bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Rien ne se perd, tout se régénère
Authors: Jeannerod Marinette
Published: October 2022

Du principe de l’hyperlien à celui du sampling et de l’analogie, l’imagerie internet se génère et se régénère. Son caractère hybride résulte d’une synergie entre les outils du réseau et les échantillons culturels qui hantent cette toile rhizomatique. Cette synergie, nommée « mémétique », fait fonctionner les rouages internes d’un nouveau langage toujours plus visuel et allégorique de reconnaissance sociale par l’image que l’on pourrait qualifier d’idéographique.
Que nous dit la maison de La petite maison dans la prairie ?
Authors: Suma Sophie
Published: October 2022

La petite maison dans la prairie est l’une des séries américaines des années 1970-80 les plus diffusées au monde. Le paysage de son imagerie est composé de prés fleuris et de puritanisme, mais aussi de maisons en bois, un environnement fait d’objets visuels prenant la forme de « constructions visuelles du champ social » (Mitchell, 2005). En reproduisant en série l’image de colons qui s’installent légitimement sur ces terres avec leurs cabanes, ces représentations s’inscrivent dans le « champ de la visualité » (Mirzoeff, 2011). L’objectif est ici de déconstruire l’image positive et dominante de la log-cabin du pionnier américain comme symbole des self-made men, représentée par les productions artistiques, en lui préférant une représentation plus critique, plutôt comme l’objet matériel de la colonisation naturalisante des pionniers sur les territoires amérindiens. Que nous dit alors la log-cabin de la représentation des pionniers de l’Ouest américain et de leur identité ?
Conflictualités et figures de la maltraitance : quelle approche des situations de violence ?
Authors: Mennrath Frédéric
Published: October 2022

La lutte contre les maltraitances est une préoccupation majeure dans le secteur sanitaire, et médico-social. Les représentations et les imaginaires de la violence et de la maltraitance sont multiples et autorisent des réinterprétations. Dans cette tension, les professionnels s’interrogent pratiquement : « à partir de quand devient-on maltraitant ? ». Des pratiques de négociation sont nécessaires.Les professionnels élaborent une « zone de tolérance partagée », ou espace d’autorégulation. Les pratiques professionnelles considérées comme « limites » ou « maltraitantes » reçoivent un traitement spécifique à partir de seuils implicites de gravité. Ce processus de justification autorise une réinterprétation du sens donné à la situation pour la rendre moralement acceptable et conforme aux codes éthiques.Les dimensions subjective et imaginaire interviennent dans la définition de ce qui est maltraitant et de ce qui ne l’est pas. Les dynamiques de violence en situation interviennent dans la construction et le déroulement de l’interaction. La situation joue un rôle dans l’analyse des systèmes de relations, de la subjectivité des acteurs et de la manière dont ils perçoivent la situation ou les émotions engagées. La définition de la violence varie selon les situations, les individus en présence et les circonstances de l’interaction.
Učinci kombinacije standardnog programa individualne neurofizioterapije i grupnog vježbanja na oporavak hoda i ravnoteže kod osoba nakon moždanoga udara
Authors: Maček Zdravko , Grozdek Čovčić Gordana , Mandić Mario , Balagović Ivan
Published: October 2022

Terapijsko vježbanje učinkovito je za oporavak ravnoteže i hoda nakon moždanoga udara. Ne postoji jedinstvena metoda koja bi se mogla primijeniti, te je potrebno nadalje istraživati metode koje će biti najučinkovitije u odgovarajućim kliničkim uvjetima. Cilj istraživanja je utvrditi učinke integrirane kombinacije standardnog programa individualne neurofizioterapije i dodatnih grupnih vježbi u trajanju od 3 tjedna na oporavak ravnoteže i hoda. Provedeno je randomizirano istraživanje na prigodnom uzorku ispitanika, definiranom u kontrolnoj (n 51) i ispitivanoj (n 51) skupini. Kontrolna skupina provodila je standardni program, a ispitivana i dodatno grupno vježbanje 3 puta tjedno. Rezultati razlika isptivanih varijabli između 1. i 2. točke mjerenja, između ispitivane i kontrolne skupine, testirani su Mann-Whitney U testom, a kao razina značajnosti rezultata prihvaćen je rizik od p < 0,05. Rezultati istraživanja pokazali su pozitivne učinke u obje skupine, ali su rezultati ispitivanih varijabli bili statistički značajno bolji u ispitivanoj skupini: ravnoteža (Z = -2,943, p = 0,003), hod (Z = -3,879, p = 0,000). Integrirana kombinacija standardne neurofizioterapije i dodatnog vježbanja 3 puta tjedno, dovelo je do statistički značajnog poboljšanja oporavka ravnoteže i hoda u ispitivanoj skupini. U zaključku, kod bolesnika s moždanim udarom na bolničkoj rehabilitaciji, može se preporučiti klinička primjena standardne terapije u kombinaciji s grupnim vježbama.
Possibility of deglutition function after laryngectomy
Authors: Hrvat Radunković Matea , Širić Ljiljana , Grabovac Stjepan
Published: October 2022

Objective: Surgical procedures on the larynx lead to some swallowing disorders of that may occur at any time during the postoperative period and can be present in all phases of swallowing. The aim of the study was to explore the prevalence of dysphagia after laryngectomy, the correlation and difference in dysphagia symptoms depending on the extent of the surgery. Methods: The study included 40 laryngectomized subjects of both sexes, median age 63.50 years. Data were collected by a survey of respondents and questionnaire structured from three sets of closed-ended questions. The data were statistically processed in the statistical program SPSS (version 16.0, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA). Results: The incidence of dysphagia is more often after partial laryngectomy with statistically significant differences in certain symptoms. A positive and statistically significant correlation was found between swallowing disorders and the consequences of oncological treatments. A negative and statistically significant correlation was found between swallowing disorders and the type of complications. Conclusion: The results show that patients who had surgery have varying degrees of swallowing disorders. The ability to identify symptoms of dysphagia becomes increasingly important when developing appropriate interventions for this subgroup of laryngeal cancer patients.
Znanje, stavovi i zastupljenost školjaka u prehrani u Republici Hrvatskoj
Authors: Milin Tea , Jovanović Željko
Published: October 2022

Uvod: Prehrana morskim plodovima, uključujući školjkaše, preporučuje se zbog svojih nutritivnih vrijednosti i dobrobiti za zdravlje. Školjke su i važan izvor prihoda za mnoge stanovnike Republike Hrvatske zbog blizine Jadranskoga mora i tradicijske prisutnosti u kulturi društva ovoga podneblja. Cilj ovoga istraživanja bio je ispitati povezanost znanja o školjkama, tehnologiji njihovoga uzgoja, nutritivnim i toksikološkim obilježjima, s dobi, spolom, stupnjem obrazovanja i prehrambenim navikama konzumacije školjkaša na uzorku odraslih osoba iz opće populacije, koji žive na području Republike Hrvatske. Ispitanici i metode: Za provođenje presječnog istraživanja koristio se anketni upitnik na uzorku opće populacije od 156 ispitanika. Pitanja unutar upitnika podijeljena su na ona kojima su se doznale sociodemografske karakteristike sudionika u istraživanju i njihove prehrambene navike vezane uz konzumaciju školjaka, te na ona kojima se ispitalo njihovo teorijsko znanje o školjkašima. Rezultati: Istraživanje je pokazalo da je zastupljenost školjaka u prehrani u Republici Hrvatskog relativno mala. Osobe starije od 40 godina češće konzumiraju školjke, no zastupljenost školjaka u prehrani ne utječe na razinu znanja o njima. Razina znanja o toksičnostima i nutritivnoj vrijednosti školjkaša veća je u odnosu na razinu znanja o tehnologiji njihovoga uzgoja. Geografski čimbenici imaju veći utjecaj na razinu znanja o školjkašima u odnosu na sociodemografske čimbenike i prehrambene navike. Zaključak: Rezultati istraživanja potencijalno odražavaju potrebu za edukacijom opće populacije o školjkašima u cilju poticanja njihove veće konzumacije zbog poznatih nutritivnih vrijednosti za zdravlje. Daljnja bi istraživanja trebala istražiti povezanost razine znanja o toksičnosti školjkaša i prijašnjih iskustava na reprezentativnom uzorku s većim brojem ispitanika.
Dieulafoy lezija rektuma - dijagnostički i terapijski izazov (prikaz slučaja)
Authors: Klarin Ivo , Ljubičić Škorić Natalija , Božanić Andrija
Published: October 2022

Dieulafoy lezija rektuma je vrlo rijedak uzrok gastrointestinalnog krvarenja. Prikazali smo slučaj 67-godišnje bolesnice koja je primljena u hitnoj službi zbog hematohezije (svježa krv s ugrušcima). Gastroskopija i kolonoskopija bile su uredne (osim divertikula u sigmi), pa je bolesnica hospitalizirana radi opservacije. Nakon dva dana pojavilo se obilno rektalno krvarenje, a bolesnica je postala hemodinamski nestabilna. Nalaz hitne MSCT angiografije pokazao je aktivno krvarenje u rektumu. Ponovljena je kolonoskopija, te je nađeno pulsirajuće krvarenje iz Dieulafoy lezije rektuma. Učinjena je hemostaza razrijeđenim adrenalinom, uz postavljanje tri hemostatske kopče. Nakon procedure nije bilo recidiva krvarenja.
Kadın Mahkûmlarda Çamur ile Aktivitelerin El Fonksiyonları ve Psikososyal Duruma Etkileri
Authors: YÜCEL Hülya
Published: October 2022

Amaç

Cezaevlerinde rekreasyon programlarında aktivitelerin kullanımı, daha iyi davranışlara özendirme ve sağlık için yararlıdır. Kadın mahkûmlarla yapılan çalışmalar çok azdır.

Bu çalışma kadın mahkûmların el becerisi gerektiren çamur ile uğraşılarının el kuvvet ve fonksiyonu yanı sıra psikososyal durumları üzerindeki etkilerini araştırmak amacıyla planlanmıştır.

Gereç ve Yöntem

Çalışmanın örneklemini Lefkoşa Merkez Cezaevi’ndeki 18 kadın mahkûm oluşturmuştur. Çamur ile aktiviteler grup içerisinde, üç ay boyunca haftada iki gün yaptırılmıştır. Veriler, kişisel bilgi formu, görsel analog skalası, Jamar el dinamometresi, pinçmetre, dokuz delikli peg testi, Beck Anksiyete ve Depresyon Ölçekleri kullanılarak programın başında ve sonunda toplanmıştır. İlk ve son değerlendirmelerin karşılaştırılması için veriler SPSS 25.0v ile analiz edilmiştir.

Bulgular

Çalışmamızda kadın mahkûmlarda çamur ile aktivitelerin ilk ve son değerlendirmeleri arasındaki fark, el kavrama kuvveti ve fonksiyonunu artırma (p=0.00) kaygı (p=0.00), depresyon (p=0.00), uyku sorunları (p=0,043) ve yorgunluğu (p=0,039) da azaltma yönünde anlamlı bulundu.

Sonuç

Bu araştırma, çamur ile uğraşının kadın mahkûmların el fonksiyonu ve psikososyal durumlarına etkisini inceleyen KKTC’de yapılmış ilk çalışmadır. Çalışmada çamur ile yapılan el aktivitelerinin kadın mahkûmlarda olumlu etkileri gösterilmiştir. Kadın mahkumların ıslah çalışmalarında çamur aktivitelerine yer verilmelidir.
Google Places Enricher: A tool that Makes It Easy to Get and Enrich Google Places API Data
Authors: Gubert Fernanda Regina , Silva Thiago H.
Published: October 2022

The growing number of available APIs means that more developers and interested users need to learn to use unfamiliar interfaces, requiring a learning curve that can compromise productivity. Thus, it becomes important to find ways to facilitate their usability. This work presents a tool that facilitates using the Google Places API, simplifying multiple API calls to cover a region of interest. In addition, the proposed tool also provides features for the enrichment of these data, extending the PoI data from that region with categories from other sources. It is hoped that developers and users without much computer knowledge can benefit from Google Places Enricher, helping to ease the development of new sophisticated urban applications and services.
Hybrid Experimental-Numerical Investigation on Plastic Deformation and Ductile Failure of Anisotropic Sheet Metals
Authors: WANG Lin
Published: October 2022

The plastic deformation and ductile failure behaviors of anisotropic AISI 1018 low carbon steel and C260 Cu-Zn brass under uniaxial tensile loading were investigated. The full-filed surface deformation of U-notched sheet metal was measured by digital image correlation technique. Three-dimensional finite element modeling using the Hill model and calibrated post-necking strain hardening curve was performed to obtain the force and strain history till the crack initiation. The crack propagation was numerically simulated employing a strain-to-failure model. The results from computations as global force-displacement relation, local strain distribution, and failure process are found in good agreement with experimental observations.
Improved Particle Swarm Algorithm Based Multi-objective Optimization of Diaphragm Spring of the Clutch
Authors: ZHOU Junchao , LIU Yihan , YIN Jilong , GAO Jianjie , HOU Naibin
Published: October 2022

Considering that diaphragm spring is the core component of the mechanical clutch, the optimization to which plays practical roles in engineering practices, the multi-objective optimization model for the diaphragm spring of the clutch is established in this article. Aiming at the difficulty in local extremum due to pre-maturity of inertia weight and treatment on nonlinear constraint condition of standard particle swarm optimization (PSO), the improved particle swarm algorithm（Improved PSO） based on dynamic weight and hierarchical penalty function in consideration of the degree of congestion is proposed in this article to improve the original particle swarm algorithm. According to the results of calculating examples, the improved particle swarm algorithm can achieve better global searching ability and convergence ability; when compared with the calculating results of the penalty function algorithm, the genetic algorithm and the NSGA-II algorithm, the pressing force of the diaphragm spring with the new algorithm is increased by 3.24%, and the steering separation force is decreased by 20.09%. The diaphragm spring has better pressing force stability and operating lightness, verifying the correctness of the model and the algorithm proposed in this article.
Experimental and Numerical Study on LCF Crack Propagation of Coiled Tubing Steel
Authors: ZHONG Jijia , ZHAO Guanghui , WANG Litong , HE Yi , HU Sihai
Published: October 2022

Coiled tubing (CT) is a joint-less long oil pipe that is wound around a reel and can be run and pulled continuously. Due to the particularity of the operating process, low-cycle fatigue (LCF) failure of the CT constitutes the main production cost. Aiming at the characteristics of small diameter and thin wall of CT, a single-edge-notched (SEN) arc specimen was designed and machined. LCF tests were conducted with force-controlled mode. Cyclic softening of the CT steel was presented and crack growing rates were measured. Meanwhile, finite element simulation was carried out to obtain the relationships among J-integral, crack size and load. Based on the experimental and numerical results, the speed of the LCF crack growth of the CT steel is expressed as an explicit function of the J-integral. It provides a basis for predicting the LCF life of the CT under working conditions from the perspective of crack propagation.
Numerical Modelling of Moisture Transport Between Two Enclosures Connected by a Tube
Authors: STALIULIONIS Žygimantas , MILIAUSKAS Gintautas , MOHANTY Sankhya , HATTEL Jesper Henri
Published: October 2022

The electronics is protected using plastic or metallic enclosures. Although, the electronics is protected by the enclosures from the surrounding environment, the moisture can still enter the enclosure via gasket, plastic enclosure walls, cable feedthroughs. The moisture existing inside enclosure may condense on PCBA or components due to a temperature changes or different temperature levels and can lead to a moisture-related failures. The temperature in the enclosure is also very dependent on the location and the heating of electronic components. Furthermore, the electronics can be mounted nearby to other heating or cooling components in the complex mechanical systems, such as water pump or water meter. The paper concerns the complex transient heat and mass transfer processes between two connected enclosures with one being warm and another cold. The objective of the paper is to develop an in-house code based on the RC approach for predicting and studying the temperature and moisture behaviour inside two connected enclosures. The developed RC model combines one-dimensional description and lumped analysis for heat and mass transport. The modelling of temperature and moisture response is carried out under non-isothermal B3 STANAG ambient conditions. Moreover, the effect of different material of warm enclosure and the heating are considered.
Gemeinsam handeln im Dazwischen
Authors: Cazzini Christina
Published: October 2022

Die Widersprüche der globalisierten Welt werden von der Jugendbewegung Fridays for Future aufgegriffen und in ihrem Klimastreik sichtbar; dabei erscheint die Soziale Bewegung angesiedelt im Zwischenraum von Politik und Politischem. Dieses Dazwischen hat sie mit der Sozialen Arbeit gemein. Wie erfahren sich junge Aktivist:innen in ihrem demokratischen Handeln in diesem spannungsgeladenen Zwischenraum? Die hier vorgestellte empirische Forschung markiert Anknüpfungspunkte zum Politischen Sozialer Arbeit.
„Andere“ verstehen – wie kann das eigentlich gehen?
Authors: Ernst Veronika
Published: October 2022

Um sich ihrem Selbstanspruch - unbekannte Gegenüber zu verstehen - anzunähern, hält die lebensweltorientierte Soziale Arbeit theoretische Vorschläge bereit. Die Ethnologie liefert in ihrer grundlegenden Auseinandersetzung mit „dem:der Anderen“ ihren eigenen Theoriebeitrag zu Möglichkeiten des Verstehens von Unbekanntem. Die vorliegende Studie befragt Beiträge beider Disziplinen und führt die Ergebnisse zusammen. Es wurde ein Modell entwickelt, das der sozialarbeiterischen Praxis ethnologische Elemente zum verstehensorientierten Umgang mit unterschiedlichen Lebenswelten anbietet.
Der menschenzentrierte Ansatz in der Digitalisierung
Authors: Hill Hermann
Published: October 2022

Der Beitrag bereitet psychologische und soziologische Erkenntnisse und Veränderungen durch die Digitalisierung in der Lebens- und Arbeitswelt mit Bezug für die öffentliche Verwaltung auf. Die soziotechnische Transformation stellt eine Herausforderung für den Menschen dar. Sie schärft aber zugleich den Blick für eigenverantwortliche Kompetenzen und weist den Weg zu neuem Lernen für neue Arbeit.
Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung von Non-Profit-Organisationen
Authors: Needham Sean , Warnke Lina
Published: October 2022

Die unternehmerische Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung (NHB), die die Berichterstattung über ökologische und soziale Belange sowie guter Unternehmensführung (Governance) umfasst, steht zunehmend im Fokus von KapitalgeberInnen, Stakeholdern und der Allgemeinheit. Auch große Non-Profit-Organisationen (NPO) geraten verstärkt in die Pflicht, Rechenschaft über die Beachtung von Nachhaltigkeitsbelangen innerhalb ihrer Organisation abzulegen. Auf Grundlage einer theoretischen Analyse der möglichen Motive sowie Evaluation der einschlägigen gesetzlichen Vorgaben und relevanten Leitlinien werden im Rahmen einer vergleichenden Fallstudie Ansätze zur Umsetzung einer NHB von NPO aufgezeigt und diskutiert.
Der Weg zur Aufnahme der Genossenschaftsidee in dieRepräsentative Liste des Immateriellen Kulturerbes derMenschheit durch die UNESCO
Authors: Mende Thomas
Published: October 2022

2016 wurde die „Idee und Praxis der Organisation von gemeinsamen Interessen in Genossenschaften“ als erste Nominierung der Bundesrepublik Deutschland von der UNESCO in die „Repräsentative Liste des Immateriellen Kulturerbes der Menschheit“ aufgenommen. Sie unterstrich damit die Bedeutung der Genossenschaftsidee für das Zusammenleben der Menschen weltweit. Genossenschaften geben Antworten auf aktuelle gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen und leisten einen Beitrag zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung. Der Verfasser beschreibt den Bewerbungsprozess, den die Deutsche Friedrich-Wilhelm-Raiffeisen-Gesellschaft und die Deutsche Hermann-Schulze-Delitzsch-Gesellschaft gemeinsam auf den Weg gebracht haben.
Vigor and Health of Urban Green Resources under Elevated O3in Far East Asia
Authors: Qu Laiye , Wang Yannan , Shi Cong , Wang Xiaoke , Masui Noboru , Rötzer Thomas , Watanabe Toshihiro , Koike Takayoshi
Published: October 2022

Conservation of urban greens is an essential action for city residents, however, declining symptoms and/or traces in the annual ring of trees grown are found in parks and forest stands in a city as well as its suburb with a high level of ozone (O3). Urban greens, including roof-green, provide comfortable conditions for the people and a moderate environment in a city. They are exposed to severe environments; heat, drought, air-pollutions, etc. even with intensive management of the people. How can we proceed with the conservation and wise use of urban greens? We should know the ecophysiological responses of urban trees to such a global environment as well as a local one. Defensive capacities of urban greens should be analyzed in terms of damages caused by biotic and abiotic stresses, and it is important to understand their interactions from the viewpoint of plant-insect/disease. There is a concern that some green areas are suffering from an outbreak of insects and diseases, reducing the vigor and health of urban greens. We discuss these based on specific examples, such as man-made forests, in cities in far east Asia for considering our approach to how to keep urban green resources.
Nexus between Savannah Woodland Degradation and Climate Change in Northern Ghana
Authors: Aabeyir Raymond , Peprah Kenneth , Kuuwaabong Gervase
Published: October 2022

The Savannah woodland and forest ecosystems are considered as fragile ecosystems in Ghana. They are located in pro-poor areas of the country. They serve as livelihood support systems for the poor in those areas. In the midst of climate change, the same woods are expected to provide mitigation support against climate change. These woodland and forest ecosystems are in a state of dilemma: providing adaptation support to humans and at the same time providing mitigation support against climate change in the midst of climatic and seasonal challenges: low rainfall, excessive heat, harmattan and annual bushfires. The sustainability of these ecosystems depends on the net effect resulting from the pressures of adaptation, efforts of mitigation, resilience of the ecosystems and other natural support systems. This chapter explores the relationship among woodland, adaptation and mitigation activities. In this relationship, the human face has played a central role, thus influencing the direction of the net effects of the pressures on woodland ecosystems. Adaptation is over-emphasised, misunderstood and decoupled from mitigation resulting in maladaptation. This has contributed to the worsening impacts of climate change. Climate change adaptation needs to be re-emphasised to ensure mitigation is considered in every adaptation measure.
Regenerate Corviale
Authors: Caudo Giovanni
Published: October 2022

The Corviale is one of Rome’s most problematic neighbourhoods. This neighbourhood’s project to transform buildings is currently underway, sponsored by the Lazio Region. The ‘Quarto Piano’ was intended for services, community spaces and professional studios but has been converted into illegal apartments. The census had counted 135 households, but the project realised 103 apartments, a number lower than the number of households. The article reconstructs the activities carried out by the Roma Tre University research working group to complete the transformation of the building and focuses on the social support activities carried out with the residents. Numerous impacts, including intangible ones, come into play and characterise housing policy today; at least, this is the thesis we want to support in this article. The article focuses precisely on these impacts by highlighting that today’s housing issue represents a spectrum of situations far beyond the housing. The issue of housing, considered in the light of this case study, where we can not only look at the tradition but also the innovation of housing policy, and described in the final chapter, highlights some lines of action that can have a general value that goes far beyond the case reproduced here.
Gut Microbial Metabolite Trimethylamine-N-Oxide and Its Role in Cardiovascular Diseases
Authors: Barik Shubham , Mukherjee Aritra , Job Kolady Angelina , Karunakar Boda , Grace Tony
Published: October 2022

Atherosclerosis (AS) is the common pathological underpinning of numerous cardiovascular illnesses (CVDs), and it is the leading cause of death worldwide. In recent years, researchers have begun to recognize the importance of gut microbiota in AS. Gut microbial dysbiosis has been reported to be connected with various CVDs. Moreover, dietary choline, betaine, and L-carnitine produce trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), a key gut microbe-dependent metabolite. Multiple studies have found a link between plasma TMAO levels and the likelihood of developing AS. The mechanism underlying this link, however, is still unknown. In this chapter, we discuss the TMAO-mediated mechanisms of atherosclerotic CVD from the perspectives of dietary patterns and gut microbial metabolism. Finally, we explain how TMAO has emerged as a novel therapeutic target for CVDs, as well as many treatment options for lowering TMAO levels that are currently being investigated, such as medications, dietary changes, probiotics, and so on.
Factors Affecting Mycorrhizal Activity
Authors: Salih Alkobaisy Jamal
Published: October 2022

Mycorrhizal activity is affected by many factors, including biotic and abiotic factors, and these factors can affect the interaction between the plant and mycorrhizal. In short, these factors are as follows: First—abiotic factors include: 1. Soil fertility, 2. Heat, 3. The light, 4. pH, 5. Salinity. Secondly—biological factors. These factors may include some mycorrhizal effects on plant growth, as well as their effect on encouraging the absorption of nutrients, especially phosphorous and other nutrients, in addition to nonnutritive effects such as growth-stimulating effects, improving the water relationship and plant resistance to drought and plant resistance to salinity, and improving soil structure and biological control.
Effect of additional grip on tensile strength of non-ferrous materials for ship
Authors: Setyawan Dony , Sulisetyono Aries , Aryawan Wasis
Published: October 2022

Non-ferrous material frequently slipped failure, hard clamp surface press slip occurs, and non-metal material lacks a rigidity hold for the clamp, resulting in a slip or break before the limit strength. So as efforts to prevent this problem are carried out from additional grips to reduce the occurrence of slips to obtain an increased testing accuracy. Additional grip designs are created using material sizes specified by ASTM D638. material grip receives pressure equal to 106.4 MPa, so to prevent deformation, stainless material is chosen as additional grip. This test is to determine the quality of the materials used for the ship. In this research, a test using additional grip was developed to improve technology for the test. Continued data analysis and a conclusion were obtained that the tensile test using tools has a high success rate. Rubber and fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) specimens have a success rate of 60%. The factor causing the low success rate of wood testing is that the wood fibres have an irregular direction, so this uncertainty makes the tensile test results unsuccessful. From the tensile testing process, the ultimate stress value of specimens without grip tools is lower than tests with additional grips. The ultimate stress rubber value was 51.92%, the FRP was 16.40% more than the ultimate stress with the average value, and moreover, the tensile strength of HDPE also elongated as accepted by the rules.
The feasibility of percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder aspiration for acute cholecystitis after self-expandable metallic stent placement for malignant biliary obstruction: a 10-year retrospective analysis in a single center
Authors: Ohno Akihisa , Fujimori Nao , Kaku Toyoma , Hijioka Masayuki , Kawabe Ken , Harada Naohiko , Nakamuta Makoto , Oono Takamasa , Ogawa Yoshihiro
Published: October 2022

Background/Aims: Patients with acute cholecystitis (AC) after metallic stent (MS) placement for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) have a high surgical risk. We performed percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder aspiration (PTGBA) as the first treatment for AC. We aimed to identify the risk factors for AC after MS placement and the poor response factors of PTGBA.Methods: We enrolled 401 patients who underwent MS placement for MBO between April 2011 and March 2020. The incidence of AC was 10.7%. Of these 43 patients, 37 underwent PTGBA as the first treatment. The patients’ responses to PTGBA were divided into good and poor response groups.Results: There were 20 patients in good response group and 17 patients in poor response group. Risk factors for cholecystitis after MS placement included cystic duct obstruction (p<0.001) and covered MS (p<0.001). Cystic duct obstruction (p=0.003) and uncovered MS (p=0.011) demonstrated significantly poor responses to PTGBA. Cystic duct obstruction is a risk factor for cholecystitis and poor response factor for PTGBA, whereas covered MS is a risk factor for cholecystitis and an uncovered MS is a poor response factor of PTGBA for cholecystitis.Conclusions: The onset and poor response factors of AC after MS placement were different between covered and uncovered MS. PTGBA can be a viable option for AC after MS placement, especially in patients with covered MS.
Guidelines for sustainable management of groundwater inflows and geothermal heat in tunnels
Authors: GESTAG working group IAH Italian Chapter -
Published: October 2022

The Guidelines for sustainable management of groundwater inflows and geothermal heat in tunnels were developed by members of the Italian Committee of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) GESTAG working group. The GESTAG working group was set up by the Italian chapter of the IAH (https://www.iahitaly.it). This guideline was approved by the Board of the Italian Chapter of the IAH on 20/09/2022.
IAH Italian Committee: Sergio Rusi (President), Stefania Da Pelo (Secretary), Manuela Lasagna, Vincenzo Piscopo, Luca Alberti, Giovanna De Filippis, Diego Di Curzio, Giovanni Forte, Marco Petitta, Elisabetta Preziosi, Marco Rotiroti, Glenda Taddia, Alberto Tazioli, Riccardo Torri, Daniela Valigi, Valentina Vincenzi.
Coordinator of the GESTAG working group: Antonio Dematteis.
Contributing authors: Antonio Dematteis (Chap. 1), Riccardo Torri, (Chap. 2), Fabrizio Grosso and Paolo Perello (Chap. 3), Alessandro Gargini and Valentina Vincenzi (Chap. 4), Antonio Dematteis, (Chap. 5), Marco Barla, Alessandra Insana, Francesco Cecinato, Daniela Blessent, Daniele Pedretti, Paolo Cerutti (Chap. 6), Alessandro Boscaro (Chap. 7), Maria Elena Parisi (Chap. 8), Guido Ruffinatto, Sergio Vazzoler, Antonio Dematteis (Chap. 9), Maria Governa, Luca Ranfagni (Chap. 10) and Valentina Vincenzi (Chap. 11).
Editors: Paolo Cerutti, Alessandro Gargini, and Antonio Dematteis.
Analysis of failed mechanical thrombectomy with a focus on technical reasons: Ten years of experience in a single institution
Authors: Park Sinho , Lee Dong Hoon , Sung Jae Hoon , Song Seung Yoon
Published: October 2022

Objective: Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is an effective treatment for patients suffering from acute ischemic stroke secondary to large vessel occlusion. However, recanalization failure rates of interventions were about 20% in literature studies. We report our experience of unsuccessful MT with a focus on technical reasons.Methods: From December 2010 to June 2021, six hundred eight patients with acute ischemic stroke due to large artery occlusion received MT using a stent retriever with or without an aspiration catheter in our institution. We divided the reasons for failure into six categories. We analyzed the reasons for failure by dividing our experience time into 3 periods.Results: A total of 608 cases of thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion were identified in the study period. The successful recanalization rate was 90.4%. In most of the cases (20/57, 35%), the thrombus persisted despite several passes, and the second most common cause was termination of the procedure even after partial recanalization (10/57, 18%). Similar proportions of in-stent occlusion, distal embolization, and termination due to vessel rupture were observed. On analysis of three periods, the successful recanalization rate improved over time.Conclusions: MT fails due to various reasons, and intracranial artery stenosis is the main cause of MT failure. With the development of rescue techniques, the failure rate has gradually decreased. Further development of new devices and techniques could improve the recanalization rates.
Landscape of epithelial–mesenchymal plasticity as an emergent property of coordinated teams in regulatory networks
Authors: Hari Kishore , Ullanat Varun , Balasubramanian Archana , Gopalan Aditi , Jolly Mohit Kumar
Published: October 2022

Elucidating the design principles of regulatory networks driving cellular decision-making has fundamental implications in mapping and eventually controlling cell-fate decisions. Despite being complex, these regulatory networks often only give rise to a few phenotypes. Previously, we identified two ‘teams’ of nodes in a small cell lung cancer regulatory network that constrained the phenotypic repertoire and aligned strongly with the dominant phenotypes obtained from network simulations (Chauhan et al., 2021). However, it remained elusive whether these ‘teams’ exist in other networks, and how do they shape the phenotypic landscape. Here, we demonstrate that five different networks of varying sizes governing epithelial–mesenchymal plasticity comprised of two ‘teams’ of players – one comprised of canonical drivers of epithelial phenotype and the other containing the mesenchymal inducers. These ‘teams’ are specific to the topology of these regulatory networks and orchestrate a bimodal phenotypic landscape with the epithelial and mesenchymal phenotypes being more frequent and dynamically robust to perturbations, relative to the intermediary/hybrid epithelial/mesenchymal ones. Our analysis reveals that network topology alone can contain information about corresponding phenotypic distributions, thus obviating the need to simulate them. We propose ‘teams’ of nodes as a network design principle that can drive cell-fate canalization in diverse decision-making processes.
Acute Abdomen during Pregnancy with Fibroid Uterus: Red Degeneration or Torsion?
Authors: Durai Vignesh , Kanikaram Poojitha Kalyani , Thyagarajan Chitra , Dasari Papa
Published: October 2022

During pregnancy, red degeneration and torsion of subserosal fibroid may present with acute abdomen, creating a diagnostic dilemma. Red degeneration of fibroid during pregnancy responds to conservative management, whereas torsion of a subserosal fibroid requires emergency myomectomy. This case report describes a clinical scenario wherein difficulties were encountered in diagnosing the cause of acute abdomen during mid-trimester in a pregnant woman with fibroid uterus and the role of imaging to differentiate the above two clinical conditions. A 26-year-old primigravida with subserous fibroid presented at 19 weeks with pain in abdomen and vomiting. She was provisionally diagnosed with red degeneration and treated conservatively for 48 hours. Her symptoms persisted, and hence torsion of the subserous fibroid was suspected. However, no pedicle was visualised on 2D Ultrasound (USG). Therefore, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was done, which revealed the pedicle, and accordingly, the decision for emergency laparotomy was taken, and the fibroid was excised. Histopathology revealed infarction of leiomyoma. The pregnancy continued in a regular course.
A CASE STUDY ON AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF CROHN’S DISEASE
Authors: Lavgankar Laxman C , Gore Supriya A. , . .
Published: October 2022

Introduction- Diseases of the digestive system constitute a significant role in increasing the disease burden in society. Grahani Roga (Disorder of gastro-intestinal tract especially duodenum and lower G.I Tract), according to Ayurveda, is a disease related to gastrointestinal disorders. Observation- A clinically diagnosed male patient with Crohn's disease 20 years old. The signs and symptoms of Crohn’s disease are like the manifestations of Grahani Roga, as explained in Ayurveda texts. Most of the symptoms of Grahani Roga, as mentioned in Ayurveda, resemble Crohn’s Disease. These include loss of appetite, fever, weight loss, diarrhea, depression. So, there can be a correlation between the two conditions. To provide practical insights into the therapeutic concepts of Ayurveda, a diagnosed case of Crohn’s Disease in a preview of Grahani Roga is discussed in this article. The condition was managed with the help of holistic Herbal and Herbo-mineral compounds mentioned in authentic Ayurveda texts. In this Case Study, treatment given to the patient consisted of a combination of herbs like Kutaj, Bilwa, Darvi, Kamdudha, Vidangadi, Pachak, and Rasasindur with Anupan (co-administer of medicine) of Ghee. Classical Herbo-mineral compounds like Kutajghan vati, Shankh vati, Suwarnmalini Vasant and Panchamrut parpati play an essential role in the treatment plan. According to Ayurveda, it is concluded that there is a correlation between the signs and symptoms of Crohn’s Disease and Grahani Roga. Nidan Parivarjana, Pathya- Apathya also play a vital role in Grahani Roga.
ANTIBACTERIAL, ANTIFUNGAL AND DPPH RADICAL SCAVENGING ACTIVITY OF ACHYRANTHES ASPERA L.
Authors: Kumar Mishra Arvind , Pawan Kumar S. , Chand Gupta Satish
Published: October 2022

The plant Apamarg (Achyranthes aspera L.) was tested for antibacterial (Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus), antifungal (Aspergillus niger and Fusarium oxysporum) activities. For extraction, methanol extract was chosen. The DPPH Radical Scavenging activity was used to test the antioxidant action. The current study reveals a link between indigenous Achyranthes aspera L. treatment and in vitro antibacterial and antifungal responses. Ascorbic acid had the lowest DPPH scavenging activity than methanolic extracts of Achyranthes aspera L., which exhibited antioxidant activity. The effects of DPPH radical scavenging are dose-dependent. The stems and roots of Achyranthes aspera L. are high in antioxidants that could be utilized as a natural supplier of antioxidants and antimicrobial components.
A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE COMBINED EFFICACY OF KANTA BHASMA AND KASEESA BHASMA IN PREVENTING HAIR LOSS
Authors: NS Arunima , K Sanoop
Published: October 2022

Background: Hair loss is a common cosmetically and psychologically distressing condition with a prevalence of about 60.3%. Based on clinical features, it can be compared with Khalitya, and the treatment modalities are hair oil, nasal medication etc., in practice. The internal medicines in this context are hard to find in classics. The internal medicines in this context are hard to find in classics as well as in practice. However, this condition attracted the least attention, and there are limited studies on its prevention by using Rasoushadies, though it is most efficacious. Rasoushadies possessing Keshya, Tridoshahara and Asthi dhatu vardhaka properties helps to remove the vitiated Doshas to prevent hair loss. Aim and objectives: To evaluate the combined efficacy of Kanta Bhasma and Kaseesa Bhasma in preventing hair loss. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 30 diagnosed patients with hair loss from OPD of the college, and they were treated with the internal administration of Kanta Bhasma and Kaseesa Bhasma with the dose of 200mg twice daily with honey as Anupana, one hour before food for 21days. The pre and post findings were recorded in research proforma, and patients were followed up for the next 42 days. Results and Conclusion: Response to the treatment was recorded after 21 days of continuous administration, and therapeutic effect was evaluated through symptomatic relief. The clinical study has shown that the internal administration of Kanta Bhasma and Kaseesa Bhasma with honey effectively prevents hair loss.
STHOULYA (OBESITY) WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BMI: A SURVEY STUDY
Authors: Kumar Sharma Nishant , Sunayana Sharma , Kiran Sharma
Published: October 2022

Body mass index is a valuable parameter to assess the different nutritional statuses. Information of a total of 60 Ayurveda students of Sri Ganganagar College of Ayurvedic Science & Hospital, Rajasthan, were collected for a descriptive cross-sectional survey study to assess BMI. In this study, 34 (56.7%) were male, and 26 (43.3%) were female. The mean BMI of male students were 22.98 (standard deviation 1.131) and of female students was 22.97 (standard deviation 1.668). The prevalence of overweight was 16 (47%), and obesity was 2 (6%), normal weight 16 (47%) in male students, while in female students, 14 (54%) were normal weight, 9 (35%) were overweight, 3 (11%) were obese. But no underweight students were found in male & female. However, this study showed that overweight & obesity is an emerging problem for both male and female medical students.
AN AYURVEDIC LITERATURE REVIEW OF CLINICAL STUDIES ON FORMULATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF ASRIGDARA
Authors: . Diksha , Kumar Meenu , Kaul Vasudha , Tewari Aditaya Nath
Published: October 2022

Asrigdara is a common clinical entity that affects women’s health on both physical and psychological levels. Any abnormality in the menstrual cycle leads to excessive, prolonged and irregular uterine bleeding, known as Asrigdara in classical texts. Asrigdara can be correlated with Abnormal uterine bleeding in modern medicine, which describes it as irregularities in the menstrual cycle involving frequency, regularity, duration, and volume of flow outside of pregnancy. It has a significant effect on the personal, social, family, and work-life of women, thereby reducing their quality of life. Allopathic treatment modalities like hormonal therapy, prostaglandin inhibitors and anti-fibrinolytic agents are known to cause various side effects, and surgical intervention like hysterectomy affects the psychological status of fertile women. Keeping in view of above facts, this article is aimed to explore different studies to provide simple, safe, non-hormonal drugs for the patients of Asrigdara as well as to explore the literature available about Asrigdara in classics and abnormal uterine bleeding in the modern text.
DANTA SHAREERA: A REVIEW
Authors: Saher Syeda Tanzeel , Bhosgikar Anup , Waghmare Ashwini Kumar
Published: October 2022

Danta Shareera is one of the unique concepts mentioned in the field of Ayurveda. Danta is considered one of the milestones of child development. Modern science has also said the eruption of teeth in year wise patterns. There is the availability of Danta & its associated diseases in Ayurvedic Rachana Shareera but scattered manner. How our Acharyas have given the description of Danta similarly seen in contemporary science also, such as in Ayurveda four types of danta are mentioned again modern dentistry has classified teeth in four types. Acharya Sushruta included Danta under the classification of Asthi as Ruchaka Asthi. That helps to perceive taste through chewing, which stimulates salivary glands and leads to the secretion of saliva and, finally, perception of taste. Acharya Kashyapa is the pioneer in this field. He has given more informative data about the formation of teeth, milk tooth & permanent teeth & also described dental problems & dentitional disorders in detail. So, likewise, many other references we find in our Ayurvedic Samhitas. The relevant literature related to this topic was reviewed from all the literary sources. It can be said that the concept of dentistry was fully developed and well-practised in Ayurveda.
RELEVANCE OF LIFESTYLE DISEASES AND ITS TREATMENT IN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE: A REVIEW
Authors: . Priyadarshini , Khader Abdul
Published: October 2022

Lifestyle is how a person lives. It is an interest, opinion, behavior and behavioral orientation of an individual, group or culture. Lifestyle diseases are defined as diseases linked with the way people live their life. This is commonly caused by lack of physical activity, unhealthy eating, stress, Alcohol, drugs and smoking. The incidence of lifestyle diseases like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and obesity-associated with cardiovascular diseases are high on the rise. In Ayurveda, lifestyle disorders have been explained in different contexts. Santarpanajanya vikaras and diseases caused due to Gramya Ahara-Viharas, which are said in Charaka Samhita and Rasanimittameva Sthoulya concept in Sushruta Samhita are mainly considered under lifestyle diseases. In India, rapid urbanization and globalization largely contribute towards an increased number of people suffering from lifestyle disorders. The urban people have a less physically active lifestyle more exposure to products and technologies that could be unhealthy. As Ayurveda is a life science and describes the prevention and management of lifestyle disorders, the world is attracted to its potential. Ayurveda provides a better solution for lifestyle disorders in the form of Pathya Ahara (diet) and Vihara (lifestyle), Panchakarma treatment like shodhana (Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Raktamokshana and Nasya), Shamana chikitsa and Rasayana chikitsa. The main aim of Ayurveda is to provide an individual's physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
REVIEW ON AYURVEDIC REJUVENATION THERAPY AND ITS ROLE IN DISEASE PREVENTION
Authors: Chaugule Sonali Ganesh , Jadhav KK , Godbole MM
Published: October 2022

Rasayanas are health-promoting and stimulative agents that, by their empirical personal effects, produce resistance against disease. Rasayana therapy means rejuvenation therapy. Rasayana is explained by Charaka, Sushruta, Vagbhata, Sharangadhara in detail. It is a distinct branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda. Charaka described it as the first chapter in the Chikitsa sthana, which indicates its importance in treatment. The rasayana or rejuvenation therapy aims at optimizing the functioning of enzymes in our tissue cells by revitalizing them. The purpose of Ayurveda is to maintain a healthy person's health and treat a diseased one; the practical application of Rasayana at both levels help in serving the purpose. As we know, in this modern era, life has become very stressful; age is increasing day by day, this stress harms our state of well-being. Increased toxicity in society, pollution, food habits are also significant degenerative factors that affect health. We suffer from some loss; from time-to-time replenishment of these losses needs the use of different stimulative agents for other age groups. Rasayana therapy plays a vital role in precluding untimely wear and tears of body tissue and upgrading of total health content of an individual. Rasayana enhances the phenomenon of nourishment by acting at the level of agni, strotas and ahararasa. According to Charaka, Rasayana is an antidote that enhances half-life youthfulness. It is a rebirth antidote that enhances the calibers of Rasa enriches it with nutrients so one can attain a half-life, robust and pure system to fight against ailments, develop of body and prime.