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Eco‐Friendly Solutions to Emerging Contaminants: Unveiling the Potential of Bioremediation in Tackling Microplastic Pollution in Water

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) are a class of emerging contaminants that have gained significant attention in recent years. The presence of MPs in the aquatic environment is reported to have serious potential environmental and health impacts. Therefore, it is essential to develop efficient and sustainable strategies for the remediation of MPs from the aqueous environment. Traditional techniques for the remediation of MPs from an aqueous environment have limitations, including high costs and the production of secondary pollutants. In this scenario, bioremediation offers several advantages and has emerged as a cost‐effective, eco‐friendly, and efficient strategy for the removal of MPs from water. This article critically reviews the recent progress in the applications of bioremediation for the removal of different MPs from water. The effects of key factors such as the characteristics of MPs, environmental conditions, and types of microorganisms on the removal of MPs are elaborated in detail. The underlying mechanisms involved in the removal of MPs by microorganisms are also discussed comprehensively. Major technological challenges are identified, and recommendations for future research are provided. Despite several challenges, bioremediation is a promising approach that can revolutionize the MP removal process if the major challenges are addressed.
What has clinical psychoanalysis to offer to traumatised refugees? Some experiences during the so-called “refugee crisis” in Hesse (Germany)

Field: Psychology (Social Sciences)

Marianne Leuzinger-Bohleber, Gertraud Schlesinger-Kipp, Nora Hettich, in their chapter, "What has clinical psychoanalysis to offer to traumatised refugees? Some experiences during the so called "refugee crisis" in Hesse (Germany)" are integrating psychoanalytic experiences of two groups working in Hesse (Frankfurt and Kassel). In a short introduction the authors discuss the close connection between climate change, poverty, and war migration, flight and trauma taking up the concept of the "Great Regression" (Geiselberger) which explains phenomena like extreme societal denials, splitting and threats to democratic structures and as well as xenophobia, nationalism, and populism in many countries. Psychoanalytic considerations of unconscious determinants can usefully complement such sociological analyses. The psychoanalytic knowledge on trauma, flight, and migration formed the basis for the conceptualization of the pilot project STEP-BY-STEP in the initial reception center "Michaelisdorf" 2016/2017. In Part I, Marianne Leuzinger-Bohleber and Nora Hettich describe some of the experiences and the results of the scientific evaluation, which seem to be transferable to other initial reception facilities, even in other countries. Based on two detailed case studies it is illustrated that - in the sense of SECOND STEPS - long-term psychoanalytic psychotherapy seems to be quite useful, but only after refugees have obtained a secure status in the host country, have learned the language and can earn their living. Then it often seems possible to jointly understand the trauma suffered psychoanalytically and offer some psychotherapeutic help. In Part II, Gertraud Schlesinger-Kipp describes the project of the Alexander-Mitscherlich-Institute in Kassel, Germany, where about 25 psychoanalysts and psychotherapists realized a psychosocial and psychotherapeutic approach in an institution for refugees (camp) and in the community of Kassel, who are searching shelter and asylum in Germany. She discusses the limits and chances of sometimes single encounters especially in a situation four years after the initial "welcome culture" in Germany. Today, the right Nazi movement is a great danger for the democratic society. The hate, the threat, and the violence hit the most vulnerable group - the refugees. The psychotherapeutic work with refugees is more and more thwarted from many sides under this societal split.
Knee laxity, lateral meniscus tear and distal femur morphology influence pivot shift test grade in ACL injury patients

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Purpose Although several factors have been considered to be associated with pivot shift test grade in ACL injured patients, a conclusion regarding which factors contribute to the pivot shift test grade has not been reached. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with preoperative pivot shift test grade. Methods Three hundred and sixty‐six consecutive patients who underwent ACL reconstruction in our hospital were enrolled in the study. Patients were divided into two groups on the basis of preoperative pivot shift test grade (Mild: grade 0–3, Severe: grade 4–6). First, 13 independent variables (age, gender, period from injury to surgery, hyperextension, KT measurement, contralateral side pivot shift test grade, medial and lateral tibial slope, lateral condyle length, lateral condyle height, distal femoral condyle offset, medial and lateral meniscus tear) were analyzed by one‐way ANOVA and Chi‐squared test. Binary Logistic regression was then performed based on the results of univariate analyses (independent variables of p < 0.2 were included). Results Hyperextension, lateral meniscus tear, contralateral side pivot shift test grade, distal femoral condyle offset and KT measurement were identified as risk factors for preoperative pivot shift grade via logistic regression analysis. Conclusion The current study revealed that hyperextension, lateral meniscus tear, contralateral side pivot shift test grade, distal femoral condyle offset and anterior instability were associated with preoperative pivot shift grade. Patients with above factors that cannot be modified during surgery may need special consideration when ACL reconstruction is performed, as greater preoperative pivot shift has been proven to be a risk factor for residual pivot shift after ACL reconstruction. Level of evidence III.
Data from Focused PCR Screen Reveals p53 Dependence of Nitric Oxide-Induced Apoptosis and Up-Regulation of Maspin and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 in Tumor Cells

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)

<div>Abstract<p>We investigated p53-dependent gene expression in nitric oxide (NO)-induced apoptosis of two tumor cell types. Seventy-seven putative p53-regulated genes were screened for NO-mediated expression changes. Twenty-four genes were up-regulated and three genes were down-regulated significantly by NO in human neuroblastoma cells. Genes known to be involved in apoptosis, which were up-regulated by ≥2-fold, included <i>FAS, CASP-1, BIK, PUMA, DR4</i> and the serpins maspin (SERPINB5), and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1). Real-time PCR confirmed maspin and PAI-1 mRNAs exhibited the greatest NO-induced induction, which occurred in a p53-dependent manner. The substantial NO-mediated up-regulation of these serpins mRNAs correlated with large increases in their protein levels, which occurred before or coinciding with apoptosis. p53-deficient neuroblastoma cells were largely resistant to NO killing and showed much reduced maspin and PAI-1 mRNA and protein levels after NO treatment. p53 was activated by NO mainly in the nuclei of neuroblastoma cells. p53<sup>−/−</sup> HCT116 colon carcinoma cells were strongly resistant to NO-induced apoptosis and failed to up-regulate maspin and PAI-1 (in contrast to p53<sup>+/+</sup> HCT116 cells). Our results suggest that both apoptosis and induction of the two serpins by NO require the transcriptional activity of p53. Because maspin is a tumor suppressor and PAI-1 can promote senescence and regulate cell death, it will now be worth investigating whether their p53-mediated expression contributes to the NO-induced p53-dependent death of tumor cells. (Mol Cancer Res 2009;7(1):55–66)</p></div>
Infusion Therapies in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Oral levodopa is the gold-standard therapy for treating Parkinson’s disease (PD) but after a few years of treatment the therapeutic window narrows, and patients often experience various treatment-related complications. Patients in this advanced PD stage may benefit from alternative therapy, such as continuous intrajejunal delivery of levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG; or carbidopa-levodopa enteral suspension), continuous intrajejunal delivery of levodopa-carbidopa-entacapone intestinal gel, or continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion. Consideration and initiation of infusion therapies in advanced PD are suggested before the onset of major disability. The present review summarizes clinical evidence for infusion therapy in advanced PD management, discusses available screening tools for advanced PD, and provides considerations around optimal use of infusion therapy.
Special Issue on Laser Parameter Control. Generation of Ultrafast Pulse Train from Semiconductor Laser Diodes.

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

Passively mode-locked distributed-Bragg-reflector (DBR) lasers with an intracavity saturableabsorber were monolithically fabricated. A transform-limited pulse train with a durationof 3.5 ps has was successfully generated at a high repetition rate over 40 GHz. While maintainingthe transform-limited conditions, a wide lasing-wavelength tuning of 4 nm was achieved byinjecting a tuning current into the DBR section. When an active region current was increasedup to a few times the threshold, harmonic passive mode-locking was also observed. Terahertzratepulse generation has been successfully achieved, to our knowledge for the first time, froma one-chip optoelectric device. The DBR section was found to play significant role in generatingstable pulses without substructure, by providing frequency filtering that selects longitudinalmodes.
Evidence for the Clonal Origin of Spontaneous Metastases

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)

A cultured cell line of the K-1735 melanoma was x-irradiated to induce chromosome breakage and rearrangements and then was implanted into the footpads of syngenic C3H mice. Spontaneous lung metastases were isolated from different animals, established in culture as individual lines, and then karyotyped. Within certain metastases, the same chromosomal abnormality (or abnormalities) (recombinant chromosomes) was found in all the cells examined. Most metastases differed from one another in that they exhibited characteristic combinations of chromosomal markers. These findings indicated that the metastases were clonal and that they probably originated from different progenitor cells.
From glossophagic hegemony to multilingual pluralism?

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Abstract The chapter assesses the politics of multilingualism in contemporary Europe by focusing on the role of options and ligatures in the framing of linguistic identities. Whereas nation-state construction mostly entailed the establishment of monolingual spaces that should make for a convergence of linguistic ligatures and linguistic options, the emergence of new transnational settings at different levels is contributing to an increasing disconnection between language-as-an-option and language-as-a-ligature that affects not only minority, but also majority, members. This dynamic may have important implications for how demands for linguistic recognition are articulated by different groups.
Early acute hepatitis with parenteral amiodarone: a toxic effect of the vehicle?

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

A 72 year old white man developed acute hepatic impairment and renal failure within 24 hours of starting intravenous amiodarone for paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia. After normal initial investigations, there was a noticeable rise in serum transaminases as well as an increase in clotting times, a decrease in renal function and a thrombocytopenia. These changes returned to normal within seven days of withdrawal of the drug without specific treatment, and the patient was later treated with oral amiodarone without any further evidence of hepatotoxicity. Intravenous amiodarone has been implicated in acute hepatic disease on four previous occasions, but it is suggested that polysorbate 80, an organic surfactant added to the intravenous infusion, is a more likely cause of this complication. Similar reactions have been described with polysorbate 80 in association with the 'E-ferol' syndrome in infants. The occurrence of acute hepatic impairment with intravenous amiodarone does not necessarily preclude the use of this drug by mouth.
The Ameliorative Effect of Phoenix Dactylifera Extract on CCl4 Hepatotoxicity in New Zealand Rabbits

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

The present st udy was conducted to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of The date flesh 4 (Phoenix da ctylifera L. ) agai nst carbon t etrachloride (C Cl ) hepatot oxicity and improvement of Immune 4 functions w hich affected by fre e radicals li berating CCL in New Zealand rabbits. Fruits of t he date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) are very commonly consumed in many parts of the world, and are a vital component of t he diet i n most o f t he Arabian countries. A ccording to Prophet M ohammad (peace be upon him) sa ys many Muslims bel ieve that consumption of dates, particularly in t he morning on an empty stomach, can reverse the actions of any toxic material that the subject may have been exposed to. Accordingly, carbon 4 tetrachloride (CCL ) hepatotoxicity was ind uced in rabbits in order to study the hepatoprotective activity of d ates flesh (Phoenix d actylifera). S ixty New Zealand rabbits weighing about 1 Kg were assigned to six groups, (ten/group). G1 was control, G2 r eceived a single dose of Siwa date palm extract orally, G3 44 injected S/C with 1.0 ml CCL solution /Kg, G4 injected S/C with 2.0 ml CCL solution /Kg, G5 and G6 pretreated with a single d ose a single d ose of 15 ml of Siwa date p alm extract o rally. After 6, 12, 24 and 48 hours post-treatment blood samples were collected from the ear vein. The sera were separated and used for determining of ALT, AST a nd IgG, IgM and I gA and the liver homogenates for estimation of MDA and GSH as a biomarker o f l ipid peroxidation and antioxidative stress. The obtained results revealed that, 4 CCL caused significant i ncreases in the levels o f A LT and AST in (G3,G4) b ut t reatment with Siwa date palm extract caused marked ameliorations of transaminase enzymes act ivity ALT and AST in (G 5,G6). Moreover, there w as a significant i ncrease in MDA and decrease o f GSH due to the oxidative stress 4 induced by CCL on membrane polyunsaturated f atty a cids in rabbit's liver while Pret reatment with Si wa date p alm extract, was significantly ameliorated the increased levels of MDA and decline o f GSH in t he 4 liver tissu e caused by C CL hepatotoxicity. Meanwhile, Siwa date palm extract sign ificantly increase in
Safety and accuracy of pedicle screw placement in pediatric patients with spinal deformity

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Objective:To investigate the safety and accuracy of pedicle screw placement in pediatric scoliosis patients and its possible risk factors.Methods:Forty one consecutive cases from Feb.2008 to Jul.2008 undergoing posterior pedicle screw instrumentation were retrospectively reviewed.There were 15 girls and 26 boys,with a mean age of 5.4 years at surgery(range,2-10 years).The diagnoses included congenital scoliosis(n=36),idiopathic scoliosis(n=2),neuromuscular scoliosis(n=2),scoliosis associated with achondroplasia(n=1).Free-hand pedicle screw placement was performed based on the anatomic landmark.Postoperative CT scans were performed in all cases.The extent of medial,lateral and anterior perforation were measured using Pacs Client software(PACS).The distance between aorta and screw tip was measured if the left pedicle screw penetrated lateral wall or anterior vertebral cortex.The misplacement was defined as pedicle screws breaking medial,lateral,anterior vetebral cortex more than 2mm or perforating endplate and neural foramen.Result:A total of 242 pedicle screws were inserted,128 in thoracic spine and 114 in lumbar area,with an average of 5.8 screws for each patient.208 screws(86.0%) were sited completely in pedicle.18 screw malposition was noted(breaking more than 2mm),5 of which penetrated lateral pedicle cortex,8 penetrated medial pedicle cortex,and 5 penetrated vertebral anterior cortex.The vertebra with malformation or at the concave side had higher perforation rate(24.1% and 17.9% respectively).The mean distance between the screw tip and the anterior wall was 2.3mm for eight screws breaking the anterior wall.Screw loosening occurred in one patient.Conclusions:For children less than 10 years old,free-hand screw placement is of high accuracy and safety;however the vertebra with malformation or at the concave side should be paid attention.
A SEA OF CHANGE: ERNEST HEMINGWAY AND THE GULF STREAM, A CONTEXTUAL BIOGRAPHY

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Book Review| January 01 2008 A SEA OF CHANGE: ERNEST HEMINGWAY AND THE GULF STREAM, A CONTEXTUAL BIOGRAPHY A SEA OF CHANGE: ERNEST HEMINGWAY AND THE GULF STREAM, A CONTEXTUAL BIOGRAPHYOtt, Mark P. Kirk Curnutt Kirk Curnutt Search for other works by this author on: This Site Google Resources for American Literary Study (2008) 33 (1): 343–346. https://doi.org/10.2307/26367094 Cite Icon Cite Share Icon Share Twitter Permissions Search Site Citation Kirk Curnutt; A SEA OF CHANGE: ERNEST HEMINGWAY AND THE GULF STREAM, A CONTEXTUAL BIOGRAPHY. Resources for American Literary Study 1 January 2008; 33 (1): 343–346. doi: https://doi.org/10.2307/26367094 Download citation file: Zotero Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All Scholarly Publishing CollectivePenn State University PressResources for American Literary Study Search Advanced Search The text of this article is only available as a PDF. Copyright © 2010 AMS Press, Inc.2010AMS Press, Inc. Article PDF first page preview Close Modal You do not currently have access to this content.
Efficient quantum-chemical geometry optimization and the structure of large icosahedral fullerenes

Field: Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

Geometry optimization is efficient using generalized Gaunt coefficients, which significantly limit the amount of cross differentiation for multi-center integrals of high-angular-momentum solid-harmonic basis sets. We parameterize the fully analytic formulation of density functional theory (ADFT), called the Slater-Roothaan method, developed in our group to give the exact geometry of C60 fullerene. The parametrized ADFT is subsequently used to optimize geometries of most stable C240, C540, C960, C1500 and C2160 icosahedral fullerenes. The calculations are all electron, the orbital basis set includes d functions and the exchange-correlation-potential basis set includes f functions. The calculation of C2160 fullerene employed about 39000 basis functions and is the largest calculation reported on any isolated molecule to-date. The evolution of interatomic distance and atomization energy from C60 to graphite has been investigated.
Effect of growing media on seed germination and vigor in biofuel tree species

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

为了为 Jatropha curcas 和 Pongamia pinnata 评估实验室萌芽媒介，种子萌芽率和方法论，在不同萌芽媒介被数，例如河沙，石英沙和蛭石。种子两个都，种类在河沙，石英沙和蛭石的 2 厘米的深度被播种。我们评估了 J 的种子的方法论。curcas 和 P。由 ISTA (国际种子测试协会) 的 pinnata。结果证明那河沙是在河沙的 2 厘米的深度种的树种子的最好的媒介。蛭石最好是第二。在纸媒介上，有许多反常幼苗和这媒介是为更大的种子的萌芽不合适。
Upara: An Extraordinary Struggle in Pursuit of a Life of Dignity

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Abstract: Upara, penned by Laxman Mane, is hailed as one of the outstanding autobiographies written in Marathi. Laxman Mane belongs to Kaikadi community, a nomadic tribe, living in Maharashtra. Published in 1980, it was honoured with the prestigious Sahitya Academy Award in 1981. It was well received by the readers and was translated into many other languages. Upara was translated into English by A. K. Kamat as Upara-An Outsider. Upara chronicles the painful and equally astonishing journey of a Kaikadi boy to educate himself and break free of the age old shackles in search of a better life. Laxman Mane must be credited for sharing the sufferings and struggles of his people. It was for the first time the life of his community was reaching the outside world. Mane faced tremendous challenges and obstacles in this journey, but he kept his journey on as he had eyes set on his target. This paper’s main focus is to discuss the struggles of Laxman Mane in search of a life of dignity as documented in his autobiography.
Sudden floating thrombus formation on the delivery cable before Amplatzer‐Amulet device deployment during left atrial appendage occlusion: The need for a standardized anticoagulation

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Anticoagulation is of paramount importance during left atrial appendage occlusion procedure (LAAOP) to prevent periprocedural stroke. We present the case of a 66‐year‐old male patient who was scheduled to undergo LAAOP because of a prior intracranial bleeding. After transesophageal echocardiography‐guided transseptal puncture, intravenous heparin 5,000 IUs were administered obtaining an ACT greater than 300 s. We planned to implant an Amplatzer‐Amulet 25 mm LAA occluder through the dedicated 12F delivery sheath. After starting the tug test, TEE suddenly showed a floating thrombus whose proximal part was connected to the delivery cable. Because transesophageal echocardiography showed a good position of the device, we decided to release it and to quickly retrieve as a unit into the right atrium both the delivery cable with attached thrombus and the delivery sheath. We discuss about periprocedural anticoagulation dosing and monitoring and the importance to have specific studies in the setting of LAAOP.
South African media in transition

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

The development of the South African media since 1990 is one instance of a more general process of democratization observable in many parts of the world during the same period. The theory of elite continuity in such political changes is presented and tested against the evidence. While the mass movement in the final years of the Apartheid regime influenced early debates about broadcasting, subsequent developments have made SABC more and more a prisoner of the economic realities of the new South Africa, where white economic power remains largely intact. In the press, ownership has mostly been transferred to Black Economic Empowerment enterprises, who have also gained from new commercial broadcasting licences. As divisions have opened in the ANC, so there have been increasing signs of the politicization of SABC. The evidence fits the theory of elite continuity, but the South African situation necessitates modification to fit this reality better. The importance of elite renewal is very clear in this case: political power has shifted completely to a new governing elite. Secondly, the fact that the apartheid regimes faced protracted mass opposition means that there are still traces of potentially radical changes to the media, for example in community media.