Resumo Fundamento: A associação entre a duração do sono e a aterosclerose foi relatada em muitos estudos observacionais. No entanto, pouco se sabe sobre a sua importância como fator de risco para aterosclerose ou como consequência negativa da aterosclerose. Objetivo: Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a associação causal entre a duração do sono e o risco de aterosclerose usando estatísticas resumidas de estudos de associação genômica ampla (GWAS) disponíveis publicamente. Métodos: Empregamos um método de randomização mendeliana (RM) de duas amostras com 2 coortes do MRC-IEU (n = 460.099) e do UK Biobank (n = 361.194) para investigar a associação causal entre a duração do sono e o risco de aterosclerose. Três métodos, incluindo a técnica de variância inversa ponderada (IVW), escore de perfil ajustado robusto (RAPS) e abordagem de mediana simples e ponderada, foram usados para obter resultados confiáveis, e uma razão de chances com intervalo de confiança (IC) de 95% foi calculada. P<0,05 foi considerado diferença estatística. Além disso, foram utilizadas análises de regressão: MR-Egger regression, Radial MR, MR-PRESSO e leave-one-out para avaliar os possíveis efeitos de pleiotropia. Resultados: Não foi encontrada associação causal entre duração do sono e aterosclerose [OR (IC95%): 0,90 (0,98-1,00), p = 0,186]. As análises Leave-one-out, MR-Egger, e MR-PRESSO não conseguiram detectar pleiotropia horizontal. Conclusões: Esta análise de RM não indicou nenhuma associação causal entre a duração do sono geneticamente prevista e a aterosclerose nas populações europeias. Fundamento observacionais entanto Objetivo GWAS (GWAS publicamente Métodos (RM MRCIEU MRC IEU n 460.099 460099 460 099 361.194 361194 361 194 métodos IVW, IVW , (IVW) RAPS (RAPS confiáveis IC (IC 95 calculada P005 P 0 05 P<0,0 estatística disso regressão MREgger MR Egger regression MRPRESSO PRESSO leaveoneout leave one out Resultados OR IC95% IC95 (IC95%) 090 90 0,9 0,981,00, 098100 0,98 1,00 98 1 00 (0,98-1,00) 0,186. 0186 0,186 . 186 0,186] Leaveoneout, Leaveoneout Leave out, Leave-one-out MREgger, Egger, horizontal Conclusões europeias 460.09 46009 46 09 361.19 36119 36 19 (IVW 9 P00 P<0, IC9 (IC95% 0, 981 0,981,00 09810 098 100 1,0 (0,98-1,00 018 0,18 18 460.0 4600 4 361.1 3611 3 P0 P<0 (IC95 0,981,0 0981 10 1, (0,98-1,0 01 0,1 460. 361. P< (IC9 0,981, (0,98-1, 0,981 (0,98-1 (0,98- (0,98 (0,9 (0, (0 (

Abstract Background: The association between the length of sleep and atherosclerosis has been reported in many observational studies. However, little is known about its significance as a risk factor for atherosclerosis or as a negative consequence of atherosclerosis. Objective: This study aimed to assess the causal association between sleep duration and the risk of atherosclerosis using publicly available genome-wide association studies (GWAS) summary statistics. Methods: We employed a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) method with 2 cohorts from MRC-IEU (n=460,099) and UK Biobank (n=361,194) to investigate the causal association between sleep duration and the risk of atherosclerosis. Three methods including the inverse-variance weighted (IVW) technique, Robust adjusted profile score (RAPS), and simple-and weighted-median approach were used to obtain reliable results, and an odds ratio with a 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated. P<0.05 was considered as a statistical difference. In addition, MR-Egger regression, Radial MR, MR-PRESSO, and leave-one-out analyses were used to assess the possible pleiotropy effects. Results: No causal association of sleep duration with atherosclerosis was found [OR (95%CI): 0.90 (0.98-1.00), p = 0.186]. Leave-one-out, MR-Egger, and MR-PRESSO analyses failed to detect horizontal pleiotropy. Conclusions: This MR analysis indicated no causal association between genetically predicted sleep duration and atherosclerosis across European populations. Background However Objective genomewide genome wide GWAS (GWAS statistics Methods twosample two sample (MR MRCIEU MRC IEU n=460,099 n460099 n 460 099 (n=460,099 n=361,194 n361194 361 194 (n=361,194 inversevariance inverse variance IVW (IVW technique RAPS, RAPS , (RAPS) simpleand simple weightedmedian median results 95 CI (CI calculated P005 P 0 05 P<0.0 difference addition MREgger Egger regression MRPRESSO, MRPRESSO PRESSO, PRESSO leaveoneout leave one out effects Results OR 95%CI 95CI (95%CI) 090 90 0.9 0.981.00, 098100 0.98 1.00 98 1 00 (0.98-1.00) 0.186. 0186 0.186 . 186 0.186] Leaveoneout, Leaveoneout Leave out, Leave-one-out MREgger, Egger, Conclusions populations n=460,09 n46009 46 09 (n=460,09 n=361,19 n36119 36 19 (n=361,19 (RAPS 9 P00 P<0. (95%CI 0. 981 0.981.00 09810 098 100 1.0 (0.98-1.00 018 0.18 18 n=460,0 n4600 4 (n=460,0 n=361,1 n3611 3 (n=361,1 P0 P<0 0.981.0 0981 10 1. (0.98-1.0 01 0.1 n=460, n460 (n=460, n=361, n361 (n=361, P< 0.981. (0.98-1. n=460 n46 (n=460 n=361 n36 (n=361 0.981 (0.98-1 n=46 n4 (n=46 n=36 n3 (n=36 (0.98- n=4 (n=4 n=3 (n=3 (0.98 n= (n= (0.9 (n (0. (0 (

ABSTRACT The yield of crops has a significant impact on economic and social development. It is significant to ensure the healthy growth of crops. Leaves can represent the growth of crops. Crop health can be monitored by analyzing a sufficient number of leaf images. But advanced farming techniques make leaves less susceptible to pests and diseases. Therefore, it is difficult to collect enough leaves with pests and diseases for image analysis. To solve this problem, this research proposed a method based on few-shot learning to identify crop leaf images and judge crop health status. The main structure of the method is a siamese network. The structure of its two subnetworks is the convolution neural network with an attention module. Each subnetwork outputs a feature vector. Measuring the distance of two feature vectors in the feature space, the similarity is calculated. Then the categories of leaf pests and diseases are judged. The experiments in this research were carried out on apple and potato leaves. The accuracy of identifying their pests and diseases reached 98.03% and 97.34% respectively. The experiment proved that when the sample size is small. The method proposed can effectively identify crop leaf pests and diseases. development Therefore analysis problem fewshot few shot status module vector space calculated judged 9803 98 03 98.03 9734 97 34 97.34 respectively small 980 9 0 98.0 973 3 97.3 98. 97.

Abstract Objectives: The degree of endolymphatic hydrops in Meniere’s disease may be related to hearing loss. However, the results of prior studies have been inconsistent. We aimed to investigate the relationship between endolymphatic hydrops and hearing loss characteristics in Meniere’s disease. Methods: This study included 54 patients (62 ears) with Meniere’s disease. Patients underwent three-dimensional real inversion recovery sequences for magnetic resonance imaging and puretone audiometry. Endolymphatic hydrops were assessed according to Gurkov’s criteria (2011). Correlations between different degrees of endolymphatic hydrops and pure-tone audiometry, as well as staging, were analysed. Results: Pure tone audiometry and staging were higher for vestibular endolymphatic hydrops complicated by cochlear ones than isolated cochlear or vestibular hydrops (both p<0.05). There was no significant correlation between vestibular endolymphatic hydrops and pure-tonal audiometry or staging (all p > 0.05). The degree of hydrops in the middle turn was correlated with the mid-frequency hearing threshold (p<0.05). The degree of cochlear hydrops was correlated with the audiometry, low-frequency hearing thresholds, mid-frequency hearing thresholds and staging (p<0.01). Conclusion: The types and sites of endolymphatic hydrops based on a 3D-real inversion recovery sequence can be used to indicate the degree of hearing loss in patients with Meniere's disease. Level of evidence: Level III. Objectives Menieres Meniere s However inconsistent Methods 5 62 (6 ears threedimensional three dimensional Gurkovs Gurkov 2011. 2011 . (2011) pure analysed Results both p<0.05. p005 p<0.05 0 05 p<0.05) puretonal tonal all 0.05. 005 0.05 0.05) midfrequency mid frequency (p<0.05) lowfrequency low p<0.01. p001 p<0.01 01 (p<0.01) Conclusion 3Dreal Dreal 3D D evidence III 6 ( 201 (2011 p00 p<0.0 00 0.0 (p<0.05 (p<0.01 20 (201 p0 p<0. 0. (p<0.0 2 (20 p<0 (p<0. (2 p< (p<0 (p< (p

Abstract Introduction: chronic inflammation contributes to a wide range of metabolic disorders through the influence of diet. The dietary inflammatory index (DII) was developed to measure the inflammation potential of diet. Objectives: Uygur adults have a high prevalence of obesity, but the causes of this condition remain unclear. In this study we investigated the association between DII and adipocytokines among overweight and obese Uygur adults. Methods: a total of 283 obese and overweight Uygur adults were included. Sociodemographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, dietary surveys and biochemical indicators were collected by standardized protocols. The DII score was calculated using a valid and reliable 93-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Linear regression was used to estimate the relationship between DII and adipocytokines. Results: the DII score was 1.35 ± 1.08, ranging from -2.14 to +3.11. There was a significant inverse correlation between DII and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) in the unadjusted model (β = -0.12, p = 0.02), and this remained after adjustment for age, gender, body mass index (BMI). DII was negatively associated with adiponectin (ADPN) (β = -203.15, p = 0.04) and positively associated with leptin (LEP) concentration (β = 1.64, p = 0.002) after adjustment for age, gender and BMI. Conclusion: a pro-inflammatory diet, as indicated by a higher DII score, is associated with adipose tissue inflammation in Uygur adults and supports the hypothesis that diet may play a role in the development of obesity through inflammatory modulation mechanisms. A healthy anti-inflammatory diet is feasible for obesity intervention in the future.

Resumen Introducción: la inflamación crónica causa múltiples trastornos metabólicos a través de la influencia de la dieta. El índice de inflamación dietética (DII) se estableció para medir el potencial inflamatorio de la dieta. Objetivo: los adultos de Uygur presentan una alta prevalencia de obesidad, pero las causas de esta condición aún no están claras. En el presente estudio se investigó la relación entre DII y adipocitocinas en adultos uigur con sobrepeso y obesidad. Métodos: se incluyeron 283 adultos de Uygur obesos y con sobrepeso. Las características sociodemográficas, antropométricas, dietéticas y bioquímicas se recogieron mediante un protocolo estandarizado. El índice DII se calculó utilizando un cuestionario de frecuencia alimentaria (FFQ) válido y fiable de 93 elementos. Se realizó una regresión lineal para estimar la relación entre DII y adipocitocinas. Resultados: la puntuación DII fue de 1,35 ± 1,08 y osciló entre -2,14 y +3,11. En el modelo no ajustado hubo una correlación negativa significativa entre DII y colesterol lipoproteínico de alta densidad (HDL-C) (β = -0,12, p = 0,02) que permaneció después de ajustar la edad, el sexo y el índice de masa corporal (IMC). Después de ajustar la edad, el sexo y el IMC, el DII se correlacionó negativamente con la concentración de adiponectina (β = - 203,15, p = 0,04) y positivamente con la concentración de leptina (β = 1,64, p = 0002). Conclusión: las puntuaciones más altas de DII sugieren que la dieta proinflamatoria está relacionada con la inflamación del tejido adiposo en los adultos de Uygur, y apoyan la hipótesis de que la dieta puede desempeñar un papel en el desarrollo de la obesidad a través del mecanismo de regulación de la inflamación. La dieta antiinflamatoria saludable es factible para futuras intervenciones de obesidad.

Resumo Fundamento A trombose completa da falsa luz facilita a remodelação da dissecção aórtica tipo B (DATB). As características morfológicas afetam a trombose na falsa luz. Objetivos Discutir os fatores pré-admissão presentes, que influenciam a trombose da falsa luz em pacientes com DATB. Metodologia Ao todo, 282 pacientes diagnosticados com DATB em nosso hospital foram estudados, no período entre janeiro de 2008 e dezembro de 2017. Os indivíduos foram divididos em um grupo trombótico e um grupo não trombótico, com base na detecção de qualquer trombo na falsa luz. Analisamos as diferenças entre os dois grupos com relação aos dados clínicos, o comprimento vertical da dissecção e o diâmetro da aorta. Valores de p < 0,05 foram considerados estatisticamente diferentes de modo significativo. Resultados Diferenças significativas entre o grupo trombótico e o grupo não trombótico foram encontradas com relação à idade (53,92 ± 11,40 vs. 50,36 ± 10,71, p = 0,009) e proporção de pacientes com insuficiência renal (7,83% vs. 16,38%, p = 0,026). Nas zonas 3–9, o diâmetro da luz verdadeira do grupo trombótico foi significativamente maior do que no grupo não trombótico (p < 0,05). A análise de regressão logística binária mostrou que o diâmetro da luz verdadeira na zona 5 e a insuficiência renal foram preditores independentes de trombose da falsa luz. Conclusões A idade e a função renal estiveram associadas à trombose na falsa luz. Potencialmente, a diferença entre o diâmetro da luz verdadeira e o da falsa luz pode influenciar na trombose da falsa luz. . (DATB) préadmissão pré admissão presentes todo 28 estudados 200 2017 clínicos aorta 005 0 05 0,0 significativo 53,92 5392 53 92 (53,9 1140 11 40 11,4 vs 5036 50 36 50,3 1071 10 71 10,71 0,009 0009 009 7,83% 783 7 83 (7,83 1638 16 38 16,38% 0,026. 0026 0,026 026 0,026) 39 3 9 3–9 0,05. 0,05) Potencialmente (DATB 2 20 201 00 0, 53,9 539 (53, 114 1 4 11, 503 50, 107 10,7 0,00 000 7,83 78 8 (7,8 163 16,38 002 0,02 02 3– 53, (53 10, 7,8 (7, 16,3 (5 7, (7 16, (

Abstract Background Complete thrombosis of the false lumen facilitates remodeling of type B aortic dissection (TBAD). Morphological characteristics affect thrombosis in the false lumen. Objectives Discuss the factors present before admission that influence false lumen thrombosis in patients with TBAD. Methods We studied 282 patients diagnosed with TBAD in our hospital between January 2008 and December 2017. We divided the subjects into a thrombotic group and a non-thrombotic group based on whether any thrombus was detectable in the false lumen. We analyzed the differences between the two groups with respect to clinical data, the vertical length of the dissection, and the diameter of the aorta. P values < 0.05 were considered statistically significantly different. Results Significant differences between the thrombotic group and non-thrombotic group were found with respect to age (53.92 ± 11.40 vs. 50.36 ± 10.71, p = 0.009) and proportion of patients with renal insufficiency (7.83% vs. 16.38%, p = 0.026). In zones 3–9, the true lumen diameter of the thrombotic group was significantly larger than in the non-thrombotic group (p < 0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis showed that true lumen diameter in zone 5 and renal insufficiency were independent predictors of false lumen thrombosis. Conclusions Age and renal function were associated with thrombosis in the false lumen. Potentially, the difference between the diameter of the true lumen diameter and that of the false lumen may influence the thrombosis of the false lumen. . (TBAD) 28 200 2017 nonthrombotic non data aorta 005 0 05 0.0 different 53.92 5392 53 92 (53.9 1140 11 40 11.4 vs 5036 50 36 50.3 1071 10 71 10.71 0.009 0009 009 7.83% 783 7 83 (7.83 1638 16 38 16.38% 0.026. 0026 0.026 026 0.026) 39 3 9 3–9 0.05. 0.05) Potentially (TBAD 2 20 201 00 0. 53.9 539 (53. 114 1 4 11. 503 50. 107 10.7 0.00 000 7.83 78 8 (7.8 163 16.38 002 0.02 02 3– 53. (53 10. 7.8 (7. 16.3 (5 7. (7 16. (

Polyimides have attracted considerable attention owing to their excellent properties; however, their hydrophilicity makes them susceptible to hydrolytic degradation. In this study, polyaryletherketones (PAEKs) with different fluorine contents were coated onto the surface of the polyimide films to fabricate the hydrophobic surface. The wettability of the films changed, with a transition from hydrophilicity to hydrophobicity, upon coating with PAEKs. Thus, the coated films exhibited low moisture absorption. Due to the excellent thermal stability of fluorinated polyaryletherketones (F-PAEKs), the coated polyimide films retained their hydrophobicity even after extreme treatment. Furthermore, the dielectric properties of the coated polyimide film were superior to those of the unmodified film. The hydrophobic polyimide film can meet the requirements of extreme environments. however degradation study PAEKs (PAEKs changed Thus absorption FPAEKs, FPAEKs F , (F-PAEKs) treatment Furthermore environments (F-PAEKs

RESUMO Introdução A escalada em rocha é uma atividade física que exige excelente condicionamento físico. Além de melhorar a aptidão física e a coordenação motora, a escalada requer aperfeiçoamentos constantes no treinamento de habilidade em coordenação muscular para aprimoramento de suas táticas modernas. Objetivo Explorar o treinamento da capacidade de coordenação muscular de escaladores em rocha. Métodos Uma amostragem aleatória composta de 8 atletas foi designada para o experimento envolvendo a mensuração da composição corporal dos atletas, níveis séricos de creatina quinase e ureia sanguínea além de outros biomarcadores coletados antes e após o ensaio. Resultados Houve uma correlação negativa significativa entre o equilíbrio dinâmico e a capacidade de coordenação motora após o treinamento em esportes radicais de escalada em rocha. No segundo dia após o exercício de escalada em rocha, o peso corporal e o conteúdo de gordura dos voluntários mostrou uma redução significativa, e a concentração de creatina quinase (CK) e ureia sanguínea (BU) aumentaram significativamente. Conclusão A exploração do efeito dos esportes radicais na melhoria da capacidade de coordenação muscular dos atletas evidenciou que a força e a coordenação devem ser reforçadas no processo de escalada em rocha. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

ABSTRACT Introduction Rock climbing is a physical activity that requires excellent physical conditioning. In addition to improving physical fitness and motor coordination, rock climbing requires constant improvements in muscle coordination skill training to enhance its modern tactics. Objective Explore the muscular coordination skill training of rock climbers. Methods A random sample of 8 athletes were assigned to the experiment involving the measurement of athletes’ body composition, serum creatine kinase and blood urea levels, and other biomarkers collected before and after the trial. Results There was a significant negative correlation between dynamic balance and motor coordination ability after training in extreme rock climbing sports. On the second day after the rock climbing exercise, the volunteers’ body weight and fat content significantly reduced, and the concentration of creatine kinase (CK) and blood urea (BU) increased significantly. Conclusion The exploration of extreme sports’ effect on improving athletes’ muscle coordination ability showed that strength and coordination should be enhanced in rock climbing. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

RESUMEN Introducción La escalada en roca es una actividad física que exige una excelente condición física. Además de mejorar la forma física y la coordinación motriz, la escalada requiere una mejora constante en el entrenamiento de las habilidades de coordinación muscular para optimizar su táctica moderna. Objetivo Explorar el entrenamiento de las habilidades de coordinación muscular de los escaladores de roca. Métodos Se asignó una muestra aleatoria compuesta por 8 atletas al experimento que incluía la medición de la composición corporal de los atletas, los niveles de creatina quinasa sérica y de urea en sangre, además de otros biomarcadores recogidos antes y después de la prueba. Resultados Se observó una correlación negativa significativa entre el equilibrio dinámico y la capacidad de coordinación motriz tras el entrenamiento en deportes extremos de escalada. El segundo día después del ejercicio de escalada en roca, el peso corporal y el contenido de grasa de los voluntarios mostraron una reducción significativa, y la concentración de creatina quinasa (CK) y de urea en sangre (BU) aumentó significativamente. Conclusión La exploración del efecto de los deportes extremos en la mejora de la capacidad de coordinación muscular de los atletas puso de manifiesto que la fuerza y la coordinación deben mejorarse en el proceso de escalada en roca. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

Resumo A O Problema dos Três Corpos de autoria de Cixin Liu (2021) é considerada como uma das obras de ficção científica chinesa mais representantes e alcançou um sucesso fenomenal no plano internacional. Nesta obra, existem diversos realia chineses que dificultam a leitura e compreensão dos leitores sem conhecimentos culturais relacionados. Por isso, na tradução, é precisa uma série de estratégias para transferir esses realia para a língua e a cultura de chegada. O presente estudo toma como objeto de estudo os realia na primeira versão portuguesa feita diretamente da obra original chinesa O Problema dos Três Corpos e tem como objetivo identificar as estratégias principais de tradução desses realia, que concretizam a sua denotação, conotação, função no texto e função nas normas como um todo no texto de chegada. Em primeiro lugar, todos os realia chineses e as suas traduções são identificados e depois são agrupados com base na categorização de Nedergaard-Larsen (1993). Através da comparação com os realia chineses, é descrita e analisada a tradução portuguesa na perspetiva de estratégias de tradução dos realia propostas por Pedersen (2011) e de modelo existencial de tradução por Loponen (2009). Por fim, é descrita e analisada a frequência de utilização de estratégias de tradução de cada categoria de realia. Os resultados do estudo indicam que a tradução é orientada para a língua e cultura de partida e recorre sobretudo à tradução direta, transliteração, especificação e adição da nota. Com essas estratégias, os significados dos realia a nível de denotação, de conotação, de função no texto e de função nas normas sejam eficientemente transferidos do texto de partida para o texto de chegada. 2021 (2021 internacional relacionados isso chegada denotação conotação lugar NedergaardLarsen Nedergaard Larsen 1993. 1993 . (1993) 2011 (2011 2009. 2009 (2009) fim direta transliteração nota 202 (202 199 (1993 201 (201 200 (2009 20 (20 19 (199 (200 2 (2 1 (19 ( (1

Abstract The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu (2021) is regarded as one of the most representative works of Chinese science fiction and has achieved phenomenal success internationally. In this work, there are various Chinese realia that make it difficult for readers without related cultural knowledge to read and understand. Therefore, in translation, a series of strategies are needed to transfer these realia into the target language and culture. The present study centers on the realia in the first Portuguese version translated directly from the original Chinese work The Three-Body Problem and aims to identify the main translation strategies that demonstrate the realia’s denotation, connotation, role in text and role in norms in the target text. First, all Chinese realia and their translations are identified and then they are grouped based on the categorization proposed by Nedergaard-Larsen (1993). Through the comparison with the Chinese realia, the Portuguese translation is described and analysed from the perspective of realia translation strategies proposed by Pedersen (2011) and existential model of translation by Loponen (2009). Finally, the frequency of use of translation strategies for each category of realia is described and analyized. The results of the study indicate that the translation is oriented towards the source language and culture and mainly resorts to direct translation, transliteration, specification and addition of notes. By using these strategies, the meanings of realia at the level of denotation, connotation, role in text and role in norms are efficiently transferred from the source text to the target text. ThreeBody Three Body 2021 (2021 internationally understand Therefore realias s denotation connotation First NedergaardLarsen Nedergaard Larsen 1993. 1993 . (1993) 2011 (2011 2009. 2009 (2009) Finally analyized transliteration notes 202 (202 199 (1993 201 (201 200 (2009 20 (20 19 (199 (200 2 (2 1 (19 ( (1

A series of novel betulin-28-hydrazone derivatives (7a-7o) were synthesized. All compounds were evaluated for their in vitro cytotoxicities in four human carcinoma cells (HepG2, MCF-7, HCT-116 and A549). Among them, compound 7l displayed the most potent cytotoxicity with an IC50 (concentration of the tested compound that inhibits 50% of cell growth) value of 7.37 ± 0.38 μM against MCF-7 cells. The preliminary cellular mechanism studies indicated that compound 7l could induce MCF-7 cells apoptosis. The above findings indicated that compound 7l may be used as a lead compound for antitumor agents with improved efficacy.

Resumo No ensino-aprendizagem de uma determinada língua como língua estrangeira, a introdução dos aspectos culturais constitui um passo incontornável. Neste artigo, tomamos como objeto de análise as referências culturais extralinguísticas (RCEs) constantes no livro Manual de Chinês Língua Não Materna Nível Elementar (Volume 1), o primeiro manual destinado exclusivamente para os aprendentes provenientes dos países de língua portuguesa. O objetivo do estudo é encontrar as regularidades da tradução das RCEs do Manual. Para isso, analisamos as estratégias semânticas e pragmáticas de tradução das diversas categorias de RCEs em causa, numa perspetiva de diferenciar a utilização de estratégias de tradução na introdução da cultura chinesa aos aprendentes do chinês língua estrangeira. ensinoaprendizagem ensino aprendizagem estrangeira incontornável artigo (RCEs Volume 1, 1 , 1) portuguesa isso causa

Abstract In teaching and learning a certain language as a foreign language, the introduction of cultural aspects is unavoidable. In this article we take as object of analysis the extralinguistic cultural references (ECRs) in A Course in International Chinese (Volume 1), the first textbook targeted exclusively for learners from Portuguese-speaking countries. The study aims to find the translation regularities of the ECRs in this textbook, by analyzing the semantic and pragmatic translation strategies of various categories of the referred ECRs, so as to differentiate the use of translation strategies during the introduction of Chinese culture to foreign language learners. unavoidable (ECRs Volume 1, 1 , 1) Portuguesespeaking Portuguese speaking countries

Abstract Background: The internal NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (NDA) gene family was a member of the NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (ND) gene family, mainly involved in the non-phosphorylated respiratory pathways in mitochondria and played crucial roles in response to abiotic stress. Methods: The whole genome identification, structure analysis and expression pattern of NDA gene family were conducted to analyze the NDA gene family. Results: There were 51, 52, 26, and 24 NDA genes identified in G. hirsutum, G. barbadense, G. arboreum and G. raimondii, respectively. According to the structural characteristics of genes and traits of phylogenetic tree, we divided the NDA gene family into 8 clades. Gene structure analysis showed that the NDA gene family was relatively conservative. The four Gossypium species had good collinearity, and segmental duplication played an important role in the evolution of the NDA gene family. Analysis of cis-elements showed that most GhNDA genes contained cis-elements related to light response and plant hormones (ABA, MeJA and GA). The analysis of the expression patterns of GhNDA genes under different alkaline stress showed that GhNDA genes were actively involved in the response to alkaline stress, possibly through different molecular mechanisms. By analyzing the existing RNA-Seq data after alkaline stress, it was found that an NDA family gene GhNDA32 was expressed, and then theGhNDA32 was silenced by virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS). By observing the phenotype, we found that the wilting degree of silenced plants was much higher than that of the control plant after alkaline treatment, suggesting that GhNDA32 gene was involved in the response to alkaline stress. Conclusions: In this study, GhNDAs participated in response to alkaline stress, especially NaHCO3 stress. It was of great significance for the future research on the molecular mechanism of NDA gene family in responding to abiotic stresses.

Abstract Twelve typical polyphenols in raspberry leaf powder (RLP), raspberry leaf extract 1 (RLE) and raspberry leaf extract 2 (RLE-H) were analyzed by HPLC-MS. The sum of their contents in three samples were in the following order: RLP (8.6 mg g-1) < RLE (35.0 mg g-1) < RLE-H (44.1 mg g-1). Ellagic acid and quercetin-3-O-glucuronide were the principal compounds in the samples and accounted for more than 75% of the sum content. A gelled mixture of RLE, pectin, and sodium alginate administrated to mice via gavage resulted in reduced weight gain and adiposity percentage, increased teste percentage, prolonged exhaustion time, furthermore alleviated intestinal flatulence possibly induced by RLE or RLE-H alone. These results could help in making rational use of this high polyphenol extract from raspberry leaves.

Abstract Background Anti-ribosomal P (anti-Rib-P) antibody is a specific serological marker for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and routinely tested by targeting the common epitope of three ribosomal proteins of P0, P1 and P2. This study aimed to investigate if testing antibodies against individual ribosomal protein, but not the common epitope, is required to achieve the best diagnostic benefit in SLE. Methods The study included 82 patients with SLE and 22 healthy donors. Serum antibodies were determined by ELISA and immunoblot. Results The prevalence of each antibody determined by ELISA was 35.4% (anti-Rib-P), 45.1% (anti-Rib-P0), 32.9% (anti-Rib-P1) and 40.2% (anti-Rib-P2) at 99% specificity, respectively. Of 53 patients with negative anti-Rib-P antibody, 21 (39.6%) were positive for anti-Rib-P0, 9 (17.0%) for anti-Rib-P1 and 12 (22.6%) for anti-Rib-P2 antibody. The positive rate of anti-Rib-P antibody detected by ELISA was close to the results by immunoblot (33.4%). Patients with any of these antibodies were featured by higher disease activity and prevalence of skin rashes than those with negative antibodies. Moreover, each antibody was particularly related to some clinical and laboratory disorders. The distribution of subclasses of IgG1–4 was varied with each antibody. Anti-Rib-P0 IgG1 and IgG3 were strongly correlated with disease activity and lower serum complement components 3 and 4. Conclusions Anti-Rib-P antibody is not adequate to predict the existence of antibodies against ribosomal P0, P1 and P2 protein. The examination of antibodies against each ribosomal protein is required to achieve additional diagnostic benefit and to evaluate the association with clinical and serological disorders as well.

Abstract Dried unripe raspberry of Rubus chingii, were prepared as the following four extracts: unpurified raspberry extract (URE), purified raspberry extract (PRE), URE after high temperature-high pressure (UPE-H, HTHP), and PRE after HTHP (PRE-H). The total polyphenolic contents (TPCs) and total flavonoid contents (TFCs) of the four extracts, as assessed by colorimetry, significantly increased in the following order: URE < URE-H < PRE < PRE-H. The antioxidant capacity and antibacterial activity were as follows: PRE-H > PRE ≈ URE-H > URE. Moreover, 11 typical polyphenols were quantified using a HPLC-MS analysis showed that HTHP treatments were conducive to releasing more (+)-catechin, (−)-epicatechin, proanthocyanidin B1 and ellagic acid, reaching ~70% ‒1,100%, but decreased the rutin, quercetin-3-O-glucuronide, kaempferol-3-O-rutinoside and kaempferol-3-O-glucoside levels by ~10% –20%. The purification of macroporous resin was beneficial to the enrichment of all polyphenols, by ~30%–300%. Ellagic acid was the main polyphenol found in the extracts, accounting for ~67%-74%. The study indicated that changes in the polyphenols of raspberry extracts after resin purification and/or HTHP treatment were correlated with the extract’s antioxidant capacity and antibacterial activity. Further evaluations of the correlation between bioactive ingredients and treatments should reveal that HTHP and resin purification methods are effective means of preparing extracts.

ABSTRACT Degradation and desertification are extremely significant environmental problems in arid and semi-arid grassland ecosystems. Long-term overgrazing is the most fundamental cause of grassland degradation. We investigated relationships between grazing intensity and bacterial communities in non-rhizospheric and rhizospheric soils in desert steppe, including 0-10, 10- 20 and 20-30 cm depth soils, as well as Stipa breviflora Griseb., Cleistogenes songorica (Roshev.) Ohwi, Artemisia frigida Willd. and plant community rhizospheric soils. This involved simulating grazing intensities in a long-term localization experiment, using a randomized block design. The effects of grazing on non-rhizospheric soil bacterial abundance were reflected in the 0-10 cm layer, increasing under light grazing and decreasing rapidly under moderate and heavy grazing, mainly related to Bacillus. Bacterial abundance in dominant plant rhizosphere responded differently. In A. frigida Willd. Rhizosphere, it decreased with increasing grazing intensity (a trend repeated in mixed rhizosphere). Bacterial abundance in S. breviflora and C. songorica rhizosphere increased under light and decreased under moderate and heavy grazing. Thus, changes in the dominant plant rhizospheric bacterial community did not significantly affect bacterial abundance in mixed rhizosphere. Changes in the rhizospheric bacterial abundance mainly resulted from levels of the dominant species, Streptomyces and Arthrobacter. There were significantly different results for bacterial community structure. Specifically, grazing had a nonsignificant and significant impact on bacterial community structures in non-rhizospheric (FPERMANOVA = 1.38, p = 0.199) and rhizospheric (FPERMANOVA = 2.03, p = 0.012) soil, respectively, varying significantly among plants (FPERMANOVA = 1.9, p = 0.022). In conclusion, bacterial communities in rhizosphere were mainly affected by plant species and were more sensitive to changing grazing intensity than in non-rhizospheric soil.