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Existence and Hyers-Ulam type stability results for nonlinear coupled system of Caputo-Hadamard type fractional differential equations
Authors: Muthaiah Subramanian , Baleanu Dumitru , Thangaraj Nandha Gopal
Published: October 2020

This paper aims to present the existence, uniqueness, and Hyers-Ulam stability of the coupled system of nonlinear fractional differential equations (FDEs) with multipoint and nonlocal integral boundary conditions. The fractional derivative of the Caputo-Hadamard type is used to formulate the FDEs, and the fractional integrals described in the boundary conditions are due to Hadamard. The consequence of existence is obtained employing the alternative of Leray-Schauder, and Krasnoselskii's, whereas the uniqueness result, is based on the principle of Banach contraction mapping. We examine the stability of the solutions involved in the Hyers-Ulam type. A few examples are presented as an application to illustrate the main results. Finally, it addresses some variants of the problem.
Maria Karpluk, Słownik staropolskiej terminologii chrześcijańskiej (Kraków 2001, 390 str.)
Authors: Legan Ravnikar Andreja
Published: October 2020

Z izidom slovarja staropoljske krščanske terminologije je poljsko jezikoslovje pridobilo monografsko delo, ki izčrpno predstavlja terminološko leksiko za eno najstarejših in v zgodnejših besedilnih virih največkrat izpričanih tematskih področij.
Nekaj teoretičnih izhodišč o narečni frazeologiji in narečnih frazemih
Authors: Poklač Saša
Published: October 2020

V članku je na podlagi slovenskih, hrvaških in predvsem slovaških teoretičnih spoznanj opredeljena določitev in delitev narečnih frazeoloških enot glede na podobnosti in bistvene razlike v primerjavi s knjižnimi frazemi. Dodana so še načela razvrščanja in uvrščanja frazemov v edinem (delnem) popolnejšem slovenskem narečnem slovarju Petra Weissa.
(Nad)narečna podoba slovenske ljudske pripovedne pesmi
Authors: Jakop Tjaša
Published: October 2020

Prispevek nudi vpogled v jezikovno podobo slovenske ljudske pripovedne pesmi in je rezultat opravljene dialektološke analize pesmi, ki bodo vključene v nastajajočo 5. knjigo Slovenskih ljudskih pesmi. Namen prispevka je ugotoviti stopnjo ohranjenosti narečnih prvin na posameznih jezikovnih ravninah.
O sytuacji jezykowej na polskiej wsi na przelomie 20 i 21 wieku
Authors: Grochola-Szczepanek Helena
Published: October 2020

V članku avtorica poskuša prikazati ekonomske, družbene in kulturne spremembe, ki potekajo na poljskem podeželju ter njihov vpliv na govor prebivalcev. V njem zajema opažanja in narečno gradivo vasi s področja poljskega Spisza, pokrajine ob poljsko- slovaški meji.
Kosta Peev, Rečnik na makedonskite govori vo jugoistočniot egejski del, tom 3, (L-N) (Skopje 2005)
Authors: Smole Vera
Published: October 2020

Predstavljamo tretji zvezek slovarja makedonskega dialektologa Kosta Peeva Rečnik na makedonskite govori vo jugo- r s istočniot egejski del, tom 3, (L-N) s kratkim ozirom na primerjavo pogojev nastajanja takih del, možnim pomenom za nestrokovnjake in predstavitvijo dodatkov k izšlim zvezkom.
O mestu slovenščine v evropskem povezovanju (o zborniku Slovenščina in njeni uporabniki v luči evropske integracije)
Authors: Žele Andreja
Published: October 2020

Aktualno stanje in problematiko slovenščine današnjega trenutka skušajo prispevki v pričujočem zborniku vsaj z nekaj vidikov (tj. z vidika slovenske jezikovne politike in jezikovnega načrtovanja, z vidika jezika v stiku in medkulturnega sporazumevanja in glede na trenutni socialno-funkcijski položaj) samo ujeti in nakazati ali opisati, nekateri pa celo problemsko predstaviti.
Oblikospreminjevalni vzorci glagola v gorenjskem kroparskem govoru
Authors: Škofic Jožica
Published: October 2020

Paradigmatika glagolskih oblik, tj. njegovih oblikotvornih in oblikospreminjevalnih vzorcev, v gorenjskem kroparskem govoru (SLA 202) daje sinhroni pogled na naglasne, predvsem tonemske vzorce; izhaja iz primerjave z naglasnimi vzorci knjižnega jezika, kot so predstavljeni v uvodnem delu SSKJ, kjer glagolska tipologija temelji na naglasu v nedoločniku in sedanjiku.
Bol'šoj frazeologičeskij slovar' russkogo jazуka
Authors: Rojs Jurij Emanuel
Published: October 2020

Avtor na kratko predstavlja obsežen frazeološki slovar ruskega jezika, ki ga je poleg odgovorne urednice sestavljalo še sedem profesorjev – frazeologov. V njem naj bi bila pri pojasnjevanju frazemov prvič podana skrajšana oblika opisa situacije, v kateri je uporabljen frazem, kar omogoča pravilno izbiro frazema v ustnem in pisnem sporočanju. Slovar ima sistem stilnoplastnih kvalifikatorjev, ki odražajo stanje sodobnega ruskega jezika v različnih jezikovnih ravninah in tudi v internetu. Posebnost slovarja je opis smiselnih gnezd frazemov v enem slovarskem članku. V njem so opisani frazemi kot znaki jezika, kulture, naveden je kulturološki komentar k opisanim jezikovnim enotam, zato je to pojasnjevalno-kulturološki slovar.
14. mednarodni slavistični kongres na Ohridu od 9. do 16. septembra 2008
Authors: Torkar Silvo
Published: October 2020

Makedonski slavisti so pet let po ljubljanskem 13. kongresu letos uspešno izpeljali 14. mednarodni slavistični kongres, najbolj reprezentativno srečanje slavistov iz celega sveta. Okrog šeststo udeležencev kongresa se je zbralo na Ohridu, eni od zibelk slovanske pismenosti.
A comparative technical (picture) dialect dictionary for vocabulary from the thematic field garden and orchard in selected subdialects of the Pannonian and Carinthian dialect groups
Authors: Koletnik Mihaela , Benko Anja
Published: October 2020

This article presents vocabulary connected with gardens and orchards in the form of a comparative dialect dictionary. The comparison is made based on a sample of selected subdialects of the Carinthian and Pannonian dialect groups, which are not geographically adjacent. All dialect dictionaries published until now (there are around 30) are restricted to a speech of one particular place (town) or region. So far Slovenes have no comparative technical (picture) dialect dictionary. Such a work is therefore a pioneer among Slovene dialect dictionaries.
Koštiál’s Slovenski etimološki besednjak (Slovenian Etymological Dictionary)
Authors: Furlan Metka
Published: October 2020

The papers of Ivan Koštiál (1877–1949), kept by the manuscript department of the National and University Library in Ljubljana, also includes the material titled Slovenski etimološki besednjak (Slovenian Etymological Dictionary), which has been preserved on 760 sheets of various quality and format. Based on the professional literature provided and the backs of individual sheets, it can be concluded that Ivan Koštiál must have already been preparing material for an Slovenian etymological dictionary before the Second World War, and most definitely even after 1943. The manuscript also shows that his etymological dictionary design was considerably broader and more modern than that of Fran Ramovš, which was presented in the first yearbook volume of the Ljubljana Academy of Sciences and Arts, published in 1943. If Koštiál’s Slovenski etimološki besednjak had been finished, judging from the unfinished work that has been preserved it would have contained all of the basic components of modern etymological research on national lexicons.
Botanični terminološki slovar
Authors: Ditmajer Nina
Published: October 2020

Botanični terminološki slovar, ur. Franc Batič – Borislava Košmrlj - Levačič, Ljubljana: Založba ZRC, ZRC SAZU, 2011, 650 str.
Slavist Matej Rode
Authors: Rojs Jurij
Published: October 2020

Matej Rode se je rodil 6. junija 1930 v Meljinah pri Hercegnovem v Boki Kotorski (v Črni gori) materi Rozaliji Baloh, poročeni Rode, iz Tuhinja in Mateju Rodetu iz Nožic. Oče je bil mornariški častnik in zato se je družina pogosto selila. V osnovno šolo je hodil pred drugo svetovno vojno v Zemunu, nižjo gimnazijo je končal v Zagrebu. Prav zato je temeljito obvladal srbski in hrvaški jezik. S skupino jugoslovanskih otrok je bil leta 1945 več mesecev v Bolgariji. Prisluhnil je bolgarskemu jeziku in se ga dobro naučil. Višjo gimnazijo je končal v Ljubljani.
Is Slovenian Istria Still Bilingual?
Authors: Kompara Mojca
Published: October 2020

This article discusses bilingualism among the Slovenians living in the ethnically mixed territory of Slovenian Istria, where Slovenian and Italian are official languages. Eighty-six Slovenians from this ethnically mixed area were included in the study. The proportion of those declaring themselves bilingual and the results of the survey indicate that the Slovenians in this bilingual region cannot be defined as bilingual because they are not capable of using Italian functionally.
Nova akademska slovnica knjižne češčine
Authors: Stankovska Petra
Published: October 2020

František Štícha idr., Akademická gramatika spisovné češtiny, Praha: Academia 2013, 974 str.
Semantika i struktura na slovenskiot vid III, Filološki fakultet »Blaže Koneski«, Katedra za makedonski jazik i južnoslovenski jazici, Skopje 1998
Authors: Merše Majda
Published: October 2020

V prispevku je predstavljen tretji zbornik iz serije z naslovom Semantika in struktura slovanskega vida, idejno zasnovane v letih 1993-1995 in uresničene z zaporednim izhajanjem zvezkov od leta 1995 dalje. Namen predstavitve, kise omejuje zlasti na prikaz v prispevkih obravnavane tematike in uporabljenih metodoloških pristopov, je seznanitev strokovne javnosti z delom aktualnega dogajanja v slovanski aspektologiji.
Prvi zvezek Atlasa narečij letonskega jezika (Latviešu valodas dialektu atlants -Leksika, Riga: Zinätne, 1999)
Authors: Nartnik Vlado
Published: October 2020

Prvi, slovarski zvezek Atlasa narečij letonskega jezika sestavljata knjiga z uvodom in komentarji ter mapa s kartami. V uvodu sta podana zgodovina raziskovanja govorov letonskega jezika in potek izdela ve atlasa. Vjedru knjige so komentarji, ki jim sledijo tematični seznam kart, seznami besed po jezikih, zapisovavcev in informantov ter razpostava le tonskih dežel sredi 19. stoletja. Neletoncem sta v dodatno pomoč še angleški in ruski prevod uvoda in komentarjev v zgoščeni obliki. Karte z barvnimi površinami, simboli in izglosami odražajo razprostranjenost s floro, favno, človekom pa tudi z ljudsko tvarno in duhovno kulturo zvezanih oznak predmetov in pojavov in njihovih variant v govorih.
Besedne družine predlogov in veznikov v besedotvornem slovarju
Authors: Stramljič Breznik Irena
Published: October 2020

Predlog in veznih sta kot podstavi za nove tvorjenke sicer zelo omejena, vendar ne v celoti zanemarljiva pri prikazu besednih družin. Za predloge je mogoče ugotoviti, da imajo to sposobnost v primerjavi s prvotnimi le drugotni, iz česar je mogoče sklepati, da motivacijsko moč črpajo iz svojih izvornih prislovnih, pridevniških ali samostalniških podstav, ki so na sinhroni ravni z uveljavitvijo predložnega pomena zakrite. Vezniki so podstavno omejeni le na tvorbo novih veznikov, in to s sklapljanjem.
Pomenska kvalifikatorska pojasnila s pozivno vlogo v SSKJ grožnja, svarilo
Authors: Jakop Nataša
Published: October 2020

V prispevku1 sem obravnavala pozivna pomenska kvalifikatorska pojasnila, ki opredeljujejo rabo leksemov v okoliščinah, v katerih hoče govorec z jezikom vplivati na naslovnika, da bi ta opravil kako dejanje. Podrobneje sem analizirala pomenska kvalifikatorska pojasnila, ki izražajo grožnjo in/ali svarilo in jih primerjala s podobnimi stranskimi razlagami v frazeološkem gnezdu Slovarja slovenskega knjižnega jezika. Pomenska kvalifikatorska pojasnila so jezikoslovno orodje slovaropisja za opredeljevanje in natančnejše pojasnjevanje pomena leksemov v slovarju in njihove rabe pri sporazumevanju. S prispevkom želim prispevati k posodobitvi pomenskih kvalifikatorskih pojasnil za sodobni slovar slovenskega knjižnega jezika.
Kdo je avtor prvega slovenskega prevoda Baragovih Indijancev
Authors: Narat Jožica
Published: October 2020

V članku je predstavljeno značilno besedje prvega slovenskega prevoda Baragove knjige o Indijancih, dilema, kdo je prevajalec, pa je razrešena na osnovi jezikovnih dejstev.
Besede za semenj, žegnanje (farni praznik) in blagoslov v slovenskih narečjih (po gradivu za SLA)
Authors: Škofic Jožica
Published: October 2020

V članku so predstavljena poimenovanja za pojme semenj (SLA 182), zegnanje - farni praznik (SLA 210) in blagoslov (SLA 234) v govorih, zajetih v mrežo za Slovenski lingvistični atlas. Ta poimenovanja so močno prepletena, skupna obravnava (z gradivom v preglednici) zato omogoča lažje primerjanje med njimi, z metodo lingvistične geografije pa je predstavljena razširjenost teh poimenovanj v slovenskih narečjih.
Fonološki opis govora kraja Spodnje Kraše (SLA 314)
Authors: Weiss Peter
Published: October 2020

V članku je v obliki fonološkega opisa predstavljeno glasoslovje govora vasi Spodnje Kraše, kije točka 314 v mreži za Slovenski lingvistični atlas. Govor spada med govore zgornjesavinjskega narečja v štajerski narečni skupini.
K osnovnim mehanizmom glagolsko-imenskega pregibanja v italijanščini in slovenščini
Authors: Nartnik Vlado
Published: October 2020

Italijanščina in slovenščina kažeta nekatere podobnosti, ki lahko izhajajo iz več ko tisočletne soseščine. Značilno oblikovno podobnost predstavlja že oblikovanje polpreteklika z glagolsko-imen-skim pregibanjem, ki predstavlja stičišče različnosti italijanskega in slovenskega videnja časoprostora: v jedru italijanskega videnja je sprega kot pregibanje v času, v jedru slovenskega videnja je sklanja kot pregibanje v prostoru.
Razlagalni slovarji ruskega jezika
Authors: Rojs Jurij
Published: October 2020

V zapisu sem zajel prikaz slovarjev rusko-ruskega jezika. Leksika sodobnega ruskega knjižnega jezika je podana v Razlagalnem slovarju pod uredništvom D. N. Ušakova (1934-1941), v 17-delnem slovarju Akademije znanosti Sovjetske zveze (1950-1965), v enozvezkovnem slovarju S. I. Ožegova in N. Ju. Švedove (1995).
Vasilij Abajev 1900-2001
Authors: Torkar Silvo
Published: October 2020

Le nekaj mesecev potem, ko so najuglednejši moskovski jezikoslovci pripravili veliko svečanost ob stoletnici rojstva Vasilija Abajeva, enega najpomembnejših primerjalnih indoevropskih jezikoslovcev 20. stoletja, patriarha ruske ira-nistike, enciklopedista osetinskega jezika in folklore, seje (18. marca) njegovo življenje utrnilo. Zaradi izjemne osebne skromnosti in nevključevanja v vsakršne klane so o V. Abajevu v medijih, celo v strokovnih, razmeroma malo pisali.
La primera navegación transpacífica entre Perú y Filipinas y su trasfon­do socio-económico
Authors: Iwasaki Cauti Fernando
Published: October 2020

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La eliminación de metales tóxicos presentes en efluentes líquidos mediante resinas de cambio iónico. Parte XIII: Zinc(II)/H+/Lewatit OC-1026
Authors: Alguacil Francisco José
Published: October 2020

La resina de intercambio catiónico Lewatit OC-1026 (que tiene como grupo activo al acido di-2-etilhexil fosfórico adsorbido) se ha utilizado para la eliminación de zinc(II) de disoluciones acuosas. Esta eliminación se ha investigado bajo diferentes condiciones experimentales: velocidad de agitación (400-1200 min−1), temperatura (20-60 °C), pH del medio acuoso (1-4) y concentración de la resina (0,05-0,4 g·L−1). La carga de zinc(II) en la resina disminuye con el aumento de la temperatura (reacción exotérmica) en un proceso espontaneo, alcanzándose el equilibrio en tiempos mas cortos al aumentar esta variable. A 20 °C, los datos experimentales se ajustan a la cinética de pseudo-segundo orden, mientras que a 60 °C el modelo cinético que mejor representa la carga del metal en la resina es el de segundo orden. El proceso de cambio iónico depende del valor de pH del medio acuoso, disminuyendo el tanto por ciento de la carga del metal en la resina con la disminución de este valor (de 4 a 1); a pH 4, la carga del metal responde al modelo de difusión en la partícula y a la isoterma tipo-2 de Langmuir. La resina Lewatit OC-1026 presenta mejores características, respecto a la eliminación de zinc(II), que los nanotubos de carbono funcionarizados (grupos carboxílicos) y sin funcionalizar. El zinc(II) cargado en la resina puede ser eluido mediante el uso de disoluciones ácidas.
Flows of sovereignty: a transnational approach to parliaments in the Hispanic world during the age of revolutions
Authors: Luengo Jorge
Published: October 2020

This article highlights the role of parliaments in the process of state and nation building in the Hispanic world during the early-nineteenth century. It approaches the convening and institutionalization of parliaments from a transnational perspective. By especially considering the cases of Spain and New Granada/Colombia in the 1810s and 1820s, the article seeks to demonstrate how institution-building accelerated the transformation of the notion of sovereignty in a transnational space that transcended and joined regions, nations, and empires.
Mobilidade e diferenciação dos espaços de lazer e de turismo: Perceções dos visitantes e dos residentes de um destino turístico do interior
Authors: Reis Paula , Baltazar Maria da Saudade
Published: October 2020

Perante a intensificação da mobilidade nas sociedades contemporâneas e os novos comportamentos e hábitos de consumo, os territórios rurais de baixa densidade emergem como destinos turísticos alternativos e de diferenciação para o desenvolvimento de atividades turísticas e de lazer. A partir de dados recolhidos com questionários e focus group, este artigo pretende evidenciar formas de mobilidade voluntária em que se envolvem os consumidores urbanos, na busca de experiências turísticas, como o crescente interesse pelos destinos do interior – as Aldeias Históricas de Portugal –, e ilustrar as perceções dos residentes sobre as alterações na vida das comunidades.Os resultados obtidos revelam que o destino é espaço de refúgio para curtos períodos de lazer e turismo em contacto com os recursos históricos – arquitetónicos e culturais – por parte dos visitantes. As perceções dos impactes destas novas incursões divergem em cada aldeia segundo o tipo de interação entre visitantes e residentes.
Flaxseed oil and clove leaf essential oil in Zebrafish diet (Danio rerio)
Authors: Silva Thiberio Carvalho da , Silva Michele , Carbonera Fabiana , Visentainer Jesui Vergilio , Utsunomiya Karina Sayuri , Gasparino Eliane , Ribeiro Ricardo
Published: October 2020

Flaxseed oil is recognized as the plant source richest in α-linolenic acid, whereas clove leaf essential oil has a strong antioxidant capacity. The objective of this study was to determine the in vitro antioxidant capacity of diets containing a combination of flaxseed oil (FO) and clove leaf essential oil (CLEO), as well as to use zebrafish (Danio rerio) to assess their effect on the animals’ growth. Fifty days after hatching, a total of 420 male specimens (0.29 ± 0.04 g) were divided into seven groups for each diet and fed for 55 days to be used, with the diets being: control, absent FO and CLEO; 3% FO + 0.5% CLEO; 3% FO + 1% CLEO; 6% FO + 0.5% CLEO; 6% FO + 1% CLEO; 9% FO + 0.5% CLEO and 9% FO + 1% CLEO. Antioxidant activity was determined through DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) tests, showing interaction effect between factors (FO x CLEO, p < 0.05); the diets containing 1% combined with 3, 6 or 9% of FO presented means higher than those of the 0.5% diets. No mortality was observed during the experiment. For final weight and weight gain, there was no interaction effect (p > 0.05), only isolated effect for FO, with the fish fed 6 and 9% diets having the best results. Final total length and specific growth rates showed interaction effect (p < 0.05). As for specific growth rates, the best response was that of the diet with 6% FO and 0.5% CLEO. Final length showed increase with FO levels, even when there was association with 0.5 or 1% of CLEO. Therefore, combined use of 9% of FL with 0.5% of CLEO is recommended for zebrafish.
Babassu mesocarp meal for ewe lambs feeding: In vitro ruminal fermentation and in vivo apparent digestibility
Authors: Sousa Luciano Fernandes , Sousa Jhone  Tallison Lira de , Schultz Érica Beatriz , Macedo Júnior Gilberto de Lima
Published: October 2020

The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the in vitro fermentation (IVRF) and apparent in vivo digestibility (AIVD) of diets formulated with four inclusion levels of babassu mesocarp meal (BMM) (0.0; 7.5; 15.0 and 22.5%) in ewe lambs. The IVRF test was performed through the "Hohenheim Gas Test" technique, following a randomized complete block design, with four blocks (rumen fluids from four different bovines). Gas production was measured at 3, 6, 9, 12, 24, 48, 72, and 96 hours after incubation. For the AIVD trial, 20 ewe lambs were used in a completely randomized design with five replicates. The animals were housed in metabolic cages during the digestibility test. Diets with BMM showed lower fermentation levels than those without BMM. The BMM reduced the gas production per incubation time and dry matter effective degradability (DMED), possibly due to its chemical characteristics, or even to the influence of other factors, such as physical properties. The BMM negatively influenced the AIVD of DM. Thus, it can be stated that, despite being a starch source, BMM reduces ruminal fermentation parameters when included in ruminant diets, negatively interfering with diet digestibility. Therefore, its use should be cautious.
Pesquisa em educação na cibercultura: formação docente para a/na complexidade
Authors: Silva Obdália Santana Ferraz , Rodríguez Jerez Sergio Alejandro
Published: October 2020

Este texto resulta de pesquisas e estudos, numa perspectiva relacional e colaborativa, realizados, no período de 2014 a 2019, no âmbito de programas de pós-graduação stricto sensu de universidades do Brasil e da Colômbia. Fundamentado pela epistemologia da complexidade, tem por objetivo refletir sobre a formação de professores para atuarem no contexto da cibercultura, constituído de complexidades tecnológicas e linguísticas, e caracterizado pelos multiletramentos que tecem a vida cidadã de professores e alunos. A pesquisa colaborativa foi adotada, nesta pesquisa, como metodologia e princípio educativo e científico, de qualidade político-educativa, e a Análise Textual Discursiva fundamentou a análise e interpretação de dados. Os resultados obtidos, a partir de entrevista semiestruturada com seis professores formadores, atuantes no ensino superior e/ ou na Educação básica, conduzem à conclusão de que a formação de professores precisa articular as dimensões pedagógica, política e cultural para um fazer docente em um cotidiano escolar marcado por incertezas e conflitos que se processam no campo social, da ciência e da tecnologia; pelas diversidades de cultura e de linguagens; pela polifonia dos conflitos que impele o professor a compreender o significado e o lugar social da escola. Essa realidade desafiam o professor a formar-se para a problematização, o enfrentamento e a superação coletiva de situações desafiadoras, dentre elas, a de educar no contexto de complexidade que se manifesta cotidianamente na cibercultura.
De la democracia fragmentaria al Ubuntu africano: aportación de los movimientos afrodescendientes a la democracia relacional en América Latina
Authors: Ramirez Jorge Rafael , Guevara Lourdes Pacheco Ladron de
Published: October 2020

Este escrito es producto de una investigación doctoral y tiene como objetivo introducir la discusión y el análisis del Ubuntu y la filosofía tradicional africana como un aporte para pensar la fragmentación de la democracia en América Latina, dando paso al papel que tienen los movimientos y organizaciones afrodescendientes en asumir una lucha política y ética por construir una democracia relacional como propuesta necesaria ante la crisis de la democracia liberal. La metodología consiste en la revisión bibliográfica de la literatura y de intelectuales de las ciencias sociales y del pensamiento africano para evidenciar una corriente que, se enmarca no únicamente en el cuestionamiento del modelo democrático vigente en América Latina, sino también que brinda algunas pistas para la construcción de un proyecto de sociedad comunitario en la región, basado en la ontología relacional. Se concluye que, en la crisis del modelo político occidental, las luchas de los movimientos afrodescendientes deben reflexionar en trascender la lógica de fortalecer la democracia liberal, para proponer el camino ético del Ubuntu como una ruta de deconstrucción de las estructuras políticas y societales vigentes, impulsando un mensaje de humanidad.
Robust regression analysis for the relationship between welding parameters and microhardness of 410 NiMo martensitic steel deposits on SAE 1020 steel
Authors: Moreno João Roberto Sartori , Corrêa Celso Alves , Lizzi Elisangela Aparecida da Silva , Olivio Émillyn Ferreira Trevisani , Olivio Filho Paulo Sergio , Silva Ana Carla Santos da , Abreu Santos Tiago Felipe de
Published: October 2020

The objective of this study was to analyze the flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) welding parameters and microhardness levels on surface quality of 410 NiMo martensitic stainless-steel coatings. The parameters of the FCAW process applied to the coating, included pulsation frequency, voltage, welding speed, average current and contact tip to work distance. The welding was carried out by the pulsed tubular wire process with pulsed current, constant voltage, Ar+2% O2 shielding gas and short-circuit metal transfer for the deposition of EC410 NiMo Martensitic Steel Deposits alloy coatings on a SAE 1020 steel substrate. For the statistical analysis, the Taguchi experimental planning was applied to test the influence of the parameters of the FCAW process (average current, CTWD, pulsation current and welding speed) on the coating properties. The best configuration with respect to the increased microhardness of the fusion zone in the coating welding process is: Average Current 200 A; CTWD 40 mm; Pulsation Frequency 26.31 Hz and Welding Speed 300 mm min.-1. The lowest microhardness of the melting zone in the coating welding process is: Average Current 170 A; CTWD 30 mm; Pulsation Frequency 23.26 Hz and Welding Speed 400 mm min.-1.
Migration in Sri Lanka: To be recognized as a key enabler for development
Authors: Dissanayake Lakshman
Published: October 2020

No abstract available.
A Survey of Community Perception on Policy Acceptance of Environmental Taxation in Nigeria
Authors: Garba Illiya , Gunawardana Kennedy
Published: October 2020

The paper examines what will motivate the public to accept a policy that will acknowledge environmental taxation in Nigeria. Most of the reviewed literature revealed that the public support for policy instrument is dependent on their trust and their confidence in others, hence, we argued whether political trust and interpersonal trust affect individual support for acceptance or rejection of environmental taxation. Survey technique was used and a close-ended questionnaire was administered to an individual to elicit their responses. The researcher applied Yaro Yamane sample size calculation formulae based on the number of Samples under discussion. The finding of the study reveals that political confidence, interpersonal trust, ethical beliefs and norms of people are the major key player in determining policy acceptance of environmental taxes.
Functionalist Regional Cooperation: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation for Peace in the Region
Authors: Melegoda Nayani , Padmakumara Chaminda
Published: October 2020

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is one of the prominent regional organizations in the world in many aspects such as the largest population and the biggest workforce. Since its inception in 1985, SAARC follows the principles of making decisions by consensus; and non-discussion on contentious bilateral issues. According to the SAARC Charter member states are ‘desirous of peace, stability, amity and progress in the region through strict adherence to the principles of the United Nations Charter and Non-Alignment (Ahmed and Bhatnagar , 2008). Somehow, one of the greatest barriers for the SAARC has been recurring inter-state conflicts between member states, which have posed significant challenges (ibid).They are the dilemmas such as overlapping goals and conflicts among its members that make regional cooperation a challenge. The SAARC countries at present experience various security challenges. Peace and Security for the region is one goal that all members would want to achieve amidst insecurity, terrorism and environmental challenges in this century. However, what the 18th SAARC Summit evidently shows is the desire of SAARC to achieve deep cooperation through functional areas.Although vast literature on regional integration has been established, most of them are Eurocentric. Therefore it is worthwhile to examine how such theories can be discussed from the non-European perspectives. In this context, Functionalism has great relevance to understand regional settings out of the Europe. Functionalism as a theory supports the idea of growing interconnectedness and interdependence between nation states located in a specific region (Singh, 2017). David Mitrany, the pioneer of Functionalism specifically mentioned world peace can be achieved through efficient administration of limited resources and use of experts than politicians. More importantly, the core assumption of functionalist theory in this sense is that, as nation’s states gets interdependent and interrelated to each other the possibility of bilateral or even regional conflict between nation states gets reduced or even eliminated to a large extent.With the growing geostrategic, geo political importance of the region, it is important to revisit the working of SAARC and embark on an academic discourse on how to make regional cooperation more effective. The Indian Ocean today has become the gateway not only to Asia but to the rest of the world. SAARC as a functionalist organization for Peace would achieve what we need most in the region, deep peaceful cooperation .Primarily, based on the above key theoretical assumption of Functionalism; this paper aims to investigate its application to study the role of SAARC in maintaining the regional peace and security. Further this paper draws insights from its last summit; 18th SAARC Summit to further scrutinizes the functional utility of the organization.
Goal 16 of Agenda 2030 -Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: A Case Study of Sri Lanka
Authors: Wijegoonawardana N.
Published: October 2020

The world community restated its commitment to sustainable development by advocating the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit on 25th September 2015. This agenda is an action plan for people, the planet and prosperity. Therefore, this paper deals with 2030 agenda sustainable development goal 16 as a necessary support for achieving peace, justice and building strong institutions in Sri Lanka. The aim of the study is to provide a comprehensive and detailed understanding of Sri Lanka’s the current status and progress of Sri Lanka in relation to the SDGs goal 16 of Agenda 2030. The research problem will therefore seek to identify the unexplored challenges that need to be addressed in order to improve the implementation in goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda. This study will also discuss initiatives to achieve the goal 16 of SDGs in implementing the 2030 agenda. To ensure optimal reflection and evaluation, this paper uses a mixture of qualitative and quantitative data collection for analytical methods. Hence this paper argues that, it is essential to strengthen law enforcement institutions and appropriate monitoring mechanisms to ensure peace and justice in Sri Lanka.
Factors Affecting Home Gardening as a Source of Enhancing Household Food Security: A Case Study in Mirigama Ds Division
Authors: Dissanayake Sanjeewanie Arunoda , Manawadu Lasantha
Published: October 2020

Home gardens can make a significant contribution in meeting daily household needs for better nutrition and health. The study was based on primary data consisting of hundred and fifteen households in Mirigama DSD selected through stratified random sampling. A questionnaire survey and a site observation was conducted to collect information and to evaluate home gardens respectively. Evaluation and grading was done based on a predefined criterion. Chi-Square test was applied to examine the relationship between the severity of the factors based on the interviews, and the grades obtained. Results obtained implied that frequency of involvement in home gardening activities, proportion of land used for food crop production, pest and diseases, crop damage due to wild animals, basic knowledge in agricultural practices, knowledge on methods of obtaining quality seeds and planting materials, basic knowledge in animal husbandry, influence by the government assistance and women participation had a significant relationship with the level of home gardening.
New Dimensions in Code-Mixing and the Sri Lankan Case: An Exploratory Study
Authors: Mawelle Indira J.
Published: October 2020

Code-switching and code-mixing, two by-products of language contact situations, are widely used linguistic strategies, not only in informal conversational contexts but also in the informal media discourse. The reasons hitherto applicable for the mixing of codes seem non-relevant in some code-mixing situations today. This is true to certain segments of the Sri Lankan media context, too, in that the popular Sri Lankan commercial broadcasting media is accused by prescriptivist groups of making excessive use of code-mixing. The purpose of this paper is to synthesize and explore the seminal research articles available in the field of code alternation so as to better understand the Sri Lankan situation of code-switching and code-mixing, as practiced by its general bilingual populations and by the popular commercial media channels.
Incidental finding of COVID-19 infection amongst staff at a primary care facility in Ghana
Authors: Vandyck-Sey Priscilla , Amoh Gordon , Essuman Akye , Lawson Henry
Published: October 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every country worldwide and all African countries. The issue of healthcare workers (HCWs) contracting the disease is a growing concern in Ghana, because of the risk of spreading infections amongst themselves and to vulnerable patients in their care. This article illustrates how 14 staff at the Korle Bu Polyclinic/Family Medicine Department were incidentally found to be Covid-19 positive with most of them being asymptomatic. This observation led to a modification of the personal protective equipment (PPE) used by clinical staff when attending to patients. Furthermore, this finding suggests that a different criteria or guideline may be needed for testing of HCWs during a pandemic where a significant proportion of infected people are asymptomatic. We conclude that in the primary care setting HCWs must be ready to see all the following cases safely: routine patients, asymptomatic COVID-19 patients and suspected COVID-19 patients.
Addition of docetaxel or abiraterone to androgen deprivation therapy in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer in Indian population
Authors: Gupta Alok , Hussain Shaik Maheboob , Sonthwal Neha , Chaturvedi Harit
Published: October 2020

Background:

The addition of docetaxel or abiraterone to androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) achieves superior survival outcomes in metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) in predominantly Western population. We sought to evaluate the treatment outcomes of adding docetaxel or abiraterone to ADT in Indian population.

Methods:

We reviewed the medical records of ninety patients with newly diagnosed mHSPC who received treatment between January 2015 and June 2018. Patients received ADT alone or ADT + docetaxel or ADT + abiraterone as initial treatment. Monthly clinical evaluation and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) measurement were done. Outcome measures analyzed included PSA decline <90%, serological complete response (sCR) (PSA < 0.2 ng/ml), and progression to CRPC. Outcome variable was compared using Fisher's exact test.

Results:

Patients received ADT alone (n = 37) or ADT + docetaxel (n = 31) or ADT + abiraterone (n = 22). The median age was 67.5 years (range, 41–87 years) and the median PSA was 88.5 ng/ml (range, 1.12–4000). PSA decline <90% was seen in 22 (73%), 24 (86%), and 17 (94%) patients in the ADT alone, ADT + docetaxel, and ADT + abiraterone groups. sCR was achieved in 5 (17%), 10 (36%), and 9 (50%) patients in the ADT alone, ADT + docetaxel, and ADT + abiraterone groups. Progression to CRPC was observed in 18 (60%), 11 (39%), and 2 (11%) patients in the ADT alone, ADT + docetaxel, and ADT + abiraterone groups.

Conclusion:

The addition of docetaxel or abiraterone to ADT achieves a deeper serological response and reduces progression to CRPC compared to ADT alone in mHSPC patients of Indian origin. Longer follow-up is required to comment on overall survival and also to determine which combination (ADT + docetaxel or ADT + abiraterone) is superior to others, if at all.
Antitumor activity of Albizia lebbeck L. against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma in vivo and HeLa and A549 cell lines in vitro
Authors: Kavitha Chilaka Naga , Raja K. Dilip , Rao S. Krishna
Published: October 2020

Aim of the Study:

The aim of the present study was to explore the antitumor activity of the ethanolic extract of Albizia lebbeck L. pods against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma (EAC) in Swiss albino mice and its cytotoxic effect against HeLa and A549 cell lines in vitro.

Materials and Methods:

Antitumor activity of ethanolic extract of A. lebbeck L. (ALEE) pods was evaluated in Swiss albino mice against EAC cell lines at the doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight which were given by intraperitoneal route of administration and was compared with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), the reference standard. The extract and 5-FU were administered for 14 consecutive days. After 24 h of the last dose and 18 h of fasting, the mice were sacrificed and the antitumor effect of ALEE was assessed by evaluating tumor volume, viable and nonviable tumor cell count, increase in life span, and hematological parameters of EAC-bearing hosts.In vitro cytotoxicity has been assessed using (2,3-bis[2-Methoxy-4-nitro-5sulfophenyl]-2H-tetrazolium-5-carboxyanilide inner salt assay method and was compared with cisplatin, the reference standard.

Results:

ALEE showed direct cytotoxicity on EAC cells in a dose-dependent manner. ALEE exhibited a significant (P < 0.001) decrease in the body weight, tumor volume, viable cell count, tumor weight, and elevated the life span of EAC tumor-bearing mice. Hematological profile such as red blood cell, hemoglobin, white blood cell, and platelet count was reverted to the normal level in ALEE-treated mice.

Conclusion:

The results showed that the ethanolic extract of A. lebbeck L. has a powerful antitumor activity because it was effective in significantly inhibiting the tumor growth in both in vivo and in vitro cancer cell lines.
Anticancer, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective activity of Saussurea lappa, C.B. clarke (qust) on human hepatoma cell line
Authors: Ansari Shabnam , Hasan Kazim , Bhat Sajad
Published: October 2020

Background:

Liver cancer is considered as one of the most widespread malignancies across the globe. According to a recent estimate, about 782,000 people were diagnosed with liver cancer, out of which 746,000 people died. Conventional anticancer therapy cannot fulfill all the clinical needs due to accessibility, clinical efficacy, and safety issues. Hence, the need of novel inexpensive drugs from traditional medicine as potential chemotherapeutic agent becomes utmost urgent. Root of Saussurea lappa, C.B. Clarke (Unani name, qust) has been used in the Unani medicine for the treatment of chronic liver diseases (warm-e-jigar sulb) including hepatocellular carcinoma since centuries.

Objective:

The objective is to study the anti-cancerous, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective activity of different extracts of SLE in vitro.

Materials and Methods:

MTT assay was used to determine the anticancer activity and EC50 of SLEs. Cell viability and cell inhibition were calculated. Apoptosis was studied by DAPI 4',6-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI) staining. The in vitro hepatotoxicity of CCl4 was produced and hepatoprotective properties of different concentrations of ethanolic (ESL), aqueous (ASL), and hydroethanolic extract of Saussurea lappa (HSL) have been evaluated by measuring cell viability in HepG2 cells.

Results:

MTT assay revealed that the molecule reduced the cell viability of HepG2 cancer cells. Test drugs induced apoptosis in a concentration-dependent manner, as indicated by DAPI staining. In addition, ESL, ASL, and HSL also reduced the colony-forming potential of the HepG2 cell. ESL, ASL, and HSL were observed to protect the HepG2 cells from CCl4 induced injury in a dose-dependent manner.

Conclusion:

The observed effect substantiated the anti-cancerous, antioxidant, and hepatoprotective activity of SLEs in HepG2 Cells.
Redesigning the Clinical Learning Environment to Improve Interprofessional Care and Education: Multi-Method Program Evaluation of the iPACE Pilot Unit
Authors: Hallen Sarah , Van der Kloot Thomas , McCormack Christyna , Han Paul K. J. , Lucas Frances L. , Wierda Lisbeth , Meyer Daniel , Varaklis Kalli , Bing-You Robert
Published: October 2020

Background

In 2016, Maine Medical Center received an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Pursuing Excellence in Innovation grant to redesign the clinical learning environment to promote interprofessional care and education. The Interprofessional Partnership to Advance Care and Education (iPACE) model was developed and piloted on an adult inpatient medicine unit as an attempt achieve these aims.

Objective

We describe the iPACE model and associated outcomes.

Methods

Surveys and focus groups were employed as part of a multimethod pragmatic observational strategy. Team surveys included relational coordination (RC): a validated proprietary measure of interpersonal communication and relationships within teams. Pre-iPACE respondents were a representative historical sample from comparable inpatient medical units surveyed from March to April 2017. iPACE respondents were model participants surveyed March to August 2018 to allow for adequate sample size.

Results

Surveys were administered to pre-iPACE (N = 113, response rate 74%) and iPACE (N = 32, 54%) teams. Summary RC scores were significantly higher for iPACE respondents (iPACE 4.26 [SD 0.37] vs 3.72 [SD 0.44], P < .0001), and these respondents were also more likely to report a professionally rewarding experience (iPACE 4.4 [SD 0.6] vs 3.5 [SD 1.0], P < .0001). Learners felt the model was successful in teaching interprofessional best practices but were concerned it may hinder physician role development. Patient experience was positive.

Conclusions

This pilot may have a positive effect on team functioning and team member professional experience and patient experience. Learner acceptance may be improved by increasing autonomy and preserving traditional learning venues.
An evaluation of six-year Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infections in a university hospital
Authors: Ince Nevin , Yekenkurul Dilek , Danış Ayşe , Çalışkan Emel , Akkaş İdris
Published: October 2020

Background: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is a Gram-negative bacillus and opportunistic emergent pathogen causing hospi- tal-acquired infections (HAIs). Due to risk factors such as prolonged intensive care unit stay and invasive procedures, it has become one of the leading causes of HAIs.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of S.maltophilia infections over a six-year period at Düzce University Hospital, Turkey.

Methods: The incidence, clinical characteristics, antimicrobial susceptibility and outcomes of nosocomial S. maltophilia in- fections during this period were retrospectively analyzed.

Results: During the study period, 67 samples obtained from 61 patients were identified. Pneumonias (82%) were the most common HAIs, followed by bloodstream infections (10.5%), urinary tract infections (3%), skin and soft tissue infections (3%) and surgical site infection (1.5%). Admission to intensive care, hospitalization exceeding 30 days, and previous use of broad-spectrum antibiotics constituted risk factors. Resistance to cotrimoxazole (6%) was lower than that to levofloxacin (18%).

Conclusion: The most important risk factors for S.maltophilia infection in patients are previous exposure to antibiotics, pro- longed hospitalization and invasive procedures such as mechanic ventilation. Discharging patients as early as possible with the rational use of antibiotics may be effective in reducing S. maltophilia infections and resistance rates.

Keywords: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia; hospital-acquired infections; epidemiology; risk factors.
Hemorrhagic fever in Saudi Arabia: challenge to public health, effective management and future considerations
Authors: A Kumosani Taha , L Al-Malki Abdulrahman , S Razvi Syed , J Balgoon Maha , Kaleem Mohammed , A Huwait Etimad , A Alghamdi Maryam , S Yaghmoor Soonham , O Abualnaja Khalid , K Barbour Elie , A AL-Madani Khalid , H AlToukhi Majdi , T Kumosani Afnan , S Moselhy Said
Published: October 2020

Background: Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) refers to a group of febrile illnesses caused by different viruses that result in high mortality in animals and humans. Many risk factors like increased human-animal interactions, climate change, increased mobility of people and limited diagnostic facility have contributed to the rapid spread of VHF.

Materials: The history of VHFs in the Saudi Arabian Peninsula has been documented since the 19th century, in which many outbreaks have been reported from the southwestern region of Saudi Arabia. Despite presence of regional network of experts and technical organizations, which expedite support and respond during outbreaks, there are some more challenges that need to be addressed immediately. Gaps in funding, exhaustive and inclusive response plans and improved surveillance systems are some areas of concern in the region which can be dealt productively. This review primarily focusses on the hem- orrhagic fevers that are caused by three most common viruses namely, the Alkhurma hemorrhagic fever virus, Rift valley fever virus, and Dengue fever virus.

Conclusion: In summary, effective vector control, health education, possible use of vaccine and concerted synchronized efforts between different government organizations and private research institutions will help in planning effective out- break-prevention and response strategies in future.

Keywords: Viral fever; hemorrhagic fever (VHF); Saudi Arabia; challenges; management; future considerations.