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Greenhouse gas emissions during the 2003 World Summit
Authors: Den Heijer W I R , Grobler L J
Published: June 2019

In recent years, global warming and climate change have become international issues for both industrialized and developing countries. Increasingly we will need to understand and manage our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) risks in order to comply with national and regional policies aimed at reducing GHG emissions. It is for these reasons that it is fast becoming critical to know which processes cause GHG emissions and how much they are causing. This article will describe the link that exists between processes and GHG emissions. As a demonstration, the article will describe how these GHG emissions was generated during the 2003 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) and how a model was developed to determine what the GHG emissions were during the WSSD. The GHG study, and subsequent model development, was done in order to keep the WSSD in line with its principles for the ecologically sound management of the environment and the issue of climate change. It was proposed that the WSSD be made carbon neutral. This meant that all the GHG (and thus carbon or carbon equivalent) emission generated by actions of the WSSD be offset over a period of time. In order to offset the GHG emissions of the WSSD it was essential to have a good assessment of the amount of emissions that was generated during the Summit. An emission Footprint model was developed, based on information obtained throughout the Summit. The method used a number of resources to determine the emissions resulting from delegate air travel to and from the host city, road travel to and from Summit venues, energy consumption at hotels and venues and waste generation amongst others. This paper will provide the critical factors that influenced and contributed towards the model. The results of the model will also be provided and discussed.
A simple demand-side management solution for a typical compressed-air system at a South African gold mine
Authors: Liebenberg Leon , Velleman Douglas , Booysen Walter
Published: June 2019

Once designed, mine compressed-air systems tend to operate at peak levels throughout the life of the mine, despite there being significant periods when this air quantity is not required. This is mainly due to lack of appropriate compressor controls. Consequently, such compressed-air systems are inefficient and wasteful. A compressed-air system at a South African gold mine was retrofitted with an automatic compressor control system featuring compressor cascading and pressure bandwidth control. The goal was to implement a simple demand-side management (DSM) strategy to afford meaningful electrical energy savings. The automatic control strategy realised a saving of 1.25 MW (on a baseline of 7.22 MW) during Eskom’s evening peak demand window. This represents a reduction of 17.3% in electrical power consumption during the evening peak period, and savings of nearly R2.9 million per year.
Experimental analysis of a solar absorption system with interior energy storage
Authors: Pastakkaya Bilsay , Yamankaradeniz Nurettin , Kaynakli Omer , Coskun Salih , Yamanakaradeniz Recep
Published: June 2019

This study examines experimentally the cooling application of a solar absorption system with interior energy storage that uses two different auxiliary systems. The experiments were performed at Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey on the 3rd and 4th of August 2010 that had the approximately same average outdoor temperature, 31°C. A solar hot water was delivered via a 40 m2 array of flat plate solar collectors that drove a lithium chloride (LiCl) absorption heat pump with a cooling power peak of 20 kW. A solar-powered air conditioning system was designed for heating and cooling in a test room that had a total floor space of 30 m2. Chilled water produced in the evaporator was supplied to the fan coil units, and the heat of condensation and absorption was rejected by means of a wet cooling tower. An electric heater and an air source heat pump were used as auxiliary systems for the absorption cooling application for two different cases when the solar energy was insufficient. Temperature variations were recorded for the absorption machine components, the test room, and the outdoors. The cooling energy, thermal energy, and daily average coefficient of performance (COP) of the absorption system were calculated for two days. Solar absorption cooling was considered for two different auxiliary systems and is presented in this manuscript. The results showed that the daily average COP of the absorption system was 0.283 for Case 1 and 0.282 for Case 2. For both cases, the interior energy storage of the absorption system enabled it to satisfy the cooling demand during the night while solar energy was not available.
A techno-economic study of energy efficiency technologies for supermarkets in South Africa
Authors: Pather-Elias Simisha , Davis Stephen , Cohen Brett
Published: June 2019

The food retail sector is energy intensive, consuming large amounts of electricity for refrigeration, air-conditioning and cooking. Retailers are aiming to reduce their electricity consumption in supermarkets and thus their carbon footprint using energy efficiency technologies. This paper reports on a techno-economic analysis of energy efficient technologies to recommend to the food retail sector for use in supermarkets. The targets and needs of food retail companies were surveyed and thereafter, the retailers were divided into three categories. Category 1 retailer had the highest targets for electricity and carbon reduction and was willing to take on more risk. Category 2 retailer had intermediate targets and would only use developed technologies, while category 3 retailer would only invest in developed technologies if they were proven to show significant long term saving with short pay back periods. The analysis showed that closed refrigerators had the highest electricity/carbon savings and the highest profit (NPV), followed by heat reclamation from refrigeration. Both these technologies were recommended for category 1 retailers. A combination of heat reclamation, energy efficient lights, fridge curtains, electronic controls for refrigerators and POS power management systems were recommended for category 3 retailers. A combination of the two recommendations was identified for category 2 retailers. Behavioural changes of all staff were identified as important for energy efficiency technologies to work at optimum levels.
Modelling influence of temperature on daily peak electricity demand in South Africa
Authors: Chikobvu Delson , Sigauke Caston
Published: June 2019

The paper discusses the modelling of the influence of temperature on average daily electricity demand in South Africa using a piecewise linear regression model and the generalized extreme value theory approach for the period - 2000 to 2010. Empirical results show that electricity demand in South Africa is highly sensitive to cold temperatures. Extreme low average daily temperatures of the order of 8.20C are very rare in South Africa. They only occur about 8 times in a year and result in huge increases in electricity demand.
Bone Health Improvement Protocol
Authors: Wool Nathan K. , Wilson Shannon , Chong Alexander C.M. , Dart Bradley R.
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Metabolic bone disease is a malady that causessignificant morbidity and mortality to a patient who has sustaineda fragility fracture. There is currently no protocol toprevent secondary fragility fracture at our institution. The objectiveof this study was to create an appropriate protocol forimplementing clinical pathways for physicians to diagnose andtreat osteoporosis and fragility fractures by educating patients.

Methods. A multidisciplinary team created an appropriateprotocol that could be implemented in an inpatient setting.A thorough literature review was conducted to evaluatepotential barriers and efficacious methods of protocol design.

Results. A bone health improvement protocol was developed.Any patient over the age of 50 who sustains a fracture from lowenergy trauma, such as a fall from standing or less, should beconsidered to place into this protocol. These patients receivededucation on metabolic bone disease, a prescription for highdose vitamin D therapy, and laboratory testing to determinethe etiology of their metabolic bone disease. Continuity of careof these patients with their primary care provider was providedfor further management of their metabolic bone disease andevaluation of their disease after discharged from the hospital.

Conclusion. Comprehensive secondary prevention should consistof osteoporosis assessment and treatment together with afall risk assessment. With this protocol, secondary fragility fracturespotentially could be prevented. KS J Med 2017;10(3):62-66.
Assessing Medical Student’s Ability to Interpret Traumatic Injuries on Computed Tomography Before and After the Third Year Clerkships
Authors: Werth Brady , Nguyen Barbara , Ward Jeanette , Reyes Jared , Helmer Stephen D. , Nold Joseph , Brewer Nicholas , Haan James
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Exposure to radiologic images during clinical rotationsmay improve students’ skill levels. This study aimed to quantifythe improvement in radiographic interpretation of life-threateningtraumatic injuries gained during third year clinical clerkships (MS-3).

Methods. We used a paired-sample prospective study design tocompare students’ accuracy in reading computed tomography (CT)images at the beginning of their third year clerkships (Phase I) andagain after completion of all of their third year clerkships (Phase II).Students were shown life-threatening injuries that included head,chest, abdomen, and pelvic injuries. Overall scores for Phase II werecompared with Phase I, as well as sub-scores for each anatomicalregion: head, chest, abdomen, and pelvis.

Results. Only scores from students participating in both Phase Iand Phase II (N = 57) were used in the analysis. After completingtheir MS3 clerkship, students scored significantly better overall andin every anatomical region. Phase I and Phase II overall mean scoreswere 1.2 ± 1.1 vs. 4.6 ± 1.8 (p < 0.001). Students improved the mostwith respect to injuries of the head and chest and the area of leastimprovement was in interpreting CT scans of the abdomen. Althoughimprovements in reading radiographic images were noted after theclerkship year, students accurately diagnosed only 46% of life-threateningimages on CT scan in the trauma setting.

Conclusions. These results indicated that enhanced education isneeded for medical students to interpret CT scans.Kans J Med 2018;11(4):91-94.
Visual Recognition of Child Body Mass Index by Medical Students, Resident Physicians, and Community Physicians
Authors: Ahlers-Schmidt Carolyn R , Kroeker Deborah , Chesser Amy , Hart Traci , Brannon Jennifer
Published: June 2019

Background: Many studies have assessed the ability of mothers to identify their child’s Body Mass Index (BMI) category and the vast majority of mothers are unable to do so accurately. This suggested a need for physicians to inform parents about their child’s weight status. However, many physicians do not chart BMI-for-age, even though it is recommended. Instead they rely on their visual perception of the patient’s weight status. This study determined the number of medical students, resident physicians, and community physicians who correctly categorize preschool children into their appropriate weight class by visual cues alone. Methods: Fourth-year medical students, family medicine and pediatric resident physicians, and family medicine and pediatric community physicians completed a brief on-line survey. Pictures of three preschool children were shown and respondents described each child’s BMI-for-age category. Results: A 43% (134/312) response rate was achieved. Only 15% of respondents correctly identified a 3-year-old boy, whose BMI was >95th percentile for his age, as obese. Nearly 86% correctly identified a 4-year-old girl with normal BMI-for-age, but only 21% correctly identified another girl who was overweight at the 90-95th percentile BMI-for-age. No significant difference was found in total accuracy between medical students, resident physicians, or community physicians (F(2,123)=0.743, p=0.478) or between family medicine physicians and pediatricians (F(1,107)=2.269, p=0.135) when predicting the BMI-for-age categories. Conclusions: Medical professionals and trainees have difficulty visually assessing a child’s BMI-for-age weight status. This underscores the importance of calculating and plotting BMI at healthy check-ups.
A Retrospective Descriptive Study of Stat TPN Orders in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Dang Lan , Durham Chris , Ahlers-Schmidt Carolyn R , Rankin Alissa , Shaw Jared , Bloom Barry T
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND: Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is used in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to meet metabolic demand and provide growth. To prevent harm from critical laboratory abnormalities, stat TPNs can be ordered urgently to change the content of infusing TPN. Each stat order breaks the daily cycle and often leads to additional stat orders. Limited supplies of ingredients brought focus on our liberal stat TPN policy and how to reduce the number of stat TPNs safely. The purpose of this project was to evaluate biochemical abnormalities associated with stat TPNs and identify leverage points to reduce stat TPNs in NICU patients. METHODS: Data from 1/1/10 to 6/30/10 were abstracted from Meditech, NeoData, and patient charts for NICU stat TPN orders. Demographics, laboratory results (sodium, potassium, calcium, and glucose), and key variables were gathered and critical laboratory values were identified. RESULTS: A total of 112 patients had evaluable orders for 255 stat TPNs. Mean gestation was 31 weeks (SD = 5) and birth weight was 1.744 kg (SD = 0.993). Seven (3%) were never infused. Twenty (12.6%) of first stat TPNs were from patients taking nothing by mouth. Eighty-eight of first stat TPNs had no critical labs (55% of initial stat TPNs). Of follow-up stat orders, 43% (38/89) followed unnecessary initial stat TPNs. Of the 55 abnormalities that generated the initial stat TPNs, 44 (80%) corrected. CONCLUSIONS: Fifty-two percent of stat TPNs could not be justified. For situations that were justified, 20% of laboratory abnormalities from initial stat TPNs were not corrected. These data provide an opportunity to reduce unnecessary costs and save limited resources.
A Survey of Resident Attitudes on Billing and Coding Education
Authors: Pham Thomas , Spaulding-Barclay Michael , Sherman Ashley
Published: June 2019

INTRODUCTION: Billing and coding (B&C) are important aspects of medical practice that many feel are taught inadequately during residency. In addressing this deficiency, residency programs must determine when and how to teach B&C. Some programs teach through informal methods or direct their education only towards senior residents and/or certain career paths. Is this approach ideal? This study evaluated pediatric resident attitudes towards formal B&C education, by post graduate year (PGY), and career plans. METHODS: A survey was distributed to residents before and after implementation of a novel, formal curriculum teaching B&C. General linear models were calculated to look at differences over time of all residents and by PGY levels and future career plans. RESULTS: Among all residents, there was no change in the highly positive attitudes towards Learning is Important, Valuable Use of Time, or Want a Formal Curriculum. Perceived Knowledge increased significantly and Need to Know More decreased significantly. There were no differences between PGY levels or career plans with all years valuing and wanting education. PGY-3s scored higher than PGY-1s and PGY-2s with Perceived Knowledge. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrated a strong, equal amount of interest in the formal education of B&C across all residents, regardless of training year and/or career plans. Pediatric residencies should consider implementing formal education on B&C to all residents. Pediatric resident attitudes towards billing and coding education can be used to guide the curriculum.
A Survey of Practitioner’s Knowledge of Psychiatric Medication Costs
Authors: Rajpoot Deepak , Poje Albert B , Carver Larry , Rajpoot Jyoti , Rajpoot Ravi , Panwar Vikram , Foster Amanda , Mayorga Angela , Shenkman Lisa
Published: June 2019

Introduction. Escalating medical costs continue to be an issue facing contemporary medicine. One factor contributing to this escalation may be physicians’ knowledge of medication costs. As physicians increasingly face opportunities to treat a variety of symptoms and conditions in a single patient, including co-morbid psychiatric disorders or complications, accurate knowledge of medication costs becomes increasingly important. Methods. Resident and attending physicians (N = 16) across the disciplines of internal medicine, psychiatry, and combined internal medicine/psychiatry from a large, mid-western medical school were surveyed on the costs of several medications that are used to manage physical and psychiatric symptoms. Results. Differences were found in the perceived estimated cost of medications among practitioners particularly with specialty internal medicine training as compared to those with additional psychiatric training/experience. Trends also were noted across practitioners with psychiatric and internal medicine/psychiatry training. Conclusions. The breadth of training and experience can affect accuracy in estimating anticipated costs of medication regimens.
Health Care Seeking and Risk Behaviors among High School Students in the Context of a School-Based Health Center
Authors: Audardottir-Goulay Hilda , Mullen Beka , Greiner Allen , Hobson Kenosha , Satterwhite Catherine L
Published: June 2019

Background. To address adolescent health needs in urban Wyandotte County, Kansas, a school-based health center (SBHC) was opened in March 2012. Students were surveyed to inform SBHC operations. Methods. All Wyandotte High School students were invited to complete an online survey in class in May 2012. Questions on demographics, health care seeking behaviors, behavioral risk factors, and missed school days were included. Results. Of 1,240 eligible students, 398 responded (32.3%). Nearly half (45.8%) reported that the emergency room or hospital was the location where they usually would seek health care. Females were more likely than males to report less access to mental health counseling (15.1% vs 10.8%, p = 0.01) or reproductive health care (7.7% vs 5.7%, p = 0.03) when needed and were more likely to miss school due to a health problem (54.0% vs 37.9% missed ≥ 1 day in past 4 weeks, p = 0.006). Males were more likely to report having had sex (59.2% vs 46.9%, p = 0.02) while females were more likely to report never using a condom when having sex (30.6% vs 18.3%, p = 0.001). Almost two-thirds (61.9%) of respondents were aware of the SBHC; 18.7% had used the SBHC. Conclusions. Students do not have adequate access to primary care, including sexual and mental health care. Using these data, the SBHC can be better adapted to meet student needs.
The Need for Visits to Social and Vocational Programs for the Mentally Ill as Part of General Psychiatry Residency Training
Authors: Khan Ahsan Y , Kalia Rachna , Ablah Elizabeth , Foote Andrew
Published: June 2019

Background. Comprehensive treatment planning for psychiatric illnesses should be based on a biopsychosocial model of treatment to address the acuity and chronicity of these disorders. To achieve this goal, knowledge about pharmacological, psychological, and social aspects of the treatment plan should be presented as an integral part of general psychiatry residency training. This survey study was conducted to examine how many programs provide training where residents have scheduled visits to social and vocational mental health service organizations in the community and to identify potential obstacles to including this rotation in general psychiatry residency training. Methods. A voluntary, anonymous survey was sent via SurveyMonkey® to the program directors of all general psychiatry residency programs in the United States. The survey consisted of five questions designed to assess if their programs had a rotation where residents visit social and vocational programs in the community designed for mentally ill patients to provide knowledge of the community mental health resources to their residents. Results. Of the 168 survey invitations issued, 73 (44%) responded. Fifty-six responders acknowledged that their residents were required to visit a community mental health organization, but their programs did not offer visits to community social and vocational programs. Seventeen program directors reported that their program did not provide this experience to their residents and indicated a desire to include such a rotation. Conclusions. Community mental health service organization visits should enhance knowledge of psychiatry residents about community mental health resources and indirectly promote better patient care. Information obtained from this survey should create discussion to work toward better psychiatric resident training.
Using Simulation to Improve Medical Students' Comfort with Selected Pediatric Procedures
Authors: Harrison Mark E , Kroeker Deborah A , Ahlers-Schmidt Carolyn R
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND: Simulation in pediatrics is described often in more procedurally-heavy areas, such as in intensive care, emergency medicine, and neonatology. However, there is a paucity of literature related to simulation in general pediatrics. We sought to improve students’ comfort with and knowledge about selected procedures using simulation mannequins during their pediatric rotation. METHODS: During a workshop, third year medical students received a lecture on male circumcisions, lumbar punctures, the Ortolani and Barlow maneuvers, and ear examinations. Following the lecture, the students were given hands-on instruction and feedback on the techniques for performing ear and hip exams, lumbar punctures, and circumcisions. Students took a pre- and post-encounter assessment regarding their confidence level, procedural knowledge, and perceived usefulness of the training. Wilcoxon Signed Rank tests were used to determine changes in the students’ confidence levels and knowledge. Alpha was set at 0.05 for all comparisons. RESULTS: Sixty medical students (100%) participated in the study during the 2012/2013 academic year. Confidence and knowledge increased significantly on all procedures following the simulation experience (p < 0.001). Perception of usefulness of the training also increased significantly at post-test (p = 0.019). CONCLUSION: Medical students benefited from using simulation to demonstrate and practice common pediatric procedures, both in their confidence and knowledge. The use of simulation for general pediatric procedures should improve patient safety, as well as remove some of the anxiety of performing procedures in actual clinical scenarios.
The Incidence of Breast Cancer among Disabled Kansans with Medicare
Authors: Rogers Austin R , Lai Sue-Min , Keighley John , Jungk Jessica
Published: June 2019

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer disparities by disability status are poorly understood. While previous studies have shown increased odds of late stage at diagnosis, it is unclear whether the incidence of breast cancer varies by disability status. METHODS: To assess cancer incidence and stage at diagnosis among disabled and nondisabled Medicare beneficiaries in Kansas, a retrospective cohort study was conducted using linked Medicare enrollment and Kansas Cancer Registry data from 2007 to 2009. Disability status was determined by the indicator for the original reason for Medicare eligibility. RESULTS: Among the 651,337 Medicare beneficiaries included in the cohort, there were 2,384 cases of breast cancer. The age-adjusted incidence was 313 per 100,000 among female beneficiaries with disabilities and 369 per 100,000 among nondisabled female beneficiaries. The adjusted incidence rate ratio was 0.93 (95% CI 0.73-1.18). When assessing stage at diagnosis, there was no difference in the odds of late stage at diagnosis by disability status (OR = 1.02; 95% CI 0.68-1.50). CONCLUSION: No significant difference in incidence or stage at diagnosis was identified among this cohort. The use of Medicare eligibility to define disability status presented a number of limitations. Future studies should seek alternate definitions of disability to assess disparities in breast cancer incidence, including definitions using Medicare claims data.
The Influence of Loan Repayment and Scholarship Programs on Healthcare Provider Retention in Underserved Kansas
Authors: Locke Erin , Dong Frank , Stiles Robert , Kellerman Rick , Ablah Elizabeth
Published: June 2019

Background. In an effort to redistribute healthcare providersto underserved areas, many states have turned to financialincentive programs. Despite substantial research on theseprograms on a national scale, little is known about the successof such programs in Kansas. The purpose of this studywas to provide insight into the relationship between financial incentive programs and provider retention in Kansas.

Methods. A cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted inApril and May of 2011 with participants who had completedtheir obligations to the Kansas State Loan Repayment Program(SLRP), the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repaymentprogram, or the National Health Service Corps Scholar shipprogram in Kansas between January 2006 and January 2011.

Results. Of the 112 providers included in the study, 54.4% (n = 61)had left their program sites sometime after finishing their commitment,with the mean length of stay after the obligation periodended being 7.3 (median = 3) months. Of the 54 participants whohad left their program sites and whose current locations wereknown, 33.3% (n = 18) were located in new Health ProfessionalShortage Areas (HPSA), 25.9% (n = 14) were in a new non-HPSA,and 40.7% (n = 22) had left the state. Family satisfaction with thecommunity and attending a professional school in Kansas wereassociated statistically with retention of physicians in Kansas.

Conclusions. Nearly half of all participants had remained attheir sites even after their obligation period ended, with familysatisfaction with the community appearing to be the strongestpredictor for retention among those who had stayed.Efforts to match a provider’s family with the community successfullyand to support the family through networking mayimprove future provider retention. KS J Med 2016;9(1):6-11.
Outcomes in Combined Anterior and Posterior Fusion for 3- and 4-Level Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease
Authors: Haskins Scott M. , Moskowitz Alan , Lammli John J. , Kuris Eren O. , Chong Alexander C.M.
Published: June 2019

Introduction. This study reported the clinical and functionaloutcomes in a consecutive series of patients with3- or 4-level degenerative disc disease (DDD) betweenvertebral levels L2 to S1, who were treated with combinedanterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) and posteriorspinal fusion at one-year and two-year follow-ups.

Methods. A retrospective chart review was performed on allpatients who underwent long segment fusion for DDD by asingle surgeon between August 2002 and January 2012. Fiftyfivepatients were identified and 32 had complete charts for review(14 had one-year follow-up and 18 two-year follow-up).In addition to demographic data, disability (Oswestry DisabilityIndex, ODI), pain level (Visual Analog Scale, VAS), andflexion-extension range-of-motion were measured pre- andpost-operatively. Operative data also were collected, includingoperative time, blood loss, surgical implants used, surgicalapproach, operative levels treated, and complications.Results. Both VAS and ODI improved significantly postoperatively.The average VAS score improved from 6.5 ± 1.5(range: 4 - 9) to 4.4 ± 1.7 (range: 2 - 7) for one-year follow-up,and 7.0 ± 1.8 (range: 4 - 10) to 4.4 ± 2.6 (range: 1 - 9) for twoyearfollow-up. For one-year follow-up, the average ODI scoreimproved from 53 ± 19% (range: 18 - 70%) to 37 ± 17% (range:12 - 64%), and for two-year follow-up, the average improvedfrom 53 ± 18% (range: 18 - 80%) to 31 ± 24% (range: 2 - 92%).The level of improvement in pain and function was similar topreviously published data for 1- and 2-level fusions, but overallpain and function scores were worse in this study group.

Conclusions. Arthrodesis for 3- and 4-level DDD is, on average,a successful surgery that shows clinically significantimprovements in function and pain similar to fusionfor 1- and 2-levels with low rates of re-operation. Patientswith involvement of 3- or 4-levels have higher disabilityand pain both pre- and post-operatively compared to shorterfusion level involvement. KS J Med 2016;9(3):50-53.
Perceptions of affiliates to private pension funds
Authors: Guillen Jorge Braulio
Published: June 2019

The following paper studies the determinants of choosing a private pension fund institution by processing a questionnaire of 514 affiliates. The questionnaire attempts to measure perceptions of the consumer with respect to their private pension fund institution. Using a structural equation model, we found that socioeconomic variables are irrelevant but some perceptions like the return of portfolio and leadership of the private pension fund were relevant in the choice of a private pension fund institution. We contrast the model in two different periods of time between 2009 and 2016. The periods before and after financial turmoil in the stock market.
Plague in Zimbabwe from 1974-2018 A Review Article v1
Authors: Munyenyiwa Amon , Zimba Moses , Nhiwatiwa Tamuka , Barson Maxwell
Published: June 2019

The protocol describes how literature was searched to write a review Article titled :Plague in Zimbabwe from 1974-2018.Literature review was conducted using the online databases PubMed, and HINARI. Hard copy text books with information relevant to plague were obtained from the University of Zimbabwe library.The search was refined to manuscripts that reported the occurrence of animal or human plague in Southern, Central, Eastern, Northern Africa and the whole world. All the information was supplemented with information from Web-accessible documents and other grey literature from libraries and archives.
Machine learning approach yields epigenetic biomarkers of food allergy: A novel 13-gene signature to diagnose clinical reactivity v2
Authors: Alag Ayush
Published: June 2019

Current laboratory tests have a less than 50% accuracy in distinguishing between people who have food allergies (FA) and those who are merely sensitized to foods, resulting in the use of expensive and potentially dangerous Oral Food Challenges. Our study presents a purely-computational machine learning approach, conducted using DNA Methylation (DNAm) data, to accurately diagnose food allergies and find genes that are strong biomarkers of the disease. We built two deep learning classifiers with twelve CpG-input features each that achieved perfect accuracy and an AUROC of 1 on the completely hidden cross-validation cohort. In addition, 24 additional classifiers were created that each had an average cross-validation accuracy of 98.35%. These 26 classifiers yielded a total of 18 unique CpGs, which mapped to 13 genes that are strong epigenetic biomarkers of FA. Biological enrichment on the 13-gene signature yielded new insights. Notably, our FA-discriminating genes were strongly associated with the immune system, which helps validate our findings. Seven of the 13 genes overlapped with previous food-allergy and DNAm studies. Previous studies have also created a perfect classifier for this dataset, but they used a 96-CpG input feature set built on both data-driven and a priori biological insights. Our study is an improvement on previous work because it maintains a perfect classification accuracy using only 18 highly discriminating CpGs (0.005% of the total available features). In machine learning, simpler models, as used in our study, are preferred over more complex ones (all other things being equal). In addition, our completely data-driven approach eliminates the need for \textit{a priori} information and allows for generalizability to DNAm classification problems in other disease areas, which may result in novel gene associations or accurate diagnostic tests for those diseases.
La imagen de la periodista profesional en el cine (reseña de tesis doctoral)
Authors: Piñeiro-Otero Teresa
Published: June 2019

Reseña Tesis Doctoral: Osorio Iglesias, Olga, La imagen de la periodista profesional en el cine de ficción de 1990 a 1999. Tesis doctoral presentada y defendida el 15 de abril de 2010, en la Facultad de Ciencias de la Comunicación de la Universidade da Coruña, calificada de Sobresaliente cum Laudem.
IMPACT OF AGGRESSIVENESS OF WORKING CAPITAL MANAGEMENT ON FIRM'S PROFIT
Authors: Sultan Dr. Khurram , Muzammal Murtaza Muhammad
Published: June 2019

Purpose of Study: The study intends to analyze the fact that whether it is better to be aggressive or conservative in formulating strategies for working capital management. The main objective of any firm is to earn the maximum profit but caring for the liquidity is also an important element. Profit of the firm can be increased, the problem comes when profit increases at the cost of liquidity.

Methodology: The data we have collected is from Karachi stock exchange (61 companies) in Pakistan for the time tenure of 6 years (2013-2018).

Results: This study explores the impact of aggressiveness of working capital management on the firm's profit.

Implications/Applications: According to our analysis while considering the Current ratio and Cash conversion cycle as independent variables, there is a significant impact of Current ratio on the firm's profit.
Diversity analysis of mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] genotypes for bruchid resistance
Authors: Ghosh Sanhita , Roy Anindita , Kundagrami Sabyasachi
Published: June 2019

Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] is one of the most important pulse crops in the tropical and sub-tropical areas. Although the total production of mungbean is not enough to supplement the nutritional requirement, an additional issue further augments the concern of its use: the post-harvest damage in the storage condition. Bruchids (Callosobruchus chinensis) are major polyphagous storage pest that causes substantial losses, both quantitatively and qualitatively. The objective of the current study was to classify the fifty-two mungbean genotypes into groups based on their bruchid resistant and susceptibility by using multivariate statistical analysis. Since the present study emphasizes the progressive breeding program, the multivariate analysis is expected to effectively demonstrate the diversity of bruchid attack and therefore identify and ensures the correct representation of the resistant genotypes. The Principal Component Analysis (PCA) displays the correlation of bruchid morpho-physiological traits and the diversity analysis groups the considered genotypes into four clusters (I-IV). The cluster III contains seven genotypes which are observed most effective against bruchid attack. The PC1 shows 70.83% of variability where PC2 shows 29.17% of variability. PCA picturize the most positive correlation between the number of egg laid (NOEL-0.922) and percentage of seed damage (POSD-0.975) among all the morpho-physiological traits. The cluster III thus helps selecting resistant parents for hybridization in future crop improvement program.
Effect of split application of potassium on yield and yield attributes of Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill]
Authors: Sharma Seema , Kaul Amit , Singh Mandeep
Published: June 2019

A field experiment was conducted at Punjab Agricultural University, Regional Research Station, Gurdaspur (Punjab) during kharif 2016-17, to study the effect of split application of potassium on yield and yield attributes of soybean. The experiment was conducted in randomized complete block design with seven treatments applied at sowing and as split application of potassiumT1: Recommended fertilizer dose (12.5 kg N, 32 kg P2O5and no potassium application) , T2: 15 kg K2O ha-1(at sowing), T3: 30 kg K2O ha-1(at sowing), T4:60 kg K2O ha-1(at sowing), T5: 7.5 kg K2O ha-1 (at sowing) + 7.5 kg K2O ha-1 (at flowering), T6: 15 kg K2O ha-1(at sowing) +15 kg K2O ha-1(at flowering), T7: 30 kg K2O ha-1(at sowing) +30 kg K2O ha-1(at flowering). Results revealed that significantly higher grain yield (25.2 q ha-1) was obtained in T7 (30 kg K2O ha-1 (at sowing) + 30 kg K2O ha-1 (at flowering) as compared to all other treatments but it was statistically at par with the split application of potassium @ 15 kg K2O ha-1 (at sowing) + 15 kg K2O ha-1 (at flowering) (T6) with grain yield of (22.6 q ha-1). Split application of potassium significantly increased soybean grain yield over the basal application with highest benefit cost ratio (7.1). Among the split application of potassium, grain yield of soybean was increased significantly by 15.6 % in T7 treatment over T5. Split application of potassium was more beneficial than applying full dose of potassium at the time of sowing due to higher number of pods and pod weight plant-1.
Crop adaptation to air pollution I. Effect of particulate and SO2 pollution on growth, yield attributes and sulphur nutrition of wheat, barley and chickpea
Authors: Yadav Poonam , Dhupper Renu , Singh S. D. , Singh Bhupinder
Published: June 2019

Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter (PM) are one of the major air pollutants emerging out of the industrial development and human activities. Plants exhibit differential sensitivity to SO2 pollution and its affect on plant growth can be both direct and/or indirect. The present study was conducted in controlled tunnels to assess the effect of particulate matter (PM) and SO2 on growth attributes of two cereals (bread and durum wheat and barley) and a legume (chickpea) species. Relative sensitivity of crops to elevated SO2 followed the following order: durum wheat less than bread wheat less than barley less than chickpea. This study clearly shows that the presence of particulate matter in the growing environment severely inhibits crop growth while the SO2 enriched environment promotes plant growth and S uptake across crops and that the tolerant crop species are capable of utilizing SO2 towards the plant S pool.
Escola – Promoção Humana
Authors: Ferreira Padre Antônio da Silva
Published: June 2019

RESUMOTrata-se da reprodução de um opúsculo sobre a Didática da Escola Renovada, escrito pelo Padre Antonio Ferreira em 1970, no qual o autor expõe as bases de uma educação humanista, fundada sobre os princípios da salesianidade. O resgate dessa obra pretende constituir-se uma homenagem póstuma à figura desse educador, reconhecido internacionalmente pela agudeza e consistência teórico-acadêmicas do seu pensamento, refinada inteligência, cultura e piedade.PALAVRAS-CHAVE: Educação humanista. Escola Renovada. Salesianidade. ABSTRACTSchool - Human PromotionIt is the reproduction of a booklet about the School Renewed Didatic, written by Priest Antonio Ferreira in 1970, in which the author exposes the basis of humanistic education, founded on the principles of Salesianity. The rescue of this work is intended as a posthumous tribute to the figure of this educator, internationally recognized for sharpness and theoretical-academic consistency of his thought, refined intelligence, culture and piety.KEYWORDS: Humanistic Education. Renewed school. Salesianity. RESUMENEscuela - Promoción HumanaEs la reproducción de un folleto sobre la Didáctica de Enseñanza Renovada, escrito por el padre Antonio Ferreira en 1970, en el que el autor expone las bases de la educación humanista, fundada en los principios de salesiano. El rescate de esta obra pretende ser un homenaje póstumo a la figura de este educador, reconocido internacionalmente por la nitidez y consistencia teórica-académica de su pensamiento, la inteligencia refinada, la cultura y la piedad.PALABRAS CLAVE: Educación Humanista. Escuela Renovada. Salesianidad.
Classe hospitalar e escola: mãos dadas na feitura da educação de enfermos
Authors: Ortiz Leodi Conceição Meireles , Pereira Michele Quinhones , Valença Martha dos Anjos
Published: June 2019

RESUMOO relato apresenta uma discussão teórico-prática acerca da aproximação de dois cenários de ensino: classe hospitalar e escola, tendo como suporte a política da educação inclusiva. Nesta agenda, são creditadas atividades de ensino-aprendizagem disponibilizadas à aluna-paciente que faz tratamento de saúde no Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria e está matriculada na Escola Municipal Assis Brasil Martins Bitencourt, selando desta forma, um acordo por educação de qualidade social. A presente reflexão desvela portanto, o cenário real da inclusão escolar, perpassada por dificuldades/possibilidades, cumplicidades, garantia de direitos, cidadania e um lugar onde a luta por mais educação e saúde dão-se as mãos.Palavras-Chave: Classe Hospitalar. Inclusão Escolar. Escola. Hospital class and school hand in hand in making the education of the sickABSTRACTThe article presents a discussion on the theoretical and practical approach to teaching two scenarios: class hospital and school, supported the policy of inclusive education. This agenda, are credited for teaching and learning activities available to the student-patient making health care at the University Hospital of Santa Maria and is registered at the Municipal School Assis Brazil Martins Bittencourt, thus sealing an agreement for quality education social. This reflection reveals thus the real scenario of school inclusion, pervaded by problems / opportunities, complicity, guarantee of rights, citizenship and a place where the fight for more education and health are given hands.Keywords: Hospital Class. School Inclusion. School. Clase en el Hospital: de la manos unidas para ayudar en la educación de los enfermosRESUMENEl informe presenta una discusión teórica y práctica del enfoque de la enseñanza de dos escenarios: las clases en el hospital y en la escuela, con el apoyo de la política de educación inclusiva. En esta agenda, ocurren las actividades de enseñanza-aprendizaje a disposición de la atención del alumno-enfermo en el Hospital de la Universidad de Santa María y está inscrito en la escuela Municipal Assis Brasil Martins Bittencourt, sellando así un acuerdo por una educación de calidad social. Por lo tanto, esta reflexión revela la situación real de la inclusión escolar, impregnado de dificultades / posibilidades, con complicidad, que garantiza los derechos, la ciudadanía y un lugar donde la lucha por una mayor educación y la salud se dan las manos.Palabras clave: Clase en el Hospital. Inclusión Escolar. Escuela.
Evasão no Curso de Bacharelado em Estatística da Universidade Estadual de Maringá: uma análise etnográfica (p. 129-144)
Authors: Macerau Walkiria Maria de Oliveira , De Souza Eniuce Menezes , Silva Eraldo Schunk
Published: June 2019

Este artigo aborda o perfil e as causas da evasão dos alunos do curso de Bacharelado em Estatística da Universidade Estadual de Maringá, ingressos no período de 2000 a 2011. A evasão é um problema que atinge todas as instituições de ensino, causando desperdícios sociais, econômicos e acadêmicos. A partir de uma pesquisa qualitativa e etnográfica, realizada com esses alunos evadidos, foi possível detectar e discutir os fatores que ocasionaram a evasão, além de definir ações para a redução da mesma.Palavras-chave: Evasão. Alunos. Motivos. Ações.School dropout in the course of Bachelor of Statistics, State University of Maringa: an ethnographic analysisAbstractThis article discusses the profile and causes of dropout of students of Bachelor of Statistics who got into the State University of Maringa in the period of 2000-2011. The evasion is a problem that affects all educational institutions causing economic and academic waste. From a qualitative and ethnographic research conducted with these dropout students, it was possible to detect and discuss the factors that led to the dropping out and defines actions to reduce it.Keywords: School Dropout. Students. Motives. Actions.Evasión en el curso de Licenciatura en Estadística de la Universidad Estadual de Maringá: un análisis etnográficoResumenEn este trabajo se aborda el perfil y las causas de la evasión de los estudiantes de Licenciatura en Estadística de la Universidad Estadual de Maringá, entradas a partir de 2000 a 2011. La evasión es un problema que afecta a todas las instituciones educativas que causan los desperdicios sociales, económico y académico. A partir de una investigación cualitativa y etnográfica realizada con estos estudiantes evadidos, fue posible detectar y analizar los factores que causaron la evasión y definir las acciones para reducir la evasión.Palabras-clave: Evasión. Estudiantes. Razones. Acciones.
Por uma "Univercidade" Anticonformista (p. 172-176)
Authors: Rodrigues Junior Emilio
Published: June 2019

O livro resenhado discute, numa perspectiva crítica, as dimensões da Universidade na sociedade contemporânea, em especial nas relações de conformismo que as instituições superiores parecem tecer junto à ótica capitalista mercantil. Ao longo de cinco capítulos, o autor da obra, Jorge Olímpio Bento, nos traz um relevante e inquietante debate sobre o “mal-estar” na Universidade, a substituição da formação pela funcionalização, conclamando a uma postura de responsabilidade e de anticonformismo da Universidade em relação à sua missão na sociedade hodierna.Palavras-chave: Universidade. Funcionalização. Anticonformismo.For a nonconformist UnivercityAbstractThe reviewed book discusses, in a critical perspective, dimensions of the University in the contemporary society, especially in the relations of conformism that higherinstitutions seem to weave together the optical market capitalist. Over five chapters, the author of the work, Jorge Olimpio Bento, brings an important and unsettling debate on the "malaise" at the University, the substitution of training by functionalization, calling for a position of responsibility and anticonformism of the University in relation to its mission in today's society.Keywords: University. Functionalization. Anticonformism.Por una Univercidade inconformistaResumenEl libro reseñado analiza, desde una perspectiva crítica, las dimensiones de la Universidad en la sociedad contemporánea, sobre todo en las relaciones de conformismo que las instituciones superiores parecen entretejen el capitalista mercado óptico. A lo largo de cinco capítulos, el autor de la obra, Jorge Olimpio Bento, aporta un importante debate e inquietante sobre el "malestar" de la Universidad, lasustitución de la formación por funcionalización, pidiendo un puesto de responsabilidad y de la Universidad de anticonformismo en relación con su misión en la sociedad actual.Palabras clave: Universidad. La funcionalización. Anticonformismo.