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41-EFFECT OF PROPHYLACTIC ADMINISTRATION OF IBUPROFEN IN LONG-DISTANCE SWIMMERS ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE ON TESTS OF 1500 METERS

INTRODUCTION In Middle and Long Distance swimming events, Maglisho (1999) points out that the pain tolerance is one of the contributing causes for the fatigue, suggesting that athletes who are capable of withstanding the discomfort are able to compete in a level close to their true physiological limit. Silverthorn (2003) defines the pain as a sensation perceived from a harmful stimulus (noniceptive), protecting the body tissue against endogenous and exogenous stresses. A frequent used strategy by athletes going through acute physical pain generated by the exercise is the use of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The pharmacodynamics is basically based on the non selective of the constitutive and inductive cyclooxygenase enzymes ( COX-1 and COX -2 respectively) and inhibition consequent from the prostaglandin (particularly in its isoform E2) in the case of analgesic effect, working along with bradicine and histamine, exciting nociceptors in the spot of the active body tissue ( VAN, 2003). Corrigan e Kazlauskas (2003) analyzed the Forms of Declaration of Doping Control from the Sidney Olympic Games and was identified the use of AINE ́s by 860 athletes (31,1%), configuring this medication classes as the second most frequently used sort of substances by those analyzed athletes staying behind only from Vitamins. In another observational study, Wharam et al. (2006) analyzed 330 finalists triathletes of New Zealand ́s Iron Man in 2004, in this study was found a prevalence of declared usage of AINE ́s of 30%. Regarding the use of non-opioids analgesics in Ultra Endurance Events and post induction of muscle damage, has been studied the pharmacologicals effects under the inflammatory process (Peterson et al., 2003), pain perception and plasma levels of creatine kinase and cytokine ( NIEMAN et al., 2005), oxidative stress and muscles levels of prostaglandine ( MCANULTY et al., 2007; TRAPPE et al 2001) and effort perception ( GARCIN et al., 2005). However, there is no records in the literature of any investigation sufficiently controlled that has analyzed the effects of the use of AINE on the performance of swimmers. The purpose of this present study itself was to estimate the interference of the prophylactic use of AINE ibuprofen under the performance and biomechanical parameters of 1500 meters in free swimming style events.
Mystical and Mythological Explanatory Works of Assyrian and Babylonian Scholars

Introduction Conventions List of Tablets edited and discussed Publications cited by initials, short titles, tablet signatures Part One. Mystical Explanatory Works Chapter One. Expositions of Mystical Mathematics and Philology Chapter Two. Groups of Deities and Parts of the World Chapter Three. The God Description Texts: A Mystical Representation of a Deity Part Two. Mythological Explanatory Works Chapter Four. Works in Standard Babylonian Explaining State Rituals in Terms of Myths Chapter Five. Other Babylonian Explanatory Works on Rituals Chapter Six. Works in Neo-Assyrian Explaining Rituals in Terms of Theology and Mythology Appendix I. Miscellanea Appendix II. Colophons Notes Plates
Impact of the Anambra State Fadama Project Phase -1 on the Socio-economic Life of the Rural Farmers

Abstract The study was undertaken to evaluate the Fadama phase-one vegetable production project of the Anambra State Agricultural Development Project (ADP). Data for the study were collected from 160 vegetable growers (80 project farmers and 80 non-project farmers), through the use of a set of structured interview schedule. Percentage, mean scores, factor analysis, t-test, and chi-square statistics were used in the data analysis. The result of the study indicated that telfaria and okra production were most preferred to other vegetables during dry and wet seasons, respectively, mainly due to their high income generating capacity, high market demand, high yielding capacity and usefulness and readily availability to the family. The project made some appreciable socio-economic impact on the growers and the socio-economic aspirations of the Project Farmers (PFs) shifted from personal to farm improvement for fadama vegetable production. The major constraints to the full implementation of the project objectives in the area included post-harvest, logistics and poor fadama incentive problems. It was therefore, recommended that there should be timely and adequate provisions of fadama inputs and infrastructure; and that low cost but improved technologies for storage, transportation, processing and marketing of fadama vegetable produce should be introduced by the National Fadama Development Project (NFDP) management.
10. ALKENONE PALEOTHERMOMETRY AND ORBITAL-SCALE CHANGES IN SEA-SURFACE TEMPERATURE AT SITE 1020, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA MARGIN 1

sea-surface temperature (SST) estimates obtained at ~2.5-k.y. resolution from Ocean Drilling Program Site 1020 show glacial–interglacial cyclicity with an amplitude of 7°–10°C over the last 780 k.y. This record shows a similar pattern of variability to another alkenone-based SST record obtained previously from the Santa Barbara Basin. Both records show that oxygen isotope Stage (OIS) 5.5 was warmer by ~3°C relative to the present and that glacial temperatures warm in advance of deglaciation, as inferred from benthic δ 18 O records. The alkenone-based SST record at Site 1020 is longer than previously published work along the California margin. We show that warmer than present interglacial stages have occurred frequently during the last 800 k.y. Alkenone concentrations, a proxy for coccolithophorid productivity, indicate that sedimentary marine organic carbon content has also varied significantly over this interval, with higher contents during interglacial periods. A baseline shift to warmer SST and greater alkenone content occurs before OIS 13. We compare our results with those from previous multiproxy studies in this region and conclude that SST has increased by ~5°C since the last glacial period (21 ka). Our data show that maximum alkenone SSTs occur simultaneously with minimum ice volume at Site 1020, which is consistent with data from farther south along the margin. The presence of sea ice in the glacial northeast Pacific, the extent of which is inferred from locations of ice-rafted debris, provides further support for our notion of cold surface water within the northern California Current system, averaging 7°–8°C cooler during peak glacial conditions. The cooling of surface water during glacial stages most likely did not result from enhanced upwelling because alkenone concentrations and terrestrial redwood pollen assemblages are consistently lower during glacial periods. U k ′ 37
Larsen B Ice Shelf rheology preceding its disintegration inferred by a control method

A new, complete velocity field from satellite remote sensing is combined with numerical modeling to infer the rheology of the Larsen B Ice Shelf before its disintegration. The resulting spatial distribution of the flow parameter exhibits large variability, which reflects very well observed ice shelf features. This variability is explained by factors including advection of colder ice from tributary glaciers, bottom melting, and the presence of zones of strong shear and fracture. The inferred distribution is applied to simulate numerically the flow regime of the ice shelf and to examine its modification by the presence of open rifts and by the retreat of ice shelf front between 1996 and 2000. Results demonstrate that variable rheology is essential to understanding ice shelf evolution, especially the close relationship among frontal retreat, fracture, ice flow acceleration, and the destabilization of ice shelves.
Lysis activity of bacteriophages isolated from raw meat and their potential as biocontrol agents against Escherichia coli

The potential application of bacteriophages as biological agent in controlling pathogenic bacteria for improving food safety appears to gain interest and recognition quite recently. This study was to evaluate the lysis activity of bacteriophages isolated from raw meat. The lysis activity evaluated using disc diffusion method and in vitro challenge test in LB broth showed that the isolated bacteriophages have the ability to control the growth of Escherichia coli ATCC 25922, thus have potential as biological control agent for future use in food industry. The isolated bacteriophages have the ability to lyse E. coli ATCC 25922 cells culture in LB broth at 37 °C and 30 °C during 4 h of incubation. This finding is supported by the turbidity result which also indicates that the bacteriophages suppressed the growth of E. coli cells in LB broth. On the other hand, no lysis activity could be observed at 4 °C. However, more precise studies need to be done on all isolates to confirm on their potential as biological control of E. coli in food industry in the near future. Keywords: bacteriophage; Escherichia coli; biological control; lysis activity
Titanite petrochronology of the Pamir gneiss domes: Implications for middle to deep crust exhumation and titanite closure to Pb and Zr diffusion

The Pamir Plateau, a result of the India‐Asia collision, contains extensive exposures of Cenozoic middle to lower crust in domes exhumed by north‐south crustal extension. Titanite grains from 60 igneous and metamorphic rocks were investigated with U‐Pb + trace element petrochronology (including Zr thermometry) to constrain the timing and temperatures of crustal thickening and exhumation. Titanite from the Pamir domes records thickening from ~44 to 25 Ma. Retrograde titanite from the Yazgulem, Sarez, and Muskol‐Shatput domes records a transition from thickening to exhumation at ~20–16 Ma, whereas titanite from the Shakhadara dome records prolonged exhumation from ~20 to 8 Ma. The synchronous onset of exhumation may have been initiated by breakoff of the Indian slab and possible convective removal of the Asian lower crust and/or mantle lithosphere. The prolonged exhumation of the Shakhdara and Muztaghata‐Kongur Shan domes may have been driven by continued rollback of the Asian lithosphere concurrent with shortening and northwestward translation of the Pamir Plateau.
Assimilation of the migrant work ethic

Over the last decade the UK has experienced unprecedented increases in migration associated with the 2004 A8 expansion of the EU. This paper studies the work ethic of these recent migrants by analysing worker absence data from the Labour Force Survey for the period 2005-2012. The results show that when A8 migrant workers first arrive in the UK they have substantially lower absenteeism than native workers, but importantly migrant absence levels assimilate within 4-7 years. If UK employers use this information to make hiring decisions, then unusually productive native workers will suffer, this is however only likely to occur in the short term.
Assessing school effects without controlling for prior achievement?

The research findings presented in this paper illustrate how the “value added” of schooling can be assessed empirically using cross-sectional data. Application of the regression-discontinuity approach within a multilevel framework produces both an estimate of the absolute effect of 1 year schooling and an estimate of the variation across schools of this effect. In the study reported here, the approach was applied to both a cross-sectional and a longitudinal dataset. The research findings indicate to what extent different results are produced when cross-sectional as opposed to longitudinal data are analysed.
Lower limb symmetry index (LLSI) pre- and post-reconstruction of the ACL: a controlled study

Background: The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) lesion causes a deficit in joint stability and mobility, trophism and muscular strength, generating asymmetries between the lower limbs. Objective: To verify the effect of a physiotherapeutic protocol on the Lower Limb Symmetry Index (LLSI) and the correlation between strength and EMGs, pre and post reconstruction of the ACL. Methods: Twenty subjects (10 ACLrg + 10 CONTg) were evaluated regarding isometric force and electrical activity of knee extensors, knee flexors and hip abductors. Results: A significant increase (P<0.01) in knee extension and flexion strength and hip abduction strength were observed both for the affected limb and non-affected limb. Regarding the LLSI, a significant increase was observed for knee extension and hip abduction movements in the pre- and post-treatment comparison, and between ACLrg X CONTg (P<0.01) for the knee extension movement in the pre-reconstruction phase of the ACL. A very strong correlation (r=0.945; P<0.01) was also observed between the LLSI strength X EMGs during knee extension, pre- and post-reconstruction surgery. Conclusions: Six months after reconstruction of the ACL, there was an increase in strength and EMG activity of the knee flexor, knee extensor and hip abductor muscles, leveling the LLSI between ACLrg and the CONTg, however, with a significant correlation between the two variables (strength X EMGs) for only one of the three movements (knee extension).
Potential of X-ray computed tomography for 3D anatomical analysis and microdensitometrical assessment in wood research with focus on wood modification

Studying structure and chemistry of wood and wood-based materials is the backbone of all wood research and many techniques are at hand to do so. A very valuable modality is X-ray computed tomography (CT), able to non-destructively probe the three-dimensional (3D) structure and composition. In this paper, we elaborate on the use of Nanowood, a flexible multi-resolution X-ray CT set-up developed at UGCT, the Ghent University Centre for X-ray Tomography. The technique has been used successfully in many different fields of wood science. It is illustrated how 3D structural and microdensitometrical data can be obtained using different scan set-ups and protocols. Its potential for the analysis of modified wood is exemplified, e.g. for the assessment of wood treated with hydrophobing agents, localisation of modification agents, pathway analysis related to functional tissues, dimensional changes due to thermal treatment, etc. Furthermore, monitoring of transient processes is a promising field of activity too.
Comparison of Methods for Determining Precompression Stress Based on Computational Simulation

There are many methods for determining precompression stress (σp), whose value is affected by the slope of the soil compression curve. This study was designed to evaluate the hypothesis that for a certain compression curve all methods used to determine σp present the same value and accuracy. The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy and the relationship among seven of these methods by computational simulation of soil compression curves under nine scenarios. The following methods were used: Casagrande, Pacheco Silva, intersection of the initial void ratio with the virgin compression line (VCLzero), and the regression methods based on 2 (reg1), 3 (reg2), 4 (reg3), and 5 (reg4) points for modeling the elastic curve. Under each scenario, created by combining the swelling and the compression indices, 1,000 compression curves were computationally simulated via the Monte Carlo method. Subsequently, 95 % percentile confidence intervals were built using the 1,000 estimates of σp from each method under each scenario. Most of the differences among the methods were detected under scenarios consisting of high swelling and low compression indices. In general, Casagrande, Pacheco Silva, and reg4 were strongly correlated and presented the highest values of σp, as well as similar variability. The latter two can be considered as alternatives to the standard method of Casagrande, except for Pacheco Silva when the curve has a low compression index (≤0.2) and from medium to high swelling index (≥0.025), for which differences (p<0.05) were detected.
Collaborative Negotiated Feedback versus Teacher-written Feedback: Impact on Iranian Intermediate EFL Learners" Writing

Nowadays, having a good mastery in writing skills plays a pivotal role in achieving success. Hence, it seems that further improvement in teaching writing in general, and providing corrective feedback on students’ errors in particular, might be necessary. There is no doubt that teacher written feedback plays an essential role in English writing classes. However, in spite of tremendous contribution of time and attempt from teachers and students, the feedback provision process is yet far away from ideal. Thus, a search for potential ways to improve the effectiveness of providing corrective feedback makes the motivation for this research study. The current study aimed at exploring the impact of Collaborative Negotiated Feedback on Iranian intermediate EFL learners’ writing and compared it with Teacher-written feedback. The study involved two groups of Iranian Intermediate EFL learners (30 students in each), consisting male and female, aged from 19 to 25, who were chosen through convenience sampling. In both groups, the same materials regarding different kinds of essay and paragraph organization were covered and implemented. While experimental group was provided with collaborative negotiated feedback, the control group was provided with the teacher’s written feedback during the sessions. After Carrying out the treatment, the mean scores of the extracted data from pre-test/post-test of both groups were compared using independent sample t-test. The present researcher came to this conclusion that participants of the experimental group, who were exposed to collaborative negotiated feedback, outperformed the other group. The triangulation of three different sources; Pre/Post-test comparison, the questionnaire and interviews provide evidences in support of the efficacy of Collaborative Negotiated Feedback .
Using the Flipped Model to Foster Thai Learners’ Second Language Collocation Knowledge

In recent years, interest in flipped classrooms has gained popularity among numerous ELT scholars . This research, therefore, explored the effect of flipping a classroom on Thai learners ’ English collocation knowledge, and compared this instructional design with traditional instruction . The study also examined the students ’ attitudes towards the flipped model . The experimental research design comprised an experimental and a control group . The experimental group ( N = 35 ) was exposed to the flipped instruction, in which learning contents were provided outside of class time through electronic means and class time was used for activities . In the control group, the students ( N = 35 ) were taught by the traditional method, where lectures were mainly delivered during class and supplementary exercises were given outside of class time . Two types of collocations : lexical and grammatical were studied . Receptive and productive tests were developed to measure the impact of the two instructional methods on the students ’ collocation competence . A questionnaire and an oral interview were also distributed to determine the experimental students ’ perceptions towards the flipped model . The findings revealed that flipped instruction helped enhance the students ’ collocation knowledge . Interestingly, in terms of the effects the results yielded no significant differences between the flipped and traditional approaches . Most flipped learners generally had a favourable perception of the flipped classroom . Taken together, the study offers insightful implications to the line of research on flipped classrooms in ELT contexts . Keywords : English collocations; experimental ELT research; EFL learners; flipped classrooms; interactive activities
EFFECT OF ANNEALING TEMPERATURE ON STRUCTURAL AND OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF CHEMICALLY DEPOSITED BISMUTH SULPHIDE THIN FILMS

Metal chalcogenides have shown many potential and actual applications in optoelectronic, thermoelectric and photo electric devices and solar selective coatings [1-5]. Bismuth sulphide finds special applications in photo electrochemical devices as its forbidden energy gap lies between 1.25–1.7 eV [6]. Among the different deposition techniques for thin films of Bi2S3 [7-13], chemical bath deposition [14] has been singled out as an inexpensive, simple and convenient technique for large area applications. Chemical deposition of Bi2S3 thin films has been reported earlier using different sulphide ion releasing sources such as thio sulphate, thiourea and thioacetamide [11, 13 and 15] and it is reported that the properties of Bi2S3 films vary from source to source. The present work describes a chemical method for deposition of Bi2S3 thin films from an acidic aqueous medium using sodium thiosulphate as S ion source. The characterization of Bi2S3 thin films was carried out using XRD and optical absorption. The effect of annealing on structural and optical properties of Bi2S3 thin films is studied.
Differentiation of polyphosphate metabolism between the extra- and intraradical hyphae of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi.

• Regulation of polyphosphate metabolism is reported in arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis. • Marigold (Tagetes patula) plants inoculated with Glomus coronatum or Glomus etunicatum were grown in mesh bags. Exopolyphosphatase activity in extra- and intraradical hyphae was measured and characterized. The hyphae were stained with Neutral red to show acidic vacuoles in which polyphosphate synthesis might occur. • Exopolyphosphate activity was differently expressed between the extra- and intraradical hyphae, as indicated by different pH optima; high activity was observed at pH 5.0 in the intraradical hyphae of both fungal species. Km values were lower at neutral pH with long-chain polyphosphate, whereas acidic activity showed lower Km with short-chain polyphosphate. Both extra- and intradical hyphae had acidic vacuoles. Polyphosphate occurred in the hyphae of the high-P, but not the low-P treatment. By contrast, exopolyphosphatase activity and vacuolar acidity were relatively constant irrespective of polyphosphate status. • The fungi have at least two different exopolyphosphatase-type enzymes which are differently expressed between extra- and intraradical hyphae; polyphosphate accumulation might be a dynamic balance between synthesis and hydrolysis.
Egyptian industrial education teachers perceived computer self efficacy

The aim of this study is to investigate the relation between the Egyptian Industrial Education Teachers' demographic characteristics and their perceived computer self-efficacy. The target population of the study was in-service teachers at Industrial Secondary Schools. Thus, participants consisted of 66 in-service teachers (architecture specialists) in Desouk and Foh industrial secondary schools (Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate), and Badr Industrial Schools (Assiut Governorate), Egypt. The “Perceived Computer Self-Efficacy” scale developed by Askar and Umay (DTAE) was used for collecting data. To accomplish the research objectives, standard deviation, average, ANOVA, and Post-Hoc Tukey HSD tests were used in data analysis. The statistical significance level was accepted as . 05 in the study. Results show that there is a significant difference in teachers' age, computer experience level, computer training level and graduation college according to the perceived computer self-efficacy. Also, there is no significant difference among those in-service teachers' perceived computer self-efficacy according to their major. Key words: Perceived computer self-efficacy, industrial education teachers.