bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
COBO ROMERO, Francisco y GARRIDO RODRÍGUEZ, Francisco de Paula, La República en los pueblos. Conflicto, radicalización y exclusión en la vida política local durante la Segunda República Española (1931-1936). Granada, Comares, 2021, 402 pp.
Authors: García Molinero Alberto
Published: July 2022

Reseña del libro: COBO ROMERO, Francisco y GARRIDO RODRÍGUEZ, Francisco de Paula, La República en los pueblos. Conflicto, radicalización y exclusión en la vida política local durante la Segunda República Española (1931-1936). Granada, Comares, 2021, 402 pp.
LINDE PANIAGUA, Enrique, La transición inacabada. Hacia una democracia avanzada. Madrid, Edisofer, 2021, 624 pp.
Authors: Calonge Velázquez Antonio
Published: July 2022

Reseña del libro: LINDE PANIAGUA, Enrique, La transición inacabada. Hacia una democracia avanzada. Madrid, Edisofer, 2021, 624 pp.
A preliminary metagenomics study of bacteria present in the dirt of Swiftlet farmhouses based on nitrite levels in edible bird's nest on Sumatera Island, Indonesia
Authors: Widiyani Platika , Sudarwanto Mirnawati B. , Latif Hadri , Lukman Denny Widaya , Thong Daniel , Rahayu Puji
Published: July 2022

Background and Aim: Since the past decade, metagenomics has been used to evaluate sequenced deoxyribonucleic acid of all microorganisms in several types of research. Nitrite contamination originates from the natural environment in Swiftlet farmhouses (SFHs) and can influence nitrite levels in edible bird's nest (EBN). It is strongly speculated that the conversion process into nitrite is influenced by the bacteria present in SFHs. Nitrite can cause adverse effects on human health. The previous research has focused on the characteristics of bacteria that may influence the nitrite conversion process in SFHs. This study aimed to a metagenomics analysis of bacteria present in the dirt of SFHs and evaluated nitrite levels in EBN on Sumatera Island.

Materials and Methods: In total, 18 SFHs on Sumatera Island were selected, and EBN and dirt samples were collected from each SFH, resulting in 18 EBN and 18 dirt SFH samples. Raw uncleaned white EBN and dirt from three areas of SFH were collected. The samples were analyzed for nitrite levels using a spectrophotometer, and the metagenomics sequencing of SFH dirt samples was performed using the MinIon nanopore method. The sequenced data were analyzed using the EPI2ME software.

Results: Of the 18 raw uncleaned white EBN samples, 9 (50%) had <30 ppm nitrite levels. The top five bacterial genera in SFH dirt samples in Group A (nitrite levels >30 ppm) were Aeromonas, Escherichia, Acinetobacter, Arcobacter, and Acetoanaerobium. Those in Group B (nitrite levels <30 ppm) were Aeromonas, Pseudomonas, Shewanella, Escherichia, and Acinetobacter. There were 12 genera of nitrifying bacteria in Group A and 8 in Group B. The total cumulative read of nitrifying bacteria in Groups A and B were 87 and 38 reads, respectively.

Conclusion: This is the first study to show that characteristic bacteria present in the dirt of SFHs might significantly influence the conversion from nitrogen to nitrite. Approximately 50% of raw uncleaned EBN samples had <30 ppm nitrite levels. Aeromonas was the most dominant bacterial genus found in Groups A and B. The variations in genus and cumulative reads nitrifying bacteria in group A were greater than those in Group B. This study provides information on the characteristics of bacteria that may influence the nitrite conversion process in SFHs. Metagenomics data were obtained from the reading using the software EPI2ME. Further research is needed on the bacterial target species that can convert nitrite in SFHs.
Effect of change of Antenna Model with the Variation of Pause Time for Reactive and Hybrid Routing Protocols in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks
Authors: Arya Hemlata , Chauhan Atul
Published: July 2022

The collection of the many mobile nodes forming a short lived infrastructure with the help of any centralized administration. Since there's a random and dynamic modification in topology due to the quality of host, so the requirement for a study dynamic routing protocol is needed. Mobile ad-hoc network have the attributes like wireless affiliation, continuously dynamic topology, distributed operation and simple deployment. It establishes a short lived affiliation wherever nodes will be part of or leave the network at any time. Communication takes place by routing protocols in effective and economical manner in wireless network. Economical protocols are accustomed forward information packets while not a lot of packet loss. The target of the present paper is to boost the performance of the reactive and hybrid routing protocols with different directional antenna i.e. Omni and Pattern antenna with variation of pause time. The performance metrics in the research paper is PDR, NRL, Throughput and Routing Overhead.
A Qualitative Study on Business Performance in Turbulent Environment
Authors: Naseem Aliya , Abbas Rameesha
Published: July 2022

The combination of business strategies and practices that tends to enhance sustainability of performance has been the subject of only a modest number of scholarly studies, but has been at the forefront of corporate agendas for decades. Dramatic shifts in performance and industry standing occur frequently among firms that develop technology products and services, the ‘technology innovators,’ in part because these firms operate in external business environments that tend to be turbulent. This exploratory study focuses on the integration of these five elements through case studies of three medium to large technology innovator firms operating under medium or high environmental turbulence. Interviews of 10 managers, directors and executives based on a semi-structured guide were augmented by qualitative self-assessment of leadership style, a validated instrument for assessing culture type, pre-interview surveys and secondary data. The results are: a single predominant leadership style setting an expectation of high performance was seen among managers in all three firms, a high presence of Aggressive/Defensive cultural style existed among the firms, and sustainability of performance was believed by interviewees to depend on effective integration of strong leadership style and culture, structure appropriate for innovation, and balanced emphasis on strategic positioning and operational effectiveness.
Karolina Heinsch, Daniel Heinsch, Jan Kochel, „Tak” dla wychowania seksualnego. Wprowadzenie do katolickiej pedagogiki seksualnej, Wydawnictwo Jedność, Kielce 2021, ss. 271, ISBN 978-83-8144-617-4
Authors: Guzdek Piotr
Published: July 2022

Recenzja: Karolina Heinsch, Daniel Heinsch, Jan Kochel, „Tak” dla wychowania seksualnego. Wprowadzenie do katolickiej pedagogiki seksualnej, Wydawnictwo Jedność, Kielce 2021, ss. 271, ISBN 978-83-8144-617-4.
Marketing usług a duszpasterstwo
Authors: Lipiec Dariusz
Published: July 2022

Duszpasterstwo Kościoła katolickiego wykazuje cechy podobne do działalności usługowych, zwłaszcza niekomercyjnych. Z tego powodu w działalności pastoralnej jest możliwe zastosowanie, w ograniczonym zakresie, instrumentów i strategii właściwych dla marketingu usług. W pierwszej części artykułu został scharakteryzowany marketing usług i wskazane cechy usług. Druga część przedstawia instrumenty marketingu usług oraz wskazuje na możliwości zastosowania ich w duszpasterstwie. W trzeciej części wskazano na strategie marketingu usług, które mogą być wykorzystane w działalności Kościoła. Szczególną uwagę zwrócono na marketing partnerski, pod niektórymi względami przypominający posługę pastoralną.
Religijność małżonków czynnikiem sprzyjającym kształtowaniu udanego małżeństwa
Authors: Dudziak Urszula
Published: July 2022

The most common vocational path in life is marriage. The need of spouses, their children, but also the society as a whole is for it to be happy and dissoluble. However, a significant number of spouses, including Catholic spouses, lodge divorce proceedings causing family disintegrations. The number of cohabiting couples of people, without getting married, is also growing. Responsibility for vowed love is signifi cant both in the dimension of the earthly and eternal life. The question then arises: what factors are conducive to shaping a successful marriage, and in particular, is religiosity one of them? The article explains the words of the marriage vow spoken by persons entering into the sacramental marriage. It also provides an overview of research into the factors behind a successful marriage and confirms the vital role of mature religiosity in shaping it. It also encourages to have a religious formation that takes into account various forms of piety, which is important not only in relation with God, but also with your spouse, other family members and other people.
Long-Term Outcomes of Deep Brain Stimulation in Pantothenate Kinase-Associated Neurodegeneration-Related Dystonia
Authors: Woo Kyung Ah , Kim Han-Joon , Jeon Seung-Ho , Park Hye Ran , Park Kye Won , Lee Seung Hyun , Chung Sun Ju , Chae Jong-Hee , Paek Sun Ha , Jeon Beomseok
Published: July 2022

Objective To investigate the long-term clinical outcomes of pallidal deep brain stimulation (GPi-DBS) in patients with pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration (PKAN).Methods We reviewed the records of patients with genetically confirmed PKAN who received bilateral GPi-DBS for refractory dystonia and were clinically followed up for at least 2 years postoperatively at two centers in Korea. Pre- and postoperative Burke– Fahn–Marsden Dystonia Rating Scale motor subscale (BFMDRS-M) scores, disability subscale (BFMDRS-D) scores, and qualitative clinical information were prospectively collected. Descriptive analysis was performed for BFMDRS-M scores, BFMDRSD scores, and the orofacial, axial, and limb subscores of the BFMDRS-M at 6–12, 24–36, and 60–72 months postoperatively.Results Five classic-type, four atypical-type, and one unknown-type PKAN cases were identified. The mean preoperative BFMDRS-M score was 92.1 for the classic type and 38.5 for the atypical or unknown type, with a mean BFMDRS follow-up of 50.7 months and a clinical follow-up of 69.0 months. The mean improvements in BFMDRS-M score were 11.3%, 41.3%, and 30.5% at 6–12, 24–36, and 60–72 months, respectively. In four patients with full regular evaluations until 60–72 months, improvements in the orofacial, axial, and limb subscores persisted, but the disability scores worsened from 24–36 months post-operation compared to the baseline, mainly owing to the aggravation of eating and feeding disabilities.Conclusion The benefits of GPi-DBS on dystonia may persist for more than 5 years in PKAN. The effects on patients’ subjective disability may have a shorter duration despite improvements in dystonia owing to the complex manifestations of PKAN.
Understanding Weak Local Governance in the Neoliberal City through the Case of Skopje 2014
Authors: Deets Stephen
Published: July 2022

While Skopje 2014 intended to rebrand the city for international companies and tourists, the lack of local accountability over the project raises questions about what happened to the powerful local governance under Yugoslavia. Bringing local governance into analysis of the city’s physical changes helps show how its capacity weakened under neoliberalism and how municipalities shifted toward nationalist placemaking because of their inability to address other problems. These factors set the stage for Skopje 2014. In pushing Skopje 2014, the Gruevski government also exhibited patterns of authoritarian neoliberalism found in urban redevelopment in other post-communist states. Project opponents gaining control of the Centar Municipality was important in unraveling the project and regime, but building local citizenship remained a challenge as municipalities still lack the conditions to create and sustain their own agendas and legitimacy. By taking a longer historical view, the case helps distinguish mechanisms of local government capture in authoritarian neoliberal urban redevelopment from broader problems of urban governance and local citizen disempowerment under neoliberalism.
ECM dimensionality tunes actin tension to modulate endoplasmic reticulum function and spheroid phenotypes of mammary epithelial cells
Authors: Kai FuiBoon , Ou Guanqing , Tourdot Richard W , Stashko Connor , Gaietta Guido , Swift Mark F , Volkmann Niels , Long Alexandra F , Han Yulong , Huang Hector H , Northey Jason J , Leidal Andrew M , Viasnoff Virgile , Bryant David M , Guo Wei , Wiita Arun P , Guo Ming , Dumont Sophie , Hanein Dorit , Radhakrishnan Ravi , Weaver Valerie M
Published: July 2022

Patient‐derived organoids and cellular spheroids recapitulate tissue physiology with remarkable fidelity. We investigated how engagement with a reconstituted basement membrane in three dimensions (3D) supports the polarized, stress resilient tissue phenotype of mammary epithelial spheroids. Cells interacting with reconstituted basement membrane in 3D had reduced levels of total and actin‐associated filamin and decreased cortical actin tension that increased plasma membrane protrusions to promote negative plasma membrane curvature and plasma membrane protein associations linked to protein secretion. By contrast, cells engaging a reconstituted basement membrane in 2D had high cortical actin tension that forced filamin unfolding and endoplasmic reticulum (ER) associations. Enhanced filamin‐ER interactions increased levels of PKR‐like ER kinase effectors and ER‐plasma membrane contact sites that compromised calcium homeostasis and diminished cell viability. Consequently, cells with decreased cortical actin tension had reduced ER stress and survived better. Consistently, cortical actin tension in cellular spheroids regulated polarized basement membrane membrane deposition and sensitivity to exogenous stress. The findings implicate cortical actin tension‐mediated filamin unfolding in ER function and underscore the importance of tissue mechanics in organoid homeostasis.
Influencia del desempeño directivo y docente en los resultados de la Evaluación Censal de Estudiantes
Authors: Alfaro Astorima Erich Saúl
Published: July 2022

The research is the result of a study about the influence of managerial and teaching performance on the results of the Census Evaluation of Students (ECE), in the area of mathematics, in Educational Institutions (II.EE) of secondary education in the Ayacucho region, period 2018-2020; It is a quantitative research, with a causal explanatory design. The sample consisted of 74 II.EE of the secondary level, 74 designated directors and 74 mathematics teachers. The results of the level of managerial performance and teaching performance were analyzed with the result of the ECE of the students. The data collection was carried out through an observation scale of managerial performance and teaching performance with the corresponding validity and reliability test. The non-parametric statistical hypothesis test used was Kruskal–Wallis. The analysis of the statistical values at the inferential level allowed us to conclude that the level of managerial performance does not positively influence the results of the ECE; on the other hand, the level of teaching performance positively influences the results of the ECE, in the area of mathematics.
Metodología para potenciar un aprendizaje social responsable del desarrollo local en la Educación Superior
Authors: Garbizo Flores Noraida , Ordaz Hernández Mayra , Cruz Bravo Marta María , Lezcano Gil Alba Marina , Garbizo Flores Odalys
Published: July 2022

The objective of this research is to present a methodology that contributes to responsible social learning in a group of students of the professional career of Sociocultural Management for Development. Various methods were applied, such as logical history and modeling, which allowed an analysis of the topic, proposing a work guide and putting it into practice through a significant experience with the students. The conclusions allow us to affirm that this type of intervention empowers students and makes them assume a transforming role for teachers in the various contexts where they develop their pedagogical work through learning to learn and learning to do.
Administración y docencia: aprendizajes en el contexto de la pandemia en escuelas del sector privado
Authors: Tejada Collantes Katty Giovanna , Coaquira Molleapaza Frank Wilson , Arce Prieto César Augusto
Published: July 2022

The objective of this study is to analyze the possible relationship between educational administration and teacher performance. The proposed methodology was quantitative; the population was made up of 7 schools with 315 teachers; the sample consisted of 4 schools with 123 education professionals; the online survey methodology was used due to the quarantine and closure of the institutions. Statistically, Spearman's correlation coefficient was used, a non-parametric measure of rank correlation between two variables. The main result of this research reveals that, if there is a relationship between educational administration and teaching performance, it is also concluded that there is a need to train teachers with knowledge in the administrative field, this to favor the achievement of significant learning; In this pandemic, teaching staff have had to get involved in administrative issues to carry out their professional work.
Intensive Care Management of the Cardiogenic Shock Patient
Authors: Uddin Shahana , Anandanadesan Rathai , Trimlett Richard , Price Susanna
Published: July 2022

Optimal management of patients with cardiogenic shock requires a detailed and systematic assessment of all organ systems, balancing the risks and benefits of any investigation and intervention, while avoiding the complications of critical illness. Overall prognosis depends upon a number of factors, including that of the underlying cardiac disease and its potential reversibility, the severity of shock, the involvement of other organ systems, the age of the patient and comorbidities. As with all intensive care patients, the mainstay of management is supportive, up to and including implementation and management of a number of devices, including acute mechanical circulatory support. The assessment and management of these most critically ill patients therefore demands in-depth knowledge and skill relating to cardiac intensive care, extending well beyond standard intensive care or cardiology practice.
Dante peregrino
Authors: Folliero-Metz Grazia Dolores
Published: July 2022

Il testo della Divina Commedia abbonda di toponimi italiani, fra cui sono presenti anche molti idronimi. A questi ultimi si aggiungono le idrografie immaginate da Dante nell’Oltretomba (Inferno e Purgatorio). Il presente contributo, partendo da alcuni studi classici dei due secoli passati (di A. Bassermann, A. Sacchetto, G. Fallani), analizza il ruolo e la funzione dei toponimi e in particolare degli idronimi all’interno del testo dantesco. È possibile ravvisare in questo elemento uno fra i motori del successo della Divina Commedia in Italia, nella misura in cui i nomi geografici fanno da cerniera fra i secoli e i lettori, la poesia diventa il luogo della memoria storica e geografica e i luoghi, all’inverso, assurgono a custodi della rimembranza poetica.
Topônimo-monumento, herança imaterial em São Paulo (Brasil)
Authors: Carvalhinhos Patricia
Published: July 2022

Tendo como objeto a cidade de São Paulo, Brasil, este artigo explora como a substituição de topônimos conduz à perda da memória toponímica ocasionada pela desmonumentalização do topônimo, ou, como preferimos chamar, uma espécie de topoamnésia, apagando histórias que poderiam ser contadas às gerações futuras. Interpretamos, tendo a Toponímia Crítica como mote, alguns casos pontuais de substituições toponímicas em urbanônimos dentro do município. Os resultados apontam para o apagamento parcial ou total de antigas denominações após determinado lapso de tempo e para a necessidade de se elaborarem políticas de proteção ao topônimo, herança cultural imaterial.
Automation of the process of environmental monitoring in specially protected natural territories of the Russian Federation based on the content management system Directum RX
Authors: Rudko Ivan , Khoroshko Leonid , Keyno Pavel
Published: July 2022

For organizations that execute control over specially protected natural areas of the Russian Federation, the task of consolidating data on ongoing observations is relevant. These data, called the chronicles of nature, for a long time were kept in a simplified, paper form and did not have a clear structure. The task of automating business processes for collecting data and exchanging this data between members of the scientific community, as well as building models necessary for the scientific departments of parks and reserves, is important and relevant. In this connection, we see it relevant to consider automating the process of environmental monitoring by developing an electronic document management module based on the integration platform Directum RX business solutions. The purpose of the research is to automate the eco-monitoring process based on the Directum RX platform, which allows to build a corporate content management system, as well as create a full-fledged data storage and retrieval system for collecting information about observations. The article describes the role model for working with the system, the system architecture and the developed components of the "Ecomonitoring" module based on the Directum RX platform. For this, a structural method was used, by dividing the task into many independent stages available for understanding and solving and hierarchical ordering. Integration with the Yandex weather service has been developed for further use in analytical models. A solution has been developed to manage the universal classifier of animals in accordance with the classifier of biological taxonomy accepted in the world. The automation of user actions for collecting and processing information about observations is demonstrated. As a result, the process of environmental monitoring was automated in one of the reserves of the Russian Federation.
A Web Application to Promote Blood Donation in Russia
Authors: Smirnov Pavel , Malinovskaya Vera , Voinov Nikita
Published: July 2022

The paper is devoted to the issue of blood donation and possible ways to promote this activity using modern information technologies. Existing software solutions are analyzed and new Web application is proposed to implement all features required for potential blood donors to make this process clearer and more comfortable.
Text sampling strategies for predicting missing bibliographic links
Authors: Krasnov Fedor , Smaznevich Irina , Baskakova Elena
Published: July 2022

The paper proposes various strategies for sampling text data when performing automatic sentence classification for the purpose of detecting missing bibliographic links. We construct samples based on sentences as semantic units of the text and add their immediate context which consists of several neighbouring sentences. We examine a number of sampling strategies that differ in context size and position. The experiment is carried out on the collection of STEM scientific papers. Including the context of sentences into samples improves the result of their classification. We automatically determine the optimal sampling strategy for a given text collection by implementing an ensemble voting when classifying the same data sampled in different ways. Sampling strategy taking into account the sentence context with hard voting procedure leads to the classification accuracy of 98% (F1-score). This method of detecting missing bibliographic links can be used in recommendation engines of applied intelligent information systems. Keywords: text sampling, sampling strategy, citation analysis, bibliographic link prediction, sentence classification.
Low Bone Density Predictability of CBCT and Its Relation to Primary Stability of Tapered Implant Design: A Pilot Study
Authors: Lee Sang-Hoon , Yun Pil-Young , Yi Yang-Jin , Kim Young-Kyun , Lee Hyo-Jung , Jo Deuk-Won
Published: July 2022

Research regarding bone density assessment using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in low bone density regions is sparse. This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the predictability of CBCT for low bone density regions and its correlations with primary implant stability when placing tapered design implants with a stepped osteotomy. Eighteen porcine mandibular condyles were used as simulated low bone density regions. Hounsfield units (HU), obtained via multislice computed tomography, and gray values (GVs), obtained via CBCT, were measured 3 times at 1-month intervals. The maximum implant insertion torque (MIT) and implant stability quotient (ISQ) were recorded as the taper design implants were placed using a stepped osteotomy. Hounsfield units and GV were measured as 335.05–803.07 and 389.98–906.40, respectively. For repeated measurements of HU and GV, the intraclass correlation coefficients were 0.989 and 0.980; the corresponding value for mean HU and GV was 0.768. Bland-Altman plots showed a mean difference between HU and GV of −78.15. Pearson correlation coefficients revealed a strong correlation between HU and GV (r = 0.91, P < .01). The mean ± SD values for MIT and ISQ were 36.44 ± 6.64 Ncm and 80.85 ± 2.03, respectively, but no statistically significant correlations were found with GV and HU. Within the study’s limitations, GV showed similar bone density estimation compared with HU in soft bones. Tapered implant placement with a stepped osteotomy achieved stable primary implant stability in soft bones. However, these in vitro results need to be approved in further clinical studies.
Subjective Assessment of the Effective Contract Impact in Universities on Improving the Indicators of Lectures` Research Work
Authors: Derkachev P. V. , Varakina Zh. L. , Guseva N. S. , Klishevich N. S.
Published: July 2022

Article shows the results of a sociological survey aimed at studying the opinion of the teaching staff on the impact of an effective contract on improving the research work indicators in universities in Russia and Belarus. The survey analyzes foreign and Russian evaluation of academic staff performance. A cross-sectional (single-point) study was the design. The focus of research was the academic staff of educational institutions that went over to an effective contract (Northern State Medical University, Russia) and without the implementation of an effective contract (Tobolsk Pedagogical Institute named after D. I. Mendeleev (branch) the University of Tyumen, Russia; National Institute for Higher Education and Belarusian State Pedagogical University named after Maxim Tank, Belarus), the overall number of respondents is 395. A semi-structured questionnaire created by the National Research University Higher School of Economics was used as a tool for sociological research. The study showed that both study groups are aware of an effective contract purpose and criteria evaluation frequency. Respondents from universities without an effective contract receive information from the Internet and have overestimated expectations of the future income level. Respondents of both groups underlined the importance of determining the greatest weight in calculating incentive payments for publication and grant activity, participation in scientific conferences. When implementing an effective contract, not all lecturers are ready to fulfill the criteria for research work, but they note the positive effect of its implementation on the indicators of scientific activity. In the group of respondents without an effective contract, one third expressed doubts about the significant impact of the implementation of an effective contract on improving the performance of research work. This article will be useful to the management of universities when calculating weighting coefficients according to indicators and criteria for evaluating the activities of the teaching staff for the appointment of incentive payments. An interesting study in the future may be a comparison of subjective assessments obtained in universities without an effective contract, and after its implementation in the same universities.
Magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica
Authors: Leão Renata Vidal , Calich Ana Luisa Garcia , Calich Isidio , Rodrigues Marcelo Bordalo , Helito Paulo Victor Partezani , Amaral Denise Tokechi , Pereira Renata Fernandes Batista , Correa Marcos Felippe de Paula
Published: July 2022

Abstract Objective: To describe the prevalence of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings in patients with the clinical diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR). Materials and Methods: Sixteen consecutive patients with untreated PMR, meeting the American College of Rheumatology criteria, underwent MRI examinations of the shoulder(s), hip(s), or both, depending on clinical complaints. Six patients also underwent MRI of the spine. Results: We evaluated 24 shoulders, among which we identified subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis in 21 (87.5%), glenohumeral joint effusion in 17 (70.8%), and fluid distention of the long head of the biceps tendon sheath in 15 (62.5%). Peritendinitis and capsular edema were observed in 21 (87.5%) and 17 (70.8%) shoulders, respectively. We also evaluated 17 hips, identifying hip joint effusion in 12 (70.6%), trochanteric bursitis in 11 (64.7%), peritendinitis in 17 (100%), and capsular edema in 14 (82.4%). All six of the patients who underwent MRI of the spine were found to have interspinous bursitis. Conclusion: Subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis, glenohumeral joint effusion, and hip joint effusion are common findings in patients with PMR. In addition, such patients appear to be highly susceptible to peritendinitis and capsular edema. There is a need for case-control studies to validate our data and to determine the real impact that these findings have on the diagnosis of PMR by MRI.
Prospective study of the Iliac Bicrest Pubic Angle through the 3D reconstruction of the bone pelvis and the correlation with giant incisional hernia
Authors: MENDES CARLOS JOSÉ LAZZARINI , SILVA RODRIGO ALTENFELDER , RACY MARCELO DE CASTRO JORGE , FIOROT VINICIUS CASTRO DE REZENDE , ROLL SERGIO , PACHECO JUNIOR ADHEMAR MONTEIRO
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: to describe and measure the Bicrista Iliaca Pubo Angle (APBCI) as a new anthropometric parameter. Correlate the measurement with patients with giant incisional hernia (HIG), in the midline of the anterior abdominal wall (AAW). Methods: measurement of APBCI, through 3D reconstruction from computed tomography (CT). Measurements performed by two observers, R and C, in 246 women and 60 men, normal adults, in order to obtain the APBCI measurement and its correlation in patients with HIG of the AAW. Results: after sample calculations, the measurement of APBCI in men: 92.5+6.3º to 93.8+6.7º; in women: 90+6.7° to 94.3+6.8° [p-value 0.337(R)/0.628(C)]. The mean age was 57.9+15.9 years (22 to 91 years). Female gender 57+15.7 years (22 to 91 years) and male 61.7+16.5 years (23 to 89 years) p=0.067. As for the distribution of the ranges from 5 to 5 degrees, there is no difference in the distribution of the angle [p-value 0.455(R)/0.672(C)]. The correlation between age and angle showed that the higher the age, the higher the APBCI. There was no variability between angle measurements: 0.97 (95% CI 0.97; 0.98). In men with HIG, the average is between 108.3+5.37º (102.92º to 113.67º), and in women, 107.8+6.64 (101.16º to 114.44º). Conclusion: the study allowed us to conclude that HIG is not just an isolated AAW defect. Determines skeletal changes, as the APBCI is influenced by the distance of the iliac crests.
Clinical assessment of head injuries in motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents: A prospective, observational study
Authors: BELOW CRISTIANO , BRIANTI ISABELA CAMPOS , PARREIRA JOSÉ GUSTAVO , LUCARELLI-ANTUNES PEDRO DE SOUZA , SAADE NELSON , GOLIN MURILO , PIVETTA LUCA GIOVANNI ANTONIO , VEIGA JOSÉ CARLOS ESTEVES , ASSEF JOSE CESAR
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT Objective: to review the clinical assessment of head injuries in motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents. Method: prospective observational study, including adult motorcyclists involved in traffic accidents in a period of 12 months. Patients sustaining signs of intoxication were excluded. A modification of the Canadian Head CT Rules was used to indicate computed tomography (CT). Patients not undergoing CT were followed by phone calls for three months. Collected variables were compared between the group sustaining head injuries and the others. We used chi-square, Fisher, and Student’s t for statistical analysis, considering p<0.05 as significant. Results: we included 208 patients, 99.0% were wearing helmets. Seventeen sustained signs of intoxication and were excluded. Ninety (47.1%) underwent CT and 12 (6.3%) sustained head injuries. Head injuries were significantly associated with Glasgow Coma Scale<15 (52.3% vs. 2.8% - p<0,001) and a positive physical exam (17.1% vs. zero - p<0,05). Four (2.1%) patients with intracranial mass lesions needed surgical interventions. None helmet-wearing patients admitted with GCS=15 and normal physical examination sustained head injuries. Conclusion: Head CT is not necessary for helmet-wearing motorcyclists admitted with GCS=15 and normal physical examination.
A internet, o modelo nacional e uma proposta de enfoque para uma política de tarifas em sua operação no país
Authors: CAVALCANTI JOSÉ CARLOS
Published: July 2022

RESUMO O objetivo principal deste artigo é apresentar alguns aspectos econômicos que têm sido levados em consideração como base para o estabelecimento de uma política de preços para a operação da internet no Brasil, basicamente quando esta está se movendo da sua fase acadêmica para a comercial. Nesse sentido, o artigo busca dar um panorama do que é a internet e seu modelo no Brasil, bem como as possibilidades e limites potenciais para seu crescimento no território brasileiro. Em seguida, após tomar o princípio do custo marginal como plataforma para uma política de preços para a internet, o artigo sugere a segunda melhor abordagem como a mais adequada à realidade social e econômica brasileira.
RITOS SOBRE O SENSÍVEL: OS EXAMES NA ESCOLA MODERNA DE BARCELONA
Authors: SILVA PEDRO HENRIQUE PRADO DA
Published: July 2022

RESUMO: Analiso no presente artigo um conjunto de prescrições referentes à prática dos exames, que foram implementados na experiência da Escola Moderna de Barcelona (1901-1906), na primeira década do século XX. Cotado como ritual corrente entre as experiências escolares à época, sendo, inclusive, atribuído a ele o caráter de inovação por intelectuais renovadores da educação, verifico como sucedeu tal procedimento na Escola Moderna a partir das orientações analíticas de Ivor Goodson sobre a História Social do Currículo. Para os fins desta investigação, mobilizo um conjunto de registros sobre os exames extraídos no Boletín de la Escuela Moderna (1901-1906), órgão oficial da referida escola; porém, diversos outros tipos de documentação compõem o corpus de fontes para as análises, tais como revistas pedagógicas, iconografias, periódicos etc. No percurso das análises, observo os modos como foram mobilizados os exames com vistas à formação da infância, especialmente como procedimento capaz de educar suas sensibilidades.
Thermal modification influences the mechanical resistance of wood from forestry species
Authors: Eloy Elder , Bandera Eduarda , Mangini Tauana de Souza , Trevisan Rômulo , Candaten Luana , Zanchetta Laura da Silva
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the effects of thermal modification at different temperatures and for different durations on the mechanical strength of wood of selected species from an agroforestry system. To this end, three 9-year-old (approximate age) individuals, each from four species of forest trees-Parapiptadenia rigida (Benth.) Brenan, Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub., Eucalyptus grandis × Eucalyptus urophylla hybrid, and Schizolobium parahyba (Vell.) Blake-were evaluated. After obtaining initial measurements, samples from the four species under went heat treatment for 2 h and 4 h and were subsequently subjected to heat using an oven at temperatures 120°C, 150°C, 180°C, and 210°C; respectively, in addition to the control. For evaluating mechanical strength, the technical standard ASTM D 143-94 was used to obtain the values of the moduli of elasticity and rupture, tension at the proportional limit, and maximum force of the subjects. It was observed that different durations and temperatures altered the mechanical strength of the wood of the four species studied. The 2 h residence time is the most recommended for conducting thermal modification. This procedure modifies the mechanical resistance of wood in a positive manner, with exposure temperatures ranging between 120 ºC and 180 ºC being the most recommended. The thermal treatment carried out for 4 h is not recommended for structural purposes because of the decrease in flexural strength.
Productivity and antioxidant activity of mung bean sprouts (Vigna radiata L.) mediated by some elicitors
Authors: Duarte Marcelo , Silva Verônica Letícia da , Pacheco Ana Claúdia , Machado Neto Nelson Barbosa , Custódio Ceci Castilho
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT: The production of bioactive food is one of the goals of agriculture. Sprouts used for human consumption are an efficient way to increase the intake of essential nutrients, such as minerals, vitamins, and other bioactive compounds. The use of elicitors can increase the nutritional value of these products. Biomass production, phenolic compound content, and antioxidant activity of mung bean sprouts (Vigna radiata L.) after elicitation were examined in this study. Mung bean sprouts were treated with salicylic acid (SA), ascorbic acid (AA), and tocopherol (TOC) at different concentrations and numbers of applications. Shoot and root lengths and dry mass were measured on five-day-old sprouts. Total phenol content and antioxidant activity were determined using the DPPH assay on dried ethanolic extracts. Total soluble protein content and superoxide dismutase activity were measured in frozen hypocotyls. All elicitors stimulated the antioxidant functions of sprouts and, at the highest concentrations, reduced the biometric parameters; therefore, lower concentrations were better. For the first time, a balance between elicitor concentration and application in instalments was achieved to maintain the production of sprouts with enhanced nutritional characteristics.
A glycoprotein E gene-deleted bovine alphaherpesvirus 1 strain is attenuated and immunogenic for calves with passive immunity upon intranasal immunization
Authors: Merchioratto Ingryd , Roman Isac Junior , Pedroso Natália Hettwer , Oliveira Pablo Sebastian Britto de , Silva Júnior José Valter Joaquim , Weiblen Rudi , Flores Eduardo Furtado
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT: Vaccination has been used to prevent the losses associated with Bovine alphaherpesvirus 1 (BoHV-1) infection but passively acquired antibodies may compromise vaccine efficacy. Intranasal immunization (IN) of calves with modified live viral BoHV-1 vaccines has proven to overcome the acquired passive antibodies and confer adequate protection. Herein, we evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of a glycoprotein E-deleted Brazilian BoHV-1 strain (BoHV-1gEΔ) for IN immunization of calves. Ten 1-to-2 months-old calves with virus-neutralizing titers (VN) ranging from 2-64 were immunized IN with viable BoHV-1gEΔ (107.1 TCID50) and four remained as unvaccinated controls (VN titers 8-32). After IN immunization, calves presented a transient (2-6 days) mild nasal secretion and shed the vaccine virus in nasal secretions in low titers (<102.6TCID50/mL) for 4-8 days. Interestingly, the vaccinated calves did not show an increase in VN titers after vaccination. Rather, they presented a gradual reduction in serum VN antibodies in the following weeks - similarly to unvaccinated controls. Upon IN challenge with a virulent heterologous BoHV-1 strain at day 55 post-immunization (107.63TCID50), vaccinated calves shed significantly less virus from day 6 post-challenge onwards (p < 0.07) and for a shorter period of time than the controls (p < 0.0024). Importantly, both the duration and intensity of clinical signs were reduced in vaccinated animals. In addition, vaccinated calves showed an abrupt raise in VN titers post-challenge, indicating adequate immunological priming by vaccination. In summary, immunization of calves harboring passive antibodies with BoHV-1gEΔ by the IN route was able to prime the immunity to afford partial virological and clinical protection upon challenge.
Aeromonas from farmed tambaqui from North Brazil: molecular identification and pathogenic potential
Authors: Pellin Giuliene Pereira , Martins Raeslen Araújo , Queiroz Claudia Afras de , Sousa Thiago Fernandes , Muniz Aleksander Westphal , Silva Gilvan Ferreira da , Majolo Cláudia
Published: July 2022

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to molecularly identify different species of Aeromonas isolated from farmed tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) from North Brazil, and evaluate their pathogenic potential by the presence of virulence genes. From the extraction of bacterial DNA, PCR (polymerase chain reaction) of the primers 16S rDNA, aerA (cytolytic enterotoxin), ast (cytotoxic enterotoxin) and act (cytotoxic enterotoxin) were performed. Of 24 isolates evaluated, eight amplified the ast gene, one amplified the act gene, but the areA gene was not amplified in any isolate. Sequencing of the 16S rRNA primer revealed a predominance of Aeromonas jandaei specie (92%). Aeromonas taiwanensis (4%), for the first time isolated from fish in Brazil, and Aeromonas hydrophila (4%) each appeared as just one isolate. Results showed that 32% of Aeromonas isolated from farmed tambaqui have considerable pathogenic potential for systemic damage, since the selected PCR primers are encoding the most common virulence genes in Aeromonas with high pathogenic intensity.
Effect of a short-cycle apple tree cultivar on oriental fruit moth (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) development and larval behavior
Authors: Monteiro L. B. , Niederheitmann M.
Published: July 2022

Abstract The oriental fruit moth, Grapholita molesta (Busch, 1916) has historically been a major problem in traditional apple-growing regions in Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina; however, a lower occurrence of G. molesta has been observed in early variety (‘Eva’) than long cycles cultivar 'Gala' in Paraná State. The objective of this study was to evaluate the performance of immature and adult G. molesta in apple cultivars with short and long cycles, in addition to elucidating whether there is adaptive potential for development and fertility from the first generation to the fourth. The experimental treatments consisted of larvae fed ‘Eva’ and ‘Gala’ fruit and a commercial diet. Immature development time, head capsule width, longevity and reproductive parameters were compared across the treatments. The larvae of the fourth generation exhibited better performance than those of the first on ‘Eva’ and 'Gala’. Immature oriental fruit moth development occurred via four or five instars. A greater number of larvae with four instars occurred on 'Eva' than on ‘Gala’. The head capsule width was narrower on 'Gala' than on ‘Eva’ for larvae with four instars. Females reared on ‘Eva’ also laid more eggs than those reared on ‘Gala’. The larvae that were more adapted to the feeding conditions showed reduced cycles/instars, and the females exhibited better performance when new generations originated from the same substrate. The high fluctuation of G. molesta in 'Gala' orchards is not due to the nutritional condition of the fruits.
Colonization by Streptococcus pneumoniae among children in Porto Velho, Rondônia, Western Brazilian Amazon
Authors: Silva M. E. P. , Oliveira J. R. , Carvalho A. G. , Santos D. G. , Lima N. C. S. , Santos F. A. G. , Taborda R. L. M. , Rodrigues R. S. , Dall’Acqua D. S. V. , Matos N. B.
Published: July 2022

Abstract Streptococcus pneumoniae is one of the primary pathogens that are associated with acute respiratory infections (ARI) that cause high rates of morbidity and mortality among children under five years of age in developed and developing countries. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of nasopharyngeal colonization, the antimicrobial resistance profile, and the capacity for biofilm formation by S. pneumoniae isolated from children aged 0-6 years with ARI throughout the Porto Velho-RO. A total of 660 swabs were collected from children with ARI. Molecular and biochemical tests were performed to characterize the isolates. The disk-difusion method and the E-test were used for antimicrobial sensitivity testing (TSA). Biofilm formation capacity was assessed using microtiter plate assays, and serotype detection was acheived using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analyses. The colonization rate for S. pneumoniae was 8.9% (59/660) and exhibited a high prevalence in children under 23 months of age 64.4% (38/59). The observed serotypes were 9V and 19F with frequencies of 1.7% (1/59) and 13.6% (8/59), respectively. The antimicrobial susceptibility test revealed 100% (59/59) sensitivity to vancomycin. In contrast, trimethoprim and oxacillin exhibited high resistance rates of 76.3% (45/59) and 52.5% (31/59), respectively. Of the biofilm-forming isolates, 54.8% (23/42) possessed resistance to some antimicrobials. In this study, S. pneumoniae showed high rates of antimicrobial resistance and the ability to form biofilms, as these are factors that favor bacterial persistence and can cause serious damage to the host.
Genetic diversity of Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub. progenies from the states of Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
Authors: Bassan D. A. Z. , Santos S. C. , Davide L. M. C. , Trovato V. W. , Medeiros E. S. , Santos C. C. , Carvalho R. P.
Published: July 2022

Abstract There is little information regarding the genetic diversity of native species aimed at identifying the best viable progenies for in situ and ex situ conservation. Furthermore, there is a lack of future forest improvement programs. We aimed to know the genetic diversity of 64 Peltophorum dubium (Spreng.) Taub. (Fabaceae) progenies. We determined this species' dendrometric characteristics, and when using multivariate techniques and cluster analysis, we verified the differences between the progenies and groups with less heterogeneity. The progeny and provenance test was installed in Dourados (Mato Grosso do Sul - MS), with seeds collected in three MS regions (Vale do Ivinhema, Serra de Maracaju, and Serra da Bodoquena) and in the micro-region of Lavras (Minas Gerais - MG). The experiment was conducted in an alpha lattice 8 x 8 with four repetitions. We found genetic variability among and within P. dubium populations for all height, diameter, circumference at breast height, volume, and basal area characters. We suggest that P. dubium populations have high genetic variability, which indicates possible genetic improvement through best progeny selection. The UPGMA and Tocher methods grouped the progenies into three and nine groups, respectively, in which the most divergent individuals come from MG and the Bonito region in MS. Based on morphological characters, P. dubium progenies identified as 45, 47, 49, 50, 55, and 59 from MG are the most promising, while progenies 6 and 9 were the least promising.