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Government extension, agroecology, and sustainable food systems in Belize milpa farming communities: A socio-ecological systems approach

The sustainability of milpa agriculture, a traditional Mayan farming system in southern Belize, is uncertain. For centuries, the milpa has been a sustainable agriculture system. The slash-and-burn aspect of milpa farming, however, has become less reliable and less sustainable over the last 50 years due to several factors, including forest loss, climate change, population growth, and other factors. The traditional milpa practices of slash-and-mulch and soil nutrient enrichment (nutrient cycling) are agroecological practices that produce food in a more sustainable way. Agriculture extension, a government service in Belize, can promote additional agroecological practices to address food and livelihood insecurities in milpa communities. This study examines perceptions of these practices from milpa farmers and agricultural extension officers in Belize using a socio-ecological systems (SES) framework. SES considers multidisciplinary linkages, including social, economic, environmental, cultural, and other factors in the agroecological system. The study finds several of these SES linkages between agroecological practices—specifically slash-andmulch and soil nutrient enrichment—and the sustainability of the milpa farming system in southern Belize. Milpa communities are part of the broader SES and therefore are affected by changes to it. Milpa communities can also be enabled and participate in solution-finding. The findings imply that increasing the use of agroecology practices in milpa communities is needed and that government involvement and action, particularly from agriculture extension services, can facilitate a more sustainable milpa farming system and therefore more food and livelihood security in milpa communities in Belize. * Kristin A. Drexler, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Space Studies & Earth Sciences, School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), American Public University System; 111 W. Congress Street, Charles Town, WV 25414 USA; kristin.drexler@mycampus.apus. edu Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development ISSN: 2152-0801 online https://www.foodsystemsjournal. org 86 Volume 9, Issue 3 / Spring 2020
Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the beef production chain in Korea

1 TITLE PAGE 1 Korean Journal for Food Science of Animal Resources 2 Upload this completed form to website with submission 3 4 ARTICLE INFORMATION Fill in information in each box below Article Title Occurrence and characteristics of methicillin-resistant and -susceptible Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from the beef production chain in Korea Running Title (within 10 words) MSSA and MRSA in the beef production chain in Korea
Direct-to-Consumer Advertising on Public Health Outcomes: Can Viagra Advertising Make More Babies?

Although product advertising has been widely studied and understood in relation to the consumer’s purchase decision, advertising may also have unintended but important societal and economic consequences. In this paper, we examine a public health outcome—birth rate—associated with advertisements for erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs. Since the United States loosened regulation on direct-to-consumer television advertising for prescription drugs in 1997, ED drug makers have consistently been top spenders. By comparing advertising data with multiple birth data sets (patient-level hospital data from Massachusetts between 2001 and 2010 and micro birth certificate data from the U.S. between 2000 and 2004), we demonstrated that increased ED drug television advertising leads to a higher birth rate. According to our results, which are robust with respect to different functional forms and falsification tests, a 1% increase in ED drug advertising contributed to an increase of 0.04-0.08% of total births. Our findings suggest that beyond the customer purchase decision, advertising can have important public health outcomes, with resulting implications for policy formulation and managerial decision-making.
LIVER, KIDNEY FUNCTIONS AND OXIDATIVE STRESS STATUS AS AFFECTED BY SUPPLEMENTATION OF RED HOT PEPPER (CAPSICUM ANNUM) IN RATION OF FATTENING RABBIT’S

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of red hot pepper (RHP) as a natural antioxidant on liver, kidney functions and oxidative stress status of fattening rabbit’s. A total of 48 New Zealand white rabbits, unsexed rabbits,42 days-old, 1081.10 ± 60.12g were used in a complete randomized design. In this study rabbits were weighed individually and assigned randomly to three groups of 16 animals ∕ each with 8 replicates of 2 animals each. Three experimental diets were formulated to meet the nutrient requirements. Diet one served as control basal diet with no RHP, diet 2 and 3 supplement red hot pepper to the basal diet (RHP) at two levels (1 and 2%), respectively. Also, the present results illustrated that rabbits fed 1% or 2% RHP had no significant effect on the values of live body weights at the end of the experimental period and also on absolute and relative liver and kidney weights compared to control dietary treatment. In addition, the studied parameters were; liver, kidney functions and some oxidative stress enzymes. The results showed that addition of 1and/or 2 RHP improved (P<0.05) Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity compared to control group and at the same time1%RHP decreased (P<0.05) serum urea and creatinine levels, while serum uric acid concentration increased (P<0.05) compared whit control group. Furthermore, addition of 1 and/or 2 RHP to rabbit diets increased (P<0.05) the activity of oxidative stress enzymes superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT), glutathione-S-transferase (GST), glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) compared with control group. This study showed that RHP when added into fattening rabbit diets has no adverse effects on liver and kidney functions and enhancing its oxidative stress. Also, the present result indicated that adding RHP had not any effect on serum total protein and albumin, while treatments 1% and or 2% led to highest (P<0.05) globulin levels compared with control group. Also, the results indicated that there were no effect of treatments on the structure of cells in liver or kidney. Generally, from the present results it can be concluded that supplementation of RHP at a level of1% and 2% in the ration of fattening rabbit led to improvement of physiological responses as a result of positive effect on blood metabolites.
ROLE OF PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN IN PERIODONTAL REGENERATION

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a second-generation platelet concentrate which contains platelets and growth factors in the form of fibrin membranes prepared from the patient’s own blood free of any anticoagulant or other artificial biochemical modifications. The PRF clot forms a strong natural fibrin matrix, which concentrates almost all the platelets and growth factors of the blood harvest Platelet rich fibrin (PRF) is believed to be a natural alternative with accepted results and minimal risks. PRF has a lot of advantages and indications, because of its minimally invasive technique with low risks and favorable clinical results. PRF can be used as a resorbable membrane because it is a fibrin matrix in which platelet cytokines, growth factors, and cells are trapped and may be released after a certain time. Autologous PRF is a healing biomaterial, and applied in various disciplines of dentistry. The following review attempts to summarize the relevant literature regarding the technique of using PRF, including its preparation, advantages, and disadvantages of using it in clinical applications.
The Ølby Woman: A Comprehensive Provenance Investigation of an Elite Nordic Bronze Age Oak-Coffin Burial

The Early Nordic Bronze Age oak coffin burials include some of Europe’s best preserved human remains. Although traditional typological examinations thereof have not always found clear foreign references, recent provenance investigations from Egtved and Skrydstrup suggest that the two women were of non-local provenance. In order to investigate potential mobility patterns and how these might or might not be related to the archaeological evidence at first sight, we conducted comprehensive multi-analytical investigations on the rich burial of the Ølby Woman, another key female oak coffin burial. Her grave included, inter alia, a large number of metal items, the remains of a corded skirt and a glass bead recently identified as of Egyptian origin. We conducted strontium isotope analyses of the dental tooth enamel of Ølby Womans’s first, second and third molars to investigate her provenance and potential mobility through childhood. Furthermore, we conducted lead isotope and craft technical analyses of her belt plate and sword/dagger. Our results suggest that the Ølby Woman is of local provenance and that the belt plate and sword were manufactured in Scandinavia, while the raw materials for each item were imported from different places in Europe. ARTICLE HISTORY Received 8 July 2019; Accepted 1 November 2019
Preparation and Evaluation of a Liposome Drug Delivery System in Cancer Treatment in vitro

Cancer is a fatal disease and relatively widespread in the world; Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women. Hydroxyurea (HU) is a chemotherapy drug for the cure of cancer different types in patients, for example breast cancer, but has several defects, for to remove these problems in this study a nanoliposome (NL) suspension for Hydroxyurea (HU) delivery in breast cancer cell therapy was developed.HU was encapsulated into NLs. Size was measured by nanosizer. The release of the liposomal formulation was assessed during 36 h. FTIR analysis for liposomal Hydroxyurea and free Hydroxyurea was carried out. The uptake capacity of the formulation was determined by transfection of nanoliposomal hydroxyurea (NL-HU) in MDA-MB231 cells via flow cytometer and fluorescence microscopy studies, the cytotoxicity of NL-HU and free HU was evaluated in cells. Size of NL-HU was 174nm, HU encapsulation efficiencies in NLs was 81%. FTIR analysis showed the stability of HU in the liposome and no improper interaction between liposome and HU, release after 36h depicted sustained release behavior.NL-HU had suitable uptake in MDA-MB231 cells. Cytotoxicity of NL-HU on cells was considerable. We confirmed these nanoliposomes are potentially useful for delivery of Hydroxyurea in breast cancer cells treatment.
DNA Methylation Tools and Strategies: Methods in a Review

DNA methylation is known as an important epigenetic change in plants and vertebrates genome. In this process, the methyl group transferred by DNA methyl transferase enzymes to cytosine at carbon residue 5 often in the CpG dinucleotide context. DNA methylation plays an important role in the natural development of the organism, genome stability maintenance and processes such as genomic imprinting and chromosome X inactivation in mammals. In addition, changes in DNA methylation pattern have seen in many diseases, including cancer. Analysis of DNA methylation has been useful for rapid disease diagnosis and progression. In recent decades, a revolution has taken place in the methods of DNA methylation analysis, and it is possible to study the pattern of gene methylation at a widespread, short and high resolution level. These methods can be divided into three general categories: (1) cut-based methods by methylation-sensitive enzymes; (2) sodium bisulfide based methods; (3) antibody based methods. Since the existence of different methods makes it difficult to select the appropriate approach, in this review, a number of common methods for examining the methylation pattern with the advantages and disadvantages will be discussed.
Delirium screening instruments administered by nurses for hospitalized patients - literature review

Aim: The aim of the paper was to create a literature review of valid and reliable delirium screening instruments administered by nurses for hospitalized patients. Design: Literature review. Methods: An advanced search of three licensed electronic databases (EBSCO, MEDLINE, PROQUEST) was selected. Twenty-one research studies complied with the inclusion criteria. Results: The predictive validity of ten delirium screening measuring tools were studied. The best predictive validity was found in the Nursing Delirium Screening Scale (Nu-DESC), with sensitivity values ranging from 32% to 100%, and specificity from 83% to 100%, with highest value for reliability of 0.94. The Delirium Observation Screening Scale (DOS) came second, with sensitivity from 25% to 97%, and specificity from 89% to 98.4%, with highest value for reliability of 0.77. The 4AT tool had sensitivity values from 83.3% to 90%, and specificity from 84% to 86.3%, with highest value for reliability of 0.99. Conclusion: The best screening tool for evaluating delirium by nurses was the Nu-DESC, followed by the DOS, and the 4AT. We recommend testing the predictive validity and reliability of selected screening tools administered by nurses in conditions of Czech clinical practice.
Impact of Teacher-Learner Rapport on L2 Learning: A Study of Public Sector University, Sindh Pakistan

Nowadays English language plays a crucial role in every field of educational institutes in Pakistan. It is considered as the base of education because the entire scientific studies are in English. The topic of this research paper is impact of teacher-Learner rapport on L2 learning. In today’s civilization having positive teacher-student rapport is more vital than ever before. The purpose of my research paper is to know learners’ point of view about impact of teacher-learner rapport on second language learning. Total 209 participants were selected through random sampling. There are three main public sector universities in Jamshoro, Sindh and among those universities I have selected UoSJ and MUET. The data was conducted quantitatively thus Education and Linguistics Research ISSN 2377-1356 2020, Vol. 6, No. 1 http://elr.macrothink. org 88 Kendall's tau-b correlation coefficient a nonparametric test was applied to measure the correlation between impact of teacher-learner rapport on second language learning proficiency. The study findings clearly depict that there is strong positive relationship between rapports and second language learning. Undoubtedly for successful learning and teaching outcomes, it is very essential to create rapport for positive classroom environment which provides the enormous opportunities and appropriate conditions to enhance and improve students’ classroom performance in L2 learning. Therefore, at higher/ tertiary level education, teaching and learning environment requires more attention on teacher-learner rapport because at this level learners are more aware and mature enough to understand the ways teacher behaves that directly impacts on leaner’s psychological nurturing and willful leaning.
Gerakan tersebut ditujukan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran masyarakat terhadap penggunaan instrumen non tunai. GNNT diselenggarakan setiap tahun dan diharapkan dapat membentuk suatu komunitas atau masyarakat yang lebih memilih menggunakan instrumen pembayaran non tunai

Smart card based e-money was required by local authorities since 2018 for refueling activity in Pontianak but results were not as expected. Therefore, this quantitative study aims to predict intention to use e-money by extending rational choice theory with its antecedents: benefit of compliance, cost of noncompliance, cost of compliance and perceived transaction speed to technology acceptance model. Data for analysis was acquired using questionaire based survey. Hypotheses are tested by utilizing partial least square based structural equation modeling. A total of 336 samples (slovin) from total vehicles owners in Pontianak are acquired using purposive method with margin of error of 5%. Test results shows antecedents extended to TAM are valid and reliable with transaction speed, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, benefit of compliance, cost of compliance, cost of non compliance significantly influences intention to use. Factors with greatest influence are cost of non compliance and transaction speed. Results suggest user’s intention to use e-money in mandatory situation are influenced strongly only when there are consequences imposed at non compliance. Key words—E-money, extended TAM, Rational Choice Theory,Behavioral Intention Citec Journal, Vol. 5, No. 4, Agustus 2018 – Oktober 2018 ISSN: 2460-4259  265
ZWIĄZEK MIĘDZY MEDIACYJNĄ ROLĄ SPOSTRZEGANEGO WSPARCIA SPOŁECZNEGO A SPRĘŻYSTOŚCIĄ PSYCHICZNĄ I ORIENTACJĄ POZYTYWNĄ THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT IN RELATION TO RESILIENCY AND POSITIVE ORIENTATION

Czasopismo Open Access, wszystkie artykuły udostępniane są na mocy licencji Creative Commons Uznanie autorstwa-użycie niekomercyjne-na tych samych warunkach 4.0 Międzynarodowe (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/). Wkład autorów/ Authors’ contribution: A. Zaplanowanie badań/ Study design B. Zebranie danych/ Data collection C. Dane – analiza i statystyki/ Data analysis D. Interpretacja danych/ Data interpretation E. Przygotowanie artykułu/ Preparation of manuscript F. Wyszukiwanie i analiza literatury/ Literature analysis G. Zebranie funduszy/ Funds collection Streszczenie Wstęp. Orientacja pozytywna stanowi zmienną latentną wyższego rzędu, która łączy w sobie komponenty: optymizmu, samooceny i satysfakcji z życia. Celem prezentowanych badań było poszukiwanie związków między sprężystością psychiczną (ang. resiliency), oceną spostrzeganego wsparcia społecznego a orientacją pozytywną. Materiał i metody. W badaniu wzięło udział 211 osób (110 kobiet i 101 mężczyzn). Wykorzystano narzędzia badawcze: Skala Sprężystości Psychicznej, Wielowymiarowa Skala Spostrzeganego Wsparcia Społecznego i Skala Orientacji Pozytywnej. Wyniki. Orientacja pozytywna koreluje ze sprężystością psychiczną i spostrzeganym wsparciem społecznym. Spostrzegane wsparcie społeczne pełni rolę mediatora w związku pomiędzy sprężystością psychiczną a orientacją pozytywną. Wnioski. Sprężystość psychiczna i spostrzegane wsparcie społeczne sprzyjają orientacji pozytywnej.
AN EFFICIENT AUTHENTICATION SCHEME FOR BLOCK CHAIN-BASED ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS

Abstract - In conventional Electronic Health Records (EHRs), restorative related data is for the most part independently constrained by various emergency clinics and in this way it prompts burden of data sharing. Cloud based EHRs take care of the issue of data partaking in the customary EHRs. In any case, cloud-based EHRs endure brought together issue, i.e., cloud administration focus and key-age focus. This paper takes a shot at making another EHRs worldview which can help in managing the unified issue of cloud-based EHRs. Our arrangement is to utilize the developing innovation of block chain to EHRs (signified as block chain-based EHRs for accommodation). Right off the bat, we officially characterize the framework model of block chain-based EHRs in the setting of consortium block chain. Also, verification issue is significant for EHRs. In any case, existing verification plans for block chain-based EHRs have their very own feeble focuses. Along these lines, in this work, we likewise propose a verification conspire for block chain-based EHRs. Our proposition is an identity based mark plot with different specialists which can oppose conspiracy assault out of experts. Moreover, our plan is provably secure in the arbitrary prophet model and has increasingly effective marking and confirmation calculations than existing validation plans of block chain-based EHRs.
A landfill peninsula as an experimental use space. A case study of Albany Bulb

The article is a case study of a former landfill in Albany Bulb in San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California. The studied area, which is adjacent to a state sponsored beach park development, is an example where “dormant reserves” of a degraded terrain are revitalized via a grassroots movement of its users. The characteristics of this region’s space development are influenced by both the McLaughlin Eastshore State Park managed project and spontaneous, “semi-wild” use by the local residents, who are frequently organized into local interest groups. It became a place of symbiosis where a visitor can choose between a formally organized or semi-organized, more organic space. As this area became an experimental playground for adults, its popularity demonstrates a demand for alternative city parks, where the user participates in its design and development of a selected model. This article also discusses the campaign to transform landfills into recreational parks originated by the Center for City Park Excellence in San Francisco, whose proposed legislature supports an effective way to harness the potential of materials accumulated there.
Designing a cloud tier for the IoT platform EMULSION

This paper presents some design aspects of the cloud tier of a generic multi-service cloud-based IoT operational platform EMULSION, which is developed as a non-expensive IoT platform primarily to serve the needs of small and medium business enterprises (SMEs). The EMULSION is a representative of the new horizontal type, next-generation, IoT platforms that come as a replacement of the existing vertical type platforms. The architectural design and main characteristics of the platform are presented and its multi-tiered structure is explained with particular attention paid to the cloud tier. This proposed cloud tier, with a Data Management Platform (DMP) based on a three-layer Lambda architecture, achieves improved high throughput and low latency. This is done through the inclusion of two distributed ‘publish-subscribe’ Kafka-based modules which are designed for data processing, and for data subscribing and message storage, respectively. Initial trials have begun with two pilot platform-demonstration IoT systems, utilizing this EMULSION platform. These are shortly to be presented in separate research papers.