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Ecocinema in Senegalese documentary film
Authors: Sow Moussa 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
In this article, I argue that the Senegalese cinema of the last two decades has embodied many aspects of today’s much-discussed ecocinema. It is particularly in documentary film that the ecological conundrum that Africa faces is revealed in the most subtle and compelling way. How does Global consumer culture affect the lives of African local artists and craftsmen in African cities? Samba Felix Ndiaye’s films Trésors des poubelles/The Treasures from the Trash (1989), and Ngor, l’esprit des lieux/Ngor, the Spirit of the Place (1994), provide an ecological focus on fast changing Dakar. These films address the social and economic effects of global consumerism from a unique perspective anchored in trash and its second life, as well as the spiritual resistance of small communities towards globalization. Ndiaye’s documentaries focus closely on the different economic and social processes of resistance to the spectral disappearance of the local culture.
The Emerging Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators
Authors: Graves Barbara A. , Tomlinson Stephen , Handley Marilyn , Oliver JoAnn S. , Carter-Templeton Heather , Gaskins Susan , Adams Marsha H. , Wood Felecia 
Published: August 2013

AbstractThe nursing faculty shortage is directly related to the ongoing shortage of nurses. As a result of many nursing faculty retiring, the discipline of nursing is losing its most experienced educators. The need is great for programs that will increase access and prepare nurse educators. Doctorate degrees for nurses have evolved in myriad ways. Discussions over the nature of doctoral education for the preparation of nurse educators are at the forefront of debates in nursing education. In response to National League for Nursing (2007; Core competencies of nurse educators,http://www.nln.org/profdev/corecompletter.htm) and Institute of Medicine (2010; The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health. Washington, DC: National Academies Press,http://thefutureofnursing.org/IOM-Report) calls to increase the number of nursing faculty, the colleges of nursing and education at a major university have combined to establish a collaborative doctoral program. This article describes the historical evolution of the nursing doctorate degrees and the development and implementation of the EdD in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators.
Preparation of poly(sebacic anhydride) and polylactic acid pills used as drug carrier for levofloxacin controlled release
Authors: Zhang Zhuan , Chen Liao-Bing , Gao Jie , Bao Feng , Yin Jing , Chen Biao , Wang Hui , Chen Yun , Shang Liang 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
A biodegradable local drug release system consisting of poly(sebacic anhydride) and polylactic acid was developed for the purpose of osteomyelitis therapy. Five kinds of poly(sebacic anhydride) with different molecular weights were synthesized, and levofloxacin was chosen as a model antibacterial drug in the in vitro release within 38 days. As the molecular weight of poly(sebacic anhydride) increased, the melting point (Tm) of the matrices increased and the surface morphology became smoother. Consequently, the initial burst effect was reduced and the release rate significantly decreased. In addition, the kinetics of pills containing poly(sebacic anhydride) (Mw=13,000) were close to zero order release. The release profile reveals that the thermodynamic properties and morphology of these matrices, which are affected by the molecular weight, are essential for developing controllable delivery systems. The drug release rate could be easily controlled by the molecular weight of the poly(sebacic anhydride). Finally, these prospective results allow the biodegradable controlled release systems to be employed as carriers for the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis, as well as for other medical applications.
Diabetes in First-Degree Family Members: A Predictor of Type 2 Diabetes in 159 Nonscreening Alabama Hemochromatosis Probands With HFE C282Y Homozygosity
Authors: Barton James C. , Barton J. Clayborn , Acton Ronald T. 
Published: August 2013

OBJECTIVE
We sought to identify predictors of diabetes diagnosed before hemochromatosis.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
We studied these 16 variables in 159 nonscreening hemochromatosis probands with HFE C282Y homozygosity: age; sex; BMI; diabetes reports in first-degree family members (dichotomous); heavy ethanol consumption; cigarette smoking; elevated serum alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase levels; nonalcoholic fatty liver; chronic viral hepatitis; cirrhosis; hand arthropathy; iron removed by phlebotomy; and positivity for HLA-A*01, B*08; A*03, B*07; and A*03, B*14 haplotypes. We performed univariable and multivariable analyses.

RESULTS
Twenty-three probands (14.5%) had diabetes; 19 were men. Each of the 23 probands had type 2 diabetes. Mean BMI was greater in probands with diabetes (31.7 ± 8.5 [SD] kg/m2 vs. 27.6 ± 5.1 kg/m2; P = 0.032). Reports of any first-degree family member with diabetes were more prevalent in probands with than in probands without diabetes (69.6 vs. 17.6%; P &lt; 0.0001). In probands with diabetes, the odds ratio (OR) of maternal diabetes was 6.7 (95% CI 2.3–19.7; P = 0.0005) and of sibling diabetes was 11.7 (3.0–45.5; P = 0.0004). In a logistic regression model, predictors of diabetes at hemochromatosis diagnosis in 159 probands were diabetes reports in family members (OR 8.5 [95% CI 2.9–24.8]; P &lt; 0.0001) and BMI (1.1 [1.0–1.2]; P = 0.049). This model explained 26.0% of total deviance contributing to diabetes.

CONCLUSIONS
In nonscreening hemochromatosis probands with HFE C282Y homozygosity, a heritable factor(s) increases the risk of diabetes diagnosed before hemochromatosis.
Adverse Outcomes After Noncardiac Surgery in Patients With Diabetes
Authors: Yeh Chun-Chieh , Liao Chien-Chang , Chang Yi-Cheng , Jeng Long-Bin , Yang Horng-Ren , Shih Chun-Chuan , Chen Ta-Liang 
Published: August 2013

OBJECTIVE
To investigate whether diabetes affects perioperative complications or mortality and to gauge its impact on medical expenditures for noncardiac surgeries.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
With the use of reimbursement claims from the Taiwan National Health Insurance system, we performed a population-based cohort study of patients with and without diabetes undergoing noncardiac surgeries. Outcomes of postoperative complications, mortality, hospital stay, and medical expenditures were compared between patients with and without diabetes.

RESULTS
Diabetes increased 30-day postoperative mortality (odds ratio 1.84 [95% CI 1.46–2.32]), particularly among patients with type 1 diabetes or uncontrolled diabetes and patients with preoperative diabetes-related comorbidities, such as eye involvement, peripheral circulatory disorders, ketoacidosis, renal manifestations, and coma. Compared with nondiabetic control patients, coexisting medical conditions, such as renal dialysis (5.17 [3.68–7.28]), liver cirrhosis (3.59 [2.19–5.88]), stroke (2.87 [1.95–4.22]), mental disorders (2.35 [1.71–3.24]), ischemic heart disease (2.08 [1.45–2.99]), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (1.96 [1.29–2.97]), and hyperlipidemia (1.94 [1.01–3.76]) were associated with mortality for patients with diabetes undergoing noncardiac surgery. Patients with diabetes faced a higher risk of postoperative acute renal failure (3.59 [2.88–4.48]) and acute myocardial infarction (3.65 [2.43–5.49]). Furthermore, diabetes was associated with prolonged hospital stay (2.30 [2.16–2.44]) and increased medical expenditures (1.32 [1.25–1.40]).

CONCLUSIONS
Diabetes increases postoperative 30-day mortality, complications, and medical expenditures in patients undergoing in-hospital noncardiac surgeries.
In vitro investigations on the biological control of Xiphinema index with Trichoderma species
Authors: Daragó Á. , Szabó M. , Hrács K. , Takács A. , Nagy P. 
Published: August 2013

Abstract
The application of Trichoderma spp. for the suppression of plant-parasitic nematode populations is a promising tool in biological control. Sixteen strains of six Trichoderma species (T. atroviride, T. harzianum, T. rossicum, T. tomentosum, T. virens and T. asperellum) were tested in vitro in order to identify the most appropriate strains to control the dagger nematode Xiphinema index. Mortality assays revealed that the strains of the widely investigated T. harzianum species have caused significant reduction of X. index populations, although T. harzianum strains were not the most efficient among all the tested fungi. Certain T. virens and T. atroviride strains and T. rossicum have triggered faster and higher mortality. Generally, our data indicate that Trichoderma species have innate ability to decrease X. index population. Furthermore, as we had difficulties with maintaining X. index in vitro, we successfully used a newly developed method to keep X. index specimens viable during the experiments.
Preliminary Data on Occurrence of Zooplanktons of Fresh Water Lentic Ecosystem - A Case Study of Dakor Sacred Wetland, Central Gujarat, India
Authors: Soni Hiren B , Thomas Sheju 
Published: August 2013

The aim of the present study was to depict the preliminary data on occurrence of zooplanktons of Dakor Sacred Wetland (DSW) Central Gujarat, India. The samples of zooplanktons were collected from three permanent sampling stations for one year (June 2012 to May 2013) at 15 days interval. The zooplankton population was represented by a total of 36 genera and 39 species dispersed amongst Ciliophora (16 species), followed by Zooflagellata, Rhizopoda and Rotifera (6 species), Cladocera (3 species) while Copepoda and Ostracoda (1 species). Species such as Thecamooeba verrucosa Ehrenberg, Placus luciae Kahl, Spasmostoma viride Kahl, Cyclops sp., Daphnia lumholtzi G.O. Sars, were found abundant in all the study sites, while some chunk of species were classified as rare 43.5% (n=17) and the remaining were recorded as common. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ije.v1i1.8527 International Journal of Environment Vol.1(1) 2013: 46-55
Cingulotomy for medically refractory cancer pain
Authors: Viswanathan Ashwin , Harsh Viraat , Pereira Erlick A. C. , Aziz Tipu Z. 
Published: August 2013

Object
Cingulotomy has been reported in the literature as a potential treatment option for refractory cancer-related pain. However, the optimal candidates for this intervention and the outcomes are not well characterized. The goal of this study was to review the available literature on cingulotomy, specifically for cancer-related pain.

Methods
A search of PubMed, PubMed Central, the Cochrane Library, and MEDLINE was performed to identify all articles discussing cingulotomy for cancer pain. The text strings “cingul*” and “pain” were separated by the Boolean AND operator, and used to perform the query on PubMed. Only studies in which a stereotactic technique was used, as opposed to an open technique, and specifically detailing outcomes for cancer pain were included. For centers with multiple publications, care was taken not to double-count individual patients.

Results
The literature review revealed only 8 unique studies describing outcomes of stereotactic cingulotomy for cancer pain. Between 32% and 83% of patients had meaningful pain relief. The location of the lesion was variable, ranging between 1 cm and 4 cm posterior to the tip of the anterior horn. Although serious adverse events are rare, a decline in focused attention can been seen in the early postoperative period, along with apathy and decreased activity.

Conclusions
For patients with cancer pain with diffuse pain syndromes, head and neck malignancies, and significant emotional distress, cingulotomy may be a safe treatment option with minimal cognitive changes.
Cordotomy for treatment of cancer-related pain: patient selection and intervention timing
Authors: Viswanathan Ashwin , Bruera Eduardo 
Published: August 2013

Many neurosurgical interventions for the management of cancer-related pain have been tried, but their role in today's advanced supportive and palliative care is not well described. The authors discuss the current knowledge gaps that prevent successful integration of neurosurgical interventions and patients with cancer-related pain.
Two patients underwent percutaneous CT-guided cordotomy for refractory cancer-related pain: one patient had melanoma and the other had ovarian carcinoma. Both patients seemed to have unilateral, somatic, nociceptive cancer-related pain.
Cordotomy was effective for only 1 patient.
Percutaneous CT-guided cordotomy is a low-risk intervention that can benefit carefully selected patients with cancer-related pain. There is a clear need for prospective controlled studies to evaluate the effectiveness of cordotomy for patients receiving optimal medical treatment. A multidisciplinary study design could help to identify factors correlated with a positive outcome.
Peripheral trigeminal nerve field stimulation
Authors: Feletti Alberto , Santi Giannantonio Zanata , Sammartino Francesco , Bevilacqua Marzio , Cisotto Piero , Longatti Pierluigi 
Published: August 2013

Object
Peripheral nerve field stimulation has been successfully used for many neuropathic syndromes. However, it has been reported as a treatment for trigeminal neuropathic pain or persistent idiopathic facial pain only in the recent years.

Methods
The authors present a review of the literature and their own series of 6 patients who were treated with peripheral nerve stimulation for facial neuropathic pain, reporting excellent pain relief and subsequent better social relations and quality of life.

Results
On average, pain scores in these patients decreased from 10 to 2.7 on the visual analog scale during a 17-month follow-up (range 0–32 months). The authors also observed the ability to decrease trigeminal pain with occipital nerve stimulation, clinically confirming the previously reported existence of a close anatomical connection between the trigeminal and occipital nerves (trigeminocervical nucleus).

Conclusions
Peripheral nerve field stimulation of the trigeminal and occipital nerves is a safe and effective treatment for trigeminal neuropathic pain and persistent idiopathic facial pain, when patients are strictly selected and electrodes are correctly placed under the hyperalgesia strip at the periphery of the allodynia region.
Hypertension in patients with cranial nerve vascular compression syndromes and comparison with a population-based cohort
Authors: Sandell Tiril , Holmen Jostein , Eide Per Kristian 
Published: August 2013

Object
Although essential arterial hypertension (AH) represents a major health issue, its underlying causes remain unknown. An intriguing hypothesis is that AH in some cases may be caused by vascular compression of the rostral ventrolateral medulla (RVLM). Because hemifacial spasms (HFSs) are caused by vascular compression of the seventh cranial nerve in close proximity to the RVLM, one would, if this hypothesis is correct, expect to find a positive association between the occurrence of AH and chronic HFSs. Such a positive association would not be expected in patients with trigeminal neuralgia (TN), since TN is caused by vascular compression of the fifth cranial nerve, which is not close to the RVLM.

Methods
In view of this background, the authors conducted a retrospective population-based study to investigate how the occurrence of AH in patients with either HFSs or TN compares with the prevalence of AH in the general population, when adjusted for sex and age. The general population was represented by participants of the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study 3 (HUNT3).

Results
The prevalence of AH in the authors' patients with HFSs was significantly higher than in a sex- and age-adjusted sample from the general population; this was not true for the patients with TN.

Conclusions
The authors suggest that the data provide supporting evidence to the theory that compression of the RVLM may be one cause of AH.
Une motte castrale du Razès : Couges (Aude)
Authors: Dauzat Michel 
Published: August 2013

Found in 1981, the motte of Couges on the civil parish of Mazerolles-du-Razès looks like a natural mound whose flanks were scarped down. Its création might be connected with the System of roads : 120 m away from the old track Connecting Carcassonne with Mirepoix and near the crossing of this track with the track Connecting Bellegarde with Mazerolles.
In 1981, the climatic conditions of the early summer permitted to reconstitute in part the topography of this site owing to aerial photography . The basis of this motte is surrounded with a wide ditch, the bailey is bounded by a polygonal enclosure whose form is partially visible on the présent parcellary. Then, the vestiges of the track of access to the motte are clearly visible on the land registry. In october 1981, some works of agricultural levellings necessited to intervene on this site for an urgent rescue exploration. Nine pits eut in the rocky substratum could be excavated on the platform, situated on the top ofthis motte. They were fui! of an abundant material dated from the 13 th to the 15 theenturies (cooking-pots, jugs, metallic intruments, glass, food waste, building materials). The study of this material permitted to conclude in favour of a relatively late occupation of this motte. This study also permitted to find an assumption of work concerning the evolution of the common mediaeval ceramics.
L'apparition de la céramique glaçurée médiévale dans le sud du Tarn
Authors: Pousthomis Bernard 
Published: August 2013

La région concernée par cette étude est située à l'Est de Toulouse et constitue une partie du Lauragais.
Les poteries glaçurées étudiées sont le fruit de fouilles archéologiques dont le contexte a permis une datation de la fin du XIIIe siècle pour les plus anciennes et de la fin du XIVe siècle pour les plus récentes.
Après plusieurs siècles d'une production traditionnelle, aux formes et aux techniques qui ont évolué avec une extrême lenteur, apparaît dans la seconde moitié du XIIIe siècle une distinction entre la vaisselle de cuisine, épaisse, en céramique grise, et la vaisselle de table, plus fine, décorée et glaçurée. Celle-ci présente des formes peu nombreuses qui se détachent mal des habitudes domestiques traditionnelles. Plus tard, à la fin du XIVe siècle, les formes ouvertes apparaissent, préfigurant les plats des siècles suivants.
Les innovations techniques résident dans l'emploi du tour, dans le glaçurage utilisé dans un souci plus matériel qu'esthétique, et dans un mode de cuisson qui nécessite l'emploi de fours d'un type nouveau.
Fouilles de sauvetage 1982-1983 à Surieu (Isère)
Authors: Jannet-Vallat Monique 
Published: August 2013

St-Romain de Surieu, la chapelle de Surieu, Surieu... Un prieuré roman et l'installation d'un moulin dans la vallée au XIIIe siècle, une nouvelle paroisse créée de la fin de l'époque médiévale et une chapelle romane oubliée par la mémoire collective.
Surieu, un site pour tourisme du dimanche où l'aménagement d'un parking après restauration de la vieille chapelle et l'installation future d'une communauté de Carmélites vont bouleverser le silence de cet ancien castrum.
Une «opération exemplaire» qui en sauvetage va permettre de découvrir un four et son chargement de la fin de l'époque médiévale, la première année. Une étude historique menée en parallèle avec une analyse topographique de l'ancien mandement qui va mieux cerner l'année suivante la complexité stratigraphique des occupations succès1 sives du promontoire. Une exposition-animation sur les lieux qui aura pour but d'expliquer le sens d'une recherche archéologique avec écoles et avec habitants de la proche région.
Depuis, Surieu, a retrouvé son silence vaillamment gardé par sa tour et ses remparts.
Essai de restitution de l'autel érigé par Saint-Benoît dans l'abbatiale d'Aniane
Authors: Feuillebois René 
Published: August 2013

The aim of this textual study is to put forward a new interpretation of a passage from the life of Saint Benoit, written in the 19 th century by Ardon. This fragment, which describes the major altar of the Aniane Abbey, has already been translated by several writers. Unfortunately, the différences between the best known versions discourage ail efforts at reconstruction,
This document, despite its brevity, (only 15 lines in the Migne latin Patrology), takes on a capital importance since there are no surviving traces of the original church.
The proposed interprétation establishes a hypothesis which does not daim to settle the question conclusively, and even less to set up a précise picture down to the last détail of the Aniane altar. It is only one rendering among others, but hopes to be both close to the letter of the text and faithful to its spirit, while remaining perfectly respectful of liturgical demands.
Nécropole et site de Saint-Cloud à Lachapelle (Lot-et-Garonne) (VIe - XVIIIe siècles)
Authors: Lapart Jacques , Noldin Jean-Paul 
Published: August 2013

Des travaux agricoles profonds effectués sur le site de Saint-Cloud (commune de Lachapelle, Lot-et-Garonne) ont amené la découverte de plusieurs objets cassés appartenant aux VIe et VIIe siècles. Une fouille de sauvetage organisée rapidement a permis de mieux connaître la chronologie du site
- tombes des VIe et VIIe siècles,
- sépultures anthropomorphes associées à des silos et un fond de cabane,
- tombes récentes datées de l'époque moderne par des monnaies.
L'église citée par les textes médiévaux n'a pas été rencontrée lors de ces fouilles qui apportent néanmoins de nombreuses informations sur les rites funéraires et la vie rurale de cette petite région pendant le haut Moyen Age.
Les fours de potiers médiévaux de Cézérac, commune de Montayral (Lot-et-Garonne)
Authors: Lacombe Claude , Morala André 
Published: August 2013

La découverte fortuite à l'occasion de travaux d'urbanisme, au lieu-dit Cézérac, commune de Montayral, de deux fours de potier permet d'étudier autant les fours que la production de cet atelier.
Deux types de sole ont pu être reconnus sur les fours qui se sont succédés sur le site. Le catalogue typologique de la production n'est constitué que de pots à fond plat et de « pégaux ». L'étude anthracologique permet, pour la première fois dans la région, de préciser le combustible utilisé, bûches de chêne et fagots de bois divers.
La datation proposée est dans une fourchette chronologique allant du XIe au XIIe siècle avec une plus forte probabilité pour le XIIe siècle.
Les céramiques de l'antiquité tardive au XIe siècle dans les fouilles de la place Jean-Jaurès à Apt (Vaucluse). Premières études
Authors: Kauffmann André , Pelletier Jean-Pierre , Rigoir Jacqueline , Rigoir Yves 
Published: August 2013

En 1981, un sondage rapide fut effectué au centre ville d'Apt et a livré de nombreuses poteries communes et DS.P. De 1981 à 1984, cinq sondages méthodiques furent poursuivis. Les céramiques dominantes permettent de distinguer trois phases d'occupation : phase A : Dérivées-des-Sigillées Paléochrétiennes, phase B : commune grise à décor lisse, phase C : postérieure à l'utilisation de la céramique à décor lissé.
Les DS.P. recueillies dans le premier sondage attestent par leur originalité de l'existence d'un atelier dans cette région : cinq formes nouvelles apparaissent, plus un type inconnu : les coupes. Les décors, parmi lesquels on remarque un chris- me de très beau dessin, sont tous inédits.
Un des apports de la fouille est de permettre d'observer l'évolution de la céramique commune à pâte grise qui demeurera pratiquement exclusive pour les productions locales et régionales pendant plus de huit siècles. Au travers des quelques séquences étudiées ici, on constate la diversité des vaisselles de l'Antiquité tardive, puis l'utilisation d'un seul type, les pots, de la période carolingienne jusqu'au-delà de l'An Mil.