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La Politique de Gestion des Logements Ouvriers en République Démocratique du Congo: «Le cas de la cite Gécamines-Exploitation de Lubumbashi»
Authors: Lukamba Tshombe 
Published: June 2016

Cet article analyse les problèmes liés au logement des travailleurs de la Gécamines- Exploitation en République Démocratique du Congo. Dans les années 1980, le conseil d’administration de l’entreprise de l’état congolais a pris la décision de vendre les maisons de l’entreprise aux travailleurs. Présentement, cette décision a une répercussion négative sur l’entreprise qui ne sait plus loger ses nouveaux travailleurs.Nos enquêtes montrent que la politique urbanistique du gouvernement congolais n’est ni bonne, ni efficiente sur toute l’étendue du pays. Dans cette étude, nous constatons que la raison principale de la vente des maisons de l’entreprise était de satisfaire les demandes de nombreux travailleurs qui n’étaient pas en mesure d'avoir une habitation à la veille de la retraite. Souvent, à la fin de la carrière, de nombreux travailleurs devenaient des locataires incapables de supporter leurs loyers. Avec la détérioration continuelle de la situation économique actuelle du pays et la baisse de la production et du prix du cuivre sur le marché mondial, cette société étatique éprouve des difficultés de construire de nouvelles habitations.Actuellement, les travailleurs qui ne sont pas logés par la Gécamines éprouvent d’énormes difficultés vis-à-vis de leurs bailleurs. D’un côté, ces travailleurs font face à une augmentation irrégulière du loyer et à une permanente insécurité de leurs biens, de l’autre, ils parcourent une grande distance entre l’habitation et le lieu de travail. Ces faits affectent négativement le rendement journalier de ces travailleurs.Monts clés: logement, travailleur, économie, la société et gouvernement Disciplines: l’administration publique, la sociologie industrielle, l’économie et la science politique.
Learning about the world: developing higher order thinking in music education
Authors: Kruger Jaco , Van Merwe Liesl 
Published: June 2016

Innovative thinking is an innate human capacity geared towards adaptation and survival. Theories of education accordingly aim at developing teaching-learning strategies that promote creative, problem-solving reasoning referred to as higher order thinking. This essay briefly explains some of the assumptions underlying this concept, and then suggests how they may be reconfigured in a strategy suitable for education in and through music. The strategy involves a basic process of analysis, evaluation and creativity related to actual social experience. Higher order thinking therefore aims to equip learners with the capacity to synthesise relationships in and beyond particular fields of study so that their thinking may expand into the concreteness of the world.Keywords: social challenges, higher order thinking, education, music education, culture contact, Frère JacquesDisciplines: Disciplines: education, music education, musicology, history, anthropology, folklore studies, philosophy of art
The politics of performative ontology in information systems
Authors: Postma Dirk 
Published: June 2016

This article argues that information systems (ISs) and information system ontologies (ISOs) are powerful devices that perform reality in profound ways. The development and use of ISOs are forms of ontological politics through which interests are promoted, identities established and resources distributed. ISOs are ideological in so far as their political nature is not recognised while serving partial interests. This happens when ISOs are seen as merely technical, inevitable and natural. A democratic politics of ISs and ISOs is needed in order to make public these political actions. This article aims to create a critical awareness of the ways in which technologies perform reality an d argues that the political agenda must be activated through the opening up of terrains of dissensus and contestation within the technical performances of reality. It provides examples of such ontological politics of technology.Keywords: Information system ontologies, performativity, technology, politics, contestation
‘Locating’ or ‘dislocating’ heritage and cultural tourism within the humanities
Authors: Hoffmann Nicole Beate 
Published: June 2016

Heritage and cultural tourism (HCT) is currently one of the fastest growing fields in the tourism domain. Tourism as a composite field of study has traditionally been located within the economic and business management sector. However, due to the range of social, political and ethical issues pertaining to heritage and cultural tourism, it can be argued that it should be also located within a humanities context. After elucidating certain key concepts, the paper will consider the interdisciplinary nature of tourism theorist John Tribe. The relevance of tourism and its relationship with the humanities cluster of established disciplines such as anthropology, sociology, art, literature, history and heriatge will be discussed. It will become apparent that heritage and cultural tourism is also locating itself within the domain of the humanities, despite efforts to dislocate it. Key words: heritage and cultural tourism (HCT), economic and business management, humanities, mutlidisciplinary field, interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary researchDisciplines: anthropology, archeology, art, business ecobomics, geography, heritage, history, literature, film, socioloy
MDCT evaluation of sternal variations: Pictorial essay
Authors: Duraikannu Chary , Noronha Olma V , Sundarrajan Pushparajan 
Published: June 2016

AbstractSternal variations and anomalies have been identified in the past during autopsy or cadaveric studies. Recently, an increasing number of minor sternal variations have been reported with the advent of multidetector computed tomography (CT). Although there are many sternal variations that occur with varying appearance and prevalence, most of them are not recognized or are underreported during routine imaging of thorax. Identification of sternal variations is important to differentiate from pathological conditions and to prevent fatal complications prior to sternal interventions like marrow aspiration or acupuncture. This article aims to describe the minor and asymptomatic sternal variations by multidetector CT and their clinical significance.
OUTBACK catheter for treatment of superficial femoral and iliac artery chronic total occlusion: Experience from two centers
Authors: Husainy Mohammad Ali , Suresh Balla , Fang Cheng , Ammar Thoraya , Botchu Rajesh , Thava V 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Purpose: The OUTBACK® catheter is a reentry device that enables reentry into a vessel lumen from the subintimal space during subintimal angioplasty. It is reserved for cases where reentry has not been possible using conventional wire and catheter techniques. We report a two-center experience in recanalization of the chronic total occlusions of the common iliac (CIA) and the superficial femoral artery (SFA) using the OUTBACK® catheter in cases where other techniques were unsuccessful. Material and Methods: All cases where recanalization was performed using the OUTBACK® reentry catheter between January 2010 to January 2015 were retrospectively identified and included in this study. 21 patients were identified. The indication for intervention in these cases included claudication and critical leg ischemia. In all cases, conventional recanalization could not be successfully achieved. Results: The OUTBACK® catheter was used to recanalize 10 SFA occlusion and 9 CIA occlusions. In 19 patients (90%), reentry into true arterial lumen was successfully achieved. 17 patients had their recanalization through the transfemoral approach whereas 2 patients had a transpopliteal artery approach. In 2 patients, reentry into the true lumen could not be achieved using the OUTBACK® catheter due to patient's intolerability for the procedure and severe atherosclerotic calcified plaques. There was 100% patency of the vessel intervened on Duplex ultrasound at 24 months of follow up. 16 patients (84%) remained asymptomatic and 2 patients (10.5%) reported worsening of their symptoms due to the development of new lesions within the arterial system. Conclusion: The OUTBACK® catheter is an effective and safe technique for reentry into the vessel lumen when conventional techniques fail.
Osteofibrous dysplasia of clavicle clinically mimicking chronic osteomyelitis
Authors: Gopinathan Nirmal Raj , Prakash Mahesh , Saibaba Balaji , Das Ashim 
Published: June 2016

AbstractOsteofibrous dysplasia or ossifying fibroma is an uncommon benign fibro-osseous lesion of childhood, commonly described in the maxilla and the mandible. Among long bones, it usually presents in the tibia as a painless swelling or anterior bowing. Ossifying fibroma of clavicle has never been reported in English literature, to the best of our knowledge. Here, we would like to present an unusual case of osteofibrous dysplasia of clavicle clinically mimicking chronic osteomyelitis.
Diffusion-weighted imaging in extracranial head and neck schwannomas: A distinctive appearance
Authors: Das Abanti , Bhalla Ashu S , Sharma Raju , Kumar Atin , Thakar Alok , Goyal Ankur 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate the diffusion weighted (DW) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of the extracranial schwannomas of head and neck. Materials and Methods: The MRI (including DWI) of 12 patients with pathologically proven head and neck schwannomas (4 men, 8 women, with mean age of 32.6 years; age range 16–50 years) were retrospectively evaluated. Images were analyzed for signal intensity and morphology on conventional sequences followed by the qualitative evaluation of DW images (DWI) and measurement of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values. Results: Majority of the tumors were located in the parapharyngeal space (8/12). All but one showed heterogeneous appearance, with 10 tumors showing scattered areas of hemorrhage. Eight out of 12 tumors showed intensely hyperintense core surrounded by intermediate signal intensity peripheral rim (reverse target sign) on T2-weighted (T2W) images. On DWI, these eight tumors showed a distinctive appearance, resembling target sign on trace DWI and reverse target on ADC map. Out of the remaining four tumors, one showed uniformly restricted diffusion whereas three showed free diffusion. Mean ADC value in the central area of free diffusion was 2.277 × 10−3 mm2/s (range of 1.790 × 10−3 to 2.605 × 10−3 mm2/s) whereas in the peripheral area was 1.117 × 10−3 mm2/s (range of 0.656 × 10−3 to 1.701 × 10−3 mm2/s). Rest of the schwannomas showing free diffusion had a mean ADC value of 1.971 × 10−3 mm2/s. Conclusion: Majority of the head and neck schwannomas showed a characteristic appearance of free diffusion in the centre and restricted diffusion in the periphery of the mass.
Ectopic goitrous submandibular thyroid with goitrous orthotopic thyroid gland
Authors: Bhardwaj Avinash Kumar , Mani Vinayaga , Dixit Rashmi , Garg Anju 
Published: June 2016

AbstractEctopic thyroid is a rare developmental anomaly with lingual thyroid accounting for majority of the cases. The presence of ectopic thyroid tissue lateral to the midline is very rare, and very few cases located in the submandibular region have been reported. The simultaneous finding of submandibular ectopic thyroid tissue and a functional orthotopic thyroid gland is even rarer. In the differential diagnosis of an ectopic submandibular thyroid, it is fundamental to exclude a metastasis from well-differentiated thyroid cancer, even when primary thyroid carcinoma is not demonstrable.
A rare case of esophageal lung in a neonate
Authors: Patil Megharanjini , Sutagatti Jagadish , Bhavikatti Mohan , Nayak Puneet V 
Published: June 2016

AbstractWe report a rare case of esophageal lung in a neonate who presented with repeated chest infections and respiratory distress. Chest radiograph revealed increased opacification of the right lung with reduced lung volume and air bronchograms. Further evaluation with computed tomography (CT) showed the presence of only left mainstem bronchus at the tracheal bifurcation. Right mainstem bronchus originated from distal esophagus and aerated the right lung. Nasogastric tube was inserted into the stomach with injection of small amount of dilute barium through it, which established the communication of right mainstem bronchus with esophagus. Advanced CT scan imaging by virtual bronchoscopy and volume rendering further delineated the anatomical abnormality precisely prior to surgery. Surgical findings confirmed the diagnosis.
Dual left anterior descending artery with anomalous origin of long LAD from pulmonary artery - rare coronary anomaly detected on computed tomography coronary angiography
Authors: Vohra Aditi , Narula Harneet 
Published: June 2016

AbstractDual left anterior descending artery is a rare coronary artery anomaly showing two left anterior descending arteries. Short anterior descending artery usually arises from the left coronary artery, while long anterior descending artery has anomalous origin and course. Dual left anterior descending artery with origin of long anterior descending artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a very rare coronary artery anomaly which has not been reported previously in the literature. We present the computed tomography coronary angiographic findings of this rare case in a young female patient who presented with atypical chest pain.
Eigenvalue Solver for Fluid and Kinetic Plasma Models in Arbitrary Magnetic Topology
Authors: Baver D. A. , Myra J. R. , Umansky M. V. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractArbiTER (Arbitrary Topology Equation Reader) is a new code for solving linear eigenvalue problems arising from a broad range of physics and geometry models. The primary application area envisioned is boundary plasma physics in magnetic confinement devices; however ArbiTER should be applicable to other science and engineering fields as well. The code permits a variable numbers of dimensions, making possible application to both fluid and kinetic models. The use of specialized equation and topology parsers permits a high degree of flexibility in specifying the physics and geometry.
Exploring pop music in Nigeria for sustainable youth empowerment and development: Uniport R’tune Music Show in perpective
Authors: Sunday-Kanu Rita Adaobi 
Published: June 2016

Pop music is popularly referred to or suggested as the most acceptable music genre in contemporary societies around the world today. This perception is common amongst the youths in the contemporary society. In Nigeria, it is everyday music on media. The level of it acceptability has led to a culture of obsession among Nigerian youths, not merely as music to be enjoyed but also as window to money making venture, job creation opportunity and fame. Although, the categories of popular music in Nigeria includes highlife music, Afrobeat, Juju music, jazz, raps, hip pop, reggae, etc. The pop music on this discourse centred on the new trend of Hip pop music, Rhythm and Blues, Reggae and Rap music as prevalent in the Nigeria pop music scene today. These music genres commonly imbibe the juxtaposition of Nigerian and American pop music style which has become the trend in the twenty first century Nigerian pop music. However, it has not only put Nigerian pop stars on the face of global pop superstars but, it has also forced most Nigerian youths to search inward for potentials that could transform them into multimillionaires, million dollars’ job creators and famous artistes. Therefore, this paper examined pop music in Nigeria beyond its entertainment and enlightenment motivated, but with emphasis on its role in sustaining youth empowerment and development. Sample materials for the study includes, pop music show business in the University of Port Harcourt and its environs, young pop music artistes who depend on music skill as source of livelihood etc. Data was collected through personal observation, in-depth interviews and literature review. However, this paper observed that among other things, pop music has boosted the entrepreneurial skill for self-reliance and development amongst Nigerian youths. It has played a vital role in nation building via provision of employment, poverty alleviation and contribution to national economy.
Third-Wave Feminist Linguistics: A Discursive Approach to Female Specific Interests in Maya Angelou’s Gather Together in My Name
Authors: Ghevolor Asa John , Ekpe Stella 
Published: June 2016

This paper used the Discursive Approach to Language and Gender studies to examine all-female linguistic choices and how linguistic variation amongst female interlocutors is a representation of each female’s individual and cultural identity and feminist ideology. The study revealed that linguistic variability abounds between individual women as well as amongst women as a social group and further showed that each individual woman’s talk-style reflects her linguistic idiolect and translates to her individual feminist ideology. The study also showed that the interactional style of Black American women and the use of their peculiar Black vernacular English called Ebonics identify them as a separate socio-cultural group with a separate feminist ideology different from that of their white counterparts. The study concluded that individual women’s linguistic choices and socio-cultural background militates against a universal feminist ideology but rather makes feminism multicultural / pluralist in theory and practice.Keywords: Discursive approach, Ebonics, Multicultural, Pluralist, Third-wave feminist linguistics
Instruction in text-structure as a determinant of senior secondary school students’ achievement in English narrative text in Ido Local Government Area, Oyo State
Authors: Fakeye Bosede , Fakeye DO 
Published: June 2016

The study determined the effectiveness of instruction in text-structure on achievement of students in English narrative text. The pretest-posttest control group quasi experimental design was adopted for the study. The participants were 120 students in intact classes from four purposively selected senior secondary schools in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State. Data were collected using English Narrative Text Achievement Test (r=0.86) and instructional guides. Three null hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance. Data were analysed using Analysis of Covariance and Estimated Marginal Means. Findings revealed that treatment had significant main effect on students’ achievement in English narrative text((F(2,117)=15.725; P<.05; η2 =.107). Students exposed to instruction in text structure obtained higher posttest mean score ( X̄ =10.68) than their counterparts in the conventional strategy group ( X̄ 2.70) groups. It is therefore recommended that the strategy should be adopted in teaching English narrative texts for better results.
Effects of cooperative and problem-solving learning strategies on students’ achievement in senior secondary school history in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Junaid Ikmat Olanrewaju 
Published: June 2016

The increasing and fluctuating level of poor performance of students in History calls for a need to ascertain students’ learning strategies that promote achievement in the subject. This study investigated the effect of learning strategies as determinants of achievement in History. The study adopted a non-randomised pre-test posttest control group quasi-experimental design using 3x2x2 factorial design. Multi-stage sampling technique was used and data were collected from 184 SSS II History students from 18 public senior secondary schools in Oyo State. Seven hypotheses guided the study and four instruments were used for data collection with reliability coefficients of 0.74 for HAT, 0.72 for LSI, 0.75 for HIG and 0.75 for SHI. Data were analysed using Analysis of Covariance. Results indicated that cooperative and problem-solving learning strategies had significant main effect on students’ achievement in History, F (2,171) = 63.19 with partial eta square of 0.43; learning style has significant main effect on students’ achievement, F (1,171)= 11.84 with partial eta square of 0.07; Learning strategies, learning styles and study habit had no significant interaction effect on students’ achievement. Learning is internalised faster and better when students are given opportunity to interact with one another in small groups; when topics are structured to solve real life problems, studying becomes fun and learning is facilitated and internalised; students learn better when a problem is used as a starting point for new knowledge and adjustment of instructional strategies will enhance achievement in History.Keywords: Learning strategy, Achievement in History, Learning style and Study habit
Costs and benefits of proliferation of Christian denominations in Nigeria
Authors: Obiefuna BAC , Nwadialor KL , Umeanolue IL 
Published: June 2016

The unbridled proliferation of Churches in Nigeria has steered up concerns among adherents of religious faiths, onlookers and academics alike. Nigerian society today is undergoing significant constant proliferation of Churches which has brought not only changing values, but also source of solutions to people’s problems. The origin of this phenomenon could be traced to Martin Luther’s 95 theses which sparked off religious revolution in 16th century Europe. Following Luther, Zwingli and John Calvin started reforms in Switzerland; John Lawx in Scotland, also Holland and other countries witnessed the reform. This reform gave rise to the formation of the Lutherans, the Anglicans, and the Presbyterians. The Pentecostals and the independent Churches which proliferated at last also joined. In Nigeria some of them started to surface towards the end of the 19th century. Proliferation of Churches entails multiplicity of Christian religious groups with each founder claiming divine origin of his or her ministry. However, this study has established other factors rather than divine call for Church proliferation. The study has also tried to explore Church proliferation in Nigeria pointing out its costs and benefits and solutions were suggested on how to curtail the trend in order for it not to blow out of proportion.