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Characteristics of Polarisation in the Ramsauer–Townsend Minima in Strongly Coupled Semiclassic Plasmas
Authors: Lee Myoung-Jae , Jung Young-Dae 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
The influence of quantum shielding on the Ramsauer–Townsend phenomena for the total electron–atom polarisation collision cross-section is investigated in partially ionised strongly coupled semiclassic plasmas. The result shows that the quantum shielding effect changes the position of the Ramsauer energy in partially ionised strongly coupled plasmas. It is also found that the quantum shielding effect enhances the total electron–atom collision cross-section when the collision energy is greater than the Ramsauer energy; however, it suppresses the collision cross-section when the collision energy is smaller than the Ramsauer energy. In addition, it is shown that the plasma screening effect significantly changes the position of the Ramsauer energy and the influence of plasma screening on the magnitude of the collision cross-section is more significant near the Ramsauer energy domain. The variations of the Ramsauer energy and the collision cross-section due to the quantum shielding effect are also discussed.
Colletotrin: a sesquiterpene lactone from the endophytic fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides associated with Trichilia monadelpha
Authors: Nangmo Kemda Pamela , Akone Sergi H. , Tsamo Tontsa Armelle , Zhen Liu , Müller Werner E.G. , Proksch Peter , Nkengfack Augustin E. 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
A new sesquiterpene lactone, namely colletotrin (1), together with two known fungal metabolites (2, 3), was obtained from a rice culture of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, an endophytic fungus isolated from the stem bark of Cameroonian medicinal plant Trichilia monadelpha (Meliaceae). The structure of the new compound was established on the basis of extensive NMR analysis (1H, 13C, heteronuclear single-quantum coherence and heteronuclear multiple-bond correlation) completed by high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectroscopy results and by comparison of these data with those of related compounds described in the literature. Their cytotoxic and antibacterial activities against the mouse lymphoma L5178Y cell line and Mycobacterium tuberculosis, respectively, were also evaluated. This study is the first report on the isolation of fungal metabolites from endophytic fungi associated with T. monadelpha (Meliaceae).
N-Heterocyclic germylenes and stannylenes of the type [Fe{(η5-C5H4)NR}2E] with bulky alkyl substituents
Authors: Volk Julia , Bicho Bruno A. Correia , Bruhn Clemens , Siemeling Ulrich 
Published: September 2017

AbstractThe 1,1′-diaminoferrocene derivatives [Fe(η5-C5H4–NHAd)2] (Ad=2-adamantyl) and [Fe(η5-C5H4–NHtBu)2] were investigated in terms of their suitability for the synthesis of N-heterocyclic tetrylenes of the type [{Fe(η5-C5H4–NR)2}E] (E=Ge, Sn). The synthesis of these target compounds was easily achieved with R=tBu, but failed with R=Ad. In the latter case, the stannylene was not sufficiently stable for isolation and decomposed to the aminoiminoferrocene derivative [Fe(η5-C5H4–NHAd)(η5-C5H4–N=Ad′)] (Ad′=adamant-2-ylidene). Attempts to synthesise [{Fe(η5-C5H4–NAd)2}Ge] afforded intractable material, from which the unusual compound [μ2-{Fe(η5-C5H4–NAd)2}Ge2(μ3-O)(GeCl2)] was obtained by serendipity. It contains GeO, stabilised by adduct formation with GeCl2and the target germylene. [Fe(η5-C5H4–NHtBu)2], [Fe(η5-C5H4–NHAd)2], [Fe(η5-C5H4–NHAd)(η5-C5H4–N=Ad′)], [μ2-{Fe(η5-C5H4–NAd)2}Ge2(μ3-O)(GeCl2)] and [{Fe(η5-C5H4–NtBu)2}E] (E=Ge, Sn) were structurally characterised by single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
Analyzing of Wedge Splitting Test on Asphalt Pavement Using Optical Measurements
Authors: Jamaaoui A. , Pop O. , Ktari R. , Millien A. , Petit C. 
Published: September 2017

Abstract
This paper dealt with the characterization of opening mode fracture using Digital Image Correlation, coupled with a kinematic approach. Tests were carried out using a Wedge Splitting sample made in asphalt concrete AC12. The asphalt concrete was provided in the RILEM-SIB. The samples were a bi-layered asphalt concrete with or without a carbon fiber grid at interface. During experimentation, the sample deformation was recorded by using Digital Image Correlation. Based on the optical measurements coupled with the analytical approach, the energy release rate was performed by means the crack relative displacement and stress intensity factors. Using an adjustment procedure, based on an iterative Newton–Raphson algorithm, the crack relative displacement factor was calculated from optical measurements. the stress intensity factor was estimated from an analytical approach. Furthermore, the crack opening displacement was measured from the mark tracking method. This approach allowed the assessment of fracture parameters for the real structures to be considered.
The Letter Collection of Cassiodorus
Authors: Bjornlie Shane 
Published: September 2017

This chapter provides an examination of the Variae of Cassiodorus in three main parts. First, the chapter outlines the historical context of the letter collection, noting the social and political circumstances of Cassiodorus' public career that may have influenced the production of the collection, with particular attention to what Cassiodorus' prefatory statements reveal about the aims of the collection. The chapter then develops a profile of the collection's relationship to other related 'genres' of writing-particularly epistolography, legal writing and a tradition for encyclopedic writing. The third section explores in more detail the content of the letters, weighing the administrative functionality of the letters against their literary content. The conclusion suggests directions for further study, including the manuscript tradition and the codicological context of the various recensions of the Variae.
Mediation and The Marketplace
Authors: Rutherford-Johnson Tim 
Published: September 2017

Providing first a comprehensive history of spiritual minimalism– the extraordinarily successful phenomenon that made unlikely stars of Henryk Górecki, Arvo Pärt, and John Tavener in the early 1990s–this chapter makes the case that by the end of the 20th century new music had entered into a new and transformative relationship with the media and the commercial market, through new listening practices such as soundtracking, and through marketing towards new audiences. This is supported by discussions of composers and collectives that have particularly engaged with these, including Bang on a Can, Nonclassical and, in particular, Edition Wandelweiser.
The Paradox of Charismatic Catholicism
Authors: Pinal Eric Hoenes del 
Published: September 2017

Coupling Catholic doctrine with ‘ecstatic’ forms of worship more often associated with Pentecostal/Charismatic forms of Protestantism, the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement (CCRM) has seen rapid global expansion over the past four decades, but in doing so it has been institutionally, theologically, and socially problematic for traditionally more orthodox Catholic communities. In simultaneously claiming continuity with the institutional body of the Church while evincing a radical break from normative forms of Catholic ritual practice, the CCRM likewise poses something of a conundrum for ethnographers of Christianity. Drawing on ethnographic and linguistic fieldwork with an emerging CCRM congregation in an ethnically homogeneous Q’eqchi’-Maya Catholic parish in Guatemala, this chapter examines the discursive strategies Catholic Charismatics employ to construct a position for themselves within the institutional bodies of the Church in the face of suspicion from mainstream Catholics who view the former as false Catholics. By situating CCRM groups in a local history of multiple, competing, modes of Catholic religiosity, this chapter problematizes issues of continuity and rupture suggesting that Catholicism as it is practiced today is far from monologic.
Terroir - Myth and/or Reality - Outstanding Marketing Idea? A Review
Authors: SCHALLER Klaus 
Published: September 2017

In former times the term terroir was connatated negatively. “Le goût du terroir” concerned wines, which could not be sold outside a region, because of quality defects. Later, “terroir products” included agricultural goods produced in specific areas. French scientists developed during the last 3 decennials a scientific base for the system “terroir”. All agricultural production systems adhere to a “unité terroir de base (UTB)”. An interaction with viticulture, changes it to a “unité terroir viticole (UTV)”. An UTV together with a farm or an AOC creates an identifiable typicity of wines. Other groups of scientists in esp. in Germany tried to find out the influences of meso- and microclima on quality parameters of grapevines as well as soil, nutrients, water and soil heat budget. Mesoclimatic, geomorphological, and soil parameters can explain approximately 60-70% of the yield formation as well as the sugar accumulation in berries. The unexplained variability adheres to human skills, soil management, harvesting techniques etc.. Following the production chain from bunches to wine increasing interventions occur: juice extraction systems, spontaneous or controlled fermentation with defined yeast strains. Temperature control, filtration systems will exert an influence on the final wine quality. In contrast to the limited intervention during production of grapes, wine making exceed by far the first mentioned and terroir turns to a “quantité negligeable” in the final wine. Nonetheless, on the consumers’ side terroir is still in discussion. Producers have to respect these movements and have to develop strategies how to incorporate those ideas in their production schemes and their marketing activities.
Effect of Salicylic Acid and Calcium Nitrate Spraying on Qualitative Properties and Storability of Fresh Jujube Fruit (Ziziphus jujube Mill.)
Authors: ZERAATGAR Hadi , DAVARYNEJAD Gholam Hossain , MORADINEZHAD Farid , ABEDI Bahram 
Published: September 2017

Chinese jujube is among the important medicinal plants grown in Iran. Its valuable fruit have a short post-harvest life. Delaying of quality reduction for few days can help maintaining the shelf life of fresh jujube fruit. The current study was conducted to investigate the possible effects of pre-harvest foliar application of salicylic acid (0, 2 and 4 mM) and calcium nitrate (0, 1 and 2%) on physico-chemical characteristics and shelf life of fresh jujube fruit during storage at 10-days intervals, for 40 days. Results indicated that salicylic acid and calcium nitrate played an important role in maintaining and extending post-harvest quality of fresh jujube fruit, as both substances increased fruit firmness, titrable acidity, total phenolic content, antioxidant activity, ascorbic acid and catalase enzyme, but reducing total soluble solids. The highest total phenolic content (2.38 µg gallic acid/gFW), antioxidant activity (76.73 mmolTrolox/g), ascorbic acid (222.4 mg/100g FW) and catalase enzyme (16.67 U. mg-1 protein), as well as the lowest total soluble solids content (23.11%) were observed when salicylic acid 4 mM was used. Furthermore, maximum fruit firmness (4.22 N) was obtained in the treatment containing calcium nitrate 2%. Treatment containing salicylic acid 2 mM and calcium nitrate 2% had the highest amount of titrable acidity TA (0.45 %). Based on the results, reducing trends of some components like ascorbic acid, antioxidant and phenol, were very fast, even when using salicylic acid and calcium nitrate; their application could cause a delay in these processes, but the quality reduction found could not be compensated. In other characteristics that had a slower quality reducing trend, the application of salicylic acid and calcium nitrate could cause at least a 10-day delay in the reduction of the amounts of these attributes. In press: Online First articles have been peer reviewed, accepted for publication and published online without pagination. They will receive pagination when the issue will be ready for publishing as a complete number. After the pagination, the articles will be included in Volume 45, Issue 1, 2017. These articles are searchable and citable by they DOI (Digital Object Identifier), but DOI will become active after the articles will be included in the complete issue.
Management of Apple Scab and Powdery Mildew Using Bicarbonate Salts and Other Alternative Organic Products with Fungicide Effect in Apple Cultivars
Authors: MITRE Viorel , BUTA Erzsébet , LUKÁCS Lehel , MITRE Ioana , TEODORESCU Răzvan , HOZA Dorel , SESTRAȘ Adriana F. , STĂNICĂ Florin 
Published: September 2017

The control of apple scab and powdery mildew is a challenge for organic fruit growing. Bicarbonate salts are already consecrate in reducing the attack of scab and powdery mildew in organic apple culture. In the current study the influence of some products accepted in organic apple production to control scab and powdery mildew (potasium bicarbonate, lime sulphur, wettable sulphur, potassium silicate, cooper ammonium-phosphate, potassium bicarbonate + potassium silicate, potassium bicarbonate + wettable sulphur) in comparison with untreated control, were used. The biological material was represented by three scab resistant cultivars (‘Luna’, ‘Topaz’ and ‘Sirius’) and three scab susceptible cultivars (‘Elstar’, ‘Pinova’ and ‘Golden Delicious’). The experiments were carried out during 2014-2016 at Steluța LTD, Cluj-Napoca, N.W. Romania, as a bifactorial experiment arranged in randomized blocks. The trees were planted in 2011 at a density of 3,175 trees/ha. Depending of the year, a number of 18-22 treatments were made annually after each rain. It can be concluded that the combination of potassium bicarbonate + wettable sulphur significantly reduced the attack degree of scab and powdery mildew on leaves and fruits and increased the yield of the scab-susceptible and scab resistant cultivars. Good results were obtained in the case of treatment with potassium bicarbonate with potassium silicate, potassium bicarbonate and cooper ammonium phosphate. The treatments with the products used in the experiments did not register symptoms of phytotoxicity on leaves or fruits, except lime sulphur and wettable sulphur and cooper ammonium phosphates.
Physicochemical and Bioactive Characteristics of Wild Grown Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) Genotypes from Northeastern Turkey
Authors: CELIK Ferit , BOZHUYUK Mehmet Ramazan , ERCISLI Sezai , GUNDOGDU Muttalip 
Published: September 2017

In present study, fruit weight, fruit firmness, external fruit color, soluble solid content, pH, titratable acidity, vitamin C, total phenolics, total anthocyanins, and antioxidant capacity of eight wild bilberry grown in Coruh valley in northeastern Turkey were determined. The blueberry cv. ‘Bluecrop’ is also included study to make comparison with bilberry genotypes. Antioxidant activity of bilberry and blueberry fruits were comparatively assessed by FRAP (Ferric reducing antioxidant power) assay. Significantly higher content of phenolics and anthocyanins was found in bilberry fruits than in blueberry fruits. However blueberry cv. ‘Bluecrop’ exhibited higher fruit weight and vitamin C content than bilberry fruits. Total phenolic and total anthocyanin content was 327 mg gallic acid equivalent and 142 mg of cyanidin-3-glucoside equivalent in 100 g fresh fruit in cv. ‘Bluecrop’ while it was between 492-563 mg gallic acid equaivalent and 307-342 mg of cyanidin-3-glucoside equivalent in 100 g fresh fruits of bilberry accessions. Moreover, wild accessions approximately had 2-3 folds higher antioxidant capacity than cv. ‘Bluecrop’. Results suggest the possibility of improving the bioactive and antioxidant properties of bilberry cultivars based food products by using wild ones in cross breeding. It was also concluded that genotypes significantly affect their bioactive content and consequently the possibility of using wild bilberry fruits as a potential source of natural antioxidants in food industry.
Analgesic activity of Cissus quadrangularis linn with Zingiber officinale rosc in male wistar rats
Authors: Kumar Santosh , Cheekavolu Chakrapani , Leela P. , Nagesh Simhadri V. S. D. N. A. , Kumar M. Naresh , Jagan N. 
Published: September 2017

Background: The global scenario, human beings are using various forms of treatment for relief of pain; among them, medicinal plant products have gained popularity because of its wide range of use and less side effects.Methods: Adult Albino rats of either sex were selected and divided into 5 groups. The Eddy’s hot plate was used and maintained temperature (55±0.5ºC), the animals were placed on the hot plate and the time taken for paw licking or jumping was recorded and considered as nociceptive response. The reaction time was observed on 0, 30, 60, and 90 minute.Results: The hot plate reaction time in sec was collected in the intervals of 0, 30, 60 and 90 minutes in all groups. Reaction times as follows: group III (Cissus quadrangularis Linn.) were 2.18±0.04, 3.13±0.05**, 5.83±0.05**, 5.39±0.04**; Group IV (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) were 2.12±0.03, 4.13±0.04**, 7.43±0.07**, 7.16±0.06**; Group V Cissus quadrangularis Linn+ Zingiber officinale Rosc.) were 2.21±0.75, 4.67±0.98**, 8.15±0.89**, 9.02±0.75**; Group II (Dexamethasone) were 2.14±0.05, 5.53±0.05**, 8.14±0.06**, 10.08±0.10** respectively, Results are presented as mean±SEM, (n=6), *p<0.01, **p<0.05 dunnet test used as compared to control.Conclusions: Present study reveals that, the combination treatment of Zingiber officinale Rosc. + Cissus quadrangularis Linn. has been shown significant analgesic effect. High analgesic effect was observed with combination therapy; the effect was shown same as standard drug dexamethasone.
Awareness about cervical cancers among health workers in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, India
Authors: Fotedar Vikas , Fotedar Shailee , Thakur Purnima , Sharma Mukesh , Sharma Aman 
Published: September 2017

Background: Cervical cancer, although largely preventable, remains the most common cause of cancer mortality among women in low-resource countries. Aim of this study was to assess knowledge and awareness of cervical cancer prevention among health workers in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among multipurpose health care workers (both males and females) in Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh. A self-administered close ended questionnaire was used. The questionnaire, consisted of two parts. The first part comprised of questions relating to demographic data and the second part had questions on knowledge about cervical cancers. The data was analyzed using the statistical analysis program SPSS version 16.0. Tests used were Chi square, t test and ANOVA. A p-values <0.05 were considered statistically significant.Results: Out of 122 subjects, there were 45 (36.9%) males and 77 (63.1%) females. The mean knowledge percent of the population was 55.9+16.4. Among the age groups it was highest for the age group of 21-30 years (62.5+23.6) and lowest for the age group of 51-60 years (53.6+16.4). Knowledge about risk factors was correctly reported by 44.3% of population. Who should be screened for cervical cancers was reported correctly by 29.5% and at what interval screening should be done was reported by 14.8%.Conclusions: Half of the population had moderate overall knowledge about cervical cancers, but the knowledge about risk factors and screening eligibility and screening interval was inadequate. So, education programs should be arranged for the health workers in order to prevent cervical cancers.
Hypothyroidism in surgically treated T4 hypopharyngeal and laryngeal cancers
Authors: Janardhan Deepak , Varghese Bipin T. , Iype Elizabeth Mathew , Thomas Shaji 
Published: September 2017

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Total laryngectomy in laryngohypopharyngeal cancers, both in primary setting and salvage scenario, include variable amounts of thyroid resection. Although considerable proportion of these cases undergo total thyroidectomy, with an intention of wider surgical clearance, histopathological examination for thyroid infiltration, very often indicate that such resections are generally out of proportion to the actual oncological requirement.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Forty three patients undergoing total laryngectomy with no prior thyroid dysfunction, from April 2014 to 2016, at our centre, were prospectively studied for post treatment, thyroid function with tests done at 6<sup>th</sup> month. Overt and occult hypothyroidism was correlated with extent of thyroid preserved intraoperatively. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Of 43 patients studied, 82% had extralaryngeal spread, and 16% of them showed thyroid gland infiltration. Only 7% were patholog1ically correlated for gland infiltration. Among those who had hemithyroidectomy, clinical hypothyroidism was seen in 20% primary and 85% salvage cases by 6<sup>th</sup> month of post treatment period.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In clinicoradiologically favourable scenarios, thyroid preservation attempt helps to augment the neopharynx closure line and to preserve the parathyroids. Anatomical preservation however doesnot guarantee thyroid function, which needs regular follow up to avoid post-operative complications and better QOL.</p>
Pathar dye (paraphenyldiamine) poisoning: our experience of this lethal emerging health problem in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Nautiyal Shivani , Tiwari Shashwat , Ashutosh Kumar 
Published: September 2017

<div class="page" title="Page 1"><div class="section"><div class="layoutArea"><div class="column"><p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The aim of this case series study is to share our experiences regarding paraphenylenediamine (PPD) poisoning, its otolaryngological clinical presentation ,outcomes and need of tracheostomy in patients of hair dye poisoning at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, U.P.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This prospective study was carried out on 165 patients who presented in GSVM medical college Kanpur in period of December 2012 till December 2014. Data including demographic features (age, sex, marital status, socio-economic status), clinical features, laboratory findings, mode of intoxication (accidental or suicide) were collected and recorded. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> A majority of the patients were young females (21-30 years) and belonged to a low socioeconomic class. The main cause was intentional suicidal ingestion. Cervicofacial edema, stridor, hoarseness of voice and pain in throat were initial symptoms. Tracheostomy was needed in 115 (69.69%) patients. Mortality of 21 (12.72%) patients was observeds.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> It is a major emerging health problem with high mortality. It is a medical emergency and early intervention is needed to save patient's life. It is imperative to raise public awareness of the potential toxicity of the dye as well as to educate physicians about the need for aggressive and early treatment. </p></div></div></div></div>