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Perinatal Depression and Anxiety Symptoms, Parental Bonding and Dyadic Sensitivity in MotherâBaby Interactions at Three Months Post-Partum
The quality of the early parent-infant relationship is crucial for the child's optimal development, and parental sensitivity plays a key role in early interactions. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the influence of maternal perinatal depression and anxiety symptoms on dyadic sensitivity at three months post-partum, also considering a large set of maternal and infant variables. At the third trimester of pregnancy (T1) and at three months postpartum (T2), 43 primiparous women filled in a set of questionnaires evaluating symptoms of depression (CES-D) or anxiety (STAI), the woman's parental bonding experiences (PBI), alexithymia (TAS-20), maternal attachment to the baby (PAI, MPAS) and the perceived social support (MSPSS). At T2 mothers also completed a questionnaire on infant temperament and took part in the CARE-Index videotaped procedure. Dyadic sensitivity was predicted by higher maternal trait anxiety scores in pregnancy. In addition, the mother's experience of being cared for by her father in childhood was predictive of her infant's lower compulsivity, while paternal overprotection predicted higher unresponsiveness. The results highlight the influence of perinatal maternal psychological well-being and maternal childhood experiences on the quality of the dyadic relationship. The results may be useful to foster mother-child adjustment during the perinatal period
Review of dohan eherenfest et al. (2009) on âclassification of platelet concentrates: from pure platelet-rich plasma (p-prp) to leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (l-prf)â
This classic discusses the original publication of Dohan Eherenfest et al. on "Classification of platelet concentrates: from pure platelet-rich plasma (P-PRP) to leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF)", in which the authors propose four categories of platelet concentrates depending on their leukocyte and fibrin content (P-PRP, leucocyte- and platelet-rich plasma (L-PRP), pure platelet-rich fibrin (P-PRF), and L-PRF) to group a "jungle" of products in which the term platelet-rich plasma (PRP) was used indistinctly. They were able to identify common factors such as: (1) the use of anticoagulant and immediate centrifugation of the blood after its collection, (2) most preparation techniques allowed platelet concentrate preparation within an hour, (3) the centrifugation aimed to separate the blood in layers that would allow the extraction of specific fractions, and (4) the product was activated with thrombin or calcium chloride. The reviewed manuscript has been listed among the most cited PRP articles in regenerative medicine, with more than 800 citations, driving the current scientific research and clinical practice by categorizing L-PRP and P-PRP (now, leukocyte-poor PRP). The classification has also opened the door to understanding intrinsic biological mechanisms between the platelets, leukocytes, fibrin, and growth factors, later considered for studying the proliferation and differentiation of cells in different tissues affected by PRP. Since the initial classification of platelet concentrates, several other classification systems have been proposed and published in the current literature, such as the PAW, Mishra, PLRA, DEPA, MARSPILL, etc. These classifications have identified important aspects of PRP that affect the biological composition and, ultimately, the indications and outcomes. To date, there is still a lack of standardization in sample preparation, cohort heterogeneity, and incomplete reporting of sample preparation utilized, leading to a lack of clarity and challenging researchers and clinicians
Espectro-Historia: Manuel Belgrano. La proyección del futuro de la patria a través del color azul y blanco de la bandera argentina
En este trabajo se presentan los resultados correspondientes al estudio integrado espectro-histĂłrico de dos de las primeras Banderas argentinas. La Bandera de TucumĂĄn, de BenjamĂn ArĂĄoz, general que tuvo una cercanĂa estrecha con el General M. Belgrano despuĂ©s del legendario Ă©xodo jujeño, durante la Batalla de TucumĂĄn, y la que puede ser nuestra primera enseña, la denominada Bandera de Macha. Las muestras fueron analizadas mediante el empleo de espectroscopia ultravioleta-visible (UV-vis), espectroscopia de reflectancia difusa UV-vis (UV-vis DRS), espectroscopia infrarroja FTIR con reflectancia total atenuada (FTIR-ATR), microscopĂa electrĂłnica de barrido con espectroscopia de dispersiĂłn de energĂa de rayos X (SEM-EDX), espectroscopia Raman convencional y de resonancia Raman. Pequeños jirones de los Estandartes fueron tambiĂ©n empleados para llevar a cabo anĂĄlisis quĂmicos.Fil: Romano, Rosana Mariel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas. Centro CientĂfico TecnolĂłgico Conicet - La Plata. Centro de QuĂmica InorgĂĄnica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino". Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Centro de QuĂmica InorgĂĄnica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino"; ArgentinaFil: Picone, Andrea Lorena. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas. Centro CientĂfico TecnolĂłgico Conicet - La Plata. Centro de QuĂmica InorgĂĄnica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino". Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Centro de QuĂmica InorgĂĄnica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino"; ArgentinaFil: Stephani, Rodrigo. Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; BrasilFil: Cappa de Oliveira, Luiz F.. Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora; BrasilFil: Della Vedova, Carlos Omar. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas. Centro CientĂfico TecnolĂłgico Conicet - La Plata. Centro de QuĂmica InorgĂĄnica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino". Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Centro de QuĂmica InorgĂĄnica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino"; Argentin
g factors of coexisting isomeric states in Pb-188
The factors of the , {11}^{\ensuremath{-}}, and {8}^{\ensuremath{-}} isomeric states in were measured using the time-differential perturbed angular distribution method as g({12}^{+})=\ensuremath{-}0.179(6), g({11}^{\ensuremath{-}})=+1.03(3), and g({8}^{\ensuremath{-}})=\ensuremath{-}0.037(7). The factor of the state follows the observed slight down-sloping evolution of the factors of the neutron spherical states with decreasing . The factors of the {11}^{\ensuremath{-}} and {8}^{\ensuremath{-}} isomers proposed as oblate and prolate deformed states, respectively, were interpreted within the rotational model, using calculated and empirical factor values for the involved single-particle orbitals
High-spin states and band terminations in v 49
High-spin states in 49 V have been studied through the 28 Si(28 Si, α3p) reaction using the EUROBALL Îł-ray detector array. The 49 V level scheme has been extended up to 13.1 MeV including 21 new states. Both negative and positive parity states have been interpreted in the framework of theShell Model. The 27/2â and the 31/2+ band termination states have been observed in agreement with theoretical predictions.Fil: Rodrigues Ferreira Maltez, Dario Pablo. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas; Argentina. ComisiĂłn Nacional de EnergĂa AtĂłmica. Gerencia del Ărea de InvestigaciĂłn y Aplicaciones No Nucleares. Gerencia FĂsica (Centro AtĂłmico Constituyentes). Proyecto Tandar; Argentina. Universidad de Buenos Aires. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Departamento de FĂsica; ArgentinaFil: Hojman, Daniel Leonardo. ComisiĂłn Nacional de EnergĂa AtĂłmica. Gerencia del Ărea de InvestigaciĂłn y Aplicaciones No Nucleares. Gerencia FĂsica (Centro AtĂłmico Constituyentes). Proyecto Tandar; Argentina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas; ArgentinaFil: Lenzi, Silvia M.. Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare.; Italia. UniversitĂ di Padova; ItaliaFil: Cardona, Maria Angelica. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientĂficas y TĂ©cnicas; Argentina. ComisiĂłn Nacional de EnergĂa AtĂłmica. Gerencia del Ărea de InvestigaciĂłn y Aplicaciones No Nucleares. Gerencia FĂsica (Centro AtĂłmico Constituyentes). Proyecto Tandar; Argentina. Universidad Nacional de San MartĂn. Escuela de Ciencia y TecnologĂa; ArgentinaFil: Fernea, Enrico. UniversitĂ di Padova; Italia. Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare.; ItaliaFil: Axiotis, M.. Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare.; ItaliaFil: Beck, C.. UniversitĂ© de Strasbourg; Francia. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; FranciaFil: Bednarczyk, P.. Polish Academy of Sciences; ArgentinaFil: Bizzetti, P. G.. UniversitĂ di Padova; Italia. Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare.; ItaliaFil: Bizzetti Sona, A. M.. UniversitĂ di Padova; Italia. Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare.; ItaliaFil: Della Vedova, F.. UniversitĂ di Padova; Italia. Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare.; ItaliaFil: Grebosz, J.. Polish Academy of Sciences; ArgentinaFil: Haas, F.. UniversitĂ© de Strasbourg; Francia. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; FranciaFil: Kmiecik, M.. Polish Academy of Sciences; ArgentinaFil: Maj, A.. Polish Academy of Sciences; ArgentinaFil: MÄczyĆski, W.. Polish Academy of Sciences; ArgentinaFil: Napoli, D. R.. Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare.; ItaliaFil: Nespolo, M.. UniversitĂ di Padova; Italia. Istituto Nazionale Di Fisica Nucleare.; ItaliaFil: Papka, P.. UniversitĂ© de Strasbourg; Francia. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; FranciaFil: SĂĄnchez i Zafra, A.. UniversitĂ© de Strasbourg; Francia. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique; FranciaFil: Styczen, J.. Polish Academy of Sciences; ArgentinaFil: Thummerer, S.. Alfred-Wegener-Institut, Helmholtz-Zentrum fĂŒr Polar- und Meeresforschung; AlemaniaFil: ZiÄbliĆski, M.. Polish Academy of Sciences; Argentin
Transition probabilities in the X(5) candidate Ba
To investigate the possible X(5) character of 122Ba, suggested by the ground
state band energy pattern, the lifetimes of the lowest yrast states of 122Ba
have been measured, via the Recoil Distance Doppler-Shift method. The relevant
levels have been populated by using the 108Cd(16O,2n)122Ba and the
112Sn(13C,3n)122Ba reactions. The B(E2) values deduced in the present work are
compared to the predictions of the X(5) model and to calculations performed in
the framework of the IBA-1 and IBA-2 models
Multinucleon transfer reactions in closed-shell nuclei
Multinucleon transfer reactions in 40Ca+96Zr and 90Zr+208Pb have been measured at energies close to the Coulomb barrier in a high resolution gamma-particle coincidence experiment. The large solid angle magnetic spectrometer PRISMA coupled to the CLARA gamma-array has been employed. Trajectory reconstruction has been applied for the complete identification of transfer products. Mass and charge yields, total kinetic energy losses, gamma transitions of the binary reaction partners, and comparison of data with semiclassical calculations are reported. Specific transitions in 95Zr populated in one particle transfer channels are discussed in terms of particle-phonon couplings. The gamma decays from states in 42Ca in the excitation energy region expected from pairing vibrations are also observed
U and Th content in the Central Apennines continental crust: a contribution to the determination of the geo-neutrinos flux at LNGS
The regional contribution to the geo-neutrino signal at Gran Sasso National
Laboratory (LNGS) was determined based on a detailed geological, geochemical
and geophysical study of the region. U and Th abundances of more than 50
samples representative of the main lithotypes belonging to the Mesozoic and
Cenozoic sedimentary cover were analyzed. Sedimentary rocks were grouped into
four main "Reservoirs" based on similar paleogeographic conditions and
mineralogy. Basement rocks do not outcrop in the area. Thus U and Th in the
Upper and Lower Crust of Valsugana and Ivrea-Verbano areas were analyzed. Based
on geological and geophysical properties, relative abundances of the various
reservoirs were calculated and used to obtain the weighted U and Th abundances
for each of the three geological layers (Sedimentary Cover, Upper and Lower
Crust). Using the available seismic profile as well as the stratigraphic
records from a number of exploration wells, a 3D modelling was developed over
an area of 2^{\circ}x2^{\circ} down to the Moho depth, for a total volume of
about 1.2x10^6 km^3. This model allowed us to determine the volume of the
various geological layers and eventually integrate the Th and U contents of the
whole crust beneath LNGS. On this base the local contribution to the
geo-neutrino flux (S) was calculated and added to the contribution given by the
rest of the world, yielding a Refined Reference Model prediction for the
geo-neutrino signal in the Borexino detector at LNGS: S(U) = (28.7 \pm 3.9) TNU
and S(Th) = (7.5 \pm 1.0) TNU. An excess over the total flux of about 4 TNU was
previously obtained by Mantovani et al. (2004) who calculated, based on general
worldwide assumptions, a signal of 40.5 TNU. The considerable thickness of the
sedimentary rocks, almost predominantly represented by U- and Th- poor
carbonatic rocks in the area near LNGS, is responsible for this difference.Comment: 45 pages, 5 figures, 12 tables; accepted for publication in GC
Population and y-decay studies of neutron-rich nuclei around 48Ca with deep inelastic collisions
The population and -decay of n-rich nuclei around 48Ca has been measured with the PRISMA-CLARA setup using deep-inelastic collisions (DIC) on 64Ni, at energies ~2.5 times above the Coulomb barrier. After a careful analysis of the response of the PRISMA magnetic spectrometer, a detailed investigation of the reaction properties is carried out. This provides total cross sections and energy integrated angular distributions of the most relevant transfer channels, which are compared with predictions from a semiclassical multi-nucleon transfer model. Good agreement is found for the 0p, 1p and 1n channels. In few cases, angular distributions of the first excited states are also measured and the experimental results are interpreted in terms of DWBA calculations, providing information on the basic ingredients of the theoretical models
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