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Petrography and mineralogy of the Oligocene flysch in Ionian Zone, Albania: Implications for the evolution of sediment provenance and paleoenvironment
Authors: Fociro Ana , Fociro Oltion , Prifti Irakli , Muçi Redi , Pekmezi Jeton 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
In this study, the reconstruction of the formation condition in the Oligocene flysch (Berati and Zhitomi section), in the Berati anticline structure, north-eastern part of the Ionian tectonic zone (Albania), is elucidated using petrographic–mineralogical characteristics and grain size analysis. Outcrops from the Berati and Zhitomi and the drilled wells were selected for sampling based on previous stratigraphic and paleontological studies. The mineralogical study of the flysch deposits made it possible to evidence for the first time three mineralogical zones: (a) quartz–garnet (b) serpentine, epidote with mica, and (c) feldspar zone, and three these petrographic zones: (a) quartz, (b) quartz–serpentine, and (c) quartz with mica and feldspars. The reconstruction of the depositional environment is based on the petrographic study of rock types, their textural characteristics, and grain size statistics. The granulometry coefficients like mean, sorting, skewness, and kurtosis are calculated arithmetically and the C/M diagram as well. Referring to the mineralogical composition of the sandstones and siltstones, the obtained data were used for the correlation of the sections and the delineation of the leaching area and the direction of the sediment movement. The mineralogic and petrographic characteristics show that during the Oligocene, the region has been under continuous paleogeographic change and under intensive orogenic activity, which has influenced the character of the mineralogical–petrographic composition of these deposits. Based on the pebbles petrography present in the slump horizons and on heavy mineral assemblages, it was evidenced that the eastern tectonic zones of Kruja, Krasta, and Mirdita (Albania) were the main suppliers of sedimentary material. The Passega C/M diagram suggests suspension and saltation as the main mode of sediment transport prior to deposition.
Die Digitalisierung der Pressedokumentation beim Deutschen Bundestag – Ein problemorientierter Rückblick (Teil 2)
Authors: Sator Klaus 
Published: February 2023

Zusammenfassung
In der Pressedokumentation beim Deutschen Bundestag wurde im Zusammenhang mit dem Umzug des deutschen Parlaments von Bonn nach Berlin im Jahr 1999 ein elektronisches Produktions-, Recherche- und Archivsystem eingeführt. In einem problemorientierten Rückblick werden die damit verbundenen Veränderungen in Beziehung gesetzt zu den an seine Einführung geknüpften Zielen und Erwartungen. In diesem zweiten Teil geht es um die Auswirkungen auf die Praxis der inhaltlichen Erschließung von Zeitungsartikeln und die damit verbundenen Recherchemöglichkeiten. Dabei werden Probleme bei der Verwendung des Pressethesaurus erörtert.
Circulating pyridoxal 5′-phosphate in serum and whole blood: implications for assessment of vitamin B6 status
Authors: Obeid Rima , Möller Christoph , Geisel Jürgen 
Published: February 2023

Abstract

Objectives
Concentrations of pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP) in serum and whole blood are routinely measured. The suitability of these markers in capturing vitamin B6 insufficiency is not well studied.

Methods
In 212 subjects, concentrations of PLP and thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) were simultaneously measured in EDTA-whole blood using Chromsystems® (52052) method on HPLC devices. The whole blood PLP concentrations were compared to serum PLP concentrations measured using reagents from Immundiagnostik® (KC 2100). The whole blood TPP concentrations measured with the Chromsystems® (52052) were compared to those measured by the Chromsystems® (35000) method. Concentrations of homocysteine (tHcy) and cystathionine (Cys) were measured and used to judge the PLP methods.

Results
Serum PLP concentrations were on average 41% lower than whole blood PLP [mean (SD)=55.4 (83.0) vs. 131 (217) nmol/L]. Serum and whole blood PLP showed a strong correlation [Pearson correlation coefficient=0.724, p<0.001, n=204]. Eighty-five samples showed discrepant results for PLP status (serum PLP ≤30 nmol/L, but whole blood PLP >51 nmol/L) while 102 samples showed coherent results (reference group). The discrepancy group showed higher odds ratio for elevated tHcy >12.0 μmol/L compared to the reference group [OR (95% confidence intervals, CI)=2.1 (1.2–4.0)]. The OR (95% CI) of elevated Cys >300 nmol/L was 1.9 (1.0–3.5) in the discrepancy group compared to the reference group. TPP concentrations were 6% lower when using the Chromsystems®, 52052 compared to levels measured with Chromsystems®, 35000.

Conclusions
Serum and whole blood PLP concentrations disagree in a substantial number of samples. Serum PLP was better in reflecting elevated tHcy and Cys compared to whole blood PLP. Whole blood PLP underestimates the prevalence of vitamin B6 insufficiency. Methods of measuring TPP concentrations in whole blood were exchangeable.
Lablab purpureus: Analysis of landraces cultivation and distribution, farming systems, and some climatic trends in production areas in Tanzania
Authors: Missanga Julius S. , Venkataramana Pavithravani B. , Ndakidemi Patrick A. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Lablab is a multifunctional crop that is underutilized in Africa. This study was performed to assess Lablab landraces cultivation and distribution, farming systems, and some climatic trends in Lablab production areas in Tanzania. A socio-economic survey was engaged to locate the main production areas using Global Positioning System, while participatory research tools were used to assess farming systems, practices, and challenges perceived in Lablab production. Some weather data were collected to establish climatic trends in Lablab production areas. The study revealed a wide cultivation and distribution of Lablab landraces in five agro-ecological zones with some variations. These variations were influenced by market demand for Lablab in Kenya and its role in subsistence farming. Lablab was mainly produced for conservation agriculture and enhanced soil fertility (27.9%), marketing (22.1%), livestock feeding (21.5%), food during drought conditions (15.4%), traditional purposes (7.4%), regular consumption (3.8%), and other minor uses (1.8%) varied significantly across the zones (χ
2 = 37.639, p = 0.038). The farming systems included intercropping (59.0%), mono-cropping (31.0%), home based gardening (5.0%), crop rotation (3.0%), and relaying cropping (2.0%) with no significant difference across the zones (χ
2 = 15.049, p = 0.314). A wide range of farmers’ practices were noted in Lablab production zone-wise. Unavailability of improved varieties and poor market channels were the farmers’ key challenges in Lablab production. It was further noticed that Lablab was mainly produced in areas with dry conditions. Finally, it was suggested that effort should be enhanced to improve genetic resource conservation, value addition, and market channels to other countries while developing improved varieties in terms of high yielding and drought tolerance.
The pragmatics of ‘it is well’ in Nigerian English
Authors: Unuabonah Foluke Olayinka , Kupolati Oluwateniola Oluwabukola 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
This paper explores the pragmatics of the comment clause, it is well, with a view to examining its origin, frequency, structural features, and extended discourse-pragmatic functions in Nigerian English, from a grammatical-pragmatic approach. The data for the study are collected from the Global Web-based English corpus (Davies, Mark. 2013. Corpus of Global Web-Based English: 1.9 billion words from speakers in 20 countries (GloWbE). Available at: http://corpus.byu.edu/glowbe/) and questionnaires, and are analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. The results show that the origin of the clause in Nigerian English is the Bible. The clause occurs most frequently at utterance-final position, and collocates with other discourse-pragmatic features. The results also reveal that the clause performs both textual and interpersonal functions. Textually, it is used as a silence filler and to terminate discourse. Interpersonally, it is employed as a part of a prayer, to express hope, offer comfort, indicate resignation, show (reluctant) acceptance of other people’s actions, and to express sarcasm, amongst other functions. The study shows that the use of it is well is related to the cultural and religious beliefs of Nigerians as well as to the political and economic situation in Nigeria.
Die Auflösung des Vereins für Sozialpolitik
Authors: Janssen Hauke 
Published: February 2023

Zusammenfassung
Am 19. Dezember 1936, Hitler war bald vier Jahre an der Macht, fasste die Mitgliederversammlung des Vereins für Sozialpolitik (damals mit „z“) den endgültigen Beschluss, den Verein aufzulösen. Die überlieferte Erzählung von der Selbstauflösung als einem Akt, der Gleichschaltung zuvorzukommen, stützt sich wesentlich auf Franz Boeses „Geschichte des Vereins für Sozialpolitik“ (1939) und die ihr angehängten Protokolle aus den letzten Vereinsjahren. Doch weder der Schriftführer Boese noch Constantin von Dietze, der als Vorsitzender den Band auf den Weg brachte, können als unparteiisch gelten; sie haben die Sache schließlich betrieben. Zum 150. Geburtstag des Vereins hat Hauke Janssen es nun unternommen, in das Archiv hinabzusteigen und das Vereinsgeschehen der Jahre 1933 bis 1936 anhand von Originalquellen neu zu erzählen. Es ist eine Geschichte zwischen Anpassung und Widerstand. Sie bringt manches ans Licht, was 1939 – aus Gründen der Diskretion und des Selbstschutzes – der Zensurschere Boeses zum Opfer fiel.
Influence of Recovery Mode on the Maximum Number of Intervals Until Exhaustion During an Aerobic Interval Training Session
Authors: Varela-Sanz Adrián , Sánchez-Otero Tania , Tuimil José Luis , Boullosa Daniel , Iglesias-Soler Eliseo 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Varela-Sanz, A, Sánchez-Otero, T, Tuimil, JL, Boullosa, D, and Iglesias-Soler, E. Influence of recovery mode on the maximum number of intervals until exhaustion during an aerobic interval training session. J Strength Cond Res 37(9): e510–e520, 2023—We analyzed work capacity, cardiometabolic, perceptual, and neuromuscular responses to an aerobic interval training (AIT) running session until exhaustion, with active (AR) vs. passive recovery (PR). Eight well-trained male endurance runners (36.88 ± 7.14 years, 58.22 ± 3.39 ml·kg−1·minute−1) randomly completed, after familiarizations and the University of Montreal Track Test (UMTT), 2 AIT track running sessions until exhaustion consisting in 2-minute bouts at 100% of maximum aerobic speed (MAS), with 2 minutes of recovery at 80% of the velocity associated to the second ventilatory threshold (vVT2) (i.e., AR), or no exercise (i.e., PR). Oxygen consumption (V̇O2), heart rate (HR), blood lactate [La], rating of perceived exertion (RPE), and countermovement jump (CMJ) were continuously monitored during sessions. The level of statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05. PR resulted in longer time to exhaustion during sessions (13.9 vs. 11.6 bouts, p = 0.045), but lower HR (p < 0.01) when compared with AR. Time spent over 90% of maximum oxygen consumption (V̇O2max), blood lactate concentrations, neuromuscular performance, and RPE did not differ between AR and PR (p > 0.05). Thus, PR allowed runners to perform more work intervals and, therefore, to accumulate a greater volume. On the other hand, when training goals are focused on reaching a higher chronotropic stress (i.e., higher HR) during the training session, athletes would obtain more benefits from AR. This study also demonstrates that the current volume recommendations for AIT are far below (54–64.5%) the maximum training capacity of well-trained runners.
Sprint and Jump Training on Sand vs. Grass Surfaces: Effects on the Physical Performance of Young Soccer Players
Authors: Pereira Lucas A. , Freitas Tomás T. , Zabaloy Santiago , Ferreira Ricardo C.A. , Silva Matheus L. , Azevedo Paulo H.S.M. , Loturco Irineu 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Pereira, LA, Freitas, TT, Zabaloy, S, Ferreira, RCA, Silva, ML, Azevedo, PHSM, and Loturco, I. Sprint and jump training on sand versus grass surfaces: effects on the physical performance of young soccer players. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2022—The aims of this study were to (a) examine the effects of a 6-week sand training program including both sprint and jump exercises on the speed-related and vertical jump performance of elite young soccer players and (b) compare the changes induced by a sand training scheme with those induced by a similar training program (in volume, intensity, and exercise types) performed on grass. Twenty-four under-20 soccer players were randomly allocated to 2 training groups, as follows: “sand” (n = 12) or “grass” (n = 12) groups. Athletes performed squat and countermovement jumps, linear sprints, and Zigzag change-of-direction speed tests at pre-, mid- (after 6 training sessions), and postintervention (after 12 training sessions). Both groups exhibited similar increases in the vertical jump and Zigzag performance after the 6-week training period (p values ranging from 0.0001 to 0.025; effect size ranging from 1.05 to 3.78, for main effect of time). No significant changes were detected for the linear sprint velocity for both the groups (p values ranging from 0.079 to 1.00; effect size ranging from 0.07 to 0.65, for main effect of time). In summary, training on sand or grass surfaces resulted in similar improvements in the physical performance of elite young soccer players. This study confirms the current evidence on the effectiveness of both soft and harder training surfaces in improving the sprint and jump performance of team-sport athletes.
Long-Term Behavior of Nanoclay/TiO2 Nanoparticles Modified Carbon/Glass Fiber–Reinforced Hybrid Composites
Authors: Elamvazhudi B. , Gopalakannan S. 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
Polymer composites are widely used as a primary structural material in lightweight construction industries due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and low cost. However, the mechanical properties get degraded when exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Hybridization of nanofillers and fibers can improve the hygroscopic behavior of polymer composites. In this work, the long-term performance of nanoclay/titanium dioxide–modified carbon/glass-reinforced hybrid composites under a seawater environment was investigated. The specimens were immersed in seawater (100 % relative humidity, 32°C) for 90 days. The effect of moisture absorption on the specimens was evaluated using water absorption, tensile, and flexural tests. Experimental results showed that the addition of nanofillers and carbon/glass hybridization had a significant impact on the water barrier properties and decay in mechanical properties. The residual life of the laminates under humid environmental conditions was predicted using an exponential function. Constituent materials and duration of exposure had a significant impact on the property’s degradation. The test findings showed that the (90°G/0°G/90°C)S sequenced laminate at 2 wt. % of nanofillers had a maximum residual life of 1,619 days under tensile loading and 3,051 days under flexural loading after 90 days of aging.
Gonadotropin administration to mimic mini-puberty in hypogonadotropic males: pump or injections?
Authors: Avril Tristan , Hennocq Quentin , Lambert Anne-Sophie , Leger Juliane , Simon Dominique , Martinerie Laetitia , Bouvattier Claire 
Published: February 2023

Objective
Newborns with congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) have an impaired postnatal activation of the gonadotropic axis. Substitutive therapy with recombinant gonadotropins can be proposed to mimic physiological male mini-puberty during the first months of life. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical and biological efficacy of two treatment modalities of gonadotropins administration during mini-puberty in CHH neonates.

Design
Multicenter retrospective analytical epidemiological study comparing two treatments, pump vs injection, between 2004 and 2019.

Methods
Clinical (penile size, testis size, testicular descent) and biological parameters (serum concentrations of testosterone, anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) and Inhibin B) were compared between the two groups by multivariate analyses.

Results
Thirty-five patients were included. A significantly higher increase in penile length and testosterone level was observed in the injection group compared to the pump group (+0.16 ± 0.02 mm vs +0.10 ± 0.02 mm per day, P = 0.002; and +0.04 ± 0.007 ng/mL vs +0.01 ± 0.008 ng/mL per day, P = 0.001). In both groups, significant increases in penile length and width, testosterone, AMH, and Inhibin B levels were observed, as well as improved testicular descent (odds ratio of not being in a scrotal position at the end of treatment = 0.97 (0.96; 0.99)).

Conclusions
Early postnatal administration of recombinant gonadotropins in CHH boys is effective in stimulating penile growth, Sertoli cell proliferation, and testicular descent, with both treatment modalities.
Competitive use of the locative constructions in the Eastern Aukštaitian subdialect of Vilniusand Southern Aukštaitian subdialect: causes and tendencies
Authors: Kardelytė-Grinevičienė Daiva 
Published: February 2023

This article is a continuation of previous studies of the interaction between the locative inessive and illative constructions in the Eastern Aukštaitian subdialect of Vilnius and Southern Aukštaitian subdialect. This study focuses on one aspect of the interaction between the locative inessive and illative constructions – the competitive use of the locative constructions. The article presents the types of such use, discusses the reasons of their formation and the tendencies of their functioning. The morphological and semantic aspects of the competition of the constructions studied are discussed using the comparative and descriptive research methods, the research is based on the principles of cognitive semantics and perceptual dialectology.
Three competitive types of the use of locative constructions are distinguished: 1) in trinary locative constructions verb + pronoun (less frequently – adjective/numeral) + noun, pronoun is used in the illative case, and noun is used in the inessive case; 2) in binary locative constructions, the inessive of the prototypically used noun is replaced by the illative; and 3) in binary locative constructions, the illative of the prototypically used noun is replaced by the inessive. One of the possible motives for the formation of this use is the assimilation of the inessive and illative forms tam and tan of the masculine pronouns after the morphological and systematic shortening of the paradigmatic cases. According to the pronoun example, the competition could also spread in locative constructions with numerals and adjectives. Another possible motive is the identical ending -a of masculine plural inessive and illative cases, e.g., kambariuosa and kambariuosna; laukuosa and laukuosna. However, these morphological arguments do not explain why in some cases inessive and in other cases illative forms are chosen in the constructions, and therefore the paper makes a further assumption that the competitive use of locative constructions may have been caused by the closely interrelated semantic functions of the inessive and the illative, and the strong semantic potential of the verb.
The data of subdialects shows that the competition of locative constructions is an ongoing process in the Eastern Aukštaitian subdialect of Vilnius and Southern Aukštaitian subdialect, but it is difficult to predict the future tendencies of the use of competitive locative constructions. The assumption is made that this could depend not only on morphological and semantic linguistic factors, but also on the linguistic attitudes of ordinary language users.
Language Editors: Challenges, Linguistic Attitudes and Motivation
Authors: Micutaitė Neringa , Jakaitė-Bulbukienė Kristina 
Published: February 2023

The aim of this work is to analyse the challenges that language editors face when editing texts and to investigate the linguistic attitudes and motivation of editors. The paper analyses 10 qualitative in-depth semi-structured interviews with language editors. The average length of each interview is 45 minutes. The research material consists of a total of 7 hours of audio recordings of the interviews, the transcribed recordings make up 100 pages of text. The texts edited by the participants vary in their nature: cultural, legal, film texts, scientific, medical, culinary, business, fiction literature and etc. It has been found that language editors face various challenges in their work: for example, difficulties due to late Lithuanian terminology, liberalising Lithuanian language policy. The linguistic attitudes of the editors have been analysed: the participants in the study do not question the idea of language normalization and explain its importance with various arguments. They stress the prestige of the common language and the difference between public and private language. The participants of the study criticise some aspects of the Lithuanian language policy: some decisions of The State Commission of the Lithuanian Language are questioned, as well as language purism. The most important aspect of language editing, according to the editors, is the fluency and clarity of the text. It was found that most of the informants feel that they contribute to the development of the language and influence the language.
Contribution by Anаtoly Nepokupnyi to the Commemoration of the Anniversary of the First Lithuanian Book
Authors: Šveikauskienė Daiva 
Published: February 2023

We review events devoted to the anniversary of the first Lithuanian book which were held not only in Lithuania but in foreign countries as well. The publication “Catechism” (Katekizmas) by Martynas Mažvydas is briefly characterized in this article. We also detail the main events such as the speeches of famous politicians and personalities at the commemoration at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre and at the Parliament meeting, where Anatoly Nepokupnyi attended.
A CD named “Year of the Lithuanian Book” (Lietuviškos knygos metai) and a miniature book one and a half centimetre in width and height were two of few publications prepared beside events. The play “Mažvydas” was staged in the theatre. One of the monuments is the peak on Tian-Shan mountains which was first reached by Lithuanian alpinists and named “Mažvydas”. We also briefly tell a story about how the original first Lithuanian book come from Odessa (Ukraine) into Lithuania just a few decades before the anniversary.
We highlight events abroad by paying most of the attention to Slavic language nations. Probably, the biggest commemoration that happened in foreign countries was in Prague. There were 20 presentations in a conference which was being held for two days. During the conference eve, the new study was published reviewing Lithuanian literature from the times of “Catechism” to the present day. The festival organized by Europe Radio Broadcasters was held in Croatia where the Lithuanian radio participated after preparing the program based on Mažvydas “Catechism” hymns. Two conferences were held in Poland – one at Poznan University and one in Torun where one of two copies of the first Lithuanian book survived to this day is stored.
The inclusion of the 450th anniversary of the first Lithuanian book to UNESCO anniversaries calendar helped a lot with getting public attention to Lithuanian press and making old writings relevant.