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Gadamer’s Philosophical Hermeneutics: Investigating the Nexus between Culture and African Philosophy
Authors: Onah Ikechukwu 
Published: June 2020

This article attempts to uncover a foundational drive in Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics and its importance in steeping the tension of the philosophical link of culture and African Philosophy. In his work Gadamer presents culture as the foundation of philosophy. Okere rising from the latter posits that hermeneutics is the mediator between culture and African philosophy. The polemical argument of the rationality of African philosophy though interwoven with skeptical epistemological assumptions which increasingly emphasizes in the ethno decade-long debate is aggregated in mediating stance of hermeneutics as adduced by Okere and other notable African scholars. This article shows that in his most popularity oriented epistemological work, Gadamer did not mute the obstacles that epistemic uncertainty poses to the quest for mere ethno dimension in the light of critical ratiocination in order to avoid acceptance of views without examination .This article pursues this mediating strategy not just for rhetorical but also for a substantive reason on the rational foundation of African Philosophy against the nauseating position that African philosophy is mere cultural beliefs.
Keywords: Hermeneutics, Culture and Mediation
Evaluation of Salivary pH Changes with Probiotic, Baking Soda and Mineral Water Rinse Among Individuals with Low Caries Experience
Authors: Farooq Lubna , Ahmed Muhammad Rashid , Khan Muhammad Aitmaududdolah , Mahmood Anum , Khan Zara , Khurram Samreen , Farzand Mahnoor 
Published: June 2020

Background: Dental caries is a multifactorial disease; it causes decay in tooth and leads to unbearable pain and expensive dental procedures. One of potential risk factor that favor the caries process is acidic pH that a person faces usually after consumption of any food or drinks. Various mouth rinses are evaluated to normalize the salivary pH to break the chain of caries pathophysiology.
Objective: To evaluate the role of probiotic, baking soda and mineral water rinses on pH of Saliva.
Materials and methods: It were a cross sectional study conducted in institute of Karachi from -10 January to 25 June 2020. Out of 150 participants 60 qualified the inclusion criteria and were explained about the procedure of the study after their agreement they were divided into three groups each group comprised of 20 participants. Group 1 was given probiotic mouth rinse; Group 2 was given baking soda mouth rinse and in Group 3 mineral water rinses were given. They were told to rinse the oral cavity before and after the food consumption and pre and post salivary changes were recorded.
Results: Significant (p-value = 0.001) change in salivary pH was observed with baking soda and mineral water rinses however probiotic mouth rinse did not show significant (p-value = 0.22) change.
Conclusion: Rinsing with Baking soda and mineral water mouth rinses increased the salivary pH to normal.
Machine Vision and Deep Learning Based Rubber Gasket Defect Detection
Authors: Ho Chao-Ching , Su Eugene , Li Po-Chieh , Bolger Matthew J. , Pan Huan-Ning 
Published: June 2020

This study develops an automated optical inspection system for silicone rubber gaskets using traditional rule-based and deep learning detection techniques. The specific object of interest is a 5 mm × 10 mm × 5 mm mobile device power supply connector gasket that provides protection against foreign body inclusion and water ingression. The proposed system can detect a total of five characteristic defects introduced during the mold-based manufacture process, which range from 10-100 μm. The deep learning detection strategies in this system employ convolutional neural networks (CNN) developed using the TensorFlow open-source library. Through both high dynamic range image capture and image generation techniques, accuracies of 100% and 97% are achieved for notch and residual glue defect predictions, respectively.
BIOPROSPECTING FOR BACTERIAL ENDOPHYTES ASSOCIATED WITH ZINGIBERACEAE FAMILY RHIZOMES IN SIBOLANGIT FOREST, NORTH SUMATERA
Authors: Mamangkey Jendri 
Published: June 2020

The present study was conducted aiming to isolate and characterize endophytic bacterial isolates with antibacterial ability, phosphate solubilization, and proteolytic activity from rhizomes of the Zingiberaceae family (Etlingera sp., Globba patens, Globba pendula, and Zingiber multibracteata). Nineteen bacterial isolates were obtained from Zingiberaceae rhizomes with isolate codes of EZS27, EZS18, EZS19, EZS25, EZS16, EZS08, EZS09, EZS13, EZS20, EZS14, EZS10, EZS11, EZS03, EZS05, EZS06, EZS43, EZS45, EZS47, and EZS28. The screening of the endophytes for antibacterial activity was done through the paper disc method. Four bacterial isolates presented antibacterial activities. EZS06 isolate inhibited the growth of EPEC (11 mm), P. vulgaris ATCC 13315 (10 mm), and L. monocytogenes BTCC B693 (9 mm). Also, EZS20 isolate inhibited the growth of S. aureus ATCC 29213 (17 mm), EZS28 isolate inhibited MRSA ATCC 43300 (8.6 mm), and EZS45 isolate inhibited S. Epidermidis ATCC 12228 (9 mm). The EZS19, EZS03, and EZS16 isolates dissolved the phosphate most effectively. Eight isolates (EZS19, EZS47, EZS27, EZS25, EZS09, EZS20, EZS45, and EZS06) showed the best protease activity. In general, our results showed that the endophytic bacterial strains can be used as a new and useful antibacterial agent since it showed antibacterial activity and chemical diversity. Furthermore, it also has the potential for exploitation in a wide variety of medical, agricultural, and industrial areas.
Centring knowledge democracy within policy-making for sustainability and resilience: A discussion of the Kenyan drylands
Authors: Mercy Nkatha 
Published: June 2020

Culture, environment and, therefore, knowledge of socioeconomic constructs are intricately interwoven. Over the past decade or two, pastoralists without formal education in Kenyan drylands have increasingly found themselves on the receiving end of community empowerment trainings that lean towards human–wildlife conflict and environmental conservation. Why would research entities set aside mega budgets to teach the pastoralist about human–wildlife conflict? A pastoralist who has long roamed drylands with his livestock grazing alongside elephants and lions, and whose major life transition ceremonies, celebrations, songs, riddles, proverbs, sayings, poetry and jokes fundamentally feature wildlife. What makes these trainings in ‘imparting knowledge’ superior to the ‘indigenous knowledge’ already in the custody of the Borana or the Turkana or the Rendile?
This article explores the relevance of community-based knowledges in addressing sustainable development and climate resilience, as articulated by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The specific setting for this discussion is the Kenyan drylands, which are central to the achievement of the SDG agenda given that they constitute 84 percent of Kenya’s total land surface. They also host up to 75 percent of Kenya’s wildlife population, account for more than 80 percent of the country’s eco-tourism interests and support about 9.9 million Kenyans, or approximately 34 percent of the Kenyan population.
Today, the drylands are impoverished, deficient for both humans and nature. Their vulnerability to disasters is amplified, while their resilience to shocks is greatly weakened, a situation made worse by climate change. To understand the importance of community-based knowledges within policy making for sustainability and resilience, this article examines in detail epistemological, social, historical, political and environmental factors converging on the Kenyan drylands, as well as the opportunity to address this complexity that the SDGs represent.
Mobility and Wax Trade in the Black Sea Region: The Merchants of Kilia, 1360–1361
Authors: Cassioli Marco 
Published: June 2020

Abstract
This article, based on Genoese, Moldavian, Wallachian, and Transylvanian sources, combines a topical subject like mobility with the trade of an indispensable commodity like wax, which, in the Middle Ages, was used in candle making and shipbuilding and was even employed in pharmacy. Specifically, the author aims, first, to analyze and explain the presence of a dynamic group of merchants, coming from different countries and involved in the wax trade, in the Genoese colony of Kilia, and second, to compare the case of Kilia to that of Caffa—Genoa’s most important Black Sea colony, where wax was one of the main exports. The results of the research show that compared with Caffa, fourteenth-century Kilia was a more recent and promising wax market, not monopolized by the Italians but also open to traders from other countries, such as Armenians, Greeks, and Hungarians.
Study of Hypertension and Its Associated Risk Factors among Young Adults (20-45 Yrs) In a City Of Maharashtra
Authors: Inamdar Ismail Farukh Ali , Salve Dawal S , Sahu Priyanka C 
Published: June 2020

Background: Hypertension is the most common of all the cardiovascular diseases and affects many people in developed as well as developing countries With a growing problem of hypertension worldwide, there is a concern that hypertension in young adults may also be on the rise and that cases are not detected because of inadequate screening at this age group. Therefore the need arises to conduct this study to find out the prevalence of hypertension in young population and correlation of various factors associated with it.
Methods: Present study was conducted during July 2012 to November 2014 in urban area of Maharashtra, India. Total 1590 study participants aged 20-45 years from the urban area were screened for the prevalence of hypertension and the factors associated with it. Probability proportionate sampling method use for sampling the study population for prevalence of hypertension among young adults. Informed consent was obtained from the study subjects before the conduction of the study. The data was recorded in pre-designed and semi-structured proforma.
Results: In the present study prevalence of hypertension was found to be 20.3% in urban population aged 20-45 years. Statistically significant association was observed between hypertension and age, occupation, socio-economic status, family history of hypertension, sedentary life style, smoking, smokeless tobacco and alcohol consumption.
Pattern of Domestic Accidents among Children in Tumkur City - A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Usha Rani S , Swetha R 
Published: June 2020

Background: Domestic accidents are worldwide public health problems. The present study was conducted to assess the pattern of domestic accidents among children and its association with various epidemiological factors .
Materials and Methods: It’s a community based Cross sectional study.It was decided to study 900 households based on the sample size. 4391 population was covered in this study. Domestic accident was considered when any of the individual met with an accident inside the house or in immediate surroundings of house during last one year as listed from code V01 to X59 in chapter XX of ICD.
Results: Domestic accidents observed was 10.8%(117) out of the total study population(1083) which was more common in the age group 0-4years(69.2%). Among the domestic accidents most commonly observed one was falls(41.02%) followed by burns (33.3%). Most commonly observed place of domestic accidents was kitchen 51 (43.58) .153 (43.6) of the domestic accidents were during 6am -12 pm timings. Around 60% of the accidents occurred when children were playing within the house.
Conclusion: Domestic accidents are no longer called accidental; it’s just the price we are paying for technological progress and our ignorance. Hence even this much of prevalence has to be taken seriously, as domestic accidents can be prevented completely by minute preventive strategies.
Situation Analysis of Implementation of National Health Programmes in Primary Health Centres (Phcs) At Uttarakhand
Authors: Jha Nishu , Jain Bhavna , Bhati Radhika , Mehta Aprajita , Dhinwa Manisha , Kishore Surekha , Aggarwal Pradeep , Job Sheen 
Published: June 2020

Context: The Bhore Committee in 1946 gave the concept of PHC as comprehensive primary health care to the community and maintain an acceptable standard of quality of care. The study was conducted to assess the implementation of National Health Programmes at PHCs in Uttarakhand.
Methodology: An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at two PHCs (Thano and Raiwala) from March 2019 to April 2019. Interviews of health functionaries and beneficiaries of national health programmes were done based on standard Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) guidelines and check list, for both PHCs. Beneficiaries under each programme were also observed.
Result: Various programmes such as Universal Immunization Programme, School Health Programme, and Pulse Polio Programme, National nutrition Programme, National family welfare Programme, NPCDCS and Jansankhya Niyantran Yojna were implemented successfully at both PHCs. Although knowledge among peripheral health workers was found to be little inadequate.
Conclusion: The functioning and execution of some of the National Health Programs at PHCs Thano and Raiwala were found to be inclined with IPHS guidelines.
Mutual Trust as a Way to an Unconditional Automatic Recognition of Foreign Judgments
Authors: Malachta Radovan 
Published: June 2020

The article covers a topic of an unconditional automatic recognition of foreign judgments within the European Union. Thus far, a different method in case of foreign judgments has been used. Certain regulations of the EU require exequatur and contain grounds for refusal of recognition and in certain regulations both the exequatur and grounds for refusal of recognition have been abolished. First, the paper deals with the principle of mutual trust (what mutual trust is and in what to trust). Subsequently, the article points out the differences between the principle of mutual trust and the principle of mutual recognition. Finally, it discusses the notion of automatic recognition in the context of free movement of judgments within the EU.
Sharia – Conflict of Law and Culture in the European Context
Authors: Malacka Michal 
Published: June 2020

Sharia and its conflict with the private law within the EU is one of the most current problems in the conflict of laws. In accordance with the doctrine of ordre public, a foreign law that is otherwise applicable is disregarded if its application would violate some fundamental interest, basic policy, general principle of justice, or prevailing concept of good morals in the forum state. This doctrine is used and followed by judicial procedures not only at “the old continent” but also in Islamic countries. This article shows the basic aspects of Sharia, Islamic legal tradition and the reflection of all the connected aspects in European Union private law and legislation. Some selected chapters analyse the most important differences in the legislation and judicial practice in the EU member states.
Should the Discussion on Whether Non-state Law might be Elected as the Governing Law of Contract be Silenced Forever?
Authors: Grodl Lukáš 
Published: June 2020

While the extent of the choice of law governing the cross-border contract is subjected to positive law, in the European Union being the Rome I Regulation, some always argued for expanded party autonomy regarding the non-state law. The European Commission proposed the incorporation of such in Rome I Regulation, but it has been ultimately rejected. This article considers the European development, debates whether discussion on non-state law being allowed as the governing law to a cross-border contract is still vital and provides an answer whether discussion on such should be ended or not.
United in Diversity – Regional Unification of the Conflict-of-law Rules in Matters of Matrimonial Property Regimes
Authors: Zavadilová Lucie 
Published: June 2020

The unification of the conflict-of-law rules in matters of matrimonial property regimes at EU level seeks to mitigate differences in substantive law in particular legal systems. The aim of this contribution is to analyse the doctrine of overriding mandatory provisions and consider the applicability of the public policy exception, which limit the application of the law otherwise applicable determined in compliance with the unified conflict-of-law rules. The question author addresses in this paper is whether these institutes of the general part of private international law provide for sufficient safeguards to protect the fundamental values and public interests of the forum law in matters of matrimonial property regimes.
Current Issues of Deciding Cross-border Succession Matters in the Slovak Republic
Authors: Júdová Elena 
Published: June 2020

The European Regulation no 650/2012 unified the determination of jurisdiction and applicable law in succession matters in the Member States of the European Union. At the same time, it underlined other issues that complicate decision making on cross-border succession in the Slovak Republic. One of the most striking is the resolution of the issue of settling the common property of spouses, which under Slovak procedural law, is exercised by a notary in succession proceedings. The Slovak Republic does not participate at the enhanced cooperation on cross-border matrimonial property regimes, so joining jurisdiction in these cases with succession proceedings is very complicated. The present article deals with this and some other issues which the fragmentation of EU private international law brings.
Bien vieillir et bien-être : le rôle des objets connectés dans l’activité physique des seniors
Authors: Helme-Guizon Agnès , Debru Romain 
Published: June 2020

Pratiquer une activité physique est bénéfique pour la prévention ou le traitement de nombreuses maladies et participe donc au bien vieillir. Néanmoins, initier et maintenir ce comportement chez les seniors semble difficile. Cette étude, ancrée dans la théorie de l’auto-détermination, a pour objectif d’étudier l’activité physique quotidienne des seniors retraités et de montrer le rôle joué par les objets connectés, tout particulièrement sur leur motivation à s’engager durablement dans une activité physique. L’analyse des données collectées auprès de 21 retraités âgés de 63 à 82 ans au moyen d’entretiens semi-directifs (14 participants) et deux mini-groupes (3 et 4 participants respectivement) met en évidence trois profils : les Contraints, les Attentifs et les Engagés. Ils varient dans la satisfaction des besoins psychologiques fondamentaux, le type de motivation, la durabilité de la pratique d’activité physique ainsi que la perception des objets connectés et leur rôle dans la pratique de l’activité physique. Ces profils sont discutés et des recommandations sont proposées.
La rencontre interpersonnelle : un point clé dans l’expérience vécue en magasins de luxe
Authors: de Boissieu Elodie , Urien Bertrand 
Published: June 2020

Cette recherche s’intéresse à l’expérience vécue en contexte de magasinage par les clients fréquentant régulièrement les boutiques de luxe. L’étude de ce contexte met en évidence le rôle singulier de la rencontre acheteur/vendeur dans l’expérience vécue, ce qui conduit à enrichir le nombre et la nature des dimensions expérientielles génériques, propres à toute expérience vécue. Une étude empirique portant sur 14 individus fréquentant régulièrement les boutiques de luxe montre que l’expérience de magasinage en contexte de boutique de luxe révèle deux dimensions complémentaires (l’une dite de « transformation identitaire » et l’autre liée au pouvoir). L’ensemble des dimensions sont reliées entre elles par leur caractère interpersonnel. Notre article propose alors aux managers du luxe une typologie qui leur permet de mieux segmenter leur offre expérientielle en magasin. Ainsi, selon que la rencontre est de type « amical », « enchanteresse », « asservissante » ou « pragmatique », l’offre expérientielle proposée en magasin sera distinguée en vue de mieux satisfaire et fidéliser la clientèle du luxe.
Economic Importance and Widespread of Ectoparasites Infestation in Indigenous Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus). A Study from Selected Local Government Councils and States in Nigeria
Authors: Ahaotu Emmanuel , A. Akinfemi A. , Okorie K.C. 
Published: June 2020

A cross sectional study was conducted from June 2016 to August 2017 to identify the widespread of ectoparasites in indigenous chickens and its associated economic significance in randomly selected Local Government Councils and States in Nigeria. A total of 1025 indigenous chickens were examined out of which 90.7% were infested with one or more ectoparasites species. Four types of ectoparasites genera were encountered in this study, 17.0% of the total chickens examined were infested with only one genera while 73.9% were infested with two or more different genera. Among the ectoparasites encountered, lice infestation (85.8%) was the most prevalent followed by mite (70.4%), Flea (27.3%) and tick (6.2%) in descending order of widespread. Ten different species of ectoparasites, namely Menopon gallinae, Lipeurus caponis, Goniodes gigas, Cnemidocoptes mutans, Dermanyssus gallinae, Epidermoptes species, Laminosioptes cysticola, Megninia species, Echidnophaga gallinacean and Argas persicus were identified in the study. Menopon gallinae (50%) was most frequently encountered while Megninia species (2.7%) was least prevalent. The findings of this study showed that ectoparasites infestations were highly prevalent among indigenous chicken flocks, which may likely affect their optimum productivity. Routine prevention and control of ectoparasites should be encouraged in the study areas.Key Words: Indigenous chickens, ectoparasites, infestations, selected local government councils and states in Nigeria.
Assessment of Domestic and Wild Animals Pets owned by Residents of Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria.
Authors: Bukie James , Okpotu Veronica 
Published: June 2020

This study was conducted with the objectives of assessing the Domestic and Wild Animals owned as pets by residents of Makurdi Metropolis. Questionnaire was structured into 2 sections namely, socio- demographic characteristics of residents and ownership of domestic and wild animals pets. Simple and systematic random sampling was used to select sample locations in which a total of 250 questionnaires were administered; Descriptive statistics, Students t-test and chi-square analysis were used to analyzed data. Result showed that 144 respondents male were interviewed while 106 respondents were female. Residents of Makurdi Metropolis owned both domestic and wild animal’s pets. The commonest domestic animal pet was the Dog. While the commonest wild animal pet was the Red Patas Monkey (Erythrocebus patas). It was therefore recommended that more Enlightenment campaigns on the danger of zoonotic diseases transmission and they preventive measures should be given to residents of Makurdi metropolis to forestall future public health hazards.Keywords: Makurdi metropolis, pet Owners, domestic and wild animals.