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’World Environmental Education Congresses’ og naturfagenes rolle innen utdanning for bærekraftig utvikling
Authors: Sageidet Barbara Maria 
Published: December 2019

This paper elucidates the role of the sciences within education for sustainable development as it is reflected on the World Environmental Education Congress (WEEC), a leading international conference since 2003. A historical perspective, and observations, conversations, interviews and a look at the presentations of the WEEC 2015 and WEEC 2017, this study reveals an underrepresentation of science education, while a dominance was registered on WEEC conferences for ten years ago. Both the WEEC 2015 and WEEC 2017 provided plenty of information about science related realities, but little about how to get children and the youth to understand them. Only few of the papers and posters were addressed to children’s and pupils learning related to physics or biogeochemical basic understanding.

The understanding of natural interrelationships and concepts is essential for children and the youth for to become informed decision-makers and active participants in a sustainable society.
Conservative Treatment of Degenerative Lumbar Scoliosis
Authors: Yan Ng Shu 
Published: December 2019

Degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS) is commonly seen in people over the age of 50 years. The prevalence increases with age. Patients with DLS often complain of low back pain and radiculopathy. Neurological complaints are rare. Current treatments are generally targeted at pain relief. Effects are temporary; this is understandable as the spinal deformities which are the cause of the pain are not addressed. A few studies have shown that scoliosis specific exercises and lordotic bracing stabilize or reduce the rate of curve progression in patients with DLS. Patients should also be instructed in performing corrective movements in daily activities. In the presence of sarcopenia or decreased bone mineral density (BMD), resistance exercises and nutritional supplements should also be prescribed, as reduction in paraspinal muscle mass and BMD are risk factors of DLS. In the presence of neurological involvement or when the symptoms are refractory to conservative treatment, referral for surgery is required.
Léxico económico en la lengua española de principios del XIX. El epítome de Jean-Baptiste Say
Authors: Castellano Martínez José María 
Published: December 2019

Esta reseña bibliográfica comparte con el lector el análisis crítico de la monografía "Léxico económico en la lengua española de principios del XIX. El epítome de Jean-Baptiste Say" del prof. José Carlos de Hoyos. El volumen es el resultado de un proyecto de investigación articulado según tres ópticas diferentes: diacrónica, diatécnica y textual con respecto del vocabulario integrado por Jean-Baptiste Say al final de su Traité d’économie politique: el Épitomé.
La crise de la théâtralité dans l’Eden Cinéma de Marguerite Duras: entre éclatement des codes dramaturgiques et mise en pièce du corps vieillissant, le corps jeune comme signe d’un renouveau théâtral.
Authors: Kocevar Savannah 
Published: December 2019

Por su estructura que a la vez es novedosa y transgrede los códigos clásicos de la dramaturgia, el Eden cinéma de Marguerite Duras contribue a la renovacion del genero teatral. El cuento hibrido y desconstruido, por el medio del lenguajé y de la representación, que mescla diferentes temporalidades y que alia cuerpo vivo y cuerpo cadaverico, cuerpo joven y cuerpo envejecido plantea la manera sobre que un cuerpo puede desparecer para dar lugar al renacimiento.

With it's innovative and transgressive structure, L’Eden Cinéma, written by Marguerite Duras is participating in the renewal of the the theatrical genre. By mixing several temporalities and associating, bodies young and aging, « cadaverisés» and alive, the fable, hybrid and destructured, evokes through language and represantation how a body (of a person but also of a text) car disapear to leave a renewal in its place.

Par sa structure à la fois novatrice et transgressive des codes dramaturgiques classiques, L’Eden Cinéma de Marguerite Duras, participe au renouvellement du genre théâtral. Mêlant différentes temporalités et alliant corps vivant et corps cadavérisé, corps jeune et corps vieillissant, la fable, hybride et déstructurée, évoque par le biais du langage et de la représentation comment un corps (ou un corpus) peut disparaître pour laisser place au renouveau.
Antonin Artaud sur la scène espagnole (1969-2016)
Authors: Corral Fulla Anna 
Published: December 2019

La influencia de las teorías de Artaud en el mundo del teatro es, a día de hoy, una realidad indiscutible. En efecto, Artaud representa uno de los pilares sobre el que reposan los grupos colectivos de teatro independiente surgidos en los años 60-70 (Living Theater, etc.); las teorías más innovadoras de directores teatrales de renombre como Jerzy Grotowski o Peter Brook; el teatro posdramático (la performance, entre otros) y el nuevo rango otorgado a la palabra en la representación teatral. En la actualidad, Artaud es una referencia ineludible en el ámbito teatral: Artaud y El teatro y la peste; Artaud y El teatro de la crueldad; escritos teóricos recogidos en El teatro y su doble.
Este artículo se propone abordar la recepción de Artaud en la escena teatral española. Nos interesa identificar qué representaciones de Artaud se han privilegiado – el hombre de teatro, el loco, el poeta, el enfermo… – y examinar la incidencia de dichos espectáculos en la divulgación de la obra de Antonin Artaud en España.
The influence of Artaud's theories in the world of theatre is, today, an indisputable reality. Indeed, Artaud represents the pillar on which the collective groups of independent theatre arisen in the years 60-70 (Living Theater, etc.) rest; the most innovative theories of renowned theater directors such as Jerzy Grotowski or Peter Brook; the postdramatic theatre (the performance, among others) and the new rank granted to the word in the theatrical representation. At present, Artaud is an inescapable reference in the theatrical field: Artaud and The theatre and the plague; Artaud and Theatre of cruelty; theoretical writings collected in Theatre and its double.
This article aims to address the reception of Artaud on the Spanish theatre stage. We are interested in revealing what representations of Artaud have been privileged - the theatre man, the madman, the poet, the sick ... - and examine the incidence of these performances in the dissemination of the work of Antonin Artaud in Spain.
La influencia de las teorías de Artaud en el mundo del teatro es, a día de hoy, una realidad indiscutible. En efecto, Artaud representa uno de los pilares sobre el que reposan los grupos colectivos de teatro independiente surgidos en los años 60-70 (Living Theater, etc.); las teorías más innovadoras de directores teatrales de renombre como Jerzy Grotowski o Peter Brook; el teatro posdramático (la performance, entre otros) y el nuevo rango otorgado a la palabra en la representación teatral. En la actualidad, Artaud es una referencia ineludible en el ámbito teatral: Artaud y El teatro y la peste; Artaud y El teatro de la crueldad; escritos teóricos recogidos en El teatro y su doble.
Este artículo se propone abordar la recepción de Artaud en la escena teatral española. Nos interesa identificar qué representaciones de Artaud se han privilegiado – el hombre de teatro, el loco, el poeta, el enfermo… – y examinar la incidencia de dichos espectáculos en la divulgación de la obra de Antonin Artaud en España.
Plataformas digitales en la educación a distancia en México, una alternativa de estudio en comunicación
Authors: Hernández Gómez Arturo Secundino , Carro Pérez Ennio Héctor , Martínez Trejo Isaías 
Published: December 2019

El presente estudio tiene como objetivo conocer la cantidad de artículos publicados sobre las plataformas digitales en la educación a distancia en México. La metodología empleada fue un diseño de investigación no experimental, transversal descriptivo. La población se conformó de 497 artículos obtenidos de las bases de datos DOAJ, SciELO y Redalyc, de acuerdo diversos criterios de palabras clave; la muestra no probabilística de tipo intencional obtenida fue de 7 artículos; los criterios de inclusión para la muestra fueron artículos que tuvieran un apartado metodológico y que fueran escritos en español, inglés y portugués. Los resultados indican que de los 497 artículos encontrados, 61 corresponden a la base de datos DOAJ (12%), 227 artículos a Scielo (46%) y 209 a Redalyc (42%) y la media de autores que publican es de 2.5. Conclusiones: se encontraron 7 artículos de la temática investigada, 5 corresponden a estudios empíricos y 2 de tipo teórico; el 60% se realizan en la Universidad de Guadalajara, 20% en la UNAM y 20% en la UAEH.
The objective of this study is to know the amount of articles published on digital platforms in distance education in Mexico. The methodology used was a non-experimental, cross-descriptive research design. The population was made up of 493 articles obtained from the DOAJ, SciELO and Redalyc databases, according to various keyword criteria; the non-probabilistic sample of intentional type obtained was 7 articles; The inclusion criteria for the sample were articles that had a methodological section and were written in Spanish, English and Portuguese. The results indicate that of the 497 articles found, 61 correspond to the DOAJ database (12%), 227 articles to Scielo (46%) and 209 to Redalyc (42%) and the average of authors that publish is 2.52. Conclusions: 7 articles of the subject investigated were found, 5 correspond to empirical studies and 2 of theoretical type; 60% are carried out at the University of Guadalajara, 20% at the UNAM and 20% at the UAEH.
Role of Opioid-Involved Drug Interactions in Chronic Pain Management
Authors: Bain Kevin T. , Knowlton Calvin H. 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
The use of opioids for chronic pain management is extraordinarily common despite substantial evidence of only modest benefits, when compared with nonopioid analgesics. Opioid use is also associated with serious risks, including overdose and death. A growing body of evidence suggests that opioids are involved in significant drug interactions that often go unrecognized in clinical practice. Understanding opioid-involved drug interactions is of great practical importance for all health care professionals caring for patients with chronic pain. In this article, we describe the mechanisms of opioid-involved drug interactions and their potential consequences, which have major public health implications. Additionally, this article provides practical strategies to aid health care professionals in avoiding and mitigating opioid-involved drug interactions in order to obtain a favorable balance in the risk-benefit ratio associated with opioid use. These strategies include using osteopathic principles for chronic pain management, separating the times of administration of the opioid(s) from the nonopioid(s) involved in the interaction, changing the opioid(s) adversely affected by the interaction, changing the nonopioid(s) causing the interaction, and partnering with pharmacists in clinical practice.
Prevalence of Urogenital Schistosomiasis in Four Communities in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Authors: Gbonhinbor J. , Abah A. E. 
Published: December 2019

Schistosomiasis is one of the most important neglected tropical diseases in terms of morbidity and mortality and it is endemic in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis in four communities (Agbura, Otakeme, Otuagela and Otuokpoti) in Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria using Filtration and Sedimentation technique. Snails collected were identified by the shape of their outer shell. Basic statistics method and ANOVA was used to analyze the data. Out of the 276 urine samples examined, 36 (13.0%) tested positive for Schistosoma haematobium. The age- related infection showed that the age-group 10-14 years (26.9%) had the highest rate of infection, followed by 5-9 years 7 (19.4%). Age-group 50 years and above had a zero infection rate. Sex - related infection showed that an overall prevalence rate of 71.6% was recorded among males and 39.4% for females indicating that infection was higher in males than in females in all the communities; In Otuokpoti, males 8(33.3%) to females 5 (15.1%), In Otakeme, males had 6 (12.8%) than females 5 (15.6%), in Otuagela males had 7 (16.7%) than females 2 (8.7%) and in Agbura males had 3 (8.8%) than females 1 (9.1%). Primary school children had the highest 16 (21.9%) while retired civil servants had 0(0.0%). The difference was significant. Bulinus globosus was the only snail intermediate host identified in both ponds and streams. Human water contact activities observed around the water bodies were recreational activities (washing, bathing, fishing) and harvesting of freshwater snails. Variance (ANOVA) of the age- specific prevalence of urogenital schistosomiasis in the four communities showed no significant difference at P<0.05 (P=0.082) among sampled population and also no significant difference at P<0.05 (P=0.55) across the infected population in the four communities.
In conclusion, urogenital schistosomiasis is still prevalent and remains a public health challenge in Ogbia, Bayelsa state. It is strongly recommended that health education and provision of safe water should be stepped up as a control measure of the infection in the area.
Diagnostic Performance of Blood Film Microscopy and PfHRP2-based RDT in a Routine Clinical Setting of a Secondary Health Facility in Ghana
Authors: Agyapong Francis O. , Ansong Daniel , Owusu-Ofori Alex , Martin-Peprah Ruby 
Published: December 2019

Background: Malaria remains a major public health threat claiming many lives particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Light microscopy and RDT are the mainstay tests in the clinical settings for malaria diagnosis. Many studies report varying levels of validity of these tests compared to molecular methods like PCR. Documentation on such comparative study involving the use of molecular techniques as reference test is scanty in Ghana. This study therefore assesses the diagnostic performance of these tests compared to PCR.
Methods: Blood film microscopy (thin and thick), RDT and nested PCR were run on blood samples from a total of 188 malaria suspected patients. The accuracy indices of the microscopy and RDT were calculated using the results of the PCR as the reference test.
Results: A total of 188 patients were recruited with females constituting the majority 128 (68%). The paediatric age group 1-10 years carried the largest burden of malaria by means of all the 3 tests. A sensitivity of 47.37% (95% ci, 37.03 – 57.88%) was shown by both the microscopy and RDT with specificity of 93.55% (95% ci, 86.48 – 97.60) and 100% (95% ci, 96.11 – 100.00%) and kappa co – efficient of 0.41 and 0.47 respectively.
Conclusion: Both microscopy and RDT exhibited high level of specificity but low sensitivity. Significant number of malaria parasitaemic patients as revealed by the PCR was missed by both the RDT and blood film microscopy and thus went undiagnosed.
Validation of Siddha Diagnostic Procedure of Manikkadai nool for Gunmam Patients at Government Siddha Medical College & Hospital, Palayamkottai
Authors: Raveendran Rakulini , Rajarajeshwari A. , Victoria S. 
Published: December 2019

Introduction: Siddha Medicine is a system of traditional medicine originating in ancient Tamil Nadu in South India and Sri Lanka. Traditionally, it is taught that the siddhas laid the foundation for this system of medicine. Siddha system has a unique diagnostic method to identify the diseases and their causes. Manikkadai Nool is one of the diagnostic tool. It is explained in the Agasthiyar Soodamani Kajiru Soothiram by Saint Veadammamuni in Pathinen Siddhar Naadi Nool.
Aim: The primary aim of this study was to validate the Siddha diagnostic procedure of Manikkadai nool for gunmam patients.
Study Setting: Government Siddha Medical College, Palayamkottai from April to August 2019.
Methodology: It is an observational study. After identifying the eligible subjects, Data will be collected by using the interview administrated questionnaire & relevant data will be collected by measurement. Collected data were processed and statistically analysed by a simple statistical method using Microsoft Excel.
Results and Discussion: Gunmam symptoms are included in 10, 9 ½, 8 ¾, 8, 7 ½, 7, 6 ½ & 6 ¼ Manikkadai measurements according to the siddha literatures. Researcher has been divided the gunmam conditions as mild moderate and severe condition according to the evidence of literatures, Researcher has been included Premonitory symptoms as Mild Condition, Common signs and symptoms as Moderate Condition and complications as Severe condition. Mild condition is in 10-9 fbs Manikkadai measurements. Moderate condition is in 8 ¾-7 ¾ fbs Manikkadai measurements. Severe condition is in 7 ½-6 ½ > Manikkadai measurements. 55% (11) of right hand Manikkadai measurements in male and 53% (16) of Right hand Manikkadai measurements in female have been correlated with the siddha literatures in the diagnosis of gunmam. Pearson correlation value implies that negative correlation between the chronicity of gunmam and Manikkadai measurement. This data showed the negative relationship between the severity of gunmam, & manikkadai measurements.
Conclusion: Majority of the gunmam subjects were females (60%). The maximum number of subjects was observed in Pitha Kaalam. Majority of the gunmam subjects had vali azhal naadi (38%) and azhal vali naadi (32%). Nei kuri was observed as vali azhal & azhal vali in gunmam subjects. Siddha Physicians could be diagnosed the gunmam fifty percentage with the help of Manikkadai measurements. Pearson correlation value implies that negative correlation between the chronicity of gunmam and Manikkadai measurement. This data showed the negative relationship between the severity of gunmam & manikkadai measurements. Out of 50 gunmam subjects, 45 were in the assumed assessment criteria range. So further study is essential to validate this assumed assessment of criteria of manikkadai measurement in diagnosis of gunmam.
Extraction Procedure Optimization of Atenolol from Dried Plasma Spots
Authors: Chernonosov A. A. , Koval V. V. 
Published: December 2019

Aims: Atenolol is one of the β-blockers widely used for the treatment of hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. To simplify the methods for determining of drugs concentrations in blood and plasma the dried spots assays (dried blood spots or dried plasma spots) could be used. In this case high sensitive detector like mass-spectrometer is required as well as high level of drug recovery from dried spot. In this study the extraction of atenolol from dried plasma spots (DPS) was studied to offer the optimum parameters of extraction method.
Study Design: Short research articles.
Place and Duration of Study: Core Facility of Mass Spectrometric Analysis, Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine SB RAS, between January and October 2019.
Methodology: The organic extraction method was chosen for evaluation as the most suitable for LC-MS assay. Several parameters: % of organic solvent, presence or absence of 0.1% formic acid, time, volume and temperature of extraction were investigated to find the best combination for atenolol recovery from DPS for further LC-MS analysis.
Results: Results showed that the solvent composition and temperature has main influence on the extraction. The effect of extraction time and volume of solvent have no significant influence on atenolol recovery. Pure acetonitrile is the worst solvent for atenolol extraction from DPS. The solvents: MeOH:H2O (60:40, v:v), MeOH:0.1% FA in H2O (60:40, v:v), ACN:0.1% FA in H2O (50:50, v:v) or ACN:MeOH (60:40, v:v) provide the best recovery of atenolol . The optimum extraction temperature is 40°C, time of extraction is 15-30 min and volume of solvent - 200-300 μL.
Conclusion: Several solvents acceptable for LC-MS analysis with optimized recovery parameter from DPS can be used for routine extraction of atenolol.
A High‐Voltage, Dendrite‐Free, and Durable Zn–Graphite Battery
Authors: Wang Gang , Kohn Benjamin , Scheler Ulrich , Wang Faxing , Oswald Steffen , Löffler Markus , Tan Deming , Zhang Panpan , Zhang Jian , Feng Xinliang 
Published: December 2019

AbstractThe intrinsic advantages of metallic Zn, like high theoretical capacity (820 mAh g−1), high abundance, low toxicity, and high safety have driven the recent booming development of rechargeable Zn batteries. However, the lack of high‐voltage electrolyte and cathode materials restricts the cell voltage mostly to below 2 V. Moreover, dendrite formation and the poor rechargeability of the Zn anode hinder the long‐term operation of Zn batteries. Here a high‐voltage and durable Zn–graphite battery, which is enabled by a LiPF6‐containing hybrid electrolyte, is reported. The presence of LiPF6efficiently suppresses the anodic oxidation of Zn electrolyte and leads to a super‐wide electrochemical stability window of 4 V (vs Zn/Zn2+). Both dendrite‐free Zn plating/stripping and reversible dual‐anion intercalation into the graphite cathode are realized in the hybrid electrolyte. The resultant Zn–graphite battery performs stably at a high voltage of 2.8 V with a record midpoint discharge voltage of 2.2 V. After 2000 cycles at a high charge–discharge rate, high capacity retention of 97.5% is achieved with ≈100% Coulombic efficiency.
High‐Performance Polycrystalline Silicon Thin‐Film Transistors without Source/Drain Doping by Utilizing Anisotropic Conductivity of Bridged‐Grain Lines
Authors: Zhang Meng , Lin Haotao , Deng Sunbin , Chen Rongsheng , Li Guijun , Han Su‐Ting , Zhou Ye , Yan Yan , Zhou Wei , Wong Man , Kwok Hoi‐Sing 
Published: December 2019

AbstractBy utilizing anisotropic conductivity of bridged‐grain (BG) lines, a polycrystalline silicon (poly‐Si) thin‐film transistor (TFT) without source/drain (S/D) doping is designed, simulated, and fabricated. In the new design, the current is made to flow along the BG lines in the S/D region and flow perpendicularly to the BG lines in the channel. By taking advantage of the anisotropic conductivity of the BG lines, the S/D doping process is eliminated and the fabrication process cost is reduced. Meanwhile, the advantages of adopting BG lines are maintained. The as‐fabricated TFTs without S/D doping exhibit excellent device characteristics, compared with normal TFTs. The reliability of TFTs without S/D doping is also evaluated under hot carrier stress and negative/positive bias stress. Additionally, the proposed new TFT structure allows a wider range of dopant activation conditions.
White cement and burnt brick powder catalyzed pyrolysis of waste polystyrene for production of liquid and gaseous fuels
Authors: Hussain Zahid , Imtiaz Maria , Khan Khalid M. , Naz Muhammad Yasin , Khaled Usama , Khan Yasin 
Published: December 2019

AbstractIn this study, two types of clinkered materials were used for the catalytic pyrolysis of wasted polystyrene. The objective of the work was to convert waste into useful resource using low cost but effective catalysts. The wasted polystyrene was used as a feedstock for pyrolysis. The catalytic and noncatalytic pyrolysis were carried out in a custom‐made pyrolysis reactor. Optimum conditions for the pyrolysis were investigated by varying the temperature, catalyst amount, and time of reaction. The used catalysts showed notable influence on the progress of pyrolysis reaction as compared with the noncatalyzed reaction. The gaseous fractions, produced during pyrolysis, were analyzed using different chemical tests. The oil fractions were analyzed through gas chromatography mass spectrometry analysis. The oil contained styrene as a major constituent along with some other derivatives of benzene. The oil product was separated into compounds through fractional distillation by generating the distillation profile.