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Military veterans with and without post-traumatic stress disorder: results from a chronic pain management programme
Authors: Van Der Merwe Jannie , Brook Suzanne , Fear Claire , Benjamin Maxwell J. , Libby Gerald , Williams Amanda C. de C. , Baranowski Andrew P. 
Published: May 2020

Abstract

Background and aims
There is very little published evaluation of the treatment of military veterans with chronic pain, with or without post-traumatic stress disorder. Few clinical services offer integrated treatment for veterans with chronic pain and PTSD. Such veterans experience difficulty in accessing treatment for either condition: services may consider each condition as a contraindication to treatment of the other. Veterans are therefore often passed from one specialist service to another without adequate treatment. The veteran pain management programme (PMP) in the UK was established to meet the needs of veterans suffering from chronic pain with or without PTSD; this is the first evaluation.

Methods
The PMP was advertised online via veteran charities. Veterans self-referred with accompanying information from General Practitioners. Veterans were then invited for an inter-disciplinary assessment and if appropriate invited onto the next PMP. Exclusion criteria included; current severe PTSD, severe depression with active suicidal ideation, moderate to severe personality disorder, or who were unable to self-care in the accommodation available. Treatment was by a team of experienced pain management clinicians: clinical psychologist, physiotherapist, nurse, medical consultant and psychiatrist. The PMP was delivered over 10 days: five residential days then five single days over the subsequent 6 months. The PMP combines cognitive behavioural treatment, which has the strongest evidence base, with more recent developments from mindfulness-based CBT for pain and compassion-focused therapy. Standard pain management strategies were adapted to meet the specific needs of the population, recognising the tendency to use demanding activity to manage post-traumatic stress symptoms. Domains of outcome were pain, mood, function, confidence and changes in medication use.

Results
One hundred and sixty four military veterans started treatment in 19 programmes, and 158 completed. Results from those with high and low PTSD were compared; overall improvements in all domains were statistically significant: mood, self-efficacy and confidence, and those with PTSD showed a reduction (4.3/24 points on the IES-6). At the end of the programme the data showed that 17% reduced opioid medication and 25% stopped all opioid use.

Conclusions
Veterans made clinically and statistically significant improvements, including those with co-existing PTSD, who also reduced their symptom level. This serves to demonstrate the feasibility of treating veterans with both chronic pain and PTSD using a PMP model of care.

Implications
Military veterans experiencing both chronic pain and PTSD can be treated in a PMP adapted for their specific needs by an experienced clinical team.
Characterization of sandstones of eastern Slovakia
Authors: Jaroš Pavol , Vertaľ Marián 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
The main building material in the past was stone. Geological composition influenced the choice and type of building stone, which was used for the construction of the buildings. In eastern Slovakia sandstone was used in large quantities for its good compressive properties, good workability and aesthetic appearance. Sandstones were used for decorative but mainly construction purposes. The most common problem in historical stone structures is missing waterproofing insulation. Transmission and storage parameters of heat and water of historical materials are needed to assess the moisture condition of buildings and to correctly design measures. In this article are presented researches of sandstones properties abroad and locations of selected sandstones of eastern Slovakia, which were used for construction of historical buildings.
Assessment of the economic value of irrigation water considering achieve main crops self-sufficiency: Case study Sharkia Governorate, Egypt
Authors: Eldeeb Hazem , Zelenakova Martina 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
The water shortage issue may put a spotlight over most of the Middle East region and push many nations to re-planning the water resources in various respects. Providing data on water’s economic value assists policymakers make informed decisions regarding water distribution. Additionally, addressing the increasing demand for all uses and building the sustainable future of agricultural and water policies. The purpose of this article is to explore and evaluate the economic value of irrigation water in Sharkia Governorate, regarded one of Egypt’s largest provinces. It also examines how to maximize the economic value of irrigation water, taking into account the self-sufficiency of main crops. Furthermore, consideration has been given to the political demands for the allocation, management and control of water resources. The simulation software Operational, Planning and Distribution Model (OPDM) was used to simulate through the studied province the accessible water distribution and crop yield. Moreover, it is used to judge the impact of irrigation water utilization and to check gross income. Furthermore, from a technical and economic point of perspective, the distinct suggestions were contrasted. The research evaluates the present crop pattern for wheat and cotton attaining a peak economic value of 1.23 EGP/m3 and 0.98 EGP/m3 of irrigation water for wheat and cotton respectively. Moreover, it reaches 0.41 EGP/m3 for rice which considered one of the highest plants in water consumption. Finally, these findings may highlight some strategic crops future development.
Improvement of cement stabilized structural lateritic with pulverized snail shell
Authors: Adetayo Oluwaseun , Amu Olugbenga , Alabi Sunday 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
This study investigated the suitability of pulverized snail shell (PSS) as partial replacement of cement stabilized soil in foundation constructions. Preliminary and engineering tests were carried out on the soil samples. The optimum cement content fixed at 11% in correlation to Unified Soil Classification System, the PSS was introduced at varying percentages of 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10%. Results revealed that, addition of PSS and 11% cement to lateritic soil caused a reduction in both liquid limits and plasticity index and an increased in plastic limits for all samples. Engineering tests showed the maximum dry density at optimum cement increased from 1493.34 ± 103.58 kg.m−3 to 1632 ± 435.81 kg.m−3 for sample A; 1476.77 ± 367.51 kg.m−3 to 1668 ± 202.58 kg.m−3 for sample B; 1460.77 ± 623.58 kg.m−3 to 1651 ± 135.45 kg.m−3 for sample C. The CBR recorded highest value at 4%PSS optimum cement for all samples. The addition of pulverized snail shell increased the strength of cement stabilized lateritic soil for structural foundation construction.
Research of building structures in extreme climate conditions
Authors: Katunský Dušan , Kabošová Lenka , Dolníková Erika , Zozulák Marek 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
The paper provides information on the solution of project supported by the Scientific Grant Agency of VEGA of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research and Sports of Slovak Republic and of the Slovak Academy of Sciences of Slovak Republic. There is project: VEGA 1/0674/18. This research project is programmed for the years 2018 to 2021. In this paper are presented information on the results obtained in 2019, solution of this project objectives and project solution. The results are presented in realized publications. We focused mainly on the presentation of major publications, articles in domestic and foreign journals, articles in conference proceedings with an emphasis on publications that are indexed in the WOS and SCOPUS databases.
Complex predicates and space in Dâw (Naduhup language, AM)
Authors: Obert Karolin 
Published: May 2020

AbstractComplex predication is understood to be a highly productive process in Northwestern Amazonian languages in which complex predicates may be realized as compounds, verb-auxiliary constructions or serial verb constructions depending on language-internal criteria. These constructions play an important role in the organization of discourse and information packaging and can also carry out grammatical functions such as increasing or decreasing valency. In Dâw, a language from the Naduhup family, complex predicates are used to express spatial notions such as directionality and manner in complex motion events or to provide detailed of how complex predicates in Dâw function as semantic and syntactic resources used to express space in discourse in comparison to their expression in simple predicates. I provide a typology of the most frequent patterns and their respective ordering principles found in our corpus in order to understand how fine-grained spatial notions are expressed in Dâw.
The influence of religious ideology on subtitling expletives: A quantitative approach
Authors: Fakharzadeh Mehrnoosh , Dadkhah Hajar 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThis study is an original contribution to the field of Audio-Visual Translation. Employing a multivariate quantitative approach, it examines the effect of contextual attributes on rendering expletives from Persian to English by in-house subtitlers. The corpus for this study consists of all the Persian expletives (n = 478) in a religious-historical series and their corresponding English equivalents. Assuming that subtitlers’ choices, as in any other communicative situation, are influenced by contextual attributes and their combination, discriminant analysis is employed with an eye to justify the subtitlers’ decision-making in rendering expletives. The results reveal that the norm of toning down the drastic force of expletives applies to a large number of expletives where the receiver of the expletives is, in a significant number of cases, a religiously revered figure. This also applies where the semantic field of the Persian expletive is non-universal. Conversely, when the addressees of the expletives are negative characters, the expressions are more likely to be rendered with a drastic force equal to that of the original expletives. The reason for these two distinct expletive-rendering patterns in the audiovisual context can be further traced to the religious ideology of the translation agents.
A Research on Aero-engine Control Based on Deep Q Learning
Authors: Zheng Qiangang , Xi Zhihua , Hu Chunping , ZHANG Haibo , Hu Zhongzhi 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
For improving the response performance of engine, a novel aero-engine control method based on Deep Q Learning (DQL) is proposed. The engine controller based on DQL has been designed. The model free algorithm – Q learning, which can be performed online, is adopted to calculate the action value function. To improve the learning capacity of DQL, the deep learning algorithm – On Line Sliding Window Deep Neural Network (OL-SW-DNN), is adopted to estimate the action value function. For reducing the sensitivity to the noise of training data, OL-SW-DNN selects nearest point data of certain length as training data. Finally, the engine acceleration simulations of DQR and the Proportion Integration Differentiation (PID) which is the most commonly used as engine controller algorithm in industry are both conducted to verify the validity of the proposed method. The results show that the acceleration time of the proposed method decreased by 1.475 second while satisfied all of engine limits compared with the tradition controller.
Hydrochloride fasudil attenuates brain injury in ICH rats
Authors: Li Limin , Lou Xiaoli , Zhang Kunlun , Yu Fangping , Zhao Yingchun , Jiang Ping 
Published: May 2020

Abstract

Aim
The aim of this study was to investigate the neuroprotective effects of hydrochloride fasudil (HF) in rats following intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH).

Methods
Male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four groups: normal, sham-operated, ICH, and ICH/HF. ICH was induced by injection of non-anticoagulant autologous arterial blood into the right caudate nucleus. The levels of Rho-associated protein kinase 2 (ROCK2) mRNA and protein around the site of the hematoma were measured by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), respectively. The levels of interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α in serum were detected by ELISA. The inflammatory cells and changes in the neuronal morphology around the hematoma were visualized using hematoxylin and eosin and Nissl staining. Brain edema was measured by comparing wet and dry brain weights.

Results
Following ICH, the levels of ROCK2 were significantly increased from day 1 to day 7. The levels of ROCK2 were significantly lower in rats treated with HF than in controls. The levels of inflammatory cytokines and brain water content were significantly higher in rats treated with HF than in controls. Administration of HF significantly reduced the levels of inflammatory cytokines and brain water content from day 1 to day 7. In the acute phase of ICH, a large number of neutrophils infiltrated the perihematomal areas. In comparison with the ICH group, the ICH/HF group showed markedly fewer infiltrating neutrophils on day 1. Nissl staining showed that ICH caused neuronal death and loss of neurons in the perihematomal areas at all time points and that treatment with HF significantly attenuated neuronal loss.

Conclusions
HF exerts neuroprotective effects in ICH rats by inhibiting the expression of ROCK2, reducing neutrophil infiltration and production of inflammatory cytokines, decreasing brain edema, and attenuating loss of neurons.
Coordination sequences of 2-uniform graphs
Authors: Shutov Anton , Maleev Andrey 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
Explicit formulas for coordination sequences of all 20 plane 2-uniform graphs are proved. The proof is based on the concept of layer-by-layer growth and on the canonical representation of geodesic chains in terms of special chains called as rays. The method works for a wide class of plane periodic graphs satisfying the following condition: for each sector of layer-by-layer growth there exists a graph vertex that is initial for two rays determining the sector. This generaizes the previous results where it is required that all vertices are initial for all rays.
Cosmological solutions in Hořava-Lifshitz scalar field theory
Authors: Paliathanasis Andronikos , Leon Genly 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
We perform a detailed study of the integrability of the Hořava-Lifshitz scalar field cosmology in a Friedmann-Lemaître-Robertson-Walker background space-time. The approach we follow to determine the integrability is that of singularity analysis. More specifically, we test whether the gravitational field equations possess the Painlevé property. For the exponential potential of the scalar field, we are able to perform an analytic explicit integration of the field equations and write the solution in terms of a Laurent expansion and more specifically write the solution in terms of right Painlevé series.
Pocket formula for alpha decay energies and half-lives of actinide nuclei
Authors: Manjunatha H. C. , Sridhar G. R. , Damodara Gupta P. S. , Ramalingam H. B. , Doddamani V. H. 
Published: May 2020

Abstract

It is important to construct the correct formula for alpha decay half-lives. The present work verifies the validity of Geiger–Nuttall law (GNL) for actinides and hence presenting the simple empirical formula for alpha decay energies and halflives for actinides based on the available experimental results. We have studied the variation of logarithmic halflives with

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for different values of n (0.2–1). The variation of logarithmic halflives with

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is found to be linear for which n = 0.6. The values produced by the present formula compared with that of experiments. The present formulae successfully produces the alpha decay half-lives and Q-value in the actinide region. This formula is specially for actinide parent nuclei only.
Navigating the Complex Pathway of Youth Athletic Development: Challenges and Solutions to Managing the Training Load of Youth Team Sport Athletes
Authors: Scantlebury Sean , Till Kevin , Sawczuk Thomas , Phibbs Padraic , Jones Ben 
Published: May 2020

ABSTRACT
The development of a youth team sport athlete is a complex process. This article outlines challenges that may restrict the optimal balance between training and recovery and provide solutions to help practitioners overcome these challenges. To facilitate positive youth athletic development, training aims must be aligned between stakeholders to synchronize periods of intensified training and recovery. Within- and between-athlete variations in weekly training load must be managed and practitioners should attempt to ensure the intended load of training equals the load perceived by the athlete. Furthermore, practitioners should be cognizant of the athletes' nonsport-related stressors to enable both academic and sporting pursuits. Although each of these challenges adds intricacy, they may be overcome through collaboration, monitoring, and, if necessary, the modification of the athletes' training load.
Early effects of androgen deprivation on bone and mineral homeostasis in adult men: a prospective cohort study
Authors: Khalil Rougin , Antonio Leen , Laurent Michaël R , David Karel , Kim Na Ri , Evenepoel Pieter , Eisenhauer Anton , Heuser Alexander , Cavalier Etienne , Khosla Sundeep , Claessens Frank , Vanderschueren Dirk , Decallonne Brigitte 
Published: May 2020

Objective
Long-term androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) negatively influences bone. The short-term effects on bone and mineral homeostasis are less known. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the early effects of ADT on calcium/phosphate homeostasis and bone turnover.

Design
Prospective cohort study.

Methods
Eugonadal adult, male sex offenders, who were referred for ADT to the endocrine outpatient clinic, received cyproterone acetate. Changes in blood markers of calcium/phosphate homeostasis and bone turnover between baseline and first follow-up visit were studied.

Results
Of 26 screened patients, 17 were included. The median age was 44 (range 20–75) years. The median time interval between baseline and first follow-up was 13 (6–27) weeks. Compared to baseline, an 81% decrease was observed for median total testosterone (to 3.4 nmol/L (0.4–12.2); P < 0.0001) and free testosterone (to 0.06 nmol/L (0.01–0.18); P < 0.0001). Median total estradiol decreased by 71% (to 17.6 pmol/L (4.7–35.6); P < 0.0001). Increased serum calcium (P < 0.0001) and phosphate (P = 0.0016) was observed, paralleled by decreased PTH (P = 0.0156) and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 (P = 0.0134). The stable calcium isotope ratio (δ44/42Ca) decreased (P = 0.0458), indicating net calcium loss from bone. Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase and osteocalcin decreased (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.0056, respectively), periostin tended to decrease (P = 0.0500), whereas sclerostin increased (P < 0.0001), indicating suppressed bone formation. Serum bone resorption markers (TRAP, CTX) were unaltered.

Conclusions
In adult men, calcium release from the skeleton occurs early following sex steroid deprivation, reflecting early bone resorption. The increase of sclerostin and reduction of bone formation markers, without changes in resorption markers, suggests a dominant negative effect on bone formation in the acute phase.
Prophylactic treatment of ischemic stroke with Coffea arabica in rats: A preliminary study
Authors: Khanum Arshia Batool , Shakir Lubna , -ur-Rehman Zaka , Khan Tanveer Ahmed , Najam Komal , Saeed Nasira , Khan Mahtab Ahmed , Nazeer Anam , Nazir Tayyaba , Aslam Shawana 
Published: May 2020

Introduction: Ischemic stroke is the third leading cause of death worldwide. The purpose of the current study was to assess the preliminary effects of Coffea arabica (CA) in experimentally-induced stroke in an animal model in the context of neuroprotection. The study was also designed to document the prophylactic use of CA in patients experiencing stroke symptoms.
Methods: A total of 25 male albino rats, 12 months of age, were purchased from the local market. They were acclimatized for seven days and divided into 5 groups. Each group consists of 5 subjects. Each subject was trained on a specific test for behavioral assessment. Behavioral modulation of each rat was performed using four tests, namely cylinder test, staircase test, forelimb flexion test, and pasta test. All the tests were performed as per standard criteria at the 4th, 8th, 12th, and 14th day of drug administration. The subjects were administered with caffeine (2.4 mg/kg) and CA (100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg extract) doses for 14 days to assess the prophylactic use of CA. After 14 days of treatment, rats were subject to ischemic stroke induction using the middle cerebral artery ligation method. All four tests used for behavior modulation were applied at 24, 48, and 72 hours intervals of postsurgery. The subjects were further sacrificed for histopathological investigations. Statistical analysis was performed with SPSS (V. 22) software using one-way ANOVA.
Results: Our findings suggest that treatment with CA, 100 mg/kg and 200 mg/kg orally, decreases the infarct volume. However, there are not many considerable differences that were found in both doses. Histopathological investigations revealed characteristic structural changes occurring in both gray and white brain regions, depending on the severity, location, and duration of the ischemic stroke.
Conclusion: CA is a harmless and active mediator in the dissolution of blood clots and the recovery of stroke in rats. It is an agent that has been found to be efficient for brain activity with few side effects and behavioral modifications.
JUVENTUDES E TRABALHOS: TRAJETÓRIAS DE EGRESSOS DO PROGRAMA JOVEM APRENDIZ
Authors: ROSA Debora Diana da , Coutinho Maria Chalfin 
Published: May 2020

Resumo
O presente artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa de mestrado que buscou compreender os sentidos sobre suas trajetórias construídos por egressos do Programa Jovem Aprendiz. Ancorada na psicologia histórico-cultural, a pesquisa fez uso do método da história oral para conhecer as histórias laborais de jovens egressos do referido programa. Foram entrevistados quatro jovens com idades entre 16 e 25 anos. A fotografia como memória e uma produção textual sobre projetos de futuro também foram usadas como procedimentos auxiliares para levantamento de informações. O processo de análise se deu a partir do referencial dos núcleos de significação e abarcaram questões como: Trajetória Laboral e Educacional, Experiências como Jovem Aprendiz, Ser Egresso e Projetos. Estes núcleos evidenciam a necessidade de pensar ações relacionadas à qualificação, inserção e permanência dos jovens no campo laboral e expressam a multiplicidade e pluralidade das vivências da condição juvenil, educação e trabalho.
Palavras-chaves: Jovens, Educação, Trabalho