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The Liberation of Fairy-Tale Heroinesin James Finn Garner’sPolitically Correct Bedtime Stories
Authors: Vlašković Ilić Biljana 
Published: July 2022

AbstractThis paper reexamines the way in which traditional fairy tales depict famous heroines (Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Snow White) by comparing them to their “liberated” versions from James Finn Garner’sPolitically Correct Bedtime Stories. We argue that the greatest value of the modern adaptations of classic fairy tales lies in their enabling us to see the world as a child might, introducing at the same time the grown-up theme of the liberation of women and breaking the pattern of portraying easily led, ineffectual, and vulnerable female characters in children’s literature.
The Many Arts of Writing a Babylonian National History
Authors: Boivin Odette 
Published: July 2022

AbstractAny discussion about historiography in Mesopotamia leads sooner or later—and it is usually sooner—to the question of genre. This article explores aspects of this question by examining how, in the wake of political, intellectual and cultural developments which marked the late second and the beginning of the first millennium BCE, various streams of historiographic practice converged towards the writing of a Babylonian national history, or rather, national histories. In order to do so, three roughly contemporary sources, written in different milieus, are discussed as instances of this phenomenon: the Chronicle of Ancient Kings A, the Chronicle Concerning the Early Years of Nebuchadnezzar II, and the Imgur-Enlil Inscription of Nabopolassar. The contents, form, sources used, and intentions of writing of each of them are evaluated, and a number of shared themes and approaches are identified and proposed as elements of seventh/sixth century national history writing in Babylonia.
Synthesis and study of magnesium complexes derived from polyacrylate and polyvinyl alcohol and their applications as superabsorbent polymers
Authors: Kadhim Saja A. , Hameed Awham M. , Rasheed Rashed T. 
Published: July 2022

AbstractNovel superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) were created by solution polymerization at ambient temperature using potassium polyacrylate (KPA), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and magnesium chloride as a cross-linking agent with different weights of 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, and 1 g for KPA and 0.33, 0.44, 0.55, 0.733, and 1.1 g for PVA. Fourier transforms infrared (FTIR) and UV-Vis spectroscopy were used to determine the chemical composition of the SAP complexes. The outcomes revealed that the KPA and PVA successfully interacted with the magnesium chloride. The morphology of the surfaces shows a uniform porous interconnected microstructure as revealed by field emission scanning electron microscopy. The effective preparation was confirmed by thermal characterization (thermogravimetric analysis and differential scanning calorimetry) of the SAPs. The influence of the cross-linker agent on the SAPs’ water absorbency was examined. The magnesium polyacrylate (Mg-PA) (0.6 g of MgCl2) SAP has a maximum swelling capacity of 650%, while that of magnesium polyvinyl alcohol (Mg-PVA) (0.55 g of MgCl2) was 244%. The findings confirmed that the SAPs have excellent swelling and water-retaining capabilities. The strategy used in this investigation may function as a model for developing and widespread usage of SAPs in agriculture and horticulture.
A geometric morphometric analysis of geographic variation in the Cape Short-eared gerbil, Desmodillus auricularis (Rodentia: Gerbillinae)
Authors: Dashti Zainab , Alhaddad Hasan , Alhajeri Bader H. 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The genus Desmodillus is monospecific, consisting of only the Cape short-eared gerbil (Desmodillus auricularis). Despite being widely distributed across southern Africa, previous studies did not find evidence of intraspecific phenotypic geographic differentiation. The objectives of this study is to use geometric morphometrics to investigate if and how the skull of D. auricularis varies spatially. It examines the covariation of skull morphology with broad spatial (latitude and longitude) and climatic variables, based on a sample of 580 specimens from southern Africa (Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa). The results did not support the differentiation of D. auricularis populations into distinct geographically isolated phenotypic groups. However, there is strong evidence for clinal variation in skull morphology; the most prominent pattern being a decrease in size from the west (closest to the South Atlantic coast) to the east (towards the continent’s interior). Shape variation was not localized in any skull region and seem to be driven mostly by size (allometry), although it also covaried significantly with latitude and longitude. Statistically significant skull shape sexual dimorphism was also detected, with males having larger crania than females. Spatial clinal variation in skull morphology was mostly associated with differences in the aridity of the habitats relative to their distance from the coast as evidenced by precipitation-related bioclimatic variables—annual precipitation (BIO12), precipitation of driest month (BIO14), and precipitation of driest quarter (BIO17)—covarying the most with skull morphology. This could be driven by either the climate influencing local resources available to populations or by the climate directly instigating phenotypic climatic adaptations.
Association of ST-T changes with all-cause mortality among patients with peripheral T-cell lymphomas
Authors: Du Hanzhi , Yang Lihong , Yan Bin , Zhao Juan , Wang Mengchang 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
Research has suggested a significant prognostic value of ST-T changes in various cardiovascular diseases and malignant tumors. However, their role in predicting prognosis in patients with peripheral T-cell lymphomas (PTCLs) remains unknown. Here, we investigated the prognostic potential of ST-T changes in all-cause mortality of PTCLs patients. In total, 131 patients with PTCLs between January 2015 and April 2020 were enrolled. Univariable and multivariable COX proportional hazards regression models were used to find the relationship between ST-T changes and all-cause mortality in these patients. A significant difference in all-cause mortality was found between patients with ST-T abnormalities and those without definite abnormalities in the ST-T segments (P = 0.027). Multivariable Cox risk regression analysis indicated that patients with ST-T changes had greater all-cause mortality than patients with normal ST-T segments in the intermediate-high/high-risk groups (P < 0.001). In addition, ST-T changes were markedly distinction in patients with hypoproteinemia than in those with no definite abnormalities in the ST-T segments (P = 0.021). ST-T changes may serve as potential, simple, and effective prognostic factors for all-cause mortality in PTCLs patients, especially in the intermediate-high/high-risk and hypoproteinemia groups. Therefore, regular ECG monitoring is recommended to guide the clinical treatment of patients with PTCLs.
Spectra and fine spectra of the generalized upper difference operator with triple repetition Δ3ab$\begin{array}{}\displaystyle\Delta_{3}^{ab}\end{array}$ on the Hahn sequence space
Authors: Durna Nuh , Mursaleen Mohammad , Kılıç Rabia 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The goal of this paper is to obtain the spectra and fine spectra of the matrix

Δ

3

a
b

$\begin{array}{}\displaystyle\Delta_{3}^{ab}\end{array}$

on the Hahn space. Also, we explore some ideas of how to study the problem for a general form of the matrix, namely, the matrix

Δ

n

a
b

$\begin{array}{}\displaystyle\Delta _{n}^{ab}\end{array}$

where the non-zero diagonals are the entries of a n-ary repetition sequence.
A note on Lévy subordinators in cones of fuzzy sets in Banach spaces
Authors: Urban Roman 
Published: July 2022

AbstractLetKbe a fixed proper convex cone contained in a separable Banach spaceE. Our main result in this note is a construction of a fuzzy process taking values inK-positive fuzzy sets, i.e. in a coneFcconvK(E)$ \mathcal F_{\mathrm{cconv}}^{K}(E) $of fuzzy sets contained inK. We prove that this process can be considered as a fuzzy Lévy subordinator (with values inFcconvK(E)$ \mathcal F_{\mathrm{cconv}}^{K}(E) $) or simplyfuzzyFcconvK(E)$ \mathcal F_{\mathrm{cconv}}^{K}(E) $-subordinator.
Ultrahigh-performance vector magnetic field sensor with wedge-shaped fiber tip based on surface plasmon resonance and magnetic fluid
Authors: Hao Zijian , Li Yongxi , Pu Shengli , Wang Jia , Chen Fan , Lahoubi Mahieddine 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
A novel fiber-optic vector magnetic field sensor and its sensing quality dependent of fabrication method has been proposed and investigated. The proposed sensor has two surfaces on the tip of a multimode fiber, which is used as the sensing probe. By plating different thickness of gold film on the surfaces, surface plasmon resonance (SPR) can be generated and the signal can be reflected by the surfaces as well. Meanwhile, magnetic fluid (MF) as the magnetic field sensitive material is packed around the sensing probe. The experimental results prove that the response of MF to external magnetic field can be used to sense magnetic field intensity and direction via monitoring the dip wavelength of SPR. The obtained refractive index (RI) sensitivities are 2105 nm/RIU (RI range: 1.332–1.365) and 6692 nm/RIU (RI range: 1.372–1.411), magnetic field intensity sensitivities are 11.67 nm/mT (0°), and −0.47 nm/mT (90°). Besides, the proposed sensing probe is ultracompact and the footprint is extremely small (the length of sensing part is only 615 μm), which is very helpful for magnetic field detection in narrow space and gradient field.
Crystal structure of the cocrystal 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine – 1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione – methanol (1/1/1), C12H15N7O3
Authors: Christabel Madeline , Zhou Ruixue , Yan Tianhao , Zhang Haifei , Ding Lifeng , Wang Ruiyao 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
C12H15N7O3, P21/c (no. 14), a = 7.1782(3) Å, b = 16.6800(6) Å, c = 12.1070(5) Å, β = 92.030(2)°, V = 1448.69(10) Å3, Z = 4, Rgt
(F) = 0.0449, wRref
(F
2) = 0.1220, T = 296(2) K.
Extended warranty decision model of failure dependence wind turbine system based on cost-effectiveness analysis
Authors: Dong Enzhi , Cheng Zhonghua , Wang Rongcai , Zhang Yuexing 
Published: July 2022

Abstract
The wind turbine system is the core equipment of wind power generation. Scientific formulation of an extended warranty (EW) scheme to optimize the cost-effectiveness ratio per unit time for a wind turbine system is one of the key concerns both for users and manufacturers. Based on the failure dependence analysis of the multi-component system, the EW cost model and availability model of the multi-component system are established. Based on the EW cost model and availability model, the cost-effectiveness ratio model per unit time is constructed. Through the case study, the optimal EW scheme of the wind turbine system is obtained via genetic algorithm, so as to minimize the cost-effectiveness ratio per unit time. The results of fitting prediction analysis and flexible decision analysis show that the model can excellently predict the minimum warranty cost and maximum availability of failure dependence wind turbine systems and can supply different EW schemes for users and manufacturers to choose from under a specific cost–effectiveness ratio. Through sensitivity analysis, reasonable suggestions for optimizing the EW scheme of the wind turbine system are proposed.
The D allele of angiotensin-converting enzyme gene insertion/deletion polymorphism is associated with the lung involvement in COVID-19
Authors: Kocak Fatma Emel , Akcilar Raziye , Kar Fatih , Isiklar Ozben Ozden , Atlanoglu Sahinde , Genc Ozlem , Yaman Fatima 
Published: July 2022

Abstract

Objectives
In COVID-19, severe lung involvement develops in some patients. The reason for the predisposition to lung involvement in some patients is not yet fully understood. Genetic variabilities in angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) may explain why some patients are more susceptible to lung injury. Thus, the ACE gene insertion/deletion (I/D) polymorphism was investigated in COVID-19 patients with and without lung involvement.

Methods
The study involved 216 patients who were divided into two groups as with and without pulmonary involvement according to their thoracic computed tomography (CT) scan findings. The ACE I/D gene polymorphism was determined.

Results
Carriers of the DD genotype had a 4.05-fold (OR=4.05, 95% CI: 1.66–9.86, p=0.001) greater incidence of pulmonary involvement. The probability of lung involvement was 2.41-fold higher in D allele carriers (OR=2.41, 95% CI: 1.62–3.60, p=0.000). The I allele was found to be protective and diminished the occurrence of lung involvement (OR=0.41, 95% CI: 0.28–0.62, p=0.000).

Conclusions
In COVID-19 patients, the I allele may lower the risk of lung injury and provide a protective effect. Conversely, the D allele may raise the risk of lung injury and lead to poor outcomes.
Puentes, no muros. Contribuciones para una política progresista en migraciones. Carlos Sandoval García (Ed.) (2020) y Centroamérica desgarrada. Demandas y expectativas de jóvenes residentes en colonias empobrecidas. Carlos Sandoval García (2020)
Authors: Rovira Mas Jorge 
Published: July 2022

Las dos obras que son objeto de esta reseña crítica constituyen el fruto de un año de trabajo como Catedrático Humboldt 2017 de la UCR y el DAAD, con el apoyo también de la Oficina Regional para México, Centroamérica y Cuba de la Fundación Rosa Luxemburgo de Alemania. La primera de ellas, Puentes, no muros. Contribuciones para una política progresista en migraciones, devino en producto del coloquio “La politización de la migración. Desafíos para el pensamiento crítico y la política progresista”, que tuvo lugar en noviembre de ese año en la UCR.
La segunda, Centroamérica desgarrada. Demandas y expectativas de jóvenes residentes en colonias empobrecidas, es el resultado de una cuidadosa investigación de campo sobre la situación en la que viven las personas jóvenes de los barrios populares de las principales ciudades de Centroamérica. Su elaboración escrita se benefició también de una licencia sabática que le otorgó al autor la Universidad de Costa Rica durante parte del año 2019.
Comentario dossier bicentenario centroamericano
Authors: Lindo-Fuentes Héctor 
Published: July 2022

Las grandes conmemoraciones son una invitación para hacer un alto en el camino y reflexionar sobre el pasado. Esto es lo que está haciendo el Anuario de Estudios Centroamericanos (AECA) al producir un número especial para marcar el Bicentenario de la Independencia de Centroamérica.
Al leer el número del bicentenario del Anuario de Estudios Centroamericanos recuerdo las observaciones que hacían los salvadoreños hace 100 años. Veo el mismo tono de pesimismo y la misma actitud crítica. Encuentro una lectura de nuestra historia que trata de dilucidar las razones por las que nuestra vida política ha sido “seudo libre” como decía Peralta Lagos, por las que no pudimos perseverar en sistemas auténticamente democráticos. Veo comentarios directos e indirectos acerca del lastre de un pasado lleno de inestabilidad política y autoritarismo y del desafío de lidiar con las ambiciones imperiales estadounidenses.
Dapagliflozin Prevents Kidney Glycogen Accumulation and Improves Renal Proximal Tubule Cell Functions in a Mouse Model of Glycogen Storage Disease Type 1b
Authors: D’Acierno Mariavittoria , Resaz Roberta , Iervolino Anna , Nielsen Rikke , Sardella Donato , Siccardi Sabrina , Costanzo Vincenzo , D’Apolito Luciano , Suzumoto Yoko , Segalerba Daniela , Astigiano Simonetta , Perna Alessandra F. , Capasso Giovambattista , Eva Alessandra , Trepiccione Francesco 
Published: July 2022

Significance StatementGlucose homeostasis in proximal tubule cells requires an interplay between transport and metabolic activity. Using a mouse model of inducible G6PT suppression that mimics GSD1b disease, we demonstrate that hexokinase-1 activation and glycogen accumulation are the main causes of proximal tubule dysfunction. In addition, we provide proof of concept for the efficacy of dapagliflozin in preventing glycogen accumulation and, therefore, in restoring proximal tubule morphology and function, opening a new venue to repurpose this drug for treating patients with GSD1b.BackgroundMutations inSLC37A4, which encodes the intracellular glucose transporter G6PT, cause the rare glycogen storage disease type 1b (GSD1b). A long-term consequence of GSD1b is kidney failure, which requires KRT. The main protein markers of proximal tubule function, including NaPi2A, NHE3, SGLT2, GLUT2, and AQP1, are downregulated as part of the disease phenotype.MethodsWe utilized an inducible mouse model of GSD1b, TM-G6PT−/−, to show that glycogen accumulation plays a crucial role in altering proximal tubule morphology and function. To limit glucose entry into proximal tubule cells and thus to prevent glycogen accumulation, we administered an SGLT2-inhibitor, dapagliflozin, to TM-G6PT−/−mice.ResultsIn proximal tubule cells, G6PT suppression stimulates the upregulation and activity of hexokinase-I, which increases availability of the reabsorbed glucose for intracellular metabolism. Dapagliflozin prevented glycogen accumulation and improved kidney morphology by promoting a metabolic switch from glycogen synthesis toward lysis and by restoring expression levels of the main proximal tubule functional markers.ConclusionWe provide proof of concept for the efficacy of dapagliflozin in preserving kidney function in GSD1b mice. Our findings could represent the basis for repurposing this drug to treat patients with GSD1b.
Attitudes towards selfie-taking and its relation to body dysmorphic disorder among pre-clinical medical students
Authors: Moumina Haneen A , Altamimi Luluah D , Alshawi Sarah M , Kattan Wid 
Published: July 2022

Selfies are self-taken images of people that can reflect human feelings and can disseminate different messages. It is thought that technology has played a big part in the evolution of what is termed nowadays “selfie addiction”. The goal of this study is to examine the prevalence and correlation of Selfie Addiction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) using two scales – the Psychometric scale for selfie addiction and the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire (BDDQ). This study examines these two phenomena amongst preclinical medical students of King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.This was across-sectional research, which involved 317 preclinical medical students from King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The psychometric scale for selfie addiction is a Likert Scale with ten statements, while the BDDQ constitutes of four statements. The data was collected between 16/2/2021 and 31/10/2021. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained at the beginning of the study.There were a total of 317 responses. The overall prevalence of selfie addiction was 13.88% with females having higher rates than males (22.5% versus 11.4%), and more senior students having a higher prevalence than their junior colleagues (19.5% versus 7.8%). Also, being single was associated with higher scores of (14.0%) compared to the married group (0%). The average score for selfie addiction was 18.66 which is below the cutoff score of 30. The prevalence of BDD was (5.67%), and the average score of BDDQ was 1.03 with a range of 0-4 and standard deviation of 1.3. There was no significant correlation between BDD and demographic variables. There was a very weak correlation between BDD and selfie addiction; the Pearson Correlation value was (r = 0.144, p= 0.01). However, a Chi square comparing those who were addicted to selfies versus not (based on the cutoff score) showed a significant difference in BDD scores. (p=0.044) indicating possible correlation. Results show that the prevalence of selfie addiction was 13.88% which seems significant. BDD had a lower prevalence of 5.67%. Factors related to higher rates of selfie addiction included being a more senior student, being single and female. In contrast, these demographic factors did not seem to be related to BDD. Finally, there was a weak correlation between BDD and selfie addiction. More research is needed to study the correlation between the two domains in different populations.
Perceptions and practices of COVID-19 among the elderly in rural India: A cross-sectional study during the pandemic lockdown
Authors: Soares Ryan Bonaventure , Zacharias Philomena 
Published: July 2022

: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the elderly were the worst affected due to their co-morbidities and social and financial dependency. Limited access to resources contributed to the problem.: To assess the perceptions and practices regarding COVID-19 in the elderly attending the outpatient department of a government hospital and to assess the socio-cultural problems faced by the geriatric population due to the change in social situation as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.: A cross-sectional study was carried out using an interviewer administered schedule to assess knowledge, attitude and practices of COVID-19 among 124 elderly who visited the hospital in the study period for various reasons. : The mean age of the subjects was 67.65 years +/- 7.04. Hypertension and diabetes were present among 40.8% and 32.0% respectively. Awareness of common symptoms of COVID-19 was present among 80.6%, awareness of mode of spread among 79.8% and preventive measures among 97.5%. Knowledge of mask as a preventive measure was present among 49.2% of the subjects, reusing the masks was done by 94.3% and covering both nose and mouth was performed by only 57.2%. 78.2% firmly believed that treatment for the disease does not exist. 71.0% felt that social distancing is difficult to accomplish. Vaccine hesitancy was also an important factor unearthed by our study.: Our study found that most of the elderly attending the outpatient clinic were aware of government recommended guidelines concerning COVID -19 safety precautions, but were not following them as per recommendations. We recommend a three-pronged model addressing the issues of citizens, raising awareness on guidelines of COVID-19 prevention and prevention of overcrowding.
Aspectos jurídicos da preservação digital de documentos públicos e privados
Authors: Sousa Rosilene Paiva Marinho de , Shintaku Milton 
Published: July 2022

Introdução: A rápida digitalização apresenta impactos na vida cotidiana, impactando consideravelmente as atividades em todas as áreas, principalmente aquelas relacionadas à gestão documental. Objetivo: Mapear e apresentar o cenário nacional sobre as questões jurídicas que envolvem a preservação digital. Metodologia: O estudo apresenta abordagem qualitativa, com uso da pesquisa documental, com característica de revisão bibliográfica. Resultados: O Decreto nº 10.278 de 18 de março de 2020, foi um marco, na medida em que estabelece fundamentos legais para os documentos digitalizados, incluindo a preservação, amparado ações voltadas à gestão documental digital. Conclusão: a aplicabilidade da recente normativa e seus efeitos refletem na importância dos documentos em relação a sua validade para os arquivos, no que se refere a sua autenticidade e fidedignidade.