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Progress in the Prevention and Treatment of AIDS Associated with Tuberculosis
Authors: He Wenlong , Li Rui , Wang Yaogang 
Published: August 2017

AbstractEpidemiological studies have shown that infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an influential risk factor for infection withMycobacterium tuberculosis(MTb), the rapid progression of the initial infection to active tuberculosis (TB), and the reactivation of latent TB infection. MTb infection is also one of the most common opportunistic infections in people with HIV, including AIDS patients receiving anti-retroviral therapy. Given the prevalence of HIV infection, the incidence of TB infection, which had begun to decline, is facing a severe situation. HIV associated with TB exerts an immense burden on the public health-care system, especially in countries with high incidences of HIV infection. Therefore, the global policies for the prevention and control of TB should be revised. Moreover, an increased investment in TB control has to be guaranteed. The purpose of this review is to summarize the recent progress in the prevention, treatment, and control of HIV and TB co-infection.
Progress in Research on Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy
Authors: Wang Yue , Guo Qi 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe deterioration of vestibular function is a side effect of numerous diseases of the inner ear. Vertigo is the most common symptom of vestibular dysfunction. Vestibule-suppressing drugs can control symptoms but impede the rehabilitation of vestibular function. Surgical treatment can effectively resolve vestibular dysfunction associated with some progressive diseases, including tumors. However, unilateral vestibular function remains permanently damaged after surgery, causing problems like vertigo and imbalance. To enhance the understanding of Vestibular rehabilitation therapy, this paper presents a summary of the progress in research on Vestibular rehabilitation therapy for patients with vestibular dysfunction.
Assessment of Ferrous Glycinate Liposome Absorption Using in Situ Single-Pass Perfusion Model
Authors: Ding Baomiao , Yi Xiangzhou , Li Li , Yang Hualin 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Liposomes could be employed to improve the absorption of iron. The purpose of this study was to estimate the intestinal permeability of ferrous glycinate liposomes and to assess the effects of phytic acid, zinc and particle size on iron absorption using in situ single-pass perfusion in rats. The results showed that the absorption of ferrous glycinate liposomes was obviously higher than that of ferrous glycinate. The inhibitory effects of phytic acid and zinc on iron absorption were reduced by incorporating ferrous glycinate into liposomes. The particle size of ferrous glycinate liposomes was also a main factor for affecting iron absorption, and the intestinal permeability of the liposomes decreased with its particle size increasing. The results suggested that liposomes could be a potent delivery system to decrease the inhibitory effects of phytic acid and zinc and to enhance iron absorption. Furthermore, liposomes could alter the absorption pathways of ferrous glycinate.
Do Geographical Indications Really Increase Trade? A Conceptual Framework and Empirics
Authors: Sorgho Zakaria , Larue Bruno 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Production location matters to many consumers and regulators and policymakers are pressed to statue on labels about country of origin, local foods and geographical indications (GIs). This paper investigates the incidence of the EU policy on GIs on bilateral trade flows. We develop ttheoretical arguments and provide empirical evidence to analyze heterogeneity in consumer preferences regarding country of origin (domestic versus foreign) and the implicit quality signals from GI logos. The objective of the paper is to investigate whether producing GIs really boots bilateral trade, assuming heterogeneity in consumers’ preference. We first develop an analytical framework of a simple partial equilibrium two-country model through a Cobb-Douglas utility structure to assess the impact of GIs on trade. In addition, we empirically corroborate the analytical findings with a unique data on protected GIs by product and European country. Our main findings indicate that GI-products have ambiguous effect on international trade. Indeed, their trade-impact depends on the importance of product for consumers (i. e., the intensity and the reputation of GI-product considered as deterministic weight in consumers’ preference). As expected, a heterogeneity in consumers’ preference – due to home bias about local or foreign varieties – can increase or decrease trade, despite the presence of GI-products.
Limits of Autonomy Principle in Documentary Letters of Credit; Perspective of English Law
Authors: Alavi Hamed 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
In this article, the author reviews the approach of English courts to limits of autonomy principle and tries to answer the following research questions: What obligations should the applicant fulfil while opening a credit in accordance with the underlying contract? What are the seller’s remedies when the buyer fails to perform his duties regarding opining and performance of the credit? On the other hand, what are the seller’s duties in the process of opening the credit and what will be the buyer’s remedy in case of his failure? What is the legal position regarding variation of the credit? What is the position of court regarding absolute or conditional nature of the credit? In order to answer the above research questions, paper is divided into seven parts: after the introductory comments, the second part will review the nature of the buyer’s obligation in opening the credit. The third part is focused on effect of non-compliance by the buyer and the fourth part studies the variation of the credit and its effect on party’s rights within the underlying contract. Part five deals with the buyer’s rights after opening the credit while part six will discuss the absolute or conditional nature of the payment obligation to pay under the LC. Last but not the least, the final part will provide some concluding remarks.
Lost in Implementation: EU Law Application in Albanian Legal System
Authors: Hajdini Bojana , Skara Gentjan 
Published: August 2017

AbstractConsidering the growing importance of the researchers in the area of Europeanization in the candidate countries, the purpose of this paper is to analyse whether, and to what extent EU as a legal normative power has influenced Albania to approximate existing and future legislation and to ensure proper implementation. The paper argues that the Europeanization process is pushing Albania toward greater convergence with EUacquisby developing a modern legal framework. However, the paper points out that weak implementation has hampered the application of EU law in Albania due to: a) weak bureaucracy or uneven distribution of human capacities; b) the lack of an established practice of consultation with interest groups on specific draft legislation, and c) the inability to put in sound planning mechanisms and to carry out a realistic assessment. The paper concludes that effective adjustment of Albanian legal system with EU norms requires cooperation between different actors involved in the approximation and implementation process.
Legitimation of the Referendum - the Standard Mechanism of Participatory Democracy
Authors: Ușvat Laviniu Florin 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The referendum is a multidimensional instrument, attested and practiced worldwide, considered to be a compulsory feature of democracy, provided it is used under strict lawfulness. The purpose of putting it into practice is to know the sovereign will of the people, expressed by vote, on a particular issue subject to its decision-making capacity. Following the referendum process, and in the case of referendum forms, such as the legislative or decision-making process, the referendum generates the obligation for the governing authorities to implement the decision adopted by the people. It is certain that the people’s response to the referendum question materializes a decision that emanates from the people, and which benefits in this way of increased legitimacy. Legitimacy is a concept that unleashes the force of the referendum, the result of which is imposed on everyone, the minority who voted against, and the governors. Legitimacy gives an institutional sense to the referendum, being an immanent part of the entire referendum process. It comes from the principle of the sovereign will of the people, which once expressed, is imposed on all the executive factors that must apply it. Legitimacy is both an intrinsic quality of the referendum and its effect, as it gives force to the outcome and justifies any political, legislative or administrative action or inaction. If the referendum process were deprived of legitimacy, or the resulting decision would be denied of this supreme attribute, then the referendum would be an artificial institution, empty of content, virtually useless.
Constitutional Justice
Authors: Moroșteș Anca-Florina , Stoicu Narcisa-Mihaela 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The paper with the title “Constitutional Justice” aims to analyse a topic of urgent actuality and of particular importance in the contemporary society. We have tried to show in this paper the importance of the Constitutional control in the rule of law. Starting from the idea of necessity of existence of a Constitution in a democratic State and, implicitly, of a body to follow-up the compliance with its provision, we have tried to highlight in this paper the role of Romanian Constitutional Court and not only, by presenting one of its most important attributions which is the control of the law constitutionality.
The Need for Diversification of Forensic Tactical Rules Applicable to Crime Scene Investigation
Authors: Palcu Pavel 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
The unprecedented development of cybernetics was concretized by the emergence of computer technology in ways difficult to predict. In this context, the international underworld and organized crime have expanded the area of criminal acts, but equally there were new investigation possibilities for the police and judicial authorities, limiting the role of intuition and flair, of human spontaneity, the center of gravity falling on their ability to use new technology intelligence they have at their disposal.
Systematic Optimization for Optical Coherence Tomographic Imaging
Authors: Chen Po-Hsiung , Sun Chia-Wei 
Published: August 2017

AbstractOptical coherence tomography is a powerful tool that can effectively provide detail information of biological tissue structure. The axis resolution of optical coherence tomography has achieved sub-micrometer and we are interested in its ultrahigh resolution that can be practically utilized for clinical application. In this article, the basic system calibration is discussed; we systematically demonstrated the detail process in optimization of optical coherence tomography for accurately acquiring data. The systematic optimization for optical coherence tomography imaging is discussed here including system calibration and image post-processing.
Trends in confidence in public institutions: A comparative analysis of the Baltic countries
Authors: Gudžinskas Liutauras 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe paper focuses on the variation of institutional confidence in the Baltic countries. Within of framework of qualitative comparative framework, it employs a historical approach to detect causes of divergence of trust in rule of law institutions between Estonia vis-à-vis other two Baltic states. While it observes a range of variables that could affect the differences, it emphasises the role of political leadership during critical junctures, which might explain both why Estonia forged ahead at the outset of the post-communist transformation and most recent positive developments in the Baltic countries since the financial crisis in 2008–2010.
Distributed containment control of heterogeneous fractional-order multi-agent systems with communication delays
Authors: Yang Hongyong , Han Fujun , Zhao Mei , Zhang Shuning , Yue Jun 
Published: August 2017

AbstractBecause many networked systems can only be characterized with fractional-order dynamics in complex environments, fractional-order calculus has been studied deeply recently. When diverse individual features are shown in different agents of networked systems, heterogeneous fractional-order dynamics will be used to describe the complex systems. Based on the distinguishing properties of agents, heterogeneous fractional-order multi-agent systems (FOMAS) are presented. With the supposition of multiple leader agents in FOMAS, distributed containment control of FOMAS is studied in directed weighted topologies. By applying Laplace transformation and frequency domain theory of the fractional-order operator, an upper bound of delays is obtained to ensure containment consensus of delayed heterogenous FOMAS. Consensus results of delayed FOMAS in this paper can be extended to systems with integer-order models. Finally, numerical examples are used to verify our results.
Simulation of counter-current imbibition in water-wet fractured reservoirs based on discrete-fracture model
Authors: Wang Yueying , Yao Jun , Fu Shuaishi , Lv Aimin , Sun Zhixue , Bongole Kelvin 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
Isolated fractures usually exist in fractured media systems, where the capillary pressure in the fracture is lower than that of the matrix, causing the discrepancy in oil recoveries between fractured and non-fractured porous media. Experiments, analytical solutions and conventional simulation methods based on the continuum model approach are incompetent or insufficient in describing media containing isolated fractures. In this paper, the simulation of the counter-current imbibition in fractured media is based on the discrete-fracture model (DFM). The interlocking or arrangement of matrix and fracture system within the model resembles the traditional discrete fracture network model and the hybrid-mixed-finite-element method is employed to solve the associated equations. The Behbahani experimental data validates our simulation solution for consistency. The simulation results of the fractured media show that the isolated-fractures affect the imbibition in the matrix block. Moreover, the isolated fracture parameters such as fracture length and fracture location influence the trend of the recovery curves. Thus, the counter-current imbibition behavior of media with isolated fractures can be predicted using this method based on the discrete-fracture model.
Improved epoxy thermosets by the use of poly(ethyleneimine) derivatives
Authors: Acebo Cristina , Ramis Xavier , Serra Angels 
Published: August 2017

AbstractEpoxy resins are commonly used as thermosetting materials due to their excellent mechanical properties, high adhesion to many substrates and good heat and chemical resistances. This type of thermosets is intensively used in a wide range of fields, where they act as fiber-reinforced materials, general-purpose adhesives, high-performance coatings and encapsulating materials. These materials are formed by the chemical reaction of multifunctional epoxy monomers forming a polymer network produced through an irreversible way. In this article the improvement of the characteristics of epoxy thermosets using different hyperbranched poly(ethyleneimine) (PEI) derivatives will be explained.
Infrastructure Development Versus Direct Cash Transfer: A General Equilibrium Comparison
Authors: Marjit Sugata , Mandal Biswajit , Chatterjee Tonmoy 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
This paper attempts to provide an explanation to the debate whether infrastructure development is more effective than direct cash transfer to reduce wage disparity between skilled and unskilled workers. We use a simple general equilibrium structure to argue that in presence of symmetric productivity effects direct cash transfer meets the target when such transfer is financed by tax revenue collected from skilled wage bill. Nevertheless, in case of asymmetric productivity effects the arguments boil down to how different sectors absorb infrastructural facility to improve their productivity.
TURISMO Y TERRITORIO EN LAS MÁRGENES DEL LAGO ATITLÁN, GUATEMALA
Authors: Sánchez-Crispín Álvaro , Propin-Frejomil Enrique 
Published: August 2017

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo explicar el arreglo territorial suscitado por el crecimiento reciente de la actividad turística en uno de los lugares emblemáticos de Guatemala, el lago Atitlán. Alrededor de éste, y en un marco geográfco-físico imponente, se encuentran diez poblados, de origen maya y de lenguas kaqchiqel y tz’utujil, de pequeño tamaño demográfco, con una cultura viva diversa y que tratan de hallar su nicho en un mercado turístico altamente competitivo. Para lograr esto, en primera instancia, se hace alusión al escenario de acogida del turismo a partir de una explicación geográfca general del país y en particular del lago, de las áreas naturales protegidas, ya que el lago se encuentra inserto en una de ellas, la Reserva de Usos Múltiples de la Cuenca del lago Atitlán, y de la propia actividad turística. Enseguida se procede a explicar los principales centros de la economía del turismo en el lago y se reﬂexiona acerca de la relación inexistente entre la promoción de estos lugares y la presencia del área protegida.
Conversation with Ted Jackson, Carleton University
Authors: Jackson Edward , Khanenko-Friesen Natalia 
Published: August 2017

In the Exchanges, we present conversations with scholars and practitioners of community engagement, responses to previously published material, and other reflections on various aspects of community-engaged scholarship meant to provoke further dialogue and discussion. We invite our readers to offer in this section their own thoughts and ideas on the meanings and understandings of engaged scholarship, as practiced in local or faraway communities, diverse cultural settings, and various disciplinary contexts. We especially welcome community-based scholars’ views and opinions on their collaboration with university-based partners in particular and on engaged scholarship in general. Natalia Khanenko-Friesen talks to Edward “Ted” Jackson about his work and his views on engaged scholarship in Canada. Dr. Jackson is a senior research fellow of Carleton Centre for Community Innovation and adjunct research professor in Public Policy and Administration, International Affairs and African Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa. Ted Jackson served as a the conference convenor for C2UExpo, held at the Carleton in May 2015.
Effect of the Contact Angle between the Cutting Edge and Surface of Cut on the Flank Wear Width in Turning Operations
Authors: Baban Sherko , Kasab Safeen 
Published: August 2017

In metal cutting studies, the flank wear width (VB) is commonly used as a criterion or as a limit
measure for the cutting tool life. From the point view of this work, there is a critique concerning the traditional
limit measure (vB). The researchers in this domain do not take the diameter of the work-piece into
consideration. In this situation, the contact angle, between the tool and the work-piece, should be determined
from the limit measure of flank wear width. This work deals with the effect of the work-piece diameter on the
limit measures and proposes a related limit measure for each diameter' For the experimental approach, certain
confirmation tests were achieved. It seems that the work-piece diameter could modify the limit measure and it
could be increased for large diameters, or decreased for small ones.
Upaya Perpustakaan Perguruan Tinggi Dalam Menciptakan Ruang Publik : Kajian “Wifi Zone Corner” Di Perpustakaan ITS
Authors: Qomariyah Astutik Nur , Rahmi Lailatur 
Published: August 2017

This study intends to identify and analyze the efforts of the university library to create a public sphere. The study location is Wifi Zone Corner at ITS (Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember) Library. This study used qualitative approach with descriptive method. The study results shows that the ITS Library has made efforts to create Wifi Zone Corner as a public sphere: (1) change the Wifi Zone Corner design into a public sphere become accessible, comfortable and without any binding rules; (2) held routine and non-routine activities with the concept of a public forum; and (3) make cooperation with some other institutions.
A Study of Flow-Pattern Transitions in High-Viscosity Oil-and-Gas Two-Phase Flow in Horizontal Pipes
Authors: Al-Safran Eissa , Al-Qenae Khaled 
Published: August 2017

SummaryTwo-phase flow pattern is an important parameter for predicting pressure gradient and liquid holdup in mechanistic models, both of which are required to design and operate hydrocarbon production and transportation systems. Existing two-phase-flow mechanistic models have shown various degrees of discrepancy in predicting flow pattern and their transitions for immiscible laboratory-scale flows of gas and high-viscosity Newtonian liquids (mineral oil) caused by the additional complexity that a high liquid viscosity introduces to the two-phase flow behavior. The objective of this study is to improve the high-viscosity oil flow-pattern transition modeling in horizontal pipes for the stratified-smooth (SS)/stratified-wavy (SW) and intermittent/annular transitions. These two transitions were improved by introducing a liquid viscosity-dependent sheltering coefficient model, and a new high-viscosity liquid-level criterion, respectively. An additional objective is to investigate the existing inviscid Kelvin-Helmholtz (IKH), viscous Kelvin-Helmholtz (VKH), and Taitel and Dukler models for the stratified/nonstratified (S–NS) transition, and provide insights on their applications for high-viscosity oil-flow patterns. A validation study of the proposed transition models is carried out with four laboratory-scale two-phase gas/oil flow-pattern experimental data sets covering a wide range of oil viscosities. The validation study revealed that the proposed SS/SW, and intermittent/annular transition models predicted the considered high-viscosity, horizontal flow-pattern data with more accuracy than the Taitel and Dukler and Barnea VKH S/NS models. Furthermore, the validation and comparison of IKH, VKH, and Taitel and Dukler S/NS models show that the IKH model is the simplest one that sufficiently predicts stratified flow for high-viscosity oil, especially for liquid viscosity above 100 mPa·s.
Critical flux investigation in treating o/w emulsion by TiO2/Al2O3-PVDF UF membrane
Authors: Yi Xuesong , Wang Yong , Jin Limei , Shi Wenxin 
Published: August 2017

Abstract
A standard transmembrane pressure (TMP) step method has been used in membrane fouling assessment in tube ultrafiltration (UF) membrane system treating oil water (o/w) emulsion operated at constant TMP. Three flux reduction curve with different o/w concentration based on TMP variation were concluded by experiment, then, to describe fouling behavior and identify the occurrence of fouling in the so-called critical flux. Furthermore, sub-critical and super-critical flux experiment with a long time was determined, and zero rate of flux reduction (dF/dt) was never found during the whole trial period, indicating that critical flux in o/w UF process with its strict definition could not be defined in this paper. However, quasi-critical flux exists, under which the pollution rate was very slow. Moreover, a high-efficiency four steps cleaning method: mechanic scraping, pure water wash, pure water reverse wash, and dosing cleaning, was explored. It concluded that critical flux in real o/w UF system determined by TMP-step method can be used to predict long-term critical behavior with useful data on fouling propensity.