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Acute Contact Toxicity of Six Pesticides in Honeybees (Apis Mellifera Meda) in Iran
Authors: Rasuli Farhang , Rafie Javad Nazemi , Sadeghi Amin 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Pollination has an important role in both agricultural production and wild plant reproduction. For the pollination of crops, agriculture relies largely on managed colonies of the honeybee Apis mellifera. Worker bees are primarily affected by pesticides. The symptoms of poisoning vary depending on the developmental stage of the individual bee and kind of chemical employed. The acute contact toxicity of insecticides (phosalone and pirimicarb), acaricide (propargite), insecticide and acaricide (fenpropathrin), fungicides and bactericides (copper oxychloride and bordeaux mixture) was assessed in Iran through laboratory experiments. The median lethal concentrations (LC50-24h, LC50-48h and LC50-72h) were evaluated for the purposes of this research. Results showed that fenpropathrin had high toxicity; LC50-24h, LC50-48h and LC50-72h were 5.7, 3.2 and 2.9 ppm respectively. Additionally, the bordeaux mixture had the minimum contact toxicity on honeybees with LC50-24h, LC50-48h and LC50-72h being 79,926; 69,552 and 69,045 ppm respectively and was safe and non-toxic in honeybees.
Effects of quinine on gastric ulcer healing in Wistar rats
Authors: Adeniyi Olasupo Stephen , Makinde Olubiyi Vincent , Friday Emmanuel Titus , Olaleye Samuel Babafemi 
Published: July 2017

Abstract

Background
Quinine (QT) is an important anti-malarial drug; however, there is little information about its effects on the gut. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of a therapeutic dose of QT on the healing of gastric ulcer in rats.

Methods
Male Wistar rats weighing 150–200 g were divided into three groups: control rats without ulcer (group 1), ulcerated rats treated with 1 mL/kg (p.o.) normal saline (NS) (group 2), and ulcerated rats treated with 10 mg/kg (p.o.) QT (group 3). Ulcers were induced by serosal application of 80 % acetic acid to the stomach of rats anaesthetized with 50 mg/kg thiopentone sodium and treatment was given three times daily. Healing was assessed on days 3, 7 and 10 after ulcer induction by macroscopic measurement of: ulcer area, histology, lipid peroxidation, superoxide dismutase activity and gastric mucus secretion.

Results
At day 3, there was no significant difference (p>0.05) in ulcer areas between NS- and QT-treated rats. By day 10, however, the percentage area healed in NS treated (59.6±2.35 %) was significantly higher (p<0.05) than in QT rats (49.0±2.20 %) and clearing of inflammatory cells and re-epithelization was greater in NS-treated group. By days 7 and 10, lipid peroxidation was significantly higher in QT animals, when compared with NS-treated rats and controls (p<0.05). Superoxide dismutase activity and mucus secretion were significantly (p<0.05) higher in NS-treated than QT-treated rats.

Conclusions
QT delayed ulcer healing by prolonging the inflammatory phase of healing, increasing oxidative stress, reducing antioxidant activity and gastric mucus secretion
Relevance- and Frequency-Enabled Trip Planning Model Based on Socio-economic Status
Authors: Sesham Anand , Padmanabham P. , Govardhan A. , Kulkarni Rajesh 
Published: July 2017

AbstractPlanning a trip not only depends on the traveling cost, time, and path, but also on the socio-economic status of the traveler. This paper attempts to introduce a new trip planning model that is able to work on real-time data with multiple socio-economic constraints. The proposed trip planning model processes real-time data to extract the relevant socio-economic attributes; later, it mines the most frequent as well as the feasible attributes to plan the trip. The relevance of the socio-economic constraints is defined using correlations, whereas the frequent as well as the feasible attributes are mined through the sequential pattern mining approach. Real-time travel information of about 38,303 trips was acquired from the Indian city of Hyderabad, and the proposed model was subjected to experimentation. The proposed model maintained a substantial trade-off between multiple performance metrics, though the trip mean model performed statistically.
Preventive Maintenance Optimization and Comparison of Genetic Algorithm Models in a Series–Parallel Multi-State System
Authors: Maatouk Imane , Jarkass Iman , Châtelet Eric , Chebbo Nazir 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
In this research, different optimization models are developed to solve the preventive maintenance (PM) optimization problem in a maintainable multi-state series–parallel system. The objective is to determine for each component in the system the maintenance period minimizing a cost function under the constraint of required availability and for a specified horizon of time. Four genetic models based on the cost associated with maintenance schedule and availability characteristic parameters are constructed and analyzed. They are genetic algorithm (GA), hybridization GA and local search (GA-LS), fuzzy logic controlled GA (FLC-GA), and hybridization FLC-GA and LS. The experiment analyzes and compares the efficiency between them. These experiments investigate the effect of the parameters of the GA on the structure of optimal PM schedules in multi-state multi-component series–parallel systems. Results show that the hybridization FLC-GA and LS outperform the other algorithms.
Circulating soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 and placental growth factor from 10 to 40 weeks’ pregnancy in normotensive women
Authors: Wataganara Tuangsit , Pratumvinit Busadee , Lahfahroengron Piyaporn , Pooliam Julaporn , Talungchit Pattarawalai , Leetheeragul Jarunee , Sukpanichnant Sathien 
Published: July 2017

Abstract

Introduction:
Circulating soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) and placental growth factor (PlGF) are potential markers for preeclampsia. The objective was to construct and analyse the reference ranges of serum levels of sFlt-1 and PlGF throughout the course of pregnancy in low-risk Thai pregnant women.

Methods:
We enrolled 110 low-risk, Thai women singleton pregnancy from 10 to 40 gestational weeks. Serum concentrations of sFlt-1 and PlGF were measured with an automated assay. The reference ranges of serum levels of sFlt-1, PlGF and sFlt-1/PlGF ratio were constructed and assessed for possible correlations with gestational age, maternal factors [age, parity, tobacco use, artificial reproductive technologies (ARTS) and body mass index (BMI)], and pregnancy outcomes (gestational age at delivery, development of preeclampsia, neonatal birth weight and placental weight).

Results:
None of the subjects developed preeclampsia. Serum sFlt-1 concentrations significantly elevated from 20 to 40 gestational weeks (P=0.003). Significant elevation and dropping of serum PlGF levels and sFlt-1/PlGF ratios were observed at 10 to 29 and 30 to 40 weeks of gestation, respectively (P<0.001). There was an inversed correlation between serum PlGF levels at 20 to 29 gestational weeks and neonatal birth weights (r=−0.48, P<0.05). There were no associations between serum levels of sFlt-1, PlGF, or sFlt-1/PlGF ratios and maternal BMI, gestational age at delivery, or placental weight (P>0.05). Effects from parity, smoking and ARTS were inconclusive.

Conclusion:
Robust change of serum PlGF levels suggests for its broader clinical application compared to sFlt-1. Prediction of preeclampsia using serum analytes may be gestational period specific.
Hepatitis B virus genotype E infection among Egyptian health care workers
Authors: Elmaghloub Reem , Elbahrawy Ashraf , Didamony Gamal El , Elwassief Ahmed , Saied Mohammad Abdel-Gawad , Alashker Ahmed , Zedan Hendawy , Abdallah Abdallah Mahmoud , Hemidah Mahmoud Haddad , Elmestikawy Amr , Fayoumei Mohamed El , Shahba Hossam , Gawish Ahmed , Morsy Mohamed Hanafy , Hashim Alaa , Abdelbaseer Mohamed Ali , Ueda Yoshihide , Chiba Tsutomu , Abdelhafeez Hafez 
Published: July 2017

Abstract

Background and Objectives
Health Care Workers (HCWs) are at a high risk of needle stick injuries and HBV infection in Egypt; this problem is further aggravated by low Hepatitis B (HB) vaccination coverage. Limited data are available on the prevalence of HBV infection in Egyptian HCWs. In this study, we aimed to assess the HBV infection rate and genotypes among Egyptian HCWs.

Methods
Five hundred and sixty-four (564) HCWs were included. Of them, 258 (45.74%) were health care providers and 306 (54.25%) were non-health care providers. All HCWs completed both the study questionnaires and provided a blood sample for HBV testing. Indeed, all HCWs were tested for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibody to Hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc), by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. HBVDNA was checked for HCWs who tested positive for HBsAg and/or anti-HBc, by nested Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR). HBVDNA positive HCWs were further subjected to HBV genotyping.

Results
The mean age of included HCWs was 33.0 ± 9.8 years, of whom 319 (56.56%) were males. The mean duration of health care work was 9.3 ± 6.7 years. The frequency of HBsAg and anti-HBc were 1.4%, and 24.5%, respectively. Old age and prolonged duration of health care work were significantly associated with anti-HBc seropositivity. Among 140 HCWs positive for HBsAg and/or anti-HBc, 14 (10 %) had positive HBVDNA by PCR. HBV/E (n = 7), HBV/D (n = 3) and co-infection with E and D (n = 4) genotypes were detected.

Conclusion
Egyptian HCWs have a significantly high rate of HBV exposure. The detection of HBV/E genotype among Egyptian HCWs suggests prevalent transmission of HBV/E among Egyptian populations.
Prediction of survival following percutaneous biliary drainage for malignant biliary obstruction
Authors: Tuqan Wa’el , Innabi Ayoub , Alawneh Alia , Farsakh Fadi Abu , Al-Khatib Maan 
Published: July 2017

Abstract

Background and Objectives
Percutaneous transhepatic biliary drain is an intervention used to relieve malignant biliary obstruction. This study aims to explore survival after biliary drain insertion, predictive factors of survival and effectiveness to reduce total bilirubin level.

Methods
We conducted a retrospective analysis of 72 patients who had malignant biliary obstruction and received biliary drain during the time period between March 2005 and February 2015.

Results
Median patients’ age was 56 years. 38 (52.7%) were males, 34(47.2%) were females. Median survival post biliary drain insertion was 46 days, 95% C/I (37.92–54.02), range (2–453 days). 1, 3, and 6 month survival rates were 64.7%, 26.5%, and 7.4% respectively. Multivariate analysis by Cox proportional hazards regression model showed the presence of ascites to be significant predictors of survival, other factors analyzed were: total bilirubin, serum creatinine, international normalization ratio, serum albumin, pleural effusion and liver metastasis.

Conclusion
Survival after biliary drain insertion can vary from few days to few months. Presence of ascites is an independent predictor of survival after this intervention.
The role of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of type 2 diabetes
Authors: St Onge Erin , Miller Shannon , Clements Elizabeth , Celauro Lindsay , Barnes Ke’la 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The role of GLP-1 agonists in the treatment of type 2 diabetes have been shown to be viable options for add-on therapy in diabetic patients, as well as potential monotherapy options. With six available GLP-1 agents, and new combination products in the pipeline, they are a promising drug class for type 2 diabetic patients, especially due to their extended dosing interval and potential weight loss benefits.
Do degree adverbs guide adjective learning crosslinguistically? A comparison of Dutch and Russian
Authors: Tribushinina Elena 
Published: July 2017

AbstractA fundamental question in language acquisition research is how language-specific input interacts with (pre-linguistic) universal concepts. In order to shed more light on this issue, the present paper reports the results of two experiments, set up as a modified version of Syrett, Kristen & Jeffrey Lidz. 2010. 30-month-olds use the distribution and meaning of adverbs to interpret novel adjectives.
Curricularer Anspruch und unterrichtliche Wirklichkeit: Die Verortung lateinischer Texte des Mittelalters in Lehrplänen und Lehrwerken sowie Möglichkeiten im Schulunterricht
Authors: Wasserfuhr Mario-Marcel 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThe following article examines the position of medieval Latin literature within German school curricula and school books. It stresses the importance of reading and studying medieval Latin texts as a way to a more complete as well as interdisciplinary school and university education. In this respect, two possible topics for school lessons are discussed: first, medieval Latin letters as an example of continuity and reception of a literary genre; second, the comparative analysis of medieval European cartography and corresponding texts as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of medieval worldviews.
‚Komponist‘ und ‚Komponieren‘ im frühen Mittelalter zwischen Umbruch und Kontinuität
Authors: Klaper Michael 
Published: July 2017

AbstractSince around 800 in Europe, new music has been constantly created to an ever increasing degree, so that the early 9th century has the character of an epochal shift in music history. The creation of new music, first of broadly liturgical chants, is testified, on the one hand, by manuscripts transmitting texts and melodies, and on the other hand by literary sources (chronicles, lives of saints, etc.) which speak of the production of new musical items. It has often been doubted whether these creative processes can be qualified as acts of ‘composing’ in the modern sense of the word. In this essay, however, the main question will be what can be learned by the existing sources, if one asks what kind of information they offer regarding an early-medieval attitude towards ‘composers’ of music and the nature of their activities. In addition, it seems that this discourse had its beginnings mainly in the 9th century, and that it retained certain traits, and remained faithful to a restricted number of ideas (such as questions of
Measurement of Surface Profile and Surface Roughness of Fibre-Optic Interconnect by Fast Fourier Transform
Authors: Lin Chern S. , Yang Shih W. , Lin Hung L. , Li Jhih W. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThis study proposes a surface profile and roughness measurement system for a fibre-optic interconnect based on optical interferometry. On the principle of Fizeau interferometer, an interference fringe is formed on the fibre end-face of the fibre-optic interconnect, and the fringe pattern is analysed using the Fast Fourier transform method to reconstruct the surface profile. However, as the obtained surface profile contains some amount of tilt, a rule for estimating this tilt value is developed in this paper. The actual fibre end-face surface profile is obtained by subtracting the estimated tilt amount from the surface profile, as calculated by the Fast Fourier transform method, and the corresponding surface roughness can be determined. The proposed system is characterized by non-contact measurement, and the sample is not coated with a reflector during measurement. According to the experimental results, the difference between the roughness measurement result of an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) and the measurement result of this system is less than 3 nm.
The Influence of One’s Own Database on the Accuracy of Forecasting Future Movements of Investment Portfolio Value
Authors: Trančar Vesna 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The main purpose of this article is to present the test results of the hypothesis that the use of one’s own (and foreign) database (used by investment portfolio managers to create indicators of individual stock analyses) has an effect on the accuracy of forecasting future movements of investment portfolio value. In addition to the use of different indicators and methods of stock analysis, the creation of an optimal investment portfolio requires assessment of the suitability and adequacy of the database used in investment portfolio managers′ decisionmaking process; in other words, it is necessary to determine which stocks are to be included in the specific investment portfolio and which are not. The problem of the selection and use of different databases is linked to the question of determining the importance of numerous relevant elements when creating an optimal investment portfolio.
Application of field studies and geostatistical methods in assessment of odour nuisance based on selected examples from municipal, industrial and agricultural environments
Authors: Sówka Izabela , Pachurka Łukasz , Bezyk Yarosław , Grzelka Agnieszka , Miller Urszula 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
In Europe and around the world, field studies conducted in areas surrounding the odour source are used for evaluating the odour nuisance and for emission studies. In Europe, the Standards of the Association of German Engineers (VDI) - VDI 3940 series - for grid and odour-plume measurements are used. Carrying out this type of research allows for the assessment of olfactory air quality in a ‘quantitative’ analysis by characterizing a particular odour in terms of its impact and its frequency. In addition, in order to analyse and visualize the distribution of odours occurring in a certain area, by using the results of field studies, the Geographical Information System (GIS) tools may be applied. The research methodology, including the results of field measurements and geostatistical analysis in the assessment of odour nuisance, could be very important tools for the determination and spatial interpolation of odour intensity distributions and studying the range of odorous plumes. This paper presents the results of field measurements and geostatistical analysis conducted for selected municipal, industrial and agricultural sectors objects.
Effect of electrode contact area on the information content of the recorded electrogastrograms: An analysis based on Rényi entropy and Teager-Kaiser Energy
Authors: Alagumariappan Paramasivam , Krishnamurthy Kamalanand , Kandiah Sundravadivelu , Ponnuswamy Mannar Jawahar 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Electrogastrograms (EGG) are electrical signals originating from the digestive system, which are closely correlated with its mechanical activity. Electrogastrography is an efficient non-invasive method for examining the physiological and pathological states of the human digestive system. There are several factors such as fat conductivity, abdominal thickness, change in electrode surface area etc, which affects the quality of the recorded EGG signals. In this work, the effect of variations in the contact area of surface electrodes on the information content of the measured electrogastrograms is analyzed using Rényi entropy and Teager-Kaiser Energy (TKE). Two different circular cutaneous electrodes with approximate contact areas of 201.14 mm2 and 283.64 mm2, have been adopted and EGG signals were acquired using the standard three electrode protocol. Further, the information content of the measured EGG signals were analyzed using the computed values of entropy and energy. Results demonstrate that the information content of the measured EGG signals increases by 6.72% for an increase in the contact area of the surface electrode by 29.09%. Further, it was observed that the average energy increases with increase in the contact surface area. This work appears to be of high clinical significance since the accurate measurement of EGG signals without loss in its information content, is highly useful for the design of diagnostic assistance tools for automated diagnosis and mass screening of digestive disorders.
Cognitive and emotional predictors of episodic and dispositional forgiveness
Authors: Mróz Justyna , Kaleta Kinga 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The study examined the importance of cognitive (positive orientation, basic hope) and emotional (positive and negative affectivity, emotional control) variables for state and trait forgiveness. One hundred and thirty nine participants completed six inventories in Polish version: HFS (Thompson et al., 2005), TRIM (McCullough et al., 1998), P-Scale (Caprara et al., 2012), BHI-12 (Trzebiński & Zięba, 2003a), SUPIN (Polish version of PANAS; Watson, Clark, & Tellegen, 1988), CECS (Watson & Greer, 1983). Results showed that dispositional forgiveness (general and positive) was associated with cognitive and emotional predictors, whereas episodic forgiveness primarily with certain emotional variables. In addition, the results indicated that emotional predictors merely participate in the process of reducing unforgiveness, whereas cognitive and emotional variables were shown to be necessary for full forgiveness.
Obtaining informed consent from study participants and results of field studies. Methodological problems caused by the literal treatment of codes of ethics
Authors: Grzyb Tomasz 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The article discusses the issue of the necessity of obtaining informed consent from an individual who is to be a participant in an experiment. Codes of ethics concerning the behaviour of a psychologist fundamentally do not permit conducting experiments without informing their participants in advance that they will be conducted. Meanwhile, the act of obtaining prior consent (and thus of informing the study participant that they will be taking part in an experiment) can have a significant impact on results. The article describes an experiment in the field of social influence psychology during which one group was asked for their informed consent to participate in a study, while the second was simply presented with the main request (to sign a letter to the mayor about reducing the number of parking spaces for the disabled). The results demonstrate the strong influence of awareness that a study is being conducted on the decisions taken in the course of the experiment.
The Quality of Life Improvement in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in West of Iran in 2014, an Educational Intervention Study
Authors: Shabibi Parisa , Shabibi Peiman , Qorbani Mostafa , Rastegarimehr Babak , Safari Omid , Shafieyan Zahra , Asayesh Hamid , Ansari Hossein , Zavareh Mohammad Sadegh Abedzadeh , Mansourian Morteza 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Background and aims: Diabetes is considered as the most prevalent disease due to metabolic disorders. This study aimed to determine the effect of an educational on the quality of life) QOL( in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM ). Material and methods: This quasi-experimental study was conducted in the form of a pre-test/post-test with intervention. The statistical sample of this study included 70 patients with type 2 diabetes living in the rural areas in the city of Ilam (west of Iran). The data were analyzed using the SPSS software version 20 via descriptive statistics, paired t-student test, independent samples t-student test, and ANOVA. Results: Except social role functioning, all aspects of QOL significantly increased after intervention (p<0.001). Regardless of age groups, gender, and educational level the QOL scores increased at follow -up (p<0.001). Conclusions: Education to patients with type 2 diabetes leads to increased means of all dimensions of QOL that reflect the effects of educational interventions on each domain.
Microsurgical clipping of giant thrombosed aneurysm
Authors: Chiriac A. , Ion Georgiana , Faiyad Z. , Poeată I. 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Treatment of giant thrombosed aneurysm is still a challenge for most of neurosurgeons. We present our experience of a patient with a thrombosed giant middle cerebral artery aneurysm manifesting as headache that developed over a 15-year period. Magnetic resonance (MR), computed tomographic angiography (CTA), and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) have clarified the vascular lesion and directed the therapeutic protocol. An open craniotomy with direct clipping and thrombectomy was performed successfully with an uneventful postoperative course.