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Existence of multiple periodic solutions to a semilinear wave equation with x-dependent coefficients
Authors: Wei Hui , Ji Shuguan 
Published: June 2019

AbstractThis paper is concerned with the periodic (in time) solutions to an one-dimensional semilinear wave equation with x-dependent coefficients. Such a model arises from the forced vibrations of a nonhomogeneous string and propagation of seismic waves in nonisotropic media. By combining variational methods with saddle point reduction technique, we obtain the existence of at least three periodic solutions whenever the period is a rational multiple of the length of the spatial interval. Our method is based on a delicate analysis for the asymptotic character of the spectrum of the wave operator with x-dependent coefficients, and the spectral properties play an essential role in the proof.
Latinos and American Catholicism: Examining Service Provision Amidst Demographic Change
Authors: Huckle K. E. 
Published: June 2019

AbstractThe Catholic Church currently sits at the forefront of U.S. demographic change as a prominent institution that is working on how to positively respond to a growing Latino population. Understanding the factors that either complicate or facilitate that endeavor may help other institutions in their future efforts to likewise integrate and serve Latino communities. Further, there may be broader implications for the success of Catholic churches to serve as research has found that participation in church activities is positively related to increased rates of civic and political engagement. However, these positive effects cannot be felt if churches fail to present the opportunity to participate in the first place. To that end, this study examines the relationship between Latino population density, the presence of a Latino minister, and the likelihood a church would offer Spanish mass or any other service relevant to the Latino community. I find these factors are useful in predicting service provision to a limited degree, and that individual leaders’ initiative and decision making also play a role in determining institutional responsiveness.
Factors in the Trend of Mortality
Authors: Pedoe Arthur 
Published: June 2019

It may be affirmed, without great risk of exaggeration, that it is possible to reduce the annual deaths in England and Wales by 30,000, and to increase the vigour (may I not add the industry and wealth?) of the population in an equal proportion; for diseases are the iron index of misery, which recedes before strength, health and happiness, as the mortality declines.William Farr in 1839—letter in first Registrar General's Report (1)This quotation is from the first of that long series of letters addressed to the Registrar General on the Causes of Death in England. Dr Farr was in 1839 appointed ‘Compiler of Abstracts’ in the newly created General Register Office. The saving of 30,000 deaths a year represented about 10% of the current number of deaths. It took some forty years to make that reduction in the death rate, which coincided with Dr Farr's career with the General Register Office.In the twenty-year period 1936–38 to 1956–58 the Standardized Mortality Ratio for England and Wales fell by 21 % for males and 31 % for females. Measured from a much lower rate of mortality, the rate of improvement has been from four to six times greater than in Farr's day. What of the future?
Etude de la nisinase produite parStreptococcus thermophilus
Authors: Alifax Par R. , Chevalier R. 
Published: June 2019

SummaryOf several strains of lactic acid bacteria which produced nisinase,Streptococcus thermophilus, strain TJ, was the most active. The optimum pH for extraction of the nisinase from an acetone preparation of bacterial cells and for incubation of the solution containing nisin and nisinase was in the neighbourhood of 7·0. The proportions of nisin destroyed by the nisinase under various conditions were determined. Also, it has been shown that nisinase has no action on a number of antibiotics, including subtilin.
Measurement of the partition of some milk constituents between the dissolved and colloidal phases
Authors: deMan J. M. 
Published: June 2019

SummaryThe freezing point and pH of milk ultrafiltrate were different from the values obtained for the original milk. It was estimated that from 3·2 to 4·6% of the soluble material in milk was retained by the ultrafiltration membrane. Comparison of the composition of ultrafiltrate and rennet whey showed that the soluble material retained consisted mainly of calcium and citric acid. A similar effect was observed with dialysis, although the quantity of soluble material retained was much less. Rennet whey was considered more representative of milk serum than either ultrafiltrate or diffusate.
Diagnostic accuracy of intra-operative assessment of de-epithelisation of the malleus by the surgeon in type 1 tympanoplasty compared to histopathological examination
Authors: Azeez A P , Letha V 
Published: June 2019

AbstractObjectiveThis study was undertaken to determine the accuracy of the surgeon's assessment in detecting epithelial remnants over the malleus after de-epithelisation in tympanoplasty.MethodsIntra-operatively, the umbo was assessed for epithelial remnants with the microscope. The umbo was then resected and sent for histopathological examination to detect epithelial remnants.ResultsOut of 42 cases, microscopic examination findings for epithelium were positive in 16 cases and negative in 26 cases. Histopathology findings were positive in 13 cases. The surgeons’ assessment was accurate only in two cases.ConclusionResidents, with their limited experience, are more likely to leave residual epithelium. When the chance of residual epithelium over the umbo is significant, the surgeon has two choices: to place the graft medial to the umbo or to resect the umbo. It is our opinion that the malleus exteriorisation should be incorporated into tympanoplasty training, with the aim of preventing epithelial entrapment in the middle ear.
Armand Tagoona and the Arctic Christian Fellowship: The first Inuit church in Canada
Authors: Laugrand Frédéric , Laneuville Pascale 
Published: June 2019

AbstractArmand Tagoona (1926–1991) was born in Naujaat (Repulse Bay, Northwest Territories) in 1926, from an Inuk mother and a German father. Born as a Roman Catholic, he converted to Anglicanism. In 1969, he founded a new independent religious group affiliated to the Anglican Church in Qamani’tuaq (Baker Lake, Northwest Territories): the Arctic Christian Fellowship (ACF). In this paper, we examine his life briefly as well as this very first “Inuit church” he created. We argue that Tagoona played the role of a mediator encompassing various religious traditions and various cultures at a time when solid boundaries separated all these institutions. In bridging them, Tagoona’s church turned to be very innovative and aimed at more religious autonomy, while being fundamentally guided by the words of God. Tagoona’s church carries conversionist, reformist and utopian aspects at the same time.
Robot Mission Planning using Co-evolutionary Optimization
Authors: Rahul Kala 
Published: June 2019

SummaryMission planning is a complex motion planning problem specified by using Temporal Logic constituting of Boolean and temporal operators, typically solved by model verification algorithms with an exponential complexity. The paper proposes co-evolutionary optimization thus building an iterative solution to the problem. The language for mission specification is generic enough to represent everyday missions, while specific enough to design heuristics. The mission is broken into components which cooperate with each other. The experiments confirm that the robot is able to outperform the search, evolutionary and model verification techniques. The results are demonstrated by using a Pioneer LX robot.
Pre-trial ‘Protective Measures for the Purpose of Forfeiture’ at the International Criminal Court: Safeguarding and balancing competing rights and interests
Authors: Birkett Daley J. 
Published: June 2019

AbstractThe International Criminal Court is empowered by its constituent instrument to request its states parties to identify, trace, freeze, and seize assets ‘after a warrant of arrest or a summons has been issued … having due regard to the strength of the evidence and the rights of the parties concerned’. This article critically examines the approach adopted by the Court to requesting such protective measures at the pre-trial phase, reflecting on how the rights and interests of the primary stakeholders implicated by this process: (i) accused persons, (ii) the Prosecutor, (iii) victims, and (iv) bona fide third parties, are safeguarded and balanced.
A near-exponential improvement of a bound of Erdős and Lovász on maximal intersecting families
Authors: Frankl Peter 
Published: June 2019

AbstractLet m(k) denote the maximum number of edges in a non-extendable, intersecting k-graph. Erdős and Lovász proved that m(k) ≤ kk. For k ≥ 625 we prove m(k) < kk・e−k1/4/6.
Adverse events within 1 year after surgical and percutaneous closure of atrial septal defects in preterm children
Authors: Tanghöj Gustaf , Liuba Petru , Sjöberg Gunnar , Rydberg Annika , Naumburg Estelle 
Published: June 2019

AbstractIntroduction:Atrial septal defect is the third most common CHD. A hemodynamically significant atrial septal defect causes volume overload of the right side of the heart. Preterm children may suffer from both pulmonary and cardiac comorbidities, including altered myocardial function. The aim of this study was to compare the rate of adverse events following atrial septal defect closure in preterm- and term-born children.Method:We performed a retrospective cohort study including children born in Sweden, who had a surgical or percutaneous atrial septal defect closure at the children’s hospitals in Lund and Stockholm, between 2000 and 2014, assessing time to the first event within 1 month or 1 year. We analysed differences in the number of and the time to events between the preterm and term cohort using the Kaplan–Meier survival curve, a generalised model applying zero-inflated Poisson distribution and Gary-Anderson’s method.Results:Overall, 413 children were included in the study. Of these, 93 (22.5%) were born prematurely. The total number of adverse events was 178 (110 minor and 68 major). There was no difference between the cohorts in the number of events, whether within 1 month or within a year, between major (p = 0.69) and minor (p = 0.84) events or frequencies of multiple events (p = 0.92).Conclusion:Despite earlier procedural age, larger atrial septal defects, and higher comorbidity than term children, preterm children appear to have comparable risk for complications during the first year after surgical or percutaneous closure.
Continuous spinal anaesthesia for partial gastrectomy in an adult patient with unrepaired tetralogy of Fallot
Authors: Corda Teixeira Joana S. , Correia Mariana J. D. , Haas Andrea , Tralhão António 
Published: June 2019

AbstractCorrection of tetralogy of Fallot during infancy usually eliminates the risks associated with general anaesthesia. In rare cases of uncorrected defects persisting into adulthood, anaesthetic management during non-cardiac surgery may therefore be challenging. We describe the use of continuous spinal anaesthesia to successfully circumvent the operative risk of major abdominal surgery in an adult patient with uncorrected tetralogy of Fallot.
Nutrition transition, overweight and obesity among rural-to-urban migrant women in Kenya
Authors: Peters Remco , Amugsi Dickson A , Mberu Blessing , Ensor Tim , Hill Andrew J , Newell James N , Elsey Helen 
Published: June 2019

AbstractObjective:To assess the effect of rural-to-urban migration on nutrition transition and overweight/obesity risk among women in Kenya.Design:Secondary analysis of data from nationally representative cross-sectional samples. Outcome variables were women’s BMI and nutrition transition. Nutrition transition was based on fifteen different household food groups and was adjusted for socio-economic and demographic characteristics. Stepwise backward multiple ordinal regression analysis was applied.Setting:Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2014.Participants:Rural non-migrant, rural-to-urban migrant and urban non-migrant women aged 15–49 years (n 6171).Results:Crude data analysis showed rural-to-urban migration to be associated with overweight/obesity risk and nutrition transition. After adjustment for household wealth, no significant differences between rural non-migrants and rural-to-urban migrants for overweight/obesity risk and household consumption of several food groups characteristic of nutrition transition (animal-source, fats and sweets) were observed. Regardless of wealth, migrants were less likely to consume main staples and legumes, and more likely to consume fruits and vegetables. Identified predictive factors of overweight/obesity among migrant women were age, duration of residence in urban area, marital status and household wealth.Conclusions:Our analysis showed that nutrition transition and overweight/obesity risk among rural-to-urban migrants is apparent with increasing wealth in urban areas. Several predictive factors were identified characterising migrant women being at risk for overweight/obesity. Future research is needed which investigates in depth the association between rural-to-urban migration and wealth to address inequalities in diet and overweight/obesity in Kenya.
Meat avoidance: motives, alternative proteins and diet quality in a sample of Swiss consumers
Authors: Hagmann Désirée , Siegrist Michael , Hartmann Christina 
Published: June 2019

AbstractObjective:Diets lower in meat are considered both highly beneficial for human health and more environmentally friendly. The present study compared consumer groups with different self-declared diet styles regarding meat (vegetarians/vegans, pescatarians, low- and regular meat consumers) in terms of their motives, protein consumption, diet quality and weight status.Design:Cross-sectional data from the Swiss Food Panel 2.0 (survey 2017).Setting:Switzerland, Europe.Participants:Data of 4213 Swiss adults (47·4 % females) from a nationally representative sample living in the German- and French-speaking regions of Switzerland (mean age 55·4 years).Results:For vegetarians, vegans and pescatarians, ethical concerns about animal welfare and environmental friendliness, as well as taste preferences are stronger reasons to avoid meat consumption. Female low-meat consumers are more likely to be motivated by weight regulation. Only 18 % of the sample and 26 % of self-declared low-meat consumers met the official dietary recommendations for meat intake. Concerns about animal welfare and taste preferences predicted lower meat intake, whereas perceived difficulty of practising a low-meat diet and weight-loss motives were associated with higher meat consumption in consumers who reported eating little or no meat.Conclusions:Our study demonstrates that there can be large discrepancies between consumers’ self-perception and their actual meat consumption. This has to be taken into account when designing public health interventions. Addressing ethical concerns about animal welfare (e.g. through awareness campaigns), further improving the range of vegetarian options and increasing consumers’ knowledge about the dietary recommendations may be ways to promote diets lower in meat.
Cannabis treatment in hospitalized patients using the SYQE inhaler: Results of a pilot open-label study
Authors: Vulfsons Simon , Ognitz Miriam , Bar-Sela Gil , Raz-Pasteur Ayelet , Eisenberg Elon 
Published: June 2019

AbstractObjectiveThe objectives were to evaluate the, usability, feasibility of use, satisfaction, and safety of the Syqe Inhaler Exo (Syqe Inhaler), a metered dose, Pharmacokinetics-validated, cannabis inhaler device in a cohort of hospitalized patients that were using medical cannabis under license as a part of their ongoing medical treatment.MethodBefore and after inhaling from the Syqe Inhaler, participants were asked to fill a questionnaire regarding pain reduction on a visual analog scale from 0 to 10 and, if relevant, reduction in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and/or spasticity. A patient satisfaction questionnaire and a usability questionnaire were filled in following the last use. Prescribed treatment included 4 daily doses of 500 μg tetrahydrocannabinol each delivered from 16 mg cannabis flos per inhalation plus up to an additional four SOS (distress code for more doses of cannabis) doses.ResultDaily cannabis dose consumed during hospitalization with the Syqe Inhaler was 51 mg (20–96) versus 1,000 mg (660-3,300) consumed prehospitalization. Patients were easily trained and continued to use Syqe Inhaler for the duration of their hospitalization (5 [3–7] days). Pain intensity 30–60 minutes following inhalations was reported to be significantly lower than preinhalation 4 [1–5] versus 7 [2–9]). Participants ranked their satisfaction with Syqe Inhaler as 6 (5–7). Three participants reported mild cough, which resolved spontaneously.Significance of resultsCannabis inhalation by combustion is not feasible for hospitalized patients. The use of Syqe Inhaler during hospitalization yielded high levels of patients and staff satisfaction with no complications.
The reimbursement of new medical technologies in German inpatient care: What factors explain which hospitals receive innovation payments?
Authors: Ex Patricia , Vogt Verena , Busse Reinhard , Henschke Cornelia 
Published: June 2019

AbstractMost hospital payment systems based on diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) provide payments for newly approved technologies. In Germany, they are negotiated between individual hospitals and health insurances. The aim of our study is to assess the functioning of temporary reimbursement mechanisms. We used multilevel logistic regression to examine factors at the hospital and state levels that are associated with agreeing innovation payments. Dependent variable was whether or not a hospital had successfully negotiated innovation payments in 2013 (n= 1532). Using agreement data of the yearly budget negotiations between each German hospital and representatives of the health insurances, the study comprises all German acute hospitals and innovation payments on all diagnoses. In total, 32.9% of the hospitals successfully negotiated innovation payments in 2013. We found that the chance of receiving innovation payments increased if the hospital was located in areas with a high degree of competition and if they were large, had university status and were private for-profit entities. Our study shows an implicit self-controlled selection of hospitals receiving innovation payments. While implicitly encouraging safety of patient care, policy makers should favour a more direct and transparent process of distributing innovation payments in prospective payment systems.
High tolerance of progressive elastic compression in peripheral	arterial disease
Authors: Couzan Serge , Pouget Jean-François , Le Hello Claire , Chapelle Céline , Laporte Silvy , Mismetti Patrick 
Published: June 2019

Summary. Background: Theoretically progressive compression stockings, which produce a higher compression at the calf than at the ankle level, improve venous return flow without exacerbating peripheral arterial insufficiency (PAD). We aimed to evaluate the short-term tolerance of elastic progressive compression stockings on peripheral arterial vascularisation in patients with symptomatic PAD and associated mild venous insufficiency. Patients and methods: Monocentric, prospective, open pilot study of 18 patients (acceptability study, 6 x 6 plan) evaluating the short-term tolerance of progressive compression stockings (18 ± 2 mmHg at calf and 8 ± 2 mmHg at ankle level) in patients with PAD (ankle brachial index ABI > 0.60 < 0.75) and chronic venous insufficiency (C1s–C4 stages of the CEAP classification). Day 15 tolerance was evaluated by a composite primary criteria comprising: no decrease > 15 % of ABI on each side, no decrease > 15 % of toe brachial index (TBI) on each side and no decrease > 25 % of the number of active plantar flexions performed while standing. Results: The proportion of men was 77.8 %, mean age was 77.3 ± 7.5 years and no patient were diabetic. At inclusion, the mean low ABI was 0.60 ± 0.04 and the mean high ABI was 0.77 ± 0.18. The mean low TBI was 0.32 ± 0.09 and the mean high TBI 0.46 ± 0.15. The mean number of active standing plantar flexions was 33.0 ± 5.0. The majority of the patients were classified in CEAP C2s and C3 classes (class 2: 16.7 %, class C2s: 27.8 %, class C3: 44.4 %, class C4: 5.6 % and class C4s: 5.6 %). Poor tolerance occurred in no patient. By day 30, no patient had worsening of their arterial and venous symptoms. No adverse events occurred during the study. Conclusions: These results suggest a high tolerance of progressive elastic stockings (18 ± 2 mmHg at calf and 8 ± 2 mmHg at ankle level) in symptomatic PAD.
Carbon Dioxide in Geochemically Heterogeneous Melt Inclusions From Mount Etna, Italy
Authors: Salem L. C. , Edmonds M. , Corsaro R. A. , Maclennan J. 
Published: June 2019

AbstractMt. Etna is among the largest global volcanic outgassers with respect to carbon and sulfur, yet questions remain regarding the source of these volatiles and their systematics in the crust and mantle. The importance of heterogeneous mantle sources, mixing, crustal assimilation, and disequilibrium degassing is investigated using melt inclusions erupted during the CE 1669 eruption of Mt. Etna, Italy. We find that the melt inclusion compositions define a mixing array between two geochemically distinct melts. One end‐member melt is depleted in light rare Earth elements (LREEs) and enriched in strontium (Sr), carbon, and sulfur; the other is enriched in LREE and depleted in Sr, carbon, and sulfur. We infer, through modeling, that the melts may either have been generated by melting a mantle source that includes a recycled oceanic crustal component or they may have assimilated carbonate material in the crust. The resulting LREE‐depleted, Sr‐enriched melts were also alkali‐rich, which enhanced the solubility of carbon and sulfur. The LREE‐depleted, Sr‐ and volatile‐rich melt ascended through the crust and likely became supersaturated with respect to CO2 and sulfur. The melt intruded into a LREE‐enriched, relatively degassed magma body in the shallow crust, cooled rapidly, and vesiculated, likely triggering eruption. The melt inclusion array trapped by growing olivines during this intrusion process records a snapshot of incomplete mixing between the two melts. Mt. Etna is renowned for the large increases in CO2 gas fluxes shortly before and during eruption. The intrusion of supersaturated, CO2‐enhanced magmas into shallow reservoirs may be a common process at Mt. Etna.