bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Serous cystadenoma of head pancreas masquerading as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor: Treated by Whipple’s pancreaticoduodenectomy
Authors: Kumarasamy Sivaraman , Kumar Manish , Sakaray Yashwant , Savlania Ajay , Tandup Cherring , Kaman Lileswar
Published: July 2023

Serous cystadenoma (SCA) is the most common cystic neoplasm of the pancreas. Serous cystadenoma is best diagnosed by imaging with computed tomography scan. Fine-needle aspiration cytology is required for definitive preoperative diagnosis. Serous cystadenoma may be sometime difficult to differentiate from pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET) in the preoperative stage. Differentiating the two entities are important for proper treatment strategy. Serous cystadenoma may be managed in expectant observation. However, all PNETs will need surgical treatment including pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD). Here, we present a rare presentation of serous cystadenoma head of pancreas masquerading as PNET with local compressive symptoms for which Whipple’s PD was done successfully.
Profile of 193 pediatric cancer patients managed with radiation therapy: Challenges and lessons learned
Authors: Madan Renu , Goyal Shikha , Dey Treshita , Kapoor Rakesh , Ballari Nagarjun , Soni Shiv Lal , Radotra Bishan D. , Bansal Deepak , Trehan Amita , Peters Nitin James , Samujh Ram
Published: July 2023

Background:

Series on radiotherapy (RT) practice in pediatric malignancies are limited in India as only a few centers practice pediatric RT, particularly under anesthesia. We aimed to study the clinical profile of pediatric cancer patients treated with RT and to analyze various challenges in pediatric RT under anesthesia.

Materials and Methods:

The data were prospectively maintained in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Pediatric cancer patients aged 0–14 years, registered in the RT department between February 1, 2019 and July 30, 2021were analyzed.

Results:

A total of 193 pediatric cancer patients (noncentral nervous system) received RT during the said period. Median age at presentation was 5.2 years (range: 9 months to 14 years) with a male-to-female ratio of 1.8:1. The majority of the patients were in the age group of 0–4 years (52.8%) followed by 5–9 years (29.5%) and ≥10 years (17.6%). Most common indications for RT included bone and soft-tissue tumors, retinoblastoma, Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma, and hematological malignancies. One hundred and seventy-nine (92.7%) patients received RT with curative intent, while 14 (7.3%) patients received palliative RT. Thirty (15.5%) patients needed anesthesia for RT. Ten (5.18%) patients required RT interruption due to toxicities with a median gap of 3 days.

Conclusions:

RT is challenging yet an important aspect of multidisciplinary care in paediatric cancers. Estimating the burden of pediatric patients in the RT department may help in assessing unmet needs, resource development, and prioritization, which may improve the cure rates.
Adenosquamous carcinoma lung radiologically mimicking pneumonia: A potentially disastrous diagnostic challenge in an unusual malignancy
Authors: Bakshi Neha , Nayar Sandeep , Kalra Sunny , Duggal Rajan
Published: July 2023

Lung cancer is among the most frequently diagnosed cancers and the world’s leading cause of cancer-related death. Radiology remains the mainstay for timely diagnosis; however, atypical radiologic patterns are known, and these may be misdiagnosed as infectious or inflammatory pathology, particularly in the absence of smoking history. We report herein an account of an older male nonsmoker who presented radiologically with bilateral diffuse pulmonary infiltrates, simulating pneumonia, but was eventually diagnosed with adenosquamous lung carcinoma. The delay in diagnosis and subsequent unfortunate rapid deterioration of our patient serves as a reminder for clinicians to consider lung cancer in patients with clinical/radiologic findings suggestive of pneumonia, especially in nonsmokers or cases refractory to antibiotic therapy.
“Superhero” concept to avoid anesthesia for daily radiation treatment in childhood cancer
Authors: Dhar Debojoyti , Vadgaonkar Rohit , Miriyala Raviteja , Kalita Himanshu , Parab Pritam , Mahantshetty Umesh
Published: July 2023

Advancements in therapeutic interventions have led to significant improvement in the overall management of childhood cancer. Radiotherapy forms an important component of their treatment. Modern radiotherapy technique where an optimal therapeutic ratio can be obtained demands proper and adequate immobilization of the child. This can be technically challenging sometimes, particularly when the child is noncompliant. To address this hurdle, we have used this concept of “Superhero,” where we have decorated and painted the thermoplastic masks that often used in the head and neck and cranial irradiation. We have received adequate compliance for this method, and the need for anesthesia was slackened.
Performance evaluation of Monaco radiotherapy treatment planning system using CIRS Thorax Phantom: Dosimetric assessment of flattened and non-flattened photon beams
Authors: Saini Amit , Verma Teerthraj , Pandey V. P. , Singh Avtar , Kumar Pankaj
Published: July 2023

Aim:

The present study was undertaken to evaluate the performance of different algorithms for flattening filter-free (FFF) and flattened (FF) photon beams in three different in-homogeneities.

Materials and Method:

Computed tomography (CT) image sets of the CIRS phantom maintained in the SAD setup by placing the ionization chamber in the lung, bone, and tissue regions, respectively, were acquired. The treatment planning system (TPS) calculated and the ionization chamber measured the doses at the center of the chamber (in the three mediums) were recorded for the flattened and non-flattened photon beams.

Results:

The results were reported for photon energies of 6 MV, 10 MV, 15 MV, 6 FFF, and 10 FFF of field sizes 5 × 5 cm2, 10 × 10 cm2, and 15 × 15 cm2. In the bone inhomogeneity, the pencil beam algorithm predicted that the maximum dose variation was 4.88% of measured chamber dose in 10-MV photon energy for the field size 10 × 10 cm2. In water inhomogeneity, both the collapsed cone and Monte Carlo algorithm predicted that the maximum dose variation was ± 3% of measured chamber dose in 10-MV photon energy for the field size 10 × 10 cm2 and in 10-MV FFF photon energy for the field size 5 × 5 cm2, whereas in lung inhomogeneity, the pencil beam algorithm predicted that the highest dose variation was - 6.9% of measured chamber dose in 10-MV FFF photon energy for the field size 5 × 5 cm2.

Conclusion:

FF and FFF beams performed differently in lung, water, and bone mediums. The assessment of algorithms was conducted using the anthropomorphic phantom; therefore, these findings may help in the selection of appropriate algorithms for particular clinical settings in radiation delivery.
Need for implementation of safe medication practice to avoid medication errors – A journey through case series
Authors: Paul Pritama , Era Nikhil , Paul Uttam K.
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Patient safety is seriously threatened by medication errors. Pharmacological therapy aims to accomplish particular therapeutic objectives that improve patient quality of life while reducing patient risk. To develop a clear plan for minimizing medication errors and establishing safe and effective medication practices, the study’s major goal is to identify the key locations at which medication errors usually occur. The five scenarios presented here demonstrate the frequent errors that took place, including communication problems, technical errors, rule-based errors, and knowledge-based errors. Patients’ quality of life must be improved by educating both patients and healthcare workers on safe medication practices. This involves monitoring for and recognizing errors, reporting them in a blame-free environment, analyzing their root causes, changing procedures on the lessons learned, and ongoing monitoring.
The study on the prevalence of Mongolian spots in the neonates
Authors: Quazi Sabiha , Choudhary Sanjiv , Singh Adarsh Lata , Saoji Vikrant , Khan Khalid , Jawade Sugat
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Mongolian Spots (MS) generally exist at the time or under the first few weeks of the neonate life-cycle, often considered a birthmark, characterized by hyper-pigmented marks especially bluish-black hue that cannot vanish easily and are generally found on the lumbosacral region. As this MS is reminiscent of bruises and appears to be caused by abuse, this may raise questions about the possibility of abuse. Hence, it is significant to identify MS bruises. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of MS in neonates by using the parameters like location, method of delivery, gestational age, and, weight at birth.

Methodology:

500 neonates were enrolled in the study for the evaluation of the prevalence of Mongolian spots. The study design was cross-sectional, observational, and conducted for two and a half years. The neonate’s whole skin surface, including the hand palms, scalps and soles, mucous membranes, genitalia, hair, and nails, was inspected in adequate light. The changes were seen (physiological and pathological) over the skin, so the details were reviewed, analyzed, and documented. Photographic records were kept to document the study. Descriptive statistics were analyzed byt-test and Chi-square test and the inferential statistics were analyzed by proportions and Chi-square test.

Results:

From the 500 neonates, 408 (81.6%) were reported to have Mongolian spots. Based on the site of locations 337 (82.60%) neonates were found with spots maximum on the sacrococcygeal area and rarely on the extremities 4 (0.98%). 221 (54.1%) were found with normal vaginal delivery, and males have more predominance 247 (60%). Based on the gestational age full term was 366 (89.71%), with the birth at a weight of more than 2.5 kg found in 349 (85.54%).

Conclusion:

The study concluded that the maximum number of neonates had been found with Mongolian spots and it is very common among neonates. This study will enlighten the awareness of the physician to distinguish the other lesions from other cutaneous skin conditions. The only drawbacks of this research study are a smaller sample size and limited study duration. The study of diameter, size, and dimensions of spots are not included. More intervention studies are required to compare MS with other skin conditions and their therapies. Further research is required for the study of the dimensions of marks on the neonate’s body.
The prevalence and associated factors of lower back pain among surgeons in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Aldaheri Asim A. , Aljuhani Mohammed M. , Aldaheri Reem E.
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:

Lower back pain (LBP) is the most common form of musculoskeletal disorder and a crucial occupational issue among healthcare professionals that peaks among surgeons. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence and the characteristics and identify associated risk factors among surgeons in the Makkah region, Saudi Arabia.

Methods:

This study used a cross-sectional method among surgeons in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. Data were randomly collected using a self-administered questionnaire divided into demographic, individual, and occupational characteristics and prevalence data from different hospitals and cities. The subjects of the study were 208 surgeons working in different specialties.

Results:

Thirty-eight percent of surgeons were found to have back pain. The highest prevalence was found among general surgeons, followed by gynecologists. Surgeons with a longer mean duration of work experience had a significantly higher percentage of back pain sufferers. The presence of back pain, on the other hand, did not appear to be related to the surgeon’s gender, dominant hand, specialty, or other work conditions. LBP was widespread in surgeons with higher work experience, a stable job position, older age, a higher body mass index (BMI), chronic conditions, who did not exercise, and who were not athletes.

Conclusions:

General surgeons have the highest prevalence, according to the results of this study. Appropriate measures should be adopted to avoid this occupational health issue. We emphasize the importance of performing a periodic examination and follow-up on the health status of surgeons’ spines and providing educational information about LBP and the best ways to avoid it. We advocate an ergonomic examination of workplace conditions and regular counseling sessions to encourage people to use their backs more properly with correct posture.
Translucency and color stability of bleached veneer shades with different resin cement
Authors: Abu Saieda Mona E. , Masoud Gaber I. , Korsel Amany M.
Published: July 2023

Aim

This in-vitro study aimed to evaluate the translucency and color stability of bleached veneer shades with different resin cement.

Material and Methods

Forty-two IPS E-max CAD discs with bleached shades BL1 and BL3 milled by CAD/CAM, each disc was 0.5 mm in thickness, 10 mm in diameter. Each sample had been formed by cementation of IPS E-max CAD discover a PMMA disc 1 mm in thickness 10 mm in diameter with shade A2 by two different shades of resin cement from Variolink NLC shades clear and +2. This cementation done by using standardized mold 1.6 mm in thickness, with cement layer 0.1 mm. Translucency and color of each sample had been measured by Spectrophotometer. Transparent parameter and color difference △E had been calculated and analyzed by one-way analysis of variance then multiple comparison Tukey's test (α = 0.05).

Results

Using clear shade cement under both shade of IPS E-max showed lower than △E with cement shade +2. P value was highly significant in all samples (ρ> 0.000), while in BL3 disc before cementation and after cementation with clear cement showed nonsignificant result (ρ> 0.227). Transparent parameter was higher before cementation and the lowest value obtained with shade + 2 cement which is opaquer (10.59) with BL3 and (11.69) with BL1.

Conclusion

The final color and translucency of bleached veneers is influenced by the shade of resin cement.
Trueness and tissue surface adaptation assessment of digital versus conventional mandibular implant-assisted complete overdenture
Authors: Ibrahim Abouelazm Nour E. , Aboutalb Faten A. , El-Moneim El-Segai Azza Abd
Published: July 2023

Purpose

Evaluation of trueness and tissue surface adaptation of digital versus conventional mandibular implant-assisted complete overdenture (IACO).

Materials and methods

Two implants were installed in the inter foraminal region of an epoxy resin model, which was scanned and saved as a Standard Tessellation Language (STL) file. The reference model with the implants was duplicated into 20-stone models. All models were scanned and the STL files were saved for digitally designed 20 IACOs. Half of them were fabricated by three-dimensional (3D) printing technology and considered as group I (the digital group). The other half were fabricated by the conventional pack and press technique and considered as group II (the conventional group). To evaluate the trueness, all IACOs were scanned and superimposed to the STL files of the original design by digital software. By using the same software, the gap between the intaglio surface of the scanned IACOs and the reference model was measured to evaluate the tissue surface adaptation.

Results

The statistical analysis by using t test revealed a highly significant difference between the two groups with less mean deviation value of the digital group with a P value less than 0.001. There is a significant difference between the two groups with P value of 0.035 at the implant region in the digital group. The overall adaptation between the two groups showed a significant difference with less mean deviation value of the digital group with a P value of 0.041.

Conclusion

The digital group has better trueness and adaptation than the conventional group. Despite the gap in the implant area in the digital group, the overall fit of the digital group is better.

Clinical implications

Three-dimensional printing technology can achieve an acceptable fit and good retention. Digital technology and implant dentistry provide great hope for complete edentulism, especially in those with a completely edentulous mandibular arch. Digital implant-assisted complete overdentures showed better fit than conventional ones.
Precise Electrical Machine Stator Winding Modeling for Thermal Analysis of Efficient Cooling Concepts
Authors: Brossardt Nicolas , Nguyen-Xuan Thinh , Pfitzner Michael
Published: July 2023

The current development of electric and hybrid electric vehicles has drawn more attention toward the development of electrical machines with high power densities. Though highly efficient, these machines heat up significantly during operation. By design, state-of-the-art water jacket cooling concepts remove the heat mainly through high internal thermal resistances of the electrical machine. The resulting maximum temperatures in the end winding region limit the achievable machine power output. In this study, alternative cooling concepts are presented, which efficiently use the existing heat conduction paths of an electric machine. For this purpose, two modeling methods for the stator windings were developed: a high-resolution approach that considers each individual wire and an abstract approach that uses zones of constant anisotropic thermal conductivity to specify the heat flow in the windings. Both models were used in conjugate heat transfer simulations of a long-term thermal test of the electrical machine integrated in the BMW i3. For both models the validation showed a very good agreement of simulated and measured temperatures. An evaluation of both methods showed the abstract approach to be more efficient than other simulation methods used in the current R&D. Its application for alternative cooling concepts revealed the necessary heat transfer coefficients at different fluid temperatures for a sole convective cooling of the end windings. However, it could be found that a homogeneous temperature distribution in the stator of the machine can only be achieved if a combination of water jacket cooling and convective end winding cooling is used.
Study of Structural Cracks on Residential Buildings
Authors: Nikila G  , Prabakaran P A
Published: July 2023

A project reveals about the structural failure study of masonry building. A crack is a complete or incomplete separation of wall by breaking or fracturing, it forms into two or more parts. There are some types of cracks are structural, non-structural, and based on width and depth. It affects the building and it also destroy the walls. The cracks reduces the stiffness, leakage of buildings, durability and performance of the building. Most of the unreinforced masonry buildings, wall partially are in some cases completely collapsed under strong motion dominated by the out of plane failure mode, masonry building perform poorly under seismic action. To strength of URM walls using strengthening agents has popular means of enhancing both the walls out of plane and in plane capacities. Cracks may be of uniform width throughout or be narrow at one end, gradually widening at the other. Cracks may be straight, toothed, stepped, map pattern or random and may be vertical, horizontal or diagonal. It may be only at the surface or may extend to more than one layer of material. The cracks are not only from earthquakes, so we are initiating to find the name of the cracks, types of cracks and their causes
Die Bürde der Beschaffung
Authors: Bender Ralf
Published: July 2023

Ethno Food boomt in Europa. Besonders gut entwickelt sich seit Jahren die asiatische Küche. Doch die Beschaffung der Ware aus Fernost wird zunehmend anspruchsvoller.
Astronomically-paced climate and carbon-cycle feedbacks in the lead-up to the Late Devonian Kellwasser Crisis
Authors: Wichern Nina M. A. , Bialik Or M. , Nohl Theresa , Percival Lawrence M. E. , Becker R. Thomas , Kaskes Pim , Claeys Philippe , De Vleeschouwer David
Published: July 2023

Abstract. Repeated carbon isotope excursions and widespread organic-rich shale deposition mark the Middle and Late Devonian series. Various explanations such as extensive volcanism and land plant evolution have been given for these perturbations and the general sensitivity of the Devonian to oceanic anoxia, but their repeated nature suggests that astronomical forcing may have controlled their timing. Here, a cyclostratigraphic study of the Kellwasser Crisis at the Frasnian-Famennian stage boundary (ca. 372 Ma) is carried out. The Kellwasser Crisis was one of the most ecologically impactful of the Devonian perturbations and is ranked among the ‘Big Five’ Phanerozoic mass extinctions. The studied site is the Winsenberg Road Cut section in the Rhenish Massif, Germany, which represents a quiet tropical shelf basin setting. Centimetre-scale elemental records, generated by portable X-Ray scanning, allow for testing of the hypothesis that a 2.4 Myr eccentricity node preceded the Upper Kellwasser event. The study’s results are supportive of this hypothesis. We find enhanced chemical weathering (K2O/Al2O3) during the period leading up to the Upper Kellwasser, and a peak in distal detrital input (SiO2/CaO) and riverine runoff (TiO2/Al2O3) just prior to the start of the Upper Kellwasser. We interpret this pattern as the long-term eccentricity minimum facilitating excessive regolith build-up in the absence of strong seasonal contrasts. The Earth’s system coming out of this node would have rapidly intensified the hydrological cycle, causing these nutrient-rich regoliths to be eroded and washed away to the oceans where they resulted in eutrophication and anoxia. An astronomical control on regional climate is observed beyond this single crisis. Wet-dry cycles were paced by 405-kyr eccentricity, with both the Lower and Upper Kellwasser events taking place during comparatively drier times. A precessional-forced monsoonal climate system prevailed on shorter timescales. Intensification of this monsoonal system following the node may have caused the widespread regolith erosion. We estimate the total duration of the Kellwasser Crisis at ca. 900 kyr, with the individual events lasting for ca. 250 and 100 kyr, respectively. If astronomical control indeed operated via regolith build up in monsoonal climates, land plants may have played an important role. Not by certain evolutionary steps triggering specific perturbations, but by permanently strengthening the climatic response to orbital forcing via soil development – creating soils thick enough to meaningfully respond to orbital forcing – and intensifying the hydrological cycle.
Implementation Of Public Service Policies At The Department Of Investment And Integrated One Door Service at Pringsewu Regency
Authors: Ramadan Faridz , Wardhani Andi Corry , Malta Malta
Published: July 2023

Purpose - Policy implementation is an important step in the policy process, but the policies that have been prepared have failed in their implementation. This study aims to find out how the process, actors who play a role, supporting factors, and inhibiting factors formulate an ideal model to be implemented in the Pringsewu Regency PMPTSP Service.

Methodology - This research method uses a descriptive qualitative approach using the theory of Daniel A. Mazmanian and Paul A. Sabatier 1983 with attention to the characteristics of problems, policies, and the environment to examine the implementation of policies in the PMPTSP Office of Pringsewu Regency.

Findings - The results of this study state that the policy implementation process needs to be simplified, standardized procedures and aligned with the above policies, factors that support policy implementation, namely by developing and formulating policies and simplifying investment regulations starting from business sectors and priority areas, while factors that hinder implementation policies, namely changes in regulations related to investment and changes in licensing services which are very dynamic.

Originality - the researcher recommends a policy implementation model as the research results found by researchers, namely the D7K model (Disruption, Communication, Consolidation, Correlation, Comparison, Collaboration, Compassion, and Control).
Challenges And Obstacles To The Application Of Restorative Justice On The Criminal Justice System In Indonesia
Authors: Tri Wibowo Kurniawan , . Sunarko
Published: July 2023

The practice of enforcing the law of restorative justice, as an out-of-court settlement mechanism based on the principle of justice, has also been reflected in several court decisions. Challenges and obstacles to the application of restorative justice in the criminal justice system in Indonesia are the settlement of cases in the spirit of restorative justice, must be the ability to find a fair and mutually beneficial solution ( win-win solution ) for both parties, both victims and perpetrators. The admission of guilt of the perpetrator of a crime is a prerequisite for restorative justice. Based on these challenges and obstacles, it is necessary to regulate the laws and regulations governing the implementation of restorative justice, the existence of an element of confession of guilt from the perpetrators of the crime as a prerequisite for restorative justice
Vascular plants of Bankapura Peacock Conservation Reserve, Karnataka, India
Authors: Makanur Ningaraj , Kotresha K.
Published: July 2023

We made an inventory of vascular plants of Bankapura Peacock Conservation Reserve, located in the Haveri district of Karnataka. The study area covers ca 140 acres of land known for the high density of Indian Peafowl. Altogether we recorded 141 plant species belonging to 118 genera and 43 families. These include 116 dicotyledons and 23 monocotyledons, 1 pteridophyte and 1 gymnosperm. Fabaceae is the most dominant family as it contributes about 17% of the total flora.
Cost Focus versus Comfort Focus: Evidence from a Discrete Choice Experiment with Swiss Residential Electricity Customers
Authors: Winzer Christian , Zhang Hongliang
Published: July 2023

Based on a discrete choice experiment with 582 households in Switzerland, we find, that about 30% of the customers focus on price risks (cost focus) when they choose an electricity tariff, while 70% of the customers are more worried about volume risks (comfort focus). Customers with a cost focus, prefer contracts with low price risks and automatic load control, even when these contracts increased their volume risks and may lead to discomfort, while customers with a comfort focus are unlikely to choose a contract that exposes them to either price or volume risks.

All customers prefer direct load control of individual appliances to capacity subscriptions or other demand response approaches which limit their total electricity demand. While customers with a cost focus likely accept direct load control even if this reduces their comfort, enrolling customers with a comfort focus will require further efforts and contracts avoiding comfort loss.
A THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE CONFLICT AND ITS IMPACT ON CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL SECURITY
Authors: Okoro Ike O. , O. Ndubuisi Johnson , C. Ogwu Prosper
Published: July 2023

This study is concerned with analysing the Russia-Ukraine conflict and its impact on contemporary global security. Anchored on the theory of Offensive Realism in the explanation of the phenomenon under study, the qualitative descriptive-historical technique was adopted which relied on secondary sources of data and content analysis. Findings from the study revealed that the history of the Russia-Ukraine conflict dates back to the Kievan Rus from which both nations emerged, conquest, domination by Russia and Ukrainian independence pre and post-soviet Ukraine; a majority of foreign powers and international organizations such as the United Nations, European Union, condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, imposed economic sanctions, and provided overt and covert military and humanitarian support to Ukraine. It was further revealed that apart from increased refugees epidemic and IDPs, given the importance of Russia and Ukraine in gas, steel and grains supply in the world economy, the war has created a shortage of these important goods thereby heightening global inflation, economic recessing, protests and social upheavals, arms proliferation capable of raising insurrection and further insecurity across countries. The study recommended that parties to the conflict should seek political rather than military solutions to end the war quickly so that the sanctions which have been detrimental to the global economy and security would be eased
AZİZ (SVETİ/SAINT) SAVA CEMİYETİ (1886-1891)
Authors: ÖZKAN Ayşe
Published: July 2023

1886 yılında Belgrad’da kurulan Aziz Sava Cemiyeti Osmanlı Devleti egemenliğindeki Makedonya ve Eski Sırbistan olarak adlandırdıkları Kosova bölgesinde Sırp propagandasının yayılması için çalışmıştır. 1878 Berlin Antlaşması ile sınırlarını genişleten ancak tarihi emellerinin olduğu Bosna’yı Avusturya Macaristan’a kaptıran Sırbistan yönünü güneye çevirmek zorunda kalmıştır. Fakat güneye yayılma hedeflerinde Bulgaristan ve Yunanistan’ı karşısında bul-muştur. Bulgarların Doğu Rumeli’yi ilhak etmesiyle Bulgaristan’a savaş açan ve yenilen Sırbistan, Makedonya’da da Bulgarlarla mücadele etmiştir. Yunanlılar ile anlaşmaya çalışsa da bu gerçekleşmemiştir. Bulgaristan ve Yunanistan, Makedonya’da kilise ve okul alanında mücadele etmekteydiler ve çeşitli dernekler kurmuşlardı. Sırbistan da Makedon-ya ve Kosova’da olabildiğince çok okul açmak ve Bulgar propagandasını etkisiz kılmak amacıyla Aziz Sava Cemiyeti’ni kurmuştur. Osmanlı Devleti Belgrad elçileri aracılığıyla cemiyetin kendi topraklarındaki çalışmalarını dikkatlice takip etmiştir. “Üye kardeşim benim dostumdur, hangi dinden olursa olsun” sloganına sahip Aziz Sava Cemiyeti kuruluşun-dan 1891 yılına kadar aktif şekilde çalışmıştır. 1891’de Belgrad’daki okulu kapatılan cemiyetin öğrencileri de dağıl-mıştır. Ancak Osmanlı Devleti öğrencileri takip etmeye devam etmiştir.
Traduire en musique le concetto mariniste
Authors: Alix Adrien
Published: July 2023

Giambattista Marino, prince des poètes en son temps, a été très souvent mis en musique par les compositeurs italiens du premier baroque. Cette opération constitue une forme d’adaptation singulière et pose la question du transfert de sens du texte à la musique. L’étude comparée de différentes « versions » musicales de la poésie lyrique de Marino permet de comprendre comment le compositeur et l’interprète, imitant le traducteur, peuvent donner à entendre le concetto.
La traduction de la terminologie féministe en Chine : une rétrospective du féminisme chinois du xxe siècle
Authors: Luan Hesha
Published: July 2023

Pendant la première rencontre des cultures chinoise et occidentale au début du xxe siècle, les progressistes et les féministes chinois se nourrissent du féminisme occidental et la terminologie féministe entre dans le contexte chinois. L’histoire de la traduction chinoise de la terminologie féministe est aussi l’histoire de la réception et de l’évolution du féminisme en Chine, un processus long et complexe de localisation. Ce texte étudie principalement la traduction et la sinisation des termes anglais feminism, gender et patriarchy.
PALABRAS INTRODUCTORIAS AL TEMA DE SEXO, VIOLACIÓN Y HOLOCAUSTO. NOTAS SOBRE GUERRAS - VIOLACIONES
Authors: Fridman Cristina Tania
Published: July 2023

»El infierno puede haber sido el mismo para hombres y mujeres durante la Shoá, pero los horrores relacionados con el sexo fueron diferentes», (Myrna Goldenberg), Las mujeres confinadas en los distintos campos de concentración y exterminio fueron objeto de los actos de humillación, denigración y violencia que la mente humana pueda imaginar. El objetivo de los nazis era asesinarlas de cuerpo y alma, ejercer el control, dominar y destruir la identidad. La extrema delgadez por falta de alimentación, las cabezas rapadas, los números tatuados, la desnudez obligada en los baños colectivos las dejaba expuestas a las miradas de los otros sin poder sostener el pudor y la privacidad necesarios en las situaciones más íntimas. Las violaciones por parte de los verdugos formaban parte de la política de exterminio, a pesar de estar oficialmente prohibido por el propio régimen, miles de mujeres eran destinadas a burdeles al servicio de comandantes nazis de alta graduación, en algunos casos eran engañadas con la promesa de que serían liberadas.
Classificação da qualidade da biomassa de árvores de acácia-negra para fins energéticos
Authors: Costa Junior Sérgio , Silva Dimas Agostinho da , Behling Alexandre , Koehler Henrique Soares , Trautenmüller Jonathan William , Costa Athina
Published: July 2023

Uma das principais dificuldades na escolha de uma biomassa florestal para fins energéticos está na avaliação de sua qualidade. Desse modo, o objetivo desta pesquisa foi propor uma classificação da biomassa de povoamentos de acácia negra com base nas variáveis poder calorífico superior, densidade energética, teor de cinzas e estoque de biomassa. Para esse fim, povoamentos comerciais da espécie foram amostrados em três regiões de cultivo (Cristal, Encruzilhada do Sul e Piratini) no Rio Grande do Sul, com 1 a 10 anos classificados em grupos de idade I, II, III e IV. Nesses povoamentos, foram abatidas 670 árvores, as quais tiveram suas variáveis biométricas e energéticas mensuradas. Desses locais, também foram coletadas variáveis meteorológicas e edáficas. A análise de agrupamento (cluster) foi utilizada para separar as variáveis preditoras em três classes de qualidade denominadas baixa, média e alta. A análise discriminante revelou duas funções capazes de classificar novas observações nas classes de qualidade. As funções discriminantes conseguiram classificar corretamente mais de 51% das árvores com base no poder calorífico superior, 65% com base na densidade energética, 89% no teor de cinzas e 85% no estoque energético. As variáveis biométricas, energéticas e meteorológicas contribuíram para a discriminação das classes de qualidade.
Análise da dinâmica de serapilheira em sistema silvipastoril com eucalipto
Authors: Silva Leonardo Viana da , Silva Ismael Nacarati da , Almeida João Carlos de Carvalho
Published: July 2023

Estratégias que objetivam condicionar o solo impactam positivamente no sistema de produção de ruminantes a pasto. A produção de serapilheira é diretamente responsável por melhorias nas características químicas, físicas e biológicas no solo. Objetivou-se neste estudo quantificar e qualificar a deposição de serapilheira do Sistema Silvipastoril com Eucalipto (SSP), a fim de compará-lo com Floresta Estacional Semidecidual (FL) e Sistema de Pastagem em Monocultivo (MN), assim como a decomposição do material decíduo. Para isso, foram instalados 12 coletores de serapilheira em cada ecossistema, onde foi mensurado e estratificado a deposição do material decíduo a cada 28 dias, por 11 meses. A decomposição da serapilheira foi avaliada através do método de litterbags. A produção total de serapilheira dos meses avaliados para SSP, FL e MN foi de 10,74, 7,17 e 1,01 t ha-1, respectivamente. A constante de decomposição (k) para SSP e FL foi de 0,0021 e 0,0025 g g-1 dia-1, enquanto o tempo de meia vida (T0,5) foi de 322 e 272 dias, respectivamente. A arborização das pastagens com eucalipto tem potencial de aumentar a produção de matéria orgânica no sistema e beneficiar os demais componentes do SSP.
Use of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for optimizing an existing detention pond
Authors: Gomes Thiago Lappicy Lemos , Costa Maria Elisa Leite , Koide Sérgio
Published: July 2023

In Brasilia the local regulations limit the maximum flow rate per unit area discharged in rivers by drainage systems. The purpose of this work is to analyze the possibility of optimizing the use of an existing detention pond, known to be oversized, by directing to it the stormwaters of adjacent areas not attended by any urban drainage system. SWMM, a hydrologic and hydraulic model, was used to design a new urban drainage system and to analyze it with the detention pond at the outlet. As a result, the new system designed complies with all local regulations including maximum flood peak for the design critical rainfall. However, the original drainage system for the area needs improvements considering that there were flooded manholes for all rainfall events tested. The flooding is clearly seen with the 2D modelling. It is shown that the existing detention pond can attend the studied area by adapting part of its area. This study showed the importance of hydrological and hydraulic modelling in urban drainage to manage this system and to propose sustainable measures – such as ponds.
Declaración jurada patrimonial como garantía mobiliaria e instrumento de formalización y su impacto en las provisiones del sistema financiero
Authors:   , Ronquillo Lévano José Alberto
Published: July 2023

El objetivo general fue determinar en qué forma la Utilización de la Declaración Jurada Patrimonial como garantía mobiliaria influye como instrumento de la formalización e impacta en las provisiones del sistema financiero. El tipo de investigación es aplicado, busca darle calidad de bien objeto de garantía mobiliaria a la Declaración Jurada Patrimonial e incluirla al Decreto Legislativo N° 1400. La investigación será Descriptiva no experimental, se utilizará el Método Hipotético Deductivo, la población se constituye por 40 personas dedicadas al rubro financiero y la muestra se constituye por la población censal es decir 40 personas que laboran en entidades del sistema financiero. El instrumento es encuesta. Se realiza en función a la variables, dimensiones e indicadores establecidos en la matriz de consistencia. Se concluyó que el 62.5% está de acuerdo que la declaración jurada patrimonial como garantía preferida inscrita en Sunarp otorgaría un respaldo patrimonial al usuario de un crédito, a su vez el 65% afirman que los representantes de las entidades podrán ser fedatarios de la declaración jurada patrimonial dándoles calidad de instrumento de formalización, el 45% confirmo que el impacto en las provisiones del sistema financiero es positivo.
Reacción bursátil ante la incorporación de empresas del “The Sustainability Yearbook- 2022 Rankings”
Authors: Baeza Cabrera Rubén , Calabor MariaSol
Published: July 2023

El objetivo de este artículo es estudiar la reacción de los mercados financieros ante la adhesión de empresas del ranking de S&P “The Sustainability Yearbook- 2022 Rankings” a la iniciativa Science Based Targets (SBTi).
Modelos de Gestión de Baterías Eléctricas y Comunidades Energéticas
Authors: Carmona Moreno Nicolás , Morales González Juan Miguel
Published: July 2023

En este artículo ilustramos, por un lado, que los modelos lineales continuos para la operación de una batería eléctrica no evitan su carga y descarga simultáneas; y, por otro, demostramos los beneficios de flexibilizar la demanda.
Preliminary proteomics analysis of the potential use of HMGB1 as sepsis biomarker
Authors: MARTÍNEZ LEAL LAURA DE LA CRUZ , Romá Mateo Carlos
Published: July 2023

With this study, we evaluate the first steps into the development of a new possible biomarker for sepsis disease consisting in detection of HGMB1 protein in plasma, using mass spectrometry (MRM-MS), that could improve sepsis clinical management.
Desarrollo de un modelo de daño cardíaco en embriones de aves: reparación versus regeneración
Authors: Navarro Fernández Ángel , Pérez Pomares José María
Published: July 2023

Junto al equipo "Desarrollo y Enfermedad
Cardiovascular", he investigado acerca del daño y reparación del tejido cardíaco en embriones tempranos de pollo (Gallus gallus) tras realizarles una breve criocauterización en un ventrículo.
A deep learning framework for industrial wireless networks
Authors: Hany Mohamed , Candell Richard
Published: July 2023

In this report, we introduce a framework to analyze, monitor, and identify the state of industrial wireless networks and their impact on industrial use cases. This framework is based on a deep learning approach for modeling the interactions between the wireless network and industrial use cases. The framework uses the information from different system layers including the spectrum measurements, physical layer metrics, network layer packets, and application layer production-related metrics in order to study the industrial wireless network behavior. The output of the framework can be generally used to improve system management and optimization functions.
Integrating analog and digital modes of gene expression at Arabidopsis FLC
Authors: Antoniou-Kourounioti Rea L , Meschichi Anis , Reeck Svenja , Berry Scott , Menon Govind , Zhao Yusheng , Fozard John , Holmes Terri , Zhao Lihua , Wang Huamei , Hartley Matthew , Dean Caroline , Rosa Stefanie , Howard Martin
Published: July 2023

Quantitative gene regulation at the cell population level can be achieved by two fundamentally different modes of regulation at individual gene copies. A ‘digital’ mode involves binary ON/OFF expression states, with population-level variation arising from the proportion of gene copies in each state, while an ‘analog’ mode involves graded expression levels at each gene copy. At the Arabidopsis floral repressor FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC), ‘digital’ Polycomb silencing is known to facilitate quantitative epigenetic memory in response to cold. However, whether FLC regulation before cold involves analog or digital modes is unknown. Using quantitative fluorescent imaging of FLC mRNA and protein, together with mathematical modeling, we find that FLC expression before cold is regulated by both analog and digital modes. We observe a temporal separation between the two modes, with analog preceding digital. The analog mode can maintain intermediate expression levels at individual FLC gene copies, before subsequent digital silencing, consistent with the copies switching OFF stochastically and heritably without cold. This switch leads to a slow reduction in FLC expression at the cell population level. These data present a new paradigm for gradual repression, elucidating how analog transcriptional and digital epigenetic memory pathways can be integrated.
Hippocampal place cell remapping occurs with memory storage of aversive experiences
Authors: Blair Garrett J , Guo Changliang , Wang Shiyun , Fanselow Michael S , Golshani Peyman , Aharoni Daniel , Blair Hugh T
Published: July 2023

Aversive stimuli can cause hippocampal place cells to remap their firing fields, but it is not known whether remapping plays a role in storing memories of aversive experiences. Here, we addressed this question by performing in vivo calcium imaging of CA1 place cells in freely behaving rats (n = 14). Rats were first trained to prefer a short path over a long path for obtaining food reward, then trained to avoid the short path by delivering a mild footshock. Remapping was assessed by comparing place cell population vector similarity before acquisition versus after extinction of avoidance. Some rats received shock after systemic injections of the amnestic drug scopolamine at a dose (1 mg/kg) that impaired avoidance learning but spared spatial tuning and shock-evoked responses of CA1 neurons. Place cells remapped significantly more following remembered than forgotten shocks (drug-free versus scopolamine conditions); shock-induced remapping did not cause place fields to migrate toward or away from the shocked location and was similarly prevalent in cells that were responsive versus non-responsive to shocks. When rats were exposed to a neutral barrier rather than aversive shock, place cells remapped significantly less in response to the barrier. We conclude that place cell remapping occurs in response to events that are remembered rather than merely perceived and forgotten, suggesting that reorganization of hippocampal population codes may play a role in storing memories for aversive events.
Description and phylogenetic relationships of a new species of Torvoneustes (Crocodylomorpha, Thalattosuchia) from the Kimmeridgian of Switzerland
Authors: Girard Léa C. , De Sousa Oliveira Sophie , Raselli Irena , Martin Jeremy E. , Anquetin Jérémy
Published: July 2023

Metriorhynchids are marine crocodylomorphs found across Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous deposits of Europe and Central and South America. Despite being one of the oldest fossil families named in paleontology, the phylogenetic relationships within Metriorhynchidae have been subject to many revisions over the past 15 years. Herein, we describe a new metriorhynchid from the Kimmeridgian of Porrentruy, Switzerland. The material consists of a relatively complete, disarticulated skeleton preserving pieces of the skull, including the frontal, prefrontals, right postorbital, nasals, maxillae, right premaxillae and nearly the entire mandible, and many remains of the axial and appendicular skeleton such as cervical, dorsal, and caudal vertebrae, ribs, the left ischium, the right femur, and the right fibula. This new specimen is referred to the new species Torvoneustes jurensis sp. nov. as part of the large-bodied macrophagous tribe Geosaurini. Torvoneustes jurensis presents a unique combination of cranial and dental characters including a smooth cranium, a unique frontal shape, acute ziphodont teeth, an enamel ornamentation made of numerous apicobasal ridges shifting to small ridges forming an anastomosed pattern toward the apex of the crown and an enamel ornamentation touching the carina. The description of this new species allows to take a new look at the currently proposed evolutionary trends within the genus Torvoneustes and provides new information on the evolution of this clade.
Effects of salt stress on seed germination and respiratory metabolism in different Flueggea suffruticosa genotypes
Authors: Xu Ningwei , Lu Bin , Wang Yang , Yu Xiaoyue , Yao Nan , Lin Qijuan , Xu Xingyou , Lu Bingshe
Published: July 2023

The selection and utilization of ornamental plants that are highly tolerant to salt are helpful for landscape construction and the ecological protection of coastal and arid areas. To evaluate salt tolerance, one of the most used methods is the observation of seed germination under salt stress. Therefore, this work aimed to evaluate the influence of different concentrations of NaCl in water absorption, germination, and respiratory metabolism in seeds of different Flueggea suffruticosa genotypes. P2 and P27, salt-sensitive and salt-tolerant line s of F. suffruticosa, were chosen for treatment with 0, 40, 80, 120, 160, 200, and 240 mM NaCl. F. suffruticosa under salt stress exhibited inhibition of seed germination. The seeds of F. suffruticosa have different times for the physiological phases of water absorption with different NaCl concentrations. Salt stress retarded the seed water absorption process, and it depended on seed genotypes for F. suffruticosa. Soluble sugars accumulated in both P2 and P27 under salt stress. Meanwhile, the activities of hexokinase, 6-phosphofructokinase, pyruvate kinase, pyruvate dehydrogenase, citrate synthase, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase were overall increased in P27 after salt treatment, which caused increases in pyruvic acid and citric acid. The citrate synthase and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activities decreased in P2. These results suggest that the respiratory metabolism of salt-tolerant F. suffruticosa was enhanced, compared with the salt-sensitive line, to ameliorate the repression of seed germination under salt stress. The different changes in respiratory metabolism could influence the degree of salt tolerance.