bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Nonexistence of global solutions for a class of viscoelastic wave equations
Authors: Esquivel-Avila Jorge A.
Published: November 2021

We consider a class of nonlinear evolution equations of second order in time, linearly damped and with a memory term. Particular cases are viscoelastic wave, Kirchhoff and Petrovsky equations. They appear in the description of the motion of deformable bodies with viscoelastic material behavior. Several articles have studied the nonexistence of global solutions of these equations due to blow-up. Most of them have considered non-positive and small positive values of the initial energy and recently some authors have analyzed these equations for any positive value of the initial energy. Within an abstract functional framework we analyze this problem and we improve the results in the literature. To this end, a new positive invariance set is introduced.
Sharp condition of global well-posedness for inhomogeneous nonlinear Schrödinger equation
Authors: Yang Chao
Published: November 2021

This paper studies the Cauchy problem of Schrödinger equation with inhomogeneous nonlinear term \begin{document}$ V(x)|\varphi|^{p-1}\varphi $\end{document} in \begin{document}$ \mathbb{R}^n $\end{document}. For the case \begin{document}$ p>1+\frac{4(1+\varepsilon_0)}{n} (0<\varepsilon_0<\frac{2}{n-2}) $\end{document}, by introducing a potential well, we obtain some invariant sets of solution and give a sharp condition of global existence and finite time blowup of solution; for the case \begin{document}$ p<1+\frac{4}{n} $\end{document}, we obtain the global existence of solution for any initial data in \begin{document}$ H^1 (\mathbb{R}^n) $\end{document}.
Endovascular repair of a complex renal artery aneurysm using Pipeline (TM) Embolization Device (PED) assisted coil embolization
Authors: Liang Jeff Jingfeng , Duckwiler Gary , Middleton Jeremy , Moriarty John , McWilliams Justin
Published: October 2021

Background: We describe the treatment of a renal artery aneurysm with complex anatomy using coils and the Pipeline (TM) Embolization Device (Medtronic, Irvine, CA), a flow-diverting stent typically used for the treatment of intracranial aneurysms. Methods: A 62-year-old female with history of an asymptomatic right renal artery aneurysm that was discovered incidentally 10 years ago was found to have enlargement of the aneurysm (1.9cm to 2.7cm) on a repeat surveillance CT scan. She was successfully treated with combined Pipeline Embolization Device and coil embolization of the aneurysm sac. Results: Post-procedural angiography showed complete occlusion of the aneurysm with maintenance of perfusion to the entire kidney. Conclusion: Pipeline (TM) assisted coil embolization may be an option for parenchyma-sparing treatment of renal artery aneurysms with complex anatomy.
Relational communication
Authors: Kolotilin Anton , Li Hongyi
Published: November 2021

We study a communication game between an informed sender and an uninformed receiver with repeated interactions and voluntary transfers. Transfers motivate the receiver's decision‐making and signal the sender's information. Although full separation can always be supported in equilibrium, partial or complete pooling is optimal if the receiver's decision‐making is highly responsive to information. In this case, the receiver's decision‐making is disciplined by pooling states where she is most tempted to defect.
L’Empire romain tardif était-il coercitif ? Un débat allemand depuis le XIXe siècle
Authors: Destephen Sylvain
Published: October 2021

Depuis le milieu du xixe siècle, l’histoire de l’Antiquité tardive est marquée dans le monde universitaire allemand par une présentation majoritairement négative de cette période. Cette dévalorisation systématique résulte dans une large mesure de l’approche strictement juridique que Theodor Mommsen applique à l’histoire romaine. Il divise cette histoire en deux périodes opposées : d’un côté le principat, situé aux ier-iie siècles et caractérisé par un équilibre harmonieux des pouvoirs entre l’empereur, le Sénat de Rome et les magistrats représentant le peuple romain, d’un autre côté le dominat, daté des iiie-ve siècles et marqué par l’exercice d’une autorité monarchique, voire autocratique. Cette interprétation duale et dépréciative de l’histoire romaine perdure jusqu’au siècle dernier et se trouve théorisée par le concept d’État coercitif (ou Zwangsstaat). Emprunté au philosophe Fitchte, mais revêtu d’une valeur négative nouvelle, le Zwangsstaat est utilisé pour assimiler l’Empire romain tardif à un système despotique ou même totalitaire. Il faut attendre la fin du xxe siècle pour que ce concept soit abandonné par le milieu universitaire allemand grâce à une interprétation plus nuancée de l’Antiquité tardive, en particulier de ses riches sources juridiques, et un abandon consécutif du dualisme historique hérité de Theodor Mommsen.
Estructura social de una ciudad romano-nabatea a través de la epigrafía : Zoora entre los siglos IV-V d.C.
Authors: Martínez Carrasco Carlos
Published: October 2021

Sur la base des vestiges épigraphiques, une approche sociale et économique de la ville romano-nabatéenne de Zoora est proposée. Tout d’abord, son rôle d’enclave militaire dans une zone d’importance vitale en raison de la proximité de la frontière et de la confluence des routes commerciales se démarque. Le régiment installé dans la ville-forteresse met en avant le caractère métis de sa population, dans laquelle se mêlent des personnes d’origines différentes: arabes et non arabes. Les sources présentent également une société vivante, qui connaît une forte croissance économique, basée sur l’agriculture et les mines, fondements de son commerce. Tout cela se traduit par une oligarchie arabe hellénisée qui participe au gouvernement de la province.
Die politische Kultur der römischen Republik in der deutschen Forschung
Authors: Jehne Martin
Published: October 2021

In diesem Artikel wird die deutsche Forschung zur römischen Republik knapp vorgestellt mit einem Schwerpunkt auf den neuen Perspektiven, die sich seit C. Meiers bahnbrechendem Werk Res publica amissa ergeben haben.
Échos de l’Énéide chez Cendrars : présence de Virgile dans le chapitre « Gênes » de Bourlinguer
Authors: Buchet Élisabeth
Published: October 2021

On examine dans ces quelques lignes le traitement réservé à Virgile par Cendrars dans un chapitre de Bourlinguer, « Gênes ». Si la figure du poète est extrêmement présente dans le chapitre, que ce soit par l’évocation des légendes napolitaines le concernant ou par une description, surprenante par sa violence, du personnage historique, on ne trouve paradoxalement presque pas de trace de son œuvre. C’est de ce paradoxe qu’il est question ici, avec l’examen pour commencer de la manière dont Virgile apparaît, sous la forme presque monstrueuse des légendes napolitaines d’abord, et sous celle d’un poète de cour ensuite. On remarque cependant bien vite que si l’Énéide n’est pas nommée, le chapitre entier semble faire écho à cette œuvre de Virgile, mais de manière détournée et presque parodique.
A New Approach for Fairness Increment of Consensus-Driven Group Recommender Systems Based on Choquet Integral
Authors: Giap Cu Nguyen , Son Nguyen Nhu , Giang Nguyen Long , Chau Hoang Thi Minh , Tuan Tran Manh , Son Le Hoang
Published: November 2021

It has been witnessed in recent years for the rising of Group recommender systems (GRSs) in most e-commerce and tourism applications like Booking.com, Traveloka.com, Amazon, etc. One of the most concerned problems in GRSs is to guarantee the fairness between users in a group so-called the consensus-driven group recommender system. This paper proposes a new flexible alternative that embeds a fuzzy measure to aggregation operators of consensus process to improve fairness of group recommendation and deals with group member interaction. Choquet integral is used to build a fuzzy measure based on group member interactions and to seek a better fairness recommendation. The empirical results on the benchmark datasets show the incremental advances of the proposal for dealing with group member interactions and the issue of fairness in Consensus-driven GRS.
LA LEGGE GRAVITAZIONALE DELL’INVERSO DEL QUADRATO NEI PRINCIPIA DI NEWTON
Authors: Giorgilli Antonio , Guicciardini Niccolò
Published: November 2021

We revisit the question concerning the accuracy of the inverse-square gravitational  law, as raised in section IX, book I of Newton’s Principia, and in some sections of book III. We argue that the problem has been thoroughly discussed and basically solved  by Newton himself. We point out in particular the relations with the well-known Bertrand’s theorem. Bertrand approached the same problem in more abstract terms. We remark, however, that much of Bertrand’s proof is essentially contained in Principia.
EARLY TREATMENT WITH BAMLANIVIMAB ALONE DOES NOT PREVENT COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATION AND ITS POST-ACUTE SEQUELAE. A REAL EXPERIENCE IN UMBRIA, ITALY.
Authors: Schiaroli Elisabetta , De Socio Giuseppe Vittorio , Martinelli Laura Martinelli , Malincarne Lisa , Savoia Martina , Spinelli Anna Laura , Francisci Daniela
Published: October 2021

Background and Objective

The use of monoclonal antibodies to the SARS-Cov-2 spike protein for early treatment of COVID-19 disease is being evaluated, with only phase 2 studies available, to date.

Emergency authorization of bamlanivimab monotherapy was get in November 2020 by the FDA and in March 2021 by italian agency AIFA. Its use was then revoked in April 2021 by both.

This study reports the results of bamlanivimab utilization in monotherapy in Umbria (Italian region), in order to verify whether, in a population with multiple risk factors, comparable results to phase 2 BLAZE1 trial had been obtained.

Methods

Retrospective observational study, between March and April 2021, in patients treated with bamlanivimab was performed. Demographic and clinical characteristics before and after infusion were evaluated.  Moreover, a telephone interview about 30 days after the infusion was carried out to evaluate the overall course.

Results

All  patients had an early infection (mean 4±1.73 days), almost all by alpha variant (97%).

No adverse events to treatment were observed. Altogether within 30 days, the hospitalization rate was 20%, 15% for  COVID-19 related pathologies , versus  4% at 11 days  in  BLAZE1 phase 2 study.  Worsening of some symptoms observed at baseline such as asthenia (77 vs 51.3%), shortness of breath (38 vs 23%) was registered, as well as  the onset of non-restorative sleep (41%).

Conclusions

The clinical outcome after bamlanivimab monotherapy was far below the expectation despite the patients had been infected by a theoretically sensitive viral variant.
A Sinister Gut Feeling
Authors: Tigga Maureen P. , Gowda Ganesh G.
Published: November 2021

Women are generally spared from abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) formation by the immunomodulating effects of estrogen. However, once they develop it, especially in the postmenopausal group, its behavior is more sinister with rapid expansion, a higher tendency to rupture, and higher mortality as compared to the male counterparts. Reported here is a case of AAA in a postmenopausal woman who came to the outpatient department with low backache, vague abdominal pain, and dysuria which initially gave a picture of pelvic inflammation with urinary tract infection but was later found out to be aortic aneurysm.
Weight, Shape, and Body Composition Changes at Menopause
Authors: Fenton Anna
Published: November 2021

Obesity and overweight are associated with increased risks of cardiovascular and metabolic disease and overall poor health outcomes. Menopause is associated with significant changes in body composition and the accumulation of peri-abdominal or visceral fat. Changes in energy expenditure and spontaneous activity have been noted. These mid-life changes can add further to the burden of obesity and its associated risks. An understanding of the role of estrogen, gonadotrophins, gut hormones, sleep deprivation and the microbiome is still rudimentary, but research will ultimately provide further targets for more effective management. This narrative review will explore the pathogenesis of body composition changes at menopause, the impact on health outcomes and therapeutic and management options.
Experience and Perceptions Regarding Menopause among Rural Women
Authors: Nagaraj Deepika , Ramesh Naveen , Devraj Divya , Umman Marciya , John Anila K. , Johnson Avita Rose
Published: November 2021

Background:

There is a culture of silence around menopause in India, more so among rural women. This study was conducted to assess the prevalence of menopausal symptoms, factors associated with the severity of menopausal symptoms, and perceptions regarding menopause among rural perimenopausal women.

Methodology:

A cross-sectional study was conducted at a rural hospital, among women aged 40 years or more, having experienced at least one menstrual cycle in the past 1 year. Structured interview schedule was administered to capture perceptions of menopause. Symptoms of menopause and severity were assessed using the Menopause Rating Scale (MRS) and participants screened for depression using patient health questionnaire-9.

Results:

Among 200 women, the prevalence of symptoms of menopause was 70%. Commonly reported symptoms were somatic symptoms: Joint/muscular pain, hot flushes, and psychological symptoms: Physical/mental exhaustion, anxiety. Median overall MRS score was low (4 [interquartile range = 1, 7]), pointing out to lesser severity. Significant association was found between MRS score and higher body mass index (P = 0.007), tobacco-chewing (P = 0.023), and depression (P < 0.001). Perception of menopause was generally positive, but we also documented some myths and misconceptions regarding menopause that indicate a need for health awareness in this population.

Conclusion:

This study found high prevalence but low severity of menopausal symptoms. Our findings point to a need for mitigating symptoms of menopause through diet, physical activity, tobacco cessation, and counseling for depression. Targeted interventions using community women's groups and village-level health workers are recommended to provide not only awareness regarding menopause but also an opportunity to screen for comorbidities with appropriate referrals.
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and 10 Year Risk of Cardiovascular Events among Women over the Age of 40 Years in an Urban Underprivileged Area of Bangalore City
Authors: Johnson Avita Rose , Arasu Sakthi , Gnanaselvam Nancy Angeline
Published: November 2021

Background:

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death among Indian women but not a focus of current strategies to improve women's health.

Objectives:

To assess 10-year CVD risk and estimate the prevalence of CVD risk factors among underprivileged women.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study among women aged 40–79 years in an urban underprivileged area of Bangalore city, using nonlaboratory-based World Health Organization and the International Society of Hypertension risk prediction chart and INTERHEART list of CVD risk factors. Blood pressure, random blood sugar, height, weight, and waist circumference were measured. The Chi-square test was done for the association between CVD risk status and risk factors. Multiple logistic regression performed to calculate adjusted odds ratios (ORs).

Results:

Of 1027 women, 11% women had high risk of CVD (≥20% risk of fatal/nonfatal cardiovascular event within next 10 years). The prevalence of CVD risk factors was high with 20.2% diabetes, 53.7% hypertension, 77% overweight/obesity, and 92% central obesity. Majority were physically inactive with unhealthy diet, lacking daily fruits and vegetables, excess consumption of salty food, junk food, red meat, and excess oil. Significantly higher CVD risk found among women who were sedentary during leisure time (P = 0.028), single/separated/widowed women (OR = 1.84 [1.26–4.29] P = 0.002), and women who did not walk or cycle as a regular means of transport (OR = 1.47 [1.98–2.19] P = 0.041).

Conclusion:

High risk of CVD among underprivileged women reveals an urgent need for community-based interventions for prevention of CVD. Screening and management of diabetes and hypertension must include weight reduction and health education strategies. Policy-makers need to initiate efforts toward improving affordability of healthy diets for the urban underprivileged.
Colonic polyp-rare site of metastasis from primary lung carcinoma: Clinical presentations and outcome
Authors: Agrawal Chaturbhuj , Goyal Pankaj , Jain Praveen , Domadia Kshitij , Redhu Pallavi , Doval Dinesh Chandra
Published: October 2021

Although majority of lung cancers have distant metastasis at the time of initial diagnosis, colonic metastases are extremely rare. This report presents a rare clinical case which presented with lower limb deep vein thrombosis and found to have colon polyp incidentally detected while evaluating for occult blood positive in stool. Histopathology of the polyp was suggestive of lung primary and on further evaluation PET scan was suggestive of left lung mass with widespread distant metastasis.
Correlation of inhA mutations and ethionamide susceptibility: Experience from national reference center for tuberculosis
Authors: Sarin Rohit , Bhalla Manpreet , Kumar Gavish , Singh Anjali , Myneedu Vithal Prasad , Singhal Ritu
Published: October 2021

Background:

Detection of ethionamide (ETH) resistance is crucial as it is part of antitubercular regime. It is crucial to examine the role of inhA gene mutations as a surrogate marker for the detection of ETH resistance, in the Indian context. The present retrospective study was designed with this objective.

Subjects and Methods:

The study was conducted in National Reference Laboratory within the tertiary care institute from January 1, 2018, to June 30, 2019, over 18 months duration. A total of 6612 sputum samples from presumptive multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) patients were received from four districts of Delhi, outdoor and inpatients. Line probe assay (LPA) was performed for smear-positive or culture-positive samples for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. All isolates found to be INH resistant by LPA were cultured and phenotypic susceptibility to ETH was conducted for selected isolates as per the guidelines.

Results:

A total of 246 isolates were analyzed, for which phenotypic susceptibility to ETH and mutations in inhA were available. ETH resistance was detected among 87/108 (80.5%) isolates with inhA mutation. Sensitivity and specificity of inhA mutation for detection of ETH resistance were 80.5% and 83.8%, respectively. No inhA mutation was detected in 29/116 (25%) ETH-resistant isolates in our study, whereas ETH was found to be phenotypically susceptible in spite of the presence of inhA mutation among 21/130 (16.1%) isolates.

Conclusions:

Mutations in inhA gene in LPA predict ETH resistance with fairly good sensitivity and specificity. However, it is imperative to perform phenotypic detection of ETH resistance at proper concentration, in addition to detecting inhA mutation.
Determining pulmonary function and the associated risk factors among stone quarry workers in a suburban area of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Arumugam Elangovan , Rajkumar Prabu , Dhanaraj Baskaran , Govindasamy Elavarasu , Jaganathasamy Nagaraj , Mathiyazhakan Malathi , Mariappan V E Nethaji , Shanmugam Sivakumar , Durairajan Chokkalingam , Rajadurai Sivanesan , Joshua Vasna , Jayaraman Yuvaraj
Published: October 2021

Background:

Stone quarrying activities generate dust and fine particulate matters of silica and heavy metals. The prolonged exposure to suspended particulates leads to fatal respiratory complications. Occupational pulmonary complications are poorly characterized among quarry workers in Tamil Nadu.

Objectives:

This study aims to assess pulmonary function and determine the associated risk factors among quarry workers.

Materials and Methods:

A comparative, cross-sectional study was conducted from April 2014 to January 2015 among workers at seven stone quarries in Chennai and residents within a 5 Km radius. Pulmonary function tests (PFT) and sputum analysis were done.

Results:

Overall, 670 participants were enrolled in the study, with a median age of 37 years. Comparatively, the mean PFT measures were significantly lower in quarry workers with a higher proportion of airflow obstruction and tuberculosis infection.

Conclusion:

The risk of airflow obstruction among quarry workers increased with smoking and longer duration of work years in quarry.
Functional impairment in bronchiectasis: Spirometry parameters versus St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire scores: Any co-relation?
Authors: Singh Priyanka , Katoch C. D. S. , Vardhan Vasu , Chopra Manu , Singh Sarvinder , Ahuja Nitin
Published: October 2021

Objectives:

Bronchiectasis is a common respiratory disease which has significant morbidity and mortality. Health-related quality of life scores are not routinely used for the assessment of bronchiectasis. The present study was undertaken with an aim to assess the clinical profile and functional impairment using spirometry in patients with bronchiectasis and to co-relate functional impairment with their St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) score.

Methodology:

This was a cross-sectional study carried out on 102 patients of bronchiectasis. All patients were assessed for clinical profile, spirometry, and SGRQ scores. Forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC) and FEV1/FVC were measured and compared with SGRQ scores. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 20.0 and MS-Excel.

Results:

Obstruction was found in 62.7% and significant bronchodilator reversibility was observed in 30.4%. All spirometry parameters individually and combined showed a negative co-relation which was stastically significant (P < 0.001). Best co-relation was with FEV1 r = −0.809; symptom score, r = −0.821; activity score, r= −0.849; impact score and r = −0.873 total score. FVC% versus symptoms score r = −0.735; activity score r = −0.729, impacts score r = −0.778; total score r = −0.792. FEV1/FVC versus symptoms score r = −0.227, activity score r = −0.278, impacts score r = −0.263, total score r = −0.274.

Conclusion:

SGRQ scores have shown good correlation with functional impairment. It can be used as a modality to evaluate health status of patient in resource constraint settings.
A Multicenter Study on the Safety and Efficacy of Bronchial Thermoplasty in Adults with Severe Asthma
Authors: Madan Karan , Suri Tejas M , Mittal Saurabh , Maturu Venkata Nagarjuna , Pattabhiraman VR , Mohan Anant , Srinivasan Arjun , Sivaramkrishnan Mahadevan , Prasad KT , Agarwal Ritesh , Tiwari Pawan , Hadda Vijay , Mehta Ravindra , Guleria Randeep
Published: October 2021

Background and Aim:

Bronchial thermoplasty (BT) is a treatment option for patients with severe asthma. BT involves controlled delivery of radiofrequency energy using a bronchoscopic catheter, thereby reducing bronchial hyperreactivity. Herein, we describe our experience on the safety and efficacy of BT in severe asthma.

Methods:

This was a retrospective multicenter study of subjects who underwent BT at four centers across India.

Results:

We included 36 subjects (mean ± standard deviation [SD] age, 50.9 ± 11.5 years, women [69.44%]) undergoing 105 BT treatment sessions. All the subjects met the American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society criteria for severe asthma, 22.2% were requiring oral maintenance glucocorticoids. The mean ± SD baseline %predicted forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) was 62.07 ± 18.54. The median interquartile range (IQR) annual asthma exacerbation rate in the year preceding BT was 3.5 (1–10). We encountered intraprocedural complications in 7 (6.7%) sessions. An exacerbation of asthma following BT occurred in 6 (5.7%) procedures. We observed a significant improvement in the asthma control test and the asthma control questionnaire scores following BT. The quality of life (asthma quality of life questionnaire) also significantly improved. We noted a significant reduction in the number of exacerbations following BT (median [IQR], 3 [1–10] per year pre-BT versus 0.5 [0–3] per year post-BT, P < 0.001). No significant change occurred in the %predicted FEV1 following BT.

Conclusion:

BT is a feasible treatment option in patients with severe asthma. More extensive studies are required to establish the efficacy of BT in real-life settings.
Prevalence and predictors of pulmonary embolism in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Chaudhary Nasir , Khan Umar Hafiz , Shah Tajamul Hussain , Shaheen Feroze , Mantoo Suhail , Qadri Syed Mudasir , Mehfooz Nazia , Shabir Afshan , Siraj Farhana , Shah Sonaullah , Koul Parvaiz A , Jan Rafi Ahmed
Published: October 2021

Background:

The prevalence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) varies over a wide range. Early detection and treatment of PE in AECOPD is a key to improve patient outcome. The purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence and predictors of PE in patients of AECOPD in a high burden region of North India.

Materials and Methods:

This prospective study included patients of AECOPD with no obvious cause of exacerbation on initial evaluation. Apart from routine workup, the participants underwent assessment of D-dimer, compression ultrasound and venous Doppler ultrasound of the lower limbs and pelvic veins, and a multidetector computed tomography pulmonary angiography.

Results:

A total of 100 patients of AECOPD with unknown etiology were included. PE as a possible cause of AE-COPD was observed in 14% of patients. Among the participants with PE, 63% (n = 9) had a concomitant presence of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis. Hemoptysis and chest pain were significantly higher in patients of AECOPD with PE ([35.7% vs. 7%, P = 0.002] and [92.9% vs. 38.4%, P = 0.001]). Likelihood of PE was significantly higher in patients who presented with tachycardia, tachypnea, respiratory alkalosis (PaCO2 <45 mmHg and pH >7.45), and hypotension. No difference was observed between the two groups in terms of in-hospital mortality, age, sex distribution, and risk factors for embolism except for the previous history of venous thromboembolism (35.7% vs. 12.8% P = 0.03).

Conclusion:

PE was probably responsible for AECOPD in 14% of patients with no obvious cause on initial assessment. Patients who present with chest pain, hemoptysis, tachypnea, tachycardia, and respiratory alkalosis should be particularly screened for PE.
Lung cancer masquerading as a paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome without a primary lung mass: Case report and review of literature
Authors: Desai Krisha , Aneja Ankur , Luthra Munish
Published: October 2021

Paraneoplastic and autoimmune encephalitis (AIE) syndromes describe a range of inflammatory disorders of the brain. “Classic” paraneoplastic encephalitis syndromes occur due to a remote neoplasm and are associated with antibodies that target intracellular neuronal proteins while the more recently described AIE syndromes are not always paraneoplastic and occur in association with antibodies that target cell-surface neuronal receptors (e.g., anti-NMDA receptor, anti-LGI1, anti-GABAB receptor).[1] Diagnosis can be difficult and delayed due to nonspecific clinical, imaging, and laboratory findings, and in those syndromes associated with a neoplasm, the neurologic syndromes often precede the cancer diagnosis. We present a case of a 64-year-old patient diagnosed with anti-GABAB receptor encephalitis that subsequently revealed an underlying small cell lung cancer without a primary lung tumor. This case highlights the clinical challenge in diagnosing immune-mediated encephalitis, its methodical work up, and subsequent management.
Long COVID: “And the fire rages on”
Authors: Tripathi Awatansh Kumar Rajkumar , Pinto Lancelot Mark
Published: October 2021

With the increasing cohort of COVID-19 survivors worldwide, we now realize the proportionate rise in post-COVID-19 syndrome. In this review article, we try to define, summarize, and classify this syndrome systematically. This would help clinicians to identify and manage this condition more efficiently. We propose a tool kit that might be useful in recording follow-up data of COVID-19 survivors.
The ultrafilter number and
Authors: Guzmán Osvaldo
Published: November 2021

The cardinal invariant
$\mathfrak {hm}$
is defined as the minimum size of a family of
$\mathsf {c}_{\mathsf {min}}$
-monochromatic sets that cover
$2^{\omega }$
(where
$\mathsf {c}_{\mathsf {min}}( x,y) $
is the parity of the biggest initial segment both x and y have in common). We prove that
$\mathfrak {hm}=\omega _{1}$
holds in Shelah’s model of
$\mathfrak {i<u},$
so the inequality
$\mathfrak {hm<u}$
is consistent with the axioms of
$\mathsf {ZFC}$
. This answers a question of Thilo Weinert. We prove that the diamond principle
$\mathfrak {\Diamond }_{\mathfrak {d}}$
also holds in that model.
О рядах Фурье на торе и преобразованиях Фурье
Authors: Тригуб Роальд Михайлович , Trigub Roald Mikhailovich
Published: October 2021

Вопрос о представимости непрерывной функции на $\mathbb R^d$ в виде интеграла Фурье конечной борелевской комплекснозначной меры на $\mathbb R^d$ сводится в данной статье к такому же вопросу для простой функции. Эта простая функция определяется значениями данной функции на целочисленной решетке $\mathbb R^d$. При $d=1$ этот результат уже известен: это вписанная ломаная. В статье также показаны применения полученных теорем к кратным тригонометрическим рядам Фурье. Библиография: 9 названий.
Implementation of the Analytic Hierarchy Process on football players’ valuation
Authors: Aznar Jerónimo , Estruch Vicente
Published: November 2021

The aim of this paper is to introduce the application of the multi criteria methodology AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) on the valuation of football players. This is a pioneering work in this field. The importance of the topic is very relevant, given the size of football’s economy. The main advantages of this novel valuation methodology are that it can be used even thought number of comparables is scarce and that all the process is tradable and transparent. In this paper, following the description of the valuation methodology, a real-life application is presented.
Percutaneous Polidocanol Injection as an Alternative Treatment in Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Oligometastasis
Authors: Castillo Marlen Alejandra Alvarez
Published: November 2021

We report a case of a 49‑year‑old female with papillary thyroid cancer, hospitalized for progressive dysphonia of 2 months of evolution with a neck USG reporting right lymph node level III of 0.97 cm in short axis, suspected of malignancy. We administered 2 doses of percutaneous polidocanol injection. In the follow- up there was complete disappearance of the node
CUMHURİYET DÖNEMİ HÜSUN-KUBUH TARTIŞMALARI
Authors: ATALAY Abdurrahman
Published: November 2021

Yakın dönemdeki hüsun-kubuh tartışmaları, geleneksel dönemle benzerliklerinin yanı sıra farklı veçheleri öne çıkan bir tartışmadır. Klasik dönemde mesele marifetullah, fetret ehli, adalet ve hikmet gibi meseleler bağlamında ele alınacaktır. Probleme dair çözüm arayışları da vahiy merkezli gelişecektir. Yakın dönemde ise marifetullah ve fetret ehli gibi belirleyici unsurların dışına taşan bir bakış açısı geliştirilecek ve mesele daha çok bir ahlak ve hukuk konusu olarak görülecektir. Bu sayede Batı’nın değer ve normlarına intikal ve uyum imkânı bulunacaktır. Tartışmaların bu istikamette şekillenmesinde pozitivist ve maddeci tercihlerde bulunan siyasi merkezin akılcı ve bilimci yaklaşımlarının önemli etkisi olacaktır. Bu tavra karşılık dönemdeki âlim ve mütefekkirlerin meseleyi temellendirme şekilleri ise tartışmanın çerçevesini teşkil edecektir. Çalışmamızda çeşitli saiklerin etkisiyle farklı bir gelişme seyri gösteren yakın dönem hüsun-kubuh tartışmalarını genel anlamda irdelemek istedik. Bu sayede Cumhuriyet Türkiyesi’nde bir şeyin hangi unsurlar üzere iyi-kötü, güzel-çirkin veya faydalı-zararlı şeklinde kategorize edildiğini anlamaya çalışacağız.
Lexical and Grammatical Peculiarities of Accounting Texts and Their Translation
Authors: Movsisyan Anush
Published: October 2021

The present article deals with the peculiarities of translating accounting texts and the challenges translators are frequently faced with. The study is of theoretical and practical importance. The challenges while translating accounting texts are presented in the form of examples analyzing both grammatical and lexical peculiarities of such texts. The examples of both the source (SL) and target (TL) languages are extracted from IFRSs (International Financial Reporting Standards).
White Worm-Lizard (Amphisbaena alba)
Authors: Vieira Jose
Published: October 2021

This is the species account about the White Worm-Lizard (Amphisbaena alba), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
LITERATURA EM MOVIMENTO E A (TRANS)FORMAÇÃO DE LEITORES/AS
Authors: Rocha Helen Cristine Alves
Published: October 2021

Este artigo aborda a mudança nas práticas de letramentos literários na Educação Básica com o crescente uso das tecnologias digitais, através das quais, o estudante se desprende da condição de leitor e torna-se leitor-autor. Assim, o objetivo é discutir a literatura em movimento como influência do uso das tecnologias digitais para a (trans)formação de leitores(as). A princípio, diálogos com Deleuze (2009), Derrida (2014) e Barthes (1987; 2004) para requisitos da intersemiose e a teoria desconstrutivista. Com abordagem qualitativa, vídeos curtos com a literatura que se desmontam nos espaços virtuais e oficinas de leituras serão utilizados. Espera-se que este artigo possa contribuir para ressignificação e afirmação de novos (as) leitores(as).
ALICE RUIZ E O FEMINISMO: A POESIA NA SALA DE AULA
Authors: Batista Marivaldo Omena , Souza Renata Junqueira de
Published: October 2021

O projeto estético de Alice Ruiz apresenta uma perspectiva temática que se aproxima das discussões em torno do feminismo e da condição da mulher no contexto social, o que pode direcionar o jovem leitor a uma percepção estética, ética e política. Com efeito, a nossa comunicação tem como propositura elencar uma sugestão metodológica que favoreça a recepção das escritas da poeta curitibana na sala de aula. Desse modo, Cohen (1974), Solé (1998), Girotto e Souza (2010) e Zolin (2009) iluminam as nossas considerações acerca da poética de Alice Ruiz, como também das suas contribuições para a formação de leitores.
Testing Times
Authors: Orero Pilar , Hernández Falagán David
Published: October 2021

That COVID-19 touched all walks of life is an understatement. With the risk of sounding frivolous, compared with other impacts, COVID-19 had direct implications in research, and particularly in funded research activities with a strict schedule. Luckily, in the field of audiovisual translation we do not require any live samples or animals to be fed while in lockdown. Still, experimental programmed tests with people required alternative approaches. This special issue presents the social distancing challenges faced in user-centric research methodologies when human interaction is required.
The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On One Of The Biggest Technology Giant Shares: A Financial Analysis On Microsoft Corporation
Authors: Barrantes Romina , Leach Thomas
Published: November 2021

Big technology stocks have been on a roll since April 2020, escaping the consequences of the coronavirus outbreak. The coronavirus pandemic created a vast tailwind for technology giants, especially Microsoft by inciting shifts in the corporations’ behavior which are currently outliving the health crisis. The financial analysis on this firm aimed to develop a thorough analysis centered on its corporate history, market summary, financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flows statements), normalized financial statements (normalized income statement, normalized balance sheet, and normalized statement of cash flows), stock valuation, SWOT analysis, and major competitors’ performance. The aim of the evaluation is to get enough information to construct a thorough evaluation concerning the company’s performance and analyze the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the company. The evaluation indicated this giant technology company is booming during the pandemic even when the global economy is in a recessionary gap. The financial analysis may suggest further research into.
The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Vaccine Knowledge on Vaccine Hesitancy in Adolescents
Authors: English Claire , Cohen Lori
Published: November 2021

This research study addresses the issue of vaccine hesitancy in adolescents. The research questions of this study include: To what extent does an adolescent’s experience with COVID-19 influence their vaccine hesitancy, if an adolescent routinely gets influenza vaccinations will they have a lower vaccine hesitancy, will an individual’s vaccine hesitancy impact their willingness to receive a vaccination for COVID-19, and to what extent does an individual's knowledge of vaccines impact their vaccine hesitancy? To obtain participants for this study a random sample of students enrolled in science classes at the researcher’s school were selected. The students completed a 4 part survey which included sample demographics, COVID-19 experience, and routine flu vaccinations questions; knowledge of vaccines questions; the Vaccine Hesitancy Scale; and questions regarding the refusal of vaccines. The study cannot conclude that individuals who know someone who has had COVID or know someone who has died of COVID will be less vaccine hesitant. However, the study is able to conclude with a 95% confidence that individuals who receive the flu vaccine routinely will be less vaccine hesitant. Moreover, it is concluded with greater than 99% confidence that an individual who is more knowledgeable about vaccines or willing to receive a vaccination for COVID-19 will be less vaccine hesitant. The issue of vaccine hesitancy is not only important to address because of the effectiveness of vaccinations, but it is also critical to reduce vaccine hesitancy during the current pandemic, where vaccinations could stop the spread of COVID-19 and ultimately save lives.
Possibilities of Dance Therapy and its Comprehensive Benefits for Children with Autism
Authors: Kim Diana , Marks Kathryn , Gil Stacy
Published: November 2021

Dance Therapy (DT) is an effective treatment to promote emotional, social, cognitive and physical integration of the individual. Its benefits are of particular interest in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), whose caretakers are burdened with the high cost and rigorous demand of treatment. This paper presents a Dance Therapy program that will attempt to encourage physical, social, and cognitive development amongst students through concepts of mirroring and Teaching Dance for Understanding. This program will require less resources than other types of therapies because children will not have to be supervised individually; routines are consistent and repetitive. Although more quantitative research needs to be conducted, it represents a positive step toward providing children with ASD with an optimal environment.
Conviction, Votes, or Nationalism?
Authors: Xu Jinxin , Paci Simone
Published: November 2021

Why do policymakers pursue cultural policies? The existing literature presents several potential answers but no study has surveyed them in a comprehensive way. In this essay, I examine a diverse array of factors behind cultural policymaking. Combining domestic and international perspectives, I identify three major motivations: intrinsic demand, constituency demands and nation-building objectives. I employ a mix of qualitative and quantitative evidence to explore the hypotheses stemming from these different decision-making dynamics.
Addressing the Exclusionary Nature of Eurocentric World History Instruction- A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Kim Yoon , Hunter Daniel
Published: November 2021

The exclusion of global knowledge in favor of a condensed western-centric history curriculum casts a shadow on the fact that America is the most globalized and culturally diverse nation in the world. This paper aims to analyze the standards-based world history curriculum as taught in high school among both regular and Advanced Placement classes for its deficiency in providing a comprehensive global history. The primary topic used in the qualitative content analysis and systematic literature review is Buddhism and its spread throughout China. Especially with the curriculum change from the College Board’s AP World History to AP World History: Modern, key developments in history are marginalized in favor of a direct look at history beginning in the 13th century (1200 CE onwards). Twenty-five world history instructor websites were analyzed to explore the extent of instruction on concepts related to Buddhism in East Asia. The literature review results support the hypothesis that the major world religion is sparsely covered in the greater picture of general world history. Included is a short paper covering information on the spread of Buddhism into China based on research findings from more in-depth college courses as well as simple internet browsing. This paper concludes with a recommendation that educational policies and curriculum standards address the growing diversity of the U.S. student population.
Calming the Waters of the South China Sea: Solving Territorial Disputes over Artificial Islands
Authors: Anand Arjun , Forbes Lisa
Published: November 2021

The South China Sea region has been a site of conflict for decades, with numerous states holding competing territorial claims due to its abundance of resources and strategic importance. Recently, China’s construction of artificial islands in the South China Sea has escalated tensions in the region and has strained efforts to bring peace. This paper observes the role of intergovernmental organizations such as the United Nations (UN) and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in resolving the conflict in the South China Sea. First, this paper studies the ASEAN-China code of conduct, the dispute management approach currently being negotiated between ASEAN and China. This code of conduct will govern the conduct of the countries involved in the South China Sea disputes. Furthermore, this paper proposes key provisions that should be incorporated into this code of conduct to make it more effective. Second, this paper reviews the conflicting views of ASEAN member states that impede the creation and adoption of the code of conduct. To conclude, this paper recommends an alternative solution through the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), proposing that the conciliation procedure provided in UNCLOS be adopted to resolve the long standing South China Sea disputes.
Ana Batik Magelang’s Business Development Strategy Based on SWOT and Business Model Canvas
Authors: Hastutik Tri Puji , Novitaningtyas Ivo
Published: October 2021

This study aims to analyze Ana Batik's business conditions as one of the MSMEs in Magelang based on the Business Model Canvas (BMC) analysis to develop a business strategy based on a SWOT analysis. The research was developed based on a descriptive qualitative approach. The data used in this study are primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected through observation and interviews, while secondary data were collected through literature studies. The data that has been collected is analyzed based on the Business Model Canvas (BMC) analysis and the SWOT analysis. The Business Model Canvas (BMC) analysis is used to describe Ana Batik's business conditions, while the SWOT analysis is used to formulate a business development strategy that is applied to the new business model. The results of the data analysis indicate that the appropriate strategy for Ana Batik Magelang's business development is the SO strategy. SO strategies that can be applied are developing products according to fashion trends, using brand ambassadors to attract and increase consumer buying interest, and expand the market to the scope of the global market. By implementing this strategy, it is hoped that Ana Batik Magelang's business can develop and be sustainable.
SÍFILIS NA GESTAÇÃO - BARREIRAS NA ASSISTÊNCIA PRÉ-NATAL PARA A PREVENÇÃO DA TRANSMISSÃO VERTICAL
Authors: Nery Sabrina Beatriz Mendes , Souza Mariana Silva , Araujo Suellen Munique , Alves Erik Bernardes Moreira , Souza Cícero Santos , Eufrazino Junior José , Andrade Flávia  Samara Freitas de , Sousa Emanuel Osvaldo de , Moreno Lucas dos Santos , Carvalho Maria da Conceição de Oliveira , Cardoso Francisca Kelly Macedo , Silva Renata Pedro
Published: October 2021

Com o intuito de responder à problemática desta pesquisa, objetivou-se identificar as barreiras na assistência pré-natal para a prevenção da transmissão vertical da sífilis na gestação. Esse estudo trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, de natureza descritiva e de abordagem qualitativa, com as pesquisas realizadas nos bancos de dados da MEDLINE, LILACS e BDENF, em que  foram incluídos  trabalhos  completos,  nos idiomas  português e  inglês,  disponíveis eletronicamente  e de forma  gratuita, publicados  no  período  de  2016 a  2021 e que  abordavam a temática  proposta. Excluiu-se trabalhos que não abordavam o assunto de interesse ou não respondessem à questão norteadora, além de publicações duplicadas em mais de uma base de dados. O estudo foi composto pela análise de 9 publicações. Os achados mostraram que as barreiras na assistência pré-natal para a prevenção da SC foram abordadas de forma diversificada pela literatura. Com isso, é de grande relevância destacar que apesar da gestante realizar o pré-natal corretamente, ainda existe muitas falhas durante essa assistência, o que gera impactos negativos tanto para a gestante quanto para o neonato. Conclui-se que o manejo da sífilis gestacional tem sido realizado de forma incorreta, por meio do diagnóstico tardio e, consequentemente, a não realização do tratamento no período adequado, como também a não adesão ao esquema terapêutico tanto pela gestante quanto pelo seu parceiro
A FISIOTERAPIA NOS PACIENTES COM SEQUELAS DECORRENTES DE ACIDENTE VASCULAR CEREBRAL – AVC, ATENDIDOS PELA “ESF VILA NOVA” DA CIDADE DE PINHEIROS/ES
Authors: Oliveira Freitas Alana de , Brandão Amorim Patricia , Silva Santos Raphael
Published: October 2021

O Acidente Vascular Cerebral é uma patologia com alta incidência, atualmente, em pessoas de idade mais avançada e tem se tornado um dos maiores problemas de saúde publica do mundo. Devido as sequelas a saúde do acometido é de suma importância a adesão dos pacientes aos procedimentos de reabilitação fisioterapêutica. Este estudo tem como objetivo analisar a resposta dos pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral (AVC) ao tratamento fisioterapêutico. Para o alcance dos objetivos deste trabalho foram utilizadas pesquisas de campo, quantitativas, exploratórias e descritivas. A pesquisa ocorreu na cidade de Pinheiros/ES, em quatro pacientes que estavam sendo tratados na ESF Vila Nova e através dela foi possível avaliar a resposta ao tratamento fisioterápico dos pacientes acometidos das sequelas do AVC e identificar os obstáculos e dificuldades dos mesmos para a realização do referido tratamento. Os resultados obtidos demonstraram que os pacientes que obtiveram maiores melhoras foram aqueles que conseguiram realizar o tratamento com mais regularidade, assim gradativamente. Os que tiveram poucos resultados foram os pacientes que menos se submeteram ao tratamento regular e que apontaram dificuldades de locomoção, mobilidade e demonstraram maior desinformação acerca da importância do tratamento. Deste modo, foi possível concluir pela carência de informações à população sobre o tema, pela falta de estrutura e incentivo voltado a esse público que relatou como maior dificuldade a locomoção e mobilidade, bem como, pela eficiência do tratamento quando realizado de forma completa e regular.