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Ventral Longitudinal Intraspinal Fluid Collection in Patients with Cervical Disc Herniation: A Report of Two Cases

We encountered two cases of cervical disc herniation, wherein cerebrospinal fluid collection in the ventral epidural space between the cervical spine and the thoracic spine was noted. The patients, two women aged 71 and 43 years, were diagnosed with cervical disc herniation and underwent anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Unexpected cerebrospinal fluid leakage was observed prior to exposure of the dura mater. Notably, the dura mater was intact following the removal of the herniated disc in both cases. No cerebrospinal fluid leakage symptoms were observed, and relief from the neurological symptoms related to the cervical disc herniation was observed in both cases following the surgery. Findings of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography myelography were carefully reviewed, retrospectively. Both patients presented with similar features including expansion of cerebrospinal fluid collection in the ventral epidural space between the cervical spine and the thoracic spine. These observed features were similar to those of superficial siderosis, which is a form of duropathy—a disease caused by dural defects. Therefore, the patients in this case study might have a subclinical duropathy with associated cervical disc herniation.
Stochastic Neural Networks (SNN) and fusion of Long -Short Term Memory and Stochastic Neural Networks

The primary objective of investors and stockbrokers is to make profits by being able to predict the financial markets. However, forecasting is a complex task since the financial markets have a complicated pattern. This study addresses the direction of the stock price index for Japanese Nikkei 225. The research compares two prediction models, i.e., the Stochastic Neural Networks (SNN) and fusion of Long -Short Term Memory and Stochastic Neural Networks (LSTM SNN) for predicting the index. The input layer includes computation of fifteen technical indicators using stock market parameters (open, high, low, close prices, and volume). Accuracy of each of the prediction models was evaluated using price and trend performance metrics. The evaluation was carried out for historical data from 23 rd January 2007 to 30 th December 2013 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). The experimental outcomes recommend that for the SNN, the model gave an accuracy of 85.37% and hybrid of LSTM – SNN gave accuracy of 86.28%. The increase in the accuracy of LSTM – SNN was due to the introduction of LSTM layer. Experimental outcomes also illustrate that the performance of both the prediction models progress when these technical indicators are added to the input layer of the proposed models.
Exploring determinants of birth weight of the baby delivered in a tertiary hospital of Delhi

Introduction: Low birth weight (LBW) is a global public health challenge. In India, the prevalence is 22%. Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the major determinants of birth weight of the newborns delivered in a tertiary hospital of Delhi. Methodology : A total of 140 newborns were included in the study. The newborns were selected from the ICU. Results: There were 80 male and 60 female newborns. In the current study, 68% of the newborns were LBW, 5% were very LBW, and <1% extremely LBW. All the individual variables with a significant effect on birth weight (p<0.10) were analyzed together using multivariate analysis for combined effect on birth weight. Among all, mainly parity, pre-pregnancy weight, hemoglobin of mother, exposure to smoking tobacco, and residence (p<0.05) were found to be significantly associated with the birth weight of the newborn. Conclusion: Most of the data were concurrent with the previous study results along with no effect of supplementation programs such as the Integrated Child Development Service Scheme or conditional maternity benefit schemes on improving birth weight. More detailed community-based research with bigger sample size needs to be done to develop a clear understanding of some of these unaddressed or partially addressed determinants.
Solubility and Thermodynamic Modeling of Carcinogenic Nitrosamines in Aqueous Amine Solvents for CO<sub>2</sub> Capture

A better understanding of key fundamental properties of nitrosamines, including their solubility in aqueous amine solvents, is needed to understand and accurately model the vapor-phase emission levels from operating CO2 capture systems. In this work, the first experimental Henry’s volatility coefficient of a nitrosamine was obtained with a novel method using static headspace solid phase micro extraction (SPME) and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The experimentally determined Henry’s volatility coefficient of nitrosopyrrolidine (NPY) was found to be around 0.02 (dimensionless) at 25 °C, and falls in the range of a semi-volatile compound. A linear temperature dependency of the Henry’s volatility coefficient can be observed, however additional data is need to verify this trend. © 2017 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. Peer-review under responsibility of the organizing committee of GHGT-13.
poWder NeutroN diffractioN aNd materials chemistrY / phYsics research iN caNada ( 1949-2017 )

The story of powder neutron diffraction at Chalk River is inextricably linked to the history of neutron science at Chalk River itself. Canada’s interest in nuclear research grew out of our involvement in World War II and the race to harness the power of the atom. In 1942, a joint Canadian-British laboratory was built in Montreal to assist in the war effort under the leadership of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) [1]. There were many Europeans working in Canada at the time, including the UK’s John Cockcroft and France’s Lew Kowarski and Hans von Halban. Kowarski and von Halban were physicists that had recently escaped Nazi occupied Germany with 200 kg of heavy water (the largest supply in the world at the time) [2]. This formed the impetus for the design of a heavy water moderated reactor with the initial goal of producing plutonium for the Manhattan project. In 1944, the Montreal research group moved to a newly built laboratory at Chalk River, Ontario, where the first reactors in Canada were being built. In 1949, the National Research Universal reactor (NRU) project began, which was a Canadian design and would form the basis for the future for Canadian neutron beam research [3]. The 135 MW reactor is a significant Canadian success story, providing not only intense neutron beams for materials research, but also medical isotopes for over 20 million people in 80 countries, and a testing ground for innovative reactor and fuel rod design projects [4].
Effect of Fermentation on Nutritional Composition of African Oil Bean Seed

African oil bean seed (Pentaclethra macrophylla), when locally fermented as "ugba", is used to prepare different types of food items especially in Igbo land and in Nigeria in general. The local fermentation process involves boiling the seed for four hours, de-hulling, slicing into different sizes, boiling again for another two hours, and soaking in water for two hours. At the end of the soaking stage, it is allowed to ferment for between 12 to 24 hours. This work studied the effect of this fermentation on the nutritional composition of African oil bean seed. Standard procedures of investigation were applied in the proximate analysis of the seed from raw to 96 hours of fermentation and at 12 hours interval. The Kjeldhal method for protein analysis, described by AOAC (1997) with slight modification by Opara C.C. et al (2013), was used to measure nitrogen content of the seed during the fermentation processes, at different temperatures of 28 o C, 32 o C, and 35 o C, and for different sizes of slicing to throw light on the rate of fermentation. The mineral content of the oil was analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopic method (AAS). The extracted oil was subjected to both physical and chemical analyses as way of throwing more light on its further domestic and industrial applications. The study revealed that fermentation brought about change in nutritional content of the seed with the fermentation reaching its peak at about seventy two hours due to the amount of nitrogen released during the period of fermentation. Results also showed that temperature greatly affects fermentation because fermentation did not occur at 35 o C. Nitrogen content increased as fermentation was going on except on the third day when nitrogen was not seen but was observed on the fourth day. The data, which were analyzed by ANOVA, showed that the highest rate of fermentation occurred at 28 o C and on a sliced size of 5.0cm long x 1.0cm wide The regression equation is given as Y = 0.004t + 0.168, with R 2 = 0.979. In conclusion, the study shows that fermentation increases the nutritive value of ‘Ugba’. It also shows that the nutritional composition of African oil bean seed varies with length of time of fermentation. (
Controlling of Active and Reactive Power Using ‘‘IRPT’’ with Renewable Source

Our society is fully dependent on the power generating station. The power system comprises of three parts i.e. generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power. Now a days due to lake of the Non-renewable sources like coal etc. So due to day by day increasing demand of electricity and fulfill this demand our society is turns towards the renewable sources like wind energy and solar energy. Use of linear electrical loads like transformers and motors etc. There is a problem of unbalance of current waveforms and unbalancing in power system. Voltage unbalancing due to the fluctuation of the reactive loads. This reactive power is compensated by the series compensator and shunt compensator. Among of these STATCOM is most effective device for mitigation of voltage Fluctuation and unbalancing.
Pharmacokinetics of imidafenacin, a novel antimuscarinic agent, may contribute largely to the bladder-selective pharmacological effects

Hypothesis / aims of study Imidafenacin, a novel antimuscarinic agent, is currently developed for the therapy of overactive bladder (OAB) in Japan. It was reported that imidafenacin exhibited functional selectivity for the bladder over the salivary gland and even high doses of this drug had little pharmacological effect on the central nervous system (CNS) [1-3]. The present study was aimed to clarify the underlying mechanism for bladder selectivity on the basis of in vivo muscarinic receptor (mAChR) binding of oral administration of imidafenacin in rats in relation to the pharmacokinetics. We characterized muscarinic receptor binding in various tissues and pharmacokinetics in rats after oral and intravesical administration of imidafenacin.
The food, feeding habits and chemical attributes of the wild and cultured African sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822)

A study of the food and feeding habits of the African sharptooth catfish Clarias gariepinus obtained from Ogbese river and those cultured in Ore-Ofe fish farm, was carried out, along with the chemical attributes of the fillets. A total of two hundred and forty live fish samples were bought from the river fisherman and Ore-Ofe farm gate respectively, over a period of 12 months, and analyzed in the laboratory accordingly. C. gariepinus was discovered to be an omnivorous fish in the reservoir, feeding majorly on phytoplankton (Cyanophyceae, Chlorophyceae), zooplankton, insects, crustaceans, detritus and sand grains. Digested mass constituted the bulk of the stomach content (10.5% by volume and occur in 98.6% of stomachs) of the fish specimens from the pond. The mean moisture content (10.12%), fat content (0.79%) and crude protein content (67.77%) of the fillets of the cultured fish, were higher than those of the wild fish (9.66%, 65.94% and 0.61%, with significant difference (p<0.05) only in the lipid values. On the other hand, the mean carbohydrate content (15.55%) and ash content (9.04%) of the fillet of the wild fish were higher than those of the cultured fish (14.85%; 8.13%), with no significant difference (p<0.05). Since C. gariepinus is a culturable fish species, information on its stomach content analysis will provide basic information needed in the formulation of artificial fish feed during culture. Farmers are hereby advised to reduce the level of oil inclusion in the formulated diets, for consumer appeal.
Effects of Implementation of Problem-Based Learning on Students ‘Academic Achievement and Attitudes Towards Learning Chemistry

This study aimed to determine the effects of problem-based learning on students’ achievement and attitudes towards chemistry. Quantitative method was used. Data were obtained via pre/post-test, treatment-control groups and attitude questionnaire administration. The population was all NCE II chemistry students of Federal College of Education, Yola. Purposeful sampling technique was used in selecting a sample of fifty (50) students divided into experimental (EG) and control (CG) groups. Chemistry Achievement Test (CAT) and open-ended attitude scale questionnaire were used. The instruments were subjected to experts’ opinion, their comments and observations were effected for validity. The experimental group was taught using problem-based learning approach for a period of 30 class hours and a traditional lecture method was employed on the control group. Questionnaire was administered on the experimental group. The data were analyzed using t-test and descriptive statistics. Findings revealed that, implementation of problem-based learning had positive effects on students achievement and attitudes towards learning chemistry. It also revealed that gender has no effect on students’ achievement when expose to PBL. The researchers concluded that PBL enhances students ‘achievement and attitude toward chemistry. They recommended for government and private sectors to encourage teachers adapt PBL approach, improve infrastructure, welfare of students and teachers through adequate funding.
Update for E12-07-104: Measurement of the Neutron Magnetic Form Factor at High Q Using the Ratio Method on Deuterium

In JLab Experiment E12-07-104 we intend to dramatically extend the reach of our understanding of a fundamental feature of the neutron; its magnetic form factor GnM . The elastic electromagnetic form factors(EEFFs) describe the distribution of charge and magnetization inside the nucleon at low Q and probe the quark structure at higher Q. This experiment is part of a broad program at JLab to measure the EEFFs, map the internal landscape of the nucleon, and test non-perturbative Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and QCD-inspired models of the nucleon (see NSAC LongRange Plan [1]). The measurement will cover the range Q = 3.5 − 14.0 GeV with systematic uncertainties less than 3%. Statistical uncertainties will be about 3% in the highest Q bin in this range and significantly less at lower Q. The anticipated range and systematic uncertainties of the experiment are shown in Figure 1. The reduced magnetic form factor GnM/(μnGD) is plotted versus Q where μn is the neutron magnetic moment and GD = 1/(1 + Q /Λ) is the dipole form factor with Λ = 0.71 GeV. We used the recent parameterization of the world’s data on GnM in Ref [10] to predict the reduced form factor. Also shown are selected world’s data for GnM including Co-spokesperson Contact person
Hybrid Time Theory: Cosmology and Quantum Gravity (II)

This paper, the first of two by this subject title, details the current status of cosmology, it’s methodology of logic, it’s axioms, and how successful it is in providing proof for those models relevant to our local reality, while then proposing a solution for what current cosmology fails to deliver. In highlighting a number of key issues regarding current cosmology theory, a new basis is forwarded to cast aside the key issues that have no concrete data, and then that new basis is aligned with 16 key preceding papers [1]-[16] that underwrite new proof for that new basis of cosmology theory, the Hybrid Time model, in reaching a pan-theory (a unified field theory, or grand unified theory, or both, whatever the case may be). If all of physics data is a giant puzzle awaiting solving, if each piece of relevant physical data is akin to a jigsaw piece, all those pieces will be put together, and that general shape of reality shall be brought to attention. Current cosmology “theory” may indeed be wrong, may have been given an incorrect initial description upon an incorrect initial premise in the hope of finding data that is yet to be validated; the aim here is to determine whether such is so and if so how. To bring this new process into effect, to bring into effect all the theory that can capture all relevant data, a key new approach to physics theory must be made.
Accounting Education: An International Journal

International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are principles-based accounting standards that provide less prescriptive, interpretive and implementation guidance than do some national standards. Thus, considerable judgement in the application of IFRS is often required. We suggest a three-step approach to teaching IFRS judgements (concepts, to principles/rules, to the judgements http://www2.aaahq.org/MAS/instructional/abstracts/international_new.cfm 5 of 19 1/4/2017 4:41 PM required in the application of those rules), and provide accounting educators with guidance and resources that will help them create and enhance students' awareness of the importance of making professional judgements in the application of IFRS. We consider both pervasive issues, such as the going concern assumption, materiality and related disclosures, and issues encountered in the application of most IFRSs, such as presentation and disclosure, classification, recognition/derecognition, and measurement. We illustrate past judgements with examples from corporate annual reports, regulatory enforcement decisions published by the ESMA, and other sources for classroom use.
Field Measurements of Dielectric Absorption in Antarctic Ice and Snow at Very High Frequencies

Abstract Field measurements are presented of dielectric absorption in Antarctic snow and ice at frequencies of a few hundred megahertz. They are compared with measurements by other authors at very high frequencies. The dielectric absorption in ice at these frequencies is accounted for in terms of absorption bands both at radio frequencies and in the infrared. Bands at radio frequencies are caused by a relaxation mechanism which depends upon the temperature and the impurity content of the ice. These two factors are therefore included in an account of the dielectric absorption in ice at very high frequencies.
Victimization and Skill Accumulation: The Case of School Bullying

Recent literature has shown that skills are not only essential for the development of successful adults, but also that they are malleable and prone to be affected by many experiences, especially during childhood. This paper examines how bullying depletes skills in school children. I formulate a dynamic model of skill accumulation with endogenous victimization based on the identification of unobserved heterogeneity. I allow victimization to depend on each student’s traits and those of her classmates. Using a unique longitudinal dataset on middle school students, I find that victimization depletes current skill levels by 40% of a standard deviation for the average child. This skill depletion causes the individual to become 25% more likely to experience bullying again. Therefore bullying triggers a self-reinforcing mechanism that opens an ever-growing skill gap. Finally, I find evidence that supports the allocation of students in more skill-homogeneous classrooms as a tool to reduce victimization.
Estimation of hydraulic properties of subglacial till from ploughmeter measurements

Abstract Force variations on a "ploughmeter" and fluctuations in subglacial water pressure have been measured in the same borehole at Storglaciaren, Sweden, to investigate hydraulic properties of the basal till layer. A strong inverse correlation of the pressure and force records, in conjunction with a significant lime lag between the two signals, suggests that pore-water pressures directly affect the strength of the till. Variations in sub-glacial water pressure result in potential gradients across the water till interlace at the bottom of the borehole that drive pressure waves downwards through the till layer when the borehole water level is high and back upwards when the water level is low. Analysis of the propagation velocity of this pressure wave indicates that the hydraulic diffusivity of Storglaciaren till is in the range 1.9−3.6 x 10−6m2s−1,in good agreement with estimates obtained in the laboratory. Hydraulic conductivity values associated with these difrusivities are between 10−9 and 10−8ms−1 and thus are well within the range of values for other glacial tills.
Auto Resource Management to Enhance Reliability and Energy Consumption in Heterogeneous Cloud Computing

A classic information processing has been replaced by cloud computing in more studies where cloud computing becomes more popular and growing than other computing models. Cloud computing works for providing on-demand services for users. Reliability and energy consumption are two hot challenges and tradeoffs problem in the cloud computing environment that requires accurate attention and research. This paper proposes an Auto Resource Management (ARM) scheme to enhance reliability by reducing the Service Level Agreement (SLA) violation and reduce energy consumed by cloud computing servers. In this context, the ARM consists of three compounds, they are static/dynamic threshold, virtual machine selection policy, and short prediction resource utilization method. The Minimum Utilization Non-Negative (MUN) virtual machine selection policy and Rate of Change (RoC) dynamic threshold present in this paper. Also, a method of choosing a value as the static threshold is proposed. To improve ARM performance, the paper proposes a Short Prediction Resource Utilization (SPRU) that aims to improve the process of decision making by including the resources utilization of future time and the current time. The output results show that SPRU enhanced the decision-making process for managing cloud computing resources and reduced energy consumption and the SLA violation. The proposed scheme tested under real workload data over the Cloud Sim simulator.
Research into Seismic Design and Performance of High Cut Slopes in New Zealand

A research program is currently being carried out into the seismic design and performance of high slopes for the New Zealand Transport Agency, aiming at the development of new design principles and guidelines for the design of cut slo pes in New Zealand. One of the key aspects of the research is to understand the potential for top ographic amplifications and its application to design, given New Zealand’s topography and seismici ty. The first stage of the research completed included a review of literature on the earthquake p erformance of slopes and damage observed in past New Zealand and selected international earthqu akes, and of theoretical studies of seismic behaviour of slopes and topographic effects. New Ze aland’s topography and seismicity were also characterised. This paper presents the initial res ults of this research and draws lessons for consideration in the development of guidelines for New Zealand. The paper also presents a review of current design practice in New Zealand and overs eas. The literature and standards review provides useful conclusions for developing the fram ework of the new design recommendations for New Zealand.