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Les figurines d’hydrophores : milieu(x) et signification(s)
Authors: Kozlowski Jacky 
Published: June 2019

L’hydrophore est la représentation d’une (jeune) femme debout, vêtue de façons diverses, qui soutient de l’une des mains une hydrie posée sur sa tête. Dans le monde grec, rencontré de façon privilégiée dans les sanctuaires consacrés à des divinités féminines, et en particulier de Déméter et Korè, ce type iconographique de figurine a parfois été découvert en milieu funéraire et plus rarement dans des habitations. Il sera établi, dans un premier temps, dans quelles proportions les figurines d’hydrophores ont été retrouvées et dans quel milieu, ce qui permettra de définir à la fois leur distribution chronologique et géographique. Dans un second temps, on s’interrogera sur la signification de cet objet : ce type de représentation renvoie-t-il à de simples jeunes femmes rapportant l’eau de la fontaine à la maison ou leur signification est-elle plus profonde ?
Terracotta Gladiators from Eastern Thrace
Authors: Şahİn Işık , Güçlü Hüsniye 
Published: June 2019

The presentation of figurines with dangling legs depicting gladiators (4 from Apri and Rhaidestos) and female gladiators (2 from Perinthos) gives the opportunity to gather the archaeological testimonia of munera and venationes from Eastern Thrace in the Roman Imperial period.
Gaben für eine nicht erlebte Hochzeit. Zu Funktion und Bedeutung einiger Terrakottentypen in klassischen Mädchengräbern in Athen
Authors: Schwarzmaier Agnes 
Published: June 2019

La discussion porte en particulier sur des représentations de jeunes filles nues, des « poupées » réduites à un torse, des demi-péplophores, et de curieuses représentations de bras, tous objets remis dans leur contexte funéraire. La forme des tombes, l’examen anthropologique des restes et l’ensemble du mobilier associé désignent ces tombes comme celles d’enfants ou de jeunes filles mortes avant le mariage. Comme ces mêmes terres cuites ou types de terres cuites se retrouvent aussi comme ex-voto dans les sanctuaires d’Artémis ou d’autres déesses à qui l’on s’adressait avant le mariage pour en demander la réussite, ces terres cuites ont dû dans la tombe aussi servir d’ex-voto. Il me semble qu’elles ne disent pas seulement que la personne inhumée était morte sans être mariée, mais qu’elles constituaient de façon tout à fait pratique le mobilier pour le mariage qui ne leur avait pas été donné de leur vivant.
Statuine di terracotta da tombe rupestri in Elaiussa Sebaste (i sec. a.C. – ii sec. p.C.)
Authors: Ferrazzoli Adele Federica 
Published: June 2019

Quelques tombes rupestres de la phase la plus ancienne de la nécropole d’Elaioussa Sebastè, scellées par la construction du théâtre au iie s. apr. J.-C., ont été trouvées intactes, avec un mobilier très riche. Le nombre et la diversité des figurines (divinités, bustes), datables des ier et iie s. apr. J.-C., sont remarquables. Trois terres cuites provenant de l’une de ces tombes – un buste féminin, un Attis et un Héraklès – sont commentées plus en détail. Tous ces objets peuvent être attribués à un atelier de la région : ils trouvent des parallèles à Tarse. Leur étude iconographique devrait clarifier leur fonction, au moins en partie cultuelle.
Terracotta Figurines from Arpalık Tepe in Pisidia: Apollo and the Great Mother Goddess in a Cave Sanctuary
Authors: Işin Gül 
Published: June 2019

A rescue excavation in 1997 at Yumaklar/Arpalık Tepe (Pididia) brought to light a cave sanctuary used from the 6th c. BC to the 4th c. AD. Among other finds, terracotta figurines from the Archaic and the Classical periods: horsemen, enthroned women some times pregnant, kourotrophoi, bulls, a votive ear, etc. Inscriptions on small altars dated in the 3rd c. AD gives the name of Apollo-Mamblasenos; but the offerings suggest that the Great Mother goddess, venerated in some other cave-sanctuaries in Pisidia, was associated here with Apollo.
Diel patterns of emergence and reproductive behaviour in the invasive swede midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)
Authors: Hodgdon Elisabeth A. , Hallett Rebecca H. , Stratton Chase A. , Chen Yolanda H. 
Published: June 2019

AbstractSwede midge (Contarinia nasturtii (Kieffer); Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) is a serious invasive pest of Brassica Linnaeus (Brassicaceae) oilseed and vegetable crops in Canada and the United States of America. Pheromone mating disruption is a promising new tactic for managing this difficult pest, but research is needed to determine how pheromone delivery can be optimised. With an understanding of swede midge diel mating patterns, pest managers could limit pheromone release to periods when midges are sexually active. We conducted a series of 24-hour trials to test whether swede midge exhibit diel periodicity of emergence, female calling, and male capture in pheromone traps. We found that females began releasing pheromones almost immediately following emergence within the first five hours after dawn. In the field, we found that males were most active from dawn until late morning, indicating that midges mate primarily during the first five hours of photophase. Low levels of reproductive activity during midday and nighttime hours present opportunities to turn off dispensers and reduce the cost of pheromone inputs in a swede midge mating disruption system.
Evaluating operationalisation of integrated monitoring and evaluation system in Kisumu County: Implications for policy makers
Authors: Warinda Enock 
Published: June 2019

Background: Evaluation findings are increasingly becoming valuable for policy makers in Kenya. The Directorate of Monitoring and Evaluation is responsible for providing reliable data findings for decision-makers. They are in turn expected to access the data and information through the National Integrated Monitoring and Evaluation System (NIMES). Unfortunately, the directorate hardly receives timely data as required, thus is unable to make timely decision within the ministry of agriculture, livestock and irrigation in Kisumu County.Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the extent of operationalisation of NIMES through utilisation of the electronic project management information system (e-ProMIS) within the three agricultural departments.Methods: Through single-point face-to-face interviews using semi-structured questionnaires, mixed methods approach and Likert scale were applied to assess the level of operationalisation of, staff competences in, and satisfaction with NIMES. Both random and purposive sampling was used. Using mixed methods approach, primary and secondary data were collected from 10 key indicators and fitted in a binary logistic regression model to assess the level of operationalisation of NIMES.Results: This article shows that operationalisation of NIMES is unsatisfactory, and data collected are incorrectly formatted. None of the departmental personnel charged with uploading relevant data in e-ProMIS neither accessed nor utilised the platform. There were no champions supporting NIMES, thus no reports generated from the system.Conclusions: Factors hindering operationalisation of NIMES were: dysfunctional monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, limited human capacity on M&E, lack of NIMES champions, limited availability of data, unclear information flow to decision makers and inadequate integration of NIMES in planning and budgeting.
Vaginal practices among women at risk for HIV acquisition in Soweto, South Africa
Authors: Lazarus Erica , Otwombe Kennedy , Dietrich Janan , Andrasik Michele P. , Morgan Cecilia A. , Kublin James G. , Gray Glenda E. , Isaacs Abby J. , Laher Fatima 
Published: June 2019

Background: Vaginal practices (VP) may adversely affect normal vaginal flora and mucosal integrity, and increase acquisition risk of HIV and other genital tract infections.Objective: The aim of this study was to describe self-reported VP, changes in the reported number of VP over time and factors associated with VP in a cohort of young Sowetan women enrolled in the HVTN 915 observational study.Method: We longitudinally assessed self-reported VP in 50 young women at risk of HIV acquisition aged 18–25 years in a prospective study over 3 months in Soweto, South Africa. Interviewer-administered HIV behavioural risk questionnaires were completed. No intervention to reduce VP was specified per protocol, but clinicians provided education at their discretion. The generalised estimating equation with inverse probability weights assessed VP over time.Results: The mean age at screening was 22 years; women reported multiple sexual partnerships with a mean of one main and 2 casual partners in the last 30 days. Consistent condom use was 2% (n = 1), 25% (n = 12) and 43% (n = 3) with main, casual and new partners, respectively. Commonly reported VP included washing the vagina with water (44%) and using fingers (48%). VP decreased significantly over time (p < 0.001). Women who used condoms inconsistently or whose last sex was with a casual partner were 3 times more likely to report VP (p = 0.001).Conclusion: Despite the high incidence of HIV in our setting, VP are still common and are associated with other behavioural risks for HIV. Further study is needed to assess whether clinician education may reduce VP and therefore should be included in HIV risk reduction counselling.
Pressure-induced Lifshitz transition in FeSe$_{0.88}$S$_{0.12}$ probed via $^{77}$Se-NMR
Authors: Kuwayama T. , Matsuura K. , Mizukami Y. , Kasahara S. , Matsuda Y. , Shibauchi T. , Uwatoko Y. , Fujiwara N. 
Published: June 2019

Recently, FeSe$_{1-x}$S$_x$ systems have received much attention because of the unique pressure-temperature phase diagram. We performed $^{77}$Se-NMR measurements on a single crystal of FeSe$_{0.88}$S$_{0.12}$ to investigate its microscopic properties. The shift of $^{77}$Se spectra exhibits anomalous enhancement at $1.0~\mathrm{GPa}$, suggesting a topological change in the Fermi surfaces, so-called Lifshitz transition, occurs at $1.0~\mathrm{GPa}$. The magnetic fluctuation simultaneously changes its properties, which implies a change in the dominant nesting vector.
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Energy Conservation Management for People With Multiple Sclerosis–Related Fatigue: Who Benefits?
Authors: Blikman Lyan J. M. , van Meeteren Jetty , Twisk Jos W. R. , de Laat Fred A. J. , de Groot Vincent , Beckerman Heleen , Stam Henk J. , Bussmann Johannes B. J. ,   TREFAMS-ACE Study Group
Published: June 2019

Abstract
OBJECTIVE. We investigated whether demographic, disease-related, or personal baseline determinants can predict a positive response to energy conservation management (ECM).
METHOD. We conducted a secondary analysis of a single-blind, two-parallel-arms randomized controlled trial that included ambulatory adults with severe MS-related fatigue. Therapy responders and nonresponders were categorized by Checklist Individual Strength fatigue change scores between baseline and end of treatment. Logistic regression analyses were used to assess the determinants of response.
RESULTS. Sixty-nine participants were included (ECM group, n = 34; control group, n = 35). In the ECM group, fatigue severity, perception of fatigue, illness cognitions about MS, and social support discrepancies were related to the probability of being a responder.
CONCLUSION. The results suggest that people with MS-related fatigue who had a less negative perception of fatigue and who perceived fewer disease benefits and a higher discrepancy in social support had the best response to ECM treatment.
A prospective, randomized, pilot trial of a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-coated collagen patch (Hemopatch®) for intraoperative hemostasis during deceased donor renal transplant
Authors: Kapoor Anil , Wong Emily Chu Lee , Vasisth Gaurav , Guo Yanbo , Hassan Fadil , Tajzler Camilla , Hansra Simreet , Piercey Kevin , Lambe Shahid 
Published: June 2019

Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and feasibility of using a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-coated collagen patch (Hemopatch®) in patients undergoing deceased donor renal transplant. The primary outcome was the amount of intraoperative estimated blood loss in those patients receiving the patch compared to without. Secondary outcomes were the subjective achievement of hemostasis, perigraft collection, and drop in hemoglobin 48 hours postoperatively.
Methods: We performed a single-center, prospective, randomized trial. Patients scheduled to undergo deceased donor renal transplant surgery were randomized to receive the PEG-coated patch or standard hemostasis (i.e., electrocautery and clips).
Results: A total of 30 patients were enrolled over 15 months and randomized to receive the PEG-coated patch (n=15) or standard hemostasis (n=15). The mean age was 62.5 years. As determined by the operating surgeon, hemostasis was successfully achieved in all 15 cases using the PEG-coated patch. In the PEG-coated patch group, there was a trend towards less estimated blood loss (237 cc vs. 327 cc; p=0.11) and a lower drop in hemoglobin 48 hours postoperatively (22.27 g/L vs. 29.53 g/L; p=0.09) compared to the standard hemostasis group. Perigraft collection was similar between groups (27% vs. 40%; p=0.43). Subgroup analysis on patients who received anticoagulation therapy revealed no significant difference in blood loss between groups.
Conclusions: Based on our single-center experience, the PEG-coated patch (Hemopatch®) is a safe and feasible option to aid hemostasis during deceased donor renal transplant surgery. Hemostasis was successfully achieved in all cases using the PEG-coated patch.
QUEM ESCREVE A HISTÓRIA DA EDUCAÇÃO? JOSÉ RICARDO PIRES DE ALMEIDA E O LUGAR DA NARRATIVA
Authors: Esquinsani Rosimar Serena Siqueira 
Published: June 2019

O texto examina a versão, em português, do livro obra L'Instruction publique au Brésil: histoire et legislation (1500-1889), de José Ricardo Pires de Almeida, evidenciando suas tendências interpretativas e considerando a mesma como um importante registro pioneiro da história da educação nacional. Assim, o texto apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa de base bibliográfica, pautada por uma metodologia analítico-reconstrutiva, cujo escopo incide sobre contribuições ao debate acerca de historiadores e da historiografia da educação brasileira. A obra, em questão, foi examinada a partir do procedimento da análise de conteúdo, utilizando-se a técnica da análise temática. O artigo organiza-se a partir de dois momentos: a) a contextualização da obra e; b) cinco abordagens evidenciadas pelo autor através de sua obra: o tom ufanista; a perspectiva imperial ou sua aderência a monarquia; o dualismo escolar presente na narrativa; a perspectiva de história comparada e, por fim, às contribuições da obra para a história da educação brasileira. Concluímos que, apesar do compromisso assumido pelo historiador/autor em relevo com o seu lugar de fala, a obra tem méritos evidentes e, o maior de todos, sistematiza informações acerca da história da educação brasileira, fato pioneiro no período e na abrangência da narrativa.
Los Planes de Ordenamiento Territorial, sus contendientes y los nuevos invitados
Authors: Chavoya Gama Jorge Ignacio , Rodríguez Ávalos Macedonio León 
Published: June 2019

Partimos de iniciar el análisis y la discusión sobre los planes de ordenación del territorio y sus contendientes, iniciamos por hacer un breve análisis de los antecedentes de la planificación urbana en México para posteriormente revisar algunas de las transformaciones más significativas que las estructuras espaciales de las ciudades muestran, y como sé está respondiendo desde el campo de la planificación urbana. Como tercer paso se incluirá al tema del medio ambiente en términos de crisis hídrica y riesgo por cambio climático, y la desigualdad, como los nuevos "invitados" a tomar en cuenta, en la planeación; para finalizar con algunas reflexiones en torno a nuevos actores sobre la planeación normativa y la necesidad de trabajar sobre la planificación indicativa.
Partim d'iniciar l'anàlisi i la discussió sobre els plans d'ordenació del territori i els seus contendents, vam iniciar per fer una breu anàlisi dels antecedents de la planificació urbana a Mèxic per a posteriorment revisar algunes de les transformacions més significatives que les estructures espacials de les ciutats mostren, i com que sé està responent des del camp de la planificació urbana. Com a tercer pas s'inclourà al tema del medi ambient en termes de crisi hídrica i risc per canvi climàtic, i la desigualtat, com els nous "convidats" a prendre en compte, en la planificació; per a finalitzar amb algunes reflexions al voltant de nous actors sobre la planificació normativa i la necessitat de treballar sobre la planificació indicativa.
We start the analysis and discussion about the management plans of the territory and its challengers, we start by making a brief analysis of the history of urban planning in Mexico for later review some of the most significant transformations that the spatial structures of the cities show is, and how it is answered from the field of urban planning. As a third step will include the issue of the environment in terms of water crisis, and climate change risk, and inequality, as the new "guests" to be taken into account, in planning; to conclude with some reflections on new actors on the normative planning and the need to work on the indicative planning.
Discovery of plasma messenger RNA as novel biomarker for gastric cancer identified through bioinformatics analysis and clinical validation
Authors: Cao Wei , Zhou Dan , Tang Weiwei , An Hanxiang , Zhang Yun 
Published: June 2019

BackgroundGastric cancer (GC) is the third leading cause of cancer-related death worldwide, partially due to the lack of effective screening strategies. Thus, there is a stringent need for non-invasive biomarkers to improve patient diagnostic efficiency in GC.MethodsThis study initially filtered messenger RNAs (mRNAs) as prospective biomarkers through bioinformatics analysis. Clinical validation was conducted using circulating mRNA in plasma from patients with GC. Relationships between expression levels of target genes and clinicopathological characteristics were calculated. Then, associations of these selected biomarkers with overall survival (OS) were analyzed using the Kaplan-Meier plotter online tool.ResultsBased on a comprehensive analysis of transcriptional expression profiles across 5 microarrays, top 3 over- and underexpressed mRNAs in GC were generated. Compared with normal controls, expression levels ofcollagen type VI alpha 3 chain(COL6A3),serpin family H member 1 (SERPINH1)andpleckstrin homology and RhoGEF domain containing G1 (PLEKHG1)were significantly upregulated in GC plasmas. Receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curves on the diagnostic efficacy of plasmaCOL6A3,SERPINH1andPLEKHG1mRNAs in GC showed that the area under the ROC (AUC) was 0.720, 0.698 and 0.833, respectively. Combined, these three biomarkers showed an elevated AUC of 0.907. Interestingly, the higherCOL6A3level was significantly correlated with lymph node metastasis and poor prognosis in GC patients. High level ofSERPINH1mRNA expression was correlated with advanced age, poor differentiation, lower OS, andPLEKHG1was also associated with poor OS in GC patients.ConclusionOur results suggested that circulatingCOL6A3,SERPINH1andPLEKHG1mRNAs could be putative noninvasive biomarkers for GC diagnosis and prognosis.
Serum Visfatin in Preeclampsia and Normal Pregnancy in Lagos, South-Western Nigeria
Authors: Oshodi Yusuf Abisowo , Rabiu Kabiru Afolarin , Onyinyechi Agbara Joy , Motunrayo Akinlusi Fatimat , Taiwo Kuye Olufunmilayo , Folashade Olalere Haleemah , Onyekwere Chioma Ann 
Published: June 2019

Background: Adipocytokines have been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Visfatin is one of such adipokines.
Objective: To determine the association between serum visfatin levels and preeclampsia.
Methods: A prospective, case-control study was carried out in 160 pregnant women consisting of 80 pre-eclamptics and 80 normotensive controls, matched for age and parity during the third trimester. Maternal serum visfatin levels were determined in both groups using a visfatin (Human) enzyme- linked immunosorbent assay. Serum Visfatin levels were compared between the groups and correlated to the blood pressure, proteinuria, fetal birth weight and Apgar scores.
Results: The mean serum visfatin level was significantly higher (10.3±6.9 ng/ml) in preeclampsia than (7.4±4.4 ng/ml) in the control group (p=0.001). The mean serum visfatin level was higher in severe pre-eclamptics (10.8±8.9 ng/ml) compared to (9.6±5.8ng/ml) in mild preeclamptics and this was statistically significant (p=0.021). Visfatin levels showed a negative and non-significant correlation with both systolic (r= -0.011 and p=0.924), diastolic blood pressure (r= -0.012, p=0.913) and body mass index (r= -0.142, p=0.209) in both study and control groups. Mean birth weight was significantly lower in the preeclampsia (2.8±0.25 kg) compared to the control group (3.2±0.31 kg) P=0.000. the mean birth weight was lower in severe preeclampsia (2.7±0.25 kg compared to 2.9±0.39 in mild preeclamsia. There was no significant correlation between the visfatin levels and Apgar score at 5minutes and birth weights in both groups (P=>0.05).
Conclusion: This study showed a significant increase in the level of visfatin in preeclampsia compared to their normo-tensive controls. However, this increased level was not consistent with the severity of the disease.
Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Studies of the Crude Extracts of the Leaves of Carica papaya Linn (Pawpaw) and Psidium guajava Linn (Guava)
Authors: Alexander Priscilla , Sudi Ismaila Yada , Tizhe Martin 
Published: June 2019

Psidium Guajava (Guava) and Carica Papaya leaves which have some ethnomedicinal applications were investigated. Phytochemical screening of their leaves revealed the presence of flavonoids, saponins, terpenoids, steroids, tannins and glycosides. Antimicrobial screening of the crude ethanolic extracts showed activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus faecalis, and Escherichia coli. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) for P. gujava on the organism was found to be 5.00 mg/ml against S. aureus, E. coli and S. faecalis, while that of C. papaya leaves is 10.00 mg/ml against S. aureus, E. coli and 8.00 mg/ml against S. faecalis respectively. C. papaya ethanolic extract showed more active inhibition against S. aureus with mean zone inhibition of 9.54 ± 0.03. P. gujava ethanolic extract has more active inhibition against E. coli with antibacterial activity with mean zone of inhibition of 10.44±0.02 and S. faecalis with mean zone of inhibition of 6.72 ± 0.01 respectively. This study showed that the leaves extract of these plants are good sources of bioactive compounds. Demonstration of antibacterial activity against the test isolates is an indication that there is possibility of sourcing alternative antibiotic substances in these plants for the production of newer antibacterial agents. These plants therefore, could be an important source of medicine for the treatment of various diseases.