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Cross-generational differences in linguistic and cognitive spatial frames of reference in Negev Arabic
Authors: Cerqueglini Letizia 
Published: February 2022

AbstractThis paper analyses the impact of landscape on linguistic and cognitive spatial frames of reference (FoRs) in three generations of speakers of Negev Arabic (NA): Traditional (TNA), Middle (MNA), and Young (YNA). When locating one object (the figure) with respect to a reference object (the ground), TNA strategies rely on pragmatic properties attributed to the ground (e.g. familiarity) and to axial constraints (alignment between figure, ground, and the observer’s visual field). When the ground is familiar and asymmetrical, intrinsic FoR is preferred; when it is familiar and symmetrical, a Speech Act Participant (SAP)-landmark strategy is preferred if figure, ground, and observer are aligned, otherwise absolute FoR is used; when the ground is unfamiliar, absolute FoR is preferred. Absolute FoR is not used in MNA, while in egocentric reference, a relative reflection strategy is used. MNA applies right–left distinctions using reflection and rotation strategies. YNA uses intrinsic FoR and relative reflection without predicable rules; absolute FoR and SAP-landmark FoR are absent; and the right–left axis applies to all ground objects. All generations apply geocentric FoRs in non-linguistic tasks within the Negev region, but outside this region, each used different strategies. Negev landscapes are fundamental constituents of NA FoRs across generations.
The rationale for using low-molecular weight heparin in the therapy of symptomatic COVID-19 patients
Authors: Reichman-Warmusz Edyta , Warmusz Oliwia , Wojnicz Romuald 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Accumulated evidence suggest that the adverse outcome of severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is closely related to prothrombotic microvascular pathology with a high risk of venous thromboembolism. Furthermore, the first observational studies indicated that adjunct therapy with low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) was associated with lower mortality in this cohort of patients. However, the timing of starting LMWH and the dose remain controversial in COVID-19 patients. Considering the above, the aim of this study was to reveal the rationale for using LMWH in the therapy of symptomatic COVID-19 patients based on experimental and clinical studies on LMWH in inflammatory settings with special consideration given to randomized trials.
Cardiorespiratory Fitness of Police Recruits: Normative Reference Values and Temporal Trend
Authors: Poirier Sébastien , Houle Julie , Lajoie Claude , Trudeau François 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Poirier, S, Houle, J, Lajoie, C, and Trudeau, F. Cardiorespiratory fitness of police recruits: normative reference values and temporal trend. J Strength Cond Res 37(1): 207–212, 2023—Several studies have highlighted the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) among police officers. Given the longitudinal association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in early adulthood and later appearance of CVD, the identification of police recruits exhibiting lower CRF could allow the implementation of targeted CVD prevention strategies. Unfortunately, norm-referenced values for the CRF of Canadian police recruits are not yet available. Thus, this research aimed to provide norm-referenced values for the CRF of police recruits in the province of Quebec (Canada) and to evaluate the temporal trend in the CRF of police recruits over a 14-year period. First, a model was developed to estimate maximal oxygen consumption (V̇O2max) based on the results of the physical ability test (PAT) used for the recruitment of police officers in Quebec. Based on the previously developed model, the CRF of police recruits who completed the PAT from 2004 to 2017 was retrospectively assessed using administrative records. The analysis of 7,234 PAT results including 2,150 females (29.7%) and 5,084 males (70.3%) suggests that police recruits generally present high levels of CRF with an average estimated V̇O2max of 53.3 ml·min−1·kg−1 for males and 43.8 ml·min−1·kg−1 for females. Furthermore, our analyses showed significant but small positive correlations between estimated V̇O2max and time periods of PAT performance for male (r

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= 0.105, p < 0.001) and female recruits (r

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= 0.125, p < 0.001). Overall, our results suggest that the CRF of police recruits in Quebec is considerably higher than that of their North American peers.
Quantifying Asymmetry and Performance of Lower Limb Mechanical Muscle Function in Varsity Athletes—Using Non–Countermovement Jumps
Authors: Stadnyk Meredith , Sepehri Mohammadali , Cook Michael , Adeeb Samer , Westover Lindsey 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Stadnyk, M, Sepehri, M, Cook, M, Adeeb, S, and Westover, L. Quantifying asymmetry and performance of lower limb mechanical muscle function in varsity athletes—using non–countermovement jumps. J Strength Cond Res 37(1): 98–106, 2023—The ability to automatically quantify jump performance and lower limb muscle function in athletes would be beneficial for both training and rehabilitation purposes. Countermovement jumps (CMJs) and non-CMJs (NCMJs) are simple, quick, and require relatively inexpensive equipment to effectively and reliably monitor lower limb function. In a previous study, CMJ characteristics were assessed across different varsity sports. This study is a follow-up study to incorporate NCMJs into assessing jump characteristics of the same sports and investigate the additional information provided by the complementary jump type. The main objective of this study was to look at a means of quantifying the lower limb mechanical muscle function automatically to provide information for rehabilitation and performance purposes in athletes of specific sports. Male and female varsity athletes from 4 different sports completed 5 trials of an NCMJ on dual force plates. An analysis program was developed using Wolfram Mathematica to analyze force-time jump data. Various parameters of interest were generated, including peak force, force-time curve shape classification, jump phase lengths, phase-specific kinetic impulse, asymmetry index, takeoff velocity, jump height, phase-specific center of mass displacements, and reactive strength index modified. Results obtained indicate that similar jump characteristics to the CMJ study can be quantified, which can be used for performance enhancement or injury rehabilitation. Additional data found, such as the ability of an athlete to hold a steady squat during an NCMJ, could also be meaningful in aiding trainers to design programs tailored for athletes.
Parasitismo de huevos de lepidópteros plagas (Insecta: Lepidoptera) por Trichogramma pretiosum (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) en tomate (Solanum lycopersicum)
Authors: Salas Jorge , Ferrer-Wurst Francisco 
Published: February 2022

Introducción. El perforador del fruto del tomate Neoleucinodes elegantalis (Guenée) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) y los minadores de la hoja Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller) y Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), afectan la producción de tomate en diferentes áreas en Venezuela. El parasitismo de sus huevos por Trichogramma pretiosum Riley (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) es una valiosa alternativa de control de bajo costo y sustentable que combinado con otras formas de control sería un excelente componente del Manejo Integrado de Plagas. Objetivo. Evaluar el parasitismo ejercido por T. pretiosum sobre las poblaciones de plagas lepidópteras en tomate. Materiales y métodos. La evaluación se realizó en todas las siembras entre junio y agosto de 2017, desde la tercera semana después del trasplante hasta dos semanas después de la última floración, en las localidades El Pueblito, Los Ejidos del Hato y El Vigiadero, municipio Jiménez, estado Lara, Venezuela. Se liberaron los adultos del parasitoide y posteriormente, se recolectaron los foliolos para evaluar el parasitismo de los huevos de las especies minadoras. Al iniciarse la fructificación, se colectaron frutos pequeños y medianos incluyendo el cáliz y fueron cortados cuidadosamente del pedúnculo floral. En ambos casos se realizó el conteo de los huevos. Resultados. En todas las evaluaciones, se registró un parasitismo que varió en 43 y 53 % para N. elegantalis y entre 16 y 48 % para las especies minadoras de las hojas. En el laboratorio, el parasitismo para P. operculella y T. absoluta varió entre 88 y 84 % cuando los huevos estuvieron separados, al estar juntos se observó un mayor parasitismo de huevos de P. operculella (76 %) versus T. absoluta (44 %). Conclusiones. T. pretiosum ejerció un parasitismo significativo sobre los huevos de las tres especies lepidópteras estudiadas en siembras de tomate en Venezuela.

Palabras claves: Neoleucinodes, Phthorimaea, Tuta, manejo integrado de plagas, hortalizas.
AGRICULTURA ORGÁNICA Y PARTICIPACIÓN CAMPESINA EN EL CENTRO UNIVERSITARIO DE LA COSTA SUR DE LA UNIVERSIDAD DE GUADALAJARA, MÉXICO
Authors: Villalvazo López Víctor Manuel , Figueroa Bautista Pedro , Cruz Sandoval Gerardo , Sánchez Bernal Víctor Manuel , Olguín López José Luis 
Published: February 2022

Este artículo analiza el rol que tienen los talleres de agricultura campesina en el diseño de estrategias para la promoción del diálogo, el empoderamiento y la educación popular campesina, en el periodo 2010-2019, en el Centro Universitario de la Costa Sur (cucsur) de la Universidad de Guadalajara. El enfoque metodológico es de tipo cualitativo, con aportes de la investigación participativa. Las técnicas utilizadas son la realización de talleres teóricosprácticos, donde los campesinos “aprenden haciendo”. Los talleres resultaron ser espacios adecuados no solo para generar tecnologías agrícolas apropiadas, sino para construir alternativas de comunicación y de educación.
Examples of potato epidermis endophytes and rhizosphere microbes that may be human pathogens contributing to potato peel colic
Authors: Witty M. 
Published: February 2022

Abstract
Potato tubers defend themselves against herbivores with endogenous secondary compounds such as solanine and scopolamine. They also recruit endophytes and members of the tuberosphere to repel herbivores. Many of these endophyte defence features are overcome by cooking, with some notable exceptions that have been identified by rDNA analysis of potato peel samples and may account for some previously unrecognised features of potato peel colic. This is relevant regarding the rather modern way of cooking, where the potato peel is left intact in food and consumed.
A phase-field approach for portlandite carbonation and application to self-healing cementitious materials
Authors: Yang Sha , Yang Yangyiwei , Caggiano Antonio , Ukrainczyk Neven , Koenders Eddie 
Published: February 2022

AbstractA conceptual phase-field model is proposed for simulating complex microstructural evolutions during the self-healing process of cementitious materials. This model specifically considers carbonation healing mechanisms activated by means of dissolution of soluble$${\hbox {Ca(OH)}_{2}}$$Ca(OH)2mineral and precipitation of the$${\hbox {CaCO}_{3}}$$CaCO3self-healing product. The system is described by a set of conservative and non-conservative field variables based on a thermodynamic analysis of the precipitation process and realised numerically using the finite element method (FEM). As a novel concept for modeling self-healing of cementitious materials, the evolution of multiple interfaces was investigated and demonstrated on a simple experimental test case of a self-healing mechanism consisting of carbonating calcium hydroxide. Parametric studies were performed to numerically investigate the effect of chemo-physical conditions. Two representative practical examples of cementitious materials were numerically implemented. It is demonstrated that the simulated evolution of the crack morphology is in good qualitative agreement with the experimental data.
Design of a comprehensive methodology for the lean manufacturing implementation in the colombian context
Authors: Ospina Jiménez Luz Angela 
Published: February 2022

Abstract:
Introduction: This article is the product of the research "design of a comprehensive methodology for the implementation of lean manufacturing in the Colombian context", carried out during the years 2019, 2020 and 2021 in Bogotá, Cundinamarca.
Problem: Existing Lean Manufacturing implementation methodologies do not take into account the organizational aspects of the culture of the country in which it is being developed, thus making its full implementation difficult.
Objective: Propose a comprehensive implementation methodology that allows increasing the successful application of Lean Manufacturing in the Colombian industry.
Methodology: This article presents the review and analysis of the existing implementation methodologies and the results of the analysis of problems in implementation processes in the Colombian industry, as well as the comprehensive implementation methodology designed.
Results: To achieve the successful implementation of lean manufacturing in the Colombian context, an adequate follow-up of the implementation process is required, the commitment of the company's senior managers, the definition of appropriate leaders for the implementation process and the adequate training of personnel.
Conclusion: This project seeks to propose a flexible methodology that adjusts to organizational conditions.
Originality: This research integrates key success factors associated with the Colombian context in the implementation methodology.
Limitations: The sample size of the diagnosis of the degree of implementation of Lean Manufacturing in the Colombian industry from which the key success factors to be included in the methodology are taken.
Liana community attributes in one of the northernmost neotropical rainforests
Authors: Ek-Rodríguez Iván Leonardo , Coates Rosamond , Sinaca-Colín Santiago , Ibarra-Manriquez Guillermo 
Published: February 2022

Background: Lianas are an important woody component of tropical rain forests. We described and compared the composition, structure, and diversity of the liana community in one of the northernmost neotropical rain forests.
Question: How much does this liana community differ in attributes with global patterns documented in other tropical and subtropical rain forests?
Study site and dates: Los Tuxtlas Tropical Biology Station, Veracruz, Mexico. 2015-2018.
Methods: We censused all lianas ≥ 1 cm in diameter in a 1-ha plot and determined dominant families and species, diametric distribution, and diversity of order q .
Results: We recorded 396 liana stems, 42 species, and 20 families. Basal area was 6619.2 cm2. Order 1 and 2 diversity was 21.9 and 13.4, respectively. Apocynaceae, Bignoniaceae, Celastraceae, and Malpighiaceae accounted for about 60 % of abundance and basal area, and 45.2 % of species richness. The 10 most abundant species included more than 60 % of stems and basal area.
Conclusions: Species richness, abundance, and basal area were low compared with other tropical and subtropical sites worldwide. It was noteworthy the coincidence of some dominant species and families across the Neotropics and the absence of Fabaceae among the most important families. Latitudinal location and some key climatic factors such annual average rainfall and dry season length may explain, in part, our findings.
Large Transformer Criticality, Threats, and Opportunities
Authors: Baker George , Webb Ian , Burkes Klaehn , Cordaro Joseph 
Published: February 2022

Large power transformers (LPTs) represent a critical “tent‐pole” in national electric power grid, and national resiliency. They are essential to both the generation and transmission sectors of our electric power grid. They are known to be targets in adversaries' plans to debilitate our critical infrastructures. Their high cost and supply chain issues involving months to years of replacement times dictate the importance of survivability assurance. Transformer vulnerability and protection are addressed for physical attacks, cyber, and electromagnetic effects, including solar weather geomagnetic disturbance (GMD) and high altitude burst nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) effects. Programs have been underway to improve transformer and transformer substation cyber and physical resiliency. Similar programs are lagging for electromagnetic threats. Transformer vulnerability to EMP remains a subject of conjecture since no large power transformer has undergone threat‐level EMP testing. Prevalent claims that LPTs are immune to EMP are premature.The Savannah River National Laboratory has developed a test program and designed a test bed to complete testing on LPTs including physical set‐up, injection sources, and measurement equipment to enable transformer testing under real load conditions without harming the larger power grid. The SNRL test bed will enable tests to determine both transformer vulnerability thresholds and the effectiveness of protection devices. A concerted national effort is needed to determine LPT vulnerabilities and to expeditiously develop and certify effective EMP and GMD protection approaches.
Leveraging Shared Governance to Build a Healthier Work Environment in a NICU
Authors: Gordon Deborah Ward , Smith Anita M. 
Published: February 2022

PurposeA unit-shared governance model was established in the NICU at Tampa General Hospital to enhance nursing autonomy and improve job satisfaction, teamwork, and patient outcomes.SignificanceShared governance models have been introduced within health systems to shape healthy work environments.Strategy and ImplementationThe NICU experienced an extended hiring freeze that led to a significant nursing shortage and staff dissatisfaction. A unit-shared governance model was established to address key areas of concern. This led to the development of the new employee orientation committee. Their goal was to make significant changes in the onboarding and precepting process, including: (1) revising the Registered Nurse Competency-Based Orientation tool to align with a 3-phased orientation process, (2) incorporating a systems approach throughout the orientation period, (3) embedding references to best practices and policies, (4) creating a reference list of recommended reading materials, and (5) developing a skills checklist to guide in selection of patient assignments. The final step was developing a NICU preceptor course to increase consistency between preceptors and standardize orientation.OutcomesRecent engagement survey results revealed significant improvements in employee satisfaction, validating key improvements made in the onboarding process.
Características Circadianas del sueño en Personas Adultas de Panamá
Authors: Araúz- Arauz Biseth , Medianero-Araúz Gabriel 
Published: February 2022

La importancia de los estudios cronobiológicos y homeostáticos está asociada a la importancia de describir los patrones de comportamiento de los organismos de acuerdo a los cambios geofísicos de la tierra en su ciclo de 24 horas. El presente trabajo se enfoca en los patrones de sueño de jóvenes estudiantes universitarios panameños, lo que permite conocer sus periodos de sueño y el índice de somnolencia de este grupo por sexo. El cuestionario se administró a 350 estudiantes de pregrado dentro del rango de edad de 26 años. El 74% de los participantes eran mujeres, el 26% eran hombres y el 67% tenían entre 17 y 25 años de edad. Se aplicó una batería de pruebas compuesta por la prueba de somnolencia de Stanford (SSS) y la escala de somnolencia de Epworth (ESS). Además, se extrajeron algunas preguntas del cuestionario de Pittsburg (PSQI). Se obtuvo un índice de somnolencia (ESS) de 6.83 y 8.16 para estudiantes de 17 a 20 años y estudiantes de 21 a 24 años, respectivamente. Los resultados sugieren diferencias significativas entre los patrones de sueño por sexo y edad.
The importance of chronobiological and homeostatic studies is associated with the importance of describing the behavioural patterns of organisms according to the geophysical changes of earth in its 24 hours cycle. This paper focuses on the sleep patterns of young Panamanian undergraduate students, which makes it possible to know their sleeping periods and the sleepiness index of this group by sex. Questionnaire was administered to 350 undergraduate students within the age range of 26 years. 74% of participants were women, 26% were men, and 67% were between the age range of 17 to 25 years. A battery of test was applied consisting of the Stanford sleepiness test (SSS) and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Questions were extracted from the Pittsburg questionnaires (PSQI). A sleepiness index (ESS) of 6.83 and 8.16 was obtained for students from 17 to 20 years and students from 21 to 24 years old, respectively. The results suggest significant differences between the sleep patterns by sex and age.
The Unmet Need for Orthopaedic Services Among American Indian and Alaska Native Communities in the United States
Authors: Ottesen Taylor D. , Amick Michael , Kapadia Ami , Ziatyk Elizabeth Q. , Joe Jennie R. , Sequist Thomas D. , Agarwal-Harding Kiran J. 
Published: February 2022

Abstract:
Historic and present-day marginalization has resulted in a high burden of disease and worse health outcomes for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities in the United States. Musculoskeletal disease is the leading cause of disability for the general population in the U.S. today. However, few have examined musculoskeletal disease burden and access to orthopaedic surgical care in the AI/AN communities. A high prevalence of hip dysplasia, arthritis, back pain, and diabetes, and a high incidence of trauma and road traffic-related mortality, suggest a disproportionately high burden of musculoskeletal pathology among the AI/AN communities and a substantial need for orthopaedic surgical services. Unfortunately, AI/AN patients face many barriers to receiving specialty care, including long travel distances and limited transportation to health facilities, inadequate staff and resources at Indian Health Service (IHS)-funded facilities, insufficient funding for referral to specialists outside of the IHS network, and sociocultural barriers that complicate health-system navigation and erode trust between patients and providers. For those who manage to access orthopaedic surgery, AI/AN patients face worse outcomes and more complications than White patients. There is an urgent need for orthopaedic surgeons to participate in improving the availability of quality orthopaedic services for AI/AN patients through training and support of local providers, volunteerism, advocating for a greater investment in the IHS Purchased/Referred Care program, expanding telemedicine capabilities, and supporting community-based participatory research activities.