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Professional Presentations for an International Audience
Authors: Konin Jeff G. , Denegar Craig R. 
Published: December 2019

Context
The opportunity to deliver a professional presentation to an international audience is a privilege. As with all other presentations, preparation and planning are essential components for a successful outcome. The difference between a diverse international audience and a homogeneous audience of the same background as the speaker requires consideration of additional factors associated with relevant delivery of the content matter. Recognition and integration of cultural differences, language barriers, and delivery expectations are critical to the creation and conveyance of one's presentation.

Objective
This article will share advice for preparing for and delivering presentations to an international audience.

Data Source
Factors to consider when preparing a platform-style presentation include knowing the cultural background of audience members, the speed and tone of one's delivery, the appearance of slides, the use of hand gestures, and the integration of appropriate terminology. The process of speaking through an interpreter and additional methods that have been proven to be effective in the delivery of an international presentation will also be identified.

Conclusion
One can never have enough experience, as each presentation to a diverse international audience may be vastly different.
The Effect of Organizational Culture on Lecturers’ Organizational Commitment in Private Universities in Indonesia
Authors: Yusuf Furtasan Ali 
Published: December 2019

In rigorous and competitive working environment, higher education institutions require a strong and supportive organizational basis. This study seeks to analyze the influence of organizational fundamentals of organizational culture on organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and the trust of lecturers as employees in tertiary institutions. This study is a quantitative study with the object of study in universities in Serang Banten, Indonesia. By using LISREL as the basis of structural equation modeling (SEM), the results show that organizational culture has a positive effect on organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and lecturer trust in the university environment. The implication is that a good and conducive organizational culture in tertiary institutions enables organizational members to build their integrity, competence, consistency and loyalty towards the tertiary organization. This condition can occur because of the existence of a conducive organizational culture, it will encourage members of the organization to actualize positive values in the organization, including the values contained in trust, such as integrity, competence, consistency and loyalty.
Attitude towards Engineering Ethical Issues: A Comparative Study between Malaysian and Indonesian Engineering Undergraduates
Authors: Balakrishnan Balamuralithara , Azman Mohamed Nor Azhari , Indartono Setyabudi 
Published: December 2019

This investigation reports the outcomes of a comparative study on attitude towards engineering ethical issues between engineering undergraduates of Malaysia and Indonesia. The study was conducted involving 83 Malaysian and 135 Indonesian undergraduates who pursuing their study in engineering programmes. A quantitative method was used in which a questionnaire was administrated to elicit relevant data. The results of the data analysis showed that the attitude towards engineering ethical issues among Indonesian engineering students was positive and significantly higher than Malaysian engineering students. These findings revealed that various pedagogical approaches for teaching engineering ethics course will have positive impact on students' attitude towards ethics. Therefore, the study findings opens up a new dimension in ethics education which highlighting the importance of teaching strategies in developing the attitude towards engineering ethical issues. This is vital in facilitating in the development of holistic and ethical engineers.
Effect of Different Surface Treatments on the Repair of Aged Bulk-Fill Composites: An In Vitro Study
Authors: ŞİŞMANOĞLU Soner 
Published: December 2019

Objectives: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the efficiency of different surface treatments
on the microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of aged bulk-fill composite.Materials and Methods: Sixty bulk-fill resin-based
composite (RBC) specimens in 5 x 5 x 5 dimensions were prepared. After the
aging by thermal cycling for 5000 times between 5 and
55°C, substrate surfaces were abraded with SiC abrasive papers. Specimens
were divided into 6 groups according to the surface treatment protocol: no
surface treatment (control), control + Single Bond Universal (SBU; 3M ESPE)
application, phosphoric acid etching (PA) + SBU, hydrofluoric acid etching (HF) + SBU, aluminum oxide air
abrasion (AlO) + SBU, and tribochemical silica coating (TSC) + SBU. Surface roughness values were measured in five different
directions using a contact profilometer (n=10). Then, specimens were repaired
with a conventional RBC. After the repair, bonded specimens were cut into 1 mm2
beams and µTBS values were determined until failure at a crosshead speed of 0.5
mm/min. Specimen surfaces after surface treatments were observed by SEM.
Data were analyzed using ANOVA and Tukey
tests (p&lt;0.05). Results: One-way ANOVA revealed significant difference
(p&lt;0.001) among the surface
treatments. The lowest repair µTBS values were observed for the control group. SBU
application alone significantly improved repair µTBS values (p&lt;0.001). The highest µTBS values
were obtained for the AlOand TSC, and HF followed. The surface
roughness ranking for the five surface treatment protocols was as follows: TSC
&gt; AlO &gt; HF &gt; PA = Control.

Conclusions: Aged bulk-fill RBCs can be successfully
repaired if effective and safe repair protocol is chosen. The highest µTBS
values were obtained for the AlO and TSC. The use of universal adhesive alone is
promising to facilitate the repair of bulk-fill RBCs.
Singularidade feminina no catolicismo: práticas formativas em um caminho permeado de “espinhos e rosas”
Authors: Dantas Maria José 
Published: December 2019

A presente pesquisa lança um olhar sobre o papel da mulher na Igreja, sua singularidade, dignidade e particularidades, apresentando o cotidiano e as práticas educativas empreendidas por moças que escolheram o ambiente religioso católico como campo de atuação. Nesse sentido, o estudo investiga de modo específico as práticas formativas desenvolvidas no interior da Congregação das “Irmãs Teresinhas”, sobretudo no que diz respeito à atuação da Madre Valdelícia, Superiora Geral por mais de 30 anos. A análise foi realizada a partir dos pressupostos teóricos fundamentados na Nova História Cultural e na História da Educação e tem como base os conceitos de carisma, capital cultural e campo religioso de Pierre Bourdieu (1989, 1980, 2005, 2012), além de estratégia de Michel de Certeau (1994) e representação de Roger Chartier (1990, 2002). A metodologia utilizada consistiu em pesquisa bibliográfica, documental e realização de entrevistas. Dentre as fontes utilizadas estão diários, livros, cartas, crônicas da Congregação, recortes de jornais, certificados e os depoimentos orais. Conclui-se que, não obstante as várias dificuldades, denominadas “espinhos”, a Congregação e a Madre transitaram com êxito no campo religioso e educacional de Sergipe. Valdelícia construiu relações com personalidades e firmou-se, sendo respeitada e estimada por bispos, padres e demais autoridades eclesiais e civis. Além disso, por meio de sua atuação como professora, diretora e Madre Superiora, desenvolveu uma intensa atividade educativa e tornou-se uma personagem com muitas contribuições para a História da Educação Católica em Sergipe.
O centenário de uma riqueza cultural: festa de São Sebastião em Jarilândia, distrito de Vitória do Jari/Amapá
Authors: Videira Piedade Lino , Custódio Elivaldo Serrão , Da Silva Eliventon Inajosa , Alho Luã Bueno 
Published: December 2019

Este estudo aborda o Centenário de uma riqueza cultural: a festa de São Sebastião em Jarilândia, distrito de Vitória Do Jari/Amapá. O estudo, numa perspectiva geral, visa analisar a importância da Festa de São Sebastião para a comunidade de Jarilândia. Trata-se de uma pesquisa de campo de abordagem qualitativa e descritiva com a colaboração de moradores mais antigos da comunidade. Foram utilizados como instrumentos de coleta de dados a análise de documentos, questionários e entrevistas. Os resultados indicam que o Distrito de Jarilândia apresenta características culturais e religiosas peculiares, em um contexto amazônico: elementos de origem africana no tocar de seus instrumentos, na récita de ladainhas de herança católica, com culinária e modos próprios de festejar.
Prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium and Its Intermediate Hosts in Makurdi Metropolis
Authors: U. Obisike V. , U. Amuta E. , S. Adaaku P. 
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Urinary Schistosomiasis (US) is a chronic water-borne infection caused by digenetic trematode belonging to the genus schistosoma, it is generally caused by Schistosoma haematobium. Bulinus globosus is a species of a tropical freshwater snail that acts as an intermediate host of Schistosoma haematobium. Aim: The study was aimed at ascertaining the prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection and to describe its intermediate hosts among school children in Makurdi.
Methodology: Snails were collected by hand picking and scooping net methods. An epidemiological survey research on urinary Schistosomiasis was undertaken from September to November 2017 among students that volunteered in the selected schools within Makurdi metropolis. A total of 97 freshwater snails were collected and 200 urine samples involving pupils aged between 5 to 18 years were collected and analyzed for the eggs of Schistosoma haematobium by microscopy using Urine Syringe Filtration Technique (USFT). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20. Chi-square test was used to determine the significant difference between variables.
Results: Out of the 97 species of freshwater snails that were caught 41(42.3%) was Bulinus spp. Of the 200 urine samples analyzed, 49(24.5%) were found to be infected with ova of S. haematobium. The infection was higher among males 30(25.6%) than females 19(22.9%) although the difference was not statistically significant (χ2CAL=0.19, χ2TAB=3.84). The prevalence of Schistosoma haematobium infection among school children in relation to age showed that ages 15-19 years had the highest prevalence 13(38.2%) and ages 5-9 had the lowest prevalence 3(8.5%). The statistical analysis also revealed that there is no significant difference (8.302) in Schistosoma haematobium infection among the four schools in the study area. The presence of many snail species especially the Bulinus spp and increased contact time with the Schistosoma haematobium infested freshwater habitat was thought to be responsible for the prevalence of the disease in the area. Finding of this study shows that urinary Schistosomiasis was found to have a low prevalence in the area studied and there is the need to intensified integrated control measures to reduce or completely eradicate the disease.
Comparison of Puntius conchonius and Gambusia affinis for Feeding Rate of Mosquito Larvae
Authors: Shinde M. B. , Kshirsagar R. V. 
Published: December 2019

Aim: Mosquito are a major problem in almost all tropical and subtropical countries, as they are responsible for the transmission of pathogens which causes different diseases.
Study Design: The present study deals with the comparison of Puntius conchonius and Gambusia affinis for feeding rate of mosquito larvae.
Place and Duration of Work: The mosquito larvae collected from Badapur, Tal. Yeola Dist. Nashik between 2010 -2011.
Methodology: Fishes introduced into experimental jar individually and acclimatized for 1 hrs. Then 200 to 500 larvae introduced into jar for each fish. Readings were taken after 10 min, 20 min, 30 min initially and then after 1 hr, 3 hr, 6 hr, 9 hr, 12 hr and 24 hours, respectively. It determines feeding rate, food consumption and larvivorous potential of fishes.
Results: The comparative account of the feeding rate of two different species which came as Puntius conchonius > Gambisia affinis. Whereas, when the food consumption pattern was different i.e. Gambisia affinis > Puntius conchonius.
Conclusion: The length and weight increases, the feeding rate also increases. It was found that the larvivorous activity of the ornamental fishes was greater than the well-known Gambusia affinis.
Prevalence and Intensity of Urinary Schistosomiasis among Residence: A Case Study in River Benue, Adamawa State, North Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Naphtali R. S. , Ngwamah J. S. 
Published: December 2019

Background: In Nigeria, an infection caused by Schistosoma haematobium has been known to be endemic especially among residents along Rivers, and it is responsible for considerable public health problems.
Aims: This study aimed at assessing the prevalence and intensity of infection among the vulnerable communities.
Study Design: A cross-sectional study involving 1,404 participants within age bracket 5-55 years old and above, in ten communities across five Local Government Areas along River Benue in Adamawa State, was conducted. Urine samples were collected from randomly selected study subjects and were examined using centrifugation and sedimentation techniques. The intensity of infection was ascertained as eggs/10mls of urine and values expressed as Mean ± SD. Data on demography were obtained by structured questionnaires. The simple percentage was used and Chi-square as well to ascertain the associations between prevalence and other parameters. P<0.05 was considered as significant.
Results and Discussion: The overall prevalence and intensity of infection were 23.2% and 513±0.05 eggs/10 ml of urine respectively. Kabawa had the highest infection rate and intensity with 12.4% and 80±0.02 respectively. The lowest was recorded in Kangle (12.3% and 24±0.82 eggs/10 ml), with a significant association between parasite intensity and community (p<0.05). Gender-related prevalence and intensity revealed that males (25.5% and 289±4.66 eggs/10 ml) were more affected than the females (20.8% and 206±4.49 eggs/10 ml). Participants within age bracket 5-14 years old had the highest prevalence (36.6%) and intensity (142±0.005 eggs/10 ml), while the lowest was recorded among age group 45-54 years old with 9.0% and 42±0.040 eggs/10 ml. Prevalence and intensity of infection was highest among Subjects fetching water from River/Streams (31.8%, 46±0.080 egg/10 ml of urine), whereas the least were observed among borehole fetchers (13.8% and 241±0.302 egg/10 ml of urine). Occupational related prevalence and intensity were highest among Fishers with 35.0% and 188±0.012 egg/10 ml of urine. Chemotherapy and Health Education should be advocated across the study area.
Conclusion: This study has established that Schistosoma haematobium infection is prevalent among the residents living along the River Benue in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Although infection was more among the males than the females, there was no significant difference, but there were significant differences in prevalence and intensity with age, the source of drinking water, and occupation.
Root Bark of Cordia millenii Essential Oil: Anti-inflammatory and Anti-nociceptive Activities
Authors: Avoseh Opeyemi N. , Ogunwande Isiaka A. , Yakubu Yahaya , Afolabi Peter O. 
Published: December 2019

Aims: Considering the lack of scientific studies focused on the pharmacological activity of Cordia millenii essential oil, this work was designed to evaluate the anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive activities of essential oil from the root bark.
Study Design: The design of the study include collection of root bark of Cordia millenii, hydrodistillation of essential oil from the plant and evaluation of its anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive potentials.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Chemistry, Lagos State University, Nigeria between May 2017 and April 2018.
Methodology: The root bark of C. millenii were collected from Ayetoro, Ilesha (7°37¢0N 4°43¢0E), Osun State, Nigeria in June 2017. Essential oils were obtained from the air-dry sample by hydrodistillation procedure in an all glass Clevenger-apparatus. The anti-inflammatory activity was evaluated by carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. The anti-nociceptive action was established from the hot-plate analysis. Statistical analysis was performed using GraphPad Prism (version 7.02).
Results: The anti-inflammatory activity of the essential oil was statistically significant (p < 0.001) at 1st and 3rd h for the 100 mg/kg p.o., at 1st-3rd h for the 200/kg mg p.o. and at 3rd and 4th h for the 400 mg/kg p.o. In addition, the 100 mg/kg p.o. showed significant activity (p < 0.01) at 2nd h. Also, the anti-inflammatory activity was significant (p < 0.05) for 100 mg/kg p.o. (4th h), 200 mg/kg p.o. (4th h) and 400 mg/kg p.o (1st h). The essential oil of C. millenii displayed high activity (p <0.001) for all doses in the hot plate anti-nociceptive assay which was time and dose independent.
Conclusion: Results demonstrate that the essential oil of C. millenii was effective in the treatment of inflammatory conditions, thereby supporting the traditional use of this herb.
Making Decisions About Stopping Medicines for Well‐Controlled Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Mixed‐Methods Study of Patients and Caregivers
Authors: Horton Daniel B. , Salas Jomaira , Wec Aleksandra , Kohlheim Melanie , Kapadia Pooja , Beukelman Timothy , Boneparth Alexis , Haverkamp Ky , Mannion Melissa L. , Moorthy L. Nandini , Ringold Sarah , Rosenthal Marsha 
Published: December 2019

ObjectiveImproved treatments for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have increased remission rates. We conducted this study to investigate how patients and caregivers make decisions about stopping medications when JIA is inactive.MethodsWe performed a mixed‐methods study of caregivers and patients affected by JIA, recruited through social media and flyers, and selected by purposive sampling. Participants discussed their experiences with JIA, medications, and decision‐making through recorded telephone interviews. Of 44 interviewees, 20 were patients (50% ages <18 years), and 24 were caregivers (50% caring for children ages ≤10 years). We evaluated characteristics associated with high levels of reported concerns about JIA or medicines using Fisher’s exact testing.ResultsDecisions about stopping medicines were informed by competing risks between disease activity and treatment. Participants who expressed more concerns about JIA were more likely to report disease‐related complications (P = 0.002) and more motivated to continue treatment. However, participants expressing more concern about medicines were more likely to report treatment‐related complications (P = 0.04) and felt more compelled to stop treatment. Additionally, participants considered how JIA or treatments facilitated or interfered with their sense of normalcy and safety, expressed feelings of guilt and regret about previous or potential adverse events, and reflected on uncertainty and unpredictability of future harms. Decision‐making was also informed by trust in rheumatologists and other information sources (e.g., family and online support groups).ConclusionWhen deciding whether to stop medicines whenever JIA is inactive, patients and caregivers weigh competing risks between disease activity and treatment. Based on our results, we suggest specific approaches for clinicians to perform shared decision‐making regarding stopping medicines for JIA.
Detecting the Origin of Cancer‐Mobile Quantum Probe for Single Cancer Stem Cell Detection
Authors: Ganesh Swarna , Venkatakrishnan Krishnan , Tan Bo 
Published: December 2019

AbstractCancer stem cells (CSC) are believed to be the driving force of cancer metastases and are a rare population of self‐renewing cells that contribute majorly to the poor outcomes of cancer therapy. The detection of CSC is of utmost importance to shed light on the indestructible nature of certain solid tumors and their metastatic ability. However, tumors tend to harbor CSCs in a specialized niche, making the detection process difficult. Currently, there is no method available to detect CSCs. The significance of this work is twofold. First, to the best of the knowledge, it is the first time that the detection of CSC is demonstrated. This approach simultaneously detects both the phenotypic and the metabolic state of the cell, thus enabling universal detection of CSC with high accuracy. Second, to the best of the knowledge, for the first time, light is shed on cell chemistry of CSC in their dedicated niche to facilitate a better understanding of the key players involved in the metabolic rewiring of CSC. This work will enable a better understanding of the fundamentals of CSCs, which are critical for the early diagnosis of cancer and the development of therapies for the cure of cancer.
Nanodrug Carrier Based on Poly(Ursolic Acid) with Self‐Anticancer Activity against Colorectal Cancer
Authors: Ou Kunyong , Xu Xiaojun , Guan Shuyu , Zhang Ruhe , Zhang Xinyu , Kang Yang , Wu Jun 
Published: December 2019

AbstractAs the second most common cause of cancer‐related death worldwide, colorectal cancer (CRC) requires novel therapy strategies. Biodegradable polymers are used as drug carriers for treating CRC and other cancers. However, one of the limitations for the polymeric drug carriers is that they do not directly involve the treating procedure. Herein, to develop a polymeric drug delivery system with additional therapeutic effect from that of the polymer itself, poly(ursolic acid) (PUA) is, for the first time, simply synthesized via polycondensation of ursolic acid (UA), a bioactive ingredient widely distributed in herbal medicine. PUA can self‐assemble into nanoparticles (PUA‐NPs) with a diameter of ≈122 nm and an effective load of ≈10.1%, and deliver drugs, such as paclitaxel (PUA‐NPs@PTX). In vitro studies show that PUA‐NPs@PTX have strong cytotoxicity against colorectal cancer CT26 cells, while in vivo results indicate that these NPs have a prolonged blood circulation time, enhanced tumor accumulation, and significantly improved antitumor efficacy in CT26 tumor‐bearing mice. Furthermore, both in vitro and in vivo results confirm that the PUA‐NPs themselves have therapeutic effects on CT26 cells, without causing obvious toxicity to main organs, such as bledding or necrosis. In summary, such a therapeutic polymer platform provides a new therapeutic strategy for treating cancer.
Extraordinarily Large Electrocaloric Strength of Metal‐Free Perovskites
Authors: Wang Jian‐Jun , Fortino Daniel , Wang Bo , Zhao Xinye , Chen Long‐Qing 
Published: December 2019

AbstractThe availability of materials with high electrocaloric (EC) strengths is critical to enabling EC refrigeration in practical applications. Although large EC entropy changes, ΔSEC, and temperature changes, ΔTEC, have been achieved in traditional thin‐film ceramics and polymer ferroelectrics, they require the application of very high electric fields and thus their EC strengths ΔSEC/ΔE and ΔTEC/ΔE are too low for practical applications. Here, a fundamental thermodynamic description is developed, and extraordinarily large EC strengths of a metal‐free perovskite ferroelectric [MDABCO](NH4)I3 (MDABCO) are predicted. The predicted EC strengths: isothermal ΔSEC/ΔE and adiabatic ΔTEC/ΔE for MDABCO are 18 J m kg−1 K−1 MV−1 and 8.06 K m MV−1, respectively, more than three times the largest reported values in BaTiO3 single crystals. These predictions strongly suggest the metal‐free ferroelectric family of materials as the best candidates among existing materials for EC applications. The present work not only presents a general approach to developing thermodynamic potential energy functions for ferroelectric materials but also suggests a family of candidate materials with potentially extremely high EC performance.