bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Image Captioning as an Assistive Technology: Lessons Learned from VizWiz 2020 Challenge
Authors: Dognin Pierre , Melnyk Igor , Mroueh Youssef , Padhi Inkit , Rigotti Mattia , Ross Jarret , Schiff Yair , Young Richard A. , Belgodere Brian
Published: February 2022

Image captioning has recently demonstrated impressive progress largely owing to the introduction of neural network algorithms trained on curated dataset like MS-COCO. Often work in this field is motivated by the promise of deployment of captioning systems in practical applications. However, the scarcity of data and contexts in many competition datasets renders the utility of systems trained on these datasets limited as an assistive technology in real-world settings, such as helping visually impaired people navigate and accomplish everyday tasks. This gap motivated the introduction of the novel VizWiz dataset, which consists of images taken by the visually impaired and captions that have useful, task-oriented information. In an attempt to help the machine learning computer vision field realize its promise of producing technologies that have positive social impact, the curators of the VizWiz dataset host several competitions, including one for image captioning. This work details the theory and engineering from our winning submission to the 2020 captioning competition. Our work provides a step towards improved assistive image captioning systems.

This article appears in the special track on AI & Society.
Pre-sessions description v1
Authors: Rachel Pinto Ana , Matos Sousa Rita , Margarida Teles Vasconcelos Correia Neves Maria , Almeida Santos Pacheco Palha Joana , Miguel Moreira Pêgo José , Carvalho Sousa Nuno , Scoles Paul , Vincent Scoles Peter
Published: February 2022

This is a step-by-step description of the content of the pre-sessions which was focused on clarifying concepts, explaining the case-based learning sessions sequences.
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Published: February 2022

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Historical and architectural environment of Sochi XVIII-XX centuries
Authors: Subbotin Oleg Stepanovich
Published: February 2022

The relevance of the historical and architectural environment in the context of the formation and further formation of its cultural potential is substantiated. Expediency of the considered environment of the settlement of Sochi from the position of continuity preservation as the basis of architectural and urban development is revealed. Attention is focused on the natural and geographical conditions of the area, which had a great impact on the deployment of fortifications. The influence of the highway and railway, which predetermined the sustainable development of the territories of the Black Sea coast, is noted. The fundamental issues of the spatial composition of Sochi in relation to the natural landscape in order to create a comfortable architectural environment are highlighted. Individual objects of cultural heritage with historical and architectural value are presented. The description of their architectural features with historical and modern illustrations is given. Considerable attention is paid to preserving the integrity and identity of the historical and architectural environment as a unique national treasure.
Arts & crafts in architecture
Authors: Filippov Vasily D.
Published: February 2022

In the middle of the 19th century, the Arts and Crafts movement emerged in England. The development of the movement in England, USA, Germany is described. The influence of the ideas of the novel News from Nowhere by William Morris on the emergence of the idea of a garden city by Ebenezer Howard and on the preservation of the historical heritage of cities is shown. Describes the influence of Peter White on the emergence of Arts and Crafts in the United States, on the formation of the Chicago School, as well as the worlds first manifestation of modern in the architecture of Louis Sullivan. Shows the influence of Gustav Stickley on the birth of the American folk style of a residential building and his contribution to the modernism of Irving John Gill. The features of the Arts and Crafts in Germany are described, the role of Hermann Mutesius in the evolution of the movement from rejection of industrial production to unification with it and the establishment of the German Werkbund is emphasized. The influence of Mutesius ideas on the German art of the 1920s is shown. A description of the aesthetic direction of the movement, which received the name modern, is given and examples of it in Belgium, Germany, Austria, Scotland are given. The importance of movement as the basis for the birth of modern architecture is emphasized.
Artistic features of watercolor graphics by architect Pyotr Shcherbachev
Authors: Filatova Nataliya G.
Published: February 2022

The article discusses the paintings of Samara architect P.A. Shcherbachev from the personal fund of the Shcherbachev family. The features of the masters watercolor painting that form the culture of visual perception, the sharpness of spatial thinking, compositional skills are analyzed. The characteristic of the use of style-forming techniques for developing the composition of landscape sketches, depending on the object of drawing, is given. A brief classification of the artistic trends represented by the graphic works of P.A.Shcherbachev is given. A judgment is made about the need for creative application of watercolor painting approaches to the choice of expressive means, methods and techniques in the visualization of architectural projects.
Study of dynamic characteristics of flow in plane-parallel and taper clearances of drives of electric power systems
Authors: Krestin Evgeniy A. , Serebryakov Grigoriy V.
Published: February 2022

The hydrodynamic parameters of the flow of a viscous working fluid in plane-parallel and conical gaps in drives of electric power systems are investigated. A general expression is found for determining the regularity of the change in the flow rate in the gaps of non-contact seals, and special cases are considered. In the case of frictional movement of one of the walls, the Couette flow is observed in the gap. When the pressure is applied to the liquid in the gap, a parabolic velocity distribution is observed with a maximum in the middle of the channel. Under the joint action of the frictional movement of the wall and the pressure flow in the channel, stratification of fluid movement in opposite directions is observed. Frictional flow in conical slots, when the fluid moves in only one direction, is possible at a taper value of -0,5...1,0. In all other cases, the flow in the slot will have two opposite flow directions. The presence of two opposite flows inside the slot can also be for the case when the direction of movement of the movable wall coincides with the direction of the pressure flow. This is caused by an increase in pressure within the gap. A general solution has been found for the pressure force in the gaps, which tends to push the walls apart, i.e. open the sealing surfaces. The analysis of the pressure force is carried out for various cases of the slotted gap and under various effects of the frictional flow and pressure head.
PRODUÇÃO DE PORTA-ENXERTOS CÍTRICOS EM HIDROPONIA
Authors: Gomes Wiara De Assis , Chalfun Nilton Nagib Jorge , Faquim Valdemar , Peche Pedro Maranha , Soares Filho Walter Dos Santos
Published: February 2022

Uma das mais importantes etapas na produção da muda cítrica é a obtenção de porta-enxertos com identidade genética definida, em relação às variedades que se deseja propagar, e isentos de pragas. O presente experimento teve como objetivo estudar o desenvolvimento de porta-enxertos cítricos, até o ponto de enxertia, após sua transferência para sistema de cultivo hidropônico. Foi instalado e conduzido em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 4 porta-enxertos (limoeiro ‘Cravo Santa Cruz’, tangerineiras ‘Cleópatra’ e ‘Sunki Tropical’ e o híbrido TSKC x (LCR x TR) - 059) x 3 alturas de planta na ocasião da transferência (0, 3 e 6 cm), com quatro repetições e dez plantas por parcela, totalizando 480 plantas. O tratamento 0 (zero) correspondeu a sementes submetidas à germinação já em solução nutritiva, enquanto que os tratamentos referentes aos 3 e 6 cm de altura de planta foram mantidos em solução aquosa até o atingimento dessas alturas, quando, então, foram transferidos para solução nutritiva. Avaliou-se (1) a germinação das sementes através do Índice de Velocidade de Emergência (IVE) e percentagem de emergência, (2) o desenvolvimento das plantas e (3) sua produção de biomassa. O híbrido TSKC x (LCR x TR) - 059 teve o IVE reduzido quando cultivado desde a germinação em solução nutritiva. As tangerineiras podem ser semeadas já em solução nutritiva. O limoeiro ‘Cravo Santa Cruz’ e o híbrido TSKC x (LCR x TR) - 059, quando transferidos com 6 cm de altura para a solução nutritiva, tiveram um melhor desenvolvimento em altura e diâmetro. Estes produziram maior quantitativo de biomassa. O limoeiro ‘Cravo Santa Cruz’ apresentou área foliar superior à dos demais porta-enxertos.
A Cauchy-Kovalevskaya Theorem for the Mean Field Games System
Authors:   , Irwin Benjamin T. , Ambrose David M.
Published: February 2022

The mean field games system of partial differential equations is comprised of a backward parabolic Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation and a forward parabolic Fokker-Planck equation. We prove an abstract Cauchy-Kovalevskaya theorem for forward-backward systems, which we then apply to prove existence of solutions to the mean field games system. We then show that the zero diffusion limit may be taken, proving that solutions of the first-order mean field games system are the zero diffusion limit of the solutions of the parabolic mean field games system.
Dispositionalism at Work: A Causal Theory of Perception
Authors: Kanzian Christian
Published: February 2022

This paper seeks to show how a proper version of dispositionalism, taking powers as basic elements of reality, may figure as a causal theory of perception. On the basis of this argument, the paper draws some further conclusions, which may indicate the explanatory competence of such a disposition-affine theory of causality, for example in terms of the distinction between primary and secondary qualities, as well as an ontological account of mere potentialities of active capacities to perceive and of “privations,” respectively.
Human Pseudoterranova and Anisakis cases in Iceland 2004-2020
Authors:   Institute for Experimental Pathology, Keldur, University of Iceland, Skírnisson Karl
Published: February 2022

During 2004-2020 in total 18 anisakid larvae (Nematoda) were sent in to the Laboratory of Parasitology at Keldur for investigation and species identification. Fourteen had temporarily lived within the human body and were alive when detected, three were noticed alive in food just before being consumed, one larva was found dead. Pseudoterranova decipiens was found í 16 instances (89%), Anisakis simplex in two (11%). The one Anisakis case was a wriggling larva detected in the diaper of a baby that was believed to have ingested the larva with undercooked fish three days earlier in the kindergarten. In the other case a dead larva was found entangled in fish chew, spit out by a baby being fed with boiled haddock. Pseudoterranova larvae in humans (n=13) were most frequently detected in the mouth (11 persons). In one instance winding movements of larva in vomit of a baby attracted the attention of the mother, in another case a person detected tickling movements of a larva when cleaning the anal area after defecation. Length of the 13 Pseudoterranova larvae varied between 30 and 47 mm. They were believed to have lived in their hosts from one up to nine days. Nine larvae had already developed to the L4, stage, four were still in the L3 stage. Cod was the most frequently mentioned source of infection (5 of 14 cases), two persons regarded catfish to be the culprit, one named both fish species. In one case either sushi or plaice was believed to be the infection source, one person presumably got the larva participating in a sushi feast. In four cases the fish source remained unknown. Most often the larva was consumed in private homes, three persons believed to have gotten the larva when dining in a restaurant, a harbour worker got the worm when eating raw fish and the same baby got a larva on two different occasions in the kindergarten.
The incidence of sinus thrombosis in Iceland 2008-2020
Authors:   University of Iceland, Faculty of Medicine, Ásgeirsdóttir Dagný , Ólafsson Ingvar H ,   Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland, Sveinsson Ólafur Árni ,   University of Iceland, Faculty of Medicine, 3Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland.
Published: February 2022

BACKGROUND: Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CSVT) is the cause of 0.5%-1% of all strokes. CSVT can cause haemorrhage, cerebral infarction and increased intracranial pressure. Due to a variety of symptoms, CSVT can be difficult to diagnose. The purpose of this study was to examine the incidence of CSVT in Iceland 2008-2020, risk factors, symptoms, treatment and outcome. METHODS: A retrospective reviewing of medical records of those diagnosed with CSVT from 1. January 2008 to 31. December 2020, was performed. Sex, age at diagnosis, symptoms, known risk factors, imaging results, treatment and outcome were studied. Statistical processing was performed with Excel and Rstudio. RESULTS: Overall, 31 patients were diagnosed with CSVT (22 women). The mean incidence was 0.72/100.00 per year. The mean age was 34.3 years (14-63 years). The most common symptom was headache (87%), other symptoms included focal symptoms and seizures. The most common risk factor was the use of oral contraceptives (73%). Four patients had no risk factor. The most commonly affected sinus was the transverse-sinus (74%). All patients were treated with anticoagulants. Most received heparin or low-molecular-weight heparin then succeeded by warfarin or NOACs. Three months after diagnosis, 87% of the patients scored 0-2 on the modified Rankin Scale. One patient died as a result of CSVT. DISCUSSION: The incidence of CSVT in Iceland is in accordance with other studies. Headache was the most common symptom and oral contraceptives the most common risk factor among women. Most patients made a good recovery, which suggests a timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment for CSVT in Iceland.
Incentivizing Good Governance Beyond Regulatory Minimums: The Civil Nuclear Sector
Authors: Decker Debra K. , Rauhut Kathryn
Published: February 2022

The consequences from a blended cyber‐physical terrorist attack on a nuclear power plant are potentially catastrophic. Sabotage of the plant or theft and subsequent use of radiological materials can potentially lead to blackouts, deaths, and injuries and even a release of radiological materials. This threat continues to evolve in sophistication and complexity and is outpacing the ability and resources of governments to anticipate risks and to protect their critical infrastructure and the public from harm. Policymakers are working to keep up with the rapid onset of these threats to reinforce the resilience of critical infrastructure. Cyber vulnerabilities including insider threats are also evolving, with cyberattacks on nuclear facilities the tip of the iceberg as more sophisticated advanced persistent threats develop. This paper suggests governments look beyond regulations and policy directives to harness the power and energy of the market to incentivize operators to voluntarily adopt security measures beyond regulatory requirements.

Good organizational governance is important and necessary to secure critical infrastructure including nuclear facilities and increasingly can be rewarded by the market. The definition of what is good organizational governance matters to investors, lenders, insurers, regulators, and the public. Is the organization going to be able to function effectively as an enterprise and provide a return to investors, pay back its loans, protect its workers and community, including the environment? In the nuclear field, the stakes can be high—with stakeholders depending on a stable baseload electric supply without safety or security incidents, especially of a radiological nature.

This article documents findings from a multi‐year project to identify incentives for nuclear security beyond regulatory minimums, with a focus on nuclear power plants. We assessed the importance of standards and developed a “Good Governance Template” to support owners/managers in obtaining benefits and reducing potential liabilities. We found that market incentives are developing in areas such as insurance, credit, and other rating systems to support the development of good governance, including incentives for companies to demonstrate due care in the management of risks, especially cyber risks. Building a business case for nuclear security based on these incentives is an important step forward in securing our nuclear future, especially in terms of cyber risks.
Automotive Ground Vehicles' Resilience to HEMP Attack: An Emergency Management Mitigation Plan
Authors: LoRusso Julian A. , Yakubu Mariama , Sandford Wayne , Treistman Jeffrey , Goldberg Ed , Van Benschoten Matt
Published: February 2022

United States exposure to attack from a nuclear weapon of mass destruction (WMD) optimized to generate a high‐altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) is a concern in national security forums. Such an attack could lead to widespread damage to the electrical components of many critical infrastructures. The purpose of this study was to develop a framework to better understand the hazard risks from a HEMP attack on non‐military (non‐MIL), “electronics‐heavy” automotive ground vehicles that could inform an effective emergency management response and recovery plan. A hybrid emergency management and engineering hazards risk analysis utilizing a Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) format helped visualize the critical vehicle electronics subsystems and components, and their respective potential failure modes. A design of experiments test plan was developed to quantify the risks, and to develop a pathway to validate cost‐effective mitigation countermeasures based on present‐day best practices for HEMP hardening. The proposed emergency management plan emphasized strategic implementation of HEMP mitigation countermeasures to support continuity in emergency services and delivery of community lifelines to the public. The results of this study will serve as a foundation for future HEMP projects with automotive ground vehicles that will support the FEMA National Preparedness Goal, Presidential Executive Order 13865, and the recent FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) legislation. The methodologies can also apply to other critical infrastructure segments.
The image of the lifeworld in philosophy and fiction narratives
Authors: Ziak Peter , Sakhipzhamal Uzakbayeva , Zeinesh Merey , Tanzharikova Alua , Kulgildinova Tulebike
Published: February 2022

The study focuses on the concept of the lifeworld, which was developed by representatives of phenomenological philosophy and philosophy of existentialism. The lifeworld arises as a pre-scientific understanding of the world as a certain horizon of knowledge, interrelationships and unifying meaning. Because such an understanding is tied to subjective experience, it escapes scientific descriptions, that explain the world mainly on the basis of objective facts. The aim of this study is to explain why literary narratives can represent the lifeworld better than its scientific interpretations. Fictional narratives can better capture the temporal, dynamic, but also paradoxical nature of the world's understanding, so they reach the reader more deeply and intimately. We define the process of reading as an activity associated with the semiosis of the lifeworld, which has a fictional essence from a logical-ontological point of view, but part of the reader's cooperation is also the updating of the real world and personal experiences. Text strategies even take this into account and expect the reader to understand the fictional world similarly to the real world.
Nutritional Status of Cancer Patients: A Unicenteric Report from Iran
Authors: Roshanmehr Farnaz , Kagawa Masaharu , Taghizadeh-Hesary Farzad , Milani-Bonab Ali , Haghighian Roudsari Arezoo
Published: February 2022

Background: Considering the incidence of malnutrition, a multidisciplinary approach with targeted nutrition is vital to improve the quality of care in cancer patients. This study aimed to investigate the overall nutritional status of Iranian cancer patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study in 70 cancer patients was conducted in Shohada-e Tajrish Hospital from February to April 2019. The cancer patients were assessed by demographics and Scored Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) utilized as a common tool to evaluate the nutritional status of patients with different types of cancer. Results: Overall, 20.0% and 70.0% of the patients had normal body mass index (BMI) and overweight/obese, respectively.  Moreover, 30.0% and 60.0% of the participants reported poor and normal intake, respectively. Males were more affected by malnutrition. Approximately 8.0% of the participants lost more than 10.0% of their weight; however, a vast majority of the patients maintained their weight. Conclusion: The high prevalence of malnutrition among the studied cancer patients demonstrated the necessity of nutritional care to improve possible malnutrition for better treatment results.
​​Hydroponics Checking and Control Framework: An IoT based Methodology: A Review
Authors: Balaji S.R. , Santhosh K.
Published: February 2022

Web of Things (IoT) is the quickly creating fields for giving social and monetary focal points for rising and making an economy of the country. IoT field is prospering in regions like clinical, horticulture, transportation, preparing and So forth This is of maximum importance because hydroponics is a retrogressive locale of carried out science. Diverged from different zones like agribusiness, thus, it’s fundamental to decide the issues that are around here with the help of innovation. Water quality may be an essential issue, it fundamentally relies on various boundaries like broke up oxygen, carbonates, turbidity, alkali, nitrates, salt, pH, temperature and so forth. The proposed framework consistently screens the water superb boundary the usage of sensors, the incredible information is exceeded immediately to the water rancher bendy via the cloud. Among the issues, the sluggish dormant period inside the consideration of water quality and along these lines the wastage of assets like water, in development are the important issues that must be tended to. It is used to utilizations the wastewater from the aquarium to develop the plants, thus, the pH and alkali killed water from hydrogen dust pellets in broaden mattress is looked after lower back to the aquarium.
Antioxidant And Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of Ethanolic And Aqueous Root Extracts Of Piliostigma Thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redhead
Authors: Tahiri Sylla , Bini Kouamé Dongui
Published: February 2022

Piliostigma thonningii is a tree with many ethnomedical and medico-religious uses. In Ivory Coast the roots associated with the leaves are used as an antidote for snakebites and for the treatment of gonorrhea and rheumatism. 2,2-Diphenyl 1-picrylhydrazyl is a free radical. This compound is used to measure the antioxidant activity of a plant by its ability to scavenge free radicals from DPPH. Antioxidants help protect our body against free radicals and thus prevent many diseases. The pharmacological importance of Piliostigma thonningii seems to be ignored by a large part of the population. The study of anti-inflammatory activity in vivo which consists of provoking an acute inflammation induced in rats by injection of carrageenan. AEPT and EEPT show significant anti-inflammatory activity. They very significantly inhibit the development of paw edema induced by carrageenan. They significantly reduce the recruitment of immune cells to the inflammatory site. Piliostigma thonningii extracts work by blocking the formation of prostaglandins, the substances responsible for inflammation. The results of study suggest that Piliostigma thonningii possess some antioxidant properties and provide relief against inflammation making it a possible future therapy for inflammation.
Dose Variation To Critical Points In Low Dose Rate Intracavitary Brachytherapy Of Cervical Cancer As Justification For Incident Learning
Authors: Addison Eric C.D.K. , Adom Joseph , Hasford Francis , Amuasi John H.
Published: February 2022

Background: Low Dose Rate (LDR) brachytherapy necessitates a more extended treatment duration. This technique maintains the patient on the treatment machine for a longer length of time, which may cause changes in the applicators' position due to vaginal packing soaking and patient movement for incident learning justification.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate pre- and post-dosage variation to points 'A' and 'B,' as well as vital organs (i.e. bladder and rectum), for low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and justify the need for incident learning system.

Method: Forty (40) patients with invasive cervical cancer were treated with LDR brachytherapy equipment (A Curietron Cesium Manuel (AMRA)-France, CA 98.22) to point 'A' at doses ranging from 30 to 35 Gy. Adult patients selected for the study ranged from 25 to 60 years simulated. For each patient, orthogonal images of anterior-posterior (AP) and (LAT) were taken by positioning the patient on the Varian Acuity Simulator Couch at 00 and 900, respectively, and two sets of orthogonal images (before and after treatment), in each case, were considered. The treatment was then planned using the AP and LAT images obtained based on the four arrangements used, namely 1-2-5, 1-3-5, 1-4-5, and 1-5. The treatment planning system used for the study was the Prowess Panther system 4.6.

Results: The dosage disparity at point 'A' was determined to be 1.16 per cent, which is highly commendable compared to previous research that established dose variations of 2%, 35%, 8%, and 20%. In this study, the dosage variation at point B was 0.75 per cent. The bladder and rectum had average alterations of 2.32 per cent and 0.30 per cent, respectively.

Conclusion: The difference observed between prescribed, and deposited dosage was 2.11 per cent for quality assurance and incident learning reasons. Unrealistic expectations, reliance on reminders and quick remedies, and faults in the systemic view of failure were discovered and addressed as managerial issues. It is critical not to underestimate these difficulties because they are frequently significantly more severe than the technical issues being addressed. Incident issues were not recorded per patients under review, but near misses and non-conformance were observed. The geometric variances between the Intracavitary Brachytherapy Treatment (ICBT) applicators and the essential organs change during the treatment process, resulting in dosage changes. Does variance is within the required standard limits; it can be stated that Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's practice satisfies the international standard and is an intrusion into the Directorate Incident Learning System.
¿Cuál es la nación de los socialistas? Propuestas y dilemas de la Liga de Acción Política como proyecto nacionalista de izquierda en Colombia
Authors: Núñez Espinel Luz Angela
Published: February 2022

Este artículo analiza cómo los socialistas colombianos aglutinados en la Liga de Acción Política (LAP) tratan dejustificar su existencia en el ámbito político nacional, como partido marxista y nacionalista; ejercicio que significauna relectura propia y convergente de estas dos corrientes ideológicas. El corpus documental analizado está compuesto principalmente, pero no de manera exclusiva, por el periódico Acción Política, que sirvió como órgano de expresión a la LAP. Se argumenta que ese esfuerzo por «nacionalizar» el socialismo remozó temporalmente a la izquierda y significó un intento de disputar simbólicamente el nacionalismo, que desde el Partido Conservador se había construido con base en los valores hispanistas; sin embargo, el proceso de invención de una tradición histórica entre izquierda y nación terminó por favorecer la dependencia del socialismo respecto al liberalismo, no solo como ideología sino también como partido.
La memoria de la Guerra Civil Española en el nacionalismo vasco (1937-1960)
Authors: Martínez Rueda Fernando
Published: February 2022

En el País Vasco, durante el periodo de la posguerra, se libró un combate desigual entre dos memorias opuestas de la Guerra Civil española: la memoria oficial franquista y la memoria clandestina nacionalista. Este artículo estudia el proceso de elaboración y transmisión de esa memoria clandestina formulada por la comunidad nacionalista vasca entre 1937 y 1960. Analizamos cuáles fueron los elementos del relato nacionalista e identificamos a los principales agentes que hicieron posible su difusión. Para ello, nos basamos en el estudio de un amplio abanico de fuentes documentales: discursos de las autoridades políticas del exilio, escritos del clero vasco, testimonios de excombatientes, prensa nacionalista, obras literarias y trabajos historiográficos. La conclusión del artículo es que para 1960 la pugna entre la memoria oficial franquista y la memoria clandestina nacionalista estaba resuelta afavor de esta última. El relato patriótico y épico del pasado bélico elaborado por la comunidad nacionalista fue asumido por las nuevas generaciones nacionalistas socializadas en la posguerra. Esa situación contrasta con lo ocurrido en el resto de España, donde los vencidos no consiguieron difundir una memoria unitaria alternativa al relato de la cruzada y las nuevas generaciones tendieron a repudiar el recuerdo de la Guerra Civil, monopolizado por el régimen franquista. Esa particular memoria de la guerra que arraigó en la cultura política del nacionalismo vasco fue uno de los factores que explican la singular evolución histórica del País Vasco durante el tardofranquismo y la Transición a la democracia.
«La democracia restauradora» Historia y política en la transición democrática de Uruguay (1980-1989)
Authors: Garategaray Martina
Published: February 2022

Este artículo se centra, en primer lugar, en la revisión de las lecturas que políticos, intelectuales y académicos hicieron de la transición a la democracia en Uruguay, comúnmente entendida como el período que va desde 1980 a 1989. Se analiza sobre qué tipo de entramados de sentidos y de imaginarios fue estructurada la redemocratización, y que lecturas recurrentes y hegemónicas –desde la historia y la ciencia política– se instalaron en esos años. Es posible concluir, a partir del recorrido, que en Uruguay primó una interpretación de la democracia transicional en clave de democracia normativa o institucional; y que esa democracia por venir haciendo gala de la tradición institucionalista y de la «excepcionalidad del país», encontraba sus fuentes legitimadoras en el pasado. En las interpretaciones de la época, apostando a una mirada continuista, el futuro post-dictatorial se replegaba de un modo naturalizado sobre un pasado conocido, predecible y, fundamentalmente, excepcional.  Es por ello que, en una segunda parte, el artículo apuesta a discutir estas miradas canónicas. Desde una perspectiva centrada en los lenguajes políticos, se propone problematizar la modelación que se hace de la transición a la democracia para restituirle el lugar complejo y central al cambio político en la conceptualización democrática. Así se busca tanto revisar los años de la vuelta a la democracia en Uruguay con nuevas preguntas, que puedan iluminar aristas poco exploradas del proceso, como poner en diálogo la experiencia uruguaya con las transiciones de la región en una clave de circulación e intercambio de ideas entre los intelectuales de la época.
Editorial. «Problemas de historia político-intelectual latinoamericana: Democracia, Nación, Representación. América Latina, siglos XIX y XX»
Authors: Palti Elias
Published: February 2022

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A Importância de uma Consulta Especializada de Psiquiatria de Ligação no Seguimento de Insuficiência Cardíaca
Authors: Martins Sofia , Ribeiro Ângela , Mendes Daniela , Ribeiro Bruno
Published: February 2022

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Enterprises Providing ICT Training in Europe
Authors: Laureti Lucio , Costantiello Alberto , Matarrese Marco Maria , Leogrande Angelo
Published: February 2022

The determinants of enterprises providing ICT training in Europe are analyzed in this article. Data are collected from the European Innovation Scoreboard-EIS of the European Commission for 36 European countries in the period 2000-2019. Data are analyzed with Panel Data with Fixed Effects, Panel Data with Random Effects, Dynamic Panel, WLS and Pooled OLS. Results show that the number of enterprises providing ICT training in Europe is positively associate with “Innovation Index”, “Innovators”, “New Doctorate Graduates”, “Tertiary Education” and negatively associated with “Government Procurement of Advanced Technology Products”, “Human Resources”, and “Marketing or Organisational Innovators”. In adjunct a cluster analysis is performed by using k-Means algorithm optimized with the Silhouette Coefficient and we find the presence of four clusters. Finally, we use eight different machine learning algorithms to predict the value of the enterprises providing ICT training in Europe. We found that the Simple Tree Regression is the best predictor and that the number of enterprises providing ICT training in Europe is expected to growth of the 5,02%.
Intrapelvic Pseudotumor Presenting with Deep Vein Thrombosis After Hip Replacement with Metal-on-Metal Bearing Surface Implant
Authors: Jabbouri Sahir , Lee Gina , Stonecipher Thomas , Nawalany Michal
Published: February 2022

Case:

A 61-year-old woman with an asymptomatic hip presented acutely with a swollen lower limb 15 years after a metal bearing surface total hip replacement (THR). A large intrapelvic pseudotumor was discovered compressing her femoral and iliac vessels. Collaboration between an orthopaedic and vascular surgeon led to a 2-stage surgical procedure with resection of the pseudotumor, followed by revision of the THR implant 3 months later.

Conclusion:

This case demonstrates the importance of long-term follow-up of patients with metal bearing surface implants, early recognition of an unusual presentation of a common problem, and the utility of collaboration between orthopaedic and vascular surgeons.
A Failed 4-Corner Arthrodesis Using a Polyether-Ether-Ketone Implant
Authors: London Daniel A. , Stern Peter J.
Published: February 2022

Case:

A 59-year-old man underwent scaphoidectomy and 4-corner arthrodesis with a polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK) circular plate for scapholunate advanced collapse of the wrist. Five years later, he presented with a symptomatic nonunion and radiocarpal arthritis. Total wrist arthrodesis with a dorsal plate was performed. During revision surgery, considerable synovitis was encountered. Histological evaluation revealed a foreign body response likely secondary to PEEK particles.

Conclusion:

Use of PEEK implants can result in an adverse local tissue reaction if particles are generated. This is a rare biomaterial-related complication, and surgeons should be aware of this adverse tissue response when using this or other PEEK implants.
Divergent Dislocation of the Elbow in an Adult with Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome
Authors: Onode Ema , Takamatsu Kiyohito , Kuroda Takaaki , Kazuki Kenichi , Nakamura Hiroaki
Published: February 2022

Case:

A 32-year-old man with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) fell while snowboarding and injured his right elbow. Radiography revealed a posterior dislocation of the elbow and a proximal radioulnar joint dislocation. A diagnosis of transverse divergent dislocation of the elbow was established. Open reduction and repair of the annular ligament, anterior oblique ligament, and capsule was performed with good clinical results.

Conclusion:

This is the first report of divergent dislocation of the elbow in an adult with EDS. Dislocation occurred without a fracture that required open reduction and internal fixation. The presence of soft-tissue fragility, hyperextension, and joint laxity peculiar to EDS are likely contributing factors to this phenomenon.
Novel Presentation of Pediatric Complex Regional Pain Syndrome with Concurrent Chromhidrosis
Authors: Wallace Calum , Coulter John L. , Sebes Nick , Seeley Mark
Published: February 2022

Case:

An 11-year-old female patient presented to our clinic with a low-grade lateral ankle sprain that was subsequently treated with a lace-up ankle brace. On the reintroduction of weight bearing, the patient developed recurrent ankle pain and symptoms consistent with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Type 1. On physical examination, the patient was found to have a concurrent chromhidrosis in the injured area, which is a novel presentation of CRPS.

Conclusion:

Patients with CRPS found to have superficial skin discoloration should be evaluated further to investigate for chromhidrosis. Early diagnosis can improve the treatment of CRPS and allow for appropriate management of varying manifestations, such as chromhidrosis.
Calcaneocuboid Ligament Complex Reconstruction for Cuboid Syndrome in a 14-Year-Old Athlete
Authors: Horner Kevin J. , Fiala Kyle
Published: February 2022

Case:

This is a case of a 14-year-old female athlete with cuboid syndrome who underwent calcaneocuboid ligament complex reconstruction using a palmaris tendon allograft that was passed through 2 parallel extra-articular dorsoplantar bone tunnels through the calcaneus and cuboid. She returned to high-impact activities within 6 months. Two-and-a-half years postoperative, she continues sports with only minor stints of pain relieved with rest.

Conclusion:

Consensus regarding surgical treatment of cuboid syndrome has not been reached. This case report highlights a successful surgical technique for calcaneocuboid instability with potential for return to sports. We found 2 similar case reports in the literature.
Reactive Arthritis from Influenza Vaccination: A Novel Presentation That Mimics Prosthetic Joint Infection
Authors: Bell Douglas , Manchal Naveen , McNamara John , McDougall Catherine
Published: February 2022

Case:

A 50-year-old woman with a history of bilateral knee replacements developed acute-onset bilateral painful knee effusions and inability to weight-bear. She was systemically well, but 2 days before the onset of her symptoms, she received an influenza vaccination. Synovial fluid analysis revealed white cell count (WCC) 190,000 × 109, 85% polymorphomuclear lymphocytes (PMN) on the left knee and WCC 252,200 × 109, 89% PMN on the right knee. Debridement and implant retention and polyethylene exchange was performed. Extended bacterial culture was negative as was 16s RNA polymerase chain reaction for remnants of bacterial DNA. No crystals were seen on any specimen. Both knees are stable and pain free at 12-month follow-up.

Conclusion:

Reactive arthritis secondary to influenza vaccination is a rare condition that can mimic prosthetic joint infection.
Severe Cervical Kyphosis and Spondyloptosis with Myelopathy in Larsen Syndrome
Authors: Merrill Robert K. , Ishmael Terrence G. , Samdani Amer F. , Hwang Steven W. , Pahys Joshua M.
Published: February 2022

Case:

Two patients (ages 5 and 14 years) with Larsen syndrome and severe cervical kyphosis (patient 1) and spondyloptosis (patient 2), as well as complete anterior-posterior dissociation of the cervical spine, presented with severe, progressive myelopathy. Both patients underwent preoperative halo-gravity traction to slowly reduce the deformity followed by staged anterior-posterior decompression and fusion. Both patients demonstrated complete return of neurologic function.

Conclusion:

Patients with Larsen syndrome should be screened for cervical deformity at the time of diagnosis. Proper screening will facilitate early detection and treatment of significant deformities to prevent neurologic deterioration, which can be catastrophic in these patients.
Jones Refracture
Authors: Cloutier Dagan
Published: February 2022

The article presents an 18-year-old male college basketball player who refractured through a previous Jones fracture fixation 10 weeks after surgery. The article will review the current protocols for return to play after Jones fracture and treatment options for a refracture.
USACE QCC NDBC Measurement Archive
Authors: Hall Candice , Jensen Robert
Published: February 2022

The attached datasets represent the data collected as part of the USACE QCC NDBC Measurement Archive.
Development of a New Technique for Emulsifiers Optimization
Authors: Amish Mohamed , Khodja Mohamed , Jada Amane
Published: February 2022

The primary and secondary emulsifiers of the oil-based muds (OBMs), which are the main expensive chemicals, need to be added to control the emulsion stability and the mud properties. Invasion of the filtrate introduces excess emulsifiers in the reservoir and leads to formation damage in forms of wettability alteration and permeability reduction, hence resulting in a decrease of the well productivity. This is recognized as one of the major mechanisms of the formation damage during overbalanced drilling, having significant economic impact on the petroleum industry, particularly for high-pressure and high-temperature wells. In the present work, experimental study has been carried out to assess the performance and the influence of the emulsifier’s concentration on the emulsion stability and the formation damage. A new technique has been developed based on the particle size analyzer (PSA), which can be used for optimizing emulsifier’s concentration and assessing the quality performance of various emulsifiers. The optimization and the emulsion stability results have been validated by standard American Petroleum Institute (API) testing procedure and return permeability tests. The key parameters which are useful and relevant to optimum emulsifier’s selection are to prevent the barite sag and to minimize the formation damage to increase the well productivity.
Plasma And Aqueous Levels Of Alarin And Adipsin In Patients With and Without Diabetic Retinopathy
Authors: Gül Fatih Cem , Kobat Sabiha Gungor , Celik Fatih , Aydin Suleyman , Akkoc Ramazan Fazil
Published: February 2022

Backround: Diabetic retinopathy is a disease seen with microvascular complications as a result of hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. Alarin and Adipsin are molecules with a role in energy and glucose metabolism. The aim of this study was to determine plasma and aqueous levels of Alarin and Adipsin in patients with and without diabetic retinopathy to evaluate their potential roles in diabetic retinopathy. Methods: The study included one eye from each of 20 cataract patients without diabetes (C), 20 cataract patients with diabetes and without diabetic retinopathy (DM+C), and 20 cataract patients with diabetes and diabetic retinopathy (DR+C). Plasma and aqueous humour samples were taken from all patients during the cataract operation. Alarin and Adipsin levels were examined with the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Results: Both plasma and aqueous Alarin levels were significantly higher in the patients with diabetic retinopathy than in the control group (p<0.001, p=0.006). Adipsin levels were found to be significantly higher in plasma in the control group than in the DR+C group and significantly higher in aqueous in the DR+C group than in the control group (p<0.001, p<0.001). Conclusion: These findings suggest that Alarin and Adipsin may play important role in diabetic retinopathy.
Feasibility and reproducibility of the fully-automated strain analysis in a healthy population: a comparative study with the manual analysis
Authors: Liu Yingying , Peng Guijuan , Luo Shuyu , Zhong Xiaofang , Lin Xiaoxuan , Yingqi Zheng , Xu Jinfeng , Chen Lixin
Published: February 2022

Purpose: The feasibility of strain analysis in clinical practice was hindered by two reasons: time-consuming and a lack of specific analytic packages for the right ventricle and atria. A novel software called Autostrain automatically tracks the myocardium for strain analysis. This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and reproducibility of the automatic analysis method in a healthy population and compare it with the manual method. Methods: Two trained doctors performed strain analysis of the left ventricle (LV), left atrium (LA), right ventricle (RV), and right atrium (RA) using automatic and manual methods (Qlab software) in 159 healthy volunteers. The reproducibility of automatic analysis between two consecutive cardiac cycles was assessed. Results: The feasibility of automatic analysis in LV, LA, RV, and RA were 145/152(95.4%), 151/152(99.3%), 143/152(94.1%), 149/152(98.0%), respectively. For the measurement of global longitudinal strain (GLS), a good correlation was shown between the automatic results of two consecutive cardiac cycles (r=0.742-0.854, P＜0.001). No significant differences in LV-GLS between the two methods were shown (-21.1%±2.4% vs. -20.8%±2.4%, P=0.05). The RV free-wall, LA, and RA global longitudinal strain measured by the automatic software significantly differed from the manual analysis. The automated method had a significantly shorter analysis time than the manual method. Conclusion: The novel, fully-automatic myocardium strain analysis software can provide a rapid assessment with high reproducibility, which is more feasible and adaptable in clinical practice. It should be noted that strain values measured by automatic and manual analysis cannot be used interchangeably.
Fabrication of Slow Release Fertilizer Based on Urea – Saw Dust and Gelatin Binder
Authors: Hosny Nasser , Nasser Asmaa , Hassan Nader , Moalla Sayed
Published: February 2022

The increasing usage of slow release fertilizers has become an essential demand to save fertilizer consumption and reduce the environmental pollution. In this study, two different techniques were used to prepared slow release urea fertilizers (SRUFX and SRUFY) composed of urea, sawdust and gelatin as a binding material. The two prepared fertilizers were characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) and X-Ray diffraction (XRD). Urea static release was studied and indicated a prolongation of the release pattern of urea with approximately three times by incorporating saw dust and gelatin. The kinetics of the static release showed that SRUFX and SRUFY follow non-fickian release. The effect mechanical stress (1, 1.5 and 2 MPa) on the release time of urea was studied and indicated an increase in time of release as the stress increases.