bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
L’Union européenne, ses limites et son voisinage
Authors: Drevet Jean-François
Published: November 2021

Après avoir connu une extension régulière de son espace territorial par élargissement à des nouveaux États membres, jusqu’à 28, l’Union européenne marque le pas, avec le départ très médiatique du Royaume-Uni qui a ramené le nombre de membres à 27, et des négociations d’adhésion en panne ou au ralenti (avec notamment la Turquie, la Serbie, l’Albanie…). Les relations internationales ayant tendance à se durcir depuis quelques années, en particulier avec la Russie ou la Turquie, sur fond de conflits ouverts ou latents à sa périphérie immédiate, l’Union européenne pourrait bien avoir stabilisé son territoire et ses frontières. Mais comme le montre ici Jean-François Drevet, d’une part les définitions en la matière restent floues et laissent aux États membres la liberté de faire évoluer l’espace territorial concerné ; d’autre part, la stabilisation géographique à l’échelle d’un continent implique une politique de voisinage ambitieuse et efficace qui, pour l’heure, ne semble pas à la hauteur. Si l’on ajoute à cela le manque de volonté ou de capacité de l’Union à faire respecter ses valeurs, la solidarité à géométrie très variable entre États membres, et la diversité des défis posés par ses voisins selon que l’on regarde au nord, au sud, à l’est ou à l’ouest, on mesure l’ampleur des actions à entreprendre pour que l’Union européenne parvienne à définir une politique extérieure crédible et efficace — pourtant indispensable dans le contexte actuel de crispation géopolitique entre grandes puissances.  S.D.
Adhesive Taping Shows Better Cosmetic Outcomes Than Tissue Adhesives for Sutured Upper Extremity Incisions: A Single-Blind Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: McQuillan Thomas J. , Vora Molly , Hawkins Jessica , Kenney Deborah , Diaz Roberto , Ladd Amy L.
Published: November 2021

Adhesive taping is commonly used to reinforce wound closure and approximate minor lacerations. Recently, tissue adhesives such as 2-octylcyanoacrylate have gained popularity because of their high tensile strength, bacteriostatic properties, and spontaneous peeling. We sought to evaluate the cosmetic result of upper extremity incisions closed primarily by subcuticular suture, randomizing the application of tissue adhesive vs adhesive taping to different halves of the same surgical incision. Subjects were recruited from patients undergoing common procedures at the senior surgeon's hand surgery clinic. After primary closure, we applied either quarter-inch adhesive tape or tissue adhesive to the proximal and distal aspects of the wounds, based on a preoperative randomization protocol. We assessed the scars at approximately 3 months (range, 2–5 months). Subjects completed a validated scar assessment questionnaire, and a blinded photograph was obtained to allow 2 independent surgeons to assess the scar. Mean age was 63 years (SD, 11.8 years; range, 21–88 years); 56% of patients were women, and 44% were men. Most of the incisions were open carpal tunnel release and thumb carpometacarpal arthroplasty (14 each). Adhesive taping showed a better overall mean score based on evaluation by the hand surgeons, a finding that was statistically significant. The greatest differences were observed between color and size, but no subcategories were significantly different. Patients reported nonstatistical, but slightly better overall cosmetic outcomes with adhesive taping rather than tissue adhesive. Adhesive strips provide a modest but significant improvement in cosmetic outcomes vs more expensive tissue adhesive. Future evaluation of closure methods that evaluate cost, speed of application, suture technique, and dressing will optimize scar appearance. [
Orthopedics
. 2022;45(1):e42–e46.]
Optimal control of a chemotaxis equation arising in angiogenesis
Authors: Delgado M. , Gayte I. , Morales-Rodrigo C.
Published: November 2021

In this paper we consider an optimal control for an equation that models a crucial step in the tumor development, the angiogenesis. We show the existence of an optimal control, we characterize the optimal control as a solution of the optimality system and we show the uniqueness of the optimal control for short times.
Formes, facteurs et importance de la vulnérabilité hydrique dans une métropole européenne
Authors: May Xavier , Bacquaert Pauline , Decroly Jean-Michel , Guiran Léa de , Deligne Chloé , Lannoy Pierre , Marziali Valentina
Published: November 2021

Cet article traite des difficultés d’accès à l’eau d’hygiène (pour se laver, accéder à une toilette ou laver son linge) rencontrées par les personnes qui vivent à Bruxelles. Dans ce cadre, nous mettons en évidence la notion de vulnérabilité hydrique qui prend en compte les difficultés d’accès à l’eau en raison de son coût, des caractéristiques du logement (fuite, absence des équipements sanitaires de base…) ou de l’absence de logement. Nous montrons qu’en raison de l’appauvrissement de la population bruxelloise et du manque d’infrastructures sanitaires publiques (en particulier les douches, fontaines et toilettes publiques), au minimum 100 000 personnes, soit 8,2 % de la population bruxelloise, est en vulnérabilité hydrique.
Reconquérir la qualité de l’eau potable par le développement de l’agriculture biologique et de systèmes alimentaires dédiés
Authors: Vincent Audrey , Fleury Philippe
Published: November 2021

L’agriculture biologique (AB) est considérée comme une solution pertinente aux problèmes de pollution des ressources en eau. Dans cet article, nous nous appuyons sur le projet mené par la ville de Paris dans la vallée de la Vanne pour analyser comment une agglomération peut développer un projet de développement de l’AB à l’échelle d’une aire d’alimentation de captages et engager un changement de fonds de l’agriculture afin de pérenniser son approvisionnement en eau potable. Nous retraçons la trajectoire de ce projet et montrons que différents outils et échelles d’action ont été mobilisés pour mettre en lien l’enjeu eau potable avec d’autres comme celui de l’alimentation via l’approvisionnement de cantines en produits biologiques.
Higher Education Student Emotions
Authors: Barba Evangelina Cruz
Published: November 2021

This article presents the perception of 611 students from public universities in Mexico about online classes in pandemic times. Exploratory factor analysis was conducted. Vygotsky's contributions are taken, especially those related to emotional manifestations. It is concluded that the most important factor in this change is the emotions that are identified as an impulse to act during online classes, given the didactic and pedagogical components, resources, and supports for students that promote learning. This proposes a framework for considering the emotional aspects of positive engagement in students learning online. There is evidence of some balance between the advantages and disadvantages of online education. It also suggests that women perceive more negative emotions such as disappointment and frustration in the online education experience. The teacher, being a vicarious learning model, can innovate in education by promoting peripheral participation with other playful activities that involve abstract, applied, and situated learning.
ICT Use Behaviour and Student Alienation
Authors: Dar Wahid Ahmad , Jan Kounsar
Published: November 2021

Covid-19 taught us the importance of personalized ICT use in the higher education context. In this scenario, the importance of researching student's ICT behaviour is becoming ever more crucial. This study investigates the influence of student alienation (SAL), socio-economic status, residential background, type of course, and gender on students' ICT use behaviour. 704 Kashmiri university students responded to an offline survey comprising two scales: Students ICT use scale and student alienation scale. The results showed that SAL has a negative relationship with student’s ICT use for education and capital enhancement. Students differed in their ICT behaviour based on gender, type of course, and residential background. Socio-economic status was positively correlated with ICT use for education and entertainment. These findings highlight the nuances of ICT use behaviour among young university students. The implications and future research directions have been discussed.
Instruction Tools for Signal Processing and Machine Learning for Ion-Channel Sensors
Authors: Sattigeri Prasanna , Thiagarajan Jayaraman , Ramamurthy Karthikeyan , Spanias Andreas , Banavar Mahesh , Dixit Abhinav , Fan Jie , Malu Mohit , Jaskie Kristen , Rao Sunil , Shanthamallu Uday , Narayanaswamy Vivek , Katoch Sameeksha
Published: November 2021

Ion Channel sensors have several applications including DNA sequencing, biothreat detection, and medical applications. Ion-channel sensors mimic the selective transport mechanism of cell membranes and can detect a wide range of analytes at the molecule level. Analytes are sensed through changes in signal patterns. Papers in the literature have described different methods for ion channel signal analysis. In this paper, we describe a series of new graphical tools for ion channel signal analysis which can be used for research and education. The paper focuses on the utility of this tools in biosensor classes. Teaching signal processing and machine learning for ion channel sensors is challenging because of the multidisciplinary content and student backgrounds which include physics, chemistry, biology and engineering. The paper describes graphical ion channel analysis tools developed for an on-line simulation environment called J-DSP. The tools are integrated and assessed in a graduate bio-sensor course through computer laboratory exercises.
Impacts of the Application of Virtual and Augmented Reality on Teaching-Learning Processes in Engineering Courses
Authors: Vicente dos Anjos Fernando Elemar , Rocha Luiz Alberto Oliveira , Oliveira da Silva Débora , Pacheco Rodrigo
Published: November 2021

Cognitive approaches to teaching generate learning through the interaction between the subject and object of study. One of the strategies to create this interaction is related to the application of virtual and augmented reality in the teaching-learning processes. Through a systematic literature review, this work aims to describe the approaches used to measure the impacts on student learning who used virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in the teaching-learning processes of engineering courses, the impacts on learning, and student satisfaction. The surveys showed that 70% of research analyzed, students who used virtual reality or augmented reality learned more, and 90% of the research described that students who used virtual or augmented reality were more satisfied with the new approach than the traditional teaching approach. The conclusion is that there are positive impacts, in the vast majority of cases, on learning and the satisfaction of students who use virtual or augmented reality in the teaching-learning processes applied in engineering courses.
Are Industrial Structure Adjustment and Technical Progress Conducive to Environmental Improvement?
Authors: Jing Li , Jia Wang , Bo Zhang
Published: November 2021

China actively broadens its channels for environmental protection and limits pollutant emissions through industrial structure adjustment and technical progress. Based on panel data of 30 provinces in China from 2003 to 2017, this study investigated the effects of industrial structure adjustment and technical progress on environmental pollution using spatial Dubin models. The findings show the following. (1) As the economy develops, the situation of environmental pollution in various regions deteriorates; moreover, spatio-temporal dependence is an aspect of environmental pollution. (2) Industrial structure adjustment and technical progress are beneficial to environmental improvement. Furthermore, there are spillover effects in factors such as industrial structure and technical progress to varying degrees. Thus, this study suggests that the path of coupling between industrial structure and technical progress should be explored to establish a pollution filtering mechanism, thereby improving environmental quality.
Numerical Investigation of Dynamics of the Flexible Riser by Applying Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation
Authors: Hung Luu Quang , Kang Zhuang , Shaojie Li
Published: November 2021

Abstract In this paper, the dynamics of the flexible riser are investigated based on the absolute nodal coordinate formulation (ANCF). The stiffness, generalized elastic force, external load, and mass matrixes of the element are deduced based on the principle of energy conversion
and assembled with the finite element method. The motion equation of the flexible riser is established. The influence of the environmental load conditions on the flexible riser model is studied in the MATLAB environment. Moreover, the accuracy and reliability of the programs are verified for
a beam model with theoretical solutions. Finally, the static and dynamic characteristics of the flexible riser are analyzed, systematically adopting the ANCF method, which in turn proves the effectiveness and feasibility of the ANCF. Therefore, the proposed method is a powerful scheme for
investigating the dynamics of flexible structures with large deformation in ocean engineering.
Detecting dengue outbreaks in Malaysia using geospatial techniques
Authors: Nellis Syahrul , Loong Shih Keng , Abd-Jamil Juraina , Fauzi Rosmadi , AbuBakar Sazaly
Published: November 2021

Dengue is a complex disease with an increasing number of infections worldwide. This study aimed to analyse spatiotemporal dengue outbreaks using geospatial techniques and examine the effects of the weather on dengue outbreaks in the Klang Valley area, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Daily weather variables including rainfall, temperature (maximum and minimum) and wind speed were acquired together with the daily reported dengue cases data from 2001 to 2011 and converted into geospatial format to identify whether there was a specific pattern of the dengue outbreaks. The association between these variables and dengue outbreaks was assessed using Spearman’s correlation. The result showed that dengue outbreaks consistently occurred in the study area during a 11-year study period. And that the strongest outbreaks frequently occurred in two high-rise apartment buildings located in Kuala Lumpur City centre. The results also show significant negative correlations between maximum temperature and minimum temperature on dengue outbreaks around the study area as well as in the area of the high-rise apartment buildings in Kuala Lumpur City centre.
Books as therapy
Authors: Ellis Chris
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Acute pain guidelines
Authors: Raff Milton
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Knowledge and practice of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV guidelines amongst doctors and nurses at Odi Hospital, Tshwane District
Authors: Ogbonna Kingsley , Govender Indiran , Tumbo John
Published: November 2021

Background: Almost 60 million people are infected with and 25 million people have already died from HIV/AIDS. Sub-Saharan Africa is the region most affected, with 67% of all people living with HIV and 91% of all new infections amongst children and 14 million children orphaned by HIV-related deaths. HIV can be transmitted from a pregnant mother to her child during pregnancy, birth or breastfeeding. In South Africa (SA) the mother-to-child HIV transmission (MTCT) rate is under 4% at 4 to 8 weeks after birth since implementation of the most recent national prevention of MTCT (PMTCT) programme.Aim: This study sought to investigate the level of knowledge of nurses and doctors working at Odi Hospital in Tshwane, and whether they were putting the current PMTCT programme into practice.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was undertaken using self-administered questionnaires developed from the current PMTCT guidelines.Results: Of the 102 participants, 12 (12%) were doctors and 90 (88%) nurses, of whom 9 (9%) were male and 93 (91%) female. Mean knowledge percentage was 60.8% and mean practice percentage was 77%. Regarding knowledge, the question on HIV counselling and testing scored an average 93.1%, while that on doses of drugs used in the PMTCT guidelines scored 17.7%. For practice questions scores ranged from 71% to 82%.Conclusion: Nurses and doctors working at Odi Hospital knew that HIV counselling and testing is important and must be done for all mothers; however, they were unsure of the dosages of drugs used for PMTCT. More than two-thirds of the doctors and nurses reported practising the PMTCT guidelines, but as their knowledge was inadequate their practice may not be appropriate.
Diabetes and hypertension screening in Zandspruit, Johannesburg 2012–2014
Authors: Rheeder Paul , Muthembe Tessy , Lawson Stefan , Brink Julie
Published: November 2021

Background: Hypertension (HT) and diabetes mellitus (DM) affect millions of individuals in South Africa and are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Given the substantial public health and socio-economic burden South Africa faces due to the rising rates of chronic diseases, prevention strategies with community engagement may play a vital role in controlling these diseases and their associated sequelae.Objectives and methods: Project HOPE, an implementing partner of the Lilly Non Communicable Disease (NCD) Partnership programme in South Africa, conducted screening days and home visits as part of a non-communicable disease awareness campaign in the Zandspruit suburb of western Johannesburg (lower income, informal settlement). Standardised assessment tools were used, which included glucose and blood pressure measurement.Results: Of 7607 participants screened, 2773/7470 (37.1%) of those with blood pressure values could be classified as hypertensive with systolic blood pressure (BP) ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic BP ≥ 90 mmHg. Of the 7607 glucose screened individuals, 630 (8.3%) had referable random capillary glucose levels ≥ 7.8 mmol/l. There was a clear gradient of increased prevalence over age and body mass index (BMI) categories.Conclusions: In this urban low-income suburb hypertension was common with hyperglycaemia less so. The number of participants returning to the clinic for confirmation of diagnoses was less than optimal and highlights the problem of community- based screening.
Understanding the management of iron deficiency anaemia
Authors: Harmse L.
Published: November 2021

Iron deficiency, the most common cause of anaemia, is seemingly easy to manage. However, in many cases the nutritional deficiency is complicated by concurrent gastro-intestinal disease and/or inefficient absorption. In addition, iron absorption and mobilisation from physiological storage sites is regulated by the peptide hormone hepcidin, which is upregulated in anaemia associated with chronic inflammation. Successful patient management requires the continuous evaluation of iron status as well as monitoring of haemoglobin levels to measure treatment outcomes. Iron requirements change with patient physiological status and this must be taken into consideration when making clinical decisions. Provided that there is no underlying problem most patients respond rapidly to oral iron therapy. In non-responsive patients, and patients with concurrent gastro-intestinal disease, parenteral therapy must be considered. This brief review provides a summary of some of the problems that may be encountered with the management of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia.
An Acronymic Wilderness
Authors: Ellis Chris
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Mastering your fellowship
Authors: Von Pressentin Klaus , Naidoo Mergan , Ross Andrew , Cooke Richard
Published: November 2021

The series, “Mastering your Fellowship”, provides examples of the question format encountered in the written examination, Part A of the FCFP(SA) examination. The series aims to help Family Medicine registrars prepare for this examination. Model answers are available online.
Levels of burnout among registrars and medical officers working at Bloemfontein public healthcare facilities in 2013
Authors: Sirsawy U. , Steinberg W. J. , Raubenheimer J. E.
Published: November 2021

Background: Burnout is prevalent among medical personnel and affects their work environment. This study investigated the level of burnout among registrars and medical officers at public healthcare facilities in Bloemfontein.Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study included registrars and medical officers at four public healthcare facilities in Bloemfontein. Socio-demographic information was collected and participants completed the Maslach Burnout Inventory, which consists of three subscales: emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and personal accomplishment.Results: Of the 300 potential participants, 205 were included in the result. Only 3.4% of the participants showed no burnout on all three subscales and 28.3% had only low to moderate levels of burnout on all three subscales. A quarter (26.3%) of the participants showed high burnout on one subscale, but not the others. Furthermore, 26.3% showed a high level of burnout on any combination of two of the three subscales. A high degree of burnout on all three subscales was found in 15.6% of the participants.Conclusion: Burnout is a major problem among registrars and medical officers working in public hospitals in Bloemfontein. An action plan needs to be put in place in partnership with the Departments of Health and Higher Education to prevent burnout among an important working cadre.
Recreational drugs and implications
Authors: Gardner B. M.
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Electro-therapy of Paralyses
Authors: Thom Harold
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Treatment notes: Perineometry in P.P stress incontinence among African patients
Authors: Dobeyn M. G.
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Relaxation - Conscious inhibition
Authors: Phillips Mary
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
Treatment Notes
Authors: Blair Jean
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
An Institute for the Study of Man in Africa
Authors: Tobias Phillip V.
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
The Treatment of Scoliosis
Authors: Hedden F. J.
Published: November 2021

No abstract available.
О повышении безопасности схем подписи Эль-Гамаля
Authors: Alekseev Evgeny Konstantinovich , Akhmetzyanova L R , Babueva Aleksandra Alekseevna , Smyshlyaev Stanislav Vitalevich
Published: November 2021

Предлагается способ модификации схем подписи Эль-Гамаля (в частности, ГОСТ Р 34.10-2012), повышающий безопасность в сценариях использования в слабодоверенном окружении (при отсутствии надежных датчиков случайных чисел). Для анализа стойкости модифицированной схемы подписи предложена модель противника SUF-CMRA (Strong Unforgeability under Chosen Message and Randomness Attack). В этой модели получена оценка стойкости модифицированной схемы (в модели со случайным оракулом) в виде функции от стойкости базовой схемы подписи в модели SUF-CMA и стойкости функции HMAC в модели PRF.
Festivals and rites as mediums of moral education: A case study of Mobaland in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Abolarin Isaiah Ola
Published: November 2021

This study explored how the people of Moba in Ekiti State, Nigeria, use three of their traditional festivals and rites—odun ijesu, itugbe and oku-omo-ile—for moral education. Qualitative method of research was used with unstructured interview guide utilized for data collection. Purposive sampling technique was adopted for selecting people comprising leaders and practitioners, who have deep knowledge of the three festivals as participants for the study. Interviews were conducted and the data collected were content analysed. The study found that there are moral lessons embedded in these festivals particularly in every act of the celebration. The leaders need to deliberately highlight these lessons emphasising their significance as the very essence of the festivals and rites in order for people to understand, imbibe and put them into practice.
Islamic theism as a response to White Supremacy: The case of Shaikh Amadu Bamba Mbacké
Authors: Thomas Douglas
Published: November 2021

This article examines Shaikh Amadu Bamba Mbacké and his theology as a cogent response to White Supremacy as expressed in French Colonization of Africa. White Supremacy has as its primary goal, the recreation of the whole world in the image of Whiteness upon the premise that the possession of White skin makes one inherently superior. Theism counters this ontological assault with an unabashed turn to a believer's God. Shaikh Amadu Bamba Mbacké's insistence on Islam counters White Supremacy thereby providing an ideological and metaphysical space for the non-whites of Senegal to exist without succumbing to the temptation to aspire to a Euro-centric ideal.
Igbo eschatology and environmentalism
Authors: Ufearoh Anthony Uzochukwu
Published: November 2021

The present work sets out to examine the intersection between Igbo eschatology and environmentalism. It seeks to determine how the tenets of Igbo eschatology impact on environmental conservation. The approach is conversational. Given that the work centers on a particular cultural area, an ethnic nationality in West Africa with unique cultural symbols, the paper also employs the tool of hermeneutics. It is discovered that the Igbo eschatology is characteristically this-worldly, cyclic and perceives human existence as continuous given the possibility of reincarnation. Accordingly, it impacts a sense of permanence or semi-immortality on the evanescent earthly existence thus rendering the optimism or motivation which environmentalism, a futuristic endeavor, demands. This is unlike an otherworldly, linear and terminal eschatology which forecloses the possibility of continuous existence and demotivates for the care of the environment. Secondly, given the animistic and this-worldly orientation, the symbolic presence of the eschata (new realities) such as the ancestors and spirits in the mundane world elevates the status and compels respect and care for nature or the environment. The paper therefore submits that the Igbo eschatology is pro-environmentalism.
Ontosophy and anthropologised metaphysics: Revisiting the ontology of deities among the Igbo
Authors: Ukwamedua Nelson Udoka
Published: November 2021

Existentially, Igbo-African metaphysics swivels around ethics, morality, justice, and medicine. This state of being is evident in their credo on the ontology of the deities, which they see as a strategic variable in their hierarchy of beings and a critical agent in their quest for sane, responsible, peaceful existence and co- existence. Based on these premises, this paper interrogated these variables to establish the symmetry between them. In doing this, this research employed the critical analytic cum existential model in its analysis. After which, it became palpable that the existence and ontology of the deities accentuates the mode of operation of the Igbo-African and from that position; it was blatant that the communal life of the Igbo-African makes African metaphysics a lived-metaphysics or what I have called anthropologised-metaphysics.
Amenagement des produits forestiers ligneux et non ligneux dans la region de l’Est-Cameroun : Cas de la station polyvalente de recherche agricole d’Abong Mbang
Authors: Bayoi Emmanuel Armel , Menyene Etoundi Florent , Mouyakan A. Moumbock Elvis , Ngaba Mbezele Junior Yannick
Published: November 2021

Les produits forestiers ligneux (PFL) et non ligneux (PFNL) jouent un rôle important pour le bien-être des populations au Cameroun. Malheureusement, elles font face à plusieurs menaces telle que l’exploitation commerciale de la ressource et l’exploitation anarchique de bois d’œuvre ; l’absence ou l’insuffisance de donnée scientifiques nécessaires pour les prises de décision d’aménagement. L’objectif de l’étude est d’identifier et d’évaluer la disponibilité des espèces végétales dans la forêt de la station polyvalente de recherche agricole d’Abong Mbang. Un inventaire d’aménagement a été effectué avec un taux de sondage de 5%. Il ressort de cette étude qu’il y une extrême diversité des PFL et PFNL dans la zone d’étude. Un total de 69 PFL (bois d’œuvre) et 18 PFNL sont utilisées dans la localité pour l’alimentation, la santé ou l’ornement. Les fruits et les feuilles sont généralement utilisés pour la consommation alors que les écorces sont à usage médicinale. Les connaissances ancestrales des populations locales sur cette ressource est approfondie et contribue à leur bien-être ont une des PFNL.

 

Timber and non-timber forest products (NTFPs) play an important role for the well-being of the populations in Cameroon.  Unfortunately, they face several threats such as the commercial exploitation of the resource and the uncontrolled exploitation of timber; the lack or insufficiency of scientific data necessary for management decisions. The objective of the study is to identify and evaluate the availability of plant species in the forest of the Abong-Mbang Agricultural Research Station. A  management inventory was conducted with a sampling rate of 5%. The study revealed that there is an extreme diversity of LFAs and NTFPs in the study area. A total of 69 LFWPs (timber) and 18 NTFPs are used in the locality for food, health or ornamental purposes. Fruits and leaves are generally used for consumption while barks are used for medicinal purposes. The ancestral knowledge of local populations on this resource is deep and contributes to their well-being have a NTFP.
The Impact of Temperature, Sunlight and Time on the Quality of Drinking Water Stored in Polyethylene Terephthalate Bottle in Yola Metropolis, Nigeria
Authors: Okoro Linus N. , Onuigbo Immaculata O. , Agboola Bolade O.
Published: November 2021

The present study examined how sunlight radiation, temperature and time in Yola climate can affect the physicochemical properties of drinking water in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle in Yola Metropolis Nigeria. Conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), pH, Cl-, and NO3 - were analyzed using standard methods for 42 days. Solvent extraction and GC-MS analysis were conducted periodically to monitor the appearance and identity of any migrant organic compounds. Sunlight exposure had the highest impact wherein conductivity, TDS, and COD trended upwards while pH decreased over time. However, Cl- and NO3- stayed constant. The GC-MS results showed the highest concentration of organic compounds in the sunlight exposed samples showing the molecular ion peak of benzene. Conversely, the negative control samples, stored in a cool dry place, showed no signs of leachates.
Developing a Viable Cultural Heritage Tourism Site at the Tombs of the Masingo at Swongozwi: Lessons Drawn from the Muzibu-Azaala-Mpanga, Kasubi, Uganda
Authors: Mafukata Mavhungu Abel , Khan Aneesah , Moseki Modise
Published: November 2021

The Northern Limpopo Province of South Africa is characterized by a number of natural, environmental and cultural heritage sites, which could be developed into sustainable tourism sites. These sites could assist formerly disadvantaged communities improve on their livelihood options. This study covers the cultural heritage site of the tombs of the Masingo dynasty of the Vhavenda. The site is located in the Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study used the model applied at the Baganda cultural heritage site at the Kasubi tombs in Uganda, where some Baganda kings (kabakas) are buried in what is known as the Muzibu-Azaala Mpanga. Historical critical analysis was applied to data collected through a qualitative literature study, key informant interviews, and site visits. The study found that, while Ugandans supported Kasubi being used for tourism purposes, the custodians of the Swongozwi site were not willing to make the site available for tourism development, or any other economic activities. Developing cultural heritage sites of indigenous African peoples should be informed by their attitudes to the protection of culture and identity, though it means that opportunities for poverty alleviation are missed. The result corroborated other studies conducted earlier amongst the Vhavenda.
Dispersion Relation of Triple-chambered Cochlea
Authors: Kitamura T.
Published: November 2021

We investigated the dispersion relations of the triple-chambered cochlea separated by the basilar membrane and the Reissner's membrane. The slow waves can propagate on the basilar membrane (basilar membrane mode), and also on the Reissner’s membrane (Reisnner’s membrane mode). Most of the previous studies have focused on the mechanics of vibration of the basilar membrane and there are only a few studies on the wave propagation on Reissner’s membrane. In this study, we focused particularly on the Reissner's membrane mode among the many propagation modes and evanescent modes that the structure supports. We analyzed the dispersion of the Reissner’s membrane mode and the basilar membrane mode, and studied their dependency on the position along the cochlea. We also studied how the distance between the Reissner's membrane and the basilar membrane affects the dispersion relations.
Efektivitas Hcl dan Naoh sebagai Pretreatment Kolagen Kulit Kaki Ayam
Authors: Chasanah Nur Rif’atul , Rahmawati Yuniarti Dewi , Hasdar Muhammad
Published: November 2021

Kolagen merupakan protein alami yang terdapat pada hewan, digunakan secara luas pada industri pangan sebagai bahan tambahan. Kulit kaki ayam adalah bagian yang dianggap sebagai hasil samping yang mempunyai nilai fungsional dan ekonomis yang rendah Indonesia masih mengandalkan  impor kolagen untuk memenuhi kebutuhan industri pangan sehingga diperlukan alternatif bahan dan proses produksi kolagen. Penelitian ini bertujuan mencari formula untuk mendapatkan kualitas kolagen kulit kaki ayam terbaik dari proses pretreatment HCl dan NaOH. Ekstraksi kolagen dilakukan dengan pretreatment HCl dan NaOH dengan konsentrasi 2% dan 4%.  Berdasarkan hasil daftar sidik raga, rerata rendemen tertinggi yaitu pada pretreament NaOH 4%  dengan persentasi 59.67 ±  12.70 sedangkan rerata rendemen terendah pada pretreament NaOH 2% dengan persentasi 37.67 ± 4.51. Hasil daftar sidik ragam dengan pH didapatkan pretreatment NaOh 4% memiliki rerata pH tertinggi yaitu 12.03 ± 0.82 dan HCl 4% memiliki rerata pH terendah yaitu 2.7 ± 0.45. Berdasarkan hasil daftar sidik ragam rerata berat kasar kolagen tertinggi pada pretreatment NaOH 4% yaitu 48.93 ± 0.69 dan rerata berat kasar kolagen terendah pada pretreatment HCl 2% yaitu 14.78 ± 0.38. Formula yang tepat untuk memproduksi kolagen kulit kaki ayam adalah menggunakan pretreament NaOH 4% dan kualitas kolagen terbaik dihasilkan oleh pretreament NaOH 4%.
A NOTE ON NEW GENERALIZATIONS OF k-HORADAM SEQUENCES AND THE POWER SEQUENCES OF THESE GENERALIZATIONS
Authors: CELEMOGLU CAGLA
Published: November 2021

In this article, firstly, we have described new generalizations of generalized k - Horadam sequence and we named the generalizations as another generalized k - Horadam sequence {H k,n}nE, a different generalized k - Horadam sequence {qk,n} and an altered generalized k - Horadam sequence {Qk,n) , respectively. Then, we have studied properties of these new generalizations and we have obtained generating function and extended Binet formula for each generalization. Also, we have introduced a power sequence for an altered generalized k - Horadam sequence in order to be used in different applications like number theory, cryptography, coding theory and engineering.
Modelo de cloud computing en el control de inventarios para PYMEs del sector ferretero en la ciudad de Machala
Authors: Llaguno Vera César , León León Edwin
Published: November 2021

Se analiza la implementación del Cloud Computing como servicio en la nube para el control de inventarios en las pequeñas y medianas empresas (PYMEs) del sector ferretero de la ciudad de Machala, con el objetivo de establecer una guía de un modelo de adopción tecnológico TOE que ayude a mejorar la calidad de los procesos, reduzcan costos e incrementen ganancias. El diseño de la investigación es no experimental con alcance correlacional y enfoque cuantitativo. Se aplica una encuesta con escala Likert a una muestra aleatoria de 173 gerentes y propietarios de empresas del sector. Los resultados evidencian que únicamente el 4.05% de las empresas ha implementado Cloud Computing, con una predisposición de implementación del 69.36%; el 71.7% considera que el cambio generará beneficios económicos, mientras que el 77% estima que mejorarán las habilidades internas y externas de la empresa. Las variables independientes analizadas dentro del contexto tecnológico y organizacional seleccionadas en el modelo TOE, demostraron ser altamente significativas con niveles entre 0.001-0.010, y valores positivos de Chi2 indicando la relación de estas variables con la variable dependiente “Adopción de Cloud Computing”, comprobando que existe una percepción favorable del sector para su implementación en el control de inventarios.
Valoración de baba de cacao (mucílago) no utilizada en el cantón Quevedo - Ecuador
Authors: Rodríguez Castro Rossy , Posada Izquierdo Guiomar , Valero Díaz Antonio , Torres Navarrete Emma , Torres Navarrete Yenny , Díaz Ocampo Raúl
Published: November 2021

La presente investigación está enfocada al desperdicio de mucílago fresco del cacao Theobroma cacao L., proveniente de las plantaciones de cacao de diversas zonas del Cantón Quevedo, ubicadas en la provincia de Los Ríos, perteneciente al Ecuador. La zona es tropical, húmeda con una temperatura media de 16 grados centígrados. La variedad de cacao empleada para la investigación fue el Cacao Nacional; esto se analizó después de ser receptadas las mazorcas, extrayendo el mucílago al abrir las mazorcas y receptándola en tanques para mejor apreciación. Estas deben ser frutas maduras sin enfermedad y deben mantenerse a temperatura ambiente.  La baba de cacao (el mucílago), siendo el principal componente para que se realice la fermentación de la almendra, ofrece excelentes propiedades organolépticas, asimismo brinda un aroma característico común de los productos a base de cacao y mucílago. Además, tiene alta concentración de azúcar y fibra; y pueden ser empleadas en la alimentación humana y en la industria alimenticia.

 

Actualmente se la utiliza de forma artesanal y a baja escala como materia prima fundamental para la elaboración de bebidas, jaleas, licores y diversos agricultores de la zona de Quevedo la emplean como base de herbicidas, por su característica adhesiva. Las muestras se obtuvieron de diversos cantones de la provincia de los Ríos, donde se analizaron 3 zonas específicamente Mocache, Buena Fe y Quevedo. Se realizó la recolección de 500 mazorcas por finca experimental de la variedad Nacional de Cacao. Fueron mazorcas maduras de corteza amarilla y sanas, con un peso promedio de 400 ± 50 gramos. Se obtuvo como resultados que aproximadamente el porcentaje que se desperdicia de mucílago en referencia a todo el fruto de cacao, incluyendo la corteza, es del 20% desaprovechado total del mucílago.  A este se le puede dar la importancia a sus características, generando las condiciones para la elaboración, a base de valor agregado, de diversos productos para el consumo humano. Así, esto implica que se desaprovecha aproximadamente 40 litros de pulpa mucilaginosa que serían el resultado de 800 kilogramos de semillas frescas con mucílago de cacao.
The potential of spectroscopy in the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma – a pilot study
Authors: Hříbek Petr , Habartová Lucie , Kubíčková Kristýna , Klasová Johana , Setnička Vladimír , Urbánek Petr
Published: November 2021

Summary: None of the bio­markers studied so far in the HCC area has yielded higher sensitivity and specificity in the early-stage dia­gnosis than the liver ultrasonography examination. There is an urgent clinical need for establishing a laboratory marker for HCC that meets the requirements for high sensitivity and specificity for the screening and early dia­gnosis of at-risk patients. As a variety of pathological processes, including carcinogenesis, may cause changes in both the concentration and the structure and spatial arrangement of body bio­molecules, the spectroscopic analysis of blood-based derivatives appears to be an appropriate tool for the early detection thereof. In our research, the focus is on the identification of novel bio­markers in blood plasma, which would exhibit sufficient sensitivity and specificity to detect early and potentially curable HCC stages, and which would be potentially useful for routine screening of this disease in well-defined at-risk groups. For this purpose, we utilised a unique combination of two chiroptical methods – electronic circular dichroism (ECD) and Raman optical activity (ROA) – supplemented by non-polarised variants – infrared (IR) absorption and Raman spectroscopy. Methods: Blood plasma of 18 selected patients with liver cirrhosis, 8 of which also suffered from HCC, was analysed by a combination of ECD, ROA, IR and Raman spectroscopy. Results: The obtained spectral data were processed by a multivariate statistical evaluation using principal component analysis (PCA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA). The visualisation of the LDA results showed the separation of the two monitored groups with only a slight overlap. Based on the spectral analysis within this preliminary study, sensitivity and specificity for the discrimination between cirrhotic individuals with and without HCC reached 88% and 90% after leave-one-out cross validation, respectively. The area under the ROC curve of 0.975 proved high reliability of the established model. Conclusion: Based on our findings, the combination of advanced spectroscopic methods for the analysis of blood plasma might be a promising tool in HCC dia­gnosis and potentially in the screening thereof. Key words: hepatocellular carcinoma – blood plasma – spectroscopy – cirrhosis
Multimodal opioid sparing onco-anesthesia: A consensus practice guideline from Society of Onco-Anesthesia and Perioperative Care (SOAPC)
Authors: Solanki, MD, PDCC, MAMS Sohan Lal , Thota, MD, MAMS Raghu S. , Doctor, MD, DNB, MNAMS Jeson Rajan , Gangakhedkar, DNB Gauri Raman , Jain, MD, MAMS Parmanand , Gottumukkala, MD Vijaya , Garg, MD Rakesh , Cata, MD Juan P. , Goswami, MD Jyotsna , Ranganath, MD Namrata , Ramkiran, DA, DNB Seshadri , Ghai, MD Babita , Popat, MD Keyuri U. , Buggy, MD Donal J. , Pingle, DNB, FRCA Anjali A. , Baxi, DNB Vaibhavi , Rayani, MD Basanth Kumar , Thomas, DA, DNB Mary , Bhatnagar, MD Sushma , Divatia, MD, FCCM Jigeeshu V.
Published: November 2021

Opioids are an indispensable part of perioperative pain management of cancer surgeries. Opioids do have some side effects and abuse potential, and some laboratory data suggest a possible association of cancer recurrence with perioperative opioid use. Opioid-free anesthesia and opioid-sparing anesthesia are emerging new concepts worldwide to safeguard patients from adverse effects of opioids and potential abuse. Opioid-free anesthesia could lead to ineffective pain management, leaving the perioperative physician with limited options, while opioid-sparing anesthesia may be a rational approach. This consensus guideline includes general considerations of the safe use of perioperative opioids along with concomitant use of central neuraxial or regional blockade and systematic nonopioid analgesics. Region-specific onco-surgeries with their specific recommendations and consensus statements for judicious use of opioids are suggested. Use of epidural analgesia or regional catheter during thoracic, abdominal, pelvic, and lower limb surgeries and use of regional nerve blocks/catheter in head neck, neuro, and upper limb onco-surgeries, wherever possible along with nonopioids analgesics, are suggested. Short-acting opioids in small aliquots may be allowed to control breakthrough pain for expedient control of pain. The purpose of this consensus practice guideline is to provide the practicing anesthesiologists with best practice evidence and consensus recommendations by the expert committee of the Society of Onco-Anesthesia and Perioperative Care for safe opioid use in onco-surgeries.
Der geliebte „Feind“
Authors: Labahn Michael
Published: November 2021

The commandment to love one’s enemies presupposes that some people
are perceived as an enemy, but the commandment also implies that the
other ought neither to be excluded nor passively endured. To meet the
enemy with love means taking an unconditional concern for the well-being
of others both in the context of Jesus’s proclamation of the kingdom of
God and in the early reception of this memory in document Q.
Hiding One’s Tolerance
Authors: Yli-Karjanmaa Sami
Published: November 2021

Even though Cyril, fifth-century bishop of Alexandria, never explicitly
mentions Philo, this article maintains that Cyril not only used Philo’s
works, but was also aware of Philo’s Jewishness. Because of his antipathy
toward contemporary Jews, however, Cyril did his best to conceal
his theological debt to Philo, to hide his tolerance. Because of Philo’s
prominent place in the Alexandrian exegetical tradition, Cyril could
not simply dismiss him, but instead used Philo without acknowledging
his own dependence.
Rabbinic Reflections on Divine–Human Interactions
Authors: Hasan-Rokem Galit , Yuval Israel J.
Published: November 2021

This article approaches the question of tolerance by focusing on the
topic of miraculous births, shared by both Jews and Christians. An
analysis of chapter 14 of Leviticus Rabbah, dated to the first half of the
fifth century, reveals contacts between the rabbinic text and Origen’s
homilies on Leviticus, which elaborate on the same biblical texts. Jews
and Christians shared the idea of God’s unquestionable power to perform
miracles, but whereas the Christian discourse on miraculous birth in
general addressed the birth of Jesus, the rabbis diverted the discourse
to all human births.
“No Male and Female”
Authors: Lehtipuu Outi
Published: November 2021

While tolerance is essentially based on disagreement, in recognition
theories recognition of others means granting them a positive status
despite disagreement or different values. Noting that the slogan of “no male
and female” in Galatians 3:28 is often interpreted as reflecting universal
recognition of human beings despite their gender, this article analyzes how
ancient authors used Paul’s statement. It criticizes recognition theories
for downplaying the power structures inherent in acts of recognition: the
one who recognizes defines the criteria for recognition and, thus, creates
the identity that is recognized.
Vertigo
Authors: D’Aloia Adriano
Published: November 2021

The chapter ‘Vertigo. Towards a Neurofilmology’ offers an introduction to
the book’s contents and methods. The implementation of psychology of perception,
philosophy of mind, and suggestions from cognitive neuroscience
(in particular the role of ‘mirror neurons’ and the hypothesis of ‘embodied
simulation’) has the capability to renew contemporary film theory and to
reduce the distance between competing approaches (i.e. cognitivist and
phenomenological film studies). ‘Neurofilmology’ adopts an enactive and
embodied approach to cognition and provides interpretative tools for the
exploration of contemporary cinema. Through a series of recurrent ‘aerial
motifs’ in which the film character loses his/her equilibrium—acrobatics,
fall, impact, overturning, and drift—the cinema offers an intense motor and
emotional experience that puts the spectator’s somatosensory perception in
tension. At the same time, it provides compensation by adopting embodied
forms of regulation of stimuli and a dynamic restoration of gravity and
orientation (the so called ‘disembodying-reembodying’ dynamic).