bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of efficacy of false yam (Icacina oliviformis) as surface protectant against rot pathogens of white yam (Dioscora rotundata Poir)
Authors: Sowley E. N.K. , Kankam F. , Nsarko R. M.
Published: September 2019

Rots in yam tubers are the dominant cause of postharvest losses. Therefore, studies were con­ducted to identify the rot-causing organisms in yam and to evaluate the efficacy of false yam (Icacina oliviformis) plant extracts as surface protectants in the storage of yam. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design (CRD) design with five treatments (fruit, root and leaf extract of false yam, Mancozeb and tap water) replicated three times. Two concen­trations (50% and 100%) of each extract were also tested. Species were identified based on the structural features, the characteristics and properties of the spore and mycelium. A spore suspension of yam rot fungi was sprayed on healthy yam tubers that had been pretreated with the extracts. Results showed that fungi isolated from rotted yams were Aspergillus niger, A. fla­vus and Penicillium sclerotigenum. Leaf extracts (both 50% and 100%) had the highest growth inhibitions on all the three fungi isolated in vitro. Tubers treated with root and leaf extracts of false yam had a decreased tuber rot lengths of 1.80 mm2 and 2.17 mm2, respectively. The leaves and roots of false yam can be used as a surface protectant of yam in place of Mancozeb. Keywords: Icacina oliviformis; Dioscora rotundata; Mancozeb; Pathogenicity; Aspergillus spp.
Effect of added dietary lysine and methionine above recommended levels, on growth performance, breast meat yield and financial returns in broilers
Authors: Nortey T. N.N. , Quarshie E. A. , Owusu-Bremang R. , Agyei-Henneh E. , Frempong N. S. , Stark C. R.
Published: September 2019

This study investigated the effect of added lysine and methionine above recommended levels in broiler diets, on their growth, breast meat yield and financial returns. A total of 175 one-day-old Cobb 500 chicks were assigned to seven dietary treatments in a completely randomized design. Treatment one (T1) was a control diet formulated to breed specifications. Treatments two (T2) and three (T3) contained 1.2 times recommended levels of Lys and Met respectively. Treatment four (T4) contained Lys and Met at 1.2 times recommended levels. Treatments five (T5) to seven (T7) had similar combinations of Lys and Met as T2 to T4 but their inclusions were 1.4 times recommended levels. On day 43 five birds per treatment were slaughtered for breast meat yield measurements. Broilers on T6 had heavier (P<0.05) breast meat (691.6 g) and tenderloin weights (126.4 g) compared to birds on T1 (491.2 and 93.8 g respectively). The premium on the price of breast meat more than offset the added feed cost of the nutrient dense diets. However, if the finished dressed broilers are to be sold whole and uncut, this trial showed that it is better to feed the birds at the manufacturers recommended levels of Lys and Met. Keywords: Lysine; Methionine; Broilers; Breastmeat; Financial analysis
Phytoremediation potential of two maize varieties cultivated on metal-particulate-contaminated soil
Authors: Adewole M. B. , Oyebanji B. O. , Igbekele K.
Published: September 2019

Arbitrary cultivation of vacant land, even within the periphery of cottage industries in devel­oping countries, particularly in Nigeria, is on the increase. Two maize varieties [ART98/SW1 (protein) and BR-9928-DMR-SR-Y (non-protein)] were planted within the vicinity of a metal recycling plant in Ile-Ife, Nigeria to assess the metal removal potentials of these maize cultivars. The experiment was conducted in two locations, each per maize variety and laid out in a ran­domised complete block design. Two biochars produced from maize stover and Milicia exelsa, each at 10 t ha-1 were used as soil amendments. Metal uptake by the two maize varieties was in the order: root > shoot > grain, with protein maize having higher bioconcentration factors: Fe 86.82, Zn 1.19, Cu 4.53, Mn 2.42 and Pb 0.15, and hence, a pathway through which animals, including humans could ingest these metals. It was concluded that maize crop is a bioaccumu­lator of metals in soil, and protein maize cultivar removes more metals than non-protein maize. Keywords: Biochar; farm waste; heavy metal; maize; particulate matter; remediation
"Europäische Revue" y el “Premio literario de las revistas europeas” (1929-30): un proyecto cultural fallido
Authors: Garbisu Buesa Margarita
Published: September 2019

En 1929 la revista cultural alemana Europäische Revue invitó a otras cuatro publicaciones europeas, de cuatro países diversos, a participar en la puesta en marcha del “Premio literario de las revistas europeas”, que cada año organizaría cada una de las cabeceras, con su idioma como protagonista. Las revistas participantes eran, además de la alemana, la inglesa The Criterion, la española Revista de Occidente, la francesa La Nouvelle Revue française y la italiana Nuova Antologia. Se celebró la primera edición del premio, en lengua alemana, que fue para Der Hauptmann von Kapernaum, de Ernst Wiechert, pero el proyecto quedó después interrumpido. El objetivo del presente artículo es aportar nuevos datos sobre la evolución de esta iniciativa y esgrimir el motivo del fracaso de las ediciones siguientes.
Die Romantrilogie des argentinisch-österreichischen Schriftstellers Germán Kratochwil: das Große im Kleinen Patagoniens
Authors: Andress Reinhard
Published: September 2019

Der 1938 in Österreich geborene Germán Kratochwil emigrierte früh nach Argentinien, kam aber erst spät zur Literatur nach einer langen Karriere als Sozialwissenschaftler. Inzwischen sind drei Romane auf Deutsch erschienen: Scherbengericht (2012), Río Puro (2013) und Territorium (2016). Da der Handlungsort aller drei Werke Patagonien bleibt, könnte man von einer patagonischen Romantrilogie des Autors sprechen. Anhand eines beträchtlichen Figurenarsenals liegen die motivischen Konstanten in Auseinandersetzungen mit Vergangenheit und Gegenwart, gesellschaftlichen Ausstiegsversuchen und im Hineinwirken von Weltkonflikten ins nur scheinbar abgeschiedene Patagonien. In einer genauen Textanalyse werden die genannten Motive herausgearbeitet. Letztendlich zeigt sich im Kleinen Patagoniens das große Weltgeschehen, wobei sich eine schwebende Weltanschauung ergibt, die auf eine wenig gesicherte Zukunft weist.
Diálogo entre memorias: perpetradores y víctimas en "Brief in die Auberginenrepublik" de Abbas Khider
Authors: Calero Valera Ana R.
Published: September 2019

Con la llegada de refugiados a Europa en los últimos tiempos, otras historias sobre exilio, guerra, prisiones o tortura se hacen visibles. Estas historias hacen necesario un replanteamiento de las memorias nacionales a la vez que construyen nuevas narrativas en el campo de la literatura. Nos interrogamos por cómo dialogan memorias alejadas en el tiempo y en el espacio tomando como ejemplo la novela Brief in die Auberginenrepublik (2013) del autor Abbas Khider. A través de los conceptos de dialogisches Erinnern de Aleida Assmann y multidirectional memory de Michael Rothberg analizaremos cómo Khider replantea, redefine y ofrece alternativas a las figuras del perpetrador y de la víctima y sus discursos.
¿Qué es un "Funktionsverbgefüge"? Propuesta de representación paradigmática a partir de la configuración de un ejemplar prototípico
Authors: Egido Vicente María
Published: September 2019

A pesar de tratarse de un fenómeno lingüístico estudiando en profundidad por la germanística, la falta de consenso relativa a la delimitación paradigmática y sistematización de los Funktionsvergefüge (FVG) dentro del sistema general de la lengua alemana es una constante en la bibliografía especializada. Partiendo de esta premisa, el objetivo del presente trabajo consiste en la propuesta de un modelo de representación paradigmática de las construcciones a partir de la configuración de un ejemplar prototípico y su entorno periférico en consonancia con la naturaleza no discreta de los FVG como categoría lingüística integrante del aparato cognitivo general.
Das Zusammenspiel von Formelhaftigkeit und Variabilität im Sprachgebrauch. Am Beispiel der präpositionalen Wortverbindung "unter Geschrei"
Authors: Iglesias Iglesias Nely M.
Published: September 2019

Tomando como punto de partida la combinación usual preposicional (CUP) unter Geschrei, el objetivo del presente trabajo consiste en profundizar en la interacción existente entre las secuencias formulaicas de una lengua y su variabilidad lingüística. A través del análisis de corpus, se verá a qué restricciones léxicas está sujeta la CUP objeto de estudio (o, mejor dicho, qué preferencias léxicas presenta en el uso), especialmente en lo que se refiere a su slot adjetival. Se parte de la premisa de que cuanto más variables sean estos slots a nivel léxico, más fijado estará el correspondiente esquema fraseológico en el lexicón mental de los hablantes nativos.
Cuidado com vacinas na perspectiva evolucionária de Rodgers
Authors: Medeiros Suzane Gomes De , Santos Viviane Euzébia Pereira
Published: September 2019

O estudo objetiva analisar o conceito cuidado com vacinas na perspectiva evolucionária de Rodgers. Refere-se a uma análise do conceito cuidado com vacinas, realizada nas bases de dados National Library of Medicine, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde e Web of Science, com amostra final de 17 artigos, através de leitura crítico-reflexiva. Os atributos foram representados pelas propriedades e benefícios das vacinas. Os antecedentes referem-se aos efeitos do calor/congelamento/luz, perdas desnecessárias de vacinas, confiabilidade das vacinas comprometida. Os consequentes: necessidade de capacitação dos profissionais, segurança no estoque de vacinas e qualidade da imunização foram alguns elementos presentes. Os termos relacionados e as implicações e hipóteses também foram determinados. O conceito do fenômeno proporciona subsídios para a promoção de práticas seguras e efetivas com vacinas e contribui para a construção de conhecimentos na enfermagem.
Impact of the Changes in the Nifty Index Constituents
Authors: Parthasarathy Srikanth
Published: September 2019

The objective of this study is to conduct an empirical examination of the S&P CNX Nifty index reconstitutions, between 2009 and 2018, focusing on both the price and non-price effects and the explanations surrounding them. The event methodology, with multiple abnormal return computational methods, is employed to improve the robustness and reliability of the results. The results show that the Nifty index additions (deletions) are associated with significant positive (negative) permanent abnormal returns. But the evidence of permanent abnormal volume is limited, unlike the developed markets. The evidence in this study favours the downward sloping demand curve hypothesis as the dominant explanation for the permanent abnormal return. This study extends the existing literature to a hitherto unexplored new sample period.
Growth and Body Development of Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Fattened in Floating Cages Based on Commercial Feed in Benin
Authors: Edea Géoffroy Olayèmi , Hinvi Lambert Cloud , Abou Youssouf , Gbangboche Armand Bienvenu
Published: September 2019

This work evaluates the growth and body development of Oreochromis niloticus in floating cages in the Toho Lake of Benin. Thus, 6000 juvenile monosex male with an average initial weight of 8.87 ± 4.89 g and average initial total length of 7.87 ± 1.43 cm were randomly distributed in two floating cages (5 x 5 x 2.5 m3) at the stocking density of 3000 fish/cage. The fish were hand-fed to apparent satiation, three times daily, using 45-32% crude protein commercial pelleted floating feed Skretting®. The physico-chemical parameters of lake water recorded every 72 hours during the experiment were within the suitable ranges for fish culture and were as follows: temperature (27.78 ± 0.41 °C), pH (7.55 ± 0.22), dissolved oxygen (4.03 ± 0.96 mg/l), ammonium (0.31 ± 0.18 mg/l), nitrite (0.29 ± 0.07 mg/l) and nitrate (0.27 ± 0.12 mg/l). The variables studied at the end of  the 215 days of rearing were as follows: final mean total length (26.61 ± 2.99 cm), final mean standard length (22.40 ± 2.74 cm), final mean predorsal length (6.93 ± 0.94 cm), final mean head length (3.45 ± 0.58 cm), final mean dorsal fin base length (13.55 ± 2.96 cm), final mean inter-orbital width (2.97 ± 0.37 cm), final mean body height (8.57 ± 1.56 cm) and final mean caudal peduncle height (3.27 ± 0.39 cm). The zootechnical growth parameters evaluated were as follows: survival rate (91.5%), final mean body weight (402.18 ± 137.05 g), average daily weight gain (1.83 ± 0.08 g), specific growth rate (0.77 ± 0.03%/day), feed conversion ratio (1.74 ± 0.09%) and protein efficiency ratio (1.62 ± 0.06). These results compared to the literature indicate interesting growth and body development and it would be important to promote in-cage farming of Oreochromis niloticus.
The Relationship and Its Impact Between Organizational Health and Job Satisfaction
Authors: Abdulkareem Maysoon , Flayeh Khalaf R.
Published: September 2019

The research aims to investigate the relationship between organizational Health and Job satisfaction beside and examine how a job satisfaction is affected by the state of health in an organization.The population includes (80) employees who work in different areas of Baghdad Mayoralty. Questionnaire form was used to collect a required data from sample of research. This questionnaire consists of three parts, First part concern with individual data while the second used to measure the level of health in a survey organization depending on (Karaguzel, 2012) characteristics' that involve (21) statements and the last part measured the degree of Job satisfaction based on (Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire-short form) which contain (20) phrases. The questionnaire upon distributed to respondents was translated to Arabic language. So, Acronbach's test using SPSS program for social science to determine the reliability of this instrument that it indicated to the respective value. As well as the statistical results were confirmed the research hypothesizes that refer to strong and significantly as such influence between organizational health and job satisfaction.
The Relative Importance of Health Care and Social Services for Population Health: A Time Series Investigation
Authors: Yawney Benjamin , Faroque Akhter
Published: September 2019

We study the relative importance of government health care and social services spending in the short, medium and long run across vector error correction models for six population health indicators. Each model takes into account the key time series properties of the health input and output data and also controls for the broader socio-economic, demographic, life-style and environmental determinants of health. The evidence shows that both types of spending contribute significantly to extending life expectancy and lowering mortality. However, the relative contributions of health care spending are bigger in the short run, while those of social services spending are bigger in the medium and the long run. Any policy of re-allocation of resources from health care to social services must take this trade-off into account.
First record of Exobasidium rhododendri (Fuckel) C. E. Cramer in Poland
Authors: Pusz Wojciech , Malicki Marek , Patejuk Katarzyna , Ronikier Michał , Suchan Tomasz
Published: September 2019

We report here the first wild locality of Exobasidium rhododendri (Fuckel) C. E. Cramer in Poland. This peculiar species is an obligatory pathogenic basidiomycete, which induces formation of galls on leaves of Rhododendron. It was found for the first time in Poland in 2017 on Rhododendron ferrugineum L. plants in a population of this shrub in the Karkonosze Mts (the Sudetes range). The species was recently shown to be native and a relict. We also present a basic description of the species based on the specimens from the abovementioned locality.
Fighting vehicles in Polish military contingents in Syria and Former Yugoslavia in the years 1992-2016
Authors: Ciechanowski Grzegorz
Published: September 2019

The article presents the analysis of the use of military vehicles in Polish military contingents fulfilling their mandated tasks in the Middle East and Former Yugoslavia. It encompasses the nature of operations con-ducted in these places and the resulting role of the vehicles used there. It also describes the history of their making and development, basic technical data and opinions about their use during the said tasks. The analysis comprised the following vehicles: Finnish Sisu XA-180, which is the prototype of KTO Rosomak and RG-31 Nyala vehicles originating from the Republic of South Africa and used by Polish military forces in the UNDOF mission. The group of machines which were part of the equipment used by contingents in missions in Former Yugoslavia is rep-resented by: Honker Tarpan off-road vehicle, AMZ Dzik 2 armoured vehicle, BRDM-2 reconnaissance patrol vehicle and BWP-1 infantry fighting vehicle.
Procedures of crossing water obstacles in the light of binding normative documents
Authors: Falkowski Mariusz , Model Antoni
Published: September 2019

The aim of the article is to present existing procedures of crossing wa-ter obstacles in the light of currently binding normative documents. The article addresses the issue of crossings’ organization during basic tacti-cal activities and describes setting of a crossing (breaching) section with its main elements taken into consideration. Moreover, primary compo-nents of command and control of a crossing section have been charac-terized in the article.
The influence of the migration phenomenon on the terrorist threat level in the era of globalization
Authors: Olbrycht Paweł
Published: September 2019

The aim of the article is to present the influence of the migration phe-nomenon on the contemporary level of terrorist threat, along with an indication of its main source. As research methods, the analysis of liter-ature, foreign media materials and secondary data on selected terrorist attacks in Europe in 2015-2017 are used. The phenomenon of migra-tion and its relation to progressing globalization are analyzed in detail as well. The article also points out examples of development of effective solutions in the field of international cooperation in the fight against terrorism at the European level.
Traffic infrastructure in mining areas (selected problems)
Authors: Surowiecki Andrzej , Saska Piotr , Ksiądzyna Krzysztof , Ryczyński Jacek
Published: September 2019

The article discusses the issues of safety of operation of road and rail transport infrastructure objects in mining areas. In particular, the fol-lowing issues were discussed: the general characteristics of the mining deformations of the rock mass and the terrain surface, the impact of continuous and discontinuous deformations on the safety of the opera-tion of land transport infrastructure facilities and reinforcements of land transport infrastructure structures in mining areas.
Examples of land transport structure reinforcements situated within the reach of mining influences are given.
Student experience in developing a democratic society - participation in an international project as a new teaching method in social work
Authors: Maciejewska Olga , Pawlikowska Julia
Published: September 2019

One of the basic assumptions of the article is to reflect on the issue of a modern education system for students of social sciences, which will meet the expectations and needs of students, academic teachers, researchers, practitioners and society on the one hand, and the numerous and increasingly ambiguous challenges of modernity on the other. We pay special attention to social work as an activity and profession in which we undertake scientific, research and practical activities. The forms of education, we focus on in the article are international projects based on the implementation by students of joint educational and social projects. Their use allows to achieve the most desired effects, among which one should distinguish the increase of awareness and reflectiveness, the pursuit of critical (self)development of young people and increases openness to knowledge, experience, innovation and changes. To exemplify, we used the analysis of an international project titled Social work with mentally ill people and their families in Germany, France and Poland implemented in cooperation with partner schools at the Institute of Sociology of the Jagiellonian University.
Using Assurance Cases in Requirements Engineering for Safety-Critical Systems
Authors: Camilo Almendra Camilo , Barros Flavia , Silva Carla
Published: September 2019

Context: Certification of safety-critical systems (SCS) demands thorough documentation that demonstrates why a system shall be considered safe. Assurance Case Development (ACD) is an approach for discussing, analyzing and assessing the safety properties of systems. Software requirements of a SCS are an essential information included in assurance cases, alongside system design and safety analysis information. Lack of integrated analysis of requirements and safety concerns may lead to safety issues in the development of critical systems. One of the challenges for the agile development of SCS is to address both Requirements Engineering (RE) and ACD in an integrated way throughout the development life cycle. Objective: This research proposes a framework to integrate the Assurance Case Development and Agile RE in the development of SCS. Method: This research is organized in three main phases. First, a systematic mapping study is performed to understand how incremental ACD is addressed by current approaches, and a survey with experts is carried out to understand the development of ACs during Agile RE activities in practice. Second, the framework and its supporting tools and documentation will be designed and developed. Finally, a series of empirical studies will evaluate aspects of the framework in a multi-perspective manner and as long as it is developed. Conclusions: We expect that this approach contributes to leverage the development of ACs earlier and integrated with RE activities in agile development of SCS.
Modification of Nife Layered Double Hydroxide and Photocatalytic Activity
Authors: YU Huan , WANG Weiwei , FANG Pengfei
Published: September 2019

Modifying materials by ions with multiple valence states is an effective way for enhancing their properties. NiFe layered double hydroxides (NiFe LDHs) were prepared by using a hydrothermal method. Efficient LDH photocatalyst was synthesized by the modification of NiFe LDHs with Fe(III). Electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area, photoluminescence spectroscopy, and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy were used to investigate the morphology, crystal structure, and optical properties of the NiFe LDHs. The photocatalytic and adsorption performances were examined in the degradation of methyl orange. NiFe LDHs exhibited higher adsorption property but lower photocatalytic activity. After modification with Fe(III), the introducing of Fe ions and recrystallization of LDHs led to the distance decreasing between NiFe LDH sheets and exhibit higher photocatalytic performance.
Heterogeneous Nucleation Effect of N, N'-Adipic Bis(4-phenylbutyric Acid) Dihydrazide on Crystallization Process of Poly(L-lactic Acid)
Authors: CAI Yan-Hua , ZHAO Li-Sha
Published: September 2019

Enhancing crystallization ability is a fundamental challenges in Poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA) industry, therefore, the goal of this work was to synthesis a new organic nucleating agent N, N'-adipic bis(4-phenylbutyric acid) dihydrazide (APAD), and investigate its effect on non-isothermal crystallization, isothermal crystallization, melting behavior, thermal stability, and optical property of PLLA. Non-isothermal melt crystallization results showed that APAD acted as more effective nucleating and accelerating agent for the crystallization of PLLA, as a result, upon cooling at 1 °C/min, PLLA/0.5 %APAD had the highest onset crystallization temperature 136.4 °C and the crystallization peak temperature 132.0 °C, as well as the largest non-isothermal crystallization enthalpy 48.1 J/g. However, with increasing of APAD concentration from 0.5 wt.% to 3 wt.%, the crystallization peak shifted to the lower temperature. In contrast, for the non-isothermal cold crystallization process, the effect of APAD concentration on the crystallization behavior of PLLA was negligible. Additionally, the non-isothermal crystallization process was also depended on the cooling rates and the final melting temperature. In isothermal crystallization section, to compare with the primary PLLA, the crystallization half-time of PLLA/APAD could decrease from 254.3 s to the minimum value 29.4 s, with 0.5 wt.% APAD contents at 125 °C. Melting behavior of PLLA/APAD samples under different conditions further confirmed the heterogeneous nucleation effect of APAD for PLLA, and the appearance of the double melting peaks was attributed to the melting-recrystallization. Finally, the addition of APAD decreased the thermal stability to some extent, although APAD could not change the thermal decomposition profile of PLLA. And a drop of PLLA/APAD samples in light transmittance resulted from the double influence of the enhancement of crystallization and the opaqueness of APAD.
Effect of Stir Casting Process Parameters on Properties of Aluminium Composites – Taguchi’s Analysis
Authors: ARIHARAPUTHIRAN Hemalatha , VENKADASAMY Dhanalakshmi
Published: September 2019

The need for lightweight materials in various industries, increased fuel price, requirement of improved mechanical, thermal properties leads to the development of aluminium metal matrix composites. Stir casting method is employed for preparing composite consisting of aluminium die casting -12 alloy and reinforcement of 10 % by weight proportion of silicon carbide. Taguchi’s experimental analysis is employed for varying the process parameters of stir casting method like process temperature, stirring time and stirring speed. Tests were conducted to measure mechanical property like compressive strength, wear property such as sliding wear, micro abrasion and thermal property like coefficient of thermal expansion.  An attempt has been made to study the unrelated properties like compressive strength, sliding wear resistance, micro abrasion wear and coefficient of thermal expansion of aluminium composites by Principal Component Analysis method. The experimental investigation shows that increase in processing temperature reduces sliding wear, micro abrasion wear and coefficient of thermal expansion and also increases compressive strength.
Synthesis, Characterization and Blood Based Toxic Effects of Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles
Authors: ARSHAD Muhammad Javid , AMIR Saddique , ZAHID Mehmood , NIAMA Amin , FAYYAZ Husain , BUZDAR Saeed Ahmad , NAEEM Muhammad Anjum , IMRAN Muhammad
Published: September 2019

The objective of this study is to the assess toxicity of superparamagnetic nanoparticles within normal and diabetic human blood groups using complete blood count (CBC). For this purpose, iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) were synthesized by co-precipitation method. Samples were characterized by XRD, SEM, EDS, VSM and CBC. XRD confirmed the cubic structure of Fe3O4 with Miller indices (2 0 0), (2 2 0), (3 1 1), (4 0 0), (4 4 0) and average size of magnetic nanoparticles was calculated about 11.13 nm diameter. The morphology of Fe3O4 nanoparticles was investigated by scanning electron microscope (SEM). SEM images of magnetite were found partially smooth. Spectra of EDX depicted the Fe, O and Cl elements in IONP. Magnetic properties were examined by vibrating sampling magnetometer (VSM). The blood toxicity was reported by blood contents in normal and diabetic blood samples for specified intervals using CBC technique. One sample test of variance of hemoglobin, erythrocytes, leucocytes and thrombocytes showed the significant difference (p > 0.05) among 0 hrs to 72 hrs for all normal and diabetic blood samples. This study concluded that presence of iron oxides nanoparticles of size 11.13 nm in human blood induces reactive oxygen species which cause the cell death. Hemoglobin was highly affected content of blood than erythrocytes, leucocytes by toxic effects of IONPs. Reduction of platelets among all content of blood groups posed another signature of this hematology study. Toxic spectrum of IONPs must be considered before the application of MRI contrast agents and drug delivery.
Rückkehr in die Arbeit bei psychischen Erkrankungen. Herausforderungen für das Betriebliche Eingliederungsmanagement
Authors: Voswinkel Stephan
Published: September 2019

Der Anteil psychischer Erkrankungen an den Arbeitsunfähigkeitszeiten und ihr Stellenwert in der betrieblichen Gesundheitspolitik wachsen. Der Beitrag analysiert auf der Basis einer qualitativen Untersuchung von Beschäftigten, die sich wegen psychischer Erkrankungen einer Therapie in psychosomatischen Kliniken unterzogen haben, und von Expertengesprächen mit Beteiligten des Betrieblichen Eingliederungsmanagements (BEM) Möglichkeiten und Probleme der Wiedereingliederung in die Arbeit. Als besondere Herausforderung gerade bei psychischen Erkrankungen erweist sich die Stigmatisierungsangst, die Betroffene von der Teilnahme am BEM oder von der offenen Thematisierung ihrer Belastungserfahrungen abhalten kann. Die jeweiligen Handlungslogiken der Akteure führen zu einer Individualisierungstendenz des BEM, die einerseits dem Einzelfall angemessenes Handeln ermöglicht, andererseits die Veränderung von psychischen Belastungen im Arbeitsbereich aus dem Blick geraten lässt. Das BEM kann aber auch als Instrument der Verhältnisprävention genutzt werden, wenn es mit anderen Institutionen der betrieblichen Gesundheitspolitik, insbesondere der Gefährdungsbeurteilung, verknüpft wird.
Fetale Alkoholspektrumstörung (FASD) – Überblick zu Folgen, Diagnostik und rechtlichen Aspekten
Authors: Bienioschek Stefanie , Weckler Hanna , Fegert Jörg M. , Kölch Michael
Published: September 2019

Alkoholkonsum in der Schwangerschaft kann zu fetalen Alkoholspektrumsstörungen (FASD) führen. Diese sind sowohl durch körperliche Stigmata wie Mikrozephalie oder Minderwuchs gekennzeichnet, vor allem aber führen neurokognitive Defizite und psychische Störungen zu Beeinträchtigungen bei den Betroffenen. Sozialrechtlich gibt es eine Vielzahl von Zuständigkeiten, die von der Krankenbehandlung (SGB V) über die Frühförderung bis hin zu Maßnahmen der Eingliederungshilfe reichen. Die präzise individuelle Diagnostik möglicher Folgestörungen und daraus folgender Beeinträchtigungen ist unerlässlich. Betroffene mit FASD sind ein typisches Beispiel für Zuordnungsprobleme im Rahmen der geteilten Zuständigkeit bei der Eingliederungshilfe für seelisch behinderte und anderweitig behinderte Kinder und Jugendliche.
Referenzielles Schaffen im Lichte der Regulierung des polnischen Urheberrechtsgesetzes
Authors: Kempfert Kamila
Published: September 2019

Die Erschaffung von referenziellen Werken hat in den vergangenen Jahren eine enorme Steigerung erfahren. Gleichzeitig ist aufgrund der Koexistenz verschiedener Rechtsordnungen eine unterschiedliche Bewertung und Handhabung dieser Phänomene wahrnehmbar. Der Beitrag widmet sich vor diesem Hintergrund den Antworten des polnischen Gesetzgebers auf die veränderten Praktiken und Bedürfnisse der kreativen Referenzkultur und untersucht, ob das polnische Recht ein Recht auf Referenz gewährt.
Streitgegenstand und Prozessvergleich des KapMuG
Authors: Ditler Erika
Published: September 2019

Based on the prevailing doctrine on the subject matter of a dispute under the German Civil Procedural Code (CPC), the author examines whether applications for the establishment of a model case or establishment objectives pursuant to sec. 2 para. 1 KapMuG can be equated to the claim as established in sec. 253 CPC. She denies this and concludes that the grounds for filing that underlie related applications decisively determine the subject matter of the model case proceedings. Furthermore, the author makes suggestions for the determination for these grounds for filing. In addition, the author examines the court settlement in the model case procedure. After a dogmatic classification, the thesis examines which agreements a court settlement in the model procedure necessarily requires and optionally allows.
Controversies Regarding the Interpretation of Follicular Thyroid Nodules
Authors: Suster Saul
Published: September 2019

Context.—

Follicular nodules are the most common source of diagnostic difficulties in the practice of surgical pathology of the thyroid. This is due to a variety of factors, the most salient of which is the lack of well-defined criteria and evidence-based data for the diagnosis of these lesions.

Objectives.—

To discuss some of the assumptions that have been accrued over the years regarding the criteria by which we evaluate such lesions.

Data Sources.—

The information presented herein is based on review of the literature and the author's personal experience.

Conclusions.—

Thyroid nodules with a predominant follicular growth pattern span the range from benign lesions (hyperplastic nodules, adenomatoid nodules, follicular adenomas) to malignant neoplasms (follicular carcinoma, follicular variant of papillary carcinoma) with a host of intermediate or indeterminate lesions found in between. Advances in immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology have not yet provided a reliable way of separating the borderline or intermediate cases. Low-grade and intermediate or borderline follicular-patterned thyroid lesions are those most often prone to difficulties for interpretation. Newer and potential future approaches for the evaluation of these lesions are discussed.
L’amendement fantôme : révocation de citoyenneté, pseudo-histoire et conspiration autour du Titles of Nobility Amendment de 1810*
Authors: Villeneuve Hubert
Published: September 2019

Cette étude porte sur le Titles of Nobility Act, amendement constitutionnel adopté par le Congrès des États-Unis en 1810, mais ratifié par un nombre insuffisant d’États pour devenir partie de la constitution américaine. Peu connu, cet amendement suscite pourtant, depuis l’émergence d’Internet, un intérêt dans certains milieux de la droite antigouvernementale américaine, qui soutient que sa ratification eut lieu, mais fut étouffée par un complot. Cette étude postule que ces théories, quoiqu’erronées, méritent analyse, car elles permettent de comprendre la dynamique de la « pseudo-histoire » propre à certaines sous-cultures politiques. Ce faisant, elle rectifie également les faits et met en lumière l’importance, aujourd’hui largement oubliée, de l’enjeu des titres de noblesse dans les États-Unis des XVIIIe et XIXe siècles.
Thermal Mapping in Flat Lowlands and Undulating Uplands – A Comparison of Results
Authors: Šidlauskaitė Lauryna , Bogren Jörgen
Published: September 2019

Thermal mapping has been known as a reliable technique to analyse and even predict road surface temperature in a stretch of road, rather than just a single point (e.g. road weather station location). The method itself was developed in the 1980s, and as time progressed, the technique was improved and has become more applicable. Due to other methods, such as climate modelling, becoming widely accessible and more affordable to apply, thermal mapping started being pushed out to the background as an expensive alternative. The idea for this paper arose from thermal mapping applications to Lithuanian roads that produced inconclusive results in some research areas and raised the question of whether this technique applies to flatlands as effectively as to uplands. The Czech Republic was chosen as a country with an available database and environmentally different road network. Several stretches of road thermal mapping data were analysed and compared. It was concluded, that in flat landscapes altitude has lesser predictability value for road surface temperature than in undulating uplands. In addition, thermal mapping results appear to be more inconclusive in flatlands, compared to uplands. Nevertheless, thermal mapping is a good and reliable method for determining cold spots.
Road Functional Classification Using Pattern Recognition Techniques
Authors: Bosurgi Gaetano , Pellegrino Orazio , Sollazzo Giuseppe
Published: September 2019

The existing international standards suggest a methodology to assign a specific functional class to a road, by the values of some features, both geometrical and use-related. Sometimes, these characteristics are in contrast with each other and direct the analyst towards conflicting classes for a road or, worse, one or more of these features vary heterogeneously along the road. In these conditions, the analyst assigns the class that, by his capability and experience, he retains the most appropriate, in a very subjective way. On the contrary, the definition of an automatic procedure assuring an objective identification of the most appropriate functional class for each road would be desirable. Such a solution would be useful, especially when the road belongs to the existing infrastructure network or when it was not realised by out of date standards. The proposed procedure regards the definition of a classification model based on Pattern Recognition techniques, considering 13 input variables that, depending on their assumed value, direct the analyst towards one of the four functional classes defined by the Italian standards. In this way, it is possible to classify a road even when its characteristics are heterogeneous and conflicting. Moreover, the authors analysed the model limitations, in terms of errors and dataset size, considering observation and variable numbers. This approach, representing a beneficial decision support tool for the decision-maker, is exploitable for both planned and existing roads and becomes particularly advantageous for road agencies aiming to optimally allocate their limited funds for specific interventions assuring the achievement of a fixed functional class.
Load Aggressiveness on Different Pavement Structures Due to the Weight Increase of Heavy Vehicles from 40 Tonnes to 44 Tonnes
Authors: Martínez Adriana , Campos Magín
Published: September 2019

The load capacity of goods vehicles is a critical variable in calculating transport costs. In Europe, the Council Directive 96/53/EC establishes the maximum weight and dimensions of goods vehicles in international traffic but also allows that any Member State authorises the movement of vehicles that fail to comply with these weights and dimensions within its territory. For this reason, some countries have used this power to introduce internal regulations regarding the maximum transport capacity. A case of particular interest discussed in this article is the vehicle with five axles (two tractor axles and 3-axle semitrailer), which is only allowed a maximum weight of 40 t by the Directive above. While some countries allow a maximum weight of 44 t when circulating within their territories, the limitation in Spain has been established by the Council Directive 96/53/EC of 25 July 1996 40 t, although this restriction is often discussed by the different agents related to the transport of goods by road. Therefore, this paper analyses the effect of T2S3 vehicles loaded with 42 t and 44 t on sections of flexible and semi-rigid pavements of the Spanish road network, to provide information about the impacts of the modification of the regulations on capacity.
Functional characterization of a new maize heat shock transcription factor gene ZmHsf01 playing important roles in thermotolerance
Authors: Zhang Huaning , Li Guoliang , Zhang Yuanyuan , Zhang Yujie , Shao Hongbo , Hu Dong , Guo Xiulin
Published: September 2019

Background. The yield of maize crop is influenced seriously by heat waves. Plant heat shock transcription factors (Hsfs) play a key regulatory role in heat shock signal transduction pathway. Method. In this study, a new heat shock transcription factor gene, ZmHsf01 (accession number: MK888854) , was cloned from maize young leaves using homologous cloning method. The transcriptional level of ZmHsf01 were detected by qRT-PCR in different tissues or under heat shock, abscisic acid (ABA) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) treatment. The transgenic yeast and Arabidopsis were used to study the gene function of ZmHsf01. Result. The coding sequence (CDS) of ZmHsf01 was 1176 bp and encoded a protein that consisted of 391 amino acids. The homologous analysis result showed that ZmHsf01 and SbHsfA2d had the highest protein sequence identity. Subcellular localization experiments demonstrated that ZmHsf01 is localized to the nucleus. ZmHsf01 was expressed in many maize tissues and was up-regulated by heat stress. ZmHsf01 was up-regulated in roots and down-regulated in leaves by ABA and H2O2treatments. In yeast, ZmHsf01-overexpressing cells showed increased thermotolerance. In Arabidopsis seedlings, ZmHsf01 complemented the thermotolerance defects of athsfa2 mutant and ZmHsf01-overexpressing lines presented enhanced basal and acquired thermotolerance. Compared to wild type (WT) seedlings, ZmHsf01-overexpressing lines showed increased chlorophyll content after heat stress. The expression level of heat shock protein genes was up-regulated higher in ZmHsf01-overexpressing Arabidopsis seedlings than that in WT. These results suggested that ZmHsf01 plays a vital role in plant response to heat stress.
Effects of Ultraviolet-B Radiation on the Photosynthetic Pigments and Protein Content of Strawberry
Authors: Masih Justin
Published: September 2019

The effects of ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiations were studied on strawberry. The transplanted plants were irradiated with UV-B (280-320 nm) for 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes on 20th, 40th, and 60th days after transferring. The enhanced UV-B radiation caused a negative effect on photosynthetic pigments and protein content of strawberry. Distinct decreased as a result of UV-B irradiation in contents of chlorophyll a, chlorophyll b, carotenoids and protein content was observed in strawberry. The impact of increase of duration of UV-B irradiation was also observed and found to be directly proportional.
Cassava Productivity Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Oluwafemi Z. O. , Omonona B. T. , Adepoju A. O. , Sowunmi F. A.
Published: September 2019

Cassava has gained prominence in the world and has become economic crop in the Nigerian agricultural sector. Secondary data was used for this study. The required variables were extracted from General Household Survey Panel Data (GHS-P). The GHS-P is a nationally representative survey of households across Nigeria covering urban and rural sectors. Analytical tools used included Total factor productivity and Markov chain. 82% of populations of Cassava farmers are in the rural areas and close to 73% were young adults including both male and female involved in cassava production. Approximately 65% of the cassava based farmers were single that not yet married and most of the farmers were educated and about 80% and 98% of the cassava based farmers did not have access to credit facilities and extension personnel respectively. Generally, the cassava productivity growth was erratic and very small proportion of cassava farmers that were in lower productivity reduced overtime, while the minimal proportion of cassava farmers that moved into both moderate and high productivity increased overtime respectively.  Generally, there is more to be done to increase and attain sustainable high level cassava productivity growth in Nigeria.
Brief Analysis on the History of the Museum and the Possible Nonwhite Museum
Authors: Sandoval Romero Claudia
Published: September 2019

O Artigo discute a história do museu com o objectivo de entender sua função no tempo atual, e assim uma possível mudança para se tornar uma instituição mais inclusiva.
“Por que escrevemos na parede?” – Uma discussão sobre juventude e patrimônio cultural nas propostas de políticas públicas para o grafismo urbano em Belo Horizonte – MG
Authors: Lourenço Joyce Louback
Published: September 2019

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar as propostas de políticas públicas para o grafismo urbano na cidade de Belo Horizonte - MG, apresentadas durante Audiência Pública realizada na Comissão de Participação Popular da Assembleia Legislativa de Minas Gerais, no dia 22 de novembro de 2016. A partir do reconhecimento das tensões que envolvem o graffiti e a pichação na cidade, discutiremos de que modo a juventude praticante do grafismo urbano é descrita nas falas e discursos dos participantes da audiência pública, e quais estratégias Estado e sociedade podem desenvolver para tratar das tentativas de criminalização destas manifestações artísticas. Ademais, discutiremos as concepções de patrimônio cultural que emergem no debate e como as ressignificações do termo contribuem para pensarmos sobre a ideia de direito à cidade.
Pensando a democracia com jovens da Baixada Fluminense: algumas rodas de imagens e outras rodas de conversa
Authors: Guerreiro João , Andrade Nivea
Published: September 2019

O presente texto sistematiza os resultados de uma pesquisa com jovens em uma escola pública na periferia da Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro. Iremos discutir como foi realizada uma prática dialógica e de produção de imagens sobre as relações cotidianas de poder na escola através de temas relacionados aos direitos humanos como democracia, violência e igualdade. Além do diálogo com os estudantes, estaremos dialogando com autores como Freire, Ranciere, Zizek entre outros.
“É nós protagonizando na tela”: a experiência local do coletivo de comunicação popular Tela Firme na periferia de Belém-PA
Authors: Castro Jetur Lima de , Oliveira Alessandra Nunes de
Published: September 2019

Apresenta uma ação local do bairro da Terra Firme, evidenciado pelo Coletivo Tela Firme composto por jovens moradores do bairro que buscam na comunicação relacional, interagir e fazer ecoar a voz dos moradores do bairro de Belém do Pará por meio de ações públicas nas mídias sociais. Como forma alternativa de chamar a atenção e denunciar, cobra políticas públicas que devem ser ofertadas em atividades necessárias para a dignidade da vida local do bairro. Os caminhos construídos na pesquisa são observacionais, as quais se pautam na ação indiciária e nas interpretações sobre a experiência vivida pelo Coletivo Tela Firme. Os resultados são concernentes aos depoimentos dos membros do coletivo, as quais retratam suas intencionalidades na construção, engajamento e luta por direitos humanos, justiça social e cidadania.
Imagem corporal: emergindo do processo criativo no Método Bailarino-Pesquisador-Intérprete (BPI)
Authors: Pagliusi Flávia , Turtelli Larissa Sato
Published: September 2019

Apesar de o bailarino ter conquistado seu espaço no processo criativo ao longo das últimas décadas, questões fundamentais para o seu desenvolvimento como intérprete ainda são pouco discutidas. O presente artigo destaca a contribuição do Método Bailarino-Pesquisador-Intérprete (BPI) nesse sentido. O Método trabalha direta e conscientemente com as questões relacionadas à imagem corporal, valorizando o contato do bailarino com seus conteúdos internos para que nasça, assim, uma dança genuína e original, por estar ligada à individualidade de cada intérprete. A autora expõe, dessa maneira, aspectos de sua vivência em um processo criativo no Método relacionando-os com a literatura.
Home Practice: Irish women, Diaspora and Somatic Principles of Hosting
Authors: Meehan Emma
Published: September 2019

Dr. Emma Meehan is a Research Fellow at Coventry University’s Centre for Dance Research. She received her BA and PhD from the Drama Department, Trinity College, Dublin, where she taught part-time on the BA and MA programmes. She also worked as the administrator for the Arts Technology Research Lab at Trinity College to support the Digital Arts and Humanities Doctoral Programme. Her doctoral research focused on the work of Irish choreographer Joan Davis, who combines dance and somatic practices in creating interactive, site-specific performances. Emma is associate editor for Journal of Dance and Somatic Practices, and was co-convenor of the Performance as Research Working Group at the International Federation for Theatre Research from 2013-2017.