bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Eco-Techno Spectrum: Exploring Knowledge Systems’ Challenges in Green Infrastructure Management
Authors: Matsler A. Marissa , Miller Thaddeus R. , Groffman Peter M.
Published: January 2021

Infrastructure crises are not only technical problems for engineers to solve—they also present social, ecological, financial, and political challenges. Addressing infrastructure problems thus requires a robust planning process that includes examination of the social and ecological systems supporting infrastructure, alongside technical systems. An integrative Social, Ecological, and Technological Systems (SETS) analysis of infrastructure solutions can complement the planning process by revealing potential trade-offs that are often overlooked in standard procedures. We explore the interconnected SETS of the infrastructure problem in the US through comparative case studies of green infrastructure (GI) development in Portland and Baltimore. Currently a popular infrastructure solution to a wide variety of urban ills, GI is the use and mimicry of ecological components (e.g., plants) to perform municipal services (e.g., stormwater management). We develop the ecological-technological spectrum—or ‘eco-techno spectrum’—as a framing tool to bridge all three SETS dimensions. The eco-techno spectrum becomes a platform to explore the institutional knowledge system dynamics of GI development where social dimensions are organized across ecological and technological aspects of GI, exposing how governance differs across specific forms of ecological and technological hybridity. In this study, we highlight the knowledge system challenges of urban planning institutions as a key consideration in the realization of innovative infrastructure crisis ‘fixes.’ Disconnected definition and measurement of GI emerge as two distinct challenges across the knowledge systems examined. By revealing and discussing these challenges, we can begin to recognize—and better plan for—gaps in municipal planning knowledge systems, promoting decisions that address the roots of infrastructure crises rather than treating only their symptoms.
More Than Open Space! The Case for Green Infrastructure Teaching in Planning Curricula
Authors: Frank Andrea I. , Flynn Andrew , Hacking Nick , Silver Christopher
Published: January 2021

Since the mid-1990s, the concept of Green Infrastructure (GI) has been gaining traction in fields such as ecology and forestry, (landscape) architecture, environmental and hydrological engineering, public health as well as urban and regional planning. Definitions and aims ascribed to GI vary. Yet, agreement broadly exists on GI’s ability to contribute to sustainability by means of supporting, for example, biodiversity, human and animal health, and storm water management as well as mitigating urban heat island effects. Given an acknowledged role of planners in delivering sustainable cities and towns, professional bodies have highlighted the need for spatial planners to understand and implement GI. This raises questions of what sort of GI knowledge planners may require and moreover by whom and how GI knowledge and competencies may be conveyed? Examining knowledge and skills needs vis-à-vis GI education opportunities indicates a provision reliant primarily on continued professional education and limited ad hoc opportunities in Higher Education. The resulting knowledge base appears fragmented with limited theoretical foundations leading the authors to argue that a systematic inclusion of green infrastructure knowledges in initial planning education is needed to promote and aid effective GI implementation.
Сlinical and epidemiological analysis of cases of enterovirus infection in the oryol region in adults
Authors: Arkhipina S. A. , Grinishina E. A.
Published: January 2021

Objectives – to identify the clinical and epidemiological features of enterovirus infection in the adult population in the Oryol region, to track the seasonality of the disease, distribution in different age groups, and to assess the main clinical forms, symptoms, and complications.Objects and methods of research. The object of investigation was 24 medical histories of patients who gave informed consent, with a confirmed diagnosis of “enterovirus infection”, the 2 nd infectious diseases Department of Department of Oryol region “City hospital. S.P. Botkin”.Results. For the period from 2009 to 2019 was gospitalizirovany 24 patients with laboratory-confirmed diagnosis “enterovirus infection”. The most patients with this diagnosis were in 2017 – 33,5 %, the least – in 2012 – 4,1 %. In 2013 and 2019, there were no patients. Women were sick more often than men – 55 % of the total number of subjects. After analyzing statistical data, it was found that young people (aged 20–29 years) were sick more often – 58,3 %. There is a summer-autumn seasonality: 45,8 % and 54,2 %, respectively. 37,5 % of the subjects were in contact with infectious SARS patients. 37,5 % also left the Oryol region the day before.Most often, enterovirus exanthema was observed in patients – 58,3 %.. The onset of the disease in 100 % of cases was acute. All patients had fever, most often subfebrile – 54,2 %. The studied patients complained of body aches – 100 %, headaches of various localization and intensity – 96 %, sore throat – 12,5 %, vesicular-papular rash on the skin of the trunk, limbs, and head – 58,3 %, and enanthema on the oropharyngeal mucosa – 12,5 %. In 100 % of cases, the diagnosis was confirmed by a positive polymerase chain reaction response to the presence of enterovirus RNA.Conclusion. The study revealed that over the past 10 years, enterovirus infection in the Oryol region has a consistently low level. It is more common in young people. The disease is characterized by summer and autumn seasonality. In this area, the more common form is enterovirus exanthema.
Miocene lithostratigraphy of the northern and central Vienna Basin (Austria)
Authors: Harzhauser Mathias , Kranner Matthias , Mandic Oleg , Strauss Philipp , Siedl Wolfgang , Piller Werner E.
Published: January 2021

For the first time, a concise lithostratigraphic scheme for the lower and middle Miocene (Ottnangian – Badenian) of the northern and central Vienna Basin is proposed, which is based on the integration of core-material, well-log data and seismic information from OMV. For all formations and members type sections are proposed, geographic distribution and thickness are provided, typical depositional environments and fossils are described and age constraints are discussed. This time frame allows for a more reliable calculation of sedimentation rates. This in turn might be important for the reconstruction of the tectonic history of the Vienna Basin as we do not see fundamental differences between the piggy-back stage and the subsequent pull-apart regime. Following lithostratigraphic units are formalized herein and/or are newly introduced: Bockfließ Formation (Ottnangian), Aderklaa Formation, Gänserndorf Member and Schönkirchen Member (Karpatian), Baden Group, Rothneusiedl Formation and Mannsdorf Formation (lower Badenian), Auersthal Formation, Matzen Formation, Baden Formation, Leitha Formation (middle Badenian) and Rabensburg Formation (upper Badenian).
Conodont thermometry by Raman spectroscopy on carbonaceous material: a case study from the Northern Calcareous Alps (Mürzalpen Nappe, Eastern Alps)
Authors: Rantitsch Gerd , Bryda Gerhard , Gawlick Hans-Jürgen
Published: January 2021

Carnian metapelites from the southeastern segment of the Mürzalpen Nappe (Northern Calcareous Alps, Eastern Alps) were heated to 280-310 °C, estimated by Raman spectroscopy of carbonaceous material (RSCM). This temperature range is correlated to a Color Alteration Index of 5.0-6.5, determined on conodonts from adjacent Anisian to Norian carbonates. Average RSCM temperatures estimated on the conodonts are biased towards higher temperatures. The spectral characteristics of the conodont apatite suggest a composition altered during progressive recrystallization, influencing the band parameters of the included carbonaceous matter. Consequently, accurate conodont RSCM thermometry needs an assessment of apatite alteration.
Robotic intelligence in the organization of pre-medical diagnostics of the risk of tumor diseases
Authors: Cherenkov V. G. , Pasevich K. G. , Gulkov I. V.
Published: January 2021

Based on the creation of a robotic complex, the analysis of clinical observations of 1053 patients was carried out, by means of a survey with illustrations, in which 106 (30.4 4.6%) later revealed a malignant process. In 53 patients with microscopy of pigmented nevi, other tumors and precancerous changes in visual localization, oral cavity, in which 13 (72.2% 1.1) had melanoma and other tumors. In 75 patients, based on the survey, a urease breath test was required, on the basis of which, if it was present for more than 10 units, FGS was performed, while in 12 cases, peptic ulcer in the acute stage or scarring, chronic gastritis with metaplasia zones, and in 4 (11.7 0.9), stomach cancer was detected. The survey was conducted with the participation of clinical residents and students on Open days and at the request of patients after 3 advertising exhibitions
Possibilities of intrapartum fetal monitoring at the present stage
Authors: Mochalova Marina N. , Mudrov Viktor A.
Published: January 2021

The intrapartum period is one of the most crucial stages for both the mother and the fetus. During the delivery process, complications can develop that lead to a deterioration in the condition of the fetus and threaten his life. Therefore, the outcome of labor depends on the effectiveness of fetal monitoring. The aim of this study was to define the possibilities of intrapartum fetal monitoring at the present stage of research. We systematically analyzed and summarized the literature data of foreign and domestic authors for the period from 1997 to 2020. An integrated approach to assessing intrapartum fetal status will optimize the management of labor, which will improve perinatal outcomes in the future.
Urethrovesical segment ultrasound for the efficacy evaluation of surgical treatment of stress urinary incontinence
Authors: Kira Ksenia E. , Bezhenar Vitaly F. , Prokhorova Victoria S.
Published: January 2021

Hypothesis/Aims of study. At present, there is no doubt about the importance of the problem of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and the search for the best way to eliminate it. Sling operations in SUI treatment are the most popular in world and domestic practice. However, they are not without certain complications. In this regard, it becomes relevant to determine the factors for predicting their effectiveness and safety. The aim of this study was to conduct a comparative study of the effectiveness of two anti-stress operations: TVT-Obturator and urethrovesicopexy with vaginal flap, by using echography of the urethrovesical segment.
Study design, materials and methods. During the period from 2011 to 2018, 105 incontinent patients were examined and operated on. Two groups were formed: Group 1 consisted of 52 patients who underwent TVT-Obturator surgery, Group 2 included 52 patients who underwent urethrovesicopexy with vaginal flap. In all patients, the anatomical topographic position of the bladder and urethrovesical segment, the internal urethral sphincter status, as well as the angles and were determined, based on which the conclusion about the type of SUI was made and, accordingly, the adequate method of surgical intervention was determined.
Results. Before the operation, the angle averaged 37.2 10.11, with 24.7 4.64 a year after the operation and 26.8 3.72 five years after the operation. Rotation of the angle in the study groups 20 before surgery did not significantly affect the presence of long-term complications, urinary retention after a year and five years, and recurrence of urinary incontinence. After the operation, there was an increase in the angle after a year (p = 0.0032) and five years (p = 0.0035) and in the total urethral length after a year (p = 0.0022), but after five years, this parameter did not differ significantly from that before surgery (p = 0.29).
Conclusion. TVT-Obturator and urethrovesicopexy with vaginal flap are equally effective (p 0.05) in the surgical treatment of female SUI in both the nearest postoperative period (96.2% and 94.3%, respectively) and the distant period (90.4% and 88.7%, respectively).
Role of maternal melatonin in the development of the microbiome in children
Authors: Evsyukova Inna I. , Ailamazyan Eduard K.
Published: January 2021

This review presents literature data on the role of melatonin in regulating the composition of the microbiota and on the variety of functions it performs that are synchronized with the circadian rhythm of vital activity of the body. During pregnancy, the restructuring of the intestinal, vaginal and placental microbiota is provided by a significant increase in the production of epiphyseal melatonin, which contributes to the creation of optimal conditions for the development of microflora in early ontogenesis. In the absence of circadian production of melatonin, a pregnant woman retains dysbiosis, which determines the transmission of altered intestinal microflora to the fetus and subsequent metabolic dysregulation in the childs body.
Clinical diagnostics in psychiatry — empirical and theoretical levels of knowledge (on the example of analysis of a written text)
Authors: Davtian Elena N. , Davtian Stepan E. , Uryson Elena V.
Published: January 2021

The paper shows correlation of empirical and theoretical levels of knowledge in psychiatry by analyzing a single text written by a patient. The patients text is analyzed three times. The first analysis performed by a linguist demonstrates how informative for a clinician can be an attentive attitude to the patients Word. The second analysis is a standard procedure for psychiatric phenomenological diagnostics. It is shown that the formulation of a clinical diagnosis from epistemological positions is equivalent to establishing a scientific fact (completion of empirical research): there is no theoretical modeling of pathological processes in psychiatry today; it all ends at the stage of recognizing the symptoms, without any attempt to understand them. The third analysis demonstrates the advantages in understanding pathological mechanisms provided by the explanatory model (interpretation of the text from the perspective of the bipersonal model of personality).
Clinical neuropsychological pathology profile of Moyamoya disease
Authors: Baryshkin Maxim G. , Ahmetshina Alina G. , Pyrkova Ksenia V.
Published: January 2021

The goal of this study is to discover and describe the clinical qualities of higher cortical functions in a young Moyamoya patient with acute brain ischemia. We assessed the recovery of higher cortical functions for the period from March 2019 to January 2020. This paper presents the individual patients medical history and the neuropsychological evaluation conducted during the patients rehabilitation in January 2020.
Multiple sclerosis-modifying therapies: view in the future
Authors: Belova Anna N. , Sheiko Gennadij E. , Belova Evgeniya M.
Published: January 2021

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disabling disease of the central nervous system, afflicting mainly young people. The efforts of investigators around the world are aimed at creating highly effective disease-modifying therapies that have a favorable safety and tolerance profile. The review briefly lists the disease-modifying therapies currently registered in the Russian Federation. Information is provided on the international clinical trial phases II and III of disease-modifying therapies, international nonproprietary products and/or active substance molecules, intended mechanisms of action and indicators of their effectiveness and safety. The article describes disease-modifying therapies that have been approved by the FDA and that may be available for Russian neurologists in the near future for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The treatment possibilities of drugs used in Russia for other indications than multiple sclerosis are discussed.
How and why a patient begins to call his wife “mom”: cases of changing the terms of kinship
Authors: Zislin Iosif M.
Published: January 2021

This is a paper showing how and why a patient starts calling his wife mom. An example of some cases is discussed. Such speech formulas, well known in everyday life, are described in linguistics as a pragmatic shift. It was demonstrated that such a temporary transposition of the name occurs in patients suffering from depression and associated sexual dysfunction. Methods of linguistics, anthropology and psychoanalysis have been used to analyze the described clinical cases. It is suggested that such transposition reflects an unconscious taboo and a mirror inversion of the oedipal complex. The standard and permissible marital sexual behaviour become incestuous through renaming the sexual partner in the described cases. The aforementioned transposition in the focus of therapy can be considered as a special case of (psychological) speech defense, which we have designated as rhetorical illocutionary defense.
Incidence of depressive and anxiety disorders in COVID-19 patients
Authors: Pavlov Valentin N. , Karpov Denis A. , Safin Shamil M. , Yuldashev Vladimir L.
Published: January 2021

The aim of this study is to analyze the occurrence of depressive and anxiety disorders in patients with COVID-19 and to study the relationship of these disorders with organic damage to the central nervous system.
Material and methods. An analysis of occurrence of depressive and anxiety disorders in patients with COVID-19 was carried out at the infectious hospital of the KBGMU for the period June-August 2020. Depression and anxiety were identified using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and compared with the MRI data of the brain. Statistical data processing was carried out using Microsoft Excel 7.0.
Results. According to the analysis, out of 76 patients with COVID-19, depressive disorders were observed in 36 (46.3%) patients, anxiety disorders subclinical anxiety in 16 (21.05%), clinical anxiety in 19 (25%). The absence of depressive disorders was observed in 40 (52.63%), the absence of anxiety in 41 (53.94%). By gender differentiation of patients, depressive disorders in men 20 (46.5%), women 16 (48.48%). Anxiety disorders: subclinical anxiety in men 11 (25.5%), women 5 (15.15 %), clinical anxiety in men 7 (16.2%), women 12 (36.36%). The average age of patients at the time of the study was 45.7 years. When conducting MRI of brain, organic lesions were detected in 12 (16%) people, in 64 (84%) at the time of the study, organic lesions were not detected. When collecting a follow-up in 31 patients, depressive disorders were noted in 8 (25.8%), subclinical anxiety 2 (6.45%), clinical anxiety 2 (6.45%), no anxiety 27 (87.09%), no depression 23 (74.19%). No organic lesions were found at the time of MRI of brain.
Conclusion. When studying the occurrence of depressive and anxious states and their organic substrates, we found that there is no clear relationship between them and rather have a functional character.
Bagaimana penggunaan intuisi dinilai oleh manajer pembelian? Sebuah studi berdasarkan perspektif karyawan dari industri manufaktur
Authors: Gani Ariel Nian , Rofi'i Muhammad , Maksum Ikhsan
Published: January 2021

Meskipun penggunaan intuisi telah menjadi salah satu alat pengambilan keputusan yang disukai oleh CEO, manajer dan profesional, studi tentang bagaimana penggunaan intuisi dinilai di tempat kerja masih langka di literatur. Artikel ini bermaksud untuk mengatasi kesenjangan literatur ini dengan berbagi temuan tentang pentingnya penggunaan intuisi dan manifestasi praktisnya dalam profesi dari sudut pandang 85 manajer pembelian. Data menunjukkan bahwa intuisi sebagian besar dikenal sebagai: (1) kapasitas untuk membuat keputusan yang tepat melalui pengenalan pola; (2) kapasitas untuk membuat keputusan cepat; dan (3) kemampuan bernalar menggunakan pengalaman. Penemuan kami membuktikan bahwa penggunaan intuisi dihargai tidak hanya sejauh berkontribusinya pada kesuksesan sebuah pengambilan keputusan, tetapi juga untuk peningkatan kemampuan pribadi. Sayangnya, peserta dalam penelitian ini cenderung berbagi gagasan umum dan ambigu tentang pentingnya intuisi daripada menyajikan contoh kehidupan profesional berbasis praktik yang konkret yang menggambarkan pemahaman dan penerapannya dalam organisasi mereka.
Genetics and Epigenetics of Nasal Polyposis: A Systematic Review
Authors: Martin MJ , Garcia-Sanchez A , Estravis M , Gil-Melcón M , Isidoro-Garcia M , Sanz C , Davila I
Published: January 2021

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is an inflammatory disease of the nose and paranasal sinuses that is often associated with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) in the most severe cases. As in other complex diseases, genetic factors are thought to play an important role in the risk and development of the disease. Environment may also modulate the epigenetic signature in affected patients. In the present systematic review, we aimed to compile all published data on genetic and epigenetic variations in CRSwNP since 2000. We found 104 articles, 24 of which were related to epigenetic studies. We identified more than 150 genetic variants in 99 genes involved in the pathogenesis of nasal polyposis. These were clustered into 8 main networks, linking genes involved in inflammation and immune response (eg, MHC), cytokine genes (eg, TNF), leukotriene metabolism, and the extracellular matrix. A total of 89 miRNAs were also identified; these are associated mainly with biological functions such as the cell cycle, inflammation, and the immune response. We propose a potential relationship between genes and the miRNAs identified that may open new lines of investigation. An in-depth knowledge of gene variants and epigenetic traits could help us to design more tailored treatment for patients with CRSwNP.
A comparative study of hearing outcome in patients undergoing type 1 tympanoplasty using temporalis fascia versus sliced tragal cartilage
Authors: Shinde Vinod , Sonar Tejal , Shah Shikha , Kumar Ashutosh , Satav Anuja
Published: January 2021

Background: A tympanoplasty is a surgical procedure to close a tympanic membrane perforation and reconstruct the tympanic membrane and hearing, commonly after chronic otitis media and trauma.

Methods: 50 patients were divided into 2 groups and underwent type-1 tympanoplasty using temporalis fascia versus sliced tragal cartilage. The patient was placed in supine position. Antiseptic painting and draping was done. All cases were operated under local anaesthesia. Post aural approach with post aural Wilde’s incision with 15 number blade, the incision was made 5-10 mm posterior to post aural groove. Temporalis fascia graft was harvested. Tragal cartilage, incision was taken over the under surface of the tragus and tragal cartilage was sliced.  

Results: The mean duration of symptoms was 12.72 and 15.84 months in group A and B respectively. Reduced hearing was noted in 21 and 24 patients, ear discharge in 21 each and giddiness in 2 and 4 patients respectively in group A and B. The difference was non-significant when the symptoms were evaluated. Improvement in AB gap was significantly better in group B with a p value of 0.042. The mean improvement was 14.2 dB and 17 dB respectively.

Conclusions: Type-1 tympanoplasty using the sliced tragal cartilage may be associated with better improvement in AB gap and can be regularly employed compared to temporalis fascia method.
Rare cases encountered in otolaryngology and head neck surgery
Authors: Maqbool Tabish , Mehta Kulvinder Singh , Showkat Showkat Ahmed , Ahmed Rauf
Published: January 2021

In our day to day otolaryngological practice we encounter many cases, some of which are very rare and worth reporting. We report very rare three cases seen during our practice: presence of tooth in anterior ethamoids causing chronic sinusitis, and NK/T Cell lymphoma (nasal variant) and An accessory submandibular gland. There have been few case reports which mentions about the presence of tooth in maxillary sinus leading to sinusitis but none mentions of presence of the tooth in anterior ethamoids leading to sinusitis. Extranodal NK/T cell lymphoma, nasal variant is a rare and aggressive type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma that develops outside the lymphatic system especially in the nose. Accessory submandibular gland is extremely rare. This is the fifth case reported so far worldwide.

 
A clinicopathological study of non-malignant lesions of the larynx
Authors: Suraneni Visweswara Rao , Sulthana Parveen , Panchumarthi Sanjusha
Published: January 2021

The study was undertaken to identify the type of laryngeal lesions, the age, sex distribution, symptomatology, sites of involvement, conservative and surgical management, histopathological analysis and outcome of the same. This is a prospective study conducted at a tertiary care centre for one and a half years. A total of 20 patients were included based on symptomatology such as hoarseness of voice, foreign body sensation, throat pain, and respiratory distress. All malignant cases were excluded. Hematological and radiological investigations, along with microlaryngoscopic procedures followed by histopathology, were employed. A male preponderance with an M: F ratio of 3:2 was observed. The majority of the patients were in the age group of 30 to 45 years. Vocal cord polyps were observed to be the commonest type of the lesion. A case of a bilobed concomitant tonsillar cyst of the larynx was the rarest encountered. In this study, hoarseness of voice, cough, foreign body sensation, and throat pain proved to be the commonest symptoms. Early diagnosis with routine clinical examination aided by radiological investigation such as contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) has proven to be useful in suspicious lesions of the larynx. Micro laryngeal surgery, voice rest, and postoperative speech therapy together offer a cost-effective and safe method for the management of benign laryngeal lesions.
Rhinofacial entomophthoromycosis: a case report
Authors: Ummer Adil , Sreedhar Sandeep , Choolakkaparambu Aboobakker Anwar Sadath , Bashir Nalakath Kunjhimon
Published: January 2021

Rhinofacial entomophthoromycosis or conidiobolomycosis is a rare subcutaneous mycosis seen in immunocompetent people and shows significant male preponderance. It is caused by a saprophytic fungus ‘conidiobolus coronatus’ or rarely conidiobolus incogruus. The mode of transmission is probably inhalation of fungal spores, which implant in nasal mucosa and cause an orofacial granulomatosis. It is reported mainly in tropical and subtropical countries. The infection is frequently underreported since it requires high level of clinical suspicion. Histopathology and fungal culture are the diagnostic modalities. No single antifungal drug has been found to give consistent results against this infection. Here we present a case of rhinofacial entomophthoromycosis (conidiobolomycosis) in an adult male with a disfiguring lesion over the dorsum of nose. The patient was started on itraconazole initially. Following no response to the treatment, he was administered potassium iodide solution. The patient was observed to have symptomatic improvement, but was lost to follow up.  

 
Estágio institucional: uma experiência entre alunos do IFPB Campus Pedras de Fogo e a YD Confecções LTDA
Authors: Junior Nilton José Arruda , Pereira Frederico Campos , Azevedo Lucyana Xavier , Santana Glauciene Oliveira
Published: January 2021

O Brasil é um dos poucos países do mundo que conta com todos os elos da cadeia produtiva têxtil e de confecção. O IFPB campus Pedras de Fogo é o único campus na Paraíba que atua ofertando cursos no segmento de moda e vestuário. A esse artigo compete em realizar de modo descritivo o cotidiano de trabalho e de ações realizadas por um estudante do IFPB campus Pedras de Fogo na empresa YD Confecções Ltda., enquanto componente do Programa de Estágios do IFPB. Esse Programa foi criado pela Lei Nº 11.788, de 25 de setembro de 2008, que orienta as empresas a contratarem jovens estagiários para o seu quadro de funcionários. O estágio vem sendo desenvolvido com empenho e esmero na referida empresa que localiza-se no município paulista de Conchas. Com a efetivação desse estágio, o IFPB cumpre a sua função social de educar o aluno já preparando-o para a sua vida laboral e a plena empregabilidade, na medida em que corrobora para a construção de uma mão de obra qualificada para assumir postos de trabalho no segmento têxtil, que emprega uma enorme força de trabalho em nosso país.
Premature ejaculation - current concepts in the management: A narrative review
Authors: Veettil Raveendran Arkiath , Agarwal Ankur
Published: January 2021

Premature ejaculation (PE; early ejaculation or rapid ejaculation) is a common sexual problem affecting about 20-30% of men in the sexually active age group. PE can be of four types: Primary, secondary, natural variable, and subjective PE. Various non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatment options are available to treat PE including Dapoxetine, which is specifically developed for the treatment of PE. In this review, we discuss the pathophysiology and management aspects of PE.
Key words: Premature ejaculation, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Serotonin uptake inhibitors, Dapoxetine.
Chronic stress increases the tyrosine phosphorylation in female reproductive organs: An experimental study
Authors: Bunsueb Sudtida , Lapyuneyong Natthapol , Tongpan Saranya , Arun Supatcharee , Iamsaard Sitthichai
Published: January 2021

Background: Changes in tyrosine-phosphorylated (TyrPho) protein expressions have demonstrated stress in males. In females, chronic stress (CS) is a major cause of infertility, especially anovulation. However, the tyrosine phosphorylation in the female reproductive system under stress conditions has never been reported.
Objective: To investigate the alteration of TyrPho protein expression in ovary, oviduct, and uterus of CS rats.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, 16 female Sprague-Dawley rats (5 wk: 220-250 gr) were divided into control and CS groups (n = 8/group). Every day, the CS animals were immobilized within a restraint cage and individually forced to swim in cold water for 60 consecutive days. Following the stress induction, the ovary, oviduct, and uterus of all rats were observed for their morphologies. The total protein profiles of all tissues were revealed by sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) before detecting TyrPho proteins using western blot. Intensity analysis was used to compare the expression of proteins between groups.
Results: The results showed that the morphology and weights of ovary and oviduct in the CS group were not different from control. In contrast, the CS significantly increased the uterine weight as compared to control. Moreover, the expressions of TyrPho proteins in the ovary (72, 43, and 28 kDas), oviduct (170, 55, and 43 kDas), and uterus (55, 54, and 43 kDas) were increased in CS group as compared to those of control.
Conclusion: The increased expressions of TyrPho proteins in ovary, oviduct, and uterus could be potential markers used to explain some mechanisms of female infertility caused by chronic stress.
Key words: Ovary, Oviduct, Uterus, Phosphorylation.
The level of knowledge and awareness of male university personnels about adult cancers and cancer screening.
Authors: SEVİNÇ Nergiz , KORKUT Burcu , NACAR Erkay , ÖZTÜRK Erdal
Published: January 2021

Objective: Cancer incidence rates have been increasing for both genders. The first aim was to determine the knowledge level of men about the types of cancers on adults. The second aim was to assess the level of knowledge of them on cancer screening programs.
Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Karabük University in 2020, with 312 males who worked as academicians, administrative personnel and contract-labor. A questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and the knowledge of male employees about cancer and cancer screenings was applied to the participants by interviewing in the university.

Results: The mean age of male participants was 40 years. Of the participants, 39.7% knew that lung cancer is the most common type of cancer among men while 80.4% knew that breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. Of the participants, 42.9% heard of the Center of Early Detection and Screening of Cancer (CEDSC) and only 12.5% had a cancer screening test. The participants’ answers to the question “Which cancer screening tests are made in CEDSC?” were breast cancer (55.8%), cervical cancer (35.6%), colorectal cancer (31.1%) and prostate cancer (26.0%). Mammography was the most well-known among screening tests (51.9%). The level of knowledge on colon, cervical and prostate cancer screening tests increased with age (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The level of knowledge about cancer and cancer screenings of male participants was mostly moderate. It might be possible to increase the level of knowledge on cancer and cancer screening of men by preparing educative and informative programs.
Efecto de termosonicación y pasteurización sobre propiedades fisicoquímicas, microbiológicas y nutracéuticas en bebidas de maíz
Authors: Rodríguez-Salinas Pablo Alan , Urías-Orona Vania , Muy-Rangel Dolores , Heredia Jose Basilio , Suarez-Jacobo Angela , Báez-González Juan Gabriel , Zavala-García Francisco , Niño-Medina Guillermo
Published: January 2021

El maíz es una de las principales fuentes en la nutrición humana, y por su aporte nutrimental y contenido de azúcares fermentables es utilizado en la preparación de bebidas artesanales o tradicionales que pueden ser alcohólicas o no alcohólicas. La disponibilidad del maíz está determinada por la región, variación genética y condición geográfica donde se cultiva. Algunos tipos de maíz disponibles en las diferentes regiones poseen características propias como pueden ser tamaño, color, forma del grano y contenido de compuestos antioxidantes. Debido que existe poca información sobre formulación de bebidas y su comportamiento frente a tratamientos de conservación tradicional o tecnologías alternativas, el objetivo de este trabajo fue evaluar el efecto de un tratamiento alternativo de conservación con termosonicación y un tratamiento tradicional térmico de pasteurización a 85 °C sobre color, calidad microbiológica, parámetros fisicoquímicos y propiedades nutracéuticas de bebidas de maíz blanco y morado. Los resultados en las bebidas mostraron ligeras modificaciones de color y reducción de la cantidad de microorganismos, y no se observaron diferencias en las parámetros fisicoquímicos y compuestos fenólicos. En la bebida de maíz blanco se encontró mayor contenido de ácido ferúlico, mientras que en la bebida de maíz morado mostró un mayor contenido de ácido clorogénico, cafeico y mayores niveles de capacidad antioxidante. En conclusión, el tratamiento térmico tradicional de pasteurización resultó más eficiente que la termosonicación para la reducción de cantidad de microorganismos y no afectó las propiedades fisicoquímicas. Por otro lado, la capacidad antioxidante fue mayor en la bebida de maíz morado y esta se incrementó después del tratamiento térmico.
Notes on noncommutative LP and Orlicz spaces
Authors: Goldstein Stanisław , Labuschagne Louis
Published: January 2021

Since the pioneering work of Dixmier and Segal in the early 50’s, the theory of noncommutative LP-spaces has grown into a very refined and important theory with wide applications. Despite this fact there is as yet no self-contained peer-reviewed introduction to the most general version of this theory in print. The present work aims to fill this vacuum, in the process giving fresh impetus to the theory. The first part of the book presents: the introductory theory of von Neumann algebras – also including the slightly less common theory of generalized positive operators; the various notions of measurability, allowing the interpretation of unbounded affiliated operators as “quantum”" measurable functions, with the crucial notion of τ-measurability developed in more detail; Jordan *-morphisms (representing quantum measurable transformations) that behave well with regard to τ-measurability; and finally the different types of weights that occur naturally in the theory, before presenting a Radon-Nikodym theorem for such weights. The core, second part of the book is devoted to first developing the noncommutative theory of decreasing rearrangements, before using that technology to present the basic theory of LP and Orlicz spaces for semifinite algebras, and then the notion of crossed product, as well as the technology underlying it, indispensable for the theory of Haagerup LP-spaces for general von Neumann algebras. With this as a foundation, we are then finally ready to present the basic structural theory of not only Haagerup LP-spaces, but also Orlicz spaces for general von Neumann algebras.
Application of Response Surface Methodology for Optimization of Siderophore Production
Authors: Nimbalkar R.U. Raje , Barge N.S. , Marathe R.J. , Phatake Y.B. , Deshmukh R.B. , Dange S.S. , Mane S.G. , Dhawan S.S.
Published: January 2021

Background: In the present study a statistical model (Response Surface Methodology) was proposed for optimization of siderophore production by using Enterobacter hormaechei. Methods: The rhizospheric soil was used for isolation and isolates were screened for siderophore production by chrome-azurol S (CAS) assay. One potent isolate producing maximum siderophore was selected and characterized by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The culture conditions were optimized for maximum siderophore production by using Central Composite Design. The response surface curves were used to predict the optimum levels of the factors affecting the yield of siderophore. Result: By using rhizospheric soil,eight isolates were obtained and one potent organism was identified as Enterobacter hormaechei subsp. oharae (Accession No. MT 775835) by BLAST. The maximum siderophore production (98%) was obtained in succinate medium and the optimum values of variables were found as pH 7, time 60 hrs, temp. 28°C and succinic acid conc. 0.40%. RSM was used to analyze the data by developing 3D surface plots and the residuals plots. ANOVA was used to determine regression coefficients.
Latex Diagnosis at the Whole Trunk Level under Different Tapping Systems in Young-tapping Rubber Trees
Authors: Rukkhun Raweerat , Khongdee Nuttapon , Iamsaard Kesinee , Mawan Nipon , Sainoi Thongchai , Sdoodee Sayan
Published: January 2021

Background: Numerous rubbers tapping systems have been developed to increase latex yield. The objectives were (i) to test the efficiency of stimulation tapping systems and (ii) to describe the sucrose balance between supply and demand in the latex-producing bark of the rubber tree. Methods: The experiment was conducted at Thepa Research Station in Songkhla province. Eleven-year-old of RRIM600 clone was investigated. The experiment was designed as One Tree Plot Design (OTPD) with 4 tapping systems (Treatment; T) and 4 replications. Treatments were T1: S/3 2d/3, T2: S/6 d3, T3: S/6 d3 with RRIMFLOW and T4: S/6 d3 with LET. Result: S/6 d3 with RRIMFLOW tapping system in young-tapping rubber tree provided significantly highest averaged latex yield per tapping. The average cumulative latex yield was no significant difference comparing with the traditional tapping system. Rubber girth increment had no significant difference among treatments (P greater than 0.05). An averaged sucrose distribution in the trunk level of none stimulation treatments were high to very high sucrose values; however, it was medium sucrose values in the stimulation treatments. Inorganic phosphorus distribution in the trunk level showed medium to high values. Hence, the finding indicated that the use of ethylene stimulation together with tapping system should be considered for rubber tree and to control the balance of sucrose content in the trunk level of rubber tree.
Proximate composition, nutritional profile and health benefits of legumes – A review
Authors: Kamboj Rajni , Nanda Vikas
Published: January 2021

Legumes consumption is a usual and beneficial part of the human diet and contributing to health. Moreover, it is presently taking place a re-evaluation for its useful effects of consumption in the diet, which is the basis for various health claims. They are essential source of protein, carbohydrates, dietary fibre, micronutrients and various phytochemicals. Legumes have appreciable quantity of all the essential amino acids excluding sulphur containing amino acids, which can be balanced to combine with cereals in daily intake. Starch is the major stored carbohydrate followed by dietary fibre, simple sugars and oligosaccharides. Calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and iron are also present in legume seeds. Bioavailability of nutrients can be increased by soaking, sprouting and fermentation. Consumption of legumes reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, some cancers (colon, breast and prostate) and also helps to manage body weight due to its satiety value. FAO has chosen 2016 as the International Year of Pulses which will emphasize the health and environmental benefits of pulses. Nutritional composition, anti-nutritional factors and health benefits of legumes are summarised in the current review.
Challenges in Pulses Productivity and Agronomic Opportunities for Enhancing Growth and Yield in Blackgram [Vigna mungo (L.) Hepper]: A Review
Authors: Swaminathan C. , Surya R. , Subramanian E. , Arunachalam P.
Published: January 2021

Background: Blackgram is an important pulse crop. The productivity of crops can be enhanced through various input management and selection of suitable genotypes for different systems and seasons of cultivation. An attempt was made to gather published information on crop management for yield maximisation. Methods: This work was done at Department of Agronomy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. A systematic cum integrative review of research work done in different parts of World, particularly in India was comprehended. The literature search was done during September, 2019- February, 2020. About 200 review and research papers were screened from various data bases like TNAU e library, ARCC journals, google scholar, research gate and scopus and 88 papers were used to write this paper. Result: This review article documents information gathered on importance of pulses, production and productivity status of blackgram, zero-budget, low-budget management techniques, INM, IPM, weed management besides foliar nutrition for yield enhancement under different systems of cultivation along-with genotype details for different seasons and situations and was presented comprehensively.
Franz Overbeck. ¿Teoría y práctica de un humanismo anti-fundamentalista y anti-cristiano?
Authors: Sommer Andreas Urs
Published: January 2021

Franz Overbeck, profesor de Teología en la Universidad de Basilea, amigo de Friedrich Nietzsche, desarrolló una versión muy personal del humanismo, mucho más allá de las ilusiones del humanismo tradicional, orientado en el ideal de la antigüedad. El humanismo de Overbeck es un humanismo crítico y escéptico, lejos de todo humanismo dogmático. Overbeck protege al hombre ante las imposiciones de la antropología cristiana, así como ante las imposiciones de la convicción nietzscheana de un super hombre futuro de la humanidad.
La ética de la vida más allá del humanismo biocentrado de Hans Jonas
Authors: Pommier Eric
Published: January 2021

Sostendré, en primer lugar, que tanto la acusación de antropocentrismo como la de anti humanismo formuladas contra la filosofía de Hans Jonas, y que se oponen entre sí, no tienen legitimidad. Ellas suponen una visión abstracta de la existencia humana. Indicaré, por tanto, en un segundo momento, que Jonas funda su ética sobre una ontología de la vida biocentrada, con el fin de destacar el valor superior de la humanidad y de señalar que este valor es compatible con un discurso de respeto a la vida y a la naturaleza. No obstante, pondré el énfasis, en tercer lugar, sobre las verdaderas dificultades que Jonas encuentra en su filosofía. Efectivamente, en primer lugar, no piensa la relación entre los seres vivos y, por tanto, no logra desarrollar una ética ambiental. En segunda instancia, no articula plenamente su ética formal con su ética médica. Esa es la razón por la cual deseo indicar cómo es posible superar estos límites con el fin de abrir la vía a una ética de la vida realmente compatible con el humanismo.
Formación (Bildung) y apropiación de la tradición en tiempos tecnológicos
Authors: Schuck Rogério José
Published: January 2021

El artículo busca discutir el concepto de formación (Bildung), siguiendo las sendas de Hans-Georg Gadamer y las conexiones con autores presentes en sus discusiones, como es el caso de Apel y Hegel. Señalando algunas aproximaciones con el proceso de apropiación de la tradición, Theunissen (2001) afirma que se trata fundamentalmente de percibir el comprender actual en cuanto acontecimiento de la tradición viva. En un segundo momento, el texto vincula las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TICs) con la formación (Bildung), conduciendo a la idea de que estamos viviendo un tiempo del acontecimiento del comprender de nuevas posturas, que lentamente están configurando también una tradición, al lado de aquellos que nacen en este contexto. De este modo, nos resta despejar esa prehistoria de la nueva era que vivimos, a partir de la inmersión en el lenguaje, para lograr traer a presencia el modo de ser virtual y tecnológico que desde el nacimiento ya se hace presente en las nuevas generaciones –los llamados nativos digitales. Es por ello que es posible afirmar que es improbable tener algún tipo de formación (Bildung) fuera de la tradición en la que ésta se encuentra inmersa.
El saber escolar en biodiversidad en clave para resignificar su enseñanza
Authors: De La Cruz Lizeth Paola , Pérez Nabi Del Socorro
Published: January 2021

Se presenta una síntesis de resultados de una evaluación formativa realizada a estudiantes de básica secundaria. El propósito fue indagar sus concepciones de biodiversidad para develar las necesidades formativas que requieren fortalecerse en la enseñanza de este campo de conocimiento. Se siguió una metodología cualitativa y, desde el paradigma hermenéutico, se emplearon técnicas como entrevistas semiestructuradas, el análisis de organizadores gráficos y la guía de observación. Los resultados evidencian que la mayoría de los estudiantes muestra dominio básico de los contenidos relacionados con la biodiversidad, limitado a los organismos animales y vegetales. Esto refleja un bajo nivel al establecer relaciones, pues se desestiman conceptos como diversidad genética y ecosistémica, adaptación, evolución, entre otros. Así, se requiere fortalecer en los estudiantes el conocimiento relacional complejo a través de estrategias didácticas que resignifiquen el proceso de enseñanzaaprendizaje.
Controlled differential equations with a parameter and with multivalued impulses
Authors: Filippova Olga V.
Published: January 2021

We study the Cauchy problem for a controlled differential system with a parameter which is an element of some metric space Ξ, containing phase constraints on the control. It is assumed that at the given time instants t_k,k = 1,2,…,p, the solution x is continuous from the left and suffers a discontinuity, the value of which is x(t_k+0)-x(t_k ), belongs to some non-empty compact set of the space R^n. The notions of an admissible pair of this controlled impulsive system are introduced. The questions of continuity of admissible pairs are considered. Definitions of a priori boundedness and a priori collective boundedness on a given set S×K (where S⊂R^n is a set of initial values, K⊂Ξ is a set of parameter values) of the set of phase trajectories are considered. It is proved that if at some point (x_0,ξ)∈R^n×Ξ the set of phase trajectories is a priori bounded, then it will be a priori bounded in some neighborhood of this point.