bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Immobilization rapidly induces muscle insulin resistance together with the activation of MAPKs (JNK and p38) and impairment of AS160 phosphorylation
Authors: Kawamoto Emi , Koshinaka Keiichi , Yoshimura Tatsuhiko , Masuda Hiroyuki , Kawanaka Kentaro
Published: August 2016

Acute short‐duration physical inactivity induces the development of insulin resistance for glucose uptake in skeletal muscle. We examined the possibility that inactivity rapidly induces muscle insulin resistance via the excessive activation of proinflammatory/stress pathways including those of IKK/IκB/NF‐κB, JNK, and p38 MAPK. We also examined the other possibility that inactivity‐induced rapid development of insulin resistance is associated with reduced phosphorylation of AS160, the most distal insulin‐signaling protein that have been linked to the regulation of glucose uptake. Male Wistar rats were subjected to unilateral hindlimb immobilization for 6 h. At the end of the immobilization, the soleus muscles from both immobilized and contralateral non‐immobilized hindlimbs were dissected out. Immobilization decreased insulin‐stimulated 2‐deoxyglucose uptake in rat soleus muscle within 6 h. This rapid development of insulin resistance was accompanied by elevated phosphorylation of both JNK and p38 (commonly used indicator of JNK and p38 pathway activity, respectively). In addition, the abundance of SPT2, a rate‐limiting enzyme regulating ceramide biosynthesis, was increased in immobilized muscle. Immobilization did not alter the abundance of IκBα (commonly used indicator of IKK/IκB/NF‐κB pathway activity). The basal phosphorylation of AS160 at Thr642 and Ser588 was decreased together with the development of insulin resistance. These results suggest the possibility that inactivity‐induced rapid development of insulin resistance in immobilized muscle is related to enhanced activation of JNK and/or p38. Elevated ceramide biosynthesis pathway may contribute to this activation. Our results also indicate that decreased basal phosphorylation of AS160 may be involved in inactivity‐induced insulin resistance.
Beneficial effects of combined resveratrol and metformin therapy in treating diet‐induced insulin resistance
Authors: Frendo‐Cumbo Scott , MacPherson Rebecca E. K. , Wright David C.
Published: August 2016

The polyphenol compound resveratrol (RSV) has attracted attention due to its reputed beneficial effects on insulin sensitivity. Our lab has previously identified protective effects of RSV against the development of type 2 diabetes in rats. These effects occurred in a manner similar to thiazolidinedione's (TZDs), a class of insulin sensitizing drugs. TZDs are commonly prescribed in combination with metformin (MET) and thus we sought to examine the combined effects of RSV and MET in treating insulin resistance. Male C57BL6 mice were fed a low‐ (LFD; 10% Kcal from fat) or high‐fat diet (HFD; 60% Kcal from fat) for 9 weeks to induce glucose and insulin intolerance. HFD mice were then assigned to control (HFD), MET (231.28 ± 12.24 mg/kg/day), RSV (93.68 ± 3.51 mg/kg/day), or combined (COM; MET 232.01 ± 17.12 mg/kg/day and RSV 92.77 ± 6.92 mg/kg/day) treatment groups. Changes in glucose and insulin tolerance and tissue‐specific insulin signaling were measured 4 weeks post‐treatment. RSV or MET alone did not have beneficial effects on glucose tolerance, although MET significantly improved insulin tolerance compared to HFD. Glucose and insulin tolerance were significantly improved in COM compared to HFD and this was mirrored by enhanced insulin‐stimulated AKT phosphorylation in triceps muscle and inguinal subcutaneous adipose tissue in COM compared to HFD mice. Improvements with COM treatment were not explained by differences in body weight, adiposity, or markers of adipose tissue inflammation. In summary, this study provides evidence of beneficial effects of combined RSV and MET therapy in treating impairments in glucose homeostasis.
AUTORIAI / AUTHORS
Authors: Lituana Archeologia
Published: August 2016

Skaistė ArdavičiūtėArcheologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasUniversiteto g. 7LT-01513 Vilniusskaiste.ardaviciute@gmail.comRenaldas AugustinavičiusArcheologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasUniversiteto g. 7LT-01513 Vilniusaugustinavicius@gmail.comGabrielė GudaitienėArcheologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasUniversiteto g. 7LT-01513 Vilniusgabrielegudaitiene@gmail.comVladimir KulakovArcheologijos institutasRusijos mokslų akademijaDm. Uljanova g. 19117036 Maskvadrkulakov@mail.ruAlgimantas MerkevičiusArcheologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasUniversiteto g. 7LT-01513 Vilniusalgimantas.merkevicius@if.vu.ltLijana MuradianArcheologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasUniversiteto g. 7LT-01513 Vilniuslijana.remeikaite@gmail.comRėda NemickienėArcheologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasUniversiteto g. 7LT-01513 Vilniusreda.nemickiene@if.vu.ltJustina PoškienėArcheologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasUniversiteto g. 7LT-01513 Vilniusjustina.poskiene@if.vu.ltArūnas PuškoriusMuzeologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasSaulėtekio al. 9, I rūmaiLT-10222 Vilniusarunas.puskorius@kf.vu.ltSaulius SarcevičiusMiestų tyrimo skyriusLietuvos istorijos institutasKražių g. 5LT-01108 Vilniussarcevicius@istorija.ltEgidijus ŠatavičiusArcheologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasUniversiteto g. 7LT-01513 Vilniuskretuonas@gmail.comRičardas TaraškevičiusGeochemijos sektoriusGamtos tyrimų centrasAkademijos g. 2LT-08412 Vilniustaraskevicius@geo.ltErnestas VasiliauskasBaltijos regiono istorijos irarcheologijos institutasKlaipėdos universitetasHerkaus Manto g. 84LT-92294 Klaipėdaernestas@inbox.lvVioleta VasiliauskienėArcheologijos katedraVilniaus universitetasUniversiteto g. 7LT-01513 Vilniusvioleta.vasiliauskiene@if.vu.lt
Lenkijos baudžiamojo kodekso 218 straipsnio 1 paragrafas – darbuotojų teisių pažeidimas kaip nusikalstama veika (atskiri aspektai)
Authors: Łuczak Joanna
Published: August 2016

Straipsnyje nurodomos išplėstinės teisinio regulia­vimo, sietino su darbuotojų teisių pažeidimu, priė­mus 1997 m. Lenkijos baudžiamąjį kodeksą, ribos. Analizuojama Lenkijos Respublikos baudžiamojo kodekso 218 straipsnio 1 paragrafe reglamentuotos nusikalstamos veikos sudėties subjekto problemati­ka, darbuotojo teisės, kylančios iš darbo ir sociali­nės apsaugos teisinių santykių, kaip kodifikuoto ir nekodifikuoto teisinio reguliavimo išraiška. Straips­nyje nurodoma, kad dauguma Lenkijos Respublikos darbo kodekse įtvirtintų darbuotojų teisių – konstitu­ciniai principai, taip pat principai, kylantys iš tarp­tautinių sutarčių; socialinės apsaugos teisės aktai yra nekodifikuoti. Taip pat analizuojama, ar darbuotojų šeimos nariai įgyja teisinę apsaugą, numatytą Len­kijos Respublikos baudžiamojo kodekso 218 straips­nio 1 paragrafe.Lyginant ankstesnį ir dabartinį teisinį regulia­vimą nurodoma, kad nusikalstamos veikos, re­glamentuotos BK218 straipsnio 1 paragrafe, su­bjektas yra nebe asmuo, atsakingas už įdarbinimą įmonėje, bet asmuo, kuris atlieka konkrečius dar­bo ir socialinės apsaugos teisės srities veiksmus; autorė straipsnyje neigiamai vertina Lenkijos bau­džiamojo įstatymo numatytą darbuotojų teisinės apsaugos reguliavimą, nes jame nėra reglamentuo­ta kompensacija už žalą, padarytą kaltais asmenų, padariusių Lenkijos Respublikos baudžiamojo įstatymo 218 straipsnio 1 paragrafo dispozicijoje nurodytą veiką, veiksmais. The present article focuses on the issue of mischievous or persistent infringing upon the employee’s righ­ts, resulting from labour relations or from the social insurance, on the ground of the Penal Code of 1997. As the range of the analyses conducted is limited, special attention was put to the subject – matters of protection and the subject of infringing upon the employee’s rights offence from art. 218 § 1 of the Penal Code2.
Subendrintos dalinio bausmių sudėjimo būdu bausmės skyrimas, tinkamai įgyvendinant... nulla poena sine lege principą
Authors: Chlebinskaitė Kristina
Published: August 2016

Straipsnyje nagrinėjamos subendrintos bausmės skyrimo taisyklių taikymo problemos, susijusios su tin­kamu nulla poena sine lege principo įgyvendinimu. Some problems of aggregate punishment are covered in this article in order to implement nulla poena sine lege principle correctly.
Re-imagining Nature and American Indian Identity in Film
Authors: Wiethaus Ulrike
Published: August 2016

Whether in terms of aesthetics, production, or consumption, llm is a preeminent art form of modernity. American Indian and other Indigenous peoples have played a pivotal role in its development. In US llms with American Indian themes, the constellation of nature and religion is saturated with political meaning: white settlers delne their identity through the conquest of a presumably untamed and sparsely populated wilderness paradise, whereas Indigenous efforts aim at portraying nature as rightful homeland and the site of contested colonial invasion. New llms about the era of boarding schools accentuate the clash of culture and religion and the portrayal of nature as a zone of historical encounter.
LES PROBLÈMES DE PRONONCIATION CHEZ LES LYCÉENS DE FRANÇAIS LANGUE ÉTRANGÈRE DANS LE SUD DE LA THAÏLANDE
Authors: PURINTHRAPIBAL Sirima
Published: August 2016

RÉSUMÉ. Les différences phonologiques dans les langues thaïe et française impliquent des difficultés de prononciation aux apprenants thaïlandais de FLE. Cette recherche vise à étudier leurs problèmes de prononciation du français. Elle est menée auprès de 30 lycéens de FLE. Le test de prononciation d’une liste de 65 mots et de 45 paires minimales constitue le matériel d’expérimentation. La recherche nous met en évidence que certains problèmes phonétiques rencontrés par ces lycéens sont issus de l’influence de leur langue maternelle, d’autres de l’influence de leur première langue étrangère apprise, l’anglais. En outre, la complexité des systèmes phonétiques du français est aussi une autre cause de problèmes de prononciation chez ces apprenants.

 

Mots-clés: apprenants thaïlandais, français langue étrangère, interférence phonique, problèmes, prononciation.

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ABSTRACT. Phonological differences between Thai and French languages involve pronunciation difficulties for Thai learners of French as a foreign language. This research aims to study French pronunciation problems of Thai learners.  It is conducted with 30 secondary school students of French. Pronunciation test consisting of a list of 60 words and 45 minimal pairs is the experimental equipment. The result of this research shows that phonetic problems faced by these students are caused by the influence of mother tongue and their first foreign language learned, English. Furthermore, the complexity of the French phonetics systems is also another cause of their pronunciation problems.

 

Keywords: french as a foreign language, phonics interference, problems, pronunciation, Thai learners.  
SYNECTICS-SIMULATION GLOBALE MODEL IN FRANÇAIS DU TOURISME THROUGH MULTIMEDIA BASED ON LOCAL WISDOM
Authors: Karimah Iim S. , Hardini Tri Indri , Amalia Farida
Published: August 2016

This study aims to design a learning model of Synectics-Simulation Globale in Français du Tourisme courses to improve students' creativity in making scenarios of a film of the life of local-wisdom tourism. The research employed Research and Development (R & D) approach. The participants of the study were 40 students of Français du Tourisme course. The results showed that the design of Synectics-Simulation Globale learning model in Français du Tourisme course encouraged students’ creativity. Besides, the designed teaching materials for Français du Tourisme courses and the screenplay about tourism created by learners improved students’ creativity by simulating real life world of tourism based on local wisdom.
POTENCIAL DAS SEMENTES DE ABÓBORA SUBMETIDAS A DIFERENTES PERÍODOS DE EMBEBIÇÃO
Authors: Sales M. A. L. , Moreira F. J. C. , Ribeiro A. A. , Monteiro R. N. F. , Sales F. A. L
Published: August 2016

O presente trabalho teve por objetivo avaliar a germinação das sementes submetidas à imersão em água por diferentes períodos e o crescimento inicial de plântulas de abóbora moranga ‘Exposição’. O estudo foi realizado em casa de vegetação, nas dependências do IFCE, Campus de Sobral. O delineamento experimental foi o de blocos inteiramente casualizados, com quatro repetições de 16 sementes cada. As sementes de abóbora moranga ‘Exposição’ passaram por tratamento de embebição na pré-semeadura por quatro períodos (0, 24, 48, 72 horas). As variáveis analisadas foram: primeira contagem; índice de velocidade de germinação; porcentagem de germinação; tempo médio de germinação; altura da planta; diâmetro do caule; número de folhas; área foliar; peso seco aéreo e peso seco radicular. Foi observado diferenças significativas apenas para as variáveis primeira contagem, área foliar e número de folhas. A porcentagem de germinação das sementes no tratamento de controle foi 11% maior em comparação à germinação das sementes do tratamento de 48 horas de embebição. Recomenda-se a não embebição das sementes ou que sejam imersas por 24 horas, pois nestes dois tratamentos se obteve resultados mais expressivos.
Treatment outcome of gartland type III supracondylar fracture humerus in children with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning
Authors: George P. Thomas , Kattoor Mithun Joy , Edayalamuriyil Samson Samuel
Published: August 2016

Background: Treatment of Gartland’s type III supracondylar fracture of humerus in children is one of the most challenging one. Conservative management usually results in deformity. On the other hand open reduction and internal fixation is a more invasive surgical method with a long recovery period. Thus, this study presents cases treated by closed reduction and percutaneous pinning and discussed its anatomical results, functional results and lastly its complications.

Methods: Twenty five cases were treated with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning at Pushpagiri Medical College.

Results: Out of the 25 patients studied, 24 (96%) had satisfactory results according to Modified Flynn’s criteria and there was only one case of superficial pin tract infection with no cases of cubitus varus deformity.
Conclusions: This study presents that closed reduction and percutaneous pinning is a very good modality of treatment of Gartland type III fractures of humerus in children with very few complications.
Sustaining a Regime of Low Fertility
Authors: Raeside Robert , Gayen Professor Kaberi
Published: August 2016

In several developing countries, notably Bangladesh, fertility rates fell dramatically in the later part of the twentieth century and have sustained at low levels. Traditional socioeconomic models do not fully explain the profile of fertility fall especially for rural areas where well-being has not sufficiently improved.  This paper offers a supplementary explanation that mass media facilitated the diffusion of contraceptive knowledge, leading to an ideological shift to value small families, and social networks especially reciprocal encouragement about contraception practice among network members has helped to sustain this shift. To investigate the role of encouragement of immediate network members in their family planning behaviour, data was gathered using an interview-based survey of 694 women of fertile ages in seven rural Bangladeshi villages. Findings give support to the importance of social networks in maintaining achieved low fertility levels. When there is strong reciprocal encouragement of network members about practicing contraception then using contraception is more likely. This may offer an explanation to sustaining a low fertility regime.
Biografia
Authors: Cavalcante Anissa Ayala
Published: August 2016

Autores
Editorial
Authors: Sousa Mônica Teresa Costa
Published: August 2016

Editorial
Ficha Catalográfica
Authors: Cavalcante Anissa Ayala
Published: August 2016

Expediente
Três conceitos biológicos/paleontológicos que seguem as diretrizes dos PCN do ensino médio para aplicação em aulas de Biologia
Authors: Zabini Carolina , Souza Maria Antônia Michels
Published: August 2016

Este artigo visa apresentar três exemplos de aplicação de temas paleobiológicos aplicáveis a salas de aulas do Ensino Médio (EM), conforme as sugestões de interdisciplinaridade de conteúdo em Biologia encontradas nos parâmetros curriculares nacionais (PCNEM). O principal objetivo é fornecer, a professores do EM, exemplos de conceitos que não estão facilmente acessíveis a eles na bibliografia destes anos iniciais. O uso destes conceitos em aula visa não somente formar alunos com conhecimentos práticos e contextualizados (para a vida profissional), mas também conhecimentos mais amplos e abstratos, com o intuito de que adquiram uma visão cultural ampla e construam sua visão de mundo (formação do cidadão). Os conteúdos abordados são as mudanças ecológicas ocorridas no Éon Proterozoico, resultantes da atividade biótica, a evolução das ciências e o tempo profundo. Cada conceito é dividido em três partes: contextualização e aplicação, detalhamento da abordagem e atividade. Na contextualização o embasamento teórico e o referencial bibliográfico do assunto são fornecidos. No detalhamento sugerem-se as formas de abordagem do conteúdo em sala de aula, a união a conceitos de áreas externas à Biologia e os materiais necessários à aplicação da atividade. Por fim, há a explanação da atividade em si. Os três conceitos (mudanças ambientais passadas, desenvolvimento da ciência e tempo profundo) não se referem somente à Paleontologia, mas ao próprio desenvolvimento das Ciências em geral. Envolvem também contextos paleoambientais e questões centrais na evolução dos organismos e de nosso planeta, fornecendo uma visão ampla de assuntos que normalmente são vistos em sala de aula de maneira compartimentalizada. Tais exemplos em aula devem ser abordados de maneira interdisciplinar, devendo, sempre que possível, contar com a participação de mais de um professor
Underwater robotic system for reservoir maintenance
Authors: Kohut Piotr , Giergiel Mariusz , Cieslak Patryk , Ciszewski Michal , Buratowski Tomasz
Published: August 2016

In this paper a description and practical implementation of the developed prototype of an underwater hybrid robot is presented. The solution is based on the guidelines of Cracow waterworks (Municipal Waterworks and Sewer Enterprise, MPWiK S.A.). The prototype of the hybrid robot consists of a crawler robot and a ROV. Robots’ design, mathematical models of kinematics and dynamics of the crawler robot, ROV’s vision system architecture with image processing methods for surface crack detection and robot position and attitude estimation are investigated and examined. Results obtained from experimental validation of the developed prototype are presented and discussed. Finally, the paper establishes future research directions.
Mortalidade Materna, Movimento de Mulheres Negras e Direitos Humanos no Brasil: um Olhar na Interseccionalidade de Gênero e Raça
Authors: López Laura Cecilia
Published: August 2016

A partir de um caso de morte materna de uma mulher negra ocorrido em 2002 no estado do Rio de Janeiro, por falta de atençãoadequada na rede de saúde, julgado internacionalmente comouma violação aos direitos humanos dessa mulher, realizarei uma série de reflexões. Proponho analisar os efeitos desse caso naesfera pública brasileira ao colocar a mortalidade materna noentrecruzamento de pauta de movimentos sociais, de políticaspúblicas e de discussões sobre direitos humanos, considerandoas noções em disputa de corpo, saúde e direitos. Nesse sentido, oolhar da interseccionalidade como experiência corporificada degênero e raça, articulado com um enfoque biopolítico que destaca as tensões entre as “políticas da vida” e as “políticasdovivente” na construção dos objetos sanitários, nos ajuda a entendereste processo de maneira complexa.
Mulheres, Imigrantes e Acadêmicas: Teorias da Interseccionalidade para Pensar a Mobilidade Científica
Authors: França Thais
Published: August 2016

Pode-se definir a mobilidade científica como o deslocamento geográfico de curta ou larga duração de acadêmicos/as ecientistas por instituições internacionais como objetivo de desempenhar atividade de pesquisa ou docência,inserido em algum programa formalou realizado de maneira independente. A partir de uma análise crítica do fenômeno é possível questionar as dinâmicas de poder que afetam de maneira desigual alguns grupos. Como escopo de contribuir para a democratização da ciência, esteartigo, pautado nas teorias da interseccionalidade, questiona como marcadores de diferenças (gênero, raça e classe) moldama experiência de acadêmicas e cientistas mulheres. Metodologicamente, recorre a uma análise aprofundada da narrativa de duas acadêmicas não portuguesas que realizam suas atividades em Portugal.
Study on the System Reliability of Steel-Concrete Composite Beam Cable-stayed Bridge
Authors: Jia Buyu , Yu Xiaolin , Yan Quansheng , Yang Zhen
Published: August 2016

Steel-concrete composite beam cable-stayed bridge is a complicated system consisting of a composite beam, tower, and stayed cables. And the composite beam is composed of a steel beam, bridge deck and connectors, which has a different mechanical behavior from the general beam structure. In a word, the steel-concrete composite beam cable-stayed bridge is characterized by specific mechanical behavior and has many influencing factors. Thus, its safety analysis often cannot be easily implemented. This paper aims to study the component reliability of the steel-concrete composite beam based on the stochastic finite element method (SFEM) and the recognition of main failure modes in the system reliability of the cable-stayed bridge. For the component reliability of the steel-concrete composite beam, a nonlinear element model with 10 degrees of freedom (DOF) is adopted, which can consider the particular longitudinal slip effect between the steel and concrete. And the direct differential method (DDM) is used to deduce the response gradient of the element model. Meanwhile, the tower and the composite beam are considered as beam-column members to establish their limit state functions in the form of interaction equations. For the recognition of main failure modes in the system reliability, this paper proposes the concept of uniformity of the reliability index and the refinement strategy to improve theβ-unzipping method, which can identify the main failure modes or neglect the unnecessary non-main failure modes. Finally, a certain steel-concrete composite beam cable-stayed bridge is used to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Coastal Land Reclamation: Implication towards development control system in West Malaysia
Authors: Yusup Mohammad , Arshad Ahmad Fuzi , Ayu Abdullah Yusfida , Ishak Nor Syafa'ah
Published: August 2016

It is apparent that the weakness in land reclamation development in Malacca includes the incapability of the existing laws in terms of guiding the delivery of development. Additionally, the lack of comprehensiveness of the present development plan causes the inefficiency of the planning procedures for development. The paper focuses on the power of planning authorities, related laws, as well as the development control instruments in relation with development within a reclamation area. This study will directly contribute to the efficiency administration and development control system to assist the State Government of Malacca towards systematic and efficient land reclamation developments.
Attitudes toward Environmental Democracy among Urban Communities
Authors: Hashim Rugayah , Mohamad Ristak Nurul Dalina , Laili Normarliana
Published: August 2016

With global warming and climate change, the demands for food and water have challenged governments and civil societies. In environmental democracy, governments’ transparent processes will see positive citizen-centric developments. Through quantitative research design 384 questionnaires were administered to residents in Johor Bharu, Johor, Malaysia. The findings revealed significant, positive attitude towards environmental democracy. From the three variables, community knowledge is rated the most influential predictor towards environmental democracy. The implication from this study showed that the communities are concerned with environmental issues in the district as participation and volunteerism will ensure the wellbeing of their flora and fauna.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: environmental democracy; sustainable development; civil society; attitude
Assessing Readiness for Self-Directed Learning among College Students in the Provision of Higher Learning Institution
Authors: Nordin Norshidah , Abd Halim Nurhazwani , Malik Melissa
Published: August 2016

Readiness for self-directed learning (SDRLS) is a necessary skill for 21st-century learners. Learners are expected to be responsible for their own learning. However, to what extend Malaysian students are ready to facilitate their own learning or are they still being spoon-fed?  This study was intended to assess SDLRS among college students. It utilized a survey method research design. There were 136 diploma students participated in this study. The finding revealed that respondents' levels of SDRLS were high. There was significant difference between SDRLS and gender but no significant differences between academic achievement and hometown. The discussion addresses implications to educators in designing instructional strategies© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: innovation, self-directed learning, readiness, 21st-century learners
Attitudes among Medical Imaging Students towards older adults in Malaysia: A Preliminary Study
Authors: Ahmad Anwar Bashah Farahnaz , Mohd Nordin Mohd Zulhilmi
Published: August 2016

A positive attitude is an essential element towards delivering a high-quality patient care for older people. A consequence of aging population in Malaysia is that Medical imaging students are increasingly exposed to older people during their clinical attachments and importantly as a graduated technologist. This study attempted to determine the Medical Imaging students' attitudes towards elderly in Malaysia based on 5 selective characteristics. This study employed a self-administered questionnaire involving 283 students. The finding revealed that well exposed and good result students' have a better attitude towards elderly. This study suggested relevant educational intervention and community engagement program.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: Elderly People;Medical Imaging;Attitudes;Kogan Attitude’s Scale
A Review of the Restorative Environment Research in the Mainland of China
Authors: Ruoxi Meng , Leiqing Xu
Published: August 2016

More and more Chinese experts focus on the research field of the restorative environment and public health. We reorganized the theories of restorative environment and proposed a theory framework which consists of Attention Restorative Theory(ART) and psycho-evolutionary theory and other three auxiliary hypothesis included Biophilia Theory, Prospect-Refuge Theory and Stress: The "fight or flight" response We classified the experiments methods into three types; the psychological, subjective evaluation, physiological objective indicators, and  behavior improvements .We could figure out some shared questions at the current research in mainland China, such as limited research methods, limited senses used in the current research.© 2016.The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords : Restorative; Theory;Questionnaire;Experiments
Back Lanes as Social Spaces in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur
Authors: Wan Ismail Wan Hashimah , Ching Low Hui
Published: August 2016

The back lane is often associated with annoying, disgusting, narrow and dark. This paper concerns the use of the back lanes of the old shop houses in China Town, Kuala Lumpur.  The instruments used in collecting data include observation, unstructured interview and literature review.  The use and physical characteristics of back lanes were identified.  It was found that the back lanes of China Town in Kuala Lumpur showed the success of turning back streets into lively alleys.  Thus, the back lane could be considered as part of urban design strategies and not as leftover spaces.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies, Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: back  lane; social place; pedestrian; urban
Numerical simulation of thermal efficiency of an innovative Al2O3 nanofluid solar thermal collector: Influence of nanoparticles concentration
Authors: Colangelo Gianpiero , Milanese Marco , de Risi
Published: August 2016

Investigations on the potential thermal efficiency of an innovative nanofluid solar thermal collector have been performed using a commercial software (RadTherm ThermoAnalytics rel. 10.5). The Al2O3-nanofluid has been simulated as working fluid of the solar thermal collector, varying the nanoparticles concentration from 0%vol of Al2O3 nanoparticles (pure water) up to 3%vol of Al2O3 of nanoparticles. The numerical model has been validated with experimental data, obtained with a real prototype of the simulated solar thermal collector. Real thermal properties of the nanofluids at different concentrations have been used in the simulations. The boundary conditions used for the simulations have been those of real weather conditions. An increase in thermal efficiency (up to 7.54%) has been calculated using nanofluid with a volume fraction of 3% and the influence of nanoparticles concentration on the thermal performance of the solar collector has been pointed out.
Specific aspects of turbulent flow in rectangular ducts
Authors: Stankovic Branislav , Belosevic Srdjan , Crnomarkovic Nenad , Stojanovic Andrijana , Tomanovic Ivan , Milicevic Aleksandar
Published: August 2016

The essential ideas of investigations of turbulent flow in a straight rectangular duct are chronologically presented. Fundamentally significant experimental and theoretical studies for mathematical modeling and numerical computations of this flow configuration are analyzed. An important physical aspect of this type of flow is presence of secondary motion in the plane perpendicular to the streamwise direction, which is of interest from both the engineering and the scientific viewpoints. The key facts for a task of turbulence modeling and optimal choice of the turbulence model are obtained through careful examination of physical mechanisms that generate secondary flows.
Influence of selected turbulence model on the optimization of a Class-Shape Transformation parameterized airfoil
Authors: Ivanov Toni , Simonovic Aleksandar , Petrovic Nebojsa , Fotev Vasko , Kostic Ivan
Published: August 2016

An airfoil was parameterized using the class-shape transformation technique and then optimized via genetic algorithm. The aerodynamic characteristics of the airfoil were obtained with the use of a CFD software. The automated numerical technique was validated using available experimental data and then the optimization procedure was repeated for few different turbulence models. The obtained optimized airfoils were then compared in order to gain some insight on the influence of the different turbulence models on the optimization result.
Energy indicators impact in multi-criteria sustainability analyse of thermal power plant unit
Authors: Skobalj Predrag , Kijevcanin Mirjana , Jovanovic Marina , Afgan Naim , Eric Milic
Published: August 2016

This paper presents method for sustainability assessment of thermal power plant unit using multi-criteria analysis with aim to create base for business decision. Seven options of possible status of thermal power plant ?Kolubara A? unit No. 2 with energy indicators of sustainable development were shown. Energy indicators of sustainable development consists of sets of resource preservation, economic, environmental, and social indicators. Sustainability assessment often fails to account for social influence on energy system. Considering to this, special focus will be on social indicators, their definition, forming, and impact on multi-criteria sustainability analysis. Analysis of quality of the selected options (energy systems) in respect to sustainable development by compare of their general index of sustainability is presented. Methodology of multi-criteria analyse of thermal power plant unit can show decision makers how to find best available options when the social indicators impact is leading. The aim of this paper is to choose the criteria for the evaluation of the available options, determine the relative importance of specific criteria and present methodology of multi-criteria analysis in the decision-making process.
Modeling of drying rate of non-hygroscopic products: Application to the pozzolana drying
Authors: Randriamilantoniaina Yves , Andrianantenaina Marcelin , Ramamonjisoa Bertin , Randriamanantany Zely , Zeghmati Belkacem
Published: August 2016

Polynomial model adopted for the moisture content influence to the drying rate of non-hygroscopic products like the pozzolana presented some limits. This model was not universal and has diverged whether moisture content different to the appropriate experiment values has been used. Thus, a new exponential model based on the inverse of moisture content and respecting to the imposed boundary conditions has been proposed. Model parameters were determined using the least square approximation method of Newton-Marquart. The predicted temporal variations of moisture content were provided from the Runge-Kutta fourth order integration scheme computed on the new model of drying rate. Moreover, two-way ANOVA method was performed on data analysis, at the parameters statistical significance and in residual analysis for the model fit quality. Model validations were done by comparisons among theoretical and experimental values and between predicted and polynomial models. Comparisons showed a good agreement with highest R2 and lowest reduced chi-square, MBE, RMSE, and MAPE.
Combined natural convection and radiation with temperature-dependent properties
Authors: Cheng Tien-Chun , Tseng Chung-Jen , Weng Ling-Chia , Wu Shih-Kuo
Published: August 2016

This paper investigates the effects of temperature dependence of radiative properties of a medium on radiation and natural convection interaction in a rectangular enclosure. The radiative transfer equation is solved using the discrete ordinates method, and the momentum, continuity, and energy equations are solved by the finite volume method. Effects of the conduction-to-radiation parameter, Rayleigh number, and optical thickness are discussed. Results show that temperature dependence of radiative properties affects the temperature gradient, and hence the energy transport even in relatively weak radiation condition. On the other hand, temperature dependence of radiative properties has relatively insignificant effects on convection characteristics, even though it does affect the way that energy transfers into the system. As conduction-to-radiation parameter is decreased or Rayleigh number is increased, the effects of temperature dependence of radiative properties become more significant.
Investigation of the impact of atmospheric pollutants on solar module energy efficiency
Authors: Radonjic Ivana , Pavlovic Tomislav , Mirjanic Dragoljub , Radovic Miodrag , Milosavljevic Dragana , Pantic Lana
Published: August 2016

Soiling is a term used to describe the deposition of dust (dirt) on the solar modules, which reduces the amount of solar radiation that reaches the solar cells. This can cause a more difficult operation of the entire photovoltaic system and therefore generation of less electric energy. This paper presents the results of the influence of various pollutants commonly found in the air (carbon, calcium carbonate ? CaCO3, and soil particles) on the energy efficiency of solar modules. Scanning electron microscope investigation of carbon powder, CaCO3, and soil particles which were applied to solar modules showed that the particles of carbon and CaCO3 are similar in size, while the space between the particles through which the light can pass, is smaller in carbon than in CaCO3. Dimensions of soil particles are different, and the space between the soil particles through which the light can pass is similar to CaCO3. Solar radiation more easily reaches the surface of solar modules soiled by CaCO3 and soil particles than the surface of the solar modules soiled by carbon. The efficiency of the module soiled by carbon on average decreases by 37.6%, the efficiency of the module soiled by CaCO3 by 6.7%, and the efficiency of the module soiled by soil particles by 6.8%, as compared to the clean solar module. The greatest influence on reducing the energy efficiency of solar modules by soiling exerts carbon, and the influence of CaCO3 and soil particles is similar.
Experimental investigation of an annular diffuser for axial fans at different inflow profiles
Authors: Walter Johannes , Wurz Dieter , Hartig Stefan , Gabi Martin
Published: August 2016

Axial fans are used in power plants for fresh air supply and flue gas transport. A typical configuration consists of an axial fan and annular diffuser which connects the fan to the following piping. In order to achieve a high efficiency of the con-figuration, not only the components have to be optimized but also their interaction. The present study focuses on the diffuser of the configuration. Experiments are performed on a diffuser-piping configuration to investigate the influence of the velocity profile at the fan outlet on the pressure recovery of the configuration. Two different diffuser inlet profiles are generated, an undisturbed profile and a profile with the typical outlet characteristics of a fan. The latter is generated by the superposition of screens in the inlet zone. The tests are conducted at a high Reynolds number (Re ? 4?105). Mean velocity profiles and wall shear stresses are measured with hydraulic methods (Prandtl and Preston tubes). The results show that there is a lack of momentum at the outer wall of the diffuser and high shear stresses at the inner wall in case of the undisturbed inflow profile. For the typical fan outlet profile it is vice versa. There are high wall shear stresses at the outer wall while the boundary layer of the inner wall lacks momentum. The pressure recovery of the undisturbed inflow configuration is in good agreement with other studies.
Venomous Snakebite in Pregnancy and Good Outcome A Case Report
Authors: Ali Mohammad , Amin Md Robed , Islam Mohammad Belalul , Rahman Mohammad Haresur , Mojumdar Md Mahbubul Islam
Published: August 2016

Worldwide occurrence of snakebite in pregnancy is little known in medical literature. Furthermore to the best of our knowledge there is no case report on Krait envenomation in pregnancy in Bangladesh. It carries significant fetal wastage and maternal morbidity and mortality. Here we report a mutligravida aged 27 years at her 24 weeks of gestation with krait bite with neuroparesis with good obstetrical outcome.Bangladesh J Medicine Jul 2016; 27(2) : 86-88
ATOMIC-LEVEL PSEUDO-DEGENERACY OF ATOMIC LEVELS GIVING TRANSITIONS INDUCED BY MAGNETIC FIELDS, OF IMPORTANCE FOR DETERMINING THE FIELD STRENGTHS IN THE SOLAR CORONA
Authors: Li Wenxian , Yang Yang , Tu Bingsheng , Xiao Jun , Grumer Jon , Brage Tomas , Watanabe Tetsuya , Hutton Roger , Zou Yaming
Published: August 2016

We present a measured value for the degree of pseudo-degeneracy between two fine-structure levels in Fe9+ from line intensity ratios involving a transition induced by an external magnetic field. The extracted fine-structure energy difference between the

and

levels, where the latter is the upper state for the magnetic-field induced line, is needed in our recently proposed method to measure magnetic-field strengths in the solar corona. The intensity of the

line at 257.262 Å is sensitive to the magnetic field external to the ion. This sensitivity is in turn strongly dependent on the energy separation in the pseudo-degeneracy through the mixing induced by the external magnetic field. Our measurement, which uses an Electron Beam Ion Trap with a known magnetic-field strength, indicates that this energy difference is 3.5 cm−1. The high abundance of Fe9+ and the sensitivity of the line’s transition probability to field strengths below 0.1 T opens up the possibility of diagnosing coronal magnetic fields. We propose a new method to measure the magnetic field in the solar corona, from similar intensity ratios in Fe9+. In addition, the proposed method to use the line ratio of the blended line

with another line from Fe x as the density diagnostic should evaluate the effect of the magnetic-field-induced transition line.
Viral etiology in adult influenza-like illness/acute respiratory infection and predictivity of C-reactive protein
Authors: Cinemre Hakan , Karacer Cengiz , Yücel Murat , Öğütlü Aziz , Cinemre Fatma Behice , Tamer Ali , Karabay Oguz
Published: August 2016

Introduction: Influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection (ARI) are common presentations during winter and indiscriminate antibiotic use contributes significantly to the emerging post-antibiotic era. Methodology: Otherwise healthy 152 patients, presenting to outpatient clinics with ILI/ARI, were included. Patients had history & physical, CRP, hemogram and nasopharyngeal swabs for rhinovirus A/B, influenza A/B, adenovirus A/B/C/D/E, coronavirus 229E/NL63 and OC43, parainfluenza virus 1/2/3, respiratory syncytial virusA/B, metapneumovirus and Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila and Bordetella pertussis by PCR and for ABHS culture. Results: Median (IR) age was 26.5 (16.5). Time to presentation was shorter in men (p = 0.027). Patients with rhinovirus had lower rates (20%) of myalgia (p = 0.043). Patients with influenza virus had higher rates (97%) of elevated CRP (p = 0.016). Logistic regression revealed that patients with ILI/ARI and CRP ≥ 5 mg/L were 60 times more likely to have influenza virus infection than other viral agents (OR = 60.0, 95% CI = 2.65 to 1,358.2, p = 0.010). Rhinovirus predominated in December (54%), March (36%), and April (33%). Influenza virus predominated in January (51%). Fever was most common with adenovirus (p = 0.198). All GABHS cultures were negative. Atypical organisms and Bordetella pertussis were negative in all but one patient. Conclusions: Influenza virus is the most likely pathogen in ILI/ARI when CRP ≥ 5 mg/L. This might be explained by tissue destruction. Myalgia is rare with rhinovirus probably due to absence of viremia. Negative bacteria by PCR and culture suggest unnecessary antibiotic use in ILI/ARI.
Antiretroviral therapy does not affect response to chronic hepatitis C therapy in HIV-coinfected patients
Authors: De Leon Luciana Brosina , Tovo Cristiane Valle , Kliemann Dimas Alexandre , De Mattos Angelo Alves , Feltrin Alberi Adolfo , Pacheco Liliane Souto , De Almeida Paulo Roberto Lerias
Published: August 2016

Introduction: Many patients coinfected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are using highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and HCV therapy with peginterferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirina (RBV) because the use of direct-acting antivirals is not a reality in some countries. To know the impact of such medications in the sustained virological response (SVR) during HCV treatment is of great importance. Methodology: This was a retrospective cohort study of 215 coinfected HIV/HCV patients. The patients were treated with PEG-IFN and RBV between 2007 and 2013 and analyzed by intention to treat. Treatment-experienced patients to HCV and carriers of hepatitis B were excluded. Demographic data (gender, age), mode of infection, HCV genotype, HCV viral load, hepatic fibrosis, HIV status, and type of PEG were evaluated. One hundred eighty-eight (87.4%) patients were using HAART. Results: SVR was achieved in 55 (29.3%) patients using HAART and in 9 (33.3%) patients not using HAART (p = 0.86). There was no difference in SVR between different HAART medications and regimens using two reverse transcriptase inhibitor nucleosides (NRTIs) or the use of protease inhibitors and non-NRTIs (27.1% versus 31.5%; p = 0.61). The predictive factors for obtaining SVR were low HCV viral load, non-1 genotype, and the use of peginterferon-α2a. Conclusions: The use of HAART does not influence the SVR of HCV under PEG-IFN and RBV therapy in HIV/HCV coinfected patients.
Mumps antibody in the Thai population 17 years after the universal measles mumps rubella vaccination program
Authors: Ngaovithunvong Varisara , Wanlapakorn Nasamon , Tesapirat Lita , Suratannon Narrissara , Poovorawan Yong
Published: August 2016

Introduction: mumps vaccination implementation in the form of MMR – measles, mumps, and rubella) in Thailand for first-grade school students since 1997 and for infants 9–12 months of age since 2010 resulted in a dramatic decline in the incidence of and deaths from mumps. However, there has been a resurgence of mumps outbreaks in Thailand, even in vaccinated populations. Methodology: We aimed to determine the current seroprevalence of IgG antibodies to mumps in those 0–60 years of age from four different geographic areas of Thailand, and compare the results with our previous serosurvey in 2004. Results: Seropositivity rates in children 0–7 years of age increased significantly from 45.8% in 2004 to 72.3% in 2014 after the launch of the MMR vaccine for infants. In the 8–14-year age group who had received one dose of mumps vaccination, the seropositivity rate was 66.7%. In the 15–19-year age group the seropositivity rate was the lowest, at 52.5%. Discussion: Our findings correspond well with the vaccination schedules, as the highest seropositivity rate was found in children between 0 and 7 years of age. For those older than 7, there was a decline in seropositivity rate despite good vaccine coverage and reached its lowest in the 15–19-year age group. This suggested that certain population groups might be incompletely vaccinated, or the humoral immunity provided by vaccination gradually declined over time. Conclusions: We recommend a booster dose of MMR vaccine for Thai adolescents in order to prevent future mumps outbreaks.