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DERECHO CON LITERATURA - UN ARQUETIPO LITERARIO EN TIEMPOS DE POSMO-PANDEMIA: UN NEOLOGISMO ACASO INESPERADO
Authors: Meliante Garcé Luis 
Published: August 2021

El Derecho como práctica social discursiva multívoca, productora de sentido e instituyente, se desarrolla en el marco interactivo social. Inficionada en su discursividad, en sus aspectos teóricos metodológicos y pragmáticos por la posmodernidad que hoy parece declinar, fue objeto de diferentes alteraciones. Por su parte, la disrupción pandémica actual, es seguro que le movilizará aún más. Se vislumbra allí la necesidad de una re-semantización, y la posible generación de un neologismo. Un análisis “crítico” en sentido estricto que opere dentro de un marco interdisciplinario, permite apreciar diáfanamente el nexo Derecho con Literatura, y la matriz narratológica del primero. Se abre paso así para poder considerarlo una forma Literaria arquetípica que se despliega en un parquet narrativo. Por otro lado, una percepción hermenéutica como instrumento cognitivo, comprensivo-interpretativo y metodológico se reivindica como valiosa y necesaria para el Derecho de estos tiempos, pues contribuye a mitigar además, su consabida opacidad que de seguro tiende a aumentar en contextos disruptivos.
An Appraisal of Malnutrition in Gynaecologic Cancer Patients Attending the Gynaecology Clinic in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Authors: Goddy Bassey , Temitope Igberase-Eromosele 
Published: August 2021

Background: Malnutrition in cancer patients is associated with increased risk of adverse effects including mortality and thus requires special attention.
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors affecting malnutrition amongst gynaecological cancer patients at the University of Port Harcourt teaching hospital (UPTH).
Methodology: This was a prospective cross-sectional study involving 74 patients with histologically confirmed genital tract malignancies at the UPTH. A structured proforma was used to obtain nutritional history from the participants while the serum albumin level was used to determine the nutritional status. Data entry and analysis was conducted using SPSS version 25 software package. Results were presented in simple frequency tables and percentages. Chi square test was used to compare categorical variables and p value less than 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: The prevalence of malnutrition was 39.19%. The age range of participants was 26-92 years with most (25.7%) in the 4th decade. Patients with cervical and ovarian malignancies were more at risk of malnutrition. Low socioeconomic status, advanced stage disease, and reduced food intake were significantly associated with malnutrition. Poor appetite and early satiety were associated with poor food intake.
Conclusion: Malnutrition is highly prevalent amongst the study population. Cervical and ovarian cancer patients were more likely to suffer from malnutrition. Improvement in socioeconomic status and early detection of malignancy will improve the nutritional status of the study population.
Effect of Microbial Inoculants on Plant Attributes and Nutrients Uptake by Soybean in Vertisols
Authors: Kumar Sanjeet , Sahu R. K. , Thakur R. K. , Yaduwanshi Bablu , Mitra N. G. 
Published: August 2021

The present study was carried out during kharif season 2019-20 at the Research Farm, Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (INDIA), to assess the effect of microbial inoculants on plant attributes and nutrients uptake by soybean in Vertisols. The experiment was laid out under randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. The 15 treatments comprised of different beneficial microbial consortia in possible combinations applied as seed treatments. The crop was supplemented with recommended dose of fertilizers 20 N : 80 P2O5 : 20 K2O kg ha-1. Besides these, two control plots were maintained as fertilized un-inoculated control (FUI) and unfertilized un-inoculated control (UFUI). The findings revealed that the significant improvement were noticed by the application of consortia NPK+EM+PGPR in plant growth attributes of nodulation at 25, 45 & 65 DAS (71, 70 & 59% respectively), over control (9.5, 33.4 & 34.7 nodule plant-1) and its biomass, (62, 69 & 74% respectively),over the control (0.58, 1.16 & 0.99 g plant-1), plant height at 25, 45 & 65DAS were increased 61, 40, 41% respectively, over the control (16.20, 34.90 and 44.30 cm) and plant biomass, (48, 62 & 53%), over the control 1.67, 4.73 and 6.1 g plant-1. Similarly, nutrient uptake (seed & stover) were also increased at 25, 45 and 65 stages of crop growth, with 36.6, 34.8 & 51.3% in seed and 66.7, 98.2 & 67.2% in straw respectively over the control (98.5, 63.8, 5.2, and 7.4, 24.9 and 44.4 kg ha-1 respectively). Thus, it may be concluded that the consortium of NPK + EM + PGPR was superior for sustainable crop production and soil health.
Effect of Hot Air, Microwave and Freeze Drying on Drying Characteristics of Button Mushroom Slices (Agaricus bisporus)
Authors: Madhumita Mitali , Behera Gitanjali , Nanda Ashutosh , Das Pabitra Kumar , Pradhan Suvendu , Sarkar Anuradha 
Published: August 2021

Aims: Button mushrooms, rich in vitamins and minerals, are very highly perishable and therefore, it has been very necessary to develop a value-added product. The aim of the research work is to study the effects of blanching on air-dried, microwave oven dried, and freeze dried mushroom samples and also to study the characterization of dried samples.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Agricultural and Bio-Engineering, Centurion University of Technology & Management, between February 2021 to June 2021
Methodology: Three different drying techniques like hot air, microwave, and freeze drying were taken to study the drying effect on dried mushroom slices. The quality parameters like dehydration and rehydration potential, density, ascorbic acid, color, and organoleptic properties were studied.
Results: The rehydration ratio of freeze dried mushroom samples were high having low density than the other dried samples. Less color deterioration was also found in freeze drying. Moreover, ascorbic acid, color, texture, and overall acceptability of sensory analysis were found to be maximum in freeze dried samples. The freeze dried product was found to be attractive in flavour and texture and got highest score in sensory analysis.
Conclusion: The freeze drying can be an effective drying method to dry fresh mushroom compared to hot air and microwave drying.
Image Steganography Using Pixel Value Differencing (PVD) Technique Based on Firefly Algorithm
Authors: Alade Oluwaseun M. , Amusan Elizabeth A. , Adedeji Oluyinka T. , Alo Oluwaseun O. 
Published: August 2021

Steganography deals with the ways of hiding communicated data in such a way that it remains confidential. Finding best position inside cover image to embed text message, maintaining a reasonable trade-off between security, robustness, higher bit embedding rate and imperceptibility are some of the challenges of steganography system. Hence, this paper presents firefly algorithm for finding best positions inside cover image in order to embed text message into cover image using Pixel Value Differencing (PVD) technique. Four different cover image was used. Experimental result showed the cover image with selected location using firefly algorithm as well as the stego image using PVD technique. The stego image was evaluated using Peak Signal to Noise Ratio (PSNR) and Mean square Error (MSE). Firefly Algorithm with PVD technique produced a promising result for image steganography.
The role of genome duplication in big sagebrush growth and fecundity
Authors: Richardson Bryce A. , Germino Matthew J. , Warwell Marcus V. , Buerki Sven 
Published: August 2021

AbstractPremiseAdaptive traits can be dramatically altered by genome duplication. The study of interactions among traits, ploidy, and the environment are necessary to develop an understanding of how polyploidy affects niche differentiation and to develop restoration strategies for resilient native ecosystems.MethodsGrowth and fecundity were measured in common gardens for 39 populations of big sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) containing two subspecies and two ploidy levels. General linear mixed‐effect models assessed how much of the trait variation could be attributed to genetics (i.e., ploidy and climatic adaptation), environment, and gene–environment interactions.ResultsGrowth and fecundity variation were explained well by the mixed models (80% and 91%, respectively). Much of the trait variation was attributed to environment, and 15% of variation in growth and 34% of variation in seed yield were attributed to genetics. Genetic trait variation was mostly attributable to ploidy, with much higher growth and seed production in diploids, even in a warm‐dry environment typically dominated by tetraploids. Population‐level genetic variation was also evident and was related to the climate of each population's origin.ConclusionsPloidy is a strong predictor growth and seed yield, regardless of common‐garden environment. The superior growth and fecundity of diploids across environments raises the question as to how tetraploids can be more prevalent than diploids, especially in warm‐dry environments. Two hypotheses that may explain the abundance of tetraploids on the landscape include selection for drought resistance at the seedling stage, and greater competitive ability in water uptake in the upper soil horizon.
Causes and consequences of variation in heterospecific pollen receipt in Oenothera fruticosa
Authors: Smith Gerard X. , Swartz Mark T. , Spigler Rachel B. 
Published: August 2021

AbstractPremiseHeterospecific pollen transfer, the transfer of pollen between species, is common among co‐flowering plants, yet the amount of pollen received is extremely variable among species. Intraspecific variation in heterospecific pollen receipt can be even greater, but we lack an understanding of its causes and fitness consequences in wild populations.MethodsWe examined potential drivers of variation in heterospecific pollen receipt in Oenothera fruticosa. We evaluated the relationship between heterospecific and conspecific pollen receipt and considered how visitation by different pollinator groups, local floral neighborhood composition, and flowering phenology affect the total amount and proportion of heterospecific pollen received. Finally, we tested whether variation in heterospecific pollen receipt translated into lower seed production.ResultsHeterospecific pollen was ubiquitous on O. fruticosa stigmas, but the amount received was highly variable and unrelated to conspecific pollen receipt. Heterospecific pollen receipt depended on pollinator type, the proportion of nearby conspecific flowers, and flowering date. Significant interactions revealed that the effects of pollinator type and neighborhood were not independent, further contributing to variation in heterospecific pollen. Naturally occurring levels of heterospecific pollen were sufficient to negatively impact seed set, but large amounts of conspecific pollen counteracted this detrimental effect.ConclusionsAlthough selection could act on floral traits that attract quality pollinators and promote synchronous flowering in O. fruticosa, the risk of heterospecific pollen is equally dependent on local floral context. This work highlights how extrinsic and intrinsic factors contribute to intraspecific variation in heterospecific pollen receipt in wild plants, with significant fitness consequences.
Major adverse cardiovascular events in survivors of immune‐mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Authors: Brodsky Max A. , Sukumar Senthil , Selvakumar Sruthi , Yanek Lisa , Hussain Sarah , Mazepa Marshall A. , Braunstein Evan M. , Moliterno Alison R. , Kickler Thomas S. , Brodsky Robert A. , Cataland Spero R. , Chaturvedi Shruti 
Published: August 2021

AbstractCardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in survivors of immune‐mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP), but the epidemiology of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in iTTP survivors is unknown. We evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for MACE, defined as the composite of non‐fatal or fatal myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, and cardiac revascularization, during clinical remission in two large iTTP cohorts (Johns Hopkins University and Ohio State University). Of 181 patients followed for ≥ 3 months after recovery from acute iTTP, 28.6% had a MACE event over a median follow up of 7.6 years. Stroke was the most common type of MACE (18.2%), followed by non‐fatal MI (6.6%), cardiac revascularization (4.9%) and fatal MI (0.6%). Compared to the general United States population, iTTP survivors were younger at first stroke in remission (males [56.5 years vs. 68.6 years, p = 0.031], females [49.7 years vs. 72.9 years, p <  0.001]) or MI in remission (males [56.5 years vs. 65.6 years, p <  0.001] and females [53.1 years vs. 72.0 years, p < 0.001]). Age (HR 1.03 [95% CI 1.002–1.054]), race (Black/Other vs. White) (HR 2.32 [95% CI 1.12–4.82]), and diabetes mellitus (HR 2.37 [95% CI 1.09–0.03]) were associated with MACE in a Cox regression model also adjusted for sex, hypertension, obesity, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease, atrial fibrillation, autoimmune disease, and relapsing iTTP. Remission ADAMTS13 activity was not significantly associated with MACE. In conclusion, iTTP survivors experience high rates of MACE and may benefit from aggressively screening for and managing cardiovascular risk factors.
Occupational tree felling fatalities: 2010–2020
Authors: Michael Judd , Gorucu Serap 
Published: August 2021

AbstractBackgroundLogging and landscape work are among the most hazardous occupations, and one of the most dangerous tasks in these occupations is tree felling. While much research has been conducted to examine fatalities from logging and landscape services, there is a dearth of research looking specifically at tree felling. There is a need to focus on hazards associated with tree felling activities so that proactive prevention strategies can be developed.MethodsAn Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) database was used to identify occupational tree‐felling fatalities in the United States during the period from 2010 through the first half of 2020. We compared data for the two industry segments of logging and landscaping services.ResultsThere were 314 fatalities over the period. The victims were overwhelmingly male with the median age being 43. Struck‐by was the number one event type causing fatalities, with the head being the number one body part involved in fatalities. Falls from elevation was the only event type significantly different between the logging and landscaping industries. Poor decision‐making is noted as a key component of fatal incidents, but bystanders were fatally injured due to the actions of others.ConclusionsTree felling is one of the most hazardous activities for both loggers and commercial landscapers and is a common cause of fatalities; significant differences in events and source are encountered in those two occupations. Loggers should continue efforts to adopt mechanized harvesting methods. Landscape services tree fellers should receive training related to fall prevention.
The Renaissance of Electro‐Organic Synthesis for the Difunctionalization of Alkenes and Alkynes: A Sustainable Approach
Authors: Thadathil Ditto Abraham , Varghese Anitha , Radhakrishnan Kokkuvayil Vasu 
Published: August 2021

AbstractElectro‐organic reactions are now considered as one of the most efficient and environmentally benign methodologies to synthesize highly functionalized motifs like difunctionalized unsaturated compounds from readily available substrates. Excellent regioselectivity, functional group tolerance and broad range of substrates are the main advantages of electrochemical difunctionalization reactions. Alkenes and alkynes readily accept radical or ionic derivatives which makes it vital precursors for the electrochemical synthesis of industrially relevant and biologically active molecules through difunctionalization. This review aims to provide the readers an excellent coverage of the different electrochemical difunctionalization of alkenes and alkynes such as 1,2‐homodifunctionalization, 1,2‐heterodifunctionalization, rearrangement, ipso‐migration, cyclization and dehydrogenative annulation reactions.
Putting prohibitionist philosophy and populism before evidence on illicit drugs: Why has the Victorian Liberal‐National Party Coalition opposed Supervised Injecting Facilities for two decades?
Authors: Mendes Philip 
Published: August 2021

AbstractIllicit drugs policy debates are often informed by philosophical contests between harm reduction and prohibition advocates. One particular harm reduction initiative has been the introduction of Supervised Injecting Facilities (SIFs) in many jurisdictions including two in Australia, one in New South Wales (2001) and one more recently in Victoria (2018). There is significant evidence that SIFs save lives and can also help to reduce broader social harm to communities. This paper examines the consistent opposition to SIFs by the conservative Victorian Liberal‐National Party Coalition over two decades with particular reference to the parliamentary debates of 2000 and 2018. It is concluded that the Coalition’s rejection of SIFs has been based overwhelmingly on prohibitionist philosophy and associated populism which frames drug use per se as a problem to be eradicated, rather than evidence on the effectiveness of SIFs in reducing harm to drug users and the wider community.
Genome‐Wide Association Study Identifies First Locus Associated with Susceptibility to Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Authors: Ken‐Dror Gie , Cotlarciuc Ioana , Martinelli Ida , Grandone Elvira , Hiltunen Sini , Lindgren Erik , Margaglione Maurizio , Duchez Veronique Le Cam , Triquenot Aude Bagan , Zedde Marialuisa , Mancuso Michelangelo , Ruigrok Ynte M. , Marjot Thomas , Worrall Brad , Majersik Jennifer J. , Metso Tiina M. , Putaala Jukka , Haapaniemi Elena , Zuurbier Susanna M. , Brouwer Matthijs C. , Passamonti Serena M. , Abbattista Maria , Bucciarelli Paolo , Mitchell Braxton D. , Kittner Steven J. , Lemmens Robin , Jern Christina , Pappalardo Emanuela , Costa Paolo , Colombi Marina , de Sousa Diana Aguiar , Rodrigues Sofia , Canhão Patrícia , Tkach Aleksander , Santacroce Rosa , Favuzzi Giovanni , Arauz Antonio , Colaizzo Donatella , Spengos Kostas , Hodge Amanda , Ditta Reina , Pezzini Alessandro , Debette Stephanie , Coutinho Jonathan M. , Thijs Vincent , Jood Katarina , Pare Guillaume , Tatlisumak Turgut , Ferro José M. , Sharma Pankaj 
Published: August 2021

ObjectiveCerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon form of stroke affecting mostly young individuals. Although genetic factors are thought to play a role in this cerebrovascular condition, its genetic etiology is not well understood.MethodsA genome‐wide association study was performed to identify genetic variants influencing susceptibility to CVT. A 2‐stage genome‐wide study was undertaken in 882 Europeans diagnosed with CVT and 1,205 ethnicity‐matched control subjects divided into discovery and independent replication datasets.ResultsIn the overall case–control cohort, we identified highly significant associations with 37 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the 9q34.2 region. The strongest association was with rs8176645 (combined p = 9.15 × 10−24; odds ratio [OR] = 2.01, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.76–2.31). The discovery set findings were validated across an independent European cohort. Genetic risk score for this 9q34.2 region increases CVT risk by a pooled estimate OR = 2.65 (95% CI = 2.21–3.20, p = 2.00 × 10−16). SNPs within this region were in strong linkage disequilibrium (LD) with coding regions of the ABO gene. The ABO blood group was determined using allele combination of SNPs rs8176746 and rs8176645. Blood groups A, B, or AB, were at 2.85 times (95% CI = 2.32–3.52, p = 2.00 × 10−16) increased risk of CVT compared with individuals with blood group O.InterpretationWe present the first chromosomal region to robustly associate with a genetic susceptibility to CVT. This region more than doubles the likelihood of CVT, a risk greater than any previously identified thrombophilia genetic risk marker. That the identified variant is in strong LD with the coding region of the ABO gene with differences in blood group prevalence provides important new insights into the pathophysiology of CVT. ANN NEUROL 2021;90:777–788
Ru‐NHC‐Catalyzed Asymmetric Hydrogenation of 2‐Quinolones to Chiral 3,4‐Dihydro‐2‐Quinolones
Authors: Hu Tianjiao , Lückemeier Lukas , Daniliuc Constantin , Glorius Frank 
Published: August 2021

AbstractDirect enantioselective hydrogenation of unsaturated compounds to generate chiral three‐dimensional motifs is one of the most straightforward and important approaches in synthetic chemistry. We realized the Ru(II)‐NHC‐catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation of 2‐quinolones under mild reaction conditions. Alkyl‐, aryl‐ and halogen‐substituted optically active dihydro‐2‐quinolones were obtained in high yields with moderate to excellent enantioselectivities. The reaction provides an efficient and atom‐economic pathway to construct simple chiral 3,4‐dihydro‐2‐quinolones. The desired products could be further reduced to tetrahydroquinolines and octahydroquinolones.
Iridium‐cobalt alloy nanotubes as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for pH‐universal overall water splitting
Authors: Kim Yoonkyeong , Yu Areum , Lee Youngmi 
Published: August 2021

AbstractBimetallic IrxCo1−x alloy nanotubes (x = 0.25, 0.50 and 0.75, the atomic ratios of Ir precursor out of the total metal precursor) were prepared via the thermal H2‐reduction of IrxCo1−xOy nanotubes which were synthesized by electrospinning and post calcination. Ir and Co atoms were well mixed to form the alloy in IrxCo1−x nanotubes. Their phase structures were different depending on the composition ratios. Ir0.75Co0.25 and Ir0.50Co0.50 had Ir fcc phase where some Ir atoms were substituted with Co. In contrast, Ir0.25Co0.75 was in Ir‐substituting Co hcp phase. Among the IrxCo1−x alloy nanotubes, Ir0.50Co0.50 showed the highest catalytic activity for overall electrochemical water splitting in acidic, neutral, and alkaline conditions, better than pure metallic Ir and Co counterparts. The activity and stability of Ir0.50Co0.50 nanotubes for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) were superior to commercial Ir/C and Pt/C, respectively.
Community college faculty engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning
Authors: Harrington Christine , Lyken‐Segosebe Dawn , Braxton John M. , Nespoli Lawrence A. 
Published: August 2021

AbstractThis study evaluated the connection between community college faculty engagement in the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and student success by investigating the frequency of individual community college faculty members engagement in activities that comprise the SoTL categories of classroom research and pedagogical content knowledge.