasibility of the surgical technique developed. We did not encounter specific complications associated with posterior plate implantation. All fractures healed after nine months postsurgery. The functional outcomes according to KSS scale were excellent in four cases and good in one case; according to Lysholm scale, three were excellent, one good and one fair outcome. Discussion In spite of the simplicity of the conventional anterolateral approach, many investigators tend to use different modifications of posterior approaches for the posterior lateral tibial condyle fixation. This method provides better reduction and fixation using a buttress plate. Our investigation showed safety and feasibility of this technique for fixation of the posterior segment of the lateral tibial condyle. The technique proposed, if performed properly, provides safe and accurate osteosynthesis and prevents secondary displacements of fragments in the rehabilitative period.
Insignificant correlation between post-operative swelling and early functional outcome after ankle fusion
Authors:   Universitas Padjadjaran Medical School / Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia, Primadhi Raden Andri , Prasetia Renaldi ,   Universitas Padjadjaran Medical School / Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia, Alpharian Gibran ,   Universitas Padjadjaran Medical School / Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia, Rasyid Hermawan Nagar ,   Universitas Padjadjaran Medical School / Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia
Published: December 2020

Introduction Swelling is a common complication following a foot and ankle surgery, and is one of the most prevalent complaints that patients present at the clinics. While it affects patients’ satisfaction, the relevance between the swelling and clinical outcome remains unclear. Material and Methods This study assessed volume of foot and ankle swelling in 112 patients with history of ankle fusion, the patients’ Foot Function Index (FFI) score, and patients’ satisfaction. The relationships between swelling volume and early outcomes were analysed with Pearson’s correlation coefficient and a scatter plot. Results The mean of swelling volume increase was 120.0 ± 96.2 ml (range 5 ~ 400 ml); pre-operative FFI score mean was 73.7 ± 4.8 % (range 68 % ~ 81 %), 3 months post-operative FFI score mean was 32.8 ± 5.0 % (range 22 % ~ 56 %) and satisfaction scale’s median was 1 (satisfied). In the correlation analysis, while the meaningful Pearson’s correlation coefficient was found with satisfaction scale, swelling volume showed a weak correlation of Pearson’s correlation test with FFI scores (R value = 0.190; p value = 0.045). Conclusions This study revealed that the swelling of the foot and ankle following ankle fusion surgery are not associated with functional clinical outcome. However, because it affects the patients’ satisfaction, we emphasize the need to identify the problem and management of the swelling, while assuring them that the swelling does not correlate with the early functional outcome.
IT-based support applications for patient patronage after hip joint arthroplasty (preliminary report)
Authors:   Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Kaplunov O.A. , Orlova Yu.A. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Zubkov A.V. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Nekrasov E.Yu. ,   Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Gabidullin R.I. ,   Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Konstantinov V.M. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Rosaliev V.L. ,   Volgograd State Technical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation, Kaplunov K.O. ,   Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd, Russian Federation
Published: December 2020

Introduction The article considers the situation with modern user’s applications for patients in the post-operative period after surgical interventions, including total hip replacement. The main reasons for the emergence of a multidisciplinary field of a science, in particular between the medical and IT industries, were formulated. The aim of the study was to develop a technology for preventive analysis, control and management of patient actions at the stage of outpatient medical rehabilitation by developing and implementing a universal software platform of an application and a chatbot on a mobile device and PC. Material and methods The study presents a universal software platform on a mobile device and a PC, in which the doctor introduces personalized indications based on existing clinical recommendations that permit to target the patient's behavior in an expert-based vector of preventive measures. The paper presents the database scheme, usage scenarios, interface, and an example of a recommendation for a random patronage day. Results The comparative results in the aspect of complications in the patients who used the software product after discharge from the hospital with those in the patients without software patronage were analysed. The overall percentage of complications and of each specific one among them was significantly more frequent in the comparison group than in the observation group with IT-based support (р < 0.001). Patient satisfaction with the app was studied based on an anonymous survey, and a high satisfaction rate was revealed. Discussion The introduction of the software product into clinical work in comparison with existing analogues provided better patients’ compliance, especially in older persons with cognitive comorbidity, to targeted behavioral information, prevention of non-compliance with the medication dosage regimen and mobile activity, thus improving the long-term treatment results in patients at the stage of the rehabilitation. Conclusion It has been concluded that the results of the study indicate the feasibility and clinical validity of the development and implementation of the application developed and of similar software products.
Optical bone density as a prognostic risk factor for the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in patients with bone metastases
Authors:   Ural State Medical University, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, Vinogradova N.G. ,   Central City Clinical Hospital, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, Solomatina L.V. ,   Institute of Immunology and Physiology of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, Kharitonova M.P. ,   Ural State Medical University, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, L’vov K.V. ,   Central City Clinical Hospital, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation, Borzunov D.Yu. ,   Ural State Medical University, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation,   Central City Clinical Hospital, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Published: December 2020

Introduction Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a complication associated with the intake of osteomodifying agents (bisphosphonates, denosumab). At present, its frequency, according to various authors, may reach from one to 10 cases per 100 subjects. The literature describes the main factors in the pathogenesis of the disease. The prognostic signs of its development, which would allow timely diagnosis and prevention of the disease, remain not fully understood. Materials and methods The retrospective analysis was based on the results of a study of 52 patients with MRONJ who were treated at the Department for Maxillofacial Surgery at the Central City Hospital No. 23 in Yekaterinburg from January 2015 to December 2019 Multispiral computed tomography was used for visualization, quantitative and qualitative assessment of the jaw bone tissue. The optical density of the spongy substance was determined in Hounsfield units (HU) on the side opposite to the lesion. Results The analysis of the results of optical density showed that D1 bone type was not detected in any patient. We observed type D2 using CT in 5 cases in the central part of the lower jaw (9.61 %), in 9 cases in the central part of the upper jaw (17.3 %), as well as in the area of the angle of the lower jaw on 6 CT-scans (11.53 %). D3 and D4 bone types prevailed, D5 bone type was less common. The optical density of the structures under study was in the range from 229.8 ± 56.6 to 534.8 ± 155.4 HU. Thus, patients receiving osteomodifying therapy with bone types D3, D4, D5 are more at risk of developing MRONJ than patients with bone types D1 and D2. Conclusion It is advisable to include a mandatory MSCT with classification of bone types according to Misch and determine optical density of bone tissue in the examination protocols of such patients.
Monitoring of gram-negative bacteria and antibiotic resistance in osteomyelitis
Authors:   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Shipitsyna I.V. , Osipova E.V ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Leonchuk D.S. ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation, Sudnitsyn A.S. ,   Ilizarov National Medical Research Centre for Traumatology and Orthopedics, Kurgan, Russian Federation
Published: December 2020

Introduction There is an urgent need for a surveillance system of regular monitoring of specific bacteria inducing various types of osteomyelitis to identify resistant isolates and optimize the use of antibiotics. Objective: monitoring of specific gram-negative bacteria and analysis of the antibiotic resistance of the strains isolated from osteomyelitis patients over a three-year period. Results and discussion P. aeruginosa was the first most common pathogen among gram-negative microorganisms isolated from the patients between 2017 and 2019. Prevalence of the isolates identified in 2019 decreased by 9.6 % as compared to 2017. Next frequently encountered clinical isolates were Enterobacter sp., Acinetobacter sp., Klebsiella sp. There was a twofold increase in K. pneumoniae strains isolated in 2019. Analysis of antibiotic susceptibility testing data revealed multiresistance of the Acinetobacter sp. strains in 2019 despite the total decrease in resistant isolates in 2017 and 2018. Among non-fermenting gram-negative rods, the species being resistant to imipenem were shown to increase by 5.4 times. Overall antibiotic resistance was on rise. Increased antimicrobial resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics also combined with BLaC inhibitors was observed in Enterobacteriaceae population. Meropenem was found to be effective against most bacteria with growing drug resistance observed as compared with recent years. The antibiotic resistance profiles of Klebsiella sp. strains appeared to be high at antimicrobial testing. Conclusion Diverse bacterial morphology of gram-negative species and increasing proportion of drug-resistant strains isolated in osteomyelitis cases have necessitated regular monitoring of multiresistant clinical isolates for adjustment of empirical antibiotic therapies.
Outcomes with fracture-level transpedicular screws used for thoracolumbar junction fractures
Authors:   Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russian Federation, Likhachev S.V. , Zaretskov V.V. ,   Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russian Federation, Arsenievich V.B. ,   Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russian Federation, Ostrovskij V.V. ,   Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russian Federation, Shulga A.E. ,   Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russian Federation, Zaretskov A.V. ,   Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky, Saratov, Russian Federation
Published: December 2020

Background Short-segment transpedicular screw fixation (SSTSF) is the preferred treatment option for thoracolumbar burst fractures. Adding screws in the fractured body may be helpful in achieving and maintaining fracture reduction. However, the operative approach is disputed. Objective To compare clinical outcomes of transpedicular fixation with and without screws in the fractured vertebral body after isolated uncomplicated fractures at the thoracolumbar junction. Material and methods A retrospective cohort study enrolled 62 patients with Th11–L2 thoracolumbar burst fractures (AOSpine A3, A4) who underwent SSTSF with (n = 32) and without (n = 30) pedicle screws at the fracture level. Demographic data of the patients, operating time and blood loss were registered. Clinical evaluation using Visual analogue scale (VAS ) for pain, Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) to quantify disability and imaging parameters of segmental kyphosis, loss of correction, anterior vertebral body height (AVBH) at the fracture level, spinal canal stenosis (SCS) were measured preoperatively, at one week, 1 month, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. Results The patients of the two groups showed no statistically significant differences in the demographic data, VAS and ODI scores, measurements of kyphotic angle, AVBH, SCS preoperatively (p > 0.05). Screws at the fracture level did not affect the operating time and intraoperative blood loss relative to conventional no-screw group. Benefits with fracture screws were evident at 7 days (p < 0.01) measuring SCS, at 6 months (p < 0.01) and 12 (p < 0.01) months measuring kyphotic angle. There was better kyphosis correction (p < 0.01) and AVBH (p = 0.034) seen at 12 months after surgery. Conclusion Reinforcement of a broken vertebra with fracture-level screws has been shown to provide better stability of clinical and radiographic results as compared to those with conventional SSTSF.
La garantía de la unidad y la estabilidad federal: algunos modelos europeos (Portugal, Italia, Austria, Suiza y Bélgica)
Authors: Rodríguez-Patrón Patricia
Published: December 2020

El presente trabajo trata de mostrar los instrumentos con que cuentan distintos Estados de nuestro entorno jurídico para remediar situaciones de grave incumplimiento por parte de los Estados miembros o regiones de sus deberes constitucionales que puedan poner en peligro a la federación respectiva. Todo ello precedido de una sintética exposición del contexto territorial fijado por cada una de las constituciones de los países estudiados, dentro del cual los citados instrumentos cobran su verdadero sentido. En concreto, se muestran los casos de Portugal, Italia, Austria, Suiza y Bélgica, pudiéndose observar con ellos la diversidad de técnicas, así como de órganos implicados en la coerción federal, que encuentran su explicación en las especiales características de cada ordenamiento. Un caso particular al respecto representa, como se verá, Bélgica, donde se ha preferido resolver este tipo de conflictos a través del acuerdo y la negociación entre las partes.
El artículo 116 CE, la Ley de Seguridad Nacional y la Ley de Estabilidad Presupuestaria como medidas alternativas al artículo 155 CE
Authors: Revenga Sánchez Miguel , Fernández Alles José Joaquín
Published: December 2020

Este artículo estudia algunas de las vías de excepción y de defensa ordinaria (estabilidad presupuestaria) previstas en la Constitución de 1978 que podrían aplicarse como alternativas al art. 155 en el caso de crisis políticas causadas por comportamientos de las autoridades de las comunidades autónomas. Y se pronuncia con escepticismo al respecto, mostrando bien la debilidad de tales alternativas, o bien su carácter de control ordinario, no de excepción, destacando las relaciones conceptuales entre ellas en el marco de un entendimiento sistemático y preventivo de la Constitución.
Evaluation of Madaris Curriculum Integration for Primary Muslim Education in Mindanao: An Assessment of The Influence of Psychology
Authors: Abdulkarim Kamarodin Abas , Suud Fitriah M.
Published: December 2020

This study evaluated the Madaris curriculum integration for Muslim primary education in Mindanao. It assessed the psychological effects of such integration on teachers and students in Arabic writing and reading, religiosity, Islamic values, and teacher professional development. This qualitative and quantitative research used a descriptive-evaluative design. The purposive sampling method was used to collect data using a questionnaire which was analyzed statistically. This study showed that the psychological effects of integrating teachers and students to Arabic writing and reading, religiosity, Islamic values, and teacher professional development worked well. Both teachers and students demonstrated the ability to write and read Arabic, values about God, Islam, people, the nation, and the environment.
Self-Regulatory Learning Patterns of Disabled Students at UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta
Authors: Zamakhsari Zamakhsari , Masruri Siswanto , Sutrisno Sutrisno
Published: December 2020

This study aims to find the learning patterns of students with visual disabilities through self-regulation. This research approach is qualitative with phenomenological design and descriptive methods. This research study is a self-regulation pattern in students with visual disabilities by observing the interaction between students and the learning environment and social environments to achieve individual and academic goals. The author collected the data through interviews, observations, and documentation. This study concludes that this informants' metacognitive contribution provided positive and supportive directions for learning patterns based on students' self-regulation with visual disabilities UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. The self-regulation of informants in learning formed from this metacognitive knowledge relied on the sense of hearing. The strategy came from listening, taking, and reading notes.
Model and Algorithm of Electricity Consumption Management for Household Consumers in the Republic of Tajikistan
Authors: Tavarov Saidjon Sheralievich , Sidorov Alexander Ivanovich , Kalegina Yulia Vladimirovna
Published: December 2020

The article is devoted to solving the problem of increasing the energy efficiency of urban electrical networks based on identifying factors affecting power consumption. According to the established patterns, a forecasting model has been developed, on the basis of which seasonal schedules of electricity consumption by household consumers are proposed. To monitor and control the operating parameters of the urban electrical network, taking into account the functionality of smart electricity meters, a control algorithm is proposed based on the proposed seasonal power consumption schedules by household consumers and a schematic implementation using smart electricity meters.
Solving Bid-Based Dynamic Economic Dispatch in Competitive Electricity Market Using Improved Simulated Annealing Algorithm
Authors: Bouddou Riyadh , Benhamida Farid , Ziane Ismail , Zeggai Amine , Belgacem Moussa
Published: December 2020

Electricity markets are open after the deregulation of power systems due to competition. An optimization problem based on dynamic economic dispatch has recently come up in the new context of deregulated power systems known as bid-based dynamic economic dispatch (BBDED). It is one of the major operations and control functions in the electricity markets used to determine the optimal operations of market participants with scheduled load demands during a specified period. BBDED involves power generation companies (GENCOs) and customers to submit energy and price bids to the independent system operator (ISO) in a day-ahead market. The ISO clears the market with the objective of social profit maximization. In this paper, a BBDED problem is solved using an improved simulated annealing algorithm (ISA), including system constraints with different periods under bidding strategies. The proposed ISA technique is implemented in MATLAB and applied on a 3-unit system, a 6-unit system, and a 40-unit large-scale system. The proposed ISA is evaluated by comparison with relevant methods available in the literature, to demonstrate and confirm its potential in terms of convergence, robustness, and effectiveness for solving the BBDED problem.
The Role and Strategy of Business Administration in the Development of Scientific and Technological Innovation in Enterprises
Authors: Yuan Le
Published: December 2020

The development of enterprises can not be separated from the role of business administration. In order to realize scientific and technological innovation, enterprises should strengthen the level and quality of business administration. Through the reform and innovation of business administration, enterprises can improve their own strength and have sufficient foundation to face the market competition.
Research on Anti-Counterfeiting Technology Based on Encrypted Two-Dimensional Code
Authors: Lu Liuyi
Published: December 2020

Two-dimensional code is widely used in daily life, and security issues are increasingly prominent. In order to improve the security and use of two-dimensional code information, the anti-counterfeiting technology based on encrypted two-dimensional code is studied. At first, this article discusses the security problems faced by two-dimensional code in the application process, and analyzes digital security technology, and compares the performance of different encryption algorithms. This algorithm not only effectively enhances the security of the system and reduces the chances of key information theft and tampering, but also ensures the generation and recognition speed of two-dimensional codes.
Recycling as seduction: Critiquing the practice of climate-change education from a primary classroom
Authors: Reynolds Sylvia
Published: December 2020

Recycling is often included in lists of things that can be done to mitigate climate change. Recycling is not a “bad’ thing, but recycling alone is an insufficient response to the complex problems posed by climate change. This article takes the reader through the journey of an experienced teacher who began with a hopeful vision to include climate change in her school’s programme, meandered through a myriad distracting recycling schemes, until she reached a deeper understanding of the barriers to climate change education and the role of emotions in these programmes. The article concludes with her three key lessons for future climate change curriculum projects.
Envisioning a better future through interrelatedness and whanaungatanga
Authors: Zink Robyn
Published: December 2020

Climate change is described as the defining issue of our time. There are many climate-change teaching resources that cover the science of climate change and actions to make a difference. However, there is limited focus on envisioning the future we want to create together. Enviroschools’ key concepts of interrelatedness and whanaungatanga support students, schools and communities to explore how they are connected to each other and the world they live in. Using an example from one school, I suggest building understanding of how we are all interconnected is one way to create space to imagine the change we want.
Nurturing hope: From climate-change worriers to eco-warriors
Authors: Birdsall Sally
Published: December 2020

Young people are worried about the impacts that climate change will have on their lives. Educators need learning programmes that can help students to manage these dark emotions and become more positive about their future. Including emotions in climate-change education is now considered a crucial element and hope, in particular, has been identified as a motivating force which can help young people to become more positive and take action to respond to the climate emergency. Drawing on recommendations from the environmental-education field, as well as peace and political studies education research, eight strategies and approaches are proposed. These approaches and strategies can nurture hope and develop knowledge and skills, so that students can take action to mitigate climate change effects and feel hopeful about their future.
Social agency and ecoliteracy: Seeds of change for teacher education in uncertain climate futures
Authors: Tolbert Sara , Mackey Glynne , Manning Richard , Hayward Bronwyn , Carter Hūhana-Suzanne
Published: December 2020

In this article, we discuss the importance of developing the skills of ecological citizenship for teachers and students. In particular we consider how we can support teaching practice to develop the skills of social agency and ecoliteracy. We argue that these skills are essential for building teacher and student capabilities to co-create regenerative futures on a warming planet. In this discussion we reflect on our experiences as educators and researchers invested in place-based education, sustainability, climate justice research, democracy, and citizenship education. We highlight some of the tools and approaches that we have used in supporting both preservice teachers, and children, to learn these skills of ecological citizenship.
Evaluation of Golden-Angle-Sampled Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced MRI Reconstruction Using Objective Image Quality Measures: A Simulated Phantom Study
Authors: Murtha Nathan , Mason Allister , Bowen Chris , Clarke Sharon , Rioux James , Beyea Steven
Published: December 2020

We aim to extend the use of image quality metrics (IQMs) from static magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications to dynamic MRI studies. We assessed the use of 2 IQMs, the root mean square error and structural similarity index, in evaluating the reconstruction of quantitative dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI data acquired using golden-angle sampling and compressed sensing (CS). To address the difficulty of obtaining ground-truth knowledge of parameters describing dynamics in real patient data, we developed a Matlab simulation framework to assess quantitative CS-DCE-MRI. We began by validating the response of each IQM to the CS-MRI reconstruction process using static data and the performance of our simulation framework with simple dynamic data. We then extended the simulations to the more realistic extended Tofts model. When assessing the Tofts model, we tested 4 different methods of selecting a reference image for the IQMs. Results from the retrospective static CS-MRI reconstructions showed that each IQM is responsive to the CS-MRI reconstruction process. Simulations of a simple contrast evolution model validated the performance of our framework. Despite the complexity of the Tofts model, both IQM scores correlated well with the recovery accuracy of a central model parameter for all reference cases studied. This finding may form the basis of algorithms for automated selection of image reconstruction aspects, such as temporal resolution, in golden-angle-sampled CS-DCE-MRI. These further suggest that objective measures of image quality may find use in general dynamic MRI applications.
Peculiarities of the Administrative Liability of Vehicle Owners for Violation of Rules of Conduct in Case of an Emergency or Risk of Its Occurrence
Authors:   Degree-Seeking Student of the Department of Administrative Law and Procedure of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Prokopov Maksim S.
Published: December 2020

The article reveals the legal basis for bringing vehicle drivers to administrative responsibility for offenses of high alert when they are fixed by special technical means that have the functions of photo and video recording.
Legal Regulation of Patients` Rights and Obligations in the Context of Biomedical Service Rendering
Authors:   Professor of the Department of Entrepreneurial and Corporate Law of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), Professor of the Department of Civil Law of the Russian State University of Justice, Head of the Department of Civil Law of the Moscow Region State University, LL.D., Professor, Levushkin Anatoliy N.
Published: December 2020

In modern legal reality and medical practice, with the very progressive development of society and medical technologies, it seems that the need for special legal regulation of the rights and obligations of the patient in the provision of biomedical services in order to effectively apply them is becoming important. The article analyzes the rights and obligations of the patient in the provision of biomedical services from the point of view of their regulatory regulation and implementation in biomedical practice.
Trust as a Category of Bioethics and Its Importance in the System of Ensuring Biosecurity
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Department of Medical Law of the Kutafin Moscow State Law University (MSAL), PhD in Medicine, Associate Professor, Pekshev Aleksey V.
Published: December 2020

The article discusses the notion of an ethical category of trust, including bioethics as an element of biopolitics. The trust is also analysed in the context of the legal consequences of its loss, enshrined in the existing law and existing in the bills under consideration by the legislator. As a category of bioethics, trust is analyzed to take into account the effects of the pandemic SARS-Cov2. The author formulates proposals to improve legislative activity aimed at maintaining trust between the government and society.
The Issue of Civil Right Protection Means in View of the Development of Digital Relations
Authors:   Associate Professor of the Moscow University of Finance and Law (MFUA), PhD (Law), Yuzefovich Zhanna Yu.
Published: December 2020

The relevance of the topic of researching the issue devoted to the problem of implementing methods of protecting civil rights in the light of the development of digital legal relations is due to the importance of the stability of civil rights in Russia as a rule of law. Protection of civil rights is one of the most important categories of the theory of civil and civil procedural law, without which it is very difficult to understand the nature and features of civil sanctions, the mechanism of their implementation, and other issues arising in connection with the violation of civil rights. The study of problem areas in the regulation of digital law contributes to the improvement of legislation, which in general should contribute to an increase in the effectiveness of the application of protection methods.
The Concept of a Development Bank as a Financial Development Institution
Authors:   Chief Legal Officer at the New Development Bank (Shanghai), PhD (Economics), Kuznetsov Sergey V.
Published: December 2020

This article considers the concept and searches for the definition of a development bank, which is characterized as a financial institution of development. The author comes to the conclusion, that this institution can be deemed as an instrument of state regulation of the economy and at the same time a subject of law that performs the public functions delegated to it.
ACCEPTANCE OF AN INHERITANCE AS A GUARANTEE OF EXERCISING THE RIGHTS OF HEIRS
Authors:   Judge Emeritus, Chitaeva Larisa E.
Published: December 2020

The article deals with topical issues that arise in lawenforcement practice with heirs in the process of accepting inheritance, examines ways of accepting inheritance, examines problems associated with the formalization of accepting heirs of inheritance. The author believes that the existing legal mechanisms need to be brought into line with modern requirements aimed at increasing the effectiveness of preventing litigation in cases of inheritance.
ESTATE: SOME ASPECTS OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT PRACTICE
Authors:   Judge Emeritus, Chitaeva Larisa E.
Published: December 2020

The article discusses current and important problems that arise in the law enforcement practice of the heirs in the registration of acceptance of the inheritance associated with escheated property and the inclusion of property in the inheritance. The emerging problems of the composition of the hereditary property are analyzed and a conclusion is formulated that allows the current regulatory framework governing inheritance legal relations to be brought into line with modern requirements aimed at increasing the effectiveness of preventing litigation in cases of inheritance.
RESÍDUOS SÓLIDOS: A MÁ GESTÃO PÚBLICA COMO PROBLEMA AMBIENTAL
Authors: Bezerra Ana Keuly Luz , Rocha Paulo Henrique Franco , Moita Neto José Machado
Published: December 2020

A má gestão pública dos resíduos sólidos no Brasil tornou-se um de seus maiores problemas ambientais, resultando em uma atuação que conspira contra o modelo de cidadania instituído pela Carta Constitucional de 1988 e pela inefetividade da política nacional criada para o enfrentamento da questão. Neste estudo, analisou-se a atuação do poder judiciário como instrumento de efetividade da implementação da Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos (PNRS) ao pressionar a gestão pública por meio de sanções jurídicas, a tornar-se eficiente, contribuindo para a minimização do problema de gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos no Brasil. Para isso, utilizou-se da análise de conteúdo de dez decisões do Superior Tribunal de Justiça, selecionadas a partir da palavra chave “resíduos sólidos” no site do referido tribunal. Os resultados evidenciaram a dificuldade na implementação da PNRS pelos gestores municipais e a necessidade de revisão da Lei n. 9.605/1998 (Lei de Crimes Ambientais), ajustando-a aos preceitos e diretrizes da PNRS, com o objetivo de instituir subsídios penais que instiguem a efetividade ambiental de uma administração eficiente ou, como ultima ratio, fortalecer o judiciário em suas intervenções para avalizar um meio ambiente equilibrado para todos, conforme preceitua a Constituição Federal.
SEGURO COMO INSTRUMENTO DE GESTÃO DE ÁREAS CONTAMINADAS: EXPERIÊNCIAS CUBANA E BRASILEIRA
Authors: Jiménez Serrano Pablo , Yatsuda Moromizato Yoshida Consuelo , Maria de Macedo Borges Rosana
Published: December 2020

O objetivo deste artigo é verificar as modalidades de seguro previstas para a gestão ambiental e investigar se tais modalidades são instrumentos eficazes para o gerenciamento de áreas contaminadas. A temática se torna relevante e atual à medida que cresce o número de áreas contaminadas no Brasil, sendo que, somente no Estado de São Paulo, foram identificadas mais de 6.000 áreas com passivo ambiental entre os anos de 2002 e 2019. Para tanto, o trabalho foi realizado a partir de uma pesquisa exploratória com o intuito de identificar o que existe nas legislações e doutrinas brasileira e estrangeira, especialmente a cubana, referente ao tema de seguro ambiental. A escolha da experiência cubana se justifica por permitir um contraponto relevante com a experiência brasileira: tem-se um tímido mercado securitário cubano, sob controle estatal; e um promissor mercado de seguros no Brasil, lastreado no sistema econômico capitalista. Destacam-se como pontos relevantes da pesquisa: os procedimentos para identificação e gestão de uma área contaminada; os aspectos para a identificação e valoração dos riscos e danos; e a diferença entre o seguro ambiental e o seguro garantia. Como contribuição deste estudo apontam-se os desafios para a identificação de diversos cenários de riscos ambientais, e os cuidados na celebração do contrato de seguros por parte da seguradora e do contratante.
O INSTITUTO-GARANTIA DA CAUÇÃO AMBIENTAL E A COMPETÊNCIA LEGISLATIVA CONCORRENTE NA RELAÇÃO FEDERATIVO-CONSTITUCIONAL ENTRE O ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS E A UNIÃO
Authors: Oliveira Márcio Luís de , Costa Beatriz Souza
Published: December 2020

O objetivo do artigo foi o de analisar a caução ambiental exigida nos processos de licenciamento das atividades socioeconômicas de mineração e uso de barragens. O estudo classificou juridicamente a caução ambiental como instituto-garantia de direitos difusos. Tal garantia se aplica ao dever de assistência e reparação por eventuais desastres ambientais e suas respectivas consequências humanitárias e culturais. O trabalho concluiu que, no âmbito da federação brasileira, há que prevalecer, em concreto, a norma específica estadual ou a norma-quadro federal que melhor atender aos princípios constitucionais da proteção mais efetiva e da subsidiariedade federativa. A metodologia utilizada na pesquisa foi dedutiva, analítica, dogmática e comparativa; e foram consultadas legislação nacional, estadual e estrangeira e textos bibliográficos específicos.
Fanoturystyka i fanoturysta – głos w dyskusji nad definicjami i problematyką badawczą
Authors: Krupa Joanna , Nawrocka Elżbieta
Published: December 2020

Celem artykułu jest usystematyzowanie pojęć związanych z fanoturystyką i fanoturystą. Autorki opracowania podjęły także próbę sporządzenia profilu fanoturysty. Poprzez własne rozważania chcą wypełnić lukę badawczą w definiowaniu tego pojęcia. W pracy zastosowano metodę analizy, krytyki piśmiennictwa oraz syntezy. W artykule zaprezentowano charakterystykę fanoturystyki i opis fanoturysty, stworzony z wykorzystaniem zidentyfikowanych na podstawie przeglądu literatury kryteriów psychologicznych, społecznych oraz ekonomicznych. Autorki wyróżniły następujące atrybuty fanoturysty: główna motywacja do działania, zaangażowanie emocjonalne, radykalizm wsparcia, wierność idei, sympatia dla idei, uczestnictwo w widowisku oraz charakter klienta i prosumenta, w sytuacji gdy fanoturysta osobiście bierze udział w wydarzeniu. W procesie wyodrębniania cech fanoturysty zostały użyte pojęcia fana, fanatyka i kibica.
Fan tourism and fan tourists: discussion on definitions and research issues
Authors: Krupa Joanna , Nawrocka Elżbieta
Published: December 2020

The purpose of the article is to systematize the concepts of fan tourism and fan tourists and an attempt has also been made to identify the profile of a fan tourist. There are certain research gaps in terms of defining the concept itself, therefore the authors have decided to investigate this. Literature analysis and criticism as well as synthesizing ideas were methods used in this work. The article presents the characteristics of fan tourism and a description of a fan tourist using psychological, social and economic criteria identified on the basis of a literature investigation. The following attributes were distinguished: the main motive of activity, emotional involvement, ‘extreme’ support, commitment to ideas, sympathy towards ideas, personal attendance at an event and the nature of a consumer or a prosumer when a fan tourist participates in an event personally. The concepts of a fan in general, fanatic and sports fan (kibic) were used in the process of identifying the characteristics of a fan tourist.
SLIS Director's Report
Authors: Welsh Teresa S.
Published: December 2020

News and updates from Southern Miss School of Library and Information Science Director, Dr. Teresa Welsh.
From the GAs: Congratulations, Publications, Presentations
Authors:   The University of Southern Mississippi
Published: December 2020

News and congratulations from SLIS Graduate Assistants for student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, publications, and presentations.
Does meniscal release confer similar clinical benefits to meniscal tear treatment when compared to meniscectomy?
Authors: Garland Ben
Published: December 2020

PICO question

In adult dogs with naturally occurring medial meniscal tears concurrent to cranial cruciate ligament disease does meniscal release confer the same benefits in lameness resolution as meniscectomy?

 

Clinical bottom line

Category of research question

Treatment

The number and type of study designs reviewed

A single prospective cross-sectional study was reviewed, that fulfilled the criteria

Strength of evidence

None

Outcomes reported

Meniscal release, meniscectomy (partial, hemi- or complete), or the two combined performed for concurrent medial meniscal pathology at time of surgery for naturally occurring cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture resulted in an acceptable long-term outcome. Difference in outcome between the techniques was not reported

Conclusion

There is no evidence that meniscal release provides an equal or superior treatment option for medial meniscal injury treated at the time of surgery for CCL rupture when compared to meniscectomy. The study critically reviewed performed meniscal release via radial transection through the meniscotibial ligament, and therefore does not represent mid-body abaxial radial release. Neither is this summary appropriate for considering prophylactic meniscal release of the normal meniscus. In addition, the surgical treatments for cranial cruciate ligament rupture were either ‘Tightrope’ or tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) procedures. Further studies are required to compare clinical outcome between meniscal release or meniscectomy for treatment of concurrent meniscal tears

 

How to apply this evidence in practice

The application of evidence into practice should take into account multiple factors, not limited to: individual clinical expertise, patient’s circumstances and owners’ values, country, location or clinic where you work, the individual case in front of you, the availability of therapies and resources.

Knowledge Summaries are a resource to help reinforce or inform decision making. They do not override the responsibility or judgement of the practitioner to do what is best for the animal in their care.
Are Universities Using the Right Assessment Tools during the Pandemic and Crisis Times?
Authors: Halaweh Mohanad
Published: December 2020

All industries have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and have worked to develop alternative strategies and actions to survive and continue business operations; the education sector is no exception. University administrators and instructors have faced challenges in finding the appropriate mechanisms to manage the final examination process. This essay suggests that project-based learning (PBL) assessment could be an effective alternative to online examinations. It advocates the adoption of PBL by highlighting the challenges/pitfalls associated with online exams supported by proctoring software tools.
Duas cosmogêneses como chave de leitura para a Ponte Flusseriana do design
Authors: Luciano da Silva Sérgio , Ribeiro Rita Aparecida da Conceição
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo procura identificar e compreender matrizes estruturantes do pensamento de Vilém Flusser sobre o design, a partir das narrativas cosmogônicas do Prometeu grego e do livro Gênesis bíblico. Os ensaios de Flusser Sobre a palavra design e A alavanca contra-ataca, por concentrarem sua atenção no tema das origens do conhecimento, justificam sua relação com essas duas cosmogêneses da cultura ocidental e com nossa concepção de uma raiz comum para campos do saber, que na atualidade se encontram problematicamente cindidos e hierarquizados. Para estabelecer interlocução com a filosofia de Flusser, recorremos às posições de Gui Bonsiepe, Rafael Cardoso e Tomás Maldonado. Esses teóricos do design seguem caminhos semelhantes aos do filósofo e questionam a cisão do conhecimento e o papel do design diante das rupturas entre a ciência, a técnica e a arte. Como resultado desse método dialógico e analítico, identificamos e explicitamos capacidades de ampliação da realidade inerentes à Ponte Flusseriana.