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« L’Union Chéron » : le sport en uniforme (1906-1939)
Authors: Pabion Lionel
Published: February 2020

L’Union des sociétés de préparation militaire de France (USPMF) a joué un rôle important dans le domaine de l’éducation physique, en promouvant un modèle de préparation militaire intégrant largement les sports, avec un large soutien des pouvoirs publics. Complètement oubliée aujourd’hui et relativement peu étudiée dans l’historiographie, cette fédération permet pourtant d’éclairer d’un jour nouveau l’histoire des sports. Son bulletin, Le Soldat de demain , recoupé avec des fonds de sociétés conscriptives, permet en particulier de souligner l’importance de la préparation militaire avant 1914 et de réévaluer la persistance de ces objectifs dans l’entre-deux-guerres. L’Union garde une forte influence sur les politiques sportives jusque dans les années 1930, notamment grâce à son président Adolphe Chéron, député puis éphémère ministre, qui entretient de larges réseaux dans les milieux politiques, sportifs et militaires. L’étude des sociétés affiliées à l’USPMF souligne également l’hybridation des pratiques au sein des associations, entre sport, gymnastique et préparation militaire, et permet de reconsidérer et de nuancer ces catégories. Enfin, cette fédération a joué un rôle dans la diffusion des sports, notamment à travers différentes initiatives à destination des instituteurs, qui ont contribué à propager des formes d’éducation physique dans les campagnes.
Physical visualization of math concepts using LEGO Mindstorms
Authors: Suárez-Gómez Andrés-David , Pérez-Holguín Wilson Javier
Published: February 2020

Educational robotics has become one of the most effective methods to teach STEM concepts in a practical and didactic way at all educational level. In this context, the LEGO Mindstorms robotic platforms have been widely used due to their versatility ease of use and modularity. Despite this, most of the papers focus on K-12 and undergraduate levels, with little information reported in the literature about educational experiences at the graduate level. This article deals with the use of educational robotics for the teaching of mathematical concepts at the graduate level, and more specifically on the physical visualization of metrics (Euclidean, Taxicab, and Infinity), and the convergence of Cauchy's succession using a mobile robots LEGO Mindstorms NXT. The educational experience was applied to a group of graduate students who offered good comments on this type of educational activity and its usefulness to understand the mathematical concepts addressed. It was observed that this type of educational experiences motivates students to use mathematical concepts in interdisciplinary problems and encourages them to understand their functionality and application in the real world.
Caring Within Nursing Education: A Metasynthesis
Authors: Beck Cheryl Tatano
Published: February 2020

ABSTRACT

During the 1990s qualitative research studies on caring within schools of nursing have been conducted. What generalizations can be made from these qualitative research studies that can effectively be used to promote the development of a caring community in nursing education in the 21st century? A metasynthesis of 14 qualitative research studies on caring among faculty and students was conducted. Noblit and Hare's metaethnographic approach was used. The metasynthesis revealed five metaphors or themes that permeated caring in nursing education. These metaphors centered on reciprocal connecting that consisted of presencing, sharing, supporting, competence, and uplifting effects of caring. Implications of this metasynthesis for nursing educators are addressed.
Integrating Virtual Reality Software into the Early Stages of Ship Design
Authors: Cassar C , James Simpson R , Bradbeer N , Thomas G
Published: February 2020

This paper demonstrates a VR-HFE design revision tool that integrates VR within the concept stage to help increase error mitigation. The tool was built using a combination of game engine components, network development, and C#. The tool currently includes the ability to import design files, implement changes, measurements, personnel dummies, and involve multiple engineers within the same environment. The tool allows for rapid transition from the model space to VR visualisation, while allowing for design revision applications to be provided. The applicability of this tool is demonstrated through a proof of concept for VR interaction within ship design revision application of HFE focused compartments.
For an Open Innovation Platform Dedicated to Education
Authors: Sathler Luciano
Published: February 2020

The innovation ecosystem dedicated to education in Brazil has been strengthened, but it is still far short of the needs of society and the potential that technology brings. The imperative of transformation is articulated by urgency—it is necessary to accelerate innovation—and by the comprehensiveness. Brazil's strategy of public financing to education would include new edtech products and services previously tested, validated, and priced by reverse auction made available in a national marketplace. It would be up to each municipality or school to define its priorities for the acquisition of technology products and services. Any software developed or made available by this open innovation platform should follow the guidelines of a free software. The training of teachers, managers, and staff would be an obligatory part of the adhesion, being primarily online. Students and their families would be included as potential users by a blockchain approach.
Social Media, Cyberculture, Blockchains, and Education
Authors: Nery Matheus Batalha Moreira , Macambira Magno Oliveira , Mota Marlton Fontes , Rezende Izabella Cristine Oliveira
Published: February 2020

A new world is emerging to higher education worldwide. In Brazil, higher education took a significant turn in the last years with the substantial reductions of government investments in social justice policies. To compensate for the downturn of enrollment of new students in on-campus programs, universities started to invest heavily in distance education online programs and social media strategies. This new trend brought to the core of their strategy the necessity to develop new information and communication technologies to make the students' experience more enjoyable, to facilitate the learning process, and to increase enrollments. This process will enable professors and educators to create inspiring links with their students and within the cyberculture environment. The main objective of this chapter is to contribute to the debate of the uses of social media, cyberculture, and blockchain technology for the development of educational strategies. Therefore, it will review the existing scientific literature on social networking, social media, cyberculture, and blockchains related to Brazil.
Post-Hofstedean Approaches to Culture
Authors: Mayerhoffer Manuel
Published: February 2020

The purpose of the field of cross-cultural management, amongst others, is to aid managers in dealing with new issues stemming from international encounters and employees from culturally diverse backgrounds. With today's businesses operating on the global market, exacerbated cross-cultural management challenges are more than ever in need of successful managers. Yet, it appears that the originally introduced approaches to successfully manage across cultures have undergone only little development. For this purpose, this chapter highlights the backlog demand of the field by discussing key issues with Hofstedean approaches and subsequentially identifying potential methodological approaches to advance the theoretical field and aiding practitioners. In this line, it will be argued that emic approaches, taking an ontological position of constructivism and epistemological stances of interpretivism through hermeneutics, could facilitate closing the gap between practice and academe. Recommendations for future research and relevant stakeholders are provided.
Digitalization of Cultural and Creative Industries and Its Economic and Social Impact
Authors: Prokůpek Marek
Published: February 2020

Digitalization has become a buzzword in all aspects of our lives. Therefore, it has significantly impacted the sector of cultural and creative industries, and it has had huge economic and social impacts. Cultural and creative industries are some of the fastest growing industries and represent a significant contribution to the economy, the creation of jobs, and quality of life. With the massive wave of digitalization, institutions within creative industries have faced new challenges of how to respond to this shifting environment while staying true to their mission and values. If they want to thrive, they need to adjust their business models to the technological, political, and economic changes. The aim of this chapter is to provide an understanding of the digitalization in the sector and the social and economic impacts of digital transformation on cultural and creative industries as well as change the way cultural products are distributed and consumed.
The Influence of the Local Ecosystem on Entrepreneurial Intentions
Authors: Saúde Sandra , Hermozilha Patrícia , Borrero Juan Diego
Published: February 2020

This chapter focusses on the influence of the local ecosystem on entrepreneurial intentions (EI) of entrepreneurs and potential entrepreneurs (in specific, higher education management students) of Beja (Portugal) and Huelva (Spain). The study explored the influence and support of the surrounding ecosystem on entrepreneurial initiative. Data were collected through a questionnaire from two samples of 184 entrepreneurs (100 from Huelva and 84 from Beja) and 205 business management students (107 from Huelva and 98 from Beja). In spite of the diversity of the existing structures and support, the evidence showed that, contrary to the needs of the socioeconomic sustainability of Beja and Huelva, the local ecosystems are not recognized as favourable or encouraging the EI. There are no articulated strategies between the different institutional supporting actors and the creation of a new business is perceived as a very difficult path.
Can Business Intelligence Enhance Organizational Performance Through Corporate Entrepreneurship?
Authors: Martín-Rojas Rodrigo , García-Morales Víctor Jesús , Garrido-Moreno Aurora , García-Sánchez Encarnación
Published: February 2020

The dynamism of the knowledge society's technological complexity and the speed with which data are processed to obtain information relevant to the firm and to generate new knowledge are making it especially important to research big data and the application of artificial intelligence to business (business intelligence) through strategic interactive processes that enable exploration and analysis of structured information on areas of the firm. Then, the chapter will examine how strategic use of tools and strategic technological variables can help firms to improve the development of their entrepreneurial processes to promote the competitive advantage of businesses. The goals of this research are to strengthen and advance the literature on corporate entrepreneurship, technology management, and business intelligence; to theoretically promote the integration of firms into the digital environment; and to research the technological connections that enable exploitation of current knowledge and entrepreneurship in order to draw conclusions to improve organizational performance.
Gender Differences and Generation of Ideas on Civic Crowdsourcing
Authors: Bernardino Susana , Freitas Santos J.
Published: February 2020

Crowdsourcing platforms are being used to increase citizen engagement with the development and implementation of new projects that can improve the community's wellbeing. The use of civic crowdsourcing has also been extended to the younger segments of the population, such as the Youth Participatory Budgeting in Portugal. This research aims to study the ideas developed by young citizens in order to understand whether gender is able or not to influence the ideas generated by the applicants. The study uses a quantitative approach to explore the database of proposals made to this crowdsourcing program. The results show that young men are more involved in the submission of new ideas than women. Also, some differences were found concerning the territory where the opportunities are seized, in accordance with gender. No other significant differences were found in the ideas generated, such as the number of proponents, geographical scope, theme, or budget involved.
Innovative Contribution of Women in Spanish Companies
Authors: Corchuelo Martínez-Azúa Beatriz , del Horno García Alfonso
Published: February 2020

Official data in Spain show that women's activity rate is increasing, and women's unemployment rate is decreasing during the last years. Nevertheless, both of these indicators continue being higher in men, although this difference is reduced over time because the women's participation in the labour market continues growing. In this chapter, the main objective is to analyse the added value that women bring to organisations. A qualitative study is carried out, based in an in-depth interview conducted for women that work in the Autonomous Community of Madrid (Spain). Results show the women's perception about their added value in the organisations that is mainly manifest in aspects such as commitment, equanimity, work organisation, creativity, collaboration, and empathy (called “velvet management”). Women bring innovation and creativity in an environment of diversity. Nevertheless, there are still some cultural barriers that affect the family and professional life of women that limit their professional career.
Linking Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting With the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Authors: Monteiro Sónia , Ribeiro Verónica , Lemos Kátia
Published: February 2020

The approval of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) within the 2030 United Nations Agenda represents a historic mark for sustainable development, allowing to companies to seek solutions that add value and solve the greatest global challenges, by linking organizational strategies and global priorities. Thus, listed companies will need to be able to assess their impact on the SDGs and review their strategies accordingly. Therefore, reporting can play a key role by informing the progress of listed companies in alignment with the SDGs. This article aims to analyse how Portuguese listed company reporting includes their contributions toward the SDGs. The study methodology is based on content analysis of the sustainability reports (SR) and non-financial statements (NFS) published in 2017, seeking to characterize the Portuguese listed companies that are concerned with SDG-related disclosure. The results indicate that from a sample of 46 listed companies, only 12 published SR or NFS, but 9 companies made the alignment with the UN goals.
An Exploratory Study About Corporate Governance and Integrated Reporting in the Mozambican Context
Authors: Chiau Angélica Violeta , Azevedo Graça
Published: February 2020

This article gives an overview of corporate governance in Mozambique. The mandatory disclosure of sustainability information leads to an increase in the social responsibility of managers. In this sense, the measure can possibly improve the ethical behaviour of the companies, while at the same time allowing for the reduction of the levels of corruption. The reputation in the business world creates a good image and can be transmitted in a reduction of risks to shareholders, and attraction of investments. This work contributes to the literature, and a greater understanding of sustainability in developing countries, particularly in Mozambique.
EMI at Tertiary Level in Spain
Authors: Zayas Martínez Francisco , Estrada Chichón José Luis
Published: February 2020

This chapter examines the state-of-the-art of EMI lecturing at Cadiz University, Spain. The rationale of the research lies in the lecturers' main challenges for issues related to the use of EFL and EMI methodologies. Data were collected from a questionnaire to which EMI lecturers responded (N=22; 69%) and from a focus group carried out with a cross-sectional sample of participants (N=6). The conclusion sheds light on the following: For the first time, Spanish universities have started to design language policies aimed at using English for lecturing, although the initial implementation shows diverse effects, depending on whether EMI teaching takes place in one scientific area or another. This panorama suggests an adaptation of EMI training. Secondly, lecturers are committed to EMI training not only for language but also for methodological issues. They also demand greater recognition for teaching courses in EFL. Potential solutions and recommendations are proposed.
CLIL Teacher Training for Reducing Rejection Towards Bilingual Education at University
Authors: Contero Urgal Candela
Published: February 2020

The present study is aimed at presenting CLIL university teachers' attitudes towards the implementation of bilingual education at university. Results show that content teachers who take part in CLIL teacher training courses tend to agree on certain positive as well as negative beliefs regarding bilingual education at university. Once the information obtained from the survey has been examined, this chapter will focus on the reasons identified as to reject the implementation of CLIL in higher education. This work will then offer possible solutions to the hindering zones identified in CLIL teaching by describing a CLIL teacher training formula which should help future CLIL professors in their daily tasks.
The Pedagogical Dimension and the Use of Materials in English-Taught Programs in Higher Education
Authors: Pimentel-Velázquez Cynthia Yanin , Pavón-Vázquez Víctor
Published: February 2020

The necessity to develop the language proficiency of students in higher education and to equip them with the necessary professional and multicultural competences has become a priority in higher education. Irrespective of the different kind of proposals available, it is a fact that, today, English-taught programs are raising a great deal of interest. However, very little attention is being given to the pedagogical dimension, not only to what concerns the specific methodologies, but also to the resources with which they work. In this chapter the authors will review the basic principles that should encourage the development of materials adapted for bilingual teaching, and more specifically, they will analyse the properties and most relevant characteristics that these materials must possess, ending up by offering a practical instrument regarding the criteria that should encourage the design and development of didactic materials for bilingual education at the tertiary level.
Leveling Up
Authors: Ruiz Mercedes
Published: February 2020

In this chapter, a framework to design engaging CLIL units that make use of motivational digital technologies is introduced. The framework collects the eight-year experience of the author as a content trainer using CLIL in a university context. The proposal grounds on consolidated knowledge on CLIL training, imports validated knowledge from the gamification domain, and applies it to assess the level of engagement of the individual tasks included in a CLIL unit, as well as the CLIL unit itself. The steps included in the framework guide the trainer to make and justify decisions regarding the selection and inclusion of motivational digital technology based on the level of engagement it produces. The framework will be useful for trainers designing their own materials, adapting or reusing existing ones and assessing the level of engagement that their units can produce.
Healthcare Gets Smarter
Authors: Adjin-Tettey Theodora Dame
Published: February 2020

There is the emerging use of smart and digital (modern) technologies, such as smart TVs, Internet of Things-connected devices, mobile devices, Big Data software and analytics in healthcare practice and administration. The deployment of such technologies is meant to provide quality, prompt, accurate, tangible information and other critical resources for patients. At a national level, drone technology is being used in African countries like Ghana and Rwanda to deliver critical medications and blood supplies to hospitals difficult to reach because of poor road infrastructure. This chapter of the book explores what technologies are being deployed at institutional levels to provide efficient medical care to patients. Fifteen maternal and neonatal health care practitioners in Accra, Ghana, were interviewed on their use of modern technologies in healthcare administration and delivery and what their challenges are. The study also explored what technologies they currently do not have that they think will be of benefit to their practice.
QoS-Aware Data Dissemination Mechanisms for Wireless Body Area Networks
Authors: Bangash Javed Iqbal , Khan Abdul Waheed , Sheraz Adil , Khan Asfandyar , Umair Sajid
Published: February 2020

To reduce healthcare costs and improve human well-being, a promising technology known as wireless body area networks (WBANs) has recently emerged. It is comprised of various on-body as well as implanted sensors which seamlessly monitor the physiological characteristics of the human body. The information is heterogeneous in nature, requires different QoS factors. The information may be classified as delay-sensitive, reliability-sensitive, critical, and routine. On-time delivery and minimum losses are the main QoS-factors required to transmit the captured information. Various researchers have work to provide the required QoS, and some have also considered the other constraints due to the characteristics and texture of the human body. In this research work, we have discussed the communication architecture of WBANS along with the various challenges of WBANS. Furthermore, we have classified and discussed the existing QoS-aware data dissemination mechanisms. In the end, a comparative study of existing QoS-aware data dissemination mechanisms highlights the pros and cons of each mechanism.
Analysis of Different Image Processing Techniques for Classification and Detection of Cancer Cells
Authors: Elahi Bukhtawar , Kanwal Maria , Elahi Sana
Published: February 2020

This chapter gives an analysis of various methodologies for detecting cancer cells through image processing techniques. The challenges during such detections are over-segmentation and computational complexities. Therefore, the algorithms dealing with such problems are analyzed in this chapter. In these algorithms, a watershed and setting up threshold are helpful to overcome segmentation issues. A support vector machine is discussed to detect subtypes of pneumoconiosis for disjointing segments of lungs. For finding lung cancer cells, a segmentation weighted fuzzy probabilistic-based clustering has been used. Multiple variants of thresholding along with classifiers are proposed to detect lungs and liver cancer. Other than that, noise-removal, feature extraction and watershed are used to detect breast cancer. For leukemia, a bimodal thresholding over enhanced images of cytoplasm and nuclei regions has been discussed. kNN classifier, k-mean clustering, and feed-forward neural networks have also been discussed. Results from these techniques vary from 60%-100% depending on the proposed methodology.
Neuropsychological Profile of Various Neurological and Psychiatric Conditions
Authors: K. Ramprasad Santhanakrishnan
Published: February 2020

In the current chapter, the neuropsychological profile of various neurological and psychiatric conditions is focused on, including two major divisions (i.e., dementia—cortical and sub-cortical—and major mental disorders—substance use disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, childhood disorders, personality disorders, and sexual disorders). Both divisions have sub-classifications that include introduction, etiopathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical features, evaluation, treatment, and psychosocial aspects.
The Danish Neighbourhood Program (2004-2018) in the Perspective of the European-Russian-Ukrainian Conflict
Authors: Christensen Carsten Sander
Published: February 2020

In this chapter, the Danish Neighbourhood Policy (DANEP) in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) will be analysed along with their results in the last 15 years. Firstly, a statement of the actual global situation and the special Danish-European relations that depend on the Eastern Partnership projects and Russia is presented. Secondly, an analysis of the Danish involvement in the forums and the implementations of DANEP, especially in Ukraine is presented. Thirdly, the influence of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict from 2013 and onwards on the Danish and European Neighbourhood Policy is presented, and fourthly, the results and success of the European Union's efforts to implement as well EU as Danish special values in the neighbourhood are presented.
Polish Policy Toward Ukraine After the Weighty Geopolitical Changes of the Dignity Revolution
Authors: Furgacz Przemysław
Published: February 2020

After the turbulent events in Ukraine of 2014 and 2015, the geopolitical and geoeconomic situation in the Central-Eastern Europe changed. Ukraine outrightly chose the pro-Western orientation. The Russian Federation, despite some minor success in the form of Crimea incorporation, lost a lot of its former influences in the Ukraine. Ukraine's rapid reorientation opened new possibilities and threats for Poland. Poland, as the biggest Western neighbour of Ukraine with enormous historical bonds with this country, is vividly interested in the developments taking placing there. The author presented in this chapter the most germane points of issue between Warsaw and Kyiv as well as their common interests. Furthermore, the author briefly presented how Moscow and Washington try to impact Polish-Ukrainian relations. Moreover, the prognosis of future evolution of mutual bilateral Polish-Ukrainian relations will be depicted in the chapter. The increasing economic bonds of two countries may portend closer relationships in the future.
Polish-Ukrainian Relations
Authors: Lukasik Przemyslaw
Published: February 2020

The conflict in Ukraine, which flared up at the turn of 2013 and 2014, has become the biggest challenge for security of Central and Eastern Europe since the fall of the USSR. Occupation of Crimea and war in Donbas also initiated a debate on the geopolitical conditions of US-EU-Russia relations. The confrontation divided analysts and politicians into those who believe that aggression was caused by the expansive attitude of the West and others who point to Russia's neo-imperial tendencies. For Poland the conflict is a challenge to security at eastern borders of the country, but also shows the limitations of the Eastern Partnership project conducted as part of EU foreign policy. Contrary to expectations, the conflict did not contribute to deepening of the verbally declared special partnership in Poland-Ukraine relations. This chapter shows shown fundamental differences in the group of EU and NATO countries in perception of geopolitical change in the region and the way they react to it.
Methodology for Cyber Security Risk Mitigation in Next Generation SCADA Systems
Authors: Marković-Petrović Jasna D.
Published: February 2020

The evolution of architecture of contemporary SCADA systems follows trends in industry sector. Today, SCADA systems imply the application of smart grid and artificial intelligence concepts, the use of IP-based technologies, new mobile devices, as well as the use of private and public cloud computing services. Security risk assessment of contemporary SCADA systems needs to include new security aspects. This chapter analyzes information security in contemporary SCADA systems. Focus is then directed to SCADA network architecture and recommended security mechanisms for mitigating the security risk that assumes the use of Defense in Depth concept. Special attention is paid to SCADA-specific intrusion detection and intrusion prevention technologies. A case study outlines recommendations for security risk mitigation of SCADA system in a hydropower plant.
Cybersecurity of Industrial Internet of Things
Authors: Gardašević Gordana , Berbakov Lazar , Mastilović Aleksandar
Published: February 2020

The Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging and even revolutionary technology with an immense impact on our everyday life. The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a fast-growing technology that increases productivity and efficiency by combining the IoT platform with an existing industrial environment. IIoT networks are one of the main pillars for the success of the future Industry 4.0 and Cyber-Physical System (CPS) paradigm. The IIoT ecosystem represents a network of connected industrial devices that exchange and analyze collected data to enable new insights into industrial processes. Recently, intensive research activities have focused on cybersecurity issues for the IIoT. This chapter addresses the critical components of the IIoT security framework by analyzing the relevant aspects and providing an overview of state-of-the-art activities in this field. This chapter also discusses the IIoT architectural structure, applications, and underlying networking technologies, with a particular focus on security challenges and standardization activities.
Fuzzy-Decision Algorithms for Cyber Security Analysis of Advanced SCADA and Remote Monitoring Systems
Authors: Milić Saša D
Published: February 2020

This chapter provides a complex data analysis of critical infrastructure SCADA vulnerabilities and exploits using fuzzy-decision algorithms. These algorithms are presented in two case studies describing possible scenarios of the cyber attack on two vital multi-parameter remote monitoring systems. The main objects of the cyber attack analysis are data obtained from their common SCADA system. The main focus is on multiparameter remote monitoring systems for monitoring electricity production and water traffic processes in the lock of hydropower plant. Newly developed fuzzy decision algorithms for comprehensive data analysis are presented to recognize the cyber attack. The results of the fuzzy modeling are directly dependent on the complex choice of the if-then rules on the basis of which decisions are made. In addition, two fuzzy logic systems (FLS-T1 and FLS-T2) are used for modeling several cyber attack scenarios.
Intelligent Automation Using Machine and Deep Learning in Cybersecurity of Industrial IoT
Authors: Gavrovska Ana , Samčović Andreja
Published: February 2020

Artificial intelligence is making significant changes in industrial internet of things (IIoT). Particularly, machine and deep learning architectures are now used for cybersecurity in smart factories, smart homes, and smart cities. Using advanced mathematical models and algorithms more intelligent protection strategies should be developed. Hacking of IP surveillance camera systems and Closed-Circuit TV (CCTV) vulnerabilities represent typical example where cyber attacks can make severe damage to physical and other Industrial Control Systems (ICS). This chapter analyzes the possibilities to provide better protection of video surveillance systems and communication networks. The authors review solutions related to migrating machine learning based inference towards edge and smart client devices, as well as methods for DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) intelligent detection, where DDoS attack is recognized as one of the primary concerns in cybersecurity.
Performance and Isotherm Studies in Phenol Adsorption From Wastewater Using Low Cost Biomass Derived From Coconut Shells
Authors: Mohan Rao T.  , Kumar K. Rajesh , Shyamala G. , Gobinath R.
Published: February 2020

With the growth of urbanization and industrialization, water bodies are getting polluted. Among various pollutants, phenol-based pollutants are common water pollutions which originate from wastewater discharged from processing manufacturing industries like petrochemical refineries, ceramic plants, textile processing, leather processing, synthetic rubbers, etc. These pollutants are toxic and have long-term ill effects on both humans and aquatic animals. Adsorption is well proven technique which is widely used for removal of pollutions from aqueous environments. But this process, is hindered due to the cost of adsorbents especially for large scale continuous processes. In this regard, adsorbents derived from waste biomass can be a great asset to reduce the cost of wastewater treatment. To meet this objective, coconut shells are chosen as biomass which is abundantly available from south east Asia. This biomass is converted into activated carbon and hence used to remove phenol from wastewater. Batch adsorption experiments were performed with different initial concentration, carbon dosage, pH and contact time. At a lower concentration of 50 mg/L of initial feed (phenol) concentration resulted in around 90% phenol removal and henceforth optimum results in phenol removal obtained in only 64%. Experimental results are in good agreement with Langmuir adsorption isotherm model and have shown a better fitting to the experimental data. These studies confirm that the coconut shell-based activated carbon could be used to effectively adsorb phenol from aqueous solutions.
Towards a BPMN Security Extension for the Visualization of Cyber Security Requirements
Authors: Chergui Mohamed El Amine , Benslimane Sidi Mohamed
Published: February 2020

Business process modeling notation (BPMN) is a widely used business model process. The importance of security is apparent, but traditionally, it is considered after the business processes definition. There is a need for integrated tools and a methodology that allows for specifying and enforcing compliance and security requirements for business process-driven enterprise systems. Therefore, it is very important to capture the security requirements at conceptual stage in order to identify the security needs. BPMN is lacking the ability to model and present security concepts. This will increase the vulnerability of the system and make the future development of security for the system more difficult. This article proposes a novel extension to BPMN notation based on cyber security ontologies. The authors incorporate visual constructs for modeling security requirements. In order to provide a commonly usable extension, these enhancements were implemented as BPMN metamodel extension. The authors illustrate capabilities and benefits of extension with a real-life example.
Real-client projects in the LSP classroom: Business and German students teamworking across disciplines
Authors: Gonglewski Margaret , Helm Anna
Published: February 2020

This paper presents a cross-disciplinary project in which business German and international marketing management students were teamed up to complete work for a real client. Each team developed a proposal for a new marketing and communications strategy for a non-profit organization focused on the German language and cultures. We first examine real-client projects as a subcomponent of experiential learning, with benefits highlighted in the secondary literature including the opportunity for students to apply their course-gained knowledge and skills and to interact with local communities, which lends purpose and authenticity to their classroom learning. We then present our cross-disciplinary version of a real-client project, outlined in four phases with specific tasks, deliverables, and goals. Project outcomes demonstrate the ways in which the real-client project allowed students to apply content knowledge and skills from their respective fields, while supporting peer-to-peer learning within a disciplinarily diverse team in a professional setting. We conclude with recommendations to facilitate developing and carrying out cross-disciplinary real-client projects in business language or other LSP fields.
Landowners and land use in the Tantramar area, New Brunswick
Authors: Jackson C I , Maxwell J W
Published: February 2020

This report presents an indicative land -use plan for the marshland area at the head of the Bay of Fundy in the Province of New Brunswick. The plan is based on analyses of the general economic conditions affecting Maritime agriculture, the land ownership
structure, the present land-use pattern, the role which land resources currently play as income generators for their owners, and the physical potential of the land for different uses.
The introductory section outlines the historical development of agriculture in the area. It is followed by an examination of the landowner structure and of the socio-economic characteristics of the landowners possessing five or more acres. Agricultural land use and farming activity are then
described; included is a discussion of the structural and economic problems facing the area's farmers. The next section, entitled 'Remedying the situation' outlines the development possibilities for agriculture, waterfowl habitat and outdoor recreation, and the report concludes with the presentation
of the indicative land-use plan.
The promise of equal education not kept: Specific learning disabilities – The invisible disability
Authors: Gow Melanie A. , Mostert Yvonne , Dreyer Lorna
Published: February 2020

Background: This research is part of a larger project on the exploration of inequalities in South African higher education. This current study focussed on the implementation of policies to eradicate inequalities in an inclusive education system.Objectives: This article aimed to establish the implementation of policy by researching the lived experiences of students with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) studying in the university.Method: A qualitative, systematic review was employed as the research methodology. Original peer-reviewed qualitative studies published between 1994 and 2017 were systematically reviewed. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was used to ensure rigorous reviews. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) was used to guide the process of critical appraisal of the selected articles which resulted in a total of 10 articles being selected for reviewing. The target population of this research comprised undergraduate students diagnosed with SLD. Semi-structured interviews were the main data collection tools used in the studies that were reviewed. Data from the selected articles were extracted and synthesised.Results: The dominant themes that emerged from the review were: (1) fear of stigmatisation; (2) gaps in policy implementation; (3) experiences vary across departments; and (4) self-determination and family support as success factors.Conclusion: An important aspect in the transformation of higher education institution is to ensure the closing of the disjuncture between policy and implementation in support of students with SLD.
Table of Contents Vol 40, No 1 (2019)
Authors: Office Editorial
Published: February 2020

No abstract available.
Passive movements in perspective
Authors: Runnalls M. J.
Published: February 2020

No abstract available.
Dinamiese spiertoetse vir jong mans
Authors: Warnich N. , Irwin-Carruthers S.
Published: February 2020

No abstract available.
Isolated Infarction of the Splenium: A Rare Presentation of Mild Head Injury
Authors: Sadashivam Saravanan , Natarajan Arun
Published: February 2020

Posttraumatic cerebral infarction (PTCI) is a devastating complication of traumatic brain injury. It is usually seen in patients with moderate-to-severe head injury with a reported incidence of 1.9%–10.4%. Brain shift associated with the traumatic intracranial space-occupying lesions with or without severe cerebral edema is the most common mechanism underlying the PTCI. Without associated direct vascular injury, isolated PTCI is very rare after mild head injury. Such cases of PTCI following mild head injury have been reported in children in whom they usually affect the gangliocapsular region supplied by the lenticulostriate arteries. Such infarcts in adults are extremely rare. Although the exact pathogenesis is not clear, vasospasm or shearing-associated intimal tear is proposed to be the cause for this infarct. Other common causes of cerebral infarction should be ruled out before making such a diagnosis. Unlike PTCI associated with a severe head injury, cerebral infarction following mild head injury is expected to have a better neurological outcome.
Combined therapy potential of apocynin and tert-butylhydroquinone as a therapeutic agent to prevent secondary progression to traumatic brain injury
Authors: Parastan Rovie , Christopher Michael , Torrys Yesyurun , Mahadewa Tjokorda
Published: February 2020

Traumatic brain injury is caused by physical collision (primary injury). It changes the brain's biochemistry and disturbs the normal brain function such as memory loss and consciousness disturbance (secondary injury). The severity can be measured with the Glasgow Coma Scale. The secondary injury will cause oxidative stress that leads to the nervous cells death, so treatment is needed before it gets worse. Primary injury results in excess of reactive oxidative stress (ROS) which is known from NADPH oxidase 2 (Nox2). Excessive ROS is deadly to the nerve cells. Excessive ROS will activate nuclear factor erythroid 2-like 2 (Nrf2). Nrf2 will bind to antioxidant response elements, to protect multi organs against ROS, including this brain injury. However, this does not last long, so it requires handling excess ROS. Apocynin can inhibit the activation of Nox2, and reduce the neuron injuries in the hippocampus. It also protects the tissues from oxidative stress. While Nrf2 can be activated by tert-butylhydroquinone, to protect cells. The combination may reduce the secondary brain injury, improve the neurologic recovery, cognitive function, and reduce the secondary cortical lesion.
Dermal sinus tract associated with type I and type II split cord malformation
Authors: Munoz Montoya Juan , Jara Marcial , Vargas Osorio María , Franco Fernando
Published: February 2020

The dermal sinus tract of the spine is associated with other occult spinal dysraphisms, such as the split cord malformation (diastematomyelia) in a 40% of the cases and embryologically is not clearly defined if the dermal sinus and split cord malformation have origin in gastrulation or late primary neurulation, but the most accepted theory of the dermal sinus tract consists in early incomplete disjunction, which explains the relation with other spinal dysraphisms. Here, we present two cases, with a dermal sinus tract of the spine associated with Type I and Type II split cord malformation.
Dystopic Os odontoideum causing cervical myelopathy: A rare case report and review of literature
Authors: Raj Aditya , Srivastava Sudhir , Marathe Nandan , Bhosale Sunil , Purohit Shaligram
Published: February 2020

Os odontoideum (OO) was first described by Giacomini in 1886 as separation of the odontoid process from the body of the axis. Instability can consequently occurs at this level due to the failure of the transverse atlantal ligament (TAL) and this atlantoaxial instability can be a cause of progressive neurological deficits. It is considered a rare anomaly of the odontoid process. It is a disease with controversial etiology, debatable incidence, and only a partly known natural history owing to the paucity of the literature on this topic. There are insufficient demographic data about the occurrence of the disease, and most of the management is dictated by the isolated case reports and few studies which have been carried out at handful of institutes. OO is classified into two types by Fielding et al. based on the anatomic location: orthotopic and dystopic. Orthotopic OO consists of an ossicle that moves with the anterior arch of the atlas, whereas the dystopic type presents as an ossicle near the basion or one that is fused with the clivus. In one magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study of odontoid morphology, a 0.7% (1 case of 133 patients) incidence was reported. The spectrum of the clinical presentation varies from completely asymptomatic individuals to patients presenting with features of cervical myelopathy. Here, we present a case of 35-year-old-male with dystopic OO who presented to us with features of gradually progressing cervical myelopathy without any obvious history of neck trauma. On investigations, he was found to have atlantoaxial instability with wide atlanto-dens interval. He was treated with the posterior C1-C2 stabilization and reduction of atlantoaxial instability.
Informed consent in psychiatry outpatients
Authors: Deshpande Smita N. , Mishra Nagendra Narayan , Bhatia Triptish , Jakhar Kiran , Goyal Satnam , Sharma Srikant , Sachdeva Ankur , Choudhary Mona , Shah Gyan Deep , Lewis-Fernandez Roberto , Jadhav Sushrut
Published: February 2020

Background & objectives:

Comprehension and process of consent are important for persons with mental illness as they may not be impaired in considering research participation. The American Psychiatric Association developed a detailed Cultural Formulation Interview (CFI). The present study was a part of field testing of CFI, aimed to standardize cultural information affecting the patients’ management in India. This paper describes the process and conclusions from the consent-seeking process of this study.

Methods:

The purpose and procedures about field trial of the CFI were introduced and the patient and caregiver were requested for participation. Consent process was carried out step by step, by reading out the consent form to the first new patient of the day in the psychiatry outpatients department of a tertiary care hospital in north India, inviting questions followed by the ‘comprehension’ questions. The entire process was audiotaped without any personal identifiers. The process was repeated if not comprehended.

Results:

A total of 67 patients consented, 11 refused and majority were educated more than secondary school. Some concerns shown by the patients and caregivers included risk of participation, loss or benefits of participation, privacy, etc. All types of mentally ill patients participated in the study.

Interpretation & conclusions:

Translations of consent forms used simple words, consonant with understanding of the potential participants. Patients’ belief that participating in this long process would improve their care, and serve humanity, influenced their decision to participate. Except for intoxication and severe psychosis, patients could understand and comprehend issues around consent. Main issues were confidentiality and culture. Our experience in the psychiatry OPD refutes the commonly held belief that mentally ill persons lack comprehension and ability to consent.