bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Flight muscle size reductions and functional changes following long‐distance flight under variable humidity conditions in a migratory warbler
Authors: Groom Derrick J. E. , Black Betsy , Deakin Jessica E. , DeSimone Joely G. , Lauzau M. Collette , Pedro Bradley P. , Straight Chad R. , Unger Kimberly P. , Miller Mark S. , Gerson Alexander R.
Published: October 2023

Bird flight muscle can lose as much as 20% of its mass during a migratory flight due to protein catabolism, and catabolism can be further exacerbated under dehydrating conditions. However, the functional consequences of exercise and environment induced protein catabolism on muscle has not been examined. We hypothesized that prolonged flight would cause a decline in muscle mass, aerobic capacity, and contractile performance. This decline would be heightened for birds placed under dehydrating environmental conditions, which typically increases lean mass losses. Yellow‐rumped warblers (Setophaga coronata) were exposed to dry or humid (12 or 80% relative humidity at 18°C) conditions for up to 6 h while at rest or undergoing flight. The pectoralis muscle was sampled after flight/rest or after 24 h of recovery, and contractile properties and enzymatic capacity for aerobic metabolism was measured. There was no change in lipid catabolism or force generation of the muscle due to flight or humidity, despite reductions in pectoralis dry mass immediately post‐flight. However, there was a slowing of myosin–actin crossbridge kinetics under dry compared to humid conditions. Aerobic and contractile function is largely preserved after 6 h of exercise, suggesting that migratory birds preserve energy pathways and function in the muscle.
Adopting the International Consensus on ANA Patterns (ICAP) classification for reporting: the experience of Italian clinical laboratories
Authors: Infantino Maria , Bizzaro Nicola , de Melo Cruvinel Wilson , Chan Edward K.L. , Andrade Luis E.C.
Published: October 2023

The indirect immunofluorescence assay on HEp-2 cells (HEp-2 IFA) is still considered the reference method to detect anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) because of its high sensitivity and represents a relevant tool for the diagnosis of autoimmune rheumatic diseases. During the last decade, the International Consensus on ANA Patterns (ICAP) initiative promoted harmonization and understanding of HEp-2 IFA staining pattern nomenclature, as well as promoting their use in patient care by providing interpretation for HEp-2 IFA test results. In conjunction with a nationwide survey on the evolution of autoantibody diagnostics in autoimmune rheumatic diseases, we focused on the adherence of the Italian laboratories to the ICAP nomenclature analyzing its lights and shadows. The recent ICAP-oriented report, largely used today among Italian laboratories, also represents a further step in harmonizing and improving communication with the clinicians, adding value to laboratory findings and helping with critical clinical decisions.
An optimal transport-based characterization of convex order
Authors: Wiesel Johannes , Zhang Erica
Published: October 2023

For probability measures

μ
,
ν

\mu ,\nu

, and

ρ

\rho

, define the cost functionals

C

(

μ
,
ρ

)

≔

sup

π
∈
Π

(

μ
,
ρ

)

∫

⟨

x
,
y

⟩

π

(

d
x
,
d
y

)

and

C

(

ν
,
ρ

)

≔

sup

π
∈
Π

(

ν
,
ρ

)

∫

⟨

x
,
y

⟩

π

(

d
x
,
d
y

)

,

C\left(\mu ,\rho ):= \mathop{\sup }\limits_{\pi \in \Pi \left(\mu ,\rho )}\int \langle x,y\rangle \pi \left({\rm{d}}x,{\rm{d}}y)\hspace{1.0em}{\rm{and}}\hspace{1em}C\left(\nu ,\rho ):= \mathop{\sup }\limits_{\pi \in \Pi \left(\nu ,\rho )}\int \langle x,y\rangle \pi \left({\rm{d}}x,{\rm{d}}y),

where

⟨

⋅
,
⋅

⟩

\langle \cdot ,\cdot \rangle

denotes the scalar product and

Π

(

⋅
,
⋅

)

\Pi \left(\cdot ,\cdot )

is the set of couplings. We show that two probability measures

μ

\mu

and

ν

\nu

on

R

d

{{\mathbb{R}}}^{d}

with finite first moments are in convex order (i.e.,

μ

≼

c

ν

\mu {\preccurlyeq }_{c}\nu

) iff

C

(

μ
,
ρ

)

≤
C

(

ν
,
ρ

)

C\left(\mu ,\rho )\le C\left(\nu ,\rho )

holds for all probability measures

ρ

\rho

on

R

d

{{\mathbb{R}}}^{d}

with bounded support. This generalizes a result by Carlier. Our proof relies on a quantitative bound for the infimum of

∫

f
d
ν
−

∫

f
d
μ

\int f{\rm{d}}\nu -\int f{\rm{d}}\mu

over all 1-Lipschitz functions

f

f

, which is obtained through optimal transport (OT) duality and the characterization result of OT (couplings) by Rüschendorf, by Rachev, and by Brenier. Building on this result, we derive new proofs of well known one-dimensional characterizations of convex order. We also describe new computational methods for investigating convex order and applications to model-independent arbitrage strategies in mathematical finance.
Synthesis and characterization of Pluronic F-127-coated titanium dioxide nanoparticles synthesized from extracts of Atractylodes macrocephala leaf for antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties
Authors: Almaimani Riyad A.
Published: October 2023

Globally, nanotechnology is generating significant interest because of its promise in a wide range of industries. The most commonly used nanoparticles are titanium dioxide nanoparticles (PF-127 coated TiO2 NPs), which can be formulated with physical, chemical, and environmental factors. The establishment of an economical and environmentally beneficial method for its fabrication is due to increasing concerns about human health impacts. In this exploration, green Pluronic F-127 (PF-127) coated TiO2 NPs using leaf extracts of Atractylodes macrocephala have been formulated and studied through various methods. PF-127 coated TiO2 NPs were 60 nm large and a polygonal rutile-type crystalline structure was observed. Moreover, the NPs’ antimicrobial capacity against several pathogens was investigated. The cytotoxicity of the NPs against HEp-2, KB, and Vero cell lines was assessed using the MTT test. Increased antimicrobial potential of PF-127 coated TiO2 NPs against several pathogens was noted. Furthermore, NPs displayed remarkable antioxidant activity, which increased with concentration. The NPs exhibited significant cytotoxic effects against HEp-2 and KB cell lines but failed to demonstrate toxicity against Vero cells. This is indicative of their cytotoxic potential against cancer cell lines and non-toxic nature towards healthy cells. This indicates that PF-127 coated TiO2 NPs possess beneficial antimicrobial and antitumor properties.
Microstructure and electrochemical behaviour of laser clad stainless steel 410 substrate with stainless steel 420 particles
Authors: Natarajan Jeyaprakash , Manickam Bhuvanesh Kumar , Yang Che-Hua , Periyasamy Susila
Published: October 2023

Stainless steel (SS) 410 is widely used in many engineering applications such as turbines, nuclear reactor components and seamless pipes due to its superior mechanical properties i.e., high mechanical strength, creep resistance and ductility. Corrosion resistance is an important property which is required for these components to reduce the material degradation from the surface. In the present study, an investigation has been made to enhance the electrochemical behavior of SS410 by depositing SS420 particles using the laser cladding technique. The hardness measured through nano-indentation tests and microstructure of the resulting surface were analysed. Also, electrochemical studies were performed on laser clad specimens with different durations such as 0 h, 8 h, 14 h and 36 h. The improvements in corrosion resistance were analysed using polarization curves and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Further, the morphology and roughness of the corroded surface were analysed. The results showed that a closely packed acicular structure was formed through cladding, which improved the nanohardness compared to the base material. In addition, the clad specimen with 14 h test duration exhibited excellent corrosion resistance amongst the other specimens. The morphological analysis of the corroded specimen revealed the formation of oxides which is indentified to be a major reason for improved corrosion resistance.
The influence of rheology in the fabrication of ceramic-based scaffold for bone tissue engineering
Authors: Bagwan Jameer K. , Ahuja Bharatkumar B.
Published: October 2023

Bone tissue is the second most affected organ in the human body after blood. Tissue engineering is the area whereby a scaffold is used to regenerate the lost bone. However, the scaffold’s effectiveness is primarily based on the material and the fabrication process. The patient-specific structures are affected because of the fabrication process used to fabricate the scaffold as per requirement. In this regard, rheology plays an important role in the fabrication of the patient-specific scaffold, and it is a study of the flow of ink. This primarily affects both the conventional as well as the non-conventional fabrication processes. In this paper, the scaffold and bone tissue engineering, the different fabrication processes, and the importance of the rheological characterization are presented. In addition to this, the rheological properties of the developed HA/β-TCP composite slurry are evaluated for the extrusion-based additive manufacturing process. The developed ink’s rheological properties show that the flow behavior index of about 0.0497 ± 0.009, minimum flow stress required to make the ink flow of about 51.076 Pa at a strain rate of 0.111 %, and shape retention upto 75 % after 175 s are obtained. Also, different orientations are 3D printed using the developed slurry.
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Apocalyptic Thought
Authors: Bowens Lisa
Published: October 2023

Apocalyptic literature has been designated as “crisis literature” and as a “form of protest against society” by some interpreters. This essay explores Martin Luther King Jr.’s reception and use of apocalyptic literature and thought in his sermons and writings. In doing so, it examines how King appropriates this literature as well as apocalyptic motifs to speak about the significance of African American history and to protest racism in American society. Such an analysis provides insight into the ongoing importance of the protest and crisis features of these apocalyptic texts. Moreover, the apocalyptic facets of King’s work have never been analyzed from a biblical studies perspective and this essay highlights the significance of these dimensions for his social justice work.
Narrow normal subgroups of Coxeter groups and of automorphism groups of Coxeter groups
Authors: Paris Luis , Varghese Olga
Published: October 2023

By definition, a group is called narrow if it does not contain a copy of a non-abelian free group.
We describe the structure of finite and narrow normal subgroups in Coxeter groups and their automorphism groups.
The association between maternal colonization with Group B Streptococcus and infectious morbidity following transcervical Foley catheter-assisted labor induction
Authors: Ben-David Alon , Meyer Raanan , Mazaki-Tovi Shali
Published: October 2023

Objectives

To determine whether maternal colonization with Group B Streptococcus increases the risk for infectious morbidity following transcervical Foley catheter-assisted cervical ripening.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study comparing infectious morbidity and other clinical outcomes by Group B Streptococcus colonization status between all women with singleton pregnancies who underwent Foley catheter-assisted cervical ripening labor induction at a single tertiary medical center during 2011–2021. Multivariable logistic regression explored the relationship between Group B Streptococcus colonization to adverse outcomes while adjusting for relevant clinical variables.

Results

A total of 4,409 women were included of whom 886 (20.1 %) were considered Group B Streptococcus carriers and 3,523 (79.9 %) were not. Suspected neonatal sepsis rate was similar between Group B Streptococcus carriers and non-carriers (5.2 vs. 5.0 %, respectively, p=0.78). Neonatal sepsis was confirmed in 7 (0.02 %) cases, all born to non-carriers. Group B Streptococcus carriers had a higher rate of maternal bacteremia compared to non-carriers (1.2 vs. 0.5 %, respectively, p=0.01). Group B Streptococcus colonization was independently associated with maternal bacteremia (adjusted odds ratio 3.05; 95 %CI 1.39, 6.66).

Conclusions

Group B Streptococcus colonization among women undergoing Foley catheter-assisted cervical ripening does not seem to increase the risk for neonatal infection. However, higher rates of maternal bacteremia were detected.
Analysis of wall-modelled particle/mesh PDF methods for turbulent parietal flows
Authors: Balvet Guilhem , Minier Jean-Pierre , Roustan Yelva , Ferrand Martin
Published: October 2023

Lagrangian stochastic methods are widely used to model turbulent flows.
Scarce consideration has, however, been devoted to the treatment of the near-wall region and to the formulation of a proper wall-boundary condition.
With respect to this issue, the main purpose of this paper is to present an in-depth analysis of such flows when relying on particle/mesh formulations of the probability density function (PDF) model.
This is translated into three objectives.
The first objective is to assess the existing an-elastic wall-boundary condition and present new validation results.
The second objective is to analyse the impact of the interpolation of the mean fields at particle positions on their dynamics.
The third objective is to investigate the spatial error affecting covariance estimators when they are extracted on coarse volumes.
All these developments allow to ascertain that the key dynamical statistics of wall-bounded flows are properly captured even for coarse spatial resolutions.
Polaritonic linewidth asymmetry in the strong and ultrastrong coupling regime
Authors: Canales Adriana , Karmstrand Therese , Baranov Denis G. , Antosiewicz Tomasz J. , Shegai Timur O.
Published: October 2023

The intriguing properties of polaritons resulting from strong and ultrastrong light–matter coupling have been extensively investigated. However, most research has focused on spectroscopic characteristics of polaritons, such as their eigenfrequencies and Rabi splitting. Here, we study the decay rates of a plasmon–microcavity system in the strong and ultrastrong coupling regimes experimentally and numerically. We use a classical scattering matrix approach, approximating our plasmonic system with an effective Lorentz model, to obtain the decay rates through the imaginary part of the complex quasinormal mode eigenfrequencies. Our classical model automatically includes all the interaction terms necessary to account for ultrastrong coupling without dealing with the rotating-wave approximation and the diamagnetic term. We find an asymmetry in polaritonic decay rates, which deviate from the expected average of the uncoupled system’s decay rates at zero detuning. Although this phenomenon has been previously observed in exciton–polaritons and attributed to their disorder, we observe it even in our homogeneous system. As the coupling strength of the plasmon–microcavity system increases, the asymmetry also increases and can become so significant that the lower (upper) polariton decay rate reduction (increase) goes beyond the uncoupled decay rates, γ
− < γ
0,c
< γ
+. Furthermore, our findings demonstrate that polaritonic linewidth asymmetry is a generic phenomenon that persists even in the case of bulk polaritons.
Study on the volatilization behavior of monomer and oligomers in polyamide-6 melt by dynamic film–forming device
Authors: Zhu Xia , Tao Linzhong , Chen Liping , Xiong Siwei , Yang Feihua , Jia Yingbin , Wang Luoxin , Wang Hua
Published: October 2023

In this study, a modified torque rheometer is used to investigate the volatilization behavior of monomer and oligomers in polyamide-6 (PA6) melt under dynamic film–forming conditions with negative pressure. The surface renewal model is employed to simulate the volatilization behavior. The effects of actual processing factors and simulation results on the volatilization behavior of monomer and oligomer are analyzed comparatively. It is found that the monomer and oligomers removal rate increase continuously with increasing temperature, residence time, and rotational speed. And, the cyclic dimer, which is extremely harmful to spinning, can be removed. It is found that the removal of monomer and oligomers continued to increase with increasing temperature, residence time, and spinning speed. Moreover, cyclic dimers, which are extremely harmful to spinning, are also removed. Additionally, it is discovered that the polycondensation reaction of PA6 results in an increase in the molecular weight and viscosity at lower temperatures (250 °C), while a higher temperature (270 °C) and shear rate (150 r/min) cause a reduction in viscosity and molecular weight.
The relationship between ASIC3 gene polymorphism and fibromyalgia syndrome
Authors: Zontul Cemile , Tas Ayca , Hayta Emrullah , Silig Yavuz
Published: October 2023

Objectives

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread body pain over a long period, the cause of which is not yet clearly known. FMS patients usually have high pain sensitivity. We aimed to investigate whether rs4148855 and rs2288646 polymorphisms of acid-sensing ion channel 3 (ASIC3), one of the factors contributing to pain, cause a predisposition to FMS in the Turkish population.

Methods

ASIC3 gene rs4148855 and rs2288646 polymorphisms in DNA samples obtained from blood samples of 175 patients with FMS and 176 healthy individuals were analyzed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) using a hydrolysis probe. Statistical data were obtained by chi-square (χ2) test and logistic regression analysis.

Results

No significant association was found between ASIC3 gene rs4148855 and rs2288646 polymorphisms and the Turkish population’s FMS group and control group (p>0.05).

Conclusions

As a result, no significant association was found between the genotype and allele distributions of ASIC3 polymorphism (rs4148855 and rs2288646) in patients with FMS compared to controls in the Turkish population. Further studies are needed to elucidate the relationship between ion channels and FMS to elucidate the mechanisms of FMS.
Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles using Citrullus colocynthis leaves extract: photocatalytic, antimicrobial and antioxidant studies
Authors: Nazir Arif , Alam Shakeel , Alwadai Norah , Abbas Mazhar , Bibi Ismat , Ali Abid , Ahmad Naveed , Al Huwayz Maryam , Iqbal Munawar
Published: October 2023

Considering the ecofriendly aspects of green synthesis, copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) were produced using leaves extract of Citrullus colocynthis (Desert Gourd) as a reducing agent and CuSO4 as a Cu precursor. The characterization of synthesized Cu NPs was performed using various techniques including UV-Visible spectroscopy (UVS), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The tested NPs (face centered cubic) were determined to possess an average size of 17 ± 4.2 nm with spherical shape which exhibited highest absorption (λ
max) at 560 nm. These NPs were assessed for their potential to function as a photocatalyst in degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under UV light and a significant degradation (65 %) of MB dye was observed within irradiation period of 160 min. The Cu NPs displayed a promising antibacterial activity (ABA) against various bacterial cultures such as P. multocida, Botryococcus subtilis, S. aureus and Escherichia coli. While, appreciable antioxidant potential (AP) of tested nanoparticles was also revealed by various invitro antioxidant assays including total phenolic contents (TPC), total flavonoids contents (TFC) and diphenyl picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assays. The fabrication of Cu NPs through green route, the use of C. colocynthis extract is recommended as an effective antimicrobial, antioxidant and photocatalytic agent as green route offers various advantages over chemical synthesis.
Infrared Drying for Water Content Measurements of Soils
Authors: Arsoy Sami
Published: October 2023

The water content of soils is frequently needed, and its reference value is currently obtained by conventional convection ovens. Infrared (IR) ovens appear to be overlooked by the geotechnical community even though they allow for precise control over temperature, much faster heat transfer, and much better energy efficiency resulting from its inherent low thermal inertia. The European Commission’s climate action enacts several policies for greener, sustainable, and energy efficient solutions. The objective of this study is to investigate the usability and efficiency of IR ovens as the permanent replacement for conventional ovens for supporting a greener and sustainable environment. Particular emphasis is given to precision and energy efficiency through experimental comparisons. The results suggest that IR ovens offer 70 % implied energy savings over conventional ovens while resulting in comparable precision. It is, therefore, proposed to adopt IR ovens as the new and preferred standard for water content determination and to abandon conventional ovens after a transition period.
Experimental Study and Mechanism Analysis on Compression–Shear Behavior of Hydraulic Asphalt Concrete at Different Temperatures
Authors: Yu Zhenpeng , Yang Qi , Tang Rui , Li Furong
Published: October 2023

Hydraulic asphalt concrete (HAC), typically employed as an impermeable structure in embankment dams, is increasingly recognized for its widespread engineering applications. However, investigations of the mechanical performance of HAC under combined compressive–shear stress remain limited, particularly given its temperature sensitivity. Therefore, this study investigates the mechanical behaviors of HAC under combined compressive–shear stress at diverse temperatures and normal compressive stresses. Specifically, the failure modes, stress–strain curves, peak shear stress, and strain of HAC under various temperatures and normal compressive stresses are obtained for analysis. Experimental results demonstrate that the combination of normal compressive stress and temperature induces changes in peak shear stress and correlated shear strain. Increased normal compressive stress results in vertical restriction and the emergence of horizontal cracks, with deformation amplifying at elevated temperatures. All failure modes of HAC under these conditions are absent of spalled fines and debris. It is observed that as the normal compressive stress increases, the peak shear stress progressively increases, whereas an increase in temperature yields a clear decrease in peak shear stress. The shear strength of HAC comprises the cohesion strength of the asphalt matrix and the interfacial adhesion strength between aggregates and asphalt. Finally, three modified compressive–shear failure criteria that exhibit good prediction accuracy are established for HAC at diverse temperatures. This research offers a theoretical reference for the future investigation and engineering application of HAC.
Niobium Boronizing: Influence of the Treatment Temperature and Time
Authors: Ferreira Lauro Mariano , Cardoso Rodrigo Perito , D’Oliveira Ana Sofia C. M.
Published: October 2023

The application of niobium borides to components such as lamination cylinders, hightemperature devices, and medical equipment shows their importance and versatility in engineering. To improve niobium’s mechanical resistance and possible oxidation resistance at temperature, this research applied boronizing to pure niobium, carried out with double pack cementation. Boronizing at 950°C and 1,100°C was carried out for 1 and 4 h. Ekabor commercial pack mixture with a nominal chemical composition of 90 % silicon carbide, 5 % boron carbide, and 5 % potassium tetrafluoroborate was used with and without 10 percent by weight (wt%) silicon addition. Scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction analyses and microhardness tests were used to characterize the treated samples. A continuous high-hardness 2,394-HV0.1 (23.5 GPa) niobium diboride layer was formed at the surface of the niobium substrate. A maximum layer thickness of 53.6 ± 2.9 µm was measured after 4 h at 1,100°C, whereas after 1 h at 950°C, no visible layer was identified with the applied characterization techniques, suggesting a threshold in this temperature. Adding 10 wt% silicon to the pack mixture impacted the kinetics of the diffusion process, which resulted in an increase in layer thickness of 72.6 ± 10.1 µm after processing for 1 h at 1,100°C, but cracks formed in the processed surface.
Whose Good is the Common Good Anyway? A (Late) Response to Claus Offe
Authors: Blum Christian
Published: October 2023

This paper answers Claus Offe’s question about the social referent of the common good, i.e., what kinds of entities are beneficiaries of common good-related public policy. I reject two individualistic answers, according to which the reference point of the common good is the totality or majority of individual community members, respectively. Instead, I opt for a holistic answer, according to which the community qua social entity is the beneficiary of the common good.
Rethinking Pluriversal Theory in Globalization Research: Bringing Ontology In
Authors: James Paul , Steger Manfred B.
Published: October 2023

Globalization is full of disjunctures and contradictions. Paradoxically, it is, on the one hand, a generalizing process and, on the other hand, associated with encounters and conflicts that accentuate, and even generate, multiplicities of difference. This article tracks developments in a broad set of approaches that have over the last few decades sought to deepen our understanding of these encounters and differences. These approaches can be collated under the notion of “pluriversal theory.” The first broad expression of this theoretical-activist movement, “pluriversal theory 1.0,” includes orientalism studies, southern theory, and the multiple modernities approach. This group of interventions suggests rightly that our gaze needs to shift from a singular Eurocentric viewpoint, but it is unable to account for the epistemological and ontological contestations that both ground the encounters and provide a means of acting otherwise. Pluriversal theory 2.0 moves to decenter both Europe and the global modernization process, while treating the disjunctures of global history as involving epistemological ruptures. Modern forms of knowing are treated as themselves colonizing. The Global South is described as not just a geographical or imperially generated place of difference but as region of diverse “ways of knowing.” Here, the nature of knowledge becomes analytically important, as does using comparative analysis of ways of knowing. This article builds upon the strengths of these earlier contributions to argue for what might be called pluriversal theory 3.0. This entails recognizing that “knowing” is only one of the many categories of being, and that disjunctures of ontological difference—“ways of being” or ontological formations in tension—are central to understanding processes of power and domination in our globalizing world.
Hyperthyroidism incidence in a large population-based study in northeastern Italy
Authors: Censi Simona , Salmaso Laura , Ceccato Filippo , Manso Jacopo , Fedeli Ugo , Saia Mario , Mian Caterina
Published: October 2023

Objective

An improvement in iodine status in Veneto Region has been documented in the last decade. We aimed at estimating the incidence of hyperthyroidism in the Veneto Region (Italy) over the period 2013–2022.

Methods

Retrospective population-based study conducted in Veneto (4.9 million people) using the population registry, an administrative health database. Between 2012 and 2022, hyperthyroidism incidence was defined thank to a health-care co-payment exemption for hyperthyroidism or any hospital diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. Incident hyperthyroidism was defined from 2013 to 2022 to exclude prevalent cases. Standardized incidence rates (IRs) were reported by age, sex, and etiology of thyroid hyperfunction too.

Results

We identified 26,602 incident cases (IR of 54.38 per 100,000 person-years, 2.47-fold higher in females than in males). IR decreased from 69.87 (95% CI: 67.49, 72.25) in 2013 to 42.83 (95% CI: 40.99, 44.66) in 2022. In 2020, an out-of-trend decrease in hyperthyroidism incidence was documented, corresponding to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic outbreak, with a realignment to the trend in the subsequent years. The annual percentage change according to the cause of hyperthyroidism was as follows: −6.62% (95% CI: 8.47, 4.73) (P < 0.0001) in toxic multinodular goiter, −7.56% in toxic uninodular goiter (95% CI: 10.54, 4.48) (P < 0.001) and −4.70% (95% CI: 6.33, 3.04) in toxic diffuse goiter (Graves’ disease) (P < 0.001).

Conclusions

We documented a decline in the incidence of hyperthyroidism in Veneto Region, paralleling the improvement of the iodine status, thanks to a long and sustained iodine prophylaxis campaign. SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and vaccination campaign did not change the declining trend of hyperthyroidism incidence in our study region.

Significance statement

An improvement in iodine status in the population residing in the Veneto region has been documented in the last decade, thanks to a nationwide voluntary iodine prophylaxis program running since 2005, but its impact on the epidemiology of thyroid disease has never been documented. This is the largest study on the incidence rates of hyperthyroidism carried out in Italy and covers the longest observation period among all regionwide population-based studies of hyperthyroidism in our country. We documented a reduction in the incidence of hyperthyroidism, which was more pronounced in nodular goiter diagnosis but involved also toxic diffuse goiter. The decline in the incidence of hyperthyroidism in Veneto Region shows the efficacy and safety of the iodine prophylaxis campaign.
La integración conceptual en la poesía erótica de José Antonio Sulca: un análisis semántico cognitivo de Machimina (2007)
Authors: Quispe Yoselin , Pérez Sindy
Published: October 2023

El propósito del artículo es analizar las expresiones metafóricas que se encuentran en el poemario quechua ayacuchano Machimina (2007), de José Antonio Sulca, cuya temática es erótica. Para ello, se utiliza la teoría de la integración conceptual, propuesta por Fauconnier y Turner (2002), por lo que se siguen los lineamientos de la semántica cognitiva. Así, se concluye que, en el corpus de estudio, estas expresiones metafóricas, en su mayoría, hacen referencia a la excitación sexual, los órganos genitales del hombre y la mujer, así como a las cualidades prototípicas de la mujer andina en el ámbito sexual.
Un estudio de disponibilidad léxica asociado a las áreas de aprendizaje y motivación por el aprendizaje
Authors: Zambrano Carolina , Agustín María
Published: October 2023

Se presenta un estudio de disponibilidad léxica para los conceptos de aprendizaje y motivación por el aprendizaje en estudiantes de pedagogía. Para ello, los objetivos son los siguientes: i) cuantificar el léxico disponible usando los índices NPD, XR, IC e IDL, ii) analizar el léxico disponible usando grafos, y iii) categorizar el léxico disponible mediante asociaciones del tipo semántico-cognitivo. Se utilizó una metodología con un diseño mixto que integra análisis cuantitativo y cualitativo. Los resultados evidencian que se requiere mejorar el vocabulario sobre el aprendizaje. Asimismo, como resultado presentamos un esquema conceptual de categorizaciones, que para el concepto de aprendizaje se compone de las siguientes categorías: estrategias de estudio reproductivas, estrategias de estudio orientadas a la aplicación de los conocimientos, actores del sistema educativo, espacios del sistema educativo y elementos para la enseñanza-aprendizaje. Para el concepto motivación por el aprendizaje, las categorías son motivación a las metas, orientación por vocación y elementos para la enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Representación discursiva de la guerra en cartas personales enviadas durante la Guerra de Malvinas
Authors: Carrizo Alicia
Published: October 2023

El 2 de abril de 1982 se inició la Guerra de Malvinas por la que Argentina enfrentó al Reino Unido para recuperar las Islas Malvinas. Ocurrió en el marco de la última dictadura militar, de modo que la dictadura y la guerra se entrecruzan en la memoria social (Guber, 2001; Lorenz, 2009). El objetivo es estudiar la representación discursiva de la guerra en cartas personales escritas en el frente de batalla con el fin de visibilizar la voz de los soldados. Enfocamos, en especial, los significados disponibles que activan los protagonistas en relación con su participación en el conflicto. El análisis de los textos toma como teoría base a la lingüística sistémico funcional (Halliday, 1982, 1985), integrando el análisis de la argumentación (Carrizo, 2012, 2019) y las estructuras de participación y posicionamiento interaccional (Goffman, 1974, 1981) desde la perspectiva del análisis estratégico del discurso (Menéndez 2019) y el análisis crítico del discurso (Fairclough, 2003; Pardo, 2008). Los resultados preliminares muestran estrategias que eluden las diferencias entre los protagonistas en pos de la experiencia compartida que legitima la participación.
A 100 años de la muerte de Pancho Villa: caracterización literaria y lingüística del personaje en los corridos épico-revolucionarios
Authors: López Elvia
Published: October 2023

A propósito del centenario de la muerte del caudillo mexicano Pancho Villa, el presente artículo propone el análisis de 10 corridos mexicanos del periodo conocido como Revolución Mexicana. Se sustenta en identificar la configuración del personaje de Pancho Villa como héroe en el corrido, para estudiar la construcción del personaje idealizado; lo que enmarca al corrido dentro del género épico. El aporte de este artículo es, en primer lugar, ofrecer un panorama exploratorio de la riqueza lingüística y literaria de la tradición popular, que es visible en los recursos literarios que emplea el corrido épico-revolucionario. Lo anterior deriva en un valor histórico y cultural, pues el corrido condensa el legado del personaje mitificado como modelo revolucionario, perfilado en canciones que hasta nuestros días son emblemáticas para México.
Léxico sexual en la aplicación de citas en línea Grindr: propuesta lexicográfica y procesos de formación de palabras
Authors: Yalta Edgar , Nieto Claudia G.
Published: October 2023

En este artículo, nos proponemos establecer una primera aproximación lexicográfica del léxico sexual en la aplicación de citas en línea Grindr e identificar los procesos de formación de palabras que se encuentran en el léxico en cuestión. Metodológicamente, la investigación es de carácter descriptivo. Para el recojo del corpus, empleamos el análisis de las descripciones de los perfiles y la interacción por mensajería en la aplicación Grindr con los usuarios de Lima Metropolitana (Perú). Presentamos un total de cuarenta y cinco (45) entradas léxicas e identificamos, principalmente, procesos de formación de palabras como la derivación y la composición. Concluimos que este léxico constituye un importante repertorio lingüístico que posee una gran capacidad para establecer semejanzas motivada por una sociedad conservadora, así como de maneras despectivas al momento de denominar o caracterizar a las personas del mismo grupo, lo que está vinculado con las masculinidades hegemónicas y los aspectos segregativos.
La hipótesis evolutiva en el análisis funcional de la dislexia. Aproximación lingüística al estudio de caso en gemelaridad
Authors: Jiménez Ruiz Juan Luis , González Martínez Teresa
Published: October 2023

La dislexia es el trastorno del uso escrito del lenguaje debido a la debilidad visoespacial en la percepción de las formas lingüísticas. En este trabajo, se postula que una posible caracterización funcional de los déficits de la naturaleza lingüística en hablantes pacientes que presentan dislexia cuando no se presupone todavía una total adquisición de la lectura y la escritura va a favorecer tanto el diagnóstico como la propuesta de intervención. Para demostrar esta hipótesis, estudiamos el caso de dos hablantes pacientes gemelos que comparten el diagnóstico de dislexia con el objetivo de comprobar el carácter genético-hereditario de la patología y proponer terapias específicas a partir del análisis funcional lingüístico. Así, presentamos el marco teórico que permite el conocimiento histórico y las definiciones ofrecidas sobre este trastorno, las dificultades que entraña su etiología y los diferentes modelos de intervención que existen actualmente para paliarlo. A continuación, realizamos el estudio de caso de los dos sujetos emparentados, comprobando, a partir de los resultados del estudio, que ambos hermanos sufren un retraso lector moderado con problemas de inversión y rotación y una escritura con problemas de inversión, rotación y disgrafía. El nivel de dislexia, aunque es similar, no es idéntico, lo que sugiere propuestas de intervención diferentes.
Enseñar con escritura y enseñar a escribir: enfoque entrelazado mediante colaboración interdisciplinar
Authors: Carlino Paula , Cordero Carpio Guillermo Alejandro
Published: October 2023

¿Cómo organizar la enseñanza de las disciplinas para que los alumnos aprovechen epistémicamente las tareas de escritura que se les suele encomendar? Entre las diferentes modalidades de enseñanza de la escritura en la educación superior, este artículo aborda el enfoque entrelazado, que consiste en enseñar las disciplinas con escritura y en enseñar a escribir integradamente, y al que usualmente se llega mediante colaboración interdisciplinar. Destacamos sus rasgos y las diferencias con otras propuestas, para luego ilustrarlo mediante la experiencia colaborativa entre un profesor de ingeniería y un profesor de escritura a lo largo de 18 meses. Nuestro enfoque aporta a mejorar la práctica docente del profesor disciplinar, para que no solo asigne y evalúe tareas de lectura y escritura, sino que también enseñe cómo llevarlas a cabo; asimismo, procuramos que la escritura sea empleada como medio epistémico de elaboración del conocimiento disciplinar, y no solo para comunicar lo aprendido. El artículo invita a profundizar el debate sobre la enseñanza de la lectura, la escritura y los géneros que se requieren en las disciplinas universitarias al explicitar el enfoque que el GICEOLEM ha desarrollado a través de dos décadas y al analizar las similitudes y diferencias con posturas cercanas pero sutilmente distintas.
La representación de la aprobación de la ley TEA: un análisis multimodal de las noticias en periódicos digitales chilenos
Authors: Cárcamo Benjamin
Published: October 2023

La multimodalidad continúa ganando importancia en los estudios del análisis del discurso a medida que la tecnología incrementa el acceso de los lectores al contenido digital. Considerando el impacto de la prensa en la percepción de la realidad, es de importancia revelar la forma en la cual se representan distintas experiencias humanas por medio del uso de una combinación de recursos semióticos. En este contexto, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo analizar la representación multimodal de la aprobación de la ley de trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) en los cuatro periódicos digitales chilenos más visitados. Para la construcción del marco metodológico, se integraron las propuestas de actores sociales de van Leeuwen (2003), adaptada por Vásquez-Rocca y Manghi (2020); la propuesta de formas visuales de la gramática visual (Kress y van Leeuwen, 2007), y nociones de la gramática sistémico funcional (Halliday y Matthiessen, 2014). Entre los hallazgos se destaca la presencia de diputados como actores sociales principales en tres de los cuatro medios analizados. Solo en uno de los medios de prensa son las personas con TEA y sus familias quienes emergen como protagonistas. Asimismo, mientras las figuras políticas son representadas por medios de una modalización naturalística, la comunidad TEA es puesta en segundo plano por medio de una modalización abstracta. Estos resultados indican que existe una fuerte tendencia hacia la invisibilización de la comunidad TEA a favor de la valorización de figuras y partidos políticos particulares.
Clíticos y operadores en el ámbito verbal del mazahua (otomangue)
Authors: Mora-Bustos Armando
Published: October 2023

El artículo presenta el repertorio de morfemas que se anclan en el núcleo del predicado de una cláusula simple. El contenido informativo y gramatical de la cláusula ha sido distribuido en frases prosódicas. La posición de los morfemas que expresan funciones gramaticales dentro del ámbito verbal señala si se trata de enclíticos o proclíticos; de esta manera se describirán aquellos que se ubican a la izquierda del verbo y se realizan como operadores, y los que se ubican a la derecha y codifican información gramatical. El artículo propone que los rasgos gramaticales como polaridad, clases de modalidad, tipos de cuantificación, formas de movimiento, valores aspectuales y temporales son operadores; los clíticos aparecen individualmente o en cadena (cluster). La distribución dentro de la cláusula está restringida por criterios prosódicos, presenta posiciones fijas, no se duplica, no exhibe valores acumulativos, ocurren formas con diferente valor semántico; sólo algunos valores del mismo grupo covarían de manera sistemática. Las cadenas están integradas por cuatro proclíticos y cuatro enclíticos que se adjuntan al núcleo de la cláusula; el número de estos está determinado por los requerimientos gramaticales que se generan en la configuración gramatical de la cláusula.
Mapping Higher Order Thinking Skills in English for Specific Purposes Classes
Authors: Herreño-Contreras Yomaira Angélica
Published: October 2023

This article displays the main foundations and findings of a research on Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) in legal English courses at Universidad Santo Tomás in Villavicencio (Colombia), intended to provide an answer to the following question: What is the impact of fostering Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) within legal English classes? The study was a descriptive longitudinal mixed methods approach research developed over two years with 56 law students with an age range between 21 and 23 years that delved into three issues, namely, students’ perceptions concerning legal English classes, after two years of participating in lessons designed under Bloom’s taxonomy; students’ insights regarding HOTS and their influence on learning a foreign language and on their future performance as lawyers, and the identification and analysis of strengths and weaknesses of the methodology implemented. The data collection instruments were a survey, a semi-structured interview, and the artifacts made by the students. The results suggest that students ponder on the relevance of HOTS in terms of the instruction received at the university and their future professional performance; however, they do not have a clear understanding of the features and actions correlated to analysis, evaluation, and creation. It is evident that greater exposure to learning experiences involving higher thinking is required, and its interconnection with daily life beyond the classroom.
Luna, Rosa y Sánchez, Claudia (2019). Diccionario básico de educación e inclusión lingüística peruana. Lima: Ediciones UNIFE
Authors: Sucuytana Yoriel
Published: October 2023

Claudia Sánchez cuenta con un máster en Comunicación Intercultural, Interpretación y Traducción en los Servicios por la Universidad de Alcalá (España) y con un posgrado en Didáctica de la Traducción por la Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina). Su área de interés académico es la aplicación de la Traducción e Interpretación en los Servicios Públicos (TISP) en contextos de lenguas indígenas, de señas y de menor difusión. Asimismo, ha trabajado como consultora en la Dirección de Lenguas Indígenas del Ministerio de Cultura en temas de implementación de servicios de interpretación remota, formación de intérpretes y traductores de lenguas indígenas.
Macro-Aspartate Aminotransferase and Its Laboratory Detection: A Case Report
Authors: Aleknavičiūtė-Valienė Goda , Černiauskas Linas , Riauka Mantas , Vitkus Dalius
Published: October 2023

Background. Increased enzyme activity in human blood serum is usually associated with the existence of disease. On the other hand, enzyme activity can also be elevated in the presence of benign conditions, such as macro-enzymes. Macro-enzymes could lead to highly unnecessary and invasive procedures which may cause complications to the patient and an extra cost for the hospital. Therefore, it is important to diagnose this condition in order to avoid unnecessary clinical tests.Case Presentation. We present a case of a 71-year-old asymptomatic female with persistent elevation of AST who was referred to our hospital for additional testing for underlying liver disease. By using polyethylene glycol (PEG) precipitation assay, we were able to identify macro-AST. This helped to avoid the high-risk liver biopsy procedure.Conclusion. In the case of an isolated elevation of AST activity with no clinical indications of liver disease, diagnostic work-up for macro-AST should always be considered by physicians.
Water Quality Assessment of Remote Sensing Techniques: A Comparative Insight Between Yangtze of China and Porong of Indonesia
Authors: Putri Niken Anissa , Koestoer Raldi Hendro
Published: October 2023

The river water quality, exceptionally the total suspended solid (TSS) in China and Indonesia, has deteriorated due to human activities. Remote sensing makes it easier for observers to monitor river water quality, especially TSS. However, measuring the river water quality by remote sensing is still in the model and algorithm development stage in China and Indonesia. This study aims to identify the river water quality on remote sensing in China's Yangtze River and Porong River, East Java, Indonesia, and to analyze comparisons of river water quality on remote sensing in Yangtze River, China, and Porong River, East Java, Indonesia. This method uses a literature review based on journals, articles, and primary sources to review related literature on TSS concentrations in rivers and remote sensing in China and Indonesia. River water monitoring methods can measure the TSS in China and Indonesia using remote sensing. Many water quality models for waterways are based on different satellite images. In the Yangtze Downstream River, the algorithm of TSS uses the latest random forest on Landsat-8. The algorithm of TSS in the Porong River estuary used linear regression on sentinel-2 imagery. These TSS algorithms can more precisely assess TSS in water quality for scientific studies. The results show that the latest random forest is a more precise remote sensing algorithm in China than Linear regression in Indonesia. The suspended solid models and remote sensing images such as China's MODIS, Landsat-8, and MERIS are accurate in China. Therefore, developing more precise remote sensing techniques, total suspended solid models composed of Wiggin's Algorithm and Markert Algorithm, NDWI Algorithm, and remote sensing imagery such as Sentinel-2 and Landsat-8 in Indonesia is crucial to determine total suspended solids. The researchers additionally contribute to advanced research toward advancing suitable remote sensing techniques in various areas in Indonesia.