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Testing the working memory capacity of dialogue interpreters
Authors: Tiselius Elisabet , Englund Dimitrova Birgitta 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAllocation and management of working memory resources are crucial for successful interpreting. A number of studies have found clear indications that simultaneous interpreters have larger working memory capacity, at least in some areas, than other bilinguals. To date, no studies have focused on the working memory of dialogue interpreters. The study reported in this paper investigated the main differences and similarities in working memory between experienced and inexperienced dialogue interpreters when it comes to central executive functions. We also compared experienced dialogue interpreters to experienced simultaneous conference interpreters. Fifteen dialogue interpreters with two working languages, Swedish and either French, Polish or Spanish, participated in the following working memory tests: tests for updating (2-back), inhibition (arrow flanker), attention-sharing, storage and processing (Barrouillet, letter span, matrix span, operation span). We found no significant differences between the experienced and inexperienced dialogue interpreters, and there were significant differences between the experienced dialogue interpreters and a comparison group of experienced simultaneous conference interpreters (n = 28). Although the number of participants is small, the study may serve as a baseline for future work on the cognition of dialogue interpreting.
Perfil de indivíduos com infarto agudo do miocárdio submetidos à intervenção hemodinâmica no Sul do Brasil
Authors: Muniz Ane Gabrielle , Busanello Josefine , Garcia Raquel Pötter , Harter Jenifer , Franco Matheus Silvelo , Cabral Thaynan Silveira 
Published: September 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: Analisar as características sociodemográficas e clínicas de pacientes adultos e idosos com infarto agudo do miocárdio submetidos à intervenção hemodinâmica. MÉTODO: Estudo transversal, com dados de 117 prontuários de pacientes atendidos num hospital do Sul do Brasil, no período de janeiro de 2016 a dezembro de 2017. As variáveis características sociodemográficas, sinais e sintomas e fatores de risco relatados/confirmados no atendimento inicial, e o tipo de intervenção hemodinâmica ao qual o paciente foi submetido foram analisadas na comparação entre os grupos (adulto e idoso). O teste de qui-quadrado foi utilizado na análise bivariada, considerando significância p <0,05, através do software Statistical Package for Social Sciences® (SPSS), versão 20.0. RESULTADOS: Predominou sexo masculino (34,2%), ensino fundamental completo (59%), caucasianos (88%). Dentre os participantes do estudo, a dor no peito foi predominante (31,6%), bem como o IAM prévio (24,8%); e os fatores de risco hipertensão arterial sistêmica (16,2%); diabetes mellitus (10,3%) e tabagismo (10,3%) prevaleceram. Quanto a intervenção, a maioria fizeram angiografia com um stent (65%). Na comparação entre pacientes adultos e idosos, evidenciou-se prevalência do sexo masculino em ambos os grupos (p=0,039); e predomínio do tabagismo em adultos (p=0,037). CONSIDERAÇÕES FINAIS: Observou-se a prevalência do sexo masculino em ambos os grupos; e o tabagismo foi o fator de risco para o IAM mais prevalente entre os adultos. Assim, estratégias de prevenção de agravos e promoção à saúde do homem devem ser implementadas.
Pull out suture using the plunger flange of the syringe, a better alternative to the button
Authors: Vyas Amit , Batajoo Santosh , Misra Sayantani 
Published: September 2023

: Tendon avulsions within zone 1 of the hand presents challenges for repair. The traditional technique involves using a button to secure the tendon sutured to the bone. This study explores an alternative method utilizing the plunger flange of a syringe.: The study involved patients with zone 1a and 1b injuries. The plunger flange technique was employed by drilling two holes in the plunger, passing a polypropylene suture through them, and securing it with a sterile knot. The technique was compared with the traditional button approach.: The plunger flange technique demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness in tendon avulsion repair. Plunger flanges, which eliminated the need for separate sterilization, were more readily available. Patients could initiate therapy sooner post-surgery. Complications, although limited, resembled those of the traditional button method. The plunger flange technique presents a viable alternative to the button in repairing tendon avulsions. This method is easily accessible, doesn't require separate sterilization, and allows for early therapy initiation. The study suggests that the plunger flange technique could be recommended as a replacement for the button.
Pragmatic Competence in Political Discourse Interpreting
Authors: Onyshchak Halyna , Liutko Nataliia , Yarova Alla , Povoroznyuk Roksolana , Kolоmiiets Inna , Gontsa Iryna 
Published: September 2023

The paper aims to give a comprehensive account of translation strategies for English-Ukrainian interpretation of Joseph R. Biden’s speech in Poland. Political speeches serve as a multi-purpose tool, shaping people’s consciousness and reinforcing political practices and firmly held beliefs. Therefore, the appropriate translation methods are needed to retain such a communicative effect on the recipient audience. Political discourse interpreting requires a high level of pragmatic competence, and interpreters must have the skills and knowledge to effectively convey the speaker’s intended meaning in a culturally and linguistically appropriate way. The current research is based on the semiotic and communicative-pragmatic approaches to the study of political discourse interpreting. In this regard, the comparative method and contextual analysis proved efficient in comparing the source language text with the target one. The study results show that interpreting political discourse sets to provoke similar reactions in the source and target text addresses. The studied speech in English is abundant in stylistic devices and expressive means to exert a pragmatic effect. It has been proven that linguo-stylistic features are retained in the interpreted message by incorporating formal correspondences and various transformations. The interpreter of the political speech in question has the ability to adjust the language, style, and delivery of the interpreted message to fit the cultural and linguistic context of the target audience.
Świadomość rodząca obrazy
Authors: Karwowska Marzena 
Published: September 2023

Zamieszczone w książce studia stanowią przykład antropologicznego odczytania wybranych tekstów literatury polskiej XX wieku, poddawanych już wcześniej przez badaczy wielokrotnie procesom interpretacyjnym. Bachelardowska teoria ponadkulturowej jedności wyobraźni oraz Durandowska teoria antropologicznych struktur wyobraźni i koncepcja pluralizmu kulturowego pozwalają spojrzeć na artystę jako fenomen wyobrażeniowy, COGITO MARZĄCE, ŚWIADOMOŚĆ RODZĄCĄ OBRAZY. Zawarte w publikacji szkice mają stanowić próbę ukazania, na przykładzie konkretnych tekstów artystycznych, potencjału interpretacyjnego tkwiącego w Bachelardowsko-Durandowskiej antropologii zastosowanej do hermeneutyki dzieła literackiego.
Z Wprowadzenia
Monografia Marzeny Karwowskiej to wartościowa praca, wpisująca się w międzynarodowy krąg badań mających na celu poszukiwanie uwarunkowanych antropologicznie mechanizmów, którym podlega wyobraźnia artystyczna. Stanowi godną uwagi alternatywę dla dominującego w badaniach literaturoznawczych dyskursu postmodernistycznego, odrzucającego w zasadzie antropologiczną perspektywę badań nad treściami kultury. Książka jest potrzebnym, istotnym przyczynkiem do badań nad wyobraźnią twórczą w literaturze polskiej XX wieku, inspirującym do myślenia o treściach kultury jako o systemie wyobrażeń (w tym przypadku rozpatrywanych na poziomie poetyki tekstu).
Z recenzji prof. dr. hab. Stanisława Jasionowicza
GEOSSISTEMAS DE SOCHAVA POR MATEO E SILVA
Authors: Mirela da Silva Toso Diana 
Published: September 2023

Resenha referente ao livro A teoria dos Geossistemas: o Legado de V. B. Sochava, de José Manuel Mateo Rodriguez e Edson Vicente da Silva. O livro foi publicado no ano de 2019 e apresenta a tradução de quatro capítulos do livro "Introdução a doutrina dos Geossistemas de Sochava" de 1978, clássico para as pesquisas na temática da gestão ambiental e estudos da paisagem. No entanto, o idioma original desta obra é Russo, e pela primeira vez foi traduzido diretamente para o português. Constitui-se como um importante livro, de conteúdo de alta relevância para a Geografia Brasileira.
A Novel Double Closed Loop Control of Temperature and Rotational Speed for Integrated Multi-Parameter HSCS
Authors: Zhao Kai , Wang Shoukun , Wang Yuan , Yu Bin , BA Kaixian , Zou Wenpeng , Shen Hu , Zhang Lin , Wang Liang 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Hydro-viscous clutch has already become an inevitable choice for special vehicle transmission in present and future. As a nonlinear system with large hysteresis loop, its speed control performance is affected by input rotational speed, lubricating oil temperature, lubrication pressure and other factors. The traditional control method cannot adjust the temperature and rotational speed which will lead to the problems of narrow speed range, poor rotational speed stability and large dynamic load impact. In order to solve the above problems, this paper studies the control method of integrated multi-parameter hydro-viscous speed control system(HSCS) in control environment. Through the mechanism analysis of the law of HSCS, the influence law of speed and temperature during the system operation is found. The temperature closed loop based on model predictive control(MPC) is introduced to control the rotational speed, and then the traditional PID control results are compensated according to the speed closed loop. Next, a novel double closed loop control method of temperature and rotational speed for HSCS is formed. Finally, the simulating verification is carried out. Compared with the traditional control method, the design method in this paper can adjust the control parameters according to the temperature of the lubricating oil and the input rotational speed, and effectively expand the domain of HSCS and the speed control stability. The effective transmission ratio is extended to 0.2 ~ 0.8, and the hydro-viscous torque and speed fluctuation under the engine speed fluctuation are reduced by more than 30%. The novel control method of HSCS designed in this paper can effectively improve the influence of input rotational speed and lubricating oil temperature on the speed control performance of HSCS and can be widely used in nonlinear HSCS such as hydro-viscous clutch.
Composition of patients undergoing pulmonary surgery before and after pandemic of COVID-19
Authors: Hu Peixuan , Song Xiaozhen , Fan Xiaowu , Zhu Yunpeng , Fu Xiangning , Fu Shengling 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background: The object was to compare changes in patients undergoing lung surgery before and after COVID-19 outbreak, and to explore the impact of COVID-19 on lung surgery and its coping strategies.
Method: A single-institution, retrospective review of patient in thoracic surgery between 2019-01-23 and 2020-01-23(group A), or patient between 2020-06-01 and 2021-06-01(group B) in our center was performed. We compared the reasons of seeking medical treatment, the general characteristics of patients, imaging features, pathological features, surgical methods and postoperative recovery.
Result: Patients with pulmonary nodules screened by physical examination increased in group B (57.6% vs 46.9%, p<0.05). Female patient increased (55.2%vs 44.7%). Patient without smoking history or with family history of lung cancer increased (70.7% vs 60.7%) (10.1%vs 7.8%). Early stage lung cancer increased. Lobectomy decreased (53.4% vs 64.1%). Segmental resection increased (33.3% vs 12.7%). Patients without Postoperative complications increased (96.1%vs 85.7%).
For patients with GGO, the age was younger (52vs55), the female patients increased, patient without smoking history ,tumor history ,family history of tumor increased. Early stage GGO and smaller GGO increased. Lobectomy decreased (35.2% vs 49.7%). Segmental resection increased(49.6% vs 21.2%). Patients without Postoperative complications increased (96.5% vs 87.4%)
Conclusion:
Since COVID-19 outbreak, more young, non-smoking, female lung cancers, more early GGOs ,none high risk patients have been detected through screening, suggesting that our current screening criteria for lung cancer may need to be revised. Higher requirements, including the selection of the timing of nodular surgery, surgical methods and nodular localization were put forward for thoracic surgeons' skills.
Research on Rheological Behavior of Fresh Concrete Single-cylinder Pumping Based on SPH-DEM
Authors: Wu Wanrong , Chen Wang , Lu Guoyi , Wang Jiaqian , Tian Guangtian , Xu Boxuan , Deng Chao 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In contrast to traditional approaches to simulating fresh concrete, the model applied here allows issues such as liquid phase and the motion of sub-scale particles to be considered.The rheological behavior of fresh concrete materials was investigated, and the slump test and pumping process of fresh concrete were simulated by combining the smooth particle hydrodynamics coupled with discrete units method.Based on Bi-viscosity model and Bingham model, linear and nonlinear fitting of rheometer data and the derivation equations were educing.Bi-viscosity model and the Bingham model were compared in slump test. The results show that the Bi-viscosity model is more accurate in simulation, and the error percentage is less than 10%. The Bi-viscosity model was used to simulate and predict the results of slump experiment, and the influence of rheological parameters on the slump velocity and shape was obtained. The simulation analysis model of concrete single-cylinder pumping is established, and the experimental and simulation analysis models are compared. The results show that the SPH-DEM pumping pressure prediction is very close to the experimental results.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Acute Appendicitis Patients in a Tertiary Care Center in Lebanon
Authors: Hassanieh Joelle , Zalaquett Nader , Khazzeka Alicia , Ghazal Ryan , Riachi Mansour , Habib Salim , Zaghal Ahmad 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Introduction: With it becoming a global pandemic, the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) imposed public health restraints that hampered patient’s presentation to hospitals. In Lebanon, little is known about the presentation patterns of acute appendicitis (AA) patients among different population groups during the COVID-19. Therefore, this study aims to assess the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the rates of cases seen during the pandemic period, the adopted management strategies, and evaluate the patient outcomes compared to presentations from previous years.
Methods: This is a retrospective, observational cohort study with no interventional procedures. All patients presented to our tertiary health care center were diagnosed with AA between February 2019 and February 2021 comprised the study analysis. We divided our patients into the pre-pandemic period cohort March 1st, 2019, till February 29th, 2020, and the pandemic period cohort March 1st 2020 till March 1st 2021.
Results: We collected data retrospectively from 342 patients: 201 patients presented in the pre-pandemic period and 141 during the pandemic period. Male predominance was seen in both cohorts (51.7% and 58.9% respectively). A decrease in the number of AA cases was seen during the pandemic, however, the duration of symptoms before presentation was similar in both cohorts (p=0.382) Additionally, the number of complicated appendicitis cases was not different between cohorts. The main imaging modality was CT in both groups with no statistically significant difference in the type of imaging between them (p=0.398). Further, the predominant treatment modality remained surgery during the pandemic, with no difference between both periods (p=0.200), and no statistically significant difference in the type of surgery performed as laparoscopic surgery remained the most common surgery type in the pandemic period (p=0.43). Finally, no extra surgical and post-surgical complications were identified.
Conclusion: In conclusion, our study is an example of how the COVID-19 pandemic did not significantly affect patients presenting for AA. Despite the COVID-19-related restrictions, Lebanese patients with worrying symptoms were presenting to the emergency department and the American University of Beirut Medical Center was providing them with the standards of care. Our study mirrors the Lebanese experience and gives an example of a population that focused more on their current symptoms than the fear of acquiring the COVID-19 virus. Further research is needed to assess whether this was the correct approach during these times.
Structural and Energetic Details for the Formation of cGAS-DNA Oligomers
Authors: Li Wenjin , Wang Xiaowen 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Upon binding to cytosolic DNA, the cyclic GMP-AMP synthase (cGAS) is activated to catalyze the synthesis of cGAMP, which then activates downstream effectors and induces innate immune responses. The activation of cGAS relies on the formation of cGAS-DNA oligomers and liquid phase condensation, which are sensitive to the length and concentration of DNA. For a thorough understanding of such a length- and concentration-dependent activation, the details of the cGAS-DNA oligomerization are required. Here, with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we report the structure of the cGAS-DNA monomer (the cGAS1-DNA1 complex), in which the DNA binds simultaneously to the major parts of two DNA-binding sites as observed in the cGAS-DNA dimer (the cGAS2-DNA2 complex) and the active site is largely immature. Energetic analysis reveals that two cGAS1-DNA1 complexes are just slightly less stable than the cGAS2-DNA2 complex and the energy barrier for the formation of cGAS2-DNA2 complex from two cGAS1-DNA1 complexes is high, suggesting that cGAS-DNA oligomerization is unfavored thermodynamically and kinetically in low concentration of cGAS and DNA. However, the formation of cGAS4-DNA2 complex from one molecule of cGAS2-DNA2 complex between cGAS and long DNA and two molecules of cGAS are energetically favored without energy barrier. Force-probe MD simulations revealed that the cGAS-DNA oligomer disassembles first at the site B and the rupture pathway of the oligomer between cGAS and long DNA was suggested to be different to the one between cGAS and short DNA. In summary, these results provided new insights into the length- and concentration-dependent activation of cGAS by DNA.
A survey of patients who chose a municipal hospital for their obstetric care
Authors: Chervenak Judith , Wilcox Wendy , Bautista Judita , Allen Machelle 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
A survey of patients who chose a municipal hospital for their obstetric care indicated that patients were motivated primarily by location, personal experience with the hospital or recommendations of family or friends rather than financial concerns. Improvements in health equity need to take into consideration the reasons behind a patient’s choice of care provider.
Development and psychometric properties of Iranian Women’s Quality of Life Instrument (IWQOLI): Mixed Exploratory Study
Authors: Roshan FatemehSadat SeyedNematollah , Alhani Fatemeh , Zareiyan Armin , Kazemnejad Anoshirvan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background:Half of Iran’s population is made up of women and their decisive role in the family is undeniable so their health should be prioritized. In order to determine the health needs and promote women's health, their quality of life should be investigated. For this purpose, a valid tool is needed, which has credible validity and reliability, and its concepts are clearly defined and culturally appropriate.Methods:This is a sequential exploratory mixed-method research carried out in accordance with the Creswell method in three phases from May 2016 to January 2018 in Tehran. 1- qualitative phase in order to identify the key concept, 2- development of tools with the extraction of items, 3- Determine the psychometric properties of the tool.Results:Initially, from exploratory analyses (interviewing 40 women), a total of 150 items were extracted. After performing the face and content validity, 32 items were deleted. S-CVI/Ave was obtained for the instrument (0.93). The factor structure of the inventory was identified by undertaking a principal component analysis in a sample of 590 women. Five factors were extracted with a total variance account of 56.24% and 28 items dropped at this point. The Iranian women’s Quality of Life Instrument (IWQOLI) score was significantly correlated with the SF-36 (r = 0.717, p < 0.001). Reliability was demonstrated with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.919 for the entire scale (90-item). Consistency of the instrument was established with test-retest reliability with an interval of 2 weeks (intra-cluster correlation = 0.889, P < 0.001).Conclusions:TheIranian women’s Quality of lifeInstrument “IWQOLI”, consisting of 90 items representing 5 domains (sense of peace in life, sense of security, health responsibility, pleasant communication, received comprehensive support), demonstrated excellent psychometric properties, so it may be used for measuring women’s QOL in practical research.
Recentred influence function decomposition for analysing the drivers of the stunting reduction in sub-Saharan African countries
Authors: Olakunle Abibatou Agbéké 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background This study examines how significant is the decline in child stunting in Sub-Saharan African countries (SSA). Then, it investigates factors that contributed to the decline in child stunting in those countries. For each country, we distinguish factors contributing to compositional and structural components.Methods This paper uses data from Demographic and Health Surveys of 12 sub-Saharan African countries conducted between 2000 and 2020. The z-test for comparing two independent proportions was used to assess the change in child stunting and explanatory variables over the time. Recentred influence function (RIF) decomposition method was used to decompose differences in stunting over the year in each country.Results The prevalence of child stunting declines significantly in 11 countries over the year. The decline varies from 6.8% in Cameroun to 19% in Mali. The average year of education of the child’s mother and father, and the proportion of households with access to an improved drinking water source are determinants that move in a direction consistent with having contributed to the reduction in stunting in all countries. Improvements in living standards, child vaccination, antenatal care attendance, delivery to health care centres, maternal education, improved drinking water sources, and improved sanitation make the largest contribution to the composition component, hence reducing child stunting.Conclusions This study sheds light on what has contributed to the achieved improvement in child nutritional status and suggests how to possibly accelerate the reduction in undernutrition in countries that lag.