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Zola politique : parlementarisme, représentation, médiation
Authors: McNeil Arteau Guillaume 
Published: April 2016

La réflexion politique zolienne pose en termes problématiques la question de la représentation. Bien avant la période dreyfusarde ou même la rédaction des romans politiques des Rougon-Macquart , c’est dans le creuset de la chronique parlementaire que la suspicion zolienne à l’endroit de la médiation politique prend forme. Celle-ci se développe au contact d’une parole tribunitienne le plus souvent déficiente : la députation conservatrice qui détient la majorité de la Chambre fait en effet un usage dévoyé de la discussion politique. Auditeur attentif des sonorités parlementaires de l’éloquence moderne, Zola, pressentant les dérives du régime parlementaire, se pose en concurrent des tribuns en opposant à la fiction du discours politique officiel celle de l’écrivain-journaliste.
Médecine générale et sécurité sociale : une rupture progressive ?
Authors: Leicher Claude 
Published: April 2016

Président du syndicat MG France depuis 2009, l’auteur dénonce ici la relation de plus en plus distendue entre l’assurance maladie obligatoire et les médecins généralistes qui ont le sentiment d’une rupture progressive, alors qu’une alliance est indispensable pour permettre un accès aux soins pour tous. Il constate le retard de prise en compte des soins primaires en équipes ambulatoires, qualifié d’« erreur stratégique ».
Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia: An uncommon adverse effect of everolimus
Authors: Arora Shalabh , Akhil Rajendra , Chacko Raju Titus , George Renu 
Published: April 2016

AbstractMammalian target of rapamycin inhibitor everolimus is a novel agent used in endocrine therapy resistant hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer. Its use has been associated with clinically significant improvement in the otherwise dismal outcomes of this subset of patients. Rash is a common adverse effect associated with everolimus. However, Hand-foot syndrome is an uncommon toxicity with the use of this drug. We report a case of Grade 3 hand-foot syndrome following institution of everolimus therapy and describe its successful management.
Single Component Multiphase Lattice Boltzmann Method for Taylor/Bretherton Bubble Train Flow Simulations
Authors: Dzikowski Michał , Łaniewski-Wołłk Łukasz , Rokicki Jacek 
Published: April 2016

AbstractIn this study long bubble rising in a narrow channel was investigated using multiphase lattice Boltzmann method. The problem is known as a Bretherton or Taylor bubble flow [2] and is used here to verify the performance of the scheme proposed by [13]. The scheme is modified by incorporation of multiple relaxation time (MRT) collision scheme according to the original suggestion of the author. The purpose is to improve the stability of the method. The numerical simulation results show a good agreement with analytic solution provided by [2]. Moreover the convergence study demonstrates that the method achieves more than the first order of convergence. The paper investigates also the influence of simulation parameters on the interface resolution and shape.
An assessment of the profitability of fish production systems in Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State, Nigeria
Authors: Alufohai GO , Ekunwe PA , Smith JO 
Published: April 2016

The study examined the profitability of fish production system in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to examine the socioeconomic characteristics of the fish farmers, estimate the profitability of the various fish production systems and identify the problems facing fish farmers in the study area. A combination of purposive and Snowball sampling procedure was used in selecting 70 fish farmers. Structured questionnaire and interview schedule were used to collect the primary data and were subjected to descriptive statistics, gross margin and profitability analysis. The study revealed that the mean age of the respondents was approximately 36 years while majority (76 %) of the respondents were males with. average household size of 5 persons while about 51 % of the respondents were single. On the average, the farming experience of the respondents was about 11 years. The result shows that 20 % of the respondents used earthen pond production system while 51 % used concrete pond. The results also showed that earthen pond fish users had on the average a total revenue of ₦475/kg of fish, concrete tank users had about ₦483.33/kg of fish as total revenue, plastic tank users had about ₦491.67/kg of fish, tarpaulin tank users had an average revenue of ₦440/kg of fish, while farmers that combine both concrete and plastic and those that combine both concrete and tarpaulin had a total revenue of ₦500/kg of fish and ₦450/kg of fish respectively. The results also showed that fish production was profitable in the production systems. Earthen pond fish users, concrete pond users, plastic pond users, Tarpaulin pond users, concrete and plastic pond users and concrete and tarpaulin pond users had net profits of ₦311.43, ₦264.46, ₦304.29, ₦353.87, ₦277.97 and ₦261.40. There is no significant difference between the profits earned in the various fish production systems at 5 % level of significance. The major constraints affecting the economic status of the respondents were inadequacy of sufficient funds, high cost of quality feed and unavailability of labour. It was recommended that catfish farmer in the study area can adopt any method of production and still make reasonable profit.Keywords: Fish production Systems, Gross margin and Profitability
Latitudinal variability of the quasi-16-day wave in the middle atmosphere over Brazilian stations
Authors: Guharay Amitava , Batista Paulo Prado , Clemesha Barclay Robert , Buriti Ricardo Arlen , Schuch Nelson Jorge 
Published: April 2016

Abstract. A comparative study of the quasi-16-day wave (QSDW) in the middle atmosphere using meteor radar observations and reanalysis data from three Brazilian stations, Sao Joao do Cariri (7.4° S, 36.5° W) (CA), Cachoeira Paulista (22.7° S, 45° W) (CP), and Santa Maria (29.7° S, 53.7° W) (SM) has been carried out in the year 2005 to delineate its latitudinal variability characteristics. The broad spectral behavior around 16-day periodicity may indicate multiple modes of the concerned wave component. The wave amplitude shows a number of peaks over the year with the largest one in summer and winter in the case of mesosphere–lower thermosphere (MLT) and stratosphere, respectively. A potential coupling of the concerned wave with other short period planetary waves, especially at CA and CP is evinced. Although zonal propagation exhibits both eastward as well as westward waves there is a general preference of eastward waves at mid-latitude and westward waves at tropical latitudes. The prevailing westerly background wind in the middle atmosphere is conceived to favor the wave filtering of westward propagating Rossby waves at lower latitude.
Plagiarism Detector: Assessing Quality of Undergraduate Teacher Education Researches
Authors: Cabahug Jerr A. , Etcuban Jonathan O. , Jala Liza Lorena C. , Gimena Judy Ann F. 
Published: April 2016

The study assessed the quality of undergraduate researchers of the College of Teacher Education of one of the leading universities in Cebu from School Year 2008 to 2012. Also, the study determined the percentage ratings of plagiarism and identified sources of plagiarism in the research specimens. The study utilized documentary analysis to elicit information on the extent of piracy. The researchers used stratified sampling to select 41 research samples. The researchers used frequency counts, percentage, and average growth rate to gather information from the research specimens. The findings suggested that plagiarism is increased by 28% every year. Furthermore, the results showed that there were a significant number of validated cases of plagiarism on the research specimens. Also, the findings showed that undergraduate students get more information from the non–authoritative source than from reliable sources of information. The study recommended the acquisition of plagiarism detector software that is necessary for assessing the quality of undergraduate researchers. Keywords-Education, Undergraduate Research, plagiarism, sources of piracy, plagiarism detector software, descriptive design, Philippines
Unlocking Problem Solving Difficulties of Teacher Education Students
Authors: Pascua Arnold T. 
Published: April 2016

Problem-solving is often associated with word problems that do not focus only the content knowledge but also on the ability of students to analyze the problem and apply appropriate strategy to arrive at the correct answer. This research used descriptive design to analyze the problem-solving abilities of the Bachelor of Elementary Education III students of the Isabela State University- Cauayan Campus for the SY 2011- 2012. The research used a teacher-made test. Frequency and percentage were employed to analyze data regarding sources of the difficulty of the students. Results showed that some students had a difficulty in representing the problem. A student who successfully represented the problem managed to produce the correct equation and eventually solve the problem correctly. The difficulty of the students lies in representing the unknown quantities. A proportion of those who did not make any attempts to represent the problem and those who did not correctly represent the problem can also produce correct equation by using the word matching approach. However, this approach is not applicable when the problem is using a less inconsistent problem that can be seen in the number problem. Some students with difficulty in solving equations were very minimal. Keywords-Mathematics, difficulty, problem-solving test, Isabela, Philippines
The World’s Leader in the Palm Oil Industry: Indonesia
Authors: Sequiño Agnes C. , Magallon-Avenido Jessica 
Published: April 2016

Indonesia, being the world leader in the production of crude palm oil, has been successful in serving the domestic and world market with palm products and palm derivatives. The industry contributes US$17.6 billion through exports in 2012. At present, the demand for crude palm oil has soared high due to the increasing awareness of the varied uses of palm oil.The challenge to countries cultivating oil palm is how to cope with the local and global demand.The focus now is to increase plantation areas to produce a higher volume of crude oil to serve the needs of the world market. Today, the total land area planted to oil palm in Indonesia has reached 9.7 million hectares. This study used data mining and Delphi technique. Data were sourced from public domain websites and several databases. This study determined the gap between production and utilization and to provide information to existing industry players, policy makers, future investors, and would-be entrants to the industry on the latest trends noting the fast development of the industry not only in Indonesia but also in other Southeast Asian countries. Although Indonesia has been successful in providing the local and international market with palm oil products and palm derivatives, it has to benchmark with other palm producing countries to avoid industry stagnation and to intensify diversification particularly in the development of new edible products to take advantage of the health benefits derived from the use of palm oil.
Risk Factors for Natural Cause Mortality in Schizophrenia
Authors: Dickerson Faith , Khan Sabahat , Origoni Andrea , Rowe Kelly , Katsafanas Emily , Harvin Alexander , Yang Shuojia , Yolken Robert 
Published: September 2024

ImportanceSchizophrenia is associated with premature mortality from mostly natural causes. Decreased cognitive functioning has been identified as a determinant of mortality in the general population. However, there have been few prospective studies of this issue in persons with schizophrenia.ObjectiveTo examine whether lower cognitive functioning is a risk factor for natural cause mortality in schizophrenia.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis prospective cohort study included persons with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder enrolled between February 1, 1999, and December 31, 2022, at a nonprofit psychiatric system in Baltimore, Maryland. Participants were evaluated using the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status (RBANS) and other clinical measures.ExposureNatural cause mortality.Main Outcomes and MeasuresAssociations of cognitive function, obesity, tobacco smoking, and medical conditions with natural cause mortality were evaluated using Cox proportional hazards regression models.ResultsOf the 844 participants enrolled (mean [SD] age, 39.6 [12.1] years; 533 male [63.2%]), 158 (18.7%) died of natural causes during a median follow-up of 14.4 years (range, 7.0 days to 23.9 years). The most significant factor associated with mortality was lower cognitive functioning as measured by the RBANS (Cox coefficient, −0.04; 95% CI, −0.05 to −0.03; z = −5.72; adjusted P &amp;lt; .001). Additional factors independently associated with mortality included the diagnosis of an autoimmune disorder (hazard ratio [HR], 2.86; 95% CI, 1.83-4.47; z = 4.62; adjusted P &amp;lt; .001), tobacco smoking (HR, 2.26; 95% CI, 1.55-3.30; z = 4.23; adjusted P &amp;lt; .001), diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (HR, 3.31; 95% CI, 1.69-6.49; z = 3.48; adjusted P = .006), body mass index as a continuous variable (HR, 1.06; 95% CI, 1.02-1.09; z = 3.30; adjusted P = .01), diagnosis of a cardiac rhythm disorder (HR, 2.56; 95% CI, 1.40-4.69; z = 3.06; adjusted P = .02), and being divorced or separated (HR, 1.80; 95% CI, 1.22-2.65; z = 2.97; adjusted P = .02). An RBANS score below the 50th percentile displayed a joint association with being a smoker, having an elevated body mass index, and having a diagnosis of an autoimmune or a cardiac rhythm disorder.Conclusions and RelevanceIn this prospective cohort study, lower cognitive functioning was a risk factor for natural cause mortality in schizophrenia. Efforts should be directed at methods to improve cognitive functioning, particularly among individuals with additional risk factors.
A Needle in a Haystack: Landscape Survey and Archaeological Detection Experiments in Apalachee Bay
Authors: Fitch Simon , Cook Hale Jessica 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTThis paper presents the results of a pilot landscape‐scale seismic survey undertaken in Apalachee Bay, Florida, across a submerged landscape that contains dozens of Pre‐Contact sites. In addition to the goals of improving the geophysical and remote sensing ground model for this submerged landscape, the survey also sought to undertake the first independent scientific test of the contentious ‘HALD’ methodology, an acoustic resonance method that it is claimed to identify knapped lithic artefacts at and/or below the seabed through the identification of distinct ‘haystack’ responses. The results of this work indicate that the HALD method, as currently described, produces results that could not be scientifically replicated in this survey. We conclude that any HALD ‘haystack’ signal should therefore not be considered as an example of detection of human‐modified lithic material but rather as a geophysical anomaly that requires additional constraints before it can be used to reliably identify human‐modified lithic materials. Thus, although the authors note that laboratory studies have successfully produced an acoustic signal in human‐modified lithics, the field‐based methods remain yet to be reliably determined. In addition to these results, the landscape mapping survey also recorded valuable information on buried and previously unrecorded landscape features that have archaeological significance and that may guide future site prospection. We therefore conclude that despite the results of the HALD test, the well‐preserved submerged landscape of Apalachee Bay region provides a highly useful testing ground for methods that can be deployed elsewhere globally.
Combined effects of vitamin D3 and dioxopiperidinamide derivative on lipid homeostasis, inflammatory pathways, and redox imbalance in non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease in vivo zebrafish model
Authors: Dharshan Santhanam Sanjai , Ramamurthy Karthikeyan , Kaliraj Salamuthu , Manikandan Krishnan , Chitra Vellapandian , Rajagopal Rajakrishnan , Alfarhan Ahmed , Namasivayam S.Karthick Raja , Kathiravan Muthu Kumaradoss , Arockiaraj Jesu 
Published: September 2024

AbstractLiver damage and metabolic dysfunctions, the defining features of non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), are marked by inflammation, oxidative stress, and excessive hepatic fat accumulation. The current therapeutic approaches for NAFLD are limited, necessitating exploring novel treatment strategies. Dioxopiperidinamide derivatives, particularly DOPA‐33, have shown effective anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant properties, potentially offering therapeutic benefits against NAFLD. This study investigated the combined potential of vitamin D3 (Vit D3) and DOPA‐33 in treating NAFLD. The network pharmacology analysis identified key NAFLD targets modulated by Vit D3 and DOPA‐33, emphasizing their potential mechanisms of action. In NAFLD‐induced zebrafish models, Vit D3 and DOPA‐33 significantly reduced hepatic lipid accumulation, oxidative stress, and apoptosis, demonstrating superior efficacy over individual treatments. The treatment also lowered reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels, decreased liver damage, and enhanced antioxidant defense mechanisms. Moreover, behavioral analyses showed improved locomotion and reduced weight gain in treated zebrafish. Biochemical analyses revealed lower triglycerides (TG) and glucose levels with improved oxidative markers. Furthermore, histological analyses indicated reduced hepatic steatosis and inflammation, with decreased expression of lipogenesis‐related genes and inflammatory mediators. Finally, high‐performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) confirmed a significant reduction in hepatic cholesterol levels, indicating the effectiveness of the combination therapy in addressing key NAFLD‐related dyslipidemias. These findings suggest that Vit D3 + DOPA‐33 targets pathways involved in lipid metabolism, inflammation, and oxidative stress by offering a promising therapeutic approach for NAFLD.
Enhancing quality control of polyethylene in industrial polymerization plants through predictive multivariate data‐driven soft sensors
Authors: Jani Farzad , Hosseini Shahin , Sepahi Abdolhannan , Afzali Seyyed Kamal , Torabi Farzad , Ghorbani Rooholla , Houshmandmoayed Saeed 
Published: September 2024

AbstractMeasuring polyethylene properties in the laboratory is time‐consuming and usually unavailable in real‐time, posing significant challenges for controlling product quality in polymerization plants. This research focuses on developing multivariate data‐driven soft sensors for online monitoring and prediction of key characteristics. The targeted properties for prediction include the melt flow index (MFI), density, and average particle diameter in the gas‐phase fluidized bed reactor, as well as the MFI and flow rate ratio (FRR) in the slurry‐phase process. We conducted an exhaustive examination using an ensemble learning approach to quantify the impact of process variables on the model's responses. Various machine learning (ML) algorithms were trained and validated using datasets from industrial ethylene polymerization plants. The precision of the ML models was improved by splitting the datasets into categories comprising high and low MFI and FRR, as well as linear low‐density and high‐density clusters. Then, segmented ML models were developed for each cluster. The results demonstrated that the segmented ML models utilizing optimized Gaussian process regression models with suitable kernel functions and ensemble bagged tree models offered the highest accuracy in predicting the MFI, FRR, and density. Additionally, the comprehensive ML model without clustering, utilizing Gaussian process regression with an isotropic exponential kernel function, proved to be the most effective at predicting the average particle diameter.
A technique for continuous crystallization of high‐quality ammonium polyvanadate: Crystallization mechanism and simulation of deflector tube baffle crystallizer
Authors: Jiang Ting , Wang Jin , Qin Yuhan , Hu Chao , Ma Yue , Yang Lin , Kong Xingjian , Wei Linsen 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThis study introduces a novel technology for continuous vanadium precipitation, aiming to resolve issues such as poor stack density, small particle size, and irregular morphology of ammonium polyvanadate in traditional intermittent processes. In this research, we optimized the process parameters for continuous vanadium precipitation and investigated the mechanism of continuous ammonium polyvanadate crystallization using the focused beam reflectometer measurement. Results showed that small, flaky ammonium polyvanadate particles initially formed between 0 and 12 min. These particles subsequently interlayered and aggregated, resulting in larger particles from 13 to 23 min. By 24 to 60 min, a dynamic equilibrium was reached in crystal growth, aggregation, de‐embedding, and fragmentation. Kinetic analyses demonstrated that increasing the reaction temperature shifted crystal growth from surface reaction control to diffusion control. At higher temperatures, explosive nucleation of ammonium polyvanadate, crystal fragmentation, and dissolution occurred. By integrating the crystallization mechanism, we produced dense ellipsoidal ammonium polyvanadate particles with a stacking density of 0.772 g/cm3 and an average size of 107.04 μm under optimal conditions, achieving a vanadium precipitation rate exceeding 99.0%. Simulation results confirmed that the deflector tube baffle crystallizer enabled continuous crystallization of ammonium polyvanadate, ensuring an average residence time of over 10 min for particles of 50 and 100 μm, facilitating their growth to at least 100 μm. This research provides data and theoretical support for the industrial application of continuous vanadium precipitation.
Switch Capacitor–Based High Step‐Up Three‐Port DC–DC Converter for Fuel Cell/Battery Integration
Authors: Bai Liyin , Qi Zhidong , Zhou Xuanhao , Chu Kaihui 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTAddressing issues of low input voltage in new energy generation systems such as fuel cells, a high step‐up three‐port DC–DC converter for fuel cell/battery hybrid power supply system is proposed. The proposed converter is evolved from Boost three‐port converter, and switch capacitor structure and diode capacitor voltage doubling unit are employed to achieve high voltage gain and low voltage stress. The three ports are connected to fuel cell, battery and load respectively, among which the flow of energy is realized. The steady state performance of this converter in various operating states and design of parameter are presented. Primary competitive advantages compared to similar converters include high voltage gain, continuous input current and its feature of common ground. Moreover, control strategy and compensators under three operating modes are designed to achieve stable output voltage and battery protection. Finally, a 100 W experimental prototype with 15 V input voltage and 24 V battery voltage is established to verify the stable and dynamic performance of the proposed converter.