bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of rainfall on the structure and population densities of birds breeding in a suburb of Windhoek, Namibia
Authors: Kopij Grzegorz
Published: March 2023

A bird community was quantified in the suburb of Olympia (200 ha) in the city of Windhoek, Namibia. Two years (2014 and 2020) were selected to examine the impact of rainfall and sub- urb development on species diversity and population densities of the selected bird species in this community. The total amount of rainfall in Windhoek in 2014 was much higher than in 2020 (475 mm and 275 mm, respectively). In total, 36 breeding bird species were recorded in the study area in 2014 and 2020: 27 spe- cies in 2014 and 31 species in 2020. The number of species com- mon in 2014 and 2020 was 17. The Sörensen’s Similarity Index was therefore rather low (0.59). In overall, population density of 25 selected bird species was much higher in 2020 than in 2014. Population densities of the Laughing Dove, the Southern Masked Weaver, and Chestnut-vented Warbler in 2014 and 2020 were statistically different, whereas population densities of the Red- headed Finch were similar in both years compared.

The breeding bird community in Olympia suburb does not ap- pear to be stable over years, both in regard to species composition and population densities of particular species. This instability may be linked to constant property development of this suburb and around it. Olympia suburb borders on the periphery of the city, which is a savanna slowly transformed into another suburb. Un- der drought conditions, some species from these surroundings may be attracted to the suburbs by water and food. Hence, con- trary to expectation, densities of some species in the suburbs in the year with low rainfall are higher.
Monitoring of training activity as a determinant of people’s health in the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
Authors: Tomarevska Olena , Boiarska Zoryna , Poliakov Oleksandr
Published: March 2023

Reliable determination of metabolic and physical activity pa- rameters and influences of blood pressure indicators is relevant in the development of rehabilitation training programmes for people of all ages, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pan- demic and the aging of the working population. The purpose of the study was to determine reliable parameters that were shaping general health during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis in the age- related aspect. This study used the results of comprehensive health monitoring data of 603 adults aged 20–89 from the Human Health Passport online tool (Ukraine) for the period of 2020–2022. On- line health monitoring showed the consequences of mild forms of COVID-19 disease. The main indicators informing about this effect were the laboratory-method indicator for confirming a viral disease and the number of cases of mild forms of the dis- ease. The indirect influence of this factor on various indicators of health, physical activity, metabolism, indicators of blood pressure compensation should also be considered. As for the age aspect, the state of health had a higher influence on the indicators of body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and its correction with drugs, the daily walking distance and exercises performed, and a danger- ous loss of appetite. A noticeable drop in body weight and loss of appetite are reliable factors in the incidence of falls and decline in health. The leading factors shaping the health of the active popu- lation in mild forms of COVID-19 are physical activity (7.77%), metabolism (5.91%), and the blood pressure level (5.21%).
Cinematic Unreliability in The Father
Authors: Jørgensen Emma , Kjeldbjerg Josephine , Krogh Sofie , Larsen Sofie , Pinnerup Amalie
Published: March 2023

How does one best portray the consequences of dementia? Dementia is a type of mental deterioration, where a person gets lost in their own mind, slowly losing grasp of time and space. In his award-winning film The Father (2020), director Florian Zeller explores this theme through his 80-year-old protagonist Anthony. With the intention of positioning the viewer in the shoes of the deeply invalidated protagonist, Zeller intentionally confuses the viewer through narrational repetition and gradually shifting settings and characters, constantly making the viewer question the progression and cohesion of the story. This video essay focuses on cinematic unreliability, analysing the film’s mise-en-scène, nonlinear plot and film techniques such as shot-size, lighting, and sound.
Possessor Extraction in English and Danish
Authors: Dahl Maria
Published: March 2023

Both English and Danish are Germanic languages which are said to require pied-piping of possessive phrases when they are moved, for example in questions like Whose computer do you think this is? If pied-piping is not required in such movements, an alternative way of asking the same question could be Who do you think’s computer this is? (or perhaps, for Danish readers, Hvem er dets computer? [Who is it’s computer?] might be acceptable), where the possessor who/hvem has been extracted from the possessive phrase whose computer/hvis computer, leaving the rest of the possessive DP material -’s/-s computer behind. This type of movement is called possessor extraction (PE), and Davis (2021) provides evidence for the possibility of it in colloquial English for some speakers. This article is a pilot study of Danish PE, suggesting initial generalizations and comparing these to Davis’s (2021) generalizations about English PE.
Grammatical Gender and Cognition
Authors: Lilley Otis
Published: March 2023

This study aims to answer the question "does grammatical gender have any impact or influence on thought or cognition?" by comparing results from a conducted experiment with English- and Spanish-speaking segments. The question is tied to the theory of linguistic relativity that explores the possibility of language influencing thought.
Fotografía y conocimiento de la biodiversidad: El uso de la imagen en la conservación
Authors: Carreira Santiago
Published: March 2023

Desde sus comienzos, la fotografía tuvo un importante protagonismo como herramienta documental. Fue utilizada como instrumento en la comunicación y difusión de proyectos de investigación y conservación de la biodiversidad en distintas partes del planeta. En la actualidad, el extraordinario desarrollo tecnológico de la fotografía y su gran popularidad han permitido su uso en la obtención de datos para proyectos científicos de diferente índole, además de facilitar un intercambio mucho más fluido de información entre la comunidad científica y el público –por ejemplo, en programas de ciencia ciudadana. Así, actualmente se plantea un cambio de paradigma para la fotografía, que deja atrás su sentido puramente artístico para desvelar su potencial informativo y generador de conocimiento en el campo de la conservación.
PTPN22 R620W gene editing in T cells enhances low-avidity TCR responses
Authors: Anderson Warren , Barahmand-pour-Whitman Fariba , Linsley Peter S , Cerosaletti Karen , Buckner Jane H , Rawlings David J
Published: March 2023

A genetic variant in the gene PTPN22 (R620W, rs2476601) is strongly associated with increased risk for multiple autoimmune diseases and linked to altered TCR regulation and T cell activation. Here, we utilize Crispr/Cas9 gene editing with donor DNA repair templates in human cord blood-derived, naive T cells to generate PTPN22 risk edited (620W), non-risk edited (620R), or knockout T cells from the same donor. PTPN22 risk edited cells exhibited increased activation marker expression following non-specific TCR engagement, findings that mimicked PTPN22 KO cells. Next, using lentiviral delivery of T1D patient-derived TCRs against the pancreatic autoantigen, islet-specific glucose-6 phosphatase catalytic subunit-related protein (IGRP), we demonstrate that loss of PTPN22 function led to enhanced signaling in T cells expressing a lower avidity self-reactive TCR, but not a high-avidity TCR. In this setting, loss of PTPN22 mediated enhanced proliferation and Th1 skewing. Importantly, expression of the risk variant in association with a lower avidity TCR also increased proliferation relative to PTPN22 non-risk T cells. Together, these findings suggest that, in primary human T cells, PTPN22 rs2476601 contributes to autoimmunity risk by permitting increased TCR signaling and activation in mildly self-reactive T cells, thereby potentially expanding the self-reactive T cell pool and skewing this population toward an inflammatory phenotype.
Unraveling the roles of cerebrospinal fluid-contacting neurons
Authors: Wyart Claire
Published: March 2023

Sensory neurons previously shown to optimize speed and balance in fish by providing information about the curvature of the spine show similar morphology and connectivity in mice.
Biographical Introduction, Summary of Contents and Appendix with bibliography of references
Authors: Aspaas Per Pippin
Published: March 2023

The fourteenth volume in the series presents a dissertation by Conradus (Conrad) Quensel (1676–1732), professor at Lund University in Sweden, and his student, Johannes (Hans) Eurodius (1703–1756). In the text, detailed descriptions of two northern lights seen in Lund in the autumn of 1726 are accompanied by ample discussion of observations made ten years earlier in both Sweden and on the Continent, where an exceptionally strong auroral outbreak was seen in March 1716. The theoretical deliberations of Quensel/Eurodius largely follow theories presented by Friedrich Wolff and Johann Friedrich Weidler in the aftermath of the 1716 event. As praeses, Quensel was responsible for the contents, whereas Eurodius acted as respondens, meaning that it was his task to defend the dissertation orally in a public defence. It is unclear who actually wrote the dissertation text. The introduction, written by neo-Latinist and historian of science Per Pippin Aspaas, contains biographical information about the authors as well as a summary with ample extracts of the Latin text in English translation. A list explaining the references in Quensel/Eurodius’ text rounds off the introduction.
A Rare and Underestimated, However, A Treatable Disease: Tarlov Cyst and Adhesive Arachnoiditis
Authors: Sarnataro Lidia
Published: March 2023

Tarlov cyst (TCs) is also called perineural cyst, which is a rare disease of the posterior nerve root prevalently localized in the lumbo-sacral region, however, it is also possible in every part of the spinal cord. These cysts represent a dilation of the nerve-root sheath that often communicate with subarachnoid space through a valve-like mechanism containing cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and neural tissue. Tarlov cyst is often asymptomatic and discovered incidentally in the MRI, however, sometimes it can be symptomatic and is characterized by many symptoms, such as low back pain, sacral radiculopathy, sciatica, coccydynia or cauda equina syndrome, constipation, dyspareunia, urinary incontinence, and retention as well as blurry vision and headache. Moreover, these cysts can be a cause of CSF leak and therefore culprit of idiopathic intracranial hypotension. The etiopathogenesis is still unclear, but it is documented that a trauma, an old hemorrhage, and congenital and iatrogenic causes may be responsible for it. Association between the Tarlov cysts and the arachnoiditis have been studied in the last years. Tarlov cyst appears to be a consequence of the arachnoiditis. In general, there are four stages of arachnoiditis. In the last stage, it is possible that some patients cannot walk anymore becoming wheelchair bound. Moreover, arachnoiditis is often associated to type I ACM, syringomyelia and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes. Although Tarlov cyst has been known since 1938, the year in which Dr. Isador Max Tarlov described it first as an incidental finding in cadavers, nowadays many doctors do not really know this disease and underestimate it by thinking that it cannot be responsible for the above listed symptoms. The main aim of this work is to educate the medical community to consider Tarlov cyst in the differential diagnosis of back pain patients, and in other diseases. While the surgery represents the most effective therapy for such patients, a treatment of the arachnoiditis with the stem cells therapy should be also considered.
Hjertelig takk, Liv!
Authors: Reitan Janne Beate
Published: March 2023

Første gang vi møttes var da du intervjua meg om hovedfagsoppgaven min om selbustrikking i 1992, du som redaktør for tidsskriftet Forming i skolen, det som nå heter Form. Da var jeg nytilsatt på SLFO, mens du allerede hadde jobba der i 8 år. Det første vi samarbeidet om var Reform 94 i videregående skole, jeg som etterutdanningsleder på VEIF og du som faglig ansvarlig for etter- og videreutdannings-kurs for lærere i videre­gående skole. Statens lærerkurs, som den gangen var ansvarlig for kursing av lærere i Norge, hadde fått 1 million kron­er og vi fikk hele potten, fordi det bare var vi som allerede hadde planene klare for etter- og vid­ere­ut­dan­ninger. Mange som ikke tidligere hadde kompetanse til å undervise i Tegning, form og farge i vi­de­re­­gående skole, fikk det over natta i forbindelse med omstrukturering av skole­struk­turen. Men de måtte få en halvårsenhet, 30 studiepoeng, i Tegning, form og farge for å kunne under­­vise i faget. Det gjaldt blant annet frisører, fordi Tegning, form og farge ble grunnkurs også for det faget. For at dette stu­die­til­budet skulle bli landsdekkende, opprettet vi 15 lokale studiesteder rundt i hele landet. Lærerne på dis­se kursene var i stor grad tidligere PPU-studenter av deg. I tillegg satte vi i gang fjernundervisning med direktesendte TV-forelesninger med noen av de ledende fagpersonene på den tida. Dette var i sam­arbeid med Arild Boman på Universitetet i Oslo, og sendingene gikk på TV-Norge, som ikke hadde send­inger sjøl på dagtid på den tida. Så kursdeltakerne på alle kursstedene kunne se sendingene, men det kunne også alle andre som tilfeldigvis slo på TV-Norge. Så vi fikk stedig kommen­tarer fra andre folk som hadde sett oss på TV.
Melting in the Melting Pot: The Acculturation Experience of the Ahiska Turks in the US
Authors:   Usak University, Turkey, Sakallı Erol
Published: March 2023

This study investigates the acculturation levels of the Ahıska Turks living in the US. The sample of the survey consisted of 124 Ahıska Turks (nfemale = 61 and nmale = 63). The Abbreviated Multidimensional Acculturation Scale (AMAS-ZABB) was employed to measure the significance of age, marital status, education, employment, length of stay, and language competence in the acculturation process. The findings revealed that, similar to literature data, age, marital status, and language competence were significant, but education, employment, and length of stay were not significant among the Ahıska Turks in contrast with the literature data. The findings were discussed within the framework of the existing literature and suggestions for future research were put forward.
Experience and coping strategies of bowel dysfunction in postoperative patients with rectal cancer: a systematic review of qualitative evidence
Authors: Yanting Zhang , Xv Dandan , Long Wenjia , Wang Jingyi , Tang Chen , Feng Maohui , Li Xuanfei , Wang Bei , Zhong Jun
Published: March 2023

Aim

Due to the changes of bowel physiological structure and functional disorders after rectal cancer surgery, patients will face many bowel dysfunction for a long time, which will greatly affect their quality of life. The purpose of this review is to integrate the qualitative research on the experience of bowel dysfunction and coping strategies in postoperative patients with rectal cancer.

Methods

Systematic retrieval of PubMed, EMbase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Web of Sciences, PsycINFO, Willey and other databases was carried out by using the method of subject words and keywords. The Critical Appraisal Skill Programme (CASP) Qualitative Studies Checklist was used for Qualitative assessment. The findings were extracted from the included study and synthesized into the final themes, which was evaluated strictly in accordance with the ConQual process.

Results

Nine studies involving 345 participants were included and two main themes were extracted: “Experience a series of changes caused by bowel dysfunction” and “nmet needs and coping strategies facing bowel dysfunction”. The changes of rectal cancer patients who experience bowel dysfunction after operation mainly include three parts: bowel dysfunction is more than just a bowel reaction, which covers the bowel symptoms themselves and the subsequent body-related symptoms. The interruption of a normal life, mainly reflected in personal, family, and social life. Complex psychological reactions to bowel dysfunction, psychological changes have a dual nature, showing a positive and negative intertwined. There are two main aspects of unmet needs and coping strategies: the demand is mainly manifested in the need for information and support from medical professionals, while the coping strategy mainly includes diet, activity and drug management.

Conclusion

Rectal cancer patient often experience persistent bowel dysfunction after operation, which has a certain physical and mental effects. A series of new needs of postoperative patients are often not fully met, and patients often rely on their own empirical attempts to seek balance, less can get professional support. Future studies need to focus on how to provide continuous information support for postoperative rectal cancer patients, especially professional care from health care staff.
Baseline gene expression in subcutaneous adipose tissue predicts diet-induced weight loss in individuals with obesity
Authors: Oghabian Ali , van der Kolk Birgitta W. , Marttinen Pekka , Valsesia Armand , Langin Dominique , Saris W. H. , Astrup Arne , Blaak Ellen E. , Pietiläinen Kirsi H.
Published: March 2023

Background

Weight loss effectively reduces cardiometabolic health risks among people with overweight and obesity, but inter-individual variability in weight loss maintenance is large. Here we studied whether baseline gene expression in subcutaneous adipose tissue predicts diet-induced weight loss success.

Methods

Within the 8-month multicenter dietary intervention study DiOGenes, we classified a low weight-losers (low-WL) group and a high-WL group based on median weight loss percentage (9.9%) from 281 individuals. Using RNA sequencing, we identified the significantly differentially expressed genes between high-WL and low-WL at baseline and their enriched pathways. We used this information together with support vector machines with linear kernel to build classifier models that predict the weight loss classes.

Results

Prediction models based on a selection of genes that are associated with the discovered pathways ‘lipid metabolism’ (max AUC = 0.74, 95% CI [0.62–0.86]) and ‘response to virus’ (max AUC = 0.72, 95% CI [0.61–0.83]) predicted the weight-loss classes high-WL/low-WL significantly better than models based on randomly selected genes (P < 0.01). The performance of the models based on ‘response to virus’ genes is highly dependent on those genes that are also associated with lipid metabolism. Incorporation of baseline clinical factors into these models did not noticeably enhance the model performance in most of the runs. This study demonstrates that baseline adipose tissue gene expression data, together with supervised machine learning, facilitates the characterization of the determinants of successful weight loss.
Intensificación agrícola en el Valle de San Francisco (Brasil) en el periodo 1985-2018 y su efecto sobre el cambio de uso de suelo y la fragmentación de la vegetación
Authors:   ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Facultad de Agronomía e Ingeniería Forestal, Salazar Estay Andrés
Published: March 2023

El cambio de uso y cobertura del suelo es uno de los principales agentes de cambio de los ecosistemas naturales en las regiones semiáridas, particularmente en áreas con una larga historia de intensificación agrícola. En este contexto, el siguiente trabajo busca caracterizar la dinámica del paisaje y la fragmentación de una zona del Valle de San Francisco en el bioma brasileño Caatinga, y medir el efecto de esas dinámicas en la conectividad funcional de un paisaje recientemente afectado por la agricultura en un período de 33 años (1985-2018) cuantificando el efecto del aumento de la agricultura sobre la conectividad ecológica, donde se establecieron tres escenarios hipotéticos de aumento de la superficie agrícola. Finalmente, se identificaron parches de vegetación que deben ser conservados y restaurados según métricas de grafos. Los resultados indican que ha habido un aumento en la fragmentación de la vegetación nativa debido a un aumento de un 8.5% de la agricultura en el área de estudio. Si la agricultura aumentara en un buffer de 300 m a partir del borde los predios existentes, la conectividad ecológica puede verse reducida en un 15% para especies con grandes distancias de dispersión como el Herpailurus yagouaroundi. En cuanto a la priorización de parches de vegetación nativa, la mayoría de estos tienen prioridad media y alta de ser restaurados y conservados. Debido a esto, es necesario mejorar la sostenibilidad de la matriz agrícola en el área de estudio, lo que aumente la provisión de servicios ecosistémicos entregados por el paisaje estudiado.
Micro-centralidades : estrategias para la fundación de centralidades en la periferia del Gran Santiago
Authors:   ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Facultad de Arquitectura, Diseño y Estudios Urbanos, Cornejo Sergio Alejandro
Published: March 2023

En el centro de Santiago el comercio ambulante se ha tomado las calles. Aquí, se genera una constante disputa por el espacio público entre los mismos vendedores y con los peatones, en un lugar ya saturado de por si al tener la condición de centro histórico. Sin embargo, el comercio ambulante en la periferia cumple un rol mas bien fundamental a la hora de entregar servicios. Esta investigación busca estudiar los fenómenos de centralidad en la ciudad de Santiago y busca entender las dinámicas del comercio ambulante como una condición histórica inherente a las ciudades, donde se explora la potencialidad de las ferias libres para generar centralidades de barri
Collaborative lesson planning : implementación de la primera etapa del modelo de mejora TPEG, en colegios municipales de la comuna de Talca
Authors:   ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Facultad de Educación, Casado María Florencia
Published: March 2023

El presente proyecto de magister se basa en el trabajo realizado en el Proyecto Fonide (FONIDE FON181800158) “Equipos expertos en prácticas de liderazgo instruccional y su transferencia a redes locales de mejora pedagógica” que se realizó entre las Comunas de El Bosque (RM) y Talca (VII Región), con una participación de 12 Escuelas en cada una de ellas. El objetivo de este proyecto fue analizar y sistematizar el trabajo colaborativo entre profesores para la planificación colaborativa de una clase, buscando hallar y presentar aquellos elementos que emergen desde la planificación colaborativa, presente en la primera etapa del Modelo TPEG, Teacher Peer Excellence Group (Xiu Cravens et al.), en el contexto de Prácticas de Liderazgo Instruccional y el trabajo conjunto entre profesores y directivos. Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa, de análisis de contenido proponiendo categorías y dimensiones preliminarmente determinadas en base a las teorías que sustentan esta investigación sobre el Liderazgo Instruccional y sus prácticas para la mejora pedagógica. Además, se creó y aplicó una pauta de observación y cotejo, según las 9 prácticas de Liderazgo Instruccional, sobre aquellas actividades claves que intervienen en una primera etapa de Planificación Colaborativa. Los resultados permiten concluir que resulta necesario para iniciar un trabajo de trabajo colaborativo entre pares, deben darse condiciones fundamentales previamente. Tal como se ha estudiado en investigaciones anteriores, y que utilizamos como referencia para el presente Proyecto de Magister, es indispensable generar un Equipo de Liderazgo Instruccional, donde participe el director del establecimiento, junto con aquellas áreas en las que se espera o busca tener una mejora. En base a esto es indispensable el diseño de una agenda que guíe e intencione los espacios de trabajo para que la colaboración se genere. Por último, se requiere que se respete y se cumpla con todas las etapas del trabajo del Equipo ELI para poder alcanzar los objetivos propuestos y tener un trabajo sistemático del ciclo.
Toma de decisiones curriculares para la contextualización del currículo de inglés como lengua extranjera : estudio de caso en una escuela de nivel socioeconómico medio-bajo con altos resultados en la prueba SIMCE 2014
Authors:   ,   Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Facultad de Educación, Esperidión Abdo Christian Ignacio
Published: March 2023

El objetivo de esta investigación es comprender la toma de decisiones curriculares para la contextualización de las Bases Curriculares del Idioma Extranjero Inglés en un establecimiento de nivel socioeconómico medio-bajo con altos resultados en el SIMCE 2014. Esto se logra por medio de una metodología cualitativa de estudio de caso. Para la recolección de información se realizaron entrevistas a un directivo y tres docentes de la asignatura, como también recolección de documentos de gestión institucional y de planificación y evaluación del aprendizaje. Este estudio reconoce la toma de decisiones curriculares para la contextualización de las Bases Curriculares de la asignatura, identificando las prácticas favorables y debilitadoras en este proceso. Estas se reconocen como acciones que fortalecen/debilitan experiencias de aprendizajes enriquecedoras, y que amplíen la posibilidad de desarrollo de los y las estudiantes en relación a su entorno. Entre los resultados obtenidos se identifican medidas como talleres para el desarrollo de habilidades a alumnos de tercero, pero también escasas instancias de desarrollo de producción oral en la planificación de aprendizaje. Por lo mismo se presentan propuestas de mejora que buscan potenciar los procesos de enseñanza-aprendizaje en la escuela estudiada.
Effect of Hip/Shoulder Width Ratio on the Spread of Spinal Anaesthesia in Term Parturients: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Vasantharajan V , Singh Nongthombam Ratan , Singh Takhelmayum Hemjit , Singh Lairikyengbam Sheityajit , Ngangom Bidya , Xavier Antony
Published: March 2023

Introduction: There is increased cephalad spread of spinal anaesthesia with similar dose of hyperbaric bupivacaine in parturients with greater hip width and shorter shoulder width. Aim: To determine the effect of Hip and Shoulder width Ratio (HSR) on the spread of spinal anaesthesia in term parturients. Materials and Methods: The present study was a prospective cross-sectional study conducted in the Department of Anaesthesiology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, a tertiary care centre, at Imphal, Manipur, India, from October 2019 to September 2021. A total of 92 parturients aged 18-40 years of age, American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) I and II, undergoing elective caesarean section under subarachnoid block were enrolled. With the parturient in lateral position, a 25G spinal needle was inserted in the L4-L5 interspace. A 2 mL of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine was injected intrathecal in 10 seconds. Age, height, weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), HSR and Vertebral Column Length (VCL) were recorded. Spinal anaesthesia spread was assessed at 0,5,10,15,20,25,30 minutes after the procedure with pin prick test starting from the anaesthetised area and continued cephalad till the sensation changed from the dullness to sharp pain in both the mid-clavicular lines. Results: The mean age, weight, height and BMI were 28.82±6.2 years, 62.36±5.8 kilograms, 158.63±4 centimetre, and 24.77±2 Kg/m2 , respectively. HSR and shoulder width had a significant correlation with the cephalad spread of spinal anaesthesia with r=-0.672 and p-value <0.001 and r=0.369 and p-value <0.001, respectively. Conclusion: HSR and shoulder width has a significant correlation with spread of spinal anaesthesia with a given dose of 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine in parturients. The study should expect more cephalad spread of anaesthesia in parturient population when the HSR>1.
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis Precipitated by Viral Hepatitis
Authors: Patel Ronak , Uppal Sanchit , Meelu Abhinav , Bhatnagar Mini
Published: March 2023

Thyrotoxic hypokalaemic Periodic Paralysis (TPP) is a medical emergency usually seen in Grave’s disease, commonly in persons of oriental descent. The present case is a rare first time presentation of TPP in association with acute viral hepatitis A. A 46-yearold female presented with weakness, vomiting, fever, altered sensorium and yellow discolouration for 20 days. She was diagnosed to have hepatic failure due to viral hepatitis A. Her serum potassium level was 1.79 mmol/L. Treatment for hepatic failure and i.v. potassium chloride replacement was started. Sensorium improved but severe hypokalaemia and flaccid paralysis persisted. Thyroid functions were assessed and thyrotoxicosis due to Grave’s disease was diagnosed. Carbimazole and systemic corticosteroids were also started and potassium infusion was continued. Serum potassium became normal only after thyroid hormones reached normal limits followed by improvement in muscle weakness. TPP can be precipitated in conditions of stress, thyroid functions should be assessed in cases of hypokalaemic periodic paralysis even in absence of overt thyroid disease.
MEASUREMENT OF THE INTENSITY OF THE ELECTRIC FIELD OF THE RADIO WAVE EMITTED BY SELECTED MOBILE PHONES
Authors: MALICKA Marzena , MALICKI Mateusz
Published: March 2023

We are constantly watching the growth of mobile phone users around the world. This causes interest in the issue of the influence of electromagnetic radiation on the human body. The sources of electromagnetic fields are among others mobile telephony. Mobile telephony consists of two basic elements: telephones (terminals) and base stations. Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) means the unit of amount of radiofrequency energy absorbed by the human body when using a mobile phone. The aim of the study was to measure the intensity of the electric field of the radio wave emitted by selected mobile phones. The measurements were carried out in the Radiation Measurement Laboratory at the Provincial Sanitary-Epidemiological Station in Rzeszów. Measurements were made for devices operating in different data transmission systems operating in certain frequency bands. The electric field of the electromagnetic field was measured using an wide field electromagnetic field measuring device type NBM-550 No. B-0240 with EF-1891 type probe. Measurements were made for devices with switched on and off data transmission at the time of receipt and during signaling. In the following sections describe mobile telephony and the basic characteristics of the mobile phone technology. The last part presents the way of making measurements and presentation of results.
MERLI – MESTRE DA CRIATIVIDADE E DO DISCURSO: UMA ANÁLISE DO ETHOS COMO IMAGEM DE SI
Authors: Souza Mikaela De , Pinheiro Cristiano Max Pereira
Published: March 2023

O principal aspecto a ser observado neste estudo são as características comunicadas através do discurso, com ou sem intenção, evidenciadas a partir da imagem de si construída pela personagem Merlí Bergeron, do seriado espanhol Merlí. Para isso, conceitos de criatividade (Sternberg, 2006) e ethos como imagem de si (MAINGUENEAU, 1997, 2015, 2020) serão desenvolvidos como arcabouço teórico para fundamentação de análise. O estudo caracteriza-se como uma pesquisa exploratória e descritiva, de cunho bibliográfico, com abordagem qualitativa, tendo como corpus o primeiro episódio da série Os Peripatéticos. A análise remete como indicador de resultado a compreensão de um ethos provocativo, que evoca a todo instante estratégias argumentativas como forma de criar uma imagem de veracidade e identificação com seu coenunciador. Além disso, evidencia-se como Merlí utiliza dos recursos da criatividade para assegurar a legitimação das suas estratégias discursivas.
O DIABO TRAVESTIDO EM O RETRATO DE DORIAN GRAY (1890): DEUS, O DIABO E A SERPENTE
Authors: De Lima Dante Luiz , Lima Neto Luiz Antônio Pereira
Published: March 2023

O objetivo desse trabalho é questionar como a figura do Diabo e sua influência são representados nos personagens principais do romance/novela O retrato de Dorian Gray (1890), do escritor irlandês Oscar Wilde. Identificamos essa presença maligna na tríade: o Diabo, Deus e a Serpente, representados respectivamente pelo jovem Dorian Gray, Basil Hallward, o pintor do seu imaculado quadro, e o aristocrata Lorde Henry Wotton. Dorian Gray influenciado pela Serpente, é levado a exaltar e valorizar a beleza e a juventude, e assim faz um pacto com forças ocultas para que o seu quadro envelheça em seu lugar e receba as marcas de seus atos cruéis. Não sendo punido por suas ações o jovem vive uma vida de excessos e prazeres que causam consequências para ele e também às pessoas ao seu redor, até chegar o dia em que Dorian teve que acertar as contas com o seu destino, o que o levou à sua perdição e morte. A relação entre o bem e o mal é a força impulsionadora que permeia todo o desencadeamento dos fatos dentro da trama.
CIBERESPAÇO: VEICULAÇÃO E LEGITIMAÇÃO DE ARTISTAS NO CIRCUITO DE ARTE CONTEMPORÂNEA ATRAVÉS DAS PLATAFORMAS DIGITAIS
Authors: Babel Júlia , Seixas Alvaro
Published: March 2023

O Ensaio Visual tem como tema a relação entre linguagens no ciberespaço, excitando a legitimação de um novo circuito na arte brasileira. Demonstra à interferência a partir do contato de artistas brasileiros, que dialogam visualmente em redes sociais específicas, e que nelas veiculam suas pesquisas e produções. O Ensaio conta com obras de arte de: Alvaro Seixas, babel, bicha rata, Gustavo Magalhães e Nuno Ramalho. Na arte contemporânea a linguagem se expande por meio da virtualidade, em processos de criação, compartilhamento e divulgação de maneira singular. Observa-se aqui o diálogo implícito e explícito entre obras e artistas que tensionam citações diretas utilizando palavras e imagens.
PROCESSOS DE RESISTÊNCIA E DE EXISTÊNCIA DE NEGROS AMAZÔNICOS: UM PARALELO ENTRE OS SUJEITOS DO MARABAIXO E DO ALTO DO BODE
Authors: Tartaglia Ednaldo
Published: March 2023

O objetivo deste artigo foi o de visibilizar duas micro-histórias de sujeitos negros amazônicos, para tentar compreender por que, na atualidade, ainda circulam dizeres ofensivos, racistas e opressores sobre determinado corpo social negro. Destacamos alguns acontecimentos os quais uma parcela dos corpos sociais regionais, o Estado e, em alguns casos, também a Igreja Católica lançaram dizeres e ações agressivas contra os sujeitos negros praticantes do Ciclo do Marabaixo, em Macapá-AP, bem como sobre os imigrantes antilhanos no morro Alto do Bode em Porto Velho-RO, ao longo do século XX. Nossa análise se inscreve no campo teórico e metodológico dos Estudos Discursivos Foucaultianos e mobilizamos, para as nossas discussões, especialmente, os conceitos de discurso, poder, resistência, corpo utópico e heterotopia a partir dos trabalhos de Michel Foucault (2003, 2005, 2011, 2013a, 2013b). Aplicamos esses termos conceituais em materialidades discursivas diversas, oriundas de matéria jornalística, redes sociais, livros e trabalhos acadêmicos. A análise possibilita compreender, mas não a aceitar, os discursos preconceituosos que, na contemporaneidade, ainda são lançados sobre determinados sujeitos.

Palavras-chave: Discurso. Sujeito negro amazônico. Marabaixo. Alto do Bode.
DESLIGUEM SUAS CÂMERAS, O ESPETÁCULO VAI COMEÇAR!
Authors: Romano Olívia Camboim , DOS SANTOS LAENISSON
Published: March 2023

Este artigo, resultado do projeto de pesquisa O teatro e a peste: uma investigação sobre as criações teatrais durante a pandemia da Covid-19 (PIBIC 2021/2022) e em sinergia com parte das investigações de pós-doutorado, em andamento, O teatro latino-americano e a peste: uma investigação sobre as criações teatrais durante a pandemia da Covid-19, apresenta algumas estratégias de criação teatral digital adotadas por grupos e artistas nordestinos durante a quarentena pandêmica. O estudo foi efetuado a partir de consultas nas redes sociais e em plataformas de compartilhamento de vídeos, além de leituras de artigos eletrônicos, bem como apreciação de obras e leituras dramáticas disponibilizadas na internet (ao vivo ou gravadas). Durante a quarentena, não pela tentativa de substituir o encontro presencial pelo virtual, mas na luta pela sobrevivência e pela necessidade intrínseca de criação, de forma rápida e eficiente, os artistas com seus conhecimentos teatrais encontraram uma saída diante do caos sanitário e político brasileiro atual e, com o teatro digital, alcançaram os espectadores, entraram em suas casas, e esse é um caminho irreversível.
PEMBA BRANCA, PEMBA PRETA, PEMBA ENCARNADA
Authors: Gottardi Pedro
Published: March 2023

Trata-se de um ensaio visual, sob temática que envolve a conversa com Exu em processos de criação contemporâneas nas artes visuais . Traz um conjunto de imagens/obras e relatos pessoais com o objetivo de elucidar e ir contra publicações coloniais sobre a umbanda e processos criativos que tem o transe como método criativo. As visualidas transitam entre gravuras e intervenções urbanas.
Business Plan and Implementation Report on Culinary Business “Rendang Ratu”
Authors: Rasyid Ratu Fathia , Roostika Ratna
Published: March 2023

This paper was created with the aim to comparing the results of Rendang Ratu business implementation with the planning that had been previously designed in 2022. This business was created by considering the average data on beef consumption by Indonesian people, which tended to be static in the last five years from 2015 to 2021, so that impact on the low animal protein intake in the society, especially for the middle to lower economic class. However, animal protein from meat is an excellent food source for human growth, where this protein complements amino acids that are primary needs as well as the nutritional investment in maintaining long-term health. From this condition, the high demand for meat consumption has shown an opportunity to develop a business in avoiding the fluctuating price of meat and also increase the amount of meat consumption in Indonesia, especially in traditional Indonesian meat dishes. Rendang is a traditional Minang dish made with meat. Rendang Ratu is a Food and Beverage business specializing in processed meat products made with original-natural West Sumatra spices. For this reason, the methodology used is to look at the results of the business design, whether it is realized well or comes up with differences during the implementation process.

Furthermore, the differences found become objects resolved by referring to marketing management theories. The results of this business implementation are well realized, although several gaps have been resolved with solutions referring to marketing management theories. Henceforth, based on the results of observations and existing opportunities, the business development will be formed by expanding product services by providing other processed meats. Thus, the products produced can be more varied, and the target market can be more expansive.
Cultivation Strategy of Junior High School Students' Mathematical Data Concept in China: A Review
Authors: Ma Xiaofan , Yang Zezhong
Published: March 2023

With the continuous development of the big data era, data analysis is appearing more and more frequently, and the corresponding data concept is becoming more and more important. Many scholars have conducted relevant research on the cultivation of junior high school students ' data concept, however, few relevant findings have been summarized. The purpose of this paper is to understand the research status of data concept training strategies for junior high school students in China, and to provide corresponding strategic reference for how to cultivate junior high school students ' data concept. Through the method of literature analysis, this paper reviews and sorts out the research on the cultivation of data concept of Chinese junior high school students, and draws the following conclusions: 1. The cultivation strategy of data concept of Chinese junior high school students is mainly studied from three aspects: before class, in class, and after class; 2. Previous studies have put forward more strategies for the cultivation of junior high school students ' data concept from the perspective of the classroom, and there are few studies on pre-class and after-class aspects; 3. Researchers mainly use four research methods: literature research, questionnaire survey, case analysis, and interview; 4. Most of the suggestions and strategies given by scholars are from the perspective of teachers, and there are gaps in the perspective of students. Therefore, in the future, it is essential for improving the research methods and conducting research from a broader perspective in order to find more reasonable and specific suggestions and strategies.
Performance of Potato Genotypes at Farmer’s Field in Jumla, Nepal
Authors: Giri Raj Kumar , Upadhyay Kalika Prasad , Bhusal Yubraj , Subedi Giri Dhari , Poudel Bishwash , Chalise Basant , Khadka Kamal
Published: March 2023

On-farm varietal trial was carried out to evaluate promising genotypes of potato received from International Potato Centre (CIP), Lima, Peru through National Potato Research Program (NPRP), Khumaltar at Guthichaur Rural Municipality in the high hills of Jumla during two consecutive years 2017 and 2018. Five promising potato genotypes and two check cultivars i.e. Desiree and Jumli Local were tested in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). The treatments were replicated three times. Compost was used at the rate of 20 t/ha. Well sprouted tubers of 25-50 g were planted at 60cm x 25cm spacing. Observations were recorded on vegetative parameters and yield attributes. Tested genotypes differed significantly for emergence percentage at 30 days after planting, uniformity, ground coverage, plant height, number of main stems, total number of tubers and tuber yield per hectare. The highest tuber yield (26.14 t/ha) was recorded in CIP393073.179 followed by CIP 395112.32 (24.56 t/ha) and CIP 390478.9 (23.12 t/ha). The average results of both years showed that potato genotypes CIP393073.179, CIP 395112.32 and CIP 390478.9 were promising for commercial cultivation in Jumla and in the similar agro-ecological domains of Karnali province.
Evaluation of Gene-based Markers against Fusarium Wilt Disease in Chickpea (Cicer Arietinum L.)
Authors: Rajput Shrishtika , Jain Sudhanshu , Tiwari Sushma , Sikarwar R. S. , Tripathi Niraj , Barela Akash , Tripathi M. K.
Published: March 2023

Chickpea is an important legume crop owing to their nutritional worth. Due to the increasing population issue, it is needed to maintain the productivity of chickpeas to fulfill the requirements. At present, the main constraints in chickpea production are the Fusarium wilt disease. Forty genotypes of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) including RVG-203 as check variety were screened against Fusarium wilt resistance using six gene-based markers. Out of which five STMS markers showed polymorphism and amplified the alleles linked to resistance and susceptibility to Fusarium wilt disease in chickpea genotypes. The highest polymorphic information content (PIC) value was obtained with STMS Marker TR-29 and the least with STMS Marker TR-19. Based on molecular characterization, the genotypes produced similar allele as produced in the check variety RVG-203 and were identified as sources of resistance against Fusarium wilt. The results obtained in the present study open a window to use these genotypes as donor parents for the development of Fusarium wilt-resistant chickpea varieties through hybridization programs.
Effect of Spacing and Nitrogen Management on Growth and Yield of Summer Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)
Authors: Madhavi Vaka , Singh Rajesh , Indu Thakur , Pradhan Akankhya , Suneeth Dondapati
Published: March 2023

A field experiment was carried out in Zaid 2022 at the Department of Agronomy's Agricultural Research Farm in Prayagraj (U.P).The three planting geometries used in the experiment are 30 cm x 10 cm, 40 cm x 10 cm, and 50 cm x 10 cm. There are three nitrogen management treatments used in the experiment: 50% of the Recommended Dose of Nitrogen (RDN) through inorganic fertiliser, 50% of the RDN through inorganic fertiliser in combination with 50% of Nitrogen provided through FYM with Azotobacter seed inoculation, and 50% of the RDN through inorganic fertiliser. Ten treatments were duplicated three times in the randomised block design of the experiment. Findings showed that 30x10cm spacing ,Maximum plant height (124.48 cm), dry weight (29.85 g), number of capsules/plant (78.69), number of seeds/capsule (36.39), and seed yield (552.38 kg/ha) were obtained with 5% RDN + 50% N via FYM + Biofertilizer (Azotobacter).
Influence of Hydrogel and Different Sowing Methods on Growth and Yield Aerobic Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Saini Rahul , Umesha C.
Published: March 2023

The field experiment was conducted during Khairf 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P).To evaluatedo the influence of different level Hydrogel (0, 2, 4 kg/ha.) and methods of sowing( on growth and yield of aerobic rice. Hydrogel was broadcasting in the field before sowing (Flatbed sowing. Ridge sowing, furrow sowing) mixed well in the soil. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design and comprised of levels of hydrogel and methods of sowing with ten treatments and each were replicated thrice. The growth attributes which was plant height (96.20 cm), total tillers/m2 (540.27), plant dry weight  (1078.70 g/m2), and crop growth rate (65.27 g/m2/day) was significantly increased with increasing the level of Hydrogel (0, 2 to 4 kg/ha.) and maximum was obtained with application of 4 kg Hydrogel with Furrow sowing. The yield attributes was obtained highest effective tillers/m2 (238.33), number of filled grains/panicle (172.83), grain yield (4.81 t/ha), Harvest index (44.35%), gross return (INR 1,76,043/ha), net return (INR 1,31,193/ha.) and benefit cost ratio (2.93).
Multiple-Level Retrolaminar Block can Provide Effective Analgesia in Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy with Latissimus Dorsi Flap Reconstruction: A Report of Two Cases
Authors: Aoki Hiroshi , Terao Yoshiaki , Fujimoto Ekuko , Oji Makito , Oji Natsuko , Iwanaga Hiroki , Hara Tetsuya
Published: March 2023

Aims: Nipple-sparing mastectomy with latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction (NMLR) may cause moderate to severe postoperative pain. Herein, two cases in which multiple-level RLB injections provided good analgesia for two patients who underwent NMLR are reported. Thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) is recommended as the first-line regional analgesic technique for breast cancer surgery. Multiple-level TPVBs may provide effective analgesia for NMLR but may increase the risk of complications. A retrolaminar block (RLB), a known alternative to a TPVB, has a lower risk of complications and multiple-level RLB injections may be safely performed.

Presentation of Cases: NMLR was planned for two patients with breast cancer. Multiple-level RLB injections were administered for postoperative pain management. In both cases, the numerical rating scale scores measured at rest were low postoperatively, suggesting that multiple-level RLB injections effectively managed postoperative pain. Adequate analgesia was achieved using multiple-level RLB injections without additional drug administration in both patients.

Discussion and Conclusion: Multiple-level RLB injections may be widely used as appropriate dosages of local anesthetics are considered.
Anniversary meeting
Authors: - -
Published: March 2023

At the Anniversary meeting the Annual Report was then delivered, covering topics such as Fellowship, Meetings, Excavations and publications. The Treasurer then presented the report on the Society’s accounts. A list of deceased Fellows was read, and the President then proposed an alteration to the Society’s Laws which was passed unanimously.
Preliminaries
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Published: March 2023

Front matter for Volume 101

Table of contents

Office-bearers of the Society 1968-9