bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
ceto notarile in una provincia del Mezzogiorno d’Italia (sec. XV). Formazione, carriere e mobilità sociale
Authors: Petracca Luciana
Published: May 2023

L’articolo indaga il ruolo rivestito dal notariato nella Puglia centro-meridionale del XV secolo, con particolare riguardo per l’area compresa nei confini dell’antica provincia di Terra d’Otranto. L’attenzione sarà rivolta alla formazione, agli sbocchi professionali e alla fisionomia sociale dell’uomo di legge, col fine di cogliere le modalità di reclutamento e la parte avuta dal ceto notarile nell’apparato burocratico-amministrativo del principato di Taranto al tempo di Giovanni Antonio Orsini del Balzo (1420-1463). Grazie, soprattutto, alle fonti contabili si ricostruiranno alcune carriere notarili e le possibilità d’impiego che il titolo consentiva in vari ambiti e settori per i quali le competenze tecniche dei notai risultavano essere imprescindibili (attività cancelleresche, amministrazione dei diritti signorili, controllo del territorio, amministrazione della giustizia e altro ancora).
Pasionario del monasterio de San Pedro de Cardeña (British Library, Add. Ms. 25600): nuevas aportaciones sobre su datación y autoría
Authors: Serna Serna Sonia
Published: May 2023

El Pasionario de Cardeña, manuscrito actualmente conservado en la British Library de Londres (Add. Ms. 25600), ha acaparado la atención de numerosos especialistas, especialmente desde comienzos del siglo pasado. A partir de esos primeros trabajos, la autoría y la datación del Pasionario ha venido suscitando ciertas controversias. De una primera adscripción al copista Gómez, en el año 919, se propuso después otro scriptor, Endura, y una cronología algo posterior, mitad del siglo X. Los análisis llevados a cabo para el presente trabajo nos llevan a plantear otras hipótesis que se alejan de ambos escribas y a descartar, definitivamente, el año 919 para este manuscrito.
¿Todos los ricoshombres del rey? Privilegios rodados, rentas regias y servicio al monarca en Castilla (1252-1350)
Authors: Arias Guillén Fernando
Published: May 2023

Este artículo analiza los ricoshombres castellanos entre 1252 y 1350 a través del estudio de los privilegios rodados de este siglo y de los excepcionales registros de cancillería de Sancho IV. Se aborda así la noción de ricahombría, la composición y extensión de este grupo y sus diferencias regionales e internas. La lista de confirmantes de privilegios rodados muestra el crecimiento de este colectivo a partir de la segunda mitad del siglo xiii, aunque no todos los ricoshombres figuraban en estos documentos. El análisis de las tierras concedidas por el monarca a los nobles permite explorar las notables diferencias de este grupo y el servicio, en esencia militar, que se debía a cambio de estas rentas. Finalmente, se cuestiona la posibilidad de ascenso social que ofrecía el servicio al rey frente a la consolidación y fortalecimiento de los linajes tradicionales que muestran las listas de confirmantes de privilegios rodados y la distribución de tierras regias.
juramentos de fidelidad de los vasallos y de la Orden de Calatrava en Aragón y el poder real en la Baja Edad Media
Authors: Laliena Corbera Carlos
Published: May 2023

El artículo examina la creciente importancia a medida que avanza el periodo medieval de los juramentos de fidelidad relacionados con la Orden de Calatrava en Aragón. En primer lugar, se analiza su papel en la construcción del poder señorial en Alcañiz y el Bajo Aragón, donde la Orden dominaba en treinta localidades y la forma en que son mediatizados por el poder real desde principios del siglo xiv. En segundo término, se estudia la continua reclamación de juramentos de fidelidad impuesta por Pedro IV a partir de la década de 1340, para confirmar que la consolidación de los aparatos del Estado en la Corona de Aragón, la burocratización y la expansión de la ideología del bien público incluyeron la utilización de los códigos de la fidelidad feudal de forma sistemática. Finalmente, se comprueba que el concejo de Alcañiz, una de las ciudades destacadas del reino de Aragón y que pertenecía a Calatrava, utilizó los juramentos de fidelidad como un campo de combate contra el señorío de la Orden.
PENA DE MORTE E LIBERDADES CIVIS NA ÍNDIA DEMOCRÁTICA: QUESTÕES E PREOCUPAÇÕES
Authors: Silva Sabá Vicente Mesquita da Silva
Published: May 2023

Contextualização: Dentre os debates que assolam o mundo a respeito da manutenção ou abolição da pena de morte, envolvendo diversos atores, sua evolução na Índia tem sido objeto de grande discussão social e judicial. Criminologistas e penologistas estão envolvidos em intensos estudos e pesquisas para saber a resposta a algumas questões intrigantes em relação à imposição da pena de morte.

Objetivo: Este artigo tem como objetivo traçar o cenário internacional e analisar o direito constitucional, o direito substantivo e a política que rege a imposição da pena de morte na Índia democrática no contexto das liberdades civis, particularmente devido à demora na execução das sentenças e à cunhagem da expressão casos mais raros dos raros. Este artigo também pretende examinar as execuções mais recentes realizadas na Índia e as preocupações envolvidas.

Metodologia: A pesquisa utiliza o método indutivo e uma revisão de literatura.

Resultados: Há várias considerações na administração da justiça criminal na Índia que devem ser cumpridas ao se conceder a pena de morte. A demora na execução das sentenças capitais viola os direitos humanos básicos, pois os condenados vivem com o terror da morte. A ponderação das circunstâncias agravantes e atenuantes é crucial para a confirmação da pena de morte pelo Supremo Tribunal da Índia.
The management of febrile seizures by pediatricians in Indonesia: adherence to 2016 Indonesian Pediatric Society recommendations and influencing factors
Authors: Soebadi Amanda , Suhito Rivaldo , Handryastuti Setyo
Published: May 2023

Background Although febrile seizures are generally benign, judicious management is needed to prevent inadequate or excessive management. In 2016, the Indonesian Pediatric Society (IPS) issued Recommendations for the Management of Febrile Seizures, but it is unclear whether pediatricians follow these recommendations in their clinical practice.

Objectives To evaluate adherence to the 2016 IPS Recommendations for the Management of Febrile Seizures amongst pediatricians in Indonesia, as well as factors influencing adherence.

Methods An anonymous online questionnaire was distributed by e-mail to IPS member pediatricians. We collected data on age, year of completion of pediatric residency or subspecialty training, practice region, type of practice, number of febrile seizure patients managed per month, and history of attending teaching sessions on the recommendations. We scored participants’ adherence to the recommendations in terms of pharmacologic treatment, ancillary testing, and prognosis. We also analyzed the difference in scores according to participant characteristics.

Results Of 308 participants, 247 (80%) obtained a total adherence score of 50% or more of the highest possible score. Median total adherence score was 63.2% (range 20.6% to 100%) of the highest possible score. Median adherence scores were significantly higher in pediatricians who were 31 to 60-years-old vs. >60-years-old (64.7% vs. 52.9%, P=0.004), completed their residency training within the past <10 years vs. >10 years (64.7% vs. 61.8%, P=0.034), practiced in hospitals vs. clinics or private practices (61.8% vs. 50.0%, P=0.006), were aware vs. unaware of the recommendations (64.7% vs. 52.9%, P=0.02), and had vs. had not read the recommendations (62.7% vs. 50.0%, P=0.01). Most participants (93.5%) reported the recommendations to be feasible in their settings. Obstacles to implementation included lack of medication availability (8/20), lack of time to read the recommendations (8/20), lack of awareness of the recommendations (2/20), and limited infrastructure (2/20).

Conclusions Most pediatricians in Indonesia have moderately good adherence to the 2016 IPS Recommendations for the Management of Febrile Seizures. Awareness of the recommendations needs to be raised further and limitations in medication distribution and infrastructure need to be overcome for better adherence.
Characteristics of pneumonia in children with suspected/confirmed COVID-19
Authors: Silalahi Rizal Marubob , Dalimunthe Wisman , Evalina Rita , Harahap Juliandi , Lubis Bidasari , Lubis Inke Nadia D.
Published: May 2023

Background The most common COVID-19 infection clinical features in pediatric patients are similar to those of other pulmonary diseases, i.e., fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Information about the characteristics of coinfection and superinfection in COVID-19 cases can reduce misdiagnosis and differentiate COVID-19 from other pulmonary infections.

Objective To observe the characteristics of pneumonia in children with suspected/confirmed COVID-19.

Methods This descriptive study used medical record data of children hospitalized from 1 January 2020 – 31 January 2021 to describe the characteristics of pneumonia in suspected and

confirmed COVID-19 cases in Haji Adam Malik Hospital, Medan, North Sumatra. Pneumonia-related findings, such as clinical symptoms, chest X-ray, and blood test results,were collected.

Results There were 27 confirmed and 34 suspected COVID-19 children. Most of them were aged 6 to 8 years. Pneumonia was significantly associated with COVID-19. In confirmed COVID-19 cases, fever persisted after 3 days, with cough and shortness of breath. Patients did not have flu symptoms, but had below normal SpO2 (81-90%). The occurrence of lung rhonchi was significant in confirmed COVID-19 group. Chest X-ray results showed lung opacity in all confirmed COVID-19 patients. Mean white blood cell (WBC)  count was significantly lower in COVID-19 confirmed (3.49x103/µL) vs. suspected group (17.9 x103/µL) (P=0.011). Mean CRP was significantly higher in COVID-19 confirmed (26.5 mg/L) vs. suspected group (4 mg/L).

Conclusion Pneumonia with confirmed COVID-19 cases present with longer fever and lower SpO2. Patients are presented with lung ronchi, had lower WBCcount, and higher CRP. Chest X-ray shows opacity and consolidation.
Predictors of mortality in children with neuroblastoma
Authors: Sanindya Arum Rusida Harjayanti , Hermawan Kristia , Widjajanto Pudjo Hagung , Sutaryo Sutaryo
Published: May 2023

Background Neuroblastoma is an extracranial solid tumor originating from neural crest cells which failed to properly migrate. Neuroblastoma is commonly found in children under 12 months of age. The survival rate of these patients is still relatively low, both in developed countries and Indonesia.

Objective To determine whether age, sex, primary tumor location, degree of cell differentiation, and patient compliance are associated with the survival of children with neuroblastoma at Dr.Sardjito Hospital.

Methods This retrospective cohort study included pediatric neuroblastoma patients at Dr. Sardjito Hospital, Yogyakarta, Central Java, between January 2012 to September 2020, however there has been no evaluation about survival of neuroblastoma. We collected secondary data from medical records and registration data of pediatric cancer patients in the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Department of Dr. Sardjito Hospital, we matched te data based on medicals records and manual data in the ward and olyclinic, which included age at diagnosis, sex, primary tumor location, degree of cell differentiation, and patient adherence to therapy. To confirm weather the information about survived or death, apart from medical record we do tracking by telephone to the parent.

Results we do the observation and calculating based on our retrospective data , Of 54 pediatric neuroblastoma patients, 54% were female. The median length of observation was 13.25 months, with an incidence rate of 62/100 person-years and a median survival of 13 months from the time of diagnosis. The 5-year survival rate in our study was 21.3%. Multivariate analysis revealed that stage IV patients had higher risk of death (HR 10.9; 95%CI 1.47 to 81.01; P=0.02) compared to other stages. Sub-group follow-up analysis revealed no significant difference in stage IV male patients compared to female patients (HR 1.62; 95%CI 0.81 to 3.22; P=0.172). The survivial in group with primary tumor location outside the adrenal medulla and stage IV was not significantly different from patients whose tumor location was unknown (HR 2.45; 95%CI 0.71 to 8.43; P=0.155). The group whose primary tumor location was in the adrenal medulla did not have a significant difference in survival compared to patients whose primary tumor location was unknown (HR 2.09; 95%CI 0.84 to 5.22; P=0.114).

Conclusion The predictor factors studied are not significantly associated with mortality in children with neuroblastoma.
Superior mesenteric artery blood flow in infants of very preterm and very low birthweight and its related factors
Authors: Ifran Evita Karianni Bermanshah , Indriatmi Wresti , Yuniarti Tetty , Advani Nadjib , Sungkar Saleha , Santoso Dewi Irawati Soeria , Rohsiswatmo Rinawati , Vandenplas Yvan , Hegar Badriul
Published: May 2023

Abstract

Background Significant hemodynamic changes in preterm infants during early life could have consequences, especially on the intestinal blood flow. Alteration of superior mesenteric artery (SMA) blood flow may lead to impairment in gut function and feeding intolerance.

Objectives To assess SMA blood flow velocity in very preterm and/or very low birth weight (VLBW) infants in early life and to elucidate the factors influencing them.

Methods This is a cross-sectional study conducted in NICU at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta. Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) blood flow was evaluated by peak systolic velocity (PSV), end diastolic velocity (EDV), and resistive index (RI) measurement using Color Doppler US at < 48 hours after birth. Maternal and neonatal data that could be potentially associated with SMA blood flow were obtained. Bivariate analyses were conducted with a P value of < 0.05 considered significant.

Results We examined 156 infants eligible for the study. PSV, EDV, and RI of SMA blood flow were not related to both gestational age and birth weight. Infant with small for gestational age (SGA) showed significantly lower EDV median [15.5 (range 0.0-32.8) vs 19.4 (range 0.0-113.0)] and higher RI [0.80 (range 0.58-1.00) vs 0.78 (range 0.50-1.00)] compared to appropriate for gestational age (AGA).  Infants born from mother with preeclampsia showed lower PSV median [(78.2 (range 32.0-163.0) vs 89.7 (range 29.2-357.0)]) and EDV [16.2 (range 0.0-48.5) vs 19.4 (range 0.0-113.0)] compared to without PE, while absent/reverse end-diastolic velocity (AREDV) revealed a lower EDV median [16.9 (range 0.0 – 32.4) vs 19.4 (range 0.0 – 113.0)] compared to no AREDV. Furthermore, infants with hs-PDA showed lower EDV median [16.2 (range 0.0-113.0) vs 19.4 (range 0.0-71.1)] but higher RI median [0.80 (range 0.50-1.00) vs 0.78 (range 0.55-1.00)] compared to non hs-PDA. No difference in SMA blood flow across other factors was observed.
A COVID-19 patient who did not consent to hospitalization and was treated by a team of several clinics in Japan: A case report
Authors: Oku Tomohisa , Kajiwara Nobuyuki , Tsujimoto Yasushi , Miyamoto Yuki , Morikami Yoshiki , Kobayashi Masaori
Published: May 2023

To provide acute home care to COVID-19 patients, we developed a new system that involved several clinics that would take turns dispatching a “rapid response team” to conduct an initial home visit and then one “base clinic” would provide the necessary care. To demonstrate the efficiency of this system, one case is presented. This COVID-19 patient with schizophrenia, severe obesity and diabetes mellitus refused recommended hospitalization and recovered with home care provided by this system despite respiratory status deterioration.
Use of NIR spectroscopy to monitor substrate biodegradation lignocellulosics by Pleurotus
Authors: Nascimento Cristiano Souza do , Sales-Campos Ceci , Nascimento Claudete Catanhede do , Araujo Roberto Daniel de , Abreu Raimunda Liége Souza de , Cruz Irineide de Almeida
Published: May 2023

Understand the process of biodegradation of lignocellulosic material as its chemical composition is key properties for enhancing the cultivation of edible mushrooms, which seek in lignin and other carbon source carbohydrates. The purpose of this study was to monitor polysaccharide and lignin degradation caused by Pleurotus ostreatoroseus on different agroindustrial substrates using near infrared spectroscopy (NIR). Sawdust substrates of Marupá and Cajuí wood, banana pseudostem fibers, enriched with bran of cereals were formulated (WB and MWB). Of the 12 formulations elaborated, eight were submitted to biodegradation of P. ostreatoroseus over a period of 49 days (Residual substrate), and four formulations maintained in natura (Initial substrates), where each treatment was formed by 10 replicates totaling n = 120. Spectra were obtained from the substrates before and after cultivation in FT-NIR system in the region between 10,000 and 4,000 cm-1 and the index degradation of lignocellulosic compounds was determined (LDI and PDI). Through Fourier transform near infrared spectroscopy was it is possible to observe the degradation of polysaccharides and lignin in the substrates grown with the fungus P. ostreatoroseus. In the residual substrate Marupá+WB-POSP was the highest lignin degradation index (LDI = 9.26%). While whereas for the PDI (Polysaccharide degradation index), the highest degradation (7.12%) was observed in the residual substrate Cajuí+MWB-POAM. Through analysis of the absorption bands, it was possible to observe the degradation of structures/bonds characteristics of lignocellulosic residues. The NIR model for degradation of lignocellulosic compounds was more effective in predicting “lignin degradation” in the spectral range 6,350-7,308 cm-1
Nitrogen doses and splitting in top dressing in the production and macronutrient content in fruits of zucchini
Authors: Barbosa Tavares Ana Emília , Ismael Inácio Cardoso Antonio , Novaes Menezes Martins Bruno , Nepomuceno Alves Thatiane , Verônica Corrêa Carla , De Brito Lima Lanna Natália
Published: May 2023

Nitrogen fertilization in cucurbits must be splitted, one part being supplied before planting and the rest applied in top dressing. However, there is a lack of research about this splitting throughout the cycle. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of nitrogen doses and splitting of this fertilization in top dressing on production and macronutrient content in fruits of zucchini. Two experiments were carried out, with thirteen treatments, in the factorial scheme 4x3+1, with four nitrogen doses in top dressing (62.5, 125.0, 187.5, 250.0 kg ha-1 of N), three splitting forms (1/6+1/3+1/2; 1/4+1/2+1/4; 1/3+1/3+1/3 of total dose in each application) and one treatment without fertilization in top dressing (control = dose zero), with four replicates. Experiment 1 and 2 were conducted in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Total and commercial fruit production (g), total and commercial fruit number per plant, length, diameter and average commercial fruit weight were evaluated. Only in experiment 2 the macronutrient content in the fruits were evaluated. In experiment 1, the 1/4+1/2+1/4 splitting provided greater number of total and commercial fruits per plant. In experiment 2, the increasing of the doses in the 1/6+1/3+1/2 and 1/3+1/3+1/3 splitting resulted in a linear increase in total and commercial fruit production. The decreasing order of macronutrient content in fruits was K>N>P>Ca>Mg>S.
Before Grenfell: Fire, Safety and Deregulation in Twentieth-Century Britain
Authors: Ewen Shane
Published: May 2023

On 14 June 2017, flames engulfed a residential block of flats in West London. Seventy-two people lost their lives and many hundreds more were traumatised as a national ‘cladding crisis’ unfolded. Yet the Grenfell Tower fire was a disaster foretold – the culmination of successive decades of deregulation, corporate greed and institutional failure to learn from the lessons of past multiple-fatality fires. By advocating a historical approach spanning the twentieth century, Before Grenfell deepens our contemporary understanding of the events surrounding the disaster and reveals how past decisions taken by governments and industry bodies created the conditions under which the fire occurred. Drawing upon unexplored archives as well as extensive use of published records, Shane Ewen’s book traces the underlying causes of the fire through more than four decades of deregulation of fire precautions, scientific governance and building regulations by successive governments in thrall to the ideology of neoliberalism. In drawing upon several previous, and often forgotten, multiple-fatality fires, the book sheds light on the historic failures of policymakers to heed the lessons of the past in protecting vulnerable communities, arguing that good policymaking necessitates learning with history as well as learning from history.
Coronaviruses: A 21st-century research phenomenon
Authors: Potter Ross
Published: May 2023

In this paper, attention is drawn to the phenomenal increase in coronavirus research this century and how this compares to other contemporary pandemics.
Regularização de Territórios Quilombolas (RTQ)
Authors: Souza Leonardo da Rocha Bezerra de , Costa João Bosco Araújo da
Published: May 2023

Neste artigo apresentamos os resultados de uma avaliação do processo de implementação da RTQ na comunidade quilombola da Aroeira, no Rio Grande do Norte. Os dados aqui expostos foram coletados por meio de pesquisa empírica na própria comunidade e por meio de levantamento bibliográfico e documental, sobretudo junto aos órgãos responsáveis pelo processo. Essa pesquisa foi realizada nos anos de 2018 a 2020. Entre os resultados, podemos citar que essa política consiste em um meio de produção de intitulamentos no sentido adotado por Amartya Sen (2009), envolve um processo de agenciamento e de ocupação de espaços da/pela comunidade no sentido político e na luta por reconhecimento e por acesso a novos direitos e políticas públicas.
Open Educational Resources (OER) in Japan: Ein Erfahrungsbericht aus erster Hand
Authors: Flühler Roger
Published: May 2023

Im Rahmen eines mehrwöchigen fachlichen Austausches in Japan untersucht der Autor die Ausgangslage und die Bedeutung von OER (Open Educational Resources) in Japan. Einige japanische Universitäten setzen sich seit fast 20 Jahren intensiv mit dem Thema Open Educational Resources (OER) auseinander. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) werden als besonders vorteilhafte Form von OER angesehen, trotzdem ist eine strukturierte Verwendung in Klassensettings selten. Als wichtige Gelingensbedingung für eine breitenwirksame Erstellung und Nachnutzung von OER wird auch in Japan eine strategische Verankerung auf Hochschulebene gesehen.
How to Support Diverse Libraries in a National Network?
Authors: Heinemann Claudia , Unterholzner Marie-Christine , Marty Thomas
Published: May 2023

SLSP Ltd. (Swiss Library Service Platform) was founded in 2017 by 15 Higher education institutions and libraries of Switzerland with the mission of consolidating the data sets of the six existing library consortia in Switzerland into a national platform, operating a centrally managed library system and offering centrally managed services for libraries. With the successful go-live of swisscovery in December 2020, SLSP started its business operations as an independent library service provider for Switzerland’s academic libraries. Today, the national platform swisscovery references the information of 495 academic libraries in Switzerland and provides easy access through a single user interface. Starting from the assumptions used in the design of a national network of this size and variety, we look back on two years of operation of swisscovery, focusing especially on developments in customer support for the libraries.
Der Neubau des Staatsarchivs Basel-Stadt
Authors: Baur Esther , Kansy Lambert , Kress Daniel , Staff Lee
Published: May 2023

Das Staatsarchiv Basel-Stadt realisiert gemeinsam mit dem Naturhistorischem Museum Basel einen Neubau. Der Artikel stellt den Projektverlauf mit den zentralen Meilensteinen von den Anfängen bis zur Grundsteinlegung vor. Dabei werden unter anderem die Standortevaluation, die Erarbeitung der archivfachlichen Anforderungen, der Architekturwettbewerb und die Ausarbeitung zum baureifen Projekt sowie der politische Prozess bis zur Genehmigung des Kredits für die Realisierung des Neubaus vorgestellt. Als Kernelement bei der Konzeption wird vertieft auf die Entwicklung des Low-Tech-Klimakonzepts eingegangen.
Something Old, Something New: Two Library Building Projects Converting Old Buildings into New Libraries
Authors: Kavanagh Allison
Published: May 2023

This paper describes two interrelated library building projects at Technological University Dublin. The first is the ongoing construction of an Academic Hub to accommodate the library and other academic support services, incorporating a protected structure into a new building. The second is the refurbishment of part of an office block, originally built in 1970 to be a hotel, to house an interim library until completion of the Academic Hub. This project has provided valuable information for the Academic Hub project.
Im historischen Umfeld die Zukunft gestalten – Die bauliche Erneuerung einer Forschungsbibliothek in der Altstadt von Florenz
Authors: Simane Jan
Published: May 2023

Das Kunsthistorische Institut in Florenz ist seit 125 Jahren in der Altstadt von Florenz angesiedelt. Angesichts des akuten zusätzlichen Raumbedarfs und der gleichzeitigen Prämisse, den Standort im Stadtzentrum nicht aufzugeben, war die geglückte Akquisition eines zweiten, etwa 100 Jahre alten ehemaligen Wohnhauses in fußläufiger Nähe zum jetzigen Institutssitz die einzige Option für die Lösung der Raumprobleme. Eine besondere Herausforderung stellte die Entwicklung eines Flächenkonzepts für den wissenschaftlichen Betrieb mit zeitgemäßen sozialen Komponenten dar, verteilt auf nunmehr zwei Standorte.
Influence of exposure in a corrosive environment on ultimate stress of heat-treated welded joints of Al–Mg–Si–Сu alloy
Authors: Nyrkova Lyudmila , Goncharenko Larysa , Osadchuk Svetlana , Labur Tetiana , Yavorska Mariya
Published: May 2023

The priority task of modern aircraft construction is to ensure the reliability of the operation of structures, which depends both on the quality of execution of technological processes during manufacturing and on the corrosion-mechanical durability of welded joints. This work aims to study the influence of contact duration with a corrosive environment on the mechanical strength of the base metal and welded joints of the Al–Mg–Si–Cu alloy, heat-treated in different modes (artificial aging, quenching followed by artificial aging). Corrosion-mechanical tests were carried out under constant axial tensile stress in 3 % NaCl solution for 14 days, followed by determination of the corrosion rate, ultimate strength, and fractographic analysis of the fracture surface. The results showed that the corrosion resistance of the joints is almost equal to the corrosion resistance of the base metal. It was experimentally confirmed that the ultimate strength of the base metal and welded joints decreased after corrosion exposure in a 3 % NaCl solution. This is caused by the embrittlement of the structure and the formation of corrosion defects in the near-surface zone during contact with a corrosive environment, which led to a change like a fracture from ductile to ductile with brittleness.
Experimental and numerical investigation of flexural behavior of balsa core sandwich composite structures
Authors: Önal Tuğberk , Temiz Şemsettin
Published: May 2023

The mechanical properties of bio-core sandwich composite structures fabricated in different configurations were investigated experimentally and numerically in this study. Balsa woods with thicknesses of 4, 6, 8, and 10 mm were used in the core element. Glass fiber/epoxy composites with 8 and 12 layers at [0°]2s, [0/90°]s, and [±45°]s fiber orientation zones were used on the bottom and top surfaces of the sandwich structure. The effects of external surface fiber arrangement variation, the number of layers, and core thickness increase on the flexural damage load of sandwich structures produced by the vacuum infusion method were investigated. For this purpose, a three-point bending test was applied to the sandwich specimens. Maximum damage load values were determined using the three-point bending test performed in accordance with ASTM C-393 standard. Experimental and numerical data were compared with the finite element model created in the ANSYS package program. As a result of the tests, the damaged specimens were visualized and the types of damage to the balsa wood and composite element were determined.
Finite element modelling of the fatigue damage in an explosive welded Al-dual-phase steel
Authors: Elitas Muhammed , Goktas Mustafa , Acarer Mustafa , Demir Bilge
Published: May 2023

In this study, production of dual phase steel-Al 1100 aluminium alloy laminated composite by explosive welding and investigation the microstructural and mechanical properties especially fatigue life of the composite and its components were aimed. Finite element analysis (FEA) was used to simulate the bending fatigue tests of the Al 1100-DP steel (LITEC 1050) bimetal. A semi-wave at the explosive interface with intermetallic was obtained as a microstructural result. Hardness was increased near the interface due to deformation and intermetallic formation at the explosive weld interface. The impact test results showed that the samples’ impact toughness was enriched by fabricating steel-Al laminated composite. The results also showed that the Al 1100-DP steel (LITEC 1050) bimetal composite properties were appropriate to the composite theory and satisfied strength-ductility relations accomplished. Additionally, the bending fatigue test and FEA results were compatible. Moreover, fatigue cracks were observed at the explosive weld interface between Litec DP steel and intermetallic but not at the Al-intermetallic interface.
Mammalian aminopeptidase A: biochemical characteristics, physiological roles and physiopathological implications
Authors: Pascual Alonso Isel , Arrebola Sánchez Yarini , Almeida García Fabiola , Valdés Tresanco Mario Ernesto , del Valle Peláiz Sandra , Ojeda del Sol Daniel , Frómeta Fuentes Talía , Acén Ravelo Thalía , Ramírez Belinda Sánchez
Published: May 2023

Aminopeptidases selectively hydrolyze an aminoacid residue from the amino terminus of proteins and peptides resulting in their activation or inactivation. These enzymes are mainly metallo and belong, among other, to the M1 family of peptidases. One of its members, membrane glutamyl aminopeptidase (APA, EC 3.4.11.7) participates in many physiological processes, such as peptide metabolism related with blood pressure control, and last step of protein degradation. Furthermore, the up regulation of APA has been implicated in the pathogenesis of various human disorders like cancers, hypertension and glomerulosclerosis. APA is thus a target for the development of inhibitors with potential biomedical applications. We review the most important structural and functional characteristics of mammalian APA, focusing on the most recent data. Additionally, we integrate the roles of APA in physio- and pathophysio-logical processes of biomedical relevance with the development of specific APA inhibitors.
MULHERES DO ÀSE
Authors: Félix de Barros Vieira Rocha Luis , Helena Lima Nunes Georgina
Published: May 2023

Esse artigo tem como objetivo fazer uma breve discussão sobre a presença feminina nas religiões afro-brasileira, em especial no Baião de Princesas, ritual ligado à linha da Cura e Pajelança realizada na Casa Fanti Ashanti em São Luis do Maranhão. No Baião de Princesas somente as mulheres incorporam entidades espirituais femininas (rainhas e princesas). A participação feminina é ativa no processo ritualístico realizados nos terreiros, diferentes de muitas religiões ocidentais na qual a mulher não possui um papel de destaque; nas religiões de matriz africana, essas mulheres são a maioria em cargos sagrados. Buscou-se, também, fazer uma breve discussão acerca da intolerância religiosa e racismo que ocorre, com frequência, como um violento ataque às religiões de matriz africana. A marginalização das práticas religiosas afro-brasileiras é fundamentada pelo poder de um epistemícidio que está enraizado em nossa sociedade, na qual é utilizado a repressão, a violência como fator da desumanização. Nessa perspectiva, homens e mulheres das religiões afro-brasileiras são desmoralizados/as e discriminados, todavia, ainda assim, emerge dessas práticas saberes resistentes que produzem epistemologias cujas racionalidades se constituem projetos de sociedades mais humanas, por isso, mais plurais. Assim é de suma importância disseminar o papel das mulheres nas religiões de matriz africana, pois é fundamental seu reconhecimento visto que há séculos vem sofrendo perseguições em nossa sociedade.
Early Complications of Stroke in Hospitalized Patients in Erbil
Authors: Hamad Azad , Ismail kameran , Bibani Rashid
Published: May 2023

Background and objective: Medical complications are accepted to be an imperative issue after acute stroke and show potential restrictions to optimal improvement. The purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of acute phase complications after stroke. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1st August -to 31st December 2019. A convenience sample of 203 stroke patients attending Rizgary Teaching Hospital in Erbil, Iraq was taken. Patients were followed-up daily and the complications were recorded. Results: The mean age ± SD of complicated patients was 65.86 ± 15.34 years, while of uncomplicated patients was 63.0 ± 14.72 years. The results revealed that the most common complication of the stroke patients was pain (45.4%), fever (30.3%) and the least ones were urinary traction infection (0.7%) and deep vein thrombosis (0.7%). The results found that 82.4% of the female stroke patients were complicated, while 66.3% of the males were complicated and there was statistically significant association (P = 0.008) between the development of complications and gender, also the rate of complications among illiterate and primary and secondary school patients were 78.4% and 68.3%, respectively while among university patients was 44.4% and there was statistically significant association (P = 0.041) between the development of complication and the educational level of patients. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that post stroke neuro-medical complications are common as concluded in previous studies with few contrasts. The form of these complications is comparable with other setups.
Women's expectations of health care providers in the labor and delivery room in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Hajimam Aveen , Ahmed Hamdia , Mishkin Kathryne
Published: May 2023

Background and objective: The World Health Organization recognizes the importance of positive childbirth experience. In Iraq, patient satisfaction during maternity care visits is not routinely collected. This study was aimed to find out the women’s expectation during labor from physicians and midwives and associated factors such as socio-demographic and obstetrical characteristics. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Erbil city, located in the Kurdistan region of Iraq. A total of 1,500 women were targeted while they were accompanying another person, including children, to receive health services in Erbil and eventually 1,196 participated in the study. Data were collected through direct interviews after receiving informed oral consent. Participants were asked to describe their expectations for childbirth using an open-ended question. Responses were then grouped and categorized into 20 expectation items based on overlapping themes. Chi-square tests were used to identify associations with key socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics. Results: Level of expectation was significantly associated with education (illiterate and high education, P = 0.028),residency (suburban, P = 0.003), parity (grand multipara, P = 0.001), satisfaction with care (those satisfied, P <0.001), and satisfaction with provider communication (those satisfied, P <0.001). This study found that positive and calming verbal and non-verbal expressions, environmental control, encouragement of different positions and mobilization, hygiene, promotion of urinary elimination, and instruction on breathing and relaxation are highly expected by parturient women. Conclusion: Understanding women’s expectations in the delivery room is critical to health care providers in order to make appropriate care plan and support women to have a positive birth experience and to meet expectations.
A prospective evaluation of computerized tomography scan findings in blunt abdominal trauma
Authors: Jamal Aska , Muhammad Balen , Sadeq Medya
Published: May 2023

Background and objective: Evaluating patients with blunt abdominal trauma remains one of the most challenging aspects of acute trauma care. CT scan of abdomen remains the standard imaging modality for evaluation of abdominal trauma cases. The aim of this study is to evaluate CT scan findings in blunt abdominal trauma victims with respect to solid organ injuries, hollow viscus injuries, associated thoracic and abdominal wall injuries, associated hemoperitoneum, cause of injury and type of management. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 96 hemodynamically stable patients with history of blunt abdominal trauma who underwent CT scan examination in Rozh-halat Emergency Hospital from June 2021-January 2022; using a 64 multi-detector helical slice CT scanner. Data analysis were performed on patient’s demographics, mode and type of injury, CT scan findings and severity scorings, associated injuries and type of management. Results: The mean age of enrolled cases was 28.6 ± 18.6 ranged from 4-70 years. About two third (63.5%) were males and one third were females (36.5%). The most common cause of trauma was road traffic accident (64% of cases). Out of 96 trauma cases; 87.5% of patients had positive CT findings of which 50% had hemoperitoneum, 21.9% had pneumoperitoneum, 66.7% had no hallow viscous involvement, while 33.2% had hollow viscus involvement. One third of cases had associated abdominal wall injury. 56.4% of patients had multiple organ injury. Regarding solid organ injury; 66.7% of cases had spleen injury, (36.5%) had liver injury, Pancreas was involved in 12.5% of cases. RT& LT – kidneys showed grade 2 injury in (9.4%) & (6.3 %) respectively. Half of patients with positive CT scan findings had no lower chest injury findings. This study showed that 43.8% of cases were managed conservatively, 45.9% underwent laparotomy, the incidental finding of intra-operative hemoperitoneum which was negative in CT scan was only 1%. Conclusion: CT imaging is the diagnostic tool of choice for the evaluation of blunt abdominal trauma in haemo-dynamically stable patients as it can assist in detecting and evaluating other co-existing injuries such as lower thoracic, pelvic and spine injuries apart from its main role in accurate identification of intra -abdominal injuries and associated bleeding.
Pedagogical Orientation of the Concertmaster’s Activity as a Condition for the Professional Training of Future Actors (Competence Analysis)
Authors:   Saratov State Conservatory named after L.V. Sobinov, Zotova Irina N.
Published: May 2023

The article actualizes the problem of expanding the use of professional competencies of the concertmaster, raises the question of considering the concertmaster as a subject of pedagogical activity in the framework of training future actors in a theater university, introduces the concept of “concertmaster-teacher”. The purpose of the article is to substantiate the expediency of the pedagogical orientation of the concertmaster’s activity as a necessary condition for the full development of professional competencies by future actors, with the subsequent application of this knowledge in practice. Methodology. The article provides an overview of the theoretical and methodological heritage of leading concertmasters, publications of modern researchers (E. M. Shenderovich, V. N. Chachava, V. N. Biktashev, N. A. Ravcheeva, E. R. Azeeva, etc.), which are devoted to concertmaster work. The author examines the professional competencies of the concertmaster from the point of view of their orientation to pedagogical activity in a theater university, as well as specifies the types of pedagogical activity of the concertmaster and the forms of its application in the system of professional training of future actors. At the same time, on the basis of competence analysis, the correlation between the successful professional training of future actors and the pedagogically-oriented activity of the concertmaster is revealed. The research data are listed in tables that make it possible to visually and simultaneously trace the relationship between various professional competencies and the areas of their application in various fields of activity (both concertmaster and future actors). Examples of successful activities of graduates-actors who have mastered professional training together with an accompanist at a theater university are given. Conclusion. The article concludes that the pedagogical orientation of the concertmaster’s activity is a necessary condition for the professional training of future actors, which is a positive potential in the system of higher theater education.
Updating the Professional Training of Future Mediators – Translators in the Digital Educational Environment with Focus on Information and Lingua Sociocultural Security
Authors:   Saint Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation named after Head Marshal of Aviation A. A. Novikov, Sukhova Natalya A. , Kartashova Valentina N. ,   Bunin Yelets State University
Published: May 2023

This article discusses the actual issues of training mediators–translators in the light of the changes of the political situation in the country and overseas. The mediator–translator should use the digital environment, could possess knowledge of lingua-sociocultural and information security, and smooth out intercultural conflicts in the translation process. The goal of this research is to clarify the types of professional activity of the mediator-translator who functions in the digital environment with the focus on the information and lingua sociocultural security, and to define special skills of future mediators-translators for their development in the process of the university professional training. Methodology and research methods include the analysis and the synthesis of scientific literature on translation’s studies, cultural studies, psychology, linguistics, computer science, mediation and the analysis of Russian Federation government documents on the information security. Results. The main types of professional activity and requirements to the mediator-translator in the digital educational environment with focus on the information and lingua sociocultural security are clarified. The mediator-translator as “homo informaticus”- (human of information) within current changes is a specialist who values his or her sense of identity, permanently improves his or her mother tongue, protecting the Russian language from foreign influence, and critically tracks the information on translation machines within the digital environment. In conclusion the article presents the learning prospects of mediators-translators in Russia. The paper will be useful for teaching and learning foreign languages, intercultural communication, theory and practice on translation, pedagogy.
Perbandingan Mutu dan Profil Disolusi Tablet Griseofulvin Merek Dagang Generik
Authors: Gumala Azhoma , Lucida Henny , Salman Salman
Published: May 2023

Abstract: Griseofulvin is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in Biopharmaceutic Classification Systems Class II and the price of the dosage form from commercial brands four times higher than the generic.  A comparative study on physical properties and dissolution profiles between generic and commercial brands of griseofulvin tablets has been conducted to assess whether there is difference between their qualities. The pharmaceutical properties were assessed based on the Indonesian and the United State Pharmacopeias. Results showed that the tablets fulfilled the requirements for size uniformity, weight uniformity (0.5995± 0.0075) gram - (0.6989±0.0080) gram, friability 0.08-1.10 %, hardness (10±0.7746) - (19.6±0.9165) kg/cm2, disintegration time 07.12 - 17.17 minutes with drug content of 94.20 - 99.67%. The commercial brand griseofulvin tablets A1& A2 and generic B1 met the official specification for physical characteristics. Results of dissolution test for commercial brand A1 & A2 and generic B1 showed that griseofulvin had T60min (Q ≤ 70%) and the dissolution test profiles did not follow neither first order, Higuchi, Korsmeyer Peppas, nor Langenbucher kinetic models (r < 0,95). The dissolution test for griseofulvin tablet A1 met the USP specification, T90min (Q ≥ 75%) with the release mechanism follow Langenbucher kinetic model. Abstrak: Griseofulvin merupakan zat aktif golongan Sistem Klasifikasi Biofarmasetik kelas II dengan perbedaan harga antara tablet merek dagang lebih mahal hingga empat kalinya dibandingkan tablet generik. Uji disolusi terbanding dilakukan untuk melihat adakah perbedaan mutu yang signifikan antar tablet tersebut. Metode evaluasi mutu dilakukan sesuai dengan ketentuan Farmakope Indonesia dan USP. Hasil evaluasi mutu fisik tablet meliputi keseragaman ukuran, keseragaman bobot yaitu (0,5995± 0,0075) – (0,6989±0,0080) gram, kerapuhan 0,08 - 1,10%, kekerasan (10±0,7746) - (19,6±0,9165) kg/cm2, & waktu hancur  07.12 - 17.17 menit dan penetapan kadar  94,20 - 99,67%, memenuhi ketentuan Farmakope Indonesia. Profil disolusi tidak mengikuti model kinetika orde satu, Higuchi, Korsmeyer Peppas, ataupun Langenbucher (r < 0,95). Hasil uji disolusi tablet A1 yang dilakukan berdasarkan  USP memenuhi persyaratan T90 min  (Q ≥ 75%) dan memiliki profil disolusi mengikuti  persamaan Langenbucher (r>0,95). Keywords: Profil disolusi, tablet griseofulvin, mutu tablet, model matematika
Testing the effectiveness of natural and artificial substrates for coral reef restoration at Isla Isabel National Park, Mexico
Authors: Gómez-Petersen Pastora , Tortolero-Langarica José de Jesús Adolfo , Rodríguez-Troncoso Alma Paola , Cupul-Magaña Amílcar Leví , Ortiz Marco , Ríos-Jara Eduardo , Rodríguez-Zaragoza Fabián Alejandro
Published: May 2023

Introduction: The branching coral Pocillopora is the main reef-building species in the Eastern Tropical Pacific (ETP) region. However, their populations have been threatened due to the intense effect of thermal-stress events in the last three decades. As a mitigating response, active restoration strategies have been developed. However, it has not been possible to establish specific protocols along the ETP’s reefs.

Objective: To evaluate the efficiency of two different substrates (natural vs. artificial), through coral growth comparison (extension rate and tissue area) in three Pocillopora coral morphospecies within a year.

Methods: Coral growth was estimated by two techniques: extension rate and tissue area of P. cf. verrucosa, P. cf. capitata, and P. cf. damicornis every three months during a year.

Results: The extension rate and superficial area growth vary among the coral morphospecies P. cf. verrucosa (16.33 mm yr-1 and 168.49 mm2 yr-1), P. cf. capitata (16.25 mm yr-1 and 176.83 mm2 yr-1), and P. cf. damicornis (12.38 mm yr-1 and 87.62 mm2 yr-1). The data reveals that substrate type did not affect Pocillopora growth, yet there was an effect caused by seasonal changes.

Conclusions: This study demonstrates that coral restoration can be implemented using both natural and artificial substrata, with no differences in coral growth. We recommend the implementation of coral reef restoration programs, highlighting the importance of initiate during the warm season due to optimal growth performance of P. cf. verrucosa and P. cf capitata species, which improves the effectiveness of management actions in Isla Isabel National Park.