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Response surface methodological approach for optimizing removal of ciprofloxacin from aqueous solution using thermally activated persulfate / aeration systems

Being used in large quantities for some decades, antibiotics have been of little notice since their existence in the environment. Present study aims at investigating the optimization of Ciprofloxacin removal (CIP) in Thermally Activated Persulfate (TAP)/Aeration systems by Central Composite Design (CCD). The effect of operating parameters including initial pH, CIP concentration, Persulfate concentration and temperature on the removal process was investigated in order to find out the optimum conditions. Typically, high temperature, high Persulfate dose, and low initial CIP concentration increased the removal efficiency of CIP. At the tested pH range of 3–11, the highest removal occurred at pH 3.93. Finally, the effects of Mn3O4 Nanoparticles, N2 gas, and COD reduction in optimal condition were studied. Mn3O4 Nanoparticles and N2 gas in optimized conditions increased the removal efficiency from 93.41 to 90.1, respectively. The results showed that Thermally Activated Persulfate oxidation was the efficient process for the treatment of aqueous solution containing Ciprofloxacin due to the production of Sulfate radicals.
Title Efficacy of baths with mineral-medicinal water in patients with fibromyalgia : a randomized clinical trial

Efficacy of baths with mineral-medicinal water in patients with fibromyalgia: a randomized clinical trial Authors María Reyes Pérez-Fernández Natalia Calvo Ayuso Cristina Martínez Reglero Ángel Salgado Barreira José Luis Muiño López-Álvarez Affiliation and addresses: Escuela Universitaria de Enfermería de Ourense, SERGAS. Universidad de Vigo. Ourense. España Unidad de Metodología y Estadística. Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Galicia Sur. Vigo. España Centro de salud “A Cuña-Mariñamansa”, SERGAS. Ourense. España Correspondence address: María Reyes Pérez Fernández Escuela U. Enfermería. Complexo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense C/ Ramón Puga 52-54. 32005, Ourense España mariareyes.perez. fernandez@sergas.es Phone number: +34 988 388403/676520946
Influence of varying ranges milk urea nitrogen on chemical, hygienic and physical quality traits of cow milk

The aim of our research was to investigate the influence of predetermined value ranges in cow milk components on milk quality regarding chemical, physical and hygienic aspects. It also aims to identify optimal values to be used in dairy cow farm management, with potential economic efficiency impact, through a more rational use of ration protein. The predetermined value ranges of milk urea were structured between <22 mg/dl and >40 mg/dl, milk urea nitrogen (MUN) within values <10 mg N/dl and >19 mg N/dl, protein from <3% to >3.5% and somatic cell count (SCC) with values between <100 SCC/ml x 10 and >400 SCC/ml x 10 and investigated urinary excretion nitrogen losses. We analyzed 1591 samples of milk obtained during spring period, which were processed and interpreted statistically. Milk samples were obtained from 1591 head Friesian Black Spotted Breed raised in Transylvania, Romania with a body weight of 645-680 kg, milk production of 9.981 kg / year with a UNIFEED feeding system. The results of this research show that the optimal value range for milk urea is between 23-31 mg/dl, with milk urea nitrogen (MUN) between 10-15 mg N/dl and urinary excretion losses (UEN) between 197-270 g N/day/head.
Rule Mining with RuM

Declarative process modeling languages are especially suitable to model loosely-structured, unpredictable business processes. One of the most prominent of these languages is Declare. The Declare language can be used for all process mining branches and a plethora of techniques have been implemented to support process mining with Declare. However, using these techniques can become cumbersome in practical situations where different techniques need to be combined for analysis. In addition, the use of Declare constraints in practice is often hampered by the difficulty of modeling them: the formal expression of Declare is difficult to understand for users without a background in temporal logics, whereas its graphical notation has been shown to be unintuitive. In this paper, we present RuM, a novel application for rule mining that addresses the abovementioned issues by integrating multiple Declare-based process mining methods into a single unified application. The process mining techniques provided in RuM strongly rely on the use of Declare models expressed in natural language, which has the potential of mitigating the barriers of the language bias. The application has been evaluated by conducting a qualitative user evaluation with eight process analysts.
Variability in Capsaicin-Stimulated CGRP Release from Human Dental Pulp

Introduction—The unique innervation and anatomical features of the dental pulp contribute to the remarkable finding that any physical stimulation of pulpal tissue is painful. Further, when pathological processes, such as caries, affect teeth, and produce inflammation of the pulp, the pain experienced can be quite intense and debilitating. To better understand these underlying neurobiological mechanisms, and identify novel analgesic targets for pulpally derived pain, we have developed a powerful ex vivo model using human tooth slices. Methods—Non-carious, freshly-extracted teeth were collected and sectioned longitudinally into 1mm thick slices containing both dental pulp and the surrounding mineralized tissues. Tooth slices from 36 patients were exposed to 60 uM capsaicin to stimulate the release of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) from nerve terminals in the pulp. Patient factors were analyzed for their affects on capsaicin-stimulated CGRP release using a mixed model ANOVA. Results—Approximately 1/3 of the variability observed in capsaicin-evoked CGRP release was attributable to differences between individuals. In terms of individual factors, there was no effect of anesthesia type, sex or age on capsaicin-stimulated CGRP release. Using a within-subject study design, a significant effect of capsaicin on CGRP release was observed. Conclusions—Capsaicin-stimulated CGRP release from dental pulp is highly variable between individuals. A within-subject study design improves the variability and maximizes the potential of this powerful translational model to test the efficacy of novel pharmacotherapeutic agents on human peripheral nociceptors. Corresponding Author: Jennifer L. Gibbs MAS, DDS PhD New York University College of Dentistry Department of Endodontics 345 East 23rd St. Clinic 7W NY, NY 10010 jlg15@nyu.edu (212)-998-9438. *Lorel Burns and Austin Ramsey contributed equally to this manuscript. Publisher's Disclaimer: This is a PDF file of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to our customers we are providing this early version of the manuscript. The manuscript will undergo copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof before it is published in its final citable form. Please note that during the production process errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal pertain. The authors deny any conflict of interest. HHS Public Access Author manuscript J Endod. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2017 April 01. Published in final edited form as: J Endod. 2016 April ; 42(4): 542–546. doi:10.1016/j.joen. 2015.12. 010. A uhor M anscript
Chapter 2 Understanding Melanoma Progression by Gene Expression Signatures

Malignant melanoma is the most aggressive cancer in humans and understanding this unique biological behavior may help to design better prognosticators and more efficient therapies. However, malignant melanoma is a heterogenous tumor etiologically (UV-induced or not), morphologically and genetically driven by various oncogens (B-RAF, N-RAS, KIT) and suppressor genes (CDKN2A, p53, PTEN). There are a significant number of studies in which prognostic gene and protein signatures were defined based on either analysis of the primary tumors (metastasis initiating gene set) or melanoma metastases (metastasis maintenance gene set) affecting progression of the disease or survival of the patient. These studies provided prognostic signatures of minimal overlap. Here we demonstrate consensus prognostic gene and protein sets derived from primary and metastatic tumor tissues. It is of note that although there were rare overlaps concerning the composing individual genes in these sets, network analysis defined the common pathways driving melanoma progression: cell proliferation, apoptosis, motility, and immune mechanisms. Malignant melanoma is chemoresistant, the genetic background of which has been unknown for a long time, but new genomic analyses have identified complex genetic alterations responsible for this phenotype involving DNA repair genes and oncogene signaling pathways. The advent of immunotherapy of melanoma placed the previously defined immune signature-associated genomic prognosticators into a new perspective, suggesting that it might also be a powerful predictor. Target therapy of malignant melanoma has changed the standard therapy based on IFN J. Tı́már ( ) • E. Rásó 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary Tumor Progression Research Group, National Academy of Sciences-Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary e-mail: jtimar@gmail.com; rasoerzs@gmail.com T. Barbai • B. Győrffy 2nd Department of Pathology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary e-mail: tbarbai@gmail.com; zsalab@yahoo.com U. Pfeffer (ed.), Cancer Genomics: Molecular Classification, Prognosis and Response Prediction, DOI 10.1007/978-94-007-5842-1 2, © Springer ScienceCBusiness Media Dordrecht 2013 47
Enhancing Metaphorical Competence in the L 2 Russian Classroom

Although a significant role of metaphor in achieving an advanced level of second/foreign language proficiency has been acknowledged in the SLA research, insufficient attention has been paid to the development of FL learners’ metaphorical competence. Learners of Russian as a foreign language has not been the exception in this respect. The reason for the neglect might be, in part, the scarcity of the pedagogical suggestions offered in the studies on metaphors exhibited in Russian and other less commonly taught languages that could grow into effective instruction materials aiming to foster a metaphorical capacity of FL learners. In the present article, I attempt to convince language instructors of the relevance of metaphorical competence to learners of Russian and present the sample materials developed to teach metaphors of emotions, colors, animals, tastes, and sports in Russian.
Effect of Nitrogen Sources onMicrobial Biomass Nitrogen under Different Soil Types

Knowledge to increase the microbial biomass nitrogen (MBN) as a bulk of free-living microbes in paddy soil is limited. The potential benefit of these microorganisms was evaluated, in this study, under different nitrogen sources and two paddy soils. The results revealed that pots treated with organic matter recorded the maximum value of the total N uptake and MBN, followed by the Urea treated pots. Pots amended with sludge exhibited a higher microbial N forming ability than those amended with straw compost under both soils. But ammonium concentration in soil increased with straw compost application. Under fresh soil treatment, microbial N uptake rate and proportion of plant nitrogen derived from microbial nitrogen sources (Pfix) were higher than autoclaved soil. A positive correlation was found between the Pfix and the total N in rice shoot in both soils. Finally, we can say that MBN was governed not only by the soil nitrogen content but also by the type of the nitrogen source. The addition of sludge to fresh soil increased total MBN and consequently could be indirectly beneficial to rice production especially in poor soils. Thus, soil microbes contribute to plant growth by serving the available nitrogen during the season.
The ( Lack of ) Impact of Government Land Titling : Case Study Evidence from Rural Peru

This paper estimates the ability of government land titling to achieve the positive benefits associated with secure property rights institutions. Specifically, we analyze the impact of government land titling in rural Peru to provide collateral for a loan, increase investment opportunities, and promote entrepreneurship. We find that land titling does not achieve these positive benefits associated with secure property rights. Our findings suggest that government land titling is not an automatic avenue through which countries can achieve secure property rights institutions, and that alternative solutions should be considered.
Elementary Particles in Curved Spacetime

Elementary particles can be identified with the unitary irreducible representations (UIR’s) of the isometry group of a given spacetime. These UIR’s are labeled by the eigenvalues of the Casimir operators of the isometry group and hence they represent invariant physical properties of the elementary particles. These properties therefore depend entirely on the spacetime background of the particle. To compare these labels for different spacetime backgrounds, one can use the method of contraction.
Lasers in Manufacturing Conference 2015 Processing of High Strength Al-Cu alloy Using 400 W Selective Laser Melting – Initial Study

The proposed paper deals with development of production parameters of high strength Aluminium (Al–Cu– Mg–Fe–Ni) alloy using 400W selective laser melting system. The AW2618 high-strength aluminium alloy is typically used in aerospace and military components, engine pistons, parts of turbochargers due to its ability to work in higher temperature applications. The advantage is the stability of mechanical properties after heating even over 100 °C due to the Ni and Fe content. Due to high energy input of SLM, high heating and cooling rates are induced during the melting/solidification process which gives the ability to process this typically difficult to weld material. First stage of experiments with different values of laser power (LP) and laser scanning speed (LS) were conducted to describe the processing window. Single track scans (STS) with LP 100400W and LS 200-1400mm/s were processed to find the optimal energy density for Al-Cu alloy. Layer thickness and other parameters stayed unchanged. Continuity and quality of STS were analyzed with non-contact 3D optical profilometer. Second stage of experiments was aimed on processing of multiple layers and homogeneity of the material. The μCT scanning of the samples was used in order to obtain qualitative and quantitative information about the sample porosity. Results show, that with the higher laser power (400W) a relative density higher than 99% can be reached, however with large amount of cracks. To reach the fully dense material free of cracks further experiments are necessary. * Corresponding author. Tel. : +420-54114-3356 E-mail address: koutny@fme.vutbr. cz Keyword: selective laser melting; aluminiun alloy; 2618 alloy
WHY DON ’ T ADAPT TUNISIAN AGRICULTURE TO CLIMATE CHANGE ? 2 . HOW CLIMATE AFFECTS AGRICULTURE ?

Climate change is characterized locally by several changes that modify the conditions of production. In fact, increasing temperature may affect the whole plant metabolism like rate of photosynthesis, respiration, and grain filling. In addition, water scarcity and low precipitation events and variability precipitation patterns even in small changes could influence the future of crop. Under climate change, pressures from pests, weeds, and diseases are also expected to increase, with detrimental effects on crops and livestock. The potential impacts of climate change include sea level rise, temporary or permanent submersion of low coastal areas, accelerated erosion and increasing saltwater intrusions. These impacts will significantly affect water resources, natural ecosystems, coastal infrastructure, agriculture and tourism. Climate change affects livestock production in multiple ways, both directly and indirectly. The most important impacts are experienced in animal productivity, yields of forages and feed crops, animal health and biodiversity.
MEASURING CHINESE STUDENTS ' ATTITUDES TOWARD THE MARKETING PROGRAM

This paper uses two attitude-measuring models in comparing the attributes of the marketing education program, observable and abstract, in terms of their relative importance to students' attitudes toward the marketing program. The data were analyzed by using Chi Squared test and Anova tests. The findings are that students' attitudes are more closely related to the program's observable attributes than to the abstract attributes. The findings should facilitate in developing a promotional campaign which will incorporate and emphasize the significantly important attributes of the marketing program. The findings also demonstrate the effectiveness of the models to measure student attitudes in any vocational area.
Psychological Problems Among Patients Undergoing Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy, which is the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix, is the commonest major gynecological operation in both developed and developing countries. The aim of the present study was to describe the profile of women undergoing hysterectomy, identify psychological problems encountered among patients & assess the degree of pain postoperatively. A prospective descriptive Research design was used to investigate the current research problems over one-year period between June 2015 to the end of May 2016. The research was conducted in the department of gynecology, at Zagazig University Hospital. Some data was obtained from case notes of patients. Results the mean age and parity were 48.7 ±9.6 years and 4.3 ± 2.3 respectively, 77.9 % of the studied patients underwent abdominal hysterectomy (AH), the rest had vaginal and laparoscopic approach (11.5% &10.6% respectively). The most common indications were leiomyomata (62.6%) & bleeding disorders (60.0%). The women received adequate and significant preoperative counseling concerning hysterectomy, in terms of clearing up misconceptions, reliving degree of pain, alleviating fear and physical preparation of the patient. It can be concluded that, abdominal hysterectomy constituting the most common type & sever degree of anxiety and depression was observed among majority of patients postoperatively. It is recommended that, maternity nurses should use nursing guidelines to help integrate existing knowledge into practice, align perioperative care, and encourage future investigations of optimal perioperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing gynecologic/oncology operations.
The Morphosyntax of Causative Construction in Sudanese

This paper explores the morphosyntax of causative construction in Sudanese Arabic. The theoretical framework of this study was based on the Minimalist Programme (Chomsky, 1993, 1995). This construction is projected by the causative verb, which is itself derived via a particular morphological process. It is universally assumed that all predicates fulfil their lexical-semantic requirements e.g. displaying their argument/thematic structure, in their syntactic structure (e.g. VP shell). The analysis of causative construction involves the presence of the head CAUSE, which is morphologically realised on the verb. The presence of CAUSE requires the obligatory presence of an external argument (causer). Semantically, CAUSE is a functional head that signifies the meaning of the causative to that particular linguistic expression. Overall, Sudanese Arabic projects use the causative morphologically via germination of a second consonant. The derived causative is a lexical causative with respect to many syntactic examinations. Therefore, the typological difference between Sudanese Arabic and other languages is due to the implications of Universal Grammar theories, in particular principles and parameters.
Code Switching on Students’ Group Presentation in EFL Classroom

The study aimed to find out the functions of code switching used by the lecturer and the students during group presentation, and the lecturer and the students’ perception toward the use of code switching in EFL classroom during group presentation. This study is a qualitative research design. The subjects of the study were an English lecturer and three students in second semester of STKIP Muhammadiyah Bone, which were taken through convenience sampling technique. The data of this study were collected by employing classroom observation and interview. The data obtained were analyzed descriptively by using three steps, namely reducing, describing, and classifying. The result of the research showed that the lecturer employed code switching in EFL classroom during the students’ group presentation for some functions, namely to emphasize the important point, to reinforce a request, to ease of expression, to change of attitude relationship, checking for students’ understanding, lapses, self-correction, and speech connective. To emphasize the important point and reinforce a request became most frequently used by the lecturer. There were five functions of code switching used by the students during group presentation, namely to emphasize the important point, to suit the domain knowledge, to reinforce a request, to change of attitude relationship, and to self-correction. To suit the domain knowledge became the most frequently used by the students. The lecturer and the students’ perception towards the use of code switching in EFL classroom during group presentation were mostly positive. The lecturer and the students need code switching in teaching and learning English because it can make them easy to understand and comprehend from the material given. Code switching also effective in enlarging the students’ vocabulary, helped them to learn English, made them be more active in classroom interaction and influenced their fluency in speaking English.
Montmorillonite K-10 Supported La ( OTf ) 3 : An Efficient Catalyst for the Synthesis of 1 , 2-Disubstituted Benzimidazoles

A series of 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles has been synthesized by an efficient methodology that utilizes the 5 mol% of montmorillonite K-10 supported Lanthanum triflate catalyst to promote the reaction of benzimidazoles with o-phenylenediamine to undergo nucleophilic addition reaction followed by cyclization that were reacted at 90°C for a period of 4h under conventional heating conditions. Conceptually, the layered silicates present in montmorillonite K-10 facilitates the binding of its Al+3 and Si cations with triflate moiety of Lanthanum triflate to promote the reaction of benzimidazoles with o-phenylenediamine to form 1,2disubstituted benzimidazoles. The combined effect of Montmorillonite K-10’s Bronsted acidity and Lanthanum triflate’s Lewis acidity intensifies its combined catalytic action compared to their individual effects. Mild reaction conditions, operational simplicity, use of cost-effective & reusable catalyst, high products yields and short reaction times are the assets of this new and environmentally benign reaction protocol.
Radiation Hard Setp-up DC-DC Converter

The present document is an introductory work containing research material about radiation hard DC-DC converters. In the future it will be used as background research for a master’s academic dissertation on the subject. First is presented the literature review. After a brief overview on DC-DC converters, the basic operation principles of the step-up converter are described, the semiconductors currently used in this kind of application are analysed. A brief description of the basic control method and a small introduction of the CMOS technology are made. Then, the state of the art is presented. Some variations of the basic configuration of the step-up converter are shown as well as the implementation of DC-DC converters with CMOS technology. Different control technique are introduced and radiation hardening methods described. Finally is presented the work plan for the dissertation. keywords: radiation hardening, step-up DC-DC converter, CMOS.