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Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions by Reusing and Recycling Used Clothing in Japan
Authors: Semba Toshiro , Sakai Yuji , Ishikawa Miku , Inaba Atsushi
Published: October 2020

According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 73% of used clothing is landfilled or incinerated globally and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fabric manufacturing in 2015 amounted to 1.2 billion tons. It must be reduced in the future, especially by reusing and recycling used clothing. Based on this perspective, researchers calculated the energy consumption and GHG emissions associated with reusing and recycling used clothing globally with a life cycle assessment (LCA). However, no study was conducted so far to estimate the total GHG emission reductions in Japan by reusing and recycling used clothing. In this study, the amount of used clothing currently discharged from households as combustible and noncombustible waste and their fiber types were estimated using literature. Then, the methods for reusing and recycling of used clothing were categorized into the following 5 types based on fiber type, that is, “reuse overseas,” “textile recycling to wipers,” “fiber recycling,” “chemical recycling” and “thermal recycling.” After that, by applying LCA, the GHG emission reductions by above 5 methods were estimated, based on the annual discharged weights of each fiber type. Consequently, the total GHG emissions reductions by reusing and recycling 6.03 × 108 kg of used clothing totally were estimated around 6.60 × 109 kg CO2e, to range between 6.57 × 109 kg CO2e and 6.64 × 109 kg CO2e, which depended on the type of “chemical recycling.” The largest contribution was “reuse overseas,” which was 4.01 × 109 kg CO2e corresponded to approximately 60% of the total reduction. Where, it was assumed that used clothing were exported from Japan to Malaysia which was currently the largest importing country. In this case, GHG emissions to manufacture new clothing in China, the largest country currently to export them to Japan, can be avoided, which are 29.4 kg CO2e and 32.5 kg CO2e respectively for 1 kg jeans and 1 kg T-shirts. Adding the GHG emissions for overseas transportation to this, on average, 32.0 kg CO2e per kg of used clothing was reduced by “reuse overseas,” which was 19.6 times larger than GHG emissions by incineration, 1.63 kg CO2e per kg, in which carbon neutrality for cotton was not counted. As the result, the total GHG emission reductions above mentioned, around 6.60 × 109 kg CO2e, corresponds to 70% of the GHG emissions by incineration of total household garbage in Japan.
3D Capsule Hand Pose Estimation Network Based on Structural Relationship Information
Authors: Wu Yiqi , Ma Shichao , Zhang Dejun , Sun Jun
Published: October 2020

Hand pose estimation from 3D data is a key challenge in computer vision as well as an essential step for human–computer interaction. A lot of deep learning-based hand pose estimation methods have made significant progress but give less consideration to the inner interactions of input data, especially when consuming hand point clouds. Therefore, this paper proposes an end-to-end capsule-based hand pose estimation network (Capsule-HandNet), which processes hand point clouds directly with the consideration of structural relationships among local parts, including symmetry, junction, relative location, etc. Firstly, an encoder is adopted in Capsule-HandNet to extract multi-level features into the latent capsule by dynamic routing. The latent capsule represents the structural relationship information of the hand point cloud explicitly. Then, a decoder recovers a point cloud to fit the input hand point cloud via a latent capsule. This auto-encoder procedure is designed to ensure the effectiveness of the latent capsule. Finally, the hand pose is regressed from the combined feature, which consists of the global feature and the latent capsule. The Capsule-HandNet is evaluated on public hand pose datasets under the metrics of the mean error and the fraction of frames. The mean joint errors of Capsule-HandNet on MSRA and ICVL datasets reach 8.85 mm and 7.49 mm, respectively, and Capsule-HandNet outperforms the state-of-the-art methods on most thresholds under the fraction of frames metric. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness of Capsule-HandNet for 3D hand pose estimation.
Characterization of Two Novel Bacillus thuringiensis Cry8 Toxins Reveal Differential Specificity of Protoxins or Activated Toxins against Chrysomeloidea Coleopteran Superfamily
Authors: Shu Changlong , Yan Guixin , Huang Shizhi , Geng Yongxin , Soberón Mario , Bravo Alejandra , Geng Lili , Zhang Jie
Published: October 2020

Scarabaeoidea and Chrysomeloidea insects are agriculture-destructive coleopteran pests. Few effective Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) insecticidal proteins against these species have been described. Bt isolate BtSU4 was found to be active against coleopteran insects. Genome sequencing revealed two new cry8 genes in BtSU4, designated as cry8Ha1 and cry8Ia1. Both genes expressed a 135 kDa protoxin forming irregular shape crystals. Bioassays performed with Cry8Ha1 protoxin showed that it was toxic to both larvae and adult stages of Holotrichia parallela, also to Holotrichia oblita adults and to Anoplophora glabripennis larvae, but was not toxic to larval stages of H. oblita or Colaphellus bowringi. The Cry8Ia1 protoxin only showed toxicity against H. parallela larvae. After activation with chymotrypsin, the Cry8Ha1 activated toxin lost its insecticidal activity against H. oblita adults and reduced its activity on H. parallela adults, but gained toxicity against C. bowringi larvae, a Chrysomeloidea insect pest that feeds on crucifer crops. The chymotrypsin activated Cry8Ia1 toxin did not show toxicity to any one of these insects. These data show that Cry8Ha1 and Cry8Ia1 protoxin and activated toxin proteins have differential toxicity to diverse coleopteran species, and that protoxin is a more robust protein for the control of coleopteran insects.
Study on Anisotropic Strange Stars in

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Authors: Salako Ines G. , Khlopov M. , Ray Saibal , Arouko M. Z. , Saha Pameli , Debnath Ujjal
Published: October 2020

In this work, we study the existence of strange stars in the background of f(T,T) gravity in the Einstein spacetime geometry, where T is the torsion tensor and T is the trace of the energy-momentum tensor. The equations of motion are derived for anisotropic pressure within the spherically symmetric strange star. We explore the physical features like energy conditions, mass-radius relations, modified Tolman–Oppenheimer–Volkoff (TOV) equations, principal of causality, adiabatic index, redshift and stability analysis of our model. These features are realistic and appealing to further investigation of properties of compact objects in f(T,T) gravity as well as their observational signatures.
Increased Monocyte Inflammatory Responses to Oxidized LDL Are Associated with Insulin Resistance in HIV-Infected Individuals on Suppressive Antiretroviral Therapy
Authors: Mitchell Brooks I. , Laws Elizabeth I. , Chow Dominic C. , Sah Bandar Ivo N. , Gangcuangco Louie Mar A. , Shikuma Cecilia M. , Ndhlovu Lishomwa C.
Published: October 2020

Despite long term antiretroviral therapy (ART), insulin resistance (IR) is common among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) exposing this population to a greater risk of cardiometabolic complications when compared to their uninfected counterparts. We previously identified an expansion in monocyte subpopulations in blood that were linked to the degree of IR in persons with HIV on stable ART. In this study, we directly assessed monocyte inflammatory functional properties from PLWHA on ART (n = 33) and HIV-uninfected controls (n = 14) of similar age, gender, and cardiovascular disease risk and determined the relationship with IR (homeostatic model assessment-insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)), calculated from fasting blood glucose and insulin measurements. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells were stimulated with oxidized low-density lipoproteins (oxLDL) and polyfunctional monocyte cytokine responses (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8, or TNF-α) were determined by flow cytometry. Higher monocyte IL-1β and IL-8 responses to oxLDL were associated with higher IR in PLWHA but not in the control group. We observed that higher basal monocyte cytokine responses were associated with both duration since HIV diagnosis and ART initiation. In the management of IR in chronic HIV, strategies lowering monocyte IL-1β and IL-8 responses should be considered in addition to ART in order to limit adverse cardio-metabolic outcomes.
Impacts of Extreme Weather Events on Bacterial Community Composition of a Temperate Humic Lake
Authors: Hoke Alexa , Woodhouse Jason , Zoccarato Luca , McCarthy Valerie , de Eyto Elvira , Calderó-Pascual Maria , Geffroy Ewan , Dillane Mary , Grossart Hans-Peter , Jennings Eleanor
Published: October 2020

Extreme weather events are projected to increase in frequency and intensity as climate change continues. Heterotrophic bacteria play a critical role in lake ecosystems, yet little research has been done to determine how they are affected by such extremes. The purpose of this study was to use high-throughput sequencing to explore the bacterial community composition of a humic oligotrophic lake on the North Atlantic Irish coast and to assess the impacts on composition dynamics related to extreme weather events. Samples for sequencing were collected from Lough Feeagh on a fortnightly basis from April to November 2018. Filtration was used to separate free-living and particle-associated bacterial communities and amplicon sequencing was performed for the 16S rRNA V4 region. Two named storms, six high discharge events, and one drought period occurred during the sampling period. These events had variable, context-dependent effects on bacterial communities in Lough Feeagh. The particle-associated community was found to be more likely to respond to physical changes, such as mixing, while the free-living population responded to changes in nutrient and carbon concentrations. Generally, however, the high stability of the bacterial community observed in Lough Feeagh suggests that the bacterial community is relatively resilient to extreme weather events.
A Modified HYDRUS Model for Simulating PFAS Transport in the Vadose Zone
Authors: Silva Jeff Allen Kai , Šimůnek Jiří , McCray John E.
Published: October 2020

The HYDRUS unsaturated flow and transport model was modified to simulate the effects of non-linear air-water interfacial (AWI) adsorption, solution surface tension-induced flow, and variable solution viscosity on the unsaturated transport of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) within the vadose zone. These modifications were made and completed between March 2019 and May 2019, and were implemented into both the one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) versions of HYDRUS. Herein, the model modifications are described and validated against the available literature-derived PFAS transport data (i.e., 1D experimental column transport data). The results of both 1D and 2D example simulations are presented to highlight the function and utility of the model to capture the dynamic and transient nature of the temporally and spatially variable interfacial area of the AWI (Aaw) as it changes with soil moisture content (Θw) and how it affects PFAS unsaturated transport. Specifically, the simulated examples show that while AWI adsorption of PFAS can be a significant source of retention within the vadose zone, it is not always the dominant source of retention. The contribution of solid-phase sorption can be considerable in many PFAS-contaminated vadose zones. How the selection of an appropriate Aaw(Θw) function can impact PFAS transport and how both mechanisms contribute to PFAS mass flux to an underlying groundwater source is also demonstrated. Finally, the effects of soil textural heterogeneities on PFAS unsaturated transport are demonstrated in the results of both 1D and 2D example simulations.
Monitoring of Soil Water Content in Maize Rotated with Pigeonpea Fallows in South Africa
Authors: Musokwa Misheck , Mafongoya Paramu L. , Chirwa Paxie W.
Published: October 2020

Maize production under smallholder systems in South Africa (RSA) depends on rainfall. Incidences of dry spells throughout the growing season have affected maize yields negatively. The study examined water distribution and water use efficiency (WUE) of maize rotated with two-year pigeonpea fallows as compared to continuous maize without fertilizer. A randomized complete block design, replicated three times, was used with four treatments, which included continuous unfertilized maize, natural fallow-maize, pigeonpea + grass-pigeonpea-maize, and two-year pigeonpea fallow-maize. Soil water mark sensors were installed 0.2; 0.5; and 1.2 m on each plot to monitor soil water tension (kPa). Soil samples were analyzed using pressure plates to determine water retention curves which were used to convert soil water tension to volumetric water content. Maize rotated with two-year pigeonpea fallows had higher dry matter yield (11,661 kg ha−1) and WUE (20.78 kg mm−1) than continuous maize (5314 kg ha−1 and 9.48 kg mm−1). In this era of water scarcity and drought incidences caused by climate change, maize rotated with pigeonpea fallows is recommended among smallholder farmers in RSA because of its higher WUE, hence food security will be guaranteed.
Effect of Gate Selection on the Non-Cohesive Sedimentation in Irrigation Schemes
Authors: Theol Shaimaa , Jagers Bert , Yangkhurung Jigyasha Rai , Suryadi F.X. , de Fraiture Charlotte
Published: October 2020

In order to cover the crop water requirements, flow control structures such as gates and weirs are used to transfer the desired amount of water from the canals to the field canals. This paper examines the impact of gate operation and the selection of gates on the deposition of non-cohesive sediment. The Delft3D model is used to simulate the effects of different scenarios regarding gate operation and the location of the gate that is opened. The model results showed that the gate selection affects not only hydraulic parameters but also morphological parameters. It was found that opening the gates closer to the offtake resulted in less sediment deposition at the entrance of the branch canal when compared to opening the gates further away. Gate selection can be used as a tool in sediment management. By alternating the opening of different gates sediments that are already deposited after opening one gate can be eroded when another gate is operated, thus minimizing the additional cost of sediment removal. The use of Delft3D proved beneficial as the selection of different gates leads to asymmetric sediment deposition patterns which would be missed when using a 1D model.
Institutional Framework for Modeling Water Availability and Allocation
Authors: Wurbs Ralph A.
Published: October 2020

Effective water resources management requires assessments of water availability within a framework of complex institutions and infrastructure employed to manage extremely variable stream flow shared by numerous, often competing, water users and diverse types of use. The Water Rights Analysis Package (WRAP) modeling system is fundamental to water allocation and planning in the state of Texas in the United States. Integration of environmental flow standards into both the modeling system and comprehensive statewide water management is a high priority for continuing research and development. The public domain WRAP software and documentation are generalized for application any place in the world. Lessons learned in developing and implementing the modeling system in Texas are relevant worldwide. The modeling system combines: (1) detailed simulation of water right systems, interstate compacts, international treaties, federal/state/local agreements, and operations of storage and conveyance facilities, (2) simulation of river system hydrology, and (3) statistical frequency and reliability analyses. The continually evolving modeling system has been implemented in Texas by a water management community that includes the state legislature, planning and regulatory agencies, river authorities, water districts, cities, industries, engineering consulting firms, and university researchers. The shared modeling system contributes significantly to integration of water allocation, planning, system operations, and research.
An Improved Model for Chlorophyll-a Concentration Retrieval in Coastal Waters Based on UAV-Borne Hyperspectral Imagery: A Case Study in Qingdao, China
Authors: Gai Yingying , Yu Dingfeng , Zhou Yan , Yang Lei , Chen Chao , Chen Jun
Published: October 2020

Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) is an objective biological indicator, which reflects the nutritional status of coastal waters. However, the turbid coastal waters pose challenges to the application of existing Chl-a remote sensing models of case II waters. Based on the bio-optical models, we analyzed the suppression of coastal total suspended matter (TSM) on the Chl-a optical characteristics and developed an improved model using the imagery from a hyper-spectrometer mounted on an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The new model was applied to estimate the spatiotemporal distribution of Chl-a concentration in coastal waters of Qingdao on 17 December 2018, 22 March 2019, and 20 July 2019. Compared with the previous models, the correlation coefficients (R2) of Chl-a concentrations retrieved by the new model and in situ measurements were greatly improved, proving that the new model shows a better performance in retrieving coastal Chl-a concentration. On this basis, the spatiotemporal variations of Chl-a in Qingdao coastal waters were analyzed, showing that the spatial variation is mainly related to the TSM concentration, wind waves, and aquaculture, and the temporal variation is mainly influenced by the sea surface temperature (SST), sea surface salinity (SSS), and human activities.
Bronquiolitis Aguda por Virus Respiratorio Sincitial en Niños
Authors: Solano Pochet Mónica
Published: October 2020

La bronquiolitis aguda por el Virus Respiratorio Sincitial por lo general es una enfermedad auto limitada del tracto respiratorio inferior. Suele manifestarse inicialmente por síntomas respiratorios superiores, fiebre y posteriormente, síntomas respiratorios inferiores. Tiene una alta prevalencia mundial, con brotes epidemiológicos anuales según la zona geográfica. Se presenta sobre todo en niños menores 2 años y puede ocasionar infecciones repetidas a lo largo de la vida, ya que parece no otorgar inmunidad protectora. Existen factores de riesgo predisponentes para mayor severidad de la enfermedad. La evaluación se realiza principalmente por la historia clínica y examen físico, aunque existen ciertos estudios complementarios que se pueden realizar. El tratamiento es principalmente de soporte, no existe mayor evidencia científica para un tratamiento específico. Existe la profilaxis con Palivizumab, esta se reserva para casos específicos. Hay vacunas en etapa de desarrollo. El pronóstico suele ser bueno, aunque puede asociarse a morbilidad y mortalidad.
Actualización en el diagnóstico y manejo de la pancreatitis aguda
Authors: Gutiérrez Navarro Rebeca , Sanabria Cordero Gabriel Alexis
Published: October 2020

La pancreatitis aguda es un proceso inflamatorio que puede limitarse al páncreas o puede extenderse a estructuras vecinas, provocando así un síndrome de respuesta inflamatorio agudo que puede culminar en la muerte. Su síntoma pivote es el dolor abdominal agudo y su diagnóstico se basa en tres pilares: clínica, analítica e imágenes.
Toma de Decisiones Motoras: una revisión sobre sus bases neurológicas
Authors: Dawley Sandoval Katherine
Published: October 2020

El proceso de toma de decisiones motoras se lleva a cabo diariamente, con el fin de seleccionar los pasos necesarios para realizar un movimiento determinado. Se ha identificado ciertas áreas cerebrales que trabajan en conjunto durante los diferentes puntos de selección del objetivo, del movimiento y del efector muscular. El área interparietal, la corteza prefrontal, el área parietal de alcance y otros circuitos frontoparietales, son algunos de los responsables de la coordinación precisa que implica la complejidad del proceso; sin embargo, todavía faltan muchas estructuras contribuyentes por dilucidar. Se presenta un recopilado sobre los diferentes procesos experimentales que se han llevado a cabo a lo largo de los últimos años y, a partir de los cuales se ha definido la participación de las diferentes estructuras encefálicas en el proceso de toma de decisiones motoras.
Role of Facebook in Quota Reform Movement
Authors: Hasan Mahmudul , Biswas Arnab , Ahsan Ali
Published: October 2020

Technology and society have become intertwined in this age of the 4th industrial revolution. Bangladesh is flourishing at a tremendous speed with keeping pace with the present technology-driven world system. As mass consumption of technology taking place, every aspect of life is continually also being shaped through it. The way of public protest has also been changed after the net sphere has become so much dynamic. This study, based on the methodology of the survey and an in-depth interview, has tried to dig out the interrelation between the formation and development of the Quota Reform Movement and the usage of Facebook. This study has found that Facebook has worked as a catalyst in both organizing and accelerating the Quota Reform Movement of Bangladesh.
The Socio-Economic Implications of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19): A Review
Authors: Manjula Bai H
Published: October 2020

This paper is designed to study the area of the role of Government. They play a meaningful role in the socio-economic transformation of the society from the implication of the coronavirus pandemic. For the study, an online questionnaire was conducted using a semi-structured questionnaire using a non-probability snowball sampling technique; the researcher has collected responses from- 100respondents. The study covers different aspects concerning socio-economic status, barriers in improving the income level, GDP level, consumption level, and Investment level of the people and whether the Government is significant in improving the standards of the people post the pandemic. All categories of people who are affected by this pandemic were surveyed by using Google forms and the extent of improvement after the pandemic in their social and economic status is studied. A small endeavor has been made to understand the stress and anxiety of the people during this pandemic and also how the Government will help in the transformation of society.
A Study on Customer Attitude towards Online Cab Services with Special Reference to Madurai City
Authors: Baranirani B , Kousalya R
Published: October 2020

The taxi space in India is heating up and has been seeing phenomenal growth in the past 6-7 years. An organized rental cab was introduced in the Indian market in 2004 with Meru cab service. It soon became popular among customers in metropolitan cities, but the actual revolution came in 2010 when app-based services started its operation. Soon the market became competitive, and consumers became more demanding. Now companies are using various strategies to bring more customers as well as to retain their old customers. The study of customer attitude is important for every cab service provider to get the maximum market share in the business. Customer attitude is a post dissonance of consumption activity influenced by various factors. To study the customer attitude towards online cab services, a sample of 150 respondents was selected in Madurai city. The purpose of the present study is to know the various factors influencing the customers while selecting a cab service. The study also focuses on the problems faced in online cab services, and also the future needs of the customers are also found. The study also reveals the most preferred online cabs by the customers.
An Investigation on Accounting Information System, Zambia
Authors: Antony Sibi S , Antony Lucia Merin S
Published: October 2020

This study and research are to know how accounting is done in a private school, the type of accounting system being used, and its effectiveness, accounts being the recording of financial transactions is necessary to be handled well. The goal of this study is to understand how the private education sector organizes a set of manual and computerized accounting methods, procedures, and controls established to gather, record, classify, analyze, summarize, interpret and present accurate and timely financial data used. This case study gives detail on the computer and manual accounting systems and the perception of accountants on the accounting system used in private institutions. This research study highlights how private education institutions keep systematic records of financial transactions to find out the type of payment system is used, how the school protects its business if its insured, how it utilizes the operational profits, and how effective is the accounting system. This will be analyzed by a structured questionnaire that will comprise closed-ended and open-ended questions to collect the primary data from the respondents who are residing in Lusaka.
A Study on Role of Big 5 Personality Traits on Social Ostracism
Authors: Manoj Kiran P , Thiruchelvi A
Published: October 2020

Social Ostracism is an act of isolation of individuals. This feeling of isolation induces feelings of negative emotions on humans. It causes anger, depression, and loneliness among people left out or deprived of social interaction. So it’s important to study the causes of Social Ostracism and its implications on life satisfaction. This study assesses the role of the Big five personality traits on Social Ostracism and the relationship between Social ostracism and life satisfaction. This study uses a convenient sampling of data of 113 individuals, both male and female. The study finds that there exists a significant relationship between personality traits and Social ostracism. Also, there exists a relation between personality traits and life satisfaction. Social Ostracism hurts life satisfaction.
Types of Earthenwares and its Uses
Authors: Anbarasu M , Sathyamoorthy N K
Published: October 2020

Earthenware is proof of our way of life improvement in an archeological manner. Ceramics is intricate of water, soil, and mud compound utilized as home vessels of old periods. Ceramics making has become a preservationist industry in numerous pieces of the world. This industry is called ceramics in Tamil, and stoneware is classified “Potter.” Pot has fundamentally in mud porcelain or (Kaolinite), mud normally contains 40% aluminum oxide, 46% silicon oxide, and 14% water may be all things considered insinuated as having utilization is a lot of medical advantages. Earthenware is organized using a variety of strategies like carefully assembled and potter’s wheel strategy. In old Tamilians was fabricated numerous sorts of pots are utilized different purposes and satisfied their needs.
A Study of the Art of Painting in Kabul
Authors: Qadir Sarwari Abdul
Published: October 2020

Today, in most countries, painting has made great progress, along with science and technology. Recently, relative attention have been paid in the scientific, cultural, and social fields in Afghanistan, especially in Kabul, but little progress in the field of painting. In this research, an attempt was made to study the art of painting in Kabul, which its result would be important for those who are interested in the art of painting.Both library and field research methods have been used for collecting data. In the background section, some authoritative books, articles, and magazines have been used. In the field research method, some observations and interviews were used to collect data. The aim of the study was to study the art of painting in Kabul from the perspective of experts, professors of the Kabul College of Fine Arts, and directors of painting galleries in Kabul. It is summarized as follows:Painting in Kabul is relatively stagnant due to insecurity, war, religious prejudice, the irresponsibility of the Ministry of Information and Culture, and the lack of public awareness. Only from a specialist, slight changes can be seen in the works of painters. These changes have taken place in the field of painting since 2002, due to the movement of artists abroad, and have opened up new perspectives. Some of the painters’ works represent their efforts in search of having a unique and new method. However, most of the paintings are portraying the same method and repetitive subjects as in the past.
A Study on the Antioxidant Activity of Methanolic Extracts from Leaf, Stem and Flower Parts of Astragalus ovatus DC.
Authors: DEĞİRMENCİ Atiye , UZUN Alper , SARAL Özlem
Published: October 2020

The present study investigated the antioxidant activity of flower, stem and leaf extracts of Astragalus ovatus DC. plant. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents were determined in methanolic extracts of Astragalus ovatus DC flower, stem and leaves. Leaf of Astragalus ovatus DC. exhibited the highest activity of those parts tested. Total phenolic content and total flavonoid content for this part of plant were determined as 6.88 mg GAE/g and 2.80 mg QUE/g, respectively. FRAP value was found as 30.50 μmol FeSO4.7H2O/g. This is the first study to report antioxidant activity of flower, stem and leaf extracts of Astragalus ovatus DC.
Bio-electroactive fuel cells and their applications
Authors: Çetinkaya Afşin , Kuzu Sadullah Levent , Demir Ahmet
Published: October 2020

Bio-electroactive fuel cells are systems that produce useful products from renewable sources without causing environmental pollution and treating waste. In this study, general design properties, operation mechanisms, application areas, and historical advancement of the bio-electroactive fuel cell was reviewed. Electricity generating microbial fuel cells offer new opportunities as with hydrogen and methane-producing microbial electrolysis cells due to their attractive variety of electroactive microorganisms and operating situations. This article provides an up-to-date review for Bio-electroactive fuel cells and outlines instructions for future studies.
THE PLACE OF FRIENDLY RELATIONS IN THE FORMATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S IDEAS ABOUT THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR
Authors: IVANOVA Elena Yu.
Published: October 2020

The article presents the results of a secondary analysis of data from the study "The Attitude of students to the Great Patriotic war", conducted on the initiative of the Russian society of sociologists, by a research team led by Yuri Vishnevsky, as well as research materials from the Public opinion Foundation. The author, based on the interpretation of the respondents 'answers to the questionnaire questions:" who do you talk to most often about the great Patriotic war? And what would your friends do (in the context of: "What would your friends do if the war started?")", - analyzes the place of friendly relations in the formation of modern youth's ideas about the war of the Soviet people in 1941-1945. Regardless of the religion (Orthodoxy, Islam, Buddhism, atheism), the possible professional trajectory, as well as the specialty acquired at the University (technical, humanitarian, socio-economic, natural science), the phenomenon of friendship plays a significant role in shaping the worldview of young people. The article assesses the effectiveness of using such a methodological technique as a projective situation in a sociological survey, which allows showing the attitude to patriotism through the hypothetical behavior of friends, and evaluating the possible vector of actions in a hypothetical, critical situation limited by certain circumstances and conditions. There is freedom of assessment and independence of respondents positions. Proposals are formulated to improve the methodological and content apparatus of future research. Possible directions of the state policy on search for modern forms of additional education, volunteer projects that involve young people in the process of active participation in the events and results of the second world war and increase the interest of young people in obtaining objective data on the history of Russia are noted.
El reverso de la democracia
Authors: Covarrubias Israel
Published: October 2020

El presente artículo discute el impacto de una parte relevante de la obra del sociólogo mexicano Roger Bartra para la teoría política latinoamericana. Bartra es un autor que ha producido formas de comprensión originales sobre el poder en contextos de cambio político, como fue el pasaje de los años setenta a los años noventa del siglo pasado en México y en América Latina. A partir de la problematización de algunos capítulos relevantes de su obra, la cual siempre ha oscilado entre la antropología y la filosofía, entre la sociología y la ciencia política, se intentará delinear diversos rasgos teóricos centrales de la “aporía constitutiva” que subyace a la formación histórica del poder en algunas de sus direcciones de reproducción, y que en Bartra cobran la forma de la dimensión simbólica del poder, la melancolía y la democracia.
A Précis on Intellectual Property Rights: Challenges and Prospects for Nigeria's Economy
Authors: OLAGUNJU Olasunkanmi Olusogo
Published: October 2020

Objective - This research study examines the benefits and advantages associated with Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) in Nigeria's ecosystem. It scrutinises the contributions of safety or security of heroic inventions and innovations to economic growth.
Methodology/Technique – With the adoption of institutional theory, this study examines the pertinent legal instruments, administration and challenges of IPRs in Nigeria. The paper is specifically built on content analysis, key informant interviews, and expert insights which are used to unearth the institutional framework for transforming IPRs into sustainable economic or financial assets.
Finding – Based on content validity of the research, it is concluded that IPRs can be transformed into sustainable economic wealth or tangible financial resources with the creation of institutional apparatus for mitigating theft, piracy, or illegal transfer of IPRs in Nigeria as well as other developing nations. Consequently, some key policy suggestions necessary to secure IPRs for economic growth or optimal performance are espoused in this study.
Novelty - The paper makes findings relevant to how institutional weaknesses actually spearhead the growth of theft, piracy, and illegal exchange or utilisation of intellectual resources of Nigeria.
Type of Paper: Review.
JEL Classification: O31, O43, K21, O1, O17

Keywords: Institution; Rights; Economy; Property; Security; Administration.

Reference to this paper should be made as follows: OLAGUNJU, O.O. 2020. A Precís on Intellectual Property Rights: Challenges and Prospects for Nigeria's Economy, Global J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Review 8(3): 153 – 161. https://doi.org/10.35609/gjbssr.2020.8.3(2)
TIPOLOGI KEPEMIMPINAN DALAM PENINGKATAN MUTU PENDIDIKAN ISLAM DI MADRASAH
Authors: Fahmi Fauzi , Iskandar Wahyu
Published: October 2020

Stakeholder ideas and ideas in their reactualization never stop contributing discourse to change in the field of education. The leaders of educational institutions have full responsibility in carrying out improving the quality of education. This study aims to introduce leadership typologies in improving the quality of Islamic education in madrasas, ranging from the type of leadership, the leadership process of madrasa heads to the implementation of leadership in madrassas in improving quality. This research uses a literature study method. As for the results of this study indicate the role of leadership in carrying out its duties to members include: (a) Making decisions. (b) Developing the imagination; (c) Developing the loyalty of followers; (d) Control of the plan; (e) Utilizing human resources and other resources. (f) Carry out controls and corrections for errors; (g) Give a token of appreciation; (h) Delegating authority to subordinates; (i) Implement decisions by giving encouragement to followers.
STRATEGI PENINGKATAN MUTU GURU SEKOLAH DI LINGKUNGAN PESANTREN
Authors: Apud Apud
Published: October 2020

This paper aims to describe the strategic efforts in improving the quality of school teachers in the pesantren environment, the problems of improving the quality of school teachers in the pesantren environment, the efforts and strategic steps of pesantren leaders in improving the quality of school teachers. The research method uses a descriptive-qualitative approach. Data collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. Data were then analyzed using Miles and Huberman analysis models. The results showed that the quality of school teachers in the pesantren environment could be done by fostering teacher quality, supervising teacher quality, providing facilities and infrastructure, planting commitments, and providing benefits.
A LONGITUDINALIDADE DO CUIDADO ODONTOLÓGICO AO PACIENTE DIABÉTICO NA ATENÇÃO PRIMÁRIA EM SAÚDE: ATUALIDADES E DESAFIOS
Authors: Vila Verde Luis Henrique Cerqueira , Marchi Paulo Guilherme Bittencourt , Pedrotti Stefany , Suzuki Sandro Satio , Wittman Andrea De Fatima , Maffei Marlussy Soares , Paccini Renata
Published: October 2020

A inserção da equipe de saúde bucal (ESB) na atenção primária em saúde (APS) proporcionou a qualificação da assistência ao usuário. O Brasil é o quarto pais do mundo em prevalência de diabéticos, e cabe à ESB abordar integralmente as doenças bucais nestes pacientes. Através do relato de dentistas do programa de residência multiprofissional em saúde da família (PRMSF) da secretaria municipal de saúde de Cascavel-PR (SESAU), esta pesquisa visa avaliar a assistência odontológica a pacientes diabéticos na APS, propondo melhorias viabilizando seu cuidado longitudinal. A atenção odontológica a pacientes diabéticos tem sido aquém do recomendado pelas linhas de cuidado, esbarrando na fragmentação de trabalho e desconhecimento de rotinas por parte da equipe. A educação permanente para membros da APS deve ser fomentada, aproximando instituições de ensino junto às secretarias de saúde, servindo de capacitação para profissionais da APS. Sugere-se realização de mais estudos evidenciando dentro de linhas de cuidado a assistência odontológica, promovendo maior acompanhamento pela ESB e equipe de APS, afim de diminuir agravos causados pela diabetes e doenças bucais.
PROPRIEDADES FUCIONAIS DA SOJA
Authors: Dalpizol Bruna , Lehr Eduarda , Alves Gabriela Beacker , Rodrigues Fernanda , Bernardi Daniela Miotto
Published: October 2020

A soja é a leguminosa mais consumida no mundo atualmente, e é conhecida por suas propriedades anti-inflamatórias e antioxidantes que em grande parte são devidas a isoflavona presente em sua composição. Neste contexto o presente artigo de revisão tem como objetivo avaliar os efeitos do consumo da soja e discutir seu uso na indústria de alimentos. Foram utilizados resultados de 150 estudos comparados entre si para discutir os efeitos benéficos e promissores dos princípios bioativos da soja. Considerando os resultados coletados e comparados, pode-se concluir que a soja possui efeitos positivos no controle dos sintomas da menopausa, e diminui o crescimento de neoplasias, devido a sua alta atividade antioxidante, mas devem ser realizados mais estudos randomizados para comprovação científica dos seus benefícios.
O indizível e as obras imaginárias de Klein e Craig
Authors: Ramos Luiz Fernando
Published: October 2020

Parte-se da noção wagneriana de indizível para examinar proposições de Ives Klein, como as da sensibilidade pictórica imaterial, do teatro do vazio e do teatro particular, e projetos de Gordon Craig como o uber-marionette e o do Drama for Fools. A hipótese em jogo é a de que com suas obras imaginárias ambos operaram no campo em que o indizível torna-se a obra, e por isso reverberam nos procedimentos de artistas da cena contemporânea.
Imersões poéticas como processo de formação do artista-docente
Authors: Strazzacappa Marcia
Published: October 2020

A comunicação propõe apresentar um processo de pesquisa de/em arte por meio do estudo de algumas intervenções poéticos-acadêmicas realizadas, aqui intituladas imersões poéticas: imersão no sentido de estar submerso, envolto por líquido ou ainda, no sentido dado pela astronomia, em que imersão é considerada a "entrada de um astro na sombra de outro". Compreende-se por intervenções poético-acadêmicas a promoção/provocação de processos de criação cênico-coreográfica a partir de um tema sugerido, coordenado por um artista, integrando estudantes, docentes e pessoas da comunidade. O projeto parte do princípio de que manter o contado com a essência do ser artista de dança – manter o contato com "aquilo de que somos feitos" (Strazzacappa, 2011) – ou seja, manter-se em "estado de dança", é condição sine qua non do docente, no campo da arte e da formação do artista híbrido (Louppe, 1997).Palavras-chave: imersões poéticas; criação cênico-coreográfica; intervenções poético-acadêmicas.
A arte da pesquisa em artes - traçando práxis e reflexão
Authors: Coessens Kathleen
Published: October 2020

A sociedade tem se tornado mais e mais focada em seus valores e produção epistêmica: mapeamos qualquer coisa como “conhecimento”. As artes não escapam a essa tendência. O principal desafio da pesquisa artística é então, construir uma cultura de pesquisa que faça a diferença: participar e ampliar o campo da pesquisa mais amplo, mas a partir de sua própria perspectiva, resistindo à competitividade econômica e agregando valor para o desenvolvimento da cultura e da educação. Ao usar ferramentas ópticas diferentes como metáfora para fazer pesquisa, é desvendada a riqueza de uma abordagem de pesquisa artística: das diferenças entre perspectiva binocular e perspectiva prismática para a análise das noções de experiência e ação experimental, teoria e teorização. A terceira parte considera a complexidade de o artista investigar sua própria prática. A metáfora dos espelhos da sala octogonal de Leonardo da Vinci é usada para esclarecer a "centralização" e "descentralização" de tal atividade de pesquisa, decodificando as noções de reflexão e refletividade.Palavras-chave: pesquisa artística/prisma, subjetivo/objetivo, estética, conhecimento.
O homem dos mil truques: Chomón animador
Authors: Barbosa Paulo Roberto de Carvalho
Published: October 2020

O espanhol Segundo de Chomón figurou com destaque entre os realizadores dos primórdios do cinema. No início do século XX, circulou por diversas companhias europeias emprestando sua expertise a centenas de filmes. Especialista em trucagens, fez uso de novos recursos técnicos e estilísticos, mais tarde incorporados à gramática cinematográfica. Dentre as técnicas que experimentou, a animação tem particular importância, ganhando um número expressivo de títulos em sua filmografia. Chomón encontrou nessa nova forma de fazer filmes um meio para conferir personalidade às suas criações. Transitou com desenvoltura pelos seus caminhos, experimentando suas muitas variações. Este artigo faz uma leitura das animações de Chomón à luz de seu experimentalismo, focalizando a contribuição do diretor para esta “arte dentro da arte”.
Betty Leirner - Arte aquém e além da arte, de Lucia Santaella
Authors: Moreira Ronaldo Auad
Published: October 2020

Resenha do ensaio de Lucia Santaella, publicado no primeiro semestre de 2014 pela COSACNAIFY, sobre a obra da artista brasileira Betty Leirner.
Pesquisa artística, conhecimento musical e a crise da contemporaneidade
Authors: López Cano Rubén
Published: October 2020

A pesquisa artística no âmbito da interpretação musical produz três tipos de resultados: produtos artísticos, discursos sobre estes produtos e ações físicas e artísticas sobre as quais são criadas as interpretações. O tipo de conhecimento obtido oscila entre: conhecimento propositivo, verbalizável e semelhante a qualquer investigação acadêmica; conhecimento processual fundamentado nas ações nas quais se baseiam a atividade artística e conhecimento tácito, sensível e analógico que resiste à representação por operadores lógicos. Estes conhecimentos são produzidos a partir de diversos objetos de estudo que incluem as práticas interpretativas; os processos criativos, o exercício profissional e as práticas pessoais. Entre estes mundos ocorrem tensões epistêmicas distintas quanto à natureza do conhecimento produzidos e à possibilidade de serem comunicados. Por conta disto, é necessário distinguir com mais detalhes os elementos que formam o pensamento conceitual e as estratégias de comunicação nesta modalidade de investigação. Tradução do espanhol: Isaac Terceros
Use of Mobile Devices in Participative Documentaries in the Settlements of Landless Rural Workers Movement in Brazil
Authors: Palazuelos Felix Rebolledo , Oliveira Andreia Machado
Published: October 2020

This paper examines how the production of participative hypermedia documentaries with mobile devices can foment subjectivities and generate social movement within the interstitial settlements of the Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST) in the state of RS, Brazil. We draw upon the appropriation of media art and technology to establish links between the creation of subjectivity as emergent identity, the detection of memory as integrative process within social movement. To activate our theoretical framework in praxis, we situate mobile devices at the intersection of environmental, social and mental ecologies within locative art. We examine the micro-politics of the quotidian and memory as integrative of experience to bring forth singularizing experiences where both sender and receptor become generators of content mediated through a generalized web of connectivity which provides local value within global connections.
Tecendo histórias do ensino de artes: conversas com Ana Mae Barbosa
Authors: Coutinho Rejane Galvão
Published: October 2020

Em confluência com a preparação deste número do ARJ, Ana Mae Barbosa está lançando o livro Redesenhando o Desenho: educadores, política e história, pela Editora Cortez, dando assim continuidade a vertente histórica de suas pesquisas. Abre-se uma oportunidade para conversar com ela sobre o livro e as responsabilidades envolvidas nas práticas da pesquisa histórica no campo do ensino de artes na contemporaneidade. Além de funcionar como uma resenha do novo livro, a conversa adentra por algumas veredas que se abrem ao se pesquisar a história, tais como, as veredas da imaginação diante da plausibilidade dos contextos estudados, as escolhas metodológicas do pesquisador na construção de narrativas e partilha de dados e documentos, a importância da consciência do pesquisador sobre o seu ponto de vista na tessitura de uma história que pode contribuir para iluminar o presente e vislumbrar possibilidades. Partilhamos aqui esta conversa!
A Cena Expandida: alguns pressupostos para o teatro do século XXI
Authors: Monteiro Gabriela Lírio Gurgel
Published: October 2020

O artigo aborda a ideia de cena expandida na contemporaneidade, levando em consideração interrelações que surgem no encontro entre artes. Propõe também uma reflexão sobre novas pedagogias no ensino (trans)midiático das artes da cena.
Working with Physical Exposure in Contemporary Outdoor Dance
Authors: Kramer Paula
Published: October 2020

This article introduces four strategies of working with physical exposure in contemporary outdoor dance. It combines movement practice informed by Amerta Movement with New Materialist thought and primarily draws on the author’s doctoral practice-as-research Dancing Materiality (2015). It principally suggests that engaging with the material multitude of the world at large through physical exposure can allow movers to notice and draw on material agency and intermaterial confederations in processes of dance making. It further suggests that experiencing materiality as lively and agentic bears the potential to impact how we position ourselves in this world more generally and could affect human activity beyond the specific territory of contemporary (outdoor) dance.
O velho monge em um concerto teatral
Authors: Isaacsson Marta
Published: October 2020

Publicado em português no Catálogo da 3ª Mostra Internacional de Teatro de São Paulo / MITspISAACSSON, Marta. O velho monge em um concerto teatral. Cartografias MIT/SP_03 2016, p. 86-91, 2016. Disponível em: https://issuu.com/mitsp/docs/catalogo_digital/4?e=0/33872487. Acesso em: 21 abr. 2016.