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Elaboration d’une approche multicritère pour la recherche de sites de décharges contrôlées de classe 1 au Maroc
Authors: Cherkaoui Dekkaki Hinde , Lanoue Johanna 
Published: April 2018

In this paper, we propose a multicriteria approach allowing the selection of Class 1 landfill sites, which receive household and similar waste, taking into account the environmental constraints and the orientations of urban planning documents while remaining in line with the Moroccan laws texts, essentially the law 28.00. For its application, we opted for the province of Tetouan located in the North of Morocco. The approach adopted is based on a succession of three major steps : (1) Systematic inventory of the environment and associated activities, (2) Identification of free surfaces and (3) Site selection. At the end of this work, our initial goal was achieved, the potential regulated landfill site for the province of Tetouan was selected. The standardization of this approach in order to apply it to various other areas constitutes a valuable gain of time. Its application on other zones in order to validate the relevance of the parameters retained and the robustness of the applied rating system constitutes our main perspective.
Dans le présent travail, nous proposons une approche multicritère permettant la sélection de sites de décharges contrôlées de classe 1, en tenant compte des contraintes environnementales et des orientations des documents d’urbanisme tout en restant conforme aux principaux textes de lois marocains dont la loi 28.00 Maroc. L’approche adoptée repose sur la succession de trois étapes : (1) inventaire systématique du milieu et des activités associées, (2) identification des surfaces libres et (3) sélection de sites. Au terme de ce travail, notre but initial a été atteint, le site potentiel de décharge pour la province de Tétouan a été sélectionné. La standardisation de cette approche dans l’objectif de son application sur diverses autres zones constitue un gain précieux de temps. Son application sur diverses zones afin de valider la pertinence des paramètres retenus et la robustesse du système de cotation appliqué constitue notre principale perspective.
Investigating the anatomy of magnetosheath jets – MMS observations
Authors: Karlsson Tomas , Plaschke Ferdinand , Hietala Heli , Archer Martin , Blanco-Cano Xóchitl , Kajdič Primož , Lindqvist Per-Arne , Marklund Göran , Gershman Daniel J. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract. We use Magnetosphere Multiscale (MMS) mission data to investigate a small
number of magnetosheath jets, which are localized and transient increases in
dynamic pressure, typically due to a combined increase in plasma velocity and
density. For two approximately hour-long intervals in November, 2015 we found
six jets, which are of two distinct types. (a) Two of the jets are associated
with the magnetic field discontinuities at the boundary between the
quasi-parallel and quasi-perpendicular magnetosheath. Straddling the
boundary, the leading part of these jets contains an ion population similar
to the quasi-parallel magnetosheath, while the trailing part contains ion
populations similar to the quasi-perpendicular magnetosheath. Both
populations are, however, cooler than the surrounding ion populations. These
two jets also have clear increases in plasma density and magnetic field
strength, correlated with a velocity increase. (b) Three of the jets are
found embedded within the quasi-parallel magnetosheath. They contain ion
populations similar to the surrounding quasi-parallel magnetosheath, but with
a lower temperature. Out of these three jets, two have a simple structure. For these two jets, the increases in density and magnetic field strength are correlated with the dynamic pressure increases. The other jet has a more complicated structure, and no clear correlations between density, magnetic field strength and dynamic pressure. This jet has likely interacted with the
magnetosphere, and contains ions similar to the jets inside the
quasi-parallel magnetosheath, but shows signs of adiabatic heating. All jets
are associated with emissions of whistler, lower hybrid, and broadband
electrostatic waves, as well as approximately 10 s period electromagnetic
waves with a compressional component. The latter have a Poynting flux of up
to 40 µW m−2 and may be energetically important for the
evolution of the jets, depending on the wave excitation mechanism. Only one
of the jets is likely to have modified the surrounding magnetic field into a
stretched configuration, as has recently been reported in other studies. None
of the jets are associated with clear signatures of either magnetic or
thermal pressure gradient forces acting on them. The different properties of
the two types also point to different generation mechanisms, which are
discussed here. Their different properties and origins suggest that the two
types of jets need to be separated in future statistical and simulation
studies. Keywords. Magnetospheric physics (magnetosheath; plasma waves and instabilities; solar wind–magnetosphere interactions)
La autorreflexión inicial: una estrategia para la mejora de la práctica docente
Authors: Méndez Garrido Juan Manuel , Conde Vélez Sara 
Published: April 2018

<p>Este artículo presenta un estudio cuyo objetivo principal es aportar una herramienta de autorreflexión inicial que ayude a examinar el conocimiento por parte del profesorado universitario de su práctica docente, facilitando la mejora de la misma y explorando las valoraciones que los estudiantes hacen al respecto. Para ello, se aplica un cuestionario de preguntas abiertas a los estudiantes de la asignatura de Métodos de Investigación y Diagnóstico en Educación Social, en el que se reflexiona sobre los siguientes aspectos: situación inicial, punto de partida, ideas previas a la realización del curso; reflexión sobre el proceso de trabajo; reflexiones sobre la actitud del profesorado y otras sugerencias.<strong></strong></p><p>Para el tratamiento de los datos se hace un análisis cualitativo, organizando la información obtenida en las distintas categorías establecidas. De las aportaciones obtenidas en cada uno de los apartados se seleccionarán los elementos comunes expresándolos con una frase e incluyendo entre paréntesis el número de veces que se repite. En la valoración de los objetivos se sumarán los valores obtenidos por cada uno de ellos Los resultados revelan la autorreflexión inicial como una útil herramienta, para el profesorado, que puede ser tenida en cuenta para el diseño de las clases. </p>
Efficacy of Mentalization-Based Group Therapy for Adolescents: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
Authors: Griffiths Helen , Duffy Fiona , Duffy Louise , Brown Sarah , Hockaday Harriet , Eliasson Emma , Graham Jessica , Thompson Alice , Happer Rachel , Butler Maeve , Schwannauer Matthias 
Published: April 2018

Background: Suicide is the leading cause of death in adolescents. Furthermore, up to one quarter of adolescents who self-harm will repeat self-harm within one year, highlighting the need for evidence-based prevention and treatment services. Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) has yielded promising outcomes for individuals who self-harm, however to date only one study has examined MBT in adolescents, wherein the treatment protocol consisted of individual and family therapy. Currently, there has been no development or examination of MBT-A in a group format for adolescents.
Methods/Design: The present study is a randomised controlled single blind feasibility trial that aims to (1) adapt the original explicit MBT introductory group manual for an adolescent population (MBT-Ai) and to (2) assess the feasibility of MBT-Ai through examination of consent rates, attendance, attrition and self-harm. Participants are adolescents presenting to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) with self-harming behaviors within the last 6 months. Young people will be randomised to a 12-week MBT-Ai group plus treatment as usual (TAU) or TAU alone. Participants will be assessed at baseline and at 12-, 24- and 36-weeks post-baseline.
Discussion: This paper describes the development of a treatment manual and the protocol of a randomised controlled feasibility trial of MBT-Ai aimed at treating adolescents who self-harm. Further investigation of a full-scale trial will be necessary to instill benefits if pilot results suggest efficacy.
Trial registration: NCT02771691
A Wearable Colorimetric Dosimeter to Monitor Sunlight Exposure
Authors: Wang Junxin , Jeevarathinam Ananthakrishnan Soundaram , Jhunjhunwala Anamik , Ren Haowen , Lemaster Jeanne , Luo Yanqi , Fenning David P. , Fullerton Eric E. , Jokerst Jesse V. 
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe personal ultraviolet (UV) dosimeter is a useful measurement tool to prevent UV induced dermal damages; however, conventional digital dosimeters are either bulky or require external power sources. Here, a wearable, colorimetric UV film dosimeter that provides color transition, from purple to transparent, is reported to indicate the UV dose. The film dosimeter is made of a purple photodegradable dye ((2Z,6Z)‐2,6‐bis(2‐(2,6‐diphenyl‐4H‐thiopyran‐4‐ylidene)ethylidene)cyclohexanone or DTEC) blended in low density polyethylene film. The DTEC film discolored 3.3 times more under the exposure of UV light (302 nm) than visible light (543 nm), and a UV bandpass filter is developed to increase this selectivity to UV light. The DTEC film completely discolors to transparency in 2 h under an AM 1.5 solar simulator, suggesting the potential as an indicator for individuals with types I–VI skin to predict interventions to avoid sunburn. Finally, the DTEC film is integrated with the UV bandpass filter on a wristband to function as a wearable dosimeter for low cost and convenient monitoring of sunlight exposure.
Impedance Matching Effect between a Triboelectric Nanogenerator and a Piezoresistive Pressure Sensor Induced Self‐Powered Weighing
Authors: Xie Xinkai , Wen Zhen , Shen Qingqing , Chen Chen , Peng Mingfa , Yang Yanqin , Sun Na , Cheng Ping , Shao Huiyun , Zhang Yi , Zhu Qianqian , Chen Xiaoping , Sun Xuhui 
Published: April 2018

AbstractHow to develop a simple and stable self‐powered force/pressure monitoring system has attracted extensive interests, yet it still faces intractable problems and challenges. As a mechanical force‐driven generator, the most straightforward application for triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)‐based sensor is to directly monitor the external pressure. In this work, a self‐powered pressure monitor system is proposed by the conjunction of triboelectric and piezoresistive effects, in which a free‐standing disk‐shaped TENG (FD‐TENG) serves as an energy harvester, and a multiwalled carbon nanotube‐based flexible piezoresistive pressure sensor (PPS) works as a real‐time pressure monitor. The induced output voltage of the FD‐TENG is tuned by the working states of the PPS, which is responded to the external weight stimuli. Based on the impedance match between FD‐TENG and PPS, the self‐powered weighing system renders a voltage varying from 46.2 to 168.6 V in a range from 1 to 20 kg with a fast response/recovery kinetics (1.2 and 2.3 s) and good stability, which enable to directly reflect on the on/off status of appropriate amount LEDs powered by FD‐TENG. Finally, it is demonstrated to equip into a successive pedrail transportation system for monitoring the qualified/unqualified weight products.
Epidemiology of chronic noncommunicable diseases and evaluation of life quality in elderly
Authors: Gong Jiang B. , Yu Xiao W. , Yi Xiang R. , Wang Chong H. , Tuo Xi P. 
Published: April 2018

AbstractChronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death, accounting for 70% of global deaths. Also referred to as chronic diseases, NCDs mainly include cardiovascular disease (such as heart disease and stroke), cancer, chronic respiratory disease (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma), and diabetes. The incidence of NCDs is rising over time, becoming one of the most important threats to human health. As a measurement of quality of life, scales can reflect the entire health status of patients. But there are still many disadvantages in the multidimensional health status of elderly patients with chronic diseases, so it is of great significance to develop a simple and practical multidimensional health scale of good reliability and validity for chronic diseases in the elderly.
Women's Representation and Electoral System Reform in Papua New Guinea: The Limitations of Limited Preferential Voting
Authors: Baker Kerryn 
Published: April 2018

AbstractPapua New Guinea moved to a limited preferential voting (LPV) system prior to the 2007 national election. The shift from first‐past‐the‐post to preferential voting was intended to encourage the election of candidates with broader mandates from constituents; to reverse the trend of increasing election‐related violence; and to lead to more cooperation between candidates and voting blocs. It was also anticipated that instituting a preferential system would increase the electoral chances of female candidates. This article looks at the impact of the LPV system on women's participation and performances as candidates in Papua New Guinean elections since 2002, focusing in particular on the three general elections in 2007, 2012 and 2017. It argues that the benefits of LPV have not outweighed its costs, at least in terms of women's participation and representation. This demonstrates the limits of institutional reform of this nature in tackling deep‐seated issues relating to political culture.
Prediction of major complications after hepatectomy using liver stiffness values determined by magnetic resonance elastography
Authors: Sato N , Kenjo A , Kimura T , Okada R , Ishigame T , Kofunato Y , Shimura T , Abe K , Ohira H , Marubashi S 
Published: April 2018

Abstract

Background
Liver fibrosis is a risk factor for hepatectomy but cannot be determined accurately before hepatectomy because diagnostic procedures are too invasive. Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can determine liver stiffness (LS), a surrogate marker for assessing liver fibrosis, non-invasively. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the LS value determined by MRE is predictive of major complications after hepatectomy.

Methods
This prospective study enrolled consecutive patients who underwent hepatic resection between April 2013 and August 2016. LS values were measured by imaging shear waves by MRE in the liver before hepatectomy. The primary endpoint was major complications, defined as Clavien–Dindo grade IIIa or above. Logistic regression analysis identified independent predictive factors, from which a logistic model to estimate the probability of major complications was constructed.

Results
A total of 96 patients were included in the study. Major complications were observed in 15 patients (16 per cent). Multivariable logistic analysis confirmed that higher LS value (P = 0·021) and serum albumin level (P = 0·009) were independent predictive factors for major complications after hepatectomy. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis showed that the best LS cut-off value was 4·3 kPa for detecting major complications, comparable to liver fibrosis grade F4, with a sensitivity of 80 per cent and specificity of 82 per cent. A logistic model using the LS value and serum albumin level to estimate the probability of major complications was constructed; the area under the ROC curve for predicting major complications was 0·84.

Conclusion
The LS value determined by MRE in patients undergoing hepatectomy was an independent predictive factor for major complications.
Tissue‐based quantitative proteomics to screen and identify the potential biomarkers for early recurrence/metastasis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Authors: Cai Xu‐Wei , Yu Wei‐Wei , Yu Wen , Zhang Qin , Feng Wen , Liu Mi‐Na , Sun Meng‐Hong , Xiang Jia‐Qing , Zhang Ya‐Wei , Fu Xiao‐Long 
Published: April 2018

AbstractEsophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the eighth cause of cancer‐related deaths worldwide. To screen potential biomarkers associated with early recurrence/metastasis (R/M) of ESCC patients after radical resection, ESCC patients were analyzed by a comparative proteomics analysis using iTRAQ with RPLC‐MS to screen differential proteins among R/M groups and adjacent normal tissues. The proteins were identified by qRT‐PCR, Western blotting, and tissue microarray. The protein and mRNA expression difference of PHB2 between tumor tissues of ESCC patients and adjacent normal tissues, ESCC patients with and without metastasis, four ESCC cell lines and normal esophageal epithelial cells were inspected using immunohistochemical staining, qRT‐PCR, and Western blotting. The EC109 and TE1 cells were used to establish PHB2 knockdown cell models, and their cell proliferation and invasion ability were determined by cell counting method, Transwell® assay. Thirteen proteins were selected by cutoff value of 0.67 fold for underexpression and 1.5‐fold for overexpression. Seven proteins were confirmed to be associated with R/M among the 13 proteins. The potential biomarker PHB2 for early recurrence/metastasis of ESCC was identified. PHB2 expression was related to the OS of ESCC patients (P = 0.032) and had high levels in the tumor tissues and human cell lines of ESCC (P = 0.0002). Also, the high PHB2 expression promoted the metastasis of ESCC (P = 0.0075), suggesting high PHB2 expression was a potential prognostic biomarker. Experiments showed that PHB2 could significantly promote the proliferation and cell invasion ability of human ESCC cell lines and the knockdown of PHB2 suppressed the phosphorylation level of AKT, as well as the expression of MMP9 and RAC1. PHB2 could predict the early metastasis of ESCC patients.
Late diagnosis of a congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries discovered at pacemaker implantation in a patient previously diagnosed with dextrocardia and situs solitus
Authors: Vasiliu Andreea , Seldrum Stéphanie , Dupont Michaël , Dormal Fabien , Blommaert Dominique , De Roy Luc 
Published: April 2018

Key Clinical MessageCongenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries (CCTGA) should not be missed in patients with dextrocardia and situs solitus. We report a case of a 56‐year‐old man with late diagnosis of CCTGA after ventricular lead replacement. Free LV wall pacing may be favorable in these patients so to prevent deterioration of the systemic RV function.
A rare cause of heart failure
Authors: Zoltowska Dominika , Kalavakunta Jagadeesh Kumar 
Published: April 2018

Key Clinical MessageNoncompaction cardiomyopathy (NCCM) is a rare but important cause of heart failure. The reported prevalence of left ventricle NCCM based on echocardiographic criteria varies between 0.014% and 1.3%, while the biventricular involvement is extremely rare with only few cases reported.
Spherical Crystallization and the Mechanism of Clopidogrel Hydrogen Sulfate
Authors: Chen Mingyang , Du Shichao , Zhang Teng , Wang Qi , Wu Songgu , Gong Junbo 
Published: April 2018

AbstractClopidogrel hydrogen sulfate is a famous antiplatelet agent for vascular disease. Forms I and II can be used as medicine. However, both forms exhibit low density and flowability. In addition, form I shows low polymorph stability. To solve these problems, spherical crystallization technologies were developed for the two forms. For form I, the mechanism was studied and turned out to be 2D nucleation and spherulitic crystal growth. In case of form II, the spherical crystallization process was based on agglomeration. The influence of temperature, acid, and crystal seed were investigated. The optimized spherical forms I and II showed much higher density and flowability as well as high polymorph stability.
CoP Embedded in Hierarchical N‐Doped Carbon Nanotube Frameworks as Efficient Catalysts for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
Authors: Ganesan Vinoth , Kim Jinkwon , Radhakrishnan S. 
Published: April 2018

AbstractHighly efficient, nonprecious and stable electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are absolutely crucial for renewable energy conversion, yet the design of such catalysts remains to be a long and arduous task. Herein, cobalt phosphide (CoP) nanoparticles (NPs) embedded in hierarchical N‐doped carbon nanotube frameworks (CoP‐HNCs) have been synthesized by controlled phosphidation of cobalt NPs embedded in hierarchical N‐doped carbon nanotube frameworks (Co‐HNCs). The Co‐HNCs were prepared by direct carbonization of Co‐based zeolitic imidazolate networks (ZIF‐67). Benefitting from multiple structural and compositional features, such as a multitude of catalytically active sites, a high degree of graphitization, and a thin carbon layer enclosing the NPs, CoP‐HNCs serve as a superior electrocatalyst towards the hydrogen evolution reaction. The synthesized CoP‐HNCs delivered a low overpotential at a current density of 10 mA cm−2 (η10) of 79 mV and 96 mV with small Tafel slope value of 45.6 mV dec−1 and 49.5 mV dec−1 in acidic and alkaline conditions, respectively. In addition, the catalyst showed long‐time durability under both acidic and alkaline electrolyte conditions, further demonstrating their potential to replace Pt‐based precious catalysts.
A Study of the Potential Interaction Between Bazedoxifene and Atorvastatin in Healthy Postmenopausal Women
Authors: McKeand William , Baird‐Bellaire Susan , Ermer James , Patat Alain 
Published: April 2018

AbstractAn open‐label, 3‐period study was conducted in 30 healthy postmenopausal women (mean age, 58.4 years) who received a single oral dose of atorvastatin 20 mg on day 1 (period 1), multiple daily dosing of bazedoxifene 40 mg on days 4‐11 (period 2), and coadministration of atorvastatin 20 mg + bazedoxifene 40 mg on day 12 (period 3). Serial blood samples were collected (24 hours after bazedoxifene and 72 hours after atorvastatin) and assayed for bazedoxifene, atorvastatin, and its ortho‐hydroxy and para‐hydroxy metabolites. Pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using noncompartmental methods. Bazedoxifene exposure was not altered with coadministration of atorvastatin 20 mg (Cmax and AUCss were within bioequivalence limits). Similarly, atorvastatin and ortho‐hydroxyatorvastatin exposure was equivalent with or without coadministration with bazedoxifene. Para‐hydroxyatorvastatin concentrations were below the limit of quantitation under both conditions. Cmax for atorvastatin and ortho‐hydroxyatorvastatin was 14% and 18% lower, respectively, and Tmax was 20% and 34% longer, respectively, with the combination compared with atorvastatin alone. There were no serious adverse events, and no subjects discontinued the study because of safety. No clinically significant pharmacokinetic interaction was observed between bazedoxifene and atorvastatin or its active metabolites, indicating they may be safely coadministered without dosage adjustment.