bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effects of extracted oil of fermented Tartary buckwheat on lipid-lowering, inflammation modulation, and gut microbial regulation in mice
Authors: Yang Xin , Zhu Anran , Li Xuanchen , He Shengling , Zhu Yi , Anyan Wen , Qin Likang , Zeng Haiying
Published: November 2023

This study investigated the composition of Tartary buckwheat oil fermented by Monascus purpureus and extracted under supercritical CO2 conditions (FTBO), and evaluated its effects on lipid-lowering, inflammation modulation, and gut microbial regulation in mice.
Cobalt-substituted ZnS QDs: a diluted magnetic semiconductor and efficient photocatalyst
Authors: Sonkar Rahul , Mondal Nur Jalal , Thakur Samir , Saikia Eeshankur , Ghosh Mritunjoy Prasad , Chowdhury Devasish
Published: November 2023

A detailed experimental and theoretical investigation has been conducted to understand the microstructural, magnetic, optical, and dielectric properties of Co doped ZnS QDs preparedviachemical co-precipitation techniques.
Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine derivatives as potent antitumor agents
Authors: Zhang Yadong , Shen Jiwei , Li JiaWei , Wang Zhi , Wang Yue , Zhu Yan , Ding Shi , Zhou YunPeng , Chen Ye , Liu Ju
Published: November 2023

Two series of substituted thieno[3,2-d]pyrimidine derivatives as EZH2 inhibitors were synthesized via structural modifications of tazemetostat.
Steerable acoustically powered starfish-inspired microrobot
Authors: Dillinger Cornel , Knipper Justin , Nama Nitesh , Ahmed Daniel
Published: November 2023

We introduce a soft acousto-magnetic microrobot leveraging acoustic streaming for propulsion and mixing. The manipulation strategy exploits the distinct advantages of each applied field, precise magnetic orientation, and powerful acoustic propulsion.
An electrospun nanofiber mat as an electrode for AC-dielectrophoretic trapping of nanoparticles
Authors: Mondal Tonoy K. , West J. Hunter , Williams Stuart J.
Published: November 2023

Trapped nanoparticles on a nanofiber electrode due to AC dielectrophoresis.
Sub-Ångstrom-scale structural variations in high-entropy oxides
Authors: Gao Hanbin , Guo Ning , Gong Yue , Bai Lu , Wang Dongwei , Zheng Qiang
Published: November 2023

Inherent local fluctuating lattice distortions with short-range ordering behaviors in four types of high-entropy oxides have been directly visualized and quantified in real-space by means of scanning transmission electron microscopy imaging technique.
Visible-light-driven enantioselective intermolecular [2 + 2] photocyclization utilizing bathochromic excitation mediated by a chiral phosphoric acid
Authors: Uchikura Tatsuhiro , Takahashi Kazuki , Oishi Tatsushi , Akiyama Takahiko
Published: November 2023

We report herein an enantioselective intermolecular [2 + 2] photocyclization of alkenyl 2-pyrrolyl ketones using the bathochromic shift mediated by a chiral phosphoric acid.
Exploring telogen chemical structure and reactivity when forming highly branched polyesters derived from ethylene glycol dimethacrylate homopolymerisation under transfer-dominated branching radical telomerisation (TBRT) conditions
Authors: Flynn Sean , Linthwaite Bethany , Penrhyn-Lowe Oliver B. , Mckeating Samuel , Wright Stephen , Cassin Savannah R. , Chambon Pierre , Rannard Steve P.
Published: November 2023

Chain transfer agents with very different reactivities modify the structures of polymers formed by TBRT, leading to options to control branching levels, and polymer properties, using a single divinyl monomer.
Revealing the role of a unique local structure in lanthanide-doped Cs2LiInCl6 in boosting visible and NIR-II luminescence
Authors: Duan Qiudong , Xu Yusheng , Yang Ruijing , Hong Dongfeng , Zhou Dacheng , Wang Qi , Yang Yong , Han Jin , Wen Yugeng , Qiu Jianbei
Published: November 2023

The local symmetry breaking and presence of two independent active sites in Cs2LiInCl6:Yb3+,Er3+ double perovskites are beneficial for the luminescence enhancement, thus guiding the designing of highly-efficient visible and NIR-II emitters.
A series of caged fluorophores for calibrating light intensity
Authors: Mandal Mrinal , Tehrani Hessam Sepasi , Mai Qianhua , Simon Emma , Plamont Marie-Aude , Rampon Christine , Vriz Sophie , Aujard Isabelle , Le Saux Thomas , Jullien Ludovic
Published: November 2023

A series of hydrophilic and hydrophobic caged-fluorophores have been produced on the pyranine backbone. They are employed for absolute quantification of light intensity of single- or two-photon excitation sources in chemical and biological samples.
Advancing cell surface modification in mammalian cells with synthetic molecules
Authors: Yang He , Yao Lihua , Wang Yichen , Chen Gaojian , Chen Hong
Published: November 2023

This review offers a survey of recent advancements in the modification of mammalian cell surfaces through the use of synthetic molecules and concludes by addressing the present challenges and potential opportunities in this rapidly expanding field.
Dipyrrolonaphthyridinedione – (still) a mysterious cross-conjugated chromophore
Authors: Sadowski Bartłomiej , Gryko Daniel T.
Published: November 2023

We present and discuss the discovery, structures, photophysics, and applications of novel functional dyes – dipyrrolonaphthyridinediones.
An electrospun PVDF-KNN nanofiber based lead-free piezoelectric nanogenerator for mechanical energy scavenging and self-powered force sensing applications
Authors: Athira B. S. , Surendran Kuzhichalil Peethambharan , Chandran Achu
Published: November 2023

We have developed a lead-free piezoelectric nanogenerator based on PVDF-KNN nanofibers and demonstrated the same as self-powered flexible force sensor with high sensitivity (3 V/N).
ASIC design of LZ77 compressor for computational storage drives
Authors: Huang Yunxin , Song Aiguo , Guo Chao , Yang Yafei
Published: November 2023

The advent of cloud computing, 5G, and artificial intelligence technology has spurred the exponential growth of big data and the need for data compression. To alleviate the CPU burden, computational engines for data compression integrated into network cards and storage devices, giving rise to computational storage. However, computational storage faces several challenges, such as limited memory resources for large hash tables, data dependency for parallel encoding and decoding, and stringent requirements for bandwidth, latency, and power efficiency. Here, an application‐specific integrated circuit‐based LZ77 solution that aims to address these challenges is proposed. Our solution reduces the hash table resource consumption and the bandwidth fluctuations, while achieving high compression ratios. The solution is implemented using Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited 12 nm technology and demonstrate that a single LZ77 engine can achieve a 4 GB/s throughput at 1 GHz clock frequency. By using four engines, a computational storage drive to achieve 16 GB/s compression bandwidth is enabled. The solution achieves a comparable compression ratio as the standard LZ77 algorithm with a negligible compression ratio loss of 5%, balancing efficiency and effectiveness.
Nonlinear solutions applied to parameter estimation of overhead transmission lines and submarine cables in offshore facilities
Authors: de Albuquerque Felipe P. , Pereira Ronaldo F. R. , da Costa Eduardo C. Marques , Liboni Luísa H. B.
Published: November 2023

This paper proposes a nonlinear analysis of the parameter estimation problem in overhead and submarine power cable applications. The proposed methodology is able to estimate both positive and zero sequence parameters. Also, the measurement model incorporates random uncertainty in a rigorous manner, addressing the issue of noise propagation after applying symmetrical components. Three nonlinear estimation methods were studied to address the nonlinear least squares problems. Several noise levels and sample sizes were considered to demonstrate the robustness of the proposed approach. Finally, the methods were validated using both a simplified 2‐bus system and the IEEE 14‐bus system. The results obtained demonstrated significantly better performance compared to similar results found in the technical literature.
A multi‐band open‐ended waveguide antenna by using groove loading technique
Authors: Zhang Jing‐Yi , Zhang Jin‐Dong , Wu Wen , Fang Da‐Gang
Published: November 2023

A new multi‐band frequency response controlling method using groove loading technique on the narrow wall of an open‐ended waveguide is proposed by the authors. The feature of this scheme is a larger stopband spacing that is independent of the position of the loading structure. A tri‐band antenna is designed as an example to verify the effectiveness of the idea. Two notches are introduced, and the bandwidths, as well as stopband spacings, can be adjusted by independent parameters. The tri‐band prototype can be fabricated using 3D printing technology or machining technology. Reasonable agreement between the measured and simulated results of impedance and radiation characteristics have been achieved.
Mangrove biomass sequestration in Benoa Bay
Authors: Wijana I. Made Sara , As-syakur Abd. Rahman , Andiani Anak Agung Eka , Dewi I. Gusti Ayu Istri Pradnyandari , Sugiana I. Putu , Novanda I. Gede Agus , Premananda Made Goura , Brasika Ida Bagus Mandhara
Published: November 2023

Mangrove ecosystems are coastal ecosystems that can store carbon three times higher than all other forests on earth. Current conditions show a decrease in mangrove forests and damage to mangrove ecosystem conditions that impact reducing mangrove carbon sequestration. Data relating to the potential of sustainable mangrove biomass is currently lacking, so research is needed. The purpose of this study was to determine changes in the amount of mangrove biomass at permanent stations temporally. This research was conducted at 10 sample points in the Benoa Bay area using a stratified purposive sampling method with a quadrant transect measuring 10 meters x 10 meters. Data were collected by measuring DBH on each mangrove stand within the transect. Data analysis was conducted using the common allometric equation by including the wood-specific gravity per species. In general, there was an increase in the average biomass in each plot with an average of 1.315 tons/ha at six months different. This shows that the larger the diameter of the stand, the greater the biomass produced.
Sustainability of the anchovy purse seine fishery in the Java Sea: An assessment using Fishery Performance Indicators (FPIs)
Authors: Kamaluddin Kasim , Wudianto  , Hargiyatno Ignatius Tri , Faizah Ria , Sakti Wahyu Indra , Akbar Mohamad Adha
Published: November 2023

The North Coast of Central Java is a key location where 12% of Indonesia's anchovy catch, or 23,560 tons, is produced by purse seine fishing. We used the FPIs tool, which has 68 different measures scored from 1 to 5 by experts, to evaluate the environmental, economic, and community performance of the anchovy fishing industry on Java's north coast. The result shows that the community pillar performs relatively better (an average score of 3.6) than the ecology and economy pillars, only 2.63 and 2.68, respectively. This research highlights the overcapacity of the fishery and the decreased trend of the anchovy's abundance index, indicating the fishery's unperformed ecology and economic dimension. This research suggests that despite the fishery's poor ecological and economic performance, the local community's dependence on anchovy resources remains high, as suggested by significant involvement in the fishing and processing of the catch and ownership of most vessels the local fishers possess.
Ichthyo-diversity of Batur Lake, Bali: A preliminary study
Authors: Syah Tariqoh , Pertami Nyoman Dati , Perwira Ima Yudha , Sari Kadek Ayu Padma , Pramana Made Arya Surya , Bisma Muhammad , Suryaningtyas Endang Wulandari
Published: November 2023

Batur Lake is the largest lake on Bali Island. Batur Lake has various potential fish resources. This study aims to determine the diversity of fish in Batur Lake waters. The research was conducted from November to December 2021. The method used in this research is the purposive sampling method. Using experimental gill nets, the samples were collected at the three stations covering Toya Bungkah, Seked, and Kedisan waters. The results showed that 516 individual fish comprised native and alien species. Native species were Osteochilus vittatus, Barbodes binotatus, Barbonymus gonionotus, Barbonymus balleroides, and Rasbora lateristriata; the others were alien species (7 species). Furthermore, based on the literature study, one of the native species that was collected is included in the IUCN red list with a vulnerable (VU) status, namely Rasbora lateristriata. Ichthyofauna in Batur Lake consisted of four orders, four families, and 12 species from native and alien species. The dominant species collected was alien species (Amphilophus citrinellus and Xiphophorus hellerii), while the one native species was Barbonymus balleroides. The highest values of diversity and uniformity indexes were found in Seked and Kedisan waters; meanwhile, the highest dominance index was found in Toya Bungkah waters.
Growth performance of hatchery-reared mahseer (Tor soro) based on different cultural periods
Authors: Arnenda Gussasta L. , Kurniawan Kurniawan , Radona Deni , Cahyanti Wahyulia , Prakoso Vitas A. , Ath-Thar Muhammad H. Fariduddin , Putri Fera P. , Prihadi Tri H. , Kusmini Irin I.
Published: November 2023

This study was carried out to evaluate growth performance, length-weight relationship, and condition factors of mahseer based on different culture stages. Fish larvae were produced by artificial spawning and reared in indoor tanks. Fingerlings were stocked in three replicate concrete ponds, fed with commercial pellets, and sampled within 4, 6, 12, and 24 months. In the first six months, the growth of fish increased much slower than in the 12 and 24 months of cultures. There were no significant differences in total weight at six months of culture (p>0.05) compared with two and four months. Fish started to grow significantly different from 12 and 24 months of culture periods (P<0.05). The specific growth rate in the four-month culture was 2.01±0.40 (%) and slightly increased in six-month culture periods (2.10±0.22%), but it started to decrease with increasing the day of culture (12 months : 1.58±0.09% and 24 months: 1.13±0.04%). Negative allometric trends (b<3) were implied for all stages, but a high correlation occurred in the 12 and 24-month rearing periods with the equation W=0.331×L1.527 and W=0.375×L1.332, respectively. The condition factor ranged from 0.99 to 1.04, indicating fish tend to be poor, long, and thin.
Use of different bottom substrate types for rearing mud crab crablet (Scylla olivacea) in nurseries
Authors: Herlinah Herlinah , Kamaruddin Kamaruddin , Tenriulo Andi
Published: November 2023

The technology of mud crab hatchery has been successfully implemented, though the survival rate of the larvae, until they reach crablet or juvenile stage, is relatively low. This study focuses on assessing the role of substrates in crablet growth and survival during the nursery. Mud crab crablets with an average initial weight and carapace width of 0.02±0.005 g and 3.43±0.42 mm was stocked into nine fiber tanks with a 30 individual/tank density. A shelter was inserted in the form of 2 black net sheets in each container. The treatment tried was the use of different types of substrates, namely (A) without substrate, (B) sand substrate, and (C) clay substrate. Feeding was done in the morning and afternoon using artificial feed. The results showed that the highest survival was obtained at the treatment without substrate, which was 15.57%, and significantly different (P<0.05) with the treatment of sand substrate and clay substrate. Meanwhile, the highest weight gain was obtained in the clay substrate treatment, which was 1.50g, significantly different from the treatment without substrate and sand substrate. This research demonstrated that the mud crab crablet nursery may be conducted in a container without a substrate if provided with shelter.
Incubating red NIFI strain of tilapia eggs in a closed-water recirculation system with varied salinity levels
Authors: Aulia Rahma , Ruliaty Lisa , Naryaningsih Agustien , Arifin Zaenal , Soleh Mohamad
Published: November 2023

This research aims to determine the impact of varying salinities on the hatching of red NIFI tilapia eggs in a closed-water recirculation system incubator. The eggs were hatched at salinities of zero ppt, one ppt, five ppt, and ten ppt, with three replications per treatment. The stocking density for each replication was set at 1,750 eggs per liter. After a six-day incubation period, the resulting larvae were reared under the same salinity conditions for four weeks, with a stocking density of 1,000 individuals per cubic meter. The hatching rate of eggs recorded for the zero ppt salinity treatment was 74%. There was no significant difference between the zero ppt, one ppt (73%), and five ppt (69%) salinity treatments, while the ten ppt (24%) yielded significantly different hatching rates of eggs results (p<0.05). The highest survival rate of reared larvae was achieved in zero ppt salinity treatment, reaching 75%. Salinities of one ppt, five ppt, and ten ppt yielded larvae survival rates of 70%, 55%, and 49%, with statistical significance (p<0.05). Egg hatching in an incubator with a closed water recirculation system at low salinity levels can be considered an initial adaptation step in brackish water tilapia seed production.
Evaluation of local ingredient formulated diet for golden rabbitfish, Siganus guttatus grow-out
Authors: Mulyaningrum Sri Redjeki Hesti , Kamaruddin  , Laining  , Tamsil  , Rosni
Published: November 2023

Golden rabbitfish, S. guttatus culture is feasible to be developed in ponds and floating net cages. To support rabbitfish culture, cheap and good quality feed using local ingredients is necessary. The study aimed to evaluate the local ingredients formulated feed for golden rabbitfish S. guttatus grow-out. Feed was formulated based on the least cost feed formulation. The feeding trial was carried out using 15 units of 1x1x2 m3 floating net cages, with a fish density of 23 fish/cage with an initial weight of 39.88±8.05 g. The study was completely randomized, with four treatments of feed formulation (A, B, C, D) and commercial feed as control (E) in triplicates for each treatment. Parameters observed included growth response, feed utilization, digestibility, carcass composition, and feed cost per kg of fish production. The data obtained were analyzed statistically using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The result showed feed B gave the highest growth rate (1.05±0.09%) and was not significantly different from commercial feed (P>0.05). Still, it had a cheaper cost of production (IDR 15,000/kg of fish production) compared to commercial feed (IDR 22,000/kg of fish production) (P<0.05) with a 31.82% efficiency of production cost.
Experimental study of a drying installation for drying melon with IR-radiation
Authors: Rakhmatov O. , Zhulbekov I.S. , Kabulov I.M.
Published: November 2023

The article presents the results of experimental studies of a newly developed drying installation for drying melon using the convective method in continuous motion with simultaneous exposure to infrared radiation. Experimental studies have established that when passing a chain conveyor in the collector area, melon slices are exposed to infrared rays, which speeds up the drying process. IR rays have a good effect in the initial period of drying, and in the second period, exposure to rays is not necessary. A drying unit with infrared radiation provides high technical and economic indicators for drying ring-shaped melon slices, therefore it is recommended for its use in small and medium-sized farms specializing in the production of dried melon.
Influence of technical tools on the ecology of agricultural engineering sphere
Authors: Lipkovich Igor , Egorova Irina , Petrenko Nadezhda , Dzjasheev Abdul-Mudalif , Nurullin Aidar , Sayfutdinova Adelya
Published: November 2023

Greening the agro-industrial complex became a problem in the last two decades of the 20th century, although some problems in this relatively new direction were raised in the 60s of the 20th century. In this article, the problem of the influence of technical means on the ecology of the agricultural engineering sphere is considered from the point of view of the impact on the human body of substances generated as a result of the technical work of the agro-industrial complex. The problem of greening the agro-industrial complex in modern conditions is of great importance in connection with the observed intensification of the development of agricultural production, which has a direct negative impact on the environment, which is the key to the health of people involved in the labor process. When studying human-machine systems in crop production, the place of ecology in the “external environment” block is determined. The dependences of the conceptual model of transformation of ecosystems under the influence of pollution are presented, which allows us to determine the vector of research in this direction.
Organizational and economic mechanism for the implementation of sustainable innovations
Authors: Zotov Maksim
Published: November 2023

Petrochemical enterprises are faced in the modern conditions with a huge number of new challenges. In the external environment there is a progressive increase in uncertainty in the structural processes of changing economic conditions for industrial systems. Some modern processes lead to the destruction of established supply chains. Reduced access to critical high-tech technologies increases the number of bottlenecks in our economy, expanding the range of risks and restrictions available. Organizations are forced to look for new ways of development, simultaneously solving both existing and newly emerging problems. Traditional management models in existing conditions very often respond to newly emerging challenges, ignoring existing restrictions, including those imposed by the social and environmental environment. However, these restrictions essentially represent hidden opportunities, since with effective management they can reduce emerging risks, their consequences and free up additional resources for the development of companies. The paper analyzes the functions of the organizational and economic mechanism for introducing sustainable innovations.
Environmental safety at hi-tech enterprises in the application of artificial intelligence and Industry 4.0 technologies
Authors: Zhukov Aleksandr , Saveliev Anton , Zhurenkov Denis , Basalaeva Yuliya , Khachaturyan Suren , Kartsan Igor
Published: November 2023

The article systematizes theoretical and methodological provisions on the prospects of deployment of environmental safety, digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, industrial Internet, additive manufacturing and other elements of the “Industry 4.0” concept at Russian high-tech enterprises in order to improve the efficiency of finished products and dual-use technologies. Current and prospective areas of integration of “Industry 4.0” concept elements into production processes are considered, examples of successful cases of implementation of “Industry 4.0” technologies at Russian high-tech enterprises are given. The article identifies and analyzes the factors that stimulate and restrain the integration of the elements of the “Industry 4.0” concept at Russian high-tech enterprises. The results of the article can be used for further improvement of the state economic and legal regulation of digital technology development.
Fiche technique : Conduite à tenir lors d’un appel pour un avortement sur une jument
Authors: d’Ablon Xavier
Published: November 2023

Face à un avortement au sein d’un haras les règles d’hygiène et de biosécurité doivent s’appliquer de prime abord. L’examen visuel de l’avorton et des annexes apporte des informations utiles. En fonction de cet examen des prélèvements adaptés peuvent confirmer une hypothèse diagnostique en particulier en cas d’avortement infectieux. Au laboratoire les examens par PCR permettent un diagnostic rapide en cas d’avortement contagieux. La jument doit faire l’objet de soins attentifs pour prévenir l’endométrite ou la fourbure.
Im Handumdrehen: M. pronator teres
Authors: Corts Magga
Published: November 2023

In dieser DHZ-Ausgabe beschäftigt sich die Rubrik „Funktionelle Anatomie“ mit dem M. pronator teres.
Mausarm
Authors: Peters Bianca , Zhang Dr. Zheng , Welsch Katja , Corts Magga
Published: November 2023

Die Autorinnen stellen jeweils eine Behandlungsstrategie gegen Mausarm vor.
Rheumahexe und Hasengift
Authors: Stern Cornelia
Published: November 2023

Homöopathische Anwendungsmöglichkeiten des Echten Giftsumach (Rhus toxicodendron L.)
Zu viel Sitzen, zu wenig Bewegung
Authors: Zhang Zheng
Published: November 2023

Auch „moderne“ Krankheitsbilder wie etwa chronische Rückenschmerzen werden in Rahmen der Traditionellen Chinesischen Medizin (TCM) diagnostiziert und behandelt. Bei Betrachtung jeglicher Erkrankungen des Bewegungsapparates rücken dabei das Qi und das Blut in den Fokus. Therapeutische Maßnahmen der TCM dienen vor allem dazu, deren gleichmäßigen Fluss zu gewährleisten. Neben Körper- und Ohrakupunktur, innerer wie äußerer Anwendung von Kräutern oder der wärmenden Moxatherapie betrachtet die TCM auch regelmäßige Bewegung als hilfreich – empfohlen werden hier etwa Gesundheits-Qigong oder Taijiquan- Übungen.
„So schlecht ging es mir noch nie”
Authors: Welsch Katja
Published: November 2023

Unterschiedliche Zeichen der Überforderung, die für längere Zeit das Leben der Betroffenen bestimmen, sind in unserer Zeit häufig. Das Erschöpfungssyndrom, das auch Burnout genannt wird, umfasst dabei viele Facetten. Obwohl zahlreiche Symptome auf äußere Lebensumstände und fehlende Resilienz der Patienten zurückzuführen sind, ist es möglich, die Betroffenen mit einer geeigneten homöopathischen Behandlung auf dem Weg in die Gesundung individuell zu unterstützen. Generell ist es für die Auswahl des passenden Homöopathikums hilfreich, Patienten mit Unruhezuständen und Patienten ohne Unruhezustände zu unterscheiden.
Entlastung für Kopf und Kragen
Authors: Schreiber Thomas
Published: November 2023

Häufiges Sitzen setzt Kranium, Kiefer, Halswirbelsäule und innere Organe unter eine unphysiologische Druck- und Zugbelastung. Zu den Folgen übermäßigen Sitzens in Beruf oder Freizeit mit entsprechenden Fehl- und Stressbelastungen zählen eine Hyperlordose der HWS mit Verspannungen in der Okziput-Atlas-Axis-Region, eine BWS-Hyperkyphose mit sterno-symphysealer Belastung, Augen- und Organstörungen, Kopf- und Gesichtsschmerzen sowie ein Belastung von Kiefer und Kaumuskulatur. Die hier vorgestellten osteopathischen Ansätze für „Vielsitzer“ umfassen zum einen die Augenbehandlung, zum anderen Behandlungsoptionen für Okziput-Atlas-Axis-Region, HWS und Schultergürtel, die Entlastung der Kiefergelenke und Kaumuskulatur sowie „Schütteln“ als Selbstbehandlungstechnik.
Prevalence of COVID-19 and Psychotropic Drug Treatment in Psychiatric
In-patients in Germany in 2020: Results from a Nationwide Pilot
Survey
Authors: Mueller Juliane K. , Ahrens Kira F. , Bauer Michael , Baune Bernhard T. , Borgwardt Stefan , Deckert Jürgen , Domschke Katharina , Ellwanger Regina , Fallgatter Andreas , Frodl Thomas , Gallinat Jürgen , Gottschalk René , Grabe Hans J , Hasan Alkomiet , Herpertz Sabine C , Hurlemann Rene , Jessen Frank , Kambeitz Joseph , Kircher Tilo , Kornhuber Johannes , Lieb Klaus , Meyer-Lindenberg Andreas , Rupprecht Rainer , Scherbaum Norbert , Schlang Christiane , Schneider Anja , Schomerus Georg , Thoma Andreas , Unterecker Stefan , Walter Martin , Walter Henrik , Reif Andreas , Reif-Leonhard Christine
Published: November 2023

Introduction In patients with a pre-existing mental disorder, an increased
risk for a first manifestation of a psychiatric disorder in COVID-19 patients, a
more severe course of COVID-19 and an increased mortality have been described.
Conversely, observations of lower COVID-19 incidences in psychiatric in-patients
suggested protective effects of psychiatric treatment and/or
psychotropic drugs against COVID-19.

Methods A retrospective multi-center study was conducted in 24 German
psychiatric university hospitals. Between April and December 2020 (the first and
partly second wave of COVID-19), the effects of COVID-19 were assessed on
psychiatric in-patient care, the incidence and course of a SARS-CoV-2 infection,
and treatment with psychotropic drugs.

Results Patients (n=36,322) were admitted to the hospitals.
Mandatory SARS-CoV-2 tests before/during admission were reported by 23
hospitals (95.8%), while 18 (75%) conducted regular testing
during the hospital stay. Two hundred thirty-two (0.6%) patients were
tested SARS-CoV-2-positive. Thirty-seven (16%) patients were receiving
medical treatment for COVID-19 at the psychiatric hospital, ten (4.3%)
were transferred to an intermediate/intensive care unit, and three
(1.3%) died. The most common prescription for SARS-CoV-2-positive
patients was for second-generation antipsychotics (n=79, 28.2%)
and antidepressants (SSRIs (n=38, 13.5%), mirtazapine
(n=36, 12.9%) and SNRIs (n=29, 10.4%)).

Discussion Contrary to previous studies, our results showed a low number
of infections and mortality in SARS-CoV-2-positive psychiatric patients. Several
preventive measures seem effective to protect this vulnerable group. Our
observations are compatible with the hypothesis of a protective effect of
psychotropic drugs against COVID-19 as the overall mortality and need for
specific medical treatment was low.
Assessing Endoscopic Suture Performance of Gynecology and Obstetrics Residents Following Methodic Training
Authors: Nogueira Lucas Ribeiro , Lustosa Kathiane Augusto , Galindo Larissa Almeida Oliveira , Castro Stephany Ellen de , Picanço Liz Rodrigues , Silva Lucas Lima da , Coutinho Samuel Soares , Bezerra Leonardo Robson Pinheiro Sobreira
Published: November 2023

Objective To evaluate the performance of residents in gynecology and obstetrics before and after practicing laparoscopic sutures, to establish when the training shows the best results, in addition to comparing whether being in different years of residency influences this progression.

Methods A prospective cohort study involving 32 medical residents evaluated with a pretest to establish their previous knowledge in laparoscopic suture. This test consisted of knotting two wires, one made of polypropylene and the other of polyglactin, with a blocking sequence of five semi-knots. We set a 30-minute limit to complete the task. Then, the residents held four training meetings, focusing on suture, Gladiator rule, knot, and symmetries, in addition to executing blocking sequences. A second test to establish progress was performed.

Results Regarding the time spent to make the stiches using polyglactin wire, a statistically significant time improvement (p < 0.01) was observed, with a 10.67-minute pretraining median (mean 12.24 minutes) and a 2.53-minute posttraining median (mean 3.25 minutes). Regarding the stitches with polypropylene wire, a statistically significant time improvement (p < 0.05) was also observed, with a 9.38-minute pretraining median (mean 15.43 minutes) and a 3.65-minute posttraining median (mean 4.54 minutes). A total of 64.2% of the residents had been able to make the knot with polypropylene previously. One hundred percent were able to complete the task in the posttest.

Conclusion Model training using the Gladiator rule for laparoscopic suture improves the knotting time with statistically similar performance, regardless of the year of residency, after systematic training.
Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Lupus: Retrospective Study in a Portuguese Tertiary Center
Authors: Jorge Inês Ferreira , Frade Joana Mourão Vieitez , Capela Susana Paula Leonardo Dias Abreu , Graça André Laboreiro Ferreira Mendes da , Grilo Maria Luísa Aleixo Gomes Pinto , Centeno Ana Mónica Miguel Mendonça de Castro
Published: November 2023

Objective Pregnancy in women with lupus poses a higher risk of complications compared with the general population. The present study aimed to determine and describe the obstetric and neonatal outcomes of pregnant women with lupus.

Materials and Methods We conducted an observational retrospective study of pregnant women with the diagnosis of lupus, who were selected and followed at the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic of our institution between January 2013 and July 2018. We analyzed 59 pregnancies and 52 newborns, and collected data regarding sociodemographic features, the preconception period, pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and the newborn. A descriptive analysis of the variables was performed.

Results In 58% of the cases, the pregnancy was uneventful. We registered flares in 25% of the cases, preeclampsia in 3%, fetal growth restriction in 12%, gestational loss in 10%, preterm labor in 10%, postpartum complications in 20%, and small for gestational age newborns in 17% of the cases.

Conclusions Most pregnancies in women with lupus have favorable obstetric and neonatal outcomes. Prenatal counseling, adequate multidisciplinary surveillance, and optimized treatment of the disease are fundamental pillars for these good results.
Efficacy of Sacrospinous Fixation or Uterosacral Ligament Suspension for Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Stages III and IV: Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Martins Sérgio Brasileiro , Castro Rodrigo de Aquino , Takano Claudia Cristina , Marquini Gisele Vissoci , Oliveira Leticia Maria de , Martins Junior Paulo Cezar Feldner , Dias Márcia Maria , Girão Manoel João Batista Castello , Sartori Marair Gracio Ferreira
Published: November 2023

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of the surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) in stages III and IV by sacrospinous ligament fixation (SSLF) or uterosacral ligament suspension (USLS) by comparing anatomical and subjective cure rates and quality-of-life parameters (through the version validated for the Portuguese language of the Prolapse Quality of Life [P-QoL] questionnaire) under two definitions: genital prolapse Ba, Bp, and C < −1 (stage I) and Ba, Bp, and C ≤ 0 (stage II).

Materials and Methods After we obtained approval from the Ethics Committee (under CAAE 0833/06) and registered the study in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT 01347021), 51 patients were randomized into two groups: the USLS group (N = 26) and the SSLF group (N = 25), with follow-up 6 and 12 months after the procedures.

Results There was a significant improvement in the P-QoL score and anatomical measurements of all compartments in both groups after 12 months (p < 0.001). The anatomical cure rates in the USLS and SSLF groups, considering stage 1, were of 34.6% and 40% (anterior) respectively; of 100% both for groups (apical); and of 73.1% and 92% (posterior) respectively. The rates of adverse outcomes were of 42% (N = 11) and 36% (N = 11) for the USLS and SSLF groups respectively (p = 0.654), and those outcomes were excessive bleeding, bladder perforation (intraoperative) or gluteal pain, and urinary infection (postoperative), among others, without differences between the groups.

Conclusion High cure rates in all compartments were observed according to the anatomical criterion (stage I), without differences in P-QoL scores and complications either with USLS or SSLF for the surgical treatment of accentuated POP.
Nanomotion of bacteria to determine metabolic profile
Authors: Pleskova S. N. , Lazarenko E. V. , Bezrukov N. A. , Kriukov R. N. , Boryakov A. V. , Dokukin M. E. , Surodin S. I.
Published: November 2023

In addition to their visible motion such as swimming (e.g., with the help of flagella), bacteria can also exhibit nanomotion that is detectable only with highly sensitive instruments, and this study shows that it is possible to detect bacterial nanomotion using an AFM detection system. The results show that the nanomotion characteristics depend on the bacterial strain, and that nanomotion can be used to sense the metabolic activity of bacteria because the oscillations are sensitive to the food preferences of the bacteria and the type of surrounding medium.
Research on the conceptual design and performance analysis of a 10 MW SPIC concept floating wind turbine foundation in intermediate water depth
Authors: Cao Q. , Xiao L. , Cheng Z. , Liu M. , Chen Y. , Zhang K.
Published: November 2023

The sea area in China demands high requirements for water depth adaptability, stability, structural integrity, dynamic response characteristics, and economic performance of large-scale floating wind turbines (FWTs). The aim of the research is to propose the 10 megawatts (MW) SPIC concept (Semi-submersible platform with Partially Inclined Columns, SPIC for short) FWT in intermediate water depth, providing guidance for the concept design of large-scale FWT. The SPIC concept FWT incorporates partially tilted outward side columns, which effectively minimize the risk of bottom contact and significantly enhance the stability of the floating wind turbine. This is achieved by increasing the inertia moment of the waterplane without increasing the displaced water or water surface area. The 10 MW SPIC concept FWT exhibits superior performance in terms of smaller static heeling angle, motion amplitude response function, and wave force transfer function. It also features lower steel consumption and less displaced water, achieving good stability, hydrodynamic performance, and low cost. The rationality of the concept design and the accuracy of the numerical simulation process were validated in this study using experimental results. The study assessed the extreme responses of the 10 MW SPIC concept FWT in its six degrees of freedom (DOFs) under various scenarios, including power production, power production with faults, parked condition, and parked condition with faults, thus verifying the safety of the SPIC concept.
Field-induced structural and orbital transformations leading to large bulk photovoltaic response in modified barium titanate
Authors: Karmegam Shanmuga Priya , Bidika Jatin Kumar , Pal Subhajit , Murali D. , Nanda B. R. K. , Murugavel P.
Published: November 2023

Ferroelectric systems are gaining importance in the perspective of capitalizing on their potential in energy applications. In particular, the ferroelectric photovoltaic effect is one of the attractive fields because of the reported above bandgap photovoltage. Although numerous efforts are being made to understand the ferroelectric photovoltaic mechanism, correlations among the structural, orbital, and photovoltaic characteristics, useful to engineer the system for applications, are rarely being investigated. Here, such correlations are established in electric field-induced studies carried out on the lead-free ferroelectric Ba0.875(Bi0.5Li0.5)0.125TiO3 system. Upon poling, x-ray diffraction studies reveal a twofold enhancement in the orthorhombic phase fraction at the expense of the tetragonal phase in comparison with the unpoled sample. The ex situ and in situ Raman studies demonstrate the field-induced changes in the structural characteristics. Furthermore, the Rayleigh analysis validates the field-induced lattice deformation in accordance with x-ray diffraction and Raman studies. Notably, the Ba0.875(Bi0.5Li0.5)0.125TiO3 sample exhibits anomalous open-circuit voltage (12 V) under the poling condition. To substantiate the experimental finding, density functional theory calculations are carried out. The theoretical calculations elucidate that the conduction band edge of the orthorhombic phase has a vital contribution from z character orbitals, which is further enhanced under poling to give rise to a higher shift current and, hence, a better photovoltaic response. However, the tetragonal phase's orbital characters are robust upon poling. Overall, these studies pave the way for designing ferroelectric systems for better photovoltaic properties.
Contact-induced reduction, loss, and emergence of numeral classifiers
Authors: Sandman Erika , Di Garbo Francesca
Published: November 2023

This paper examines contact-induced change in numeral classifier systems based on two case studies
of East Asian languages. Study 1 investigates contact-induced loss and emergence of numeral classifiers in different
languages of the Amdo Sprachbund, where Sinitic languages are engaged in a long-term history of contact with Mongolic,
Turkic and Tibetic languages. Study 2 focuses on loss of numeral classifiers as a result of language attrition, as
testified by the isolate language Nivkh under the pressure of the dominant language Russian. The data discussed in the
paper are based on fieldwork as well as on secondary sources. We discuss the patterns of language change that foster
the reduction, loss and emergence of numeral classifiers and the different socio-historical scenarios where these
developments occur. A general discussion and a tentative comparison with contact-induced change in the domain of
grammatical gender, another type of nominal classification strategy, conclude the paper.
From the domestic to the supranational
Authors: Brannan James
Published: November 2023

The European Court of Human Rights uses “supranational” terms to set out its general principles,
while also dealing with (and translating) culture-bound terms of domestic law. This Chapter looks at its specific
terminology in the field of “expulsion”, including the translation of domestic terms, either from a “third” language
into an official language (English/French) or from one official language to the other. The polysemic nature of the
relevant terms and overlapping concepts present difficulties for both drafters and translators. The term “expulsion”
itself has been given an autonomous meaning by the Court. Imported terminology, whether from EU migration law
(return) or international asylum law (refoulement), must also be used correctly.
The author advocates accuracy and consistency in this field.
Legal terms that travel
Authors: Peruzzo Katia
Published: November 2023

This chapter discusses national legal terminology used in texts allowing for the dissemination of
national legal knowledge, namely translated domestic legislation, academic literature, and international case law. The
purpose of the chapter is to investigate the transfer of national legal terminology from its original national context
to a context of a different kind, a process that requires a more or less overt form of translation. The chapter thus
explores seven constraints (target audience, lingua franca, legal system of reference, comparative
law methods, intertextuality, type of publication, editorial policies and linguistic precedent) that are imposed on
text producers (translators, scholars, and drafters) when faced with national legal terminology crossing the ‘natural’
borders of the legal system which conceived it.
Measuring the quality of legal terminological decisions in institutional translation
Authors: Prieto Ramos Fernando , Guzmán Diego
Published: November 2023

Building on the premises of the LETRINT project, this study shows the applicability of a
corpus-based methodology to identify patterns of legal terminological decision-making and measure their quality
according to translation adequacy requirements in international organizations. The comparative adequacy assessment of
translations of five illustrative terms into French and Spanish in the main European Union institutions, the United
Nations and the World Trade Organization broadens the scope of previous studies of terminology translation quality in
this field. It provides empirical evidence of the correlations between legal term singularity, translation difficulty
and adequacy levels, and also of the impact of intratextual inconsistencies on these levels. The approach and findings
can be used to support translation quality assurance and terminological resource refinements.
EU phraseological verbal patterns in the PETIMOD 2.0 corpus
Authors: Corpas Pastor Gloria , Sánchez Rodas Fernando
Published: November 2023

Texts from the European Union exhibit a high degree of formulaicity (Biel 2014). This chapter will study phraseological patterns in PETIMOD 2.0, an
English<>Spanish intermodal corpus of the EU Committee on Petitions. The first part briefly overviews the
corpus-based research on EU institutional phraseology, with a focus on contrastive approaches and parliamentary
corpora. The second part studies the formulaicity of named entities and their verbal patterns in PETIMOD 2.0. We
hypothesize that corpus-based Named Entity Recognition (NER) is the most suitable method to extract relevant
argument-structure constructions from such texts. Results shed light on the existence of different degrees of
formulaicity across languages and modes, but also on common features motivated by the pragmatics of the Petitions
Committee.
The role of Semantic Web technologies in legal terminology
Authors: Martín-Chozas Patricia , Montiel-Ponsoda Elena , Rodríguez-Doncel Víctor
Published: November 2023

With the rise of Artificial Intelligence driven services and Natural Language Processing
techniques, high quality terminological resources are more needed than ever. Still, substantial manual effort is
involved in the generation of such resources and many of them are published in non-machine-readable formats, hindering
their reuse. In this chapter, we analyse how the Semantic Web can help represent legal language resources and how its
publication in open formats can contribute to its interoperability. Throughout the sections, we give an overview of
the Semantic Web, review existing legal language resources and the semantic models used to represent them. We also
offer a series of practical examples to show the advantages, encouraging users to adopt these conventions.
Clitic doubling in Brazilian Portuguese as a DOM strategy
Authors: Bonfim Duarte Fábio
Published: November 2023

This article shows that clitic doubling in Brazilian
Portuguese is possible if the direct and indirect objects correspond to a
first or a second person pronoun. We posit that the clitics are required
whenever the doubled object carries a familiar [topic] feature,
whose presence depends on the semantic properties of the nominal item. We
postulate that the clitics are merged in the head Do to value the
uninterpretable φ-feature of the head Do and the uninterpretable
topic feature of the object. This proposal entails that there is a transfer
of the topic feature from Ko to Do, which explains why
the clitic is spelled out on the head of DP. We claim that the phenomenon of
clitic doubling can be viewed as a side effect of differential object
marking. This mechanism contrasts with typical DOM in Romance
languages in the sense that it does not licence a preposition in a
prenominal position.
Three practices for confirming inferences in French talk-in-interaction
Authors: Persson Rasmus
Published: November 2023

Three practices for doing confirmation in French are investigated (repetition, the particle
voilà and the adverb/adjective exact(ement)) as responses to inferences, i.e., requests
for confirmation that display some understanding of prior talk. While broadly restricted to the context of inferences, at a
level of finer action-sequential granularity the paper looks in turn at responses to four different types of inference-making
confirmation-seeking first pair parts. The analyses show how each confirmation practice does slightly different work depending
on the type of initiating action, while some commonalities also hold for each confirmation practice across inference-types.
Through repetitional confirmation, confirmers claim authorship over what is inferred. With
voilà-confirmations, confirmers attribute some epistemic agency to the interlocutor with respect to the
forming of the confirmable understanding. By confirming with exact(ement), confirmers treat the
inference-producer as having reached the proffered understanding even more independently. The findings reveal both more
context-free and more context-sensitive aspects of the work done by the response forms.