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A Novel Information Processing in IoT Based Real Time Health Care Monitoring System
Authors: Jennifer S. Raj
Published: August 2020

The recent technology developments and innovations improves the life style of people through smart applications, sensors, wireless communication networks, etc., for all those technologies internet is the backbone and the information processing like accessing, distributing the necessary information is achieved through Internet of Things (IoT). IoT supports multi-disciplinary applications as an active entity in engineering, science and business discipline. Based on the user preference these applications and its services could be framed in IoT. On contrary to the development, IoT has flaws in information processing as huge volume of data is need to be handled in a single environment. Considering these facts, the proposed research work is aimed to develop a novel information processing system in IoT platform through a reliable health care monitoring system. The effective utilization of big data in IoT environment is analysed through the proposed architecture to attain minimum delay in a real time environment. Conventional models are used to compare the performance of proposed design and the experimentation is performed to verify the superior performance of proposed approach using accuracy, cost functions in terms of transmission and storage, f-measure, sensitivity and specificity.
Updates on the development of vaccines and therapeutic options against rabies
Authors: Ananda Roshan Arjun , Ser Hooi-Leng , Letchumanan Vengadesh
Published: August 2020

Even though rabies has been claiming more than 50,000 deaths annually worldwide, it is considered as a vaccine-preventable viral disease. More than 95 % of the total human rabies cases are caused by dogs. During the initial stage of infection, affected individuals usually show weakess at the bitten extremities and the virus can ultimately travel to the brain causing neurological signs. In attenuated (inactivated) form, the currently in use vaccines have been recommended by WHO for the prevention (i.e. pre-exposure prophylaxis, PrEP) and treatment (i.e. post-exposure prophylaxis, PEP) regime againstthe rabies virus (RABV). However, given that they normally require refrigeration and are costly, there have been discussions revolving around potential development of newer, safer and cheaper alternative that can perform better and more convenient than the ones that are currently in use. The current review aims to explore general characteristics of RABV before looking into potential candidates of vaccines that have been studied. Further studies on the pathogenic mechanism of RABV and therapeutic approaches are still required to prevent the deathly infection following clinical manifestation. In sum, integrated interventional strategy emphasizing human health and animal health is essential and requires collaboration between health authorities and the public.
Bond Graph Model of Cerebral Circulation: Toward Clinically Feasible Systemic Blood Flow Simulations
Authors: Su Shan , Blanco Pablo J. , Müller Lucas O. , Hunter Peter J. , Safaei Soroush
Published: August 2020

The primary paper Safaei et al. (2018) proposed an anatomically detailed model of the human cerebral circulation that runs faster than real-time on a desktop computer and is designed for use in clinical settings when the speed of response is important. Based on a one-dimensional formulation of the flow of an incompressible fluid in distensible vessels, a lumped parameter model was developed for 218 arterial segments. The proposed model improved simulation speed by approximately 200-fold while preserved accuracy. Bond graph formulation was used to ensure mass and energy conservation. The model predicted the pressure and flow signatures in the body.
Clustering Students' Interest Determination in School Selection Using the K-Means Clustering Algorithm Method
Authors: Oktarian Suhefi , Defit Sarjon , Sumijan
Published: August 2020

Pendidikan merupakan satu diantara fokus utama program kerja Pemerintah Kabupaten Indragiri Hilir. Berdasarkan data Badan Pusat Statistik Daerah kabupaten Indragiri tahun 2019 memaparkan, tingginya tingkat minat siswa dalam mengenyam bangku sekolah adalah pada jenjang SD dan SMP. K-means Clustering merupakan salah satu Teknik pengeolompokan data dengan cara membagi data yang ada ke dalam bentuk satu atau lebih cluster. Pengelompokan sekolah berdasarkan minat siswa merupakan hal penting dikarenakan pada tingkat SMA minat siswa dalam mengenyam pendidikan sudah berkurang sehingga di perlukan informasi sekolah mana yang sangat diminati, cukup diminati dan kurang diminati oleh siswa pada tingkat SMP ketika setelah selesai dari pendidikan SD. Penelitian ini bertujuan membantu pihak Dinas Pendidikan dalam proses pengambilan keputusan untuk menentukan sekolah mana yang paling banyak diminati oleh siswa guna sebagai acuan dalam pembangunan baik dari segi kualitas maupun kuantitas. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data Dapodikdasmen tahun 2019. pengolahan data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode K-means Clustering dengan jumlah 3 cluster yaitu cluster 0 (C0) kurang diminati, Cluster 1 (C1) cukup diminati, cluster 2 (c2) sangat diminati siswa dalam memilih sekolah. Hasil dari proses clustering dengan 2 kali iterasi menyatakan bahwa untuk cluster 0 berjumlah 6 data sekolah, untuk cluster 1 berjumlah 3 data sekolah cluster 2 berjumlah 1 data sekolah.
A Sociocultural Approach to Learner Autonomy in the Language Classroom
Authors: Ohara Tetsushi
Published: August 2020

Approaches to understanding learner autonomy in language learning often contain dichotomous views: those that emphasize individual attributes and those that emphasize social influence. In order to articulate our understanding of learner autonomy, it is necessary to find approaches, which view a dialectic unity between the individualistic views and the social views. Sociocultural theory based on the concept of mediation is an approach, which has potential to offer a unique way to analyze learner autonomy. While using sociocultural theory as the main theoretical framework, this article attempts to understand how students take charge of their learning in the language classroom. Qualitative data indicate that interpersonal relationships between students work as mediational means for students to engage in their learning in the classroom. From this finding, it is argued that by understanding mediational means that students employ and are appropriate in the classroom, we are better able to track the students’ ability to take charge of their own learning.
The Impact of Students’ Beliefs about English Language Learning on Out-of-Class Learning
Authors: Shibata Naoya
Published: August 2020

Learner beliefs are “the beliefs that language learners have about what is involved in learning a language, how to learn it and their own language-learning ability” (Ellis & Shintani, 2014, p. 340). Although learner beliefs are considered as one of the most influential factors in utilising language strategies, and (de)activating motivation as well as autonomy, the clear relationships between learner beliefs and engagement in learning has rarely been investigated or indicated (Ellis & Shintani, 2014). In this illustrative case study, qualitative research utilising a survey with 12 open-ended questions and semi-structured interviews were conducted with two first-year students (one successful learner and one less-successful learner) at a Japanese private high school in the 2017 school year. The researcher aimed to explore the effects of learner beliefs about language learning on their out-of-class learning. Results indicated that although both learners had similar learning beliefs, their engagement in out-of-class learning and their use of learning strategies differed. Therefore, in this case study, learner beliefs and their engagement in the out-of-class learning did not demonstrate a direct relationship.
An Ethnographic Approach to Exploring Personality, Language Learning Strategies, and Second Language Acquisition
Authors: Oki Yukiko
Published: August 2020

This paper is a case study examining the relationship between two individual difference (ID) factors, namely personality and language learning strategies (LLS), and language learning of two Japanese English-as-a-second-language (ESL) students. A qualitative analysis of their language learning histories, learner diaries, and interviews aims to uncover the role of personality in language learning and how personality seems to be reflected in their uses of LLS.
Abstract Painting with Non-Sequiturs: A Transcription of a Conversation in English by Japanese Speakers
Authors: McMillen Joshua Clay
Published: August 2020

The working environments in Japan and America are different for many reasons. One large difference can be seen in the way meetings are conducted. In America, a typical staff meeting may last up to 30 minutes. However, in Japan, a typical meeting may last a few hours. Why is this? It has been explained to me that Americans are more direct with their speech, while Japanese people tend to circle around what the point is, causing a more long-winded approach. To see these differences, I analyzed a dialogue that took place in one of my EFL classes.
On the Non-Uniqueness of the Sets Computing a Partially Symmetric Rank at Most Three
Authors: Ballico Edoardo
Published: August 2020

We describe all partially symmetric tensors which have rank two in more than one way and gives many examples, perhaps all, for rank three partially symmetric tensors.
Factors Leading to High Turnover of House Helps: A Case Study of Shaabab Estate in Nakuru Town
Authors: Cheseto Nancy
Published: August 2020

Most of us are familiar with the workers known as house helps. You have known them since childhood and saw them almost as much as your parents, if not more. They probably felt like family, even more so that some of your relatives. However, despite the presence of these pseudo-familial bonds, those working in this profession are experiencing high turnover. Why is that? Some may argue poor terms and conditions of work are the cause, others claim discrimination by the employers’ plays a part and some believe it’s a lack of job security. In order to ascertain a concrete understanding, all factors must be tackled individually using appropriate methodology and research approaches so as to identify hidden links that will aid in constructing the final results. What is its impact? A high turnover brings with it a whole host of effects, both positive and negative. Therefore, it is imperative to find measures to deal with such effects in a manner that enables constructive development for both the house help and the employer. How can it be addressed? Tackling this particular issue is not easy, however, upon identifying the factors driving the high turnover, proactive approaches must be taken so as to avoid or at least limit turnover of this magnitude among house helps. This paper seeks to tackle all the aforementioned issues, using reliable and verified sources, accurate figures, effective methodology and well-built design.
EL PERIQUILLO SARMENTO DE FERNÁNDEZ DE LIZARDI Y LOS PROBLEMAS TEXTUALES DE LAS CUATRO PRIMERAS EDICIONES
Authors: Ruiz Barrionuevo Carmen
Published: August 2020

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Development of postcastration syndrome and corrective effect of xenon in exponential dose regimen in young patients with gynecological cancers
Authors: Kit O. I. , Popova N. N. , Shikhlyarova A. I. , Frantsiyants E. M. , Moiseenko T. I. , Menshenina A. P. , Zhukova G. V. , Protasova T. P. , Arapova Yu. Yu.
Published: August 2020

Purpose of the study. Investigation of possible optimization of treatment in patients with breast cancer and cervical cancer with low-dose xenon therapy.

Patients and methods. The study included 156 patients with pT1В2N0M0 cervical cancer (CC) and pT2N1M0 breast cancer (BC) of the reproductive age (29–45 years) after radical treatment, including forced surgical castration in hormone-positive breast cancer with concomitant gynecological pathology. Since the formation of pathological syndromes, 1 cycle (5 sessions) of low-dose xenon inhalation therapy (XT) was performed, with an algorithm for xenon dose calculation and exposure according to the exponential pattern of decreasing concentration and increasing exposure, with an individual approach. Together with general clinical and laboratory examinations, we used international scales for assessing the severity of the patient condition by the Kupperman menopausal index (MMI), ESAS, quality of life (MOS-SF-36), in a modification of the Russian International Center, pain (VAS); the types of general adaptive reactions were identified by the method of L.Kh. Garkavi.

Results. Important advantages of a new method associated with a rapid regression of pathological psychosomatic symptoms were revealed after XT. MMI values (p<0.05) decreased, 96.8% of patients reported no pain at all on activity, manifestations of neurovegetative disorders significantly decreased (p=0.02–0.04), and the coefficient of antistress reactions to stress increased, which was congruent with the data on improving the quality of life. Conclusion. High efficiency of the technology demonstrated possible prevention of surgical menopause development and clinical manifestations of postcastration syndrome in order to improve the quality of life and social rehabilitation of young patients with gynecological cancers.
Use of skin-fascial flaps on perforating vessels in the surgical treatment of skin melanoma
Authors: Przhedetskiy Yu. V. , Pozdnyakova V. V. , Maximova N. A. , Khokhlova O. V. , Zakharova N. A. , Ilchenko M. G. , Przhedetskaya V. Yu.
Published: August 2020

Purpose of the study. Improving the results of surgical treatment of melanoma of the skin of the extremities by using skin-fascial flaps on perforating vessels.

Patients and methods. In 42 patients with limb skin melanoma T1–3N0M0, the closure of a skin defect was performed by islet flaps on perforating vessels. Perforating vessels of the donor zone were detected with an assessment of the blood supply of the flaps in the pre- and postoperative period using ultrasound and marking of perforants with adjustment of the preliminary marking of the flaps.

Results. Permanent perforating vessels with a diameter of more than 1 mm were used. After excision of the tumor, on the opposite sides of the wound defect, taking into account the location of the perforating vessels, flaps were taken, with further mobilization by excision of the fiber and muscle fascia, they were separated from the underlying tissues while maintaining the integrity of the supply vessels. The circulatory state of the selected flaps was determined by skin color and capillary response to digital pressure. The flaps were displaced to the center, covered the area of the defect and sutured with single sutures, the edges of the donor wound were mobilized, sutured with single sutures until light tension appeared and sutured into the remaining wound defect. In the postoperative period, the determination of the parameters of the blood flow of perforating vessels showed the absence of hemodynamically significant violations of the blood flow during the movement of the flap. Transient ischemia of one of the oncoming flaps after surgery developed in 11.9%, marginal necrosis of the distal flap — in 7.1% of cases. A normotrophic scar was formed, with a width of not more than 0.3 cm, which aesthetically satisfied 92.8% of patients. Assessment of two-year relapse-free survival showed a complete absence of local relapses.

Conclusion. The flaps vascularized by perforating vessels have high viability, are identical in color and texture to the skin of the recipient area, and the close proximity to the receiving area contributes to minimal deformation of the donor area, which increases the radicality of the operation, reduces the incidence of postoperative complications and improves аesthetic and functional results.
Morphological and immunofenotypic features of the monoclonal population of B-lymphocytes in chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Authors: Guskova N. K. , Selyutina O. N. , Novikova I. A. , Maksimov A. Yu. , Nozdricheva A. S. , Abakumova S. V.
Published: August 2020

Purpose of the study. To evaluate the features of morphological and immunophenotypic characteristics of the lymphoid population with different restriction of light chains of immunoglobulins in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Materials and methods. The study included 30 CLL patients aged 47–79 years (20 men and 10 women). All patients underwent a General clinical blood test (SysmexXE 2100, Japan), morphological examination of the bone marrow (BioVision; Micros, Austria), immunophenotyping of bone marrow and peripheral blood by flow cytofluorometry (Navios10/3, Beckman Coulter, USA). B-cell clonality established by detection of restriction of light chains of surface immunoglobulins kappa or lambda. Morphological analysis of lymphocytes that differ in the expression of light chains of surface immunoglobulins: kappa (k) — group I (22 people — 73,3%), lambda (λ) — group II (8 people — 26,7%).

Results. Determination of cell types by values of direct (FSC) and lateral (SSC) light scattering during immunophenotyping of peripheral blood and bone marrow samples showed that in patients of group I (CD19k+/CD5+/CD23+) on the light scattering diagram, the lymphoid population had low parameters: on the FSC scale — from 200 to 400, on the SSC — from 10 to 160 units, which indicates morphological uniformity of cells. In group II (CD19λ+/CD5+/CD23+), on the contrary, on the light scattering sketogram, the lymphoid zone was heterogeneous and stretched: on the FSC scale — from 200 to 1000, on the SSC — from 10 to 400 units, which indicates morphological polymorphism of cells. There were also differences in the expression of the common leukocyte antigen CD45. In group I, the expression is higher: the population of B-lymphocytes in terms of fluorescence intensity is on the dot graph on the CD45 scale in the second half of the third decade and in the fourth decade — to the right, than in group II, in which B-lymphocytes lie in the third decade. The data indicate that the CD19k+/CD5+/CD23+ population is represented by Mature cells, while the Cd19k+/CD5+/CD23+ population is represented by less Mature and / or intermediate forms. Significant morphological differences in lymphocyte populations were also observed in microscopic studies of blood and bone marrow preparations.

Conclusion. The established immunophenotypic and morphological differences in lymphoid populations expressing either kappa — or lambda-light chains of immunoglobulins may be important for identifying risk groups among patients with biologically heterogeneous variants of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Bone flap resorption after complications of in elective neurosurgery (case study)
Authors: Rostorguev E. E. , Kuznetsova N. S. , Yadryshnikova G. N.
Published: August 2020

Сraniotomy is an integral part of modern elective neurosurgery which involves cutting a free bone flap to provide access to pathological intracranial structures with its reimplantation at the end of surgery.

Bone flap grafting in the trepanation window with various fixation methods in the end of elective neurosurgery in the absence of severe cerebral edema or cancer-induced bone destruction is a standard procedure that restores the skull shape, cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and cerebral perfusion.

According to the literature, the incidence of aseptic inflammation with subsequent resorption of the bone flap after craniotomy in elective neurosurgery is not clearly defined.

An analysis of medical publications in the PUBMED database showed few reports of bone flap resorption after elective craniotomy, and no reports were found after the search in the eLibrary database.

Thus, the number of reports on the bone flap resorption after craniotomy in elective neurosurgery is limited, and the pathophysiology of this process remains unclear.

However, the described complication of craniotomy can lead to the dislocation of a bone flap, the development of a local pain syndrome, a cosmetic defect, and disturbances in cerebrospinal fluid dynamics.

The article describes an example of partial resorption of a bone flap after craniotomy for the removal of meningioma in the middle third of the superior sagittal sinus, which required a number of repeated neurosurgical interventions. The treatment was finished with the removal of a partially resorbed bone flap and implantation of an individual titanium mesh implant.
Influence of Work Stress and Leadership on Employee Performance in Special Check Posts in Automotive Industry by Using SEM-PLS
Authors: Suherman Maman , Rimawan Erry , Hidayat Rahmat , Alfian Randi
Published: August 2020

This study aims to find out the effect of work stress and leadership on employee performance at PT. Astra Daihatsu Motor, this study uses a quantitative approach. Data collection was carried out by survey method by distributing questionnaires to several employees who were directly related to the test, the questionnaire consisted of several questions related to work stress, leadership and employee performance. Because of the limitation of respondents in the study is only 26 people, the sample used in this study is a saturated sample in which the entire population is used as a sample. Data processing is performed by SEM (structural Equation Modeling) method basen on (PLS) partial least square with 2 stages of testing process that is measurement of inner model and outer model. The results show that work stress and leadership are proven to have an influence on employee performance with a value of 32.4%, with the dominant factor causing work stress is a gap in communication with coworkers, while for leadership factors are leadership motivational factors for employees where the leader is able to provide Good motivation for employees in working makes the most dominant leadership factor.
Biogas Energy and Livelihood Sustainability Within Rural Households in the North West Region of Cameroon
Authors: Ngala Riddley Mbiybe , Nsahlai Loveline Kongla , Kongnyuy Anastasia Kininla , Wirngo Harry Mairomi
Published: August 2020

Apart from road, water and health difficulties, energy more especially fuel is amongst the issues rural dwellers have to grapple with in their quest for sustainable livelihood. Biogas energy was introduced in Cameroon in the 1970s. In this paper we intend to demonstrate how biogas energy is primordial in sustaining livelihoods in rural areas as a substitute to traditional fuel wood through its environmental, economic and social advantages.To carry out the study we conducted a sample of biogas users in the North West Region of Cameroon. Then we administered questionnaires to identified users followed by interviews and observation of the putting in place of these schemes.We therefore argue that biogas energy schemes can sustain livelihoods in rural areas as the slurry is used in farms for crop cultivation; its use reduces drudgery and improves the health of its users. Our findings equally reveal that the use of biogas energy mitigates the effects of deforestation as well as help in the fight for environmental protection.Further research is required to render such initiatives efficient by upgrading its performance with the required technological know-how as well as diversify its uses from not only a source of fuel but should equally be rendered more flexible.
Sociocultural Factors Influencing the Selection of Diabetic Patient Treatment: Empirical Treatment Vs Drug Treatment
Authors: Guillén Ivett Reyes , Córdova Wilber Hugo Sánchez , Pastrana Hugo Ballardo Maza
Published: August 2020

This document sets out the results of an investigation that had as its main objective to determine the sociocultural factors that influence the preference of the diabetic patient to empirical-traditional treatment over the pharmacological treatment of the Health Center of Las Margaritas, Chiapas, Mexico. A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 100% of diabetic patients who are given care at the Health Center. The information was obtained by applying a Likert scale and was supplemented by open questions. Among the most relevant findings, 37% of patients were found to be in the age range of 60-69 years; 15% had diabetic glaucoma as the main complication and 57% are being treated with 850 mg metformin. Moringa is the most consumed plant, as an empirical-traditional treatment at 61%.
AIRPORT TYPOLOGY FOR LCC POLICY CHANGES: A EUROPEAN PERSPECTIVE
Authors: Kazda Antonín , Turiak Marek , Gőtz Karol
Published: August 2020

This paper proposes a new airport typology that might arise from the expansion of airports with dominant low cost carrier traffic. In the first part of the paper, the typologies and different airport categorizations are reviewed with examples of current taxonomies used by principal international organizations. However, none of the current airport taxonomies takes into account low cost (LCC) carriers and cannot be used to create an airport market strategy with LCC operation. The paper highlights the characteristic of LCC features, the differences between the LCC airlines, and the characteristics of secondary – low cost airports. Finally, the paper proposes a new taxonomy of airports with low cost operations based on the airport data analysis and expert panel elucidation. For identification of airports with a high share of low cost carriers, Eurocontrol 2013 data on airline types and movements were used. The novel classification of low cost airports enables management to design marketing strategies to respond to LCC dominance and its implications. The main contribution of this research is to provide a novel classification for low cost airports which is relatively new phenomenon comparing with the problems of full service carriers dominance at large airports.
Detectability of Ultra-compact X-Ray Binaries as LISA Sources
Authors: Chen Wen-Cong , Liu Dong-Dong , Wang Bo
Published: August 2020

Ultra-compact X-ray binaries (UCXBs) are low-mass X-ray binaries with ultra-short orbital periods (usually less than 1 hr) and hydrogen-poor donor stars, which are proposed to be potential Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) sources. In this work, we first employ the Modules for Experiments in Stellar Astrophysics code to examine the parameter space of the progenitors of UCXBs that LISA will detect. Our simulations indicate that the initial binaries with a neutron star and a

companion star, in an orbit of initial orbital period smaller than the bifurcation period, could evolve into UCXBs, some of which will emit gravitational wave signals that can be detectable by LISA. However, the initial orbital periods of the binaries that will evolve into UCXB-LISA sources in a distance of 10 kpc are located in a very narrow range, i.e., the formation of these LISA source requires an extreme fine-tuning of initial parameter. According to the characteristic strains and the derived maximum detectable distances, four sources among eight UCXBs with the observed distances are expected to be detected by LISA. Based on the parameter space given by the detailed binary evolution models and the rapid binary star evolution code, the birthrate of UCXBs appearing as LISA sources in the Galaxy is estimated to be

. Considering the contribution of UCXBs in globular clusters, the number of UCXB-LISA sources can reach 240–320. Although the formation condition is severe, the detectability of UCXBs by LISA is still significant because it provides an opportunity to pursue full multi-messenger investigations.
Comparison of Radioastronomical Estimates of the Coronal and Solar Wind Magnetic Field with Measurements from Parker Solar Probe
Authors: Spangler Steven R.
Published: August 2020

The Parker Solar Probe (PSP) spacecraft is measuring plasma properties of the solar wind to heliocentric distances as small as 0.125 au or 26.9 solar radii. One of the most important plasma parameters is the strength of the magnetic field. A variety of radioastronomical remote sensing measurements also provide information on the magnetic field, from the solar surface to heliocentric distances of about 10 solar radii. In this paper, we compare radioastronomical estimates from one technique, Faraday rotation of background radio sources, with the PSP measurements. The extrapolated radioastronomical values are in good agreement with the measurements at the first and second perihelion passages in 2018 and 2019. Future radio measurements could therefore complement PSP measurements as it approaches the ultimate perihelion of 9.8 solar radii.
« Je suis là ! » Le sentiment d’identité chez un garçon du spectre de l’autisme
Authors: Hiscock Shirley B.
Published: August 2020

Le travail psychanalytique avec les enfants autistes les aide à développer un sentiment d’identité grâce à l’expérience de la relation qu’ils ont avec leur analyste. Cet article se centre sur l’analyse de Pasha, un garçon diagnostiqué comme autiste. Y est exploré l’usage que fait Pasha de ses fonctions corporelles, de ses mouvements, de ses actions, au profit du développement d’un sentiment d’être « une personne », comme il le dit ; en d’autres mots, il explore l’importance du corps dans le processus qui conduit à un « je », comme l’a décrit Tustin (1984).
Crímenes privados a voces. Treinta años de violencia de mujeres en España (1902-1931)
Authors: Cases Sola Adriana , Luengo López Jordi
Published: August 2020

En el presente estudio se abordarán los crímenes cometidos por mujeres durante los últimos años de la España de la Restauración y la Dictadura de Primo de Rivera. De igual modo, se profundizará en la dicotomía espacial y discursiva que suponen estas acciones al ser cometidas en el ámbito de lo privado, pero pronto extrapoladas a lo público con fines sen­sacionalistas. Recortes de prensa, fragmentos literarios y pun­tualmente sentencias judiciales serán las fuentes de las que nos valdremos para desarrollar esta investigación con el objeto de profundizar en esta difusa línea divisoria de actuación dialécti­ca. Contra los preceptos definidos por el discurso dominante en torno al «sexo femenino» que encasillaba a las mujeres en una concepción de perpetua debilidad, belleza y letargo, la trans­gresión nacida en el seno de lo privado se hará pública demos­trando que las idealizaciones creadas sobre ellas poco tenían que ver con la realidad.
Transgresión y compromiso a propósito de Judith Butler y su recepción en el pensamiento feminista español
Authors: Nájera Elena
Published: August 2020

El artículo aborda los conceptos de compromiso y transgresión en el marco de la lectura que el pensamiento feminista español de las últimas tres décadas hace de Judith Butler. Se parte de su teoría de la performatividad de género con el fin de valorar una primera serie de réplicas que acusan al programa de transgresión queer de sancionar una subjetivi­dad acrítica que converge con el neoliberalismo. En un segundo paso, se precisa que el interés de esta autora en sus últimas obras se centra en las condiciones de la articulación de los su­jetos colectivos, ofreciendo una concepción de la política como resistencia. En este punto se abre otra línea de discusión en las coordenadas del legado del feminismo de la igualdad sobre la capacidad del planteamiento de Butler de hacerse cargo de la agenda emancipatoria feminista y de su constitutivo compro­miso ético-político.
Las Doncellas Nobles. Un proyecto educativo entre la continuidad y la ruptura durante el período franquista
Authors: Vázquez Cupeiro Susana , De Pedro Olivera Nuria
Published: August 2020

Este artículo aborda las experiencias vitales y educa­tivas de una generación de mujeres educada en el Real Colegio de Doncellas Nobles de Toledo; una institución de carácter priva­do y religioso fundada en el año 1551 y pionera en la formación exclusiva de las mujeres. A partir de los testimonios orales de antiguas alumnas se reconstruyen sus vivencias, a través de re­cuerdos silenciados durante décadas, para explorar la naturaleza, origen y evolución del proyecto educativo del centro desarrolla­do desde la década de los cuarenta a los sesenta del siglo XX. A pesar de las limitaciones propias de un estudio de esta natura­leza, la investigación añade a la bibliografía previa una nueva y privilegiada aproximación a la historia del centro, evidenciando tanto las singularidades como las continuidades y rupturas del modelo formativo de las mujeres durante ese convulso período.
Chemical composition, oxidative stability and antiproliferative activity of Anethum graveolens (dill) seed hexane extract
Authors: Nehdia I. A. , Abutaha N. , Sbihi H. M. , Tan C. P. , Al-Resayes S. I.
Published: August 2020

This study aimed to evaluate the physicochemical properties, chemical composition, and anti­proliferative activity of the hexane extract of Anethum graveolens L. (dill) seeds using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Two fractions, namely the lipid fraction (74%) and volatile fraction (26%), were detected. The extract content of the seeds was about 9.4% and the extract had a pleasant spicy aroma. Oleic acid (52%), cis-vaccenic acid (6.2%), linoleic acid (5.5%), and palmitic acid (3.3%) were the key fatty acids in the lipid fraction, while apiol (23%) and d-carvone (2.4%) were the major volatile components. Tocols (tocopherols and tocotrienols) were also detected in the A. Graveolens extract (155 mg/100 g) and b-tocopherol was identified as the major tocol (71%). Dill extract showed a high oxidative stability (induction time = 45.22 h). Furthermore, dill extract showed antiproliferative activity against breast cancer cell lines.
Influence of the addition of carbon fibers on the properties of hydraulic lime mortars: comparison with glass and basalt fibers
Authors: Bustos A. , Moreno E. , González F. , Cobo A.
Published: August 2020

In recent years, the use of hydraulic lime in conservation and restoration of historic buildings has increased due to the pathological processes involved in the use of Portland cement. This investigation deter­mines the properties of hydraulic lime mortars with added carbon fibers for their possible use in restoration of architectural heritage. The results obtained are compared with mortars to which glass and basalt fibers have been added. The results show that the fibers affect significantly the behaviour of the mortar. Although the fibers have a negative impact in the workability and increase the air void content, they improve significantly the mechanical strengths. Although no relevant differences have been found in the pre-cracking behaviour, it has been proven that the fibers avoid a fragile behaviour of the mortar, showing a better post-cracking behaviour. Mortars with carbon fibers are the ones that show the best performance, increasing the toughness up to 12080% over the reference mortars.
Using System Mapping to Help Plan and Implement City-Wide Action to Promote Physical Activity
Authors: Cavill Nick , Richardson Debra , Faghy Mark , Bussell Chris , Rutter Harry
Published: August 2020

Background

There is growing interest in conceptualising public health problems such as physical inactivity as the outcome of multiple interacting factors within complex systems. A systems approach includes consideration of the indirect as well as direct impacts of interventions, the contexts within which they take place, the relations between the multiple factors at play, and the ways in which systems adapt in response to changes. This study involved working with stakeholders involved in a city-wide physical activity promotion programme in Derby, UK to investigate whether a conceptual map of the local physical activity system could be a useful tool to help improve the planning and implementation of the programme.

Methods

We produced draft conceptual maps of the major modifiable drivers of physical activity in the city, based on the existing literature on determinants and correlates of physical activity, then refined them in a series of stakeholder meetings. The maps were used to explore ways in which the existing programme took a systems approach, and how it might be enhanced. Semistructured interviews were subsequently undertaken with stakeholders to assess their views on the contribution of the mapping approach.

Results

Feedback from stakeholders described the mapping as valuable, especially in helping to identify the limitations of the original approach taken in the city.

Conclusions

Even a very simple application of systems thinking can be a useful tool for disaggregating the key factors driving a system, helping to identify areas that merit greater attention, and supporting effective action.
Potentials of moringa (Moringa oleifera) seed oil in enhancing the nutritional quality and stability of soybean oil
Authors: Iranloye Y.M. , Fapojuwo O.O. , Abioye V.F. , Olaniran A.F.
Published: August 2020

Partial hydrogenation method has been used to improve the stability of soybean oil, though it results in the production of trans-fatty acid. The objective of this study was to establish the potential of moringa oil to improve the stability and nutritional quality of soybean oil. Oil samples were extracted from sundried soybean and Moringa seeds using Soxhlet extraction techniques. Soybean powder was mixed with Moringa powder at ratio 50:50 and 70:30, and the oil was extracted afterward. The fatty acid profile of the extracted oil from these blends was studied using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrophotometry (GC-MS) technique. The results showed that commercial soybean oil and the blended soybean/moringa oil of ratio 50:50 and 70:30 had a polyunsaturated fatty acid of 52.70%, 22.18% and 35.73 % respectively; monounsaturated fatty acid 27.22%, 46.61% and 58.79% respectively; saturated fatty acid 19.01%, 19.02% and 17.86% respectively. Also, trans-fatty acid (0.003-0.395%) was obtained in the commercial soybean oil sample. The blended soybean/moringa oil offers a better option than the use of partially hydrogenation in commercial soybean oil.

Keywords: Moringa seed oil, soybean oil, partial hydrogenation, trans-fatty acid, Oil blending.
Is COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma an option for Africa?
Authors: Oreh A.C.
Published: August 2020

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Serological investigation of brucellosis and its association with abortion in sheep and goats in selected districts of Jimma zone, southwestern Ethiop
Authors: Tulu Dereje , Gojam Abiy , Deresa Benti
Published: August 2020

The occurrence of brucellosis in different species of livestock has been reported from different parts of Ethiopia, however, the serostatus and risk factors of this disease in small ruminants is not well documented in southwestern parts of the country. This study was conducted from October 2016 to October 2017 to investigate the seroprevalence and associated risk factors of brucellosis as well as its association with abortion in sheep and goats in selected districts of Jimma zone. A total of 804 small ruminants (402 sheep and 402 goats) were randomly selected and blood samples were collected for serological tests. The presence of antibody to Brucella was screened by Rose Bengal Plate Test and confirmed using the complement fixation test. Seroprevalence of 4.2% in sheep and 5.2% in goats was recorded in this study. An overall seroprevalence of 4.7% was recorded in small ruminants in the study areas. Brucella seropositivity was observed more frequently among sheep and goats with a history of abortion (6.7%) than animals that have no history of abortion (3.7%), however, the difference noted was not statistically significant. Older age (OR 3.9, CI = 1.43-9.94), pregnancy (OR 2.6, CI = 1.19-5.72), late term gestation (OR 2.4, CI = 1.54-3.78), mixed flock (OR 2.8, CI = 1.33-5.89) and larger flock size (OR 2.7, CI = 1.08-6.95) were noted to have more number of reactors. Hence, it is important to consider brucellosis as one of the diseases that needs attention and further study should be conducted to identify the circulating Brucella species and other causes of abortion in sheep and goats. Besides, this finding warrants the need for further investigation on its public health impact in the region.

Keywords: Brucellosis; Epidemiology; Sheep; Goat; Jimma Zone
Marketing of Library and Information Services in the Digital Age: Challenges, Strategies and Implications
Authors: Horsfall Millie N.
Published: August 2020

This paper discussed effective marketing of library and information services in the digital age. It focused on librarians marketing themselves and library services which require the application of ICT through web 2.0 tools; these include WhatsApp, email, face book, You-tube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telephone, etc to reach out to their clientele in order to satisfy their information needs. The study adopted a conceptual review based on previous research. It x-rays the need to market LIS to increase usage, whether onsite or remote for sustainable development. There were some challenges such as ignorance among librarians, lack of ICT infrastructure, lack of awareness of the public in their right to information, lack of fund and lack of training and retraining of library staff. However, some strategies, implications and recommendations were proffered. It was concluded that effective marketing be used to promote access to library and information services as a panacea towards sustainable Nigerian libraries in the digital age.

Keywords: Marketingt, Library, Information Information services, Digital Agev
Trees on farmlands in the western central part of Senegal: implications for a carbon project
Authors: Niang-Diop Fatimata , Christensen Steen N. , Barfod Anders S. , Sambou Bienvenu , Diop Mamadou , Goudiaby Assane , Padonou Elie A. , Lykke Anne Mette
Published: August 2020

Trees are rapidly disappearing from agrarian landscapes in many tropical countries, a severe problem to rural populations, who depend on wood and non-timber forest products (NTFP) for their livelihoods. The aim of this study was to determine tree density, diversity, biomass and carbon stock in farmlands in Senegal and to gain insight in the socio-economic determinants of the tree cover. An allometric model was developed to estimate the average above ground biomass (AGB) based on field investigations of 235.5 ha of agricultural fields. In total, 25 tree species were recorded with an average density of 1.6 tree ha-1 and a canopy cover of 1%. The AGB was 8.9 t. ha-1 corresponding to 4.45 t C ha-1. A single species, Cordyla pinnata, accounted for 50% of all the trees censured. Investigations of google Earth images showed considerable change in tree density during the investigated periods (2004, 2009 and 2013). The tree density decreased at the rate of 3% per year-1 from 2004-2009 and 6.4% per year-1 from 2009-2013. Based on these results, all the trees would be lost in 30 years from 2009 and in 16 years from 2013 if this trend continues. Informants were generally interested in increasing the number of fruit trees. On average, they were willing to allocate 19% of their land for planting of new trees. Tree planting, however, has not been traditionally considered an option by the landowners, since livestock damage on young trees was too big and fencing not an option, but the recent years tree planting with certification for carbon sale has been initiated with support from outside.Keywords: Africa, forest resources, deforestation, local management, woody biomass.
Agro-morphological diversity of plantain accessions from different part of the world
Authors: Amoutchi Amien Isaac , N’nan-Alla Oulo , Thiemele Deless Edmond Fulgence
Published: August 2020

The objective of this study was to characterize the agro-morphological diversity of plantain accessions. 18 quantitative variables and 20 qualitative variables were measured. The results of the analysis of the qualitative variables revealed important traits such as black Sigatoka resistance of FHIA 21, Pita 3, M53, Calculta 4 and Banskii accessions and the firm fruit texture of Galeo, Kokor, French sombre and Corne 1 accessions. A Principal Component Analysis (PCA) performed with the quantitative variables separated the 9 accessions into 4 groups with particular and important characteristics which can be exploited differently in genetic improvement programme according to the breeding objective. From these results, it appears clearly that the objective is achieved.Keywords: Sigatoka, qualitative variables, quantitative variables, genetic improvement.
Comparative efficacy of endophytic versus foliar application of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana against the crucifer diamondback moth larvae for sustainable cabbage protection
Authors: Heviefo Gabriel A. , Nyamador Seth W. , Nyamador Seth W. , Datinon Benjamin D. , Glitho Isabelle A. , Tamò Manuele
Published: August 2020

In recent investigations, Beauveria bassiana has been reported to be pathogenic to insect, endophytically colonize cabbage plants and may, therefore, be an alternative to chemical control of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella. In this study, the comparative efficacy of endophytic and foliar application of B. bassiana was assessed on different larval instars of P. xylostella. Cabbage plants were inoculated with B. bassiana conidia using seed coating and root soaking methods. Six weeks after plant endophytic inoculation, larval instars 2, 3 and 4 of P. xylostella were released on endophytic plant leaves without fungal spraying, on non-endophytic leaves sprayed immediately with fungal formulation and on untreated control leaves. Our results indicate that the average mortality rates of larval instars 2, 3 and 4 were significantly higher (P < 0.0001) on plants colonized by the endophyte than non-inoculated, untreated control plant. Similarly, significant differences were obtained between the foliar spraying of the fungus (corrected mortalities ≥ 96.72%) and the endophytic applications (corrected mortalities ≤ 57.61 %). In endophytic treatments, larval mortality rates varied with larval age. Further investigations are needed to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of B. bassiana endophytism in cabbage.Keywords: Fungal endophyte, foliar application, cabbage plant, Plutella xylostella, larval mortality, cadaver sporulation.
In vitro antimalarial susceptibility of Plasmodium falciparum isolates from patients in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
Authors: Azi Jonathan Yusuf , Atang David Awute , Sani Faiza Oseze , Oyi Rukayat Avosuahi , Ehinmidu Joseph Olorunmola
Published: August 2020

Despite concerted efforts to eradicate malaria, it is still one of the most devastating infectious diseases in the tropics due largely to emergence and widespread P. falciparum drug resistance. This research investigated the in vitro antimalarial susceptibility of Plasmodium falciparum isolates from patients attending Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, using the World Health Organization (WHO) standardized in vitro micro-test system. Foremost, the records of reported malaria cases in the hospital were collated for the prevalence of malaria and the frequency of commonly prescribed antimalarial drugs were ascertained. A total of 7936 persons comprising of 3659 males (46.11%) and 4277 females (53.89%), were reportedly infected with malaria parasite from January 2013 to December 2014 in the hospital studied. Blood samples were collected from 131 volunteered patients. Of these samples, 114 (87.02%) had malaria parasites, with 108 (94.74%) samples positive for P. falciparum. Of 88 P. falciparum isolates used for in vitro antimalarial susceptibility test, 33 (37.50%), 27 (30.68%), 22 (25.00%), 22 (25.00%), and 22 (25.00%) were resistant to chloroquine, artemether, amodiaquine, artesunate, and lumefantrine respectively. This study showed the presence of resistant P. falciparum in the study area. Adoption of efficient intervention strategies is warranted in order to curb increase in antimalarial drug resistance.Keywords: Samples, parasite, resistance, study, positive, prescribed.