bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The tribe Anthocorini in Japan (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae): descriptions of new species, review of distribution and bionomics
Authors: Yamada Kazutaka , Yasunaga Tomohide
Published: October 2021

Japanese Anthocorini are reviewed. A total of five genera and 13 species were identified, including two new species described below: Temnostethus mirificus sp. nov. and Anthocoris venustus sp. nov. Previous records of Anthocoris miyamotoi Hiura, 1959 from Japan are considered to be confused with A. venustus sp. nov. Anthocoris nemoralis (Fabricius, 1794), which is a common and widespread species in Europe, is recorded in Japan for the first time; it is assumed to have been accidentally introduced into Japan recently. Temnostethus distans Kerzhner, 1973 and Anthocoris kalopanacis Kerzhner, 1977 are newly recorded in Japan proper. Male and female genitalia are illustrated and described for most of the treated species. Identification keys to the genera and species that occur in Japan are provided. Bionomics are provided for each species. Detailed locality information and distribution maps in Japan are presented for all Japanese species and their zoogeography is discussed.
La competencia lingüística en español (L1) en pacientes con trastorno del espectro autista: un estudio de caso
Authors: Gozzi Lisa
Published: October 2021

El autismo es un trastorno del desarrollo que afecta a la comunicación y a las interacciones sociales. Se caracteriza por la presencia de patrones conductuales rígidos y estereotipados, una gama limitada de intereses e importantes déficits lingüísticos, que varían según la gravedad de cada paciente. La primera parte del presente trabajo analiza qué es el autismo y cuáles son sus síntomas, poniendo énfasis sobre las deficiencias lingüísticas y comunicativas. Asimismo, se consideran el diagnóstico y las evaluaciones necesarias para detectar la presencia de dicho trastorno. La segunda parte del trabajo consiste en el análisis de un estudio de caso, un niño con autismo cuya lengua materna es el español, para determinar y analizar sus habilidades lingüísticas y comparar los resultados con los conocimientos generales sobre el trastorno.
#NosRelacionamosEnRed. Proyecto de intervención en situaciones de aislamiento social
Authors: Fernández López María del Carmen , De las Fuentes Gutiérrez Elisa
Published: October 2021

Se presenta en este artículo #NosRelacionamosEnRed, un proyecto de intervención social creado por los grupos GIELEN y ELENyA de la Universidad de Alcalá para estudiar el impacto del confinamiento en el hogar y aislamiento social de aquellos niños y adolescentes que se encontraban en el año 2020 en un proceso incipiente de integración sociolingüística y cultural, y proponer acciones conjuntas con los profesionales de la educación. Se exponen, además, los resultados de la primera fase del proyecto, fruto del análisis de la información generada a través de las redes sociales, y se advierte la necesidad de continuar investigando para encontrar propuestas educativas que ayuden a paliar la posible brecha en la integración que pudiera haberse producido durante el confinamiento en el hogar.
Revista Electrónica del Lenguaje, VII: el papel de la gramática del texto en la enseñanza de lenguas (reseña)
Authors: Moríñigo Rodríguez Daniel
Published: October 2021

Fernández Martín, P. (coord.) (2020): Revista electrónica del lenguaje: El papel de la gramática del texto en la enseñanza de lenguas, 7. ISSN: 2387- 1598. https://www.revistaelectronicalenguaje.com/cfp-volumen-vii_el-papel-de-la-gramatica-del-texto-en-la-ensenanza-de-lenguas/ (Reseña de Daniel Moríñigo Rodríguez).
The Albian, Cenomanian and Turonian Stages in their type-regions
Authors: Robaszynski F.
Published: October 2021

In recent years, several contributions have led to a better knowledge of the Mid-Cretaceous stages which type-regions are in France: Aube for the Albian (Rat et al., 1975), Sarthe for the Cenomanian (Juignet 1980), Saumurois and Touraine for the Turonian (Robaszynski et al. 1982). Some results of these recent investigations are summarized on three charts, where a synthetic lithological sequence for each area is related to the vertical distribution of the main ammonites.
Coniacian to Maastrichtian stage boundaries in the standard section for the Upper Cretaceous white chalk of NW Germany (Lagerdorf-Kronsmoor­Hemmoor): Definitions and proposals
Authors: Schulz M.-G. , Ernst G. , Ernst H. , Schmid F.
Published: October 2021

Four large quarries in northern Germany provide a continuous section from the Middle Coniacian to Upper Maastrichtian, consisting almost throughout of a white chalk facies. The combined section has a thickness of 570 m. It has been sub-divided biostratigraphically into 33 zones. The vertical ranges of the species of the stratigraphically relevant groups have been determined on the basis of about 30 years of systematic collecting of fossils bed by bed. Belemnites, inoceramids, echinoids, crinoids and brachiopods occur throughout the section, ammonites only in the Campanian and Maastrichtian.
The following proposals are put forward for the definition of the stage boundaries:
Campanian/Maastrichtian: appearance of Belemnella lanceolata, nearly coincident with the first occur­rence of Hoploscaphites constrictus;
Santonian/Campanian: level of phylogenetic development of Gonioteuthis granulataquadrata from G. granulata, coincident with the extinction of Marsupites testudinarius;
Coniacian/Santonian: appearance of Inoceramus ( Cladoceramus) undulatoplicatus nearly coincident with the appearance of the Inoceramus pachti!cardissoides group.
The Maastrichtian Stage in NW Europe, and its brachiopod zonation
Authors: Surlyk Finn
Published: October 2021

The uppermost Campanian-Maastrichtian of NW Europe is divided into twelve brachiopod zones. Each zone is defined by its lower boundary in a stratotype by the appearance or disappearance of a species. The upper boundary is then formed by the lower boundary of the next succeeding zone. The zones are given binomial names using the species names of the taxa defining the lower and upper boundary respectively. The zonation is mainly based on localities in Denmark and most of the zones can be traced to Sweden, Poland, DDR, NW-Germany and eastern England. The section at Kronsmoor, NW Germany is proposed as stratotype for the lower boundary of the Maastrichtian Stage. Stevns Klint is by definition stratotype for the upper boundary and thus for the Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary. It may be substituted by Nye Kl.iv, Denmark if it can be demonstrated that it contains a hiatus at the boundary. It is formally proposed to place the boundary at the base of the Fish Clay since all available evidence points towards a global isochronous nature of the boundary clay bed.
The Turonian-Coniacian stage boundary in Lower Saxony (Germany) and adjacent areas: the Salzgitter-Salder Quarry as a proposed international standard section
Authors: Wood Christopher J. , Ernst Gundolf , Rasemann Gabriele
Published: October 2021

The litho- and biostratigraphy of the Turonian-Coniacian boundary succession of the Salzgitter-Salder limestone quarry (Lower Saxony) is described in the context of a proposed international standard section. Compared with other sections, Salder provides a thick continuous succession unaffected by condensation and/or non-sequences and with an abundance and diversity of macrofossils, notably inoceramids. The litho-, tephro-, and ecoevents which can be used to subdivide the sequence are described, from the base of the traditional 'Scaphiten-Schichten' up to the contact with the Emscher Marl. The events are ideal marker horizons for long-range correlation across NW Germany as far as England. The base of the Coniacian is taken at the entry-datum of Cremnoceramus? waltersdorfensis hannovrensis, coincident with the upper of two Didymotis events. This event is immediately followed by a major change in the inoceramid assemblages with the entry of Cremnoceramus? rotundatus. This latter change coincides with the traditional German Mittel-Oberturon boundary. The boundary problem is discussed in the context of ammonites, echinoids, foraminifera, and nannofossils. The inoceramid assemblages beneath the boundary have strong affinities with those of the uppermost Turonian Prionocyclus quadratus Zone in N. America; The boundary in Lower Saxony falls in the upper part of a distinctive lithostratigraphical unit of alternating marls and marly limestones (the so-called 'Grauweisse Wechselfolge'), intercalated between two predominantly limestone units. The geographical distribution and fades-differentiation of the 'Grauweisse Wechselfolge' in correlative sections of Lower Saxony is examined. The unit.is the key to the recognition of the restricted boundary succession in sections where stratigraphical data are inadequate or lacking, e.g. the flooded quarries of Liineburg and the Staffhorst mine-shaft. The probable equivalent of the 'Grauweisse Wechselfolge' in northern England is discussed, and additional comments are made on southern England, and northern Spain.
The Copenhagen Symposium (1983) proposals for recognising the base of the Coniacian are critically reviewed. The entry of C.? waltersdorfensis hannovrensis is demonstrated to be the only practicable criterion in many areas. The base of the"Senonian, as defined in the Anglo-Paris Basin, is suggested to equate with the base of the 'Grauweisse Wechselfolge' and thus to be of late Turonian age.
Lower Ordovician conodonts from Washington Land, western North Greenland
Authors: Stouge Svend , Stouge Gabriella Bagnoli , Albani Roberto
Published: October 2021

Early Canadian (Lower Ordovician) conodonts have been recorded from loose slabs which were collected by J. C. Troelsen in 1941 at Kap Clay, Washington Land, western North Greenland. The samples probably derived from the Cape Clay Formation which is exposed in the steep coastal cliff. The macrofauna of the samples includes Symphysurina sp. of Early Ordovician age. The conodont fauna comprises "Paltodus" bassleri Furnish, Utahconus oneotensis (Furnish}, "Oistodus" triangularis Furnish, and species of Cordylo­dus Pander and "Acontiodus" Pander. The fauna correlates with Fauna C of the North American Mid­continental Faunal succession and with the Cordylodus angulatus Zone of the Baltic-Scania succession. Locally, it correlates with the conodont fauna recorded from the Cape Clay formation of Southern Devon Island, Canadian Arctic Archipelago.
The conodont fauna is described applying multielement taxonomy. In all 314 specimens, representing 20 multielement species, were recorded. Some species are new, but they are referred to only in open no­menclature because of the unsettled stratigraphical status of the loose blocks.
The Danian-Selandian boundary at Svejstrup with remarks on the biostratigraphy of the boundary in western Denmark
Authors: Thomsen E. , Clausen C. Heilmann
Published: October 2021

The Danian-Selandian boundary at Svejstrup is characterized by an abrupt facies change from a pure li­mestone to a terrigeneous marl. The top of the Danian limestone is an intensively burrowed abrasion sur­face. The Sel:indian deposits are initiated by a conglomerate of glauconitized and phosphatized limestone pebbles. Although the boundary at Svejstrup is very similar to the nearby section at Hvalklse, the time in­terval included in the hiatus at Svejstrup is greater than at Hvall0se. The coccoliths and dinoflagellates in­dicate different ages for the top of the Danian. It is also shown that the Danian sequences in the Harre and the Viborg 1 borings include strata younger than in any previously described Danian sections. At both of these localities a number of coccoliths and a dinoflagellate, Spinidinium densispinatum, hitherto only re­corded from the Selandian, occur in the Danian limestone. The top of the Danian at Harre and Viborg 1 is of upper NP4 or lower NP5 age. The calcareous nannofossils of the lower Selandian are completely domi­nated by reworked Cretaceous forms, whereas reworked dinoflagellates are extremely rare. This dif­ference is probably due to oxidation of the Cretaceous dinoflagellates during reworking. Two new species of dinoflagellates from the Paleocene are described.
The Effect of Tax Planning and Voluntary Disclosure on Company Value with Profit Quality and Audit Quality as Moderation
Authors: Dewi Kusuma , Djaddang Syahril , Supriyadi Edy
Published: October 2021

This study aims to determine the effect of tax planning and voluntary disclosure on firm value with earnings quality and audit quality as moderation in pharmaceutical industry manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period 2009-2018. The sample in this study amounted to 80 samples determined by the purposive sampling method. Tests are carried out using the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) test using Eviews 9. The test results show that tax planning and earnings quality have a significant negative effect on firm value. Voluntary disclosure has a positive effect on company value. And the quality of earnings does not affect the value of the company. Tax planning and voluntary disclosure have a significant effect on company value when moderated by earnings quality. Tax planning and voluntary disclosure do not have a significant effect on company value when moderated by audit quality. Earnings quality and audit quality can strengthen the relationship between tax planning and voluntary disclosure of company value.
Factors Affecting The Management Of Income
Authors: Rucita Nur Elian Rahma , Sanjaya Riki
Published: October 2021

This research aims to obtain empirical evidence about the effect of institutional ownership, managerial ownership, board of commissioner frequency meeting, audit committee frequency meeting, firm size, leverage, audit quality and independent commissioner to earning management. The company used this research is manufacturing company listed in Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2017-2019. There are 37 companies and 111 amounts of data that the meet criteria using purposive sampling method. The model of research used multiple regression analysis. The result shows that leverage influence earning management. Other independent variables institusional ownership, managerial ownership, board of commissioner frequency meeting, audit committee frequency meeting, firm size, audit quality and independent commissioner have no effect to earning management.
DETERMINING THE PERFORMANCE OF SHARIA COMMERCIAL BANKS WITH MODERATION OF NON PERFORMING FINANCING RATIO IN INDONESIA
Authors: Hidayat Novan Wahyu , Wardini Amalia Kusuma , Wati Lela Nurlela
Published: October 2021

The research objectives to be achieved are: (1) To analyze and reveal empirically whether the Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), OE, Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR), Net Operating Margin (NOM) affects the performance of Islamic Commercial Banks as measured by the ratio ROA). (2) To determine and analyze whether the non-performing loan ratio (NPF) moderates the effect of Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR), OE, Financing to Deposit Ratio (FDR), and Net Operating Margin (NOM) on the performance of Islamic Commercial Banks (Return On Assets). This type of research is a quantitative research. The population used in this study is a Islamic commercial banks registered with the Financial Services Authority consisting of 14 BUS from 2015-2019. The data used is secondary data and uses saturated sampling method. Researchers used this sampling technique because the total population of 14 Islamic commercial banks companies in Indonesia are registered with the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Analysis of research data using Moderating Regression Analysis. Simultaneously CAR, OE, FDR and NOM have a positive effect on BUS performance for the 2015-2019 period as measured by ROA, but the partial results are only CAR that has a positive effect on ROA while OE, FDR and NOM have a negative effect on ROA, this happens because The capital adequacy held in the current period in lending is currently decreasing when compared to the previous period so that it has an impact on decreasing income and profit for the next period. Simultaneously, NPF moderates CAR, OE, FDR and NOM have a positive effect on BUS performance for the 2015-2019 period as measured by ROA, while the partial results are only NPF which has an impact on reducing the effect of CAR on ROA, while other variables when NPF moderate the relationship with ROA moves towards improvement. This is because the capital adequacy ratio is currently used in handling the current bad credit ratio as a result of loans extended in the previous period so that the current capital that should be used to generate profits in the next period through an increase in the volume of credit at this time from the previous period is reduced so that an impact on the decline in Islamic commercial banks profitability in the next period. As for what makes the difference in this study is the moderation of NPF on the effect of CAR, BOPO, FDR and NOM on ROA.
Comparing Urinary and Sexual Complications of Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy and Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy in Prostate Cancer: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol
Authors:   Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Heidari Afshin , Kazemi Aida , Najjari Parisa , Dalvandi Kamran , Sadeghsalehi Hamidreza , Onikzeh Parinaz , Zamanian Hadi
Published: October 2021

Review question / Objective: The aims of this study are: 1. To compare urinary complications of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy(RARP) and laparoscopic radical prostatectomy(LRP) in patients with prostate cancer; 2. To compare sexual complications of RARP and LRP in patients with prostate cancer. Condition being studied: Prostate cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer; according to 2018 statistics, prostate cancer was responsible for 7.1% of all cancer in men. The primary intervention in such patients is radical prostatectomy surgery (RP), which could be performed in different methods in patients that cancer has not spread beyond the prostate gland or has not spread much. One of the most common types of RP is laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. There are several techniques for performing RP; two are Conventional Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy (LRP) and Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy (RARP). Sexual and urinary difficulties can occur in prostate cancer patients due to cancer itself or the treatment. Like any treatment option and surgery, radical prostatectomy can carry risks, like urinary(e.g., incontinency) and sexual complications(e.g., Impotence). In this review, we compared urinary and sexual complications of LRP and RARP.
ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL PHYSICO CHEMICAL WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS OF ELENGENA BEEL, JAGIROAD, MORIGAON, ASSAM
Authors:   Research Scholar, Faculty of Sciences, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam, India, BORA JAYANTA KUMAR , HASSAN MD. Y ,   Research Supervisor, Department of Chemistry, Assam down town University, Guwahati, Assam, India, BURAGOHAIN M ,   Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Lakhimpur Girls’ College, North Lakhimpur, Assam, India
Published: October 2021

The study was made to investigate the potential physico-chemical water quality of Elengena beel. In this study 40 nos water samples were collected from 4 sampling sites (10 from each) of Elengena beel and had been analyzed for some water quality parameters and ranges of results were found as - water temperature, transperancy, depth, pH, dissolved oxygen (DO), biological oxygen demand (BOD), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), total solids (TS), total alkalinity (TA), total hardness (TH), chloride (Cl-) and fluoride (F-). silicates (SiO2), free carbondioxide (FCO2), nitrate (NO3-), phosphate (PO43-), colour and odour. Nutrients were determined by following the standard procedures outlined in the American Public Health Association (APHA). The result showed that water temperature, transperancy, depth, pH, DO, BOD, COD, TA, TH, TS, TDS, SiO2 , F-CO2 , Cl- , NO3- , and PO43-were 19.9 ±0.28; 21.5 ± 0.71; 1.0 ± 0.23; 6.8 ± 0.15; 4.1 ± 0.34; 51.8 ± 2.32; 58.61 ± 3.22; 156.2 ± 1.2; 210.5 ± 0.2; 153.8 ±0.90; 170.2 ±0.60; 49.2 ± 0.85; 2.87 ± 0.02; 10.91 ± 1.32; 0.20 ± 0.01 and 0.10 ± 0.1 mg/L respectively. All the measured parameters were within the standard values of WHO. In general the present investigation found that the maximum parameters were not at a level of pollution. In order to stop further deterioration of Elengena beel water quality and to eventually restore the beneficial uses of the beel, management of effluents of Nagaon paper mill in the beel watershed should be given urgent priority.
Systematic Review on Impact of Training Programs on Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors:   PhD Scholar, Psychology, Jain University, Bangalore, Hussain Nausheen , Vallikad Madhurini ,   Assistant Professor, Psychology, St.Josephs College, Bangalore
Published: October 2021

This article examined studies published in the years January 2016 to December 2020 in order to conduct a systematic review of articles related to parent training programs or interventions conducted on parents of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and its effect on improving child outcomes and parent outcomes in day to day life. A total of 14 articles were selected from 589 abstracts which matched the inclusion criteria. The systematic analysis showed that results of these studies were mostly inconclusive as more work needed to be done in the form of using structured parent training programs or interventions. Though the need for parent training programs or interventions have been recognized more research needs to be done in this field. Recommendations from the study are that more importance should be given to improving parental outcomes in order to improve child outcomes and this should be the focus of all pediatric as well as other professionals working with children on the spectrum
Evaluación del riesgo de alteración de presión diastólica en las variables metabólicas en el embarazo
Authors: Mendieta Zerón Hugo , Rodríguez Piña Miriam Deyanira , Díaz Castañeda Blanca Estela , Hinojosa Juárez Araceli Consuelo , García García María del Carmen , Sosa Garcia Betsy Corina
Published: October 2021

OBJETIVO: Evaluar la asociación de la presión diastólica (PAD) y variables metabólicas en embarazadas.
METODOLOGÍA: Estudio retrospectivo, transversal en embarazadas de término, mayores de 25 años, con embarazo único, agrupadas por Índice de Masa Corporal (IMC). A todas se les midieron lípidos, glucosa y PAD. Se calculó Odds Ratio (IC 95 %), correlación de Spearman entre variables y Kruskal Wallis utilizando SPSS v21.0.
RESULTADOS: Se incluyeron 60 embarazadas normoevolutivas, edad promedio 30.9 ± 4.5 años, obteniendo una prevalencia de 41.6 % para sobrepeso y 31.6 % para obesidad. Los valores de glucemia en ayuno fueron de 102.2 ± 49.8 mg/dL en obesidad, 89.8 ± 28.7 mg/dL en sobrepeso y 84.5 ± 12.3 mg/dL en normopeso. Los valores medios de la PAD y PAS mostraron una correlación positiva con el valor medio de IMC pregestacional y gestacional. Mientras que, para las concentraciones de glucosa y lípidos, se obtuvo una correlación positiva con el valor medio de la PAD.
CONCLUSIÓN: Se confirma asociación de la PAD con el IMC pregestacional.
The choice of antimonopoly policy measures for highly concentrated markets (on the example of cement markets)
Authors: Makarov Andrey , Ponomarev Yuriy
Published: October 2021

В рамках антимонопольной политики могут применяться структурные или поведенческие меры для защиты конкуренции и общественного благосостояния. Вместе с тем эффективность таких мер зависит от характера влияния рыночной концентрации на конкуренцию. В экономической теории можно выделить как минимум два базовых подхода. Первый рассматривает высокую рыночную концентрацию как причину снижения конкуренции и общественного благосостояния (например, таких взглядов придерживались представители Гарвардской школы), второй подход допускает высокую концентрацию и как свидетельство интенсивной конкуренции, соответственно в таком случае не требуется государственного вмешательства. В статье для эмпирической проверки данных подходов был выбран рынок цемента России, проанализирован рост концентрации на рынках СФО и ДФО. Показано, что для таких рынков (с учетом их характеристик) более справедлив оказался Гарвардский подход, рост концентрации приводил к снижению интенсивности конкуренции. Вместе с тем антимонопольная политика регулятора (ФАС) активно использовала поведенческие меры, достаточно сложные для применения, но которые не препятствовали росту концентрации. Для такого рода рынков можно рекомендовать применение не поведенческих, но структурных мер для повышения эффективности антимонопольной политики.
Biofilm formation by Candida albicans and Candida glabrata isolated from urine specimens of diabetic Iraqi women
Authors: Ibrahim Enas , Hamzah Rafea
Published: October 2021

Biofilms are multicellular communities where microorganisms are grown and form an extracellular matrix that protects the pathogenic microorganisms from the immunity system and antimicrobial agents. This study is aimed to identify Candida spp. isolated from urine specimens by using traditional techniques, germ tube, growth on corn meal agar medium and chromogenic medium then determine the ability of isolates to producing biofilm by tube method (TM) and congo red agar method (CRA). In our study urine specimens were obtained from 174 diabetic females in the period of six months at the Al-Wafa Specialized Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Mosul city, Iraq. Out of the total 174 specimens, yeast species were isolated from 56 (32.2 %) specimens. Out of the 56 isolates, 50 isolates were positive for Candida spp., especially C. glabrata which appeared maximum in 30 isolates (60 %) and followed by C. albicans 18 isolates (36%) and C. krusei 2 isolates (4 %). In the TM method for biofilm detection, C. albicans showed 16 isolates (88.9%) positive for biofilm formation followed by 29 isolates (96.7%) of C. glabrata. Furthermore, in the CRA method, all isolates (100%) of C. albicans were negative followed by 27 isolates (90%) of C. glabrata, whereas only 3 isolates (10%) of C. glabrata were positive. We can conclude that TM is the best conventional method and is sensitive to detect biofilm-forming yeast when compared with the CRA method.
A checklist and areography of longhorn beetles (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) in Rila Mountain
Authors: Georgiev Georgi , Sakalian Vladimir , Mirchev Plamen , Georgieva Margarita , Belilov Sevdalin
Published: October 2021

The complex of longhorn beetles in Rila Mt. in Bulgaria was studied by literature data and original biological materials. As a result, 126 taxa from six subfamilies were established, as follows: Prioninae (four taxa), Lepturinae (43 taxa), Necydalinae (two taxa), Spondylidinae (seven taxa), Cerambycinae (31 taxa) and Lamiinae (39 taxa).

In this study, two new records for Rila Mt. (Stenurella nigra nigra and Xylosteus spinolae) and new localities or additional information for 24 cerambycid taxa were reported. The longhorn beetles belong to 18 zoogeographical categories and seven complexes. The European complex occupies a dominant position (37.3%), followed by the Palaearctic (23.8%), Eurosiberian (13.5%), Mediterranean (11.1%), European-Iranoturanian (7.1%), Balkan endemic (4.0%) and Holarctic (3.2%) complexes.
Lack of knowledge on ecological determinants and cryptic lifestyles hinder our understanding of Terfezia diversity
Authors: Santos-Silva Celeste , Louro Rogério , Natário Bruno , Nobre Tânia
Published: October 2021

Developing below the soil surface desert, truffles are hard to find. Within Terfezia genus, at least 18 species are described and many are endemic to the Mediterranean basin. Ecological and geographic information are key factors for species diagnosis, and so far Terfezia species are believed to be linked to either acidic or basic soils or to specific plant hosts. Thus, we have looked at Terfezia diversity within a relatively homogeneous geographical area in Portugal that is suitable for these species and that covered different soils and different dominant host species. We analyzed the observed intraspecific variability within the context of species ecological preferences (e. g. edaphic and putative host). One of our major findings was the discovery of T. grisea in acid soils in association with Tuberaria guttata, a puzzling information since, until now, this species was only found in alkaline soils. We also report on the linkage of different Terfezia lineages within species and ecologic parameters such as soil texture, soil pH and plant host. Additionally, by placing the collected specimens on the most recent genus phylogeny based on the ITS region, we also updated the number of known Terfezia species occurring in Portugal from three to ten. Terfezia dunensis is here reported for the first time for Portugal. Overall, our results show that the exploration of undersampled sites reveals itself as a good strategy to disclose unknown aspects of desert truffle diversity and ecology. These aspects are of prime importance when considering the economic value of the desert truffles for rural populations in the Mediterranean basin.
Les rythmes quotidiens naturels et construits
Authors: Grossin William
Published: October 2021

Notre être biologique subit depuis des millénaires des rythmes naturels auxquels il adapte ses activités, ses fonctions. En plus des rythmes cosmiques et de ceux qui en proviennent, notre milieu temporel comprend des rythmes institutionnels construits par l’homme. Ils régularisent la vie sociale, stimulent ses activités. Mais ils deviennent envahissants, excessifs. Ils masquent les rythmes naturels, s’y substituent, et par là portent atteinte à notre santé. Ils sont particulièrement néfastes pour les gens âgés. D’où la nécessité de promouvoir une écologie temporelle pour les connaître, les contrôler, les limiter en vue d’une vie quotidienne améliorée.
Anticipation et travail du vieillir
Authors: Fromage Benoît
Published: October 2021

Cette recherche a pour objet l’étude de l’anticipation et de son évolution pendant un an chez des sujets âgés entrant en logement-foyer. L’utilisation d’un outil spécifique (Épreuve d’anticipation de M. Berta) permet de mettre en évidence l’enjeu indentitaire de la temporalité et les changements qui surviennent à la faveur de ce qui apparaît comme un événement majeur. Les réaménagements observés appellent à de nouvelles considérations sur l’accompagnement d’une activité psychique primordiale : le travail du Vieillir.
L’évaluation de la qualité de vie chez le sujet dément : une nécessité ?
Authors: Jolly Damien
Published: October 2021

La notion de qualité de vie est une notion indissociable du concept de santé positive. Chez le patient dément qualifié d'inaccessible, il est habituel de considérer que, de perte en perte, le sujet pensant disparaît. S'intéresser à sa qualité de vie devrait permettre de comparer les différents types de prise en charge proposés à ce patient (éventuellement médicamenteuse), ainsi que les structures qui l'accueillent. Afin de donner des pistes pour cette évaluation, nous présentons les principaux déterminants de la qualité de vie chez le sujet dément : la satisfaction des besoins fondamentaux, l'existence de morbidités associées, l'environnement et, en particulier, les lieux de vie, les interrelations avec son entourage. Un chapitre, « Mesure de la qualité de vie », présente des réflexions faites quant à l'utilisation d'outils déjà validés, mais, également, propose d'autres approches de mesures objectives et subjectives de la qualité de vie.
La DHEA : une nouvelle jeunesse au grand âge ?
Authors: Legrain Sylvie , Faucounau Véronique
Published: October 2021

La déhydroépiandrostérone (DHEA) et son sulfate (S-DHEA) sont des stéroïdes sécrétés par les corticosurrénales dont la concentration sanguine diminue avec l’âge, avec cependant une grande variation interindividuelle. Cette décroissance laisse supposer que la DHEA joue un rôle dans le veillissement. Des essais cliniques de supplémentation en DHEA sur de courtes périodes ont montré une action au niveau du système immunitaire et une amélioration du « bien-être ». L’absence de recul dans l’administration au long cours de DHEA montre la nécessité de réaliser des essais randomisés à grande échelle et à plus long terme.
Les échanges intergénérationnels, une autre approche du vieillissement
Authors: Attias-Donfut Claudine , Rozenkier Alain
Published: October 2021

Pendant longtemps les recherches consacrées aux personnes âgées ont peu prêté attention aux échanges et relations entretenus avec d’autres catégories d’âge. On assiste depuis quelques années au développement d’une autre approche des personnes âgées et du vieillissement qui, à partir de leur contextualisation sociale et familiale, met l’accent sur les échanges et solidarités entre générations. Ces solidarités intergénérationnelles s’organisent selon deux circuits, l’un public, relevant notamment de la protection sociale, l’autre privé, dans le cadre de la famille. C’est à une présentation des recherches se rapportant aux échanges privés se déployant dans le cadre familial, que s’attache cet article.
La psychologie à l’hôpital
Authors: Léonard Marie-Claude , Mollard Judith
Published: October 2021

Souvent définie comme la science des phénomènes de la vie intérieure du sujet, la psychologie implantée à l’hôpital doit aussi intégrer la dimension institutionnelle, c’est-à-dire inter-relationnelle. La psychologie à l’hôpital gériatrique vise à maintenir un certain équilibre entre forces de vie et forces de mort, en favorisant les échanges entre dedans et dehors. L’entrée en institution vient rompre l’organisation temporelle du patient ; il est alors confronté au paradoxe suivant : endurer la longueur du temps d’un avenir pourtant bien limité. À l’inverse le soignant enchaîne les tâches et, dans un même espace, se heurtent des rythmes différents. Dans ce lieu de soin, en fin de trajectoire de vie, la psychologie est souvent proche de la réflexion éthique, à savoir, respecter la singularité du sujet dans les soins qui lui sont apportés ; comment donner du sens à la souffrance exprimée par les patients dans l’attente de la mort.
L’hôpital de jour gériatrique
Authors: Abalain-Castela Christine , Laurent Mireille , Rhode Erika , Safouane Majid
Published: October 2021

L’hôpital de jour gériatrique est un outil de travail très maniable, grâce à une grande souplesse dans ses prises en charge. Son intérêt premier est d’assurer une qualité de vie médico-psycho-sociale au malade, tout en lui permettant de rester à son domicile. Ce lieu peut être investi par les patients pareil à un endroit où ils sont traités comme des êtres ayant toutes leurs capacités, ce qui leur permet de retrouver une identité sociale nécessaire au bien-être de chacun. La permanence des soignants permet à tous d’avoir des référents stables. À l’hôpital de jour gériatrique de l’hôpital Charles-Foix, une grande diversité de prises en charge existe. En effet, les indications de prise en charge sont : les bilans diagnostiques, les prises en charge thérapeutiques, les rééducations, les indications psychiatriques, le maintien à domicile.
La réanimation des personnes âgées
Authors: Brunet Fabrice
Published: October 2021

L’amélioration des performances des services de réanimation a permis de prendre en charge des malades de plus en plus graves. Toutefois, le succès de toute réanimation dépend de plusieurs facteurs propres au patient et à l’organisation des soins. La prise en charge des personnes âgées dans un service de réanimation reste controversée. Toutefois, la notion de « personne âgée » ne revêt pas la même signification pour chacun et l’âge chronologique, en dehors du très grand âge (> 85-90 ans), ne suffit pas à établir un seuil discriminant. La proportion de malades âgés de plus de 65 ans admis en réanimation variait de 17 % en Nouvelle-Zélande, à 45 % aux États-Unis, avec des chiffres proches de 30 % au Japon, au Canada et en France, en 1993. Le vieillissement de la population risque de majorer ces chiffres. Cette évolution n’est pas dénuée de conséquences médicales, bien sûr, mais elle entraîne aussi des implications économiques, liées à une augmentation des dépenses de Santé publique. Il est apparu, ainsi, nécessaire de fixer des limites à l’admission de malades ne pouvant bénéficier des soins de réanimation ? Des scores évaluant la gravité initiale et la réponse au traitement au cours du séjour ont été développés dans ce but. Parmi les critères retenus dans ces scores, l’âge est considéré comme un facteur pouvant limiter l’intérêt de la réanimation. Si on juge de l’efficacité de la réanimation en termes de mortalité, une étude multicentrique française portant sur 3 867 patients a montré que celle-ci passait de 12 % pour des malades de 40 ans à 25 % à 70 ans. Cependant, selon les études, le type de service de réanimation et l’âge considéré, la mortalité varie entre 30 et 50 %. Ainsi, les chances de survie au cours d’un séjour en réanimation baissent avec l’âge, mais d’autres facteurs liés à la pathologie aiguë ou aux maladies sous-jacentes interviennent aussi et l’admission en réanimation ne saurait être refusée sur ce seul critère. La prise en charge des personnes âgées durant leur séjour en réanimation ne semble pas différente de celle des sujets jeunes dans l’indication et la réalisation des techniques de réanimation, mais les particularités physiques et psychiques liées au vieillissement doivent être considérées. L’analyse des rares études portant sur la qualité de vie des personnes âgées après un séjour en réanimation médicale ou chirurgicale fait état d’une mortalité accrue chez les personnes âgées par rapport aux sujets plus jeunes à un an, mais d’une qualité de vie comparable. La plupart de ces études soulignent l’importance de la réadaptation du sujet âgé au décours de l’hospitalisation en réanimation, indispensable à sa réinsertion sociale.
Digestive physiological characteristics of black soldier fly larvae reared on five organic wastes
Authors: Sun Q.X. , Li X.C. , Tan X.H. , Dong Y.W. , You C.H. , Yuan H.L. , Lu Y.Y. , Huang Y.H. , Zhou M.
Published: October 2021

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) are able to utilise a broad range of organic wastes to fulfil their growth needs. To acquire this basic knowledge of its digestive adaptation to various food, five organic wastes (soybean meal [SBM], wheat bran [WB], beer yeast [BY], kitchen waste [KW] and chicken manure [CM]) were fed to 3-day-old BSFL for 16 days. The growth performance, luminal pH of the gut, midgut histology, digestive enzyme activity and intestinal bacterial microbiota of the larvae were assessed. Growth performance was greatest in the KW group followed by the SBM group and was worst in the CM group. Nutrient compositions of larvae were not significantly affected by those of the food sources, with the exception of crude ash. The ultrastructural observations of midgut showed the number of mitochondria in CM and BY groups was less than other three groups. Twenty-four hours after feeding, weakly acidic, acidic, strongly acidic, and alkaline luminal pH values were detected in the anterior, middle and posterior segments of the gut in all groups, but the luminal pH values of the hindgut varied with food source. Significant lipase and esterase activity, cellulase activity, and amylase activity were detected in the intestines of larvae reared on KW, WB and BY, respectively, revealing that digestive enzyme activity was closely associated with the nutrient composition of the food source. Bacterial composition and diversity differed significantly between groups and were characterised by specific indicator bacteria, which may play important roles in food digestibility. The results suggested that different food sources induced adaptive physical, chemical and biological changes in the digestive tracts of BSFL and may indicate that BSFL developed specific strategies for nutrient utilisation and accumulation. The knowledge acquired here will be beneficial for developing rearing protocols to optimise bioconversion in this insect for their various applications.
Preoperative Factors Affecting Visual Acuity Following the Implantation of Diffractive Multifocal Intraocular Lenses
Authors: Takabatake Ryu , Takahashi Makiko
Published: October 2021

PURPOSE:

To investigate the preoperative factors affecting visual acuity after the implantation of a diffractive multifocal intraocular lens.

METHODS:

This study evaluated 774 eyes of 774 patients who underwent cataract surgery with TECNIS Multifocal ZLB00 lens (Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision) implantation. Anterior segment optical coherence tomography (CASIA2; Tomey Corporation) was performed as a part of the preoperative eye examination. Sex, age, axial length, and CASIA2 parameters, such as crystalline lens diameter and lens tilt relative to the corneal topographic axis, were investigated. The eyes considered were classified into good (20/20 or better) or poor (worse than 20/20) far vision groups based on corrected distance visual acuity, and good (20/25 or better) or poor (worse than 20/25) near vision groups based on distance-corrected near visual acuity, respectively. Preoperative characteristics of both groups were compared to determine factors affecting postoperative visual acuity.

RESULTS:

Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that older age (
P
< .001), a short axial length (
P
= .010), and a large lens tilt (
P
< .001) were associated with poor near vision. There was no significant difference between the two far vision groups. There was a significant negative correlation between lens tilt and axial length (
r
= −0.513,
P
< .001).

CONCLUSIONS:

The results of this study suggest that age, axial length, and lens tilt to the corneal topographic axis may predict poor visual acuity after the implantation of a diffractive multifocal intraocular lens. Eyes with a short axial length tended to have a large degree of lens tilt and should be considered particularly carefully.

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J Refract Surg
. 2021;37(10):674–679.]
Large Axis Difference Between Topographic Anterior Corneal Astigmatism and Manifest Refractive Astigmatism: Can Topography-Guided LASIK Target the Manifest Axis?
Authors: Wallerstein Avi , Gauvin Mathieu , Ruyu Qi Susan , Cohen Mark
Published: October 2021

PURPOSE:

To investigate whether the degree of astigmatism axis discrepancy between preoperative manifest refractive astigmatism and anterior corneal astigmatism impacts refractive and visual outcomes of primary topography-guided laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) targeting the refractive astigmatism, and to provide guidance on treating eyes with very large axis discrepancy.

METHODS:

Comparative retrospective analysis of 25,396 consecutive eyes treated with topography-guided LASIK on the manifest refractive astigmatism. Standard outcomes of the 14,534 eyes with small axis discrepancy (SAD) (Δ in axis ⩽ 10°) were compared to the 2,222 eyes with very large axis discrepancy (VLAD) (Δ in axis ⩾ 45°). Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess relationships between selected variables.

RESULTS:

The mean axis discrepancy was 4.47 ± 2.92° in SAD eyes, and 65.0 ± 13.4° in VLAD eyes. An equivalent number of eyes achieved a cumulative postoperative unilateral uncorrected distance visual acuity of 20/20 in both the SAD and VLAD groups (93.02% vs 93.42%;
P
= .4892). The efficacy index (0.98 ± 0.13 vs 0.98 ± 0.07;
P
= .3931) and the safety index (1.00 ± 0.11 vs 1.00 ± 0.03;
P
= .4757) were identical between groups. There was no clinically meaningful correlation between the preoperative axis discrepancy and preoperative total root mean square anterior corneal coma, postoperative refractive astigmatism, defocus equivalent, spherical equivalent, and angle of error, all with weak correlation coefficients (
R
= −0.02, −0.03, −0.02, 0.01, and 0.05).

CONCLUSIONS:

Large preoperative axis discrepancy (45° to 90°) between refractive astigmatism and topography-measured anterior corneal astigmatism does not negatively impact topography-guided LASIK, having identical refractive and visual outcomes compared to eyes with small (0° to 10°) discrepancy. There is no basis to exclude eyes with large axis discrepancy from topography-guided LASIK, and these eyes should be treated on the manifest refractive astigmatism.

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J Refract Surg
. 2021;37(10):662-673.]
Relifting Flap Enhancement Procedure After Primary Allogenic Refractive Lenticule Implantation
Authors: Wu Jiawei , Xiong Lu , Wang Zheng
Published: October 2021

PURPOSE:

To describe the results of a relifting flap enhancement procedure for correction of residual refractive error after primary lenticule intrastromal keratoplasty (LIKE).

METHODS:

Case report.

RESULTS:

One year after a LIKE procedure in the left eye, the patient (uncorrected distance visual acuity [UDVA]: 20/25; corrected distance visual acuity [CDVA]: 20/20; manifest refraction: −1.00 +1.00 × 105°) underwent flap relifting. The WaveLight EX500 excimer laser platform (Alcon Laboratories, Inc) was used for the topography-guided enhancement procedure to correct the residual refractive error and corneal irregularities. During the 1-year follow-up period, the cornea remained clear, the UDVA increased to 20/20 (reaching the level of preoperative CDVA), and manifest refraction was −0.25 +0.75 × 90°.

CONCLUSIONS:

The enhancement procedure described in this case report was effective for correction of residual refractive error and improvement of visual acuity following the LIKE procedure. The enhancement was stable for at least 15 months after the procedure.

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J Refract Surg
. 2021;37(10):715–719.]
Regression of Intraocular Rosai- Dorfman Disease Following Treatment with Photodynamic Therapy
Authors: Ward Taylor E. , Meirick Thomas , Reiss Ben , Stacey Andrew W.
Published: October 2021

Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD), a rare form of histiocytosis, has been reported to cause choroidal masses and subsequent serous retinal detachments. We present a case of RDD associated with a choroidal mass and retinal detachment that did not respond to corticosteroid treatment and regressed after treatment with photodynamic therapy (PDT). Following treatment, the patient had a successful anatomic and clinical outcome, with no recurrence of serous detachment and 20/25 visual acuity. This is the first report of choroidal RDD successfully treated with PDT.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
. 2021;52:568–571.]
Outcomes of Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair When Comparing Surgeon Continuity in a Team-Based Practice
Authors: Raevis Joseph J. , Oakey Zackery , Altaweel Michael , Nork T. Michael , Gottlieb Justin , Ip Michael , Downie Elaine , Lasarev Michael , Chang Jonathan S.
Published: October 2021

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

To facilitate timely surgery and efficient use of operating room time, our practice uses a team-based approach so patients may undergo primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) surgery with a different surgeon instead of the diagnosing surgeon.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

This was a retrospective cohort study of 331 eyes that underwent RRD surgery. Patients were divided into two groups: RRD surgery performed by the diagnosing surgon, and RRD surgery performed by a different surgeon.

RESULTS:

Of 331 eyes, 200 eyes (60.4%) were repaired by the diagnosing surgeon and 131 eyes (39.6%) were repaired by a different surgeon. Primary anatomic success (PAS) rates at 3 months postoperatively were equivalent between the two groups (87.0% and 87.8% in the diagnosing surgeon and different surgeon groups, respectively [
P
= .83]). There was no significant difference in preoperative (
P
= .08) or final (
P
= .28) visual acuity between the groups. Time between diagnosis and RRD repair was shorter in the different surgeon group (median of 1.5 days [IQR: 1.0–3.6] in the surgeon group versus 2.2 days [IQR: 0.8–5.7] in the diagnosing surgeon group) (
P
= .03). Logistic regression analysis gave no evidence to suggest that PAS rates depended on day of week, time of day surgery was performed, group, or the interaction between those factors (
P
= .93).

CONCLUSIONS:

Visual and anatomic success in RRD repair are equivalent when surgery is performed by either the diagnosing surgeon or a surgical colleague because time to surgery is reduced. Neither time of day nor day of the week had any influence on the outcomes.

[
Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
. 2021;52:560–566.]