bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wahrheitsnähe, Wahrheitsferne – Überlegungen zum Verhältnis von Religionen und Wahrheit
Authors: Pausch Eberhard Martin
Published: June 2021

Die Hauptthese dieses Artikels ist inspiriert von Lessings Werk „Nathan der Weise“: Die monotheistischen Religionen – was auch immer sie sonst sein mögen – sind soziale Systeme. Als solche können sie weder wahr noch falsch sein. Dennoch beinhalten sie Propositionen und Wirklichkeitsverständnisse, die für sich Wahrheit beanspruchen. Deren Verifikation ist aber unter irdischen Bedingungen nicht möglich. Als Menschen können wir nur nach Wahrheit suchen und darauf hoffen, dass Gott uns in die Wahrheit führt. Daher muss das Verhältnis von Religion und Wahrheit in Modellen der Partizipation und der Approximation gedacht werden. Abzulehnen sind hingegen Modelle wie Dogmatismus, Skeptizismus, Pluralismus, Indifferentismus und Egalismus.
Investigation of the adhesion performance of some fast-growing wood species based on their wettability
Authors: Alamsyah Eka Mulya , Suhaya Yoyo , Sutrisno  , Hidayat Yayat , Tanaka Takashi , Yamada Masaaki
Published: June 2021

The objective of this study was to investigate the adhesion performance of eight fast-growing wood species, namely, Enterolobium cyclocarpum, Paraserianthes falcataria, Shorea sp., Toona sinensis, Gmelina arborea, Pinus merkusii, Acacia mangium, and Acacia hybrid obtained from the tropical region. The wettability test was conducted by contact angle measurement, while the adhesion performance was expressed by strength retention (SR) and wood failure (WF) percentages through block shear tested under the Japanese Agricultural Standard (JAS). Results showed that smaller contact angle for P. falcataria followed by E. cyclocarpum, P. merkusii, T. sinensis, and Shorea indicated that the surfaces were easier to be glued than that of G. arborea, A. mangium, and A. hybrid. It is indicated that high wettability of P. falcataria, E. cyclocarpum, P. merkusii, T. sinensis, and Shorea resulted in the better adhesive spread and more intimate contact between the wood surface and the adhesive as shown by their high SR with high WF percentages.
„Lotsensysteme“ zur Stärkung von Familien. Gelingensbedingungen für den Ausbau in Geburtskliniken
Authors: Renner Ilona , Paul Mechthild
Published: June 2021

Seit 2006 wurden in immer mehr Geburtskliniken „Lotsensysteme“ eingerichtet. Seither können Familien in akuten Belastungslagen frühzeitig in familienunterstützende Angebote der Frühen Hilfen übergeleitet werden. Im vorliegenden Beitrag wird anhand qualitativer Daten aus der Forschung des Nationalen Zentrums Frühe Hilfen der Frage nachgegangen, welche Erfolgsfaktoren die Einrichtung von „Lotsensystemen“ voranbringen und welche Hürden genommen werden müssen.
Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit aus Sicht von Hebammen
Authors: Stahl Katja , Agricola Caroline J.
Published: June 2021

Angesichts zunehmender Personalbesetzungsprobleme in geburtshilflichen Abteilungen gewinnt die Sicherstellung von guten Arbeitsbedingungen zunehmend an Relevanz. Einen wichtigen Faktor stellt dabei die interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit dar. Eine bundesweite Befragung von angestellten Hebammen zeigt einen Zusammenhang zwischen Qualität der Zusammenarbeit und Arbeitszufriedenheit, Wechselabsicht und Weiterempfehlungsbereitschaft. Wege zur Weiterentwicklung der Zusammenarbeit werden vorgestellt.
Persistent pain relief following a single injection of a local anesthetic for neuropathic abdominal wall and groin pain
Authors: Jacobs Monica L. Y. E. , Scheltinga Marc R. M. , Roumen Rudi M. H.
Published: June 2021

Objectives

It is our experience that a small portion of patients with neuropathic abdominal wall pain syndromes such as the anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome (ACNES) have a long term beneficial response following just one single tender point injection (TPI) with a local anesthetic agent. This report focuses on the phenomenon of ongoing pain relief following a single local anesthetic injection in neuropathic abdominal wall and groin pain syndromes.

Methods

This report is an overview based on earlier studies from a center of expertise for neuropathic abdominal wall and groin pain syndromes. All studies on neuropathic abdominal wall and groin pain syndromes reporting on efficacy of a diagnostic TPI using a local anesthetic agent were included.

Results

A total of 10 studies including 834 patients fulfilled study criteria. Each of these 10 studies found that approximately 10% (range, 4–25%) of the cases experienced persistent pain relief after a single TPI with lidocaine 1%.

Conclusions

Persistent pain relief after a single TPI using a local anesthetic agent may be observed in approximately one of 10 patients suffering from neuropathic abdominal wall or groin pain syndromes. When a patient is suspected of having a neuropathic abdominal wall or groin pain syndrome, a single TPI using a local anesthetic agent should be administered as long term pain relief may occasionally occur.
Crystal structure analysis and supramolecular association in ethyl N-[amino(iminio)methyl]carbamate dichloride hemi-hydrate
Authors: Bamigboye Christiana , Abbo Hanna S. , Kwong Huey Chong , Tan Sang Loon , Tiekink Edward R.T. , Kamounah Fadhil S. , Titinchi Salam J.J.
Published: June 2021

X-ray crystallography on [EtOC(=O)N(H)C(=N+H2)NH2]Cl·½H2O (1) shows the asymmetric unit to comprise two independent cations, two chloride anions and crystal water. The main conformational difference between the cations is seen in the relative orientation of the ethyl groups; geometry-optimisation confirms the all-trans conformation is the most stable. The remaining parts of the cations are co-planar and feature intramolecular N–H···O(carbonyl) hydrogen bonds. An analysis of the C–N bonds suggests substantial delocalisation of the positive charge over the CN3 atoms. In the crystal, columns comprising the first independent cation are surrounded by four columns of the second cation within a network of water-O–H···Cl, N–H···Cl and N–H···O(water, carbonyl) hydrogen bonds, many of which are charge-assisted. The packing has been further investigated by Hirshfeld surface analysis, molecular electrostatic potential and interaction energy calculations. The charge-assisted N–H···Cl hydrogen bonds are significantly stronger than the water-O–H···Cl interactions consistent the distribution of the positive charge over the CN3 atoms.
Isokinetic Muscular Strength and Aerobic Physical Fitness in Recreational Long-Distance Runners: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Andrade Marilia S. , Silva Wallace A. , de Lira Claudio A.B. , Mascarin Naryana C. , Vancini Rodrigo L. , Nikolaidis Pantelis T. , Knechtle Beat
Published: June 2021

Andrade, MS, Silva, WA, de Lira, CAB, Mascarin, NC, Vancini, RL, Nikolaidis, PT, and Knechtle, B. Isokinetic muscular strength and aerobic physical fitness in recreational long-distance runners: A cross-sectional study. J Strength Cond Res 36(3): e73–e80, 2022—Muscular strength, bilateral asymmetry, and imbalance between antagonist muscles have been considered as risk factors for knee injuries. Moreover, muscular strength has also been associated with aerobic performance. The aim of the study was to investigate bilateral muscular symmetry and muscular strength balance assessed by isokinetic dynamometry in recreational long-distance runners and to verify whether knee muscular strength would be associated with maximal oxygen uptake (V̇o
2max), anaerobic threshold (AT), and running economy (RE). Thirty-nine runners (male [n = 24]: age, 30 ± 8 years; height, 176.0 ± 7.3 cm; body mass, 70.3 ± 8.0 kg; race pace below 4:30 min·km−1 and female [n = 15]: age, 31 ± 7 years; height, 163.0 ± 3.8 cm; body mass, 55.9 ± 4.7 kg; race pace below 5:00 min·km−1) participated in this study. Comparing the conventional knee balance ratio with the literature recommendation (60%), male runners presented significantly lower values for the nondominant side (55.5 ± 7.3%; p = 0.001; d = 0.85; confidence interval [CI] = 0.47 to 1.20) but not for the dominant side (58.1 ± 6.8%; p = 0.208; d = 0.37; CI = −0.12 to 0.86). Female runners presented lower values for both sides (52.1 ± 7.1%; p = 0.001; d = 1.55; CI = 0.86 to 2.20 and 50.7 ± 8.0%; p = 0.001; d = 1.62; CI = 0.90 to 2.30 for dominant and nondominant sides, respectively). Female and male runners presented nonfunctional ratio imbalance and asymmetry of bilateral strength. Strength outcomes were not associated with V̇o
2max, AT, or RE. In conclusion, recreational runners were characterized by an imbalance in muscular strength between knee flexor and extensor muscles, which was more obvious in female runners, and by symmetrical thigh muscle strength values. Moreover, muscular isokinetic knee flexor and extensor muscle strength was not associated with aerobic fitness parameters.
An examination of the effect of autumn closing date on over-winter herbage production and spring yield
Authors: Looney C. , Hennessy D. , Wingler A. , Claffey A. , Egan M.
Published: June 2021

Altering autumn management affects the herbage mass available in spring. An experiment was established to determine the effect of five autumn closing dates (CDs) on herbage production, herbage quality, leaf, stem and dead proportions and tiller density over winter. In the study 50% of the herbage available in spring was accounted for by autumn CD. Each 1 d extra a sward was closed from 25 September to 9 December increased herbage mass by 16 kg DM/ha in spring. Swards closed earlier (25 September–26 October) had consistently higher herbage masses in spring (1,301 kg DM/ha) compared to swards closed later (11 November–9 December; 703 kg DM/ha). Later closed swards had greater herbage quality compared to earlier closed swards (organic matter digestibility = 852 and 825 g/kg DM, respectively) due to increased stem and dead material in the grazing horizon of earlier closed swards. There was no effect of autumn CD on sward quality in the subsequent defoliation in spring. However, following the initial spring grazing there was an effect of autumn CD on subsequent grass growth rates; swards closed in October had a lower growth rate (33 kg DM/ha per day) compared to swards closed in November and early December (49 kg DM/ha per day). Results indicate that earlier autumn closing is beneficial to meet high-feed demand in spring but can affect sward quality and growth rates in spring.
Does Aspartate Aminotransferase to Alanine Aminotransferase Ratio Predict Acute Kidney Injury After Cardiac Surgery?
Authors: Gultekin Yildirim , Bolat Ali , Hatice Keles , Tekeli Kunt Atike
Published: June 2021

Background: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) to alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ratio (AST/ALT) frequently is used in the diagnosis and prognosis of liver diseases, however it is also used in the diagnosis and prognosis of many other diseases, such as myocardial infarction, acute ischemic stroke, and peripheral artery disease. Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most important complications after cardiac surgery and is one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality. The purpose of the study was to analyze the relationship between AST to ALT and AKI after isolated coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG).
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the prospectively collected data of 253 adult patients, who underwent isolated CABG surgery with normal renal function (baseline serum creatinine value <1.4 mg/dL). Preoperative (T0) and postoperative day 1 and day 3 (T1 and T2) serum AST and ALT levels were analyzed, and AST/ALT was calculated. A preoperative AST/ALT of 1.22 was found to be the best cutoff point for predicting postoperative AKI. Kidney injury was interpreted, according to RIFLE classification. The effect of AST to ALT ratio on AKI after CABG was determined using logistic regression analysis, and the results were expressed as odds ratio (OR) with a 95% confidence interval (CI). A P value < .05 was considered statistically significant.
Results: Postoperative AKI occurred in 40 patients (15.8%). On logistic regression analysis, higher AST/ALT both preoperatively and postoperatively were associated with an increased incidence of postoperative AKI (T0: OR, 3.983; 95% CI, 1.940-8.180, P < .001, T1: OR, 2.760; 95% CI, 1.381-5.515, P = .004, T2: OR, 2.515; 95% CI, 1.195-5.294, P = .015).
Conclusion: Preoperative and postoperative elevated AST to ALT ratio seems to be associated with an increased incidence of AKI after elective isolated CABG surgery.
Supporting knowledge transfer for low vision interventions through an online directory of validated assessment tools
Authors: Wittich Walter , Houtekier Catherine , Cantin Sylvie
Published: June 2021

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Soutenir le transfert des connaissances pour les interventions en matière de basse vision grâce à un répertoire en ligne consacré à des outils d’évaluation validés
Authors: Wittich Walter , Houtekier Catherine , Cantin Sylvie
Published: June 2021

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Evaluation of the color aesthetics of fine wood based on perceptual cognition
Authors: Yu Na , Wang Jun , Hong Lian , Tao Beibei , Zhang Chong
Published: June 2021

In order to study the aesthetic preferences of individuals in terms of wood color, the authors explored the preference for red sandalwood and wenge wood of different hues and lightness values through a combination of an eye movement technique and subjective evaluation. The experimental results showed that: (1) sex factors had a significant effect on the eye movement indexes in a modern aesthetic preference experiment; (2) the preferences of the subjects varied slightly with different wood types but in a lower range; and (3) the effective eye movement indexes in this study were fixation duration, number of fixations, and number of last-sampling positions; in addition, there were differences in the effective eye movement indicators in different experiments. The subjects preferred a low lightness value or color of the chair.
Processing parameters optimization of cotton stalk (Gossypium hirsutum L.) particleboards with emulsifiable polymeric isocyanate adhesive
Authors: Nguyen Thanh Tung , Redman Adam , Leggate William , Vandi Luigi-j , Bailleres Henri , Heitzmann Michael
Published: June 2021

The compaction behavior of cotton stalk particle mats, temperature profile inside the particle mats, and influence of surface particle size were studied relative to the properties of three-layered cotton stalk particleboards. Modulus of rupture (MOR), modulus of elasticity (MOE), internal bond, and thickness swelling were used as a measure for mechanical and physical performance. Two types of cotton stalk particleboard were manufactured. Results indicated that compression stiffness of the particle mat increased with increasing particle size; however, it decreased with increasing mat moisture content and temperature. At mat moisture contents of 12% and 18%, the plateau temperature at the centerline was not significantly different between boards having coarse and fine particles. However, the plateau time of boards with coarse particles was significantly lower than that of boards with fine particles. Additionally, thickness swelling of boards with a surface particle size of 2 mm was significantly lower than that of boards with surface particle size of 4 mm. Boards with a surface particle size of 2 mm had MOR and MOE values 15% and 10% higher, respectively, than boards with surface particle size of 4 mm. Internal bond decreased 6.5% with decreasing surface particle size from 4 mm to 2 mm.
Use of Illegally Distributed Books in Lithuania
Authors: Grigas Vincas , Gudinavičius Arūnas , Černevičiūtė Emilija
Published: June 2021

This study seeks to reveal the attitudes of the Lithuanian adult population on using digital books and illegally distributed books and seeks to provide possible solutions to Lithuanian publishers and other institutions combating this phenomenon. A quantitative survey of 322 respondents was conducted. The analysis of the results was based on the Technology Acceptance Model, the theory of self-efficacy and the theory of planned behaviour. The results show that the ability to use digital technologies encourages the use of digital books. The perception of digital books as having value reduces the tendency to download them from illegal distribution channels. Legislative regulation does not have a significant impact on the intention not to use digital books from illegal distribution channels. It is likely that a negative assessment of the phenomenon in the immediate environment will have a greater impact on refusing to use illegally distributed books. In order to compete with illegal distribution channels, the channels for legally distributed books need to be more convenient and provide more content.
Hematologycal and blood biochemistry parameters of captive big-headed amazon river turtles, Peltocephalus dumerilianus (Testudines: Podocnemididae)
Authors: Anselmo Neiana Pereira , França Mônica Ferreira de Lima , Santos Marcio Quara de Carvalho , Pantoja-Lima Jackson , Silva Cleide Karoline Pereira da , Aride Paulo Henrique Rocha , De Oliveira Adriano Teixeira
Published: June 2021

The determination of hematological values is used to obtain knowledge about the health conditions of animal species. The big-headed Amazon River turtles, (Peltocephalus dumerilianus)are considered one of the least known testudine species concerning their biology and health status. Herein, we determined the hematological and plasma biochemical parameters of 17 (eight males and nine females) adult P. dumerilianusto provide reference interval values for clinically healthy individuals. We collected the blood samples by puncturing the femoral vein using long heparinized hypodermic syringes. Sexual dimorphism for individuals was determined by external observation of the shape of the plastron. The average values obtained for the ten hematological and biochemical parameters analyzed were red blood cell count = 0.32 million µL-1; hematocrit = 20.6 %; hemoglobin = 8.5 g dL-1; mean corpuscular volume = 681.6 fL; mean corpuscular hemoglobin = 267.8 pg; mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration = 41.9 g dL-1; glucose = 80.6 mg dL-1, total protein = 4.1 g dL-1, triglycerides = 388.9 mg dL-1, and total cholesterol = 79.3 mg dL-1.  Despite the sexual dimorphism evidenced for the species, there was no significant statistical difference between males and females for both hematological and biochemical parameters analyzed herein. Based on these results, the population is considered healthy, with parameter values coinciding with previously reported reference ranges for testudines species in the region. The results obtained in this study can be used for assessing the health status of other Amazonian turtle populations, especially in actions aimed at cultivation strategies, management, and species conservation.
EFECTO DEL pH EN LAS TASAS DE BIOACUMULACIÓN DE METALES PESADOS EN LA MACROALGA Bostrychia calliptera (Rhodomelaceae, Ceramiales).
Authors: Ríos Marin Juan Felipe , Peña Salamanca Enrique Javier , Benitez Benitez Ricardo
Published: June 2021

Uno de los factores que más influye las características químicas de un metal en solución es el nivel de acidez. El pH por lo tanto, afecta la reactividad del ion y por ende, su interacción con los puntos de unión de la pared celular de la planta. Este estudio evaluó el efecto del pH en la capacidad de bioacumulación de metales pesados en el alga roja Bostrychia calliptera (Rhodophyta, Rhodomelaceae), expuesta a diferentes rangos de pH. Se sometieron talos del alga a diferentes concentraciones de mercurio (Hg) y Plomo (Pb) a concentraciones desde: 0,1 hasta 10 mg l-1, para Hg y desde 0,1 hasta 15 mg l-1 para Pb, durante periodos exposición de 0, 12, 24 y 96 horas para cada ion, bajo diferentes niveles de pH. Las concentraciones de metal fueron determinadas por espectrofotometría de absorción atómica de acuerdo a los métodos estándar APHA. Las mayores tasas de acumulación se encontraron cuando el alga estaba expuesta a pH 7.8 (tanto para Hg como para Pb) el cual es un nivel de pH muy cercano al medido en el área de estudio. La concentración de metal en el alga se incrementó de manera lineal hasta las 48 hrs, tiempo donde se evidenció una mayor eficiencia de acumulación durante el primer intervalo del periodo del bioensayo.
Historical precipitation patterns in the South-Southeast region of Mexico and future projections
Authors: Andrade-Velázquez Mercedes , Medrano Pérez Ojilve Ramón
Published: June 2021

This study analyzed climate change scenarios and their potential impact on water availability for the South-Southeast region (SSR) of Mexico. Precipitation patterns were examined using the Standardized Precipitation Index for three emissions scenarios, Representative Concentration Pathway (RCP) 4.5, RCP 6.0, and RCP 8.5, during the periods of 1960-2016, 2015-2039 (near future), and 2075-2099 (far future). Historical changes in precipitation in the SSR indicated the presence of dry and wet events driven by El Niño-Southern Oscillation, the Pacific Decadal Oscillation, and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation, which are the regional climate modulators. However, the impact of these phases has not been quantified for the future. The results of our climate change projections show that the Grijalva and Usumacinta rivers and surrounding regions (Chiapas and Tabasco) will have an increase in the percentage of dry and wet events in the near future (2015-2039), while there is a medium to low probability of this occurrence in rest of the SSR. By 2075-2099, Grijalva and Usumacinta will continue to have a high probability of dry events due to climate change, and the Yucatan will also exhibit this behavior. RCP 4.5 was projected to be the wettest scenario for the study area, while RCP 8.5 projected an increase in dry events in the area during both periods (2015-2039 and 2075-2099). RCP 6.0 projected a drier 2015-2039 and wetter 2075-2099.
Correlation analysis between multifractal characteristics of regional geomorphology and development of geological disasters
Authors: Xiong Yiying
Published: June 2021

In view of the inaccuracy of the traditional correlation analysis method, this paper proposes a correlation analysis method between the multifractal characteristics of regional landforms and the development of geological disasters. Firstly, the multifractal characteristics of regional landforms are described by using the basic fractal characteristics of self-similarity or scale invariance. Then the corresponding relation table is established according to the width of the fractal spectrum and the number of landslides and hidden dangers, and the spatial relationship of geological disaster development is analyzed. Combined with the above-mentioned spatial relationship of geological disaster development and the multifractal characteristic data of regional landforms, the correlation coefficient between the two is calculated to complete the correlation analysis between the multifractal characteristics of regional geomorphology and the development of geological disasters. The experimental results show that compared with the traditional correlation analysis method, the correlation analysis results of the multifractal characteristics of regional geomorphology and the development of geological disasters are more accurate.
Application of UAV-Low Altitude Remote Sensing System in Sea Area Supervision
Authors: Chen Rong
Published: June 2021

The sea area supervision is the premise and guarantee of safeguarding national security, protecting national sovereignty, and realizing the development of marine resources, and its importance is self-evident. To carry out the national sea area work more efficiently, this study designed low altitude-Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) remote sensing system applied to the sea area supervision and analyzed the remote sensing photography technology and remote sensing image processing technology. Experiments verified the effectiveness of the system. The research results show that the UAV-based low altitude remote sensing system can extract high-precision sea area information through aerial images’ interpretation. It is hoped that this study can provide some reference for improving the efficiency of current sea area supervision.
A presença do pensamento científico na obra Solar, de Ian McEwan
Authors: Hülsendeger Margarete Jesusa
Published: June 2021

O estudo de como personagens originários das ciências naturais são representados na literatura, pode se tornar um caminho para estabelecer conexões entre essas duas áreas do conhecimento, aparentemente tão distintas. Além disso, a literatura também pode passar a refletir não apenas o saber da ciência, mas o do próprio cientista, demonstrando que esses dois campos do saber habitam o mesmo espaço cultural influenciando-se mutuamente. Na obra Solar (2010), do escritor inglês Ian McEwan, esse movimento é perceptível, pois, o protagonista é um ganhador do Prêmio Nobel de Física, logo, um profissional atuante dentro de seu campo de trabalho. Portanto, neste artigo o objetivo é analisar a representação do físico em Solar estabelecendo relações entre a imagem criada pelo autor e concepções filosóficas sobre o pensamento científico.
A crônica de Alcione Araújo como espaço de cristalização da literariedade
Authors: Campigotto Aquino Ivânia , Fianco Dias Luís Francisco , Dal´Ponte Wilian
Published: June 2021

A literatura se manifesta, ao longo do tempo, como uma das formas artísticas mais expressivas da humanidade. O poder da escrita aliado ao talento individual autoral são características que engrandeceram essa arte humana de, por meio da justaposição de palavras, compor não somente a vida de personagens criados no âmbito da ficcionalidade, mas a existência do próprio homem, mostrando ora seus feitos e grandezas, ora seus infortúnios e mazelas. Este artigo, nesse sentido, tem o objetivo de verificar, por meio de pesquisa qualitativa de caráter bibliográfico, como algumas características inerentes à literariedade se manifestam em dois textos pertencentes ao gênero crônica. O primeiro deles é o que se intitula “No crepúsculo do outono”. Já o segundo é “Sherazade espantada”. Tais escritos fazem parte da obra Cala a boca e me beija, livro de crônicas escrito por Alcione Araújo, publicado pela editora Record no ano de 2010.
A biopolítica em tempos de coronavírus
Authors: Gomes de Assis Edjane
Published: June 2021

Desde o final de 2019, e ainda em 2020, o mundo vem se deparando com uma crise sanitária de grandes proporções. Falamos da pandemia provocada pela Covid-19. Doença que tem mobilizado a comunidade científica em busca da tão sonhada cura. Para nós linguistas, vale observar como os discursos veiculados pelos órgãos governamentais constituem sentido no que concerne à forma como se estabelece o diálogo com a população. Este processo de discursivização empreendido pelo poder público denomina-se biopolítica – um conceito articulado pelo teórico Michel Foucault, que compreende um conjunto de normas utilizadas para controlar a vida dos sujeitos. À luz da Análise do Discurso, com base em Foucault (1997; 2000; 2009), Charaudeau (2016), e Courtine (2006), o artigo analisa como a biopolítica aparece em dois cartazes publicados no site do Ministério da Saúde no Brasil. Nossas investigações comprovam que há, assim, uma busca pela instauração de um efeito de positividade do governo em ganhar a confiança da população no enfrentamento desta crise sanitária
Horner syndrome: tribute to Professor Horner on his 190th birthday
Authors: Fustes Otto Jesus Hernández , Kay Cláudia Suemi Kamoi , Lorenzoni Paulo José , Ducci Renata Dal-Prá , Werneck Lineu Cesar , Scola Rosana Herminia
Published: June 2021

Abstract This paper reviews some aspects of the life and work of Professor Johann Friedrich Horner, on the occasion of the 190th anniversary of his birthday and 152 years after the publication of "Über eine Form von Ptosis". It also shows the importance of the historical description of ptosis, myosis and anhidrosis associating those symptoms with sympathetic cervical damage. He pharmacologically confirmed the impairment of sympathetic innervation to the eye and preserved parasympathetic function.
Professor Faustino Esposel: Neurology, football and spiritualism
Authors: Novis Luiz Eduardo , Maranhão Filho Péricles Andrade , Pires Maria Elisa Paiva , Spitz Mariana , Teive Hélio Afonso Ghizoni
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT Faustino Monteiro Esposel was a renowned neurologist from Rio de Janeiro, born on October 24, 1888. Together with his mentor, Professor Antônio Austregésilo Rodrigues Lima - the founder of modern Brazilian Neurology -, Professor Esposel described one of the rival signs of the Babinski sign, known as the Austregésilo-Esposel sign, in a study published in the renowned journal L'Encéphale in 1912. This article aims to summarize the life story of this illustrious neurologist as well as to highlight his achievements “beyond medicine”.
Social, health, and working conditions among hospital workers
Authors: Rocha Márcia Regina Alves , Marin Maria José Sanches , Seda Juana Macias , Borgato Maria Helena , Lazarini Carlos Alberto
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT Objectives: to compare social, health and working conditions among nursing, nutrition and hospital cleaning service workers. Methods: a quantitative cross-sectional, descriptive and correlational study carried out in a public hospital in the countryside of São Paulo, including workers from nutrition, cleaning and nursing services. Data collection occurred during working hours. Validated questionnaires and Karasek's Demand-Control model were used to assess psychosocial dimensions and the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20 to measure the common mental disorder. As dependent variable, the groups professionals and chi-square test were used for associations with p≥ 0.05. Results: 227 workers participated. Positive associations were found between professional groups and socioeconomic, health and work characteristics. Conclusions: social, health, and working conditions differ between the professional groups studied.
Entre a sepultura e a cadeia: um olhar etnográfico sobre a conversão religiosa de usuários de crack em São Paulo
Authors: Fromm Deborah
Published: June 2021

Resumo: Por meio de pesquisa etnográfica realizada na Cracolândia paulistana (2011-2015), este artigo aborda a conversão religiosa atrelada ao do mundo do crime e das drogas. Através da jornada de um ex-usuário de crack que se torna missionário batista, o artigo chama a atenção para como o medo da morte e do encarceramento, impostos por políticas criminais e policiais-repressivas são vetores importantes para a compreensão das escolhas e constrangimentos que norteiam o processo de conversão religiosa. Argumento que, da perspectiva de meus interlocutores, essas ameaças constantes somadas à profissionalização e oportunidades (tanto econômicas quanto afetivas) geradas pela carreira missionária apontam para a conversão como uma alternativa frente à sepultura e à cadeia, sendo uma relevante estratégia para “sobreviver na adversidade”.
O peso do Ocidente: uma etimologia da tolerância
Authors: Marques Delcides
Published: June 2021

Resumo: Trata-se de um esforço compreensivo em torno de um vocábulo central para se pensar o Ocidente e aquilo que nós nos tornamos. O termo tolerância possui antecedentes que evidenciam sua origem relativa a sofrer, suportar, pesar, comparar. É uma palavra que guarda certas ambiguidades, pois funciona como opção moderna para superação dos conflitos (inicialmente religiosos), ao mesmo tempo em que possui seus próprios limites práticos e conceituais. O recuo feito pretende acompanhar os sentidos implicados na raiz que origina esse termo moderno. Por meio da hipótese protoindo-europeia é feita uma incursão no sânscrito, grego e latim para perceber como a raiz que perdura no vocábulo tolerância produz seus sentidos.
Creer y decidir. Experiencias de abortos en mujeres de Córdoba, Argentina
Authors: Vaggione Juan Marco , Johnson María Cecilia , Wigdor Gabriela Bard
Published: June 2021

Resumen: Las creencias religiosas pueden ser tanto obstáculos para el derecho a decidir sobre el propio cuerpo, como generadoras de efectos no unívocos, a partir de las articulaciones y formas de habitar la religión de cada mujer en singular. Por tanto, este artículo analiza la relación entre la práctica del aborto y las creencias religiosas, a partir de relatos biográficos de mujeres que abortaron con diversas identificaciones y creencias religiosas de Córdoba, Argentina. Desde la perspectiva de la religión vivida, reflexionamos sobre el paradojal papel de las creencias religiosas, en la construcción de la culpa y la clandestinidad sobre el aborto, y al mismo, fortaleciendo la autonomía sexual y reproductiva.
Pensar como resposta ao desafio tecnológico? A escola Heideggeriana
Authors: Borges-Duarte Irene
Published: June 2021

RESUMO: A questão da tecnologia pode abordar-se de múltiplos pontos de vista e em análises particulares, mas requer um enquadramento global do seu paradigma, na época civilizacional que lhe corresponde. Pertencendo-lhe, o homem contemporâneo desenvolve uma forma dominante e incontornável de relação com as coisas e com os outros, marcada pelo modelo que nela impera. Heidegger chamou Ge-stell ao projecto de mundo tecnológico, e procurou descrever e desconstruir a sua figura, defendendo a necessidade de aprender a pensar, como recuperação possível de uma relação livre ante ela, capaz de abrir um outro projecto de mundo, focado no habitar e vivido como um “passo atrás”. Partindo de aí, o presente texto procura mostrar o alcance da ideia heideggeriana do pensar e da sua repercussão em Arendt e Agamben, enquanto manifestação do ser em propriedade e como alternativa à banal imersão na cultura tecnológica.
A hermenêutica digital como hermenêutica do sujeito
Authors: Romele Alberto
Published: June 2021

RESUMO: Neste artigo, o autor debruça-se sobre o estatuto do sujeito e da identidade pessoal no contexto do digital. Na primeira secção do texto, ele desenvolve a sua abordagem geral dos meios e tecnologias digitais, a qual designa de “hermenêutica digital”. Destaca nela três perspectivas, nomeadamente a desconstrutiva, a epistemológica e a abordagem ontológica. Na segunda parte do texto, o autor debruça a sua atenção sobre a hermenêutica digital enquanto hermenêutica do sujeito. Compara aí a identidade narrativa de Paul Ricoeur com o habitus de Pierre Bourdieu. A sua primeira tese defende que o habitus pode ser compreendido como um conceito subjectivador que negligencia uma parte importante do sujeito. Nesse sentido, a identidade narrativa oferece uma solução para tal negligência. A sua segunda tese defende que os meios e tecnologias digitais dos dias de hoje se encontram mais próximos do habitus bourdieusiano que da identidade narrativa ricoeuriana. Por outras palavras, as máquinas e tecnologias digitais são “máquinas geradoras de habitus”, tanto na sua estrutura como nos seus efeitos.
Imagem, existência e autenticidade no contexto dos social media: uma reflexão hermenêutico-fenomenológica
Authors: Milhano Ângelo
Published: June 2021

RESUMO: Neste texto, procurar-se-á defender que os Social Media podem ser compreendidos como um conjunto de plataformas digitais potenciadoras de uma “imagem da existência” que, mais do que estar sujeita à vontade do seu utilizador, se mostra capaz de nele criar uma ideia de si, assim como do seu “mundo-em-torno”, a qual se encontra já tecnicamente circunscrita. Tomando o pensamento fenomenológico como pano de fundo, reflectir-se-á sobre a dimensão hermenêutica da criação de uma “imagem da existência” que é instaurada através dos Social Media. Procurar-se-á por essa via construir uma problematização fenomenológica do impacto que os Social Media possuem sobre a interpretação do ser humano, delimitando o modo como essas plataformas se revelam capazes de influenciar a concepção que este constrói do “mundo” e da sua própria existência, tornando-as “inautênticas”.
LACTATE CAN BE A MARKER OF METABOLIC SYNDROME IN SEVERE OBESITY?
Authors: DE-CLEVA Roberto , CARDIA Lilian , VIEIRA-GADDUCCI Alexandre , GREVE Julia Maria , SANTO Marco Aurelio
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT Background: In the last decades, numerous studies have confirmed the importance of lactate - by-product to the nutrient signal of the intracellular redox state - to regulatory functions in energy metabolism. Aim: To evaluate changes in blood lactate in patients with severe obesity and its correlation with body composition and metabolic profile. Methods: Twenty-four people with severe obesity (BMI=40 kg/m2) were evaluated in a prospective case-control study before and six months after Roux-in-Y gastric bypass. The blood lactate, total cholesterol, and fractions, C-reactive protein and HOMA-IR were analyzed after 12 h fasting. Body mass composition was evaluated by bioelectrical impedance and respiratory quotient was measured by indirect calorimetry. Results: The initial lactate level was 2.5±1.1 mmol/l and returned to normal level (1.9±3.6 mmol/l, p=0.0018) after surgery. This reduction was positively correlated with a decrease in BMI (p=0.0001), % free fat mass (p=0,001), % fat mass (p=0.001) and HOMA-IR (p=0.01). There was normalization of lactatemia in 70% of patients. There was no correlation between lactatemia and C-reactive protein. Conclusions: There was a significant improvement of metabolic parameters, normalization of blood lactate, fat mass loss, although these individuals remained with a high BMI.
Risk factors associated with intramammary colonization with Mollicutes in dairy cattle from Southeast Brazil
Authors: Morais Ana Carolina Nunes de , Pires Danielle Regis , Cunha Nathalie Costa da , Machado Leandro dos Santos , Helayel Michel Abdalla , Mendonça Juliana França Monteiro de , Souza Guilherme Nunes de , Barreto Maria Lucia , Nascimento Elmiro Rosendo do
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT: Bacteria of Mollicutes Class are associated with intramammary infection and decrease in milk production. This study investigated the occurrence of Mollicutes and elucidated their risk factors in dairy herds from Southeast Brazil. For this, milk samples from 387 lactation cows from Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo States were subjected to the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect Mollicutes. Species of Mycoplasma were investigated in Mollicutes positive samples by PCR, including Mycoplasma bovis, M. alkalescens, M. bovigenitalium, M. bovirhinis, M. arginini and A. laidlawii. An epidemiological questionnaire was applied to collect data on possible risk factors, which were assessed using Pearson’s Chi-square test followed by odds ratio (P≤0.05). Mollicutes were reported in 21% (4/19) of the herds and 4% (16/387) of the animals, while 1% (5/387) were positive for M. bovis and 3% (11/387) for M. arginini. All samples were negative to the other agents. Herds with more than 150 animals [OR=3.51 (95% CI 1.11-11.08)], manual milking [OR=9.97 (95% CI 2.80-35.49)] and not-milking animals with mastitis last [OR=6.54 (95% CI 1.92-22.29)] were risk factors. The presence of these conditions may favor intramammary infection by Mollicutes in dairy herds from Southeast Brazil. This is the first report of M. bovis in Rio de Janeiro and M. arginini in the studied states.
Epigeal fauna and soil attributes in a cover-cropped organic vegetable system
Authors: Lima Sandra Santana de , Biassi Dérique , Ferreira Cyndi dos Santos , Matos Priscila Silva , Rocha Lucas Vasconcelos , Pereira Marcos Gervasio , Zonta Everaldo
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT: This study assessed the effect of cover crop biomass on the epigeal fauna of an organic eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) cropping system. A randomized block design was used, with four cover crop treatments: brachiaria, crotalaria, millet, and cocktail (brachiaria, crotalaria and millet). The epigeal faunal indices were determined at each plot. The epigeal fauna of a secondary forest site was also assessed for comparison. Epigeal individuals were collected using pitfall traps at two sampling periods (110 and 180 days after mowing cover crops). Soil samples were collected for determination of physical and chemic properties. 2032 individuals were captured in the first sampling and 3806 individuals in the second. The highest values of wealth in the first collection were observed in the millet and cocktail areas. Cluster analysis showed similarity of epigeal faunal groups between millet and brachiaria plots at the first sampling and between cocktail and crotalaria sites at the second sampling. Co-inertia analysis showed a significant covariance between epigeal fauna at the second sampling and soil properties. The cover crops management had a beneficial influence on the activity, wealth and ecological indexes, in both sampling periods. The positive association observed between epigeal faunal groups and soil physical and chemical properties demonstrates the efficiency of cover crops in improving soil quality in organic cropping systems.
Efficiency of cooling systems in broiler houses during hot days
Authors: Santos Maurício Portella dos , Deniz Matheus , Sousa Karolini Tenffen de , Klein Daniela Regina , Branco Tatiane , Pacheco Paulo Santana , Vale Marcos Martinez do
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated: (1) the vulnerability of broiler houses with different cooling systems, and (2) the spatial distribution of environmental variables during hot days. Four potentially vulnerable commercial broiler houses in southern Brazil were selected according to the following parameters: absence or presence of different cooling systems, broilers older than 28 days, and outside air dry-bulb temperature over 30°C. Broiler house vulnerability was classified according to the cooling and mechanical ventilation system: cellulose pad cooling (CPC), sprinkling (SPK), fogging (FOG), and mechanical ventilation without evaporative cooling system (VTL). The air dry-bulb temperature (Tdb, °C) and relative humidity (RH, %) were recorded every 10 min. For each broiler house, we evaluated: (1) relative cooling efficiency (RCE) and (2) inside spatial distribution of microclimate variables using a geostatistical technique. The CPC and SPK did not differ (P<0.05) in RCE (81.6% and 80.7%, respectively), but both differed from FOG (23.8%) and VLT (1.87%) systems. The highest variations in indoor Tdb were recorded in the FOG (7 °C), followed by the SPK (4 °C) and CPC (3 °C). In the CPC, there was an increase in RH from the middle to the end of the broiler house near the exhaust fans. In conclusion, the relative cooling efficiency and the inside spatial distributions of environmental variables in the broiler houses were influenced by the existing cooling system.
Conversion to organic farming: a dynamic opportunity for Pakistani smallholders of fresh fruit
Authors: Abid Ali , Jie Shang
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT: Exporting the organic fresh fruit (FF) to Europe and America could be regarded as great opportunity for smallholders and suppliers of Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan. Yet, the global organic farmland and the number of organic producers are continued to grow. To date, little is known about the behavior of Pakistani farmers towards organic fresh fruit production. This study examined the factors that influence the decision-making of fresh fruit smallholders concerning the conversion to organic farming (COF). This study uses Ajzen’s theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict the behavior of Pakistani smallholders of fresh fruit. Path analysis examined the utility of the extended version of the TPB model to anticipate 277 small-scale farmers’ behavioral intentions towards the adoption of organic farming (AOF) and their prospect of converting their farm to organic produce within the next three years. The present study reported that the smallholders’ attitude (ATT), subjective norms (SN), perceived behavior control (PBC), and farmer’s group participation (FGP) were positively correlated with farmer’s intention to adopt organic farming, while group participation of farmers has significant correlation with their behavior regarding production of organic fruits. The present study justifies using the model of farmers’ group participation in policies that deliberately cheer up smallholders of fresh fruit to adopt organic farming, to raise farm incomes and to alleviate poverty.
INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE INFLUENCE OF SPORTS DANCE BASED ON WIRELESS NETWORK MODE ON COLLEGE STUDENTS’ MENTAL HEALTH
Authors: Qi Jia
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT Sports dance can not only improve the quality of students, but also affect the healthy psychology of college students. The influence of sports dance on the mental health of college students based on the wireless network mode is investigated and analyzed. The influence of sports dance on students’ mental health quality was studied by comparing before and after the experiment. First, based on the characteristics of the wireless network mode, the MQVA algorithm based on the wireless network mode is proposed. Finally, students of two classes are taken as research subjects, and the related indexes of their psychological quality are measured by the algorithm. The survey results show that the overall level of mental health of the subjects is significantly higher than that of ordinary college students and ordinary people. Sports dance has a positive effect on the mental health of college students.
MYOSTATIN COORDINATING THE PROLIFERATION AND DIFFERENTIATION OF ADIPOSE AND SKELETAL MUSCLE CELLS AND ENERGY METABOLISM BALANCE BASED ON GENE CHIP TECHNOLOGY
Authors: Ren Qijun , Cong Rihua
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT Myoblasts fuse into multinucleated muscle fibers to form and promote the growth of skeletal muscle. In order to analyze the role of myostatin (MSTN) in body fat, skeletal muscle cell proliferation and differentiation and energy metabolism, this study will use the antisense RNA technology of gene chip technology to study it. The results showed that the MSTN gene regulated the growth and proliferation of myoblasts and affected the development of skeletal muscle by affecting the expression of Cdc42, bnip2, p38 and other genes; knockout or overexpression of the MSTN gene would lead to a trend of fat-related genes from fat synthesis to fat decomposition; after the MSTN gene was knocked down, the expression levels of cpti-b, PPARG and other genes in the cells were corresponding after MSTN overexpression, the relative expression of the PPARG gene decreased. It is suggested that the knockout or overexpression of MSTN may affect lipid accumulation, and cpti-b and PPARG may directly regulate lipid level. It is hoped that this experiment can provide a reference for the study of MSTN effect on fat deposition.
EFFICACY AND MECHANISM OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE GEL IN SPORTS-RELATED SOFT TISSUE INJURY
Authors: Chen Li , Miao Meiling
Published: June 2021

ABSTRACT Soft tissue injury is the most common disease in orthopedics, and it is also the most easily neglected disease in sports. Without timely and effective treatment, it is easy to develop into malignant strain and seriously affect life and sports. In view of this, the aim of this study is to analyze the effect and mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine gel in treating such injuries in the light of the characteristics of sports-related soft tissue injury. The right gastrocnemius muscle injury was simulated in 36 adult male rats. Chinese medicine gel and tincture were used to treat it. The contents of interleukin, alanine aminotransferase, blood urea nitrogen and prostaglandin E2 in the blood of rats under different courses of treatment were analyzed to explore recovery in four rats. The results showed that the levels of interleukin and prostaglandin E2 in the blood of rats treated with drugs were significantly lower than those in the control group (p<0.05), indicating that both drugs have obvious therapeutic effects on soft tissue injury. The content of interleukin in the blood of the Chinese medicine gel group was slightly lower than that of the tincture group, indicating that the Chinese medicine gel could affect the recovery of soft tissue injury by affecting leukocyte interleukin. This result is helpful in the treatment of soft tissue injury in sports and to further improve the therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine gel.