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ESTABELECENDO CONFLUÊNCIAS: SUSTENTABILIDADE E A ÉTICA DA ALTERIDADE DE EMMANUEL LÉVINAS
Authors: Zambon Azevedo Paola , Pantoja Giuliano Carla , Libel Waldman Ricardo , Anicet Ruthschilling Anne
Published: May 2018

O presente artigo estabelece possíveis relações entre a Ética da Alteridade, assunto de relevante destaque na filosofia de Emmanuel Lévinas, com a Sustentabilidade e suas principais questões. Como estrutura, o artigo versa inicialmente sobre os conceitos de Ética, de Alteridade, e posteriormente, da Ética da Alteridade, sob a visão do filósofo Emmanuel Lévinas. Em um segundo momento, aborda-se questões em evidência nas atuais discussões sobre Sustentabilidade e Desenvolvimento Sustentável. Por fim, dialoga-se acerca dos temas centrais deste artigo, em Relações entre a Ética da Alteridade e a Sustentabilidade. O intuito primordial do artigo é suscitar reflexões acerca da contemporaneidade, da insustentabilidade, do comportamento padrão vigente da sociedade e do seu afastamento dos valores éticos e alteritários.
PROJETO DE PRODUTO SIMBÓLICO DA CULTURA CABOCLA DA REGIÃO OESTE DE SANTA CATARINA
Authors: Favaretto Alexandre Júnior , Quadros Rachel Corrêa de , Telles Neto Henrique
Published: May 2018

O presente artigo faz parte de um projeto de pesquisa, na qual realizou-se um resgate histórico sobre o caboclo da região oeste de Santa Catarina, por meio de pesquisas qualitativas e análises comparativas, relacionando design e cultura cabocla, a fim de compreender fatores como: a importância das funções de produto como mantenedora da cultura cabocla na região estudada, projeto de produto, identidade cultural e  o valor simbólico dos produtos artesanais produzidos pelos caboclos. Como conclusão deste estudo, projetou-se a reprodução fiel de um produto de design de fator simbólico a partir das pesquisas realizadas nos artigos anteriores, mostrando que é possível inovar no planejamento de novos produtos sem perder a cultura e as raízes do caboclo.
PERBEDAAN BERAT (GRAM) BIBIT KERANG MUTIARA (PINCTADA MAXIMA) ANTAR WARNA CANGKANG DI PERAIRAN TEKALOK LOMBOK TIMUR NTB
Authors: Septy Suryaningsih Syachruddin AR., Abdul Syukur,
Published: May 2018

ABSTRAKBibit kerang mutiara jenis Pinctada maximamemiliki berbagai macam warna cangkang, tetapi yang lebih menonjol, adalah : warna coklat, warna kuning, warna hitam dan warna putih. Berat bibit kerang mutiara berdasarkan warna cangkangnya bervariasi. Hasil penelitian tentang berat bibit menurut kelompok warna, menunjukkan bahwa: berat dan variasi beratnya, adalah : Warna Coklat (0,564 gram dengan variasi 0,010); Warna Kuning (0,557gram dengan variasi 0,012); Warna Hitam (0,565 gram dengan variasi 0,054) dan Warna Putih (0,575 gram dengan variasi 0,013). Hasil analisis statistik menunjukkan bahwa : perbedaan berat bibit antar kelompok warna tidak signifikan, karena Fhitung (1,436) < Ftabel (2,608) dan nilai P (0,230) < Pcritikal (2,608). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: pertumbuhan berat bibit kerang mutiara antar kelompok warna tidak ada perbedaannya, namun berdasarkan reratanya bibit yang berwarna putih cenderung lebih berat dibandingkan dengan bibit yang berwarna lainnya dengan urutan berat, sebagai berikut: Putih (0,575 gram) > Hitam (0,565 gram) > Coklat (0,564 gram) > Kuning (0,557gram). Key word : bibit, warna cangkang, berat dan variasi. ABSTRACT Cockle pearl seed Pinctada maxima species owning assorted ofcolour of shell but more uppermost, is : brown yellowcolour, black colour and white colour. Heavy of pearl cockle seed pursuant to the colour of him vary. Result of research concerning seed weight according to colour group, indicating that: wt. variation and weight, is : Brown ( 0,564 gram with variation of 0,010); Yellow Colour(0,557gram with variation [of] 0,012); Black Colour ( 0,565 gram with variation [of] 0,054) and White Colour (0,575 gram with variation of 0,013). Statistical analysis result show that : heavy difference of seed between colour group do not isn't it, because Fcount(1,436) <Ftable ( 2,608) and value of P (0,230) <Pcritikal ( 2,608). This Research result indicate that: heavy growth of pearl cockle seed between colour group there no difference of him, but pursuant to the average of seed which was white chromatic tend to compared to heavier of seed which is other chromatic with heavy sequence, as follows: White ( 0,575 gram > Black ( 0,565 gram > Brown ( 0,564 gram > Yellow (0,557gram).Key word : seed, colour of shell, heavy and variation.
PENGARUH BOKASHI TERHADAP PRODUKSI PADI (Oryza sativa L.)
Authors: Raksun Ahmad
Published: May 2018

This research has done in Ketangga Jeraeng Village East Lombok. The objective of this research are: (1) to know the effect of bokashi on the production of rice (2) to identify the dosage of bokashi in order that  rice can product optimally. Complately randomized design with four replicates were used in this research. Data analysis with Anova and least significant different (LSD).The result of this research are: (1) the application of bokashi has significant effect on the production of rice, (2) the dosage of bokasi that must be given  in order that rice  can product optimally  is 0,8 kg bokashi/10 kg soil.Keywords: Bokashi, Production, Rice
Physiological ecology of incubation of ptarmigan eggs at high and low altitudes
Authors: Carey Cynthia , Martin Kathy
Published: May 2018

The broad altitudinal distribution of ptarmigan Lagopus spp. makes this group an excellent model with which to ask how morphological and physiological specializations foster successful reproduction of birds at their distributional limits. Eggshell conductance and permeability to gases, shell surface area, shell thickness, daily water loss, and egg volume were measured in willow ptarmigan Lagopus lagopus breeding at 720 m a.s.l. and whitetailed ptarmigan Lagopus leucurus breeding between 3,600 and 4,100 m a.s.l. Of these characteristics, only egg volume and shell surface area differed significantly between the two species. Since the rate of daily water loss is similar at the two breeding locations, embryos develop in similar hydric environments inside the shell. High altitude embryos facilitate oxygen delivery with acclimatory adjustments in certain cardiovascular and cellular characteristics.
Effects of predation, body condition and temperature on incubation rhythms of white‐tailed ptarmigan Lagopus leucurus
Authors: Wiebe Karen L. , Martin Kathy
Published: May 2018

The effects of predation risk, body condition of females, and microclimate at the nest site on timing and length of incubation recesses at 30 nests of white‐tailed ptarmigan Lagopus leucurus were examined. Incubation patterns in 1994 (an early year) were also compared to those of 1995, an unusually late spring with low temperatures. Data on incubation schedules were obtained by placing programable temperature data‐loggers in nests and by direct observation of incubating females. Some egg depredation was associated with movements of hens to and from nests, but there were no apparent differences in risk between crepuscular recesses and daytime recesses. Ptarmigan showed high nest attentiveness (>90%) in both years of the study but took significantly more recesses of longer duration in 1995 than in 1994. This suggests that the amount of recess time was affected by body condition of the female which was lower during incubation in 1995. The overall number of recesses per day did not vary according to cover at the nest site; however, females with nests that had no overhead cover did not leave during the warmest part of the day. It is suggested that timing of recesses in this population of ptarmigan is related to microclimate and body condition, rather than being a strategy to avoid predation.
Spring social organisation, habitat use, diet, and body mass dynamics of hazel grouse Bonasa bonasia in northeastern Asia
Authors: Drovetski Serguei V.
Published: May 2018

Hazel grouse Bonasa bonasia encounter more severe climates in northeastern Asia than anywhere else in their range, yet the time between snow melt and laying is shorter here than elsewhere. Birds were able to lay early because they moved to follow the phenology of snow melt, changing their diet as they did so. Before snow melt, habitat distribution and diet were the same as in winter. As soon as the first snow‐free patches occurred on terraces, grouse moved there and fed on thawed berries, which were available in great quantities on these terraces only. This habitat shift coincided with the shift in diet; winter foods such as twigs, buds and catkins decreased from 75 to 3%, whereas the proportion of berries increased from 6 to 70%. Females began to lay a few days after all snow had melted, returning to riparian habitats where the variety and abundance of plants were greatest. Foliage increased from 27 to 72% of the diet, and the proportion of berries declined from 70 to 19%. In winter, Asian hazel grouse primarily occur in flocks. In spring males guard their mates rather than their territories; they follow females up to a few kilometres from their riparian breeding habitats, as these move on to terraces to gain weight for egg laying. Such food related movements between habitats have not been reported for this species in Europe.
Hyvinvointia niukkuudessa? Ekososiaalisen sosiaalityön mahdollisuus
Authors: Kivipelto Minna , Saikkonen Paula
Published: May 2018

Artikkelissa kysytään, miten viimesijainen turva tukee sen varassa elävien hyvinvointia. Hyvinvointi ymmärretään relationaalisena sekä loving, having, being ja doing -ulottuvuuksista koostuvana ko­konaisuutena. Aineistona on käytetty ryhmähaastatteluja, joihin osallistui pitkäaikaisesti toimeen­tulotukea saaneita ja paljon sosiaalipalveluita käyttäneitä henkilöitä. Ryhmähaastattelut toteutettiin eri puolilla Suomea. Tuloksena esitetään, että viimesijaisessa turvassa ymmärrys hyvinvoinnista pai­nottuu liiaksi materiaaliseen hyvinvointiin. Yhden ulottuvuuden voimakas painoarvo vie huomion muilta hyvinvoinnin ulottuvuuksilta ja siten se saattaa heikentää muita mahdollisia tapoja tukea hyvinvointia. Muiden ulottuvuuksien nykyistä parempi huomiointi ja relationaalinen hyvinvointikä­sitys viimesijaisessa turvassa voisi osaltaan tukea muutosta kohti kestävää hyvinvointia.
Timed Release of Valsartan from Programmable Release Capsules: Importance of Plasticizers
Authors: Nayak Usha Yogendra , Shavi Gopal Venktesh
Published: May 2018

The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of different plasticizers on the ethylcellulose coatings of capsules and its timed release characteristics. Various plasticizers such as dibutyl phthalate (DBP), triacetin (TA), glycerol, triethyl citrate (TEC), polyethylene glycol-4000 and polyethylene glycol-6000 (PEG) were studied. The physicochemical properties of the casted polymeric films such as mechanical resistance, water uptake and dry weight loss were determined. Also the type and concentration of plasticizer on timed release of the capsule was studied. The drug release was found to be strongly dependent on the type of plasticizer and was in the order of GY>TA>PEG 6000>PEG 4000>TEC>DBP. Capsules coated with hydrophobic DBP (5%) showed good release with a lag time of 6 ± 0.5 h. DBP provided mechanically resistant coatings on the capsule and remained within the polymeric films without leaching upon exposure to the release media which helped in maintaining the lag time.
Probiotics in oral health – A new tool in pharmaceutical science
Authors: Kamal Reet , Dahiya Parveen , Kumar Mukesh , Tomar Vinod
Published: May 2018

Probiotics are dietary supplements containing potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. They are administered in different quantities that allow for colon colonization. These products help in stimulating health by promoting flora and also suppressing the pathologic colonization and disease spread. Initially, probiotics were used for the management of intestinal tract problems. But, nowadays its use has been proved in strengthening the immune system to combat allergies, stress, exposure to toxic substances and other diseases. There are few studies that reported anticariogenic effects of probiotics and their use in the treatment of periodontal disease and halitosis. However, data is still sparse on the action and role of probiotics in the oral cavity. More information is needed on the colonization of probiotics in the mouth and their possible effect on and within oral biofilm. The present review tries to briefly outline the potential role of probiotics in improving oral and dental health.
Biological Evaluation of 1, 2-bis (2, 4, 6-Trinitrophenyl) Hydrazine
Authors: Badgujar D. M. , Talawar M. B. , Mahulikar P. P.
Published: May 2018

1, 2-Bis (2, 4, 6-trinitrophenyl) hydrazine (3) and its precursor (2) were screened for its antimicrobial properties, namely, antifungal activity against Aspergilus niger and Alternaria aletrnata and antibacterial activity against Bacillus substalis and Xanthomonas campstris at different concentrations (0.5 % and 1%). The antimicrobial result exhibits the promising biological activity.
Mineral contents from some fabaceous plant species of Rajasthan desert
Authors: Kapoor B. B.S. , Purohit Veena
Published: May 2018

Evaluation of mineral contents from three selected plant species of Fabaceae family growing in arid region of Rajasthan Desert was carried out. The roots, shoots and fruits of Clitoria ternatea, Sesbania bispinosa and Tephrosia purpurea collected from two different areas Chhatargarh area (Bikaner district) and Ratangarh area (Churu district) were analysed for mineral contents. The maximum Calcium (3.86%), Phosphorus (0.48%), Potassium (0.92%) and Sodium (1.08%) contents were found in roots and shoots of Grewia tenax collected from study area.
THE TEREK COSSACKS’ ROLE IN THE FORMATION OF THE RUSSIAN STATEHOOD IN THE NORTH-EASTERN CAUCASUS (THE SECOND HALF OF THE XVI - THE XIX CENTURY)
Authors: Bakhmudov Gasan Magomedovich , Bolokhina Nadezhda Ivanovna
Published: May 2018

The Cossacks as a unique phenomenon of Russian centuries-old history have recently evoked a great scientific and social interest. The problems of origin, essence and historical role of the Cossacks still attract the attention of researchers from different fields of knowledge. The following issues are considered especially relevant: adequate interpretation of the Cossacks’ role in the attachment of the North Caucasus territories to Russia and integration of the Cossacks into the Russian state system. The authors examine the most significant events and milestones of the Terek Cossacks formation in the reign of Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great.
LOGICAL-SEMANTIC STATUS OF A SOCIAL ABSURD SITUATION
Authors: Mikhal'kov Gleb Mikhailovich
Published: May 2018

The article suggests a new approach to the notion of absurdity in social philosophy. The variety of real situations, to which we apply the epithet “absurd”, requires the definition of the status of absurdity in the socio-philosophical dimension. Here it acts as an “absurd situation” with a clear localization and characterized by the position of the evaluator and the language of the description. Logical and semantic specificity of absurdity as a socio-philosophical phenomenon lies in the fact that an absurd situation is a “shift” not of reality itself, but of the conceptual image of the world.
CORRELATION OF UNIVERSAL AND RELATIVE VALUES IN THE AXIOLOGICAL SPHERE OF CONSERVATISM AND LIBERALISM
Authors: Chestneishin Nikolai Vasil'evich , Chestneishina Diana Anatol'evna
Published: May 2018

The article provides a comparative analysis of axiological spheres of conservatism and liberalism. Relying on Richard Rorty’s postulate that modern social philosophy is based on universalistic Kantianism and relativistic Hegelianism the authors discover the interrelation of conservative and liberal value systems by analyzing the content of such basic values as “common good”, “justice”, “freedom”, “individuality”, “equality”. The authors conclude that similarity and difference of liberalism and conservatism are foundation of their interaction and this possibility for a dialogue promotes adequate response to the challenges of modern civilization.
FRESCO “SAINT MARY OF BLACHERNAE WITH ARCHANGELS” IN THE 1502 WALL-PAINTING OF THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF FERAPONTOV MONASTERY. INTERPRETATION AND SYMBOLISM
Authors: Silina Ol'ga Vladimirovna
Published: May 2018

The article for the first time provides an analysis of iconographic sources of the composition “Saint Mary of Blachernae with Archangels” in Dionisy’s 1502 wall-painting. The author proposes a new interpretation of the fresco as “Synaxis of the Archangel Michael”. For the first time the paper justifies the interrelation of the inscription on the icon with the liturgical text of “Lifting of the Panagia” rite. The author concludes that Holy Virgin image is interpreted as Panagia, and such interpretation seemed to have influence on the Russian iconographic tradition, both in Dionisy’s time and in the earlier period.
REACTION OF THE RURAL POPULATION OF THE FAR EAST OF THE USSR TO LOAN CAMPAIGNS AT THE END OF THE 1930S - 1941
Authors: Isaev Aleksandr Aleksandrovich
Published: May 2018

On the basis of archival materials the reaction of the rural population of the south of the Far East of the USSR to the state loan campaigns of the end of the 1930s - 1941 is analyzed. The paper considers the activity of central and local Soviet and party-political power and government authorities aimed at the implementation of political-ideological and mass explanatory work for the purpose of the arrangement of loans among the inhabitants of the villages, its achievements and miscalculations. Critical and constructive statements and actions of the rural population of the region are characterized. The author substantiates the idea that the population’s reaction was ambiguous and depended on various political-ideological and socio-economic aspects of the life and social stratum of the rural population in the region.
TRANSFORMATION OF PERFORMER’S APPROACHES TO LENSKY’S IMAGE IN TCHAIKOVSKY’S “EUGENE ONEGIN” AS A TENDENCY FOR CHANGING ESTHETIC CRITERIA OF RUSSIAN OPERATIC CULTURE IN THE XIX-XX CENTURIES
Authors: Stepanidina Ol'ga Dmitrievna
Published: May 2018

The article examines the transformation of Lensky’s image in Tchaikovsky’s opera “Eugene Onegin”. The author identifies the interrelation of the genre specificity of the opera, existing theatrical traditions and the choice of performers among the students of Moscow Conservatoire; reveals the originality of Lensky’s operatic image in comparison with his literary prototype. Special attention is paid to analyzing the performer’s interpretations of Lensky’s part at different opera houses, from the first productions till nowadays. The researcher analyzes their determination by the state of musical culture, conductors’ purposes, requirements of the stage and audience, the singer’s individuality.
YALTA AND PIETARSAARI: UNFULFILLED HOPES OF FRIENDSHIP
Authors: Solntse Ekaterina Olegovna
Published: May 2018

The article reveals the problems of public diplomacy in the conditions of state regulation by the example of the twin cities of Yalta and Pietarsaari. Basing on the analysis of archival data, specific examples and the dynamics of the development of friendly relations between the two cities are given. The history of the formation and completion of these relations is new material that has been introduced into scientific use. The author traces the first experience of public diplomacy in the city of Yalta. On the basis of the analysis of the data, the conclusion is drawn that the local cultural ties were directly dependent on the state bodies and the political program of the country’s leadership.
MODERN TRENDS OF EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF DIGITIZATION
Authors: Omarova Safura Karaulbekovna
Published: May 2018

Education is at the transition stage between its “ICT-free” past and “ICT-oriented” future. The article examines the trends in education in the digital age. Over the centuries prior to digital technologies, education had evolved into a system that applied paper technology using the most sophisticated methods to fulfill its mission of developing and accrediting knowledge and skills. The future of the educational system, of course, should be one, in which it will expand this ability to the complex use of digital technologies. Like every modern enterprise, education is currently learning and adapting to the opportunities provided by information and communication technologies, albeit slowly. Scientists-technologists help speed up the process, because the learning cycles of the educational system are long, and the ones accompanying them - youth culture, employment requirements, scientific knowledge - are short and change ever faster.
What is inside of the head? Conceptions of Finnish 4-11 year old children on the content of the head and the brain
Authors: Jeronen Eila , Kalinen Marja-Liisa , Lehtinen Eine
Published: May 2018

Teachers have a special role when supporting students´ understanding of health and wellbeing and function of the human body. However, studies made abroad show that the majority of 15 years old children do not understand the human body as a whole. In Finland, we have only a couple of studies concerning childrens’ conceptions on the structure and function of the body. This phenomenographic survey study is based on the development theory of children’s thinking and on the theory of biological thinking. The task is to clarify what kind of conceptions children (aged 4–11) have on the content of the human head and how the conceptions relate with scientific knowledge. It will be discussed how a teacher can support learning of biological knowledge, too. 138 children participated voluntarily in the study. Material consists of drawings and interviews of the children. It was analysed using phenomenographic methods. According to the results, the conceptions varied much even in the same age group. Some of the children had primitive scientific conceptions, but especially young children’s conceptions were based on imagination. Most of the children knew that the brain is located in the head. Some of them were able to name parts of the brain and knew something about its function, e.g. that it thinks and directs movements. The conceptions were based on the experiences of the children, were very tenuous and included many mistakes. No one of the children had totally correct knowledge of the structure and function of the brain. When starting a new biological theme it is very important to take into account experiences and everyday conceptions of children. In addition, it should be clarified what the children mean by the biological concepts they use.
How did you solve it? – Teachers’ approaches to guiding mathematics problem solving
Authors: Kojo Aura , Laine Anu , Näveri Liisa
Published: May 2018

This case study focuses on teachers’ actions during problem-solving lessons. The aim of this study was to find out how teachers guide students during mathematics problem-solving lessons: What kinds of questions do teachers ask? How do students arrive at solutions to problems? The dataset contained videotaped fourth-grade math lessons in which students solved a mathematical problem. The research reveals that teachers can guide students in numerous ways and possibly in ways that prevent students from searching for their own solution strategies. For this reason, problem-solving exercises alone are not sufficient for teaching students problem solving, as teachers must also be instructed in how to properly guide students. In the conclusion section, we discuss the types of questions that enable teachers to promote active learning in students, which should be the goal of instruction according to the constructive learning theory.
Issue of Mental health at our work place
Authors: Shakya Dhana Ratna
Published: May 2018

Not available.JBPKIHS 2018; 1(1):1-4
Ziehl Neelsen vs. Auramine staining technique for detection of acid fast bacilli
Authors: Gurung Rajendra , Shrestha R , Poudyal N , Bhattacharya SK
Published: May 2018

Background: The culture and molecular test are the best methods for isolation and identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in developed countries. But, in developing countries like Nepal with a significant number of tuberculosis (TB) cases and limited resources, the diagnosis of TB relies primarily on smear microscopy for Acid fast bacilli (AFB).Objective: To compare the results of direct sputum examination for AFB stained by Ziehl Neelsen and Auramine technique.Method: Cross sectional comparative study was conducted in tuberculosis research laboratory, BPKIHS from April to June 2013. A total of 100 sputum samples were collected randomly. Four slides were smeared and labeled for each as neat ZN, neat Auramine, concentrate ZN and concentrate Auramine. Slides were processed as per WHO laboratory guidelines.Results: The findings of this study revealed that 3% positive with neat Auramine was negative for ZN stain. Similarly, 5% positive cases with Auramine concentrate were negative with ZN concentrate technique. Auramine stain was able to detect all ZN positive as positive but only 83 cases were detected as negative among 88 case of ZN negative. Both concentration techniques showed 12% of positive with significant relationship. With this; Auramine showed 100% sensitivity, 94.6% specificity, positive predictive values and negative predictive values 70.5, 100% respectively.Conclusion: Auramine stain stands efficient on comparison and can be used as an alternative to ZN stain, with added value of allowing a large number of sputum specimens to be examined in a given time as low power is used for examination.Journal of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2018, Page: 59-66
Pentazocine induced ulcers: a presentation of drug abuse
Authors: Shah Nidhi , Paudel R
Published: May 2018

Not available.Journal of BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2018, Page: 75-77
Acceptance of female public toplessness: Structural, contextual, and individual predictors of support
Authors: Harbke Colin R. , Lindemann Dana F.
Published: May 2018

Despite frequent attention in contemporary culture, little empirical research has been done on acceptance of female public toplessness during the past 20 years. As a replication and extension of prior work (Fischtein et al., 2005), an international survey of 314 women and 86 men reported their opinions toward the legality of female toplessness in three public settings. Overall, support ranged from 58% to 76% and was higher than observed in prior surveys from the 1990s. Context, or the specific location where toplessness occurs, remained an important consideration for support. In addition, demographic and attitudinal factors served to predict support and opposition to public toplessness. Specifically, higher religiosity and lower attitudes toward sexual permissiveness were associated with opposition to public toplessness, whereas, lower child protectiveness beliefs and lower trait disgust sensitivity were associated with support of public toplessness. Although men were generally more supportive of public toplessness, gender did not emerge as a significant predictor. Sampling differences and concerted efforts through social media and political campaigns that occurred between prior surveys and the current study may explain, at least in part, the increased overall support and lack of gender differences. As such, these findings may have important societal and legal implications for the acceptance of female public toplessness.
Architectural Design Techniques of Urban Buildings in the Late 19th and Early 20th Century
Authors: Dougherty James
Published: May 2018

Urban buildings constructed in historic city centers of Europe and America in the late 19th and early 20th Century demonstrate a remarkable consistency of architectural excellence and harmony which can be observed from the large urban forms, down to minute details. The comprehensive system of design principles employed by architects of the time in the creation of these buildings has resulted in urban environments that achieve a very high degree of functionality as well as adaptability to the evolving needs of their modern populations. This essay explores the specific physical design techniques employed by architects of the late 19th and early 20th Century to achieve these remarkable results.
Evaluation of Modified Fish-Bone Model for Estimating Seismic Demands of Irregular MRF Structures
Authors: Haghighat Amin , Sharifi Ashkan
Published: May 2018

This paper evaluates the accuracy of the Modified Fish-Bone (MFB) model for estimating the maximum inter-story drift ratio of irregular moment resisting frame (MRF) structures. To make this model applicable to irregular MRF structures, some modifications are made to the MFB formula. In order to evaluate the accuracy of the MFB model, several irregular frames with different types of irregularities are considered when subjected to different ground motions with different intensities. A local and a global error measure are defined and they are calculated for different frame models subjected to different earthquake records. The effects of different irregularities, ductility demand and frame height on the accuracy of the MFB model are investigated. Based on the results obtained from this evaluation, two simple and effective approaches are suggested to improve the MFB models.
Thermal Examination of a Simplified Exhaust Tube-Heatshield Model
Authors: Vehovszky Balázs , Jakubík Tamás , Treszkai Marcell
Published: May 2018

Exhaust system and its surrounding is a thermally highly critical part of a vehicle: during forced operation, hottest elements can reach 600 °C. The thermal conditions turn to even more critical if the forced flow leaves off – e.g. when the car stops at a highway parking place. In such a case not only the cooling effect of cross-flow disappears, but the natural convection starts to bring heat toward nearby elements – resulting potential overheating of concerned parts. A measurement setup for modelling such case was built, and different parameters were examined, which have influence on the heating of aluminium heatshield above the exhaust tube. Measurements were complemented by CFD simulations and flow visualization technique aiming the better understanding of evolving thermal and flow conditions.
Prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance: Bangladesh Perspective
Authors: Yusuf Md Abdullah
Published: May 2018

Abstract not availableJournal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2018;5(1):1-2
Sexual Dimorphism in Total Length of Fully Ossified Dry Human Left Tibia
Authors: Akter Mahbuba , Zaman Fahmida , Tania Israt Jahan , Fahmi Soniya , Any Omma Hafsa
Published: May 2018

Background: Determination of sex from skeletal remains is one of the important aspects of Osteometric analysis.Objectives: The present study was planned to collect data regarding total length of fully ossified dry human left tibia and to find out possible variations in male and female.Methodology: This analytical type of cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Anatomy at Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh from July 2014 to June 2015 for a period of one year. In this study fully ossified dry human left tibia of unknown sex were collected from In this study fully ossified dry human left tibia of unknown sex were collected from the department of Anatomy and also from the students of Sir Salimullah Medical College (SSMC), Dhaka, Ibrahim Medical College (IMC), Dhaka, Dhaka National Medical College (DNMC), Dhaka and Bangladesh Medical College (BMC), Dhaka. The study samples were distributed in male and female sex groups by discriminate function analysis. Total lengths were measured with the help of an osteometric board.Results: A total number of two hundred (200) fully ossified dry human left tibia of unknown sex were analyzed. The mean (±SD) values of total length were greater in male (38.82 ± 2.94) cm than female (33.48 ± 1.68) which was statically significant (p< 0.001).Conclusion: In conclusion the total length is greater in male compared to female.Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2018;5(1):7-10
Effect of Αlfa-Tocopherol on Pain and Inflammation of Rats
Authors: Juaira Tasneema , Begum Noorzahan , Yusuf Md Abdullah , Patwary Mohammad Asaduzzaman
Published: May 2018

Background: Alfa-tocopherol (αT) is a naturally occurring lipid soluble anti-oxidant that protects our body from oxidative process.Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess the effects of α-tocopherol on pain and inflammation in rats.Methodology: This prospective experimental study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Shahbag, Dhaka, Bangladesh from January 2013 to December 2013. Ten (10) male Long Evans rats, weighing 180 to 250 grams, were collected from Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation for Diabetic Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM), Shahbag, Dhaka for this purpose. On the basis of vitamin, all the rats were divided into two (02) groups (5 rats in each group). Group A received normal saline and group B received α-tocopherol. All the groups received single dose and equal volume through intraperitoneal route. Just one hour after administrations, 5 rats of each group were subjected to formalin test followed by formalin induced paw edema test.Results: In early, inter and late phases, the frequencies of jerking was significantly lower in group B than that of group A. In the early and late phases of formalin test duration of flexing and licking was significantly (p<0.05) lower in group B than that of group. In this study, mean±SE of paw edema volume in group A (0.28 ± 0.02 ml) was higher than that of group B (0.20 ± 0.03) but the difference was not statistically significant (p=0.070). Supplementation with single loading dose of α-tocopherol significantly (p<0.05) lowered the variables for nociceptive pain, central analgesic activity and inflammatory pain in comparison to normal saline treated group (control). Inflammations were also non-significantly reduced than those of control rats.  Conclusion: From this study it may be concluded that, single loading dose of α-tocopherol have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect.Journal of Current and Advance Medical Research 2018;5(1):15-18
Problems faced by the bean farmer in selected areas of Pabna district in Bangladesh
Authors: Alam Mohammad Zamshed , Islam Md Shariful , Kabir Muhammad Humayun
Published: May 2018

The major purposes of the study were to determine the extent of the problem faced by the farmers in bean cultivation and to explore the relationships between bean farmers’ selected characteristics with their problem faced. The study was conducted in four villages of two unions under Atghoria upazilla of Pabna District. Data were collected from a random sample of 106 bean farmers by using an interview schedule during 15 Dec, 2017 to 15 Jan, 2018. The highest proportion (71.70 percent) of the farmers faced medium overall problem in bean production, while 16.04 percent faced high and 12.26 percent faced low problem. Problem faced in non-availability of pesticides ranked 1st and this was followed by non-availability of fertilizers, lack of capital so on and least one lack of irrigation in bean cultivation ranked 28th. Correlation analysis indicated that education, training exposure, organizational participation, extension media contact and farmers’ knowledge had significant negative relationship with their problem faced. Age had significant positive relationship with their problem faced while family members, farm size, annual family income, bean cultivation area, and credit received by the farmers had no significant relationship with their problem faced. Overwhelming (87.74) majority of bean farmers faced medium to high problems therefore, it may be said that problem faced by the farmers in bean cultivation is a serious issue to be addressed to maximize bean production.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(1): 11-18, April 2018
An economic study on production and marketing of ducks in haor areas of Netrokona district
Authors: Zannat Mahmuda , Sharmin Sajia , Tama Riffat Ara Zannat , Akteruzzaman Md
Published: May 2018

Livestock subsector of poultry in Bangladesh is playing important role to its economy in light of growing small business, sources of protein supply, and providing a livelihood for millions of people. The study was designed to investigate the profitability of duck producing farms and marketing system of duck enterprise in haor areas of Netrokona district. In total, 50 farmers were selected. Farmers were divided into three categories (small, medium, large). The study shows that the average gross return from duck amounted to Tk. 47023 for small farms, medium farms gross return was Tk. 57580.82 and for large farms it was Tk. 57013.83. All farms average gross return was Tk. 53872.55. Annual net return for small farms from duck amounted to Tk. 19603, for the medium farm it was Tk. 23275 and Tk. 24275.16 for the large farms. Undiscounted BCR for small, medium and large farmers were 1.71, 1.68 and 1.74 respectively. The study also shows that, the marketing costs of paikers, wholesalers and retailers were Tk. 1920, Tk. 3019.41 and Tk. 2859.4 respectively. The corresponding net marketing margins were estimated at Tk. 833.33, Tk. 1173.66 and Tk. 938.6 per 100 ducks. This study identified some of the problems and constraints associated with production and marketing of duck which were- scarcity of feed, higher price of feed, higher transportation cost, lack of capital, lower price of ducks. Based on findings, recommendations were made for the improvement of this prominent duck farming sector.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(1): 65-74, April 2018
Anthelmintic resistance to cattle gastrointestinal nematodes in selected dairy farms of Mymensingh and Sirajganj districts of Bangladesh
Authors: Rahman TM Mahibur , Dey Anita Rani , Islam Saiful , Hossain Md Shahadat , Talukder Md Hasanuzzaman , Alam Mohammad Zahangir
Published: May 2018

Correction: Table 1 and Table 2 have were omitted from the PDF in error. They were added to page 89 on 17th May 2018.Anthelmintic resistance (AR) to commonly used dewormers is one of the major world-wide constrain in livestock production. The present study was investigated the status of AR in BAU dairy farm, Mymensingh and Talukder dairy farm, Sirajganj. Faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT) was applied to assess AR in cattle of two dairy farms during January to June 2017. The anthelmintics tested were Albendazole (ABZ), a benzimidazole anthelmintic (Almex®, Square Ltd.) and Ivermectin (IVM) (Vermic®, Techno drugs Ltd.), administered at the doses recommended by the manufacturers. In each farm, cattle were divided into treatment and control (not treated) group based on faecal egg counts (FEC), that is at least 200 eggs/g. At 14 days after treatment, faecal samples were collected for post-treatment FEC, which is compared between treatment and control group. Resistance was defined if there was <95% reduction, with lower 95% confidence limit (CL) <90% in the FEC. AR was present in both the dairy farms involved in this study. The FECRT using ABZ revealed 79.7% (95% CL 87.9, 65.8) reduction and 95.8% (95% CL 98.7, 87.1) reduction of FEC in BAU and Talukder dairy farms, respectively. Also, FECRT using IVM revealed 77.9% (95% CL 97.7, 85.5) and 94.2% (95% CL 97.7, 85.5) reduction of FEC in BAU and Talukder dairy farms, respectively. Our study suggest that AR is present in both selected dairy farms and further extensive studies are required to determine the extent of AR in different cattle farms of Bangladesh.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(1): 87-92, April 2018
Effect of salt concentration on the rehydration capacity of sundried ribbon fish (Trichiurus haumela) stored at ambient (28-330c) and refrigeration (40c) temperature
Authors: Jahan Mst Prianka , Chakraborty Subhash Chandra
Published: May 2018

A study was done to investigate the changes in water rehydration capacity of laboratory prepared control dried (dried fish treated without salt), 15% salt dried and 25% salt dried ribbon fish (Trichiurus haumela) stored in polyethene bag at ambient (28-330C) and refrigeration temperature (40C). The main objective of this study was to observe the effect of salt on the rehydration capacity of the dried ribbon fish during 2 months storage period. On the 1st day of storage the reconstitution level of control dried, 15% salt and 25% salt dried fish at 280, 400 and 600C was in the range of 30.05 to 70.98% having maximum value for control dried fish after 60 minute of soaking at 600C and minimum value for 25% salt dried fish after 15 minute of soaking at 280C. The reconstitution capacity of the dried fish products gradually increased with increasing soaking time and temperature. After 60 days of storage the rehydration capacity of dried products at same temperatures of 280, 400 and 600C ranged between 27.16 to 61.43% with highest value for control dried products stored at refrigeration temperature (40C) after soaking for 60 minutes at 600C and lowest value for 25% salt dried fish stored at ambient temperature (28-330C) after soaking for 15 minutes at 280C. Rehydration capacity of the dried products decreased very slowly during storage period due to the slow increment of moisture in the products stored both at ambient and refrigeration temperature. Salt-dried fish absorbed less moisture than that of unsalted dried fish and increased salt concentration resulted in the lower moisture absorption in the dried fish and thus reduced rehydration capacity.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(1): 107-115, April 2018
Study on heavy metal content of Oreochromis niloticus, Heteropneustes fossilis and Pangasius sutchi collected from pond and open water
Authors: Kamruzzaman - , Mahamud Md Abdullah Al , Alim Abdul , Hossen Md Shahadat , Islam Md Ariful , Mansur Md Abul
Published: May 2018

Present studies were conducted on the study of heavy metal content of three popular freshwater fish, tilapia Oreochromis niloticus, shing, Heteropneustes fossilis and pangus, Pangasius sutchi collected from pond and open water in Mymensingh. All samples were evaluated by studying unwanted heavy metal concentrations. Cadmium (Cd) concentration (μg/g) of pond water O. niloticus, H. fossilis and P. sutchi was found to be 0.21±0.02, 0.20±0.01 and 0.22±0.02 respectively and open water was 0.28±0.03, 0.25±0.02 and 0.29±0.03, respectively. Copper (Cu) concentration (μg/g) of pond water O. niloticus, H. fossilis and P. sutchi was 0.25±0.02, 0.29±0.03 and 0.21±0.02 respectively whereas open water had 0.28±0.01, 0.59±0.04 and 0.35±0.01 respectively. Lead (Pb) concentration (μg/g) of pond water O. niloticus and H. fossilis contained 0.07±0.01 and 0.08±0.01, respectively whereas the open water had 0.15±0.02 and 0.15±0.01, respectively. Pb concentration both in pond and in open water P. sutchi was nil. Pb concentration of O. niloticus was higher in open water fishes (0.15±0.02 μg/g) than the fishes of pond water (0.07±0.01 μg/g). Heavy metal concentration of O. niloticus, H. fossilis and P. sutchi was within permissible limits except Cd of open water fishes. The result revealed that open water fishes have higher concentration of heavy metals in their muscle than the fishes of pond water. The results indicate that the open water environment is polluted by various chemical composition as well as various toxic heavy metal pollutants.Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.5(1): 117-126, April 2018
The Anatomy of Moments
Authors: Fordham Finn
Published: May 2018

Aesthetic moments of revelation – intense, sensual, internal, and individual –are so key to modernist culture that the idea of them in criticism has become commonplace. Here I seek to breath life into this humdrum formula of modernist criticism by exploring multiple responses to an alternative moment amongst British cultural figures: the declaration of War against Germany at 11.15 on September 3rd, 1939. This was also an intense moment, but it was social, political, communal, mediated and disseminated publicly by new technologies. As my archival research here reveals, a wide spectrum of responses were recorded, so we can think of such a moment as ‘prismatic’. I will also show how this moment was a shock to culture, which went into a state of suspended animation. As well as offering critiques of the moment as a fetishised form, I argue that modernist culture and the idea of the moment would never be the same again.
Single-Sensor Acoustic Emission Source Localization in Plate-Like Structures Using Deep Learning
Authors: Ebrahimkhanlou Arvin , Salamone Salvatore
Published: May 2018

This paper introduces two deep learning approaches to localize acoustic emissions (AE) sources within metallic plates with geometric features, such as rivet-connected stiffeners. In particular, a stack of autoencoders and a convolutional neural network are used. The idea is to leverage the reflection and reverberation patterns of AE waveforms as well as their dispersive and multimodal characteristics to localize their sources with only one sensor. Specifically, this paper divides the structure into multiple zones and finds the zone in which each source occurs. To train, validate, and test the deep learning networks, fatigue cracks were experimentally simulated by Hsu–Nielsen pencil lead break tests. The pencil lead breaks were carried out on the surface and at the edges of the plate. The results show that both deep learning networks can learn to map AE signals to their sources. These results demonstrate that the reverberation patterns of AE sources contain pertinent information to the location of their sources.
A Dual Mode Propulsion System for Small Satellite Applications
Authors: Gagne Kevin , McDevitt M. , Hitt Darren
Published: May 2018

This study focused on the development of a chemical micropropulsion system suitable for primary propulsion and/or attitude control for a nanosatellite. Due to the limitations and expense of current micropropulsion technologies, few nanosatellites with propulsion have been launched to date; however, the availability of such a propulsion system would allow for new nanosatellite mission concepts, such as deep space exploration, maneuvering in low gravity environments and formation flying. This work describes the design of “dual mode” monopropellant/bipropellant microthruster prototype that employs a novel homogeneous catalysis scheme. Results from prototype testing are reported that validate the concept. The micropropulsion system is designed to be fabricated using a combination of additively-manufactured and commercial off the shelf (COTS) parts along with non-toxic fuels, thus making it a low-cost and environmentally-friendly option for future nanosatellite missions.
Should the Endangered Status of the Giant Panda Really Be Reduced? The Case of Giant Panda Conservation in Sichuan, China
Authors: Ma Ben , Lei Shuo , Qing Qin , Wen Yali
Published: May 2018

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reduced the threat status of the giant panda from “endangered” to “vulnerable” in September 2016. In this study, we analyzed current practices for giant panda conservation at regional and local environmental scales, based on recent reports of giant panda protection efforts in Sichuan Province, China, combined with the survey results from 927 households within and adjacent to the giant panda reserves in this area. The results showed that household attitudes were very positive regarding giant panda protection efforts. Over the last 10 years, farmers’ dependence on the natural resources provided by giant panda reserves significantly decreased. However, socio-economic development increased resource consumption, and led to climate change, habitat fragmentation, environmental pollution, and other issues that placed increased pressure on giant panda populations. This difference between local and regional scales must be considered when evaluating the IUCN status of giant pandas. While the status of this species has improved in the short-term due to positive local attitudes, large-scale socio-economic development pressure could have long-term negative impacts. Consequently, the IUCN assessment leading to the classification of giant panda as “vulnerable” instead of “endangered”, should not affect its conservation intensity and effort, as such actions could negatively impact population recovery efforts, leading to the extinction of this charismatic species.