bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Nb Doping on Morphology, Optical and Magnetic Behaviors of Ultrasonically Grown Zno Nanostructures
Authors: PAL U. , MORALES-FLORES N. , RUBIO-ROSAS E.
Published: December 2017

ZnO nanostructures containing doped with different atom % of Nb are fabricated through ultrasound assisted hydrolysis in water. Effects of Nd incorporation on the structure, morphology, defect structure, optical, and magnetic behaviors of the nanostructures have been studied utilizing X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy and magnetometry. We demonstrate that while Nb incorporation in ZnO nanostructures drastically modify their morphology and crystallinity, it does not affect the band gap energy of of ZnO significantly. While Nb incorporation in small concentration creates higher oxygen vacancy related defects in ZnO nanostructures, which are responsible for their visible emissions, incorporation of Nb in higher concentration reduces those defect structures from the band gap of the nanostructures. While oxygen vacancies have been frequently associated to the ferromagnetic behavior of ZnO nanostructures, our results indicate that a mere presence of oxygen vacancy in Nb-doped ZnO nanostructure does not guaranty their ferromagnetic behavior.
Preventing Firing-Induced Curvature of Thin Oxide Pellets - for Ion Irradiation Experiments
Authors: Sahu Kriti , Udayan De.
Published: December 2017

To investigate radiation damage in bulk II-VI oxides with electronic and optical applications, 50 to 55 MeV Li ion beam from the Pelletron at IUAC, New Delhi, is suitable, and has been available. Maximum sample thickness that prevents undesirable ion implantation turns out, from TRIM calculation, to be ~ 200 µm for CdO & ZnO, and 400 to 450 µm for MgO. The need and difficulty of making such ultrathin ceramic samples (as desirable for radiation damage without implantation) are addressed first. Films, easily fulfilling the low thickness requirement, have properties different from the bulk, and are usually on a substrate to complicate the matter. Ultrathin un-fired pellets, in contrast to thick and sturdy pellets, become curved on conventional sintering. Curved pellets are useless for ion irradiation and most other experiments. Qualitative understanding of the curving, its prevention and test of these newly made ultrathin but flat ceramics for swift ion irradiation have been undertaken in this work.
Structural, Thermal and Optical Properties of PMMA, PEO and PMMA/PEO/LiClO4 Polymer Electrolyte Blends
Authors: Reddy M. Ravindar , Reddy M. Jaipal , Subrahmanyam A. R.
Published: December 2017

This paper is a report of a study conducted on Structural, thermal and optical Properties of pure PMMA, pure PEO and PMMA-PEO-LiClO4 polymer blend electrolyte thin films. These films were prepared using solution casting technique and characterized by X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). XRD analysis Observations confirmed that amorphous, crystalline and semi crystalline nature of pure PMMA, pure PEO and PMMA-PEO-LiClO4 polymer blend electrolyte thin films the SEM micrographs suggest that the surface morphology of pure PEO changes from smooth to rough when PMMA and LiClO4 added to PEO polymer, which shows the interaction/ interface between the two polymers and polymer blend electrolyte due to cross – linking. Glass transition (Tg) and melting temperatures (Tm) of pure PMMA, pure PEO and PMMA-PEO-LiClO4 polymer blend electrolyte thin films were confirmed by DSC analysis. FTIR spectra confirmed that complex formation and interaction among PMMA, PEO polymers and LiClO4 salt.
Cation Distribution of Zn0.5Me0.5Fe2O4 (Me = Co, Ni and Cu) on the Basis of Rietveld Refinement and Magnetization Measurement
Authors: Sarkar N. N. , Rewatkar K. G. , Nanoti V. M. , Hedaoo P. S. , Giriya M.N.
Published: December 2017

Ferrite samples of Zn0.5Me0.5Fe2O4 (Me = Co, Ni, and Cu) nanoparticles were synthesized by the sol-gel auto-combustion technique. Structural and magnetic properties of the samples carried out by using x-ray diffraction (XRD), vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) respectively. On applying curve fitting of Rietveld method, unit cell dimensions, ion occupancy and exact coordinates of atoms have been determined. The cation distribution was estimated with the help of magnetization measurements and accessible occupancy of substituted ions in the crystal system. Cationic distribution was also confirmed theoretically from lattice constants calculation. The theoretically lattice constant was found to be 8.5110 Å, 8.3911 Å and 8.5229 Å for the Ni, Co, and Cu doped cations respectively. The saturation magnetization was found to be 110-148 emu/g which is good agreement with their corresponding magnetic moment and distribution of cations of their respective site preference.
Synthesis, Structural Characterization and Study of Biological Activity of Hydrazine Derivatives
Authors: GOKLANI POONAM , GUPTA ANIL
Published: December 2017

Hydrazide-hydrazone derivatives play vital role in development of various pharmacological activities such as anti-tubercular, antiproliferative and antitumor activities. Some novel biologically active Hydrazide derivatives substituted with heterocyclic moiety have been synthesized. All the synthesized compounds structures were confirmed by IR, NMR and Mass spectra. Synthesized compounds were subjected to antibacterial screening in vitro and biological activity in vivo.
Effects of Amylose Contents and Degree of Gelatinization of Rice Flour on In Vitro Starch Digestibility, Physical Characteristics, and Morphological Properties
Authors: Park Ji Eun , Bae In Young , Oh Im Kyung , Lee Hyeon Gyu
Published: December 2017

The relationship of in vitro starch digestibility and gel strength was investigated at various concentrations (10-30%) of rice cultivars with different amylose contents (27.9, 17.9, and 5.2%). As the rice flour concentration increased, predicted glycemic index decreased, but gel strength increased regardless of amylose contents. Gel strength correlated strongly with amylose content, whereas in vitro starch digestibility was more highly affected by rice flour concentration than by amylose contents. Moreover, the impact of degree of gelatinization on in vitro starch digestibility of high amylose rice was also examined in terms of structural features and rheological properties. The digestion rate of fully gelatinized flour was 1.7 times higher than that of native flour, while the disrupted structure with a different gelatinization degree during starch digestion was visually demonstrated through the X-ray diffraction and molecular distribution analysis. The rice flour changed from an A-type to a V-type pattern and showed difference in crystalline melting. The low molecular weight distribution increased with increasing degree of gelatinization during starch digestion. The apparent viscosity also increased with degree of gelatinization. These results demonstrated that the starch digestibility of rice was more affected by concentration than by amylose content, as well as by the degree of gelatinization due to structural difference.
Optimization and Scale-up of Fish Skin Peptide Loaded Liposome Preparation and Its Storage Stability
Authors: Lee JungGyu , Lee YunJung , Bai JingJing , Kim Soojin , Cho Youngjae , Choi Mi-Jung
Published: December 2017

Fish skin peptide-loaded liposomes were prepared in 100 mL and 1 L solution as lab scales, and 10 L solution as a prototype scale. The particle size and zeta potential were measured to determine the optimal conditions for the production of fish skin peptide-loaded liposome. The liposome was manufactured by the following conditions: (1) primary homogenization at 4,000 rpm, 8,000 rpm, and 12,000 rpm for 3 minutes; (2) secondary homogenization at 40 watt (W), 60 W, and 80 W for 3 minutes. From this experimental design, the optimal conditions of homogenization were selected as 4,000 rpm and 60 W. For the next step, fish peptides were prepared as the concentrations of 3, 6, and 12% at the optimum manufacturing conditions of liposome and stored at 4ºC. Particle size, polydispersion index (pdI), and zeta potential of peptide-loaded liposome were measured for its stability. Particle size increased significantly as manufacture scale and peptide concentration increased, and decreased over storage time. The zeta potential results increased as storage time increased at 10 L scale. In addition, 12% peptide showed the formation of a sediment layer after 3 weeks, and 6% peptide was considered to be the most suitable for industrial application.
Quality Characteristics and Antioxidant Activities of Macaron with Cabbage Powder
Authors: Kim Ki-Ju
Published: December 2017

The aim of this study was to evaluate the quality characteristics, antioxidant activities, and sensory properties of macaron with cabbage powder (CP). Physicochemical and sensory properties of macaron with different amounts (0%, 1%, 3%, 5%, and 7%) of CP were examined. The quality of macarons was evaluated based on spread factor, baking loss rate, color, texture, antioxidant activities, and sensory evaluation. As amount of CP addition increased, spread factor, baking loss rate, and L and a values decreased, whereas b value increased (p<0.05). For texture properties, hardness, cohesiveness, and springiness were increased by addition of CP (p<0.05). The gumminess and brittleness did not show significant changes up to 3% CP addition although significant changes in 5-7% CP addition (p<0.05) were evident. The total polyphenolic contents, DPPH radical scavenging activities, and reducing power were significantly increased by addition of CP at high concentrations (p<0.05). In the consumer acceptance of macarons, 3% CP showed the highest in color, flavor, texture, and overall acceptance and 5% CP showed the highest in taste. Meanwhile, macaron containing 7% CP showed the lowest scores in texture and overall acceptance (p<0.05). These data suggested that adding 3% of CP was the optimal concentration for making macaron.
Quality Properties of Yakgwa with Different Types Frying Oil
Authors: Lee Gyeong Mi , Kim Jin Won , Shin Jung-Kue
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of different types of frying oil on the quality of yakgwa such as expansion rate, color, moisture content and rheological properties. Yakgwa fried with corn oil showed the highest expansion in width and length, and rice bran oil in height. With regard to the overall expansion rate, yakgwa fried with rice bran had the highest value. As for lightness and yellowness, yakgwa fried with soybean oil had the highest lightness (34.74), while yakgwa fried with grape seed oil had the lowest lightness (29.82). As for redness, however, no significant difference was found. Regarding fat content, yakgwa fried with rice bran oil showed the highest value with 18.91%, while yakgwa fried with corn oil and canola oil showed the lowest value. No difference was found in moisture content according to the type of frying oil. In relation to the acid value, yagkwa with soybean oil showed the lowest value of 0.24±0.66; as for peroxide value, yagkwa fried with rice bran oil showed the lowest value of 3.59±1.74 meq/kg. No difference was found in hardness, cohesiveness and resilience according to the type of frying oil. Yagkwa fried with corn oil and canola oil showed the lowest value in terms of adhesiveness and chewiness, respectively. The results of the sensory evaluation showed not significance difference in overall preference, but yakgwa fried with rice bran oil had the highest value of 5.93±1.87.
Effect of Nutrition Permeability from Barley sprouts, Curcuma longa L., Dendropanax morbifera LEV., Phellinus linteus Using Cryogenic Grinding Technology
Authors: Lee Il-nam , Jeong Ho-jun , Han Ye-eun , Park Haeun , Jung Juyeong , Rhee Jin-Kyu
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this study was to improve the nutrition and the permeability of functional plants by using cryogenic grinding technology. Barley sprouts, Curcuma longa L., Dendropanax morbifera LEV., Phellinus linteus were dried, ground and extracted in different temperature conditions. Powder size of barley sprouts and Curcuma longa L. were about 50 μm and Dendropanax morbifera LEV. and Phellinus linteus were about 20 μm. Cryogenic ground of Barley sprouts preserved 18.27-124.65% of nutrients such as protein, ash, carbohydrate, beta carotene, minerals, vitamins. Cryogenic grinding powder of Curcuma longa L. show high nutrients retention rate of lipid and carbohydrate. Permeability was measured by Parallel Artificial Membrane Permeability Assay (PAMPA) to predict passive gastrointestinal absorption. Permeability of saponarin, which is marker compound of Barley sprouts, is 9.88 times higher in cryogenic grinding powder than ambient grinding powder. Curcumin permability is 3.1 times higher than ambient grinded powder. As a result, particle size, nutrition, protein digestion degree and permeability demonstrated a positive relationship with the decreasing grinding temperature for the powders. These results confirm that the cryogenic grinding method had good suitability to increase functionality of plants, since it could minimize the heat generated while processing and effectively reduce the particle size.
Optimization of Fermentation Condition for Onion Vinegar Using Acetobacter orientalis MAK88
Authors: Lee Jin-A , Lee Sulhee , Park Young-Seo
Published: December 2017

Acetic acid bacteria strains were isolated from a variety of fermented foods and fallen fruits. Among them, the strain MAK88, whose acetic acid fermentation ability, acid-tolerance, and alcohol-tolerance were high, was selected and identified as Acetobacter orientalis. A seed culture of A. orientalis MAK88 was inoculated into onion juice, and the optimum conditions of acetic acid fermentation was investigated. The optimum initial concentration of ethanol in onion juice was 5% (v/v) and in that condition, acidity was 4.31% at 144 h of fermentation. The optimum initial concentration of acetic acid was 1% and the final acidity was 5.32%. The optimum fermentation temperature was determined to be 28°C. The most appropriate preparation method of onion juice was to heat the onion at 121°C for 15 min and produce juice with pressure followed by filtering, and then sterilization at 121°C for 15 min. Prepared onion juice was used for fermentation without dilution.
A Monte Carlo simulation approach for estimating the health and economic impact of interventions provided at a student-run clinic
Authors: Arenas Daniel J. , Lett Elle , Klusaritz Heather , Teitelman Anne M.
Published: December 2017

Background

Student Run Clinics (SRCs) are a common aspect of medical education, present at more than half of US medical schools, and noted for providing care to communities that might otherwise lack access, including the uninsured and underinsured. To date, few studies have rigorously quantified the health and economic benefits of SRCs, and the present study remedies that.

Methods and findings

We used Monte Carlo simulations to estimate the health impact of common preventive health interventions applied to individuals in quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs). We then used those measurements to estimate the health and economic impact of United Community Clinic (UCC), a student-run clinic in Philadelphia, PA. We found that with an annual operating budget of $50,000, UCC saves 6.5 QALYs, corresponding to over $850,000 saved.

Conclusions

Using Monte Carlo simulation methods, the health and economic impact of SRCs can be reasonably estimated to demonstrate the utility of SRCs and justify their growing importance in the healthcare delivery landscape of the US.
‘Marriage itself as theater’: The performative politics of marriage in Ocho apellidos vascos
Authors: Noble Fiona
Published: December 2017

Marriage and performance constitute the crux of Spanish box-office sensation Ocho apellidos vascos (Martínez Lázaro, 2014), which demonstrates the performativity of both the heteronormative marriage ceremony and of regional and national identities. This article unpacks the politics of this emphasis on marriage, performance and performativity and contends that at the juncture of this conceptual framework is a perilous project founded upon the elision of difference. The analysis focuses on the function of marriage and the wedding ceremony with regard to both the romcom genre and the theoretical paradigm of performativity before considering the extent to which, in the context of national iconography, the imminent nuptials of vasca Amaia and sevillano Rafa echo the marriage of Ferdinand and Isabella in 1469 as a union of two distinct Spanish communities. If the prospective marital union of Amaia and Rafa constitutes a utopian unificatory gesture, what is at stake within this political paradigm?
Ocho apellidos catalanes: Independencia, simulacro e hiperrealidad
Authors: Rodriguez Maria Pilar
Published: December 2017

Tras el éxito descomunal de Ocho apellidos vascos (Martínez-Lázaro, 2014), la secuela Ocho apellidos catalanes (Martínez-Lázaro, 2015) logró mantener unos altos niveles de recaudación y de número de espectadores, a pesar de las críticas mayoritariamente negativas del público y especialmente de la crítica. Este artículo analiza la noción del simulacro a partir de las aportaciones de Jean Baudrillard y defiende que la película ofrece una estampa de una Cataluña independiente hiperreal, artificialmente construida como una realidad en la que impera la representación paródica. Este artículo se detiene en la exploración del poder de actuación y de transformación de los personajes para mutar sus nombres propios y su lugar de nacimiento, de modo que la pertenencia nacional es un concepto laxo y fluido, adaptable e intercambiable. Finalmente, propone una reflexión en torno a los conceptos del humor y la intertextualidad, destacando la nueva concepción de la masculinidad cercana al bromance como original aportación a la comedia romántica en la cinematografía española.
Reviews
Authors: Brotons Antoni Maestre , Newcomb Robert Patrick , Goicoa David Colbert , Martí-Olivella Jaume , Jornet-Somoza Albert , Yelin Julieta , Salmon Keith , Abele Christiane
Published: December 2017

¿La España invertebrada? Masculinidad y nación a comienzos del siglo xx, Nerea Aresti, Karin Peters and Julia Brühne (eds) (2016) Albolote (Granada): Comares, 280 pp., ISBN: 9788490454862, p/bk, 24€

A Comparative History of Literatures in the Iberian Peninsula, Volume II, César Domínguez, Anxo Abuín González and Ellen Sapega (eds) (2016) Amsterdam and Philadelphia: John Benjamins, 765 pp., ISBN: 9789027266910, h/bk, EUR 190

El eco de los disparos: Cultura y memoria de la violencia, Edurne Portela (2016) Barcelona: Galaxia Gutenberg, 224 pp., ISBN: 9788416734115, h/bk, 19.50€; ISBN: 8416734119, p/bk, $22.49

Cuerpos de cine: Masculinidades carnales en el cine y la cultura popular contemporáneos, Santiago Fouz Hernández (2013) Barcelona: Ediciones Bellaterra, 378 pp., ISBN: 9788472906389, p/bk, 20 EUR

Discursos de la crisis: Respuestas de la cultura española ante nuevos desafíos, Jochen Mecke, Ralf Junkerjürgen AND Hubert Pöppel (eds) (2017) Madrid and Frankfurt am Main: Iberoamericana and Vervuert, 298 pp., ISBN: 9788416922062 (Iberoamericana), 9783954875580 (Vervuert), p/bk, €24,00

In Search of an Alternative Biopolitics: Anti-Bullfighting, Animality, and the Environment in Contemporary Spain, Katarzyna Olga Beilin (2015) Columbus: The Ohio State University, 334 pp., ISBN: 9700814251966, p/bk, $27.05

Banking in Portugal, Anabela Sérgio (ed.) (2016) Palgrave Macmillan ‘Studies in Banking and Financial Institutions’, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 213 pp., ISBN: 9781403948724, h/bk, £75.00

Terminar a Revolução, José Miguel Sardica (2016) Lisbon: Temas e Debates – Círculo de Leitores, 287 pp., ISBN: 9789896443931, p/bk, €16.60
Thatcherism and popular music: Towards a policy perspective
Authors: Cloonan Martin
Published: December 2017

This article attempts to move analysis of the interaction of Thatcherism and popular music on from the reporting of anti-Thatcher songs to examining the impact of Thatcherite policy on the music industries. It argues that a policy-based analysis of the Conservative governments of 1979−97 offers the potential to reveal more about the actual impact of Thatcherism on popular music than has hitherto been shown.
Book Review
Authors: Merivirta Raita
Published: December 2017

Hybrid Heritage on Screen: The ‘Raj Revival’ in the Thatcher
Era, Elena Oliete-Aldea (2015) Houndmills, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 227 pp., ISBN 978-1-137-46396-8, h/bk, 79,99 €
Traditional Agroforestry Systems and Food Supply under the Food Sovereignty Approach
Authors: Hernández Mariana Yazzur , Macario Pedro Antonio , López Jorge Omar
Published: December 2017

Intensive production systems have damaged many natural ecosystems and have altered their capacity to provide ecosystem services such as climate regulation, soil fertility, and vector-borne disease control. Therefore, these agroecosystems are unsustainable and poorly resilient. However, traditional agroforestry systems (TAS) contribute to the conservation of biodiversity and to the provision of inputs for the maintenance of local populations. The objective of this study was to evaluate the contribution of the TAS in the food supply under the food sovereignty (FSv) approach in three different ethnic groups. The study was conducted in three communities of different origin in the State of Campeche, one Maya Tseltal-Chol, the other Mestizo, and the third Yucatec Mayan. The theoretical-methodological framework of this research was based on agroecology. Ethnographic methods and participatory research activities were carried out to describe and analyze the factors that strengthen FSv using five indicators. Our results present a description and analysis of resource access, current production models, patterns of consumption and food security, commercialization and participation in decision-making of these communities. Traditional agroecological management practices are still preserved and native species are still being cultivated. Farmers obtain about 55% of their food from TAS. The consumption of food is influenced by the culture, the purchasing power linked to economic activities and government support. TAS have played a strategic role for the survival of families but to ensure their contribution to FSv, it is necessary to articulate the actions of the sectors that share the same objective and encourage the active participation of communities in agricultural policies.
Social and medical aspects of elderly age: obesity and professional longevity
Authors: Leskova Irina V. , Mazurina Natalya V. , Troshina Ekaterina A. , Ermakov Dmitry N. , Didenko Elena A. , Adamskaya Lubov V.
Published: December 2017

The article raises the problem of the population aging and the expected significant increase in the proportion of the elderly population in Russian in the next 1015 years. Population aging will cause the need to attract additional financial resources for pensions to 1214% of GDP, which is approximately 1.5 1.6 times more than is provided for by the program of the Government of Russia aimed at improving the pension System in the period until 2025. The existing pension system and social security system only partially takes into account the aging process. Mechanisms for adapting the elderly to work have not yet been created, a well-thought-out state policy in this area has yet to be developed. In addition, the aging of the population leads to an increase in the older age groups of the risks of diseases with severe and catastrophic consequences, to prevent and reduce which is the number one task before the social policy of the state for this population group. The costs of medical care and care help are exorbitant in scope for the vast majority of retirees, so the elderly remain virtually defenseless against the risks of old age. It is emphasized that before medicine the task is not simply to increase life expectancy, but to prolong the labor activity of a citizen. The article suggests measures to improve the policy of interaction between state institutions and civil society in overcoming the negative consequences of aging and social adaptation of older persons.
Selection of desmopressin preparations for the treatment of central diabetes insipidus
Authors: Biryukova Elena V.
Published: December 2017

Central diabetes insipidus (CDI) is a severe pathology of the hypothalamic-pituitary system, based on a deficit of antidiuretic hormone (ADH). The disease is a life threating condition for patients without adequate replacement therapy by various preparations of arginine vasopressin. This review presents the current concepts on etiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic proсedures, and treatment of CDI. The article gives comparative pharmacological characteristics of various desmopressin forms for the treatment of the central form of disease. When choosing a therapy for the treatment of CDI, the article highlights the long-term high efficiency and safety of the original sublingual form of desmopressin (Mininin Melt), which is confirmed by real clinical practice and clinical trials, including the comparison with other forms of desmopressin.
The prevalence of metabolically healthy obesity according to the sample of the Moscow region
Authors: Ostrovskaya Elena V. , Romantsova Tatiana I. , Gerasimov Andrei N. , Novoselova Tamara E.
Published: December 2017

Introduction. Obesity is a major factor for cardiometabolic risk. However, there is a category of obese patients without disorders of lipid, carbohydrate metabolism and cardiovascular disease metabolically healthy obese (MHO).

Aim. Our goal was to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of this phenotype compared to patients with metabolic syndrome (MS).

Materials and methods. To evaluate the prevalence of the MHO phenotype we analyzed 389 medical records of females aged 1860 years with obesity. Three types of MHO criteria were used: 1) HOMA index (2.7); 2) IDF-criteria of metabolic syndrome, 2005; 3) the BioSHaRE-EU 2013 criteria (obese patients without any symptoms of MS). We conducted a comparative analysis of anthropometry, status of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, the functional state of the liver.

Results. The MHO prevalence was: 34.5% according to HOMA index, according to the definitions of MS 2005 38.6%, in BioSHaRE-EU 9.6%. In groups of MHO and MS dyslipidemia was observed in 27.3 and 49.5% (p0.05), hypertension in 25% and 71.6% (p0.05), steatogepatosis in 47.7% vs 51.3% (p0.05) of observations, respectively. Among comorbidities the gynecological pathology was most prevalent - 50.8 and 61.4% (p0.05), disorders of carbohydrate metabolism differed significantly in frequency- 6.82 and 39.1% of patients (p0.05). Patients with MHO had a shorter duration of the existence of obesity than MS (18.7 vs. 24 years) (p=0.0004) and less likely to have attempted to reduce weight 85.8% and 91.6%. Average BMI, waist circumference, hip circumference, fasting glucose, total cholesterol, insulin basal, basal C-peptide, HOMA index in groups of MHO and MS differed significantly (p0.05). Median ALT was 20 and 23.2 U/l, AST 20 and 23 U/l, triglycerides 1.1 and 1.8 mmol/l, high-density lipoprotein 1.4 and 1.1 mmol/l, respectively.

Conclusions. The MHO prevalence was maximal according to the MS definitions from 2005, and minimal with BioSHaRE-EU criteria. The main analyzed indicators differed significantly in groups MHO and MS. Longer obesity existence in the MS group may suggest an instability of MHO phenotype over time.
Osteogenesis imperfecta in combination with Graves disease
Authors: Sheremeta Marina S. , Pigarova Ekaterina A. , Kulikova Kristina S. , Belovalova Irina M. , Tyulpakov Anatoliy N. , Rumiantsev Pavel O.
Published: December 2017

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a group of genetically disorders, which are charaterized by a disturbed bone formation. In turn, the excess of thyroid hormones in Graves' disease (GD) also posses a negative effect on bone tissue, thereby aggravating OI. That requires from the endocrinologist the most careful management of patients with the combination of these pathologies. In this article, we present a unique clinical case of a combination of GD and OI.
El discurso de Lula Da Silva (Brasil, 2003-2006) y Néstor Kirchner (Argentina, 2003-2007) sobre el «trabajo» y el «sindicalismo»
Authors: LUCCA JUAN BAUTISTA
Published: December 2017

El presente artículo busca estudiar de forma comparativa los discursos presidenciales de Néstor Kirchner (Argentina, 2003 - 2007 ) y Lula da Silva (Brasil, 2003 - 2006 ) en relación al mundo laboral y sindical. La selección de estos casos busca controlar dos hipótesis: en primer lugar, en qué medida pervive discursivamente el vínculo histórico que sus fuerzas políticas tuvieron con el mundo del trabajo; y en segundo lugar, observar si la noción de trabajo, trabajadores y sus organizaciones sindicales que ambos presidentes construyen discursivamente ocupan un espacio central en su propuesta de «cambio político». ra abordar estas cuestiones, el ensayo analiza ner y Lula durante sus cuatro años de mandato, analizados comparativamente y combinando un enfoque cuantitativo y cualitativo a la vez.
¿Esclavizados, libertos, libres? Imágenes de afrodescendientes en Buenos Aires entre 1830 y 1860
Authors: GHIDOLI MARÍA DE LOURDES
Published: December 2017

El artículo analiza las representaciones visuales de afroporteños producidas entre las décadas de 1830 y 1860 , periodo durante el cual gran parte de este sector de la población se vio inmerso dentro de una promesa de libertad. Formulaciones legales como la ley de «Libertad de Vientres» de 1813 (y el reglamento consecuente) o las reiteradas pero escasamente cumplidas prohibiciones del tráfico negrero (1812, 1825, 1839) no implicaron una ruptura radical con la institución esclavista sino que testimoniaron su abolición gradual, hecha efectiva en todo el territorio en 1860 con la unificación de la Confederación Argentina y el Estado de Buenos Aires. En este contexto abordaremos un corpus de imágenes atendiendo a los modos en que los afroporteños fueron figurados en ellas, examinando en qué medida estas representaciones permiten vislumbrar el estatus jurídico de los representados.
Economic value of Maize (Zea mays L.) in Nigeria and its impacts on the global food production
Authors: Adiaha Monday Sunday
Published: December 2017

The study surveys the economic value of Maize (Zea mays L) in Nigeria and its impact on global food production. The result analysis proves maize to be of high economic value in Nigeria, contributing massively to global increase in crop production. The crop has shown ability to be used in combating global food shortages. Data of this survey presented that production of maize in Nigeria has raised the standard of living, providing income to smallholder farmers and increased foreign exchange earnings. Utilization of maize in Nigeria ranges from; food, medicinal, pharmaceutical including industrial uses. Increase in maize production across Nigeria has greatly increase land utilization, where more arable land are been covered for the production of this important food crop, in-other to feed the ever-growing world population and as a measure for food/nutrition security, especially in developing countries like Nigeria.
ICT Literacy among Library Professionals working in the University Libraries in Maharashtra, India : a Study
Authors: Bansode Sadanand Y , Viswe Rahul Rohidas
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this study is to assess the information communication technology (ICT) literacy of the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra. The study gives an overview of the present level of ICT literacy among library professionals and it helps to know the need for training and orientation in the areas such as ICT-based resources, services and tools to the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra. A structured questionnaire based survey was conducted to analyse the ICT literacy among library professionals. The findings of the study reveal that, the ICT literacy level of the library professionals working in university libraries in Maharashtra is satisfactory. Majority of library professionals have acquired the basic ICT literacy skills which is required to handle day to day library operations, but still few library professionals need to enhance their literacy level in the area of open source library automation software, digital library software and institutional repository software etc. The study suggests that, university libraries should organise in-house training and orientation programs on ICT-based resources and services or depute their library professionals to attend the training and orientation programs on regular intervals, in order to enhance the ICT Literacy level of library professionals. 
Use of Online Social Networking Services in University Libraries: A Study of University Libraries of Karnataka, India
Authors: Tadasad Prahalad G , K Deepthi , Patil Shobha
Published: December 2017

Social networking services have become a very powerful tool to provide library services. Over a period of time libraries are using online social networking services to make their services popular and user friendly. Social networking services like facebook, youtube, twitter, linkedin, google+, instagram have many applications that could be utilised by the libraries to provide number of services in libraries. The paper reports the use of social networking services in University libraries, based on a study of 54 university websites in Karnataka state. Method of content analysis has been adopted to study the websites. The results indicate that 53 of 54 universities (98.14%) do have their own websites in different domains. 29.62% State/Central universities are connected to Facebook. 18.51% are connected to Youtube. Very few are connected to Twitter and Linkedin. 18.51% of  Universities are connected to different networking sites. It is observed that the universities libraries in the state are catching up with these technologies but many of these services are used for mere elementary purposes. The study concludes that it is time for the university libraries to exploit the services and use the optimum potentialities of these Social networking services.
Use of Mobile Devices by Library and Information Science Students in Central Universities of Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Sharma Rajul , Madhusudhan Margam
Published: December 2017

This paper provides an insight of actual use of mobile devices by into LIS students’ in everyday life and their perceptions regarding the usefulness and effectiveness of mobile phones for academic purpose in Central universities in Uttar Pradesh state, India. The findings of the study reveal that most of the respondents use mobile devices daily for more than 3 hours. Smart phone is the most used mobile device. Respondents use productivity tools on their mobile device for creating documents. Gmail app, Whatsapp, google app, adobe reader and PDF viewer are the most frequently used mobile apps. Most of the respondents access Library Website through their mobile device and only 1.96% are accessing e-books from their mobile device. Major barriers found are: use of mobile devices for academic learning in the poor network coverage, high charging data plans, slow load time and lack of Internet speed. The findings of the study will not only guide LIS students in effective use of mobile devices for academic purposes, but will also help mobile manufactures, university authorities, librarians in exploring mobile devices adoption and usage
among the respondents.
Applications of Thesaurus in Digital Libraries
Authors: Sunny Sanjeev K , Angadi Mallikarjun
Published: December 2017

The purpose of this paper is to report the findings of a systematic literature review carried out to investigate the applications and potential roles of thesaurus in digital libraries. It also describes the process of systematic literature review (SLR) followed to carry out this study. 321 unique publications from Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA) and Scopus had been subjected to SLR, and 29 papers have been analysed. Various possible applications of thesaurus in digital libraries have been identified and described. Also different approaches followed by researchers in choice of the thesaurus have been identified. Search and browse functionalities offered by thesaurus to the users of digital libraries are described. The discussion presented in this paper can play as cues for the digital library administrators in decision making towards implementing thesaurus for enhanced information retrieval. This study would allow researchers of information retrieval systems, including that of digital libraries, to proceed from more informed standpoints. Also, the discussion can be used to evaluate and improve education in library and information science.
Indian Contribution in Information Science and Library Science Research during 1991-2015: A Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: M Vijayakumar , Kolle Shankar Reddy
Published: December 2017

Authors analysed the characteristics of articles published by the Indian based authors in the ‘Information Science & Library Science’ subject category of Web of Science during 1991-2015. In this study, total 708 articles derived from the Web of Science database were analysed. The Indian contributions to the Information Science and Library Science quite meager in compare to world’s contribution. However, the Indian based articles were kept rising from 1991 to 2015. The articles published from1996 to 2005 have greater impact and the trend is towards multiple authors. The Scientometrics was the most productive journal; almost 25 per cent of the Indian articles were published during the period. Gupta, BM was the most productive author and articles published by the Bhattacharya, S, Nagpaul, PS and Rao, IKR had greater impact on the subject as well as fellow researches in the subject category of IS & LS. 
Research Data Management Practices in University libraries: A study
Authors: Tripathi Manorama , Shukla Archana , Sonkar Sharad Kumar
Published: December 2017

The paper has studied the research data management (RDM) services implemented by different university libraries for managing, organizing, curating and preserving research data generated at their universities’ departments and laboratories, for data reuse and sharing. It has surveyed the central university libraries and the best 20 university libraries of the world to highlight how RDM is extended to the researchers. Further, it has suggested a model for the university libraries in the country to follow for actually deploying RDM services. 
Personality Assessment of Officer Cadre of Indian Armed Forces: A De Novo Approach
Authors: Mishra Nishi , Ghanekar Apoorva , Gupta Arunima
Published: December 2017

The present selection system of the officer cadre of the Armed Forces has stood the test of time. However, owing to the transformations and developments in the society, a need was felt to upgrade this system. After a number of interactions and deliberations, a new programme called ‘De Novo system for the Selection of Personnel in the Armed forces’ was initiated. To identify the domains that need to be assessed through this system, job analysis was carried out. Data were collected from the presently employed officers of the Armed Forces, and the officers were asked to fill out survey performa, critical incidents record, task inventory and attribute questionnaire. Job analysis identified 5 domains of assessment, namely, cognition, affect, behaviour, psychomotor, and values. 16 Attributes of military leaders under these 5 domains were also identified. Tests were developed under the three techniques (psychological, group testing, and interview) to assess these 16 attributes and the 5 domains. The prototype of the tests was developed following an assessment centre approach and the trials for the same are due in the coming months.
Production of Inulinase by Fusarium sp. and its Application for Fructo-oligosaccharide Production for use as Prebiotics
Authors: . Neera , Ramana K. V. , Gopalan N. , Sharma R. K.
Published: December 2017

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are useful due to their applications in food and pharmaceutical industry. Fusarium spp., isolated from dahlia rhizosphere, produced endoinulinases in a medium containing inulin or sucrose as carbon substrate. In this study, characterization of exo-inulinase and production of FOS were investigated. Temperature and pH optimum of the enzyme was found to be 60°C and pH 6.0, respectively. The optimization of fermentation conditions for inulinase production was carried out using one at a time approach. The optimized medium with sucrose as a carbon source and yeast extract as a nitrogen source were found to be optimal for inulinase production at an initial pH 5.0 and incubation temperature 30 °C for 120 h. Under these conditions, the maximum inulinase concentration of 131.6 U/ml was achieved. SDS PAGE revealed that the molecular weight of the enzyme was around 90 kDa. Further study revealed that Fusarium sp. could produce inulinase as well as invertase. Thin layer chromatography was carried out to analyze the FOS production and their oligomeric properties. Inulin as well FOS can be used as prebiotics as they are selectively fermented by Bifidobacteria and Lactic acid bacteria and thus imparting health benefits.
Influence of Bathymetry on the Performance of Regional Scale Model
Authors: Anand P. , Kumar P.V. Hareesh
Published: December 2017

 A three dimensional ocean circulation model (Princeton Ocean Model) is utilised to study the thermohaline variability of the eastern Arabian Sea associated with changes in the three input bathymetry data sets, viz. ETOPO5 (E5), Modified ETOPO5 (ME5) and ME5 further modified based on actual fine resolution data collected using Multibeam echo-sounder (MEN5). The temperature and salinity measurements made onboard INS Sagardhwani for the period July 2000 is utilised to validate the model. Simulations of temperature using Princeton Ocean Model show good improvement in the coastal region with MEN5 bathymetry data (RMS error of 0.71 °C and correlation coefficient of 0.98). The study highlights the choice of fine resolution bathymetry data in the simulation of nearshore processes, where bathymetry is very complex.
Synthesis of Silver Nanostructures and their Application in Highly Sensitive SERS Sensors
Authors: Srivastava Alok Kumar , Awasthi Punam , Kanojia Sanjay , Neeraj N. S. , Sharma Pankaj , Mukhopadhyay Kingsuk , Prasad N. Eswara
Published: December 2017

A comparison of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) activity of chemically synthesised silver nanostructures with different shapes is reported. The silver nanostructures of cubical, prism and wire like morphology were synthesised using chemical synthesis route and utilised as SERS substrates. The sensors were fabricated by spin coating these materials over a Silicon or glass substrate. The fabricated sensors were used to analyse response with two different analytes, 4-Mercaptobenzoic acid and Rhodamine 6G under different concentrations. The signal enhancement was compared with a silver coated thin film over glass substrate and it was observed that the enhancement of the order of 103 is achieved. The nanowire performed better than the other forms of silver and gave a higher signal enhancement for all the analytes as compared to other nanostructures. The fabricated sensors may be useful for various applications including explosive and biowarfare agent detection.
Could rapid application development tools be used as icebreakers in programming education?
Authors: Üstündağ Mutlu Tahsin
Published: December 2017

Today, learning how to program or coding is an important issue even for children. So, pre-service Information Technology (IT) teachers are expected to have gained necessary skills for teaching programming. Considering that learning programming is not an easy process, we need icebreakers in order to change pre-service teachers’ perceptions of programming positively. This study focused on an implementation of a training of rapid application development (RAD). The aim of the study was to come up with an answer to the question; “can RAD be used as an icebreaker in order to change Turkish pre-service IT teachers’ perceptions towards programming positively?” The findings revealed that RAD tools can be used as icebreakers in the context of the study. In this respect, it is recommended that these tools be included in the higher education programs providing informatics education.
In Search of Peaceful Future of the Asia-Pacific Maritime World: Formulating the Role of Indonesian Navy
Authors: Octavian Amarulla
Published: December 2017

This article discusses how to formulate the role of Indonesian Navy as an  effort  to  make  peaceful  future  in  the  Asia-Pacific  maritime  world  through  military  history  perspective.  Pacific  War  in  World  War  II  is  perfect  examples  of  how  history  could  not  be  separated  from  the  development  of  any  nation  in  the  world.  No  country  could  establish  itself  as  a  developed  state  without  developing  an  internal  awareness  of its history. It is a record of the nation, either positive or negative, of one  generation  to  be  learned  by  the  next  one.  Although  our  very  existence  is  a  result  of  the  history  of  the  past,  the  path  of  our  future  lies in our hands. It is important for Indonesia’s current generation to excel  positive  contribution  to  the  nation.  This  country  is  currently  facing  complex  challenges,  and  the  policy  and  strategy  we  will  take  would  determine  the  face  of  our  history  in  the  future.  Any  mistakes  in  the  formulation  of  policy  and  strategy  would  eventually  have  negative  implication  to  our country; influencing our future.
„W kąpieli wszyscy są nadzy”. Film Saitō Torajirō Pięciu panów z Tokio i demokratyzacja w kinie japońskim
Authors: Świrkowski Andrzej
Published: December 2017

Pięciu panów z Tokio w reżyserii Saitō Torajirō to jeden z pierwszych filmów powstałych w okupowanej Japonii po wprowadzeniu w życie nowych przepisów organizujących funkcjonowanie przemysłu filmowego. Kręcony w plenerach zniszczonej stolicy w ostatnich miesiącach 1945 roku film jest komedią, w której w satyrycznym świetle przedstawiono rozmaite strony codziennego życia po zakończeniu wojny. Artykuł jest próbą przedstawienia strategii obranych przez twórców Pięciu panów z Tokio wobec opracowanych przez siły okupacyjne wytycznych nakazujących produkcję filmów propagujących demokratyzację kraju.
Rosyjska tożsamość postkolonialna w neoimperialnym świetle (Viatcheslav Morozov, Russia’s Postcolonial Identity. A Subaltern Empire in a Eurocentric World. London: Palgrave McMillan 2015. 209 S.)
Authors: Bakuła Bogusław
Published: December 2017

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A Comparatist Perspective in Intercultural Research and Imagology
Authors: Zelenka Miloš
Published: December 2017

Współczesna komparatystyka oddala się od swojej ścisłej, przedmiotowej i metodologicznej definicji, stając się bardziej intelektualną refleksją, która jest interdyscyplinarnie powiązana poprzez aspekt porównawczy. Do najbardziej znaczących współcześnie inicjatyw w tym względzie należą badania międzykulturowe oraz tzw. imagologia. Podczas gdy komparatystyka studiuje dialog pomiędzy kulturami za pośrednictwem badania „inności”, imagologia poprzez obraz „swojego” i „cudzego” zajmuje się tematami i motywami „innych” w tekstach literackich, wykorzystując do tego obrazy ludzi bliskich i obcych. Te obrazy w większości powstają w fomie stereotypu lub mitu, za którymi stoją konkretne grupy społeczne i etniczne. Obie metody, które wykorzystują emocjonalne doświadczenia w literackiej komunikacji, mogą przyczynić się do dialogu między narodami (np. stosunki czesko-niemieckie albo słowacko-węgierskie).