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LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT : ATOOL FOR INNOVATION IN LATIN AMERICA YUPI ® , a regional footprint calculator

Purpose Many tools to quantify the environmental impact of human decisions have been developed, but all of them seem to have a limited application at the regional or local level. A freeof-charge, Argentina-based personal footprint calculator software (YUPI) has been developed in order to raise awareness among local citizens about the environmental impacts generated by their daily habits. The extensive use of the tool will generate information suitable for future scientific studies based on local data. Methods The software calculates the ecological, carbon, and water footprints of individuals, implementing specific regional data from Argentina developed by the CLIOPE group, complemented with data from the Water Footprint Network and the Global Footprint Network. The calculator was developed focusing on interface attractiveness, ease of use, language simplicity, and a good trade-off between completion time and fullness. Results and discussion The YUPI software allows its users to understand at a glance their contribution to the environmental impacts of modern society and to quantify the reduction opportunities they have at hand. The program’s language and variables reflect local lifestyle choices, making the filling process accessible for children. The calculator was placed online as an educational tool for teachers and students from all educational levels, and it was also used by visitors in local science and educational fairs. Valuable data was collected for future initiatives on impact mitigation. Conclusions Amplified by the mass media, the new tool has helped raise awareness and discussion about the individual environmental footprint, both in the educational and in the domestic terrain. The strategy of creating a simple, easily administered, and widely available quiz helped bridge the gap between the academy and the people, making available to them the continuously updated information generated by the research groups. This is facilitating citizen not only to understand the complexity of the environmental problems but also to take informed actions leading to their mitigation.
Canaloplasty – Efficacy and Safety in an 18-Month Follow Up Period, and Analysis of Outcomes in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Pigmentary Glaucoma and Pseudoexfoliative Glaucoma

ABSTRACT Purpose Open-angle glaucoma (OAG), accounting for 90% of all glaucoma cases, is a progressive optic nerve neuropathy. It may lead to irreversible loss of visual field and complete blindness. When conservative treatment becomes insufficient to stop OAG progression, a surgical intervention is considered. Currently, canaloplasty procedure is being introduced instead of conventional trabeculectomy for invasive OAG treatment. The aim of the study is to asses safety and efficacy of canaloplasty. Methods This prospective study included 67 eyes that received 360° canaloplasty with placement of a tensioning suture. Primary OAG (n = 35), secondary OAG in pseudoexfoliative syndrome (n = 13), and pigmentary glaucoma (n = 19) patients were included. Control check-ups were conducted pre-operatively and in a 18-month follow-up time. Study endpoints involved reduction in IOP values and in the number of glaucoma medications after the intervention. Results The intervention led to a significant 38% reduction in IOP value from the preoperative baseline to 18 months after the intervention. The number of medications decreased significantly by 89%. At 18 months postoperative, 79% eyes did not require any glaucoma medications. The incidence of complications after canaloplasty was low, and none of the adverse effects were vision threatening. A surgically-induced astigmatism was the most frequent complication. Pigmentary glaucoma patients were the most beneficial subgroup, with 50% reduction in IOP, the highest success rate, and 98% reduction in the number of medications used. Conclusion This study proved that canaloplasty is an efficient and safe procedure in OAG eyes.
Development of High Dielectric Strength Ceramic Film Capacitors for Advanced Power Electronics

Ceramic film capacitors with high dielectric constant and high breakdown strength are promising for use in advanced power electronics, which would offer higher performance, improved reliability, and enhanced volumetric and gravimetric efficiencies. We have grown lead lanthanum zirconate titanate (PLZT) on nickel foils and platinized silicon (PtSi) substrates by chemical solution deposition. A buffer layer of LaNiO3 (LNO) was deposited on the nickel foils prior to the deposition of PLZT. We measured the following electrical properties for PLZT films grown on LNO buffered Ni and PtSi substrates, respectively: remanent polarization, ≈25.4 μC/cm2 and ≈10.1 μC/cm2; coercive electric field, ≈23.8 kV/cm and ≈27.9 kV/cm; dielectric constant at room temperature, ≈1300 and ≈1350; and dielectric loss at room temperature, ≈0.06 and ≈0.05. Weibull analysis determined the mean breakdown strength to be 2.6 MV/cm and 1.5 MV/cm for PLZT films grown on LNO buffered Ni and PtSi substrates, respectively. Residual stress anal.
First Report of Root Rot Disease in Green Gram (Vigna radiata) Caused by Ectophoma multirostrata in India.

A disease survey was conducted in the green gram (Vigna radiata) growing areas of Bharuch, Gujarat, India in February 2020. Root rot was observed on cultivar NVL-585 in 30 fields surveyed, with 15 to 20% of disease incidence. Infected plants showed foliar chlorosis, brown discoloration, dark black brittle roots with necrotic lesions, and dead plants. The root rot causal agent was isolated on potato dextrose agar (PDA) from 25 symptomatic samples collected from 10 diseased plants and pure cultures were obtained using single hyphal tip method. The cultures were grayish black with a smooth texture. Conidia were single celled, elliptical to oval in shape and were 5.2 to 6. 5μm (n=25) in length and 2.7 to 3. 4µm in width. Plastic pots (15 cm in diameter) were filled with autoclaved soil (1.5 kg/pot) inoculated with a 15-day-old culture of the fungus at 3 g/ kg (108 cfu/g). After 7 days, the local green gram cultivar HUM 16 was sown into the pots. Seedlings were thinned to 10 for each pot. Chlorosis of leaves, rotting roots, and even plant death were observed at 20, 30 and 40 days after seeding. The experiment was conducted twice to fulfill the Koch postulates. The fungus was reisolated from the root rot samples, and identical colony morphology was observed as seen previously. Based on the cultural characteristics and conidial morphology, the fungus belonged to Ectophoma sp. (Boerema et al. 2004). ITS, D1 and D2 regions of LSU and β-tubulin were used for molecular identification. The BLASTn analysis of ITS, D1 and D2 region of LSU gene and β-tubulin gene sequences of Isolate G80 showed a 100% similarity with accession number MH858623 (Vu et al. 2019), 99.82% similarity with MH870612 (Vu et al. 2019) and 100% similarity with MN983939 (Hou et al. 2020). Gene sequence has been submitted to NCBI GenBank, and accession numbers for ITS, D1 and D2 region of LSU and β-tubulin are MW165415, MW813868 and LC656357, respectively. The pathogen was previously reported from other hosts like Fuchsia× hybrida, Origanum vulgare, Lavandula angustifolia, Cicer arietinum and Coriandrum sativum. It can cause substantial economic damage to a wide range of commercially important crops. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of E. multirostrata causing root rot disease of green gram in India.
A conceptual model for the adoption of autonomous robots in supply chain and logistics industry

The arrival of the era of robots and autonomous machines is undisputable. It is anticipated that the future business environment will be characterized by a variety of intelligent systems and autonomous robots. In 2017, the International Federation of Robotics reported that momentum gained by robotic technologies is strong and that the sales volumes of both service and industrial robots is expected to grow. Building on this projection, the present study proposes a set of prerequisites or key determinants for the adoption of autonomous robots in the supply chain and logistics industry: technological context (i.e., relative advantage, complexity, and cost), organizational context (i.e., management support, financial support and employee competence) and environmental context (i.e., competitive pressure, customer pressure and vendor support). The study adapts a quantitative research design and uses an online survey to collect the needed data to test the conceptual framework and hypotheses proposed. Part of the study results confirms the association between the cost of digital technologies and the adoption of autonomous robots. However, the study found no evidence that the perceived relative advantage positively impacts supply chain and logistics firms’ adoption of autonomous robots. The study offers some managerial advices to supply chain mangers and marketers of the digital technologies and tools that can be applied in the supply chain setting.
Inactivating Mast Cell Function Promotes Steady-State and Regenerative Hematopoiesis

Deeper understanding of the cellular and molecular pathways regulating hematopoiesis is critical to maximize the therapeutic potential of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in curative procedures including hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HST). We have recently identified mast cells (MCs) as therapeutically-targetable components of the HSC niche. Here, we demonstrate that mice lacking MCs display peripheral neutrophilia, expansion of bone marrow (BM) HSC populations, resistance to repeated 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) administration, and a BM genetic signature primed for hematopoietic proliferation. MC deficiency functionally altered both the hematopoietic and the stromal compartment of the BM as hematopoietic reconstitution was accelerated in wildtype mice that received MC deficient BM and in MC deficient recipients that received wildtype BM. Finally, we demonstrate that mice treated at steady state with the MC stabilizing agent ketotifen exhibit increased BM cellularity as well as expansion of phenotypic HSC populations. This work provides novel mechanistic rationale to explore mast cells as a target to enhance human BM transplants. Additionally, the potential of repurposing FDA approved mast cell targeting therapies to promote hematopoietic regeneration may provide well-tolerated treatment strategies at a fraction of the cost and development time.
Job-shop Scheduling Based on the Similarity of Job Flow Pattern

In this study we propose a heuristic scheduling approach to the minimization of maximum completion time of the general job-shop scheduling problems. The fundamental idea of this approach is based on the ability of human scheduler's pattern recognition, and we have tried to construct the similar manner in our heuristic procedure. We firstly divide the jobs into job groups based on the similarity of their flow patterns, and then generate sub-schedules for each job group separately. Finally we integrate the sub-schedules into the final global schedule with the aid of eliminating procedure of the operation conflicts. In order to test the effectiveness of the proposed approach, we have conducted the computational experiment varying the number of jobs from six to twenty, and the number of machines from five to fifteen. By comparison experiments with neural network approach and simulated annealing, the proposed approach has produced good solutions in reasonable computing times.
Media users as allies: personality predictors of dominant group members’ support for racial and sexual diversity in entertainment media

ABSTRACT The study examines psychological characteristics of dominant group allies (White, cisgender heterosexual individuals) in the context of media consumption. A survey of U.S. Americans (N = 272) examines the relationship between personality traits (openness and empathy) and support for racial and sexual diversity in the media. Both traits were predictive of (1) endorsing media diversity policies and (2) intention to consume diverse media content. However, these effects were largely mediated by the motivation to expand the boundaries of one’s self-concept rather than by social justice views. The findings are discussed in terms of allyship and media psychology.
Effects of subclinical hypothyroidism on maternal and obstetric outcomes during pregnancy

Objectives: Subclinical hypothyroidism has been defined as normal free thyroxine (FT4) with elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the first trimester subclinical hypothyroidism with adverse obstetric outcomes in pregnant women. Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted by examining the pregnant women who applied to the Gynecology Department of Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital at their 6th to 14th gestational weeks and had antenatal follow-ups between February 1, 2017 and December 31, 2020. Results: Fetal weight (OR: 1; 95% CI, 0.99-1.03, p = 0.023), gestational age at delivery (OR: 0.91; 95% CI, 0.83-0.99, p = 0.022), and preterm delivery (OR: 0.79; 95% CI, 0.48-1.06, p = 0.005) were found to be statistically significant parameters in univariate risk analyses performed in the group whith patients normal T4 levels and TSH levels ≥ 2.5-4 mIU/L. Lower gestational age at delivery (OR: 1; 95% CI, 0.93-1.88, p = 0.016), and higher preterm delivery rates (OR: 0.99; 95% CI, 0.96-1.01, p = 0.003) were found to be statistically significant in multivariate risk analysis. Conclusions: The rate of preterm delivery was statistically higher, and fetal weight and week of delivery were significantly lower in the group of pregnant women diagnosed with SCH having TSH values between 2.5 and 4 mIU/L.
Cobra envenomation in an elderly female mimicking brain death- A case report

Snake bite envenomation is one of the most toxicology-related cause that can mimic brain death. This is a case report of 73-year-old elderly female, a hypertensive on treatment, who presented with chief complaints of cobra snake bite on the dorsum of right hand. On admission, patient had dyspnea, bilateral ptosis and ophthalmoplegia. In the next 10–15 min, her symptoms got worsened for which she was administered intravenous doses of atropine (2 mg), neostigmine (0.5 mg) and anti-snake venom. She developed respiratory arrest, hence was intubated and was started on mechanical ventilation. On assessment following 12 h post admission, the patient had Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)-E1V1M1, with pupils bilateral 2.5 mm sluggishly reacting to light. After 36 h post admission, patient began to show signs of recovery. She began to blink her eyes, follow objects and attempted to move her limbs on command. On day 3, Patient was weaned off from the ventilator, extubated two days later and discharged home on Day 7. This case report highlights a unique presentation of cobra bite induced neuroparalytic syndrome mimicking brain death in an elderly patient. Furthermore, the life-threatening presentation of cobra envenomation mandates the use of higher doses of Polyvalent snake antivenom (PSA) to reverse the neuroparalytic toxicity. We should consider the role of anticholinesterase as an adjunctive therapy to PSA in severe cobra envenomation.
Functional Application of Tricks for Super Obese Patient Positioning: A Technical Guide for Hip Fractures on a Fracture Table With a Case Example

Obese patients with hip fractures are at increased risk of perioperative complications due to both their size and associated medical conditions. The purpose of this report is to describe a technique for intraoperative positioning of obese patients who sustain a hip fracture. A 62-year-old female with a history of morbid obesity (BMI 48.06kg/m2), type II diabetes mellitus, and hypertension presented with a right intertrochanteric fracture and was admitted for operative fixation on a fracture table. A standardized approach for systematic patient positioning and abdominal panniculus taping is described, which facilitates operative repair of the hip fracture using a cephalomedullary nail. This report describes the intraoperative positioning technique of a morbidly obese patient with an intertrochanteric hip fracture in order to highlight specific techniques used to deal with the physical aspects of obesity that can improve the surgical efficiency of the procedure. By positioning obese patients in a standardized way, intraoperative time and complications will be decreased, potentially mitigating some of the risks associated with this patient population.
Uptake of Papanicolaou Smear Test and Human Papiloma Virus Vaccines among Clients in Family Planning Clinic in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Background: Papanicolaou Smear test has been used to screen for pre-malignant lesions of the cervix and its application has reduced the incidence of cervical cancer by over 70% in the last five decades. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a known cause of cervical cancer. HPV vaccination is a primary prevention of cervical cancer. Objective: To determine the uptake of Papanicolaou smear test and human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine among the clients of the family planning clinic of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH), Port Harcourt. Method: This was a prospective descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among 236 female clients of the family planning clinic in UPTH. Selected participants completed a self administered structured questionnaire capturing information on socio-demographic characteristics and uptake of Papanicoalaou smear test and HPV vaccine. The data were entered into a spread sheet and analysed with Microsoft excel 2017 statistical software. The level of significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: The mean age of the respondents in the study was 36.41± 6.01 with (148) 39.8% aged between 30-39 years and (174) 73.73% were multiparous. Forty four (18.64%) participants had done a pap smear and only 2.54% had received the HPV vaccine. There was a significant relationship between the level of education of participants and knowledge of PAP smear. Conclusion: The uptake of PAP smear and HPV vaccine were very low. Education will improve the knowledge and hence uptake of PAP smear and HPV vaccine. Vaccine,
Returns and Volatility Spillover Between BSE SENSEX and BSE SME Stock Exchange of India

Investigating the impact of volatility spillover among various markets has been the subject matter of numerous research. This study investigates the dynamic relationship between the Bombay Stock Exchange index (SENSEX) and the small and medium enterprises (SME) stock index (BSE SME) in India. The study uses univariate autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (ARCH)/generalised autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity (GARCH) models to model the time-varying volatility of the BSE SME market and multivariate BEKK-GARCH analysis to model the volatility of the SENSEX and BSE SME Index considering the existence of some linkages between them. The study is based on the daily stock indices data ranging from 16 August 2012 to 31 March 2021. Furthermore, the study reveals statistically significant internal volatility spillovers in the SME stock market and the cross-volatility transmission between the two indices. It affirms statistically significant volatility and return spillover between the main market index, SENSEX and SME index, BSE SME. The findings of this research have important implications for the diversification process. It provides crucial signals to investors, portfolio managers and policymakers, especially when there has been much impetus and promotion from the Indian government and emerging foreign investments in India’s SMEs in recent years.
Reducing unethical pro-organizational behavior in the hospitality sector through socially responsible human resource practices and responsible leadership

Abstract This study aims to unravel the role of socially responsible human resource practices (SRHR practices) in reducing unethical pro-organizational behavior (UPB) among hospitality employees as well as mechanisms behind this relationship. The data were collected at the three survey waves from 726 employees and 108 direct managers from hotels in Vietnam. The data analysis was conducted through multilevel structural equation modeling. The results gave support for the negative indirect relationship between SRHR practices and employee UPB via corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement as a partial mediator. Furthermore, responsible leadership served as a moderator to attenuate the positive relationship between SRHR practices and employee CSR engagement as well as the indirect negative relationship between SRHR practices and employee UPB via employee CSR engagement. This study advances the hospitality management literature by gaining insights into how to reduce UPB among hospitality employees. A crucial contribution to existing knowledge has been made by examining the relationships that exist between SRHR practices, responsible leadership, CSR engagement, and UPB.
Table ( 1 ) : Chemical analysis of the experimental greenhouse sandy soil

A field experiment was carried out in the black saran green house during 2007/2008 and 2008/2009, at the Research and Production Station, National Research Centre, Nubaria, Egypt, to study the effect of plant spacing and nitrogen sources fertilizer i.e., mineral nitrogen (MN) and organic nitrogen (ON); on the growth of ceriman (Monstera deliciosa Liebm.). Plant spacing treatments were 50, 60 and 75 cm between plants in rows, the distance between each row 70 cm. MN and ON fertilization treatments were (control, 100% MN, 100% ON, 75% MN+25% ON, 50% MN+50% ON, 25% MN+75% ON). The results of this study revealed that the maximum values of stem diameter, number of leaves/plant, petiole length, leaf length, leaf width, leaf area (cm 2 ) and fresh and dry weights of all plant organs were obtained when the spacing was 75 cm between the plants, while the maximum values of plant height was obtained when the spacing was 50 cm between the plants. Also, the results indicated that the maximum values for plant height, stem diameter, number of leaves/plant, petiole length, leaf length, leaf area (cm 2 ) and fresh and dry weights of all plant organs were obtained with 100% MN fertilization in both seasons. Whereas, the broadest leaves were obtained with applying 75% MN+25% ON fertilization in both seasons. Interaction between plant spacing and nitrogen sources resulted in the maximum values of the number of leaves/plant, petiole length, leaf length, leaf width, leaf area and fresh and dry weights of all plant organs with spacing of 75 cm between plants and applying 100% MN fertilization, except, the maximum value of plant height under spacing 50 cm treated with 100% MN fertilization.