bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integration of GIS and HEC-RAS in Floods Modeling of Martil River (Northern Morocco)
Authors: Azouagh Amina , El Bardai Rabei , Hilal Ismael. , Stitou el Messari Jamal.
Published: May 2018

This work describes the application of Hec-RASas Hydrologic Engineering Center derived River Analysis System model to the establishmentof floodplain maps for Martil river. Modeling with Hec-Ras enables calculation of, among other variables, water levels, depths and flow velocities for the different flow configurations and different cross-sectional zones along Martil River, i. e., from the confluence with the Lakhmiss and Mhajrat rivers to discharge into the Mediterranean Sea. This investigation, therefore, presents flood mapping and classification of risk areas using the Hec-GeoRas and Hec-Ras hydraulic modelling tools integrated into the Arcgis information system. The results indicate that the use of aerial photographsprovidesa good knowledge of the morphology and physical characteristics of the river, which will help decision makers to prevent floodingin the urban area of Tetuan.
Impact De La Variabilité Pluviométrique Sur La Saison Culturale Dans La Zone De Production Cotonnière En Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Dekoula Charles Sékpa , Kouame Brou , N’goran Emmanuel Kouadio , Yao Fernand Guy , Ehounou Jean-Noël , Soro Nagnin
Published: May 2018

In Côte d’Ivoire, agriculture is mostly rain-fed. As a result, changes and variations of climate have considerable impacts on crops production including cotton production. This paper focuses on analyzing the effects of rainfall variations on the cropping season (useful rain season) of cotton in cotton production area of Côte d’Ivoire. A set of stationarity tests was applied to the Nicholson index using rainfall data of the period 1950-2000. Then, from a frequency analyses, the variability of rainfall and characteristic parameters of the cropping season was evaluated in terms of risks. The result shows a general downward trend of rainfall in the cotton growing area with years of breaks between 1964 and 1975. Moreover, spatial evolution of the cropping season parameters is a function of latitude. After the years of breaks, the beginning and the end of the cotton cropping season, which became respectively later and earlier, indicated that the length of useful rain season became shorter. The deficits of seasonal rainfall accumulations vary up to 60%. It is therefore necessary to update the crop calendar by taking into account variability of parameters of the useful rain season.
Treatment Seeking Practices for Malaria: A Household Case of Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Authors: Caroline Kerich J. , William Kemei K. , Cleophas Cherop K.
Published: May 2018

Introduction: Malaria is among the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Malaria treatment seeking practices in epidemic areas in Africa such as Kenya are not well studied. The study aimed at assessing the treatment seeking practices in residents of Uasin-Gishu County following Malaria infection. Methods: Study was cross sectional study design. Stratified random sampling was used to identify 341 study participants. Principal component analysis was applied to compute the wealth index and the chisquare tests of association were carried out to determine factors associated with choice of treatment. Multivariate logistic regression determined predictors of treatment seeking practices. P<0.05 significance level was used during the study. Results: Fever was reported in 62.8% of all households; 94% sought treatment for the fever. Commonly assessed facility was government health facility (63%), chemists (15%), private clinics (12%) and traditional healers (2%). Educated persons’ were 8.7 fold more likely to seek care from a private hospital. Employed and business owners were 4.1 fold more likely to purchase medicines from chemists. There were significant negative associations between wealth index and education level and seeking care in a government health facility. Respondents in the middle and fourth quintile with tertiary education level rarely sought care from a government health facility respectively. Conclusion: Treatment practices among households were: through government health institutions, private/clinics and chemists. Wealth index, age category of household heads, education level and occupation influenced treatment seeking practice. Reccomendation: There is need for the government for the government to strength community-based interventions and health facilities
Pollution Bactérienne Et Toxique Dans Les Eaux Des Rejets Industriels Et Domestiques Du Littoral Atlantique (Casablanca Est- Maroc)
Authors: Siba Amine , Eljaafari Samir , Mokhtari Faouzia
Published: May 2018

In this work, we will focus on the assessment of the quality of the Casablanca EST coastline, including bacterial and toxic water pollution, before the realization of the SIDI BERNOUSSI pre-treatment station. For this purpose, a set of analyzes were carried out on the littoral waters to evaluate the quality of sea water. This companion of analyzes includes: Analyzes on the surface of the sea water: Physico-chemical parameters: pH, temperature, biological oxygen demand BOD 5. Undesirables substances: Nitrates (NO3-), Ammonium (NH4+), Phosphates (PO4-), Hydrocarbons. Bacteriological parameters: Faecal coliforms and faecal streptococci. Sediment Analysis: Arsenic (As), Barium (Ba), Cadmium (Cd), Total Chromium (CrT), Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb), Selenium (Se), Zinc (Zn). Biodiversity analyzes: For algae: Arsenic (As), Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb). For mussels: Cadmium (Cd), Mercury (Hg), Lead (Pb). The results showed that the waters of the east coast of Casablanca are contaminated with pollutants in this case pathogenic bacteria, toxic substances including heavy metals and other toxic substances; on the other hand, coastal biodiversity is also affected. This contamination is due to industrial activity in the area. but remains below, for most pollutants, normative limits. For bacteriological pollution, beaches AIN SEBAA and NAHLA recorded a coliform contamination and faecal streptococci exceeding the values of the Moroccan norm of bathing water.
The Effects of Patients' and Care-Givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) on Quality of Life Among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Damascus-Syrian Arab Republic
Authors: Jeesh Yaser Adnan Abo , Yousif Magda El-hadi Ahmad , Al-Haboub Moauya Al-Balal
Published: May 2018

Background: Thalassemia is the most common autosomal abnormality in Syria. Its complications have an important effect on education; time off school; sport; difference from friends/ siblings; social interactions; and stigmatization. Knowledge of factors associated with quality of life in thalassemia patients is necessary for forming appropriate clinical programs, social support, and improving treatment outcomes. Purpose: The study was to assess the effects of Patients' and Care-givers' Knowledge, Attitude, & Practice (KAP) with Quality of Life among Thalassemia Major Patients' in Syria. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive analytical design was conducted at the national thalassemia center in Damascus. WHOQOL-BREF and a questionnaire developed by the researcher were used to measure the participants’ knowledge, attitudes and practices of thalassemia. Results: Total of 238 thalassemia patients participated in the study. A statistical significance was found regarding improvement of skill and knowledge scores among caregivers and thalassemia patients before and after receiving the teaching guide from 12.52±1.77 to 14.07±1.01, t=11.447, p=0.000 and from 34.12±4.50 to 37.43±4.61, t=-8.58, p= .000 respectively. Stigmatization was significantly noticed among families caring for thalassemic patients. There were a significant differences in the mean score regarding nutritional status before and after teaching guide paired t test= 12.11, p= 0.000. A statistical significance was found in females regarding social domain p=0.04. However, mean scores for overall quality of life were better in females rather than males, but these mean scores were statistically insignificant p>0.05. A statistical significant difference in ferritin levels and patient’s age was found. Results also revealed that no statistical significant differences was observed between overall quality of life of the four domains in relation to the two treatment groups (subcutaneous vs oral) and age groups. Conclusion: Thalassemia is a socio-economic problem. The most efficient way to reduce risks of having affected patients is by increasing the knowledge through training of parents regarding the disease. Our findings highlighted that there was lack in patients’ knowledge and skills regarding the disease, but a remarkable improvement in both knowledge and performance was found after patients received the teaching guide, which lead to an increase in overall patient's quality of life.
Petrology, Geochemistry and Geodynamic Significance of the Mafic and Ultramafic Rocks of the Akou (Okondja Basin, Gabon)
Authors: Ligna Cedric , Moussavou Mathieu , Bakakas Karen , Mbina Michel , Sato Tomohiko
Published: May 2018

The Akou section (Okondja in the Francevillian Basins, Gabon) has a set of mafic and ultrmafic magmatic rocks with various deposit patterns; interbedded basaltic flows, sills and small intrusive bodies within the formations FB francevillian series. The succession of these rocks pyroxenites, gabbros and basalts characterizes the oceanic crust. These rocks mainly consists of olivine, pyroxene, amphibole and biotite. This mineralogical continuation shows that these rocks result from process of split crystallization of an ultramafic magma. The geochemical analyses reveal the major elemental composition such as Na2O (0.24-3.47) and K2O (0.04-3.95). These values indicate that these series are originated from the alkaline magma, which is associated with within plate oceanic volcanicity.
Hypoglycemic Potential of Aqueous Extracts of Ageratum Conyzoides L., Anthocleista Djalonensis A. Chev. and Bidens Pilosa L., Three Plants from the Ivorian Pharmacopoeia
Authors: Gnagne Arthur Stephane , Coulibaly Kiyinlma , Fofie N’Guessan Bra Yvette , Bene Kouadio , Zirihi Guede Noel
Published: May 2018

Ageratum conyzoides L. (Asteraceae), Anthocleista djalonensis A. Chev. (Gentianaceae) and Bidens pilosa L. (Asteraceae) are three plants used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes. The objective of this present study was to investigate the hypoglycemic potential of the aqueous extracts of these three plants, in order to justify their use by traditional healers. Each extract and both control substances were administered at a single dose to animals by gavage using a catheter for each concentration (70, 90 and 110 mg / ml), at the recommended dose (2 ml / 100g of b.w). The search for the hypoglycemic effect of the aqueous extract of each plant in normal glycemic rats given orally showed a decrease in blood glucose. The aqueous extract of Bidens pilosa induces a significant dose-dependent hypoglycaemia. The phytochemical study has revealed the presence of polyphenols, flavonoids, tannins (catechins and gallic), saponosides and alkaloids, compounds with multiple medical properties, including glycemic regulation in diabetics. The study revealed that the aqueous extracts of the three plants have a hypoglycemic potential with the aqueous extract of Bidens pilosa showing better activity, the results of our investigation justify their use in traditional medicine in the treatment of diabetes.
Efficacité De La Pollinisation Entomophile Du Palmier A Huile Dans Les Plantations Du Sud-Ouest Et Du Sud-Est De La Côte d’Ivoire
Authors: Malanno Kouakou , Adelphe Hala Kinampinan , N’klo Hala , Mamadou Dagnogo
Published: May 2018

Low fruit set rates in oil palm plantations may be related to inadequate entomophilous pollination. The objective of this study was to follow the variations of fruit set and to determine its relationships with the entomofauna visiting inflorescences at La Mé, Grand-Béréby and Iboké in Côte d’Ivoire. Densities of the insects were followed out on male and female inflorescences during 12 months. The fruit set rate was also monitored over the same period on young bunches. The results showed that pollination is provided by Elaeidobius kamerunicus, Elaeidobius plagiatus, Elaeidobius singularis, Elaeidobius subvittatus, Microporum congolense, Microporum dispar and Atheta burgeoni. At La Mé, the fruit set rate was negatively correlated with the damage of Prosœustus spp (r = -0.43, p = 0.01) and positively with the abundance of E. kamerunicus and E. plagiatus on female flowers (respectively: r = 0.60, p = 0.002 and r = 0.47, p = 0.020). At Grand-Béréby, it is negatively correlated with the damage of Prosœustus spp (r = -0.42, p = 0.01). At Iboké, positive correlations were observed with the density of E. subvittatus (r = 0.40, p ˂ 0.001), M. congolense (r = 0.41, p = 0.046), M. dispar (r = 0.57, p = 0.004) and A. burgeoni (r = 0.65, p ˂ 0.001). This study highlighted the necessity to manage the populations of pollinators and the inflorescences pest insects to improve the production of oil palm in Côte d'Ivoire.
Dynamique De L’occupation Du Sol Dans Les Zones Humides De La Commune D’allada Au Sud-Benin (Sites Ramsar 1017 Et 1018)
Authors: Brun L. Estelle , Gaudence Djego J. , Gibigaye Moussa , Tente Brice
Published: May 2018

The wetlands are the integral element of the natural resource of Benin Republic. However, anthropic pressure on those “fragil” environments, contribute to the reducing of their surface and accordingly, to a loss their biodiversity. The target objective is to make cartography of land units from 1990 to 2014 in order to identify the various pressures upon the wet ecosystems. A 2014 Landsat 8 OLI-TIRS image and a 1990 map of Benin land cover were used to establish the cartography. We used the Maximum likelihood algorithm to execute the supervised classification of the landsat image in ERDAS. The mapping of the land’s units in the wetlands was then carried out in ArcGIS. The results revealed that the tree savana have completely disappeared. It represents 11.47 % of the landscape in 1990 against 0 % in 2014. The mosaics of fields and fallows under palm plantations have reduced to -30.42 % in 2014. They represent 66.63 % of the landscape. The land units which progressed are the mosaic of fields and fallow (12.06 %), the swamps (10.47 %), the plantations (5.26 %) and the agglomerations (2.71 %). This shows strong human pressure exerted on the natural vegetation of the wetlands in the Allada district. These results will provide the local authorities with a tool for decision support, for an efficient use and a sustainable management of these natural wet ecosystems.
Condiciones de realidad para la investigación en filosofía en la universidad colombiana
Authors: Suárez Medina Gabriel Alfonso
Published: May 2018

En este artículo se hace una caracterización de algunas tendencias de la universidad colombiana, así como del papel que ha venido desempeñando a lo largo del tiempo en nuestro medio, en  segundo término se tipifica cómo se adelanta, en líneas generales, la investigación en la universidad colombiana, y se señalan sus límites, y finalmente se expone la propuesta del autor para re-pensar o re-significar la investigación, en cualquier disciplina, pero con un énfasis en el caso específico de la filosofía.
Mesoscopic Modeling of Encapsulation of Capsaicin by Lecithin/Chitosan Liposomal Nanoparticles
Authors: Terrón-Mejía Ketzasmin A. , Martínez-Benavidez Evelin , Higuera-Ciapara Inocencio , Virués Claudia , Hernández Javier , Domínguez Zaira , Argüelles-Monal Waldo , Goycoolea Francisco M. , López-Rendón Roberto , Gama Goicochea Armando
Published: May 2018

Transport of hydrophobic drugs in the human body exhibits complications due to the low solubility of these compounds. With the purpose of enhancing the bioavailability and biodistribution of such drugs, recent studies have reported the use of amphiphilic molecules, such as phospholipids, for synthesis of nanoparticles or nanocapsules. Given that phospholipids can self–assemble in liposomes or micellar structures, they are ideal candidates to function as vehicles of hydrophobic molecules. In this work, we report mesoscopic simulations of nanoliposomes, constituted by lecithin and coated with a shell of chitosan. The stability of such structure and the efficiency of encapsulation of capsaicin, as well as the internal and superficial distribution of capsaicin and chitosan inside the nanoliposome were analyzed. The characterization of the system was carried out through density maps and the potentials of mean force for the lecithin–capsaicin, lecithin–chitosan and capsaicin–chitosan interactions. The results of these simulations show that chitosan is deposited on the surface of the nanoliposome, as has been reported in some experimental works. It was also observed that a nanoliposome of approximately 18 nm in diameter is stable during the simulation. The deposition behavior was found to be influenced by pattern of N-acetylation of chitosan.
Extending INSPIRE to the Internet of Things through SensorThings API
Authors: Kotsev Alexander , Schleidt Katherina , Liang Steve , van der Schaaf Hylke , Khalafbeigi Tania , Grellet Sylvain , Lutz Michael , Jirka Simon , Beaufils Mickaël
Published: May 2018

Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI) established during the past two decades ’unlocked’ heterogeneous geospatial datasets. The European Union INSPIRE Directive laid down the foundation of a pan-European SDI where thousands of public sector data providers make their data available for cross-border and cross-domain reuse. At the same time, SDIs should inevitably adopt new technology and standards in order to remain fit for purpose and address in the best possible way the needs of different stakeholders (government, businesses and citizens). Some of the recurring technical requirements raised by SDI stakeholders include (i) the need for adoption of RESTful architectures, together with (ii) alternative (to GML) data encodings, such as JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) and binary exchange formats, and (iii) adoption of asynchronous publish-subscribe-based messaging protocols. The newly established OGC standard SensorThings API is particularly interesting to investigate for INSPIRE, as it addresses together all three topics. In this manuscript, we provide our synthesised perspective on the necessary steps for the OGC SensorThings API standard to be considered as a solution that meets the legal obligations stemming out of the INSPIRE Directive. We share our perspective on what should be done concerning (i) data encoding, and (ii) the use of SensorThings API as a download service.
Organic Food Products Labeling Innovation: The Case for Sustainable Food Consumption Behavior
Authors: Gârdan Daniel Adrian , Dumitru Ionel , Dragan Ilić , Gârdan Iuliana Petronela , Andronie Mihai , Uță Cristian
Published: May 2018

The present context regarding development of the food products trade at European Union level presumes manifestation of some tendencies and challenges meant to claim at the highest level the adaptation capacity of economical agents - both producers and traders. Among these we can take into account their need to comply with organic product labeling standards as an integral part of food products safety policies at Union level. In order to be able to implement a proper label type, not only from the point of view of standards but especially from the perspective given by the consumers perception and motivation toward a healthy sustainable food consumption, producers have to constantly innovate, to find new design solutions for food products labels. This article propose an exploratory research in the form of a field survey that highlights the perceptions of Romanian and Serbian consumers, altogether from the urban environment in relation to organic food labeling and how they influence purchasing decision-making. A random number of 373 Serbian consumers’ questionnaires, respectively 1262 Romanian consumers’ questionnaires have been validated, the results showing interesting results from the point of view of national consumption profile differences due to different cultural, economic and social factors as well as different levels of integration within European economy for the both countries. Main conclusions of the research stress the fact that perceptions regarding organic food products labels are constructed around variables like: type of information to appear within the label, category of information that are missing from labels, degree of producers interest in proper labeling of organic food products, relevance of the information on the organic food labels as regards the decision to purchase the products etc. Conclusions propose some possible developments for innovative future characteristics for organic food products labels.
Women’s Empowerment and Climate Change Adaptation in Gujarat, India: A Case-Study Analysis of the Local Impact of Transnational Advocacy Networks
Authors: Christoff Peggy Spitzer , Sommer Jamie M.
Published: May 2018

1). As on-the-ground projects come into existence and continue to expand to adapt to climate change and empower women, it is important to understand their location within TANs. Using the Bhungroo technology as a case study, we aim to assess the potential of TANs to increase the scope and scale of local projects as well as the ability of similar and emerging projects to create social change at local levels. 2). We do so by analyzing interview and earned media hits data from the UNFCCC Momentum for Change. 3). We find that while TANs may help increase the scale and scope of projects, increasing their ability to effectively reach more people and areas is still up for debate 4). We conclude by considering how women’s political participation may be enhanced by similar projects.
Chemical Interaction–Induced Evolution of Phase Compatibilization in Blends of Poly(hydroxy ether of bisphenol-A) with Poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate)
Authors: Liu Jing , Wang Hsiang-Ching , Su Chean-Cheng , Yang Cheng-Fu
Published: May 2018

An immiscible blend of poly(hydroxy ether of bisphenol-A) (phenoxy) and poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate) (PBT) with phase separation was observed in as-blended samples. However, compatibilization of the phenoxy/PBT blends can be promoted through chemical exchange reactions of phenoxy with PBT upon annealing. In contrast to the as-blended samples, the annealed phenoxy/PBT blends had a homogeneous phase with a single Tg that could be enhanced by annealing at 260°C. Infrared (IR) spectroscopy demonstrated that phase homogenization could be promoted by annealing of the phenoxy/PBT blend, where alcoholytic exchange occurred between the dangling hydroxyl group in phenoxy and the carbonyl group in PBT in the heated blends. The alcoholysis reaction changes the aromatic linkages to aliphatic linkages in carbonyl groups, which initially led to the formation of a graft copolymer of phenoxy and PBT with an aliphatic/aliphatic carbonyl link. The progressive alcoholysis reaction resulted in the transformation of the initial homopolymers into block copolymers and finally into random copolymers, which promoted phase compatibilization in blends of phenoxy with PBT. Due to the fact that the amount of copolymers increased upon annealing, crystallization of PBT was inhibited by alcoholytic exchange in the blends.
‘Smart’ Tools for Socially-Sustainable Transport
Authors: Gebresselassie Mahtot , Sanchez Thomas W.
Published: May 2018

In the smart city, information and communications technologies (ICTs) are proposed as solutions to urban challenges, including sustainability concerns. While sustainability commonly refers to economic and environmental dimensions, the concept also contains a social component. Our study asked how smartphone applications (apps) address social sustainability challenges in urban transport, if at all. We focused on transport disadvantages experienced due to low income, physical disability, and language barriers. A review of 60 apps showed that transport apps respond to these equity and inclusion issues in two ways: (a) by employing universal design in general-use apps; including cost-conscious features; and providing language options (b) by specifically developing smartphone apps for persons with disabilities. The article discusses the study by positioning it in the literature of smart cities as well as socially sustainable transport.
Inhaled Xenon Washout as a Biomarker of Alzheimer’s Disease
Authors: Hane Francis T. , Li Tao , Plata Jennifer Anne , Hassan Ayman , Granberg Karl , Albert Mitchell S.
Published: May 2018

Biomarkers have the potential to aid in the study of Alzheimer’s disease (AD); unfortunately, AD biomarker values often have a high degree of overlap between healthy and AD individuals. This study investigates the potential utility of a series of novel AD biomarkers, the sixty second 129Xe retention time, and the xenon washout parameter, based on the washout of hyperpolarized 129Xe from the brain of AD participants following inhalation. The xenon washout parameter is influenced by cerebral perfusion, T1 relaxation of xenon, and the xenon partition coefficient, all factors influenced by AD. Participants with Alzheimer’s disease (n=4) and healthy volunteers (n=4) were imaged using hyperpolarized 129Xe magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to determine the amount of retain xenon in the brain. At 60 sec post breath hold, AD patients retained significantly higher amounts of 129Xe compared to healthy controls. Data was fit to a pharmacokinetic model and the xenon washout parameter was extracted. Xenon washout in white and grey matter occurs at a slower rate in Alzheimer’s participants (129Xe half-life time of 42s and 43s, respectively) relative to controls (20s and 16s, respectively). Following larger scale clinical trials for validation, the xenon washout parameter has the potential to become a useful biomarker for the support of an AD diagnosis.
Next Generation of Spontaneously Diabetic Model of ZDSD Rats with Intact Leptin Signaling Develop Cardiac Dysfunction and Compromised Cardiac Reserve
Authors: Sun Gao , Zhang Guodong , Jackson Van , Wang Jim
Published: May 2018

Cardiomyopathy is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among all complications of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obese patients. Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DC) is characterized by changes in cardiac morphology with declines in both systolic and diastolic functions. No rodent models fully captured phenotypes of DC. The ZDSD rat, a new generation of T2D rat model with intact leptin signaling features with slow onset of diabetes and obesity, which closely mimics the development of the disease in patients. Age-matched male ZDSD and SD rats were monitored for blood pressure, glucose and cardiac function using echocardiography. Animals were also challenged with 1 mg/kg dobutamine for the assessment of cardiac reserve. ZDSD rats developed hypertension from age of 18 weeks with blood pressure significantly higher than controls. At resting state, ZDSD rats showed biphasic changes in left ventricular posterior wall thickness and cavity volume. Concomitantly, both ejection fraction (EF) and transmitral E/A ratio of LV declined at 34 weeks old. Upon treatment with dobutamine, ZDSD lost cardiac contractility. Therefore, ZDSD rats may serve as a suitable preclinical model to study potential therapeutic approaches to treat cardiomyopathy with presence of metabolic syndromes.
Synthesis, Biological Evaluation and Molecular Docking Studies of the 7-Acetamido Substituted 2-Aryl-5-bromo-3-trifluoroacetylindoles as Potential Inhibitors of Tubulin Polymerization
Authors: Mphahlele Malose J. , Parbhoo Nishal
Published: May 2018

Structurally related 7-acetyl-2-aryl-5-bromoindoles 2a–d and the 7-acetamido-2-aryl-5-bromoindoles 4a–d as well as their corresponding 3-trifluoroacetyl–substituted derivatives 5a–d and 5e–h were evaluated for potential antigrowth effect in vitro against the human lung cancer (A549) and cervical cancer (HeLa) cells. All of the 3-trifluoroacetyl–substituted 7-acetamido-2-aryl-5-bromoindoles 5e–h were found to be more active against both cell lines when compared to the chemotherapeutic drug, Melphalan. The most active compound 5g induced apoptosis in a caspase dependent manner for both cell lines. Compounds 5e–h were found to significantly inhibit tubulin polymerization. Molecular docking of 5g into the colchicine-binding site suggests that the compounds bind to tubulin by different type of interactions including pi-alkyl, amide-pi stacked and alkyl interactions as well as hydrogen bonding with the protein residues to elicit anticancer activity.
Irrigation Water Quality and Soil Structural Stability: A Perspective with Some New Insights
Authors: Rengasamy Pichu
Published: May 2018

The sustainability of irrigated agriculture depends on the quality of irrigation water used. The electrolyte concentration (EC) of irrigation water may lead to the accumulation of salts in the root zone layers and affect the physiological functions of the crop by osmotic and ion toxicity effects. Further, the cationic and anionic composition of the water may alter the exchangeable cation composition of the soil and as well as its pH. Because of the dominance of sodium salts in many sources of irrigation water, parameters related to sodium such as exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) of soils and sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) of soil solutions have been commonly used to study the effects of sodium in irrigation water on soil structural stability. Quirk and Schofield concept of ‘threshold electrolyte concentration’ (TEC) has shown the importance of electrolytes in preventing the effects of sodium on soil structure. Based on this concept, several models have been proposed to relate ESP or SAR with EC to predict the possible impacts of irrigation water on soil structural stability. However, many research reports indicate that this relationship varies with soils and a given model is not suitable for all types of soils. Further, the effects of potassium and magnesium in the processes leading to clay dispersion are disregarded in these models. This essay analyses all the factors involved in the structural failure of soils with different cationic composition, identify the defects in these TEC models and re-defines TEC on the basis of new insights on dispersive and flocculating charges of soils. This review does not deal with EC effects on crops and also the role of contaminant ions not involved with soil structural stability.
GERAKAN ISLAM RADIKAL DAN TERORISME DI INDONESIA: KAJIAN TERHADAP UPAYA INTEGRASI BANGSA
Authors: Eva Farhah Istadiyantha, M. Farhan M,
Published: May 2018

Research on Radical Islamic Movement and Terrorism in Indonesia: Study of
Integration Efforts against Nations will review the symptoms and done by a group of
religious communities in prioritizing some of the principal teachings of his religion and
studied violence and intimidation from the perspective of religious teachings. How is
ideology behind the acts of violence and terrorism, and how the views of religious leaders
against the ideology. On the other hand, it is also assessed the strengths and weaknesses
of the government in overcoming the action. It will be found the rules that can be used as
a guide for policy makers to undertake preventive measures.
 
 This research is useful in politic, sociology and religious field. This research would
be useful to inform the public about the ideology and worldview of radical Islamic
movements and terrorism, and its relation to nation integration. Understanding of the
nation's character is very important to help the realization of national security system. A
country having a good separation in nation‟s character will have positive steps to
anticipate the problems of national security.
TINJAUAN ELIPSIS PADA KALIMAT KONDISIONAL BAHASA ARAB
Authors: Arummi Afnan
Published: May 2018

One of the unique Arabic languages is an ellipsis system or one of the elements
contained in an utterance.  Among the Arabic sentence systems getting ellipsis is
conditional sentences (al-jumlah a‟sy-syarthiyyah). This article describes the study of
ellipsis in Arabic conditional sentence reviewed from the linguistics perspective. The
discussion in this study is focused on the theoretical concept of conditional sentences in
Arabic and the concept of ellipsis (hadzf) specifically. Syntactic approach is used in this
research to assess the grammatical structure as conditional markers, the relationship
between the clauses of conditional sentences, the relationship between conditional
sentences with other linguistic elements.
KLAUSA VERBAL DALAM CERPEN UCHIBBUKA KAL-MĀ´I KARYA LĪNA KĪLANĪ: (ANALISIS SINTAKSIS)
Authors: Afnan Arummi Bunga Suryani,
Published: May 2018

This research studies about verbal clause or jumlahfi’liyah. Clause is a series or combination of words comprises of subject and predicate which potentially becomes a sentence. The analysis is done based on the structure and the types of clause within the data. Data collection is done by scruntinizing (simak) and notetaking (cakap) method. Apportion method is used as the data analysis by applicating direct elemenets-dividing as the ground technique and divestation, alteration, and mark reading technique as the following techniques. Afterward, the result of the analysis is presented informally. This study results severalconclusions. First, there are 87 verbal clauses found within Uchibbuka kal-Ma´i short story.

Second, structurally, there are 24 full clauses and 63 partial clauses found in the short story. Third, based on the types of clauses in Arabic, there are 26 functionated clauses within sentence; they are: 20 al jumlatu al- waqi’atukhabaran, 3 al-jumlatu al-waqi’atu chalan, and 3 al-jumlatu al-waqi’atushifatan. However, there are 61 data included as unfunctionated clause within sentence; they are: 11 al-jumlatu al-ibtidaiyyatu, 12 al-jumlatu al-waqi’atushillati al-maushuli, 1 aljumlatu al-waqi’atu jawab li’s-syarthighairujazim, 1 al-jumlatua’t-tafsiriyatu, 36 a’t-tabi’atu li jumlatin.
RAGAM TEKNIK PENERJEMAHAN FRASA NOMINA DALAM NOVEL MAWĀKIBUL-ACHRĀR KARYA AL-KAILANI: SEBUAH PENDEKATAN TEORI ILMU PENERJEMAHAN ARAB
Authors: Muhammad Yunus Anis Mahyudin Romadhan,
Published: May 2018

This Research discusses the variations of noun phrase translation types and the technique of translating noun phrase on novel “Mawākibul-Achrār” written by AlKailānī. Methode of the research was descriptive qualitative. The source of the data research which describe the type and the technique of translation of noun phrase on novel “Mawākibul-Achrār” written by Al-Kailānī. Based on the research it can be concluded that: First, there are three variations of noun phrase type named: naʻty, idhāfy, and combination of both. Second, the techniques used to translate of noun phrase were 13 translation techniques.
KEPRIBADIAN TOKOH DALAM CERPEN ASY’AB FĪ BILĀDI WAQ WAQ 2002) DAN ASY’AB FĪ MINCHAH (2002) KARYA WAJĪH YA’QUB AS-SAYYID: KAJIAN PSIKOLOGI SASTRA SIGMUND FREUD
Authors: Afnan Arumi Nurul Khoidah,
Published: May 2018

This article aims to explain the structural text of Asy'ab fī Bilādil Wāq Wāq (2002) and Asy'ab fī Michnah (2002) by Wajī h Ya'qub As-Sayyid by using Burhan Nurgiyantoro‟s structural theory. So, The purpose of this study focused to describes the structural text of both. The results shows that: first, The text structure in the short story Asy'ab fī Bilādil Wāq Wāq (2002) and Asy'ab fī Michnah (2002) is built with 6 (six) elements. Second, The characters in the short story of both text  are categorized into two :Protagonist and antagonist. (1) the protagonist is represented by the figure: (a) Asy'ab with a number of personalities such: Wise, patient, trustworthy, responsible, broad-minded, hard work, humble and calm; (b) Great chef with his personality: Care for others and firm; (c) servants with his personality: Honest and submissive; (d) friends with personality: Likes to help and care for others; (e) Asy'ab's wife with her personality: Care for her husband, (2) the antagonist is represented by a character: (a) Governor with a number of personalities: hunatic, emotional and greedy; (b) Minister with a number of personalities: Evil, stubborn, nonchalant and greedy.
Consumo de grupos de alimentos y factores sociodemográficos en población mexicana
Authors: Gaona-Pineda Elsa B , Martínez-Tapia Brenda , Arango-Angarita Andrea , Valenzuela-Bravo Danae , Gómez-Acosta Luz M , Shamah-Levy Teresa , Rodríguez-Ramírez Sonia
Published: May 2018

Objetivo. Estimar el consumo de alimentos recomendables y no recomendables para consumo cotidiano, por caracterís­ticas sociodemográficas en la población mexicana. Material y métodos. Se utilizó información del cuestionario semi­cuantitativo de frecuencia de consumo de alimentos (de siete días), de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición de Medio Camino 2016. Se estimó el porcentaje de consumidores en preescolares, escolares, adolescentes y adultos, por área, región y nivel socioeconómico (NSE). Resultados. Menos de 50% de la población consumió de verduras diariamente. Alrededor de 80% de la población consumió agua sola diaria­mente y bebidas endulzadas al menos tres días a la semana. Las regiones Centro y Ciudad de México tuvieron el mayor porcentaje de consumidores de frutas y verduras (p<0.012). El NSE alto presentó el mayor porcentaje de consumidores de grupos de alimentos recomendables y no recomendables. Conclusiones. Un porcentaje importante de la población no consume frutas, verduras, ni agua sola diariamente.
Evolución de la inseguridad alimentaria en los hogares mexicanos: 2012-2016
Authors: Mundo-Rosas Verónica , Vizuet-Vega Norma Isela , Martínez-Domínguez Jesús , Morales-Ruán M del Carmen , Pérez-Escamilla Rafael , Shamah-Levy Teresa
Published: May 2018

Objetivo. Describir tres aspectos importantes de la inse­guridad alimentaria (IA) en México: la magnitud y distribución de acuerdo con características de vulnerabilidad social, su evolución entre 2012 y 2016 y el efecto de los programas sociales de ayuda alimentaria en la IA de los hogares mexi­canos. Material y métodos. Se incluyó información de 40 809 y 9 019 hogares provenientes de la Ensanut 2012 y 2016, respectivamente. Se realizó un análisis de diferencias en diferencias para medir el efecto de los programas de ayuda alimentaria en la evolución de la IA. Resultados. El 69.5% de los hogares se clasificó en IA. Los más afectados por la IA fueron hogares más pobres (85.8%) y de áreas rurales (78.0%). En el periodo 2012-2016, la prevalencia de IA moderada y severa disminuyó en hogares con apoyo de programas de ayuda alimentaria. Conclusión. Los resultados presentados son una herramienta para mejorar el diseño y focalización de políticas públicas y fortalecer la gobernanza de la seguridad alimentaria en México.
Tendencia en la prevalencia de anemia entre mujeres mexicanas en edad reproductiva 2006-2016. Ensanut MC 2016
Authors: Shamah-Levy Teresa , Mejía-Rodríguez Fabiola , Méndez Gómez-Humarán Ignacio , De la Cruz-Góngora Vanesa , Mundo-Rosas Verónica , Villalpando-Hernández Salvador
Published: May 2018

Objetivo. Describir la prevalencia de anemia en mujeres de 20 a 49 años de edad, según la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición de Medio Camino 2016 (Ensanut MC 2016), y comparar su tendencia con la registrada en las Encuestas Nacionales de Salud (Ensanut) 2006 y 2012, así como su asociación con la presencia de hierro en la dieta y factores sociodemográficos. Material y métodos. La Ensanut MC 2016 tiene un diseño metodológico comparable con el de las Ensanut 2006 y 2012. Se obtuvo hemoglobina (Hb) capilar y se clasificó anemia con valores de Hb <120g/L. Se excluyó a las embarazadas. Resultados. La prevalencia de anemia resultó mayor en la Ensanut MC 2016 que en la Ensanut 2012 (p<0.001) y difirió por grupos de edad, área (urbano-rural) y región (Norte, Centro, Ciudad de México y Sur). El modelo logístico mostró un incremento de la prevalencia de anemia en 2016. Conclusiones. La reducción de anemia, de 2006 a 2012, fue seguida de un incremento en 2016. Es necesario identificar otros factores de riesgo que estén favoreciendo en el aumento de la prevalencia de anemia y evaluar la ingesta de alimentos ricos en hierro, mediante un cuestionario de recordatorio de 24 horas.
Tendencias de la mala nutrición en menores de cinco años en México, 1988-2016: análisis de cinco encuestas nacionales
Authors: Cuevas-Nasu Lucía , Shamah-Levy Teresa , Hernández-Cordero Sonia L , González-Castell L Dinorah , Méndez Gómez-Humarán Ignacio , Ávila-Arcos Marco A , Rivera-Dommarco Juan A
Published: May 2018

Objetivo. Estudiar la magnitud, distribución y tendencias de la desnutrición y el peso excesivo en menores de cinco años entre 1988 y 2016. Material y métodos. Se calcularon prevalencias de bajo peso, emaciación, desnutrición crónica y sobrepeso, en el ámbito nacional, en cuatro regiones y locali­dades urbanas/rurales, en menores de cinco años obtenidas en encuestas nacionales probabilísticas en 1988, 1999, 2006, 2012 y 2016. Resultados. Actualmente 3.9% de la muestra tiene bajo peso, 1.9% emaciación y 10% desnutrición crónica. Hubo un descenso en la desnutrición crónica de 1988 a 2016 (26.9 vs 10.0%), en localidades rurales (43.1 vs 12.6%) y urbanas (22.5 vs 9.1%) y en el sur (38.6 vs 13.4%), centro (29.2 vs 8.4%) y Ciudad de México (13.6 vs 4.7%). En el Norte el descenso fue menor (13.3 vs 11.4%). El sobrepeso disminuyó de 9.7% a 5.8%, entre 2012-2016. Conclusiones. La desnutrición crónica continúa a la baja en México, pero persisten preva­lencias elevadas en grupos vulnerables. El sobrepeso presentó una disminución inesperada entre 2012-2016.
Effects of combined exercise training on obesity-related and hematological factors in college students
Authors: Yoon Jin-Ho , So Wi-Young
Published: May 2018

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Las tecnologías de la información y de la comunicación como política de salud pública para fortalecer la atención de salud
Authors: López-Hernández Daniel , Navarro-Meneses Rafael Manuel , Blanco-Cornejo Margarita , Riva-Palacio-Chiang-y-Sam Irma Luz , Mosso-Zempoalteca Vladimir , Cerritos Antonio
Published: May 2018

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Editorial
Authors: Fuentes Mario Luis
Published: May 2018

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Agri-dogs: Using Canines for Earlier Detection of Laurel Wilt Disease Affecting Avocado Trees in South Florida
Authors: Mendel Julian , Burns Christina , Kallifatidis Beatrice , Evans Edward , Crane Jonathan , Furton Kenneth G. , Mills DeEtta
Published: May 2018

The invasive redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus) was first detected in Savannah, GA, in 2002. This tiny beetle and its symbiotic fungal partner (Raffaelea lauricola) have led to one of the most devastating new plant diseases in recent times affecting laurel trees (Lauraceae), laurel wilt. In Florida, this devastating disease has also affected the agriculturally important avocado (Persea americana), and once symptoms are visible (i.e., wilting leaves), it is too late to save the infected tree. However, prophylactic systemic treatment with propiconazole can protect the trees from the disease for ≈12 months. This study evaluated the novel approach of using scent-discriminating canines (Canis familiaris) trained on the volatiles of laurel wilt pathogen as a proactive management tool for grove owners. Canine deployments in groves resulted in the detection of 265 presymptomatic avocado trees during two trials. In trial 1, 155 presymptomatic trees were treated with propiconazole and, over the subsequent 14-month monitoring period, 97% remained asymptomatic. In trial 2, the canines detected 100 presymptomatic trees that were not subsequently treated and 22 progressed to wilt within 2–5 weeks, and the remaining trees were removed, thus halting the observation period at 6 weeks. The canines have proven to be an effective proactive management tool.
Evaluating Labor Productivity in a Plant Production System with Sole-source Lighting: A Case Study
Authors: Ohyama Katsumi , Yamaguchi Junichi , Enjoji Ayumi
Published: May 2018

Labor productivity in terms of material value (weight of plants harvested per hour per person) was evaluated for 6 months from the start of operations in a research facility at Osaka Prefecture University (Osaka, Japan), serving as a model system for plant production with sole-source lighting (also referred to as a “vertical farm” or “plant factory”). The research facility is capable of producing lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa) at a maximum production rate of ≈5000 plants/day when the relative harvest rate (i.e., number of plants harvested/maximum potential number of plants harvested) is 100%. However, in the present study, the relative harvest rate at the research facility was in the range of 17% to 65% and labor productivity varied from 1.5 to 6.0 kg·h−1 per person. The evaluation results indicated that increasing the weight of plants harvested and increasing the relative harvest rate was necessary to maintain a high level of labor productivity. The processing time for harvesting was greatest among all plant operations, suggesting the need to reduce the time taken in this operation to increase the labor productivity in the research facility and in other plant production systems with sole-source lighting (PPSLs). This study demonstrates the importance of analyzing labor productivity for increasing the commercial feasibility of PPSLs. However, further long-term investigation with higher relative harvest rates is required for a more definitive conclusion.
Herbaceous Perennial Producers Can Grow High-quality Blanket Flower in Bioplastic-based Plant Containers
Authors: Flax Nicholas J. , Currey Christopher J. , Schrader James A. , Grewell David , Graves William R.
Published: May 2018

We quantified the growth and quality of ‘Arizona Sun’ blanket flower (Gaillardia ×grandiflora) grown in different bioplastic containers and characterized the interest of commercial perennial producers in using bioplastic-based biocontainers in their herbaceous perennial production schemes. Plants were grown in three types of #1 trade gallon (0.75 gal) containers at five commercial perennial producers in the upper-midwestern United States. Containers included one made of polylactic acid (PLA) and a proprietary bio-based filler derived from a coproduct of corn ethanol production, a commercially available recycled paper fiber container twice dip-coated with castor oil–based biopolyurethane and a petroleum-based plastic (control) container. Plant growth data were collected when most plants had open flowers, and plant shoots, roots, and containers were rated by commercial grower participants. Questionnaires were administered at the beginning and at the end of the experiment to characterize the perceptions and interest of growers in using these containers, their interest in different bioplastic-based container attributes, and their satisfaction from using the containers. Container type and grower interacted to affect growth index (GI), shoot dry weight (SDW), and container rating. Root rating was affected by container type or grower and shoot rating was unaffected by either. Our results indicate that commercial producers can adapt these bioplastic-based biocontainers to blanket flower production with few or no changes to their crop cultural practices.