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Franz Ehrle als Kardinal (1922-1934)
Authors: Gatzhammer Stefan
Published: June 2022

Franz Ehrle war nach seiner Ernennung zum Kardinaldiakon im Dezember 1922 als Mitglied mehrerer Dikasterien der Römischen Kurie tätig, unter anderem der Kongregation für die außerordentlichen kirchlichen Angelegenheiten und der Ritenkongregation. Eine seltene Ehrung erhielt Franz Ehrle zum Eintritt in sein 80. Lebensjahr am 4. November 1924 mit einer Festakademie unter Vorsitz Papst Pius’ XI. im Braccio Nuovo der Vatikanischen Museen und der Überreichung einer fünfbändigen Festschrift. Vor allem ab 1928 ist die Mitarbeit Ehrles in der Ritenkongregation aktenkundig. Als Relator beziehungsweise Ponens fungierte Kardinal Ehrle nachweislich in mindestens neun Selig- beziehungsweise Heiligsprechungsverfahren, schwerpunktmäßig aus dem deutschen, aber vor allem aus dem angelsächsischen Raum. Überwiegend war Ehrle an der Römischen Kurie und insbesondere in der Ritenkongregation für einen Kulturkreis zuständig, der ihm durch seinen Aufenthalt in England (Studium und Priesterweihe in Liverpool) bestens vertraut war. Schließlich war Ehrle auch als Bibliothekar und Archivar der Römischen Kirche bis in die letzten Lebensmonate wissenschaftlich tätig, was seine zahlreichen Publikationen und die Korrespondenz belegen. Kardinal Franz Ehrle starb am 31. März 1934 im Alter von 88 Jahren in Rom und ist auf dem römischen Friedhof Campo Verano beigesetzt.
Named Cardinal Deacon in December 1922, Ehrle was a member of a number of dicasteries of the Roman Curia, the Congregation for Extraordinary Ecclesiastical Affairs, and the Congregation of Rites among them. A rare honour was bestowed on him in his eightieth year. Pius XI presided over a solemn academy on 4th November 1924 in the Braccio Nuovo of the Vatican Museums, and a commemorative Festschrift of five volumes was presented to him. From 1928 his work with the Congregation for Rites is of particular note. Cardinal Ehrle took the role of relator and ponens in at least nine beatification and canonization causes, mainly of Germans, but primarily in the Anglo-Saxon regions. In the Roman Curia, particularly in the Congregation for Rites, Ehrle was responsible for the cultural sphere he knew best, having studied and having been ordained in Liverpool. Ehrle was active in his researches, as librarian and archivist of the Roman Curia, until the last months of his life, as evidenced by numerous publications and his correspondence. Cardinal Ehrle died in Rome on the 31st March 1934, at the age of 88, and was buried in the Campo Verano cemetery.
Franz Ehrle et l’histoire de la bibliothèque pontificale
Authors: Nebbiai Donatella
Published: June 2022

Franz Ehrle n’a pu achever sa monumentale Historia bibliothecae romanorum pontificum, dont le premier tome avait paru en 1890. Mais le savant jésuite, auteur de nombreux essais et articles sur ce sujet, découvreur d’un catalogue de la magna libraria établi en 1407, à la veille du départ de Benoît XIII à Peñiscola, a démontré que les pontifes commencèrent à utiliser la bibliothèque comme un dispositif de politique culturelle justement durant la période avignonnaise, et surtout dans les années qui précédèrent la résolution du Grand Schisme. Au cours de cette période, de nombreuses autres grandes collections de livres furent constituées en Europe, à la faveur de l’humanisme. Cette étude retrace le contexte des recherches de Franz Ehrle et met en évidence ses apports originaux à l’histoire de la bibliothèque pontificale et, au-delà, au renouveau des recherches philologiques et doctrinales.
Franz Ehrle was unable to complete his monumental Historia bibliothecae romanorum pontificum, of which the first volume was published in 1890. The Jesuit scholar, author of numerous researches and articles on the theme did, however, discovers the catalogue of the magna libraria of the year 1407, created at the day before the departure of Benedict XIII to Peñiscola. This revealed that the popes were beginning to use the library as an institution of cultural politics, even at the time of Avignon and particularly in the years before the Great Western Schism. Further great and numerous collections of books were launched in this period which favoured European humanism. The present contribution examines the context of Franz Ehrle’s researches and introduces his publications concerning the history of the papal library, the renewal of philological studies and the studies concerning teaching.
Bambini nel limbo
Authors: D’Andrea Bruno
Published: June 2022

Il volume offre una sintesi generale e un’analisi critica della documentazione disponibile (diretta e indiretta) relativa ai santuari fenici e punici chiamati tofet, esaminando le diverse proposte interpretative e cercando di prospettare nuove strade e di introdurre nuovi elementi.

Dopo le prime scoperte archeologiche della seconda metà del XIX sec. e, soprattutto, dopo la scoperta del tofet di Cartagine nel 1921, questi santuari sono stati considerati il teatro di sacrifici umani, in connessione con le narrazioni di alcuni autori di lingua greco-romana e con la tradizione biblica relativa a Molek/Moloch. A queste ipotesi interpretative si sono affiancate, a partire dalla fine degli anni ’80 del secolo scorso, alcune tesi volte a negare in tutto o in parte l’ipotesi del sacrificio : esse considerano i bambini dei tofet morti per cause naturali e deposti in questi santuari per questioni iniziatico-rituali o come mezzo di comunicazione tra il fedele e la divinità.

Il dibattito resta aperto : l’esame complessivo della documentazione non permette attualmente di « uscire dal limbo », cioè di prendere una posizione definitiva sull’argomento, ma soltanto di fissare alcuni punti fermi, escludere alcune opzioni e proporre delle ipotesi.
Determinants of Stock Price Volatility: A Literature Review
Authors: Hewamana Ranil , Siriwardhane Dinesha , Rathnayake Ananda
Published: June 2022

Purpose: This paper reviews the theoretical background and the empirical results of the stock price volatility determinants under three categories: macroeconomic, company-specific fundamentals, and behavioral factors. Methodology: Previous empirical and theoretical articles on volatility determinants were compared to identify the similarities and differences of the findings. The systematic literature review followed to review the articles published in English between 1930 and 2021. Design: A critical literature review was performed by comparing the findings of previous studies based on the development status of the market. We discuss determinants of stock price volatility. Determinants include behavioral (non-fundamental) factors and macro-economic factors such as GDP, Inflation, Interest Rate, Money Supply, and Exchange Rate. In addition to Earnings and Dividend Payments have been considered under company-specific fundamentals. Findings: It was found that there is no agreement between the studies on the macro-level and micro-level determinants of stock volatility. This empirical inconsistency is substantial in GDP, Inflation, Money Supply, Exchange Rate, Earnings, and Dividend Payments. The interest rate is the only determinant that shows moderate inconclusive empirical results. However, behavioral determinants appear to be significance consistency in determining the stock price volatility. Originality: This article reviews the theoretical and empirical background of stock volatility determinants since there is no single article for reviewing theoretical and empirical results. In a single paper, we provide evidence relating to the impact of macroeconomic, company-specific, and behavioral factors on stock price volatility. Research Directions – Future research is needed to examine the reason for empirical inconsistency in volatility determinants. A systematic literature review is essential.
The evolving landscape of university education in Sri Lanka
Authors: Aturupane Harsha
Published: June 2022

This paper analyzes the Sri Lankan higher education sector and discusses policy options for future higher education development. The analysis covers the following areas: access and participation, higher education quality, economic relevance, and research and innovation. The paper shows that higher education access and participation has expanded substantially in the country over the last twenty years. However, this expansion has been less than the rapid increase in higher education enrollment seen worldwide during this period. Higher education quality has been an important area for policy makers. Over the past decade or so, two landmark policies have been implemented to promote higher education quality. A quality assurance system has been developed and implemented. Also, an education qualification framework, containing several levels of higher education, has been developed and is being rolled out. The paper discusses several aspects of the relationship between higher education and economic development. The rates of return to higher education are consistently high, across a variety of studies. Higher education also has a strong positive association with economic welfare. Another benefit of higher education, which is assuming prominence in current policy circles, is the positive relationship with female labor force participation. Finally, the paper shows that research and innovation in Sri Lanka are at an early stage of development, but will be extremely important for the future development of the higher education sector.
Relationship between land size and productivity: empirical evidence from paddy farms in irrigation settlements of Sri Lanka
Authors: Wickramaarachchi N. C. , Weerahewa Jeevika
Published: June 2022

Irrigation settlements in Sri Lanka were characterized by equal sized allotments among settlers at the time of their establishment. Over time, informal land markets were created and land fragmentation and consolidation occurred simultaneously. This resulted in cultivation of a number of small plots by an individual farmer as well as that of large extents by one or more farmers. This paper assesses the effects of such sub-divisions and consolidations on paddy land productivity in irrigation settlements in Sri Lanka. Specific objectives were to examine the effects of land size on land productivity, labor productivity and use of machinery in paddy farming. Primary data gathered from 1,230 lowland plots covering 935 paddy farms from three irrigated settlements in Anuradhapura district were used for the analysis. Land and labour productivities of plots and farms were regressed against land size and other plot-specific and farm-specific characteristics respectively to test the nature of relationships between productivity and land size. Bivariate probit models were estimated to determine the effects on land size on the likelihood of machinery use in paddy farming. The results of the econometric estimation of the above models provided mixed results with respect to the inverse relationship between land size and productivity found in many developing countries. Though the relationship between plot size and land productivity was clearly positive, an inverse relationship between farm size and land productivity was noted as land size increased beyond a certain limit. The relationship between labor productivity and land size was also similar: labor productivity first increased with land size and then decreased. This observation was equally valid for both plots and farms. The results further indicated that mechanized farms were more productive and that the likelihood of mechanization increases with farm size. Measures to consolidate small land plots until they reach their maximum potential are recommended in order to enhance agricultural productivity in irrigated settlements in Sri Lanka.
Evolution of β-lactams, fluroquinolones and colistin resistance and genetic profiles in Salmonella isolates from pork in northern Italy
Authors: Carmosino Ilaria , Bonardi Silvia , Rega Martina , Luppi Andrea , Lamperti Luca , Ossiprandi Maria Cristina , Bacci Cristina
Published: June 2022

The European Food Safety Authority and European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control antimicrobial resistance report published in 2021 shows increasing levels of antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella against antibiotics of choice for human salmonellosis (ß-lactams and fluoroquinolones). The aim of the study was to follow the evolution of resistance against some Critical Important Antimicrobials in Salmonella isolates from fresh pork collected in Emilia-Romagna region, northern Italy, over two decades. Emilia-Romagna region is characterized by production of well-known pork derived products, as Parma Ham. The samples were collected in three different periods, ranging from 2000 to 2003, 2012 to 2016 and 2018 to 2021. After serotyping, the isolates were phenotypically tested for resistance to three classes of antibiotics: ß-lactams, fluoroquinolones and polymyxins. End-point polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and PCRReal Time were used for genotypical analyses. The phenotypical resistance to ß-lactams and fluoroquinolones were clearly increasing when comparing the results obtained from isolates collected in the first period (16.7% and 16.7%, respectively) with those of the third period (29.7% and 32.4%, respectively). On the contrary, the resistance to colistin decreased from 33.3% to 5.4%. Genotypically, the 71.4% and 83.3% of the strains harboured ß-lactams and fluoroquinolones genes, respectively, while colistin resistance genes were not detected in the phenotypically resistant strains.
Pseudomonas fluorescens group bacteria as responsible for chromatic alteration on rabbit carcasses. Possible hygienic implications
Authors: Circella Elena , Casalino Gaia , Camarda Antonio , Schiavone Antonella , D'Amico Francesco , Dimuccio Michela Maria , Pugliese Nicola , Ceci Edmondo , Romito Diana , Bozzo Giancarlo
Published: June 2022

Bacteria belonging to the genus Pseudomonas are ubiquitous and characterized by a high adaptation capability to different environmental conditions and wide range of temperatures. They may colonize food, sometimes causing alteration. Quite recently, a blue pigmentation due to Pseudomonas fluorescens has been widely reported in mozzarella cheese. In this report, we describe a blue coloration occurred on rabbit meat stored in the refrigeration cell of a slaughterhouse. The alteration was observed after about 72 hours of storage at 4-6°C. Bacteriological analyses were performed, and a microorganism included in the Pseudomonas fluorescens group was identified. The experimental contamination was planned, using a bacterial suspension with 1x108 UFC/ml load to spread on rabbit carcasses. The blue pigmentation appeared after 24 hours of storage in a cell with the same conditions of temperature. The bacterium was reisolated and identified as responsible for the alteration on meat. These findings highlight the importance of considering the members of the genus Pseudomonas and, more specifically, of the P. fluorescens group when the microbiological quality of food is to be ascertained. In fact, even if these bacteria are not considered a public health problem, their presence should be monitored by food industry operators in self-control plans because they may cause alteration in food. In fact, any altered product should be withdrawn from the market in agreement with Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
A Practical Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Optic Neuritis
Authors: Benard-Seguin Etienne , Costello Fiona
Published: June 2022

Optic neuritis (ON), as an umbrella term, refers to a spectrum of inflammatory optic neuropathies arising from a myriad of potential causes. In its most common form, “typical” ON presents as a unilateral, painful subacute vision loss event in young Caucasian women. The Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial (ONTT) has historically guided our treatment of ON, and taught us important lessons about the clinical presentation, visual prognosis, and future risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis associated with this condition. However, in the decades since the ONTT, several immune-mediated conditions such as neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), and myelin-oligodendrocyte glycoprotein IgG associated disease (MOGAD) have been discovered, complicating the clinical approach to ON. Unlike MS, other central nervous system (CNS) inflammatory conditions are associated with ON subtypes that are potentially blinding, and prone to recurrence. Owing to differences in the clinical presentation, serological biomarkers, radiological findings, and prognostic implications associated with MS ON, NMOSD ON, and MOGAD ON subtypes, it is imperative that clinicians be aware of the diagnostic approach and management options for these conditions.
Qualitative Analysis of Modified Advanced-Platelet-Rich Fibrin Buffy Coat among Diabetic Patients and Tobacco Smokers with Chronic Periodontitis
Authors: Das Neelam , Amaranath B. J. Janardhana
Published: June 2022

Aim:

The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare histologically the pattern of distribution of platelet and leukocyte concentration, quality of fibrin network, and the aggregation of platelets in the three zones of modified advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) buffy coat among uncontrolled type 2 diabetic patients, tobacco smokers, and healthy individuals with chronic periodontitis.

Materials and Methods:

In this cross-sectional cytology study, 180 generalized chronic periodontitis patients (46–55 years) were enrolled – Group 1 (control group): 60 systemically healthy participants, Group 2 (test group): 60 heavy tobacco smokers, and Group 3 (test group): 60 uncontrolled type 2 diabetic patients. Fifteen milliliters of blood was drawn from all study participants. Modified A- PRF membrane was prepared and then processed histologically.

Results:

The distribution pattern of platelet and leukocyte concentration in modified (A-PRF) gradually declines from the serum to the red blood cell (RBC) end of a clot in all groups. We have assessed that the serum and middle end of modified (A-PRF) membrane had an increasingly moderate distribution of platelets and leukocytes in both type 2 diabetics and tobacco smokers. RBC end had more of sparse distribution in all the three groups. Healthy individuals exhibited 95% of reversible pattern, whereas tobacco smokers had 78.33% and uncontrolled type 2 diabetic patients had 93.33% of irreversible aggregation pattern of platelets. Loose fibrin network pattern was seen in all the three groups. These observations conclude that tobacco smokers had a high percentage of loose fibrin network with sparse distribution of cells. Males showed more loose fibrin network pattern of modified (A-PRF) membrane than compared to females.

Conclusion:

In the present study, it can be concluded that the application of modified (A-PRF) may provide enhanced periodontal healing in uncontrolled type 2 diabetic patients and tobacco smokers; furthermore, females may have better regenerative capacity compared to males.
A 3-Year Prospective Clinical Study to Evaluate the Outcome of Single-Piece Implant-Prosthetic Complex after Immediate NonFunctional Loading in the Maxillary Anterior and Mandibular Posterior Areas in Varied Bone Densities
Authors: Nelluri Vizaikumar Vasudha , Gedela Rajani Kumar , Roseme Kandatilparambil Maria
Published: June 2022

Context:

There is limited evidence on the outcome of single-piece implant-prosthetic complex after immediate nonfunctional loading in varied bone densities.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to report the outcome of single-piece implant-prosthetic complex with a novel cervical platform design in the anterior and posterior jaws 3 years after loading.

Setting and Design:

Prospective clinical study.

Materials and Methods:

The present study included placement of 90 single-piece implants in the anterior and the posterior jaws in varied bone densities. After immediate loading, survival and marginal bone loss was recorded at regular intervals.

Statistical Analysis:

Independent sample t-test and paired t-test were done (P = 0.05).

Results:

Group I, annual marginal bone loss at the end of one, 2 and 3 years was 0.21, respectively, in both bone densities. Group II, annual marginal bone loss in D2 regions was 0.75,0.38 and 0.18; 0.64, 0.28 and 0.18 in D3 regions at the end of 1, 2, and 3 years, respectively. Group I showed no statistically significant difference in marginal bone loss between D2 and D3 bone annually in contrast to Group II. Intragroup comparisons of mean between baseline and various time intervals showed statistically significant bone loss in both bone densities.

Conclusion:

Three years after loading, single-piece implants with the novel cervical platform design provided survival rates of 93% in the maxillary anteriors and 91% in the mandibular posteriors. D3 bone showed more marginal bone loss than D2 bone.
Comparison of Diagnostic Ability of Conventional Film and Storage Phosphor Plate in Detecting Proximal Caries with Direct Measurements by Stereomicroscope
Authors: Vijayan Aswathy Kallaliel , Jo Shiana , Mathew Benila , Vidyadharan Mathew , Nair Aparna M.
Published: June 2022

Background:

Radiography plays an important role in detection of interproximal caries. The aim of study is to compare diagnostic ability of conventional film and photostimulable phosphor (PSP) with direct measurement using stereomicroscope in detecting proximal caries.

Methodology:

In this descriptive study – diagnostic test evaluation, 200 proximal surfaces of 100 extracted human posterior teeth were radiographed with dental X-ray unit. Evaluation of conventional and digital radiographs was performed twice by three observers. Carious lesions were classified based on a four-point scale (R0–R3) suggested by Abesi et al. Weighted kappa coefficients were calculated to assess intra- and interobserver agreement for each image set. Indices of diagnostic ability calculation were based on the first readings of the three observers. The scores were compared with the histological gold standard using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis to evaluate diagnostic ability.

Results:

Intraobserver kappa coefficients calculated for each observer for each method of detecting caries ranged from 0.914 to 0.956. Interobserver kappa coefficients for each image set ranged from 0.8788 to 0.9583. The sensitivity and specificity of film for the first observer were 77.5% and 78.3% and for PSP were 77.5% and 80%, respectively. ROC analysis revealed that there were no statistically significant results (P > 0.05) between Az values for the two detection methods.

Conclusion:

PSP plate should be preferred over conventional films in detecting cavitated proximal caries. Further studies with more noncavitated proximal surfaces are required to conclusively establish the diagnostic ability of PSP over conventional film.
Preventing Early Childhood Caries through Oral Health Promotion and a Basic Package for Oral Care
Authors: Shenoy Ramya , D’Souza Violet , Kundabala M. , Jain Animesh , Suprabha Baranya Shrikrishna
Published: June 2022

Introduction:

Untreated caries in mothers is one of the common risk factors for early childhood caries (ECC).

Aim:

The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of an oral health promotion program on ECC.

Methodology:

We conducted a pragmatic trial at 12 primary health centers in a rural community of India with 311 pregnant women using fluoride toothpaste, oral health information through pamphlets, and referral to urgent dental care or atraumatic dental treatment as the test intervention. Data were collected through structured interviews at baseline and oral examination of the children at 2 years of age.

Results:

Of the 311 women who participated, 274 children were followed up with at 2 years of age. ECC was low and comparable in both groups. When compared with the control group, significantly, more children from the intervention group were breastfed for over 6 months of age (P = 0.012) and consumed less sugar (P < 0.001). The number of mothers’ decayed teeth (P = 0.01), children's sweet scores (P < 0.001), and the age at which brushing commenced for children (P = 0.04) increased the likelihood of tooth decay in children.

Conclusion:

The oral health promotion program had some beneficial effects in preventing caries in children when provided to pregnant women.
Management of Chondrosarcomas of the Jaws in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital
Authors: Edetanlen Benlance Ekaniyere , Ehizonaga Jovana Ivie , Omoregie Osawe
Published: June 2022

Background:

There is a dearth of literature on the diagnostic characteristics and treatment outcomes for chondrosarcomas of the jaws in our environment due to the rarity of the lesion.

Objectives:

The aim of this study was to review the demographic data, presenting symptoms, location, radiographic findings, histological findings, treatment, and outcomes in chondrosarcoma of the jaws.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective medical record review was undertaken of all patients diagnosed with chondrosarcoma of the jaws at our center between 2000 and 2020.

Results:

Ten patients (3%) were identified among 333 patients with orofacial neoplastic lesions. The mean age was 26.6 years (standard deviation [SD] 20.6 years, range 14–82 years). The male-to-female ratio was 1:1. Eight (80.0%) patients had jaw swelling and the average duration of symptoms on presentation was 18 months. Maxillary location occurred in six (60.0%) patients. Radiographically, all the lesions appeared radiolucent without clearly defined borders. All patients had only radical resection, except one who had adjuvant chemotherapy as well. Recurrence occurred in three (30.0%) patients and one of the patients died. The mean follow-up was 3 years (range 1–5 years).

Conclusions:

Chondrosarcomas in this study affected relatively young patients, with painless jaw swelling being the most common presenting symptom. Men and women were equally affected. Radiolucent lesions and conventional histological types were the most common. Radical surgery alone was the most common modality of treatment and the outcomes were good.
Prevalence of Revision Adenoidectomy in a Tertiary Otorhinolaryngology Centre in Nigeria
Authors: Lawal Jamila , Dadi Hassan Iliya , Sanni Rasheedat , Shofoluwe Nurudeen Adebola
Published: June 2022

Introduction:

Remnants or the regrowth of adenoid tissue after adenoidectomy may present with clinical symptoms that could warrant a revision surgery.

Aim and Objectives:

This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of revision adenoidectomy in our centre.

Materials and Methods:

This is a retrospective case–control study conducted in a tertiary otorhinolaryngology centre over a 10-year period. Cases of revision adenoidectomies were identified and matched with controlled cases of single-stage adenoidectomies within the same period. All information was entered into the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 and analysed using descriptive and cross-tabulation analysis.

Results:

A total of 1249 adenoidectomies were performed during the period of review with 26 being revision cases. The prevalence of revision adenoidectomy was found to be 2.1% with the mean interval between surgeries being 2.1 years. Age ≤ 2 years (odds ratio (OR) = 95.25, P < 0.0001), allergy (OR = 0.09, P < 0.0001), recurrent tonsillitis (OR = 0.79, P = 0.006), recurrent/chronic middle ear infections (OR = 7.5, P < 0.0001), and the primary surgeon being a junior registrar (OR = 11.5, P < 0.0001) were significantly associated with revision adenoidectomy. The performance of adenoidectomy without tonsillectomy also carries a significant odd (P = 0.04).

Conclusion:

Revision adenoidectomy is low in our setting. Young age at primary surgery, the presence of allergy, surgeon’s designation, the extent of surgery, and recurrent middle ear and tonsil infections are factors associated with revision adenoidectomy. These should be considered in risk stratification and surgery planning.
Post-Operative Vesicoenterocutaneous Fistula with Multiple Intestinal Knotting
Authors: Khalid Abdullahi , Umar Ahmed Mohammed , Abdulwahab-Ahmed Abdullah , Muhammad Abubakar Sadiq , Agwu Ngwobia Peter , Mungadi Ismaila A.
Published: June 2022

Herein is a case of a 51-year-old farmer who presented to our facility with initial leakage of urine but later urine mixed with faeces from the lower abdomen after two previous abdominal surgeries. He had an open transvesical prostatectomy due to benign prostate enlargement complicated by leakage of urine from lower abdominal wall scar. A repeat surgical intervention to correct the urine leakage was followed by recurrence of urine leakage and later by leakage of feculent urine from the lower anterior abdominal wall. At our facility, he had exploratory laparotomy with manual unknotting of ileal loops, fistula tracts excision, resection, and end-to-end ileoileal anastomosis. The bladder wall was repaired with suprapubic cystostomy. Although the finding of asymptomatic multiple small bowel knotting was incidental in the index case, its timely management averted a sitting timed bomb that may lead to a diagnostic dilemma with catastrophic consequences.
Retina-based quality assessment of tile-coded 360-degree videos
Authors: Nguyen Viet Hung , Pham Ngoc Nam , Truong Cong Thang , Bui Duy Tien , Nguyen Huu Thanh , Truong Thu Huong
Published: June 2022

Nowadays, omnidirectional content, which delivers 360-degree views of scenes, is a significant aspect of Virtual Reality systems. While 360 video requires a lot of bandwidth, users only see visible tiles, therefore a large amount of bitrate can be saved without affecting the user’s experience on the service. The fact leads to current video adaptation solutions to filter out superfluous parts and extraneous bandwidth. To form a good basis for these adaptations, it is necessary to understand human’s video quality perception. In our research, we contribute to building an effective omnidirectional video database that can be applied to study the effects of the five zones of the human retina. We also design a new video quality assessment method to analyze the impacts of those zones of a 360 video according to the human retina. The proposed scheme is found to outperform 22 current objective quality measures by 11 to 31% in terms of the PCC parameter.
Sharp upper bounds on the length of the shortest closed geodesic on complete punctured spheres of finite area
Authors: Jabbour Antonia , Sabourau Stéphane
Published: June 2022

We establish sharp universal upper bounds on the length of the shortest closed geodesic on a punctured sphere with three or four ends endowed with a complete Riemannian metric of finite area. These sharp curvature-free upper bounds are expressed in terms of the area of the punctured sphere. In both cases, we describe the extremal metrics, which are modeled on the Calabi–Croke sphere or the tetrahedral sphere. We also extend these optimal inequalities for reversible and non-necessarily reversible Finsler metrics. In this setting, we obtain optimal bounds for spheres with a larger number of punctures. Finally, we present a roughly asymptotically optimal upper bound on the length of the shortest closed geodesic for spheres/surfaces with a large number of punctures in terms of the area.
A surgical protocol for sinogenic brain abscess: the Oxford experience and a review of the literature
Authors: Bandino F. , Thota R. , Pendolino A.L. , Chaidas K. , Jeyaretna S. , Lawrence T. , Martinez-Devesa P. , Qureishi A.
Published: June 2022

Background: Rhinosinusitis-induced brain abscesses are rare but can result in devastating long-term sequalae and mortality; they require a high index of suspicion with early imaging to start early empiric parenteral antibiotic treatment covering aerobes and anaerobes. Methodology: Our study was a retrospective analysis on 32 patients who were treated at Oxford University Hospitals for rhinosinusitis-induced brain abscess between February 2013 and June 2020. Results: Mean age of presentation was 45.83 for adults and 11.14 for children. Subdural collection was the most frequent abscess but 25% of patients had multiple sites of collection; the majority were in the frontal lobe. The most commonly identified pathogens were Streptococcus milleri group and Staphylococcus aureus; 93.75% of the patients were treated with combined Ceftriaxone and Metronidazole for an average of 8 weeks. Conclusions: In our series most patients received also a prompt and aggressive surgical treatment with combined neurosurgical and ENT procedures in the majority; this was especially important in case of subdural empyema, Streptococcus milleri infection and direct intracranial spread of infection. More than half of the patients were treated with a single surgical procedure. Despite aggressive treatment, one third of patients experienced long-term neurological sequelae; there were no deaths.
Local Governments Amalgamation in Indonesia: Prospects and Challenges
Authors: Bachtiar Rizqi , Listiningrum Prischa
Published: June 2022

This research focuses on analysing the importance of amalgamation of local governments and critically examine the current neglect of the amalgamation of local governments in Indonesia. By using a case study approach, the investigation on the importance of local government amalgamation in Indonesia found that amalgamation is an alternative policy to be taken by the government, and can be contrasted with the policy practiced until recently, which permitted extensive proliferation in the numbers of local governments. There is no evidence to suggest any specific attempt from the government to implement amalgamation. The government’s objective is to uphold a moratorium on proliferation, even though the government’s target has been broken by the approval of some new local governments during the moratorium period. Adverse economic motives, intertwined with political factors, are the main reasons for the failure to adopt a policy of amalgamation of local governments in Indonesia.
Sustento, oportunidad y estigma. Un estudio exploratorio sobre el trabajo y la formación ocupacional penitenciaria.
Authors: Trabajo-Jarillo Elena , Márquez-Lepe Esther
Published: June 2022

La formación ocupacional y los programas de trabajo en los centros penitenciarios son uno de los principales instrumentos para la reinserción y reeducación de la población penada. Conocer los procesos de acceso, desempeño y sus impactos resulta fundamental para conocer su efectividad. Este trabajo trata de profundizar en esta temática a través del análisis de las motivaciones, significados y dificultades que expresan los reclusos sobre estas dos actividades. Para ello se han llevado a cabo diez entrevistas semiestructuradas a reos de segundo y tercer grado. Los principales resultados señalan que ambos instrumentos se siguen percibiendo como medios adecuados para la inserción laboral después del periodo carcelario. Entre las motivaciones destacan la realización personal, el logro de un beneficio económico o la evasión de las drogas. Como obstáculos, la dificultad de acceso, falta de medios desde la administración y el estigma de ser un preso de confianza.
The Souls of Black Women: Reimagining Futurities Beyond the Veil
Authors: Blanks Kevin
Published: June 2022

Now more than ever, communities of color are rendered more vulnerable to state violence and unjust policing; and a global pandemic has exacerbated the ways that the marginalized, the poor, and the disabled are devastated more disproportionately into precarious spaces. Thus, this anti-black world isn’t sustainable for us, and futurity has always felt elusive and just out of reach for marginalized bodies. This world-making project seeks to reimagine an alternative world, an otherwise, an elsewhere where life can be breathed back into our bodies, where we can be whole and free. Through an examination of DuBois’ Souls of Black Folk and Butler’s Parable of the Sower, this essay builds on the labor of black feminist scholars and environmentalists—with the hopes of excavating the silences of the past in order to illuminate futurities for bodies that are often pushed to shadows of the margins.
A New Politics of Black Regality: Zora Neale Hurston and Alice Walker’s Monarchical Method
Authors: Martin William
Published: June 2022

Literary critics conducting a comparative study of Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God and Alice Walker’s The Color Purple diligently tend to the relationship between the two women, particularly at an intertextual level. This paper sheds light on an important third member of this relationship: Black women readers. An articulation of Black regality, which involves the incorporation of monarchical symbols and titles in characterizations of Black people, provides these readers with political tools poised to liberate Black women from hegemonic male authority and control. Examining the significance of adornment for the self exclusively to combat invisibility, the power of discursive play as a community forming strategy, and the efficacy of public testimony to provide and preserve mobility, this paper pinpoints the key emergences of Black regality cross textually. Then, this paper illustrates how Hurston and Walker’s implementation of Black regality refigures the imperial framework of monarchy aesthetically to envisions modes of self-expression and escape for Black women tethered to domineering men.
Teaching Activism: The Feminist Pedagogical Possibilities of Why We Fly
Authors: Findlay Miranda
Published: June 2022

Young adult fiction possesses the pedagogical power to educate young readers about activism, and more recently, authors of the genre have answered the call from young aspiring activists to deliver narratives that are reflective of and relevant to their own lives and communities. Published in October of 2021, the novel Why We Fly illustrates the complexities of participating in social justice activism while also providing entertaining and inspiring characters. In honor of Colin Kaepernick, authors Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal craft the fictional hero Cody Knight who encourages the text’s young protagonists to look at the world around them to identify injustice. Using critical feminist theory in an analysis of the text, I highlight the ways in which the novel guides readers to understand movement building and community outreach while also requiring them to reflect on their complicity in systems of oppression. From a feminist perspective, the young adult novel Why We Fly is a narrative that would enable teachers to present students with the opportunity to analyze systems of oppression and power structures, develop a critical consciousness, and question ways we privilege knowledge and ways of knowing.
“An eternity or two later”: Family of Choice in Elaine Castillo’s America Is Not The Heart
Authors: Cabada Caroliena
Published: June 2022

Many of the challenges faced by environmental activists are issues of scale. How can vital changes be enacted and sustained over the necessarily long time scales of environmental restoration? Elaine Castillo’s America Is Not the Heart (2018) illuminates a possible avenue for activists engaged in environmental justice work. Parts of the book contains extensive flashbacks to Hero’s, the protagonist’s, time as part of a cadre of the New People’s Army in the Philippines during the Marcos dictatorship. Though the NPA is not strictly an environmental activist group, the organization takes their cues from queer ecofeminist frameworks and the intersections between class, gender and sexuality, and exploited landscapes. At these queer ecofeminist intersections, the NPA can be read a family of choice, as the group comprises several unrelated individuals who chose to live, work, and learn together, akin to a family. One particular aspect of familial relations that the NPA takes on is an attention to generational storytelling and knowledge inheritance. New members are encouraged to share their family legends, regional mythos, etc., to build up the cadre’s stores of knowledge. In this way, the group’s efforts can continue on, even if members leave or are forcefully removed. Family of choice structures are reflected in the small, daily choices on which these long-term changes are built, as Hero's considerably smaller, quieter life after the NPA contains echoes of her life during the height of her activist work.
Review of William Faulkner and Mortality; A Fine Dead Sound
Authors: Kosma Marietta
Published: June 2022

Book review of William Faulkner and Mortality; A Fine Dead Sound, by Ahmed Honeini, Routledge, 2021, pp. xi+ 194, $ 96,00 (hardback), ISBN: 9780367501327.
Optimization of Centrifugal Pump Based on Impeller-Volute Interactions
Authors: Shah Maitrik , Baloni Beena , Channiwala Salim
Published: June 2022

The design and off-design performance of a centrifugal pump largely depends on geomechanical parameters. This study aims at enhancing the performance by optimizing three geomechanical parameters of impeller-volute interactions. The present optimization is carried out using the Taguchi method combined with a numerical approach. A comparison between the base and optimized pumps is presented under the design and off-design conditions based on numerical and experimental analyses. The numerical results reveal that, compared to the base pump, the optimized pump shows the improved performance through uniform pressure distribution in the impeller, the reduced low-pressure region towards a blade’s leading edge, and the stable total pressure at the impeller-volute interaction zone. The experimental results suggest that the optimized pump covers a wider range of operation, and its best efficiency point (BEP) is 10%, 5%, and 12% higher in flow rate, head, and efficiency, as compared to the base one.
Developing and Implementing an AI-Based Leak Detection System in a Long-Distance Gas Pipeline
Authors: Wang Te-Kwei , Lin Yu-Hsun , Shen Jian-Yuan
Published: June 2022

This research proposes an artificial intelligence (AI) detection model using convolutional neural networks (CNN) to automatically detect gas leaks in a long-distance pipeline. The change of gap pressure is collected when leakage occurs in the pipeline, and thereby the feature of gas leakage is extracted for building the CNN model. The gas leak patterns in the long-distance pipeline are analyzed. A pipeline detection model based on AI technology for automatically monitoring the leaks is proposed by extracting the feature of gas leakage. This model is tested by collecting gas pressure data from an existing natural gas pipeline system starting from Mailiao to Taoyuan in Taiwan. The testing result shows that the reduced model of leak detection can be used to detect the leaks from the upstream and downstream pipelines, and the AI-based pipeline leak detection system can obtain a satisfactory result.
An Image Synthesis Method Generating Underwater Images
Authors: Ahamed Jarina Raihan , Abas Pg Emeroylariffion , Silva Liyanage Chandratilak De
Published: June 2022

The objective of this study is to convert normal aerial images into underwater images based on attenuation values for different water types by utilizing the image formation model (IFM) with Jerlov water types. Firstly, the depth values are derived from RGB-D images. If the depth information is not available, the values between 0.5 m to 10 m are chosen, and the transmission map is estimated by these values. Secondly, the statistical average background light values of Br = 0.6240, Bg = 0.805, and Bb = 0.7651 have been derived by analyzing 890 images using two methods, namely quad-tree decomposition and four-block division. Finally, the conversion of aerial-to-underwater images is done using the derived values, and the images are verified by computer simulation using MATLAB software. The result indicates that this method can easily generate underwater images from aerial images and makes it easier for the availability of ground truth.
Quantitative and Qualitative Characterization of Coatings Added to Low Voltage Switches
Authors: Troudi Leila , Jelassi Khaled
Published: June 2022

Electroplating is one of the most important processes in the manufacturing of switches. Coating the conductive parts of switches improves their appearance and increases their durability, even in severe environments. This study proposes a non-destructive testing method to qualitatively and quantitatively characterize coatings added to the conductive parts of low voltage switches (contacts and terminals). The method is based on the injection of a high-frequency signal into a switch using the vector network analyzer (VNA). An in-depth analysis of the reflected signal is conducted to characterize the coatings. For the quantitative characterization, a comparison is made between switches that are plated with different coating thicknesses. As for the qualitative characterization, a comparison is made between switches that are manufactured with different types of metals. The results show that each switch type has an electromagnetic signature that varies according to the conductivity and the thickness of the metals used for coating.
Production of Ethyl-alcohol using Saccharomyces
Cerevisiae from Potato
Authors: Sakshi Shrike  , Anushka Shete  , K.D. Bhuyar
Published: June 2022

The steady rise in global crude oil prices, the increase in threats to the environment due to air pollution,
global warming, and the threat of crude oil prices have had a shattering effect on developing countries, especially
in oil-imported countries such as India. From a long-term point of view, it is mandatory to manufacture more fuelefficient fuels. Ethyl-alcohol is esteemed source of energy. Maize is a major source of ethyl-alcohol because of its
high starch content in seeds and grains. Ethyl-alcoholis a renewable alcohol-based fuel that can be produced from
starch, sugar, and cellulosic biomass. The present study of our review focuses on production of ethyl-alcoholfrom
potato thus obtaining the energy-efficient effect of ethyl-alcoholsynthesis. A variety of substances can be used for
ethyl-alcohol production. Ethyl-alcohol based biofuels can be produced using agricultural waste with the help of
enzymes. Ethyl-alcohol fuel derived from starchy and agricultural lignocelluloses biomass is gradually being
upgraded to reduce petroleum consumption due to depletion of petroleum resources as well as reducing the impact
of fuel in nature. In this review we are focusing on production of ethyl alcohol from ground potato using yeast
(saccharomyces cerevisiae) and water as chemicals and reagent.
Recent Developments in SCADA System for Remote
Industry and It’s Experimental Implementation
Authors: Harsha .B.Sarvaiya  , Rashmi .A.Keswani  , Dnyneshwari Pannase  , Shivani Patil  , Pallavi Turankar  , Ashwini Janbandhu  , Varsha Patle
Published: June 2022

The world has latest development in remote access system. SCADA has given a prime importance in the field
of remote industry .This paper discuss about few contemporary about SCADA system in recent years ,the new
revolution in the field of remote industry. Different methods are discussed along with challenges and opportunities. This
research includes discussion on SCADA system with their working and its applications along with prototype model
which is implemented through software and hardware both .
PROFESSIONAL WOOD CUTTING JIG SAW MACHINE
Authors: Omkar kavathekar  , Swapnil Ghugretkar  , Parsanna Pednekar  , Dnyadev Kulam  , Angad Naik  , Rajendra Galagali
Published: June 2022

As this project gives out with the views of cutting operation, functioning and new growth of jig saw machine which are
being used for cutting operation of any work pieces which is of wood. As the operations of cutting are very important. In day-to-day
life’s, because of demand dense and quality of design product. As we have taken survey and notice of cutting of workpiece. As
traditional machine used in factories, industries. As they use heavy design as there is high maintenance. The blades can be wear and
crack at any time. Because of these workers are not safe. As this operation required lot of accuracy and depends upon the skill of
operator. To abolish the problem we believe to modify this machine with abolishing of old design with new concept and design with
assets of “Jig Saw Cutter”.