bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The first transcriptomes from field-collected individual whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci, Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
Authors: Sseruwagi Peter , Wainaina James , Ndunguru Joseph , Tumuhimbise Robooni , Tairo Fred , Guo Jian-Yang , Vrielink Alice , Blythe Amanda , Kinene Tonny , De Marchi Bruno , Kehoe Monica A. , Tanz Sandra , Boykin Laura M.
Published: December 2017

Background: Bemisia tabaci species (B. tabaci), or whiteflies, are the world’s most devastating insect pests. They cause billions of dollars (US) of damage each year, and are leaving farmers in the developing world food insecure. Currently, all publically available transcriptome data for B. tabaci are generated from pooled samples, which can lead to high heterozygosity and skewed representation of the genetic diversity. The ability to extract enough RNA from a single whitefly has remained elusive due to their small size and technological limitations.

Methods: In this study, we optimised the single whitefly RNA extraction procedure, and sequenced the transcriptome of four individual adult Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA1) B. tabaci. Transcriptome sequencing resulted in 39-42 million raw reads. De novo assembly of trimmed reads yielded between 65,000-162,000 transcripts across B. tabaci transcriptomes.

Results: Bayesian phylogenetic analysis of mitochondrion cytochrome I oxidase (mtCOI) grouped the four whiteflies within the SSA1 clade. BLASTn searches on the four transcriptomes identified five endosymbionts; the primary endosymbiont Portiera aleyrodidarum and four secondary endosymbionts: Arsenophonus, Wolbachia, Rickettsia, and Cardinium spp. that were predominant across all four SSA1 B. tabaci samples with prevalence levels between 54.1-75%. Amino acid alignments of the NusG gene of P. aleyrodidarum for the SSA1 B. tabaci transcriptomes of samples WF2 and WF2b revealed an eleven amino acid residue deletion that was absent in samples WF1 and WF2a. Comparison of the protein structure of the NusG protein from P. aleyrodidarum in SSA1 with known NusG structures showed the deletion resulted in a shorter D loop.

Conclusions: The use of field-collected specimens means time and money will be saved in future studies using single whitefly transcriptomes in monitoring vector and viral interactions. Our method is applicable to any small organism where RNA quantity has limited transcriptome studies.
Offenses motivated by erotic jealousy committed by mentally healthy people
Authors: Cynkier Przemysław
Published: December 2017

Najczęściej zazdrość jest traktowana jako złożone zjawisko psychiczne, na które składają się zmiany w stanie emocjonalnym, w sferze poznawczej i behawioralnej, które zostają wywołane sytuacją niewierności erotycznej partnera, bądź poczuciem zagrożenia związku ze strony rywala. Zakłada się, że do jej wzbudzenia przyczynia się konstelacja dynamicznych czynników partnerskich, cech osobowościowych, elementów środowiskowych i społecznych. Zazdrość może przyjąć formę reaktywną, niepokojącą lub zaborczą. Celem pracy jest przedstawienie wieloczynnikowej genezy zazdrości, która doprowadza do zachowań agresywnych, najczęściej przyjmujących postać przemocy domowej, ale także skutkującej zabójstwami. Do występowania zachowań agresywnych przyczyniają się specyficzne cechy osobowości sprawców, a także zmienne zewnętrzne, często mające charakter ciągłego i narastającego konfliktu z otoczeniem, na ogół spotęgowanego silnymi negatywnymi emocjami bezpośrednio poprzedzającymi agresywny atak. W psychiatrii sądowej czyny zabronione motywowane zazdrością często sprawiają trudności orzecznicze, tak w zakresie samej diagnozy, oceny poczytalności w stosunku do zarzutu, jak i zasadności stosowania środków zabezpieczających. Poznanie natury różnych typów zazdrości, ich wielu wymiarów i różnorakich uwarunkowań możne przyczynić się do trafniejszych ocen sądowo-psychiatrycznych.
A Review of Assessment Approaches for Lake Hydro-Morphology Before and After the European Water Framework Directive (WFD)
Authors: Ciampittiello Marzia , Dresti Claudia , Saidi Helmi
Published: December 2017

Europe, as well as the other continents, is characterized by the presence of both natural lakes and reservoirs. The first scientific approach on lakes dealt with the biological and chemical aspects, in order to face the eutrophication problem; at the same time, physical aspects, such as mixing and stratification dynamics, started to be considered. It was only several years later that chemical, physical, biological and hydro-morphological aspects were considered all together, when researchers focused on the whole ecosystem. In fact, methods are aimed at evaluating the hydro-morphological quality through the use of indexes and related to biological quality have been defined only after WFD 2000/60. Before, only some Member States have developed studies and assessment methods based on single morphological or hydrological features. In this study, we will describe the change in the focus of research studies on lakes, considering in particular the development of methods for the evaluation of the hydro-morphological features in the European countries. In addition, we want to contribute to introduce different approaches on the same topic highlighting the strengths, the weaknesses and the shortcomings of each one. A summary of the main hydro-morphological features, typology of survey and feasibility on lakes is also presented. The new knowledge on hydro-morphology aspects and pressure on ecosystem will be useful to develop new studies and research to improve ecosystem and environmental quality.
Evaluation of Transmissibility Factors of Pneumatic Dumper Seats Used in Indian Mines- A Pilot Study
Authors: Mandal Bibhuti , Deshmukh Anand
Published: December 2017

Whole-body Vibration (WBV) is a well- known occupational health hazard in mining industry. Dumper operators are subjected to WBV generated from road-tyre interaction and transmitted through the base of the seat. Dynamic characteristics of vehicle seat are vital contributing factor in determining the quality of a seat in use. The objective of this pilot study was to evaluate the transmissibility factor of pneumatic dumper seats used in an Indian mine. Total fifteen (15) dumpers of two different makes with pneumatic seats were selected for the study purpose. The tri-axial seat-pad accelerometers (SVANTEK make SV 38A) collected data in all three orthogonal axes of translational or rectilinear vibration. The mono-axial or single axis accelerometer (SVANTEK make SV 80 with mounting magnet SA 32) was simultaneously positioned rigidly on the floor to record signals in vertical direction. The data so obtained were then calculated using a vibration risk calculator in MS-EXCEL to quickly predict the health impacts using the measured vibration magnitude along with period of exposure per day. The results obtained clearly indicated that the drivers of all the fifteen (15) dumpers are at moderate risk of adverse health effects. It was clear from the SEAT factor calculated using rms and VDV values that the present seats installed in all the dumpers are not efficient and failed to attenuate the vibrations from the floor to seat and ultimately to the body of the dumper operator. It was observed that further in-depth evaluation of engineering and designing part of the seats used in these types of dumpers is desirable. The future scope of such evaluations must take into consideration the actual working condition to be able to realistically attenuate the vibrations so as to provide comfort and relief to the dump operators in mines.
Land use and Land cover Mapping Based on Normalized Difference Vegetation Index using Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System in Banjar River Watershed of Narmada Basin
Authors: Tiwari Jagriti , Sharma S.K. , Patil R.J.
Published: December 2017

The spatial analysis of land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics is necessary for sustainable utilization and management of the land resources of an area. Remote sensing along with Geographical Information System emerged as an effective technique for mapping the LU/LC categories of an area in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The present study was conducted in Banjar river watershed located in Balaghat and Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) approach was adopted for LU/LC classification of study area. The Landsat-8 satellite data of year 2013 was selected for the classification purpose. The NDVI values were generated in ERDAS Imagine 2011 software and LU/LC map was prepared in ARC GIS environment. On the basis of NDVI values five LU/LC classes were recognized in the study area namely river & water body, waste land & habitation, forest, agriculture/other vegetation, open land/fallow land/barren land. The forest cover was found to be highly distributed in the study area with an extent of 115811 ha and least area was found to be covered under river and water body (4057.28 ha). This research work will be helpful for the policy makers for proper formulation and implementation of watershed developmental plans.
Influence of Incubation Periods on Extractable Fluoride and Phosphorous at Different Exchangeable Sodium Percentage Levels
Authors: Barnwal Manoj , Sharma S. K. , Bhat Mohammad , Rani Sonia
Published: December 2017

The laboratory incubation experiment was accomplished to study the effect of incubation periods on the extractable Fluoride (F) and Phosphorous (P) in soil at different exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) levels. The soils of different ESP levels (30, 45 and 60) were prepared by applying different amount of sodium bicarbonate dissolved in distilled water to the calculated volume of saturation percentage of the soil. The observed ESP of the prepared soil was 27.1, 43.7 and 54.9. Incubation studies were conducted with fluoride levels ranging from 40 to 160 mg/kg and phosphorus levels from 12.5 to 50 mg/kg with incubation periods of 1, 3,7, 14, 21, 28 and 35 days at temperature of 25±2℃. Moisture was maintained at field capacity by addition of distilled water. The results showed that the extractability of fluoride in soil increased with increasing levels of F and P application along with increased ESP. The increase was 100 percent at ESP 54.9 compared to ESP 6.2 at F level of 160 mg/kg at 1st day of incubation period. Similarly, Olsen’s extractable phosphorus in soil increased with increasing levels of F, P and ESP. It increased by 66 percent at ESP 54.9 compared to ESP 6.2 at P level of 50 mg/kg at 1st day of incubation period. However, extractability of both F and P decreased with increase in incubation periods. Fluoride extractability decreased by 65 percent at ESP 6.2 and 25 percent at ESP 54.9 with increasing days from 1st to 35th day of incubation period. Olsen’s extractable phosphorus decreased by 37 percent at ESP 6.2 and 48 percent at ESP with increasing days from 1st to 35th day of incubation period.
Decomposition and Nitrogen Dynamics of Tree Pruned Biomass Under Albizia Procera Based Agroforestry System in Semi Arid Region of Bundelkhand, India
Authors: Gupta Garima , Yadav R S , Maurya Deepak
Published: December 2017

The spatial analysis of land use and land cover (LULC) dynamics is necessary for sustainable utilization and management of the land resources of an area. Remote sensing along with Geographical Information System emerged as an effective technique for mapping the LU/LC categories of an area in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The present study was conducted in Banjar river watershed located in Balaghat and Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) approach was adopted for LU/LC classification of study area. The Landsat-8 satellite data of year 2013 was selected for the classification purpose. The NDVI values were generated in ERDAS Imagine 2011 software and LU/LC map was prepared in ARC GIS environment. On the basis of NDVI values five LU/LC classes were recognized in the study area namely river & water body, waste land & habitation, forest, agriculture/other vegetation, open land/fallow land/barren land. The forest cover was found to be highly distributed in the study area with an extent of 115811 ha and least area was found to be covered under river and water body (4057.28 ha). This research work will be helpful for the policy makers for proper formulation and implementation of watershed developmental plans.
ECG of the month
Authors: Regan Martin
Published: December 2017

Martin Regan presents an ECG for you to analyse
Research Roundup
Authors: Cowan Helen
Published: December 2017

Helen Cowan presents a selection of recently published articles of interest to nurses working in cardiovascular nursing. The aim of this roundup is to provide a brief overview of the research papers selected. A full reference is provided for those who wish to take a look at the research in further detail
Examining the context of community nursing in Ireland and the impact of missed care
Authors: Phelan Amanda , McCarthy Sandra , Adams Elizabeth
Published: December 2017

As populations rise and many global health policies point towards community care, it is important that health care delivery meets demand. In Ireland, a study was undertaken on the level and context of missed care in community nursing. The study used a survey to identify the quantity of, and reasons for, missed care; a reference group to develop possible health economic implications for missed care, and a small sample of semi-structured interviews to consider the macro-environment within which missed care occurred. This paper presents the findings of the health economics and qualitative data, and the study's implications for community nursing.
Recording advance decisions to refuse treatment
Authors: Griffith Richard
Published: December 2017

An NHS trust recently agreed a £45 000 settlement with the family of a woman who was given treatment contrary to her advance decision for some 2 years before she died.

In this article, Richard Griffith discusses the requirements for a valid applicable advance decision to refuse treatment and a district nurse's duty to record and give effect to the wishes expressed within it.
Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the community setting
Authors: Higginson Ray , Parry Andy
Published: December 2017

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term used to describe respiratory diseases characterised by airway obstruction. COPD is now an established and significant chronic disease, killing over 30 000 people in the UK every year. According to the World Health Organization, COPD will become the third biggest killer in the world by 2020. The financial and human cost of the disease is huge. To appreciate the pathophysiology of obstructive pulmonary diseases, it is first necessary to understand a number of important lung concepts. This article discusses the pathophysiology of COPD, highlighting the main mechanisms involved, provides an outline of the associated signs, symptoms and treatment of COPD and explore how health care professionals in the community/residential care settings can help manage and improve the quality of life for patients with COPD.
Bitesized teaching: Delivering knowledge of physical health issues in mental health settings
Authors: Bartram Robert , Dias Ryan , Thompson Sam , Das Arthita , Nirodi Pratibha , El-Sayeh Hany , Narayna Usha
Published: December 2017

Bitesized teaching is an initiative that has worked successfully in Yorkshire and Derbyshire mental health services for the last 3 years. It involves the delivery of high-impact, 10-minute tutorials on physical health topics, which take place once a week in the ward lunchtime handover period. This is an initiative that is easy to implement and has proved transferable across different ward-based settings, not least because of its minimal financial implications. This paper outlines the rationale for bitesized teaching before discussing the threefold appraisal involving the audit of feedback from brief questionnaires, focus group commentary and a personal testimony from a staff nurse. We used data from two mental health units, with feedback from a mixed adult and older adult general acute setting producing 129 questionnaire forms and a forensic site producing 162 questionnaire forms. Analysis revealed that there was an overall improvement in the perceived knowledge of practitioners of 63% in the forensic setting, compared to between 34% and 46% improvement in perceived knowledge of practitioners in the mixed adult and older adult general acute setting. In conclusion, bitesized teaching has generated significant increase in practitioners' perceived knowledge of physical health issues on the ward. This suggests that the concept of short, focused tutorials is highly effective as a training tool for ward-based work.
Template for action for patients with intellectual disabilities in mental health services
Authors: Clark Louise L , Merrick Ian , O'Driscoll Fiona , Lycett Helen , White Robert , White Anna
Published: December 2017

There has been an increase in the number of people with learning disabilities admitted to mainstream mental health services, who are reported to be at greater risk of physical and mental health problems than the general population. Mental health professionals from all disciplines report minimal pre-registration education in this field. This study sought to develop a multidisciplinary competency tool for use in the care of this patient group. A review of the literature informed the topic guide for focus groups (n=2) with experienced mental health practitioners (n=19). Thematic analysis identified overarching and sub-themes, and a pilot of the tool was created in diagrammatic format. Expert interviews (n=18) were conducted to validate emergent overarching and sub-themes. The major themes that emerged were: positive behavioural support, risk and safety, management of mental illness and communication. Clinical competencies are increasingly generated to ensure accountability but they must also enhance the patient experience. Traditional presentation methods of competencies may render them utilitarian (via lists and Likert scales) and stifle clinical innovation. To facilitate competency development, a pictorial ‘template for action: learning disabilities’ was developed.
Responsible early childhood pedagogy
Authors: Dubiel Jan
Published: December 2017

Why staying true to your values and keeping informed will help secure the right outcomes for children, despite the latest and ongoing challenges presented by uninformed reports and government policy.
Reporting back to the bad old days
Authors: Leitch Neil
Published: December 2017

Last month, Ofsted released its first report on the teaching of the school system's youngest children since Amanda Spielman became chief inspector in January last year. At best, it was a missed opportunity.
How can we answer that?
Authors: Brown Paula
Published: December 2017

Children of pre-school age are thought to ask around 150,000 a year, but which questions do they ask and what are they for? This is the fourth article in our current series; this month we focus on ‘how.
Rosacea: Getting under the skin of an enigma
Authors: Greener Mark
Published: December 2017

Rosacea can be an extremely distressing condition, both mentally and physically, writes Mark Greener
Use of Promogran to treat venous leg ulcers
Authors: Barrett Simon A , Moore Keith
Published: December 2017

Based on the outcome of a series of symposia, this series aims to answer the question, ‘what is compromised wound healing and how do we increase our understanding of chronic wounds?’ Ultimately, we hope to explore the feasibility of developing a chronicity predictor.

Many venous leg ulcers fail to heal when treated with compression and dressings that simply create a moist wound environment.

Promogran is designed not only to produce a moist wound environment but also to inhibit protease activity, counteract a pro-oxidant environment, protect growth factors and modulate fibroblast activity.

In two case reports concerning hard-to-heal venous leg ulcers, use of Promogran resulted in reduced exudation and stimulation of healing. Clinical observations found with these ulcers were consistent with Promogran's proposed mode of action
Reach for the stars
Authors: Davis John
Published: December 2017

Ignite children's curiosity about the solar system by exploring the theories of Ptolemy, Alhazen and Copernicus. Set them on the road to their own observations and research.
Over the moon
Authors: Davis John
Published: December 2017

John Davis suggests a fascinating programme of study to enable pupils to understand time-zones, the 24-hour clock and the movement of the Earth in relation to the Sun.
pH as a Structure Director in the Synthesis of Copper Molybdates
Authors: Pavani K. , kumar V Ajay , Laxman N
Published: December 2017

This paper deals with the investigation of the reactions of aqueous molybdates in the presence of copper ions under varying pH to obtain new copper molybdates and rationalize the structures formed in terms of the self-assembling nano-building blocks of polyoxomolybdates (POMs). The reactions led to the precipitation of porous copper molybdates: 1D polymeric anions in (NH4)6[{Cu(H2O)4}{Mo36O112(H2O)16}].21H2O, 1, a 3D framework bimetallic oxide in Cu3Mo2O9, 2. Our results reported here clearly suggest that copper complexes formed during the initial stages of the reaction probably dictate the architecture of the final solids. Interestingly the magnetic properties studied on these compounds showed that 1 shows paramagnetic ordering since magnetically active centres i.e. Cu(II) are separated by large diamagnetic centres of {Mo36} cluster anions where as 2 shows the dominance of antiferromagnetic near-neighbor interaction.
ZnGa2O4 Nanophosphors: Rapid Synthesis, Characterization and Luminescence Properties
Authors: Wani Saima , Sofi Hasham S. , Sheikh Faheem A. , Shivashankar S. A. , Majeed Shafquat
Published: December 2017

Nanocrystalline ZnGa2O4 spinel powders were prepared through a simple and facile microwave-irradiation assisted solution-based route, using ethylene glycol as the reaction medium and, without using any structure-directing agents. The as-prepared product consists of ZnGa2O4 nanoparticles, which are crystalline as revealed by X-ray diffraction studies and TEM analysis. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies also show that, the size of these as-prepared nanoparticles is less than 10 nm. The annealed nanopowders show intense blue luminescence, under UV excitation, which makes these nanopowders important in the field of phosphor applications.
Determination of Young’s Modulus of Aluminium, Copper, Iron, Brass and Steel Alloys by Using Double Exposure Holographic Interferometry (DEHI) Technique
Authors: Kulkarni H. R. , Shukla S. N. , Dongare M. B
Published: December 2017

Double Exposure Holographic Interferometry (DEHI) technique has wide applications in the field of science and engineering. DEHI can be used to determine very small surface changes in an object at very small interval of time.

In present case, DEHI technique is used to record the hologram of the same object at different times subjected to different loads. This method has been advantageously used to determine Young’s Modulus (Y) of Aluminium, Copper, iron, brass and some steel alloys. It is found that the values of Y obtained by using DEHI technique are in close agreement with standard values of Y available for respective metals and their alloys. The method is also used to make standard relation between effect of carbon composition and Y of steel alloys.
Upconversion and Spectroscopic Properties of Rare Earth Codoped Lead Borate Glass Matrix
Authors: Goud K. , Ramesh Ch. , Rao B. Appa
Published: December 2017

To develop efficient upconversion laser materials in the visible region an active lead borate glasses doped with Er3+/Yb3+ rare earth ions (GEY) has been studied extensively. In this investigation characterization techniques like Optical absorption, FTIR and photoluminescence were recorded and the data was analyzed. To evaluate the values of Ω2, Ω4 and Ω6 Judd-Ofelt theory has been applied to the f ↔ f transitions. Based on Judd–Ofelt theory branching ratio (βr) oscillator strength and the radiative life time (τR) values were determined. The upconversion spectra exhibited three emission bands at around 525 nm (2H11/2 ® 4I15/2), 545 nm (4S3/2 ® 4I15/2) and 660 nm (4F9/2 ® 4I15/2). The energy transfer mechanism between Yb3+ and Er3+ was discussed very clearly. Comparing the data obtained in other Er3+/Yb3+ doped materials, the lead bismuth gallium borate glasses doped with 0.6 mol% of Er2O3­/0.2 mol% of Yb2O3 ions are suitable materials for developing red upconversion lasers in the visible region.
An Optimized Platinum (Pt) Doped Tin-oxide(SnO2) Ink for Deposition of Gas Sensing Thick Film on LTCC Micro-hotplate
Authors: BHATTACHARYA KRITIKA , KAPOOR SHRUTI , SURI NIKHIL
Published: December 2017

An optimized platinum (Pt) doped tin oxide (SnO2) ink was prepared by chemical route and was deposited on low temperature co-fired ceramics (LTCC) micro-hotplate by screen printing. An alkoxide ink was prepared by mixing tin(II) 2-ethylexanoate (17 wt%) with isopropanol (27 wt%) and SnO2 powder (55 wt%). Doping of the ink was done using Pt (1 wt%) which increased the resistance of SnO2 film at room temperature and also reduced the operating temperature. The temperature of ensor was obtained and stabilised using MOSFET based temperature stability circuit. Film characterization was performed using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) technique. Small grain size and high porosity is the requirement for good sensing. The grain size was found to be in the range of 150-180 nm and the film was sufficiently porous. Resistance change of the film was also investigated in the presence of carbon monoxide (CO) to assure gas sensing.
Development of Low Cost Corrosion Resistant Fe-Cr-Mn-Mo White Cast Irons
Authors: Agarwrwal Dhirendra , Kumar Neeraj , Bansal A.K.
Published: December 2017

Cast irons are basically binary alloys of iron and carbon having carbon exceeding its maximum solid solubility in austenite but less than the carbon content of iron carbide. However, like steels, cast irons have varying quantities of silicon, manganese, phosphorus and sulphur. Silicon plays an important role in controlling the properties of cast irons and for this reason, the term cast iron is usually applied to a series of iron, carbon and silicon alloys. Special purpose cast irons include white and alloy cast irons which are mainly used for applications demanding enhanced abrasion, corrosion or heat resistance. In present study, corrosion resistant cast irons are of our interest.
Machinability and Wear of Aluminium based Metal Matrix Composites by MQL - A Review
Authors: Kohli Ankush , Bains H. S. , Jain Sumit , Priyadaradarshi D.
Published: December 2017

Metal matrix composites have exhibited better mechanical properties in comparison withconventional metals over an extensive range of working conditions. This makes them an appealing alternative in substituting metals for different applications. This paper gives a survey report, on machining of Aluminium metal Matrix composites (AMMC), particularly the molecule strengthened Aluminium metal matrix composites. It is an endeavour to give brief record of latest work to anticipate cutting parameters and surface structures in AMMC. The machinability can be enhanced by the utilization of Minimum Quantity Lubrication (MQL) during the machining of AMMC.
In-Situ Preparation of Conducting Polymers/Copper (II)-Maghnite Clay Nanocomposites
Authors: Zeggai Fatima , Belbachir Mohammed , Hachmaoui Aicha
Published: December 2017

In this work we report a simple way for the conducting polymer nanocomposites synthesis using on algerian hydrophilic natural Montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay named Maghnite (Mag) as dopant. The electrochemical properties study of the following conducting polymers: poly(4-aminobenzylamine) (P4ABA) and polyaniline (PANI) nanocomposites with copper maghnite (Mag-Cu) were successfully prepared by In-Situ polymerization, in presence of inorganic nanolayers of clay, and oxidizing agent ammonium persulfate. The synthesis of copolymers was developed at different feed mole fractions of monomer. The products were characterized by the Fourier transform Infrared (FT-IR), the ultraviolet-visible (UV–vis) spectroscopies and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that the in-situ polymerization produced real nanocomposites containing aniline and 4-aminobenzylamine units.
Intermolecular Interaction of Methyl Formate with 1-butanol, 1-Pentanol and 1-Hexanol at 303K
Authors: Elangovan Sampandam , Amente Dereje
Published: December 2017

Intermolecular interaction among methyl formate with selected primary alcohols studied using Time Domain reflectometry at 303K. Dielectric constants, dielectric loss, were determined. The parameters changed with concentration and chain length of alcohols in methylformate system. Strength of intermolecular interaction of alcohols with methyl formate determined as 1-butanol<1-pentanol<1-hexanol
Ocho apellidos vascos and the poetics of post-ETA Spain
Authors: Miguélez-Carballeira Helena
Published: December 2017

The article takes as a starting point the idea that the ceasefire announced by ETA (Euskadi Ta Askatasuna) in October 2011 has allowed for the appearance of newly inflected cultural engagements with the legacies of the Basque-Spanish violent conflict. Among these, the blockbuster Ocho apellidos vascos (OAV) is without a doubt the most significant exponent of a post-ETA poetics that engages with the present memory wars on the Basque-Spanish conflict from a state-aligned perspective on consensus. This perspective is characterized by the use of soft metaphors related to (heteronormative) romantic or familial love as a way of condensing the complexities of Spain’s internal national conflicts; the privileging of individual forms of memorialization over collective ones; the fetishization of affects such as forgiveness; and the erasure of politics and history. After an analysis of how these strategies play out in OAV and its sequel Ocho apellidos catalanes (OAC) (Martínez Lázaro, 2015), the article places these films in relation to a larger corpus of statealigned post-ETA cultural products comprising, for example, the repenting ex-ETA member Iñaki Rekarte’s autobiography, published in 2015. By way of contrast, the article proposes that other post-ETA cultural products such as Ion Arretxe’s memoirs Intxaurrondo: la sombra de un nogal (2015a), the art exhibition Todo lo demás (Katakrak, Iruña-Pamplona, 2016) and recent Basque-language literature disrupt the narratives and metaphors of state-aligned consensus on the legacies of the Basque-Spanish conflict.
Obesity, reproduction and oxidative stress
Authors: Zhuk Tamara V. , Yavorskaya Svetlana D. , Vostrikov Vjacheslav V.
Published: December 2017

The prevalence of obesity and overweight is one of the most pressing problems nowadays. Obesity as a comorbid condition affects all body systems. Obesity has been reported to be a risk factor not only for cardiovascular diseases and oncopathology, but also for fertility problems, many obstetric and perinatal complications worsening the maternal and infant health. The balance between the oxidative and antioxidant system is one of the indicators of the state of human homeostasis. Today it is proved that obesity is associated with an increase in oxidative stress and a decrease in antioxidant protection. This review reveals a close relationship between obesity, oxidative stress and reproductive problems.
The evaluation of the effectiveness of diet therapy for obese patients basing on studying of the polymorphism rs9939609 of the FTO gene
Authors: Lapik Irina A. , Gapparova Kamila M. , Sorokina Elena Y. , Grigorian Olga N.
Published: December 2017

The Aim. The aim of the study was to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of dietary therapy in obese patients on the basis of studying the polymorphism rs9939609 of the FTO gene.

Materials and methods. 100 patients with obesity of I-III degree aged from 18 to 55 years were examined. All patients underwent genotyping using allele-specific amplification with real-time detection of results. Depending on the genotypes of the FTO gene, obese patients received different diet therapy and were divided into 3 groups: patients with the TT and AT genotype received a standard low-calorie diet, and with the AA genotype a personalized diet.

Results. It was found that a decrease in the caloric content of the diet contributed to a decrease in body weight in obese patients, mainly due to muscle mass in carriers of the genotype AT, and in carriers of genotypes TT and AA - mainly due to the fat component.

Conclusions. Thus, the carriers of the mutant allele A in the homozygous and heterozygous variant require the selection of only a personalized diet. Therefore, in the appointment of dietary therapy to obese patients, it is recommended to carry out molecular genetic studies that will not only identify individuals with increased need for personalization of dietary therapy, but also increase the effectiveness of treatment for obesity and prevent the development of its complications.
Resistin – a marker of cardiovascular diseases
Authors: Verbovoy Andrey F. , Tsanava Irina A. , Verbovaya Nelly I. , Rudolf Galkin A.
Published: December 2017

Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ secreting a number of hormones adipokines. One of them is resistin, which is produced not only by adipocytes, but also by monocytes, macrophages, cardiomyocytes. Since the beginning of its discovery in 2001 the effect of this adipokine on insulin resistance has been studied. However, later his role in the initiation of inflammatory reactions, activation of the endothelium, proliferation of smooth muscle cells of the blood vessels have been researched, and therefore resistin began to be considered as a possible marker of cardiovascular pathology. This review article presents data on resistin in terms of its effect on the development and progress of cardiovascular diseases.
The assessment of Trabecular bone score to improve the sensitivity of FRAX in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Authors: Yalochkina Tatiana O. , Belaya Zhanna E. , Chernova Tatiana O. , Sazonova Natalia I. , Tarbaeva Natalia V. , Tsoriev Timur T. , Rozhinskaya Ludmila Y. , Mel'nichenko Galina A.
Published: December 2017

Aim. To estimate the trabecular bone score (TBS) for evaluation of fracture probability in order to make decisions about starting osteoporosis treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Materials and methods. We obtained the bone mineral density (BMD) and trabecular bone score (TBS) using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (iDXA) in patients with T2DM (with and without a history of osteoporotic fractures) versus the control group. Before and after TBS measurements we assessed the ten-year probability of fracture using the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX).
Results. We enrolled 48 patients with T2DM, including 17 with a history of low-traumatic fracture, 31 patients without fractures and 29 subjects of a control group. BMD was higher in patients with T2DM compared to the control group at L1L4 (mean T-score 0.44, 95% CI -3.2 4.9 vs mean T-score 0.33, 95% CI -2.9 3.0 in a control group p=0.052) and Total Hip (mean T-score 0.51, 95% CI -2.1 3.0 vs mean T-score -0.03, 95% CI -1.4 1.2 in a control group p=0,025). The TBS and 10-year probability of fracture (FRAX) was not different in patients with T2DM versus the control group. However, when the TBS was entered as an additional risk factor, the 10-year probability of fracture became higher in patients with T2DM (10-year probability of fracture in T2DM- 8.68, 95% CI 0.3-25.0 versus 6.68, 95% CI 0.415.0 in control group, p=0.04). Among patients with diabetes with and without fractures the FRAX score was higher in subjects with fractures, but no difference was found in regards to BMD or TBS. Entering BMD and TBS values into the FRAX tool in subjects with diabetes and fractures decreased the FRAX score. However, patients with low-traumatic fractures should be treated for osteoporosis without a BMD, TBS or FRAX assessment.
Conclusion. TBS improves the results of FRAX assessment in patients with T2DM and should be entered while evaluating FRAX in patients with T2DM. However, additional research is needed to develop a more sensitive tool to evaluate fracture risk in patients with T2DM.
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism) in male patients with diabetes mellitus
Authors: Dedov Ivan I. , Mel'nichenko Galina A. , Shestakova Marina V. , Rozhivanov Roman V. , Terehova Anna L. , Zilov Alexey V. , Ladygina Daria O. , Kurbatov Dmitriy G.
Published: December 2017

Hypogonadism in men, defined as a reduction in serum testosterone in combination with characteristic symptoms and/or signs (described in detail later), is common in diabetes mellitus (DM). These recommendations do not cover the whole range of pathologies that cause the development of testosterone deficiency (hypogonadism), but focus on its clinical variants and characteristic for men with diabetes. The recommendations provide data on the prevalence of hypogonadism in diabetes, its etiology. In the section "diagnostics" the features of anamnesis of patients with hypogonadism with diabetes, the necessary methods of physical and laboratory examination are presented in detail. The risk factors and clinical consequences of hypogonadism are separately examined. In the section "choice of treatment methods", there are possible treatment options for such patients using various androgenic therapies, taking into account the needs of the man, maintaining his reproductive function and risk factors. Particular attention is paid to indications, contraindications and risk factors for androgen therapy in men with diabetes, especially in old age. With this in mind, principles for monitoring the treatment are developed. Based on a large number of studies, favorable effects of androgen replacement therapy in men with hypogonadism and diabetes have been demonstrated.
Discusión: La enseñanza del cine
Authors: Filippelli Rafael , Oubiña David , Wolf Sergio , Hevia Hernán , Falco Agustín , Deré Pedro
Published: December 2017

Esta mesa de Discusión sobre La enseñanza del cine se realizó en el Encuentro de Cine Documental 2016, donde también se exhibió At Berkeley, de Frederick Wiseman.
Libro "Santa Fe: Ciudad Set", de Sergio Peralta
Authors: Peralta Sergio , Gerbaudo Analía , Beceyro Raúl
Published: December 2017

El 30 de marzo de 2017 se presentó el libro Santa Fe: Ciudad Set, de Sergio Peralta, editado por Grupo de Cine y Universidad Nacional del Litoral, participando su autor Sergio Peralta, su prologuista Analía Gerbaudo y Raúl Beceyro.
Sobre Juan José Saer: 10 observaciones sin importancia
Authors: Beceyro Raul
Published: December 2017

En el marco del «Año Saer», se realizó en mayo de 2017, el «Coloquio Saer», organizado por el Gobierno de la provincia de Santa Fe. En esa ocasión se produjo esta participación.
Proyecciones: Del libro Le cinéma selon Hitchcock, de François Truffaut, Edition Robert Laffont, 1966
Authors: Truffaut François
Published: December 2017

Ciclo «Hitchcock & Truffaut». Capítulo 13El miércoles 5 de abril de 2017 comenzó el ciclo de Proyecciones «Hitchcock & Truffaut». Comenzó con el documental Hitchcock/Truffaut, dirigido por Kent Jones, que narra la relación de Alfred Hitchcock y François Truffaut. Esa relación ha producido uno de los libros imprescindibles para quien se interese en el cine: El cine según Hitchcock, de François Truffaut. En el ciclo se vieron, además, films de Hitchcock y de Truffaut.
Hacer films
Authors: Renoir Jean
Published: December 2017

El 15 de abril de 1970, invitado por el American Film Institute, Jean Renoir es entrevistado por James Blue en presencia de algunos alumnos; en esa entrevista habla sobre el oficio de realizador.
Dispositivos de libertad en los espacios marginales del río de la plata. El caso de corrientes en la primera mitad del siglo XIX
Authors: VALENZUELA FÁTIMA
Published: December 2017

El presente trabajo se insertar en las Discusiones historiográficas actuales sobre el abolicionismo en el Río de la Plata, a partir de un diálogo con la literatura existente sobre la materia. A estos efectos, se analiza el recorrido gestado en Corrientes atendiendo a las respuestas localistas generadas en este espacio en torno a la supresión de la esclavitud, esto es, el proceso iniciado en 1830 a partir de la aparición de estatutos internos que legislaron la condición del liberto, que continuó con las disposiciones que pusieron fin a la esclavitud en el contexto bélico de 1839 - 1842 . El abordaje aspira a contribuir a la historiografía local existente en Corrientes sobre los esclavizados y libres; y busca explorar un período clave en la construcción de los estados provinciales como fue la primera mitad del siglo XIX.
Problemas de gobernabilidad política en Argentina
Authors: DE RIZ LILIANA
Published: December 2017

PROBLEMAS DE GOBERNABILIDAD POLÍTICA EN ARGENTINA
Brotes de babesiosis y anaplasmosis bovina diagnosticados en el INTA Salta, Argentina: período 2006-2016
Authors: ARAOZ Virginia , MICHELOUD Juan F. , GAIDO Analía B. , SALATIN Antonio O. , AGUIRRE Daniel H.
Published: December 2017

Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de brotes de babesiosis y anaplasmosis (tristeza parasitaria bovina, TPB) ocurridos entre 2006 y 2016 en el Noroeste argentino (NOA) para evaluar algunos aspectos epidemiológicos y clínicos de estas enfermedades. De 4.398 muestras para diagnóstico, 238 (5,4%) tuvieron sospechas de TPB, las cuales se confirmaron en 106 (44,3%) casos por observación microscópica de los agentes causales. Cuarenta y siete (44,3%) brotes se debieron a Anaplasma marginale, 40 (37,7%) a Babesia bovis y 14 (13,2%) a Babesia bigemina. En cinco (4,7%) focos de babesiosis no se determinó la especie causal de Babesia. Los brotes se diagnosticaron en 62 establecimientos ganaderos de cuatro provincias (Salta, Jujuy, Santiago del Estero y Chaco). La mayoría ocurrieron en verano y otoño, con máxima incidencia en abril y nula en setiembre para ambas noxas. Las vacas adultas fueron la categoría de ganado más afectada. En 58% (61/106) de los brotes murió al menos un bovino, con un número promedio de cuatro muertes por brote. Se concluye que la TPB continúa incidiendo negativamente en la producción bovina del NOA.
Spectral analysis of Rayleigh waves in south-eastern parts of Niger delta, Nigeria
Authors: Emmanuel Aniwetalu , Juliet Ilechukwu , Vivian Oguadinma , Kingsley Chiadikobi , Ezechimelu Nnaji
Published: December 2017

Interference of ground roll energy on true seismic reflection records has continued to pose a serious challenge to exploration geophysicists. In view of this, amplitude and power spectra of the Rayleigh waves which are the precursor of the ground roll energy were derived from over 70 raw monitor records and plotted as a function of frequency. The objective is to determine the locus of ground energy in the seismic records, analyse their dispersion pattern and suggests viable ways of suppressing them. The results of the amplitude spectrum plots revealed that Rayleigh waved exhibit oscillatory behavior with very high-amplitude values, which correspond to the locus of ground roll energy. This energy is confined to very low frequency range of about 4-9Hz. The Power spectrum which was given as the square of the amplitude as a function of frequency showed appreciable lobes of breaths of the ground roll energy of about 0.5-0.7cm and their trend of dispersions. The power spectrum plots revealed several peaks excluding the early peaks that are direct indication of ground roll energy. The plots showed pronounced and constant decline in energy levels with increasing frequency and reaching very low decibel values of -60Db to -80Db at frequency range of 50Hz. This indicates that the environment is dispersive in nature which probably results from velocity layering. This is a precursor to seismic noise which among others can be suppressed in the field by designing filters with sharper cut off characteristics.
Presence of the Iranian Library and the Information Science Departments in ResearchGate
Authors: Asnafi Amir Reza
Published: December 2017

Current research intends to survey on the participation of the Iranian Library and the Information Science departments in ResearchGate as academic social networks. In this article, activities of Iranian faculty members of the Library and the Information Science departments, using special indicators of ResearchGate - RGScore, Impact Points, Publications, Citations and Reads were analysed. Findings indicated that 36 Iranian faculty members of the Library and the Information Science Departments from 14 Universities and Institutions are active in ResearchGate. Moreover, the findings revealed that the Library and the Information Science Department of Kharazmi University, Islamic Azad University, Iran Medical Sciences University, Islamic World Science Citation Center and Tehran University were top Iranian active LIS departments on ResearchGate based on RG Score and Impact Points indicators. Total 654 documents were shared in ResearchGate by Iranian faculty members of the Library and the Information Science departments in ResearchGate and articles, conference papers and books had the most representation in this section. Iranian faculty members H. Jamali and A.R. Noruzi have the best performance in ResearchGate based on indicators such as Publications, Citations and Reads.
Determinants of Television Media Libraries’ Use, Collections, and Services among the Television Media Professionals in Bengaluru
Authors: Kumara Prasanna , Divyananda K.
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this study is to examine the utilisation of television media libraries use, resources and services among the media professional working in various television channels at Bengaluru. Based on this background, a survey method has been adopted and well-structured questionnaire was distributed to collect relevant data about usage behaviour by the media professionals. The study covers media professional working at various television media in Bengaluru. Data was collected from 1132 media professionals and final results indicate that minimum usage of the television media libraries is observed in respondents. The overall statistics shows that usage, collections and services of television media libraries as somehow satisfactory. It is found that primary purpose of the media library is archival and not for referral.  An effort has been made by the authors to study the ways to accomplish the demands of television media professionals in television media of Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Scientometric Analysis of the Research Output of Physics and Astronomy of Guru Nanak Dev University during 2006-15
Authors: Khanna Sunaina , Singh Neeraj Kumar , Tewari Deepika , Saini Harinder Singh
Published: December 2017

The study attempts to analyse research contributions of the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar in physics and astronomy during the period 2006-15. The data for this study was extracted from Scopus. The study analyses the year-wise research productivity, national and international collaborations, top collaborating institutions, most prolific authors, journals used for communication, most preferred journals for publication, number of citations received by the University during the period under study. This paper analyses that the university has published 652 papers in physics and astronomy. The University had registered the average citation impact per paper of 7.01 per cent and 6 publications received 51 to 100 citations. Among the Indian universities, University stood at 23rd rank in term of publications output (652) and h-index (29), 16th rank in average citation per paper (7.01 per cent) and 18th rank in share of high cited papers (1 per cent) and 19th rank in terms of international collaborative papers (27.45 per cent) during 2006-15. Around 68.71 per cent publications of the University in physics and astronomy were in national collaboration between GNDU and several other Indian organisations. The study clearly indicates that journals are the most preferred form of publication to communicate research works by the researchers. 