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Anaesthesia: what a surgeon needs to know
Authors: Valsamis EM , Sadler J , Kennedy T , Thornhill C , Carey C , Ricketts D
Published: May 2018

Surgeons and anaesthetists work closely together, sometimes in challenging circumstances. To help surgeons cooperate with anaesthetists to deliver high quality care for patients, a working knowledge of modern anaesthetic practice is useful. The specialty of anaesthetics is developing rapidly, and periodic updating of this knowledge is likely to be required.

This article provides an update of anaesthetic practice for surgeons, covering the varied roles of anaesthetists, preoperative assessment, management on the day of surgery (induction, maintenance and reversal of anaesthetic), general anaesthesia, the role of regional blocks and sedation. It also discusses safety issues, the management of frail patients and future challenges.
The new study leave and study budget system for trainees: what you need to know
Authors: Vijay Vivek
Published: May 2018

On 1 April 2018, Health Education England launched a new system for study leave and study budget, following concerns raised by trainees regarding the previous system. This article reviews these significant changes, highlighting the reasons provided for this overhaul, and looks ahead to the potential benefits and drawbacks of this new system.
Liposuction and body contouring
Authors: Branford Olivier
Published: May 2018

Liposuction, sometimes referred to as ‘lipo’, slims and reshapes specific areas of the body by removing localised excess fat deposits, and improving body contours and proportions. The effectiveness of liposuction is testament to its sustained popularity. It is not a treatment for generalised obesity or for loose skin. Liposuction is generally performed under general anaesthesia, supplemented by local anaesthesia. Several assisted techniques that improve the effectiveness of liposuction have been developed. Olivier Branford outlines various liposuction methods and explores the safety, efficacy, indications and contraindications of this procedure
How to host an event: sharing lessons learned from experience
Authors: Senior Amy
Published: May 2018

One of the best ways to promote a medical aesthetic clinic is to invite prospects in to meet staff and learn about the services available to them. Reflecting on a number of years of planning events for the Private Independent Aesthetic Practices Association, Amy Senior gives practitioners some top tips on event planning and promotion, and partnering up with local businesses to encourage more people to attend
Paramedic views on clinical research in cardiac arrest
Authors: Rhys Megan , Voss Sarah , Davies Sian Emma , Coates Dave , Benger Jonathan
Published: May 2018

Background:

The success of pre-hospital research relies on positive engagement from paramedics. Without adequate participation and protocol compliance, trials will not succeed.

Aims:

The aims of the current research were to seek feedback from paramedics about trial participation and determine their views and preferences regarding a large-scale research study in future.

Methods:

Paramedics participating in REVIVE-Airways, a trial of airway management in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, were sent a feedback questionnaire according to their study allocation.

Findings:

Of the total respondents, 99% were willing to participate in a further large-scale trial. Participants offered recommendations for future pre-hospital trials.

Conclusion:

There was strong support for further clinical trials of alternative airway management strategies during out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Paramedics welcome opportunities to participate in research and receive feedback about trial progress and patient outcomes.
Seeking out great mentorship as a student
Authors: Elsey Abbygail
Published: May 2018

In this month's Student Column, Abbygail Elsey ponders whether great mentorship creates good students, or whether good students seek out great mentorship…
SEMI-HYDROPONIC CULTIVATION AS A SELECTION TOOL FOR ALUMINUM TOLERANCE IN FORAGE GRASSES
Authors: Colombo Gustavo André , Vaz-de-Melo Aurélio , Machado Filho Gilberto Coutinho , Sousa André Silva de
Published: May 2018

The constant improvement of selection methods is necessary in order to optimize efficiency of breeding programs for aluminum tolerance. Thus, the aim of this study was to establish a vase volume to the ideal semi-hydroponic cultivation of forage grasses subjected to stress by aluminum in nutrient solution. The experimental design completely randomized, with four replicates, each replicate consisting of one plant per vase. The treatments were arranged in a factorial design 4x5, being the first factor consists of four genotypes of forage grasses Brachiaria Humidicola; Brachiaria brizantha cv. Piatã; Panicum maximum cv. Massai and Panicum maximum cv. Mombaça) and the second consisting of five separate volumes plastics vases where seedlings were grown (0.2; 0.25; 0.3; 0.35 and 0.4 dm³). The grasses grown in a semi-hydroponics system irrigated with nutrient solution rich in aluminum (3 mg L-1). Was measured plant height, dry weight of aereal part and root length. The semi-hydroponic cultivation in aluminum increased nutrient solution is effective in differentiation of forage grasses genotypes in relation to aluminum tolerance. Pots volumes near 0.3 dm3 promote greater development for root and aerial part attributes in forage grasses grown in nutrient solution with aluminum toxicity.
AUTOMAÇÃO DE SISTEMA DE IRRIGAÇÃO COM MONITORAMENTO VIA APLICATIVO WEB
Authors: Correia Gustavo Rissari , Rocha Helder Roberto de Oliveira , Rissino Silvia Das Dores
Published: May 2018

Este trabalho apresenta uma proposta de desenvolvimento de um protótipo de baixo custo de aquisição (plataforma Arduino) para monitoramento e controle automático da irrigação, com acionamento remoto via aplicativo WEB. O trabalho consistiu na construção de dispositivo físico (hardware), software (acesso via WEB e para sistema operacional Android) e testes em campo. Utilizou-se de código aberto (open source), de equipamentos de automação e de instrumentos de comunicação remota. O sistema também conta com um conjunto de algoritmos que permitirá o melhor uso dos recursos hídricos a partir de informações coletadas de sensores inseridos no ambiente que estará sujeito à irrigação.
DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE RAÍZES E EXTRAÇÃO DE ÁGUA DA BANANEIRA ‘BRS PRINCESA’ SOB DIFERENTES CONFIGURAÇÕES DE IRRIGAÇÃO
Authors: Santos Marcelo Rocha , Coelho Eugênio Ferreira , Donato Sérgio Luiz Rodrigues , Rodrigues Maria Geralda Vilela
Published: May 2018

No presente trabalho, objetivou-se avaliar a distribuição de raízes e a extração de água da bananeira ‘BRS Princesa’ sob diferentes configurações de irrigação em região semiárida do norte de Minas Gerais. Para a condução do experimento, foram adotadas cinco estratégias de irrigação: 50% de redução da lâmina de irrigação (LI) com frequência de alternância de lado da planta (FA) de sete dias; 50% de LI e FA de 14 dias; 50% de LI de FA de 21 dias; 50 % de LI com irrigação fixa (uma linha lateral de um só lado da planta) e irrigação plena (duas linhas laterais com registros abertos) durante todo o ciclo, com amostragens realizadas em quatro distâncias do pseudocaule (0,25; 0,50; 0,75 e 1,0 m) e cinco profundidades (0,05 a 15; 0,15 a 0,25; 0,35 a 0,45; 0,55 a 0,65 e 0,75 a 0,85 m), com as estratégias e amostragens dispostas em delineamento inteiramente casualizado em esquema fatorial 5 x 4 x 5, com três repetições. As médias de densidade de comprimento de raízes (DCR) foram similares entre os tratamentos, entretanto, quando a bananeira foi submetida à irrigação com déficit parcial, expressou tendência de maior desenvolvimento radicular; houve redução da DCR com a profundidade do solo e manutenção da distribuição de raízes com a distância do pseudocaule; as raízes muito finas a pequenas estiveram concentradas até a profundidade de 40 cm no perfil do solo e 70 a 90% destas raízes estiveram localizadas até 75 cm do pseudocaule; intervalo menor de alternância do lado irrigado na PRD possibilitou extração da água em camadas mais profundas.
SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN AN INTEGRATED CROP-LIVESTOCK-FORESTRY SYSTEM
Authors: Rodrigues Marcio Neves , Santos Leonardo David Tuffi , Sampaio Regynaldo Arruda , Fernandes Luiz Arnaldo
Published: May 2018

The experiment was conducted in Eutrophic Red-Yellow Ultisol, and aimed to evaluate soil chemical properties in Integrated Crop-Livestock-Forestry Systems (ICLF) in comparison to other types of soil use. The study assessed ICLF systems, monocultures of acacia (Acacia mangium), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus urophylla x E. grandis), Urochloa brizantha, Urochloa decumbens, Sorghum bicolor and Panicum maximum, with crop variations in three agricultural cycles in a 2 year period, in comparison to native vegetation, 8-year-old U. brizantha pasture and degraded pasture of P. maximum with exposed soil areas. In contrast to native forest and well-managed pastures and ICLF systems, contents of organic matter and calcium in the soil were lower in monocultures of eucalyptus, acacia and forage. The good fertility of the soil contributed to the total CEC, pH, K and Mg variables evaluated and these did not show any distinction between the environments analyzed. Soil organic matter and Ca contents were higher in native vegetation and managed pasture environments. These can be used in the evaluation of implemented systems ICLF few years before, in order to determine the feasibility of systems.
ESTIMATIVA DA PRODUTIVIDADE DE CAFEEIROS IRRIGADOS PELO MÉTODO ZONA AGROECOLÓGICA ESPECTRAL
Authors: Almeida Thomé Simpliciano , Sediyama Gilberto Chohaku , De Alencar Leônidas Pena
Published: May 2018

A posição de destaque do café na economia brasileira torna importante a realização de pesquisas científicas que contribuam para o monitoramento da cultura e estimativa da produtividade, fornecendo subsídios para políticas de planejamento e comercialização agrícola. Neste sentido, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo realizar a estimativa da produtividade de uma fazenda cafeeira na região Noroeste do Estado de Minas Gerais a partir de modelagem agrometeorológica e dados espectrais do sensor MODIS. O modelo utilizado tem como base a penalização da produtividade potencial da cultura em função do déficit hídrico (ET/ETc) e da produtividade do ano anterior (Yaa/Yp), ajustados por diferentes coeficientes de sensibilidade da cultura (ky), em diferentes estádios fenológicos. Com a parametrização do modelo, obteve-se um valor de r2 variando entre 0,79 a 0,95, e um índice de concordância “d” de Willmott de 0,93 a 0,95, entre a produtividade real e a estimada. Os resultados satisfatórios comprovaram o potencial da aplicação do modelo agrometeorológico-espectral para obtenção da estimativa da produtividade a nível de fazendas.
“ESTADO DA ARTE” SOBRE AS PUBLICAÇÕES CIENTÍFICAS ENVOLVENDO O TRABALHO AGRÍCOLA FAMILIAR NO BRASIL SOB O PONTO DE VISTA ERGONÔMICO
Authors: Bastos Rosaria Cal , Bifano Amelia Carla Sobrinho
Published: May 2018

O trabalho agrícola é uma atividade que requer esforço físico e demanda alto consumo de energia humana. Este artigo tem por objetivo analisar as produções científicas nacionais sobre a Ergonomia do Trabalho Agrícola Familiar do Brasil nos dias atuais. Para tanto, foi utilizado o método da revisão integrativa da literatura por meio de busca on-line nos Periódicos da Capes, Scientific Electronic Library Online e Google Acadêmico, considerando-se as publicações entre 2005 a 2015. Foram identificadas vinte e duas publicações que abordaram à temática de interesse, porém, é limitado o número de pesquisas que relacionam diretamente as questões relativas ao trabalho agrícola familiar sob a perspectiva da ergonomia. Existem, sim, mais pesquisas voltadas para a Análise da Ergonomia do Trabalho no que refere ao uso de equipamentos, ferramentas, operação de tratores e máquinas agrícolas diversas.
MOBILIDADE DOS ÍONS NITRATO E AMÔNIO EM ÁREA AGRÍCOLA SOB ADUBAÇÃO COM ÁGUA RESIDUÁRIA DE BOVINOCULTURA DE LEITE E TORTA DE MAMONA
Authors: Silva Jonathas Batista Gonçalves , Martinez Mauro Aparecido , Matos Antônio Teixeira de , Pires Carina Soares , Terração Geuzimar
Published: May 2018

Objetivou-se, neste trabalho, avaliar a mobilidade dos íons nitrato e amônio em um Argissolo Vermelho-Amarelo, quando aplicado água residuária de bovinocultura de leite (ARB) e torta de mamona. O experimento foi conduzido no Sistema Integrado de Produção Agroecológica, localizado no município de Seropédica, Rio de Janeiro. Na área utilizada nesse trabalho é cultivada a figueira (Ficuscarica L.), variedade Roxo de Valinhos. Diferentes lâminas de ARB foram aplicadas no solo como fonte de adubação de nitrogênio (Adubação 1- 0% de ARB e adubação complementar com torta de mamona; Adubação 2 - 50% da dose de N recomendada fornecida pela ARB e os outros 50% com a torta de mamona; Adubação 3 - 75% da dose de N recomendada fornecida pela ARB e os outros 25% fornecido pela torta de mamona; Adubação 4 - 100% da dose de N recomendada fornecida pela ARB). Nas parcelas experimentais foram instalados extratores a 0,15 e a 0,60 m de profundidade. As concentrações de nitrato obtidas foram muito elevadas, com valores de até 323 mg.L-1. No entanto, os valores do amônio na solução do solo foram baixos, com valores abaixo de 0,44 mg.L-1. Os resultados indicam a necessidade de um rigoroso monitoramento no uso de ARB e torta de mamona em áreas agrícolas.
NOTA TÉCNICA: COMPARATIVO DE CARGAS VERTICAIS SOBRE MOLAS HELICOIDAIS E PLANAS E SUA APLICAÇÃO EM SEMEADORAS-ADUBADORAS
Authors: Lambrecht Edson , Ferreira Mauro Fernando , Medeiros Fabricio Ardais , Reis Ângelo Vieira dos
Published: May 2018

Nas semeadoras-adubadoras existentes no mercado nacional, são utilizadas molas helicoidais, e estas têm a função de exercer carga sobre as linhas de adubação e semeadura e constituem sistemas complexos e robustos. O presente trabalho estudou o comportamento de molas tipo helicoidal de compressão e mola plana sob pressão pela atuação de cargas verticais, e teve como objetivo analisar a possibilidade de substituir um conjunto de três molas helicoidais concêntricas em paralelo por uma mola plana sem comprometer o funcionamento e desempenho do mecanismo que as compõem. Empregaram-se métodos de cálculo tradicionais e medições em laboratório que foram comparadas e discutidas. Para as três molas helicoidais concêntricas em paralelo obteve-se um esforço total máximo de compressão de 3.157 N, isso para um deslocamento de 200 mm, e para mola plana obteve-se um esforço total máximo de 2.672 N. Os resultados demonstraram ser possível substituir as molas helicoidais por uma mola plana, constituindo um sistema mais simples e pesado, e principalmente com menos partes constituintes.
POTENCIAL DE CONTAMINAÇÃO DO SOLO APÓS PROCESSO DE COMPOSTAGEM EM PÁTIO NÃO IMPERMEABILIZADO
Authors: Lima Lucas Cardoso , Fia Ronaldo Fia , Ribeiro André GeraldoCornelio , Porto Felipe Lopes Miranda Meimberg , Hashizume Bruna Mayumi
Published: May 2018

Esse estudo teve como objetivo analisar a lixiviação no perfil do solo a 0,20 e 0,50 m de profundidade de elementos químicos (nitrato, sódio, potássio e fósforo) contidos no percolado das leiras de compostagem de resíduos proveniente de restaurante universitário. O estudo foi conduzido nas dependências da Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA). A montagem das pilhas de compostagem, foram com base na relação C/N dos materiais (resíduos resultantes das refeições do restaurante universitário da UFLA, lodo de estação de tratamento de esgoto, serragem/maravalha e capim-colonião (Panicum maximum Jacq cv Colonião). Foram realizados quatro tratamentos: T1 (capim + Resíduo do RU + água); T2 (capim + Resíduo do RU + Lodo + água); T3 (Serragem/maravalha + Resíduo do RU + água) e T4 (Serragem/maravalha + Resíduo do RU + Lodo + água). Após 120 dias, ocorreu aumento das concentrações de sódio no solo sob os tratamentos T1, T2, T3 e T4 devido à presença do resíduo do RU em todas as pilhas. As concentrações de potássio obtiveram maiores valores em T1 e T2 a 0,20 m, devido a presença do capim. Não se observou aumento de nitrato a 0,20 m, após 120 dias. No entanto em T2 e T4, foram observados elevados valores a 0,50 m, devido a presença do lodo na composição dos tratamentos. Devido à lixiviação de nitrato para camadas mais profundas, faz-se necessária a impermeabilização do solo, afim de evitar a contaminação do lençol freático.
CALIBRATION OF THE HARGREAVES-SAMANI EQUATION FOR SPECIFIC PERIODS OF THE YEAR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF JAÍBA-MG, BRAZIL
Authors: Duarte Anunciene Barbosa , Ferreira Lucas Borges , Dos Santos Edson Fagne
Published: May 2018

Reference evapotranspiration (ET0) explains the climatic effects on crop water demand. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recommends the Penman Monteith equation as a standard method for estimating ET0. However, because this equation requires a large amount of meteorological data, it has limited application. An alternative is the Hargreaves-Samani (HS) equation, which only requires air temperature data, and can be calibrated to specifc locations and periods. The present study aimed to calibrate the empirical parameters (coeffcients and exponent) of the HS equation for specifc periods of the year, as well as evaluate the behavior and calibration of this equation throughout the year in the municipality of Jaíba-MG, Brazil. The daily meteorological data from 1996 to 2011 were gathered from a weather station located in the municipality of Jaíba-MG. A general calibration was performed per semester, per season, per month, and during periods with similar climatic conditions. The calibration of the HS equation, in all of the forms studied, promoted better ET0estimations. The calibrations for specifc periods of the year only promoted slight increases in performance in relation to the general calibration, therefore they, in general, presented equal performance to each other.
DEPOSIÇÃO DE CALDA AO LONGO DO DOSSEL NA CULTURA DA SOJA UTILIZANDO PULVERIZADOR EQUIPADO COM CONTROLADOR DE FLUXO
Authors: Weber Nelson Cristiano , Santos Eloá Matos dos , Russini Alexandre , Silva Fernando Felisberto da
Published: May 2018

A soja é uma das principais culturas de grãos produzida no Brasil, sendo tal produção alicerçada sobre intensa utilização de produtos fitossanitários, assim, a tecnologia de aplicação empregada durante as operações deve ser ajustada às condições técnico-econômicas requeridas. Neste contexto, objetivou-se avaliar a deposição de calda utilizando um controlador eletrônico de ﬂuxo, em operação realizada em diferentes condições climáticas e operacionais sobre a cultura da soja. O trabalho foi desenvolvido no município de Itaqui/RS, em lavoura comercial de soja, na safra 2014/15, avaliando o efeito de diferentes horários e volumes de calda, sobre três estratos do dossel vegetal. A deposição foi avaliada com cartões hidrossensíveis e processado pelo software Gotas. Os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e comparados pelo teste de Tukey a 5% de probabilidade. Os resultados demonstraram maior desuniformidade nas porções inferiores do dossel, e que a maior parte do volume aplicado ficou retido na porção superior. O volume de calda foi o fator que mais inﬂuenciou sobre a penetração, e somente gotas finas conseguiram penetrar até a porção basal das plantas, principalmente quando associado ao horário das 14 horas, sendo que o controlador eletrônico de ﬂuxo não foi eficiente para aprimorar o processo de aplicação.
NOTA TÉCNICA: APROVEITAMENTO ENERGÉTICO DOS SUBPRODUTOS, LODO E BIOGÁS, A PARTIR DO TRATAMENTO ANAERÓBIO DE EFLUENTES PELO USO DE PROCESSOS TERMOQUÍMICOS
Authors: Rosa André Pereira , Neves Renato Cruz , Chernicharo Carlos Augusto
Published: May 2018

O processo anaeróbio tem sido amplamente utilizado no Brasil para o tratamento de eﬂuentes sanitários e industriais em virtude de suas vantagens já reconhecidas. Em contrapartida, seus principais subprodutos gerados, lodo e biogás, têm tido como principais alternativas de destino final o aterro sanitário e a queima direta, respectivamente, o que resulta em elevados gastos com transporte e desperdício de seu potencial energético. Considerando os benefícios referentes à recuperação energética do lodo, os processos termoquímicos têm ganhado destaque, sendo que os mais relevantes são a pirólise, a gaseificação e a combustão. No que se refere ao biogás, a recuperação deste subproduto para fins energéticos pode contribuir com a geração de energia térmica e/ou elétrica, em adição, o uso conjunto dos subprodutos podem conferir benefícios às plantas de tratamento sob a perspectiva ambiental, técnica e econômica ao favorecer o gerenciamento dos mesmos e reduzir a demanda por outras fontes de energia. Esta nota técnica tem o objetivo de apresentar algumas das configurações fazendo uso das principais tecnologias de processos termoquímicos aplicadas ao lodo, e seu uso consorciado com a recuperação do biogás em benefício das unidades que promovem o tratamento de eﬂuentes pela via anaeróbia.
ANÁLISES FÍSICO-QUÍMICAS DE ÁGUAS RESIDUÁRIAS PROVENIENTES DO PROCESSO DE QUEIMA DE PNEUS INSERVÍVEIS
Authors: Costa Pereira Ana Luiza , Abreu Barbosa Luciana , Costa Coelho Diego Eduardo , De Sousa e Silva Mariana Carla , Franscisco Rabelo Giovanni
Published: May 2018

O sistema de produção industrial mundial gera uma quantidade elevada de resíduos que, em diversas situações, são lançados de forma inadequada no meio ambiente, causando danos à fauna, ﬂora, bem como aos seres humanos. A incineração do pneu inservível ainda é uma alternativa viável, porém, se realizada ao ar livre, causa poluição do ar, solo e água, e provoca ainda problemas de saúde à população. Os filtros de lavagem de gases são dispositivos que permitem que o processo de queima seja realizado sem danos ao meio ambiente. A metodologia deste experimento buscou avaliar a qualidade da água residuária resultante do processo de queima de pneus inservíveis. Para identificar e quantificar os contaminantes presentes na água, provenientes do processo de queima das raspas, foram realizadas análises físico-químicas das amostras coletadas. Os resultados indicaram que água residuária apresenta potencial Hidrogeniônico ácido, devido a presença de compostos de enxofre entre outros elementos advindos do processo de queima, tais como os metais pesados cromo, cádmio e chumbo.
VARIABILIDADE ESPACIAL DA FERTILIDADE DE UM SOLO CULTIVADO COM CACAUEIRO
Authors: Carvalho Perla Silva Matos de , Silva Samuel De Assis , Paiva Arlicélio Queiroz , Sodré George Andrade , Lima Julião Soares de Souza
Published: May 2018

O conhecimento da variabilidade de atributos químicos do solo através de técnicas de agricultura de precisão permite um manejo específico das áreas de cultivo e a aplicação de insumos de forma eficiente. Com este trabalho, objetivou-se avaliar a variabilidade espacial de atributos químicos de um solo sob cultivo de cacaueiro. O estudo foi realizado em uma área de aproximadamente 1,5 ha cultivada com cacaueiro, em um grid de 120 pontos. As amostras de solo foram retiradas na camada de 0 - 20 cm, para determinar os atributos pH em água, H+Al, P, K+, relação Ca2+/Mg2+, SB, V%, TOC, CTC efetiva e CTC. Os dados foram submetidos à uma análise exploratória e descritiva, e, posteriormente, à uma análise geoestatística para quantificar a dependência espacial. Em seguida, procedeu-se a interpolação dos dados através da krigagem ordinária. O sistema de cultivo do tipo agroﬂorestal, devido ao aporte de matéria orgânica, inﬂuenciou os teores de TOC, CTC efetiva e CTC. A presença de argila de baixa atividade em Nitossolos favoreceu ocorrência de níveis altos de P em solução, entretanto, uma pequena proporção da área necessita de correção. Os mapas apresentam regiões específicas com níveis variáveis de nutrientes, os quais podem ser utilizados como referenciais para aplicações de fertilizantes em taxas variadas.
The screenplay/film relationship bifurcated: Reading Carl Mayer’s Sylvester (1924)
Authors: Ksenofontova Alexandra
Published: May 2018

The article explores the question of whether screenplays can be defined and interpreted based solely on their functional relation to film. It argues that another aspect of the screenplay/film relationship is crucial for a more precise definition and reading of scripts, namely the textual simulation of film as a medium. This argument is first made on a theoretical basis and supported by an analogy with the relationship between drama and theatre. The second half of the article illustrates and expands the theoretical claims in a close reading of the silent film script Sylvester written by German screenwriter Carl Mayer and published in 1924. In particular, it is argued, Mayer’s acclaimed ‘expressionist’ writing style does not aim at performing any function in the potential film production, but rather reflects a certain view on the media-related specifics of film and the possibilities of their verbal representation.
‘Real people’s lives rarely fall into a three-act structure’: Writing biographical drama for British television
Authors: Andrews Hannah
Published: May 2018

This article combines primary material based on interviews with British screenwriters who have written prominent dramas based on real lives with biography theory and screenwriting praxis. It seeks to analyse some of the solutions screenwriters have found to the unique challenges of writing drama based on real lives, specifically by comparing it with the developing field of biography theory. These issues are analysed in the light of the recommendations of well-known screenwriting theorist/practitioners on the creation of character and its relationship with story. The article considers some of the specific challenges for British screenwriters in creating biographical drama, given the context of public service broadcasting and its associated pressure for accuracy and fairness.
Therapeutic Plasma Exchange for Urgent Rivaroxaban Reversal
Authors: Kumar Varun , Allencherril Joseph , Bracey Arthur , Chen Alice J. , Lam Wilson W.
Published: May 2018

Direct oral anticoagulants, which include the factor Xa inhibitor rivaroxaban, have some advantages over vitamin K antagonists in regard to stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, no antidotes to reverse the effect of oral anticoagulants are commercially available, which can complicate treating patients in whom reversal is urgent. We faced this challenge in a kidney transplant candidate, a 65-year-old man with end-stage renal disease who had been taking rivaroxaban for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. When a deceased-donor kidney became available, we needed to rapidly reduce the patient's bleeding risk, while minimizing the cold ischemic time of the donor kidney. Therefore, we decided to take an experimental approach and perform therapeutic plasma exchange. The patient's plasma anti-factor Xa level decreased from 0.4 IU/mL immediately before treatment to 0.21 IU/mL afterward, indicating that rivaroxaban had been actively removed from circulation. Waste fluid showed significant anti-Xa activity, indicating that the risk of rebound anticoagulation had been mitigated. The patient subsequently underwent successful kidney transplantation.

To our knowledge, this is the first report of therapeutic plasma exchange to reverse the effects of rivaroxaban in a patient undergoing urgent surgery. This treatment may also be suitable for patients who have life-threatening, large-volume bleeding, especially in the presence of substantial kidney or liver dysfunction.
Resistance spot welding of dissimilar alloys 1008 low carbon steel5052 aluminum alloy
Authors: Zedan Mohammad Jameel , Doos Qasim M.
Published: May 2018

The resistance spot welding is adopted to joint dissimilar alloys such as aluminum alloy 5052, and low carbon steel
alloy 1008. In this work, the electrodes force 2100-2700 N, the welding current 7.5-10.5 KA, and welding time 10-20
cycle have been used. The relationships between the three parameters have been studied. The maximum tensile shear
load of the aluminum alloy 5052-low carbon steel 1008 joint has been found equal to 2860 N for weld nugget
diameter of 9 mm. The intermetallic compound layer (IMC) with 2-8 μm thickness with tongue-like has been
appeared adjacent to the 1008 low carbon steel side, whereas a needle-shaped IMC layer adjacent to the aluminum
alloy 5052 side
New Methods to Resisting Punching Shear Stress in Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs
Authors: Eid Fatma M. , Magdy Tayel , Ahmed Ebada
Published: May 2018

Punching shear failure is a major problem encountered in the design of reinforced concrete flat slabs. The utilization of shear reinforcement via shear studs or other means has become a choice for improving the punching shear capacity. In this study, a new alternative of reinforcement modalities were tested and demonstrated the effect of self-compact concrete on the punching shear capacity, beside that compared between the difference codes to identify the suitable one for determining the position of critical section of punching shear. Nevertheless, in this investigation, the proposed reinforcement system is examined for interior columns only. An experimental work consisting of six specimens: five of them were cast with normal reinforced concrete and one was cast with self-compact strength concrete. The obtained results indicate that the proposed shear reinforcement system has a positive effect in the enhancement of the punching shear capacity of interior slab–column connection of self-compact strength concrete.
Four-Wheel Drive System: Architecture, Basic Vehicle Dynamics and Traction*
Authors: Gill Bir Armaan Singh , Sehdev Mayank , Singh Hardeep
Published: May 2018

Technology has been developing at a very tremendous pace to improve the safety and comfort of the people and when
it comes to luxury and comfort, automobiles section is one of the common topic of interest, the most trending among
this section is the “Four Wheel Drive (4WD) system” which has become more advanced and sophisticated with time. It
has become an essential and appealing part of automobiles in today's era. This system has made the vehicles more
secure, both off-road and on-road, enhanced traction of the wheels and power delivery of the engine. With the
manipulation in the fundamental structure of a 4WD, various other 4WD options have become available, suiting
different types of lifestyle and environment. This paper attempts to explain the different types of 4WD system, their
basic structure, basic vehicle dynamics affecting the traction control system and provide a conclusion on various
philosophies that the 4WD system adhere.
Development of an Improved Domestic Grinding Machine
Authors: Kareem B. , Akinode R. A.
Published: May 2018

The major thrust of this paper is the development of an improved domestic grinding machine operated and mostly
used in kitchen for the grinding of vegetables, spices and grains of any form. The challenges facing the separation of
grinded ferrous metallic particles from the products grinded have been solved through the introduction of magnetic
substance at the exit compartment called extractor. The testing of the machine was extensively carried out on dried
(cayenne) pepper with 97% efficiency of the operation. The construction of the work is simple and it employs the
maximum utilization of locally sourced materials, which are readily available hence, a reduction in its total cost.
Scope of Dry Wood and Wood Composite Alternate to Stone in Case of Acid Wash on Denim Fabric
Authors: Hoque Md. Saiful , Hossain Md. Jakir , Imtiaz Md. Arefin , Das Shimul , Rashid Muhammad Abdur
Published: May 2018

For the betterment of comfort ability, to impart decent fading effect and to make more exquisite, denim fabric is
examined with different washing techniques. Usually, Acid wash is used to fade the color of denim to a higher degree
and therefore this wash has a significant effect on the physical and mechanical properties of the denim. In this paper,
we worked on to find out the comparison among stone, waste wood and wood composite in case of acid wash on
denim fabric dyed with indigo dye. Denim garments were processed using some parameters such as temperature 30
°C, time 30 min as well as acid concentration (H3PO4) 1 ml/L, (KMnO4) 4 gm/l. This study was focused on the physical
and mechanical properties like strength, weight loss, shrinkage, EPI and PPI, absorbency, color fading, GSM, wash,
rubbing and perspiration fastness test and monitored the comparison of each treated and untreated fabric samples.
It was noticeable that, a significant difference was found in case of Waste wood washed and wood composite washed
garments in almost all properties than stone washed garments but the desired fading effects were achieved by acid
washing with wood composite on denim fabric.
Heavy Metal Toxicity, Health Hazards and their Removal Technique by Natural Adsorbents: A Short Overview
Authors: Pawar Pournima R. , Bhosale Shrikant M.
Published: May 2018

Environmental pollution particularly from heavy metals and minerals in the wastewater is the most severe problem
in India. Due to extensive anthropogenic activities such as industrial operations particularly mining, agricultural
processes and disposal of industrial waste materials; their concentration has increased to dangerous levels. Heavy
metals in industrial effluent include Copper, nickel, chromium, lead, zinc, arsenic, cadmium, selenium and uranium. So
far, a number of efficient methods have been reviewed for the removal of heavy metals such as chemical precipitation,
ion exchange, reverse osmosis, electro dialysis, ultra filtration, nanofiltration, coagulation, flocculation, floatation,
etc. However these methods have several disadvantages such as high reagent requirement, unpredictable metal ion
removal, generation of toxic sludge etc. Adsorption process being very simple, economical, effective and versatile has
become the most preferred methods for removal of toxic contaminants from wastewater. This paper reviews the use
of various readily available natural materials as adsorbents of heavy metals from industrial wastewater. Various
natural adsorbents reviewed includes sand, waste tea leaves eggshell, rice husk, activated carbon, zeolites, olive
stones, wood sawdust etc.
Improvement in Millipore and Implementation of Pneumatic System for Burr Removal
Authors: KshatriyaPawar Akshay , Mane Dhanraj , Patil Rohit
Published: May 2018

Each component or a part which is nature or arranged by human has an end period or disillusionment time. We as
masters influence an average endeavor to find the life to time and make various arrangements to diminish the failure
and augmentation the life time. Machining is improved the situation screws, Cylinder heads, Cylinder block, crank
cases, cover cases and crank and Main Bearing (MB) Caps. Throwing is improved the situation cam shafts and motor
external bodies. Every part component has a remarkable request of handling. It takes after and request of either
throwing or manufacturing and machining. Furthermore, in view of the tainting in the motor, the motor keeps
running with a considerable measure of issues like wear and tear, Huge clamor, Friction, Vibration and so on, of interior
parts of the motor. These burrs are the main consideration for the sullying caused in the motor get together. Because
of this client disappointment is going high. To control this specific strategy are taken after and kept up.
Moment functions on hypergroup joins
Authors: Vati Kedumetse , Székelyhidi László
Published: May 2018

Moment functions play a basic role in probability theory. A natural generalization can be defined on hypergroups which leads to the concept of generalized moment function sequences. In a former paper we studied some function classes on hypergroup joins which play a basic role in spectral synthesis. Moment functions are also important basic blocks of spectral synthesis. All these functions can be characterized by well-known functional equations. In this paper we describe generalized moment function sequences on hypergroup joins.
Model-based development of a multi-agent system for controlling material flow systems
Authors: Fischer Juliane , Marcos Marga , Vogel-Heuser Birgit
Published: May 2018

The rising number of product variants requires flexible manufacturing systems, including their internal material flow systems (MFSs). An approach to design MFSs reconfigurably is the use of a decentralized control based on software agents. For implementing an agent-based control approach for MFSs this paper presents a meta model describing the knowledge base of individual agents and the overall control task to be fulfilled by the MFS.
基于真实语料的 “是…的” 构式初级汉语教学设计
Authors: Su Danjie , Tao Hongyin ,   苏 丹洁*、陶 红印
Published: May 2018

提要

“是…的” 句是初级汉语教学常见语法格式。该句式语义语用功能较抽象，句法上也常有 “可用可不用” 的情况，是汉语习得难点之一。本文通过基于影视会话的 “是…的” 句教学设计，例示如何使用真实语料教初级汉语，尤其是语法。本文将 “是…的” 句最典型的表确信的构式作为教学重点，展示如何将含有目标语法格式的真实语料转化为面向初级阶段的教学材料、课堂活动设计和测试材料。本文表明，初级阶段可使用真实语料来教二语难点语法。
完成体和经历体 “过” 之语法教学：以美国常见的三套教材为例
Authors: Wu Shu-Ling , 玉汴 马
Published: May 2018

完成体和经历体 “过” 是汉语语法里用来表示事件内部时间结构的重要工具，两者在语法结构和功能上有许多差异。然而当前的主流教材在初级和中级课本的编写上，多半只着重教授经历体 “过” 的用法，忽视完成体 “过” 的介绍，造成课堂语法教学无法反映语言现实的情况。本文针对两种 “过” 的教学进行了一系列研究，首先讨论两种 “过” 的区别，再综述教学语法的基本原则以及体貌标记的习得研究，然后具体分析三套在美国广受欢迎的汉语教材在教学次序、语法解释及练习活动上对两种 “过” 的处理，最后以样例示范形式提出针对 “过” 的对教材编写及教学活动的建议。
On a class of shift-invariant subspaces of the Drury-Arveson
space
Authors: Arcozzi Nicola , Levi Matteo
Published: May 2018

In the Drury-Arveson space, we consider the subspace of functions whose
Taylor coefficients are supported in a set Y⊂ ℕd with
the property that ℕ\X + ej ⊂ ℕ\X for all j = 1, . . . ,
d. This is an easy example of shift-invariant subspace, which can be
considered as a RKHS in is own right, with a kernel that can be explicitly
calculated for specific choices of X. Every such a space can be seen as an
intersection of kernels of Hankel operators with explicit symbols. Finally,
this is the right space on which Drury’s inequality can be optimally adapted
to a sub-family of the commuting and contractive operators originally
considered by Drury.
Curvature estimates for stable free boundary minimal hypersurfaces
Authors: Guang Qiang , Li Martin Man-chun , Zhou Xin
Published: May 2018

In this paper, we prove uniform curvature estimates for immersed stable free boundary minimal hypersurfaces satisfying a uniform area bound, which generalize the celebrated Schoen–Simon–Yau interior curvature estimates up to the free boundary. Our curvature estimates imply a smooth compactness theorem which is an essential ingredient in the min-max theory of free boundary minimal hypersurfaces developed by the last two authors. We also prove a monotonicity formula for free boundary minimal submanifolds in Riemannian manifolds for any dimension and codimension. For 3-manifolds with boundary, we prove a stronger curvature estimate for properly embedded stable free boundary minimal surfaces without a-priori area bound. This generalizes Schoen’s interior curvature estimates to the free boundary setting. Our proof uses the theory of minimal laminations developed by Colding and Minicozzi.
Theoretical and experimental considerations on the neutral axis of wood beams with a hole in different locations
Authors: Wen Yuxin , Yang Ping , Zhao Jian , Zhao Dong
Published: May 2018

Holes contribute to the non-homogeneous nature of solid wood and shift the neutral axis of wood beams away from the centroid. Based on the plane-section assumption and idealized trapezoidal distribution, new calculating formulas will be presented in terms of the location of neutral axis for clear beams and wood beams with a hole at the center, compression zone and tension zone. To verify the results of theoretical analysis and formulas, four-point bending experiments of wood beams were performed by a digital image correlation (DIC) technique. There is a reasonable agreement between calculated and experimental results with a hole at the center or in the compression zone of the beams. Concerning a hole in the tension zone, on the other hand, the calculated locations of neutral axis are not in agreement with the experimental results, due to the plastic behavior on both the compression and tension zones of the beams in the inelastic stage.
Effect of autohydrolysis on alkaline delignification of mixed hardwood chips and on lignin structure
Authors: Curmi Hélène , Chirat Christine , Brochier Salon Marie-Christine , Lachenal Dominique
Published: May 2018

Autohydrolysis (AH) prior to the kraft process is one way to valorize hemicelluloses. The presented results show that AH also has a beneficial effect insofar as kraft cooking can be substituted by soda cooking, and higher brightness levels can be achieved under the same bleaching conditions. The lignin has more free phenolic groups after AH, which is attributable to depolymerization, and which could partly explain the better pulping and bleaching results. Another explanation could be the lower amount of lignin involved in lignin carbohydrate complexes after an AH step.
On the solutions and conservation laws of a two-dimensional Korteweg de Vries model: Multiple exp-function method
Authors: Adem Abdullahi Rashid
Published: May 2018

Under investigation in this paper is a two-dimensional Korteweg de Vries model, which is a spacial extension of the Korteweg de Vries model. An infinite number of nonlocal conservation laws are given which indicate the integrability of this model. Exact soliton solutions are then respectively derived by means of the multiple exp-function method.
Predicative reduplication: Functions, their relationships and iconicities
Authors: Lǐ Yuèyuán , Ponsford Dan
Published: May 2018

We survey the predicative functions of reduplication and analyze the relationships between them in terms of semantic affinity and iconicity. Forty-five functions are identified in 108 languages. The most frequent ones have to do with repetition/continuity of events, multiplicity of participants, and intensity. Reduplication can be polysemous. Based on high cross-linguistic frequency of expression by a common reduplicative form and cases of ambiguity, we identify semantic affinities among twelve functions, together comprising a semantic map. We also analyze the functions in terms of five iconicities—iconic relationships between specific aspects of form and meaning. An interesting relationship emerges: for any pair of semantically closely related functions, the iconicities of one are always a superset of the iconicities of the other. On the widely-held assumption that initial uses are high in iconicity, the picture is one of monotonic loss of iconicity as use is extended. As well as showing empirically how the functions relate to each other, we also review three earlier proposals which were largely based on reasoning.
Crystal structure of (E)-2,4-dichloro-6-(((4-methyl-2-nitrophenyl)imino)methyl)phenol, C14H10Cl2N2O3
Authors: Hong Yong , Liu Wei , Wu Jie
Published: May 2018

C14H10Cl2N2O3, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 13.3172(15) Å, b = 7.0899(7) Å, c = 14.8280(15) Å, β = 96.739(3)°, V = 1390.4(3) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0423, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1137, T = 150(2) K.
Crystal structure of poly[μ3-5-(4-(2,6-di(pyridine-2-yl)pyridine-4-yl)phenoxy)isophthalato-κ6
O:O′,O′′:N,N′,N′′)cobalt(II)] C29H17CoN3O5
Authors: Liu Xue-Guo , Yan Wei-Hong , Xing Xiao-Jing , Fan Hui-Tao
Published: May 2018

C29H17CoN3O5, monoclinic, P21 (no. 4), a = 7.7751(6) Å, b = 12.8081(14) Å, c = 12.4032(15) Å, β = 103.79(1)°, V = 1199.6(2) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0627, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0940, T = 293(2) K.
Crystal structure of diaqua-(acetato-κ3
O,O′:O′′)-(μ3-4,6-di(1H-imidazol-1-yl)isophthalato-κ4
O:O′:O′′,O′′′)lanthanum(III), C16H15LaN4O8
Authors: Liu Xue-Guo , Yan Wei-Hong , Xing Xiao-Jing , Fan Hui-Tao
Published: May 2018

C16H15LaN4O8, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 13.2370(6) Å, b = 15.4658(5) Å, c = 9.5723(4) Å, β = 108.834(4)°, V = 1854.72(14) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0342, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.0814, T = 293(2) K.
Art and the Brain: Archaeological Perspectives on Visual Communication
Authors: Janik Liliana , Kaner Simon
Published: May 2018

This issue of the journal developed from interest generated around a conference held in Cambridge entitled Art and the Brain, which examined how human neurophysiological capacities are exemplified by early art. This is a theme of great interest today, with attention focused on the ability to produce art as one of the defining characteristics of fully modern human beings, since their emergence in Africa 100,000 years ago, and the desire to understand the role of art in the story of human evolution.
Prediction of Film Cooling Effectiveness on a Gas Turbine Blade Leading Edge Using ANN and CFD
Authors: Dávalos J. O. , García J. C. , Urquiza G. , Huicochea A. , De Santiago O.
Published: May 2018

In this work, the area-averaged film cooling effectiveness (AAFCE) on a gas turbine blade leading edge was predicted by employing an artificial neural network (ANN) using as input variables: hole diameter, injection angle, blowing ratio, hole and columns pitch. The database used to train the network was built using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) based on a two level full factorial design of experiments. The CFD numerical model was validated with an experimental rig, where a first stage blade of a gas turbine was represented by a cylindrical specimen. The ANN architecture was composed of three layers with four neurons in hidden layer and Levenberg-Marquardt was selected as ANN optimization algorithm. The AAFCE was successfully predicted by the ANN with a regression coefficient R2<0.99 and a root mean square error RMSE=0.0038. The ANN weight coefficients were used to estimate the relative importance of the input parameters. Blowing ratio was the most influential parameter with relative importance of 40.36 % followed by hole diameter. Additionally, by using the ANN model, the relationship between input parameters was analyzed.
Die Versorgungswirklichkeit ist nicht schwarz/weiß – Gesetzliche und private Krankenversicherung in der Versorgung
Authors: Wasem Jürgen
Published: May 2018

Einleitung:

Gesundheit ist einer der gesellschaftlichen Bereiche mit traditionell hohen Zustimmungswerten für Solidarität und Gleichheit. Vor dem Hintergrund einer Zunahme (gefühlter) gesellschaftlicher Ungleichheit in vielen Bereichen kann sich mögliche ungleiche Behandlung im Gesundheitswesen daher rasch hoher Aufmerksamkeit gewiss sein. Vor diesem Hintergrund betrachtet dieser Beitrag nach kurzen Überlegungen zu den Diskussionssträngen zum dualen Krankenversicherungssystem die Unterschiede zwischen gesetzlicher und privater Krankenversicherung in den zentralen Versorgungsbereichen – ambulante ärztliche Versorgung, Krankenhausversorgung und Arzneimittel – und geht auf die in der aktuellen politischen Debatte unterbreiteten Lösungsvorschläge ein.