bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Second term of the asymptotic expansion of the diffracted wave in the shadow
Authors: Lafitte Olivier
Published: November 2019

In this paper we calculate the second order term of the Neumann operator for the high frequency scattering of a wave by a strictly convex obstacle Ω using the techniques introduced by G. Lebeau and used in previous works. This second term is used to calculate the scattering by Ω⊂R2, and the result is compared to previous results of V. Babich and I. Molotkov. We generalize the calculation when Ω⊂R3.
Some singular limits for evolutionary Ginzburg–Landau equations
Authors: Colin T. , Soyeur A.
Published: November 2019

We give some partial results regarding to evolutionary dispersive Ginzburg–Landau equations associated to the static case considered in Béthuel, Brezis and Hélein [1]. We treat the partially dissipative case. Moreover we perform an exact “semi-classical” limit. We obtain alternatively the Laplace, heat and wave equations as limit equation, depending on the scaling that we consider.
Double well Stark effect: crossing and anticrossing of resonances
Authors: Grecchi Vincenzo , Martinez Andre , Sacchetti Andrea
Published: November 2019

We consider the semiclassical Stark effect for a family of asymmetric unstable double well models and we study the crossing and anticrossing of the field dependent resonances in the complex field plane. We prove that a Bender-Wu type singularity crosses the real axis when the internal barrier is nearly twice “larger” than the external one and the beating period is close to the shorter life-time of the resonances. At this critical point we have the anticrossing-crossing transition and for larger instability we have the single well localization.
On the elastic potentials at corners
Authors: Jentsch Lothar
Published: November 2019

The boundary integral method for solving boundary value problems of elastostatics in domains with interface corners leads to a typical asymptotic behaviour of the potential density near the corner. The solution of the boundary value problem is obtained by evaluation of the representing potential. The singular function follows from decompositions of the potential in the sum of a singular and regular part. After reduction to two normal integrals, namely the logarithmic potential and a bipotential on an interval, decompositions were derived for these potentials with densities occurring in the asymptotics. The singular parts are calculated explicitly for real and complex singular exponents as well as for densities with power logarithmic terms. For integer-valued singular exponents explicit expressions were found for the logarithmic and the bipotential on an interval.
Asymptotic behaviour of solutions of some nonlinear parabolic or elliptic equations
Authors: Kondratiev V.A. , Véron L.
Published: November 2019

We study the asymptotic behaviour of the solutions of the parabolic equation (1) ∂u/∂t−Lu+a(x)|u|q−1u=0 or the elliptic equation (2) ∂2u/∂t2+Lu−a(x)|u|q−1u=0 in Ω×(0,∞) when Ω is bounded, u satisfies the Neumann boundary condition in ∂Ω×(0,∞),L is a linear strongly elliptic operator in Ω,q is bigger than 1 and a(x)≥0. We also study the vanishing property of t $\mapsto $ u(x,t) when 0 < q < 1.
Contrôlabilité exacte des ondes dans des ouverts peu réguliers
Authors: Burq N.
Published: November 2019

On généralise les résultats de C. Bardos, G. Lebeau et J. Rauch sur la contrôlabilité exacte de l'équation des ondes avec conditions de Dirichlet au cas où l'ouvert considéré est de classe C3 et les coefficients du Laplacien de classe C2. On obtient, en utilisant des H-mesures ou mesures de défaut microlocales, des conditions nécessaires et des conditions suffisantes fortes pour la contrôlabilité exacte.
On a degenerate elliptic singular perturbation
Authors: Didelot S. , Frank L.S. , Maigrot L.
Published: November 2019

The method of constructive reduction of elliptic and coercive singular perturbations to regular ones, developed in [2–7] is applied to so-called bisingular singularly perturbed boundary value problems (see, for instance, [8]). The reduction procedure allows to derive asymptotic formulae for the solutions of these problems, without going through the matching of different locally formally derived asymptotic expansions (see [8,9,11]). The advantage of using the reduction procedure consists not only in the globality of asymptotic formulae thus obtained, but also in a simple proof of their asymptotic convergence as a direct consequence of the central reduction to regular perturbations result.
Stochastic homogenization for an integral functional of a quasiconvex function with linear growth
Authors: Abddaimi Y. , Michaille G. , Licht C.
Published: November 2019

We establish the epiconvergence (or Γ-convergence) for the strong topology of L1(O,RN) of a sequence of random integral functionals ∫Of(ω)(x/ε,∇u(x)) dx defined in the space W1,1(O,RN). Our method uses an improvement of a convergence result concerning subadditive processes and a recent technique of blow-up combined with the rank one property of the singular measure Dsu.
Existence and structure of complete formal solutions of non-linear meromorphic systems of ordinary differential equations
Authors: Balser Werner
Published: November 2019

For general non-linear n-dimensional homogeneous systems of meromorphic ODE, we show existence of a complete formal solution, formally depending upon n free parameters. We investigate the structure of such formal solutions and, in particular, obtain a factorization, analogous to results of J.-P. Ramis and (independently) the author for linear systems.
Asymptotics toward one-dimensional rarefaction wave for the solution of two-dimensional compressible Euler equation with an artificial viscosity
Authors: Hokari Hisaaki , Matsumura Akitaka
Published: November 2019

This paper is concerned with the asymptotic behavior toward one-dimensional rarefaction wave for the solution of two-dimensional compressible Euler equation with an artificial viscosity. It is shown that if the initial data are suitably close to a constant state and their asymptotic values at x=±∞ are chosen so that the Riemann problem for the corresponding one-dimensional hyperbolic system admits the weak rarefaction wave, then the solution is proved to tend toward the one-dimensional rarefaction wave as t→+∞. The proof is given by using stability results of one-dimensional rarefaction wave and an elementary L2 energy method.
Time asymptotics for the biharmonic wave equation in exterior domains
Authors: Lesky Peter H.
Published: November 2019

We consider initial-boundary value problems for the plate equation u″(t,x)+Δ2u(t,x)=f(x) in exterior domains of odd dimension. Especially the boundary condition Δu=∂Δu/∂n=0 is studied. We prove existence, uniqueness and time asymptotics for the solution. Furthermore, we study the plate equation with Dirichlet boundary condition. We give examples for right-hand sides f having unbounded support such that resonances occur.
Semi-classical asymptotics for magnetic bottles
Authors: Truc Françoise
Published: November 2019

In this paper we investigate the asymptotic behaviour of the counting function of the eigenvalues for a semi-classical Schrödinger operator with a magnetic field, for a fixed energy, when the small parameter h goes to zero. We require for the magnetic field assumptions of the type “magnetic bottles” and we use a method of subdivision of Rd in cubes, in order to apply Courant's minimax variational principle. This method was previously used by Courant in the case of the classical counting function for minus Laplacian.
Multilayer ransomware detection using grouped registry key operations, file entropy and file signature monitoring
Authors: Jethva Brijesh , Traoré Issa , Ghaleb Asem , Ganame Karim , Ahmed Sherif
Published: November 2019

The last few years have come with a sudden rise in ransomware attack incidents, causing significant financial losses to individuals, institutions and businesses. In reaction to these attacks, ransomware detection has become an important topic for research in recent years. Currently, there are two broad categories of ransomware detection techniques: signature-based and behaviour-based analyses. On the one hand, signature-based detection, which mainly relies on a static analysis, can easily be evaded by code-obfuscation and encryption techniques. On the other hand, current behaviour-based models, which rely mainly on a dynamic analysis, face difficulties in accurately differentiating between user-triggered encryption from ransomware-triggered encryption. In the current paper, we present an upgraded behavioural ransomware detection model that reinforces the existing feature space with a new set of features based on grouped registry key operations, introducing a monitoring model based on combined file entropy and file signature. We analyze the new feature model by exploring and comparing three different linear machine learning techniques: SVM, logistic regression and random forest. The proposed approach helps achieve improved detection accuracy and provides the ability to detect novel ransomware. Furthermore, the proposed approach helps differentiate user-triggered encryption from ransomware-triggered encryption, allowing saving as many files as possible during an attack. To conduct our study, we use a new public ransomware detection dataset collected in our lab, which consists of 666 ransomware and 103 benign binaries. Our experimental results show that our proposed approach achieves relatively high accuracy in detecting both previously seen and novel ransomware samples.
土壤汞污染的来源及修复方法
Authors: 陈 婷婷
Published: November 2019

经济发展的同时,生态环境发生了不同程度的变化,土壤汞污染作为一种常见污染类型,由于土壤汞污染有很强的的毒副作用,并且持续时间较长,严重危害到人们身体健康,威胁到生态系统平衡。在可持续发展背景下,土壤汞污染治理力度不断提升,尤其是在城市化和工业化进程不断加快下,土壤汞污染来源多样,选择的污染修复方法是否合理,将直接影响到整体的土壤汞污染修复成效。本文就土壤汞污染的来源进行探究,针对其中的问题提出有效修复方法予以处理,改善土壤汞污染问题,维护生态系统平衡。
农业气象与生态环境可持续发展
Authors: 张 晶
Published: November 2019

21世纪背景下各个国家都十分重视保护生态环境,各国努力改进生产方式以维持生态平衡,实现生态环境的可持续发展。农业生态系统可持续发展是实现中国可持续发展战略的基本保证和前提条件。基于此,文章就农业气象与生态环境的可持续发展进行了简要分析。
环境监测在大气污染治理中的作用及措施
Authors: 任 晓晖
Published: November 2019

空气污染是我国环境问题中突出的环境污染问题。环境监测是一种结合物理和化学领域的综合监测方法,也是控制空气污染的数据基础和行动基础。本文将结合环境监测的概念和应用范围,简要描述环境监测在空气污染控制中的作用,并提出一些促进环境空气质量监测技术发展和促进产业升级的措施和建议。
工厂环境噪声影响评价工作研究
Authors: 秦 玉杰
Published: November 2019

基于对工厂环境噪声影响评价工作的探讨研究,首先要明确工厂环境噪声的主要形式与工厂环境噪声影响评价的主要方式,然后与其中内容相结合,对降低噪声环境影响的有效策略进行分析。本文主要从相关人员需及时更换噪声较大的设备、促进噪声衰减处理效率的提升、确保对声源位置的合理调整以及加强工厂噪音管理的力度这四点内容入手,希望能够为有关人士提供帮助。
固体废物环境影响评价问题研究
Authors: 赵 宏光
Published: November 2019

本文从固体废物环境影响评价工作的重要性入手,重点介绍了该项工作实施中的问题,并提出了一些科学可行的应对措施,为全面有效提升固体废物环境影响评价工作水平提供一定借鉴和参考。
论水土保持的方法及水利工程的发展趋势
Authors: 张 镝
Published: November 2019

伴随市场经济的繁荣发展与现代化城市建设进程的加快,水利工程的重要性进一步凸显,而且水利工程项目建设数量及规模不断扩张。在水利工程项目建设进程中,要立足于可持续发展理念,加大对水土保持的重视。本文简要介绍了水土流失的危害与水土保持的方法,并预测了水利工程的未来发展趋势。
STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT IN HOUSEHOLD INDUSTRIES IN THE PROVINCE OF SOUTH SULAWESI
Authors: Pulubuhu Dwia Aries Tina , Sutinah Sutinah , Wati Seni , Adhawaty Sri Suro
Published: November 2019

The study was conducted in 4 districts or cities in the province of South Sulawesi, namely Takalar, Maros, Gowa, and Barru. The locations were deliberately chosen with the consideration that they are the potential development areas for women working in product diversification processed in domestic processing industries. The study had been carried out for six (6) months, from May 2019 to October 2019. The subjects of the study were 50 groups of women in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The data was analyzed by using the analysis of excellence, analysis of R/C ratio, and SWOT analysis. The results of the study showed that the level of financial feasibility of the women groups in product diversification processed in domestic processing industries needed to be developed. Therefore, strategies that can be applied for women’s empowerment are: increasing work motivation and skills to support the sustainability of the production, improving product quality and quantity to access broad market especially the export market, improving the government programs for women’s empowerment, and conducting mentoring and coaching needed for the women’s groups. The W-O strategies that can be done are strengthening capital for business development, building partnerships and strengthening networks, ensuring that the production equipment assistance programs are equitable and in accordance with the groups’ needs, improving the quality of faculty of political sciences and communication graduates in accordance with the quality assurance standards (ISO) through mentoring and coaching. In addition, the S-T strategies that can be applied are strengthening the SME institutional groups and improving coaching to SME groups. Furthermore, the W-T strategies that can be implemented are conducting market research on the development of product quality and quantity.
Practical Approach for the Prevention and Management of Vitamin D Deficiency in Adult Patients
Authors: Qari Faiza A.
Published: November 2019

Vitamin D inadequacy is a global problem, and it is one of the most common endocrine diseases worldwide. In this review article, we covered the important practical clinical issues for screening, prevention and treatment of Vitamin D deficiency in adults as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
Designing Hospital Key Performance Indicators for Academic Centers: Measuring the Average Length of Stay
Authors: Ayoub Omar A. , AlAma Mohamed N. , AlGhalayini Kamal M. , Alhejily Wesam A. , Abdulwahab Mohammed S. , Fallatah Hind I. , Jawa Hani A. , Qari Yousef A. , Bazarah Salem M. , Al Johaney Ahmed A. , Wali Siraj O. , Sanosi Ayman K. , Alshareef Aysha A. , Alshehri Abdulraheem M. , Almekhlafi Mohammed A. , Alkhayyat Shadi S. , AbuSanad Atal M. , Fathaldin Omar A. , Alhozali Amani M. , Mosli Hala M. , Ghamri Kholoud A. , Binhasher Nawal N. , Alhozali Hanadi M. , Nabalawi Rana A. , Al Beladi Fatma I. , Basheikh Mohammed A. , Al Aama Tareef A. , Al Zaben Faten N. , Bajunaid Nisreen F. , Jali Ibtisam M. , Kaki Reham M. , Alsulami Fahad , AlKaaki Aroub , Khoja Mohamed I.
Published: November 2019

Background: Length of stay is an important performance indicator for hospital management and a key measure of health care efficiency. This paper aims to determine the average length of stay in our center and the factors that influence it. We also investigate whether our hospital's length of stay is a key performance measure that can be used to design quality improvement initiatives.

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of hospitalizations at the Multi-disciplinary Internal Medicine Department of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah between 2010 and 2013. We collected data including demographics, admitting diagnosis, admitting unit, treatments administered, and history of transfer from the Intensive Care Unit.

Results: The mean length of stay was 5.9 (6.8) days. Patients admitted through the Emergency Department were more likely to have a longer hospital stay compared with those admitted through Day Care or the Outpatient Department (P < 0.001). Expatriates (P < 0.001), bedridden patients (P = 0.02), and those who received prophylaxis for deep venous thrombosis (P < 0.001) were more likely to have a longer length of stay than the rest of the sample. Furthermore, patients admitted in the morning hours had a significantly shorter length of stay than those admitted in the evening hours (P < 0.001).

Conclusion: The length of stay among patients at our department is affected by hospital- or patient-specific factors. Health care can be improved by identifying and monitoring the length of stay in high-risk patients.
Perception and Reality - A Study of Public Knowledge and Perceptions about Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Authors: Qari Yousef A.
Published: November 2019

Objective: This study aims to assess the publications knowledge base and attitudes toward irritable bowel syndrome.

Methods: This cross-sectional survey was conducted from February 1 through May 1, 2015, at public venues in Jeddah. A self-administered questionnaire was designed to assess the participants' knowledge of irritable bowel syndrome. Questions were categorized as high- or low-impact based on the relevance of the question to explore more serious underlying disease. An independent t-test was used to compare group means, assuming normal distribution.

Results: We recruited 376 participants; women accounted for 79.8% of the sample. Participants had fair knowledge about irritable bowel syndrome: the average frequency of correct answers on all 16 questions was 8.9 ± 2.0 (range, 3-14). One hundred sixty-one (42.8%) participants responded correctly to at least half of the questions that assessed knowledge of irritable bowel syndrome causes. Three hundred forty-four (91.5%) participants responded correctly to at least half of the questions that assessed knowledge of symptoms. Females were more knowledgeable on irritable bowel syndrome symptoms (p = 0.003). Respondents who had attended university were also more knowledgeable about irritable bowel syndrome symptoms (p = 0.032) and performed better on high-impact questions (4.3 ± 1.6 versus 3.8 ± 1.6 for respondents who had not attended university; p = 0.006).

Conclusion: Participants had a poor understanding of the causes and complications of irritable bowel syndrome, suggesting that there is room for appropriate programs to educate the population about this common condition.
Epidural Analgesia During Childbirth:
Authors: Shamrani Hanan M. , Shamrani Arwa F. , Almagrabi Fai J. , Tayeb Safwan O. , Bukhari Rahma S. , Harakeh Steve M.
Published: November 2019

Background: Women worldwide may experience excruciating pain during childbirth. Epidural analgesia, sometimes used to relieve pain, has been endorsed as a safe and efficient procedure. The objective of this survey was to evaluate the attitude of women towards the use of epidural analgesia.
Materials and Methods: Data was collected via interviews based on a standard questionnaire and analyzed using the latest version of SPSS.
Results: The results indicate that the participants were knowledgeable about the use of epidural analgesia and thought it should be available in future deliveries and cesarean sections. Those with a history of pregnancy thought that pain was unnecessary and that epidural analgesia should be made available. Safety concerns were the primary reason women gave for not wanting to use epidural analgesia. Educational level, income, age and health insurance status influenced women’s opinions concerning epidural analgesia use during labor. The main source of information reported was family and friends, followed by physician advice.
Conclusion/Recommendation: Most women surveyed were informed about the use of epidural analgesia during labor. Although half believed labor pain was natural, they thought epidural analgesia should be administered to ease the pain, and 12.1% even felt that pain during delivery was unnecessary. These numbers suggest that the use of epidural analgesia for labor pain management is acceptable in this healthcare setting. However, a nationwide study with a larger sample size may be more informative owing to the significant association between socio-demographic factors and women's attitudes towards epidural analgesia use during labor.
Correlation Between the Frequency of Painful Crises in Sickle Cell Anemia and the Biomarkers of Inflammation, Endothelial Dysfunction, Coagulation Activation and Bone Metabolism
Authors: Barnawi Amnah I. , Qari Mohamad H. , Abulnaja Khalid O. , Mousa Shaker A.
Published: November 2019

Objective: Sickle cell anemia is a widespread inherited hemolytic anemia, characterized by chronic hemolysis, infections, recurrent occlusion of the microcirculation and painful crises. In this cross-sectional study, we investigated the correlation between biomarkers of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, coagulation activation and bone metabolism, with the frequency of painful crisis in sickle cell anemia adult patients, to understand the potential role of these biomarkers in the management of sickle cell anemia.

Methods: Sixty-three sickle cell anemia patients were enrolled in this study. They were divided into three groups based on the frequency of pain crises to mildly, moderately, and severely affected. Twenty-five healthy volunteers were enrolled as controls. Plasma levels of different biomarkers were tested, including tumor necrosis factor alpha, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, D-dimer, sclerostin, and nitric oxide.

Results: Tumor necrosis factor alpha, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, and D-Dimer plasma levels were significantly higher in sickle cell anemia patients when compared to the controls, while nitric oxide levels were notably lower in the patients' group. Sickle cell anemia patients with severe pain showed higher tumor necrosis factor alpha, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 and D-dimer levels than those mildly and moderately affected with painful crisis. Positive correlations were observed between all measured biomarkers and the frequency of the painful crisis, except for nitric oxide, which showed a negative correlation.

Conclusion: Tumor necrosis factor alpha, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, nitric oxide, and D-dimer can be used to assess sickle cell anemia severity and prognosis, and thus may affect determining appropriate management strategies.
Survey of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in a University Tertiary Hospital in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Kaki Reham M. , Al-Abdullah Nabeela A. , Abulkalam Mahdi M. , Ashgan Nawaf T. , Aldini Mohammed A. , Dafterdar Abdulrahman M.
Published: November 2019

Objective: Drug-resistant tuberculosis is a major health problem worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, 16.4% of tuberculosis cases were found to be resistant to at least one first-line drug. This study aims to assess and determine patterns of tuberculosis drug resistance among patients with culture-positive tuberculosis in order to develop an appropriate treatment strategy.

Methods: Data for 51 patients with culture-proven drug-resistant tuberculosis from January 2006 to January 2017 seeking treatment at the King Abdulaziz University Hospital were retrospectively analyzed. World Health Organization criteria were used to classify cases according to type of resistance: monoresistant, polyresistant, and multidrug resistant.

Results: Of the 299 tuberculosis positive cases there were 51 cases of drug-resistant tuberculosis, of which 60.8% were monoresistant (isoniazid, 17.6%; rifampin, 5.88%; pyrazinamide, 11.76%; ethambutol, 3.92%; streptomycin, 21.57%), 25.49% were multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, and 13.73% were polyresistant. Moreover, 18% involved children, 37% adolescents, 17.6% early adults, 17.6% late adults, and 11.76% elderly. Two-thirds of the patients were non-Saudi (76.46%). We found that 5.8% of the patients were HIV positive and 50% of these patients demonstrated monoresistant tuberculosis. Moreover, 47.05% of patients had type 2 diabetes. A total of 45 (88%) patients had primary resistance and 6 had secondary resistance. Radiologically, 60.78% of the patients had cavitary tuberculosis and 64% had bilateral pulmonary disease.

Conclusions: Our results show that the pattern of tuberculosis drug resistance observed within King Abdulaziz University Hospital is similar to that observed globally.
Tuberculosis Involving the Sternoclavicular Joint:
Authors: Djiba Boundia , Diack Ngoné D. , Deme Hamidou , Dia Amadou D. , Kane Baidy S. , Pouye Abdoulaye
Published: November 2019

Sternoclavicular location of tuberculosis is a rare presentation of tuberculosis. We report a case of a 20-year-old female who presented with swelling in the front of the sternoclavicular joint. The diagnosis of sternoclavicular tuberculosis was made on the basis of computerized tomographic scan findings and microbiological examination of the aspirations of sternoclavicular joint. The bacteriological identification Mycobacterium tuberculosis was the key element in the diagnosis. The clinical outcome improved after effective anti-tuberculosis treatment. High level of clinical suspicion is needed to make the diagnosis of this rare presentation, which could be the telltale of an underlying pulmonary disease.
Value Chain Analysis of Sesame the Case of Bench Maji Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
Authors: Gebre Engida , Haile Kusse , Workye Agegnehu
Published: November 2019

This study was analyzed value chain analysis of sesame in Bench Maji Zone of Southwestern, Ethiopia. It was specifically aimed to address the research gaps by, identifying the major value chain actors and mapping the value chain, and identifying major factors affecting market outlet choices of sesame producers in Meinit Goldya and Guraferda Districts. For addressing these objectives the study used both primary and secondary data obtained from field survey and desk review. Multistage random sampling technique was used to draw 270 sesame producers. Descriptive statistics and econometric method of data analysis were used to analyze the data. The major value chain actors for sesame marketing in the districts were producers, wholesalers, rural collector, cooperatives, broker/commission agents, retailers, local consumers, ECX, exporters and non-governmental organizations. The multivariate probit model results indicated that Years of experiences, Coop membership, household size, Education level, Land under sesame, Quantity supply, participating in training and distance to nearest market significantly influenced sesame producer’s choice of market outlet. Depending on results of this study recommend that strengthening farmers sesame cooperative and enhancing the financial capacity of cooperative, improving accessibility of Transport services and developing infrastructure, improving farmers’ knowledge through adult education as well as their experience sharing with other sesame producing farmers, improving productivity through strengthening supportive institutions(extension service provider) motivating sesame producing farm household to participate different training. Therefore, those important socioeconomic and institutional factors which are mentioned above must take into account to improve the productivity of sesame in the study area.
Growth Performance and Heamato-Biochemical Parameters of Broilers Chicken Fed Different Levels of Pakia Biglobosa Leaf Extracts
Authors: J.O. Alagbe
Published: November 2019

This experiment was conducted to evaluate the growth performance and some hemato-biochemical parameters of broilers fed different levels of Pakia biglobosa leaf extract (BPE). Two hundred and fifty (250) one day old (Ross 308) broiler chicks were randomly assigned to five treatments with five replicate consisting of ten (10) bird each in a completely randomized design. Treatment 1 contained 0% BPE, Treatment 2, 3, 4 and 5 contained 5ml, 10ml, 15ml and 20ml per liter of water respectively. Clean feed and water were offered ad libitum throughout the experiment which lasted for 7 weeks during which data on performance, hematology and serum biochemical traits were collected. Results revealed that BPE had a significant (p<0.05) effect on final weight, feed conversion ratio and mortality rate. Birds given 20ml (T5) BPE recorded the highest weight gain (1846.1g) followed by 15ml (T4) with 1839.1g, 10ml (T3) with 1763.1, 5ml (T2) with 1757.1g and 0ml (T1) with 1679.0g respectively. BPE had no significant (p>0.05) on the feed intake of the birds. There was no significant (p>0.05) difference in PCV, Hb, RBC, MCV, MCH and MCHC values among the treatment. However, WBC and its differentials were significantly (p<0.05) influenced by BPE. Significant influences were not observed for albumin, globulin and total protein. Serum glutamic oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT) and Serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (SGPT) were significantly affected (P<0.05) as the level of BPE increased in the water of the animals. It was concluded BPE can be safely included in the water of birds at 15ml and 20ml without any deleterious effect on the performance and health of the animals.
Functional Properties of Physalis Pubescens Linnaeus: A Literature Review
Authors: Roll Zimmer Tailise Beatriz , Murowaniecki Otero Deborah , Zambiazi Rui Carlos
Published: November 2019

Physalis pubescens L. has exotic fruit, native to the Americas, with potential to be widely used for consumption. This plant has yellow fruits accompanied by chalices. The aerial parts are used in traditional medicine due to its preventive and curative effect. Its fruits are aromatic and mildly acidic, besides containing compounds that contribute to the functional capacity of the fruit. Due to the health benefits, the use of this plant has generated a great commercial interest. Purpose of this review was to compile information on the functional properties of Physalis pubescens, as well as to explore information on some of the major species of Physalis.
Constitutional lawmaking on the protection of the rights of national minorities in the West Ukrainian People’s Republic
Authors: Myshchak I. М.
Published: November 2019

Проблема захисту прав національних меншин з плином часу не втрачає своєї актуальності. Для європейського континенту ця проблема актуалізується потужними міграційними процесами, у тому числі й напливом значної кількості нелегальних мігрантів, які з часом отримують у країні перебування визначений правовий статус та апелюють до захисту своїх національних прав. Для України ця проблема актуалізується агресивними діями Російської Федерації, яка анексію частини суверенної території України намагається видати за захист прав російськомовної національної меншини. Характерно, що подібна ситуація мала місце і сто років тому, коли на руїнах Російської й Австро-Угорської імперій утворювалися нові держави, зокрема й Українська. Тому тогочасний досвід пошуку правових моделей забезпечення міжнаціональної злагоди і захисту прав громадян різних національностей на території багатонаціональної держави є цікавим і в нинішніх політико-правових реаліях.
Метою статті є аналіз норм щодо захисту прав національних меншин у конституційних актах ЗУНР.
Наукова новизна полягає в аналізі проектів конституційних актів ЗУНР, як багатонаціональної держави, з точки зору забезпечення прав національних менших та налагодження мирного співіснування представників різних національностей в одній державі.Висновки. Державне будівництво на західноукраїнських землях під час Української революції 1917–1921 років супроводжувалося розробленням конституційних актів та інших базових законів, які мали урегулювати як основні засади державного ладу, так і права та свободи громадян. Конституційні акти та проекти Основного Закону ЗУНР, розроблені С. Дністрянським, надавали широкі права національним меншинам. Вони включали не лише право послуговуватися рідною мовою в побуті та навчати нею дітей, а й право користуватися рідною мовою в державних установах, зокрема судах, у зв’язку з чим державні службовці були зобов’язані володіти трьома мовами – українською, німецькою та польською, а також право на національну автономію та власне національне представництво в парламенті.Показовим є те, що ряд норм, запропонованих С. Дністрянським, уже після Другої світової війни були включені до Загальної декларації прав людини, проголошеної Генеральною Асамблеєю Організації Об’єднаних Націй 10 грудня 1948 року, та інших міжнародних актів ООН щодо захисту прав людини і національних меншин. Відповідні положення щодо захисту прав національних менших сьогодні гарантуються чинною Конституцією України та розвинуті в інших національних законах.
Доказування у цивільному судочинстві: процесуальний, розумовий і пізнавальний аспекти
Authors: Shtefan A. S.
Published: November 2019

Мета статті полягає у дослідженні співвідношення між процесуальним та розумовим аспектами в доказуванні і виробленні висновків щодо сутності доказування у цивільному судочинстві.
Наукова новизна. Проаналізовано процесуальну форму, в межах якої здійснюється доказування, котру охарактеризовано такими рисами: 1) законодавча регламентація процесуальним законом; 2) імперативний характер; 3) деталізація судових процедур; 4) визначеність процесуальних наслідків; 5) універсальність. Розглянуто розумовий аспект доказування, співвідношення доказування як процесуальної діяльності і доведення як логічної діяльності. Досліджено сутність судового пізнання, співвідношення пізнання і доказування Обґрунтовано, що спроби штучно розділити доказування на окремі складові (доказування і доведення; доказування і пізнання) не відповідають його природі. Доказування є не набором окремих самостійних компонентів, а поєднанням різної за природою діяльності в одне комплексне явище – різновид судового пізнання.
Висновки. Встановлення обставин цивільної справи поєднує практичні начала та процеси мислення, які неможливо відділити одне від одного. Відтак, розуміння судового доказування як виключно процесуальної чи суто логічної діяльності може дати лише часткове уявлення про це багатогранне явище, в якому розумовий і прикладний елементи знаходяться у стані нерозривного зв’язку та постійної взаємодії. Тому найбільш обґрунтованою з усіх наявних концепцій доказування видається теорія, яка пов’язує його з пізнанням. Категорія «пізнання» дозволяє осягнути всі процеси, що відбуваються при встановленні обставин цивільної справи, та найбільш точно характеризує специфіку доказування як різновиду судового пізнання. Судове пізнання забезпечує рух від початкового припущення про факти, викладені в заявах по суті справи, до встановлення кожної обставини справи і формування на цій основі загального знання про всі юридично значимі для неї дії і події, що в кінцевому призначенні спрямовується на досягнення мети цивільного судочинства у справі.
In vitro plant regeneration from flower stalk explants of Phalaenopsis amabilis (L.) Bl.
Authors: Posas Darlyn , Belarmino Marilyn
Published: November 2019

An in vitro method was developed for plant regeneration of Phalaenopsis amabilis variety and hybrid using flower stalk cuttings. Experiments were conducted to overcome persistent contamination of stalks, break bud dormancy and induce regeneration of shoots. Results showed that incorporating 50 mg/l streptomycin in agar-solidified Vacin and Went (VW) medium inactivated or killed fungal and bacterial microorganisms that may have been left after sterilizing the stalks with 95% ethyl alcohol and 20% chlorine bleach. The stalk explants cultured in VW medium added with 5 mg/l benzylamino purine broke bud dormancy and induced the regeneration of shoots. The regenerated shoots exhibited three growth patterns, namely; vegetative, reproductive and dormant. The vegetative shoot produced multiple adventitious shoots in VW medium containing a combination of 5 mg/l benzylamino purine and 0.1 mg/l indole acetic acid. The regenerated shoots resembled the source plants and rooted easily in plant growth regulator-free medium. These were established in the screenhouse after acclimatization. The vegetative shoot has potential for clonal propagation of Phalaenopsis species.
Research Note: Effects of leaf decomposition of selected exotic and native tree species on forest soil quality
Authors: Batistel Cheryl , Asio Victor
Published: November 2019

The study evaluated the effects of incorporation and subsequent decomposition of leaves of exotic tree species (Gmelina arborea, Swietenia macrophylla and Tectona grandis) and native tree species (Pterocarpus indicus, Dipterocarpus validus and Parashorea plicata) on the quality of forest soil. Forty-two pots containing an acidic and clayey forest soil and added with fresh leaves of the different tree species were setup in an open area in Mt. Pangasugan. Retrieval of the first three pots for each treatment was done after two months and the remaining three pots, five months later. Soil samples were collected from each pot and were analyzed for soil respiration rate, pH, OM, total N and available P. Findings showed that in general the exotic tree species did not change the soil pH while the native species appeared to decrease it. Regardless of tree species, leaf decomposition significantly increased available soil phosphorus. The leaves of the exotic tree species decomposed faster than those of the native tree species.
Altitudinal distribution of skinks along Cantubias Ridge of Mt. Pangasugan, Baybay, Leyte
Authors: Dapar Litlen , Patindol Teofanes
Published: November 2019

The study was conducted to identify the species of skinks and to determine their distribution and abundance with special reference to elevation along Cantubias Ridge of Mt. Pangasugan. A preliminary survey was done in the two study areas to establish sites that represent the different altitude ranges from 40 to 500 m asl). Three 10 m x 20 m quadrats were laid equidistant from one another in each elevation range. Sampling and collection of specimens were done at different times of the day (9:00 A.M., 12:00 noon, and 3:00 P.M.). Basic biometric measurements were taken from the caught specimens to aid in identification.
Seven species of lizards from the family Scincidae belonging to 4 genera were identified. It was observed that more species and individuals were present in the lower elevations than at higher elevations. Temperature and light intensity decreased as the elevation increased. More number of species and individuals were encountered at higher temperature and light intensity than at lower temperature and light intensity. Sphenomorphus jagori was the most abundant and most widely distributed species while S. variegatus was least abundant and restricted only to 301-400 m asl elevation range.
Pollen morphology and viability of some Indian mangroves
Authors: Gupta Suparna , Ghosh Arunima , Maity Subrata , Das Sauren
Published: November 2019

A study on pollen morphology of four common Indian mangroves from Sundarbans mangrove swamps, three species from the family Rhizophoraceae (Bruguiera sexangula Laur., Ceriops tagal Perr.and Rhizophora mucronata Lamk.) and one species from the family Avicenniaceae (Avicennia marina Forsk.) was carried out. Shape of the pollen grains were prolate, prolate spheroidal and subprolate with tricolporate apertures. Surface ornamentation of the studied taxa was reticulate, finely reticulate or scabrate. Pollen grain viability of the said taxa was determined by stain test (1% aceto-orcein) under in situ condition and percentage of viable pollen production was recorded. The result revealed that all the studied taxa produce a fairly good amount of viable pollen grains in natural condition, an indication that they are good propagule producer in the long run. Pollen grain germination and measurements of pollen tube length using different sucrose concentrations (0.2, 0.6, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6 and 2.0%). Maximum pollen fertility and pollen tube length occurred in 2% sucrose solution in case of A. marina and B. sexangula, whereas 1.6% in C. tagal and 1.0% in R. mucronata. A strong positive correlation exist between pollen germination and pollen tube length, but there was a hardly relation between sucrose concentration and pollen tube length.
DECONSTRUCTIVE HEGEMONY ON THE MARGINAL GENDER AND IDENTITY SEEN IN MAUGHAM’S “THE LOTUS EATER” AND HEAD’S “THE PRISONER WHO WORE GLASSES”
Authors: Turuk Didimus Estanto
Published: November 2019

Hegemony is one of the Marxist applicative concepts employed during the European colonial period. The colonization constructed a power domination of the European countries toward the colonized. The constructed hegemony performed by the European colonizers is the center of discussion in this essay. This essay aims to examine the hegemony lies within the two short stories which are “The Lotus Eater” by W. Somerset Maugham and “The Prisoner Who Wore Glasses” by Bessie Head through Post-Colonial perspectives and accompanied by the gender perspectives. The constructed hegemony is the major theory of the analysis to scrutinize the oppressions both racial and gender base, however the further analysis is going to scrutinize the abrogation of the hegemony. On scrutinizing the hegemony, Derridian deconstruction is employed to construct the analysis on the abrogation of the European constructed hegemony.
 
Keywords: Hegemony, Deconstruction, Post-colonial, Gender, Abrogation
AMERICAN TELEVANGELICAL FRAMES: RELIGIOSITY, SPIRITUALITY, AND COMMODIFICATION
Authors: Trihastutie Nopita
Published: November 2019

A secular state, like United States of America, guarantees the private right of individual to express their religious ideas in public. In the era of media, religious broadcasting serves as a mean for individuals to express their private rights of speech and act based on their faith in public. By taking prosperity televangelical broadcasts as the main object, this article examines several aspects that are critical for understanding the religiousness and the secularization of American televangelism. This article provides an overview of the socio circumstances and movement roots of evangelism, examines the religiosity and spirituality frames in televangelism, and identifies the commodification of the religiosity and spirituality frames.
SEMIOTICS OF COLOR RED IN THE GIVER MOVIE
Authors: Sudarwati Emy , Zatalini Nur Amalina
Published: November 2019

Color is a visual tool usually used in a movie which functions not only  to make the movie looks good, but it is also to serve the story and build a character. Color brings a meaning behind its presences giving  a sign that it  can be interpreted accordingly.  Chandler (2002) stated that  sign is a meaningful unit which is interpreted as ‘standing for’ something other than itself.This current study analyzes the color red in The Giver movie as a sign based on semiotics approach. This study is a qualitative descriptive study. Document or content analysis is applied to analyze the captured scenes of The Giver movie whichcontains the color red. The study found out that the color red has several meanings behind its presences.The color is reflected in some properties. I found several things painted in color red around Jonas. The things are Viona’s hair, apples, books, and clothes.Even though the things have the same color red, each of them has different meaning beyond. The color red itself and the things that possess it have related meanings to complete each other. Also, the meaning of color red is closely related to Jonas’ character as the main character
Biological Evaluation of Quaternary bis Ammonium Salt and Cetylpyridinum Bromide Against S. epidermidis biofilm
Authors: Stefańska Justyna , Pietruczuk-Padzik Anna , Struga Marta , Borkowski Maciej , Tyski Stefan
Published: November 2019

Quaternary ammonium compounds are broad-spectrum bacteriocides widely used as antiseptics, disinfection and preservation agents. The aim of this study was to examine the activity of two quaternary ammonium salts, cetylpyridinum bromide and a newly synthesized quaternary bis ammonium salt, against S. epidermidis biofilm. The average values of killing efficiency for cetylpyridinum bromide ranged from 26.6% to 64.1% for all tested concentrations (0.125 to 8.0 microg x mL(-1)) and for quaternary bis ammonium salt the percentage of killing efficiency ranged from 59.7% to 88.4% for tested concentrations (from 2.0 to 128.0 microg x mL(-1)). Both tested compounds significantly affect staphylococcal biofilms, but any of used concentrations caused a total eradication of bacterial biofilm.
Iron Shortage and Bile Salts Play a Major Role in the Expression of ompK Gene in Vibrio anguillarum
Authors: HAMOD MOHAMMED A. , BHOWMICK PATIT P. , SHUKUR YASSAMIN N. , KARUNASAGAR IDDYA , KARUNASAGAR INDRANI
Published: November 2019

The outer membrane protein K, OmpK first identified in Vibrio parahaemolyticus has been shown to be a receptor for a broad host range vibriophage KVP40 infecting members of the Vibrionaceae. In the study, the effect of culture conditions on the expression of ompK in V. anguillarum was studied using real-time PCR. The expression increased significantly in the presence of bile salts and iron chelating agent 2, 2' bipyridine, suggesting a role for this protein in bile resistance and also in iron acquisition by V. anguillarum. OmpK induction by iron limitation and the presence of bile salts was reconfirmed by western blot technique after growing the cells in trypticase soy broth supplemented with bile salts, blood and 2, 2' bipyridine. We surmise that the expression of OmpK protein of V. anguillarum is bile salt and iron chelating agent-dependent.
Microarray Analysis of Retroviral Restriction Factor Gene Expression in Response to Porcine Endogenous Retrovirus Infection
Authors: MAZUREK URSZULA , KIMSA MALGORZATA W. , STRZALKA-MROZIK BARBARA , KIMSA MAGDALENA C. , KRUSZNIEWSKA-RAJS CELINA , GOLA JOANNA , ADAMSKA JOLANTA , TWARDOCH MAGDALENA
Published: November 2019

Microarray analysis has been used for screening genes involved in specific biological processes. Many studies have shown that restriction factors may play an important role in xenotransplantation safety, but it is still unclear whether porcine endogenous retroviruses (PERVs) may be inhibited by these factors. Therefore, the present study focused on the microarray analysis retroviral restriction factors gene expression in normal human dermal fibroblasts (NHDFs) in response to PERVs. PERV infectivity was analyzed using a co-culture system of NHDFs and porcine kidney epithelial cells (PK15 cell line). Detection of the copy number of PERV A, PERV B DNA and PERV A, PERV B RNA was performed using real-time Q-PCR and QRT-PCR. The expression of retroviral restriction factor genes was compared between PERV-infected and uninfected NHDF cells using oligonucleotide microarray. The up-regulated transcripts were recorded for two differentially expressed genes (TRIM1, TRIM16) with the use of GeneSpring platform and Significance Analysis of Microarrays. In conclusion, our results suggest that the TRIM family may play an important role in innate immunity to PERV infection. These results can allow a better understanding of restriction mechanism of PERV infection and probably design molecularly targeted therapies in the future. Moreover, knowledge of retroviral restriction factor gene expression in human cells may help to uncover strategies for determining their exact function. Microarray analyses seem to be promising in biological and biomedical studies, however, these results should be further confirmed by research conducted at the protein level.
Response of Viral Specific CD4 T Cells to in vitro Stimulation with Vaccine and Wild Measles Virus Strains in Vaccinated and Naturally Infected Subjects
Authors: CZĘŚCIK AGNIESZKA , DUNAL-SZCZEPANIAK MILENA , TRZCIŃSKA AGNIESZKA , SIENNICKA JOANNA
Published: November 2019

With the implementation of the WHO strategic plan for the elimination of measles, the number of measles cases in European Region has decreased. However, outbreaks are still observed. Although most measles cases affect unvaccinated individuals, cases with vaccinated persons are also reported. Furthermore, it was described that a high percentage of young people in Poland exhibit no presence of anti-MeV IgG despite the high level of vaccination covering no less than 97% of the Polish population. Strong evidence exists that immunity to measles is complex and depends on both the humoral and cellular response and although antibodies have been used as correlates of immunity, it is increasingly being considered that antibody-based definitions of vaccine success or failure may be incomplete. Here, we investigated immunity to measles as the reactivity of CD4 T cells to stimulation with vaccine as well as wild strains of measles virus (MeV) isolated in Poland, in young vaccinated persons and subjects infected naturally. Evidence for the presence of MeV-specific memory cells years after infection or vaccination was found, however the cells ofvaccinees and naturally infected subjects reacted differently in contact with wild and vaccine MeV strains. Furthermore, the presence of a significant proportion of non-responder vaccinees was observed. In conclusion, our results may have implications for studies on the monitoring of the complexity of post-vaccine immune response.