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Interrupted aortic arch with isolated persistent left superior vena cava in patient with Turners syndrome
Authors: Kattea M Obadah , Smettei Osama A , Kattea Abdulrahman , Abazid Rami M 
Published: September 2016

AbstractWe present a case of 13-year-old female with Turner syndrome (TS), who presented with unexplained lower limbs swelling and ejection systolic murmur at the left second intercostal space. Suspicion of mild aortic coarctation was made by echocardiography. Computed tomography angiography (CTA) showed a complete interruption of the aortic arch (IAA) below the left subclavian artery with persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) and absent right SVC, defined as an isolated PLSVC. The patient underwent successful surgical correction after unsuccessful trial of transcatheter stent placement. We present this case of asymptomatic IAA to draw attention to the importance of CTA in diagnosing such rare anomalies and ruling out asymptomatic major cardiovascular abnormalities in patient with TS.
Iwulite Obodo Site N’ezi Ọzọzọ Ụmụaka Na NdỊ NtorobỊa Gladys Ifeoma Udechukwu
Authors: Udechukwu Gladys Ifeoma 
Published: September 2016

In the world today, it is very difficult to govern and develop a country, because of the selfish attitudes of most people in government which may be atributed to lack of proper upbringing. Every tribe of the world has well planned ways in which they train and bring up their young ones so that they will be useful in their homes and society in future. Surfice it to say therefore that the Igbo people have well structured and special ways in which they bring up their young ones. The realities of contemporary living have openned vistas for members of the society to neglect the old ways in which they brought up their children which empowered them morally to become good citizens. This research is propagating for a return to cultural and traditional education as a panacea for good leadership and sustainable national development.
Film as an agent of Human Rights Advancement in Nigeria: A study of Bloody Night and Somewhere in Africa
Authors: Ebekue Emmanuel Onyeka , Arinze-Umobi Somtoo 
Published: September 2016

Human rights are those inalienable rights that are basically accruable to every human person or citizen of a country. In Nigeria, the human rights situation is worrisome to say the least, as the nation goes on pursuing her phantom democratisation objectives. Against the background of a vibrant and popular film culture in Nigeria, this study has investigated the role of film in the advancement of human rights ideals. Using two films produced in Nigeria's vibrant film industry Nollywood,- Charles Offor's Bloody Night and Kwame Boadu & Frank Rajah Arase's Somewhere in Africa; the study paradigmatically interrogates issues of human rights portrayed in the films. The study is qualitative in approach, combining both textual analysis and focus group discussion (FGD). The films under study were subjected to textual analysis while two FGD sessions were conducted among randomly selected students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria - six discussants for each session. The data from the textual analysis and FGSD were separately analysed. Findings show that the two films are able to project the systemic inadequacies of human rights culture in Nigeria and offer an ideological alternative, and that the audience understood the film's message in the context of the quest for human rights in Nigeria and were able to relate the situations portrayed in the films to their own real life situations as Nigerians.Keywords: Film, human rights, human rights culture, human rights situation
An analysis of the auxiliary structure of basic Nigerian pidgin sentences
Authors: Akaruese Christopher Ufuoma 
Published: September 2016

Studies have shown that many Nigerians do not recognize pidgin as a “language” but this is a social factor. The existence of pidgin as a language should not depend on “social” recognition or “social” approval. The basis for accepting Nigerian pidgin (and perhaps all pidgins) as a language should be in the facility of its usage by all its speakers and in the possible identity of syntactic forms that manifest in the usage by all. Premised on the foregoing, this study strives to illustratively analyse the auxiliary structure of basic Nigerian pidgin sentences since the issue of basic word order is one of the universals of human language. It is believed that the outcome of this study will change the opinions of some stakeholders in the world of communication towards pidgin as a language in Nigeria.
The fading phase of Igbo language and culture: path to its revitalisation
Authors: Onwudiwe George E. 
Published: September 2016

In recent times, some concerned linguists, lovers of the Igbo language and indeed, owners of the language have been asking questions about possible strategies to be adopted in resuscitating the Igbo language and culture which critics and observers have warned are depreciating in value and usage. The Igbo of South East Nigeria, as well as various governments in the Igbo region have in their own various ways jumped into action to revive and save the situation through the organisation of cultural activities and forums for the promotion of Igbo language and culture and legislations. Commendable as these attempts may be, the issue which does not yet appear properly addressed is the need to identify the factors responsible for the present state of Igbo language and culture and the possibilities of workable strategies to remedy the situation. This paper therefore, is an attempt to interrogate the receding utilization of Igbo language and culture using UNESCO’s 2002 and 2003 nine-point criteria of the Ad Hoc Expert Group on Endangered Languages as bases for our study and recommendations. The study has attempted to get at the root of what the author considers the crux of the matter through the study of the philosophy of the Igbo man towards himself, his environment and his personal effects, and has discovered that the bane of Igbo language and culture is the Igbo man’s attitude towards that which is his, and his easy enchantment with foreign cultures. The paper then recommends a total reorientation of the Igbo man’s core philosophy as a panacea to the problem, among others. The revelations of this paper will benefit linguists, the Igbo, and indeed scholars.
The Role of Transfer in the Use of English Articles by Moroccan Learners
Authors: Trimasse Naima 
Published: September 2016

<p class="1"><span lang="EN-US">This study investigates the acquisition of the English article system by Moroccan EFL learners. More specifically, the focus is on transfer and the extent to which it accounts for errors in the use of these articles by Moroccan university students. The study purports to investigate: 1- the effect of proficiency level on transfer errors by Moroccan learners in the use of articles, 2- the difference between transfer errors made in comprehension and in production in using articles and 3- the difference in transfer errors according to the three English articles. In order to answer the aforementioned questions, data was collected from university students (40 in first year and 40 in third year) through their performance on a grammaticality judgment test and an essay. The findings of the study show that: 1- proficiency level has an effect on transfer errors made in article usage. This effect is clear in comprehension but not in production, 2- subjects made more transfer errors in comprehension than in production, 3- the effect of transfer differs according to the three English articles. The findings of the study have some important implications for the methodology of teaching articles.</span></p>
Community Participation as a Strategy to Address Water Shortage: A Tale of Bigwa and Lukuyu Wards in Morogoro
Authors: Swai Idda Lyatonga 
Published: September 2016

The efforts to involve the community in determining their own destination in terms of needs and resources can only be achieved when citizens play an active role and at some degree demonstrate significant power and influence on decisions. Community power and influence are key elements embedded in the governance circle. Community participation in the governance, ceteris Paribas, enhances citizens’ skills and capacity to support their own projects. Therefore, the notion of community participation cannot be overemphasized. The thorough examination of it at its initial stage is imperative. In that regard, this article examines how local community members of Bigwa and Lukuyu wards participated in MABILU water project. Data were collected from ordinary members of the respective wards, Ward Executive Officers (WEOs), neighbourhood chairpersons and water project representatives. Interview and Content analysis were used to collect and analyse the data respectively.The results indicate that the successfulness of MABILU water project was attributed by the fact that the citizens were involved from the initial stage of decision making to implementation stage. While 63% of the participants confirmed to have participated in initiating and decision making about the project, 80% of total respondents confirmed to have participated in the implementation stage. The findings show that community members participated in digging and burying trench, contributing money to facilitate the implementation, carrying building materials and cleaning the project area. Some community members participated by encouraging other members to support the project, managing and supervising the projects and supervising the construction of water kiosk.
Blinded by Conventional Science: Animal Experiments and Homeopathy
Authors: Britton Delny L. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Homeopathy is one of the most widely practiced alternative systems of medicine in the world. Current scientific understanding is unable to explain its mode of action, and the therapy is often dismissed by detractors who claim—despite growing evidence to the contrary— that it is ineffective. While homeopathy’s philosophical foundations and the nature of its medicines differ markedly from those of its mainstream counterpart, biomedical researchers are nevertheless employing conventional methods to study it—including lab-based animal experimentation. This article considers the implications of using violent methodology to investigate a gentle system of medicine founded on treating the individual and on doing no harm.
In Search of the Missing Ingredient: Religious Slaughter, Incremental Failure, and the Quest for the Right to Know: A Response to Anna Joseph
Authors: Brooman Simon 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
This article examines Anna Joseph’s (2016) suggestion of introducing into United States law a requirement to stun an animal still found to be conscious after 40 seconds following initial cutting during religious slaughter. It is suggested that the proposed law fails to address significant ethical concerns based on scientific evidence. The conflict with human rights legislation, especially religious freedom, is discussed. A new consumers’ rights approach is proposed that highlights the life of the animal and may provide a universally applicable legal framework for meat production. This may avoid the pitfalls of conflicting with human rights, thereby enabling the revision of practices through education, information, and changing consumer behavior.
Boycotted Hospital: The National Anti-Vivisection Hospital, London, 1903–1935
Authors: Bates A. W. H. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
The National Anti-Vivisection Hospital opened to patients in 1903, the only district hospital in London not financed by state-controlled funds, which refused it support because of its principles. For three decades the hospital treated the local poor and conscientious objectors to vivisection, who were assured that staff pledged not to experiment on animals or patients. After an overambitious building program, the hospital ran into financial difficulties, and the King’s Fund refused to help unless all references to antivivisection were removed from its statutes. Thus it reopened as Battersea General in 1935, continuing to serve the borough until 1972.
Heidegger y la teología posmoderna: diálogo en torno a la situación histórica del tiempo kairológico
Authors: Álvarez Carlos Mendoza 
Published: September 2016

El presente artículo busca analizar la relación que guarda la filosofía de Martín Heidegger con el cristianismo en un contexto de modernidad tardía; más específicamente entre las nociones de olvido del Ser de Heidegger y de tiempo mesiánico (encuanto tiempo kairológico) de Giorgio Agamben. En otras palabras, el artículo trata de la relación entre la filosofía existencial alemana y la teología postmoderna, sobre la ideade tiempo. Para tal, se ha propuesto tres cuestiones básicas: 1) Que implicaciones históricas puede haber la “superación de la metafísica” de Heidegger a la luz de una historia marcada por la guerra y la violencia? 2) El llamado “fin de la metafísica” implica el abandono de la tradicional idea de Dios? 3) Pueden ponerse en diálogo la teología cristiana y la filosofía de Heidegger? Si la respuesta es si, entonces: que contribuciones este diálogo puede nos aportar, en tiempos de violencia sistemática? Desde estas cuestiones sigue el desarrollo de la reflexión.
Ridurre il dono alla donazione: Il metodo fenomenologico e la teologia secondo Jean-Luc Marion
Authors: Reali Nicola 
Published: September 2016

La fenomenologia della donazione di Marion può rappresentare un’occasione di approfondimento del rapporto filosofia/teologia che cerchi di ricucire la frattura ormai secolare tra le due discipline? Il presente articolo cerca di illustrare il progetto del filosofo francese — e l’obiettiva implicazione teologica del suo discorso — cercando di dettagliare una delle sue tesi centrali: la riduzione del dono alla donazione. Quest’ambito offre così lo spazio per una ricostruzione del percorso teoretico di Marion, che va di pari passo all’approfondimento del tema della paternità. Quest’ultima rappresenta l’exemplum privilegiato di che cosa significhi un dono ridotto alla donazione, poiché in essa Marion ritrova tutte le caratteristiche di ciò che la riflessione metodologica ha indicato in un dono ridotto alla donazione. La disamina del percorso disegnato da Marion favorisce pertanto l’occasione per evidenziare la necessità (teologica e filosofica) di un approfondimento del rapporto esperienza/riflessione che attende ancora una risposta soddisfacente.
Tb3+ ion doping into Al2O3: Solubility limit and luminescence properties
Authors: Onishi Yuya , Nakamura Toshihiro , Adachi Sadao 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Tb3+-activated Al2O3 phosphors with a molar ratio of

are synthesized by metal organic decomposition (x = 0–0.15) and subsequent calcination at T
c = 200–1200 °C for 1 h in air. The material properties of the synthesized phosphors are investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), photoluminescence (PL) analyses, PL excitation spectroscopy, and luminescence lifetime measurements. At x = 0.015, the metastable phase of γ-Al2O3 is obtained by calcination at T
c ∼ 300–1050 °C and a mixture of γ, θ, and α phases at T
c ∼ 1050–1150 °C. The high-temperature stable phase of α-Al2O3 is obtained only at T
c ≥ 1150 °C. Below T
c ∼ 300 °C, the XRD data suggest the formation of boehmite (AlOOH). The solubility limit of Tb3+ in α-Al2O3 is also clearly determined to be x ∼ 0.015 (1.5%). The PL decay time of the Tb3+ green emission in α-Al2O3 is ∼1.1 ms for x < 0.015 and slowly decreases with further increase in x (Tb3+). The schematic energy-level diagram of Tb3+ in α-Al2O3 is proposed for a better understanding of the present phosphor system. Finally, the temperature dependence of the PL intensity is examined between T = 20 and 450 K, yielding quenching energies of E
q ∼ 0.28 eV (α-Al2O3 and γ-Al2O3).
Morphology, structure, and properties of Cu-poor and Cu-rich Cu(In,Ga)Se2 films partially selenized using H2Se gas
Authors: Han Anjun , Huang Yongliang , Liu Xiaohui , Xian Wang , Meng Fanying , Liu Zhengxin 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Cu-poor and Cu-rich metallic precursors were prepared by cosputtering from In and Cu–Ga alloy targets and then partially selenized using H2Se gas. The properties of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) films are comparatively studied and the phase transition process is analyzed. The cosputtered metallic precursor has a rough morphology mostly covered by large In-rich nodules. After selenization, a large number of crumblike InSe grains were formed from the nodules on the surface of the Cu-rich film, whereas the Cu-poor film shows a dense surface. The selenized films comprise CIGS, Cu9(In,Ga)4 intermetallic, and the InSe phases. The proportion of the Cu9(In,Ga)4 phase in the Cu-rich film is more than that in the Cu-poor film. After annealing, the residual Cu9(In,Ga)4 of the Cu-poor film is eliminated. A negligible effect of Cu/(In+Ga) on the grain size can be observed. The CIGS solar cell with an efficiency of 15.1% was prepared by this method.
The Northern Appalachian Anomaly: A modern asthenospheric upwelling
Authors: Menke William , Skryzalin Peter , Levin Vadim , Harper Thomas , Darbyshire Fiona , Dong Ted 
Published: September 2016

AbstractThe Northern Appalachian Anomaly (NAA) is an intense, laterally localized (400 km diameter) low‐velocity anomaly centered in the asthenosphere beneath southern New England. Its maximum shear velocity contrast, at 200 km depth, is about 10%, and its compressional‐to‐shear velocity perturbation ratio is about unity, values compatible with it being a modern thermal anomaly. Although centered close to the track of the Great Meteor hot spot, it is not elongated parallel to it and does not crosscut the cratonic margin. In contrast to previous explanations, we argue that the NAA's spatial association with the hot spot track is coincidental and that it is caused by small‐scale upwelling associated with an eddy in the asthenospheric flow field at the continental margin. That the NAA is just one of several low‐velocity features along the eastern margin of North America suggests that this process may be globally ubiquitous.
Dissipativity and passivity analysis for discrete‐time complex‐valued neural networks with leakage delay and probabilistic time‐varying delays
Authors: Ramasamy S. , Nagamani G. 
Published: September 2016

SummaryIn this paper, the problem of dissipativity and passivity analysis is investigated for discrete‐time complex‐valued neural networks with time‐varying delays. Both leakage and discrete time‐varying delays have been considered. By constructing a suitable Lyapunov–Krasovskii functional and by using discretized Jensen's inequality approach, sufficient conditions have been established to guarantee the (Q,S,R) − γ dissipativity and passivity of the addressed discrete‐time complex‐valued neural networks. These conditions are derived in terms of complex‐valued linear matrix inequalities (LMIs), which can be checked numerically using Yet Another LMI Parser toolbox in Matrix Laboratory. Finally, three numerical examples are established to illustrate the effectiveness of the obtained theoretical results. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Highly Diastereo‐ and Enantioselective Cu‐Catalyzed Borylative Coupling of 1,3‐Dienes and Aldimines
Authors: Jiang Liyin , Cao Peng , Wang Min , Chen Bin , Wang Bing , Liao Jian 
Published: September 2016

AbstractA Cu‐catalyzed diastereo‐ and enantioselective borylative coupling reaction of 1,3‐dienes with imines was realized. Branched homoallylic amines are readily prepared in a syn‐selective manner with high regio‐, diastereo‐ and enantioselectivity. Moreover, these three‐component coupling reactions feature good functional‐group compatibility and easy access to the substrates and catalyst.
Sue Bulmer's legacy in highland New Guinea: A re‐examination of the Bulmer Collection and future directions
Authors: GAFFNEY DYLAN , FORD ANNE , SUMMERHAYES GLENN R. 
Published: September 2016

ABSTRACTThis paper examines the archaeological collections accumulated by Sue Bulmer during her time in the New Guinea Highlands. Bulmer used this collection as a basis to investigate key themes in the island's prehistory. We focus on several of these research themes, established in the early years, but which remain pertinent: the occupation of the interior during the Late Pleistocene, the establishment of agriculture and horticulture in the Holocene, and the routes of trade and exchange from the coast into the Highlands. Case studies of recent research produced from the collection revisit these themes, providing valuable updates.
Preoperative radiotherapy in the management of retroperitoneal liposarcoma
Authors: Ecker B L , Peters M G , McMillan M T , Sinnamon A J , Zhang P J , Fraker D L , Levin W P , Roses R E , Karakousis G C 
Published: September 2016

Abstract

Background
Histological subtype influences both prognosis and patterns of treatment failure in retroperitoneal sarcoma. Previous studies on the efficacy of neoadjuvant radiotherapy (NRT) have incorporated multiple histological types with heterogeneous tumour biology. The survival impact of NRT specifically for patients with retroperitoneal liposarcoma is poorly defined.

Methods
Patients who underwent resection with curative intent for retroperitoneal liposarcoma and who received NRT or surgery alone were identified in the US National Cancer Data Base (2004–2013). Cox regression was used to identify co-variables associated with overall survival. NRT and surgery-alone cohorts were matched 1 : 1 by propensity scores based on the survival hazard on Cox modelling. Overall survival was compared by Kaplan–Meier estimates.

Results
A total of 2082 patients with retroperitoneal liposarcoma were identified; 1908 underwent surgery alone and 174 received NRT before surgical resection. Median tumour size was 22·0 cm and 34·9 per cent of tumours were high grade. In the unmatched cohort, NRT was not associated with improved overall survival (χ2 = 3·49, P = 0·062). In the propensity score-matched cohort, NRT was associated with an improvement in survival (median overall survival 129·2 versus 84·3 months; P = 0·046; hazard ratio (HR) 1·54, 95 per cent c.i. 1·01 to 2·36). This effect appeared most pronounced for tumours with adjacent organ invasion (median overall survival not reached versus 63·8 months; P = 0·044; HR 1·79, 1·01 to 3·19).

Conclusion
NRT improved survival in patients undergoing surgery for retroperitoneal liposarcoma, particularly those with high-risk pathological features.
New antiarrhythmic drugs for atrial fibrillation
Authors: Fragakis N. , Vassilikos V. P. 
Published: September 2016

AbstractAtrial fibrillation is a complex arrhythmia that is difficult to treat with conventional antiarrhythmic agents. Novel pharmacological approaches are in progress focused on the development of agents with selective affinity to ion channels predominately involved in the atrium. In parallel, research efforts have been focused on the development of agents targeting to modification of those pathways and molecular mediators which are involved in the propagation and maintenance of atrial fibrillation (AF). In this review, we focus on the basic and clinical pharmacology of new and emerging antiarrhythmic drugs such as vernakalant, dronedarone, and ranolazine, whereas we briefly comment on the future directions of antiarrhythmic therapy in AF.Answer questions and earn CME: https://wileyhealthlearning.com/Activity2/4469486/Activity.aspx
Recurrent transient global amnesia as presenting symptoms of CADASIL
Authors: Pradotto Luca , Orsi Laura , Mencarelli Monica , Caglio Marcella , Lauro Danilo , Milesi Alessandra , Di Blasio Anna , Mauro Alessandro 
Published: September 2016

Key Clinical MessageDespite transient global amnesia is considered unusual in Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy (CADASIL) and causal relation is still unclear, this report suggests to consider CADASIL in those patients with recurrent transient global amnesia, especially when MRI shows multifocal hyperintensities affecting the cerebral white matter or when it is followed by cognitive decline.