bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of prey availability for Setophaga petechia gundlachi (Aves: Parulidae) between two mangroves with different vegetation structure
Authors: Rodríguez Ochoa Alejandro , Acosta Cruz Martín
Published: April 2021

The subspecies Setophaga petechia gundlachi is characterized by its specificity to mangrove habitat during the breeding season. The objective of this work was to compare the prey availability for S. petechia gundlachi during the breeding season in two mangrove sites with different vegetation structure in Havana, Cuba. To describe different levels of vegetation structure between both mangrove sites, we took several variables at 50 plots. Besides, we recorded the foraging behavior of S. petechia gundlachi to establish the design of prey availability sampling. We measured prey availability by using the branch clipping method, about 90 samples were collected at each mangrove site. Bajo de Santa Ana mangrove, with a lower height and diameter at breast height, showed evidence of deforestation. Laguncularia racemosa was the most used mangrove species for foraging and offered the highest biomass of available prey in the Laguna de Cobre-Itabo mangrove site. The greatest biomass of available prey was found at the Laguna de Cobre-Itabo, with a value of 5.1 (CI: 4.0 - 6.2) mg / 100 g of branch clipping. The Bajo de Santa Ana site had a lower value than expected 1.6 (CI: 0.8 - 1.7) mg / 100 g of branch clipping. The results provide evidence of the possible influence of mangrove vegetation structure changes on food availability for S. petechia gundlachi in this urban landscape.
Estudio etnozoológico y valor nutricional del venado cola blanca Odocoileus virginianus en la comunidad de Pitzotlán, Tepalcingo, Morelos, México
Authors: García-Flores Alejandro , Valle-Marquina Raúl , Monroy-Martínez Rafael , Barreto Sánchez Sandra , Pino-Moreno José Manuel
Published: April 2021

El venado cola blanca (Odocoileus virginianus), es un recurso importante para las comunidades rurales por los bienes que aporta a las familias campesinas e indígenas. El objetivo de la investigación fue analizar el conocimiento tradicional y el valor nutricional de O. virginianus en la comunidad de Pitzotlán, Morelos, México. Se aplicaron entrevistas a profundidad a once cazadores, observación participante y recorridos guiados. Para el análisis nutricional de la carne de venado se emplearon técnicas de la Asociación Oficial de Químicos Analíticos (AOAC International). Los cazadores locales reconocen diferentes aspectos de la biología de la especie como hábitos alimentarios, dimorfismo sexual, época de reproducción y comportamiento social. Se registran tres técnicas de cacería: “arreadas” (100 %), “espiadas” (100 %) y “lampareadas” (54 %), las cuales se practican en áreas agrícolas y forestales de selva baja caducifolia. Las “arreadas” como practica colectiva para la cacería del venado, son concebidas como espacios de recreación y socialización comunitaria. Las categorías de uso registradas fueron en las siguientes proporciones: alimentario, medicinal y ornamental (100 %), herramienta (45 %), amuleto (10 %) y venta (10 %). Las principales formas de preparación fueron el “guaxmole”, barbacoa, “asadura”, carne seca, carne frita y bistecs. La carne de venado (base seca) reportó 75,14 gr/100 gr de proteínas y 7,88 gr/100 gr de minerales totales. El venado cola blanca es un recurso faunístico importante para las familias campesinas de Pitzotlán, debido a que los conocimientos tradicionales sobre su apropiación tienen una función en su alimentación, salud, cosmovisión y vida comunitaria.
Updates on the diet items of Conophis lineatus (Squamata: Dipsadidae)
Authors: Pérez-Alvarado Carlos Javier , Vásquez-Cruz Víctor
Published: April 2021

Conophis lineatus is a widely distributed species, from Mexico to Costa Rica, recognized for its wide diet breadth. Here we present two feeding events under natural conditions, as well as a review of literature on the species in the diet of C. lineatus.
Macroalgae associated with aerial roots of Rhizophora mangle in Islas del Rosario, Colombia, Southwestern Caribbean
Authors: Salazar-Forero Camila Esperanza , Gavio Brigitte , Wynne Michael J
Published: April 2021

The roots of the red mangrove, Rhizophora mangle, provide a nursery habitat for many species, due to the tridimensional structure they provide, which delimits an area difficult to access to large predators. Moreover, they provide a hard substrate for many benthonic species, which attach to the roots and contribute to the tridimensional structure of the ecosystem. Among these organisms, there are several macroalgae, which contribute to the primary productivity of the ecosystem and provide food and shelter to herbivores. In the present study we identified the macroalgae associated with the roots of Rhizophora mangle, in Cholón beach, Rosario Islands National Park, Caribbean Colombia. We report a total of 36 species of macroalgae: 21 Rhodophyta, eleven Chlorophyta, and four Phaeophyceae. Of these, 19 are new records for the islands, and six are new records for Colombia. This is the first study on the macroalgae associated with mangrove roots in the Colombian Caribbean, and it highlights both the high diversity of the marine flora of the Southwestern Caribbean, as well as the paucity of studies on the topic.
Gyulladás vagy daganat?
Authors: Major Tamás , Szarka Krisztina , Nagy Zsófia , Kovács Ilona , Balog Csaba , Karosi Tamás
Published: April 2021

Összefoglaló. A lateralis cysticus nyaki terimék két leggyakoribb
oka a branchiogen cysta és a cysticus nyaki áttét. Az átfedő lokalizáció (a
leggyakrabban a IIA nyaki régióban), a betegek életkora és az esetenként
hirtelen kezdet alapján a két leggyakoribb ok differenciáldiagnózisa nagy
kihívást jelenthet. Egy hirtelen fellépő fájdalmas, bal oldali nyaki
duzzanattal, dysphagiával és lázzal jelentkező 72 éves férfi esetét ismertetjük.
A nyak komputertomográfiás vizsgálata egy 6 cm legnagyobb átmérőjű, vastag falú,
többrekeszes cysticus terimét igazolt. Infektív branchiogen cysta lehetőségére
gondolva az elváltozást eltávolítottuk. A szövettan azonban p16-pozitív
laphámrákot igazolt. A primer tumort végül az ipsilateralis tonsilla palatina
állományában sikerült azonosítani. A beteg definitív radioterápiában részesült,
és 18 hónappal a diagnózis után tumormentes. A nyaki cystákon, az infektív nyaki
cystákon és a cysticus metastasisokon kívül a humán papillómavírussal összefüggő
szájgarati laphámrákok infektív cysticus vagy necroticus metastasisait is
figyelembe kell venni a lateralis cysticus nyaki terimék
differenciáldiagnózisában. Orv Hetil. 2020; 162(15): 595–600.

Summary. Branchial cleft cysts and cystic neck metastases are the
two most common causes of cystic lateral neck masses. Based on the overlapping
location (neck level IIA), patient age at onset and the occasionally sudden
onset, their differential diagnosis is challenging. We present a 72-year-old
male presenting with a suddenly emerging painful, left-sided neck swelling,
dysphagia and fever. Computed tomography showed a 6 cm thick-walled multicystic
mass. With the suspected diagnosis of an infected branchial cleft cyst, the
lesion was removed. Histology confirmed p16 positive squamous cell carcinoma.
Primary tumor was identified in the ipsilateral palatine tonsil. Definive
radiotherapy was performed and the patient is free of disease at the 18-month
follow-up. Beyond pure and infected branchial cleft cysts and pure cystic
metastases, infected cystic or necrotic metastasis of human papillomavirus
associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma should be included in the
differential diagnosis of cystic lateral neck lesions. Orv Hetil. 2021; 162(15):
595–600.
Ichthyofauna of Sungai Merbok Mangrove Forest Reserve, northwest Peninsular Malaysia, and its adjacent marine waters
Authors: Zainal Abidin Danial Hariz , Lavoué Sébastien , Mohd Abu Hassan Alshari Norli Fauzani , Mohd. Nor Siti Azizah , A. Rahim Masazurah , Mohammed Akib Noor Adelyna
Published: April 2021

Sungai Merbok Mangrove Forest Reserve, encompassing the Merbok river estuary, was established as a permanent forest reserve in 1951 and is the second-largest intact mangrove forest patch in Peninsular Malaysia. Despite its importance, few studies have been conducted to assess its aquatic biodiversity. In this study, we surveyed the fish diversity of the Merbok river estuary, and its adjacent marine waters. We recorded 138 fish species belonging to two classes, 18 orders, 47 families, and 94 genera. The richest order is Perciformes, with 32 recorded species, represents 23% of the alpha diversity, followed by Carangiformes with 21 recorded species or 14% of the diversity. Low taxonomic diversity overlaps with previous inventories and indicates that the inventory is still incomplete. All specimens examined are catalogued and deposited in a local museum collection. The fish checklist presented here represents a step forward in the conservation of fish diversity in the Merbok river estuary.
¿CÓMO RESPONDER DESDE LA ACADEMIA A LOS RIESGOS QUE PREOCUPAN A LAS ORGANIZACIONES?
Authors: Guzmán-Useche Hugo Armando , Maldonado-Pedroza Cristian David
Published: April 2021

Riesgo es un término empleado para referirse a sucesos que pueden afectar el cumplimiento de los objetivos de una empresa. Desde la academia se vienen desarrollando alternativas educativas que permitan abordar el estudio de los riesgos, con el fin de apoyar al mercado asegurador colombiano y brindar a las empresas las herramientas necesarias para su prevención y mitigación.

El presente documento busca identificar, con base en publicaciones de instituciones especializadas en el estudio de la gestión del riesgo en las organizaciones y en la opinión de estudiantes y directivos del sector asegurador en Colombia, cuáles son los riesgos, en el contexto actual de los negocios, que pueden generar algún impacto sobre los objetivos de una organización. Esta identificación se usa como marco de comparación con la oferta académica posgradual colombiana, para poder determinar la brecha que hay entre las necesidades del entorno y la preparación de los profesionales especializados en riesgos.  

Se pudo concluir que el carácter dinámico de los riesgos exige, desde las comunidades educativas, contar con programas que permitan formar profesionales que sean capaces de administrar las organizaciones en estos nuevos contextos, haciendo énfasis en la naturaleza de integralidad que debe permear la gestión de riesgos.
PROCESO DE APRENDIZAJE EN LA PANDEMIA
Authors: Abril-Lancheros Myriam Stella
Published: April 2021

El artículo tiene como objetivo realizar una reflexión sobre el proceso de aprendizaje a nivel interno y externo que la sociedad ha tenido que experimentar como consecuencia de la pandemia (Covid-19). Para lograr dicho objetivo se abordarán las perspectivas de las teorías del aprendizaje, se enfatizará la teoría social cognitiva, desarrollada por Albert Bandura, la cual soporta evidencias de aplicación en diferentes disciplinas sociales y cobra mayor relevancia los mediadores de dicha teoría: a nivel interno, creencias, pensamientos, motivación; a nivel externo, variables ambientales. Como resultado de ello se pretende analizar el comportamiento del ser humano en su proceso de aprendizaje y la influencia de factores externos que debe construir en un entorno continuamente cambiante, lo que demanda del individuo la capacidad de un proceso sistemático de adaptación en el momento de analizar, reflexionar, asimilar y modificar conductas sobre él mismo y su entorno, afectando su respuesta emocional y comportamental. Dicha reflexión permite comprender la desesperanza percibida en algunos humanos ante situaciones dificiles de controlar.
Development and validation of the Employment Service Judgment Tool for People With Disabilities
Authors: Kim Dongil , Lee Miji , Ji Eun , Shin Jaehyun , Lee Yeonjae , Cho Eunjung , Choi Seohyeon , Lee Kyungwon , Song Jusuk ,   The Korean Society of Special Education
Published: April 2021

This study aims to develop a tool for determining the employment service for people with disabilities; consisting of 68 questions in six sub-areas of three steps, and to validate it through a nationwide sample survey. To this end, the questions were reorganized through a focus group interview (FGI) and the consensus process is based on the questions of Employment Service Diversity Test for people with disabilities (2019). Subsequently, a total of 5,000 people with disabilities over the age of 16 were tested. As a result of the study, the internal consistency has secured a high level of reliability in both the overall (.955) and sub-domains (.808 to .943); and the test-retest reliability is the overall (.912) and sub-domains (.704 to .947). All were good, and there was no significant difference in the test-retest difference verification. As a result of exploratory factor analysis, a total of six sub-areas were derived; including the first basic job skills (body, cognition), the second job readiness (social relationship, self-management, and emotion), and the third job readiness attitude. As a result of confirmatory factor analysis, NFI, RFI, CFI, IFI, and TLI goodness-of-fit indices were all excellent at .9 or higher, and RMSEA was also .072—confirming an overall suitable model structure. As a result of the difference verification, it was found that all the differences by sub-area, according to the degree of disability (severe/mild, persons with severe disability-persons with less disability), were significant. As a result of one-way arrangement variance analysis, all six sub-areas differentiate. The differences between the grades (grades one-six) were also found to be significant. As a result of the correlation analysis, the validity of the criterion was confirmed in the range of -.433 to -.703. When these were combined, the overall validity of this test was proved. This study is meaningful in that it improved and developed a tool for determining employment services for people with disabilities by reflecting the necessity for personalized and customized employment services.
Temporal analysis of demographic and biometric parameters of the Mangalarga breed
Authors: Almeida Juliete Amanda Theodora de , Lucena Jorge Eduardo Cavalcante , Santiago Juliano Martins , Gonzaga Iaçanã Valente Ferreira , Nascimento Caline Angélica de Menezes Sá , Miranda Maria Beatriz Rodrigues de , Pinto Ana Paula Gomes
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT: This study analyzed the demographic and biometric changes in registered animals of the Mangalarga breed over the decades. Information from 206,428 Mangalarga horses born between 1930 and 2018 extracted from the genealogic registry system of the Associação Brasileira de Criadores de Cavalos da Raça Mangalarga was employed. The data referred to sex, birth date, fur coat, breeding site location, score achieved at genealogic registration, and three body measurements. Height at withers and the thoracic and cannon bone circumferences were used to calculate five morphometric indices. Results were submitted to analysis of variance using a completely randomized split-plot design where the plots comprised the sexes and the split-plots comprised the decades of selection. Between 1930 and 1990, genealogic registrations progressively increased, particularly in the 1970s and 80s, when the herd experienced the highest growth rate. In 2018, Mangalarga breeding sites were reported in 23 Brazilian states and the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Bahia held the largest herds. Between 1970 and 2018, the height at withers of mares, stallions, and geldings increased by 5.1, 3.1, and 2.1 cm, respectively. The thoracic circumference of stallions increased by 3.3 cm and the cannon bone circumference of mares decreased by 0.34 cm. It is concluded that the Mangalarga breed is found across Brazil, especially in the Southeast region. Irrespective of sex, the selection of the breed has led to taller Mangalarga horses. In addition, the stallions became heavier and gained thoracic circumference, while mares became hypometric.
Yeast microbiota of free-ranging amphibians and reptiles from Caatinga biome in Ceará State, Northeast Brazil: High pathogenic potential of Candida famata
Authors: Castelo-Branco Débora de Souza Collares Maia , Graça-Filho Renan Vasconcelos da , Oliveira Jonathas Sales de , Rocha Maria Gleiciane da , Araújo Géssica dos Santos , Araújo Neto Manoel Paiva de , Cordeiro Rossana de Aguiar , Pereira-Neto Waldemiro de Aquino , Sidrim José Júlio Costa , Brilhante Raimunda Sâmia Nogueira , Rocha Marcos Fábio Gadelha
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT: Studies on the fungal microbiota of reptiles and amphibians are necessary to better understand of host-microbe interactions and the establishment of fungal disease in these animals. However, these studies are limited. The present researchidentified yeasts from free-ranging reptiles and amphibians from the Caatinga biome andevaluated the virulence factors production, the antifungal susceptibility in planktonic and biofilm growth and the pathogenicity of Candida famata isolates. Twenty-nine isolates of the genera Candida, Cryptococcus and Rhodotorula were identified by phenotypic and/or molecular methods and production of hydrolytic enzymes in vitro by these genera of fungi was evaluated. In addition, susceptibility of planktonic cells and biofilms to azoles and amphotericin B was evaluated. The pathogenicity of C. famata, the most prevalent yeast species isolated, was evaluated using Caenorhabditis elegans model. C. famata was the most prevalent yeast in amphibian and reptilian microbiota. Phospholipase and protease production was observed in 18/29 and 11/29 of the yeast isolates, respectively, while 100% formed biofilms. Itraconazole presented high minimal inhibitory concentrations against C. famata and C. tropicalis. Amphotericin B reduced the biomass and metabolic activity of biofilms. C. famata induced the mortality of C. elegans. In conclusion, reptiles and amphibians are colonized by yeasts capable of producing important virulence factors, especially by Candida spp. that present low susceptibility to azoles which may result from imbalances in ecosystem. Finally, C. famata isolated from these animals presented high pathogenicity, showing the importance of the study of reptile and amphibians fungal microbiota.
The boundaries in the area of knowledge transfer in management consulting
Authors: Costa Renato Lopes da , António Nelson , Sampaio Marta , Miguel Isabel
Published: April 2021

Abstract: In a historical retrospective, although the existing literature calls the management consulting industry an extraordinary sector and a unique phenomenon in the business context, in fact these statements are not accompanied by a number of academic studies that emphasize the importance of the effective work of the management consultants. To contest the lack of studies in this emerging area, this article aims to understand the implications of the border to the transfer of information and knowledge from management consultants to their client companies. The results of the empirical analysis in the form of semi-structured interviews and questionnaires applied to management consultants and SME managers in Portugal reveal that the competency factor must be based on the four knowledge families of business management - the know- know, the competence, know-how and know-how to be and it is only from this conjugation that any kind of constraints that can be found along the way (political, physical or cultural) are able to be unblocked.
Terapia ocupacional y modelo biopsicosocial: tensiones desde una comprensión existencial de ser humano ocupacional
Authors: Tobar Marjorie Schliebener
Published: April 2021

Resumen En el presente artículo abordamos la cuestión acerca de la pertinencia de la consideración de la Terapia Ocupacional, específicamente desde una comprensión de ser humano ocupacional existencial, bajo los principios del Modelo Biopsicosocial. Aquí se discute que, una noción de ocupación que se entiende como aquella estructura fenoménica que permite el existir del ser humano en el mundo no es complementaria con una comprensión de ser humano fragmentaria y sistémica, como la propone el Modelo Biopsicosocial. Además, cabe señalar que éste no toma en cuenta al fenómeno de la ocupación como un aspecto a considerar en su entendido de ser humano, así como tampoco en su noción de salud y enfermedad. Es así que, de esta forma, el diálogo que se desarrolla entre ambas consideraciones nos lleva a concluir que éstas, debido a radicales diferencias ontológicas, se contradicen. De esta forma, una Terapia Ocupacional que mantiene el centro de su identidad desde una noción existencial de ser humano ocupacional, no resulta ser pertinente bajo los principios del Modelo Biopsicosocial.
Tuberculosis in the street population: a systematic review
Authors: Hino Paula , Yamamoto Thais Tiemi , Bastos Shyrlaine Honda , Beraldo Aline Ale , Figueiredo Tânia Maria Ribeiro Monteiro de , Bertolozzi Maria Rita
Published: April 2021

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze evidence of the occurrence of tuberculosis in people living on the streets provided by the literature. Method: Systematic review conducted in the databases PubMed, EMBASE, LILACS, and SciELO electronic library. Analysis of the empirical material was guided by Hermeneutics. The main themes which give shape to the association between tuberculosis and street population were sought to be understood. Results: Initially, 343 articles were identified, but only seven met the eligibility criteria. The literature shows that homeless people with tuberculosis presented unfavorable treatment outcomes when compared to the population with fixed residence. Some of the associated reasons were abusive consumption of alcohol and other drugs and associated diseases, such as human immunodeficiency virus and others. Conclusion: Despite the importance of this theme, analysis of the scientific production has provided evidence of the need for studies aimed not only at comprehending the occurrence of disease in this vulnerable group, but specially ways of fighting it.
RUA DA ALFÂNDEGA, 123: UM ESQUECIDO ENDEREÇO DOMICILIAR DE MACHADO DE ASSIS?
Authors: Soares Marcelo Pacheco
Published: April 2021

Muitos endereços em que viveu Machado de Assis são conhecidos por seus biógrafos, mas parece provável que outros estariam ainda incógnitos. A partir da descoberta de um registro em jornal da época, essa pesquisa busca averiguar se o escritor teria habitado em 1867 na rua da Alfândega 123. Na falta de outras evidências diretas, buscam-se informações paralelas que possam vir a desmentir o dado, o que não encontrou resultado que o desabonasse. Além disso, procede-se a uma investigação sobre o imóvel, a fim de compreender sua planta e verificar se o prédio ainda existe no Rio de Janeiro atual. Por fim, o logradouro é relacionado com uma passagem da obra narrativa machadiana.
From Micro to Macro: A Note on the Analysis of Aggregate Productivity Dynamics Using Firm-Level Data
Authors: Dias Daniel A. , Marques Carlos Robalo
Published: April 2021

In the empirical literature, the analysis of aggregate productivity dynamics using firm-level productivity has mostly been based on changes in the mean of log-productivity. This paper shows that there can be substantial quantitative and qualitative differences in the results relative to when the analysis is based on changes in the mean of productivity, and discusses the circumstances under which such differences are likely to happen. We use firm-level data for Portugal for the period 2006-2015 to illustrate the point. When the mean of productivity is used, we estimate that TFP and labor productivity for the whole economy increased by 17.7 percent and 5.2 percent, respectively, over this period. But, when the mean of log-productivity is used, we estimate that these two productivity measures declined by 4.3 percent and 1.8 percent, respectively. Similarly disparate results are obtained for productivity decompositions regarding the contributions for productivity growth of surviving, entering and exiting firms.
Post-industrial Technologies in the Economy of the North-West of Russia
Authors: Rumyantsev Aleksey A.
Published: April 2021

A new class of post-industrial technologies is gradually being introduced into various sectors of the economy. However, the lack of application experience may hinder their spread. The article examines two issues of post-industrial technologies. Firstly, there is a need to identify promising (advanced) production technologies that are fundamentally different from traditional industrial technologies. Secondly, the study aims to assess the current stage of the development and application of these technologies on the example of the North-West of Russia. This assessment may be of interest for understanding the advantages of the technologies’ use and the possibility of their distribution. The article describes the application of post-industrial technologies, giving examples of their use for attracting business and expanding the functions and responsibilities of regional authorities. Based on the structural method, post-industrial technologies were divided into various types: renewable energy sources, nanotechnologies, and information and communication technologies (ICTs). The article shows their distribution across the regions of the North- West of Russia, companies that implement post-industrial technologies and their products. The paper reveals the characteristics and definition of post-industrial technologies, as well as the specificity of their application in regions. In the North-West of Russia, regions with large resources in wind and water as well as partly solar energy sectors use renewable energy sources applying hybrid power systems (wind/solar, wind/solar/diesel) to supply power to remote small villages without centralised electricity systems. Nanotechnology are applied in the production of composite materials, metal-ceramic materials, nanoelectronics, laser cladding. Biotechnologies are used for processing animal waste and resources of the White Sea for the production of compound fertilisers, fast-degradable polymers, and biocomposites. Digital technologies are applied for the development of smart cities, smart power system, digital shipyard, robotics with artificial intelligence elements. The paper identifies the field of business application of post- industrial technologies, highlighting the increasing localisation and individualisation of production due to such technologies. The research results can be used for the elaboration of socio-economic development strategies, recommendations for business structures in the implementation of post-industrial technologies. Further studies should focus on the economic analysis of postindustrial technologies application, their convergence in production processes.
Development of a reporter line for assessing the changes in gene expression of PfSir2a v1
Authors: O Anagu Linda
Published: April 2021

A luciferase reporter line of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, was designed in an attempt to measure the activity of PfSir2a promoter independent of mRNA expression in response to stress. This can also be used to isolate any promoter activity-associated-stress response from in-parasite cellular feedback attempting to restore homeostasis due to an altered sirtuin mRNA level. Here, a luciferase reporter gene was cloned under the presumptive Sir2a promoter (~1.7kb of the gene’s upstream sequence) and the reporter gene was transfected into 3D7 parasites. Its expression profile was similar to that of the endogenous Sir2a gene across the intraerythrocytic cycle. Luciferase reporters can be used to investigate the promoter activity of other genes.
Reuse N95 v1
Authors: not provided thananda
Published: April 2021

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Managing an essential public health menace - Osteoarthritis of knee, through janu basti procedure of traditional Indian medicine - A pilot study
Authors: A Mishra , V Shrivastava
Published: April 2021

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) of knee is an essential public health menace, and a major cause of mobility impairment, mainly among the elderly population. Side-effect free, long-term management of this disease is still not achieved. Methods: This pilot study explores the efficacy of Janu Basti, which is a simple and effective, oleation and sudation procedure of Ayurveda, in the management of this disease. Janu Basti was administered with Ksheerbala oil, followed by local application of medicated steam; total time of therapy was 40-50 minutes per day, and this continued for 21 days. Then there was 5 weeks follow-up, during which the patients had to massage the affected knee daily with Ksheerbala oil, followed by hot fomentation, on their own, at home. Subjective parameters (pain, swelling, stiffness, and crepitus) and objective parameters (WOMAC score, ROM, Walking Time) were analyzed during the study. Results: Six patients completed the study, including treatment of nine knees. Significant improvement was observed in the median values of subjective parameters (pain, swelling, stiffness, and crepitus) and objective parameters (WOMAC score, ROM, Walking Time) analyzed during the study. Patients experienced increasing relief with time, both during initial therapeutic intervention, and follow-up involving self-management at home. Conclusions: The traditional Indian medicine based therapeutic procedure has shown significant promise in the management of OA of knee, both during therapeutic intervention, and follow-up involving self-management at home.
Importance of bone marrow biopsy in assessment of treatment response in a case of acute myeloid leukemia
Authors: S Kasula , SK Poduval , B Mounika
Published: April 2021

Chemotherapy response in acute leukemias is usually assessed by bone marrow examination along with ancillary studies like flowcytometry/ polymerase chain reaction for minimal residual disease (MRD). Decisions regarding post induction chemotherapy are based on bone marrow remission status. Bone marrow aspiration alone is asked by many oncologists/ hematologists for assessing the remission status. Rarely pockets/ clusters of blasts may not be picked up in the aspiration and the same for MRD also. Hence, bone marrow biopsy is necessary for those clusters/ pockets of blasts. In this case report we are highlighting the importance of both aspiration and biopsy for assessing the treatment response. Keywords: bone marrow biopsy; remission; treatment response; acute leukemia
YAPAY ZEKA BAĞLAMINDA YARATICILIK VE GÖRSEL TASARIMIN GELECEĞİ
Authors: Karabulut Burak
Published: April 2021

Bilgi ve teknolojinin gelişimiyle ortaya çıkan yapay zeka uygulamalarını tasarım endüstrisinde görmekteyiz. Bu tür uygulamalar görsel tasarım alanında da gözlemlenmektedir. Yaratıcılık unsuru barındıran bir süreç olan görsel tasarımın, gelecekte bilgisayarların büyük veri işleyerek makine öğrenmesine dayalı tasarımların nasıl üretilebileceği ve nelere yol açabileceğinin tartışılması çalışmanın temel problemlerinden birini oluşturmaktadır. Diğer taraftan yapay zekanın insana ihtiyaç duymaksızın bir yaratım sürecine girip giremeyeceği durumunun, tasarıma olan etkisinin neler olacağı da başka bir problem olarak karşımıza çıkmaktadır. Çalışmanın çıkış noktası ve ele aldığı konu itibariyle görsel tasarımın yapay zekayla olan birlikteliği konusunda tasarımın geleceğine ilişkin öngörüler sunmak, bu birlikteliğin ardından yaşanacak sürecin nelere yol açabileceğini ortaya koymak bu çalışmanın temel amacıdır. Makine belirli bir şablon ve planlama sonucu elde edilen kalıpları öğrenebilmektedir. Fakat bireyin zekasının asimetrik yapısına, duygulara, sosyokültürel ve toplumsal faktörlere sahip değildir. Bu tür faktörler olmaksızın yapay zekanın gelecekte tasarım sürecine etkisinin neler olabileceği üzerine tartışılmaktadır.
Chronotope of the First Scene of "Mertvykh dush" N.V. Gogol
Authors: Kurkin B.A. , Murashkina O.V.
Published: April 2021

The article is dedicated to analysis of the time- space (chronotope) of the opening scene of N.W. Gogol’s poem «Dead Souls». The Authors a using methods of philosophical hermeneutics and phenomenology in their research.
Clinical and Functional State of the Visual Analyzer after Surgery for the Epiretinal Membrane from the Standpoint of the Relevance of Postoperative Rehabilitation
Authors: Malyshev A. V. , Balayan A. S. , Pavlov A. I. , Ovechkin I. G.
Published: April 2021

Purpose: to study the clinical and functional state of the visual analyzer of patients after surgery for the epiretinal membrane (ERM) from the standpoint of the relevance of postoperative rehabilitation.

Patients and methods. There were 158 patients under observation (158 eyes, main group, MG), among whom 66 % were men, 34 % were women aged 45–74 years (the average age of patients was 62.4 ± 1.5 years) with a diagnosis of ERM. At the same time, the leading form of ERM was idiopathic (122 patients, 77.2 %). As a control group (CG), were examined 32 patients of equal age and gender, who did not have visual organ pathology. In order to remove ERM, all patients underwent subtotal posterior vitrectomy with intraoperative administration of antioxidants, in particular glutathione contained in a balanced salt solution “BSS-PLUS” (Bausch + Lomb, USA). A comprehensive examination of the clinical and functional state of the visual analyzer was performed one month after surgery.

Results. The data obtained indicate that almost all the studied parameters revealed a significant deterioration in the MG compared to the CG with a fairly good anatomical effect (the thickness of the central retinal zone after the operation was 287.1 ± 11.6 μm). In particular, a decrease in the subjective indicator “Quality of life” (by 53.1 %), as well as a deterioration in the objective indicators of the critical frequency of flicker fusion, the magnitude of the electrical lability of the retina and the threshold of electrical sensitivity of the retina (by 36.2; 38.2 and 45, 5 % respectively).

Conclusions. A fairly good anatomical effect of vitreoretinal surgical intervention for ERM is accompanied (one month after the operation) by a significant decrease in the functional state of the visual analyzer. In order to restore vision more quickly, it seems advisable to conduct early postoperative rehabilitation (based on the complex use of physiotherapeutic effects and combined drug therapy) aimed at correcting functional disorders of the retina, which will lead to a decrease in the severity of characteristic complaints and an increase in the “Quality of life” of the patient.
Pathogenesis and Clinical Features of Fungal Keratitis (Review)
Authors: Belskaia K. I. , Obrubov A. S.
Published: April 2021

In this review we presented the information about pathogenesis of mycotic keratitis and the most characteristic clinical signs that can help ophthalmologists to suspect mycotic etiology. In conditions of poor accessibility and informativeness of laboratory and instrumental diagnostic tests, the analysis of the anamnesis and the clinical signs remain the only information that can be used by a physician while making a diagnosis and choosing treating strategies. This review contains the results of a number of studies. In the review we show the progression phases of cornea mycotic infection, among them adherence, invasion, morphogenesis and toxigenicity. We also reveal that the most characteristic clinical signs of mycotic keratitis are scalloped rough edge of stromal defect, prominent dry crumby or caseous structured view of infiltrates and necrotic masses, satellite infiltrates, certain changes of color of the defected area. Heaviness of mycotic keratitis ulcer defect has a correlation with an unfavourable prognosis for disease. Mycotic keratitis during contagion can be complicated by mycotic glaucoma with a malignant disease course and endophthalmitis. There can be cases with mixed infection. While Almost No clinical sign is pathognomonic for keratomycoses, summing up all the signs can verify the diagnosis. Ophthalmologists need training in the recognition the clinical signs of infectious keratitis. Also new methods of fast diagnostics of infectious keratitis etiology and implementation on a large scale are needed.
Make-Up Removers and Eye Surface
Authors: Trubilin V. N. , Poluninа E. G. , Chinenova K. V. , Kurenkov V. V. , Kapkova S. G.
Published: April 2021

Purpose: to evaluate the influence on the state of the eye surface and the tear-producing system of decorative cosmetics and cosmetic products with different chemical bases for removing makeup.

Patients and methods. The study included 45 (90 eyes) persons without clinical signs of an acute inflammatory process of the eye surface, they were prescribed the use of one of the Biore products: 15 people — makeup removal wipes, 15-micellar water, 15-makeup removal serum. The results of the objective (biomicroscopy, tests for lacrimal production) and subjective examinations are included in the questionnaires developed and standardized for this study (3 visits after the start of the use of cosmetics, 14, 30 days after the start of their use).

Results. There were no significant differences (p > 0.5) between the groups that used makeup remover products on different bases — makeup remover serum, micellar water, makeup remover wipes — in all the patients included in the study. Patients with signs of a chronic inflammatory process on the eye surface and dry eye syndrome are less tolerant of makeup remover, which is manifested in a lower subjective assessment of these products after their use compared to patients without signs of an inflammatory process (p < 0.5). A correlation was determined at r = 0.3085, p = 0.0392 between the skin type and the Schirmer test parameters, exactly, the more oily the skin, the higher the Schirmer test parameters, it indicates a possible relationship between the skin type and the functional activity of the tear-forming glands, which indicates the need for further research in this area. The absence of a correlation (p > 0.5) between objective and subjective parameters that characterize the state of the eye surface and the tear-producing system, as well as the number of hours per day when decorative cosmetics are used, indicates that prolonged use of this type of exposure does not lead to the development of a pathological process on the eye surface.
Аutosomal Dominant Oculodental-Digital Dysplasia with Mutation in Gene GJA1 (Clinical Case)
Authors: Zolnikova I. V. , Kadyshev V. V. , Marakhonov A. V. , Kutsev S. I. , Zinchenko R. A.
Published: April 2021

The purpose: to describe clinical cases of oculodental-digital dysplasia (ODDD, OMIM #164200) with mutation in GJA1 (OMIM 121014) with molecular genetic verification of the diagnosis.

Methods. The article describes the clinical case of oculodental-digital dysplasia in a 51 years old patient. Patient underwent full ophthalmic examination including autorefractometry, visual acuity testing with full correction, tonometry, biomicroscopy, fundus examination and photo as well as kinetic perimetry, autofluorescence and optical coherence tomography (OCT) of macula and optic disk were performed. Electrophysiological examination included Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP) to flash and pattern stimulation, ISCEV standard electroretinograms (ERG) and macular ERG. For the verification of the diagnosis and pathologic gene molecular genetic examination was performed with family anamnesis previously attained.

Results. The patient was complaining the deterioration of vision, hearing loss and the sense of smell. Visual deterioration was associated with nyctalopia. Natural history revealed glaucoma 2а which was diagnosed when he was 48 years old. Best corrected visual acuity was 1,0. Peripheral visual field defects were revealed bilaterally. High visual acuity correlated with normal foveal structure on OCTs the retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) was thinner than normal in temporal half; deep excavation was visualized in both eyes. Normal MERG and bilateral decrease of scotopic, maximal full-field ERG was recorded which correlated with nyctalopia, as well as subnormal photopic responses indicating cone system involvement. The genetics revealed characteristic features of the face: a small nose with hypoplasia of the wings of the nose, unfolded nostrils and a wide bridge of the nose (pseudohypertelorism). On right-wing the ear sink was detected 2 antitraguses. Changes fingers upper extremities — operated syndactyly IV and V on the background of brachydactyly of the fingers. On the legs on both sides — syndactyly III–IV. 10 years the sense of smell has been dereriorated. In the study of DNA in proband in direct Sanger sequencing of all exons 1–2 and regions of exon-intron compounds of gene GJA1, was found the pathogenic variant in second exon c.412G>A (p.Gly138Ser) in heterozygous state. Was established autosomal dominant type of disease.

Conclusion. We are the first to describe rod-cone dystrophy in oculodental-digital dysplasia.
Millî Mücadele’de Türk Kadını ve İnönü Muharebeleri’nde Çarpışan İki Kadın Kahraman
Authors: SARIKOYUNCU DEĞERLİ Esra
Published: April 2021

Türk kadını Millî Mücadele’nin ilk günlerinden itibaren yurt savunmasında yer almış, üstün hizmetlerde bulunmuştur. Öncelikle onlar, ulusal direncin doğması için çaba sarf etmişler, mitinglerde kadın hatip olarak başta Halide Edip, Şukufe Nihal, Zehra Hanım, Hayriye Melek, Münevver Saime hanımlar olmak üzere, millî bilinci uyandıran ve düşmana karşı mücadele çağrıları yapan konuşmalar yapmışlardır. Dernekler kurmuşlar, Kuva-yi Milliye’nin ikmalinde görev alarak, ulusal harekâta maddi-manevi destek olmuşlardır. Ayrıca kimileri de başta İnönü Muharebeleri olmak üzere düşmana karşı çeşitli cephelerde vuruşmalara katılmıştır. Çalışmamızda Türk kadınının Millî Mücadele’deki hizmetleri ile birlikte İnönü Muharebelerine de katılan Onbaşı Nezahat (Baysal) ile Binbaşı Ayşe Altuntaş’ın yaşam öyküleri hakkında bilgi sunulmuştur.
Asociaciones público-privadas versus obra pública: Una comparación para el caso de redes viales en Perú y la región
Authors: Bonifaz José Luis , Fasanando Antonio
Published: April 2021

Con el apoyo de Gobiernos e instituciones de investigación de América Latina y el Caribe, desde el BID desarrollamos en 2020 la Red de Análisis y Buenas Prácticas en Asociaciones Público-Privadas (Red APP), con el objetivo de mejorar el desarrollo de infraestructura en la región en términos de calidad, sostenibilidad, competitividad, y eficiencia. La Red APP nace con el objetivo de A) conectar las demandas públicas de conocimiento con la investigación aplicada desarrollada (en otras palabras, que los trabajos analíticos en materia de APPs respondan a lo que los desarrolladores de políticas y proyectos quieren saber sobre qué funciona y qué no); B) sistematizar la información: mediante la generación de información sistematizada para el análisis de proyectos, desde las decisiones de inversión hasta las de financiamiento; C) generar y coordinar la evidencia existente: mediante el desarrollo de trabajos analíticos a partir de información pública disponible generada por la red, así como conectar la investigación aplicada regional para potenciar sinergias en la generación de conocimiento. A comienzos de 2020, y partir de una Consulta Pública a Gobiernos de la región, se determinaron una serie de temas de interés comunes en el desarrollo de infraestructura mediante APP en torno a cinco grandes áreas: Regulación e Institucionalidad, Factibilidad y Estructuración de Proyectos Sostenibles, Financiamiento de Proyectos, Gestión de Riesgos y Monitoreo, y Evaluación, Desempeño e Impacto. El presente trabajo “APP vs Obra Pública: una comparación para el caso de redes viales en Perú y la Región” responde a dicha demanda y ha sido seleccionado dentro del área de Evaluación, Desempeño e Impacto, a través de una convocatoria competitiva de propuestas.
Efeito da temperatura e exsudatos radiculares na eclosão e infectividade de Meloidogyne javanica raça 1 em Solanum lycopersicum
Authors: Souza Junior Francisco Jorge Carlos de , Santos Carmem Dolores Gonzaga
Published: April 2021

O tomateiro (Solanum lycopersicum L.) é uma das olerícolas mais cultivadas no mundo. Há diversas doenças que afetam a cultura, destacam-se fitonematóides do gênero Meloidogyne. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo realizar avaliação do efeito da influência da temperatura e exsudatos radiculares de tomate 'Santa Clara' e Datura metel na eclosão de juvenis de M. javanica raça 1 e na infestação de mudas de tomateiro. As avaliações de eclosão foram realizadas em câmaras de eclosão em diferentes temperaturas, e os testes de infectividade foram feitos em muda de tomateiro ‘Santa Clara’ de 21 dias. Observou-se que os exsudatos radiculares do tomateiro foram os que mais favoreceram a eclosão dos juvenis, a temperatura influencia diretamente a infectividade. D. metel mesmo sendo considerada uma má hospedeira, seus exsudatos radiculares não afetam a capacidade de parasitismo de M. javanica raça 1.
Desidratação osmótica e secagem complementar de fatias do mesocarpo de maracujá: modelagem matemática e propriedades termodinâmicas
Authors: Melo Bruno Henrique Da Silva , Galdino Pablícia Oliveira , Santiago Ângela Maria , Santos Newton Carlos , Almeida Raphael Lucas Jacinto , Galdino Plúvia Oliveira
Published: April 2021

A combinação de métodos de secagem tem sido apontada como alternativa econômica e segura para a conservação de produtos alimentícios. Portanto, o presente estudo teve como objetivo realizar os processos combinados osmoconvectivos e secagem convectiva complementar do mesocarpo do maracujá, ajustar modelos matemáticos e avaliar a influência desses processos nas suas propriedades termodinâmicas e físico-químicas. Um planejamento experimental 22 foi realizado para avaliar a influência da concentração de sacarose e da temperatura, sobre a perda de água, perda de massa e ganho de sólidos na desidratação osmótica. O experimento selecionado conforme o planejamento foi seco em estufa nas temperaturas de 50, 60 e 70 ºC, por meio dos dados foram obtidas as propriedades termodinâmicas do processo. A melhor condição de processo durante a desidratação osmótica foi a 60 °Brix e 60 °C. O modelo matemático Logarítmico foi o que melhor se ajustou aos dados experimentais da cinética de secagem e o processo de secagem foi definido como endorgênico e não espontâneo. Mesmo ocorrendo variações nos parâmetros físicos e físico-químicos após a desidratação osmótica seguida de secagem convectiva complementar, torna-se viável o aproveitamento desse resíduo como forma alternativa na alimentação, além de minimizar os impactos ambientais causados quando lançados no meio ambiente.
Ensino de Eletricidade Através de Gincana Científica com Simulações e Experimentos
Authors: Aquino Adelmo Artur de , Lavor Otávio Paulino
Published: April 2021

O processo de ensino e aprendizagem de física pode enfrentar algumas dificuldades quando as aulas são apenas do tipo informativas. Neste sentido, questiona-se uma forma de planejar e executar aulas dinâmicas em que o aprendiz possa ser motivado a refletir a prática partindo da própria prática. Então, esta pesquisa foi planejada elaborando uma sequência de atividades para o ensino de eletricidade, com a função de orientar a prática e aferir se esta sequência cumpre o objetivo de ser uma ferramenta metodológica útil no apoio aos processos de aprendizagem. Neste caso, a pesquisa foi realizada em uma turma do terceiro ano do ensino médio de uma escola pública. No percurso, a intervenção foi norteada por gamificação em que a gincana científica foi dividida em dois módulos, onde o primeiro prevê aspectos teóricos na elaboração de um mapa conceitual e o segundo prevê a aplicação de um simulador seguido pela prática de elaboração de um circuito. As pontuações na gincana científica mostram que a turma obteve uma aquisição de conhecimentos de eletricidade e auto avaliação aponta para aprendizagem motivada pela metodologia empregada, o que coloca esta metodologia como oportunidade ao planejar aulas que busquem a reflexão através da prática.