bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The value of multi ultra high-b-value DWI in grading cerebral astrocytomas and its association with aquaporin-4
Authors: Tan Yan , Zhang Hui , Wang Xiao-chun , Qin Jiang-bo , Wang Le
Published: February 2018

Objective:

To investigate the value of multi-ultrahigh-b-value diffusion-weighted imaging (UHBV-DWI) in differentiating high-grade astrocytomas (HGAs) from low-grade astrocytomas (LGAs), analyze its association with aquaporin (AQP) expression.

Methods:

40 astrocytomas divided into LGAs (N = 15) and HGAs (N = 25) were studied. Apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) and UHBV-ADC values in solid parts and peritumoral edema were compared between LGAs and HGAs groups by the t-test. Using receiver operating characteristic curves to identify the better parameter. Using real time polymerase chain reaction to assess AQP messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA). Using spearman correlation analysis to assess the correlation of AQP mRNA with each parameter.

Results:

ADC values in solid parts of HGAs were significantly lower than LGAs (p = 0.02), while UHBV-ADC values of HGAs were significantly higher than LGAs (p < 0.01). Area under the curve (AUC) of UHBV-ADC (0.810) was larger than ADC (0.713), and the area under the curve of UHBV-ADC was significantly higher than that of ADC (p = 0.041). AQP4 mRNA was significantly higher in HGAs than that in LGAs (p < 0.01); there was less AQP9 mRNA and no AQP1 mRNA in LGAs and HGAs groups (p > 0.05); ADC value showed a negative correlation with AQP4 mRNA (r = −0.357; p = 0.024). UHBV-ADC value positively correlated with the AQP4 mRNA (r = 0.646; p < 0.01).

Conclusion:

UHBV-DWI allowed for a more accurate grading of cerebral astrocytoma than DWI, and UHBV-ADC value may be related with the AQP4 mRNA levels. UHBV-DWI could be of value in the assessment of astrocytoma.

Advances in knowledge:

UHBV-DWI generated by multi UHBV could have particular value for astrocytoma grading, and the level of AQP4 mRNA might be potentially linked to the change of UHBV-DWI parameter, and we might find the exact reason for the difference of UHBV-ADC between the LGAs and HGAs.
Biochemical and clinical characterization of metabolic phenotypes: a cross-sectional study from Maracaibo city, Venezuela
Authors: Bermudez Valmore , Rojas Joselyn , Salazar Juan , Martinez Maria Sofia , Olivar Luis Carlos , Calvo Maria Jose , Mindiola Andres , Añez Roberto , Wilches-Duran Sandra , Cerda Marcos , Graterol Modesto , Graterol Rosemily , Hernandez Juan Diego , Garicano Carlos , Velasco Manuel
Published: February 2018

Background:In 1980, Reuben Andresen observed that in certain individuals, obesity did not increase mortality, introducing an atypical phenotype called “healthy obese”. Other studies reported that 10-15 % of lean individuals presented insulin resistance, hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia. The objective of this study was to evaluate biochemical and clinical characteristics of metabolic phenotypes in Maracaibo city.

Methods:A descriptive, cross-sectional study with a randomized multistage sampling was performed including 1226 non diabetic individuals from both sexes. For phenotype definition, the subjects were first classified according to their BMI into Normal-Weight, Overweight and Obese; then divided in metabolically healthy and unhealthy using a two-step analysis cluster. To evaluate the relationship with coronary risk, a multiple logistic regression model was performed.

Results:In the studied population, 5.2% (n=64) corresponded to unhealthy lean subjects, and 17.4% (n=217) to healthy obese subjects. Metabolically unhealthy normal-weight (MUNW) phenotype was found in males in 53.3% in contrast to 51.3% of metabolically unhealthy obese (MUO) phenotype found in females. An association between metabolically unhealthy phenotypes and a higher risk of a coronary event was found, especially for obese individuals (MHO: OR=1.85 CI95%: 1.11-3.09; p=0.02 and MUO: OR=2.09 CI95%: 1.34-3.28; p<0.01).

Conclusion:Individuals with atypical metabolic phenotypes exist in Maracaibo city. Related factors may include insulin resistance, basal glucose levels, and triglycerides levels. Lastly, cardiovascular risk exhibited by healthy obese individuals should be classified in categories of major coronary risk related to lean subjects.
Hartmann’s procedure, reversal and rate of stoma-free survival
Authors: Hallam S , Mothe BS , Tirumulaju RMR
Published: February 2018

Background

Hartmann’s procedure is a commonly performed operation for complicated left colon diverticulitis or malignancy. The timing for reversal of Hartmann’s is not well defined as it is technically challenging and carries a high complication rate.

Methods

This study is a retrospective audit of all patients who underwent Hartmann’s procedure between 2008 and 2014. Reversal of Hartmann’s rate, timing, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade, length of stay and complications (Clavien–Dindo) including 30-day mortality were recorded.

Results

Hartmann’s procedure (n = 228) indications were complicated diverticular disease 44% (n = 100), malignancy 32% (n = 74) and other causes 24%, (n = 56). Reversal of Hartmann’s rate was 47% (n = 108). Median age of patients was 58 years (range 21–84 years), American Society of Anesthesiologists grade 2 (range 1–4), length of stay was eight days (range 2–42 days). Median time to reversal of Hartmann’s was 11 months (range 4–96 months). The overall complication rate from reversal of Hartmann’s was 21%; 3.7% had a major complication of IIIa or above including three anastomotic leaks and one deep wound dehiscence. Failure of reversal and permanent stoma was less than 1% (n = 2). Thirty-day mortality following Hartmann’s procedure was 7% (n = 15). Where Hartmann’s procedure wass not reversed, for 30% (n = 31) this was the patient’s choice and 70% (n = 74) were either high risk or unfit.

Conclusions

Hartmann’s procedure is reversed less frequently than thought and consented for. Only 46% of Hartmann’s procedures were stoma free at the end of the audit period. The anastomotic complication rate of 1% is also low for reversal of Hartmann’s procedure in this study.
Massive intussusception caused by a solitary Peutz–Jeghers type hamartomatous polyp
Authors: Kalliakmanis V , Perysinakis I , Koutsouvas K , Karras P , Margaris E , Angelakis C
Published: February 2018

Intussusception is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in adults and represents a diagnostic challenge for the surgeon. In the majority of cases, presenting symptoms are not specific, making preoperative diagnosis difficult. Several medical conditions may cause intestinal intussusception. We present the case of a 16-year-old female patient with intussusception due to a hamartomatous Peutz–Jeghers type polyp. This is an extremely rare case in which the first manifestation of the intestinal polyp was jejunojejunal intussusception very close to the duodenojejunal junction, with a necrotic intussusceptum about 50 cm long. The patient was treated successfully with enterectomy and end-to-end anastomosis. Postoperative course was uneventful and the patient is currently under gastroenterological and genetic investigation to exclude the diagnosis of Peutz–Jeghers syndrome.
Agricultural revelation: Land, labour and voice in three films about Laxton
Authors: James David E.
Published: February 2018

The Nottinghamshire village of Laxton is unique in that only there has survived the common, or open-field system of farming, with its substantial elements of community participation and control. By the early twentieth century, public recognition of its historical significance facilitated attempts to preserve it. At three moments when the open-field system was critically endangered – in 1935, 1975 and 1981– documentary film-makers made the case for its importance. The utopian vision of these films becomes newly pertinent as Brexit now precipitates a new crisis for the village.
Decolonizing Nature: Contemporary Art and the Politics of Ecology, T. J. Demos (2016)
Authors: Elwes Catherine
Published: February 2018

Berlin: Sternberg Press, 295 pp., ISBN: 9783956790942, paperback, € 22
Lesions in the Landscape, an exhibition by Shona Illingworth
Authors: Smith Timothy
Published: February 2018

CGP London: The Gallery/Dilston Grove, 13 October–27 November 2016
Rose Finn-Kelcey: Life, Belief and Beyond
Authors: Walsh Maria
Published: February 2018

Modern Art Oxford (MAO), 15 July–15 October 2017
A cinema of sentience: The simian gaze in Godfrey Reggio’s Visitors
Authors: Schultz Corey Kai Nelson
Published: February 2018

This article analyses the moving portraits and the gazes of a female lowland gorilla named Triska in the film Visitors (Reggio, 2013). By examining the formal qualities of her filmic portrayal and the biological and emotional affects that portraits and gazes potentially have on the human viewer, I propose that Triska’s gazes create a ‘cinema of sentience’ that not only represent Triska as a sentient being, but affect an awareness of her sentience and subjectivity. I argue that Reggio’s filmic portraits of Triska do not position the viewer as superior to her – our gazes do not conquer or consumer her, and they do not sentimentalise her – rather, her gazes serve to equalise her for the viewer at the level of representation and affect by encouraging the audience to experience a sense of affective empathy for the gorilla and her subjectivity, and to feel the sentience of the non-human other. In the filmic encounters with Triska, humans become aware of both their humanity and their animality, producing affective moments where biology and philosophy collide – an affective encounter that questions our cognitive philosophical assumptions about what it means to be human and what it means to be animal and simian.
High art cinema: The artist’s feature film
Authors: Zavrl Nace
Published: February 2018

This article examines the recent wave of feature-length film productions directed by visual artists. Financed largely by public art institutions and state cinema funds, the ‘artist’s feature film’ is a phenomenon unique to the past fifteen years; although precedents can be found in the American art scene of the 1990s, the contemporary trend of artists’ feature production gestures towards something different and more specific. Defined by a ‘crossover’ ambition to reach audiences both in cinema and in contemporary art, and circulating largely through channels of mainstream and arthouse cinema, the artist’s feature mobilises its high-cultural stature as a key selling point during promotion to film and art crowds alike. It signals the artist’s transition into the film business – not with the aim of challenging its methods and mechanisms, but to participate in them. Concluding with an analysis of the vexed reception in the popular press of Douglas Gordon and Philippe Parreno’s Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait (2006), the article suggests that artists’ features do not come without their contradictions and ambivalence.
KERAGAMAN M1 TANAMAN HIAS BUNGA MATAHARI (Helianthus annuus L.) AKIBAT IRADIASI SINAR GAMMA
Authors: Monikasari Intan Novela Setya , Anwar Syaiful , Kristanto Budi Adi
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT The purpose of the research was to obtain the morphological variability of M1 sunflower ornamental plant and information of lethal doses (LD50) effect of mutation by gamma ray irradiation. The research was arranged in monofactor experimental with Completely Randomized Design (RAL) with 5 treatments and 5 replication, each replication consisted of 5 sunflower seeds was irradiated by gamma ray of 0, 5, 25, 45, and 65 Gy. The data observed were analyzed by anova and followed with BNT of 5% level. Parameters observed included germination, plant height, stem diameter, tube flower diameter, tape flower diameter, initiation time, perfect bloom age, chlorophyll, ribbon flower number, seed number, total seed weight, weight of 100 seeds, LD50, Flower color and heritability. The result showed that irradiation significant effected to plant height, stem diameter, tube flower diameter, ribbon flower diameter, initiation time, seeds number, seed weight, weight of 100 seeds. Lethal doses of sunflower is 74,19 Gy. Heritability value range from 23,47 to 73,81%.Keywords : Helianthus annus L., irradiation, LD50, heritability
Respon beberapa varietas Kedelai (Glycine max L. Merr) terhadap tingkat salinitas air penyiraman
Authors: Yunita Sheila Rahma , Sutarno Sutarno , Fuskhah Eny
Published: February 2018

The objective of this research was to study the hardiness of several soybean varieties to different levels of salinity water and to find out  the effect of salinity on soybean growth and production. This research was conducted in Greenhouse and Laboratory of Ecology and Plant Production at Faculty of Animal and Agricultural Sciences, Diponegoro University from February to May 2017. The research was arranged using completely randomized factorial design with the first factor was soybean varieties (Dering 1, Demas 2, and Devon 3) and the second factor was water salinity level (0 dS/m, 3 dS/m, 6 dS/m and  9 dS/m). The result showed that the treatment of 3 dS/m water salinity level did not affect at plant height and number of leaves until 4th week. However salinity of 6 and 9 dS/m decreased the height and number of leaves from all varieties. Salinity level of 3, 6 and 9 dS/m decreased the number of pod, weight of pod and 100 seeds weight from all verieties. Dering 1 yielded 100 seeds weight heavier than Demas 1 and Devon 1.Keywords : growth, production, salinity, soybean.
A Study on Improvement of Fatigue Life of materials by Surface Coatings
Authors: Madhukarϯ Samatham , Harshith Reddy Birudala Raga , Kumar Gyara Ajay , Naikϯ Ramawath Prashanth
Published: February 2018

Fatigue failure is one of the main reasons for the mechanical failure in engineering materials. To improve the fatigue
strength of the material one of the most used method is surface treatment of the materials in which hardness, wear
resistance and aesthetics is improved. In this paper the different methods of surface coatings, types of fractures that
occur in the material during fatigue testing and effect of the fatigue life on the material is studied
Performance of Reinforced Concrete Beams with Implanted Columns
Authors: Rashed Ahmed S. , Zaghloul Yasser R.
Published: February 2018

The main aim of this study is to specify the behavior of the beams related to the carried implanted column
corresponding to the column direction and its location in both bending and shear cases and to give some
recommendations and specifications which can be taken into consideration while the design of beams has an
implanted column. The experimental study was achieved by testing five full-scale beams with respect to the failure
load, deflection and strain in steel reinforcement. Results showed that the best position for the implanted column in
the bending case is when the length of the implanted column is perpendicular to beam span. Furthermore, the design
of the beam is sufficient and conservative in presence of implanted column near the support to satisfy the shear
formed by the applied load.
Decentralized Solid Waste Management in Urban Areas: A Review
Authors: Desai Slesha  N. , Shah Mitali A.
Published: February 2018

Composting is the cheap and best method for disposal of organic Waste and Converts it in to valuable product. In
latest world, stable waste management has grown to be one of the major problems in the course of the good
environment. With the development of human civilization and the rapid increase of the population, the sources of
waste are more than one and the garbage generated become more complicated, as a result the environment is
becoming infected daily. To eliminate such type of dangerous environment and health risks solid waste have to be
taken care of through order of several components and then they're handled one at a time available for the reused or
recycled site. Mechanical composting process was used to recycle the solid waste and to get fertilizer as an end
product. In this paper, many of successful decentralized composting units in Surat are analyzed and its end product
as fertilizer analyzed and nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) or NPK value obtained. Fertilizer could be
used as soil conditioner and in gardening too.
Performance Study of CETP (Common Effluent Treatment Plant)-ACase Study of Pandesara, Surat
Authors: Tandel Anjali M. , Shah Mitali A.
Published: February 2018

Water is life sustaining element subjected to pollution by human being in the name of industrial development. Global
trends such as urbanization and industrialization have increased the demand for fresh water. The developing human
societies are heavily dependent upon the availability of water with suitable quality and in adequate quantity for
variety of uses. Rapid industrialization is adversely impacting the environment globally. Inappropriate management
of industrial wastewater is one of the major environmental problems in India. Many small and medium scale
industries cannot afford to have their own effluent treatment facilities which emphasizes on having a common
effluent treatment plant to treat the heterogeneous effluent coming out of various sectors. Common Effluent
Treatment Plants (CETP) for Textile industry is considered as one of the viable solution for small to medium
enterprises for effective wastewater treatment. An effluent treatment plant operating on physical, chemical and
biological treatment method with average waste water in flow of 100MLD has been considered for case study. The
wastewater was analyzed for the major water quality parameters, such as pH, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD),
Total suspended solid (TSS) and Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). The COD of the treated effluent was reduced
significantly, whereas very small reduction was observed in dissolved solids. Most of all the parameters were within
the permissible limits of CETP, Pandesara Surat.
Organic Waste in Composting: A brief review
Authors: Gonawala Suhas S. , Jardosh Hemali
Published: February 2018

This work studied on the composting process of organic waste. Organic waste is the easily biodegradable waste.
Organic wastes are produced from many sources Such as agricultural waste, market waste, kitchen waste, urban
solid waste and municipal solid waste. Without proper management, this waste could create several environments
problem. Therefore, composting is the best low-cost alternative solution to overcome this problem. The composting
method can degrade all types of organic waste such as fruits, vegetables, plants, yard waste and others. The organic
waste composition can be used as nutrients for crops, soil additives and for environmental management. However,
many factors can contribute to the quality of compost products since different types of organic waste have different
concentrations of nutrients, Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (N, P, K) that are the common macro energetics
present in fertilizers. The presence of heavy metals shows how Composts can be applied to soils without contributing
any negative effects. In terms of the factor affecting the composting process, temperature, pH, moisture content and
carbon nitrogen ratio (C: N) are the main parameters that contribute to the efficiency of the composting process.
Qualitative and Quantitative Analytical Studies on Poora parpam- A Siddha Medicine
Authors: Al-Shammari Mohsin Abdullah , Abdulameer Ahmed Khaleel
Published: February 2018

A finite element model of Syme’s socket was built to investigate the influences of parameters alterations on the weight
of socket and stiffness to weight ratio under general loading. For the prosthetic studies, it is known that the weight of
the socket is one of the important features to consider during the assessment of the Syme’s prosthesis. To achieve this
aim, four materials have been used in the parametric analysis by SOLIDWORKS® program; these materials were the
proposed laminate, Polypropylene (PP), Polylactic acid (PLA) and Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) with varying
the socket thickness for the last three materials. The obtained results proved the effectiveness of the proposed
material among the four materials with regard to stiffness to weight ratio in despite of the change of thickness for the
other materials.
Charging and Discharging Period Analysis of Myristic Acid as Phase Change Material
Authors: Nair Ajay M. , Naidu P Vinod Kumar
Published: February 2018

Energy is an essential requirement of development and prosperity of the nation, The major part of the energy
requirement is met by fossil fuels but due to the impact of emission on environment and rapid depletion of fossil fuel
reserves Many researchers are focussing in renewable sources especially solar energy as they are clean, cheap,
abundantly available but due to intermittent nature and lack of proper storage system they are limited to take full
advantage of these sources, PCMs thermal energy storage is found to be effective This paper focuses on the charging
and discharging period analysis of Myristic acid as phase change material. In most of the medium temperature
thermal energy storage systems (below700C) paraffin wax was employed as a phase change material. But in the
present study new PCM is being introduced which has better heat storage capacity than paraffin wax. To analyse the
thermal behaviours of Myristic acid a simple and economical experimental setup has been designed which consists of
solar parabolic concentrator, hot water bath, water pump, test section, insulation boxes, T type thermocouple, and
Data acquisition system. In the experiment conducted, the water which gets heated due the solar parabolic
concentrator charges the Myristic acid in the test section and once the Myristic acid gets fully charged it is taken out
and kept in the insulation box. Charging and discharging period analysis were conducted and it is found that Myristic
acid took only 2hrs 25 min for complete charging while it took 8hrs for a temperature drop of 80C from an initial
temperature of 650C. Thus Myristic acid is very promising as a PCM in a thermal energy storage system
Study of Traffic Volume and its Safety Measurement at Dadabari Circle, Career Point University, Kota
Authors: Singh Raj Pratap , Tekwani Himanshu , Joshi Bhavesh , Sudhakaran Pratheek , Singh Jitendra
Published: February 2018

The knowledge of traffic volume is an important basic input required for planning, analysis and operation of roadway
systems. A significant effort has been made in order to study the Traffic Volume of Dadabari Chauraha. For better
understanding of the present status of traffic flow at the junction, traffic survey is conducted. The safe and time
efficient movement of the people and goods is dependent on Traffic flow, which is directly connected to the traffic
characteristics. In Traffic Flow we have to consider generally three parameters, Volume, Speed, and Capacity. While
as a traffic volume may be defined as the number of vehicles passing a given section of road or traffic lane per unit
time will be inappropriate when several types of vehicles with widely varying static and dynamic characteristics are
comprised in the traffic. Due to mixed nature of traffic it gets difficult to accommodate all the kinds of traffic on these
roads. The basic problem arises during the peak hours of the day when the traffic volume is highest on the road. The
interaction between moving vehicles under such heterogeneous traffic condition is highly complex. The problem of
measuring volume of such kind of traffic has been addressed by converting the different types of vehicles into
equivalent passenger cars and expressing the volume in terms of Passenger Car Unit (PCU) per hour. Calculation of
Passenger Car Units (PCU’s) for different vehicle types had been made. For a wide range of traffic volume and
roadway conditions indicate that the PCU value of a vehicle significantly changes with change in traffic volume and
width of roadway. some of the remedial measures to improve the traffic safety in the region such as widening the
road, changing 4-lane to 6-lane or by providing more public transport can be recommended based on the outcomes of
the work.
A Review on Functionally Gradient Materials (FGMs) and Their Applications
Authors: Sai B.V. Himasekhar
Published: February 2018

Functionally gradient materials (FGM) are innovative materials in which final properties varies gradually with dimensions. It is the recent development in traditional composite materials which retains their strengths and eliminates their weaknesses. It can be formed by varying chemical composition, microstructure or design attributes from one end to other as per requirement. This feature allows FGM to have best material properties in required quantities only where it is needed. In this study, an overview of fabrication processes, area of application, some recent research studies and the need to focus more research effort on improving the most promising FGM fabrication method (solid freeform SFF and Friction Stir Welding) is presented. Improving the performance of SFF and Friction Stir Processing processes and extensive studies on material characterization on components produced will go a long way in bringing down the manufacturing cost of FGM and increase productivity in this regard. Applications of FGM, Functionally graded material, Material characterization of FGM, Processing technique of FGM
Intrinsic Properties of Metamaterial Slab in Wireless Power Transfer for Efficiency Improvement of Wireless Communication Systems
Authors: Syed Abdul , Prasad Kanti
Published: February 2018

Metamaterial (MTM) slabs, realized using Split Ring Resonators (SRR’s) to enhance efficiency of Wireless Power
Transfer (WPT) systems is discussed here. A detailed study of intrinsic properties obtained by simulation of the actual
MTM slab is presented. An improvement in the wavelength to unit cell size of 813, at a low operating frequency of
5680 kHz is shown. Forward transmission coefficients (S₂₁) for with and without MTM slab cases are compared. In
this low frequency regime, with simulated S-parameters an efficiency of ~ 68% is achieved by placing the MTM slab
closer to receiver coil than the transmitter coil.
Model-Based Design of Piezoelectric Patches used to Repair Damaged Beams under Static Load
Authors: Al-Ashtar Waleed , Kareem Abdal-Rasool
Published: February 2018

Static loads exposing to mechanical components can cause cracks, which are lead to form stress concentration
regions causing the failure of structure. Generally, from 80% to 90% of structure failure is due to initiation of the
cracks. Therefore, it is necessary to repair the crack and reduce its effect on the structure where the effect of the crack
is modelled as an additional flexibility to the structure. In the last few years, piezoelectric materials have been
considered as one of the most favourable repairing techniques. The piezoelectric material converts the applied
voltage on it to a bending moment to counter the bending moment caused by the external load on the beam at the
crack location. In this study, the design of the piezoelectric materials used to repair effect of crack on the mechanical
behaviour of beam subjected to static loads is analytically achieved. This design includes calculating of desired
dimensions of the material with the required voltage applied on it. The additional flexibility is expressed in term of a
proposed unitless factor which can be calculated depend on experimental work. The results show that increasing the
patch thickness increases the beam resistance to crack and load effects, while increasing the length of the
piezoelectric material reduces the magnitude of the voltage required to repair the cracked beam.
Parameter Optimization of Wire EDM for H-13 Tool Steel
Authors: Giduturi Satish , Kumar Ashok
Published: February 2018

Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (WEDM) is a widely accepted non-traditional material removal process used to
manufacture components with intricate shapes and profiles. It is considered as a unique adaptation of the
conventional EDM process, which uses an electrode to initialize the sparking process. H13 Hot Work Tool Steel has
high hot tensile strength, hot wear-resistance and toughness. Good thermal conductivity and insensitiveness to hot
cracking, making it suitable not only for hot die applications but also plastic moulds. In this study, it is found that
most predominant factors for the maximum material removal rate which is 22.21 mm3/min are current which was
found to be 200A and Pulse ON Time 125 µs, however rest four factors (voltage 20V, pulse off time 40µs, wire tension
8N and wire feed 7mm/min) has less impact as compare to the predominant factors. The most predominant factors
for Minimum surface roughness which is 0.89µm are wire tension 10N, pulse on time 115µs and servo voltage 60V.
However, rest three factors pulse off time 60 µs, peak current 140 A and wire feed 7mm/min has less impact as
compare to the predominant factors.
Study of Gully Pot Monitoring System for Urban Areas
Authors: V. Deepthi , K. Karthika , R. Kowsika , Keerthana Siva , Sudarmani R.
Published: February 2018

Sewer failure occurs is one of the major problem in urban areas. The major cause of flooding is due to overflow of
sewers. Several manholes across residential areas are overloaded due to excess sewage load. This is the main reason
for the occurrence of Chennai flood. Inefficient gully pot network is the major reason for the over flooding of
mainstream sewage pipes. There is a need for an efficient system design for monitoring a gully pot which is capable of
providing required information about sewage block is prior to the occurrence. Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) has
been used to monitor the sewer blockages. The blockage will be detected and the detected information has been
transmitted to the authority through a GSM and developed in mobile application.
Occupational related hearing impairment in Basrah
Authors: Naser Hussein A. , Khalaf Jaafar M. , Mohammed Duried A.
Published: February 2018

Noise induced hearing loss NIHL is irreversible sensory neural deafness in one or both ears which develops gradually due
to chronic exposure to injurious noise. In this study there were 92 workers chosen under exclusion and inclusion criteria,
most of the samples study were male due to hard handling working, 40% of the samples studied were complaining of
SNHL (sensory neural hearing loss) are variable from mild to sever one. Although they have normal otoscopic finding,
the longer the duration of noise exposure the more damaging effect with SNHL result. There are no preventive measures
used in our sample study. NIHL is preventable disease which needs the role of social media in education of peoples.
Analysis of Historical Monthly, Seasonal and Annual Rainfall Variability (1990–2014) in Machakos Sub County, Kenya
Authors: Indiatsy Christopher M.
Published: February 2018

Varying climatic conditions with increased uncertainty mainly in rainfall and temperature are salient features in
marginal areas globally, adversely affecting farming activities particularly in Africa. Kenya experiences variations of
annual rainfall with considerable uncertainty. These variations ranging from below 500mm to above 2000mm annually,
cause droughts and floods respectively, affecting farming activities and yields. This study attempts to analyze historical
monthly, seasonal and annual rainfall variability in Machakos sub County between 1990 – 2014. Studies on analysis of
rainfall variability covered in Machakos have dwelt on broad and expansive areas of Eastern and South Eastern Kenya
including Machakos, Kitui and Makueni Counties. Broad studies give generalized information which may not give true
and adequate results for some specific areas. This has prompted the need to focus on a smaller area. This study focused
on Machakos sub County, a semi arid area, East of Central Kenya highlands. Existing studies in the mentioned areas,
mainly cover the period between 1930 - 1990. After this period, very scarce information exists. The main objective of the
study was to establish the historical monthly, seasonal and annual rainfall variability in Machakos sub county between
1990 – 2014. Publications from Meteorological Department Nairobi and sub county Agricultural offices, provided rainfall
data. Using SPSS, quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics such as Means, Standard deviation and
percentages. Inferential statistics using Pearson’s Correlation technique was used to determine relationships between
variables. Coefficient of variability, Relative variability and Precipitation Concentration index measured Rainfall
Variability. The study established that monthly, seasonal and annual rainfall distribution in Machakos sub County was
highly variable, erratic and unpredictable over the 25 years with a CV of 24% and a PCI of 10. There is high temporal
rainfall variability (CV of 24% and PCI of 10) in the sub County. Disseminating information on rainfall forecasts,
rainwater harvesting for irrigation, proper cattle stocking, a forestation and reforestation programs were highly
recommended.
The Approach to Reform Islamic religion
Authors: Aljabbary Omer Najmaldden Inja
Published: February 2018

This study (The Approach to Reform Islamic religion) deals with the following: 1 - Islamic religion is a set of rules, laws
and instructions created by Allah Almighty to organize human society by bringing benefit to them and the preservation
of their necessary interests and preventing any harmful and corrupted things from them. Moreover, it prevents
overwhelming anyone in his religion, life, wealth and mind.2- Peace is among the fundamentals of the Islamic religion
and it is a means of building the country, spreading religion and cooperation among the members of society in addition
to organizing international relations between Islamic countries and others to preserve the common interests of the
human being, considering that all people are brothers and they came from one father and one mother, Adam and Eve ,
and that war is an exception should be resorted only in the cases of defense and aggression. Even in the case of war, it
must be resorted to peace and reconciliation. 3. Religion is a means of reforming the relationship between the
individuals and the individual with the group to achieve peaceful coexistence. 4 - The Islamic religion is not a religion of
violence, killing and aggression as alleged by the hypocrites who want to abuse the religion of heaven; because the
appeal of the Islamic religion is an abuse to the rest of the heavenly religions; as the source of religions is Allah Almighty.
Moreover, the religion was found to serve the community by organizing and preserving their interests. 5. Responsibility
for the preservation of religion is a collective responsibility shared by the individual, society, clergy and the government.
It must be legislated and directing the people not to offend religions and by insulting the heavenly religions as it is the
source of Chaos and aggression among people.
The Effects of Rate and Method of Aerated Compost Tea Application on Yield and
Yield component of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) at Burusa, South Western Ethiopia
Authors: Girshe Legesu , Mengistu Habtamu , Tadesse Teshome
Published: February 2018

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is one of the most popular and versatile vegetable in Ethiopia. The yield and
quality of tomato at national level is, however, significantly low mainly due to improper fertilization. On the other hand,
inorganic fertilizers remain the main yield-augmenting technology in Ethiopia. But unwise use of chemical fertilizer in
tomato production could leads to deterioration of soil health and environments also encounter economic loss. Adopting
low cost agricultural technology (compost tea) is economically, ecologically and socially feasible to ensure sustainable
tomato production receiving prior attention. Therefore, a pot experiment was conducted at Burusa, IluAbabor Zone,
south western Ethiopia to determine the rate and method of Aerated Compost Tea (ACT) for optimum yield and yield
component of tomato during November, 2016 to June 2017. The treatments consisted of two levels application methods
(foliar feeding and soil drench) and five levels of application rates (0, 300, 600, 900, 1200 ml pot-1
). The experiment was
laid out using randomized complete design with three replications. Data on phenological, growth, quality, yield and yield
components were recorded and subjected to analysis of variance using SAS version 9.3 software. The analysis of
variance showed that there were significant (P less than 0.05) differences among application rates and methods of ACT for yield
and other parameters considered. Using ACT as soil drench was superior in terms of yield as well as in other important
yield components considered. Application rate greater than 300 ml per pot generally showed quit stimulation of growth
and yield of tomato. Soil drench of ACT at the rate of 1200 ml per pot was gave the highest yield and all other
parameters measured. Soil drench with maximum application rate (1200 ml pot-1
) resulted considerable yield increment
by 187%. Therefore, soil drench at the rate of 1200 ml pot-1
is recommended for maximizing tomato production and also sustains organic tomato production, which is economically and environmentally feasible.
Risk Behaviours among Women in Artisanal Mining of Mineral Substances on Sites in Kolwezi, DRC
Authors: Kabwita Hervé Mutombu , Kautd Clarence Mukeng a , Basilea Kakoma Tshikishi , Papya Hitshika Tshikolasonyi , Tshambaa Henri Mundongo , Zetc Lukumwena Kalala , Piemae Raphael Bushabu , Kajb Françoise  Malonga
Published: February 2018

Artisanal mining is currently part of the main mining activities in DRC. However, it's marked by problems such as the
exploitation of vulnerable people in this case women and children. This study is carried out with the aim of identifying
risky behaviour among women in the exercise of their activities within artisanal mine in Kolwezi. It is a cross-sectional
descriptive study of 374 women working in the 11 artisanal mining sites between January 2017 and May 2017. The data
was analyzed using software Epi Info 7.2.1.0. The most prevalent risk behaviours observed were lack of wearing PPE
93,32% of the surveys, the use of mine water to ensure cleanliness of hands and utensils by 74,94% of inquiries, the
seated position on the ores during grinding and sorting operations by 68,18% of surveys. These behaviours expose these
women to the risks of irradiation and intoxication, given the levels of radiotoxic substances in these ores, which can be
revealed somatically by disorders of several types.
Assessment of Plasma Homocysteine Level among Sudanese Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Authors: Elhassan Alrade Slsbeel Mohammed , Khalid Humeida Amira Ahmed
Published: February 2018

Homocysteine (Hcy) is a four-carbon amino acid with a free thiol group, which is formed by demethylation of
methionine, together with the help of some vitamins (B12, B6 and folate). The mechanisms responsible for
hyperhomocysteinaemia in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are not clear. However, drugs such as methotrexate has shown to
have an effect on homocysteine metabolism, and interfers with vitamin metabolism and absorption. The aim of study
was to assess plasma homocysteine level among Sudanese rheumatoid arthritis patients and to correlate homocysteine
level with various types of treatment. A case control study was performed in Khartoum state, Sudan. A total of 60
Sudanese were enrolled in this study (30 RA patients and 30 healthy controls), 6 (20%) were males and 24 (80%) were
females. Homocysteine levels were assessed using A15 analyzer. The consents were obtained from patients and it was
approved by ethical committee of AL Neelain University. The mean SD was determined and then compared between
cases group and controls group by calculating the P.value, the data was analyzed using SPSS. Homocysteine was found
to be increased in 26 (86.7%) out of 30 RA cases. There was a significant difference in homocysteine level (P-value:
0.000) between cases and controls; with a mean of 24.6, 15.06 μmol/L; respectively. There was a significant in
homocysteine levels with different types of treatment (P-value: 0.000). Plasma homocysteine level increases in
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Overview of the Green Hydrogen Applications in Marine Power Plants Onboard Ships
Authors: Ammar Nader R. , Alshammari Nayef F. S. H.
Published: February 2018

The need for renewable and green energy sources to replace fossil fuel with the incrementally rising prices is driving
many researchers to work on narrowing the gap between the most scientific innovative clean energy technologies and
the concepts of feasibility and cost-effective solutions. The current paper aims to introduce one aspect of Green Energy;
the use of Hydrogen as fuel for marine power plants, to replace all kinds of fossil fuels which are the major responsible
of harmful emissions. There are three applications for hydrogen in marine field. These applications include hydrogen
internal combustion engines, hydrogen gas turbines, and fuel cells. The main problems associated with the application
of hydrogen in internal combustion engines are the engine knocking; air fuel ratio and intake temperature. The research
programs for the application of hydrogen in gas turbines concentrate on studying the characteristics of hydrogen
combustion inside gas turbine combustors. The third application of hydrogen is fuel cells. Huge developments have been
achieved in this sector over the past few years. But for the marine field only the naval vessels market used it for auxiliary
power generation.
Study of technologies and processes in shipbuilding industry
Authors: Hasan Ahmed Falah , Kamil Ban Ali
Published: February 2018

Shipbuilding industry is an important and strategic industry. The global shipbuilding industry has been dominated by
Asian countries (China, Korea and Japan). Metal Processing technologies used on the steel are (straightening, shotblasting,
priming) marking, forming, cutting and welding. As will to recognize the common materials-handling and
cranes multi-loads to be used in shipyard. The methodology of determination for the shipyard location factors is
presented in the current work. It was determined most of the factors. Some may not be important for some countries or
facilities. The selected layouts exhibit forms and arrangements of shipyards. Then, mentioned the layout planning
method which will effect on competitiveness and productivity. From the studies and experiences it emerged that the
product work breakdown structure "PWBS" and Group Technology improves the production and the Quality of the
shipbuilding industry
A Prospective Randomised Comparative Study between Clip Less Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Authors: Praveen Pallem , Ranga Ajmeera
Published: February 2018

Introduction: For the surgical treatment of gall bladder diseases, laparoscopic Chole cystectomy has been accepted as

the gold standard. The minimally invasive procedure is undeniably superior in various respects when compared with

open surgery and this is also true on the aesthetic criteria when the conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy (CLC) is

compared with the mini-laparoscopic cholecystectomy (MLC).

Objective: Evaluate the hospital charges associated with these procedures and specify the differences concerning these

techniques.

Method: Comparative and retrospective study of hospital charges, with 40 consecutive patients, who underwent

laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

There were two groups with 20 patients each. One group underwent conventional laparoscopic cholecystectomy and in

the other the minimally invasive approach was performed. The arithmetic mean was used to compare the total charges

for the entire procedures.

Results: The MLC procedures showed no significant difference in total hospital charges compared to the CLC approach.

Conclusion: The equivalence of hospital charges for the two procedures suggests that the mini-laparoscopic

cholecystectomy (MLC) should be widely recognized among surgeons as offering better aesthetic results the

conventional laparoscopic procedure. Studies comparing patient satisfaction with the surgical result, difference in postoperative

morbidity, pain, and recuperation for the two procedures are needed.

charges, surgery, laparoscopy, needlescopic instruments
Effect of permanent magnetic field on the properties of static water and germination of cucumber seeds
Authors: Cheikh Olfa , Elaoud Anis , Amor Hamza Ben , Hozayn Mahmoud
Published: February 2018

Water scarcity and concentration of salts in soils are currently considered as threats to human life. The degradation of

irrigation water quality is mainly due to overexploitation of natural resources, poor management and pollution.

However, these factors limit the development of agriculture. Although the method of treating water by a magnetic field

is a technique that has recently been introduced into different fields, including agriculture, it can be considered as a

solution to reduce the salinity problems of irrigation water. On the other hand, magnetized water is the water exposed

to magnetic rays which undergoes physical and chemical variations. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of

magnetic treatment the advantages of magnetically treated water on the rate of germination and the germinal faculty

of cucumber seeds. In addition, experiments were performed with two magnetic devices: A1 = 0.5 Tesla; A2 = 0.29 Tesla.

As a result, the application of a magnetic field influenced the parameters of the water, decreasing its pH. As well as, the

increase in germination rate and the seed capacity of cucumber seeds before seedling. Statistical analysis showed that

our experimental results are highly significant.

Keywords: Static magnetic field, Germination, Cucumber seeds
Technical expertise: Diagnostic and descaling solution of geothermal waters in arid zone
Authors: Elaoud Anis , Amor Hamza Ben , Amor Mohamed Ben
Published: February 2018

In Tunisia, geothermal waters show problems of scaling and clogging of pipes and basins. Several chemicals are the

basis of anti-scaling solutions. Our expertise illustrates a simple and inexpensive technical solution by injecting 'STPP'

(Sodium tripolyphosphate) at a rate of 0.8 g / m3

.

Keywords: Scaling and clogging etc
Parent Involvement in Children Reading Development
Authors: Suryad Didik , . Yufiarti
Published: February 2018

The research was aimed to develop home reading programs for parent to tutor the children learn to read at home. The

development procedure owed the work of Borg and Gall’s research and development model. Tryout and implementation

were conducted in a Kindergarten School in Bogor, Indonesia. The data was collected through observation, interview

and checklist. The product was considerably feasible referred to the judgments of five experienced kindergarten

teachers, three early childhood education and 15 parents participating in the implementation. It was concluded that

the model contributed to overcome the problem encountered by both parents and kindergarten teachers in how to help

children learn to read at home.

Keywords: Parent’s involvement, kindergarten reading program, research and development
Optimal Design Problems for the First p-Fractional Eigenvalue with Mixed Boundary Conditions
Authors: Fernández Bonder Julian , Rossi Julio D. , Spedaletti Juan F.
Published: February 2018

In this paper, we study an optimal shape design problem for the first eigenvalue of the fractional p-Laplacian with mixed boundary conditions. The optimization variable is the set where the Dirichlet condition is imposed (that is restricted to have measure equal to a prescribed quantity α). We show existence of an optimal design and analyze the asymptotic behavior when the fractional parameter s converges to 1, and thus obtain asymptotic bounds that are independent of α.