bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Un Paquebot pour Oran (2019) : une odyssée méditerranéenne contemporaine
Authors: Saidi Rachida
Published: December 2021

Un Paquebot pour Oran de Guillaume de Dieuleveult représente, à travers son voyage en Algérie en 2018, « Une Mer à l’envers » qui vise le recentrement de l’Histoire de la traversée méditerranéenne et la reconstitution de sa mémoire à travers le regard d’un voyageur qui ose revenir sur des histoires douloureuses et d’autres oubliées. L’écrivain privilégie la rencontre des Algériens, loin de tout exotisation, d’où la force du témoignage animé par la curiosité de comprendre et la spontanéité des conversations pour mieux voir l’Algérie d’aujourd’hui et les relations entre les Français et les Algériens, loin des idées reçues et des blessures du passé.
Macroseismic information for the 1935 moment magnitude 6.1 earthquake, near Témiscamingue, Quebec
Authors: Lamontagne M
Published: December 2021

The November 1st, 1935, Témiscaming earthquake occurred within 20 km of the town of Témiscaming, Quebec. This earthquake was felt west to Fort William (now part of Thunder Bay), Ontario, east to Saint John, New Brunswick, and south to Kentucky and
Virginia. Damaged chimneys were reported in Témiscaming, Quebec, and North Bay and Mattawa, Ontario. In the epicentral region, rockfalls were observed as well as cracks in gravel and sand along the shores of islands and lakes. Some 350 km away from the epicentre, near Parent, Quebec, earthquake
vibrations triggered a 30 metre slide of railroad embankment. Numerous aftershocks were felt in Témiscaming and Kipawa during the following months, the largest rated as magnitude ML 5.4 (or mN 4.9). For the main shock and its largest aftershock, this Open File Report provides the available
macroseismic information interpreted on the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale using newspaper accounts as the main source of information for Canada. Macroseismic information from total of 126 localities in Canada and nearly 900 communities in the US (from the NOAA database of intensities) are
tabulated in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. When available, newspaper clippings are included, together with some original damage accounts, photographs and scientific reports. The Open File also includes a Google Earth kmz file that allows the felt information reports to be viewed in a spatial
tool.
Effectiveness of Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Through Telephone Consultation During COVID-19 Lockdown in Lagos Nigeria
Authors: Sodipo Oluwajimi Olanrewaju , Ibrahim Adekunle , Oluwatuyi Olamide Esther , Oduniyi Oludaisi Adeshina , Odunaye-Badmus Sekinat , Adeleye Olufunmilayo
Published: December 2021

Aim:

The aim of the study was to explore the impact of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) lockdown on the clinical outcome of patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) attending a primary care Diabetes Clinic in Lagos State, Nigeria, in terms of their compliance with medication intake, blood pressure (BP), and glycemic control and ability to modify medication through telephone consultation.

Methodology:

A retrospective review of the clinical characteristics of patients was carried out. Telephone calls were made to patients with Type 2 DM who attended the chronic medical disorder clinic of the Family Medicine Department, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria. The information obtained included questions on demographic data, type of medications used, and medication compliance, use of self-monitoring devices for BP, and blood glucose levels. Data analysis was performed using SPSS program version 26.

Results:

A total of 178 patients were eligible. Most (87%) reported using their medication as prescribed, 74% of patients had self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) during lockdown, though only 29% checked glucose level regularly and 54% practiced home monitoring of BP (HMBP). Medication was modified in 34% of patients by the doctor who called in. Biguanides and Sulfonylureas were the most prescribed oral antidiabetic medications, while Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS) blockers were the most prescribed antihypertensive class. The HMBP was associated with lower systolic BP (t-test 3.49,P= 0.0008).

Conclusions:

Type 2 diabetic patients managed through telephone during the COVID-19 lockdown reported good level of drug compliance, while improved practice of SMBG, and HMBP resulted in better level of control. The findings of this review suggest that the use of e-consultation can play a role in patient management of Type 2 diabetes even beyond the COVID-19 era including reaching patients in distant locations who are unable to come to the hospital. There is a need for further studies on e-medicine role on various aspects of medical care.
Airborne Particle Control Methods in Dental Clinics
Authors: Chacko Rabin , Rupali Priscilla , Murugesan Malathi , Premchander M.
Published: December 2021

Background and Objectives:

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the risk of airborne transmission of infections in health-care facilities such as dental clinics. In this experimental study, methods to control airborne particles in a simulated dental clinic setting were measured and compared using a low cost and convenient technique.

Materials and Methods:

Particles representing inhalable airborne particles were generated using smoke from incense sticks and their concentration measured by handheld particle sensors whereas using different engineering controls for the particle removal in dental clinic equivalent settings. Measurements were made at short (<3 ft) and intermediate (between 3 and 6 ft) distance from the source. The particle filtration through surgical masks and N95 masks was also studied.

Results:

Natural ventilation, by keeping windows open, can reduce intermediate range particles (removal of 4.7% of ambient particles/min). However, in closed facilities without natural ventilation, particle removal by air purifier combined with overhead fan or with high volume evacuators was found most suitable for intermediate range particles (25.9%/min) and for short range particles (27.6%/min), respectively. N95 masks were found to filter out 99.5% of the generated PM 2.5 particles.

Conclusions:

Potentially inhalable airborne particles can persist in the air of a dental clinic. The use of N95 masks and environmental controls is essential for the dental team's safety. The choice of an engineering control is governed by multiple factors explained in the study. Smoke particles generated by incense sticks and measurement by handheld particle sensors are low-cost methods to estimate the effectiveness of airborne particle controls.
Design and synthesis of pyrazole derivatives for in vitro screening to protect angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 human cells against COVID-19
Authors: Yallappa Ganesh N. , Prasad S Rajendra , Vaidya Gayatri
Published: December 2021

Background:

ACE2 is a receptor for Corona virus. COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a deadly virus which can enter the human body through ‘angiotensin-converting enzyme 2’ human cells, hardly damages the respiratory system. On severe infection on these cells make the lungs weaker, results difficulty in breathing and lead to death. We took this major issue as a challenge and planned to synthesize chemical molecules (compounds), particularly pyrazole derivatives, and found good results. We prepared a convenient laboratory and planned according to our work.

Aims and Objectives:

Cinnamaldehydes prepared by Claisen condensation were made to react with hydrazine hydrate and phenylhydrazine derivatives to afford pyrazoles. Nano-TiO2 was influenced the reactions without using solvents. Green chemistry was employed by microwave irradiation. Comparitive studies with conventional method were done. The synthesised compounds were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), Proton NMR (1H NMR) and elemental analysis. Synthesised compounds were screened against COVID-19 as antiviral agents.

Materials and Methods:

We reported microwave method for the green synthesis of chemical molecules so that the reactions maintained under microwave irradiation. All the reactions were carried in microwave oven. In-vitro studies by MTT-assay method of synthesized chemical molecules exhibited good potency in inhibiting ACE2 infected human cells.

Results:

Microwave assisted reactions were completed in very short time compared to Conventional method. More compounds exhibited good inhibitory potency having cytotoxicity concentration (CC50) and effective concentration (EC50) values against COVID-19. Inhibition of ACE2 human cells infected from COVID-19 was determined by MTT method. Some compounds proved as good potent molecules by acting ACE2 human cells receptors against COVID-19.

Conclusion:

We afforded the Pyrazole molecules by green synthesis proved that these can act as effective drugs for ACE2 infected cells against Covid-19. Microwave method is proved to be an efficient and convenient one for the green synthesis.
Clinical evaluation of dyslipidemia among type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism patients
Authors: Koyyada Arun
Published: December 2021

Aim:

To evaluate the lipid profiles among type 2 diabetes and hypothyroid patients for establishing relation between dyslipidemia, diabetes and thyroid disorders.

Background:

Dyslipidaemia is the leading cause of death in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients. Diabetes and hypothyroidism are the two main endocrine risk factors for dyslipidaemia. Diabetes is associated with altered metabolism of triglyceride (TG) levels and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels. Hypothyroidism leads to decreased clearance of TG and catabolism of LDL.

Materials and Methods:

This was a cross-sectional with 288 subjects that include normal population, diabetic and hypothyroid patients. The plasma lipid levels, thyroid profile and glucose levels were collected from the patients. The data were subjected to an unpaired t-test for statistical analysis. The P < 0.05 is indicative of statistical significance.

Results:

The study included 288 patients out of which 104 were with type 2 diabetes, 81 were hypothyroid and 103 were controls. Dyslipidaemia cases found among them were 63, 26 and 32, respectively. The mean values of lipid levels in type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism and control population were total cholesterol (TC) (211.4 ± 4.24, 190.5 ± 3.57 mg/dl and 187.3 ± 1.91 mg/dl), LDL (134.5 ± 3.01, 120.8 ± 2.035 and 115.8 ± 1.64 mg/dl), TG (188.6 ± 4.14, 169.9 ± 0.74 and 163.2 ± 2.42 mg/dl), high-density lipoprotein (HDL) (39.64 ± 0.45, 38.78 ± 0.49 and 38.64 ± 0.12 mg/dl) and non-HDL (171.75 ± 1.52, 151.75 ± 0.99 and 148.84 ± 1.99 mg/dl), respectively. Lipid levels of type 2 diabetes and hypothyroidism patients were found to be significantly more than the control population. The mean levels of TC, LDL, TG in type 2 diabetes and LDL, TG in hypothyroidism patients were found to be more than the normal range.

Conclusion:

There was a significant relationship between type 2 diabetes, hypothyroidism and dyslipidaemia. Routine lipid profile monitoring in patients with diabetes and hypothyroid disorders is advisable for the primary prevention of dyslipidaemia and CVD.
Clinical application of digital design combined with personalized three-dimensional printing technology in the treatment of deep oromaxillofacial-cervical tumors
Authors: Guo Zhichen , Li Chenxi , Ling Bin , Gong Zhongcheng
Published: December 2021

Background and Purpose:

The emergence of digitalized technology has greatly promoted the progress of craniomaxillofacial and head and neck surgery. This present study aimed to explore and describe the advantages of digital design combined with personalized three-dimensional (3D) printing technology in the treatment of deep oromaxillofacial-cervical tumors.

Patients and Methods:

Nine patients with deep tumor of oral and maxillofacial and neck region admitted to Xinjiang Medical University Affiliated First Hospital from June 2017 to March 2021 were all treated by the digitalized surgery. Preoperatively, radiological examination including computed tomography (CT) angiography, plain and enhanced CT scan, and magnetic resonance imaging were performed in all patients. The software packaged of MIMICS, 3-matic and MAYA was cooperatively used to offer 3D modeling and create 3D texturing for morphological and functional reconstruction. The application effect was assessed by analyzing the relevant data and every patient followed up regularly after the operation.

Results:

The reconstructed images were acquired through computer-aided three-dimension reconstruction, as well as the navigated devices were established through 3D printing. There were totally nine patients including 4 males and 5 females with a mean age of 48.5 years old, whose tumor size ranged from 1.5 cm × 2.2 cm to 3.5 cm × 4.2 cm. The analysis of data also showed that five cases were characterized by oromaxillofacial osseous defect, 2 primary lesions were adjacent to bone and 2 were noncontacted with bone; the location of 7 cases were closely next to blood vessels of oral-maxillofacial-cervical region, while 2 were contactless.

Conclusions:

Although the tumors occurred in the deeply maxillofacial area are difficult to resect due to several complex anatomical and functional subunits in this area, digital design combined with 3D technology is a promising tool to provide precise diagnosis with an accurately targeted treatment for maxillofacial deep tumor. The preoperative design and the combined navigation technology can further improve the accuracy and safety for curing deep maxillofacial and neck tumors.
Efficacy of clear aligners on mandibular molar distalization: A retrospective study
Authors: Han Jie , Ning Nan , Du Hongjiang , Zhou Mengqi , Cai Chaoying , Hong Yaya , Zhou Yi , Chen Xuepeng
Published: December 2021

Background:

Clear aligners (CAs) can distalize mandibular molars. The present study aimed to study the efficiency and influencing the factors of CAs for mandibular molar distalization and to provide guidance for clinical design.

Materials and Methods:

The present study evaluated 32 adult orthodontic patients who needed mandibular molar distalization and were treated with CAs between September 2018 and September 2020 at the school of medicine. The cone-beam computed tomography images of T0 (before orthodontic treatment) and T1 (after mandibular molars were fully distalized) were collected, and the actual movements of mandibular molars were measured and compared with the expected movements. The efficiency of mandibular molar distalization during treatment was comprehensively evaluated, and the relevant factors were analyzed.

Results:

For mandibular first molar distalization, the average efficiency of the crown was 67.19% 9swn. 13%, and that of the root was 37.87% 7stn. 72%. There was a significant difference between the achieved movement amount and the expected amount (P < 0.05). For mandibular second molars, the average efficiency of the crown was 58.47% 7swn. 07%, and that of the root was 57.03% 3stn. 48%. There was a statistically significant difference between the achieved movement amount and the expected amount (P < 0.05). There was a significant negative correlation between the expected movement and the efficiency of the crown.

Conclusions:

CAs can achieve mandibular molar distalization, and the movement pattern of molars is mainly a tipping movement. To accomplish bodily movement, overcorrection should be fully considered. In addition, it is suggested that close attention should be given to observing root movement during molar distalization.
Hand Dermatitis
Authors: Ahmed Ziaul Haque , Agarwal Komal , Sarkar Rashmi
Published: December 2021

Hand dermatitis (HD) is a chronic, relapsing, and remitting inflammatory condition that adversely affects the quality of life of the individual and gravely impacts the mental and socioeconomic well-being by causing professional hindrance and often leading to loss of wages. Despite being one of the most common skin conditions seen by dermatologists, it is often underreported. With the coronavirus pandemic ongoing, there is an emphasis on hand hygiene—being a widely publicized and important preventive measure to control the spread of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) virus. Emphasis on hand hygiene has led to a surge in HD, and the presence of HD, in turn, leads to compromised hand hygiene practices and this breach in the skin barrier contributes to another portal of entry of infective agents. We undertook a comprehensive English literature search across multiple databases such as PubMed, SCOPUS, EMBASE, MEDLINE, and Cochrane using keywords and MeSH items to obtain and review several relevant articles. Thus, this review focuses on various clinical, diagnostic as well as therapeutic aspects of this much prevalent and debilitating skin condition which deserves more attention especially during the times of the COVID-19 pandemic where the utmost emphasis is being given to handwashing leading to a vicious cycle of a surge in the cases of HD and compromised skin barrier causing increased susceptibility to the COVID-19 infection.
Management of Vitiligo Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Chatterjee Manas , Das Anupam
Published: December 2021

Background:

COVID-19 pandemic has changed the approach of dermatologists, with respect to management of numerous conditions, vitiligo being one of them. However, there is a lack of consensus on how to deal with patients of vitiligo, as we battle this pandemic.

Aim:

To conduct a questionnaire-based survey, amongst expert dermatologists; in order to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the management of vitiligo.

Materials and Methods:

An online semi-structured English questionnaire was prepared and the link was circulated among 50 pan-Indian expert dermatologists, through various platforms (snowball sampling). Confidentiality and anonymity were strictly maintained. Responses were analyzed at the end of the study and a consensus statement was generated.

Results:

42.22% of the respondents believed that teleconsultation is adequate for the diagnosis and management of most cases of vitiligo. 64.44% were found to be comfortable in prescribing oral medications, even during the COVID-19 pandemic; of which 62% would prefer to prescribe systemic steroids; followed by 17%, 11%, 7%, and 3% who would prefer cyclosporine, azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, and methotrexate, respectively. 64.44% respondents would recommend phototherapy in their office and 80% would prefer home-based phototherapy (PUVAsol or handheld NBUVB devices). 86.67% would prefer to stop the oral immunosuppressive drugs, till the COVID-19 RTPCR positive patients are tested negative.

Limitations:

The results are based on a survey of a small albeit selected group of dermatologists who decided on the currently available information on COVID-19. The same may change depending on the nature of further available information on the virus and its effect on how we manage the patients.

Conclusions:

Cases for initial consultation may be seen physically, and those for follow-up may be scheduled for teleconsultation. Topical therapy may be used without any hesitation. Phototherapy may be best advised with either PUVAsol or home-based phototherapy units (handheld NBUVB devices). With regards to systemic immunosuppressives, oral minipulse therapy may be preferable in view of lesser requirement of monitoring. Surgery for vitiligo should be performed only if the psychological well-being is severely affected.
Depressive symptoms and psychological distress from antenatal to postnatal period in women with high-risk pregnancy
Authors: Hamidia Angela , Kheirkhah Farzan , Faramarzi Mahbobeh , Basirat Zahra , Ghadimi Reza , Chehrazi Mohammad , Barat Shahnaz , Cuijpers Pim , O’Connor Elizabeth , Mirtabar Seyyedeh Mahboubeh
Published: December 2021

Background:

The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on mental disorders in postnatal period remains unknown.

Aim:

The study aimed to determine the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic may aggravate depressive symptoms and psychological distress of women with high-risk pregnancy in postnatal period.

Methods:

This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted on women with complicated pregnancies from antenatal to postnatal period. In the first phase, from December 2019 to January 2020 (before the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic), 122 pregnant women filled in the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Brief Symptom Inventory 53-items (BSI-53). In the second phase, with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic from February to June, 30% of the participants (41/122) completed three questionnaires: EPDS, BSI-53, and the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) scale in postpartum period.

Results:

During the COVID-19 pandemic, from antenatal to postnatal period, the depression score of EPDS, total scores, all the subscales of BSI-53, and global severity index-53 increased in women with high-risk pregnancy. Furthermore, the persistence of antenatal depression occurred in 85.7% of the participants, and the onset of postnatal depression occurred in 80% of them. About 12% of the women also experienced PTSD symptoms during the postnatal period.

Conclusion:

The COVID-19 pandemic may aggravate the prevalence and persistence of postnatal depression in women with high-risk pregnancy. The study calls for clinical implementation to identify and help women with mental disorders in postnatal period, especially women experiencing complicated pregnancies.
Impact of clozapine on disability and course of illness in patients with schizophrenia
Authors: Grover Sandeep , Naskar Chandrima , Chakrabarti Subho
Published: December 2021

Aim:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of long-term use of clozapine on disability and course of illness among patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.

Materials and Methods:

102 participants who have been receiving clozapine for a mean duration of 5 years were evaluated on Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) rating, Clinical Global Impression (CGI) severity rating, and Indian Disability Evaluation and Assessment Scale (IDEAS) and the scores were compared with the scores on the same scales at the time of starting clozapine.

Results:

There was a significant reduction in both CGI-severity scores and scores in all the four domains of IDEAS, alongside a significant reduction on all three subscales of PANSS with clozapine treatment. The CGI global improvement subscale was rated as very much improved for 80 patients. In terms of course of symptoms, at 6 months of clozapine use, three-fourth of the patients were rated as having partial recovery with no relapse of symptoms, but with passage of time, the proportion of patients in the category of “complete recovery” was found to be increasing. Higher CGI severity at the follow-up, lower CGI global improvement, and poorer efficacy index were associated with higher disability at the follow-up.

Conclusions:

The present study suggests that clozapine has a significant beneficial impact on disability and course of illness among patients with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
Risk factors and prevention for postoperative delirium after orthopedic surgery
Authors: Wang Li-Hong , Jin Ting-Ting , Zhang Xiao-Wei , Xu Guo-Hong
Published: December 2021

Background:

Postoperative delirium significantly delays the recovery of patients. This study sought to explore the risk factors and to prevent postoperative delirium after orthopedic surgery.

Materials and Methods:

In the part of retrospective study, 456 cases over 70-year-old that underwent one of three types of orthopedic surgery were included and were defined as the retrospective group. The risk factors of postoperative delirium were analyzed by logistic regression. In the part of prospective study, 86 cases of the same age and the same surgery were included and were defined as the prospective group. Positive interventions were used by shortening the fasting time and increasing the perioperative rehydration. The differences of postoperative delirium incidence between the retrospective group and the prospective group were analyzed.

Results:

Compared with patients with normal postoperative electrolytes, postoperative creatinine <68.20 μmol/L, and fluid infusion during fasting >119.66 mL/h, postoperative electrolyte disorders (odds ratio [OR]: 2.864; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.374, 5.970), postoperative creatinine ≥68.20 μmol/L (OR: 2.660; 95% CI: 1.328, 5.328), and fluid infusion during fasting ≤119.66 mL/h (OR: 2.372; 95% CI: 1.197, 4.704) were the risk factors for postoperative delirium. After positive intervention, the postoperative delirium incidence of the prospective group was 5.8% (5/86), and it was lower than 18.4% (84/456) of the retrospective group (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

Elevated postoperative creatinine, postoperative electrolyte disorders, and lower fluid infusion during fasting were three risk factors for postoperative delirium. By shortening the fasting time and increasing the perioperative rehydration, the incidence of postoperative delirium could be reduced.
Coulomb branches of quiver gauge theories with symmetrizers
Authors: Nakajima Hiraku , Weekes Alex
Published: December 2021

We generalize the mathematical definition of Coulomb branches of

3

-dimensional

\mathcal N= 4

SUSY quiver gauge theories due to Nakajima (2016) and Braverman et al. (2018, 2019) to the cases with
symmetrizers
. We obtain generalized affine Grassmannian slices of type

BCFG

as examples of the construction, and their deformation quantizations via truncated shifted Yangians. Finally, we study modules over these quantizations and relate them to the lower triangular part of the quantized enveloping algebra of type

ADE

.
Lie structure on the Hochschild cohomology of a family of subalgebras of the Weyl algebra
Authors: Lopes Samuel A. , Solotar Andrea
Published: December 2021

For each nonzero

h\in\mathbb{F}[x]

, where

\mathbb{F}

is a field, let

\mathsf{A}_h

be the unital associative algebra generated by elements

x,y

, satisfying the relation

yx-xy=h

. This gives a parametric family of subalgebras of the Weyl algebra

\mathsf{A}_1

, containing many well-known algebras which have previously been studied independently. In this paper, we give a full description of the Hochschild cohomology

\operatorname{\mathsf{HH}}^{\bullet}(\mathsf{A}_h)

over a field of an arbitrary characteristic. In case

\mathbb{F}

has a positive characteristic, the center

\mathsf{Z}(\mathsf{A}_{h})

of

\mathsf{A}_h

is nontrivial and we describe

\operatorname{\mathsf{HH}}^\bullet(\mathsf{A}_h)

as a module over

\mathsf{Z}(\mathsf{A}_{h})

. The most interesting results occur when

\mathbb{F}

has a characteristic

0

. In this case, we describe

\operatorname{\mathsf{HH}}^\bullet(\mathsf{A}_h)

as a module over the Lie algebra

\operatorname{\mathsf{HH}}^1(\mathsf{A}_h)

and find that this action is closely related to the intermediate series modules over the Virasoro algebra. We also determine when

\operatorname{\mathsf{HH}}^\bullet(\mathsf{A}_h)

is a semisimple

\operatorname{\mathsf{HH}}^1(\mathsf{A}_h)

-module.
Naprotechnologia – szansa na potomstwo czy oszustwo?
Authors: Kandzia Tomasz
Published: December 2021

NaProTECHNOLOGY – a chance for offspring or fraud?
In the media space in Poland, you can meet the concept of Naprotechnology as an alternative to the in vitro procedure. Often, many myths and untruths appear in the discussion regarding this method of treatment. Naprotechnology is a new look at the health of women and men created by prof. Thomas Hilgers. It takes into account natural fertility biomarkers thanks to observation with the Creighton Model based on the female mucus. At every stage of diagnosis and treatment, Naprotechnology respects human life from the moment of conception and the mutual dignity of the spouses. It also does not use assisted reproductive procedures for ethical reasons. Naprotechnology is part of the broader scientific discipline of restorative medicine in infertility. Thanks to the accurate diagnosis and observation of the cycle, it is possible to correctly diagnose the cause of infertility. A proper diagnosis is the starting point for the implementation of specialized pharmacological and surgical treatment for both women and men. Properly used Naprotechnology and restorative medicine are highly effective in treating marital infertility.

W przestrzeni medialnej w Polsce można spotkać pojęcie Naprotechnologii jako alternatywy dla procedury in vitro. Często w dyskusji pojawia się wiele mitów i nieprawdy dotyczących takiego sposobu leczenia. Naprotechnologia, stworzona przez prof. Thomasa Hilgersa, jest nowym spojrzeniem na zdrowie kobiety i mężczyzny. Uwzględnia ona naturalne biomarkery płodności dzięki obserwacji za pomocą Modelu Creighton bazującego na kobiecym śluzie. Na każdym etapie diagnostyki i leczenia Naprotechnologia szanuje ludzkie życie od samego poczęcia oraz wzajemną godność małżonków. Nie stosuje ona też procedur wspomaganego rozrodu z powodów etycznych. Naprotechnologia jest częścią szerszej dyscypliny naukowej, jaką jest przyczynowe leczenie niepłodności. Dzięki dokładnej diagnostyce i obserwacji cyklu możliwe jest postawienie prawidłowej diagnozy dotyczącej przyczyny niepłodności. Właściwa diagnoza jest punktem wyjścia dla wdrożenia specjalistycznego leczenia farmakologicznego i chirurgicznego zarówno wobec kobiety, jak i mężczyzny. Prawidłowo stosowana Naprotechnologia i przyczynowe leczenie niepłodności cechują się wysoką skutecznością leczenia niepłodności małżeńskiej.
Dialog w życiu konsekrowanym w aspekcie realizacji ślubu posłuszeństwa oraz życia wspólnotowego
Authors: Poleszak Leszek
Published: December 2021

Dialog in the consecrated life as an aspect of realization of the vow of obedience and the community life
Dialog is one of the important dimensions of the practising of the vow of obedience and the community life of the consecrated people. This practice has significant influence on the correct involvement of the vow of obedience for particular religious as well as the quality of community life, especially when it comes to fidelity to charism. Noticing the main goals of dialog in the consecrated life, the article presents the most important aspects, which ultimately impact the holiness of the religious and the fidelity to the charism of their institute.

Jednym z ważnych wymiarów realizacji ślubu posłuszeństwa oraz życia wspólnotowego osób konsekrowanych jest dialog. Ma on duży wpływ na prawidłową realizację ślubu posłuszeństwa przez poszczególnych zakonników, jak też na jakość życia wspólnego, zwłaszcza w dziedzinie wierności charyzmatycznej. Zwracając uwagę na podstawowe cele dialogu w życiu zakonnym, artykuł przedstawia jego najważniejsze wymiary, które ostatecznie rzutują zarówno na świętość zakonników, jak też na wierność charyzmatyczną instytutu.
Erosion Resistance and Fertility of Frost-Resistant Ecological Substrate in Alpine Region
Authors: Xue Cailing , Ainiwaer Ailinaizaier , Gao Jiazhen , Qin Zhaohui
Published: December 2021

This research was conducted to quantitatively evaluate the application effect of the frost-resistant ecological substrate in the rock slope of the hydropower station. Field sampling and laboratory tests were conducted to determine the erosion resistance and fertility of frost-resistant ecological substrate, and the test results were compared with those of natural soils with similar site conditions. The research conclusions were as follows. Compared with the natural soil, the content of > 0.25 mm mechanical-stable aggregates, > 0.25 mm water-stable aggregates, average weight diameter, geometric average diameter, organic matter, available nitrogen, available phosphorus, and available potassium of frost-resistant ecological substrate, significantly increased. On the contrary, erodibility factor, percentage aggregate disruption, aggregate degree, and dispersion rate decreased evidently. These results showed that erosion resistance and fertility of the frost-resistant ecological substrate have a better prospect in the engineering application of alpine regions. In addition, the principal component analysis showed that the principal component value of frost-resistant ecological substrate increased by 1.9 times that of natural soil. According to the correlation study, the increase in the amount of > 0.25 mm macro-aggregates and organic matter is the primary reason that ecological substrate has greater stability and fertility than natural soil. In conclusion, the frost-resistant ecological substrate was a suitable soil to create a suitable vegetation growth environment on the surface of rock slope in the alpine region.
Iluzia necesară a (dez)informării
Authors: Indolean Ion
Published: December 2021

"""The launch of the miniseries “The Loudest Voice” (Tom McCarthy, Alex Metcalf) in the summer of 2019 draws the attention once again to the manipulative power of mass media. The production presented by Showtime in 2019 and taken over by HBO stirred an important interest, due to the subject it presents, namely the way in which in the mid-90s the Republican Roger Ailes built and consolidated on the American media market the Fox News television channel, through a radical approach, very politically engaged and, as later proved, immoral and sexist, toxic. The miniseries was produced at the same time as Ailes was accused, in 2016, of sexual abuse and harassment by former employees of the station, and at the time of his death, a year later, in 2017.
These two controversial topics attract the interest of the current world establishment, which offered the Golden Globe to Russell Crowe for his role in “The Loudest Voice“ and nominated Charlize Theron and Margot Robbie for the Oscars based on their performances in “Bombshell”, a film that also appeared in 2019 and dealt with the same subject, but from the perspective of the female colleagues harassed by Ailes.
Linking the ideas expressed by Noam Chomsky in the '80s and '90s and the way “The Loudest Voice” treats the illusion that the press often builds, I aim to follow the way the process of media manipulation is refined in time and becomes the main tool of the current political competition. It is extremely interesting the way in which, in just a few generations, the content of a debate no longer matters, but the performative act itself."""
Da comunidade eclesial ao Pacto Educativo Global: coordenadas pastorais no combate ao analfabetismo funcional
Authors: Ottaviani Edélcio Serafim
Published: December 2021

À luz da Exortação Apostólica Evangelii Gaudium (n. 24); da Encíclica Fratelli Tutti (nº. 35; 77; 97; 109; 114; 167; 180; 187; 204) em que é ressaltada, a partir da crise sanitária devida à Pandemia do COVID-19, a redução gradativa de investimentos na área da saúde e da educação; do Pacto Educativo Global (Global Compact on Education), convocado pelo Papa Francisco – este trabalho visa a apresentar, o histórico, os fundamentos teológico-pastorais e a metodologia do Projeto de Alfabetização e Letramento Sementes do Saber. Tal projeto, fomentando uma rede de solidariedade entre comunidade eclesial, escola, família e universidade, própria às exigências da pastoral urbana, visa a pensar uma saída para a condição de analfabeto funcional à qual estão fadados crianças e adolescentes, cujos pais, em situação de vulnerabilidade social, são eles próprios carentes de uma educação formal e cidadã.
A Oração de Manassés: estudo histórico-teológico, tradução e comentários
Authors: De Jesus Moraes Nirio
Published: December 2021

O presente artigo é um estudo histórico-teológico da Oração de Manassés, um salmo de origem judaica anterior ao período cristão. Embora incluída entre os livros apócrifos, algumas Bíblias a conservavam em apêndice. O rei Manassés, a quem esta ode é atribuída, reinou em Judá, ao sul da Palestina (687-642 a.C.), e não seguia a Lei de Moisés. Porém, quando o rei da Assíria o arrastou até Babilônia, ele se arrependeu de seus atos, suplicando o perdão do Deus de Israel, que o libertou do cativeiro. Agora em Jerusalém, capital do seu reino, ele empreende inúmeras reformas de caráter religioso; no entanto, o texto hebraico de sua prece, que o Cronista menciona, se perdeu (2Cr 33,18-19), e o texto reproduzido neste artigo é o que se tornou conhecido pelas Bíblias grega e latina. Nosso objetivo é reapresentar este belíssimo poema, a partir do texto grego de Alfred Rahlfs (1935), e traduzi-lo para o vernáculo, com base nos princípios teóricos de Eugene A. Nida, influente tradutor bíblico.
Pedagogia da alteridade e escola enquanto experiência de amor à vida e ao mundo.
Authors: Pozzer Adecir
Published: December 2021

A escola tem se constituído, ao longo da história, enquanto tempo/espaço de experiências de aprendizagens por proporcionar o cultivo de um tempo livre das determinações do cotidiano, oportunizando experiências da e com a outridade, consigo mesmo e com o mundo. Frente às inúmeras acusações relacionadas à escola e as tentativas de instrumentalizá-la por interesses alheios à sua finalidade, este artigo apresenta algumas reflexões que dizem respeito à sua importância na formação das atuais e novas gerações, tendo em vista o cuidado da vida em suas múltiplas expressões e coletividades. A metodologia adotada é bibliográfica e em perspectiva hermenêutica, pois compreendemos que toda reflexão em torno da educação possui sempre um caráter ensaístico e inaugural. Com isso, consideramos que uma pedagogia da alteridade oportuniza, aos estudantes, experiências de amor à vida e ao mundo.
A confederação política de Israel: Max Weber leitor do Cântico de Débora (Jz 5)
Authors: Sell Carlos Eduardo
Published: December 2021

RESUMO: O conceito de Confederação [Eidgenossenschaft] é uma das chaves hermenêuticas determinantes da caracterização sociológica que Max Weber nos apresenta da estrutura social de Israel em sua fase pré-monárquica. Embora profundamente influente nos estudos bíblicos, o assim chamado modelo anfictiônico é hoje amplamente questionado. Após examinar as características deste conceito e o modo como Weber fundamenta sua validade histórico- empírica no Cântico Débora (Jz 5), argumenta-se que ele ainda nos oferece um modelo explicativo válido para a compreensão da organização político-social das tribos de Israel em sua fase pré-estatal. PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Max Weber, Judaísmo Antigo, Confederação política, Juízes, Cântico de Débora.
Educação para a fraternidade: contribuições do Ensino Religioso não confessional
Authors: Cecchetti Elcio , Cordeiro Neuzair Peiter
Published: December 2021

Em um cenário polarizado politicamente e demarcado pelo crescimento das desigualdades e da exclusão social, a Campanha da Fraternidade de 2022 traz à reflexão o tema da “fraternidade e educação”. Com isso, a CNBB, em sintonia com a Carta Encíclica Fratelli Tutti do Papa Francisco, defende uma formação para a vida fraterna e para a cidadania. Nesse contexto, a oferta do Ensino Religioso pode contribuir para o aprendizado da convivência fraterna entre os diferentes e as diferenças. Assim, o trabalho objetiva explicitar a proposta pedagógica do Ensino Religioso não confessional, destacando suas possíveis contribuições para uma educação para fraternidade. Metodologicamente, trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, do tipo bibliográfico e documental. A análise concluiu que educar para a fraternidade implica reconhecer a diversidade religiosa, para que seja possível fomentar o diálogo fraterno entre as distintas perspectivas religiosas e não religiosas.
Educare a non sapere: L’incomprensione come via per un rinnovamento fraterno dell’educazione
Authors: Rovea Federico
Published: December 2021

L’articolo prende in considerazione l’appello contenuto nell’enciclicaFratelli Tutti alla costruzione di rapporti fraterni e lo articola all’interno del discorsoeducativo. La tesi centrale è la necessità di dedicare attenzione, all’interno deipercorsi educativi, alla formazione a non-sapere, intesa come capacità di accettarela presenza dell’altro. A tale scopo viene presentato nel quadro di un certodiscorso pedagogico contemporaneo, marcato da una radicale tecnicizzazione,la dimenticanza dell’educazione alla relazione all’altro. Vengono quindi propostialcuni argomenti tratti dall’opera di Michel de Certeau come adatti a pensare auna relazione ad altro rispettosa della distanza radicale tra il Sé e l’altro/Altro.
Reversal of Stereotypes in Alice Walker's The Color Purple: God, Gender, Narrative and Sexuality
Authors:   East Delta University, Bangladesh, Arifin Morshedul , Ahmed Shah ,   East Delta University, Bangladesh
Published: December 2021

Unlike most African-American authors, who constantly mirror the repressive effects of racism, classicism and gender discrimination, Alice Walker (1944–) in her The Color Purple (1982) compulsively deals with sexism that was still pervasive within African American communities during the early twentieth century. She argues that just as black groups are relegated to an underclass due to the colour of their skin in a wider milieu of white society, in the same way the black women are reduced to a more inferior class due to their sex in their own community. For women’s self-emancipation from such an inhibitory patriarchy, the novel gives an overarching emphasis on the formation of language, execution of voice, review of sexual preference and redefinition of identity of her female characters, the protagonist Celie in particular. This paper examines how, by a fusion of the bildungsroman and epistolary conventions, the novelist melds a unique way for her women creating a God for their own and carving out a niche in social and economic concerns. It assesses the strategic reversal of gender stereotype as well as sexual orientation in order to establish the independence and equality of women on a par with men. The paper ends up with the claim that the novel is predicated upon the theoretical prism of womanism, previously premised by Walker herself, which puts extensive emphasis on a deeper, empathetic relationship and camaraderie of women.
English-only Instruction in Tertiary-level L2 Writing: An Exploratory Study with Translingualism
Authors:   East Delta University, Bangladesh, Akteruzzaman Md. , Anwar S. M. Javed ,   East Delta University, Bangladesh
Published: December 2021

Since CLT's propagation emphasises teaching English monolingually in an adamant manner, the tide has been set to follow that trend blindly. However, English-only instruction has been under debate recently, particularly in non-native teaching contexts. This paper questions the credibility of English-only instruction in teaching tertiary-level L2 writing in Bangladesh. Through small-scale action research with 36 students studying at a private university, the researchers discover that inconsistent dependency on English as the only medium of instruction has far-reaching effects on academic writing perception in a multilingual setting. The initial findings suggest that students from Bangla-medium background, who are taught following NCTB (National Curriculum and Textbook Board) syllabus, constitute the most considerable portion of the affected community. To address the issue, participants were trained following a translingual action plan. A comparative analysis between their former and subsequent performances projects that application of translingual practices has a constructive influence that can equip the learners with a deeper understanding of academic writing. It also proposes that other than trying to fit the learners into the scaffold of English-only instruction, the novice writers should be taught translingually.
Analysis of Syekh Taqiyuddin An-Nabhani's Idea on Public Assets Privatization
Authors: Handoko Dodi Okri , Juliana Juliana , Lukman Fahmy
Published: December 2021

In Indonesia, public asset privatization policy has been valid since the Oil and Gas Law Number 22 the Year 2001. The objectives of this research were: (1) To determine the criteria for public assets according to the idea of Syekh Taqiyuddin An-Nabhani., (2) To find out the Islamic economic analysis of the idea of Syekh Taqiyuddin An-Nabhani on the privatization of public assets. The data source of this research is secondary data, which were taken from literature and books from research correlating to the object of this study and other required data. The data analysis in this research is descriptive. First, various data collected were analyzed using content analysis technique (content analysis), then the study and analysis of the data are carried out to obtain the conclusions. After conducting the research and analysis, it is concluded that (1) Syekh Taqiyuddin An-Nabhani classifies public assets based on the types of ownership, namely public ownership and state ownership, (2) Islam strongly prohibits the management of public assets through privatization. However, it is returned to the State, and its use by the public is permitted by shara'.
The Ibn Sina Perspective on Education Concept
Authors: Apriani Minten , Syahidin Syahidin
Published: December 2021

In essence, education wants students besides they have extensive knowledge, they also have noble morals and have skills based on their interests. Of the many figures of Islamic education, this study will focus more on Ibn Sina’s thoughts on education. This study aims to identify education from Ibn Sina’s perspective, especially concerning ideal teachers. The research also is expected to give an alternative solution to all kinds of problems in the education world. This research uses a qualitative approach with a library research method. The data collection technique in this research is based on the information contained in literature sources, both in books and journals relevant to the research theme. The journals used in this study amounted to twenty-one journals from 2014 to 2020. At the same time, the books used in this study amounted to two books spanning 2015 to 2017. The research results indicate that Ibn Sina’s thoughts on the concept of education emphasize the achievement of a perfect human. According to Ibn Sina, there are four main points of educational thought, including educational goals, curriculum concepts, learning methods, and educator concepts. These concepts are still very relevant to current education. Based on this, according to Ibn Sina, the concept of education should be emulated and developed by education practitioners in modern times, especially in the development of Islamic education in Indonesia.
SIMULAÇÃO EM UM MOTOR DE DOIS CILINDROS SOBREALIMENTADO COM RESTRIÇÃO DA ENTRADA DE AR
Authors: FORTUOSO MARCELO , ALEGRE JOSé ANTONIO ANDRéS VELáSQUEZ , ALVES GABRIEL BATISTA , CARDOSO LUCAS VOLKMANN , MATHIAS LUCAS DE ALMEIDA
Published: December 2021

O motor de uma moto Yamaha R3 foi equipado em um veículo de Fórmula SAE e sobrealimentado com um turbocompressor RHB 31 IHI segundo as regras da competição, sendo capaz de gerar um ganho de 69% de potência em seu pico. Com o auxílio do software Ricardo WAVE, foi criado um modelo virtual do motor nas condições naturalmente aspirado e sobrealimentado, ambas com e sem um restritor de passagem de ar a fim de se analisar os efeitos de tal modificação. Esse modelo foi comparado com passagens do veículo em um dinamômetro de rolos nas mesmas condições em que o motor foi simulado no software. Dessa forma, validou-se o uso do software para esse modelo de motor nas condições estudadas e foi possível criar um modelo que siga fielmente às condições nele impostas. ,