The transparency-reflection in puns arabic translation

The term transparency in the translation of puns in the holy Quran plays an important role in reflecting the text-originality. Its significance lies in the fact that puns have certain sound effects and aesthetic features that should be reflected in the translation process. Failure to reflect these features may lead to a less transparent product. A main problem that may face translators is to find the suitable vocabulary in the target language that can reflect both the intended meaning and the pun’s unique characteristics. In order to deal with this problem, translators make sure to produce a text that has a high degree of transparency. It enables the original texts to shine through translation as it keeps the foreignness of the source text maintained

Bond strength of a new Kevlar fiber-reinforced composite post with semi-interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) matrix

This study aimed to evaluate the bond strength and the penetration depth of two adhesive systems to a new experimental semi-IPN fiber post versus a commercial post. Experimental Kevlar fiber (KF) and control everStick®POST (ES) posts (n=20/ group) with a diameter of 1.5 mm were used, 10 posts coated with StickResin (SR) and the other 10 posts coated with Scotch bond multipurpose (SBMP) adhesives. Composite resin buildup was performed over each post, using a cylindrical plastic mold (10 mm × 6 mm). Four discs of 2 mm thickness were prepared from each post/composite buildup and underwent pushout bond strength test at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/min accompanied by failure mode analysis. A further three specimens from each subgroup were bonded with adhesives labeled with 0.1 wt% Rhodamine B and embedded in acrylic resin, sectioned and examined under a confocal Laser-scanning microscope (CLSM) to measure the depth of resin penetration. Statistical analysis included ANOVA and Tukey test, the significance level was assumed at a p-value less than 0.05. The push-out bond strength of KF was comparable to that of ES with both SBMP and SR adhesives (P >0.05). Bond strength value for SBMP was higher than SR adhesive in either ES and KF posts with no significant difference (P > 0.05). ES exhibited higher adhesive penetration depth compared with KF (p<0.05). The bond strength of Kevlar post was comparable with the everStick post and the semi-interpenetrating structure of Kevlar post displayed some adhesive monomers diffusion indicating its usefulness as a new intracanal post

The effect of transparency on a three-cycle model of manipulative discourse

It is assumed that manipulative discourse can carry various types of messages on the continuum of sincerity, such as: truth, persuasion (argumentation), deception and manipulation. These different intended meanings can cause variations within the ‘transparency factor’. The transparency factor is controlled by specific social and pragmatic factors. Generally speaking, manipulative discourse is far away from transparency because it entails the use of implicit strategies and processes to achieve a final goal. The highly transparent type of discourse is the testimony where the speaker’s intention is to present truth that is supported by explicit strategies and processes. Within this continuum, there is the persuasion where the speaker’s intention is to convince the addressee without exerting any power upon the receiver. Other types, such as coercion and deception, may show a lower degree of transparency because they are used to mislead the hearer with or without the use of the social effect such as ‘power’. Accordingly, a theoretical framework which treats manipulation as a three-cycle of the meaning-making process is proposed. It is assumed that this model helps in classifying manipulative texts into different types based on the transparency factors. The aim of this study is to provide a theoretical framework that can be adopted by researchers to analyze types of discourse in terms of transparency taking into consideration the speaker, the text itself and the hearer. All these factors in the three-cycle model help in shaping the degree of transparency that a text may [email protected] Rana A. Saeed Almaroof is an assistant professor in the English Department of Al-Buraimi University College in Oman. His research interests include contrastive linguistics, discourse analysis and e-learning. He is particularly interested in the application of several analytic models and model mergers to specific types of texts, e.g. religiousAl-Buraimi University College, OmanBlass, Regina. 2005. Manipulation in the speeches and writings of Hitler and the NSDAP from a relevance theoretic point of view. In: L. de Saussure and P. Schulz (eds.), Manipulation and Ideologies in the Twentieth Century: Discourse, Language, Mind, 169-190. Amsterdam/ Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing.Danler, Paul.2005. Morpho-syntactic and textual realizations as deliberate pragmatic argumentative linguistic tools. In: L. de Saussure and P. Schulz (eds.), Manipulation and Ideologies in the Twentieth Century: Discourse, Language, Mind, 45-60. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing.Emeka-Nwobia & Ngozi U.2016. Political manipulation in Nigerian presidential discourses. British Journal of English Linguistics 4(4). 12-23.Fairclough, Norman. 2003. Analysing Discourse: Textual Analysis for Social Research. London: Routledge.Graham, Peter J. 2006. Can testimony generate knowledge? Philosophica 78. 105-127.Ilie, Cornelia. 2005. An integrated approach to the analysis of participant roles in totalitarian discourse. In: L. de Saussure and P. Schulz (eds.), Manipulation and Ideologies in the Twentieth Century: Discourse, Language, Mind, 191-211. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing.Kamil, Salwa Ibrahim, and Fareed Hameed Al-Hindawi. 2017. The Pragmatics of Manipulation in British and American Political Debates. Hamburg: Anchor Academic Publishing.Maillat, Didier, and Steve Oswald. 2009. Defining manipulative discourse: The pragmatics of cognitive illusions. International Review of Pragmatics 1(2). 348-370.Morler, Edward E. 2006. The Leadership Integrity Challenge: Assessing and Facilitating Emotional Maturity. Tel Aviv-Yafo: Sanai Publishing.Portis, Edward Bryan, Adolf G. Gundersen, and Ruth Lessl Shively (eds.) 2000. Political Theory and Partisan Politics: Matter the Body Itself. Albany: SUNY Press.Rigotti, Eddo. 2005. Towards a typology of manipulative processes. In: L. de Saussure and P. Schulz (eds.), Manipulation and Ideologies in the Twentieth Century: Discourse, Language, Mind, 61-83. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing.de Saussure, Louis. 2005. Manipulation and cognitive pragmatics: Preliminary hypotheses. In: L. de Saussure and Peter J. Schulz (eds.), Manipulation and Ideologies in the Twentieth Century: Discourse, Language, Mind, 113-146. Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins Publishing.Sorlin, Sandrine. 2016. Language and Manipulation in House of Cards: A Pragma-stylistic Perspective. London: Palgrave Macmillan.Van Dijk, Teun A.2006. Discourse and manipulation. Discourse & Society, 17(3). 359-383.Vadia, Kata. 2016. Critical discourse analysis in progress: the power, ideology and manipulation identification (PIMI) model. Alkalmazott Nyelvtudomány 16, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.18460/ ANY.2016.1.00416 (1/2017)193

A malignant omental extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumor on a young man: a case report and review of the literature

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are uncommon intra-abdominal tumors. These tumors tend to present with higher frequency in the stomach and small bowel. In fewer than 5% of cases, they originate primarily from the mesentery, omentum, or peritoneum. Furthermore, these extra-gastrointestinal tumors (EGIST) tend to be more common in patients greater than 50 years of age. Rarely do EGIST tumors present in those younger than 40 years of age.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report a case of a large EGIST in a 27-year-old male. An abdominal pelvic computerized tomography imaging demonstrated an intra-abdominal mass of 22 cm, without invasion of adjacent viscera or liver lesions. This mass was resected <it>en bloc </it>with its fused omentum and an adherent portion of sigmoid colon. Pathology results demonstrated a malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumor with positive CD117 (c-kit) staining, and negative margins of resection, and no continuity of tumor with the sigmoid colon. Due to the malignant and aggressive nature of this patient's tumor, he was started on STI-571 as adjuvant chemotherapy.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>Stromal tumors of an extra-gastrointestinal origin are rare. Of the reported omental and mesenteric EGISTs in four published series, a total of 99 tumors were studied. Of the 99 patients in these series only 8 were under 40 years of age, none were younger than 30 years old; and only 5 were younger than 35 years old. Our patient's age is at the lower end of the age spectrum for the reported EGISTs. Young patients who present with an extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumor (EGIST), who have complete resection with negative margins, have a good prognosis. There is little data to support the role of STI-571 in adjuvant or neoadjuvant therapy after curative resection. Given the lack of data, the use of STI-571 must be individualized.</p

Role of surfactant therapy in reducing oxygen requirement and mortality among neonates suffering from respiratory distress syndrome: A Prospective study at Al – Batool teaching hospital in Diyala province

Background: Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. It is a breathing disorder characterized by a deficiency or inactivity of surfactant in the lungs of preterm and term babies and if not treated, it leads to serious complications like pneumothorax, emphysema, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and death. Objective: To estimate the effect of surfactant therapy on oxygen requirement and neonatal mortality as well as the incidence of RDS in the special care neonatal unit (SCNU) in the AL Batool Teaching Hospital in Diyala Governorate. Patients and Methods: A sample of 2000 patients with signs and symptoms of RDS at the time of presentation was prospectively collected from the 1st of July 2022 until the 1st of March 2023 in SCNU at Al-Batool Teaching Hospital. Gestational age, body weight, the use of oxygen, surfactant therapy, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) were taken into consideration in assessing the outcome of RDS neonates. Results: There was a significant relationship between surfactant administrations, the period of staying on CPAP, and oxygen demand as the p-value was < 0.001 for both. Neonates who received surfactant had a lower mortality rate, with an incidence of 2.5%; the p-value was < 0.001. Incidence of neonatal RDS was 694 (34.7%). Conclusion: Since the incidence of RDS was 34.7%, surfactant therapy should be routine in neonatal special and intensive care units. Proper use of surfactant (proper timing and mode of administration) reduces oxygen demand, the need for CPAP, hospitalization, and mortality among those neonates

Effect of post type on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated premolars

Endodontically treated teeth (ETT) are more susceptible to fracture during mastication. The aim of our study was to investigate the fracture resistance of premolars, restored with different techniques. Eighteen human premolars, extracted for orthodontic or periodontal reasons, were used. Mesio-occlusal cavities were prepared on all of them. They were divided into 3 groups according to the restoration method: with a cemented fiber post (FP), with a cemented metal post (MP) and without a post, but restored with a fiber reinforced composite core (FRC). After thermocycling, their fracture resistance was evaluated in a standard testing machine. The results were analyzed with one-way ANOVA and Tukey Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) tests (p<0.05). The fracture modes were also determined. The MP group showed the lowest fracture resistance rates and the highest number of unrestorable root fractures. In conclusion, teeth restored with FRC cores or FP show better survival rates than those restored with metal posts

Recent approaches in designing bioadhesive materials inspired by mussel adhesive protein

Marine mussels secret protein-based adhesives, which enable them to anchor to various surfaces in a saline, intertidal zone. Mussel foot proteins (Mfps) contain a large abundance of a unique, catecholic amino acid, Dopa, in their protein sequences. Catechol offers robust and durable adhe-sion to various substrate surfaces and contributes to the curing of the adhesive plaques. In this article, we review the unique features and the key functionalities of Mfps, catechol chemistry, and strategies for preparing catechol-functionalized poly- mers. Specifically, we reviewed recent findings on the contributions of various features of Mfps on interfacial binding, which include coacervate formation, surface drying properties, control of the oxidation state of catechol, among other features. We also summarized recent developments in designing advanced biomimetic materials including coacervate-forming adhesives, mechanically improved nano- and micro-composite adhesive hydrogels, as well as smart and self-healing materials. Finally, we review the applications of catechol-functionalized materials for the use as biomedical adhesives, therapeutic applications, and antifouling coatings