bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Synoptic results on the potential impacts of the Lake Maggiore water management strategy on freshwater littoral ecosystems and invertebrate biocoenosis (NW, Italy)
Authors: Boggero Angela , Kamburska Lyudmila , Zaupa Silvia , Ciampittiello Marzia , Rogora Michela , Di Lorenzo Tiziana
Published: September 2023

The first results of the application of the integrated multidisciplinary protocol to study the effects of water level management on the Lake Maggiore littoral habitats and biocoenosis are presented. The "Parchi Verbano Ticino" project (2019-2021, ID: 481668) was the driving force to fine-tune the monitoring and management system of multidisciplinary information (chemistry, hydro-morphology, macro- and meio-fauna monitoring). The study reveals that water level fluctuations in Lake Maggiore, sometimes characterized by measurable changes in water levels, have remarkable effects on littoral habitats and on the structure and function of macro- and meiofaunal assemblages living there. Overall, this study provides insights into the potential impacts of Lake Maggiore water management strategy on freshwater littoral ecosystems during late spring-early summer, and emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of the lake ecosystem dynamics. Thanks to the results achieved, publicly endorsed water management rules will be stated, for the late spring-early summer period, considering frequency and amplitude of water level fluctuations as crucial factors in management plans to mitigate their impacts. The endorsed rules turn out to be a negotiated compromise between the maintenance of ecosystem services and the protection of littoral life below water.
Efficacy of metoclopramide for prevention of gastric regurgitation during endotracheal intubation in the emergency department: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Shaji Ijas Muhammed , Hansda Upendra , Mohanty Chitta Ranjan , Topno Nitish , Varghese Jithin Jacob , Sahoo Sangeeta , Guru Satyabrata
Published: September 2023

Background:

Gastric content regurgitation and aspiration are the dreaded complications of securing the airway. Cricoid pressure hinders intubation and causes lower esophageal sphincter (LES) relaxation. A recent study suggests no added benefit of cricoid pressure in preventing pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents. Metoclopramide increases LES tone, prevents gastroesophageal reflux, and increases antral contractions. Hence, we wanted to study the efficacy of metoclopramide for preventing gastric regurgitation during endotracheal intubation (ETI) in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED).

Methods:

This study was a randomized controlled trial in patients requiring ETI in the ED. The study participants were randomized to receive either metoclopramide (intervention) 10 mg/2 ml intravenous (IV) bolus or a placebo of normal saline (placebo) 2 ml IV bolus 5 min before rapid sequence induction and intubation. The outcome of the study was the visualization of gastric regurgitation at the glottic opening during direct laryngoscopy at the time of intubation.

Results:

Seventy-four study participants were randomized and allocated to the metoclopramide group (n = 37) or placebo group (n = 37). Gastric regurgitation at the glottis was noted in three study participants (8%) in the metoclopramide group, and six (16%) in the placebo group (odds ratio [OR] - 0.456; 95% confidence interval [CI] of 0.105–1.981; P = 0.295). The study participants who were intubated in the first attempt had less gastric regurgitation compared to ≥2 attempts (OR 0.031; 95% CI of 0.002–0.511; P = 0.015).

Conclusion:

There was no decrease in regurgitation with metoclopramide as compared to placebo during ETI in study participants presenting to the ED.
Acute physiology and chronic health evaluation score and mortality of patients admitted to intermediate care units of a hospital in a low- and middle-income country: A cross-sectional study from Pakistan
Authors: Sethi Sher Muhammad , Ahmed Amber Sabeen , Iqbal Madiha , Riaz Mehmood , Mushtaq Muhammad Zain , Almas Aysha
Published: September 2023

Background:

Intermediate care units (IMCUs) serve as a bridge between general wards and intensive care units by providing close monitoring and rapid response to medical emergencies. We aim to identify the common acute medical conditions in patients admitted to IMCU and compare the predicted mortality of these conditions by acute physiology and chronic health evaluation-II (APACHE-II) score with actual mortality.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital from 2017 to 2019. All adult internal medicine patients admitted to IMCUs were included. Acute conditions were defined as those of short duration (<3 weeks) that require hospitalization. The APACHE-II score was used to determine the severity of these patients’ illnesses.

Results:

Mean (standard deviation [SD]) age was 62 (16.5) years, and 493 (49.2%) patients were male. The top three acute medical conditions were acute and chronic kidney disease in 399 (39.8%), pneumonia in 303 (30.2%), and urinary tract infections (UTIs) in 211 (21.1%). The mean (SD) APACHE-II score of these patients was 12.5 (5.4). The highest mean APACHE-II (SD) score was for acute kidney injury (14.7 ± 4.8), followed by sepsis/septic shock (13.6 ± 5.1) and UTI (13.4 ± 5.1). Sepsis/septic shock was associated with the greatest mortality (odds ratio [OR]: 6.9 [95% CI (confidence interval): 4.5–10.6]), followed by stroke (OR: 3.9 [95% CI: 1.9–8.3]) and pneumonia (OR: 3.0 [95% CI: 2.0–4.5]).

Conclusions:

Sepsis/septic shock, stroke, and pneumonia are the leading causes of death in our IMCUs. The APACHE-II score predicted mortality for most acute medical conditions but underestimated the risk for sepsis and stroke.
Child Sexual Abuse, Psychopathology, Trauma and Attachment Beliefs and Interpersonal Functioning among Young Adult Survivors Attending Psychiatric Services in India
Authors: Kolavarambath Radhika , Munivenkatappa Manjula , Bhaskarapillai Binukumar
Published: September 2023

Background:

Child sexual abuse (CSA) is known to have short and long-term consequences which can have an impact even in adulthood. The objectives of the study were to explore the nature of CSA in individuals attending psychiatric services, the impact of CSA on psychopathology, trauma and attachment beliefs and interpersonal functioning in young adult survivors and factors associated with CSA and its impact.

Methodology:

The study adopted a cross-sectional exploratory design. The sample comprised of 246 young adult patients attending inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services of a tertiary care hospital in India. The tools used were: Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview, Sexual and Physical Abuse History Questionnaire, abuse-related Beliefs Questionnaire, Sexual Abuse Severity Score, Trauma and Attachment Beliefs Scale, Brief Symptom Inventory and Social Adjustment-Self Report.

Results:

About 21% of the sample had a history of CSA; among them 70% were females. The age of CSA ranged between 8 and 12 years. About 34% of them had more than 5 such experiences and about half of them had more than 2 perpetrators with majority of the sample experiencing high coercion. The survivors of CSA had greater levels of psychopathology, trauma and attachment beliefs, difficulties in certain domains of interpersonal functioning in comparison with individuals without a history of CSA. Female gender, poor parental emotional support, and having more than one significant life event contributed to risk of CSA. Poor emotional support from parents and trauma related beliefs predicted psychopathology.

Conclusion:

The study has implications with respect to the assessment, research and conceptualization of therapy in individuals with a history of CSA.
Association between Gambling, Perceived Social Support, and Self-Esteem among Secondary School Students in Orlu
Authors: Aguocha Chinyere Mirian , Uwakwe Kenechi A
Published: September 2023

Background:

The changes in accessibility to gambling have led to an increase in gambling among young persons.

Aims:

The study aims to evaluate the association between gambling, perceived social support, and self-esteem among secondary school students in Orlu, Nigeria.

Materials and Method:

A descriptive cross-sectional study of 411 secondary school students in Orlu. Sociodemographic data were collected using a structured questionnaire. South Oaks Gambling Screen Revised for Adolescents was used to screen for problem gambling, while the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support was used to measure perceived social support. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21.

Results:

The lifetime rate of gambling was 51.8%, while the 12-month rate was 18.2%. About 9.2% of the respondents met the criteria for at-risk gambling, while 4.6% met the criteria for problem gambling. Gambling in the past 12 months was significantly associated with lower perceived social support (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Gambling is associated with poorer perceived social support. This indicates a need to encourage improved social support towards students.
Disability in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and its Impact on Caregiver’s Burden and Quality of Life
Authors: Roy Preetam , Kumar Arvind , Shekhawat Lokesh Singh
Published: September 2023

Background:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic illness that can cause marked anguish and disability. OCD negatively affects the quality of life (QoL) and brings disability in marital, occupational, emotional, and social functioning. Family members of OCD patients unknowingly start adjusting their personal and family routine to lessen the patient’s anxiety or irritability due to compulsive behaviors. Their involvement with compulsive behaviors of OCD patients compromise their social activities that lead to feelings of social isolation and marked distress. Studies carried out on family members have also reported poor QoL in the domains of physical well-being, psychological well-being, and social well-being.

Methods:

This is a cross-sectional, observational, hospital-based study. Fifty adult patients with OCD were recruited in the study along with their caregivers, who were visiting the Department of Psychiatry, ABVIMS, Dr. R. M. L. Hospital, New Delhi, India. Patients diagnosed with OCD as per diagnostic and statistical manual 5 criteria were assessed on Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) symptom Checklist, Y-BOCS to know about the severity and Indian Disability Evaluation and Assessment Scale was used to assess disability. The primary caregivers, who were continuously staying with patient for last 2 years, were assessed on Zarit Burden Interview to assess caregiver’s burden and WHOQOL-BREF was used to assess the QoL.

Results:

There was a negative correlation between total YBOCS score, global disability score of patients, burden of caregivers with all domains of QoL of caregivers of patients, and statistically significant values were seen in psychological health and social domains. Caregiver burden was positively correlated with disability. Both QoL and severity of illness have more significant negative impact on caregiver QoL and burden.

Conclusion:

Severity of illness and disability in patients with OCD cause significant negative impact on QoL and brings about huge burden on caregivers.
Pre and post treatment quality of life among patients of hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers in North India: A prospective study
Authors: Wani Ermeen Khurshied , Angurana Shabab Lalit , Kumar Dinesh , Bala Kiran , Jehangir Majid , Chowdhary Shoket
Published: September 2023

Context:

Studies reporting quality of life (QOL) measures alongside conventional measures of effectiveness of interventions and outcome are essential.

Aims:

We aimed to compare QOL and mental well-being in hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancer patients before and after receiving treatment.

Settings and Design:

This was a hospital-based prospective study

Methods and Materials:

The study was conducted in North India for a period of 1 year. QOL was assessed in 118 patients using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Hepatobiliary Scale and Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure–Adult was used to assess the psychiatric domains of subjects.

Statistical Analysis Used:

The data were analyzed using MS Excel and SPSS version 23. Statistical significance between QOL scores at baseline and 12 weeks was evaluated by Student’s t-test. Pre- and post-Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient was also calculated.

Results:

59.4% of subjects were females and 40.6% were males. Carcinoma gallbladder was the predominant cancer (2/3rd) followed by carcinoma pancreas (1/3rd). Both pre- and posttreatment reliability coefficients showed values ≥ 0.75, indicating that the questionnaire reliably measured different domains of health-related QOL, both on generic and disease-specific scales. Using paired t-test, a significant difference was observed only in the physical (P = 0.001) and functional (P = 0.0002) domains. There was a slight increase in proportion of patients demonstrating improvement in severity of depression and anxiety at 6–12 weeks and the number of patients experiencing moderate symptoms of sleep disorders and somatic disorders. The number of patients experiencing severe symptoms of anger decreased posttreatment.

Conclusions:

QOL is amenable to improvement with timely interventions including counseling.
Interfraction variations in doses at OARs during three-dimensional high dose rate brachytherapy planning of cervix cancer
Authors: Dhaka Saroj , Rajani Anil , Kumar H. S. , Sharma Neeti , Jakhar Shankar Lal , Harsh Kamlesh
Published: September 2023

Objective:

The American Brachytherapy (BT) Society recommends that BT must be included as a component of the definitive radiation therapy for cervical carcinoma because recurrences and complications are decreased when BT is used in addition to external beam radiotherapy. The aim of this study is to quantify the interfraction dose variations (VARacts) during high dose rate (HDR) BT, the effect of variation in dose in terms of excess “unrecognized” dose to OAR and to conclude the reason of the variation in reference of applicator position/geometry versus deformation of the organ at risk (OAR) concerned.

Materials and Methods:

Total 30 patients of carcinoma cervix, biopsy proven, between June 2018 and May 2019, were taken for the study. All patients were treated with external beam radiation therapy to a dose of 50 Gy in 25 fractions over 5 weeks, followed by three fractions of HDR intracavitary brachytherapy (ICBT) (7.5 Gy to point A in each fraction) by two-dimensional (2D) X-ray-based planning. Before treatment in the first and last fraction of BT, computed tomography (CT) scan was done for every patient. Then, a 3D-based planning was performed with CT images on our HDR Plus software with image sequence option. VARact was calculated. Rigid image registration of consecutive fraction images was used for quantification of the hypothetical variation in dose (VARhypo) arising exclusively due to changes in applicator placement and geometry.

Results:

The mean contoured rectal volumes for the first and third fractions were 41.49 cc and 44.72 cc, respectively, while the respective volumes for bladder were 9.33 cc and 9.35 cc cm. These differences were statistically insignificant (P value: 0.263 and 0.919 for rectum and bladder, respectively). The mean equivalent dose in 2 Gy fraction (EQD2) bladder D2cc was 5.68 Gy and 5.79 Gy in the first and third fraction ICBT, respectively. The mean EQD2 for the rectal D2cc was 11.63 Gy and 12.85 Gy in the first and third fraction ICBT, respectively. None of the patients had an actual cumulative EQD2 more than 90 Gy for bladder, but 36.66% of the patients had a rectal dose exceeding the tolerance (75 Gy). Regression plots showed that VARhypo alone could predict about 42.2% of the VARact in the rectum and 19.2% of the VARact in the bladder. Thus, the remaining variation was due to the organ deformation-related dose variations between the two fractions.

Conclusions:

There were no statistically significant variations in the volumes or doses of OAR between the two fractions. However, a significant proportion of patients may have a higher dose to the OAR in the third fraction in the absence of individualized planning. This increase is likely to be more detrimental where higher doses per fraction are used. Variations in OAR doses may be caused by organ deformation and/or changes in applicator placement/geometry.
Dosimetric Comparison between Single-energy Computed Tomography and Dual-energy Computed Tomography Relative to Stopping Power Estimation in Proton Therapy
Authors: Chirdchid Thamonwan , Ruangchan Sirinya , Sanghangthum Taweap
Published: September 2023

Purpose:

The focus of this work was given on the relative stopping power (RSP) using the water equivalent thickness (WET) validation on tissue substitutes and real pig organs, as well as a dosimetric comparison of proton treatment plans between single-energy computed tomography (SECT) and dual-energy computed tomography (DECT)-based dose calculations.

Materials and Methods:

The CT calibration curve of SECT and DECT data was generated using the stoichiometric calibration method. WET measurement was performed for RSP validation using a Giraffe dosimeter (IBA dosimetry) in various substitute tissues (Gammex) and real pig tissues. The thorax (008A, CIRS) and head (731-HN, CIRS) phantoms were used to generate proton plans. The dosimetric evaluations of SECT and DECT-based plans were performed using the gamma analysis with 1%/1 mm and the dose–volume histograms (DVHs) comparison.

Results:

For RSP validation of substitute tissues, the largest percent WET difference between measurement and calculation was observed up to 17.9% (4 mm) in lung tissue, using SECT based. In real pig tissues, the average WET difference was 2.3% ± 2.1% and 2.5% ± 2.3% for SECT and DECT, respectively. The average gamma passed of about 92.1% for the lung and 96.8% for the head regions was reported. For the lung region, the DVH of the target dose was observed with a higher predicted dose in SECT than in DECT, while results in the head region were in good agreement for both SECT and DECT.

Conclusion:

The performed dosimetric comparison indicates the dose differences between SECT and DECT. The impact of the CT calibration curve is more pronounced for the thorax region.
Credible journals for publication of research in traditional system of medicine
Authors: Singh Rohit , Yadav Pramod , Prajapati Pradeep K.
Published: September 2023

Publication of research work is one of the most crucial parts of knowledge transfer. Currently, scientific articles are the most popular and effective mode of knowledge dissemination. Publishing in peer-reviewed journals maintains the integrity of scientific information and filters the data based on irrational and poor-quality evidence. It establishes the significance and originality of the study and provides an authentic form of scientific knowledge. There are sufficient numbers of peer-reviewed journals that publish research studies conducted on traditional medicines, but searching for and selecting a journal is a brainstorming and time-consuming task. Hence, scholars and researchers face difficulty selecting one to publish their scientific work. Therefore, the present article has been drafted to provide a convenient and pragmatic reference platform that may help scholars to search and select relevant and credible journals to publish their research works. A search has been conducted to gather information using search terms such as “Ayu,” “Ayurveda,” and “Ethnomedicine” on the University Grants Commission-Consortium for Academic and Research Ethics (UGC-CARE) Group-I (journals found qualified through UGC-CARE protocols, 317 journals) and Group-II (journals indexed in globally recognized databases, 2415 journals) lists. After screening a total of 2732 journals, 61 peer-reviewed journals have been identified where research studies related to traditional/conventional medicine can be communicated as per the suitability and scope of journals. Present article proffers information to identify good scientific journals’ significance of publishing in credible journals with a reference list of peer-reviewed quality journals to researchers and scholars of the traditional system of medicine.
Migraine and Frontostriatal Circuit Disorders
Authors: Özge Aynur , Genç Hamit , Aksu Gülen Güler , Uludüz Derya
Published: September 2023

Even though there is a recognized association, the causation between chronic migraine (CM) and frontostriatal circuit (FSC) disorders that were commonly presented as anxiety disorders, depression, tic disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders in routine headache outpatient is yet to be fully disclosed. Medication-overuse headache (MOH) and CM recognizedly affect complex neural systems, including the FSC. Referenced circuits constitute a part of a circle that consists of the cortex, striatum, and thalamus regions and they transmit the data from the cerebral cortex to the subcortex. The above-mentioned circles end up once again in the determined region of the cerebral cortex. Five different FSCs have been described above which circulate among the specific parts of the cortex, namely supplementary motor area, frontal eye fields, dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, lateral orbitofrontal cortex, and anterior cingulate cortex with various subconnections and serve to various functions. Based on the scientific data with an emphasis on the clinical perspective, this paper aims to show the potential causative relationship between common FSC disorders and CM with or without MOH. The results also highlighted the importance of psychiatric comorbidities, as being far from a coincidence, and promoted the application of preventive medicine and interventions including lifestyle changes, cognitive–behavioral treatment, and neuromodulation. Integrative and multidisciplinary management strategies are essential for a comprehensive migraine coping approach in the society.
Distinguished self-adjoint extension and eigenvalues of operators with gaps. Application to Dirac–Coulomb operators
Authors: Dolbeault Jean , Esteban Maria J. , Séré Éric
Published: September 2023

We consider a linear symmetric operator in a Hilbert space that is neither bounded from above nor from below, admits a block decomposition corresponding to an orthogonal splitting of the Hilbert space and has a variational gap property associated with the block decomposition. A typical example is the Dirac–Coulomb operator defined on

C^\infty_c(\mathbb{R}^3\setminus\{0\}, \mathbb{C}^4)

. In this paper we define a distinguished self-adjoint extension with a spectral gap and characterize its eigenvalues in that gap by a min-max principle. This has been done in the past under technical conditions. Here we use a different, geometric strategy, to achieve that goal by making only minimal assumptions. Our result applied to the Dirac–Coulomb-like Hamitonians covers sign-changing potentials as well as molecules with an arbitrary number of nuclei having atomic numbers less than or equal to 137
Experimental Assessment of Human and Crash Dummy Skin to Vehicle Air
Bag Fabric Coefficients of Friction
Authors: Noll Scott , Dong Sheng , Kang Yun-Seok , Bolte John , Stammen Jason , Moorhouse Kevin
Published: September 2023

Oblique motor vehicle crashes can cause serious head or brain injuries due to
contact with interior vehicle structures even with the deployment of air bags,
as they are not yet completely successful in preventing traumatic brain injury.
Rotational head velocity is strongly correlated to the risk of brain injury, and
this head motion is potentially related to the tangential friction force
developed during contact between the head and air bags. Although crash test
dummy head skins are designed with appropriate mass properties and anthropometry
to simulate the normal direction impact response of the human head, it is not
known whether they accurately represent the frictional properties of human skin
during air bag interaction. This study experimentally characterized the dynamic
friction coefficient between human/dummy skins and air bag fabrics using a
pin-on-disc tribometer. Human skin samples were harvested from five locations
(left and right forehead, left and right cheek, and chin) from male and female
postmortem human subjects (PMHSs); some samples had previously been frozen and
some were fresh. Crash dummy head skin samples were obtained from Hybrid III,
ES-2re, and THOR-50M 50th-percentile male anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs)
and were characterized in both chalked and unchalked conditions. Fabric samples
were obtained from five different air bags spanning various vehicle
manufacturers and interior mounting locations. Neither sex, linear speed, nor
the harvested skin location on the head played a significant role on the dynamic
friction between PMHS skin samples and air bag fabrics, while PMHS skin samples
that had not been previously frozen had a higher coefficient of friction than
those that had. Further, increasing normal load reduced the dynamic friction
coefficient between PMHS skin samples and air bag fabrics. Unchalked ATD head
skins exhibited significantly higher dynamic friction coefficients than PMHS
skins for the air bag fabrics tested. The presence of a thin chalk layer on ATD
skins reduced friction and produced dynamic friction coefficients with air bag
fabrics that were not significantly different from those of PMHS skins; however,
neither unchalked nor chalked ATD head skins differentiated the air bag fabric
dynamic friction coefficients in the same pattern as the PMHS skin samples.
Comparison of Head, Neck, and Chest Injury Risks between Front and
Rear-Seated Hybrid III 50th-Percentile Male ATDs in Matched Frontal NCAP
Tests
Authors: Bianco Samuel T. , Albert Devon L. , Guettler Allison J. , Hardy Warren N. , Kemper Andrew R.
Published: September 2023

The objective of this study was to compare head, neck, and chest injury risks
between front and rear-seated Hybrid III 50th-percentile male anthropomorphic
test devices (ATDs) during matched frontal impacts. Seven vehicles were
converted to rear seat test bucks (two sedans, three mid-size SUVs, one
subcompact SUV, and one minivan) and then used to perform sled testing with
vehicle-specific frontal NCAP acceleration pulses and a rear seated (i.e.,
second row) Hybrid III 50th male ATD. Matched front seat Hybrid III 50th male
ATD data were obtained from the NHTSA Vehicle Crash Test Database for each
vehicle. HIC15, Nij, maximum chest acceleration, and maximum chest deflection
were compared between the front and rear seat tests, as well as between vehicles
with conventional and advanced three-point belt restraint systems in the rear
seat. Additionally, a modified version of the NCAP frontal star rating was
calculated for the front and rear seat tests. All injury metrics, except for
chest acceleration, were higher in the rear seat compared to the front. In
addition, injury thresholds were exceeded or nearly exceeded in the rear seat
for Nij in three vehicles, chest acceleration in one vehicle, and chest
deflection in three vehicles, while no thresholds were exceeded in the front
seat. When comparing advanced and conventional restraints in the rear seat, all
injury metrics were higher in the vehicles with conventional restraints. All
vehicles with conventional restraints in the rear had a star rating of 1, while
those with advanced restraints in the rear ranged from 2 to 3. Conversely, all
vehicles had 5 stars for the front seat, except one that had 4 stars. Overall,
these data highlight the disparity between front and rear seat occupant
protection and the benefits of advanced rear seat safety restraints, and the
need for future testing.
Bucovina Forestieră la 80 de ani de la prima apariție
Authors: Cenușă Radu Leontie
Published: September 2023

Articolul rezumă periplul revistei Bucovina Forestieră, ce împlinește în 2023 opt decenii de la apariția primului număr. Prima parte a articolului conține o serie de citate din primul editorial al revistei, precum și conținutul primului număr, inclusiv autorii articolelor respective. Structura primului număr a rămas neschimbată de-a lungul anilor, fapt ce dovedește nu doar consecvență, ci și larga deschidere către diverse categorii de cititori, revista nefiind dedicată doar publicării articolelor științifice.

În partea a doua a articolui este omagiată personalitatea d-lui dr. Radu Ichim, ce s-a implicat cel mai mult nu doar în reluarea activității editoriale, ci și în formarea unui colectiv redacțional puternic motivat de apartenența la corp profesional ce a căutat și cauntă în continuaer să mențină standarde profesionale menite a proteja nu doar pădurile și pe cei ce locuiesc în proximitatea lor.
Duglasul verde (Pseudotsuga menziesii var. menziesii (Mirb.) Franco) în Ocolul silvic Călimănești: o utilizare de succes pe termen lung
Authors: Mihăilescu Gheorghe , Tăut Roxana-Mihaela , Tampa Radu , Perić Sanja , Đodan Martina , Nicolescu Valeriu-Norocel
Published: September 2023

Duglasul verde a fost introdus în Ocolul silvic Călimănești la începutul secolului al 20-lea. În prezent, există 78 de arborete cu duglas verde care acoperă 1451,1 ha, din care specia se întâlnește pe 389,15 ha. Doar șapte din aceste arborete sunt pure (ponderea duglasului verde cel puțin 80%), în timp ce majoritatea lor (71) sunt amestecate atât cu specii de rășinoase (spre exemplu, molid, brad, pin silvestru și larice european), cât și de foioase (predominant fag, gorun, carpen, paltin de munte, dar și cireș pădureț, tei cu frunză mică și frasin comun). Specia a fost utilizată mai ales în etajul de vegetație al fagului, la altitudini cuprinse între 250 și 1100 m. În consecință, solurile de sub aceste arborete sunt foarte variate, de la cele brune la brune podzolice sau chiar podzoluri.

Duglasul verde a prezentat o rezistență remarcabilă la boli și dăunători, precum și inexistența vătămărilor de zăpadă sau vânt. Pe întreaga suprafață cercetată, diametrele și înălțimile speciei au fost mai mari decât ale celor coabitante, fie rășinoase sau foioase. În cel mai bătrân arboret (vârsta 115 ani), duglasul verde a atins 83,2 cm în diametru și 40,5 m în înălțime, cu o producție de lemn de 1167.1 m3 ha-1.
Ultima întâlnire din cadrul proiectului EFFECT a avut loc în perioada 24-26 mai 2023 la Sighișoara
Authors: Halici Medeea , Teodorescu Cerasela
Published: September 2023

Ultima întâlnire din cadrul proiectului EFFECT a avut loc la Sighișoara în perioada 24-26 mai 2023. În cadrul manifestării în format hibrid au fost dezbătute subiecte de actualitate referitoare la analiza și dezvoltarea unor contracte care să contribuie la creșterea performanței mediului în special la nivelul sectorului agricol. Acest eveniment științific a reunit un număr de 20 de specialiști, cercetători, cadre universitare și studenți doctoranzi din domeniul agriculturii, economiei și silviculturii de la: Kiel University, University of Tartu, Óbuda University, Technische Universität München și Universitatea „Ștefan cel Mare” din Suceava.  Evenimentul a inclus sesiuni de comunicări științifice, prezentări ale rezultatelor din cadrul proiectului, workshop și activități de teren.
Building bridges across stories
Authors: Tupper Nicolás
Published: September 2023

This paper explores the possibilities of developing cross-cultural
partnerships to support men in defying dominant prescriptions of
masculinity. It focuses on the individual stories of two men of different
ages and experiences living on different continents, and shows the coming
together of their stories. Both undertook a migration of identity away from
dominating ideas and beliefs that justified harm and abuse, and towards a
preferred form of masculinity aligned with their values, and with practices
of dignity and nonviolence. Through the creation, translation and sharing of
documents of resistance, each of these men was able to contribute to the
other, and to receive something in return. This helped to counteract the
sense of isolation often experienced by men who depart from dominant
masculinities and seek to inhabit a more ethical way of being. It also
enabled cross-cultural insights about the operations of power. I hope the
story of these two men and their improbable partnership will inspire more
partnerships that support the questioning of cultural ideas about how we
perform gender, and that it will invite practitioners to notice and attend
to acts of resistance to non-liberative ways of being.
My favourite questions by Jill Freedman
Authors: Freedman Jill
Published: September 2023

In this audio recording of a favourite paper from the journal’s
archives, Jill Freedman offers three sets of questions that she names as
“favourites” in her own work. The first two sets of questions are ones
therapists can ask clients. The first set may help people link their lives
with others. The second may help people organise their experiences into
narratives. The third is a question that therapists can ask themselves to
help them come to questions that promote experiential involvement.
Foreword to Volume XI
Authors: Faure Michael
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Preface
Authors: Voigt Christina
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
History of the trade and environment debate at the WTO
Authors: Hoe Lim Aik
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Animal health and the WTO
Authors: E Blattner Charlotte
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Informal global environmental governance
Authors: Guerreiro Teixeira Rita , Wouters Jan
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
The principle of sovereignty over natural resources and the WTO
Authors: Switzer Stephanie
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Climate change, national security threats and R2P
Authors: Nadakavukaren Schefer Krista
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Article XX GATT as guardian of the environment
Authors: Dobson Natalie
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Article XX, MEAs and extraterritoriality
Authors: Cooreman Barbara
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Commodity trading and the WTO
Authors: Geraets Dylan
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Green electricity and the GATT
Authors: Holzer Kateryna
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
SPS: Article XX(b) GATT 1994 and beyond
Authors: Mataija Mislav
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
SCM: export subsidies and the environment
Authors: Payosova Tetyana
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Environment-led conditionality in the EU and US GSP
Authors: Leal-Arcas Rafael , Mikaela Saveljeff Saana
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
Intellectual property issues affecting the environment in PTAs
Authors: Grosse Ruse-Khan Henning
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
DS510: United States – Certain Measures Relating to the Renewable Energy Sector
Authors: Ventouratou Anna
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.
DS291, DS292, DS293: European Communities – Measures Affecting the Approval and Marketing of Biotech Products (EC – Biotech)
Authors: Guida Alessandra
Published: September 2023

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Law is a landmark reference work, providing definitive and comprehensive coverage of this dynamic field. The Encyclopedia is organised into 12 volumes around top-level subjects – such as water, energy and climate change – that reflect some of the most pressing issues facing us today. Each volume probes the key elements of law, the essential concepts, and the latest research through concise, structured entries written by international experts. Each entry includes an extensive bibliography as a starting point for further reading. The mix of authoritative commentary and insightful discussion will make this an essential tool for research and teaching, as well as a valuable resource for professionals and policymakers.