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Les pionnières françaises du sport international des femmes : Alice Milliat et Marie-Thérèse Eyquem, entre tutelle médicale et non-mixité militante ?
Authors: Castan-Vicente Florys , Bohuon Anaïs , Henaff-Pineau Pia , Chanavat Nicolas 
Published: December 2019

Dans l’entre-deux-guerres, Alice Milliat (1884-1957), présidente de la FSFSF (Fédération des Sociétés féminines sportives de France) et de la FSFI (Fédération sportive féminine internationale), accepte une adaptation partielle des épreuves sportives, tout en continuant à prôner un sport de compétition qui s’oppose aux volontés du CIO (Comité international olympique), de l’IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) et de nombreux médecins. Marie-Thérèse Eyquem (1913-1978), qui dirige le sport des femmes sous Vichy, place d’abord volontairement ses écrits sous l’autorité du discours médical. Son ouvrage phare, La Femme et le sport , est préfacé par le Dr Boigey, qui suit l’adage aristotélicien « tota mulier in utero ». Après la guerre, elle participe à l’IAPESGW (International Association of Physical Education and Sport for Girls and Women), héritière de la FSFI dans un cadre onusien. Tout au long de leurs carrières, les deux pionnières vont être confrontées au pouvoir médical, et notamment aux discours qui oscillent entre prescriptions et proscriptions au sujet de la mise en mouvement des corps des femmes. Les pratiquantes et organisatrices s’adaptent tant dans le choix et les modalités des activités pratiquées que dans les pratiques de (non-)mixité dans le choix de la direction, entre transgression et compromis, entre intégration, reproduction ou rejet des normes et injonction à la féminité dans les activités physiques.
Deconstructing Paper-Lined Cubicles: Digital Literacy and Information Technology Resources in the Workplace
Authors: Klassen Amanda 
Published: December 2019

<p class="0abstract"><strong>—</strong> Drawing on examples from workplace learning, trends in digital literacy needs and information technology-based resources are examined. As many organizations look to digitize learning and knowledge base materials, some employees struggle to integrate new technologies into their work routines, resulting in a re-emergence of paper-based resources. Researchers have linked digital reading preferences and performance to digital literacy [1, 2, 3] suggesting a need to develop advanced digital literacy training in the workplace. Further, there is evidence to suggest that learning and reading retention is lower on digital workstation devices, such as desktop computers [1]. I will argue efforts to digitize learning and knowledge base resources in the workplace needs to be supported by a strategy that demonstrates the value of new technology to employee’s experience, including ongoing digital literacy training and equipping employees with information technology resources that encourage the utilization of digital learning and reading materials. </p>
Computer Based Technology (CBT) Assessment implementation in a Nigerian Higher Institution and a Lecturer’s Work Stories: Implication for E-Counselling
Authors: Osegbo Ifeyinwa , Nwadinobi Vera 
Published: December 2019

<p class="0tablecaption"> Computer based Technology (CBT) assessment is a new practice in the conduct of examinations in Nigeria but it has its problems. Many societies have accepted information technology as the way the world is moving, therefore this study aimed at investigating Lecturers perception of innovative computer based assessment format in a Nigerian College of Education. Participants included 200 lecturers, 120 male and 80 female. The age range was between 30 and 64 years. They were randomly selected purposively from five schools in a college of Education in Nigeria. The design adopted was a cross-stage mixed-model design. Oral interview, structured questionnaire and focus group discussions were used to collect data. Measured accessibility variable showed that 98% of lecturers have access to computer. However results on the knowledge requirements and usage variable revealed that many lecturers do not have adequate ability level in the use of computer especially the chief lecturers and older lecturers. The most challenging aspect of CBT assessment was found to be the Authoring Manager in transporting the questions to Qpack. The findings of this study has implications for E-Counselling and attitudinal change. Most Nigerian lecturers’ ability in the usage of computer is very low even though most of them have access to computers. This could be linked to their attitude and perception towards the innovative CBT assessment which is that it is not necessary and should be discouraged. This calls for E-Counselling with emphasis on CBT assessment for optimal service delivery and international best practices in Nigerian higher institutions.</p>
Antimicrobial activity of selected spices against <em>Pectobacterium carotovorum</em> isolated from some vegetables in Sri Lanka
Authors: Wasana W. P. , Kuruppuarachchi K. A. P. P. , Yapa P. N. , Hettiarachi S. 
Published: December 2019

Pectobacterium carotovorum is the most common causative organism of bacterial soft rot which gives rise to great economic losses. It is important to implement disease control measures and management strategies on this bacterium in order to prevent further crop loss. Among the various management strategies, using the antibacterial nature of spices offer promising solutions to pesticidal hazards and also to increasing cost of plant protection operations. Although there are many reports on the antibacterial nature of spices on various pathogens, its effect on P. carotovorum is limited. Objectives of this study were to determine the antimicrobial activity of selected spices and then to ascertain the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) of aqueous and ethanolic extracts of those spices against P. carotovorum. Among the nine tested spices, four were active against P. caratovorum. As depicted by agar well diffusion assay, the highest inhibitory effect on P. carotovorum was shown by the aqueous and ethanol extracts of Allium sativum while the aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Cinnamomum verum gave the smallest zones of inhibition. Garcinia cowa and Tamarindus indica displayed moderate antibacterial activity. There was no significant difference (p>0.05) in inhibition zones between aqueous and ethanol extract of a particular spice. MIC of the spices, which inhibited the growth of P. carotovorum was 0.5 g/ml within the test range. Positive extracts can be used as a cost effective and eco-friendly preventive strategy to minimize the effects of P. carotovorum. Evaluation of the antibacterial activity of these extracts under field conditions is necessary before a cost-effective formulation is developed.
Immunocytochemical expression of Ki-67/p16 in normal, atypical, and neoplastic cells in urine cytology using BD SurePath™ as preparation method
Authors: Østbye Kirsten Margrethe , Pedersen Mette Kristin , Sauer Torill 
Published: December 2019

Objective:The objective of this study was to investigate the expression of Ki-67/p16 in urothelial cells in cytological material.Materials and Methods:There were 142 urines including normal controls, anonymous rest urine, controls after treatment for urothelial carcinoma (UC) and newly diagnosed UC. Immunocytochemistry for ki-67/p16 dual staining kit was performed on all specimens.Results:Eight high-grade UC and six anonymous specimens showed dual positivity. None of the low-grade UC or the control specimens after treated UC showed dual staining. Fifteen of 84 (17.8%) symptomatic cases were negative for both markers, and 59/84 (70.2%) showed positivity for both but not dual staining. Twenty-seven of 84 cases were positive for either Ki-67 (n= 22) or p16 (n= 5). Normal controls and benign specimens were negative for p16.Conclusions:Co-expression of p16/Ki-67 in the same cells was found in 16.6% of the cases. All were high grade, and co-expression seems to have limited practical impact as an additional marker in urine cytology. Any positivity for p16 alone strongly indicates malignancy. Negative p16 accompanied by a positive Ki-67 rate at 5% or more could be considered as an additional marker for further clinical follow-up. Both markers, co-expressed and separate, can give additional information in follow-up patients after treatment for UC.
Vitamin D, C-reactive protein, and oxidative stress markers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Pandey Sarika , Garg Rajiv , Kant Surya , Gaur Priyanka 
Published: December 2019

Objective:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Systemic inflammation and oxidant/antioxidant imbalance has been seen to play a key role in pathogenesis of COPD. The present study investigated the levels of inflammatory and antioxidant/oxidative stress biomarker in COPD patients and healthy subjects.

Materials and Methods:
The present study enrolled seventy COPD patients and seventy healthy controls from Department of Respiratory Medicine at a tertiary care hospital. Vitamin D, C-reactive protein (CRP), superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase, and malondialdehyde (MDA) levels were measured in both cases and control. GraphPad PRISM version 6.01 was used for analysis of data.

Results:
The levels of Vitamin D, SOD, Catalase, were found to be significantly lower among the COPD patients in comparison to healthy controls while levels of MDA and CRP were significantly higher (P = 0.0001).

Conclusion:
The results showed oxidant/antioxidant imbalance and Vitamin D deficiency in COPD patients. Higher levels of CRP and oxidative stress markers were observed in COPD patients in comparison to healthy controls. A biomarker based study testing the efficacy of novel antioxidant or other agents will be helpful that can modify the course of this disease.
Effect of a training macrocycle on physiological indicators, body composition and explosiveness of recreational runners
Authors: Alves da Silva Karina , Lopes Juliana Astolpho , Guimarães de Souza Edirley , Reeberg Stanganelli Luiz Cláudio 
Published: December 2019

PurposeThe objective was to verify the effects of equal training applied during a training macrocycle on the physiological indicators, body composition measures, and explosiveness of recreational runners.MethodsThe sample consisted of 12 recreational runners, 7 men and 5 women (aged 42.3 ± 5.4 and 39.2 ± 6.5 years, respectively). The macrocycle was 12 weeks long. In pre- and post-training period, the subjects were submitted to anthropometric
measurements and tests to determine the maximal oxygen consumption, velocity associated with maximal oxygen consumption, running economy, and strength of the lower limbs.ResultsSignificant adaptations were verified between the indicators of countermovement jump (<i>p</i> < 0.036) and maximal oxygen consumption (<i>p</i> < 0.003). Moderate correlations were observed between weight and countermovement jump (ρ = –0.664), weight and drop jump (ρ = –0.657), body fat percentage and drop jump (ρ = –0.636). Trivial effect sizes were reported for all variables.ConclusionsThe results evidenced that the loads applied were sufficient only to generate significant adaptations in the muscle strength and aerobic power of the subjects.
Immediate effect of kinesio tape on gait symmetry in patients with stroke: a preliminary study
Authors: Horasart Anecha , Klomjai Wanalee , Bovonsunthonchai Sunee 
Published: December 2019

PurposeAsymmetrical gait pattern usually occurs in patients with stroke. It contributes to excessive energy expenditure during movement and leads to injury and risk of fall. More symmetry, therefore, is set as a goal of gait restoration. The aim of the study was to explore the immediate effect of Kinesio Tape (KT) on gait symmetry and to investigate the correlation
of motor function and gait symmetry.MethodsTen patients with stroke and foot drop were objectively examined for temporo-spatial and kinematic variables with a 3D motion analysis system. Assessments were performed before and immediately after taping. KT was applied with the inhibition technique for the ankle plantar flexor muscle and with the functional correction technique for the ankle
dorsiflexion and eversion. Symmetry indices (SI) of the temporo-spatial and kinematic variables were calculated to present gait symmetry between the affected and unaffected sides. Correlations between motor function established with the Fugl-Meyer assessment for lower extremity (FMA-LE) with SI of the temporo-spatial and kinematic variables before and after taping were investigated.ResultsImprovements of step length and step time symmetry were found after taping. In addition, more symmetry of the single support time, hip extension, knee flexion, and ankle plantar flexion angles was observed, but the difference was not significant. A significant correlation of FMA-LE was reported with SI of step length but not of the other variables.ConclusionsKT positively affected gait symmetry in patients with stroke suffering from foot drop.
Effect of stretching exercises vs. Kinesio Taping on postoperative neck discomfort following total thyroidectomy in postmenopausal women
Authors: Nagib Samah Hosney , Karkousha Rania Nagy , Nahas Engy Mohamed El 
Published: December 2019

IntroductionThyroidectomy is a surgical operation where head and neck extension position is prescribed in the surgical procedure, which may lead to postoperative neck pain and neck range of movement limitation. The study aimed to determine the effect of neck stretching exercises vs. neck Kinesio Taping on neck discomfort following total thyroidectomy.MethodsA quasi experimental design was applied in the pre-test post-test study. Overall, 30 female patients after total thyroidectomy were included and randomly assigned into 2 equal groups. Group A received neck stretching exercises while group B received Kinesio Tape for posterior neck muscles; both groups were treated for 1 month after surgery. A universal goniometer was used to assess neck range of motion. The Neck Pain and Disability Scale questionnaire served to evaluate pain and disability.ResultsThere were statistically significant differences in both groups for pre- and post-treatment pain and neck range of motion. For neck range of motion, a statistically significant post-treatment difference was observed between the 2 groups in favour of group A, while for Neck Pain and Disability Scale scores, there was no statistically significant post-treatment difference between the 2 groups.ConclusionsBoth active neck stretching exercises and Kinesio Taping had a significant effect on pain and range of motion in neck discomfort following total thyroidectomy in postmenopausal women 1 month after treatment, while active neck stretching was more effective on neck range of motion than Kinesio Taping.
Polymorphisms of the kappa casein (&lt;i&gt;CSN&lt;/i&gt;3) gene and inference of its variants in water buffalo (&lt;i&gt;Bubalus bubalis&lt;/i&gt;)
Authors: Fan Xinyang , Zhang Zifang , Qiu Lihua , Zhang Yongyun , Miao Yongwang 
Published: December 2019

Abstract. Kappa casein plays a crucial role in the formation of stable casein micelles
and has a key influence on milk-clotting properties. However, current
understanding of buffalo CSN3 gene polymorphisms is not sufficient. In this
study, the polymorphisms in the complete coding sequence (CDS) of the buffalo CSN3
were detected using PCR product direct sequencing. The CDS of CSN3 for river and
swamp buffalo was the same in length, which contained an open reading frame
of 573 nucleotides encoding a peptide containing 190 amino acid residues. A
total of eight single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) was identified in two
types of buffalo. Among them, c.86C>T, c.252G>C,
c.445G>A, c.467C>T and c.516A>C were
non-synonymous, which leads to p.Pro8Leu, p.Lys63Asn, p.Val128Ile,
p.Thr135Ile and p.Glu151Asp substitutions in buffalo kappa casein (κ-CN),
respectively. The substitution of p.Thr135Ile may exert a vital effect on the
function of buffalo κ-CN. Eleven haplotypes were defined based on
the SNPs found in buffalo, and accordingly, seven protein variants and four synonymous variants of buffalo κ-CN were inferred, called variants A,
B, B1, C, C1, C2, D, E, F, F1 and G. The
variants observed in water buffalo did not exist in the Bos genus. In addition, 14 amino acid differential sites of κ-CN between buffalo and the Bos genus
were identified, of which 3 were located at glycosylation sites (80S, 96T,
141S) and 4 at phosphorylation sites (19S, 80S, 96T, 141S). It is speculated
that they may lead to differences in the physicochemical properties of
κ-CN between buffalo and the Bos genus. This study will lay a foundation
for exploring the association between the variation in the CSN3 gene and the
lactation traits of buffalo.
Gratitude Inhibiting Personality Traits, Employees Social Cognition and Well-Being: Evidence from Pakistan
Authors: Jawed Kaynat , Siddiqui Danish Ahmed 
Published: December 2019

This study analyzed the relationshipof gratitude on different factors such as Empathy, Self-Competence, Self-Compassion, flourishing, satisfaction with life,cynicism, narcissism, materialism and Indebtedness with the aim to find out which factor has most positive impact and which has negative impact so that organization can work on the motivation strategies for their employees accordingly.
Democracy Versus Dictatorship? The Political Determinants of Growth Episodes
Authors: Sen Kunal , Pritchett Lant , Kar Sabyasachi , Raihan Selim 
Published: December 2019

Abstract
Whether democracy causes economic growth has been a matter of theoretical and empirical debate. We argue that looking at the average effect of democracy on long-run growth ignores the heterogeneity of growth experiences among authoritarian regimes relative to democratic regimes. Furthermore, the emphasis on long-run growth is not compatible with the stylized facts of economic growth in developing countries, which is characterized by frequent shifts in growth regimes from stagnant or declining growth to accelerations in growth and back again to decelerating growth. We examine the political determinants of the magnitude of growth in accelerations and deceleration episodes for 125 countries for 1950–2010. We find that the effect of the political regime on growth is asymmetric across accelerations and decelerations and that democracies do not necessarily outperform autocracies in a growth acceleration episode, though they are likely to prevent large growth collapses. We also highlight the importance of the type of autocracy in understanding the effects of regime type on growth.
Compliance and Fatigue Life Analysis of U-shaped Flexure Hinge
Authors: Liang JingJing , Li Rui Qin , Bai Shao Ping , Li Qing , Kang Shu Hua 
Published: December 2019

This paper establishes four models of U-shaped flexure hinges with different notch shapes and structure parameters, and presents the close-form compliance equations for the four structure types of U-shaped flexure hinges. The compliance of the flexure hinges is developed based on the Castiglione’s second theorem and calculus theory. A relationship between compliances and structure parameters is deduced using the models. The influences of the notch structure parameters on the compliance of the flexure hinges are investigated. Moreover, fatigue life of U-shaped flexure hinges is studied by finite element analysis, the results show that the fatigue life of flexure hinge increases gradually with the increasing of flexure hinge center thickness t and hinge notch width m. With the increasing of the major axis of the ellipse a and semi minor axis of the ellipse b, the fatigue life of flexure hinge fluctuates locally, the general trend is a gradual decrease. The stress and fatigue life of U-shaped flexure hinges and arc flexure hinge are compared. The results show that the reliability of U-shaped flexure hinge is higher than that of circular arc flexure hinge.
La morale de l’intelligence, gage de liberté chez Jeanne Lapointe
Authors: Raby Claudia 
Published: December 2019

Mue par la même révolte et le même désir d’émancipation que plusieurs intellectuels de sa génération, Jeanne Lapointe participe du large mouvement des années 1950 qui prépare l’avènement de la modernité au Québec. Elle réclame la liberté humaine sur plusieurs tribunes en valorisant « une morale de l’intelligence » dont le but est de déconstruire toute forme de dogmatisme. Par sa vision humaniste de la littérature, de la critique et de l’éducation, la première femme professeure titulaire à la Faculté des lettres de l’Université Laval confronte le traditionalisme religieux, qui s’essouffle. Cette période marque le début d’un parcours exceptionnel consacré à la liberté artistique, intellectuelle et sociale au Québec.
Los pasatiempos como recurso didáctico en el aula de E/LE (1): Planteamientos generales. Los mensajes cifrados
Authors: Aguilar Ruiz Manuel José 
Published: December 2019

Resumen: Los juegos lingüísticos que conocemos como pasatiempos (normalmente, los crucigramas y sopas de letras) se han venido ofreciendo tradicionalmente como un recurso lúdico muy útil para el aprendizaje de español como L2 y LE. Su uso se ha extendido en los últimos tiempos, sobre todo, gracias a las ventajas de multitud de páginas web como, por ejemplo, los Pasatiempos de Rayuela, del Instituto Cervantes. El aprovechamiento didáctico de estos juegos presenta un potencial enorme, ya que pueden emplearse, siempre lúdicamente, no solo como actividad motivadora en la que el aprendiz de E/LE adquiera vocabulario nuevo, sino también como un ejercicio de refuerzo que le ayude a repasar el léxico ya aprendido.
En el presente artículo trataremos de analizar brevemente los beneficios que conlleva utilizar este tipo de juegos en clase de E/LE. Nos centraremos fundamentalmente en el pasatiempo llamado mensaje cifrado o criptograma, y en algunos modos de resolverlo mediante la reflexión de la morfología y fonotaxis española, además de ofrecer un método para crearlo.

Palabras clave: Español, E/LE, pasatiempos, mensaje cifrado.

Abstract: Word puzzles as crosswords and word search puzzles have been traditionally offered as a playful resource for learning Spanish as a Second Language and Spanish as a Foreign Language. Its use has extended in recent times thanks to the advantages of a multitude of webs, such as Pasatiempos de Rayuela by Instituto Cervantes. The didactic use of these games presents an enormous potential, since they can be used not only as a motivating activity in which the learner of Spanish acquires new vocabulary, but also as a reinforcement exercise that helps the learner of Spanish to review the vocabulary learned.
In this article we will try to briefly analyze the benefits of using this type of games in Spanish class. We focus primarily on the puzle called cryptogram and in some ways to solve it by through the Spanish morphology and phonotactics, and we will offer a method to create it.

Keywords: Spanish, Spanish as a Second Language / Spanish as a Foreign Language, word puzzles, cryptogram
«Y uno podría pensar: …». Aproximación al discurso directo de pensamiento en el aula de E/LE a través de corpus conversacionales de nativos y de aprendices de español
Authors: Navarro Ciurana David 
Published: December 2019

El discurso directo de pensamiento engloba todas aquellas citas que son reproducidas en la conversación y que se refieren a pensamientos no oralizados. Sin embargo, a pesar de su frecuencia en el español coloquial, no suele incluirse en los manuales de E/LE. En este artículo, se comparan dos corpus de conversaciones coloquiales, uno de nativos y otro de aprendices de español con un nivel aproximado B2. El objetivo es analizar qué similitudes y diferencias presentan la forma y las funciones pragmáticas del discurso directo de pensamiento en ambos corpus. El estudio de ambos corpus demuestra que, si bien la forma de aparición y frecuencia son similares, los aprendices de español del corpus no registran la atenuación a través de la impersonalización, por lo que se plantea su inclusión en el aula de E/LE a través de una propuesta didáctica.