bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Η επίδραση του Πρόκλου διαδόχου στη μεταφυσική φιλοσοφία του Μιχαήλ Ψελλού
Authors: Μαλλέρου Αναστασία
Published: May 2023

Η διατριβή εξετάζει την επιρροή που έχει δεχθεί ο βυζαντινός λόγιος Μιχαήλ Ψελλός από τον νεοπλατωνικό φιλόσοφο Πρόκλο, στον τομέα της μεταφυσικής φιλοσοφίας. Εξετάζονται και συγκρίνονται οι οντολογικές βαθμίδες (Έν, Νούς, Ψυχή κ.λπ.), όπως παραδίδονται από τους δύο φιλοσόφους, καθώς και ο φιλοσοφικός εσωτερισμός τους. Στα πεδία αυτά ανιχνεύονται σημαντικές ομοιότητες που οδηγούν σε πιθανολόγηση μεγάλου βαθμού επίδρασης του Ψελλού από την πρόκλειο φιλοσοφία.
Immunoexpression of E-cadherin in oral potentially malignant disorders, oral squamous cell carcinoma and its correlation with clinicopathological parameters
Authors: Kalmegh Padmashri , Hande Alka , Gawande Madhuri , Patil Swati , Sonone Archana , Pakhale Aayushi
Published: May 2023

The most common malignancy of the head and neck region is “oral squamous cell carcinoma” (OSCC) because of its low survival rate and the increasing incidence in some geographic areas. The process of invasion and metastasis, which is noted in most cancers, requires loss of cell-to-cell attachment. It is therefore important to identify a marker that would help in the identification of lesions that would acquire the ability to transform into OSCC. Cell-to-cell adhesion and cell motility are monitored by E-cadherin; its loss is associated with OSCC progression. Early detection, proper analysis, and correct handling of oral potentially malignant disorder (OPMD) are beneficial to preventing its malignant progression. Thus, the purpose of the present study is to identify the expression and determine the role of E-cadherin in OPMD and OSCC.
Effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique and TENS on improving lower limb sensorimotor function, balance and quality of life in chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy in gynecological cancer: A randomized controlled trial protocol
Authors: Seth Nikita , Quershi Irshad
Published: May 2023

Gynecological cancers are the most prevalent cancers in women, making it a significant public health concern. Chemotherapy drugs are an extremely effective approach for reducing cancer progression since they have various targets and mechanism of action focused at killing quickly multiplying cancer cells. Unfortunately, these drugs also affect normal cells and structures of the body, resulting in a variety of deleterious effects. Most common among them is chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Taxanes, platinum medicines, vinca alkaloids and thalidomide are examples of popular pharmaceuticals that are prone to cause CIPN. When CIPN develops during active chemotherapy phase, it may result in the discontinuation or reduction of chemotherapy dose, which may render the dosage ineffective in cancer management. As a result, it is essential that physiotherapists investigate novel approaches to successfully manage the side effects that survivors must deal with. Here’s the idea we suggest by conducting a study which aim to assess the effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Technique (PNF) with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and closed kinetic chain exercises with TENS on subjects with  CIPN in Gynecological Cancer in two arm parallel superiority randomized control trial (RCT) on improving lower limb sensorimotor function, balance & quality of life. The total participants in the study will be divided into two equal groups and then the   intervention will be given for 8 weeks to both the groups with 5 days in a week with 50 minute session each day. The results will be evaluated after 8 weeks of treatment and 3 weeks after completion of intervention for follow up. If the hypothesis of our study proves to be effective, this physiotherapy intervention could be included in management of CIPN. Along with it, it will help in reducing the rate of discontinuation of chemotherapy dose due to neuropathy.
Introducing patient-centric electronic medicine leaflets in the European Union
Authors: Jarke Hannes , Bourke Steven , Joyce Robert , Scalabrini Silvia , Thursby Ken , Zalcik Hynek , Jakob Lea
Published: May 2023

Despite numerous advances in their content and structure over recent years, paper information leaflets for medicines are often hard to read for people with visual impairments, contain a lot of technical information, and people suffering from chronic conditions may find it challenging to identify all side-effects or dangers of taking a drug in their situation. Likewise, for people already taking different drugs, identifying contraindications may be time-intensive and easily overlooked, posing a risk for affected patients. Electronic product information (ePI), or eLeaflets, provide an opportunity for improvements in how patients interact with the information provided. We summarise opportunities of ePI and experiences from a co-creation process of such an app together with patients as part of the Pharmaledger project and put it into context of the current policy environment in the EU in light of EMA’s key principles for the adoption of ePI in medicine. While more patient-friendly information remains a significant ask, ePI has the potential to make leaflets easier and quicker to read through search and zoom functions, provide a safe digital medicine cabinet employing blockchain technology, enables patients to identify falsified product boxes, receive real-time updates when a product expires or is being recalled by the manufacturer, and potentially even include a reminder function to increase adherence. We present a potential research agenda across disciplines for interested researchers. While many welcome the benefits of ePI, we urge policymakers to keep in mind that some groups, specifically people with low technical literacy, should not be left without alternatives. We recommend early initiatives to ensure a widespread understanding of how ePI works across populations while also taking this opportunity to use new insights to improve leaflets on paper.
CONCERNING THE PRE-SOCRATIC DOCTRINES IN RHETORIC
Authors: Vasiliev Lev G. , Melnichuk Nataliia V.
Published: May 2023

Background. Mastering the rhetorical art as a philological discipline must be based on scientific understanding of the subject of speech influence. The latter is only possible if one masters not only the knowledge of the current state of the discipline, but also the ability to analyze the theoretical achievements of the art of rhetoric in its formation and elaboration. That is what enables the scholar to assess the adequacy of the ratio of learning goals and objectives, as well as the correctness of moral, philological and pedagogical preferences underlying the mastery of the subject.

Purpose. The article analyzes scholarly principles of one of the most important trends of early Greek rhetoric, represented in the main concepts of the ancient sophists.

Materials and methods. The research material was the general philological and didactic postulates of most prominent rhetoricians of the period in question. To highlight the approaches, the method of critical analysis as well the structural-semantic and the philological historical methods are used.

Results. The article demonstrates that the study of the origins of rhetoric gives the correct direction to its understanding. The reason of predominantly didactic nature of early rhetoric is its orientation towards practical goals. Nevertheless, the analyzed concepts enable us to assert that in them, as in the main approaches of the time, the theoretical philological basis is present in the form of rationalizing the essence and prospects of pathos and logos, the latter being considered with an emphasis on the comparison and justification of competing views, as well as on the actual linguistic techniques that ensure the effectiveness of verbal influence.

Practical implications. The data obtained can be used in the analysis of the principles of construction and evaluation of argumentation in debates, as well as in university courses in stylistics for discussing the problem of the effectiveness of speech means.
IMAGES OF THE UMMAH AND MUSLIMS IN THE NOVELS OF THE DUNE CYCLE: IMITATION AND SIMULATION
Authors: Kyrchanoff Maksym W.
Published: May 2023

Background. The author analyzes the texts of the Dune cycle in contexts of the achievements of interdisciplinary historiography, which proposed universal methods that allow analyzing “Oriental” images in literature through the prism of constructing and deconstructing the narratives that form the image of Islam.

Purpose. The purpose of the article is an “Orientalist” reinterpretation of Islamic images in the novels belonging to the Dune cycle, including the texts of the original cycle and prequels presented by Dune, Dune Messiah, Dune. Butlerian Jihad and Dune. Paul.

Materials and methods. The author uses the methodological tools offered in intellectual history and studies of nationalism, including the concept of the invention of traditions, which allows us to analyze the images of Islam in science fiction as one of the invented traditions of American mass literature using the texts of the Dune cycle as sources corpus. Orientalism as a method is used to analyze Muslim motifs in the prose of F. Herbert, B. Herbert and K. Anderson, which, as the author believes, were inspired by political, ideological and religious stimuli. The author believes that the orientalist approach is an effective interpretative model for an interdisciplinary analysis of American science fiction as a space for the development of Islamic images.

Results. The texts of the Dune cycle are reinterpreted as attempts to assimilate and imitate the images of Islam in popular culture. Oriental political and ideological backgrounds for the development of Muslim images in American science fiction are studied. Particular attention is paid to the analysis of the political message broadcast by the novels of the Dune cycle with the help of images of Islam. The author analyzes Muslim images through the prism of their imitation and simulation in the novels that form the Dune cycle. The author believes that the analyzed texts, being part of the wide discourse of Western cultural and political Orientalism, form the image of Islam accessible for understanding and consumption in the mass culture of modern society.
INDIVIDUAL STYLE IN TRANSLATION (BASED ON T. CHIANG’S SHORT NOVEL STORY OF YOUR LIFE)
Authors: Panchenko Polina S. , Andreeva Elena D.
Published: May 2023

The article examines the main features of the individual style of the American science fiction writer Ted Chiang and the peculiarities of their translation into Russian language.

The relevance is related to the fact that the individual style of the writer has not yet become a subject of study, despite popularity of his works. The problem of author’s style in translation is critical as there is no unanimity on criteria to define style-forming elements of author’s style.

The purpose of the study is to identify the main features of the author’s individual style and their forming factors, as well as the ways to translate them into Russian. For this we analyze the genre affiliation of the work, writer’s sphere of interest, ideological and thematic components, characters’ images and stylistic means, the type of narration, as well as the translation in terms of preserving or transforming these features.

The material: T. Chiang’s sort novel Story of Your Life (2002).

Results of the study: by textual comparison we define T. Chiang’s style elements and show that some of them are extralinguistic, also we describe their translation strategies.
WORD-FORMATION IN AUSTRIAN STANDARD GERMAN IN THE CONTEXT OF LEXEME “KRAUT”
Authors: Radovich Minara A. , Lazareva Yana V.
Published: May 2023

Despite numerous studies, the aspect of word formation of nouns in the modern literary German language of Germany and Austria is yet to be fully covered.

The purpose of this study is to determine patterns in the word-formation of substantives in modern Austrian Standard German using the example of the lexeme “Kraut” (cabbage).

We used continuous sampling method and lexicographical literature for Standard German and Austrian German.

As a result of the study, universal and unique language characteristics for this variant were identified. For example, in Austrian German the lexeme is replaced by a synonymous one with identical semantics, forming derivative lexical units. Word formation occurs according to the model of attributive composition, while the addition of root morphemes takes place without a connecting element, which is typical for word formation according to the composition model in Standard German. The results obtained provide a perspective for further research in patterns of word-formation in modern Standard German and modern Austrian Standard German.
PROPOSITIONAL ANALYSIS AS A WAY OF REVEALING UNDERLYING CULTURAL MEANINGS IN THE TEXT OF OMENS
Authors: Mengjie Liang
Published: May 2023

Background. The importance of the study is due to the attention to the picture of the world, the logic of mythopoetic thinking and mythopoetic representations of nature inherent in the Russian folk consciousness.

Purpose. The article analyses the types and structure of event propositions of Russian ornithological omens with subjective dominance.

Materials and methods. The material is about 350 Russian ornithological omens with a subjective dominant. The sources of the study are dictionaries of the Russian language and collections of omens, beliefs, superstitions, as well as works on Russian omens. The main method of research is the analysis of propositions. In addition, such methods as the method of classification and ethno-cultural analysis were used in the work.

Results. The analysis of the types and structure of the event proposition in Russian ornithological omens with the subject dominant revealed the actual elements of the propositional semantics of this type of omens: these are the propositions “(over)movement” and “action”. Several semantic layers of the text of omens have been studied: proper propositional, intra-propositional and prepositional. It shows the advantage of propositional analysis in comparison with the cognitive (frame) and structural-semantic analysis of Russian folk omens, widespread in modern linguistics, which is that the propositional analysis of omens allows to identify models that reflect ways of cognition and evaluation of reality.

Practical implications. The results of the analysis can be used to describe small folklore genres, as well as in pedagogical activities, in particular in the teaching of folklore.
The comparison of the coping styles between patients in ultra- high risk for psychosis state, first episode of psychosis and chronic schizophrenia.
Authors: Rek-Owodziń Katarzyna Izabela , Tyburski Ernest , Plichta Piotr , Waszczuk Katarzyna , Bielecki Maksymilian , Wietrzyński Krzysztof , Podwalski Piotr , Rudkowski Krzysztof , Michalczyk Anna , Mak Monika
Published: May 2023

Aim of the study

The aim of this study was to investigate differences in coping styles between individuals at ultra high risk for psychosis, with first episode psychosis, chronic schizophrenia and healthy controls.

Subject or material and methods

A total of 167 individuals with chronic schizophrenia (CHS; n=66), first episode psychosis (FEP; n=31), at ultra high risk for psychosis (UHR; n=16) and healthy controls (HC; n=54) were recruited to complete the Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations (CISS) to investigate their preferred coping styles. Demographic data were collected using a short self-designed questionnaire.

Results

Our results demonstrated all participants’ preference for mixed coping (i.e. a strategy in which two or three styles are applied with similar frequency). The second choice across the control group was task-oriented, and in the clinical groups - emotion-oriented coping. Interestingly, task-oriented coping was significantly more frequent in controls relative to the clinical groups, while the frequency of emotion-oriented coping did not differ significantly across our sample. Avoidance-oriented coping was reported significantly more frequently in the CHS compared to both HC and UHR.

Discussion

This study demonstrates differences in coping with stressful situations between patients at various stages of psychosis and healthy individuals.

Conclusions

Therapeutic interventions for patients from the psychosis spectrum should include education on coping with stress and practical training of coping skills.
Pancreatic Islet Transplantation in Patients suffering from Type 1 diabetes - Indications, methods, possible risks and future directions: A literature review
Authors: Wolanin Marta , Stachyra Bartłomiej , Stawikowski Cezary , Zielonka Bartłomiej , Osińska Aleksandra , Wolanin Izabela , Madej Karolina , Dengler Barbara , Kowalczyk Ilona , Krawiec Paulina
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Type 1 diabetes is a common and debilitating disease that requires regular glycemic control to prevent potentially fatal hypoglycemia.

Objective: The aim of this study is to demonstrate the purpose, process, and consequences of pancreatic islet transplantation in patients with type 1 diabetes. Additionally, the results of the procedure after several years are described based on the available publications.

Materials and Methods: The authors created a summary of available publications on pancreatic islet transplantation, based on databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar. Using the terms listed in the "key words" section, the authors searched for relevant information in other scientific papers to create the following review.

Conclusions: Reducing the number of donors and developing alternative sources of pancreatic islet cells for transplantation is an active area of research, that promises to expand access and indications for pancreatic islet transplantation in future diabetes treatment.
Infertility in patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): a challenge to overcome
Authors: Aab Arkadiusz , Zarańska Julia , Miejska-Kamińska Marta , Kamiński Filip , Liszka Adriana
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic digestive disorders that affects an increasing number of people. As the peak incidence of IBD occurs during the reproductive age and affects young people, it is worth examining the impact of IBD on the fertility of patients. In view of the growing problem of infertility in society and the probable relationship between decreased reproductive function and the occurrence of chronic diseases, it is reasonable to examine this phenomenon in detail.

Objective: The aim of this study is to summarize the current knowledge on the association between IBD and infertility based on available literature.

Materials and methods: A literature review was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar databases with the following search terms: IBD, infertility, infertility diagnosis, the relationship between IBD and infertility, drugs and infertility, psychological aspects of infertility in IBD.

State of knowledge: There are few meta-analyses on the association between IBD and infertility in the literature, and this is due to the small number of studies on this topic.

Conclusions: Infertility is becoming an increasingly common problem in people with IBD. Stress and anxiety disorders can have a negative impact on the course of the disease, and thus limit reproductive opportunities. Taking medications to control the course of the disease is crucial for patients to remain in remission, however, patients should be informed about the impact of some medications on reproduction and adjust their conception plans according to their current therapy. Treatment of the underlying disease, reducing anxiety levels, regular physical activity, and a healthy and balanced diet are all components of appropriate management in people with IBD who are trying to conceive. Without these pillars, it is difficult to guarantee successful pregnancy outcomes.
Europa en la era de Eurasia y del Indo/Pacífico-Europe in the Eurasian and Indo-Pacific era
Authors: Delage Carretero Fernando
Published: May 2023

El desplazamiento del centro de gravedad de la economía mundial hacia Asia; la transición geopolítica hacia un sistema multipolar cuya principal variable es la rivalidad entre Estados Unidos y China por el dominio del Asia marítima; y el desafío que plantea a la identidad universalista europea el auge de un continente cuyos valores culturales y concepción de la política se apoyan en otras perspectivas, sitúan a Europa ante un escenario inédito que condicionará en buena medida su futuro. El ascenso de Asia reduce el peso relativo de Europa, pero le obliga asimismo a reorientar su estrategia económica y geopolítica si no quiere verse marginada en la reconfiguración en curso del orden internacional.
Los dilemas del triángulo Europa-Asia-Estados Unidos/The Europe-Asia-United States triangle’s dilemmas
Authors: Sendagorta Gómez del Campillo Fidel
Published: May 2023

El artículo examina cómo la guerra de Ucrania ha contribuido a crear un vínculo cada vez más estrecho entre la seguridad en el espacio euroatlántico y en el Indo-Pacífico. En este sentido se dedica una especial atención al Concepto Estratégico aprobado en la cumbre de la OTAN en Madrid y al giro de Japón en su política de seguridad. Se aborda también la intensificación de la competencia tecnológica entre Estados Unidos y China, especialmente en el campo de los semiconductores, así como las tensiones crecientes en torno a Taiwán. Finalmente se analizan los dilemas que plantea para Europa la rivalidad entre las dos grandes potencias y los difíciles equilibrios de la UE y sus Estados miembros entre la convergencia con Estados Unidos respecto a China y la necesidad de promover una esfera autónoma de decisión.
Europa y Japón: socios con valores comunes en un mundo inciertoEuropa y Japón: socios con valores comunes en un mundo incierto/Europe and Japan: partners with common values in an uncertain world
Authors: Tirado Robles Maria Carmen
Published: May 2023

En un escenario internacional cada vez más incierto, en el que todavía no se ha dejado atrás la pandemia de Covid-19, a lo que se suma la necesidad de gestionar la ilegítima invasión rusa de Ucrania, así como unas relaciones entre Estados Unidos y China cada vez más tensas, Europa y Japón han reafirmado sus vínculos históricos, económicos y políticos con dos acuerdos de asociación, uno de carácter económico y otro estratégico, en vigor desde 2019. El continente asiático se ha convertido, además, en el principal eje geopolítico del mundo, y Japón quiere tener un papel relevante en el nuevo escenario al que ha respondido mediante su iniciativa del Free and Open Indo-Pacific, a la que Europa ha respondido con ciertas reservas. ¿Deben Europa y Japón seguir profundizando en su relación? ¿Cuáles son los ámbitos susceptibles de mejora? El marco adecuado debe ser, en nuestra opinión, el “orden internacional basado en normas” del que ambos actores son claros defensores, y los valores comunes de democracia, Estado de Derecho y protección de derechos fundamentales que los unen.
La geopolítica del espacio: hacia un realismo cada vez más explícito
Authors: Baqués Quesada josep
Published: May 2023

En este artículo se aborda la evolución de la exploración del espacio, discutiendo que el institucionalismo haya sido el motor de su régimen jurídico, pese a lo que en primera instancia se podrí inducir del OST de 1967. Asimismo, se analizan los flecos de dicho Tratado, tanto en lo referente a la militarización del espacio, como en lo relativo a la hipotética explotación económica de sus recursos. Para enfatizar más esos aspectos, se emplea una doble estrategia. Por un lado, la analogía con la escuela marítima de la geopolítica y, por otro lado, el marco conceptual de la zona gris, al entender que la primera contribuye a la comprensión de la interrelación entre geoeconomía y geopolítica, y que el segundo es de muy probable aplicación a lo largo de los próximos años, por los motivos que se esgrimen en el artículo.
Dimensión económica y tecnológica del espacio ultraterrestre/Economic and technological dimension of Outer Space
Authors: Pons Juan
Published: May 2023

El ecosistema espacial mundial está en pleno crecimiento en cuanto al número de protagonistas y a volumen de negocio, tendencia que es imparable. La entrada en escena de actores privados en la exploración de cosmos con el beneplácito de las organizaciones espaciales gubernamentales y la futura explotación de los recursos existentes más allá de la Tierra va a crear un nuevo mercado de dimensiones incalculables. Todo ello está siendo posible gracias a las tecnologías disruptivas que, paso a paso, se van poniendo a punto. De forma paralela, en el ámbito castrense, cada año son más las Fuerzas Armadas en las que se produce la escisión de las estructuras espaciales de sus respectivos ejércitos. O la alternativa, que es la instauración de organizaciones especializadas en el seno de las Fuerzas Aéreas, procesos que también se prolongarán en los próximos años.
El populismo iliberal contra el Estado de Derecho: la defensa europea de la independencia judicial
Authors: Tajadura Tejada Javier
Published: May 2023

La Unión Europea es una Comunidad de Derecho. El Estado de Derecho es un valor europeo consagrado en el artículo 2 del Tratado de la Unión Europea. Su efectividad requiere de la existencia de un Poder Judicial independiente en la propia Unión y en todos y cada uno de los Estados miembros. Hoy en día está amenazado por un enemigo interior: el populismo iliberal que impugna las instituciones contramayoritarias del control de poder. En la primera parte de este trabajo pondré de manifiesto la incompatibilidad del populismo iliberal con la cultura política democrática que da sentido a las instituciones contramayoritarias. Incompatibilidad que le conduce directamente a impugnar un principio básico inherente a aquella como es el respeto a la independencia judicial. En la segunda, analizaré la respuesta que ha dado la Unión Europea, y concretamente, el Tribunal de Justicia a los ataques a la independencia judicial por parte del Estado polaco.
The influence of vitamin D3 level and supplementation on the severity of symptoms and quality of life of female patients with depression
Authors: Zdunek Gabriela , Kołodziej Arkadiusz , Masiak Mateusz
Published: May 2023

Introduction. Vitamin D3 has many functions in the human body. The impact of vitamin D3 on mental health is seen in various neurological and psychiatric disorders. In this study, we are assessing its impact on the symptoms and the quality of life of female patients with depressive episodes.
Aim. The study aimed to determine whether higher levels of serum 25(OH)D correlate with milder symptoms of depression and better quality of life among female patients with depressive episodes as well as to establish whether vitamin D3 supplementation reduces the symptoms of depression and increases the quality of life in the population above.
Material and methods. Patients (n=33) were divided into a study group (supplementing 2000 IU vitamin D3 daily for 2 months) and a control group. In both groups, the serum 25(OH)D was measured at the study’s beginning and end. The symptoms of depression and the quality of life were assessed using BDI-II, HDRS, and SF-36 questionnaires, which the patients answered at baseline and after two months. The trial was completed by 12 patients in the study group and 10 in the control group.
Results and conclusion. No association between the serum 25(OH)D level, symptoms of depression severity, and life quality was shown in patients (n=33) who completed the initial bloodwork. No statistically significant difference was found in changes in depression scores and life quality between the study and control group. No correlation was found between the changes in the scores of depression and life quality and the changes in serum 25(OH)D levels. A statistically significant difference was found in the serum 25(OH)D levels (p=0.0004), with no such difference in the control group (p=0.06). A statistically significant difference was also found in the BDI-II depression scores both in the study and in the control group (p=0.02 and p=0.04). No such difference was found in the study or control in the HDRS depression score or SF-36 life quality score. Therefore, the study does not show the benefit of vitamin D3 supplementation in the reduction of depression symptoms or life quality in female patients with depressive episodes.
Keywords: vitamin D3, depressive disorders, mood disorders, life quality.
Editorial
Authors: Conde Heliana
Published: May 2023

O ensaio que abre este número de Mnemosine evoca o contundente poema de Brecht, Intertexto, que situou, no passado, a chegada dos invasores - os que ocupam nossas casas aos poucos, sem serem notados, até que nos expulsam. Primeiro levaram os negros/ Mas não me importei com isso/ Eu não era negro Em seguida levaram alguns operários/ Mas não me importei com isso/ Eu também não era operário Depois prenderam os miseráveis/ Mas não me importei com isso/ Porque eu não sou miserável Depois agarraram uns desempregados/ Mas como tenho meu emprego/ Também não me importei Agora estão me levando/ Mas já é tarde. Como eu não me importei com ninguém/ Ninguém se importa comigo.  Cada vez é mais necessário criar vacúolos de silêncio em meio a um insuportável vozerio. Assim, creio que basta o poema de Brecht ao Editorial de Mnemosine nesse primeiro número de 2023. Obrigada a todxs que colaboraram.Saúde, alegria.Também querem levá-las.Mas, no caso, isso nos importa e não estamos dispostxs a permitir.....  Heliana de Barros Conde Rodrigues
Raça e subjetividades negras: uma revisão integrativa sobre os desdobramentos da lei 10.639/ 2003 nas produções acadêmicas das pós-graduações estaduais baianas
Authors: Santana Taciane Reis , Pinheiro Diego Arthur Lima
Published: May 2023

O presente trabalho pretendeu investigar como as questões raciais e os processos de subjetivação se articulam no campo da educação básica, tomando por referência os desdobramentos da Lei n 10.639/2003, que dispõe sobre a obrigatoriedade do ensino de história e cultura afro-brasileira e africana nas escolas. Buscou-se compreender como as disposições da Lei n 10.639 têm sido perspectivadas na educação básica por meio de dissertações defendidas entre os anos de 2015 e 2019 nas universidades públicas estaduais baianas. A metodologia utilizada foi uma revisão integrativa do material levantado através da busca nos sites de Programas de Pós-Graduação em Educação das referidas universidades. Os dados foram analisados mediante seu conteúdo em diálogo com a perspectiva da Afrocentricidade desenvolvida Molefi Kete Asante. Os resultados apontaram que a maior parte das escolas ainda não efetiva a Lei 10.639/2003 e, quando ocorre, é geralmente por iniciativas individuais de alguns profissionais.
Da incidência marxista na formação profissional e produção acadêmica em serviço social: notas introdutórias
Authors: Pontes Reinaldo Nobre
Published: May 2023

Este ensaio apresenta reflexões analíticas sobre a influência do pensamento marxista no Serviço Social brasileiro, na particularidade da formação e produção científica desde os anos 1990. Adotou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica, tomando-se como referência livros de Serviço Social e artigos em periódicos (A1) mais influentes que abordaram a interface das categorias “marxismo”, “formação profissional”, “produção acadêmica”, “Serviço Social”. Tomou-se a concepção crítico-dialética do processo histórico da profissão e seus determinantes como referência. Em face aos dados obtidos e às experiências pessoalmente testemunhadas e protagonizadas, conclui-se sobre a decisiva influência nas formas de concepção, organização e direção teórico-metodológica, ético-política e prática da formação de assistentes sociais, especialmente a partir da década de 1990, como também no redirecionamento crítico da produção científica, notadamente nos programas de pós-graduação. Identificam-se também claras ameaças a este patrimônio crítico, seja com o aligeiramento privatista/não presencial crescente na formação profissional, seja pela ascensão do conservadorismo e do pós-modernismo. Palavras-Chave: marxismo; Serviço Social; formação profissional; produção acadêmica.
La mixtura metodológica como superación de viejas prácticas en la investigación social
Authors: Verd Joan Miquel , Lozares Carlos
Published: May 2023

En el artículo se presentan dos vías metodológicas de superación de la dicotomía entre el enfoque cuantitativo y el enfoque cualitativo. Por un lado, se presenta y explica en qué consiste la lógica abductiva de investigación, que incorpora características del razonamiento deductivo y del inductivo, sin ser su suma, lo cual le confiere unas características específicas. Por otro lado, se propone desarrollar con todas sus consecuencias el enfoque de los métodos mixtos, que en su aplicación más habitual y ortodoxa se ha quedado a medio camino en relación con su promesa de superación de la escisión entre los métodos cuantitativos y cualitativos. Este desarrollo encaja con denominaciones como “investigación mixta” o “investigación mediante la fusión de métodos”. Tanto una vía como otra ofrecen sendas que permiten superar viejas prácticas ancladas en la oposición cuantitativa-cualitativa, a la que a menudo se otorga un carácter paradigmático. Palabras clave: diseño de investigación; abducción; métodos mixtos; paradigmas de investigación; investigación mixta.  Resumo – O artigo apresenta dois caminhos metodológicos para superar a dicotomia entre a abordagem quantitativa e a abordagem qualitativa. Por um lado, apresenta-se e explica-se em que consiste a lógica da investigação abdutiva, que incorpora características do raciocínio dedutivo e indutivo, sem ser a sua soma, o que lhe confere características específicas. Por outro lado, propõe-se desenvolver a abordagem de métodos mistos com todas as suas consequências, que em sua aplicação mais comum e ortodoxa ficou a meio caminho em relação à sua promessa de superar a divisão entre métodos quantitativos e qualitativos. Esse desenvolvimento se enquadra em denominações como “pesquisa mista” ou “pesquisa pela fusão de métodos”. Tanto uma quanto a outra oferecem caminhos que permitem a superação de velhas práticas ancoradas na oposição quantitativo-qualitativa, muitas vezes dotada de caráter paradigmático. Palavras-Chave: projeto de pesquisa; abdução; métodos mistos; paradigmas de pesquisa; pesquisa mista.
The Visual Art to Improve Skills for Paediatrics Staff
Authors: Ferrara Vincenza , Franceschini Alessandro , Morlacchetti Riccardo , Giannini Luigi , Iacobini Metello
Published: May 2023

In healthcare working contexts, individuals are required to have a set of transversal skills that can be distinguished in technical-specialist, communicative-relational and organizational-management skills. This is the reason why interprofessional training has become a requirement in hospital wards. Art has been shown to be effective tools in educating medical students and healthcare professionals to a better self-awareness, reflective practice with the aim of better communication with the patient, better stress management, less burn-out etc. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of art as a tool for the development of useful skills as observation, problem solving, critical thinking, communication, tolerance of ambiguity in paediatric practice.

Method: The staff of the Umberto I paediatric department’s staff was chosen to be enrolled: 2 paediatricians, 3 nurses and 2 residents. A control group of 4 nurses and 1 resident was included in the study. The involved personnel participated in 4 to 8 one-hour meetings in two months. During these meetings, works of art were proposed by applying the method of Visual Thinking Strategies and other useful art practices to reinforce active listening and empathy. Validated test, VTSKill grid, was administered to evaluate the improvement of skills.

Results: The comparison between pre and post-tests gave positive results in terms of Critical Thinking, Observation, Linguistic expression, problem solving and therefore analysis and communication skills. Same results were not recorded in the personnel who did not participate in the activities, registering in some cases a regression from the initial test.

Conclusion: This experience, although realized with few participants, confirmed other experiences that have been suggesting Medical Humanities and in particular the Visual Art as a tool to improve useful skills and relationships within the staff of hospital departments. According to our experience, we believe improvement of some skills can be useful in the paediatric practice where the use of attentive listening, observation skills, communication through visual aids can improve the relationship with young patients and their families.
Post-Traumatic Large Segmental Bone Loss – Does Bone Transport Obviate the Need for Successful Soft-Tissue Cover – A Case Report
Authors: Pentela Hari Krishna , Harshavardhan J K Giriraj , Suriyakumar Sundar
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Management of open tibial fractures with large bone segment and soft-tissue loss can be challenging. To restore the functionality of the limb, the continuity of the soft-tissue envelope and bone needs to be achieved. Case Report: A 29-year-old gentleman sustained right leg crush injury and open Gustilo Anderson Grade IIIB right tibia shaft fracture with 17.2 cm tibial shaft bone segment loss and large soft-tissue defect. An initial free flap failed. In spite of this, the functionality of the limb was restored by bone transport using Ilizarov method. Conclusion: The case report details the surgical technique and obstacles encountered and illustrate that bone transport using Ilizarov technique not only regenerates bone but can facilitate healing of soft tissues. Keywords: Segmental bone loss, bone transport, Ilizarov.
A Rare Case of Melorheostosis Presenting with Extra-osseous Lesions Around the Knee: Case Report
Authors: Ashok Ashok , Mishra Debashish , Gulia Ankit , Nanda Saurav Narayan , Preethiv Rajendran , Mohanty Swatantra A
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Melorheostosis was initially identified in 1922 by Leri and Joanny. It is often referred to as candle bone disease, melting wax syndrome, or Leri disease. This mesenchymal condition is uncommon, benign, and non-heritable. There is still a lack of clarity regarding the underlying cause of the condition. The estimated incidence is 0.9% per million. No inherited traits have been identified, and both sexes are equally affected. Pain or swelling is the most typical symptoms, and the onset is insidious. People often call this condition “candle disease of the bone” because the radiological signs of it look like dripping candle wax. Case Report: A 56-year-old female presented with an 8-year history of the left knee pain, swelling, and movement restriction. On examination, a hard, bony lump measuring 12×5 cm was located on the outer aspect of the left knee. The skin over the lump’s surface was neither erythematous nor warm. Plain radiographs revealed a wide, dense, undulating, or irregular cortical hyperostosis, resembling candle wax, spreading along the length of the fibula bone as well as an extra-osseous calcification mass across the lateral aspect of the left knee. The patient underwent excision with complete left knee motion. Conclusion: Melorheostosis’ actual etiology is yet unknown. There is no established treatment for this condition. Only symptomatic treatment helps patients feel better; in some circumstances, the excision of a bone mass yields more beneficial results. Keywords: Melorheostosis, rare, benign, candle wax, extra-osseous, Myositis ossificans.
Bipartite Patella in an Elite Football Player – A Rare Cause of Anterior Knee Pain
Authors: Gopalakrishnan Janani , Anbarasan Vivek , Ayyadurai Prakash , Sivaraman Arumugam
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Bipartite patella is usually an asymptomatic anatomical variant estimated to have a prevalence of 0.2–6% in an adult population. Case Report: A 28-year-old league-level football player presented with the left anterior knee pain of 6 months duration. Imaging studies revealed bilateral bipartite patella. Arthroscopic excision of the fragment was performed following which he returned to play 6 weeks after accelerated sports-specific rehabilitation. Atraumatic knee pain should raise suspicion of the bipartite patella. Surgical intervention plays a key role in patients with refractory pain after careful exclusion of other causes of anterior knee pain. Conclusion: Arthroscopic excision is preferred in the case of a high-demand athlete to accelerate recovery and fasten the return to sport duration. Keywords: Patellofemoral pain, overuse injury, return to sports, arthroscopic surgery.
Spontaneous Diffuse Pyoderma Gangrenosum after Polytrauma and Orthopedic Fixation: A Case Report with Brief Review of Literature
Authors: Domingue Grayson , Cox Kyle , Fox Jake A , Atkins Austin , Haleem Amgad M , Brewer Jeffrey
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a skin condition driven by neutrophil activation resulting in painful ulcers with undermining borders and surrounding erythema. This can be seen, although rarely, post-traumatically. It has been reported in the setting of orthopedic trauma with only 31 cases reported in English literature after orthopedic surgery. Case Report: A 20-year-old Caucasian female presented with multisystem trauma and multiple orthopedic injuries following motor vehicle collision. After fixation of orthopedic injuries, within 1 week post-operatively, the patient began to show signs of wound breakdown characterized by apparent purulence and skin necrosis at surgical sites and subsequently at additional non-surgical sites on bilateral lower extremities. After the failure of aggressive debridement and negative cultures, skin biopsy revealed post-traumatic PG. After diagnosis and treatment with corticosteroid therapy, the patient promptly recovered with the resolution of systemic and musculoskeletal manifestations. Conclusion: Post-traumatic PG should be considered a potential etiology in non-healing wounds with negative cultures. A low threshold for skin biopsy and interdisciplinary involvement should be maintained to expedite diagnosis and guide treatment. Keywords: Trauma, infection, inflammatory response, pyoderma gangrenosum.
Old Monteggia Fracture-Dislocation Treated with Plating and Forearm Fascial Slip Annular Ligament Reconstruction: A Rare Method of Treatment and Review of Literature
Authors: Dandi Satyaki , Mishra Nihar Ranjan , Rana Rajesh , Behera Himamsu Bhusan
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Chronic radial head dislocation in old standing or neglected Monteggia fracture is a devastating complication. We present our case regarding managing such a case using plating and fascial slip annular ligament reconstruction (ALR). Case Report: A 40-year-old male patient, farmer by profession presented with a 4-month-old neglected Monteggia fracture. He was treated with open reduction and internal fixation of fracture ulna with ALR using forearm deep fascial slip. The patient underwent regular physiotherapy post-operatively after 2 weeks of surgery. The patient was followed for 6 months, and DASH score was used to evaluate functional outcome. Conclusion: Excellent results were obtained as regards to pain, wrist range of motion, fracture union, and resuming routine activities at the follow-ups. Keywords: Monteggia, fracture, annular ligament reconstruction.
Inoculation and colonization of the entomopathogenic fungi, Isaria javanica and Purpureocillium lilacinum, in tomato plants, and their effect on seedling growth, mortality and adult emergence of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius)
Authors: Sani Ibrahim , Jamian Syari , Saad Norsazilawati , Abdullah Sumaiyah , Mohd Hata Erneeza , Jalinas Johari , Ismail Siti Izera
Published: May 2023

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are natural enemies which affect insect population and have long been recognized as biological control agents against many insect pests. Some isolates have also been established as endophytes, benefiting their host plants without causing any symptoms or negative effects. Here we demonstrated two entomopathogenic fungal species, Isariajavanica (Frieder. & Bally) Samson & Hywel-jone 2005 and Purpureocillium lilacinum (Thom) Luangsa-ard, Hou-braken, Hywel-Jones & Samson (2011) as endophytes in tomato plants by using the seed inoculation method and examined their effect on plant growth, B. tabaci mortality, and adult emergence. Our study indicated that tomato seeds treated with a fungal suspension of I. javanica and P. lilacinum enabled their recovery from plant tissues (root, stem and leaf) up to 60 days after inoculation (DAI). Both endophytic isolates also caused significant mortality of adult B. tabaci on seedlings inoculated with, I. javanica (51.92±4.78%), and P. lilacinum (45.32±0.20%) compared to the control treatment (19.29±2.35). Adult emergence rates were significantly high in the control treatments (57.50±2.66%) compared to I. javanica (15.00±1.47%) and P. lilacinum (28.75±4.78%) treatments. This study provides evidence that endophytic isolates of I. javanica and P. lilacinum have a biocontrol potentials for used against whiteflies and could also explored as plant growth promoters.
D-index and invasive fungal infections (IFIs) in adult acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients with the first episode of febrile neutropenia
Authors: Rattanathammethee Thanawat , Munsamai Kawin , Punnachet Teerachat , Hantrakun Nonthakorn , Piriyakhuntorn Pokpong , Hantrakool Sasinee , Chai-Adisaksopha Chatree , Rattarittamrong Ekarat , Tantiworawit Adisak , Norasetthada Lalita
Published: May 2023

Introduction

This study aimed to evaluate the performance of the D-index, a calculated measure of neutropenic burden, in predicting the risk of invasive fungal infections (IFIs) in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) patients.

Methods

A retrospective study of adult AML patients who received the first induction chemotherapy and developed febrile neutropenia was conducted. Clinical characteristics, laboratory data, and the calculation of the D-index and cumulative D-index (c-D-index) were collected and analyzed between patients with and without IFIs.

Results

A total of 101 patients were included, with 16 (15.8%) patients who developed IFIs. Clinical characteristics, antifungal prophylaxis, and AML cytogenetic risk were similar between patients with or without IFIs. The results showed that the D-index and c-D-index were more effective in predicting IFIs than the duration of neutropenia. With the D-index cutoff of 7083, the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) were 81.3%, 83.5%, 48.2%, and 95.9%, respectively. c-D-index at 5625 revealed sensitivity, specificity, PPV, and NPV for IFIs of 68.8%, 68.2%, 28.9%, and 92.1%, respectively. Using this cutoff of c-D-index, patients without IFIs were overtreated with an antifungal regimen in 45 (52.9%) cases.

Conclusion

The D-index and c-D-index were helpful indicators for defining the risk of IFIs in AML patients with febrile neutropenia.
La llegenda de fra Joan Garí al segle XVI: Estudi i Edició acarada de dues versions castellanes basades en un text català antic
Authors: Mahiques Climent Joan
Published: May 2023

La llegenda de fra Joan Garí, primer eremita de Montserrat, es documenta entre els segles XIII-XV a través de textos escrits en llatí o en català, però en el segle xvi aquest mateix relat es va transmetre sobretot a través d’obres devotes o historiogràfiques impreses en castellà per autors com Pedro de Burgos, Pedro de Medina o Pere Antoni Beuter. En aquest article s’ofereix un panorama general sobre les reescriptures medievals o cinc-centistes d’aquesta llegenda, i es posa especial èmfasi en dues de les versions castellanes més extenses, ambdues anònimes: la Historia de fray Juan Garín, sense dades tipogràfiques però impresa a Toledo durant els darrers dies de 1527 o poc després; i la Vida de fray Juan Garín (València, 1561), basada en el Libro de los milagros (1536) de Pedro de Burgos. La Vida, gairebé desconeguda, ens ha arribat a través d’un plec solt de la Biblioteca Comunale Augusta de Perugia. A banda d’introduir i comparar la Historia i la Vida amb altres versions de la mateixa llegenda, aquest article ofereix una edició acarada d’ambdós textos.