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CONTROLES ESTRUTURAIS SOBRE A SEDIMENTAÇÃO DE FUNDO DE VALE NA BACIA DO RIACHO GRANDE/PB
Authors: Barros Ana Clara Magalhães de , Corrêa Antônio Carlos de Barros , Tavares Bruno De Azevêdo Cavalcanti 
Published: November 2021

Este trabalho buscou analisar os vales colmatados presentes na Bacia do Riacho Grande a partir dos controles estruturais responsáveis pela criação de loci deposicionais onde são estocados materiais colúvio-aluvionares. Para tanto, foram utilizados indicadores morfométricos como lineamentos de relevo e drenagem, relação declividade-extensão e indicadores morfotectônicos da bacia. A partir dos resultados obtidos podemos destacar que a disposição geométrica do riacho Grande obedece a uma direção preferencial para NE-SW. Os processos de sedimentação se sobrepõem à erosão, com formação de planícies de inundação ao longo do canal principal e seus principais tributários. Essa sedimentação é controlada pela presença de diques, que bloqueiam e confinam as drenagens oriundas dos setores de cimeira do maciço. Nos setores setentrionais, quebras de patamares se fazem presentes ao longo do curso do rio e estão associadas a anomalias de drenagem do principal curso fluvial dessa área, o riacho Grande. STRUCTURAL CONTROL ON THE VALLEY SEDIMENTATION IN THE RIACHO GRANDE WATERSHED/PBABSTRACTThis paper analyzed the valley fill deposits of Riacho Grande watershed as a result of structural controls. These are responsible for depositional loci creation upon where alluvium-colluvium materials were deposited. The analysis were conducted by means of applying morphotectonic and morphometrical indicators such as relief and drainage lineaments and SL index. The results point to a geometrical disposition of the trunk stream following the NE-SW direction. The sedimentation processes overlaps erosion rates, forming floodplains along the trunk stream and its major tributaries. Sedimentation is controlled by transverse lithological dikes which block up and confine streams coming from the highlands. To the north of the study area, geological conditions are dominated by a sequence of structurally controlled ridges and valleys lacking hillslope colluvial coverage, with sediment accumulation confined to the riverbed. This sector presents morphometric anomalies associated to the presence of knickpoints along the the trunk stream.Keywords: Sedimentation, Structure, Valley Fill.
A INFLUÊNCIA DA DINÂMICA COSTEIRA EM SÍTIOS ARQUEOLÓGICOS DUNARES: Estudo de Caso na Praia de Redonda, Município de Areia Branca, Rn
Authors: Martins Alano Jaciguara Dantas de Alencar , Carvalho Rodrigo Guimarães de , Gurgel Silvana Praxedes de Paiva , Santos Junior Valdeci dos 
Published: November 2021

O presente trabalho estudou os agentes modeladores da paisagem na praia de Redonda, município de Areia Branca (RN), analisando os fatores geomorfológicos que provocam mobilidades espaciais das dunas e a sua influência direta e/ou indireta nos vestígios culturais pertencentes as sociedades pretéritas. Para tanto se utilizou a pesquisa bibliográfica, geoprocessamento e prospecção em campo. Os resultados preliminares apontam que as mobilidades dunares, produziram alterações espaciais nos processos de deposição/formação dos registros arqueológicos pretéritos, e que, além dos fatores naturais da dinâmica costeira, essas alterações espaciais podem ter sido aceleradas por intervenções antrópicas nos últimos 30 anos. THE INFLUENCE OF COASTAL DYNAMICS ON DUNAR ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES: A Case Study on The Beach of Redonda, Municipality of Areia Branca, State of Rio Grande do Norte ABSTRACTIn this work, the modeling agents of the landscape were studied in Redonda beach, Municipality of Areia Branca, State of Rio Grande do Norte. They analysis focused on the geomorphological controls that result on dune migration in the area, and their direct and/or indirect influence on the cultural remains and artifacts belonging to the pre-historical groups. In order to accomplish the aims of this research, bibliographic review, geoprocessing and field prospecting were carried out. Preliminary results indicate that dune migration has led to spatial changes in the deposition/distribution processes of pre-historical archaeological records, and that in addition to the natural factors operating on the coastal dynamics, these spatial changes may have been accelerated by anthropic interventions within the last 30 years.Keywords: Coastal Dynamics; Dunes; Archaeological sites.
Study of the Quality of Medical Therapy and Adherence in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure (According to the COMPLIANCE Study)
Authors: Guseynova E. T. , Kutishenko N. P. , Lukina Yu. V. , Tolpygina S. N. , Voronina V. P. , Blagodatskih S. V. , Drapkina O. M. , Martsevich S. Yu. 
Published: November 2021

Aim. Assess the medical therapy quality in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and patients' adherence to the treatment depending on the previous observation in a specialized medical center as part of an of an outpatient registry.Materials and methods. An analysis of the medical therapy quality in patients with CHF was carried out as part of the COMPLIANCE prospective observational study (NCT04262583). 72 patients with CHF verified according to the protocol were included in the study. The average age of the patients was 69.1±9.5 years (31% of women and 69% of men). Patients were divided into groups: those who first applied to a specialized department during the period of the study inclusion, or those who were previously observed in a specialized department. The general adherence assessment to medical therapy was carried out using the original questionnaire «The adherence scale of the National Society for Evidence-Based Pharmacotherapy» which was supplemented with questions to assess the actual adherence to specific medical drugs recommended for patients with CHF.Results. According to the results of the study, beta-blockers were prescribed to 70 (97.2%) patients. Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi)/angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) were recommended in 68 (94%) patients. Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists were included in therapy in 6 out of 9 patients who were shown to be prescribed (66.6%). The choice of medical drugs within the group was not always adequate. For example, ACEi/ARBs with proven efficacy in patients with CHF were prescribed only in 72% of patients. Comparative analysis of adherence to medical therapy between patients of the selected groups demonstrated a higher adherence to the recommended therapy in patients who were previously observed in a specialized center.Conclusion. The medical therapy quality for patients with CHF doesn't always comply with current clinical guidelines. The choice of a medical drug within a group is not always adequate. Regular observation in a specialized center contributes to a higher adherence to the recommended therapy.
Relationship Between Air Pollution and Lung Cancer in Fujian Province: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Chen Guangmin , He Fei , Wu Jiasheng , Yang Huimin , Su Jin , Lin Jianbo , Liu Yuhang , Xie Jianfeng , Bai Liang , Cai Lin , Zheng Kuicheng 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Background:Outdoor air pollutants, especially particulate matters, are defined as a type of carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Studies have shown that air pollutionis associated with lung cancer morbidity or mortality. This study is aimed at exploring the relationship between air pollutants and primary lung cancer in Fujian Province, China. Methods:We conducted a hospital-based, retrospective, case–control epidemiological study on three different populations to assess the occurrence of lung cancer caused by exposure to various levels of air pollution. Statistical analysiswas performed using the SPSS 25.0. Unconditional logistic regression modeling and identification of possible confounding factors were performed by calculating odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for air pollution indexes and lung cancer risk. Results: The total study population comprised 885 lung cancer patients and 1,220 healthy controls. The following parameters were identified as risk factors for lung cancer among the total population: smoking; exposure to cooking oil fumes; passive smoking; medical history of lung disease; family history of lung cancer; and exposure to PM10, PM2.5, and O3. Fruit intake and physical exercise were protective against lung cancer. For smokers, medical history of lung disease, family history of lung cancer, and exposure to PM10, and PM2.5 were risk factors for lung cancer, while fruit intake and physical exercise were protective factors. Among non-smokers, exposure to cooking oil fumes; medical history of lung disease; family history of lung cancer; and exposure to PM10, PM2.5, and O3 were factors increasing the risk of lung cancer, while fruit intake, physical exercise, and tea drinking were protective factors. Conclusions: Long-term exposure to PM10, PM2.5, and O3 was found to be significantly associated with increased risk of lung cancer, with the risk being greater for non-smokers and persons exposed to cooking oil fumes.
ARED: Antibiotic Response determined by Euclidean Distance with highly sensitive Escherichia coli biosensors
Authors: Shi Haoran , Lioe Trillion Surya , Eng Kelly van der , Suryajaya Ryanica , Feng Ziyi , Tefsen Boris , Linsen Sam EV 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Antimicrobial Resistance is challenging healthcare and food security and is driven by antibiotic overuse and environmental pollution. Longitudinal monitoring of antibiotic residue would help to track pollution sources and assess the effect of interventions. Here we propose a novel high-throughput monitoring method. We mutagenized E. coli MG1655 and identified and characterized 12 antibiotic-sensitive biosensors (ABSBs) with different genotypes by a newly developed method called Antibiotic Response determined by Euclidean Distance (ARED), based on growth (OD600) and metabolic activity (resazurin). The ABSBs contain nonsense or frameshift mutations in expected genes, like those coding for efflux pumps and lipopolysaccharide biosynthesis enzymes, as well as mutations in genes lesser or not known to be important for antibiotic sensitivity. Resazurin-based ARED can achieve antibiotic detection in the ng/mL range for most antibiotics tested in aqueous solutions. Our study shows that mutagenesis of E. coli can generate a tremendous shift in antibiotic sensitivity and that quantification of metabolic activity with ARED is a straightforward manner to monitor antibiotic activity in aqueous solutions. We propose that this method can be adopted for any collection of cell strains that possess differential antibiotic sensitivity and thus can be implemented for widespread monitoring of samples with unknown antibiotic complexion and origin.
The task pre-configuration is associated with cognitive performance evidence from the brain synchrony
Authors: Fan Chanjuan , Wei Jing , Xiang Jie , Li Ying , Yang Lan , Lv Jiaqi , Guo Hao 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Although many characteristics of the resting state and task states have been studied, it is still unclear how the brain network switches from the resting state during tasks. The current theory is that the brain is a complex dynamic system and synchrony is defined to measure brain activity. This study compared the changes in synchrony between the resting state and different task states in healthy young participants and examined the ability to switch from the resting state to the task-general architecture of synchrony. We found that the synchrony increased significantly during the tasks and the brain has the task-general architecture of synchrony during different tasks, the increase of synchrony in high-order cognitive networks is particularly obvious, while the increase in the sensorimotor network is relatively low. In addition, the high synchrony of high-order cognitive networks in the resting state can promote effective task switching and the pre-configured participants have better cognitive performance, which shows that the spontaneous brain activity and cognitive ability are closely related. These results revealed changes in the configuration of the brain network for switching between the task states and the resting state, highlighted the consistent changes in the brain network between different tasks, and found that there is an important relationship between switching ability and cognitive performance.
Exposure to Non-exhaust Emission in Central Seoul using an Agent-based Framework
Authors: Shin Hyesop , Bithell Mike 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Non-exhaust emission (NEE) from brake and tyre wear cause deleterious effects on human health, but the relationship with mobility has not been thoroughly examined. We construct an in silico agent-based traffic simulator for Central Seoul to illustrate the coupled problems of emissions, behaviour, and the estimated exposure to PM10 (particles less than 10 microns in size) for groups of drivers and subway commuters. The results show that significant extra particulates relative to the background exist along roadways where NEEs contributed some 40% of the roadside PM10. In terms of health risk, 88% of resident drivers had an acute health effect in late March but that kind of emergence rarely happened. By contrast, subway commuters’ health risk peaked at a maximum of 30% with frequent oscillations whenever the air pollution episodes occurred. A 90% vehicle restriction scenario reduced PM10 by 18-24%, and reduced the resident driver's risk by a factor of 2, but not effective for subway commuters as the group generally walked through background areas rather than along major roadways. Using an agent-based traffic simulator in a health context can give insights into how exposure and health outcomes can depend on the time of exposure and the mode of transport.
Size Dependent CO2 Reduction Activity of Ag Nanoparticle Electrocatalysts
Authors: Deng Xingyi , Alfonso Dominic , Nguyen-Phan Thuy-Duong , Kauffman Douglas 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Coinage metals (Au, Cu and Ag) are state-of-the-art electrocatalysts for the CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR). Size-dependent CO2RR activity of Au and Cu has been studied, and increased H2 evolution reaction (HER) activity is expected for small catalyst particles with high population of undercoordinated corner sites. A similar consensus is still lacking for Ag catalysts because the ligands and stabilizers typically used to control particle synthesis can block specific active sites and mask inherent structure-property trends. This knowledge gap is problematic because increased performance and catalyst utilization are still needed to improve economic viability. We combined density functional theory, microkinetic modeling, and experiment to demonstrate a strong size-dependence for pristine Ag particles in the sub-10 nm range. Small diameter particles with a high population of Ag edge sites were predicted to favor HER, whereas CO2RR selectivity increased towards that of bulk Ag for larger diameter particles as the population of Ag(100) surface sites grew. Experimental results validated these predictions and we identified an optimal particle diameter of 8-10 nm that balanced selectivity and activity. Particles below this diameter suffered from poor selectivity, while larger particles demonstrated bulk-like activity and reduced catalyst utilization. These results demonstrate the size-dependent CO2RR activity of pristine Ag catalysts and will help guide future development efforts.
Electronic structure, Mechanical and Thermodynamic properties of CoYSb (Y= Cr, Mo, W) half-Heusler compounds as potential spintronic materials
Authors: Uto O. T. , Akinlami J. O. , Kenmoe S. , Adebayo G. A. 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The CoYSb (Y = Cr, Mo and W) compounds which are XYZ type half-Heusler alloys and also exist in the face centred cubic MgAgAs-type struc-ture conform to F ̄43m space group. In the present work, these compoundsare investigated in different atomic arrangements called, Type-I, Type-II andType-III phases, using Generalized Gradient Approximation (GGA) in the Density Functional Theory (DFT) implemented in QE (Quantum EspressoAb-Initio Simulation Package). The ferromagnetic state of these alloys is studied after investigating their stable structural phase. The calculated electronic band structure and the total electronic density of states indicated nearly half-metallic behaviour in CoMoSb with a possibility of being used in spintronic application, metallic in CoWSb and half-metallic in CoCrSb, with the minority spin band gap of 0.81 eV. Furthermore, the calculated mechanical properties predicted an anisotropic behaviour of these alloys in the stable phase. Finally, due to its high Debye temperature value, CoCrSb possesses a stronger covalent bond than CoMoSb and CoWSb, respectively.
Regenerative and anti-inflammatory effect of a novel bentonite complex on burn wounds
Authors: Lee Ju Young , Suh Han Na , Choi Kwan Young , Song Chang Woo , Hwang Jeong Ho 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Background

Bentonite, a montmorillonite clay, has been used as a classical remedy strategy for a long time. Recently, bentonite has been used as a raw material in cosmetic products because of its antibacterial and antioxidant properties. However, the therapeutic effect of bentonite on burn injuries has not yet been identified. Here, we explored the therapeutic effect of a novel bentonite complex, which was developed for medical use, on burn wounds and the anti-inflammatory function of bentonite clay in the complex in vitro.
Methods

A novel bentonite complex and bentonite clay were provided by C&L Biotech Co., Ltd. (Seoul, Korea). The elements of bentonite clay were analysed using inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy. Burn wounds were induced on the dorsal skin of two Yucatan minipigs, and tissue regeneration was determined by cell proliferation, angiogenesis, and collagen deposition using immunohistochemistry and Masson’s trichrome staining. Anti-inflammatory function was determined using quantitative real-time PCR and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays.
Results

We found that by inducing collagen synthesis, cell proliferation, and angiogenesis, the bentonite complex improved skin regeneration in burn wounds. It was also identified that the expression of inflammatory cytokines associated with cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2) signalling was significantly inhibited by treatment of the burn wounds with the bentonite complex. An in vitro study to identify the anti-inflammatory effect of bentonite clay, a major component of the bentonite complex, showed that COX-2 signalling was significantly regulated in both HacaT keratinocytes and 3D4/2 macrophage cell lines in vitro.
Conclusions

This study identified the therapeutic effect of a novel bentonite complex in burn wounds by inducing skin regeneration and bentonite-mediated anti-inflammatory responses with bentonite complex treatment.
Reduction of Pulmonary Inflammation by pH Modifiers
Authors: Zeng Wei-ping 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Pulmonary inflammation is a common pathological feature of a variety of diseases, of which successful therapy with currently available anti-inflammatory drugs is limited by resistance and adverse side effects. Using the ovalbumin-induced mouse allergic asthma model, the present study shows that treatments with pH modifiers, particularly simple acids such as acetate or hydrochloric acid, effectively depleted inflammatory cells in the lungs and blood as well as hyperplastic lung tissue cells while preserving the structure of the blood vessels and lung parenchyma. The acid treatments also suppressed mucus hypersecretion. These results demonstrated pH modifiers as a new class of broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory agents with anti-proliferation and mucus suppression activities.
Investigating the influence of meditation style and practitioner experience on change blindness using a flicker-paradigm.
Authors: Flynn Evan 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
Change blindness engenders an inability to detect changes made to a visual scene and has negative implications for areas such as road safety and eye-witness memory. Therefore, it’s important to find ways of reducing change blindness to create a safer society. One way this might be achieved is through the practice of meditation. Regular practice of meditation may reduce the effects of change blindness by expanding a practitioner’s consciousness and brain potential over time. This study compared the influence of practitioner experience and medi- tation style- Transcendental Meditation (TM) or Mindfulness-based Meditation (MBM), on change blindness susceptibility. Forty-six participants (30 female and 16 male) with a com- bined mean age of 42 years old, were assigned to two experimental groups depending on the pre-existing meditation style they practiced. Both groups completed an identical experimen- tal task known as a flicker-paradigm where they had to identify changes made to various images. A two-way independent ANOVA revealed a significant effect of meditation style and experience on change-detection reaction times- (F(1,42) =7.22, p < 0.05, = .147), with long-term transcendental meditation practitioners recording faster reaction times (mean = 5927.73, SD = 606.92) on average than long-term mindfulness-based practitioners (mean = 10949.92 SD = 984.72). These results support the contention that long-term practice of transcendental meditation is more effective at reducing change blindness than long-term practice of mindfulness-based meditation.
Opportunity for increasing the soil quality of non-arable and depleted soils in South Africa: A review
Authors: Daniell Angelique , Tonder Danél van 
Published: November 2021

Abstract
The improvement of food security strategies on highly degraded soils has become a major challenge for South Africa, as the need to secure food sources for the growing population under harsher climatic conditions. South Africa is one of the many water scarce countries and is label 30th driest country in the world. The ability of a soil to serve as a growth medium for plants is directly influenced by the chemical, physical, and biological parameters but most importantly the fertility of the soil, which is a prominent part of soil quality. Numerous methods exist to enhance and maintain soil quality including the application of fertilizers and the other includes the application of geological materials to the soil. Basalt (commonly referred to as rock dust) application as a soil amendment has been the focus of numerous long-term studies on soil fertility. The results of long-term application of rock dust have indicated a reduction in continuously applying additional amendment, resulting in more sustainable farming operations. When considering South Africa's relative scarcity of available agricultural land and harsh climatic conditions against the increasing demand placed on food production by a growing population combined with water scarcity, it becomes evident that it is necessary to search for new innovative methods to improve soil quality, which is deemed non-arable and/or depleted. The potential for basalt in re-mineralisation and application on non-arable soil in South Africa hold enormous benefits for the economy.