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STATE PROBLEM OF BALANCING SEWING LINE OF INDUSTRIAL KNITTED PRODUCTS
Authors: THAO PHAN THANH , MY PHAM THI LE , PHAN DUY-NAM
Published: May 2023

Line balancing is always a big problem appearing in industrial production. Manual balancing of industrial sewing products takes a long time to give results, which depends on the experience of the sewing line manager, moreover, the efficiency is not necessarily optimal. Digital conversion will help find a solution to balance the sewing line more quickly, accurately, and optimally. This study presents the statements of the problem of balancing knitted garment lines in the industry with the line balancing process according to the method of Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST) and BSL-HUST-1 software, which is the software designed and built by our research group. For the balancing calculation, three groups of input data were defined for the comparison of balancing efficiency among the HUST method, the software method, and the method used traditionally by the companies. The line's capacity is determined as the total production amount in a shift, and the shift time is figured accordingly following each factory's rules. The total number of workers is an essential factor. Also, the cycle time is one of the important factors for balancing the sewing line.
Heliology
Authors: Cunningham Nijah
Published: May 2023

This essay attempts to think anticolonialism as theory. It does so by first embracing the role of metaphor in the contemporary discourse on decolonization. Then, turning to Frantz Fanon’s The Wretched of the Earth, it models a way of re-reading the promise of anticolonial freedom attuned to the alternative conceptions of decolonization that persist in the wake of past struggles. Reading with Fanon and, subsequently, with Achille Mbembe in his revision of the former’s political vision, the essay traces the temporalities that converge under the sign of decolonization in search of what hidden potentials remain at hand.
Gates to the City
Authors: Hudani Shakirah E.
Published: May 2023

Grounded in the material conditions of the African metropolis, this essay decenters the imaginary of the postcolonial state and investigates the affective tenor of the city. What does it mean to navigate anticolonial promise through the prism of postcolonial disappointment in Kenya’s capital? An everyday politics of hustling and nonalignment questions the project of transformation in Nairobi, drawing attention to situated engagements with skepticism and belief, and theorizing from marginal territories.
Transcriptional response of endometrial cells to insulin, cultured using microfluidics
Authors: Young Baik Soo , Maini Alisha , Tinning Haidee , Wang Dapeng , Adlam Daman J , Ruane Peter T , Forde Niamh
Published: May 2023

Obesity is a rapidly growing public health issue among women of reproductive age associated with decreased reproductive function including implantation failure. This can result from a myriad of factors including impaired gametes and endometrial dysfunction. The mechanisms of how obesity-related hyperinsulinaemia disrupts endometrial function are poorly understood. We investigated potential mechanisms by which insulin alters endometrial transcript expression. Ishikawa cells were seeded into a microfluidics device attached to a syringe pump to deliver a constant flow rate of 1 µL/min of the following: (i) control (ii) vehicle control (acidified PBS), or (iii) insulin (10 ng/mL) for 24 h (n = 3 biological replicates). Insulin-induced transcriptomic response of endometrial epithelial cells was determined via RNA sequencing, and DAVID and Webgestalt to identify Gene Ontology (GO) terms and signalling pathways. A total of 29 transcripts showed differential expression levels across two comparison groups (control vs vehicle control; vehicle control vs insulin). Nine transcripts were differentially expressed in vehicle control vs insulin comparison (P < 0.05). Functional annotation analysis of transcripts altered by insulin (n = 9) identified three significantly enriched GO terms: SRP-dependent co-translational protein targeting to membrane, poly(A) binding, and RNA binding (P < 0.05). The overrepresentation analysis found three significantly enriched signalling pathways relating to insulin-induced transcriptomic response: protein export, glutathione metabolism, and ribosome pathways (P < 0.05). Transfection of siRNA for RAPSN successfully knocked down expression (P < 0.05), but this did not have any effect on cellular morphology. Insulin-induced dysregulation of biological functions and pathways highlights potential mechanisms by which high insulin concentrations within maternal circulation may perturb endometrial receptivity.

Lay summary

Changes in components of blood associated with obesity in women of reproductive age can have consequences for pregnancy success. These changes to circulating molecules associated with obesity can alter the ability of the endometrium (the innermost lining of the womb/uterus) to be receptive to an embryo to implant – a key stage of successful pregnancy. Understanding which molecules contribute to this is difficult and one in particular, insulin, can change the role of the endometrium. Studying this is limited to static culture, that is, the cells are not exposed to sustained and high concentrations of Insulin that could occur in the mother. In this study, we use a new laboratory-based approach (microfluidics) that allows us to mimic maternal circulation. We have determined that exposure of these endometrial cells to insulin changes the expression of specific genes that may lead to the inability of the endometrium to support implantation and early pregnancy.
Dominant follicle growth patterns and associated endocrine dynamics in anovulatory and ovulatory waves in women
Authors: Bashir Shah T , Baerwald Angela R , Gastal Melba O , Pierson Roger A , Gastal Eduardo L
Published: May 2023

Growth patterns and associated endocrine profiles were compared between dominant anovulatory (ADF) and ovulatory follicles (OvF) developing from different waves within and between menstrual cycles in women. Follicular mapping profiles of 49 healthy women of reproductive age and blood samples were obtained every 1–3 days during one interovulatory interval. Sixty-three dominant follicles were classified into wave 1 (W1ADF; n = 8) and wave 2 (W2ADF; n = 6) anovulatory follicles and wave 2 (W2OvF; n = 33) and wave 3 (W3OvF; n = 16) ovulatory follicles. Comparisons were made between W1ADF and W2ADF, W2ADF and W2OvF, and W2OvF and W3OvF. The waves were numbered 1, 2, or 3 based on when the waves emerged relative to the preceding ovulation. W1ADF emerged closer to the preceding ovulation, and W2ADF emerged in the late luteal or early follicular phase. The interval from emergence to maximum diameter was shorter for W2ADF than W1ADF and for W3OvF than W2OvF. Selection of W3OvF occurred at a smaller diameter compared to W2OvF. W1ADF regressed at a faster rate than W2ADF. Also, W1ADF were associated with lower mean follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and higher mean estradiol than W2ADF. In contrast, W3OvF were associated with higher FSH and luteinizing hormone (LH) compared to W2OvF. However, W2OvF were associated with higher progesterone than W3OvF. This study contributes to the understanding of the physiologic mechanisms underlying selection of the dominant follicle, ovulation, and pathophysiology of anovulation in women, as well as optimization of ovarian stimulation protocols for assisted reproduction.

Lay summary

Ovarian follicles (the fluid-filled sacs that contain the eggs) develop within 2 or 3 waves during the human menstrual cycle. Typically, only one follicle in each cycle releases an egg during ovulation. The rest of the follicles grow then regress. In this study, we characterized differences in the growth, regression, and associated hormone production between follicles that ovulated and those that did not, developing from different waves within and between menstrual cycles. Differences regarding follicle growth patterns and hormone concentrations were found when comparing different waves and whether a follicle ovulated. Results from this study improve our understanding of the processes underlying follicular growth and ovulation, which in turn may assist in improving fertility and birth control treatments.
Modelling carbon footprint, emission, and sequestration of kenaf cultivation and fiber processing and utilization into automotive components
Authors: Abdelrhman Hamdon A. , Paridah M. T. , Almaleeh Tasneem A. , Abdan Khalina
Published: May 2023

This study aimed to model carbon footprint, carbon dioxide sequestration, and emissions from kenaf cultivation as well as utilization of core and bast as biomaterials in the automotive industries and their environmental implications. It also considers the selection of suitable processing methods to improve the environmental performance of automotive parts. The data were obtained from three areas, and each area was divided into three cultivated sub areas for the carbon footprint model. Data regarding the conversion of kenaf to fibre when using kenaf high decorticator machines were provided from Kenaf Processing and Marketing Centre (CMPC) in Malaysia. The results showed that the total estimated quantity of carbon footprint of kenaf cultivation in the studied areas as well as the farms was about 0.750 tonne CO2/tonne. In addition, the total estimated quantity of carbon sequestration of automotive components in the studied states as well as the district was approximately 180,000 tonne CO2/tonne/hectare/year in addition to carbon sequestered by soil in hectare of cultivated kenaf. The practices of kenaf cultivation, processing, and utilization into automotive components is essential for the environment and will assist in the mitigation of climate change risks.
Family doctors’ and dentists’ access and dissemination of medical information through social media
Authors: Capraș Roxana Denisa , Cordoș Ariana-Anamaria , Călinici Tudor , Dumitrașcu Dinu Iuliu , Bolboacă Sorana D.
Published: May 2023

Background: Across the globe it has been observed a high reluctance among doctors to engage with social media. The hereby research aims to analyze how physicians circulate medical information using social media. Material and method: The targeted sample population was represented by family physicians and dentists who during 2017 had a contract with the Romanian National Health Insurance House. From the website of the Romanian National Health Insurance House were collected the available e-mail addresses (8,497) and phone numbers (5,422). The call to complete in the research contained a link to the online questionnaire. The request to partake was sent via SMS, WhatsApp and / or e-mail from 24 May to 14 July 2017. For comparison purposes the responders were split in 3 age groups. Millennials were defined as below 38 years old. Generation X represented people between 38 and 51 years old. Baby Boomers were the group aged above 51 years old.

Results: The described methodology generated 120 valid questionnaires. The majority of them came from women (61%) living in urban areas (71%) working in private practices using Facebook (85%).

Generation X connect more to SM from public places as compared to Baby Boomers (p=0.007).

Doctors seek medical information on SM monthly (83%) but rarely give advice through SM to colleagues (28%) or contribute to patients’ medical education (32%).

Most physicians interact with their patients through SM (59%), but do not discuss with them about how to search for health information.

Conclusion: This research highlighted a low SM usage among Romanian physicians. As anticipated, doctor’s awareness of the SM’s versatile environment was strongly influenced by their age. While doctors acknowledged SM as a resource for medical information they did not engage in cultivating patient’s medical education through these platforms.
Socialinio skaitymo skaitmeninėje aplinkoje motyvacijos ir elgsenos ypatumai
Authors:   , Šileris Arūnas
Published: May 2023

Digital social reading behaviour and motivation
Endovascular Management of Juxtarenal and Pararenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms: Role of Chimney Technique
Authors: Fazzini Stefano , Turriziani Valerio , Pennetta Federico Francisco , Vona Simona , Oddi Fabio Massimo , Marchetti Andrea Ascoli , Donas Konstantinos P , Ippoliti Arnaldo
Published: May 2023

The use of chimney technique in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (ChEVAR) has had a secondary role. Although it was first developed in an emergent/urgent setting, the publication of various important studies has helped overcome scepticism towards this technique in elective procedures. This paper reviews current evidence about ChEVAR, focusing on clinical results, technical notes and comparisons with other techniques. The new ChEVAR findings show favourable mid- and long-term clinical outcomes, even in elective patients. These results, comparable to those related to fenestrated endografts, have been achieved through standardisation in planning and materials. An adequate endograft oversizing associated to the right aortic neck length is fundamental to avoid ChEVAR-related complications, such as type 1a endoleaks. These data indicate that ChEVAR, compared to other complex endovascular treatments, has comparable outcomes along with features that could make it an essential option in every clinical setting.
Influence of class A40 autonomous truck on rutting and fatigue cracking
Authors: Fahad Mohammad , Nagy Richard
Published: May 2023

Effects of autonomous trucks' different lateral wander modes have been analyzed in this research using a dload subroutine. Two lateral wander modes, a zero-wander mode in which a truck is programmed to follow a predetermined wheel path without any lateral movement and a uniform wander mode, where the truck uniformly distributes itself along the lateral width of the lane, are used. European class A40 truck has been modeled in ABAQUS code. Results show that fatigue life of pavement increases by 1.45 times if a uniform wander mode is used, which corresponds to a decrease in fatigue life of 14 months if a zero-wander mode is used. In case of rutting progression, 40% acceleration of rutting happens under a zero-wander mode. In case of uniform wander mode, rut depth decreases by 1.25 times against the zero-wander mode.
Ethnocultural Pluralism and Multiculturalism in Contemporary Montenegro: Lessons to Learn
Authors: Vuković-Ćalasan Danijela
Published: May 2023

The paper discusses successful management of ethnocultural pluralism in the context of Montenegro, viewed from the perspective of multiculturalism as a normative-legal model that this state adopted in relation to ethnic and national communities that inhabit its territory. Particular emphasis is placed on three different levels at which ethnocultural pluralism can be discussed, and the paper elaborates the issue of successful management at each of those levels. On the basis of available data, obtained by conducting relevant research and analysis of the applied model of multiculturalism, the paper delves into the key challenges of the process of transformation of Montenegrin society in the context of dominance of ethnonationalism.
“Discovery of Hinduism” in Religious Thought of the Bengal Renaissance
Authors: Skorokhodova Tatiana G.
Published: May 2023

The aim of the article is to represent “Discovery of Hinduism” as a specific phenomenon of religious thought in the Bengal Renaissance of modern India. The phenomenon is a part of “Discovery of India” (Jawaharlal Nehru’s term) by Indian intellectuals, who thought on their country, society, civilization, history, and its future. The term “Hinduism” borrowed from the British missionaries and orientalists became convenient for the Bengal Renaissance intellectuals to think and comprehend their own native religious tradition. Based on the works by the Bengal Renaissance thinkers, the paper presents their role in creating the notion “Hinduism” as the term for all group of Indian religions, as well as in interpretation of it as one whole religion. The “discovery of Hinduism” began from the works by Rammohun Roy, who presented its image—tracing its origins back to monotheistic ideal of the Vedas. The “discovery of Hinduism” process can be divided into two phases: (a) invention of “monotheistic” image by the Brahmo Samaj, 1815–1857; (b) the perception and understanding of Hinduism at the second half of 19th century as “unity in diversity” and constructing of its concept by Neo-Hindu thinkers (Bankimchandra Chattopaddhyay, Swami Vivekananda, etc.). They created an image of Hinduism as a system of universal meanings and values and the core of social life and culture as well as the foundation cultural and political identity. The “discovery of Hinduism” by all Bengal intellectuals had many important consequences, one of which is positive and humanistic concept of Hinduism not only for their co-religionists and compatriots, but also for the outer world, primarily for the West. “Discovery of Hinduism” is an integral part of the history of thought, the kind of attempt “to gather India” in religious, social, and cultural spheres for public consciousness and mind.
Humorous Portrayals of Celebrities in the Mass Media During the 2021 Papal Visit to Slovakia
Authors: Polievková Petra , Rončáková Terézia , Tkáčová Hedviga
Published: May 2023

This contribution presents the results of research focused on an analysis of humorous visual portrayals of visit of Pope Francis to Slovakia in September 2021. The study presents a qualitative content analysis of 43 memes taken from the social media environment and eight caricatures from selected print media outlets. The aim of the analysis of the memes and caricatures was to identify the topics that framed the papal visit before shifting the focus to the question of how the memes and caricatures present Pope Francis and selected Slovak political figures within this context. The study will identify the characteristics ascribed to the Pope and to Slovak politicians in the media and the tonalities (either positive, negative, or neutral) emphasized in the studied memes and caricatures in relation to the Pope, politicians, Slovak society, and the Church.
Preparation of Plant-Derived Smoke Stimulating Seed Germination and Quantification of Karrikins Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
Authors: KEMEÇ HÜRKAN Yasemin , AKI Cüneyt
Published: May 2023

Smoke water (SW) is produced naturally or artificially from burning plant material. It provides the germination of the seeds of many plants and accelerates the growth and development of the plant and is also used in many fields of plant science. SW preparation is a relatively easy and inexpensive method, but a standard method for its preparation has not been developed yet. Therefore, the aim of this research is to develop a low-cost efficient method to produce SW, to standardize it and to measure the amount of the main active biomolecule karrikin (KAR1) by HPLC device. It was also tested and compared in apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) seeds to determine the best working concentration of the obtained SW and commercially available KAR1. SWs prepared for SW standardization were diluted at 1:100, 1:500, 1:1000, 1:5000 and 1:10000 ratios, and KAR1 was diluted at 0.01 µM, 0.1 µM, 1 µM, 5 µM and 10 µM ratios. In terms of germination, it was determined that the use of 1:1000 (60%) concentration in the SW group and 1 µM (72%) concentration in the KAR1 group was appropriate. This is the first research in which a standard method was developed for obtaining SW. In addition, thanks to the method developed in this research, we think that it will help other researchers since it is the study in which KAR1 substance is the most intense in SW according to the literature.
Desigualdades educacionais no Brasil contemporâneo: definição, medida e resultados
Authors: Ernica Mauricio , Castilho Rodrigues Erica , Soares José Francisco
Published: May 2023

Este texto propõe um indicador que descreve, para cada município brasileiro, o seu nível e suas desigualdades aprendizagem. Esse indicador é necessário porque as desigualdades de aprendizagem são crescentes e contudo não são observadas pelo principal indicador educacional do país, o Índice de Desenvolvimento da Educação Básica (IDEB). O trabalho inicialmente conceitualiza justiça em educação, situando-se no debate sobre teorias de justiça distributiva. Depois, apresenta os aspectos metodológicos do indicador e os resultados obtidos. A principal constatação é que as disciplinas e séries escolares em que se verificou o maior número de municípios aumentando o seu nível de aprendizagem são também aquelas em que se verificou forte aumento das desigualdades.
Frequency and factors associated with delay in breast cancer treatment in Brazil, according to data from the Oncology Panel, 2019-2020
Authors: Nogueira Mário Círio , Atty Adriana Tavares de Moraes , Tomazelli Jeane , Jardim Beatriz Cordeiro , Bustamante-Teixeira Maria Teresa , Azevedo e Silva Gulnar
Published: May 2023

Abstract Objective: to analyze treatment delay and the flow of care for women with breast cancer in Brazil in 2019 and 2020. Method: this was a follow-up study of breast cancer cases available from the Oncology Panel; a chi-square test and multilevel logistic regression were performed in order to analyze the explanatory variables associated with delay (greater than 60 days) in starting treatment. Results: 22,956 cases (54.5%) with delay in treatment were identified in 2019 and 17,722 (48.7%) in 2020; the Southeast region (54.6%) had the greatest proportion of delay; delay was greater when treatment was provided outside the municipality of residence and lower in 2020 compared to 2019; most outward flows were to the capital cities in the same Federative Units of residence. Conclusion: strategies to reduce cancer treatment delay and optimize health care networks in the Federative Units should be prioritized.
IMPACT OF DISTANCE LEARNING AND THE FULL RETURN TO IN-PERSON CLASSES ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF THE PEDIATRIC POPULATION DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
Authors: Piñeros-Ortiz Sandra Elizabeth , Hernández-Yasnó Marcelo Andrés , Escobar-Córdoba Franklin
Published: May 2023

In March 2020, the closure of schools in most countries and the implementation of virtual education were ordered as a control measure to slow the spread of SARS-CoV-2. This, along with social distancing, represented a threat to the mental health of school children. In this context, access to information technologies was a determining factor in countering social isolation and allowing the continuity of the school’s role in this population.
In this sense, several studies reported that the suspension of in-person classes and the use of virtual education, adopted because of the pandemic, had both positive and negative effects on the mental health of the pediatric population; conditioned by individual, family, and socioeconomic factors. Thus, in terms of development and mental health, the reopening of educational institutions after a prolonged period of mobility restriction and social distancing constituted both an opportunity and a challenge for the pediatric population and the family.
The objective of this article is to reflect on the differential impact that school closures and the implementation of virtual education during the COVID-19 pandemic had on the development and mental health of the school-aged population, and on the potential effects of returning to in-person education. It is hoped that this reflection will be useful in guiding the implementation of educational and child mental health care actions in future pandemics.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF EFFECT OF USING GRAPHENE OXIDE-WATER-BASED NANOFLUIDS IN PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER ON THERMAL PERFORMANCE
Authors: Kahveci Muhammet , Koca Tarkan
Published: May 2023

In this study, the effect of using graphene oxide-water-based nanofluids in plate heat exchangers on thermal performance was investigated. A combined hot water production system with an integrated plate heat exchanger was used as the test set. Graphene oxide was used as nanofluid. The effect of nanofluid on thermal efficiency compared to pure water was investigated. The size of the graphene oxide nanoparticles used in the nanofluid preparation process is 7.5 nm and the purity is 99.8%. In order to obtain nanofluid, graphene oxide particles were added to pure water in the amount from 0.02% to 0.04% by volume. The volumetric flow rate of distilled water used as the cold fluid was adjusted at five different values, namely, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 L/min. The temperature of the graphen oxide-water nanofluid used as hot fluid was set at 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60°C. Experiments were carried out in the form of reverse flow. Heat transfer, efficiency, Re number, and improvement rate were analyzed in all experiments. According to the test results, the best improvement rate was determined when the volume concentration was 0.04% and the cold fluid volumetric flow rate was 4 L/min. This rate was calculated as 8.8%. As the volumetric flow rate of the cold fluid increased, the efficiency decreased. When the analyses were evaluated, it was seen that the use of nanofluids significantly increased the heat transfer compared to pure water.
Polymorphism and Association of the E-selectin and ICAM-1-K469E Genes with Sickle Cell Disease in Congo
Authors: FR Okamba , LT Ocko , AD Tsaty , B Nzoussi , MK Etoka-Beka , E Nguimbi , G Ahombo
Published: May 2023

Introduction: E-selectin and ICAM-1 are cellular adhesion molecules that play important roles in the pathogenesis of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), especially in the vaso-occlusion process. Numerous studies reported that single nucleotide polymorphisms in E-selectin and ICAM-1 genes may be associated with the clinical expression of several diseases. However, no evidence exists regarding the association with SCD. Objectives: Investigate the association of E-selectins (S128R and S149R) and ICAM-1K469E polymorphisms with SCD in Congolese patients. Methodology: This case-control study included 110 SCD patients in vaso-occlusive pain crisis and 120 controls (healthy non-sickle cell subjects). Polymorphisms were genotyped by PCR-RFLP method. The differences in genotype and allele frequencies between both groups were analyzed with the Fisher’s exact test. A P level of <0.05 was considered significant. Results: The frequency of the ICAM-1-K469E EE genotype was significantly higher in SCD patients compared to controls (8.2% vs 0.8%; P=0.008). The odd ratio value (OR=11.89; 95% CI = 1.48-96.53; P=0.01) indicated a high association with SCD. Furthermore, the E allele was also significantly associated with SCD (OR=1.72; 95% CI=1.10-2.68; P=0.008). By contrast, no statistically significant differences were found between SCD patients and controls regarding the allele and genotype frequencies of E- selectin S128R and S149R polymorphisms. Conclusion: Our findings suggest that the ICAM-1-K469E polymorphism may be associated with SCD among Congolese patients, possibly with the vaso-occlusive crisis. The EE genotype and the E allele may be genetic risk factors. However, because of the small sample size, this report should be considered as exploratory and further studies are required to confirm these genetic associations with SCD.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma on Discoid Lupus on Photo Protected Area
Authors: P Diousse , M Ndiaye , N Gueye , H Dione , M Bammo , F Seck
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Discoid lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease with mainly skin manifestations. Squamous cell carcinoma is a complication of discoid lupus on phototype VI and photoprotected area. We are reporting a case. Observation: It was a 52-year-old man, driver for 30 years, phototype VI, received for a budding lesion of the back evolving for 1 year on discoid lupus erythematosus followed for 10 years. On examination, there was a budding swelling with a bleeding surface of 5cm in diameter resting on a discoid lupus lesion in the lumbar region with discoid plates along the spine. Histology showed moderately differentiated tumor cells with volumeincreased nuclei; nucleolated. He benefited from a carcinological excision followed by chemotherapy and was then lost to follow-up. Discussion: Squamous cell carcinomas are rare on discoid lupus erythematous. The factors incriminated would be chronic inflammatory processes, atrophy, depigmentation, UV rays, microtrauma by friction related to the patient’s profession. Conclusion: Squamous cell carcinoma on discoid lupus erythematous remains a rare cancer in photo protected areas.
Prince Jenkin Saddler, Hector Bebb and ‘another kind of love’ in Ron Berry’s So Long, Hector Bebb (1970)
Authors: Jenkins John Perrott
Published: May 2023

In So Long, Hector Bebb, whydoes Prince Jenkin Saddler regard his war experience as ‘bloody alright’although he suffered severe injuries? Why have the years since been ‘dead’until he meets Hector Bebb? Why did he not keep his promise to marry Jane Evassduring or immediately after the war; were his war wounds a reason or an excuse?Why is he fascinated by Hector Bebb from the outset? Why does he riskincarceration to protect Hector Bebb, wanted for manslaughter, possibly murder,even though he says space and freedom are premium necessities for him? Why doeshe sideline Jane Evass and then agree later to marry her? Why does she dislikeHector Bebb so much? Why is he utterly inconsolable when Hector Bebb dies? Thenovel’s fragmented form and elusive discourse raise all of these questions andmore concerning Prince’s relationship with Hector Bebb. To what effect, though?This essay is an attempt, but only an attempt, to venture an answer. 
The impact of modern allergens on allergic diseases: A prospective
Authors: YRKM Sai
Published: May 2023

Allergy is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is caused by the immune system’s abnormal response to harmless substances in the environment, known as allergens.
Cone cavernoma with a twice secondary intramedullary hemorrhage
Authors: Patricia Alejandra Garrido Ruiz , Marta Román Garrido
Published: May 2023

Possible complications that may occur and how to solve them before surgery are essential. This case is of special interest for being a low-incidence pathology in a rare location. The case is of high interest because of the importance of evacuating the hemorrhage to prevent sequels and the complexity of its management and highlights the importance of considering the diagnosis of this event.
Quality guidance on the use of run controls for direct detection of poliovirus by nanopore sequencing v1
Authors: Akello Joyce
Published: May 2023

This document describes the laboratory process for the use of run controls (positive and negative controls) for performing direct detection of poliovirus by nanopore sequencing (DDNS assay).
10x Genomics Multiome ATAC+GEX v1
Authors: Houston Andrew
Published: May 2023

Link to 10x Genomics Multiome protocol to assess chromatin accessibility and gene expression from a dissociated sample
L1 stage C. elegans dissociation for FACS isolation and RNA-seq analysis of intestine-specific cells v2
Authors: TP Williams Robert
Published: May 2023

This protocol is for generating a single cell suspension suitable for isolation of intestine-specific cells through Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting (FACS) from L1 stage C. elegans. This protocol utilizes treatment with SDS-DTT solution and Pronase E to disrupt the cuticle. Worms are mechanically homogenized with a dounce homogenizer.
ICT Omnipresence and the Rights to Privacy
Authors: Abdulkadir Abdulkadir Bolaji , Abdulkadir Abdulrazaq Owolabi
Published: May 2023

The development of technology and online communication has also led to the appearance of what seem to be certain new types of criminal activity. Cyber security faced difficulties as a result of the rise in criminal behavior and the potential for the creation of new types of criminal activity online. This study evaluates the value of cyber security in an effort to stop cybercrimes based on this assumption. The research methodology used in this work is triangulation, which entails using many approaches to corroborate findings. The goal of this essay is to strike a balance between the requirement for cybersecurity and cybercrimes prevention and the right to privacy.
Kaedah-Kaedah Memulakan Tindakan Sivil di Mahkamah Sivil: Tinjauan terhadap Kes-Kes Terkini
Authors: Mazlan Noor Anisah Husna , Khalid Nurul Nisa’ , Ismail Shahrul Mizan
Published: May 2023

Tindakan sivil adalah pertikaian undang-undang dan pertikaian fakta antara dua atau lebih pihak yang menuntut remedi bagi kecederaan atau kerosakan yang disebabkan oleh perbuatan salah pihak lain. Tindakan sivil bertujuan untuk menuntut bayaran pampasan kepada Plaintif atau pihak yang tercedera atau rugi. Menurut Aturan 5 Kaedah 1 Kaedah-Kaedah Mahkamah 2012, bagi memulakan prosiding, ia hendaklah dimulakan sama ada melalui Saman Pemula atau Writ. Prosiding yang dalamnya wujud suatu pertikaian fakta yang serius yang mungkin berbangkit hendaklah dimulakan dengan Writ. Manakala prosiding yang suatu permohonan akan dibuat kepada Mahkamah atau seorang Hakim di bawah mana-mana undang-undang bertulis hendaklah dimulakan melalui Saman Pemula. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk meninjau kes-kes lima tahun ke belakang bagi mengetahui perkembangan-perkembangan terkini berkaitan dengan penghakiman mahkamah bagi kaedah-kaedah memulakan tindakan sivil. Kajian ini dijalankan secara kualitatif, iaitu melibatkan penganalisisan data dengan meninjau kes-kes terkini. Daripada analisis kes-kes yang dibuat, terdapat tiga perkembangan utama yang dikenal pasti iaitu Mahkamah menerima penukaran kaedah memulakan tindakan sivil apabila tidak ada ketidakadilan yang menjadi prejudis terhadap pihak-pihak di dalam kes, Mahkamah menolak permohonan penukaran kaedah memulakan tindakan sivil tanpa alasan kukuh dan Mahkamah lebih mudah membenarkan penukaran kaedah tindakan sivil apabila melibatkan hartanah. Oleh itu, artikel ini akan menghuraikan dengan terperinci mengenai pendefinisian tindakan sivil, Kaedah-Kaedah Mahkamah yang akan diguna pakai dan perkembangan terkini penghakiman Mahkamah terhadap kes-kes yang melibatkan kaedah-kaedah memulakan tindakan sivil.
Implikasi Perundangan Terhadap Industri Sukan Semasa Pandemik
Authors: Hassim Jady@ Zaidi , Ibrahim Zairul Izzain
Published: May 2023

Pandemik COVID--19 telah memberikan impak yang besar sehingga menyebabkan corak kehidupan masyarakat, perniagaan, aktiviti sosial, pendidikan dan juga aktiviti sukan turut berubah sama sekali. Wabak ini yang pertama kali dikesan pada bulan Disember 2019, dan sehingga hari ini telah mencatatkan sebanyak 227 juta kes dan 4.6 juta kematian di seluruh dunia. Akibat daripada wabak ini, undang-undang khas berkaitan COVID--19 seperti Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan telah diperkenalkan dan menyebabkan industri sukan terkesan secara langsung seperti krisis kestabilan ekosistem industri sukan, isu pembatalan kontrak pekerjaan, pertandingan dan penyiaran. Pandemik ini telah menyukarkan pihak-pihak berkontrak untuk menyempurnakan tanggung jawab mereka seperti yang dipersetujui di dalam kontrak. Kajian ini akan melihat apakah wujud undang-undang, polisi atau statut atau peraturan baru bagi membantu industri sukan semasa pandemik. Keperluan untuk melihat kedudukan perundangan ini penting bagi memastikan pihak yang terkesan dilindungi dan mendapat akses kepada keadilan sewajarnya dan dilindungi secara total seperti yang dinyatakan dengan jelas dalam Matlamat Pembangunan Mampan 2030 (SDG2030). Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan analisis perundangan dengan mengkaji kandungan undang-undang (kebangsaan) berkaitan serta membandingkannya dengan peraturan badan sukan dunia (antarabangsa). Kajian mendapati kedua-dua aspek kebangsaan dan antarabangsa adalah saling melengkapi. Kajian ini juga mencadangkan agar peruntukan undang-undang ke atas industri sukan perlu diselaraskan seadilnya dalam ketiga-tiga elemen iaitu keperluan akses kepada keadilan menurut SDG2030, pematuhan kepada undang-undang antarabangsa dan kebangsaan serta konsisten dengan peraturan dan perlembagaan badan sukan dunia.
Profilan Jenayah dalam Undang-undang Prosedur: Pengajaran daripada Bidang Kuasa Lain
Authors: Mustaffa Maisarah , Md. Said Muhamad Helmi
Published: May 2023

Profil jenayah adalah alat yang dihasilkan dan digunakan oleh polis semasa menjalankan siasatan. Di Malaysia, amalan menggunakan profil jenayah boleh dikenal pasti melalui beberapa peruntukan dalam Kanun Tatacara Jenayah serta beberapa artikel dan jurnal. Bagaimanapun, sumber-sumber ini tidak mampu memberikan gambaran yang jelas tentang kedudukan profil jenayah di Malaysia. Sehingga kini, tiada definisi atau konsep khusus dan kaedah pemprofilan jenayah berstruktur boleh dikenal pasti. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran keseluruhan kaedah pemprofilan jenayah yang digunakan di negara lain iaitu Jepun dan Amerika Syarikat. Matlamat utama adalah untuk menunjukkan kepelbagaian kaedah profil jenayah yang digunakan untuk membantu polis semasa proses penyiasatan. Kertas kerja ini menerangkan secara ringkas setiap kaedah dan menekankan perbezaannya. Perbandingan kaedah secara umum perlu disentuh, untuk melihat sejauh mana kaedah pemprofilan jenayah di Amerika Syarikat memberi kesan kepada pembangunan kaedah pemprofilan jenayah di Jepun. Kertas kerja ini ditujukan kepada orang ramai, mereka yang terlibat dalam undang-undang, kriminologi, dan apa-apa bidang yang berkaitan dengan profil jenayah. Kajian literatur akan digunakan untuk mencapai objektif ini. Penemuan ialah Jepun telah berjaya menghasilkan definisi profil jenayah manakala di Amerika Syarikat, selain definisi yang diberikan oleh FBI, satu definisi masih dalam perbincangan. Selain itu, Jepun menggunakan kaedah iaitu Behavioral Crime Analysis, hampir sama dengan Amerika Syarikat iaitu Behavioral Profiling of Offenders, untuk mengenal pasti ciri-ciri tingkah laku jenayah. Oleh itu, makalah ini akan mencadangkan agar Malaysia menggunakan kaedah pemprofilan jenayah di negara maju ini sebagai contoh dalam menghasilkan garis panduan pemprofilan jenayah.
Recurrent genital endometriosis: risk factors and possible prevention strategy
Authors: Semenova Valeriia O. , Yarmolinskaya Maria I.
Published: May 2023

Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases in women of reproductive age, which is characterized by a relapsing course. The recurrence rate varies greatly among literary sources. This review covers symptoms and types of endometriosis, laboratory tests, options for hormonal therapy, as well as features of surgical approaches that may be associated with the disease recurrence risk. The aim of this article was to analyze and summarize current literature on the definition of endometriosis recurrence, risk factors and prevention strategy. Despite advances in the study of various mechanisms for the development of endometriosis and the use of combined treatment, a high recurrence rate remains an unsolved problem for this disease. All of this underscores the need to develop new methods for early diagnosis and treatment, taking into account the risk group and a personalized approach.
How Solid is the Foundation?
Authors:   , Fishel Sarah Ross , DeMatteo David S.
Published: May 2023

The American legal system is built on a foundation of basic assumptions: one being that defendants receive a fair trial, and a second being that they are presumed innocent until proven guilty during that trial. However, much of the current research on mock jurors has assumed that the questions asked during jury selection (voir dire) accurately detect problematic biases and exclude those jurors from service. The current study directly tested this assumption with jury-eligible community members, asking whether the presumption of innocence holds based on the little information that potential jurors receive regarding a case during voir dire (e.g., the crime charged and the names of the defendant and victim) and without specific instructions regarding the assumption, which are usually given just prior to the beginning of the trial. To target potential biases based on stereotype while allowing for meaningful interpretation of the results, only the crime (rape or homicide) and the stereotyped name (targeting reactions based on race [Black or white] and gender [male or female]) of the defendant were manipulated. Results were conflictual, but generally indicated no differences in mock juror assessment of legal and factual innocence, or confidence in their assessment, based on the information provided. However, though mock jurors generally endorsed an understanding of the presumption of innocence in which the defendant should be assessed to be 100% innocent of the charged crime, juror assessments of legal and factual innocence reflected greater ambiguity towards defendant innocence - largely placing their assessment of innocence at 50%. These results contradict some of the earlier research on the subject and support the need for additional and more nuanced research into the impact of early juror biases on ultimate legal outcomes in criminal cases.
Exergetic efficiency prediction of roughened solar air heater
Authors: KARMVEER Karmveer , GUPTA Naveen Kumar , ALAM Tabish , SINGH Himanshu
Published: May 2023

Energy losses of flowing air through solar air heater (SAH) duct does not consider in the ther-mal performance. Therefore, thermohydraulic performance based on exergetic efficiencies is a tool to assess the performance by considering energy losses in propelling the air simul-taneously to identify the best ribs configuration. This paper presents the thermohydraulic performance of SAHs exploiting various ribs roughness’s. The performance of SAHs is based exergetic evaluation based on IInd law of efficiency is most suitable for design of artificial-ly roughened SAH as it includes both requirement of pumping power and effective energy output. In this paper exergetic evaluation of differently roughened SAH has been done. The exergy efficiency of roughened SAH was calculated analytically with the help of correlations developed by researchers and the results also compared with conventional SAH under same operating parameters. The thermal and exergy efficiency curve as a function of temperature rise parameter (ΔT/I) has been plotted. As a results, hybrid ribs configuration exhibited the highest exergetic efficiencies when temperature rise parameters greater than 0.01 K.m/W, however, smooth duct also showed a significant exergetic efficiency when temperature rise parameters had low values.
A retrospective study on efficacy and safety of copper T 380 A as a contraceptive method
Authors: Meena Chelle , Tatikunta Vijayakrishna , Neeli Karuna , Clara Roy Sharon
Published: May 2023

: The copper T intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a widely used reversible contraceptive method all over the world today. They are effective and recommended for use up to 10 years. Intrauterine contraceptive device used as a spacing method in many couples. Some of the causes for removal include desire for pregnancy and sterilization etc.

: To determine the efficacy of copper T(Cu T) 380 A as a contraceptive method. To determine the indications of discontinuation of Cu T 380 A. To identify the difficulties faced during removal in outpatient basis and cases which required removal under anaesthesia in operation theatre.

: Retrospective analysis of Cu T removals done at Gandhi hospital, Secunderabad over 6 months duration, from December 2021 to May 2022. A total number of 128 cases were observed and included in this study.

: Among the IUCD users, majority belonged to age group of 20 – 30 years. Most of the cases reported for removal came after 2-5 years of usage. Among them, most were referred from periphery in view of difficulty in removal, as Gandhi hospital is a tertiary care centre. Out of 128 cases of total Cu T removals, 68 cases(53.1%) were removed on outpatient basis, 60 cases (46.8%) were removed under anaesthesia. Major indication for removal was desire for pregnancy in 99 cases (77.3%), 26 (20.3%)cases were removed for sterilization, 1 (0.78%) case was removed for failure of contraception, 1 (0.78%)case for abnormal uterine bleeding and dysmenorrhea, 1 (0.78%) case for uterine perforation.

: Copper T is an effective, safe, long-lasting, convenient reversible contraceptive method with very few side effects. The information in this study may be useful to counsel women who are considering the IUCD as a contraceptive method and current users who are requesting for removal due to side effects.
Low-grade endometrial stromal sarcoma: differential with uterine leiomyoma: A rare case report
Authors: Akhtar Kafil , Shakil Saba , Fahim Mazhar , Adil Mohammad
Published: May 2023

Endometrial stromal tumors are extremely rare uterine malignancy, mainly among young females. Herein, we report a case of low-grade endometrial stromal tumor in a 19-year-old women who presented with the non-specific symptoms of lower abdominal pain, swelling and vaginal bleeding similar to the uterine leiomyoma. Ultrasound finding showed bulky uterus with multiple fibroid and degenerative changes. Contrast enhanced computed tomography (CECT) displayed diffusely enlarged uterus with heterogenous enhancement of the solid cystic mass with normal bilateral tubes and ovary. Considering the patient in the reproductive age group and her fertility status, she was operated with surgical subtotal hysterectomy. Histopathological examination and immunohistochemistry confirmed the diagnosis of Low-Grade Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma (LG-ESS). Patient was closely followed up for recurrence. Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma (ESS) should be included in the differential diagnosis of uterine leiomyoma to avoid recurrence of the lesion.
Emsella: A breakthrough, non invasive technology for treatment of incontinence
Authors: Singh Chanchal Kumar , Deshpande Juhi
Published: May 2023

Emsella is a revolutionary, US FDA approved, noninvasive treatment technology used for treatment of urinary incontinence in both men and women. It uses High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology as well as biofeedback mechanism for this purpose. Emsella delivers around 11,000 Kegel’s contractions in half hour and strengthens the muscles so that patients can hold the bladder and urethra together tighter, providing control and strength.

Other uses involve sexual rejuvenation, treatment of erectile dysfunction, prolapse, coccydynia.
Constitucionalismo digital: um convidado (in)esperado
Authors: Trindade André Karam , Antonelo Amanda
Published: May 2023

Existe um constitucionalismo digital? Essa é uma questão cuja resposta ainda está em processo de construção na doutrina nacional e estrangeira. O propósito deste texto é discutir, criticamente, as imprecisões em torno da expressão “constitucionalismo digital”, propondo uma reflexão sobre o sentido que o dispositivo “digital” confere à noção de “constitucionalismo”. Teria o adjetivo se tornado mais relevante do que o próprio substantivo? Para enfrentar esse tema, após sua problematização (Seção I), resgatam-se as origens do fenômeno do constitucionalismo e suas formas de manifestação (Seção II). A partir disso, especulam-se a possibilidade de a revolução tecnológica constituir um momento constitucional (Seção III) e, em seguida, os sentidos em torno do constitucionalismo digital (Seção IV). À guisa de conclusão, aponta-se a fragilidade teórica em torno do conceito e sua aplicação, cujos reflexos podem afetar o paradigma do constitucionalismo democrático (Seção V). Ao final, é oferecido um breve epílogo, no qual se recorre à literatura fantástica para, metaforicamente, ilustrar a crítica então formulada ao constitucionalismo digital (Seção VI). O método de abordagem utilizado, para tanto, é o analítico-descritivo, consistente em investigação bibliográfica, de viés exploratório. Este ensaio é o resultado parcial de um desdobramento do projeto de pesquisa intitulado “A normatividade e suas formas de expressão: diferentes linguagens, outros saberes, novas abordagens”, no âmbito do Grupo de Pesquisa Inovações Tecnológicas e Estado Constitucional, vinculado ao Programa de Pós-Graduação em Direito da Univel.