bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Le patrimoine européen dans les guides touristiques de mémoire
Authors: Vicari Stefano 
Published: November 2019

Cette étude, qui se situe dans la perspective méthodologique de l’analyse du discours, a pour objectif de relever les procédés discursifs à travers lesquels les guides touristiques de mémoire imprimés construisent un discours patrimonial de la mémoire européenne. À la suite de la présentation du tourisme de mémoire et des enjeux civiques et éthiques qui lui sont associés par les institutions et par les différents acteurs engagés dans le développement de ce type de tourisme, elle montre la construction de la dimension européenne du patrimoine constitué par les lieux de mémoire français. L’hétérogénéité des typologies de guides touristiques analysés (des guides culturels Michelin aux guides pratiques Le Routard et Petit Futé) permet d’observer un large éventail de procédés discursifs variés ainsi que de montrer les strates discursives à travers lesquelles se dessine au fil du discours le caractère « européen » du patrimoine mémoriel.
Repenser les frontières des paysages urbains historiques. Pratiques et discours sur la ville de Porto
Authors: Albuquerque Ana Rita , Botelho Maria Leonor 
Published: November 2019

Cet article propose d’aborder les processus de patrimonialisation en cours dans la ville de Porto à partir de l’étude du projet « 2nd Chance - Waking Up the Sleeping Giant » et de les comparer avec deux projets de réhabilitation précédents, le Morro da Sé (depuis 2007) et les Cardosas (2008-2012). À travers ce travail, nous souhaitons comprendre comment la légitimation d’un récit européen et cosmopolite se réalise au niveau local dans la valorisation du patrimoine. Notre travail s’est appuyé sur les principes de la Recommandation concernant le paysage urbain historique (Unesco, 2011) qui reconnait dès son préambule la nature dynamique des villes, sur la Convention de Faro (2005) du Conseil de l’Europe ainsi que la Stratégie pour le patrimoine culturel en Europe au XXIe siècle (2017) qui placent la personne et les valeurs humaines au centre du patrimoine culturel. Nous avons également mobilisé la Charte de Lisbonne de 1995 et sa définition de la réhabilitation urbaine. Grâce aux concepts clés tels que « communauté patrimoniale », « cosmopolitisme » et « gentrification », cet article développe une approche critique des transformations urbaines menées dans le centre historique de Porto, en identifiant la contribution des différents acteurs et l’impact de ces transformations au niveau de la communauté locale.
Efficacy of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) and Lambda-cyhalothrin on Insect Pest Infestation and Performance of Okra in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Authors: Oso A. A. , Okunoye A. J. 
Published: November 2019

Okra, an economically important vegetable crop with numerous benefits to human, is often attacked by large number of insect species. These insect species cause direct damage to okra plants and also serve as vectors of diseases resulting in economic loss. Control of these insect pests given reducing hunger and poverty, and fostering agricultural ecosystems becomes imperative. This study aimed at the use of indigenous medicinal plant and a sub-lethal dose of synthetic insecticide to check the invasion of pests and performance of okra. The field laid in a randomized complete block design of four treatments replicated three times. The treatments included; Curcuma longa 5%, Curcuma longa 20%, lambda-cyhalothrin, and a control. Data were collected on insect pest species recovered after treatment application and yield of okra. All data were subjected to analysis of variance and differences between the treatment means were separated using Duncan’s multiple range test. C. longa (20%) compared effectively with the sub-lethal dose of lambdacyhalothin (0.5 ml/l) in their attack against the targeted pests. Although higher number and weight of pods were harvested from synthetically treated plots, the C. longa treated plots produced significantly higher number and weight of harvested pods when compared with untreated plots. Water extract of the rhizomes also conferred some protection against okra pests; we recommend that farmers in Ekiti State adopt this botanical against the notorious flea beetles especially when the profits accrue from okra sales outweigh their net investment.
Physiological Assessment of Radiation and PVP/ Zn-Nanoparticles on Sour Orange Seedling
Authors: Hamed Nadia A. , Salah M. , Ahmed M. F. , Shoala Tahsin 
Published: November 2019

Aims: The objective of this study is evaluate the effects of both pre-sowing gamma irradiation at low dose of 0 or 20 Gy and the soaking part of radiated seeds in zinc nanoparticles (Zn NPs) solutions at rate 0, 500, 1000 and 2000 ppm on behavior and physiological changes of sour orange seedling.
Study Design: The design of the study is Two-Way Randomized Blocks.
Place and Duration of Study: The present study was carried out during two successive seasons of 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 on sour orange rootstock (Citrus aurantium) grown at the experimental farm of the Horticulture Institute, Giza , Egypt.
Methodology: Eight different treatments were used as follow: 1) Control, 2) Gamma radiation at 0 Gy + soaking in Zn NPs at 500 ppm. 3) Gamma radiation at 0 Gy + soaking in Zn NPs at 1000 ppm. 4) Gamma radiation at 0 Gy + soaking in Zn NPs at 2000 ppm. 5) Gamma radiation at 20 Gy + soaking in tap water Zn NPs at 0 ppm. 6) Gamma radiation at 20 Gy + soaking in Zn NPs at 500 ppm. 7) Gamma radiation at 20 Gy + soaking in Zn NPs at 1000 ppm. 8) Gamma radiation at 20 Gy + soaking in Zn NPs at 2000 ppm.
Results: Transmission electron microscope (TEM) images showed multiple shapes and uniform distribution of Zn NPs through the polymer network and the mean size of Zn NPs ranging is 40.9 nm. Generally, the results reveal that, 20 Gy combined with 1000ppm Zn NPs treatment increased seed germination percentage and stem length. While, 20 Gy plus 500 ppm Zn NPs treatment increased stem diameter and plant pigments concentration. Protein analysis of sour orange seedling treated with gamma radiation and then Zn NPs showed that, protein groups pattern (10-20 KD) enhanced with gamma rays 20 gray alone or with Zn NPs at 500 or 1000 ppm, while the protein groups pattern above 60 KD disappeared.
Conclusion: Using gamma irradiation and then soaking part of irradiated seeds in Zn NPs solutions had significant effects on vegetative growth and root characters as well as some chemical properties of sour orange leaves. In addition, there are variable differences in the protein pattern between treated and untreated sour orange seedlings with gamma radiation and / or Zn NPs. Although, 20 Gy + 500 ppm Zn NPs treatment increased stem diameter, which is the main characteristic for the success of grafting process, the obtained results showed changes in proteins and it possible the gene structure had been changed due to this treatment.
Copper (II) Complex of Salicylaldehyde Semicarbazone: Synthesis, Characterization and Antibacterial Activity
Authors: Sarker Dipta , Karim Md. Rabiul , Haque Md. Masuqul , Zamir Rausan , Asraf Md. Ali 
Published: November 2019

Salicylaldehyde semicarbazone ligand and its Cu (II) complex have been synthesized and characterized by a range of physicochemical methods. Experimental data shows the complex is monomeric and the copper atom is four coordinated in a square planar geometry. The ligand chelates the copper in a tridentate fashion through the carbonyl O, imine N, and phenolato O with the fourth position being occupied by coordinated Cl. Antibacterial activity of the prepared compounds was tested against the microbes Enterobacter Aerogenes and Bacillus Cereus. The metal complex showed higher antibacterial activity than the free ligand.
Ranking of Four Types Fodder as Sole Diet Considering Biological Characteristics and Growth of Local Growing Bulls
Authors: Huque Khan Shahidul , Roy Biplob Kumer , Huda Nazmul 
Published: November 2019

Aims: In this experiment, evaluation of intake, digestibility and growth performances of local growing bulls by feeding Jumbo-green, Para and German grass based on Index (Mf) of Maize are considered and ranked this fodder accordingly.
Study Design: Completely randomized block design.
Place and Duration of Study: Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI), Savar, Dhaka, between July 2016 and September 2016.
Methodology: Biomass production efficiency (Xddm), animal production efficiency (Xap), CH4 emission deduction efficiency (XCH4) and benefit to cost efficiency (Xbc) was considered to identify the biological characteristics of four fodders. Statistical analysis was done through SPSS-17 to evaluate the intake, digestibility and growth of animal. Rank of each fodder was calculated through the equation of Maize index (Mi) = (Xddm + Xap + XCH4 + Xbc)/4.
Results: Aggregation of four arithmetic average efficiency; Jumbo-green, Para and German got 0.42, 0.40 and 0.72 point out of 1.0 point of Mi, respectively. Among four fodders German grass performed best in terms of average daily gain (107 gm/d) and feed conversion ratio (46.9) compared to maize silage (64 gm/d & 58.4, respectively). Weight loss of bulls fed Jumbo and Para has occurred unexpectedly.
Conclusion: In combination of mathematical calculation and statistical evaluation, the rank of four fodders measured as Maize>German>Jumbo-green>Para.
Thrombus Aspiration Plus Intracoronary Abciximab vs Intracoronary Abciximab Alone in Patients with STEMI Undergoing Primary PCI
Authors: Anandan Prem Krishna , Tamilarasu K. , Rajendran G. , Sundaram Shanmuga , Ramasamy P. , Vidyakar R. B. 
Published: November 2019

Background: Thrombus embolization during the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) in ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is common and results in suboptimal myocardial perfusion and increased infarct size. Two strategies proposed to reduce distal embolization and improve outcomes after primary PCI is bolus intracoronary Abciximab and manual aspiration thrombectomy. There are several factors which influence the decision of primary PCI in a patient with AMI in developing countries. Cost of therapy and affordability is probably the most important factor. The additional cost for thrombus aspiration needs to be considered against the additional advantages in terms of better clinical outcome.
Objectives: To compare the use of a combination of intracoronary Abciximab with manual thrombus aspiration to intracoronary Abciximab alone, in patients with STEMI undergoing primary PCI.
Patients and Methods: This is a prospective observational study of patients with STEMI who underwent primary PCI between June 2018 to May 2019. A pre-approved study protocol was designed to determine the eligibility of STEMI patients to be included in the study. Patients with The patients have analysed in two groups: 84 patients received a combination of intracoronary Abciximab with manual thrombus aspiration & 80 patients received intracoronary Abciximab alone.
The primary endpoint was the assessment of myocardial perfusion parameters namely Myocardial Blush Grade (MBG) in the culprit vessel & ST-segment resolution of >70% on ECG at 90 min after PCI. Secondary endpoints were the improvement in LV ejection fraction, cardiovascular mortality & recurrent MI at one-month post-procedure.
Results: Result of the 84 patients who received combination of intracoronary Abciximab with manual thrombus aspiration, the primary endpoints namely the myocardial blush grade (MBG) of 2/3 was achieved in 72 patients (90.74%) & ST-segment resolution of >70% at 90 min was seen in 66 patients (78.57%) (p<0.001). Of the 80 patients who received only intracoronary Abciximab without thrombus aspiration, MBG 2/3 was achieved in 38 patients (47.5%) & ST-segment resolution of >70% at 90 min was seen in 28 patients (35%). At one month of follow up the secondary endpoints namely the LVEF in the combination group improved from 43.42±3.73 to 47.88±4.16% (p=0.12)and in the Abciximab group improved from 44.78±3.34 to 46.20±3.63%. Recurrent MI was seen in one patient in the combination group (p<0.001) & two patients in the ic Abciximab group. There was no cardiovascular mortality noted in the present study (p<0.001).
Conclusion: Intracoronary Abciximab + manual thrombus aspiration reduces thrombus burden with better results in microvascular perfusion assessed by ST-segment resolution of >70% at 90 min & higher Myocardial Blush Grade compared to intracoronary Abciximab alone in patients with STEMI undergoing primary PCI.
Differentiation and Characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Causing Pulmonary Tuberculosis across North Central Nigeria
Authors: Chuku Aleruchi , Ajide Bukola , Lawson Lovett , Orule Kayode , Adogo Lillian 
Published: November 2019

Aims: To differentiate and Characterize Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex causing pulmonary tuberculosis across North Central Nigeria
Study Design: This was a simple descriptive health-based study that involved clinically suspected tuberculosis patients who were referred to two selected General Hospitals for diagnosis in each of the states across North Central Nigeria.
Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the North Central zone of Nigeria and it included all the seven States across North Central Nigeria using two General Hospitals per state. The study included 371 positive sputum samples drawn from 2800 suspected pulmonary TB patients between 2017 and 2018.
Methodology: A total of 371 GeneXpert positive sputa for TB were decontaminated using N Acetyl Cysteine and Sodium Hydroxide under a level 3 Bio-safety cabinet and the resulting sediment was cultured on Lowestein- Jensen (LJ) media containing glycerol and pyruvate at 37ºC in a slanted position, SD- Bioline (TB Ag MPT 64) for the differentiation of MTBC from NTM was carried out using the isolates from LJ culture. Evaluation of speciation was done using Line Probe Assay to determine the predominant species of MTBC. All the protocols used in this study followed the manufacturer’s manual strictly.
Results: A total of 371 decontaminated positive GeneXpert sputa derived from 2800 suspected PTB participants were cultured on Lowestein- Jensen (LJ) medium and 302(81.40%) was found positive while 69(18.60%) were found negative. Out of the culture positive isolates, 288 (95.36%) isolates were detected on SD-BIOLINE TB Ag MPT 64 ® assay for MTBC and 14 (4.64%) as NTM. Of the 288 MTBC, three different species were identified; 272 (94.64%) were M. tuberculosis/M. Canetti, 7 (2.43%) were M. africanum and 9(3.13) showed a no MTBC reaction band on all the samples that were analysed.
Conclusion: Differentiations of MTBC from NTM has help to re-confirm that not all symptoms of pulmonary infection are caused by MTBC but NTM are implicated due to their distribution in the environment, however, molecular characterisation method has narrow our findings down to M. tuberculosis/M. canettii as the predominant specie of MTBC circulating in the region, although, M. africaum was also detected and these two species of MTBC are the leading cause of pulmonary tuberculosis across all the North Central state of Nigeria.
Effects of Different Water Regimes and Spacing on Insect Pest Infestation and Efficacy of Control Measures in Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)
Authors: Oso A. A. , Awe G. O. 
Published: November 2019

Aim: Information on the influence of water availability during different seasons of rainfed or irrigated agriculture as it relates to insect pest population build-up in crops could assist in the development of integrated pest management. A study was therefore conducted to investigate effects of spacing, pest infestation and control on cucumber under rainfed and irrigated conditions.
Place and Duration of Study: At the Teaching and Research Farm, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria during the 2016/2017 rainy and dry seasons.
Methodology: The experiment was laid out using randomized complete block design (RCBD) in a split-plot arrangement in five replications, with spacing (60 x 60 cm, 60 x 90 cm and 60 x 120 cm) as the main plot treatments and the sub-plot treatments were different pest control strategies. The pest control strategies include synthetic insecticide (Lambda-cyhalothrin), botanical insecticide (Anogeissus leiocarpus) and control. Growth parameters and yield attributes were recorded. Insect pest occurrence, their build-up and percentage infestation on cucumber and the efficacy of the management strategies were monitored.
Results: The results showed that yield was enhanced in irrigated system with the widest spacing of 60 x 120 cm botanical treatment interaction. Bemisia tabaci was the most prominent insect pest attacking cucumber under irrigated system.
Conclusion: Other cultural control practices such as the use of trap crops with little or no financial implication should also be added to botanical pesticides as an integrated pest management tactic for effective management and control of the pest.
The Use of Topical Clobetasol among the Women in Hail Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study on Knowledge and Practice
Authors: Ansari Mukhtar , Palaian Subish , Ibrahim Mohamed Izham Mohamed , Shankar Pathiyil Ravi 
Published: November 2019

Aims: The current study aimed to evaluate female consumers’ knowledge and practice about harmful effects of topical clobetasol applied on the face for cosmetic purposes.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Randomly selected community pharmacies, well known cosmetic shops and shopping malls of Hail region, Saudi Arabia from March 2018 to June 2018.
Methodology: We included 391 participants who only used ‘clobetasol’ as a topical steroid at the time of interview, responses were collected as per the study tool and analyzed using SPSS for Windows, Version 16.0. Chicago, SPSS Inc..
Results: Relatives (28.1%), friends (25.6%) and community pharmacists (15.6%) contributed significantly towards using topical clobetasol cream. In 86.2% of the cases, the pharmacists who dispensed clobetasol did not inform the consumer about the harmful effects. Purchasing the cream without prescription (P = 0.025) was significantly associated with age. In the study, 41.9 % of the females experienced adverse effects, with the commonest one being hair growth on face (23%) followed by dermatrophy (14.8%); with a significant association with frequency of use (p<0.001).
Conclusion: There was haphazard use of topical clobetasol by females and they were unaware of the adverse effects. Over-the-counter availability of topical clobetasol, lack of knowledge about harmful effects, and lack of counseling on its safety profile by community pharmacists and other healthcare professionals are mainly responsible for its misuse and harmful consequences.
Evaluation of Occupational Health and Infection Control Practices in Some Federal Medical Centers (FMCs) in Southern Nigeria
Authors: Allen O. T. , Nwaogazie I. L. , Douglas K. 
Published: November 2019

The hospital is a high risk environment for the transmission of infections to health care workers, visitors, patients and the surrounding community. Healthcare workers are exposed to a variety of hazards which predisposes these “indispensable carers” to various life threatening infections and diseases. This study is aimed at evaluating the occupational hygiene and infection control practices in Federal Medical Center (FMC) Owerri and FMC Yenayoa, both located within southern Nigeria. Descriptive cross sectional study using a structured questionnaire and walk-through safety checklist was employed. A total of 379 healthcare workers were selected through disproportionate stratified sampling from the two facilities. The questionnaires were self-administered and analyzed using SPSS Version 22.0. Frequencies, chi-square were computed and multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the predisposing factors to which health workers are exposed; 60.7% of respondents were male, dominant age group; 30 – 39yrs, nurses represented a larger proportion (34.8%) of healthcare workers in this study; 51.7% and 48.3% of respondents in FMC Yenagoa and FMC Owerri respectively had a good knowledge of hazards and controls. There was a significant difference with chi-square as, 9.710 p-Value <0.008. Good level of attitude was 44.7% in Owerri and 21.2% in Yenagoa, chi-square 18.295 p-Value <0.001. Overall level of occupational hygiene and infection control practices was poor in both facilities. Health care workers had a very high level of exposure to ergonomic hazards (88.9%) and biological hazards 47.6% in Owerri and 55.3% in Yenagoa. Nurses were 5 times more at risk of ergonomic hazards (95%CI) – 5.96 (2.19–16.24) p-Value < 0.001, while Medical Laboratory scientists were 5 times more at risk of chemical hazards (OR = 5.98, 95CI: 3.05–11.69, p-Value <0.001). The checklist revealed that both facilities were of imminent high risk category. Health care workers at FMC Yenagoa had higher exposures to all five categories of hazards than FMC Owerri. Working in FMC Owerri predisposes workers to higher health hazards than in FMC Yenagoa. There was better administrative controls including trainings and immunizations in FMC Yenagoa than in FMC Owerri.
Clinical characteristics of jellyfish stings in Japan
Authors: Hifumi Toru , Fukuchi Yoshimune , Otani Norio , Kondo Yutaka , Kitamoto Takeshi , Kobayashi Kentaro , Nakaya Nobuaki , Tomioka Joji 
Published: November 2019

AimJellyfish known as “habu‐kurage” (Chironex yamaguchii) inhabit the waters surrounding Okinawa and Amami, Japan, and jellyfish stings are limited to areas outside the Japanese main island. However, the shifts promoted by global warming and increasingly intensive interactions with people have led to concerns regarding the possibility of increased jellyfish stings on the main island of Japan. Similar concerns are being raised all over the world. However, studies examining clinical characteristics of jellyfish stings have been limited to Australia, the USA, Europe, and South‐East Asia. Thus, this study aimed to examine for the first time the clinical characteristics of jellyfish stings in Japan.MethodsWe undertook retrospective questionnaire surveys from January 2013 to December 2017 to determine patient characteristics, treatment, and clinical outcomes. We compared patient characteristics between tourists and non‐tourists. The primary end‐point of the present study was to clarify the clinical characteristics of jellyfish stings.ResultsOver the 5‐year study period, 204 patients were identified from eight hospitals based on the basic questionnaire, and 35 patients with moderate‐to‐severe jellyfish stings were also identified. All patients recovered well, including five patients with severe jellyfish stings. Antivenom was not given. The time intervals from the occurrence of jellyfish stings to hospital arrival significantly differed between tourists and non‐tourists (P = 0.049), and all tourists visited the emergency department (P = 0.009).ConclusionsApproximately 40 cases of jellyfish stings occurred annually in Japan between 2013 and 2017. Patients recovered well without the use of antivenom.