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Antioxidant activity and analgesic assessment of Lansium domesticum stem bark infusion
Authors: APRIDAMAYANTI PRATIWI , FAJRIATY INARAH , HATITA ETNI
Published: August 2018

Apridamayanti P, Fajriaty I, Etni Hatita E. 2018. Antioxidant activity and analgesic assessment of Lansium domesticum stem bark infusion. Nusantara Bioscience 10: 71-75. Langsat (Lansium domesticum Correa) is empirically used as a medicine for fever and pain. This study intended to determine the effectiveness of stem bark infusion of langsat as an antioxidant and analgesic. Antioxidant activity test was performed by DPPH method (2,2 Diphenyl-1-picrilhydrazil), with infusion at concentration of 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 ppm. Absorbance of the sample was measured using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. The analgesic test was performed on male Swiss mice by Writhing test using acetic acid 0.6%, CMC-Na induced negative control, Paracetamol 65 mg/kg BW induced positive control, dose I (65 mg/kg BW), dose II (130 mg/kg BW) and dose III (195 mg/kg BW). Data was analyzed using One Way ANOVA in SPSS and the percentage of writhing protection at each dose was calculated. The results of phytochemical metabolites screening of stem bark infusion showed the presence of flavonoids, terpenoids/steroids, tannins, phenols and saponins. Antioxidant activity measured by spectrophotometric measurements showed that the antioxidant activity of stem bark infusion was IC50 2820 μg/ml. The percentage of writhing protection on dose I, II, and III was 57.52%, 42.48% and 24.51% respectively, showing a significant difference with negative control at minute 5, 10 and 15 (P <0, 05). There were no significant differences between positive control and dose I, at minute 30 to minute 60 (P> 0,05). The effective dose of stem bark infusion was obtained as an analgesic at dose of 65 mg/kg BW from 30 to 60 minutes.
Effect of different levels of fermented rice bran for the growth of jelawat, Leptobarbus hoevenii
Authors: YANTO HENDRY , JUNIANTO JUNIANTO , ROSTIKA RITA , ANDRIANI YULI , TANUWIRIA UJANG HIDAYAT
Published: August 2018

Yanto H , Junianto , Rostika R, Andriani Y, Tanuwiria UH. 2018. Effect of different levels of fermented rice bran for the growth of jelawat, Leptobarbus hoevenii. Nusantara Bioscience 10: 81-86. The prime objective of this study is to find the optimum level of fermented rice bran in diets beneficial to improve the digestive enzyme activity, growth and feed efficiency for jelawat (Leptobarbus hoevenii Bleeker). Different levels of fermented rice bran in the diets, i.e., A1 (10%), A2 (20%), A3 (30%), A4 (40%), and A5 (10% non-fermented rice bran), as well as A6 (10% commercial diet) was designed as a treatments during the study. The experimental diets with the same protein (isonitrogenous) and energy (isocaloric) were fed to jelawat fingerlings with an average of 32.57±0.15 g per fish. The results showed that amylase activities were significantly increased with the increased level of fermented rice bran levels in the diets and it was significantly different among the treatments (P<0,05). Proteins and lipids contents of the body and their retention rate, daily growth rates, and feed efficiencies were also significantly different among the treatments (P<0.05). It was concluded from the present investigation that up to 30% of fermented rice bran in the diet was best for jelawat with an optimum level of 25.66-26.78% for the growth performance and feed efficiency of jelawat.
Marxism and anti-racism
Authors: Olende Ken
Published: August 2018

Racism has been on the rise since the international financial crisis began in 2008. Marxism argues that far from being a hangover from medieval ideas, racism developed alongside science and the Enlightenment. Modern ideas of race originated in the Atlantic slave trade and the growth of capitalism. The article describes the evolution of racist ideas through periods of slavery, empire and immigration. It looks at whether people who suffer racism can unite with those who do not. It examines racial identity and the boundaries of race, nation and religion.
Framing movement experiences: Migration, materiality and everyday life
Authors: Rosales Marta Vilar
Published: August 2018

This article aims to discuss contemporary migrations from the perspective of material culture. The discussion presented here assumes that material culture plays a significant part in all migration processes by establishing lines of continuity between present and past, confirming and reproducing identity and belonging, framing everyday life and displaying new positioning strategies. Beginning with two snapshots of recent ethnographic fieldwork carried out in Brazil and Canada, I hope to contribute to the discussion of contemporary migration through studying the lens of materiality and the role it plays in these processes. It will be argued that material culture is a productive tool, not only to address the grounds, motivations and resources people activate in order to utilize migration as an effective option, but also to discuss the relationships between movement, settling, cultural reproduction and innovation.
Pendulum energy harvester with amplifier
Authors: Černý Michal , Dzurilla Michal , Musil Miloš , Gašparík Marek
Published: August 2018

This paper presents a new principle of inductive vibration power harvester. Harvester is a pendulum that uses energy capacitor which is the mass. The mass is connected to the pendulum via a gearbox to achieve greater movement of the pendulum that generates an electromagnetic voltage. The harvester is developed at a very low frequency (1-10 Hz) which uses the rectified magnetic fluxes. Magnets are statically placed in the harvester case, and relative motion is carried out by the coil. Magnets are static, and the coil moves due to the weight ratio of magnets which the steel leads of the magnetic flux and the coil itself. This paper is focused on a harvester with a mechanical amplifier with the proposed technique is brings the plow harvester access with an auxiliary force. The experimental results indicate that the optimal results of the harvester with an accumulator for the resonant zone are 3.75 Hz, 7 Hz, and 10 Hz.
The determining of psychological well-being levels of athletes playing in university teams
Üniversite takımlarında oynayan sporcuların psikolojik iyi oluş düzeylerinin belirlenmesi
Authors: Aydın Elif , Birol Sefa Şahan , Temel Veysel
Published: August 2018

The aim of this project is to determine the psychological well-being of the students who play in Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University teams in the framework of sub-dimensions according to different variables. The universe of study consist of 214 athletes active in team sports at Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University in 2017-2018 academic year while the research group consists of 100 athletes. The data were collected using the personal information form prepared by the researcher and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. In the analysis of the data; frequency, Anova, Kruskal Wallis-H significance test and T-Test. As a result of the findings, according to sub-dimensions of psychological well-being; the difference in autonomy sub-dimension in terms of gender change was found statistically significant. There was no significant difference in age, department, family monthly income situation variables. As a result, participants' psychological well-being scores were found to be above average.  Extended English summary is in the end of Full Text PDF (TURKISH) file.ÖzetBu çalışmanın amacı, Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Üniversitesinde, üniversite takımlarında oynayan öğrencilerin psikolojik iyi oluş düzeylerini farklı değişkenlere göre tespit edebilmektir. Yapılan çalışmanın evrenini 2017-2018 akademik yılında Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey Üniversitesi’nin takım sporlarında aktif görev alan 214 sporcu oluştururken, örneklemi 100 sporcu oluşturmaktadır. Veriler araştırmacı tarafından hazırlanan kişisel bilgi formu ve Psikolojik İyi Olma Ölçeği ile toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde; frekans, Anova, Kruskal Wallis-H anlamlılık testi ve T-Testi uygulanmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular neticesinde, psikolojik iyi oluşun alt boyutlarına göre; cinsiyet değişkeni açısından özerklik alt boyutunda fark istatistiksel olarak anlamlı bulunurken; yaş, bölüm, aile aylık gelir durumu değişkenlerinde anlamlı bir farklılığa rastlanmamıştır. Sonuç olarak, katılımcıların psikolojik iyi oluş puanlarının ortalamanın üstünde olduğu tespit edilmiştir.
Konflik Etnisitas di Aceh Masa Reformasi, 1998-2005
Authors: Sutrisno Imam Hadi
Published: August 2018

Sejarah Aceh selalu lekat dengan konflik dengan latar politik baik pada masa kolonial maupun Indonesia kontemporer seperti Perang Aceh, Darul Islam/Tentara Islam Indonesia (DI/TII), dan Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM), tetapi tulisan ini lebih memfokuskan pada konflik dengan latar  etnisitas yang muncul pada masa reformasi 1998-2005. Dengan metode sejarah kritis dapat diketahui, bahwa konflik etnisitas di Aceh masa reformasi itu lebih dipengaruhi oleh euphoria reformasi dan menguatnya semangat otonomi daerah yang direpresentasi sebagai ‘kekuasaan’ yang harus ditangan orang daerah-etnik local dan merupakan konflik harisontal sesama warga bangsa dengan latar etnik yang berbeda. Dalam konflik horisontal ini yang cukup menonjol terjadi antara etnik lokal dengan etnik pendatang terutama etnik Jawa yang dianggap telah menguasai etnik local terutama secara ekonomi dan sosiokultural. Sebagai etnik pendatang, orang-orang Jawa di Aceh secara ekonomi lebih maju dibandingkan penduduk local yang notabene berasal dari etnik setempat. Selain itu, secara sosiokultural orang Jawa di Aceh juga menempati posisi social yang penting dan lebih baik dibandingkan dengan penduduk Aceh. Konflik dengan latar etnik di Aceh tentu berbeda dengan konflik dengan latar dan tujuan politik seperti Tengku Daud Beureureh yang memimpin DI/TII, Tengku Hasan Tiro yang memimpin Gerakan Aceh Merdeka/GAM.
ANALISIS MEDAN MAKNA ‘SENI BELA DIRI KHAS JEPANG’ DALAM HURUF KANJI BU (武)
Authors: Irwan Irwan , Mulyadi Mulyadi
Published: August 2018

(Title: Meaning Field Analysis Of 'Japan's Martial Arts' In Kanji’s Letter Of Bu (武) )This research analyze the kind of words exist in the semantic field of the lexem of kanji BU (武) in Japanese, and how the lexical relation and the semantic feature were formed on each word that exist in one of semantic field. The lexem of kanji BU (武) is literally translated as martial arts, which is general meaning and also has derivatives meaning (hyponim), it creates the semantic field. The type of the research is qualitative research using inter lingual match method. The basic technique method used in this research is the technique of determining element (PUP technique) which  applying equal compare connect technique (HBS) and the difference compare connect technique (HBB). The data taken from the book "BUDO: The Martial Ways of Japan" as the primary data, and various articles from scientific journals that discuss the semantic field as supporting data. As the result of the research, found 2 lexems which play role as sub-semantic field of the kanji BU, they are BUJUTSU (武術) and BUDO (武道). Out of the two sub-semantic fields, found 10 words that became hyponim of BUJUTSU and 9 words that became hyponim of BUDO.
ANALISIS CAMPUR KODE DALAM LIRIK LAGU GENTLEMAN OLEH BOYBAND SHINEE KARYA JUNJI ISHIWATARI
Authors: Dewi Sifta Sari , Pujiono Muhammad
Published: August 2018

(Title: The Code Mix Analysis In Lyrics Of Shinee’s Gentleman By Junji Ishiwatari)This study aims to analyze the code mix in the lyrics of SHINee’s Gentleman by Junji Ishiwatari which specifically to describe what kind of code mix is contained in the lyrics and to describe how the factors caused the interference of code in the lyrics. The method used in this research is observation and library research. There are 16 forms of code mix contained in the lyrics, namely: 5 insertion of elements of tangible word, 9 insertion of elements of the phrase and 2 insertion elements of tangible clause. The dominant form of code mix is the insertion of phrasal elements. While there are 3 factors that caused the interference of the code in the lyrics, namely: (1) The casuality (informal situation), (2) The author wants to show the learning and/or position and (3) There is no correctly expression in language that had been used. The dominant factor of them is no correctly expression in language that had been used. The customary factor is not found in the lyrics of SHINee’Gentleman by Junji Ishiwatari although songwriters often use English in writing song lyrics.
G 30 PROJECT : INTERNASIONALISASI PENDIDIKAN TINGGI DI JEPANG
Authors: Widiandari Arsi
Published: August 2018

Internationalization of Japanese Higher Education is not a new issue, but has begin since 1983. In 1983, the Japanese Government lead by Prime Minister Nakasone Yasuhiro announced its plan to accept 100.000 international students by 2000. The target number of international student was reached in 2003. In 2008, Japanese Government announced new plan to accept 300.000 international students by 2020. This plan called Global 30 or Ryuugakusei 30-mannin keikaku. To achieve this target, thirteen universities has been chosen to be pilot for the project. One of main aim of Global 30 is to develop system where student can learn in international method, so some university offer English program by invite English speaker lecturer, and English training for university’s staff. This paper reviews the internationalization of Higher Education in Japan, focus on Global 30 project.
Tepung ulat sagu (Rhyinchophorus ferrugineus) imunomodulator Nitric Oxide (NO) sirkulasi mencit terapi antimalaria standar
Authors: Ariani Ariani , Anjani Gemala , Sofro Muchlis Achsan Udji , Djamiatun Kis
Published: August 2018

Background : Sago worm flour (Rhyinchophorus ferrugineus)is a coconut beetle larvae that is processed into flour.This flour contains antioxidants as well as arginine, both of which play a role in modulating oxidative stress including NO involved in immunopathology of cerebral malaria.Objectives : To prove the immunomodulator role of sago worm flour in decreasing circulation  NO level at mice  who received standard antimalarial therapy  Dihydroartemisinin Piperaquine (DHP)Methods : This study was randomized control group post test only design by using 23 Swiss mice which divided into 5 group consist of : K(-) normal mice; K(+) inoculated woth Plasmodium berghei ANKA (PbA); X1 received DHP; X2 received sago worm flour; X3 received both of sago worm flour and DHP. All treatment groups X1,X2 and X3 were inoculated by PbA before treatmen were given. Serum circulation NO level was assessed by ELISA. statistical analysis used was One Way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post hoc test.Results : The mean  NO level in K(-), K(+), X1, X2, and X3 were 1.008 μmol/mL, K(+) 1.338 μmol/mL; while at treatment X1 1.143 μmol/mL, X2 1.410 μmol/mL, dan X3 0.886 μmol/mL. One way ANOVA showed that they were significantly different (p=0.001). Bonferroni post hoc test of X2 was  proportional to K(+) (p=1.000), whole had NO level lower than either K(+)(p=0.009) or X2 (p=0.002). Conclusion : The immunomodulatory effects of sago worm flour (Rhyinchophorus ferrugineus) reduced circulating NO levels in standard antimalarial therapy recipients.
IDENTITAS DAN MOBILITAS SOSIAL PRIYAYI DALAM NOVEL PARA PRIYAYI KARYA UMAR KAYAM
Authors: Fanani Ahwan
Published: August 2018

Novel with Javanese cultural setting is a phenomenon in Indonesian literary work. Umar Kayam in Para Priyayi provides vivid picture of the life of a specific Javanese aristocrat called priyayi from last period of Colonial to Independence Era. This article seeks to reveal identity and social mobility of priyayi, using sociology of literature approach. The article shows that Sastrodarsono, main character in the novel, is able to mobilize upward socially and attach to priyayi class as well as to its value, commitment and in-group feeling. Sosrodarsono who came from lower class in Javanese society was able to reach aristocrat status (priyayi) and built his own aristocrat dynasty. He internalizes priyayis’ values and resocializes it to his family. The novel gives brief spectacle on social mobilization of Javanese aristocrat family and elements shaping the identity of priyayi. Kayam succesfully revives the priyayi life in his work so that his fiction contains cultural explanation just like anthropological works do.
Clinicians’ and Teachers’ Perception and Need Concerning Language Learning and Literacy Education of Students with Severe Communication Disorders
Authors: Na Ji Young , Oh Gyung Ah ,   Korean Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Published: August 2018

Background and Objectives: Literacy is important because it allows people with severe disabilities to communicate and to participate successfully in the social environment within their homes, at work, at school, etc. Therefore, a questionnaire survey and a focus group interview was conducted on the awareness and education status of AAC-based literacy. Participants included SLPs and special education teachers. Method: The Google survey was distributed via e-mail to 90 individuals and 41 responded. Six volunteered and were selected to participate in a focus group interview. The focus group interview was conducted in a form of a group discussion. The data elicited from the focus group interview was coded by 2 researchers. Results: The respondents of the survey shared difficulty in literacy education with students who have severe disabilities. Reasons included parental negative opinions and lack of materials. Also, 93% of respondents agreed on the need for additional education on AAC-based literacy education. The focus group interview elicited 5 themes and 12 subthemes regarding their experiences and opinions in relation to early literacy education with students who have severe disabilities. Conclusion: It was confirmed that students with severe disabilities have limited opportunities for early literacy education for multiple reasons including the lack of awareness and knowledge of educators, limited materials, and the limited functions of AAC.
A case study on school-based AAC support consultation for students with physical & multiple disabilities
Authors: Park Kyoungock , Kim Kyungyang , Yang Eunae ,   Korean Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Published: August 2018

Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the change students’ communication behaviors and the change teaching efficacy as a result of the provision of AAC support in special school for physical and multiple disabilities. Methods: This study used multiple case study methods. A total of 7 teachers, including teachers in charge of AAC intervention group (basic communication group and symbolic communication group) and students who were selected as target students in the two classes, were intensively consulted once a week. Results: Two of the students in the basic communication group were able to communicate with the conversation partner using the gesture dictionary. In addition, the three students who applied the symbolic communication system improved the language selection ability enough to select 2 to 12 vocabularies. Second, teachers showed a changed perception that AAC consulting has a very positive effect. However, there is limit of support school. Based on the that teachers need to have the expertise to support AAC, they will build up their expertise through the learning community in the future. Conclusions: We discussed the positive effects and limitations of AAC consulting, how to overcome development of support manuals and reinforcement of teacher training so that AAC can be supported at the school level in the future.
Frequency-dependent electro-optics of liquid crystal devices utilizing nematics and weakly conducting polymers
Authors: Garbovskiy Yuriy , Glushchenko Anatoliy
Published: August 2018

Conducting polymer films acting as both electrodes and alignment layers are very promising for the development of flexible and wearable tunable liquid crystal devices. The majority of existing publications report on the electro-optical properties of polymer-dispersed liquid crystals and twisted nematic liquid crystals sandwiched between highly conducting polymers. In contrary, in this paper, electro-optics of nematic liquid crystals placed between rubbed weakly conducting polymers is studied. The combination of weakly conducting polymers and nematics enables a frequency-dependent tuning of the effective threshold voltage of the studied liquid crystal cells. This unusual electro-optics of liquid crystal cells utilizing nematics and weakly conducting polymers can be understood by considering equivalent electric circuits and material parameters of the cell. An elementary model of the observed electro-optical phenomenon is also presented.
Choice of progestogen for endometrial protection in combination with transdermal estradiol in menopausal women
Authors: Mueck Alfred O. , Römer Thomas
Published: August 2018

Transdermal estradiol (TE) application (using gels, patches or a novel spray) is now a preferred route of hormone therapy (HT) in menopausal women, because various risks such as venous thromboembolism, stroke and unwanted hepatic effects can be reduced compared with oral HT. However, in the presence of an intact uterus, concurrent administration of progestogen is needed for endometrial protection. Due to the variety of progestogens available and differences in their clinical effects, the selection of the most appropriate substance and dosing for individual combination therapy can be difficult. This is especially true for TE gels and the novel spray because no fixed combination products are commercially available, meaning all progestogens must be added separately, and even for patches only two transdermal synthetic progestogens are available. The aim of this review was to summarize data on the endometrial effects of the different progestogens and to provide practical recommendations for the choice of progestogen (type and dosing), with a focus on endometrial protection when using TE, especially when using the novel estradiol (E2) spray.
Chemotherapeutic resistance: a nano-mechanical point of view
Authors: Nyongesa Collins Otieno , Park Soyeun
Published: August 2018

Chemotherapeutic resistance is one of the main obstacles for cancer remission. To understand how cancer cells acquire chemotherapeutic resistance, biochemical studies focusing on drug target alteration, altered cell proliferation, and reduced susceptibility to apoptosis were performed. Advances in nano-mechanobiology showed that the enhanced mechanical deformability of cancer cells accompanied by cytoskeletal alteration is a decisive factor for cancer development. Furthermore, atomic force microscopy (AFM)–based nano-mechanical studies showed that chemotherapeutic treatments reinforced the mechanical stiffness of drug-sensitive cancer cells. However, drug-resistant cancer cells did not show such mechanical responses following chemotherapeutic treatments. Interestingly, drug-resistant cancer cells are mechanically heterogeneous, with a subpopulation of resistant cells showing higher stiffness than their drug-sensitive counterparts. The signaling pathways involving Rho, vinculin, and myosin II were found to be responsible for these mechanical alterations in drug-resistant cancer cells. In the present review, we highlight the mechanical aspects of chemotherapeutic resistance, and suggest how mechanical studies can contribute to unravelling the multifaceted nature of chemotherapeutic resistance.
Iodine in excess in the alterations of carbohydrate and lipid metabolic pattern as well as histomorphometric changes in associated organs
Authors: Sarkar Deotima , Chakraborty Arijit , Saha Adipa , Chandra Amar K
Published: August 2018

Background

Iodine is a nonpareil constituent of thyroid hormones (THs) and a prime regulator of thyroid gland functioning. Although essential at recommended levels for the prevention of iodine deficiency disorders (IDDs), exposure to excess iodine reportedly causes hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and several other emerging deleterious impacts. The objective of the present study is to explore the influence of excess iodide exposure on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism along with the histoarchitecture of certain associated organs such as the pancreas, liver, kidney, and skeletal and cardiac muscle because information on those aspects was found to be scanty.

Methods

Twelve rats were taken, six were fed with iodine through gavage at a dose of 3.5 mg potassium iodide (KI)/100-g body weight, which corresponded to 500 times of the physiological daily dosage of iodide for a period of 60 days, while the other six formed the control group.

Results

KI-treated rats presented high body weight and urinary iodine with low TH levels, suggesting a primary thyroid dysfunction. There was an increase in blood glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoprotein (LDL), and very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), while high density lipoprotein (HDL) levels decreased. Tissue glycogen content in the liver and skeletal muscle was decreased and was increased in the heart and kidney. Histological sections of the pancreas showed a complete disruption with hardly recognizable histoarchistructure. Treated liver sections displayed the broadened central vein with degenerated hepatocytes, while skeletal muscle sections showed dissolution of muscle fibre cells linked with loss of glycogen from these organs. Histological changes in the heart include features similar to those of a fatty heart with cardiac muscles mutilation, while that of the kidney shows an increase in glomerular tuft size and Bowman’s space expansion with general deterioration.

Conclusions

It may thus be concluded that excess iodine exposure for a long duration causes the development of a biochemical state of hypothyroidism. The developed hypothyroidism was found responsible for the hyperglycaemic and hypercholestromic status evident by high blood glucose and cholesterol levels and the depletion of glycogen at its storage sites in the liver and skeletal muscle but the extra deposition in the cardiac muscle and kidney; histomicrophotographs showed severe destruction of the pancreatic structure. All these alterations are conducive for the pathogenesis of cardiovascular and kidney diseases.
Immune response and inflammatory pathway of ulcerative colitis
Authors: Tatiya-aphiradee Nitima , Chatuphonprasert Waranya , Jarukamjorn Kanokwan
Published: August 2018

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an idiopathic relapsing inflammatory disease. Although the etiology of UC remains unclear, it could be characterized by inflammation of the intestinal mucosa, starting from the rectum and potentially involving the entire colon. The immune response and inflammatory pathway of UC have shown that tissue damage is driven by dynamic and complexes of cells and cytokines. Various types of cells, including antigen-presenting cells (dendritic cells and macrophages), T helper cells, regulatory T cells, and natural killer T cells, play a crucial role in UC pathogenesis by regulation, suppression, and maintenance of inflammation. Moreover, cytokine networks become an important part due to their signaling function, which is indispensable for cell communication. Pro-inflammatory cytokines [tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, IL-9, IL-13, and IL-33] play significant roles in upregulation, while anti-inflammatory cytokines (transforming growth factor-β, IL-10, and IL-37) play significant roles in downregulation of disease progression. The pathogenesis of UC consists of immuno-inflammatory pathways related to the multiple components of the intestine, including the epithelial barrier, commensal microflora, antigen recognition, dysregulation of immunological responses, leukocyte recruitment, and genetic factors. The understanding of immuno-inflammatory pathways of UC might lead to the development of a specific therapy and/or a novel treatment that could be more efficient.
Medieval Transculturality in the Mediterranean from a Literary-Historical Perspective. The Case of Rudolf von Ems’ Der guote Gêrhart (ca. 1220–1225)
Authors: Classen Albrecht
Published: August 2018

Most scholars working on the concept of transculturality consider it a modern phenomenon, but we can discover forms of transculturality already in the Middle Ages, and this in terms of political, scholarly, artistic, medical and literary exchanges. Within the framework of Mediterranean Studies, this article examines the extraordinary case of Rudolf von Ems’ Der guote Gêrhart (ca. 1220–1225) which illustrates how much the Mediterranean world proved to be a highly useful backdrop for the description of transcultural exchanges between the protagonist and a Moroccan castellan, Stranmûr. The verse narrative is based on the experiences of a wealthy Cologne merchant who proves to be extraordinarily open to other cultures, languages and religions and encounters an equally minded Muslim lord. We would not be far off by describing the poet’s projections as a case of medieval tolerance.
Substitutional effect of copper on the cation distribution in cobalt chromium ferrites and their structural and magnetic properties
Authors: Zeeshan Talat , Anjum Safia , Iqbal Hina , Zia Rehana
Published: August 2018

A series of copper substituted cobalt chromium ferrites, CuxCo1-xCr0.5Fe1.5O4(x = 0, 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0) has been synthesized, by employing powder metallurgy method. Calcination of the samples has been carried out for 24 hours at 1100 °C. The resultant materials have been investigated by using a variety of techniques, including X-ray diffractometry (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM)), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and ultraviolet visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis). The XRD patterns confirmed that all compositions had a cubic spinel structure with a single phase and the lattice parameter was found to increase with increasing copper concentration. FT-IR spectroscopy has been used for studying the chemical bonds in the spinel ferrite. Shifting of the bands ν1and ν2has been observed. It has been revealed from VSM analysis that saturation magnetization and coercivity decrease with rising the Cu+2doping. Magnetic properties have been explained on the basis of cation distribution. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) has been used to study the surface morphology of prepared samples. UV-Vis analysis revealed the optical absorption of the samples. An increase in band gaps has been observed with increasing copper concentration in the sample.
Crystal structure of di-μ2-aqua-tetraaqua-bis(4-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)benzoato-κN)disodium(I) C18H24N6Na2O10
Authors: Gao Xiaonan , Zhang Cun-Lan , Fu Ai-Yun
Published: August 2018

C18H24N6Na2O10, triclinic, P1̄, a = 6.223(2) Å, b = 7.385(2) Å, c = 14.295(4) Å, α = 75.491(6)°, β = 77.953(6)°, γ = 70.523(6)°, V = 593.9(3) Å3, Z = 1, R
gt(F) = 0.0517, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1533, T = 296(2) K.
The crystal structure of (4-nitrophenyl) (5-ferrocenyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl) methanone, C21H12F3FeN3O3
Authors: Guo Ying , Ruan Ban-Feng
Published: August 2018

C21H14F3FeN3O3, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 7.961(3) Å, b = 11.136(4) Å, c = 11.588(4) Å, α = 76.357(10)°, β = 84.998(10)°, γ = 76.989(10)° V = 972.1(6) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0509, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1304, T = 273(2) K.
Application of Fenton’s reagent degrades dissolved and colloidal substances in old corrugated container white water
Authors: Li Mingfu , Li Guangxing , Liu Yi , Jin Ye , Zhang Kelei , Luo Lianxin
Published: August 2018

Fenton’s reagent has strong oxidizing properties and can effectively remove refractory organic pollutants. Fenton’s reagent was applied to deal with the dissolved colloidal substance (DCS) in the white water of old corrugated container (OCC). The optimum reaction condition on Fenton treatment was analyzed by response surface methodology (RSM) based on response values of DCS and CODCr. The result indicated that the optimized condition is as following, pH is 2.45, a mass ratio of H2O2 and CODCr is 1.1 and a mole ratio of FeSO4 and H2O2 is 0.35. Under the optimum condition of a single factor experiment, the experimental results showed that the removal rate of CODcr and DCS was 90.68 % and 1.61 g/L respectively, which was consistent with the response surface analysis prediction values. During the Fenton oxidation, the particle sizes of DCS decreased, the ions content and turbidity of the white water decreased, however the electrical conductivity and zeta potential of the white water raised slightly. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy (GC-MS) analysis proved that benzoic acid and nonandioic acid can be effectively removed by Fenton’s reagent, however the content of dehydroabietic acid decreased by 24.07 %.
Effect of oil cakes and garlic aqueousbased formulations of trichoderma viride on management of meloidogyne incognita in chilli
Authors: Nirosha A. , Rajeshkanna S. , Mikunthan G.
Published: August 2018

Root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita (Kofoid and White) is a major threat to chilli (Capsicum annum) cultivation, by forming root galls and subsequent wilting. These nematodes live in soil, roots debris and reported surviving in other Solanaceae crops. Chemical application of nematicides cause impact on environment, therefore biocontrol using antagonistic fungi is desired to tackle this problem. This research is aimed to evaluate the effect of Trichoderma viride and its formulations on management of M. incognita. Oil cakes such as neem (Azadiracta indica), gingelly (Sesamum indicum), Mahua (Madhuca longifolia) and garlic (Allium sativum) extracts were used to evaluate the growth and sporulation of T. viride. Chilli variety MI-2 was used. Among the four preparations, neem oil cake recorded high spore yield of 1.75 ×107 spores/ml. Similarly gingelly oil cake and garlic produced the spore yields of 1.57 ×107 spores/ml and 1.368 ×107 spores/ml, respectively. Comparatively Mahua oil cake obtained low spore yield of 7.87×106 spores/ml. Plant growth was significant (P<0.05) in the application of neem oil cake formulation (30.42 cm). Extent of galling was significantly low with garlic (9.00) and neem (9.25). These results confirmed that the formulations of neem, gingelly oil cake extracts and garlic aqueous extract stimulated the chilli plant growth, productivity and reduced the nematode infestation. Above all, neem oil cake and garlic are the best formulations that can be used to manage M. incognita
Trends in Academic Library Space: From book boxes to learning commons
Authors: Oliveira Silas M.
Published: August 2018

Top management in academic/university libraries must play a more significant role within the academic setting by reorganizing library spaces or building new libraries that will be aligned with the new teaching pedagogies and today’s students’ learning preference styles. The aim of this review is to present and discuss trends related to how librarians are redefining academic libraries’ buildings and spaces in order to be better aligned to current pedagogies and students’ learning styles and needs
Cross-Sectional HIV Incidence Estimation with Missing Biomarkers
Authors: Morrison Doug , Laeyendecker Oliver , Konikoff Jacob , Brookmeyer Ron
Published: August 2018

Considerable progress has been made in the development of approaches for HIV incidence estimation based on a cross-sectional survey for biomarkers of recent infection. Multiple biomarkers when used in combination can increase the precision of cross-sectional HIV incidence estimates. Multi-assay algorithms (MAAs) for cross-sectional HIV incidence estimation are hierarchical stepwise algorithms for testing the biological samples with multiple biomarkers. The objective of this paper is to consider some of the statistical challenges for addressing the problem of missing biomarkers in such testing algorithms. We consider several methods for handling missing biomarkers for (1) estimating the mean window period, and (2) estimating HIV incidence from a cross sectional survey once the mean window period has been determined. We develop a conditional estimation approach for addressing the missing data challenges and compare that method with two naïve approaches. Using MAAs developed for HIV subtype B, we evaluate the methods by simulation. We show that the two naïve estimation methods lead to biased results in most of the missing data scenarios considered. The proposed conditional approach protects against bias in all of the scenarios.
Swollen Scapula as the First Clinical Feature of Disseminated Malignant Disease
Authors: Babic Aleksandra , Vukov Vladimir , Milanovic Sofija , Aleksic Aleksandra , Tomasic Ljiljana
Published: August 2018

Metastases to the scapula are very rare as a primary clinical presentation of malignancies. In this Case Report have been described two cases of metastases to the scapula which gave the presenting clinical features of different disseminated carcinomas in patients in good performance status (ECOG 1). In the first case, detailed examination revealed that swollen scapula was the result of cancer that had spreadfrom the rectum. In the second case, the scapulacancer metastasisoriginated from the cervix. Good condition of patients, despite widespread diseases, allowed the systemic and palliative treatment, which had resulted in the clinical improvement, slower progress of disease and improvement of patient’s quality of life.
Ginnalin A and SB203580 show additive effect on Hep-3B hepatocellular carcinoma cell line
Authors: Vural Hasibe , Özden Pınar , Avcı Ebru
Published: August 2018

Objective

Investigation of the anticarcinogenic effects of natural products with low toxicity is very important in the development of new therapeutic strategies against cancer. Ginnalin A (GA) is one of the most important phenolic compounds of Acer genus and its anticancer effect has been shown that in various cancer cell lines. SB203580, a p38 MAPK inhibitor, can inhibit cell proliferation independently of p38 MAPK. The objective of this study was to investigate combination effect of GA and SB203580 on Hep-3B cell line.

Material and methods

Cell viability was determined by using XTT method after the treatment with GA, SB203580 and combination of both. Anticarcinogenic effects of GA and SB203580 both in single and in combination have been analyzed with Caspase-3 activity assay and expression levels of important genes involved in cell cycle and apoptosis were evaluated by qPCR.

Results

GA and SB203580 have shown additive effect on Hep-3B cells in the combination inhibited 50% of cell viability. And, SB203580 increased the effect of GA on activation of Caspase-3 and expressions of genes important in apoptosis and cell cycle.

Conclusion

This study indicates that GA and SB203580 can be an effective for development of new therapeutic strategies in hepatocellular carcinoma.
Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) Plasma Actuators for Flow Control in Turbine Engines: Simulation of Flight Conditions in the Laboratory by Density Matching
Authors: Ashpis David E. , Thurman Douglas R.
Published: August 2018

We address requirements for laboratory testing of AC Dielectric Barrier Discharge (AC-DBD) plasma actuators for active flow control in aviation gas turbine engines. The actuator performance depends on the gas discharge properties, which, in turn, depend on the pressure and temperature. It is technically challenging to simultaneously set test-chamber pressure and temperature to the flight conditions. We propose that the AC-DBD actuator performance depends mainly on the gas density, when considering ambient conditions effects. This enables greatly simplified testing at room temperature with only chamber pressure needing to be set to match the density at flight conditions. For turbine engines, we first constructed generic models of four engine thrust-classes; 300-, 150-, 50-passenger, and military fighter, and then calculated the densities along the engine at sea-level takeoff and altitude cruise conditions. The range of chamber pressures that covers all potential applications was found to be from 3 to 1256 kPa (0.03 to 12.4 atm), depending on engine-class, flight altitude, and actuator placement in the engine. The engine models are non-proprietary and can be used as reference data for evaluation requirements of other actuator types and for other purposes. We also provided examples for air vehicles applications up to 19,812 m (65,000 ft).
Biodiversity and full genome sequence of potato viruses Alfalfa mosaic virus and potato leaf roll virus in Egypt
Authors: Abdel Aleem Engy E. , Taha Radwa M. , Fattouh Faiza A.
Published: August 2018

Solanum tuberosum (potato) is the second most important vegetable crop in Egypt. It is locally consumed, manufactured or supplied for export to Europe and other Arab countries. Potato is subject to infection by a number of plant viruses, which affect its yield and quality. Potato virus Y (PVY), potato leaf roll virus (PLRV), and Alfalfa mosaic virus (AMV) were detected in major potato-growing areas surveyed. Multiplex-RT-PCR assay was used for the detection of these three viruses in one reaction using three specific primer pairs designed to amplify genomic parts of each virus (1594 bp for PLRV, 795 bp for AMV, 801 bp for PVY). All three viruses were detected in a single reaction mixture in naturally infected field-grown potatoes. Multiplex RT-PCR improved sensitivity necessary for the early detection of infection. Incidence of single, double, or triple infection has been recorded in some locations. Full-length sequencing has been performed for an Egyptian FER isolate of PLRV. Through phylogenetic analysis, it was shown to occupy the same clade with isolate JokerMV10 from Germany. Complete nucleotide sequence of an Egyptian FER isolate of AMV and phylogenetic analysis was also performed; we propose that it is a new distinct strain of AMV belonging to a new subgroup IIC. This is the first complete nucleotide sequence of an Egyptian isolate of AMV. Genetic biodiversity of devastating potato viruses necessitates continuous monitoring of new genetic variants of such viruses.
Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation as an Alternative to Whole-Breast Irradiation in Breast-Conserving Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Authors: Pawlik Timothy M , Kuerer Henry M
Published: August 2018

Breast-conserving therapy has been established as a standard treatment for women with early-stage breast cancer. Whole-breast irradiation has traditionally been utilized to consolidate local therapy following conservative surgery. Recently, the need for whole-breast irradiation after breast-conserving surgery has become controversial, with some investigators advocating accelerated partial breast irradiation as an alternative. Accelerated partial breast irradiation is delivered over a shorter period and only to a portion of the breast. This review will examine the emerging role of accelerated partial breast irradiation in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer and review the biologic rationale for, techniques of, and limitations of partial breast irradiation following breast-conserving surgery.
Use of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone for the Treatment of Female Infertility – Current Concepts
Authors: Pang Samuel C
Published: August 2018

Ovulatory dysfunction, which is common among women of reproductive age, often results in infertility. Over the last three decades, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), in the form of either urinary human menopausal gonadotropin or highly purified urinary FSH (uFSH), has been the mainstay in the treatment of women with ovulatory dysfunction. However, these preparations have several disadvantages, including variable composition, contamination with urinary proteins, and the limited availability of human menopausal urine from which uFSH is extracted. Recombinant human FSH (rhFSH) demonstrates higher purity and specific activity, and is suitable for subcutaneous administration. Additionally, rhFSH has facilitated the development of additional FSH products such as FSH-carboxy terminal peptide that possess different pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties and may provide more options in the treatment of ovulatory dysfunction and infertility. This article reviews the mechanism of action of FSH in folliculogenesis and ovulation, the current use of FSH in women for the medical management of infertility, and the published clinical experience to date with different rhFSH preparations.
Comparative and Correlative Studies Using Various Accelerated Weathering Resistance Tests on Construction Sealants
Authors: Fukunaga Atsushi , Ogawa Akira , Komitsu Shintaro
Published: August 2018

Silyl-terminated polyether (STPE) was introduced in 1979–1980, and ever since, silyl-terminated polymers have become one of the most important technologies of the sealant and adhesive market. In the Japanese market, STPE sealant is well known in dynamic joint applications for high-rise buildings for its properties that promote high durability and maintain good performance over 15 years. Recently, a new polyacrylate incorporating STPE technology has been developed that has enhanced durability and weatherability. Silyl-terminated polyacrylate (STPA) was launched in 2008 to meet requirements such as enhanced durability and ultraviolet (UV) resistance for sealants in the construction market. This polymer has been used as a high-end construction sealant because it performs well for more than 30 years. However, with the extension of sealant life in the construction market, there has been an increase in the adoption of accelerated tests that can evaluate UV resistance and the durability of the sealant in the short term. Moreover, the requirement for lifetime prediction, i.e., to design sealants that can be guaranteed to be waterproof for several decades, is increasing. A large amount of data on accelerated weathering resistance tests has been reported to date. In this paper, we discuss the lifetime expectation for the waterproofing ability of a sealant from the correlation between various accelerated weathering resistance tests. We also analyzed the difference in deterioration progress for STPE- and STPA-based sealants. We found that the depth of cracks formed by various accelerated weathering resistance tests correlates with the irradiation energy. In addition, based on our studies, we assume that polyacrylate-based sealants will maintain their waterproofing performance for a longer term than STPE-based sealants because the deterioration speed within the sealant is comparatively slow.
Recursive Algorithms for Modeling Genomic Ancestral Origins in a Fixed Pedigree
Authors: Zheng Chaozhi , Boer Martin P , van Eeuwijk Fred A
Published: August 2018

The study of gene flow in pedigrees is of strong interest for the development of quantitative trait loci (QTL) mapping methods in multiparental populations. We developed a Markovian framework for modeling ancestral origins along two homologous chromosomes within individuals in fixed pedigrees. A highly beneficial property of our method is that the size of state space depends linearly or quadratically on the number of pedigree founders, whereas this increases exponentially with pedigree size in alternative methods. To calculate the parameter values of the Markov process, we describe two novel recursive algorithms that differ with respect to the pedigree founders being assumed to be exchangeable or not. Our algorithms apply equally to autosomes and sex chromosomes, another desirable feature of our approach. We tested the accuracy of the algorithms by a million simulations on a pedigree. We demonstrated two applications of the recursive algorithms in multiparental populations: design a breeding scheme for maximizing the overall density of recombination breakpoints and thus the QTL mapping resolution, and incorporate pedigree information into hidden Markov models in ancestral inference from genotypic data; the conditional probabilities and the recombination breakpoint data resulting from ancestral inference can facilitate follow-up QTL mapping. The results show that the generality of the recursive algorithms can greatly increase the application range of genetic analysis such as ancestral inference in multiparental populations.