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Molecular Dynamic Simulations of Carbon and Chlorine Isotopologue Fractionation of Chlorohydrocarbons during Diffusion in Liquid Water

Until now, the magnitude of isotopologue fractionation of organic compounds due to aqueous-phase diffusion has been quantified only experimentally. This study aims to determine the extent of aqueous-phase diffusion-induced isotopologue fractionation of organic compounds for the first time on a computational basis using molecular dynamic simulations (MDS). The MDS were conducted for different organic compounds including chlorinated ethenes (trichloroethene (TCE)) and ethanes (1,2-dichloroethane (1,2-DCA)) and for different isotopologues (carbon and chlorine). The MDS revealed a weak power law mass (m) dependency of the diffusion coefficient (D ∝ m–β with β ≤ 0.049) for carbon and chlorine isotopologues of TCE and 1,2-DCA, consistent with experimental results. The MDS showed that the mass of the diffusing species is the key controlling factor for diffusion-induced isotopologue fractionation and not the molecular volume as suggested by previous studies. Furthermore, the MDS revealed that the weak power law m.
Birth spacing and child mortality in Mozambique : evidence from two demographic and health surveys

,\ short preceding birth intelYal is associated \vith high risk of child mortalin:, The high mortality risk is reduced for mothers of high SOClo-econorruc status with acccss to child hcalth care sen-ices and adequate rcsources for the child, A, health svstcm prm-iding accessible, affordable and adequatc child health care also reduces the high mortalitv risk. The leganof colonialism and t\vo almost successive wars in ;\Iozambique resulted in a health s,'stem currently cxperiencing a critical shortage of health personnel. In addition, ~Iozambican women are exposed to widcspread pm'ert,', low literan' and Imv contraceptiyc use. Cnder conditions of low socio-economic status and ll1adequate child health care sen-ices, children born follO\ving a short preccding birth inten'al are hl-pothesized to cxperience a hIgher nsk of child mortality. This research examines child mortalitl' nsk associated \vith short preccding birth inten'als in ,\Iozambiclue in Lluinquennial periods beN,'een 19:5 to 1998 using data from the 199-: and 2003 DES. :\ log rate model for piccewise constant rates is applied. The piecewise hazard function assumes a constant hazard ratc of child mortalit\· in cach 6 month category of the preceding birth inren-al. The negative binomial regression model is applied to account for the oycrdispersion present in the Poisson model. The effects of a short prececlil1g birth intcn-al are strongest in the neonatal period in ,\l07.ambique signifying that pre-natal mecharusms of maternal dcpletion can be attributed as the dominant path\vav through which short preceding birth inten'als magnif,; child mortalit\· in ;\Iozambique . \11 optimal birth spacing period for neonatal mortality \\'as approximated at -1-2 months or three and a half I'cars. The subsequent conception lOtcn'aL sun-iyal status of previous birth bl' age fiTe, the mother's age at birth. regIOn of residence, and mother's educltion attamment \\"Cre found to be consistent significant factors of child mortalit\· 10 Mozambique. This research suggests an extra 6 months under the optimal spacing banner of "Three to five sans lives". ,-\ \vaiting period of "three and a half to fin years" should be promoted among couples in J\Iozambique. 11 Un iv rsi ty of Ca pe To wn
A study of endocrine profile in premenopausal women with hirsutism

Background The aim of the study was to find the endocrinal profile of patients with hirsutism presenting to dermatology OPD. Hirsutism is defined objectively by Modified Ferriman-Gallwey score ≥ 8 (mFG). Methods The study included 44 premenopausal women in whom after history and clinical examination, endocrine tests were done which included Diabetes profile, TSH, FSH, LH, Free and Total Testosterone, DHEAS, Fasting insulin,17-hydroxyprogesterone and Prolactin. Results Mean age of the patients was 20-29 years while duration of symptoms was of 3 years. Upper lip was the most common site for hair growth while upper arm was the least common. Hair loss and menstrual irregularity were common associated findings. Obesity had a significant correlation with severity of hirsutism. Mean total testosterone in study patients was 64.31 ng/dl. There was no correlation between severity of hirsutism and any of the endocrinal tests. Idiopathic hirsutism (IH) was the most common diagnosis, closely followed by PCOS. We detected 1 case of Non classical Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and no cases of Ovarian or Adrenal tumors. Serum testosterone and LH/FSH ratio were significantly elevated in PCOS group as compared to IH group. Conclusion Obesity had a strong relation with severity of Hirsutism independent of other parameters. Fasting blood sugar, serum testosterone, TSH and Fasting insulin levels had no correlation with severity of Hirsutism.
Histopathological and ultrastructural studies on the protective effect of daidazein and vitamin C against gamma irradiation induced kidney alterations in albino rats

Introduction: Radiotherapy is an important therapeutic manner of a wide range of tumors. Its side effects on normal cells limit the efficiency of therapy.Aim of the work: To evaluate the protective role of daidzein and/or vitamin C against biochemical, histopathological and ultrastructural changes in male albino rats exposed to gamma radiation (γ-radiation). Materials and Methods: The whole-body exposed to 8 GY γ-radiation. Daidzein was given to rats at a concentration of 63 mg/kg b.wt. /day for 7 days before irradiation and 7 days during exposure. Whereas vitamin C was ingested at a concentration of 5 mg/kg b.wt. /day for 7 days before irradiation and 7 days during exposure. Animals were sacrificed on the 1st day post the irradiation dose. Blood samples were collected for biochemical determination of uric acid, urea, and creatinine. Lipid peroxides (TBARS) concentration and the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) were also measured. Samples from the kidney were processed for light and electron microscopy.Results: Irradiation induced significant elevation in uric acid, urea, creatinine and TBARS. These changes were accompanied by significant decrease in antioxidant status (SOD, CAT, and GPx). Also, the histological and ultrastructural investigation displayed remarkable changes in kidney tissue. Daidzein and /or vitamin C reduced the kidney damage induced by irradiation; this was showed by declined levels of creatinine, urea and uric acid, in addition to increased CAT, GPx, and SOD activities. The histopathological structure and ultrastructural alternations were also improved. The radioprotection index for the combination of daidzein and vitamin C was found to be more than daidzein or vitamin C separately. Conclusion: Daidzein and vitamin C might modulate radiation damages to kidney by boosting the antioxidant capacity and attenuating oxidative injury.
Patients' Satisfaction and Quality of Care in a Tertiary Institution in Southeast Nigeria

To determine the factors enhancing and deterring patient s’ satisfaction in a tertiary institution and the quality of care in southeast Nigeria. The study was a cross sectional study in which 360 systematically selected participants completed 5 point likert scale self-administered questionnaire to rate their satisfaction level and quality of services provided, as well as factors of importance where best service was provided. Overall, participants were quite satisfied (Mean score = 3.75) with the services provided by the different service providers. Respondents also indicated that overall the quality of care of the health facility was good (mean score = 3.45). Pharmacy received the highest satisfaction level with a mean rating of 4.1. Over a third participants (38%) rated the services provided by the doctors as best despite giving the highest quality ratings with a mean of 3.9 to pharmacy compared to mean ratings of 3.4 for the doctors. Respondent’s greatest displeasure was with the time spent at the facility as 63.9% of them were displeased. More than a third (36.9%) was most pleased with information given to them as a factor of importance. Participants were quite satisfied with the services provided as well as the quality of care by the different service providers of the health facility. There is a need for interventions in terms of time spent at the facility which would promote good customer focused service delivery .
PREVALENCE OF DYSLIPIDEMIA IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE I

Background: Dyslipidemia is frequently observed in patients with diabetes mellitus and has led to development of screening programs and intervention studies. Dyslipidemia has been identified as an important risk factor for coronary heart disease. Methods: 128 patients with type I diabetes attending a single pediatric endocrine clinic underwent anthropometric and biochemical assessment. Anthropometric measurements followed WHO criteria. Blood samples were analyzed for glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C), cholesterol (chol), triglycerides (TG), low density lipoprotein (LDL) and high density lipoprotein (HDL), and blood pressure was recorded. Findings: Patients' mean age was 12.6 ± 4.1 years. Patients' mean age at the onset of diabetes was 7.1 ± 2.8 years. Mean duration of diabetes was 6.9 ± 3.2 years. 48.5% of patients had some form of dyslipidemia. 21.4% had isolated hypertriglyceridemia, 11.6% isolated hypercholesterolemia and 15.5% mixed hyperlipidemia. Factors associated with dyslipidemia included longer duration of diabetes, higher mean age, higher mean HbA1C (p 0.001). Hypertriglyceridemia was more frequent in female patients and subjects with higher BMI (p<0.05). The mean value of TG 199.9 ± 74.1 mg/dl, TC 178.5 ± 29 mg/dl and LDL 141.2± 37 were significantly higher in patients with poor metabolic control (mean value of HbA1C 9.3 ± 1.8) than the diabetic patients with better control (mean value of HbA1C 7.1 ± 0.77), TG 156.8 ± 55.9 mg/dl; TC 143.5 ± 37.6 mg/dl and LDL 108± 21.2. Conclusion: Our findings indicated that type I diabetic patients with poor metabolic control are at higher risk of developing dyslipidemia. However, given the well documented problems of lifestyle regulation and compliance in optimizing control especially in this age group, we need to develop alternative and simple interventional strategies to improve outcome. Monitoring of lipids should be extended and yearly screening of patients for dyslipidemia recommended.
We should not underestimate Vitamin B12 and folic acid deficiencies in oldest old

Aim: It was aimed to investigate hemogram parameters, ferritin, vitamin B12 and folic acid levels of patients above age 80 who applied to the internal medicine outpatient clinic. Methods: Leukocyte, hemoglobin, platelet, ferritin, vitB12 and folic acid levels of total 200 patients (108 (54%) female and 92 (46%) male) age 80 and older were investigated retrospectively. Results: Out of 200 patients, 54 (27%) patients had normal hemogram. Hemoglobin levels of 58 (29%) cases were found normal, 138 (69%) were found low and 4 (2%) were found high. Leukocyte levels were normal in 144 (72%), leukopenia was detected in 28 (14%), and leukocytosis in 28 (14%) cases. Platelet levels of 129 (64.5%) cases were normal, 52 (26%) were assessed as thrombocytopenia and 19 (9.5%) as thrombocytosis. The deficiency anemia detected in 81 (58.7%) cases and the number of patients who has ferritin, vitB12 and folic acid deficiencies were 16 (19.7%), 27 (33.3%), and 19 (23.5%) respectively. Pancytopenia was detected in 18 (9%) patients and bicytopenia was detected in 30 (15%). Conclusion: The frequency of anemia is increased in the geriatrics population above age 80, deficiency anemia in particular. The present study is different from the literature since the most common deficiency was vitB12, following folic acid and iron deficiency. The importance of supportive treatment with vitB12 and folic acid replacement should not be underestimated in this population.
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INJURIES IN A WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL RUGBY SEVENS WORLD CUP SQUAD

Background Little is known about injury patterns in women's rugby sevens. Objective To investigate the incidence of match and training injuries sustained by elite female rugby sevens players during preparation for and during the world cup. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting England Women's Rugby Sevens World Cup Squad. Participants 17 members of the England Women's Rugby Sevens World Cup training squad. Independent variables Match and training exposure. Main outcome measurements: Match and training injury incidence and severity. Results 34 time-loss injuries (12 match and 22 training) were recorded during 2308 hours of exposure (64 hours match-play and 2244 hours training). Match and training injury incidence rates were 187/1000 hours (95% CI: 106-330) and 10/1000 hours (95% CI: 7–15), respectively. Mean severity of match injuries was 33 days (median=14 days), and 40 days (median=15 days) for training injuries. Typically, match injuries were acute onset (10 out of 12 injuries; 83%) and occurred during contact (8 out of 12; 67%). In contrast, 15 out of 22 (68%) training injuries were non-contact with an associated injury burden of 369 days absence per 1000 training hours. Over two thirds of these non-contact injuries were associated with running and the remainder recorded as chronic injuries. Conclusions Match injury incidence in this small cohort was higher than in women's 15s (36/1000 hours) (Taylor et al., 2011) and in men's sevens (106/1000 hours) (Fuller et al., 2010). In addition, training injury incidence rate is much higher than has been reported previously. Given that a total of 827 days were lost to non-contact training injuries, a specific focus on injury reduction in this context could have a major impact on player availability.
Investigating the Shape and Size-Dependent Optical Properties of Silver Nanostructures Using UV–vis Spectroscopy

In the laboratory experiment described here, students synthesize silver nanostructures (AgNS) with different shapes and sizes to elucidate the shape- and size-dependent optical properties of nanostructured materials. Students also develop understanding of some thermodynamic and kinetic aspects of the synthesis process through this experiment. In the size-controlled synthesis of spherical and triangular silver nanostructures, students can observe the conspicuous color change of colloidal AgNS systems. In addition, the optical properties of these materials can be analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using UV–vis spectroscopy and dynamic light scattering. Students gain skills in synthesizing and characterizing different silver nanostructures (sphere and triangle) and learn about the shape-dependent optical properties of these nanostructures.
SCHOOL INSPECTION IN TANZANIA AS A MOTOR FOR EDUCATION QUALITY: CHALLENGES AND POSSIBLE WAY FORWARD

The quest for having quality education has always been the Tanzania dream and can be traced even soon after independence. After independence 1961, Tanzania passed different laws and a number of Acts as to regulate the education in the country, among the laws and Acts passed by the government, the most important one is education Act No 25 of 1978 which led to the establishment of School Inspectorate. Since then, the school inspection was recognized as the legal instrument to be undertaken by selecting education specialists as a strategy to monitor education quality in the country. The purpose of this paper is to illuminate the Tanzanian experience on school inspection as an instrument for quality assurances in the overall process of teaching and learning. Efforts have been made to discuss how effective school inspectorate is supposed to be in order to improve the standards and quality of teaching and learning process in the educational institutions.
Recent advances of the OIV working group on oenological tannins in the study of the functionalities of oenological tannins

This communication actualizes the status of the research of the OIV working group on oenological tannins with the purpose of deepening the knowledge of the mechanisms and functionalities of oenological tannins in winemaking. The obtained results confirm that oenological tannins really exert an effect as copigments and that they really protect the wine color against the negative effect of the enzyme laccase present in grapes affected by the infection of Botrytis cinerea.
Effects of Varied Physical Activities and Selected Yogic Practices on Psychological Well-Being in Arthritics Women

The purpose of the study was to find out the effects of selected yogic practices and varied physical activities on psychological well-being among arthritic women The subjects for the study were selected randomly from advertisements put-up in the notice board of Biocare diagnostics, Manavalakalai yoga centre. To achieve the purpose of the study, ninty samples (subjects) were selected randomly from the population of 213 women registered for program. They all assembled in the Guindy secretariat colony Manavalakalai yoga centre, Adambakkam , Chennai. 90 women having arthritic were selected who were asked get blood report with ASO Tide test and whose age ranged from 40-55 years. The subjects were divided into three equal group of thirty for each group 30 students (Treatment group I) underwent yogic practice, 30 students (Treatment group II) underwent varied physical activities, 30 students (control group) they were not participate any training programme. The subjects were tested on selected criterion variables prior (pre test) and after twelve weeks of training (post test). The pre and post test data collected from three groups on were statistically examined for significant difference, by applying the analysis ANACOVA. The result of the study showed there was a significant changes on selected health related physical fitness variables among the arthritis women. Among these variables, body mass index showed the highest mean difference. There was significant difference among cardio respiratory endurance and flexibility .
Properties and degradation of castor oil-based fluoridated biopolyurethanes with different lengths of fluorinated segments

To develop a durable, biodegradable polymer, this study successfully synthesized a castor-oil-based prepolymer by using methylene diphenyl diisocyanate as a hard segment, polycaprolactone as a soft segment, and castor oil as a functional monomer. We added perfluorinated alkyl segments with varying chain lengths into the castor-oil-based polymer to synthesize castor-oil-based fluoridated biopolyurethanes (FCOPUs) with different fluorinated segment lengths. The castor-oil-based polyurethanes with different fluorinated segment lengths had similar molecular weights, which enabled accurate analysis of the effect of the lengths of fluorinated segments on FCOPUs. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) was used to perform 1H NMR, 19F NMR, 19F–19F COSY, 1H–19F COSY, and HMBC analyses on the FCOPU structures. The results of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy curve fitting verified the interaction between C–F⋯H–N and C–F⋯C <svg xmlns="http://www.w3. org/2000/svg" version="1.0" width="13.200000pt" height="16.000000pt" viewBox="0 0 13.200000 16.000000" preserveAspectRatio="xMidYMid meet"><metadata> Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019 </metadata><g transform="translate(1.000000,15.000000) scale(0.017500,-0.017500)" fill="currentColor" stroke="none"><path d="M0 440 l0 -40 320 0 320 0 0 40 0 40 -320 0 -320 0 0 -40z M0 280 l0 -40 320 0 320 0 0 40 0 40 -320 0 -320 0 0 -40z"/></g></svg> O. This interaction increased as the fluorinated segments became longer. Regarding the thermal properties of the FCOPUs, the thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, and dynamic mechanical analysis results revealed that long fluorinated segments were associated with increased thermal stability in the FCOPUs. The atomic force microscopy and tensile strength test suggested that long fluorinated segments contained in the FCOPUs increased the degree of phase separation and tensile strength in FCOPUs. Finally, we dipped the FCOPUs in a 3 wt% NaOH solution, calculated the weight loss of the FCOPUs, and observed their surface structure by using scanning electron microscopy.
Complications in Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery is one of the fastest growing hospital procedures performed in the world and also is an important option for patients with extreme obesity and co-morbidities. Bariatric surgery, however, has risks and complications involved. Complications following surgical treatment of severe obesity vary based upon the procedure performed and can be as high as 40 percent. Due to the high surgical volume, improving the safety of these operations has become a high priority, leading to the development of strict criteria for center accreditation, guidelines for safe and effective bariatric surgery, and careful monitoring of surgical outcomes. This topic will review the major complications of bariatric surgery.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Program Evaluation

Ethical approval for this research study was obtained from the University of Victoria Office of Research Services. People taking the program received an explanation of the study from program leaders and were asked to complete a questionnaire (Appendix A) before they started the program and again six-months later when another one would be sent to them by mail. It was made clear that they were not required to participate in the research and that they could still take the self-management program if they chose not to participate in the research.
Scenedesmus almeriensis solutions dewatering by using PVDF membrane

Scenedesmus Almeriensis Solutions Dewatering By Using PVDF Membrane Tiziana Marino, Alberto Figoli, Elena Chianese, Juri Rimauro, Sanjeet Mehariya, Dino Musmarra, Antonio Molino a Institute on Membrane Technology, National Research Council (ITM-CNR) Via Pietro Bucci, Cubo 17C, 87036 Rende (CS), Italy b Department of Engineering, University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”, Via Roma, 29 81031 Aversa, Italy c Department of Science and Technology, Parthenope University of Naples, Centro Direzionale Isola C4, 80143, Naples, Italy d Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA), Territorial and Production System Sustainability Department, CR Portici Piazzale Enrico Fermi, 1 80055, Portici, Italy antonio.molino@enea.it
COMMON SPORT INJURIES OF CHILDREN IN HONG KONG

The aim of this study was to investigate the sport injuries situation among Hong Kong primary and secondary students. Besides, it aimed to examine the different injuries conditions between primary (i.e. aged6-12) and secondary (i.e. 13-18) students and genders. Moreover, it aimed to discover the body part of injuries, the causes, the time and the occasion that all the factors will lead to injuries. A total of 150 students were participated in the study. Among those students, the most popular injury sports were basketball, soccer and volleyball. Besides, there was no significant difference between boys and girls in any sport injury situation (p>0.05) whereas there were significant difference between primary and secondary students in injury occasion, source of diagnosis and the adoption of warm up (p<0.05).