bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La conciencia de los descendientes: Genealogía, tomismo y poética visual en el retablo y frontal de altar de la capilla funeraria de Pedro López de Ayala
Authors: Gómez-Chacón Diana Lucía
Published: July 2024

Abstract: This article undertakes a comprehensive examination of previously overlooked aspects concerning the commissioning, historical-artistic significance, and the funerary and political intent behind the altarpiece and altar frontal of the former Dominican convent of San Juan Bautista de Quejana. In pursuit of this objective, we propose an iconographic analysis of the depicted scenes, with particular emphasis on exploring relevant literary sources that might have influenced their design. Additionally, we seek to reassess the motif underpinning the inclusion of three generations of the Ayala lineage within the altarpiece, along with an examination of the onomastic conventions employed to identify specific family members. Furthermore, we aim to scrutinize the various "oversights," "inaccuracies," and iconographic redundancies attributed to the perceived clumsiness and inexperience of a local workshop, providing a nuanced reinterpretation of these elements. Resumen: En el presente trabajo se lleva a cabo una revisión de aquellos aspectos en los que no se ha llegado a profundizar y que aportan nuevos datos acerca del encargo, relevancia histórico-artística y finalidad tanto funeraria como política del retablo y frontal de altar del antiguo convento de dominicas de San Juan Bautista de Quejana. Se propone, para ello, una revisión iconográfica de las escenas representadas, con especial atención a las fuentes literarias que pudieron haber sido empleadas en el diseño de estas; una reconsideración del motivo que habría llevado a incluir a tres generaciones del linaje Ayala en el retablo, así como un análisis de la onomástica empleada para identificar a ciertos miembros de la familia. Además, se profundizará en los diversos "descuidos," "inexactitudes," y repeticiones iconográficas—achacados a la torpeza e inexperiencia de un taller local—ofreciendo una relectura de estos.
Localized density-based K-means UAV communication coverage algorithm for UV collaboration
Authors: Zhao Taifei , Ai Chenyu , Li Mina , Li Hui
Published: July 2024

In response to the problem of UAV-assisted communication, utilizing the
characteristics of wireless ultraviolet with strong anti-jamming
performance and good confidentiality, providing emergency
communication services by covering ground users with UAVs as aerial
base stations is crucial. A K-means clustering coverage algorithm
based on the local density is proposed, which increases the
connectivity term of UAVs on the basis of minimizing the squared
error; secondly, the definition formula of the local density is
proposed, and a heuristic decision function is used to determine the
selection of the initial cluster center. The simulation results show
that the initial coverage of the initial cluster center selected by
the heuristic function is increased by 31.6%. Compared to the standard
K-means algorithm and FSFDP algorithm, the coverage rate of the
proposed algorithm in this paper is improved by 7.2% and 4.3%,
respectively.
Scoping review of qualitative studies on family planning in Uganda
Authors: Buser Julie M. , Pebolo Pebalo F. , August Ella , Rana Gurpreet K. , Gray Rachel , Jacobson-Davies Faelan E. , Kumakech Edward , Endale Tamrat , Auma Anna Grace , Smith Yolanda R.
Published: July 2024

Family planning (FP) is an essential component of public health programs and significantly impacts maternal and child health outcomes. In Uganda, there is a need for a comprehensive review of the existing literature on FP to inform future research and programmatic efforts. This scoping review aims to identify factors shaping the use of FP in Uganda. We conducted a systematic search of eight scholarly databases, for qualitative studies on FP in Uganda. We screened the titles and abstracts of identified articles published between 2002–2023 and assessed their eligibility based on predefined criteria. We extracted data from the 71 eligible studies and synthesized the findings using thematic analysis and the Ecological Systems Theory (EST) individual, interpersonal, community, institutional, and policy-level determinants. Findings reveal the interplay of factors at different socio-ecological levels influencing family planning decisions. At the individual level, the most common determinants related to the EST were knowledge and attitudes of FP. Interpersonal dynamics, including partner communication and social support networks, played pivotal roles. Community-level factors, such as cultural norms and accessibility of services, significantly influenced family planning practices. Institutional and policy-level factors, particularly a healthcare system’s quality and policies, also shaped use. Other themes included the intersection of HIV/AIDS on FP practice and Ugandan views of comprehensive abortion care. This scoping review underscores the intricate socio-ecological fabric shaping FP in Uganda. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to increase knowledge and awareness of FP, improve access to services, and address social and cultural norms that discourage contraceptive use. Policymakers and program implementers should also consider gender dynamics and power imbalances in FP programs to ensure they are equitable and effective.
Redesigning and validation of fertilizer use in maize for variable plant densities in central rift valley and Jimma in Ethiopia
Authors: Kenea Workneh Bekere , Balemi Tesfaye , Nebiyu Amsalu
Published: July 2024

Due to low adoption and sub-optimal fertilizer use and planting density recommendation in maize, redesigning and testing these technologies are required. The study was conducted to evaluate redesigned fertilizer use of maize in two pant densities (32,443 and 53,333 plants ha-1 in Central Rift Valley (CRV); 27724 and 62,000 plants ha-1 in Jimma) on farmers’ fields in contrasting agro-ecologies of Ethiopia. The on-farm study was conducted in the 2017 and 2018 cropping seasons with 3 × 2 fertilizer and plant density, factors in both regions of Ethiopia. In redesigned fertilizer use, nutrients were estimated based on the target yield. In this study, 40.8, 0.0, and 12.2 kg ha-1 N, P, and K were estimated for the redesigned fertilizer use in CRV (50% of water-limited potential yield (Yw) = 3.1 t ha-1) whereas in Jimma (50% of Yw = 7.5 t ha-1) 149.8, 9, 130.6 kg ha-1 N, P and K were estimated to produce the 50% of Yw. Linear mixed modeling was used to assess the effect of fertilizer-plant density treatments on maize yield and nutrient use efficiency. The result revealed that the average estimated maize yield for WOF, FFU, and RDFU fertilizer treatments were 2.6, 3.6, and 4.5 t ha-1 under current plant density (32,443 plants ha-1) in CRV whereas the average yields of these treatments were 3.2, 4.5 and 4.5 t ha-1 respectively when maize was grown with redesigned plant density (53,333 plants ha-1) in the same location. The average maize yield with WOF, FFU, and RDFU were 3.0, 4.6, and 4.6 t ha-1 with 27,774 plants ha-1 plant density in Jimma whereas the average maize yields over the two seasons with the same treatments were 4.3, 6.0 and 8.0 t ha-1 respectively when the crop is planted with 62,000 plants ha-1 plant density. The RDFU and redesigned plant density resulted in significantly higher yield compared to their respective control CRV but RDFU significantly increased maize yield when it was planted at redesigned (62,000 plant ha-1) in Jimma. FFU and RDFU were economically viable and redesigned plant density was also a cheaper means of improving maize productivity, especially in the Jimma region. Soil organic carbon and N were closely related to the grain yield response of maize compared to other soil factors. In conclusion, this investigation gives an insight into the importance of redesigned fertilizer use and redesigned plant density for improving maize productivity and thereby narrowing the yield gaps of the crop in high maize potential regions in Ethiopia like Jimma.
Global and local ancestry estimation in a captive baboon colony
Authors: Kendall Christopher , Robinson Jacqueline , Debortoli Guilherme , Nooranikhojasteh Amin , Christian Debbie , Newman Deborah , Sayers Kenneth , Cole Shelley , Parra Esteban , Schillaci Michael , Viola Bence
Published: July 2024

The last couple of decades have highlighted the importance of studying hybridization, particularly among primate species, as it allows us to better understand our own evolutionary trajectory. Here, we report on genetic ancestry estimates using dense, full genome data from 881 olive (Papio anubus), yellow (Papio cynocephalus), or olive-yellow crossed captive baboons from the Southwest National Primate Research Center. We calculated global and local ancestry information, imputed low coverage genomes (n = 830) to improve marker quality, and updated the genetic resources of baboons available to assist future studies. We found evidence of historical admixture in some putatively purebred animals and identified errors within the Southwest National Primate Research Center pedigree. We also compared the outputs between two different phasing and imputation pipelines along with two different global ancestry estimation software. There was good agreement between the global ancestry estimation software, with R2 > 0.88, while evidence of phase switch errors increased depending on what phasing and imputation pipeline was used. We also generated updated genetic maps and created a concise set of ancestry informative markers (n = 1,747) to accurately obtain global ancestry estimates.
Later-age neutering causes lower risk of early‐onset urinary incontinence than early neutering–a VetCompass target trial emulation study
Authors: Pegram Camilla , Diaz-Ordaz Karla , Brodbelt Dave C. , Chang Yu-Mei , Hall Jon L. , Church David B. , O’Neill Dan G.
Published: July 2024

There is growing evidence supporting clinically important associations between age at neutering in bitches and subsequent urinary incontinence (UI), although much of this evidence to date is considered weak. Target trial emulation is an innovative approach in causal inference that has gained substantial attention in recent years, aiming to simulate a hypothetical randomised controlled trial by leveraging observational data. Using anonymised veterinary clinical data from the VetCompass Programme, this study applied the target trial emulation framework to determine whether later-age neutering (≥ 7 to ≤ 18 months) causes decreased odds of early-onset UI (diagnosed < 8.5 years) compared to early-age neutering (3 to < 7 months). The study included bitches in the VetCompass database born from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2012, and neutered between 3 and 18 months old. Bitches were retrospectively confirmed from the electronic health records as neutered early or later. The primary outcome was a diagnosis of early-onset UI. Informed from a directed acyclic graph, data on the following covariates were extracted: breed, insurance status, co-morbidities and veterinary group. Inverse probability of treatment weighting was used to adjust for confounding, with inverse probability of censoring weighting accounting for censored bitches. The emulated trial included 612 early-age neutered bitches and 888 later-age neutered bitches. A pooled logistic regression outcome model identified bitches neutered later at 0.80 times the odds (95% CI 0.54 to 0.97) of early-onset UI compared with bitches neutered early. The findings show that later-age neutering causes reduced odds of early-onset UI diagnosis compared with early-age neutering. Decision-making on the age of neutering should be carefully considered, with preference given to delaying neutering until after 7 months of age unless other major reasons justify earlier surgery. The study is one of the first to demonstrate successful application of the target trial framework to veterinary observational data.
Prevalence and molecular detection of Babesia microti in rodents in Southeastern Shanxi, China
Authors: Liu Yiping , Niu Jingrong , Cui Jia , Rao Huaxiang , Yu Juan
Published: July 2024

Babesia is a tick-transmitted parasite that infects wild and domestic animals, causes babesiosis in humans, and is an increasing public health concern. Here, we investigated the prevalence and molecular characteristics of Babesia infections in the rodents in Southeastern Shanxi, China. Small rodents were captured, and the liver and spleen tissues were used for Babesia detection using traditional PCR and sequencing of the partial 18S rRNA gene. The analysis revealed that 27 of 252 small rodents were positive for Babesia, with an infection rate of 10.71%. The infection rates in different sexes and rodent tissues were not statistically different, but those in different rodent species, habitats, and sampling sites were statistically different. The highest risk of Babesia infection was observed in Niviventer confucianus captured from the forests in Huguan County. Forty-three sequences from 27 small rodents positive for Babesia infection were identified as Babesia microti, including 42 sequences from 26 N. confucianus, and one sequence from Apodemus agrarius. Phylogenetic analysis showed that all sequences were clustered together and had the closest genetic relationship with Babesia microti strains isolated from Rattus losea and N. confucianus in China, and belonged to the Kobe-type, which is pathogenic to humans. Compared to other Kobe-type strains based on the nearly complete 18S rRNA gene, the sequences obtained in this study showed the difference by 1–3 bp. Overall, a high prevalence of Babesia microti infection was observed in small rodents in Southeastern Shanxi, China, which could benefit us to take the implementation of relevant prevention and control measures in this area.
Comparison of different types of ultrasound probes for lung ultrasound in neonates—A prospective randomized comparison study
Authors: Aichhorn Lukas , Habrina Lisa , Werther Tobias , Berger Angelika , Küng Erik
Published: July 2024

Objective

To determine the effect of different types of probes for lung ultrasound in neonates.

Design

Prospective, blinded, randomized, comparative study between 2020 and 2022.

Setting

Single-center study at a third level neonatal unit.

Patients

Hemodynamically stable infants with either nasal continuous positive airway pressure, high flow nasal cannula or without respiratory support.

Intervention

Lung ultrasound using either an echo or microconvex probe. As control, the linear probe was used.

Main outcome measures

Primary outcome measure was neonatologist performed lung ultrasound (NPLUS) score. Secondary outcome measures were number of B-Lines, thickness of the pleural line and subjective image quality. Furthermore, correlation between NPLUS results and clinical data was assessed.

Results

A total of 1584 video loops from 66 patients, with a mean corrected gestational age of 33.8 weeks (SD 4.23) and weight of 1950g (SD 910), respectively, were analyzed. NPLUS score was estimated lower with the echo- and microconvex probe compared to the linear probe, with a coefficient of -2.95 (p < 0.001) and -1.09 (p = 0.19), respectively. Correlation between the pulse oximetric saturation/fraction of inspired oxygen ratio and NPLUS score was moderately strong and best using the microconvex probe (Spearman’s rho = -0.63, p<0.001).

Conclusion

Our results not only confirm the current recommendations, but also demonstrate the extent of the varying results when different probes are used. The differences we discovered call for caution in interpreting scores, especially in the context of guiding therapies and communicating prognoses. Finally, the correlation between NPLUS score and clinical parameters contributes to validating the use of this diagnostic tool.
Radiophilia, Carolyn Birdsall (2023)
Authors: Gálvez Lola Costa
Published: July 2024

Review of: Radiophilia, Carolyn Birdsall (2023)

London: Bloomsbury Academic, 296 pp.,

ISBN 978-1-50137-496-8, p/bk, £22.49
Avaliação da qualidade da água de dessalinizadores no semiárido do Ceará, Brasil
Authors: Gurgel João Batista dos Santos , Chaves Maria Thereza Rocha , Ribeiro Jackson Anderson Sena , Eloi Waleska Martins , Araújo Rinaldo dos Santos
Published: July 2024

A escassez de recursos hídricos é uma preocupação crescente em diversas regiões do mundo, sendo intensificada em áreas semiáridas. Diante desse desafio, a dessalinização da água surge como uma técnica promissora para suprir a demanda por água potável em diversas comunidades. Nessa perspectiva, esta pesquisa se propõe a investigar a qualidade da água obtida por meio de dessalinizadores nos municípios de Ibaretama e Ibicuitinga, no Sertão Central do estado do Ceará. A base de dados utilizada foi constituída a partir de visitas in loco, laudos e relatórios da qualidade das águas durante os anos de 2020 a 2023 nestas localidades. Para a análise experimental foram utilizados resultados de análises físico-químicos da água bruta dos poços subterrâneos e da água tratada por processo de osmose reversa. Os perfis de qualidade da água bruta e das águas dessalinizadas foram obtidos segundo o método de Logan e a partir dos diagramas de Piper das amostras. O monitoramento da qualidade das águas foi executado para os parâmetros de: Na+, K+, Ca++, Mg++, Fe, Cl-, CO32-, HCO3-, SO42-, NO3-, NO2-, condutividade elétrica, pH e turbidez. Os resultados mostraram que todas as amostras de água bruta não atenderam a legislação brasileira quanto a potabilidade, enquanto todas as amostras dessalinizadas apresentaram-se em conformidade. Em geral, os dessalinizadores apresentaram elevada eficiência na remoção de sais produzindo água adequada para o consumo humano segundo as características físico-químicas avaliadas.
Elke Hering e outras geografias da Pop Art
Authors: SCHVARTZ DAIANA
Published: July 2024

Este artigo abordará o trabalho tridimensional da artista brasileira Elke Hering (1940-1994) durante os anos de 1968 a 1972. A partir de interlocuções com a Pop Art, mostraremos as influências desta nova linguagem em outros territórios – para além dos Estados Unidos e Inglaterra – através da história de algumas exposições que aconteceram principalmente na Alemanha e no Brasil, locais onde Elke Hering esteve buscando formação e emergindo como artista. Para trazer à luz os trabalhos da artista, destacaremos principalmente seus trabalhos em plavinil e a participação destes em importantes exposições nacionais.
Comunicação estratégica em contextos de desastres socioambientais: metodologias colaborativas de extensão universitária em Maceió, Brasil
Authors: Pimenta Laura Nayara , Gonçalves Brandão Rodrigues Emanuelle
Published: July 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar e discutir o processo de elaboração do planejamento interno de comunicação do Núcleo de Comunicação, da Subsecretaria de Assuntos Administrativos, órgão vinculado à Secretaria Executiva e à Coordenação Geral de Documentação e Informação do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil. O trabalho foi realizado entre os anos de 2022 e de 2023 no escopo do Programa de Extensão denominado CAPAGIIC-Saúde, promovido pela Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul – Porto Alegre, a partir da metodologia de service-learning. O processo de elaboração do planejamento interno de comunicação foi desenvolvido na perspectiva participativa e integrada, visando à melhoria do relacionamento entre os públicos de interesse das instâncias envolvidas. De forma geral, conclui-se que o planejamento estratégico de comunicação interna pode oferecer boas condições para a estruturação do trabalho de equipes e para um melhor diálogo com gestores.
In vivo Alpha-amylase and Alpha-glucosidase Inhibitory Potentials of Panicum maximum Jacq. (Guinea grass) Leaf Extract on Wister Rats
Authors: Enin Godwin Ndarake , Okokon Jude Efiom , David Enobong Mfon , Emmanuel Saviour Elisha , Ekanem Esther Michael , Antia Bassey Sunday
Published: July 2024

Panicum maximum Jacq. (Guinea grass) a medicinal plant used traditionally in the treatment of diseases including diabetes was evaluated for its effect on alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase enzymes in vivo. The crude ethanol extracts (150, 300 and 450 mg/kg) of P. maximum were investigated using starch, sucrose, glucose and maltose as substrates and acarbose as reference drug. The leaf extract caused significant (p<0.05) reduction in blood glucose levels of the treated rats with the four substrates used. The findings show that the leaf extract of Panicum maximum has the potentials to inhibit alpha amylase and alpha glucosidase in rats.
Antimicrobial Potential of Selected Phytochemicals from Hygrophila schulli; Computational Insights
Authors: Perera Pasindu Dilshan , Lawan Haritha
Published: July 2024

The escalating global concern over antibiotic resistance has led to an intensified exploration of alternative therapeutic strategies, including the utilization of plant-derived secondary metabolites. In this in-silico study, we investigated the structural inhibition of bacterial DNA Topoisomerase IV complex by major secondary metabolites extracted from the medicinal plant Hygrophila schulli. The plant is renowned for its rich phytochemical composition, possessing bioactive compounds with diverse pharmacological properties. Using computational approaches, we conducted molecular docking simulations to explore the binding affinities and interactions between the identified secondary metabolites from Hygrophila schulli and the target bacterial DNA Topoisomerase IV complex. Our results unveil promising interactions, suggesting a potential inhibitory effect on the targeted protein. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations were employed to examine the dynamic behavior of the ligand-protein complexes, providing insights into the stability and conformational changes over time. This in-silico exploration contributes valuable information to the understanding of the molecular interactions between plant-derived secondary metabolites and Bacterial DNA Topoisomerase IV, laying the groundwork for future experimental validations. The findings from this study may pave the way for the development of novel antimicrobial agents derived from natural sources, offering a sustainable and effective approach in the ongoing battle against antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.
Effectiveness Analysis of Antidiabetic Property from Dragon Fruit Peel Methanol Extract in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats
Authors: Sumartin Sonia Apriani , Lister I Nyoman Ehrich , Fachrial Edy
Published: July 2024

Diabetes is a health burden in various countries, one of these countries, is also Indonesia. Dragon fruit peel is an alternative diabetes therapy that has been widely studied. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate an antidiabetic effect of dragon fruit peel methanol extract on alloxan-induced diabetic male Wistar rats. This experimental study used twenty-five male Wistar rats induced by alloxan injection. After 48 hours, all rats were grouped into five different groups, including control (0.5% SCMC), standard (Metformin), Dragon Fruit Peel Methanol Extract-1 (500 mg/kg BW), 2 (750 mg/kg BW), and 3 (1,000 mg/kg BW). These treatments were given for two weeks. After that, all rats were dissected to obtain the pancreas. The results showed that dragon fruit peel methanol extract significantly decreased blood glucose levels after the 7th and 14th days (P value <0.05). In addition, pancreatic histology showed a decrease in the extract dose followed by a smaller size of the pancreatic Langerhans islet. The lowest dose of the extract showed a similar size of pancreatic Langerhans islet to the control group with an atrophic pancreatic Langerhans islet. Therefore, it can be concluded that dragon fruit peel extract can significantly decrease blood glucose levels and improve the structure of pancreatic Langerhans islet at higher doses.
Notes on the display of the Hall of the Expansion of Christianity in the Museu Biblíc Tarraconense: between copies, reconstructions and didactics
Authors: Cecalupo Chiara
Published: July 2024

This article presents historical and critical reflections on the display of the Hall of the Expansion of Christianity in the Museu Biblíc Tarraconense. In the first part it recalls the history of the museum and its cultural background; then it describes the hall and its composition. It ends with comparisons with other cases of similar museum displays between the 1850s and the 1950s, and a reflection on copies and authenticity in museum. The aim is to focus on this example of museum recreation of early-Christian burial and cult settlements, to contribute to the study of casts and reproductions and their role in European historical museum displays for Christian archaeology.
Wdrażanie koncepcji miast krótkich odległości jako element budowy odporności współczesnych ośrodków osadniczych
Authors: Rynio Dorota
Published: July 2024

Koncepcja miast krótkich odległości jest wdrażana w ośrodkach różnych pod względem wielkości i statusu ekonomicznego. Szybkie zmiany zachodzące w gospodarce determinują potrzebę szybkiego reagowania na to przez miasta, przystosowania się i przeciwdziałania negatywnym skutkom tych zmian. Celem opracowania jest identyfikacja możliwości, jakie daje wdrażanie idei miast krótkich odległości, w kreowanie odporności miasta na współczesne wyzwania oraz wskazanie priorytetów determinujących budowę wieloaspektowej odporności Wiednia i Wrocławia zawartych w ich dokumentach strategicznych. Zastosowane metody badawcze to: studia literatury i dokumentów strategicznych, studium przypadku i metoda obserwacji. W badaniu ustalono, że wdrażanie koncepcji miast krótkich odległości w ośrodku miejskim wspiera wieloaspektową odporność miasta, co ma miejsce w Wiedniu i we Wrocławiu.
Przestrzeń miejska w gospodarce obiegu zamkniętego
Authors: Pluta Agata
Published: July 2024

Intensywna urbanizacja oraz dynamiczny rozwój współczesnych miast doprowadziły do znacznego ograniczenia zasobów przestrzennych. Powoduje to konieczność zmiany podejścia do gospodarowania przestrzenią zurbanizowaną, akcentując oszczędne i zrównoważone jej wykorzystanie. Artykuł ma charakter teoretyczny, a jego celem jest zaprezentowanie założeń koncepcyjnych gospodarki obiegu zamkniętego w odniesieniu do przestrzeni miejskiej oraz efektów jej cyrkularnego zastosowania. Aby osiągnąć zamierzenie badawcze, w pierwszej kolejności dokonano przeglądu literatury w zakresie gospodarki obiegu zamkniętego oraz odnawialności przestrzeni jako zasobu. Następnie zaprezentowano koncepcję cyrkularnego gospodarowania przestrzenią oraz opracowano potencjalne efekty ekonomiczne, społeczne i środowiskowe wynikające z jej ponownego wykorzystania. W ostatniej części wskazano na istotę „ponownego wykorzystania” i „recyklingu” przestrzeni, które poddano dyskusji terminologicznej
O procedurze i skutkach wycofania zaświadczenia A1 raz jeszcze. Glosa do wyroku TSUE z 16 listopada 2023 r., C-422/22
Authors: Lach Daniel Eryk
Published: July 2024

ZUS’s withdrawal of the A1 certificate regarding an employee delegated to work in the EU resulted in practical problems related to including this employee in the appropriate social security system of the place of work. As a result, in its jurisprudence the Supreme Court formulated a controversial requirement to precede the withdrawal of the A1 certificate by ZUS by agreeing with the institution of the place of work on retroactive subjection to the applicable legislation. This position, which is assessed critically in the literature, was rejected by the Court of Justice of the EU in its judgment of November 16, 2023, C-422/22. The Court found that Articles 5, 6 and 16 of Regulation (EC) No 987/2009 must be interpreted as meaning that the institution that issued an A1 certificate which, following a review on its own initiative of the evidence on which the issue of that certificate is based, finds that evidence to be incorrect, may withdraw that certificate without first initiating the dialogue and conciliation procedure laid down in Article 76(6) of Regulation (EC) No 883/2004 with the competent institutions of the Member States concerned with a view to determining the national legislation applicable. The subject of the gloss is an approving discussion of this judgement.
Building Successful Communication in EMI Contexts: A Multimodal Approach to Organizational Metadiscourse in Intercultural Lectures
Authors: Bernad-Mechó Edgar
Published: July 2024

Higher education (HE) has experienced a swift internationalization process in the last decade, introducing English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in many universities. This new reality brings about novel challenges for content lecturers as they adapt to a new way of teaching in English for intercultural audiences. Following Ädel’s (2010) taxonomy of metadiscourse, this paper aims to explore the use of organizational metadiscourse in EMI lectures to foster successful communicative interaction and engagement. Assuming that all communication is multimodal, i.e., meaning is conveyed through the combination of several semiotic resources, this paper sets out to go beyond traditional linguistic studies in order to examine the multimodal use of organizational metadiscourse in lectures. To carry out this analysis, three 90-minute-long videorecorded EMI lectures taught at Universitat Jaume I (Spain) were selected, transcribed and manually inspected to account for all instances of organizational metadiscourse. Next, six structuring segments were chosen, i. e. sections within the lectures in which the contents are being organized. Using the software Multimodal Analysis Video, interactions between speech (organizational metadiscourse) and paralanguage, gestures, gaze, proxemics, head movement and facial expression were examined. Finally, the findings were presented to the lecturers in the recordings to obtain an insight perspective. Results show the active utilization of complex multimodal ensembles co-occurring with organizational metadiscourse. These ensembles reveal an underlying aim of achieving successful communication, by accommodating language to a non-native intercultural audience, and engaging the audience. Lastly, these results are interpreted and pedagogical implications for teacher training are put forward.
Metadiscursive Features in Interdisciplinary Lectures: Implications for EAP Notetaking
Authors: Sezgin Hatice , Topkaya Ece Zehir
Published: July 2024

Academic lectures are among the primary resources of knowledge for higher education students, which makes notetaking a requirement during lectures. The ability to take good notes and the quality of notes taken during lectures are associated with academic achievement; therefore, notetaking instruction is an important aspect of EAP courses. To this end, the present study aims at offering a genre-based instruction framework for notetaking instruction. In accordance with this purpose, eight interdisciplinary lectures were analysed. First, rhetorical functions were identified using the framework developed by Bouziri (2020). Then, metadiscursive elements signalling the organisational structure were identified using the metadiscourse frameworks developed by Ädel (2010) and Hyland (2005). Major findings indicate a relationship between rhetorical functions and metadiscursive elements. Namely, certain metadiscourse items can signal the use of certain rhetorical functions. Thus, the GBI framework for notetaking was structured focusing on the associations that can be established between the rhetorical functions and metadiscursive elements.
Numerical investigation of discharge pressure effect on steam ejector performance in renewable refrigeration cycle by considering wet steam model and dry gas model
Authors: Lin Yongman , Xie Zaijin , Guan Weihua , Gan Lili
Published: July 2024

In recent times, steam ejectors have garnered significant interest among researchers due to their environmental friendliness and the utilization of low-grade energy sources. However, a key drawback of the ejector refrigeration cycle (ERC) is its relatively low coefficient of performance (COP). Understanding the behavior of ejectors under various operating conditions is crucial for addressing this concern. This study specifically focuses on investigating the flow characteristics of ejectors in the single-choking mode. Both dry steam model (DSM) and wet steam model (WSM) are employed to analyze and evaluate the performance in this study. Based on the findings, it is evident that the discharge pressure (DP) significantly influences the flow characteristics. With increasing DP, there is a decrease in the Mach number and liquid mass fraction (LMF) within the ejector, while the temperature distribution shows an upward trend. Additionally, as the DP increases, there is a notable decline in the entrainment ratio (ER) and production entropy. With an increase in the DP, both the DSM and WSM exhibit similar trends. However, in the DSM, the ER reaches zero at an earlier stage compared to the WSM. Specifically, when the DP rises from 5000 Pa to 5600 Pa, there is a 12.6 % increase in the production entropy in the WSM, while the DSM experiences a slightly higher increase of 12.9 %.
Behavioral responses of Ixodiphagus hookeri (Hymenoptera; Encyrtidae) to Rhipicephalus sanguineus nymphs (Ixodida: Ixodidae) and dog hair volatiles
Authors: López-López Noe , Rojas Julio C. , Cruz-López Leopoldo , Malo Edi A.
Published: July 2024

The wasp Ixodiphagus hookeri (Howard; Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) parasitizes the larvae and nymphs of several tick species worldwide. In this study, we investigated whether I. hookeri females are attracted to Rhipicephalus sanguineus Latreille (Ixodida: Ixodidae) nymphs, hair samples from non-infested and infested Schnauzer dog volatiles, and a synthetic blend of compounds isolated from dog hair in a Y-tube glass olfactometer. We also studied the acceptance of fed and unfed R. sanguineus nymphs by female wasps. Our results showed that I. hookeri females were not attracted to R. sanguineus nymphs. In contrast, they were attracted to dog hair samples and extracts from non-infested and R. sanguineus-infested Schnauzer dog hair. Wasps were more attracted to hair samples from R. sanguineus-infested dogs than to those from non-infested dogs. In addition, I. hookeri females were attracted to a synthetic blend composed of hexanal, heptanal, and isovaleric acid, compounds previously isolated from dog hair. In contrast, I. hookeri females were not attracted to binary blends or individual compounds. Female wasps showed a higher acceptance of live-fed and live-unfed R. sanguineus nymphs than of dead fed nymphs washed with dichloromethane. Our results suggests that the host seeking behavior of I. hookeri females is attributable to a blend of volatiles from infested and non-infested schnauzer dogs, used to attack R. sanguineus nymphs.
Empirische Erkenntnisse zur didaktischen Diagnostik – Implikationen für potenzialorientierten Fachunterricht
Authors: Milius Frauke , Veber Marcel
Published: July 2024

Ziel des Beitrags ist es, die Relevanz didaktischer Diagnostik für potenzialorientiert-inklusiven Unterricht herauszuarbeiten, bedingt durch die lehrseitige Wahrnehmung von Heterogenität wie auch durch die systemische Rahmung. Zunächst wird der Zusammenhang zwischen Potenzialorientierung und didaktischer Diagnostik theoretisch gerahmt; anschließend werden empirische Erkenntnisse des BMBF-geförderten DiaGU-Projekts anhand ausgewählter Schwerpunkte dargestellt und diskutiert.
A three-way distinction in definiteness: sortal, individual, and functional concepts in Réyoné
Authors: Albers Ulrike
Published: July 2024

This article offers a case study of a definiteness split in a language in which three different types of nominal expressions are available for definite descriptions. The article contributes ample empirical data and comprises a close investigation of the patterns found in Reunion Creole (Réyoné), the language under study. Réyoné displays one kind of contrast also found in other languages which is frequently analyzed in terms of semantic versus pragmatic definiteness (following Löbner) or uniqueness versus familiarity (following Schwarz). What sets Réyoné apart from other languages though, is that it features a determiner that is dedicated to functional concepts. The language thereby distinguishes individual from functional concepts: the former type (the sun; the News) is exclusively expressed by bare noun phrases, while functional concepts – definite descriptions with functional head nouns (prefect of y; head of y), including a subtype of bridging reference, as well as compositionally created functional relations such as superlatives – are realized by lo-marked noun phrases. These facts offer strong support for Löbner’s theory. The article also discusses demonstrative descriptions, which have already been reported to play a role in certain definiteness splits, and which are obligatory with sortal concepts in Réyoné. It is argued that demonstratives are pragmatic definites.
Noninvasive transcranial brain stimulation in central post-stroke pain: A systematic review
Authors: Mayor Rita Sotto , Ferreira Natália R. , Lanzaro Camile , Castelo-Branco Miguel , Valentim Ana , Donato Helena , Lapa Teresa
Published: July 2024

Background

The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the efficacy of noninvasive brain stimulation (NBS) in the treatment of central post-stroke pain (CPSP).

Methods

We included randomized controlled trials testing the efficacy of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) or transcranial direct current stimulation versus placebo or other usual therapy in patients with CPSP. Articles in English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and French were included. A bibliographic search was independently conducted on June 1, 2022, by two authors, using the databases MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase (Elsevier), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, and Web of Science Core Collection. The risk of bias was assessed using the second version of the Cochrane risk of bias (RoB 2) tool and the certainty of the evidence was evaluated through Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation.

Results

A total of 2,674 records were identified after removing duplicates, of which 5 eligible studies were included, involving a total of 119 patients. All five studies evaluated repetitive TMS, four of which stimulated the primary motor cortex (M1) and one stimulated the premotor/dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Only the former one reported a significant pain reduction in the short term, while the latter one was interrupted due to a consistent lack of analgesic effect.

Conclusion

NBS in the M1 area seems to be effective in reducing short-term pain; however, more high-quality homogeneous studies, with long-term follow-up, are required to determine the efficacy of this treatment in CSPS.
Structural influences of the substituents of tridentate triazole-based ligands – more than just a minor role in the solid-state structure
Authors: Kroos Simon , Hebenbrock Marian
Published: July 2024

New triazole-based tridentate ligands were synthesized, and their crystal structures determined. Through comparison with the crystal structures of the starting materials and related published ligands, dependencies of intermolecular interactions based on the substitution patterns of the triazole motif were identified. In addition to π-stacking interactions, hydrogen bonding, and C–H···π interactions emerged as key players in intermolecular interactions. The observed variations in these interactions will aid in the design of platinum(II) complexes with specific properties.
Pairwise Comparison of Heavy Dynamic Strength and Fast Dynamic Strength Interventions on Sprint Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Stutter Luke R. , Huynh Minh , Driller Matthew W. , Davids Charlie J. , James Lachlan P.
Published: July 2024

Pairwise comparison of heavy dynamic strength and fast dynamic strength interventions on sprint performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res 38(9): 1675–1686, 2024—Previous studies have shown that both heavy dynamic strength (HDS) and fast dynamic strength (FDS) training can be used to improve sprint performance; however, a review and meta-analysis investigating pairwise studies that compare these two training interventions have not been performed. The aims of the study were to systematically review and analyze HDS and FDS training methodologies and evaluate their effect size difference, in pairwise comparison studies to determine and compare their effects on sprint performance. Databases were systematically searched using Boolean phrasing to identify eligible articles, and meta-analyses were performed on the extracted data. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria, which resulted in data from 138 subjects across 24 separate sprint assessments. Overall, there was a small effect in favor of FDS (standardized mean difference = 0.27, 95% confidence intervals [−0.07; 0.60], 95% prediction intervals [−1.01; 1.55]), but this was deemed not significant because of the wide-ranging prediction intervals. There is no distinguishable difference between HDS and FDS training on sprint performance. The wide-ranging prediction intervals suggest the variability is too great to determine whether one training type is more effective than the other. Practitioners should consider the individual needs of their athletes when deciding which training type to use for long-term sprint development.
On Natality: Beginning to Be Limited
Authors: Shames-Dawson Ali
Published: July 2024

Through the personal reflection on chronic pain, the author engages the question of how clinicians and their patients manage various forms of loss within the clinical encounter. The notion of developmental grief is introduced as a stepping-stone from phallicism to genitality, whereby the capacity to grieve and thus tolerate limitedness enables growth. Hannah Arendt's concept of natality is offered as a hopeful corrective to the resistance to accepting limitations.
Projekt Wyśniona historia kina na Podlasiu w kontekście autoetnograficznym i edukacyjnym
Authors: Adamski Tomasz ,   Uniwersytet w Białymstoku
Published: July 2024

The author situates the photographic and film project titled Dreamed History of Cinema in Podlasie in an autoethnographic and educational context. He highlights the increasingly important role of storytelling in educational activities and, against this background, provides a detailed description of the discussed project, drawing on his own experiences as the author. Additionally, in seeking its exegesis, he relates the process of realization to the critical fabulation method proposed by Hartman and the category of post-memory. In this context, referencing Belting’s concept of the image also proves helpful. Placing the discussed project in such a theoretical frame work demonstrates its significant educational potential, as emphasized by the article’s author, who proposes specific actions based on the content related to the Dreamed History of Cinema in Podlasie.
El ritmo en el ensayo «Feminismo perfumado», de Alfonsina Storni
Authors: Savia Vidales Antonella Romina , Neumann Daiane
Published: July 2024

In this paper, we seek to listen to the rhythm of the essay “Feminismo perfumado,” by Alfonsina Storni, giving attention to the construction of signification, that is, to what the poem does, to its effect. We begin with the notions of rhythm and poem as proposed by Meschonnic, as well as with the notions of syntactic accent and prosodic accent developed by Dessons. This theoretical path supports an analysis that is based on the reading of both the utterance and the enunciation, making it possible to listen to the rhythm of the essay.
Los archivos de los rechazos: Las políticas económicas globales de ocupar espacios como transfeministas de color en las RI
Authors: Calderón J.C.D. , Calderón Melo Francisca , Axolotl Paolo , Zafo Zafo
Published: July 2024

Esta traducción al español de un artículo que se gestó en inglés para la revista International Feminist Journal of Politics cumple dos propósitos políticos transfeministas. El primero es reflejar el carácter multilingüe del proceso que produjo este texto. En particular, una de les autores no sabe inglés, entonces esta traducción permitió su acceso al artículo. A su vez, el acceso de la coautora al contenido del artículo, nos dio la posibilidad al resto de nosotres de escuchar su crítica y de modificar nuestras palabras y nuestras obras de arte de acuerdo a su crítica. Pensamos que la existencia de una versión en español habilitará otra clase de lectores y espectadores y, a su vez, nos permitirá escuchar otra clase de interpelaciones y de críticas en español. El segundo propósito es responder a una inconformidad que tenemos sobre lo que se escribe acerca de las políticas globales de la producción de conocimiento fuera del Norte Global. El resto de la introducción al español y la conclusión se dedicarán a mostrar dicha inconformidad por medio de una lectura crítica a un libro de la profesora francesa Audrey Alejandro de la London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (Escuela de Economía y Ciencia Política de Londres) a partir de la experiencia de J.C.D. Calderón con los rechazos a sus poemas y a hacer un aporte metodológico neo-materialista y transfeminista a los estudios reflexivos y de sociología del conocimiento en la disciplina por medio de la evidencia del archivo de los rechazos a la poesía.
Este artículo fue publicado originalmente con el título Learning how to embrace trans/feminisms and queer/cuir-ness in International Relations through art and creative methods en la International Feminist Journal of Politics. Les autores de dicho artículo son les mismes que les autores de esta publicación: J. C. D. Calderón, Francisca Calderón Melo, Paolo Axolotl y Zafo. Esta traducción se hizo con el permiso de Taylor & Francis Ltd, https://www. tandfonline.com.
Banana pseudo-stem and cattle manure for lactic acid production and the application of polylactic acid-cellulose silver nanoparticle-based nanocomposite films in food storage
Authors: Rejiniemon Thankappan Sarasam , Raishy Hussain Rejula , Bhamadevi Rajamani , Binobead Manal Abdulaziz , Aljowaie Reem M. , Ahalliya Rathi Muthaiyan
Published: July 2024

Lactic acid is used in various industrial processes, including the production of emulsifiers, polymers, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Fermentation of renewable biomass from natural sources has several advantages over costly chemical methods. Thermal and acidic pretreatments were used to improve the availability of sugars in the medium. Bacillus coagulans was isolated from the banana pseudostem; it was cultured with cattle manure-banana pseudostem for the improved production of lactic acid. Lactic acid production was high in the culture medium containing a 1:1 ratio of cow manure and banana pseudostem after 72 h of fermentation. After 24 h, lactic acid production was 19.4 ± 1.2 g/kg substrate, and it increased after 48 h (20.5 ± 0.1 g/kg substrate), and 72 h (26.3 ± 0.1 g/kg substrate). Lactic acid synthesized by B. coagulans was purified and used for the synthesis of polylactic acid. Polylactic acid was used for the fabrication of composite materials with cellulose and silver nanoparticles. The scanning electron microscopy image showed a smooth surface with uniform particle sizes. The fabricated nanoparticles showed antibacterial activity against food spoilage bacteria. The film was used to pack goat meat and chicken meat. The fabricated film reduced the bacterial load in the stored meat and improved food quality.