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The Effect of Dairy Intake with Caloric Restriction on Bone Mineral Density and Lipids in Overweight/Obese Post-Menopausal Women

Aim: Women in the post-menopausal stage of life are susceptible to a number of chronic health conditions related to obesity and osteoporosis. The objective of this study was to assess the association between lipids and bone mineral density (BMD) in overweight/obese postmenopausal women placed on a dairy calcium weight-reduction diet. Methodology: A total of 56 overweight/obese postmenopausal women (mean age: 55.61±8.19; mean BMI: 32.95±6.12 kg/m 2 ; mean weight: 86.88±17.25 kg; and mean BMD level: 1.05±0.17 g/cm 2 ) were randomly assigned into a low dairy servings [DS-2] (800 mg/d of calcium or high diary servings [DS-4] (1400 mg/d of calcium) diet to evaluate differences in bone mineral density (BMD), body mass index (BMI) and lipid profiles (total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoproteins cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoproteins cholesterol (HDL-C), and triacylglycerol (TAG)) during a 3 month lifestyle education program. Results: For the high calcium group, the change “” in values at 3 months compared to baseline were: ∆BMD: 0.03 (p=0.31); BMI: -0.69 (P=0.005); ∆LDL: -25.41 (p<0.001); HDL: 3.49 Original Research Article Fakhrawi et al.; EJNFS, 8(2): 71-82, 2018; Article no.EJNFS. 2018.008 72 (p=0.365); ∆TC: -22.14 (p=0.004) and ∆TAG: -1.97 (p=0.998). In the low calcium group, the 3 month – baseline changes were: ∆BMD: -0.04 (p=0.69); BMI: -0.74 (P=0.002); ∆LDL: -10.86 (p=0.314); HDL: 3.99 (p=0.269); ∆TC: -5.96 (p=0.769) and ∆TAG: 4.53 (p=0.97). ∆BMD was correlated with ∆LDL and ∆TC: r=-0.27 (p=0.052) and r=-0.27 (p=0.054), respectively. Conclusion: This study concludes that overweight/obese post-menopausal women who were placed on a dairy calcium weight-reduction diet during a 3 month educational program had lower in BMI, LDL, TC and higher HDL values.
Superenhancement of Precipitation at the Center of Tropical Islands

We identified a canonical pattern of the diurnal cycle (DC) of precipitation on tropical islands, with exceptions for small and very large islands, using an 18‐year climatology of satellite estimates. Medium‐to‐large islands receive more precipitation than the surrounding ocean with superenhancement of precipitation in their center respective to their periphery. Differential heating of the island surface generates a sea breeze front (SBF) propagating inland in the afternoon, triggering precipitation. SBF segments from different coasts meet in the island center, further invigorating precipitation. Small islands exhibit neither DC nor precipitation enhancement most likely because ventilation prevents the genesis of the land‐sea breeze circulation. On the largest islands, the SBFs decay after sunset before reaching the center; hence, the superenhancement is not significant, also precipitation lasts longer and cloud remnants delay the DC on the next day, which we attribute to the presence of high mountains.
On the Max-Min Fair Stochastic Allocation of Indivisible Goods

We study the problem of fairly allocating a set of indivisible goods to risk-neutral agents in a stochastic setting. We propose an (approximation) algorithm to find a stochastic allocation that maximizes the minimum utility among the agents. The algorithm runs by repeatedly finding an (approximate) allocation to maximize the total virtual utility of the agents. This implies that the problem is solvable in polynomial time when the utilities are gross-substitutes (which is a subclass of submodular). When the utilities are submodular, we can find a (1 − 1/e)-approximate solution for the problem and this is best possible unless P=NP. We also extend the problem where a stochastic allocation must satisfy the (ex ante) envy-freeness. Under this condition, we demonstrate that the problem is NP-hard even when every agent has an additive utility with a matroid constraint (which is a subclass of gross-substitutes). Furthermore, we propose a polynomial-time algorithm for the setting with a restriction that the matroid constraint is common to all agents.
Polyphenol contents of skin-contact fermented white wines

Skin-contact fermented white wines, the so-called orange or qvevri wines, have been gaining international attention from winemakers, importers, sommeliers, consumers, and journalists over the last 10 years. Sommeliers are now regularly pairing orange wines with fine cuisine. This new culinary trend is part of a general move by the consumer wishing to respect the existence of traditions and innovation, combined with a growing interest in environmental awareness and healthy options. Orange wines are made from white grapes using ancient Georgian techniques. The essence of this method is the long skin-contact fermentation in amphorae without any chemicals or specific yeast. In our work, the polyphenol content of orange wines, in particular total polyphenol and catechin content, as well as colour intensity were measured to ensure safe winemaking technology without oxidized components.
Training Considerations for Individuals With Femoral Acetabular Impingement

ABSTRACT FEMORAL ACETABULAR IMPINGEMENT (FAI) IS A CONDITION WHEREBY INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCE PAIN AND IMPAIRMENTS AS A RESULT OF ABNORMAL CONTACT BETWEEN THE ACETABULUM AND PROXIMAL FEMUR. THIS IS OFTEN CAUSED BY AN ABNORMALLY SHAPED FEMORAL HEAD OR ACETABULAR RIM. BECAUSE OF THIS STRUCTURAL ABNORMALITY, CERTAIN LOWER EXTREMITY EXERCISES MAY PERPETUATE SYMPTOMS OF FAI AS A RESULT OF POSITIONING. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ARTICLE IS TO PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO THE STRUCTURAL PATHOLOGY AND PROVOCATING FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH FAI. PRACTICAL EXERCISE-BASED MODIFICATIONS SPECIFIC TO FAI ARE PRESENTED IN AN EFFORT TO MITIGATE THE IMPAIRMENT SEQUELA AND PROMOTE PAIN-FREE TRAINING.
The application of the National Health Accounts framework to HIV / AIDS in Rwanda.

This paper describes how a National Health Accounts exercise on HIV/AIDS in Rwanda was designed and implemented what data was captured and how HIV/AIDS-specific expenditures were determined. The findings regarding expenditures on HIV in Rwanda are both critical and informative and the process by which data was gathered is also significant. This documentation of the process challenges shortcomings and successes of HIV/AIDS funding in Rwanda will be useful for others seeking to replicate the study elsewhere. The comparison of HIV/AIDS-related costs (prevention treatment and mitigation) within overall health expenditures reveals that AIDS prevention is primarily financed by donor funds whereas treatment costs place the heaviest financial burden on households. This is because no financial support system exists to facilitate patients’ access to care. Thus the patient’s socioeconomic background and ability to pay user fees define access to treatment of HIV/AIDS-related diseases. Based on this analysis the report makes recommendations for policies to improve the financial information process the sustainability and affordability of health care and the equity of access to health care in the Rwandan health sector in general and in the HIV/AIDS sector in particular. (authors)
Geochemical characteristics and oxidation states of the Xietongmen ore‐bearing porphyries: Implication for the genetic types of the Xietongmen No. I and No. II deposits, southern Tibet

The Xietongmen large deposit is the only known subduction‐related porphyry Cu deposit in the Gangdese Belt, Tibet, which is composed of the No. I and No. II deposits. Previous work suggests that the No. I deposit is reduced while the No. II deposit is oxidized. However, it is ambiguous that both oxidized and reduced porphyry Cu deposits occur in close proximity, in the same tectonic setting, and within a short time period. Detailed examination of the ages, whole‐rock geochemistry, zircon and apatite compositions of the Xietongmen No. I and No. II ore‐bearing porphyries are conducted to investigate their magma characteristics and the genetic types of the Xietongmen No. I and No. II deposits. Zircon U–Pb dating results show that the Xietongmen No. I and No. II ore‐bearing porphyries formed at 166.3 ± 2.6 Ma and 175.5 ± 1.0 Ma, respectively. The Xietongmen No. I and No. II ore‐bearing porphyries have similar mineral assemblage (containing amphibole phenocryst), high Sr/Y ratios and negligible negative Eu anomalies, low Ti‐in‐zircon temperatures (633−749 and 633−763°C, respectively), which indicate that their magmas are water‐rich. In addition, the Xietongmen No. I and No. II ore‐bearing porphyries have: (a) high whole‐rock V/Sc ratios (10−15 and 8−16, respectively); (b) high zircon Ce4+/Ce3+ and EuN/EuN* ratios, falling into the field of the ore‐bearing intrusions in northern Chile; (c) low apatite CeN/CeN* ratios (0.97−1.02 and 0.99−1.02, respectively), which suggest that their magmas are oxidized. The estimated magmatic S contents, based on the magmatic apatite SO3 contents, yield 0.0113−0.0507 wt% and 0.0012−0.0118 wt%, respectively for the Xietongmen No. I and No. II ore‐bearing porphyries, which suggest their magma are sulfur‐rich. Hydrous, oxidized and sulfur‐rich magmas are the parent magma of oxidized porphyry Cu deposits, together with the oxidized minerals of hematite and magnetite, therefore, both Xietongmen No. I and No. II deposit are oxidized porphyry Cu deposits, rather than that the Xietongmen No. I deposit is a reduced porphyry Cu deposit.
The effects of resveratrol treatment on caveolin-3 expression and Na+/K+ ATPase activity in rats with isoproterenol-induced myocardial injury

OBJECTIVE: The present study aims to investigate the therapeutic effects of resveratrol (RES) on isoproterenol (ISO) induced myocardial injury rat model. METHODS: Catecholamine-induced heart damage was induced by ISO treatment for 30 days. The rats were divided into four groups as follows: the control group received saline, the ISO group received 5.0 mg/kg ISO, the RES group received 10 mg/kg RES, and the ISO-RES group received 10 mg/kg RES and 5 mg/kg ISO treatments for 30 days. Following echocardiographic measurements and body weight recorded, the rats were decapitated. Plasma and cardiac tissue samples obtained by decapitation were analyzed using biochemical, histopathological, molecular and immunohistochemical methods. RESULTS: In the ISO group, Na+/K+ ATPase activity and ATP content, GSH, and caveolin-3 levels were low. LDH, CK and lysosomal enzyme activities, MDA level, and MPO activity were found to be high. It was determined that GSH and MDA levels and MPO, Na+/K+ ATPase activity, ATP content caveolin-3 levels changes that arose from ISO treatment were suppressed by RES treatment. CONCLUSION: RES treatment has ameliorated all the functional and biochemical parameters. The results obtained in this study suggest that RES is a promising supplement against catecholamine exposure as it improves antioxidant defense mechanisms in the heart. In the light of above-mentioned data, RES can be assumed as a promising agent in ameliorating the oxidative injury of the myocardium.
PREVENTION OF ADENOVIRAL EYE INFECTION - REVIEW

Epidemic viral conjunctivitis caused by adenovirus is the most common infectious conjunctivitis. The exact incidence of adenoviral conjunctivitis is still poorly known, but there are two well-defined adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis clinical syndromes: epidemic keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) and pharyngoconjunctival fever (PCF). Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis is also the most severe form and presents with watery discharge, hyperemia, chemosis and ipsilateral lymphadenopathy. Diagnosis is mainly clinical, but its etiology can be confirmed using cell cultures, antigen detection, polymerase chain reaction or immune-chromatography. Multiple treatments have been tried for this disease, but none of them seem to be completely effective. Viruses are resistant to desiccation and certain common surface disinfectants. Prevention is the most reliable and recommended strategy to control this epidemic infection. Global epidemic surveillance system definitely needs to be established to monitor and analyze the epidemic conjunctivitis in the future. There is clearly a need for the national and the military public health institutions to work together on guidelines to handle future challenges.
Inhibitory effect of proteinaceous seed extract of three Iranian wheat cultivars on Eurygaster integriceps (Sunn pest) digestive enzymes

Abstract To investigate interaction between proteinaceous extracts of three Iranian wheat cultivars and digestive enzymes of Sunn pest, a population of adult insects was collected in summer from a wheat field located in Borkhar Region, Isfahan, Iran. Seed proteins were extracted by 0.15 M NaCl solution and partially purified using ammonium sulphate. Spectrophotometric assays were implemented to determine enzyme activities. Results indicated cultivar- and dose-dependent efficacy of seed protein extracts. Inhibition percentages of α-amylase, α-glucosidase, β-glucosidase and proteolytic activities at concentration of 32 μg/mL and saturation percentage of 70% ammonium sulphate were 54, 37, 25 and 59% by Hamoon, 16, 28, 18 and 19% by Karkheh and 15, 16, 15 and 23% by Dena, respectively. Zymography also confirmed the effect of inhibitors on α-amylase activity. Among wheat cultivars, Hamoon has the highest biological activity against Sunn pest major digestive enzymes and could contribute towards the development of new insect pest control strategies.
The expanding world of RAAS: Novel insights in the development of renal disease

Every year the number of people with chronic renal disease increases. Despite the available treatment options, many patients reach the point where they need dialysis or kidney transplant. These treatments are necessary, but at the same time form a heavy burden for the patient and society. Researcher Jelena Kamilic investigated causes of renal disease. She focused on the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) which is the most important hormonal system for the regulation of blood pressure, sodium balance and extracellular blood volume. A good regulation of RAAS is central to limiting progress in kidney disease.In an animal model it was shown that genetic polymorphism (WU-L and WU-B) determine different levels of damage following stimulation with angiotensin II. These results are promising, because this type of genetic diversity is also present in humans. Furthermore, it was found that DNA methylation status was associated with the level of tubulointestinal damage.
The Effects of Different Concentrations and Combinations of Plant Growth Regulators on Micropropagation Potential of Pomegranates (Punica granatum L.)

A pomegranate fruit with rich nutrient content has a great importance in terms of human health. As a result, the increase in pomegranate consumption necessitated the establishment of new gardens. For this reason, to obtain new clonal pomegranate plants in a short time, in vitro micropropagation based on tissue culture techniques is gaining importance. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of plant growth regulators at different concentrations and combinations on the micropropagation potential of pomegranates. In this study, the different combinations of BAP (1.5-2.0-2.5 mg L 1), NAA (0.5-1.0-1.5 mg L 1) and AC (activated charcoal) (0-0.02%) concentrations were applied in both full-solid and semi-solid MS basal medium. According to the general evaluation in terms of the content of the culture medium, the best results were obtained from Medium-4 (MS+4 mg L 1 Agar + 0% AC) and Medium-3 (MS+8 mg L 1 Agar + 0% AC) that the activated charcoal was not used. In medium-4 prepared as activated charcoal-free and semi-solid, the average callus rate, the average callus size and the average number of shoots were recorded as 86.00%, 87.40 mm2 and 10.30, respectively. In medium-3 prepared as activated charcoal-free and full-solid, the average callus rate, the average callus size and the average number of shoots were recorded as 83.67%, 86.37 mm2 and 18.43, respectively. In our study, shoot regeneration occurred through indirect organogenesis. The highest shoot regeneration of pomegranate cotyledons was obtained from Medium-3 (MS+8 mg L 1 Agar + 0% AC) containing 2.0 mg L 1 BAP and 1.0 mg L 1 NAA with 43.3 shoots per explant. Results of this study, the clonal micropropagation of pomegranate genotypes and varieties determined as a result of plant breeding studies will be contributed. Keywords: Pomegranate, Plant growth regulators, Callus regeneration DOI: 10.7176/JSTR/5-12-16
A Study on the Acceptance Factors of the Introduction of a Smart IoT Technology for Well-being Companion Animal

The purpose of this study is to identify acceptance factors and influencing factors of respondents’ adoption of smart IoT technology to companion animal health based on the integrated technology acceptance model. Based on the previous studies, we constructed the hypotheses by defining the technical factors, social factors, control variables, and mediating variables (UTAUT), and set the hypotheses between the independent variables of each factor and the dependent intention. A research model was designed to verify the relationship between variables. We developed questionnaires on the items and verified them through data collected from 494 people. As a result, product design, quality of service, product performance, and quality service of technological factors had a significant effects on performance expectancy http://www.jsebs. org ISSN: 2288-3908 The Journal of Society for e-Business Studies Vol.24, No.2, May 2019, pp.143-163 https://doi.org/10.7838/jsebs.2019. 24.2. 143
Perturbation Expansion for Arrow-Debreu Pricing with Hull-White Interest Rates and Black-Karasinski Credit Intensity

We consider a rates-credit hybrid model with the rates governed by a Hull-White short-rate model and the credit intensities by a Black-Karasinski short-rate model. We provide a systematic derivation of a pricing kernel (also known as an Arrow-Debreu formula) for European-style options and/or protection payments, using operator formalism combined with exponential expansion formulae. Our approach gives rise to an analytic expression involving an infinite series in powers of the credit spread (not of its lognormal volatility). We propose that this can be used to provide results to a chosen level of accuracy by truncating the power series at a suitable point and give explicit expressions for all terms up to second order, which level we suggest should in practice suffice. We apply our first-order result to calculate the impact of rates-credit correlation on the pricing of credit default swaps (CDS), extinguishing interest rate swaps, survival-contingent capped Libor flows and contingent CDS with interest rate swap underlying. Very simple analytic expressions are obtained in all cases. Highly favourable comparison is found between even the first order approximations and Monte Carlo simulations.
Investigating the relationship between the perception of common humanity and compassion in healthcare workers

Compassion is a core value in healthcare, however the factors that promote unbiased compassion are not well understood. This research explored the relationship between the perception of common humanity and compassion in healthcare workers. The Sequential-Relational Model of Compassion was developed to explain the compassion process. A pre/post intervention was undertaken to investigate the impact of viewing common humanity scenarios on healthcare workers’ level of compassion. A compassion training session emphasising common humanity was also trialled and evaluated. The quantitative and qualitative data lent support to the hypothesis that the perception of common humanity is a prerequisite for compassion.
Some results on Semisimple Symmetric Spaces and Invariant Differential Operators

Let X = G/H be a semisimple symmetric space of non-compact style. Our purpose is to construct a compact real analytic manifold in which the semisimple symmetric space X = G/H is realized as an open subset and that $G$ acts analytically on it. By the Cartan decomposition G = KAH, we must compacify the vectorial part A. $ In [6], by using the action of the Weyl group, we constructed a compact real analytic manifold in which the semisimple symmetric space G/H is realized as an open subset and that G acts analytically on it. Our construction is a motivation of the Oshima's construction and it is similar to those in N. Shimeno , J. Sekiguchi for semismple symmetric spaces. In this note, first we will inllustrate the construction via the case of SL (n, R)/SO_e (1, n-1) and then show that the system of invariant differential operators on X = G/H extends analytically on the corresponding compactification.
Welded Bracket Assembly

The paper deals with possibilities of structural design of welded bracket loaded by bending. The bracket assembly consists of an arm and a base that are connected to each other by a weld. Especially the weld on the side of the arm, which is stressed by tension, is adversely stressed. The design solutions are designed to provide sufficient strength while maintaining low production costs. The verification of the properties of individual designs was performed using 3D FEM. The resulting, optimal variant was achieved through the gradual improvement of the design solution - by learning from previous mistakes.
Bridging therapy in hospital- and community-based psychiatric nursing care : a comparative study.

This study presents a detailed account of Bridging Therapy - an innovative intervention aimed at providing relatively comprehensive psychiatric nursing care for mentally ill patients. Starting at hospitalisation, Bridging Therapy continues as planned nursing care based on detailed assessment of the patient's short- and longer-term needs both before and after discharge to the community, delivered where possible by the same nurse, or by members of the same nursing team. Bridging Therapy thus presents a remedial model for current fragmented patterns of nursing care, based on an eclectic approach to psychotherapy and nursing process known as the "flexible integrative approach" (FIA). The study recognises problems caused by lack of patient outcome measures in psychiatric nursing; and approaches this by developing an appropriate assessment instrument, the Behaviour Adjustment Inventory (BAI), which is initially tested in concurrent use with a well-validated psychometric instrument (the GHQ); with a second well-validated instrument (the EPI) acting as an initial screening device. The BAI assesses patients' initial status on admission and subsequent responses to Bridging Therapy on a five-point scale, used in conjunction with detailed clinical criteria of behaviour and attitude change. Clinical evaluation of patients in the contrasted contexts of Sheffield and Cairo is described. In each context, experimental (Bridging Therapy) and control (non-Bridging Therapy) groups are studied (Sheffield total N = 22: Cairo total N = 18). Assessment of initial condition was carried out on admission to hospital; recovery status on discharge, and at the close of therapeutic follow-up in the community. Results indicate similar levels of recovery for Sheffield and Cairo groups, with a more pronounced tendency to recovery in the experimental (Bridging Therapy) groups; however, this difference does not reach statistical significance.Psychometric findings are augmented by qualitative descriptions of the implementation process. Two detailed nursing studies from each context are presented. The investigation highlights the complexity of the research problem, including important transcultural considerations; identifies multifactorial issues governing patient care; and supports further research into Bridging Therapy as a potential remedy for current gaps in psychiatric nursing care, both in Britain and Egypt. Relevant materials concerning historical/structural aspects of mental health care and varieties of psychotherapy (Chapters 1 through 3) are included because of their contextual importance both to British and Egyptian workers.