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flimview : A software framework to handle, visualize and analyze FLIM data
Authors: Carrasco Kind Matias , Zurauskas Mantas , Alex Aneesh , Marjanovic Marina , Mukherjee Prabuddha , Doan Minh , Spillman Jr. Darold R. , Hood Steve , Boppart Stephen A. 
Published: June 2020

flimview is a bio-imaging Python software package to read, explore, manage and visualize Fluorescence-Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (FLIM) images. It can open the standard FLIM data file conventions (e.g., sdt and ptu) and processes them from the raw format to a more readable and manageable binned and fitted format. It allows customized kernels for binning the data as well as user defined masking operations for pre-processing the images. It also allows customized fluorescence decay fitting functions and preserves all of the metadata generated for provenance and reproducibility. Outcomes from the analysis are lossless compressed and stored in an efficient way providing the necessary open-source tools to access and explore the data. flimview is open source and includes example data, example Jupyter notebooks and tutorial documentation. The package, test data and documentation are available on Github.
COVID-19: Public and patient involvement, now more than ever
Authors: Murphy Edel , Tierney Edel , Ní Shé Éidín , Killilea Martha , Donaghey Casey , Daly Anne , Roche Mary , Mac Loughlin Deirdre ,   PPI Ignite @ NUI Galway Public Advisory Panel, Dinneen Sean 
Published: June 2020

The research community is responding with speed to the COVID-19 pandemic, with rapid response mechanisms to fund research, shortened application turnaround times, and expedited research ethics processes. Public and patient involvement (PPI) is under pressure in this rapid response research, where it is easy for researchers and funders to dismiss PPI as non-essential, an added extra, a “nice to have”. In this open letter, we, researchers and PPI contributors, argue that PPI is important, now more than ever. The pandemic is impacting everyone in society, with normal rules of engagement discarded. The solution to overcoming this virus will come from many different sources and many changes will emerge to healthcare delivery and to how we live our lives. It is essential that the research to find solutions is shaped by all who will be impacted: the public and the patient must be central contributors and their voice must be hear.
3D mapping and classification of tibial plateau fractures
Authors: Yao Xiang , Zhou Kaihua , Lv Bin , Wang Lei , Xie Jun , Fu Xingli , Yuan Jishan , Zhang Yingqi 
Published: June 2020

AimsTibial plateau fractures (TPFs) are complex injuries around the knee caused by high- or low-energy trauma. In the present study, we aimed to define the distribution and frequency of TPF lines using a 3D mapping technique and analyze the rationalization of divisions employed by frequently used classifications.MethodsIn total, 759 adult patients with 766 affected knees were retrospectively reviewed. The TPF fragments on CT were multiplanar reconstructed, and virtually reduced to match a 3D model of the proximal tibia. 3D heat mapping was subsequently created by graphically superimposing all fracture lines onto a tibia template.ResultsThe cohort included 405 (53.4%) cases with left knee injuries, 347 (45.7%) cases with right knee injuries, and seven (0.9%) cases with bilateral injuries. On mapping, the hot zones of the fracture lines were mainly concentrated around the anterior cruciate ligament insertion, posterior cruciate ligament insertion, and the inner part of the lateral condyle that extended to the junctional zone between Gerdy’s tubercle and the tibial tubercle. Moreover, the cold zones were scattered in the posteromedial fragment, superior tibiofibular syndesmosis, Gerdy’s tubercle, and tibial tubercle. TPFs with different Orthopaedic Trauma Association/AO Foundation (OTA/AO) subtypes showed peculiar characteristics.ConclusionTPFs occurred more frequently in the lateral and intermedial column than in the medial column. Fracture lines of tibial plateau occur frequently in the transition zone with marked changes in cortical thickness. According to 3D mapping, the four-column and nine-segment classification had a high degree of matching as compared to the frequently used classifications. Cite this article: Bone Joint Res 2020;9(6):258–267.
Efficient 3D silicon mode (de)multiplexer based on a sidewall-aligned vertical coupler
Authors: Wang Xinguo , Miao Jinye , Cheng Fangyuan , Jiang Weifeng 
Published: June 2020

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Reversible optical tuning of GeSbTe phase-change metasurface spectral filters for mid-wave infrared imaging
Authors: Julian Matthew N. , Williams Calum , Borg Stephen , Bartram Scott , Kim Hyun Jung 
Published: June 2020

Tunable narrowband spectral filtering across arbitrary optical wavebands is highly desirable in a plethora of applications, from chemical sensing and hyperspectral imaging to infrared astronomy. Yet, the ability to reconfigure the optical properties, with full reversibility, of a solid-state large-area narrowband filter remains elusive. Existing solutions require either moving parts, have slow response times, or provide limited spectral coverage. Here, we demonstrate a 1-inch diameter continuously tunable, fully reversible, all-solid-state, narrowband phase-change metasurface filter based on a GeSbTe-225 (GST)-embedded plasmonic nanohole array. The passband of the presented device is

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transmittance and operates across the 3–5 µm thermal imaging waveband. Continuous, reconfigurable tuning is achieved by exploiting intermediate GST phases via optical switching with a single nanosecond laser pulse, and material stability is verified through multiple switching cycles. We further demonstrate multispectral thermal imaging in the mid-wave infrared using our active phase-change metasurfaces. Our results pave the way for highly functional, reduced power, compact hyperspectral imaging systems and customizable optical filters for real-world system integration.
Short-Course Radiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer
Authors: Cambray Maria , Gonzalez-Viguera Javier , Berenguer Miguel Angel , Macià Miquel , Losa Ferran , Soler Gemma , Frago Ricard , Castellví J. , Guinó E. 
Published: June 2020

INTRODUCTION:
To date, we do not know the best therapeutic scheme in locally advanced rectal cancer when patients are older or have comorbidities.

METHODS:
In 2009, we established a prospective treatment protocol that included short-course preoperative radiotherapy (RT) with standard surgery +/− chemotherapy in frail patients, mostly older than 80 years or with comorbidities.

RESULTS:
We included 87 patients; the mean follow-up was 43.5 months (0.66–106.3). Disease-specific survival and disease-free survival at 36 months were 86.3% and 82.8%; at 60 months, they were 78.2% and 78%, respectively, with a local recurrence rate of 2.5%. The rate of late radiotoxicity was 9% in the form of sacral insufficiency fracture and small bowel obstruction with one death. The interval before surgery varied according to the involvement of the mesorectal fascia, but it was less than 2 weeks in 45% of cases. The rate of R0 was 95%. Surgical complications included abdominal wound dehiscence (3.5%), anastomotic leak (2.4%), and reoperations (11.5%). Downstaging was observed in 51% of the cases, regardless of the interval before surgery.

DISCUSSION:
Therapeutic outcomes in our group of elderly patients and/or patients with comorbidities with neoadjuvant short-course RT are such as those of the general population treated with neoadjuvant RT-chemotherapy, all with acceptable toxicity. Therefore, this treatment scheme, with short-course preoperative RT, would be the most appropriate in this group of patients.
COVID-19: Anticipating A Dramatic Collapse And A Recessionary Phase In The World Economy
Authors: Ojha Sandeep , Shubha Ms. 
Published: June 2020

The global nature of the pandemic, along with its great intensity and prolonged duration, will fundamentally alter the business landscape through changing trade flows, asset prices and consumption patterns. The outpouring of whammy ‘Corona Bug’ a public health crunch, an undetectable foe, jolted the attention of the world population towards the strictness that postured the economic vulnerability in almost all the macroeconomic variables such as GDP growth, headline inflation, unemployment rate, investment, current account balance and a measure of political risk which affected nook-n-corner of the world clock in terms of its demand-supply dynamic disruptions.
This exploratory study is an attempt to explore the need of the efforts is to put in place a comprehensive action plan and put in the best efforts to implement the plan.
Modeling the Behaviour of Corporate Demand for Credit in Mauritius before and after the Global Financial Crisis Under Conditions of Excess Liquidity by Banks
Authors: Prayagsing Chakeel Coomar 
Published: June 2020

This Paper proves that the global financial crisis (GFC) has had a major influence in altering the pattern and subsequent demand for corporate finance in Mauritius. By applying probability models, it is found that bonus issuance is a key factor that influences the demand and supply for both debt and equity financing. Firms consider debt repayment variable of upmost essence to loan application and provision responses. Large companies, comprising of entities falling under the wing of the manufacturing, industrial and retail sector found ease in obtaining bank loans prior to the crisis due to the positive rating and nature of their respective businesses. Conversely, small and medium enterprises found themselves relaying heavily on startup loans, of limited amounts, as they failed to qualify for greater loan applications due to their inability to meet the adequate requirements. Corporate entities on their end, had a much greater preference for equity financing prior to the crisis. The aftermath of the crisis nevertheless negatively influenced the pattern of financing for all categories of businesses. A more regulated framework was adopted by banks, on an international level which caused banks to be more cautious and limited in providing finance to entities. Even with excess liquidity, banks have declined demand for bank loans.
the Influence Perceived Supervisor Support on organization performance at Kakamega County Government, Kenya.
Authors: NZUKI ROBERT MUTISYA 
Published: June 2020

ABSTRACT
With the approach of managing performance Employee responsibility has risen as a current authoritative idea as of late. The general objective was to establish the Influence of Perceived Supervisor Support on organization performance at Kakamega county government. The study was anchored in the Resource based view (RBV). The study hypothesized that there is a relationship between Perceived Supervisor Support and organization performance. Descriptive research design was applied. The target population was 332 employees of all degrees of the board and supervisory unit. Purposive examining was utilized to concentrate on specific qualities of a populace that are of enthusiasm under examination. A pilot test was directed on 10 employees to gauge unwavering quality of the instruments. Data was examined utilizing Statistical Package for Statistical Scientists (SPSS) programming. To test unwavering quality and legitimacy, a pilot study was directed and Cronbach's coefficient alpha was utilized to set up consistency. A relapse model was utilized to show the connection between factors. The after effects of the exploration were introduced utilizing recurrence, figures and diagrams. The findings of the study, there is a positive relationship between Supervisor Support and organization performance. In Conclusion, that high quality perceived manager aid which include supervisor encouraging on desirable overall performance. The study recommendation is that Kakamega County can enhance its organization performance by improving its policies regarding supervisor-subordinate staff relationship
Key Terms: Perceived supervisor support, engagement, employee commitment
The comparison of the unit cost of hemodialysis with ina cbg rates in Muhammadiyah Siti Aminah Hospital
Authors: Gigin bian rosmila  , Rizal Yaya  , Firman Pribadi  
Published: June 2020

Health services in Indonesia have led to the National Health Insurance. Hospitals that serve BPJS participants are paid using a package system based on INA CBG rates. Payment of claims to advanced health facilities is differentiated by type of hospital. Type D hospitals have the lowest INA CBG rates, so they must calculate the unit cost of each procedure given based on the diagnostic group. The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison of the unit cost of hemodialysis measures with INA CBG rates and to find out if there are non-value-added activities in services. This type of research was a qualitative case study. The subject of the study was Muhammadiyah Siti Aminah General Hospital. The object used was all activities that support the occurrence of hemodialysis outpatient services. Data analysis used Activity Based Costing Baker modification. The results shows a unit cost of HD action in 2018 of Rp. 724.725. INA CBG rate for hemodialysis action in Type D Hospital is Rp. 737.700,-. So that a positive difference is obtained between the INA CBG rate and the HD unit cost of Rp. 12,975 -. RSUMSA has not been able to conduct supporting examinations in accordance with the specified standards because the costs incurred will be very high and will cause losses because they exceed INA CBGS tariffs and no potential non-value added activities are found.
Keywords: Unit Cost; Hemodialisis; Tarif INA CBG
Cultural factors and sexual practices of women living with HIV / AIDS in South West, Nigeria.
Authors: Akinbebije Christianah Olufunbi , Anumaka Blessing Ijeoma , Dahiru Abba 
Published: June 2020

The study examined the cultural factors and sexual practices of women living with HIV/AIDS in South West, Nigeria. Three states were chosen out of the six states in South West. One hundred and Eighty Three women living with HIV/AIDS were drawn from the three states. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. A questionnaire titled “Questionnaire on women living with HIV/AIDS (QWLH/A)” was administered on the respondents. The findings revealed that there is high significant relationship between cultural factor and sexual practices in placing women on the risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. Based on the findings, it was recommended that government should introduce sex education for young Nigerians. The practice of widow inheritance can die slowly by testing both parties involved before the inheritance is carried out.
Responding to Covid-19
Authors: Acharya Arabinda 
Published: June 2020

Beginning December 2019 in Wuhan in China’s Hubei province, Coronavirus (Covid -19) has overwhelmed the healthcare systems and affecting education, travels, events and the economies worldwide. Governments all over have taken or bracing themselves to take extraordinary measures to contain the threat. In some countries, the measures taken to contain the epidemic appear as putting the nation under a state of siege. Some governments are adapting rather extreme measures – complete lock-down of the cities, the provinces and even the country itself, school closures, travel ban, cancellation of flights. Questions are being asked about how much freedom we are prepared to give up, for how long and onto whose hands?

The paper argues that with threats and vulnerabilities transcending national boundaries and challenging most advanced knowledge and information systems in this era of intense globalization, the need for harsh and often draconian measures can hardly be over emphasized. At the same time there could be problems and unwelcome consequences in putting too much power in the hands of the governments dealing with the threat for an indefinite period of time. In view of this, the securitization framework as put forth by the Copenhagen School could be a better tool to deal with situations of unexpected crises such as what SARS epidemic proved it to be or what Covid-19 would inevitably entail
Marxism, Communism, Marxian Socio-political Economic Theory and the Socialist World
Authors: Sehgal M. L. 
Published: June 2020

Marxian model of economic, as enunciated in "Das-Capital" disapproved of the two classical models of economics proposed by Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes though both had stood the test of the time. Marx’s Economic Theory encompassed the social, historical, and economic points of view based upon the thesis of Hegel's philosophy as well as its antithesis. Marx believed that the concept of relations of production as proposed by Capitalism was vague for the socio-cultural set up of a society. He said that Capitalism would not end up in a quiet death; rather it would have to be broken up with a 'Bang'; maybe by Violent Revolution. Rather than giving some weightage to machines, the paper, or the ’capital’, Marx would put all his eggs on the ‘Labor Class’ as he opined that the ‘Capitalist Class’ exploits the Labor Class. He would proclaim that the sole factor which decided the prices of the commodities was the value of the labor as determined by Labor Theory of Value (LTV) and not by the cost of machines and the capital put in for running the various operation of the establishment. There would be no Ownership of property; State becoming the sole proprietor as everything will be nationalized. Countries like the USSR and East Germany, after being separated from West Germany, because of the execution of treaties of WW-II (1945). North Vietnam, North Korea, Cuba, and Venezuela also turned Socialists. Their economies (GDPs) will make a part of the present study. Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungry, and China, which also followed the Socialistic pattern, are excluded.
Participatory Management for Enhancing Students' Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Rivers State.
Authors: Anna Ebunu, Akpofure 
Published: June 2020

This study investigated participatory management for enhancing students' performance in public secondary schools in Rivers State. The study adopted descriptive survey design. The population of the study was all the 276 principals and 8,452 teachers in public senior secondary schools as well as 4,455 students’ parents. The sample of the study was 730 respondents, comprising 90 principals, 360 teachers and 280 parents who were selected through the combination of stratified sampling, simple random sampling and purposive sampling techniques. Instrument of data collection was 10 items questionnaire titled, “Teachers and Parents Participation in Secondary School Management Questionnaire (TPPSSMQ). The instrument was a validated four-point likert styled, Strongly Agree (SA), Agree (A), Disagree (D) and Strongly Disagree (SD). It has a reliability index of 0.82, using Cronbach Alpha Statistical test. The research questions were analysed using mean and standard deviation whereas the hypotheses were tested using z-test statistics at 0.05 alpha level. The findings of the study revealed that the involvement of teachers in school decision-making would give teachers broader opportunity to make inputs in policy issues that concern effective instructional delivery. The study further showed that the involvement of parents in school decision-making would give them ample platform to offer their advices on how to improve the quality of teaching and learning. Based on the findings, the study recommended that school managers should give teachers meaningful opportunities to make inputs, that such opportunities will empower them to take decisions on issues affecting their work performance and productivity for enhanced students' achievement. Furthermore, school authorities should accord parents’ opportunities to offer their advices on how to enhance resource accountability to foster efficient school management and quality teaching and learning in the school.
Social Responsibility Accounting And Profitability Of Dangote Cement PLC Listed in the NSE
Authors: Etale Lyndon M. , Sawyerr Ayaundu E. 
Published: June 2020

This study examined the relationship between social responsibility accounting and profitability using Dangote Cement PLC (DCP) as a case study. The study adopted staff training and development, staff welfare and healthcare cost, and staff pension and gratuity as proxy for social responsibility accounting (the explanatory variables), while profit after tax representing profitability was adopted as the response variable. Secondary data was collected from the annual financial statements of DCP for the period 2010 to 2018. The study employed descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis based on the E-view 10 software for data analysis. The results revealed that staff training and development, and staff welfare and healthcare cost had significant positive relationship with profit after tax, while staff pension and gratuity had an insignificant negative link with profit after tax. The coefficient of determination (R-squared) value of 0.99 indicated that 99% of changes in the response variable are accounted for by the combined effect of changes in the explanatory variables; and results are statistically significant with a probability of F-statistic value of 0.000000 (at 5% level of significance). Also, the adjusted R- squared value of 0.99 indicated that the model used for the analysis is a proper and good fit. The study concluded that social responsibility accounting is significantly related to profitability. Based on the findings of this study it is recommended that the management of DCP should continue with the social responsibility accounting practices for its good social image as this would guarantee the long run sustainable growth of the company.