bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Women And Wedlock: A Study On Female Marital Status Among the Hindus, Muslims and Christians of Assam, India
Authors: Das Keemee , Das Madhushree
Published: June 2018

Although marriage is a social institution but marital status and age at marriage are important demographic determinants as these aspects influence the pattern of fertility and natural growth of population. Studying the various aspects of marital status of any population group especially the figures related to women can give an exposition about the probability of fertility rate as well as social manifestation prevailing in the society. It also helps to understand the preferred specific age at marriage for women. However, little is known about the marital status of women living in Assam cutting across religionsâ€”Hindu, Muslim and Christian. In this backdrop, an attempt has been made through this research to examine the changing trend of marital status among the Hindu, Muslim and Christian women of Assam. The research is based on secondary data and Census information and considers the entire state of Assam. Census data of 2001 and 2011 shows interesting and striking information about the changing situation of marital status among the Hindus, Muslims and Christians of the state. It is arguable that the study linked to female marital status is saliently more influencing in this context as it determines the socio-economic status of women and pattern of fertility in any society. Among the different religions of Assam, Hindu women have the highest married proportion followed by Christian while Muslim is the lowest in the same category. Depending on the socio-cultural practices, economic conditions and the level of educational attainment, the age at marriage varies among the religious groups. The proportion of woman being married at a younger age has been less, is an indication of advancement in the educational scenario.
Self-Proclaimed God Convicted, POCSO Amended
Authors: Singh Suman
Published: June 2018

In the wake of the strings of horrific child rape, on 21 April 2018, the Union Cabinet cleared the ordinance on POCSO or The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences, whereby any individual convicted of raping a child of 12 years or under will be awarded death penalty. This article is an attempt to critically analyse the ordinance, while trying to answer whether the death penalty would reduce rapes in children.
Religious and philosophical libraries of East Siberian Buddhists: Tibetan «pocket» books
Authors: Bazarov A. A. , Dorzhieva D. L. , Munkozhapov D. Yu. , Naidanova S. M.
Published: June 2018

The problem of studying private book collections of the Siberian peoples is the most urgent in understanding the cultural diversity of Russia. In this context, the book culture of East Siberia Buddhists is of interest. The article objective is to analyze the book repertoire of Buddhists private libraries. Analysis of this repertoire allows us to reconstruct not only its structure but the level of book culture among local Buddhists in the XIX-XX centuries as well. The material for reconstruction is a collection of small-format Tibetan-language publications (SFTP) from the collections of the Center for Oriental Manuscripts and Xylographs of the Institute of Mongolian, Buddhist and Tibetan Studies of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. This collection is an aggregation of numerous private libraries (PLs), widely distributed among the Buddhists of Transbaikalia and Prebaikalia. Books from the PLs are related to different areas of Buddhist knowledge: religious doctrine, philosophy, philology, astrology, medicine. The largest fields are religious doctrine and philosophy. The research results show that due to the texts of «Diamond Sutra» and Pramanavartika, it is possible to reconstruct not only the repertoire of Buddhists PLs in East Siberia, but elements of everyday Buddhist culture. In this culture, religious-doctrinal texts were involved in the daily ritual activity of laypersons, and philosophical texts in the system of monastic education. The texts ratio of Pramanavartika (5 copies) and «Diamond Sutra» (48 copies) available in SFTP is about 10%. This parameter can indicate both the approximate correlation of religious-doctrinal books to philosophical ones in this collection, and the real ratio of monks and laity number in the pre-revolutionary period in Buryatia. Thus, it can be argued that the «pocket» religious and philosophical libraries of Buddhists (each bundle of the studies collection) is the most interesting source of various scientific information on the book realities of Buddhist culture in East Siberia.
Owners’ signs of magazine «Vestnik Evropy» as a source on the history of Belarusian libraries in the XIX - early XX centuries
Authors: Denisenko E. P.
Published: June 2018

The article reviews attributed owners’ signs of Belarusian libraries (public, private and specialized) on pages of the monthly magazine «Vestnik Evropy» (1866-1918) (issued in the XIX - early XX centuries). The analysis of the magazine circulation at the territory of modern Belarus provides copious data for the further research in the field of bibliology, historiography and art history.
Quantum Field Theory with Electric-Magnetic Duality and Spin-Mass Duality but Without Grand Unication and Supersymmetry
Authors: Kühne Rainer
Published: June 2018

Abstract: I present a generalization of quantum electrodynamics which includes Diracmagnetic monop oles and the Salam magnetic photon. This quantum electromagnetodynamics has many attractive features. (1) It explains the quantization of electric charge. (2) It describes symmetrized Maxwell equations. (3) It is manifestly covariant. (4) It describes local four-potentials. (5) It avoids the unphysicalDirac string. (6) It predicts a second kind of electromagnetic radiation which can be veried by a tabletop experiment. An eect of this radiation may have been observed by August Kundt in 1885. Furthermore I discuss a generalization of General Relativity which includes Cartan's torsion. I discuss the mathematical denition, concrete description, and physical meaning of Cartan's torsion. I argue that the electric-magnetic duality of quantum electromagnetodynamics is analogous to the spin-mass duality of Einstein-Cartan theory. A quantum version of this theory requires that the torsion tensor corresponds to a spin-3 boson called tordion which is shown to have a rest mass close to the Planck mass. Moreover I present an empirically satised fundamental equation of unied eld theory which includes the fundamental constants of electromagnetism and gravity. I conclude with the remark that the concepts presented here require neither Grand Unication nor supersymmetry.
Encapsulation of Babchi Oil in cyclodextrin-Based Nanosponges: Physicochemical Characterization, Photodegradation and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Studies
Authors: Kumar Sunil , Sihag Pooja , Trotta Francesco , Rao Rekha
Published: June 2018

Babchi (Psoralea corylifolia) oil is an important essential oil used in several traditional medicines to cure various disorders. This phytotherapeutic agent possesses number of pharmacological activities including antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory and antitumor. However, volatile nature, poor stability and solubility of babchi oil (BO) restrict its pharmaceutical applications. Hence, the aim of the present work was to encapsulate this oil in β-cyclodextrin nanosponges (NS) in order to overcome above limitations. To fabricate nanosponges, β-cyclodextrin was crosslinked with diphenyl carbonate in different molar ratios viz.1:2, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8 and 1:10. The blank nanosponges were loaded with babchi oil using freeze-drying method. Particle size of the babchi oil loaded nanosponges was found to lie between 200-500 nm, with low polydispersity index. Further, zeta potential, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, thermal analysis and electron microscopy were carried out for characterization of babchi oil nanosponges. Results obtained from spectral analysis ascertained the formation of inclusion complexes. Additionally, solubilisation efficiency of the babchi oil was checked in distilled water and found enhanced by 4.95 times with optimized β-cyclodextrin nanosponges. The cytotoxicity study was carried out by MTT assay using HaCaT cell lines. A significant improvement in photostability of essential oil was also observed by inclusion in   nanosponges. Lastly, the optimized formulation was tested for antibacterial activity using Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. Hence, encapsulation of BO in nanosponges resulted in efficacious carrier system in terms of solubility, photostability as well as safety of this oil along with handling benefits.
Planck Mass Measured Totally Independent of Big G Utilizing McCulloch-HeisenbergNewtonian Equivalent Gravity
Authors: Gaarder Haug Espen
Published: June 2018

In 2014, McCulloch showed, in a new and interesting way, how to derive a gravity theoryfrom Heisenberg's uncertainty principle that is equivalent to Newtonian gravity. McCulloch utilizesthe Planck mass in his derivation and obtains a gravitational constant of hbar*c/m_p^2. This is a composite constant, which is equivalent in value to Newton's gravitational constant. However, McCulloch has pointed out that his approach requires an assumption on the value of G, and that this involves some circular reasoning. This is in line with the view that the Planck mass is a derived constantfrom Newton's gravitational constant, while big G is a universal fundamental constant. Here we willshow that we can go straight from the McCulloch derivation to measuring the Planck mass withoutany knowledge of the gravitational constant. From this perspective, there are no circular problemswith his method. This means that we can measure the Planck mass without Newton's gravitationalconstant, and shows that the McCulloch derivation is a theory of quantum gravity that stands onits own. Even more importantly, we show that we can easily measure the Schwarzschild radius ofa mass without knowing its mass, or Newton's gravitational constant, or the Planck constant. Thevery essence of gravity is linked to the Planck length and the speed of light, but here we will claimthat we do not need to know the Planck length itself. Our conclusion is that Newton's gravitationalconstant is a universal constant, but it is a composite constant of the form G=l_p^2*c^3/hbar where thePlanck length and the speed of light are the keys to gravity. This could be an important step towards the development of a full theory of quantum gravity.
Medication-related burden among patients with chronic disease conditions: perspectives of patients attending non-communicable disease clinics in a primary healthcare setting in Qatar
Authors: Zidan Amani , Awaisu Ahmed , El-Hajj Maguy , Al-Abdulla Samya , Figueroa Dianne , Kheir Nadir
Published: June 2018

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the perceived medication-related burden among patients with multiple non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and to investigate the association between perceived burden and adherence to medication therapy. Medication-related burden was measured in three primary care clinics in Qatar using the Living with Medicines Questionnaire (LMQ) among adults with diabetes, with or without other comorbidities. Adherence was measured using the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS). Two hundred ninety-three eligible patients participated in the study. Majority of participants reported experiencing minimum (66.6%) to moderate (24.1%) medication-related burden. There was a significant positive correlation between the medication-related burden (measured by the LWQ) and medication adherence (measured by ARMS) (rs (253) = 0.317, p <0.0005). The duration of diabetes diagnosis, adherence score, marital status, employment status, and presence diagnosis of hypertension were significant predictors of medication burden. A considerable proportion of the patients in this study have reported experiencing medication-related burden. Healthcare providers should seek strategies to address this burden especially among patients with risk factors of cardiovascular diseases, non-adherent to their medication therapy, living alone, or non-employed.
A RELAÇÃO ENTRE EDUCAÇÃO E CIDADANIA EM PAULO FREIRE E DERMEVAL SAVIANI: REFLEXÕES SOB A ÓTICA DE HANNAH ARENDT
Authors: Schütz Jenerton Arlan , Fensterseifer Paulo Evaldo
Published: June 2018

O presente texto, de cunho bibliográfico, analisa a relação existente entre a educação e o conceito de cidadania em obras representativas de Paulo Freire e Dermeval Saviani, a fim de problematizá-la sob a ótica de Hannah Arendt. Para que este propósito seja alcançado definiu-se três objetivos específicos: I) Analisar a relação entre a educação e cidadania em Paulo Freire; II) Analisar a relação que se estabelece entre a educação e cidadania em Dermeval Saviani; III) Analisar e problematizar a relação entre educação e cidadania à luz das reflexões de Hannah Arendt. Nessa direção, pode-se concluir que o projeto de Freire e Saviani de “formar cidadãos”, não parece adequado, pois apostar que isso possa ser garantido nos limites de um processo educativo, pode ser excessivo e mesmo não desejável. Logo, sendo a cidadania uma dimensão do agir político, transportar isso para a esfera educacional é “arrancar”, de certo modo, a oportunidade do novo e imprevisível em cada aluno, como se fosse possível e desejável antecipar as possibilidades de deliberação dos futuros cidadãos.
EDUCAÇÃO PROFISSIONAL NA FORMA INTEGRADA: UM ESTUDO NO ESTADO DO PARANÁ NO PERÍDO DE 2003 A 2010
Authors: Griebeler Janice Rosangela Cardoso , Figueiredo Ireni Marilene Zago
Published: June 2018

Em 2004 o estado do Paraná adiantou-se às determinações do Decreto N° 5.154/2004, sendo o primeiro a ofertar o Ensino Médio Integrado, antes mesmo da revogação do Decreto N° 2.208/1997, pois entendia que a Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação N° 9.394/96 não impedia esta possibilidade. O objetivo deste artigo, portanto, é apresentar os resultados da ampliação da Educação Profissional articulada ao Ensino Médio na forma Integrada no estado do Paraná, de 2003 a 2010. Constatou-se, com o estudo, que o número mais expressivo de matrículas ocorreu nos anos de 2004, 2005 e 2006, sendo mais de 60% das matrículas na rede estadual de ensino, totalizando 24.702 vagas. No curso de Formação de Docentes este número foi mais significativo, alcançando 236% de matrículas.
ALTERNANCE IN THE FORMATION OF COUNTRYSIDE EDUCATORS: LOOKING FOR MARKERS IN THE ACADEMIC PRODUCTIONS AND SOCIAL REPRESENTATIONS OF EDUCATION STUDENTS
Authors: Carvalho Josiane das Graças , Da Silva Lourdes Helena
Published: June 2018

The Education in the Countryside is part of a national movement that, starred by collective individuals of the countryside, has conquered several social, political and academic accomplishments. Among them, the Program of Support to Higher Education in Countryside Teaching – PROCAMPO, which has its origins in the fights and claims of social movements, allowed the creation of 42 new courses of Education in Rural Teaching in different Brazilian Higher Education Institutions. These courses work under Alternance training, between Time-School and Time-Community, contributing to the expansion, in our society, of the Formation by Alternance in the Higher Education, particularly in the Rural Education Graduation Courses, constituting a very recent phenomenon in the Brazilian Universities. Aiming to find a better comprehension about this educative phenomenon, the present paper has the purpose of presenting an overview of the national academic production about the alternance in the courses of formation of countryside educators, analyzing the social representations of alternance built by Rural Education students of the Federal University of Viçosa, looking for advance makers, challenges and perspectives in this pedagogical dynamic in the Higher Educaction.
A FAILED CIRCULATION: THE MONTESSORI METHOD AND TEACHING MATERIALS IN REPUBLICAN CHINA (1912-1949)
Authors: Li Kaiyi
Published: June 2018

Montessori method arrived in China at the time when Chinese scholars wanted to established Chinese version kindergartens with modern and scientific teaching method and tools. Through translation and expert coming to China, Chinese scholars introduced Montessori thought into China. However, the study on Montessori method only stopped at the step of translating Montessori’s theory and trying to reshape the didactic materials. In spite of two short-lived success examples in the 1920s and 1930s, it was never large-scale applied in China. Except the expensive of the didactic tools, lacking spokesman and teachers were the main reason for the failure of the method.
MELHORIA DA INFRAESTRUTURA DE UMA FARMÁCIA MUNICIPAL DO RS: ARTICULAÇÕES A PARTIR DE UM PLANO OPERATIVO
Authors: Passos Cassiane Bolzan dos , Gama Bianca Almeida , Lorenz Camile , Colet Christiane De Fátima
Published: June 2018

Este estudo trata-se de um relato de experiência, vivenciado por uma farmacêutica inserida na Atenção Básica e teve como objetivo relatar a experiência da utilização do PES e a construção de um Plano Operativo para melhoria da infraestrutura de um Farmácia Pública de Saúde em um município do Rio Grande do Sul. Foi realizada uma oficina com diferentes atores, sendo que a mesma correspondeu ao Momento Explicativo do Plano Operativo. O problema priorizado foi a infraestrutura inadequada da farmácia municipal. Sabe-se que o armazenamento inadequado de medicamentos pode acarretar em prejuízos importantes para sua ação terapêutica, bem como um possível ganho de ação toxicológica, que poderá resultar em tratamentos ineficazes, podendo aumentar os gastos com saúde. Dessa forma, pode-se destacar a importância do resultado prático obtido, que foi a construção da sala para armazenamento dos medicamentos, que cumpre a legislação vigente, além da reforma da área da dispensação, que proporciona aos pacientes um atendimento mais humanizado, apenas com a realização da etapa do momento explicativo do Plano Operativo, demonstrando a viabilidade da utilização desta ferramenta (PES).
CONTRIBUIÇÕES DO “PROGRAMA MAIS MÉDICOS” NO CUIDADO A PESSOA COM HIPERTENSÃO E/OU DIABETES
Authors: Benitez Yeril Chana , Santos Elitiele Ortiz dos , Do Prado Ernande Valentin
Published: June 2018

O artigo apresenta um relato de experiência de um médico cubano vinculado ao Programa “Mais Médicos” sobre a implementação de uma intervenção realizada em uma Estratégia de Saúde da Família no município de Boa Vista/RR. A intervenção teve como objetivo melhorar a atenção aos adultos com Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmico e/ou Diabetes Mellitus na área de abrangência. As ações foram realizadas de março a junho de 2015, e teve a participação de todos os profissionais da equipe. Desenvolveram-se ações de monitoramento e avaliação, organização e gestão, qualificação da prática clínica, e engajamento público. Houve uma melhor organização do serviço, integração e capacitação dos profissionais para atuação na atenção básica.  Também foi possível uma melhoria no cuidado ao grupo alvo com ampliação da cobertura, acesso, e adesão às ações de promoção da saúde.
PROFESSORES DE MATEMÁTICA E PERCEPÇÕES ACERCA DO USO DE MATERIAIS INSTITUCIONALIZADOS PELO CURRÍCULO DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Fujita Oscar Massaru , Oiveira Raquel Gomes de , Fonçatti Maria Cecília , Rodrigues Erika Aparecida Navarro
Published: June 2018

Este texto analisa as percepções dos professores de Matemática quanto à utilização de materiais curriculares institucionalizados pela Secretaria de Educação do Estado de São Paulo (SEESP). O Caderno do Professor e o do Aluno compõem tais materiais, cujas finalidades e utilização motivaram questionamentos e reflexões a respeito de suas características, de suas necessidades e das condições de sua aplicabilidade. Indagar os professores sobre a contribuição desses materiais na prática docente significa a linha mestra deste trabalho. As ações de descrever e de analisar as respostas desse questionamento fazem parte de uma pesquisa qualitativa, descritivo-interpretativa. Seu percurso analisa o processo de formação de professores de Matemática e Ciências da Natureza para a implementação do currículo, bem como seus reflexos na prática docente. Os resultados revelam que os professores entendem parcialmente essa contribuição curricular para seu trabalho docente. A maioria deles não reconhece no currículo e em seus pressupostos questões referentes à gestão curricular, autonomia docente e flexibilidade para o desenvolvimento dos conteúdos. Como consequência, os docentes, ou acatam o uso desse material, ou negam sua utilização. Esses resultados reforçam a necessidade de desenvolvimento de saberes e de competências de pressupostos. Tal competência profissional, que deveria habilitar o professor desde a formação inicial. Igualmente, ela deveria ser oferecida, por meio da formação continuada, a partir de ações institucionalizadas da SEESP.
DISCRIMINAÇÃO PLANEJADA: A SELETIVIDADE DO CURRÍCULO OFICIAL PAULISTA PARA OS ANOS INICIAIS DO ENSINO FUNDAMENTAL
Authors: Brito Marlene Oliveira de , Machado Vitor
Published: June 2018

O presente artigo procura demonstrar como o tema da diversidade étnico-racial e cultural vem sendo desenvolvido nas séries iniciais do ensino fundamental, nas escolas públicas paulistas. O texto apresenta uma análise crítica ao material didático disponibilizado aos professores pela Secretaria de Educação do Estado de São Paulo (SEESP), para que eles desenvolvam suas ações educativas. Avaliando as Expectativas de Aprendizagem contidas no Currículo Oficial, com base na análise do conteúdo categorial, identificamos que o poder público, contribui de forma planejada para a discriminação de temas étnico-raciais, por meio das políticas educacionais e do controle das práticas curriculares do cotidiano escolar.
AULAS DINÂMICAS E INTERATIVAS: UMA LEITURA FREIREANA DA COMPREENSÃO DE ESTUDANTES DE PEDAGOGIA A RESPEITO DA DOCÊNCIA
Authors: Ribeiro Márden De Pádua , Teixeira Nayara Alves , Leite Camila Silva Palhares , Ramos Flávia Raiane de Jesus
Published: June 2018

O presente artigo se trata de uma pesquisa quantitativa realizada em curso de Pedagogia privado de Belo Horizonte. Tal pesquisa teve por objetivo levantar o perfil dos discentes do referido curso. Através de questionário estruturado contendo questões fechadas e abertas, a pesquisa pôde estabelecer esse levantamento a partir de três eixos estruturantes: pessoal, cultural e pedagógico. O foco do presente artigo diz respeito às análises provenientes das respostas contidas no eixo pedagógico do questionário. Neste eixo, foi perguntado aos discentes o que compreendiam como uma aula “boa” e uma aula “ruim”. A questão foi aberta e o tratamento específico desse dado foi qualitativo, através da análise esmiuçada das respostas sob auxílio metodológico da análise de conteúdo. Foi possível perceber nas respostas dos discentes um determinado perfil de docência que compreendem. As análises das respostas foram embasadas principalmente nos aportes teóricos de Marcos Masetto e Paulo Freire.
Water, sanitation and hygiene systems in Pacific Island schools to promote the health and education of girls and children with disability: a systematic scoping review
Authors: Redman-MacLaren Michelle , Barrington Dani J. , Harrington Humpress , Cram David , Selep Jeanette , MacLaren David
Published: June 2018

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems in schools contribute to successful education by promoting good health and supporting school attendance. Girl students and students with disability face significant challenges when there are inadequate WASH systems. Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) have some of the lowest levels of improved WASH systems on earth. The aim of this review was to document the characteristics and effectiveness of approaches to improve WASH systems that promote the health and education of girl students, and students with disability in PICTs. This systematic scoping review comprehensively searched peer-reviewed and grey literature about WASH, PICTs, schoolgirls and students with disability. At best, there are only fleeting mentions in the grey literature about WASH and disability in schools in PICTs. Inclusion and exclusion criteria resulted in 12 publications being included: 1 review; 7 original research; 4 commentaries/project reports. A holistic approach to WASH in schools in PICTs must consider how the entire school WASH system can be inclusive of girls and children with disability. Incorporating local PICT learning epistemologies (ways of knowing) and local PICT pedagogies (ways of learning) are required to ensure new WASH systems reduce existing inequalities for girls and students with disability.
Targeting Glycosylation Aberrations to Improve the Efficiency of Cancer Phototherapy
Authors: Poiroux Guillaume , Barre Annick , Rougé Pierre , Benoist Hervé
Published: June 2018

The use of photodynamic therapy in cancer still remains limited, partly because of the lack of photosensitizer (PS) specificity for the cancerous tissues. Various molecular tools are available to increase PS efficiency by targeting the cancer cell molecular alterations. Most strategies use the protein-protein interactions, e.g. monoclonal antibodies directed toward tumor antigens, such as HER2 or EGFR. An alternative could be the targeting of the tumor glycosylation aberrations, e.g. T/Tn antigens that are truncated O-glycans over-expressed in numerous tumors. Thus, to achieve an effective targeting, PS can be conjugated to molecules that specifically recognize the Oglycosylation aberrations at the cancer cell surface.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Uncommon Hepatic Mesenchymal Tumours: Haemangioendothelioma and Angiosarcoma
Authors: Cieszanowski Andrzej , Anysz-Grodzicka Agnieszka , Podgorska Joanna , Jagielska Beata , Pałucki Jakub
Published: June 2018

Background: Primary Hepatic Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma (HEHE) and Primary Hepatic Angiosarcoma (PHA) are rare mesenchymal tumours with different malignant potential. Whereas HEHE demonstrates low to intermediate malignant potential, PHA is an aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis. The knowledge of typical imaging features of these lesions may facilitate correct diagnosis; however, the ultimate diagnosis of HEHE and PHA is based on histopathologic examination.  Discussion: The most typical findings helpful in diagnosing HEHE are: Presence of multiple, confluent nodules located at the liver periphery (in young to middle-aged woman), retraction of the liver capsule, marked hyperintensity on T2-weighted images, “target-sign” appearance, progressive centripetal contrast enhancement, and relatively high Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC) values. More than ≥50% of nodules are hyper- or isointense on Hepatobiliary Phase (HBP) images.

Conclusion:

The imaging features suggestive of PHA are: Occurrence of metastases (lungs, spleen) at the time of diagnosis, presence of a large dominant mass with smaller satellites, heterogeneity and areas of haemorrhage in a dominant mass, progressive contrast enhancement, slightly elevated ADC values as compared to other malignant liver tumours.
Latent Fingerprint Visualization and Subsequent DNA Extraction Using Electron Beam Evaporation of Metallic Ultra-Thin Films
Authors: Wang Haiping , Mi Dongbo , Wang Wanxu , Zhang Hongliang , Tong Dongsheng , Wang Shengjiang , Gao Feng
Published: June 2018

Background:

Proper detection and subsequent extraction of biological evidence are crucial
for crime scene reconstruction. Vacuum metal deposition is currently an effective technique used
in latent fingerprint development. However, the established procedures commonly undergo a direct
plasma bombardment, a high ablation fluence and/or a high temperature process in vacuum metal
deposition system.

Method:

In this work, electron beam evaporation (EBE) was used to investigate the development of
latent fingerprints and subsequent DNA extraction of biological evidence. Gold or copper is preferentially
nucleated on the background surfaces rather than the fingerprint residues due to the difference
of the nature of the surface, which indicates that the gold / copper and copper agglomerates are
binding to the fingerprint valleys not the ridges of the fingerprint, revealing bright patterns with excellent
ridge detail clarity on black surfaces.

Result:

It is demonstrated that the co-extraction of the latent fingerprints and DNA is attributed to
electron beam evaporated one-step process with relatively low energy bombarding energetic species
and neutral particles, less possibility of contamination and without toxic and fluorine-based gases.

Conclusion:

Our results demonstrate that EBE is a promising technique for the latent fingerprints
and DNA co-extraction.
Recent Progress on Neutralizing Antibodies against Hepatitis B Virus and its Implications
Authors: Hong Binbin , Wen Yumei , Ying Tianlei
Published: June 2018

Background:

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a global health problem. As “cure” for chronic hepatitis B is of current priority, hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) has been utilized for several decades to provide post-exposure prophylaxis.

:

In recent years, a number of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting HBV have been developed and demonstrated with high affinity, specificity, and neutralizing potency.

Objective:

HBV neutralizing antibodies may play a potentially significant role in the search for an HBV cure. In this review, we will summarize the recent progress in developing HBV-neutralizing antibodies, describing their characteristics and potential clinical applications.

Results and Conclusion: :

HBV neutralizing antibodies could be a promising alternative in the prevention and treatment of HBV infection. More importantly, global collaboration and coordinated approaches are thus needed to facilitate the development of novel therapies for HBV infection.
Therapeutic Advancement in Alzheimer Disease: New Hopes on the Horizon?
Authors: Singh Ajeet , Hasan Abshar , Tiwari Sakshi , Pandey Lalit M.
Published: June 2018

Background & Objective:

Over the last two decades, Alzheimer disease (AD) associated
research has accomplished an overwhelming momentum, as it is one of the major current healthcare
issues in the developed world. AD is characterized by the presence of Aβ mediated extracellular amyloid
fibrils and tau-mediated intracellular neurofibrillar tangles and reports have highlighted their subsequent
effects on neuronal synaptic activity, antioxidant response and recently explored mitochondrial
dysfunction. Additionally, recent reports have demonstrated the mitochondrial dysfunction and
associated physiological as well as cellular alterations triggered by fibrillar structures inside the brain
tissue. Accumulated evidence indicated that mitochondrial dysfunction also plays a detrimental role in
AD pathogenesis and reduction in mitochondrial dysfunction may provide an additional beneficial effect
in AD patients. Currently available drugs are ineffective in disease progression and more symptomatic
while mechanism oriented drug explorations have been intensively investigated. Therefore,
search for effective therapeutic approaches in Alzheimer disease has directed the ongoing research
more towards specific biomarker selection, physicochemical properties of drugs and its subsequent interaction
with target molecules.

Conclusion:

In present review, we have comprised an overview of the therapeutic advancement in
Alzheimer disease with a prevalent hypothesis and current ongoing putative therapeutic approaches to
provide recent insights in AD pathogenesis.
Synthesis and Characterization of C-TiO2 Nanomaterials Via Carbon Assistance Method
Authors: Zhang Qiang , Hai Zhenyin , Wang Jie , Jian Aoqun , Duan Qianqian , Ji Jianlong , Zhang Wendong , Sang Shengbo
Published: June 2018

Background:

With the increasing serious problem of water environment pollution, it is a
hot spot to study the high efficient sewage treatment method. Owning to the photosensitization of
carbon nanomaterials, carbon doped TiO2 (C-TiO2) has higher photocatalytic activity.

Method:

Here, we proposed a new method, carbon-assisted method, to prepare C-TiO2 nanomaterials.
We first used degreasing cotton as a dispersant to fully absorb the TiCl4 sol.

Results:

After high-temperature calcination, C-TiO2nanomaterials were obtained. Characterizations
results showed that the high specific surface area C-TiO2 nanomaterials in the size of about 50 nm
showed a broader light absorption and narrower bandgap spectrum than P25 (commercial TiO2
nanoparticles).

Conclusion:

The C-TiO2 nanomaterials showed stronger photocatalytic ability than P25.
Titania Based Nano-ionic Memristive Crossbar Arrays: Fabrication and Resistive Switching Characteristics
Authors: Sahoo S. , Manoravi P. , Prabaharan S.R.S.
Published: June 2018

Introduction:

Intrinsic resistive switching properties of Pt/TiO2-x/TiO2/Pt crossbar memory
array has been examined using the crossbar (4×4) arrays fabricated by using DC/RF sputtering under
specific conditions at room temperature.

Materials and Methods:

The growth of filament is envisaged from bottom electrode (BE) towards the
top electrode (TE) by forming conducting nano-filaments across TiO2/TiO2-x bilayer stack. Non-linear
pinched hysteresis curve (a signature of memristor) is evident from I-V plot measured using Pt/TiO2-x
/TiO2/Pt bilayer device (a single cell amongst the 4×4 array is used). It is found that the observed I-V
profile shows two distinguishable regions of switching symmetrically in both SET and RESET cycle.
Distinguishable potential profiles are evident from I-V curve; in which region-1 relates to the electroformation
prior to switching and region-2 shows the switching to ON state (LRS). It is observed that
upon reversing the polarity, bipolar switching (set and reset) is evident from the facile symmetric
pinched hysteresis profile. Obtaining such a facile switching is attributed to the desired composition of
Titania layers i.e. the rutile TiO2 (stoichiometric) as the first layer obtained via controlled post annealing
(650oC/1h) process onto which TiO2-x (anatase) is formed (350oC/1h).

Results:

These controlled processes adapted during the fabrication step help manipulate the desired potential
barrier between metal (Pt) and TiO2 interface. Interestingly, this controlled process variation is found
to be crucial for measuring the switching characteristics expected in Titania based memristor. In order to
ensure the formation of rutile and anatase phases, XPS, XRD and HRSEM analyses have been carried out.

Conclusion:

Finally, the reliability of bilayer memristive structure is investigated by monitoring the
retention (104 s) and endurance tests which ensured the reproducibility over 10,000 cycles.
Hydrophobic Modification of Copper Nanospheres for Incorporation into Poloxamer Micelles, Aggregated Micellar Nanocages and Supramolecular Assemblies
Authors: Xu Yunlong , Melkis Kaspars , Sia Chinn T. , Sarker Dipak K.
Published: June 2018

Background:

Polymer nanogels are increasingly used for the encapsulation of
nano-solids and quantum dots such as in advanced forms of drug and therapeutic isotope
delivery.

Objective:

Unlike ex vivo application of systems in vivo application and internalization
are likely to suffer from aspects of failure to ensure safety and biocompatibility. Biocompatible
hydrophilic poloxamer (Pluronic F108 and F68) micelles were studied by light
scattering and tensiometry.

Methods:

The micelles of nano-gels are synthetic heteropolymer aggregates, which are
used to encapsulate drugs but in this study chemically-modified (hydrophobized) copper
nano-spheres, for the purposes of demonstration for further application and medical use.
Copper benzoate nano-particles (CuBzNPs) were produced by maceration and subsequently
stabilized in Pluronic F108 solution was added at different concentrations.

Results:

The resulting particle size increase was studied by dynamic light scattering. Moderate
size increase was observed at low Pluronic F108 concentrations, which indicated successful
coating, but at higher F108 concentrations large size agglomerates formed. Coated
copper benzoate nano-particles (CuBzNPs) were fabricated as a proof-of-principle and as a
substitute for bare metal nano-particles (MNs), which were not successfully entrained in the
poloxamer nano-gel. As part of the synthesis copper benzoate (CuBz) beads and their characterization
through contact angle measurements were performed.

Conclusion:

Micelles sizes of 4 nm for F68 Pluronic at equilibrium surface tensions of 36
mNm-1 were captured in weak, 1.25 to 2.0 Pas pseudoplastic gels fabricated from hydroxypropylmethylcellulose
(HPMC).
Calidad de pulpa Kraft de Pinus pseudostrobus L. obtenida a partir de astilla industrial
Authors: Gabriel-Parra Rosalío , Rutiaga-Quiñones José Guadalupe , Orihuela-Equihua Rocío , Rivera-Prado José de Jesús , Sanjuán-Dueñas Rubén , Carrillo-Parra Artemio
Published: June 2018

El objetivo de esta investigación fue incrementar el rendimiento y la calidad de la pulpa generada a partir de astilla industrial de Pinus pseudostrobus L. Se trabajó con la astilla industrial de la madera de Pinus pseudostrobus L. de la empresa SCRIBE planta Morelia, Michoacán, México. Las temperaturas empleadas fueron 165 °C y 170 °C, los tiempos de cocción 40 minutos y 80 minutos, cargas de reactivos de 18% y 22%. Las variables de respuesta fueron: rendimiento, número de kappa, rechazos y álcali residual de acuerdo con las normas TAPPI. Los resultados se analizaron aplicando un diseño experimental factorial. El rendimiento varió de 33% a 52%; el número de kappa de 11 a 40; los rechazos de 3.4% a 25.4% y el álcali residual de 3.1 g/L a 11 g/L. La maximización del rendimiento (54.8%) se obtuvo a una temperatura de 162 °C, tiempo de cocción de 40 minutos y carga de reactivos de 23%. La minimización de la variable número de kappa (11.2), se obtuvo a una temperatura de 166 °C, tiempo de cocción de 26 minutos y carga de reactivos de 19%. La minimización de los rechazos se presentó a una temperatura de 162 °C, 26 minutos de cocción y carga de reactivos de 19%. Por último, la minimización del álcali residual (4.9 g/L) se presentó a una temperatura de 169.18 °C, tiempo de cocción de 60.14 minutos y carga de reactivos de 20%. Las condiciones de operación en el proceso de cocción proporcionan un rendimiento de 50% con respecto al porcentaje de astilla inicial utilizada y un número de kappa de 15.8 menor en comparación con resultados de pulpas de especies de pino publicados.
Sexual Harassment in Healthcare SMEs: Behaviours of medical practitioners and medical tourists
Authors: Abdullah Nuraisyah Chua , Rosnan Herwina , Yusof Norzayana
Published: June 2018

Healthcare SMEs are at risk of sexual harassment in the workplace due to several barriers resulting in medical professionals leaving the workforce and reduced productivity. The paper attempts to bridge the gap between the existing findings in general healthcare with medical tourism settings focusing on the medical tourists' behaviour in the destination country and the behaviour of medical practitioners in healthcare SMEs, who may be exposed to sexual harassment at workplace. Thus, this study urge for corrective actions in the medical tourism industry in ensuring the safety of medical tourists and practitioners in the rising demand for medical tourism.eISSN: 2398-4287© 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). 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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v3i8.1390
SME Healthcare Operators’ Readiness to Accreditation: Challenges and the way forward
Authors: Abdullah Nuraisyah Chua , Rosnan Herwina , Yusof Norzayana
Published: June 2018

SME healthcare include the number of beds and other healthcare facilities that are not inpatient-based. While there is over 70 Malaysian healthcare centres that attract foreign patients, only thirteen are internationally accredited. Analysis from literature found that Malaysian SME healthcare providers are not ready for accreditation which partially due to financial and human resource constraints. Future research is called to gain empirical data on understanding the readiness, challenges and strategies to be implemented. The article is prominent in assisting the SME healthcare providers’ behavioural change on the way towards accreditation for the growth of the medical tourism industry in Malaysia.eISSN: 2398-4287© 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). 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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v3i8.1391
Re-maintaining Authentic Place Identity through Continuity: Sipiso-Piso, North Sumatera
Authors: Ginting Nurlisa , Rahman N. Vinky , Nasution Achmad Delianur
Published: June 2018

The current research observed continuity principle in maintaining place identity of Sipiso-Piso, North Sumatera, toward supporting Toba Caldera as National Strategic Tourism Area Priority. Striving to develop geo-tourism, Toba Caldera would face environmental and social risks arising instead of generating quality of life. A mix-used approach was conducted to identify respondents' perceptions that indicates satisfying experiences. The result showed that since Sipiso-Piso merely offers the natural resources as the main attraction, the integrated planning related to strategic management then is crucial due to the increasing number of tourists and demands from several tourists’ parties.eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). 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.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v3i8.1399
International Transportation Network Companies: Behaviour of drivers and consumers
Authors: Rosnan Herwina , Abdullah Nuraisyah Chua
Published: June 2018

The growth of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) in Malaysia is an evidence that their e-hailing services are well-accepted by consumers. The emergent of TNCs which is termed as industry’s “disruptive innovation” has changed the traditional way of commuting. This paper seeks to investigate how the recent business environment affects the quality of life and the behaviour of the drivers and consumers at large. The study employs a qualitative content analysis and data was collected from secondary sources. Behaviours of drivers and consumers which contributes to the change of the industry is critical for the policy-maker to respond and introduce appropriate policy.eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). 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.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v3i8.1409
TURİZM ŞİRKETLERİNDE RAPORLANAN MARKA DEĞERİNİN ŞİRKETLERİN KÂRLILIĞINA VE SERMAYE YAPILARINA ETKİSİ
Authors: ALTINKAYNAK Fırat , DURMUŞKAYA Sedat , ÖZCAN Enes
Published: June 2018

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, ulusal ve uluslararası ölçekte faaliyet gösteren şirketlerin sahip olduğu marka değerinin bilançolarında net olarak raporlanmasına ilişkin bir öneri sunmaktır.Yöntem: Bu çalışmada, veri analizi yöntemi kullanılarak turizm sektöründe faaliyet gösteren ve hisseleri Borsa İstanbul’da işlem gören şirketlerin mali tablolarında raporlanan marka değerinin, şirketlerin kârlılığına etkisi ile toplam varlıkları ve toplam sermayeleri içindeki payı analiz edilmiştir.Bulgular: Çalışma sonucunda, marka değerinin muhasebesel açıdan tam olarak raporlanamadığı tespit edilmiştir.Sonuç: Sonuç olarak şirketlerin gerçek piyasa değerinin doğru tespitinde veya konsolidasyonlar gibi şirketleri ilgilendiren birçok konuda şirketlerin marka değerlerinin net olarak muhasebeleştirilmesinin gerekliliği ortaya çıkmıştır.
CIDADE MARAVILHOSA... PARA O CAPITAL: A PRODUÇÃO DO ESPAÇO URBANO E OS MEGAEVENTOS ESPORTIVOS NO RIO DE JANEIRO
Authors: Gawryszewski Bruno
Published: June 2018

A cidade do Rio de Janeiro está sob as luzes dos holofotes, por conta da realização dos megaeventos esportivos. Essa condição tem justificado que o poder público invista numa grande reestruturação do espaço urbano, de modo a ressaltar virtudes a serem utilizadas como peça publicitária, a fim de tornar a cidade uma mercadoria atrativa para ser vendida para os altos empreendimentos do capital. O processo em vigência tem se materializado na entrega de bens públicos para apropriação de empresas privadas pelo Estado, que tem atuado no sentido de exercer um estrito controle social nas ruas para afastar os sujeitos indesejados, remoção de comunidades em terrenos valiosos para a especulação imobiliária, promulgação de leis que asseguram a proteção ao capital e financiando a construção dos equipamentos esportivos, fazendo dos megaeventos esportivos um negócio com alta rentabilidade e tornando o Rio de Janeiro uma “cidade de exceção”.
CONTRIBUTOS OPERÁRIOS PARA A EDUCAÇÃO POPULAR EM PORTUGAL. O CASO DA FÁBRICA DE CONSERVAS S. FRANCISCO, DA EMPRESA JÚDICE FIALHO, EM PORTIMÃO.
Authors: Raimundo Helder
Published: June 2018

Este artigo debruça-se sobre o período histórico do pós revolução de abril de 1974, a abril de 1976, usando como quadro concetual a noção de educação popular e como contexto empírico a fábrica de conservas “S. Francisco” da empresa Júdice Fialho, localizada na cidade de Portimão. Pretende abrir algumas ideias para perceber de que forma o operariado se organizou em comissões de base, para lutar em defesa de melhores condições de vida e de trabalho. Pretende, ainda, compreender os mecanismos usados para desenvolver um processo educativo de aprendizagem autónoma e emancipatória relativa ao trabalho e à vida social.