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Surface Tension Studies on the Micellization of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide in Presence and Absence of KCL and NaCl in Aqueous Media at Room Temperature
Authors: Jha Kabita , Bhattarai Ajaya , Chatterjee Sujeet Kumar 
Published: December 2013

NOTE: on 27th May 2014 in the abstract, the sentence"The surface tension of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide is found less in presence of KCl than NaCl in aqueous media" was changed to read "The surface tension of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide is found more in presence of KCl than NaCl in aqueous media."In the Conclusion (p.56) the sentence"The surface tension of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide is found less in presence of KCl than NaCl in aqueous media." was changed to read"The surface tension of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide is found more in presence of KCl than NaCl in aqueous media." Precise measurements on Surface tension of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in presence and in absence of KCl and NaCl in aqueous media are reported. The results showed a sharp decrease in surface tension with increase in concentration of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide and then almost constant value of surface tension was observed. Also, the surface tension decreases with addition of salts. The surface tension of cetyltrimethylammonium bromide is found less in presence of KCl than NaCl in aqueous media. In presence of monovalent salts, the critical micelle concentration (cmc) value decreases which is explained on the basis of the orientation of the surfactant and reduction of the free energy of the surface, thus decreasing surface tension. The graphs of surface tension versus concentration are used in determining the critical micelle concentration (cmc). BIBECHANA 10 (2014) 52-57 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v10i0.9311
Mixing properties of Ni-Pd liquid alloy
Authors: Gurung L , Koirala RP , Adhikari D 
Published: December 2013

In this work, thermodynamic and microscopic properties of Ni-Pd liquid alloy at 1873 K have been studied using a simple theory of mixture. In thermodynamic properties, free energy of mixing, heat of mixing and entropy of mixing have been studied. To understand the structural behaviour of the alloy concentration fluctuation in long wavelength limit and chemical short range order parameter have been computed. The Ni-Pd melt at 1873 K is found to be slightly deviated from regular behaviour. The best estimated value of energy parameter is found to be positive. The alloy is found to be weakly segregating system. The symmetric behaviour of all functions has been well explained by the simple theory of mixing. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/bibechana.v10i0.9341 BIBECHANA 10 (2014) 108-114
Meconium Plug
Authors: Kshirsagar Vinayak Yadavrao , Ahmed Minhajuddin , Colaco Sylvia Michael , Patil Shriganesh 
Published: December 2013

Meconium plug presenting as intestinal obstruction in a full term neonate.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i3.8033 J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. 2013;33(3):243-244
Siblings with Bardet Beidl Syndrome
Authors: Peter Ram , Jose Priya , Nair MNG 
Published: December 2013

Bardet Biedl syndrome is an autosomal recessive condition affecting many parts of the body. Incidence of BBS is 1 in 100000. Its clinical features varies in person to person though from same family too. We are reporting two siblings with Bardet Beidl syndrome with different clinical presentation. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i3.8081 J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. 2013;33(3):236-238
Prevalence and Causes of Anemia in Six to Sixty Months Old Children: A Cross-Sectional Study at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Authors: Mathema Smriti , Shrestha Anup 
Published: December 2013

Introduction: Anemia is one of the most common problems in children, especially in the developing countries. Nutritional anemia is associated with impaired performance of a range of mental and physical functions in children. This study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence and possible causes of anemia in children attending tertiary care center in Nepal. Material and Methods: This was a prospective hospital based cross-sectional study done at Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal over a period of 10 months from March to December 2012. Children between the age group of 6 months to 60 months attending the Paediatric Out-Patient Department were randomly selected. The haemoglobin concentration was measured with an Automated Haematology Counter (Sysmex, Japan) following the manufacturer’s instructions. Anemia in children is defined as a hemoglobin level less than 11 gm/ dl. Results: There were 500 children enrolled in the study, out of which 191 (38.2%) were found to be anemic. Mild anemia was observed in 31.2%, moderate in 6.6% and severe in 0.4%. The commonest age group affected was between 24 months to 35 months old children. Anemia was more common in female children (41.9%) compared to males (35.8%). 118 anemic children were further investigated for the cause of anemia and 103 (87.3%) had iron deficiency anemia. Conclusion: This study reflects that prevalence of anemia still remains high and iron deficiency is the leading cause of nutritional anemia in children. Timely intervention can both prevent and treat childhood anemia. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i3.8847 J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. 2013;33(3):163-165
Immediate Perinatal Outcome of Neonates with Maternal Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Authors: Hassan Mahmuda , Choudhury Ferdousi , Begum Marium , Rahman Hamidur , Akhter Sayeba 
Published: December 2013

Introduction: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy seem to be one of the major causes of maternal morbidity and mortality leading to 10-15% of maternal deaths especially in the developing world. This study examines the perinatal outcome of neonates with mothers having hypertensive disorder of pregnancy. Materials and Methods: Seventy three mothers and their newborn babies were selected. Mothers with Gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, chronic hypertension, preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension were included. Gestational diabetics (GDM), chronic maternal diseases, infant of diabetic mother (IDM), babies with major congenital malformations were excluded. Results: Thirty five mothers (47.9%) had regular antenatal check up (ANC) and 38 (52%) had irregular. Nineteen mothers (26%) were primipara and 54 (74%) were multipara. Forty four mothers (60%) had positive family history or had own history of hypertensive disorder during their previous pregnancy. 13 mothers (17.8%) had normal vaginal delivery (NVD), 60 mothers (82.19%) had lower uterine cesarean section (LUCS). 30 babies (41%) were admitted. 44 mothers (60%) had gestational hypertension, 21 had (28.6%) pre-eclamtic toxemia (PET), 3 had (4.1%) eclampsia, 5 had (6.8%) essential hypertension 3 of them subsequently developed PET. Mean maternal age 26.86 years, gestational age 34.15 (±1.46)weeks among admitted and 36.30 (±1.6)weeks among non-admitted group. Mean birth weight was 1.69 (±0.39) kg. among admitted and 2.71 (±0.31) kg. in non-admitted babies. Seven pregnancies (9.58%) were twin, macerated 1 twin among was among 2 pregnancies (2.7%), 5 intra uterine death (IUD) observed in single pregnancy. Conclusion: Significant number of babies with maternal hypertensive disorder of pregnancy needed hospitalization, mean birth weight and gestational age was less than that of the non-admitted group. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v33i3.9252 J. Nepal Paediatr. Soc. 2013;33(3):190-195
Pouvoir central et pouvoirs régionaux au Mexique à la veille de la Révolution
Authors: Guerra François-Xavier 
Published: December 2013

La dictature de Porfirio Diaz au Mexique (1877-191 1) a été souvent présentée comme l'exemple même d'un régime politique modernisateur mettant entre parenthèses la politique. Pour d'autres auteurs, et parmi ceux-ci figurent la plupart des révolutionnaires, le Porfiriat était un régime tyrannique, fondé sur la force brutale des armes.
Il s'agit ici de construire, à partir d'une étude complète du personnel porfirien, un modèle qui rende compte d'un système politique d'une remarquable stabilité qui faisait une très faible part à l'armée et qui était fondé en fait sur une pyramide complexe de clientèles (le mot étant employé dans son sens ancien). Modèle évolutif qui peut permettre d'expliquer l'affaiblissement progressif du système à partir des années 1903-1904 et de comprendre les débuts de la Révolution mexicaine de 1910.
Le recrutement extraordinaire en Nouvelle-Calédonie pendant la grande révolte canaque de 1878
Authors: Bierman Guy 
Published: December 2013

En 1878, après une dizaine d'années de calme sur l'ensemble de ce nouveau territoire de colonisation, la Nouvelle-Calédonie est secouée par une révolte d'une ampleur inhabituelle.
Soutenu par trop peu de moyens militaires, le gouverneur Olry les renforce aussitôt par des unités de volontaires européens et de supplétifs indigènes. Durant tout l'été, mettant à profit les rivalités tribales, les officiers chargés du recrutement parviennent à rassembler près de 1500 guerriers canaques. Cette participation indigène aux côtés des troupes régulières coloniales bloque l'extension de la révolte à toute l'île, avec d'autant plus d'efficacité que le commandement conserve les structures tribales plus adéquates sur ce type de terrain qu'une organisation à l'européenne. Il faut noter toutefois qu'au strict point de vue militaire, ces unités supplétives ne sont employées que pour des missions peu importantes et sont dépourvues d'armes à feu. On les retrouve cependant sur le terrain, ce qui n'est pas le cas de toutes les unités de volontaires européens, majoritairement employées à la défense de Nouméa sous forme de compagnies de « garde nationale ». On peut signaler également la présence d'irréguliers européens, broussards ou condamnés déportés, auprès des troupes régulières et ce jusqu'en avril 1879. Le recrutement européen représente en tout environ 2000 hommes.
Au-delà de l'impact militaire de la révolte, il faut retenir l'idée d'associer indigènes, colons, déportés et soldats réguliers dans le but de contrôler l'ensemble des paramètres tactiques et psychologiques inhérents à tout soulèvement de type insurrectionnel.
Evidence for Genetic Association of CARD9 and SNAPC4 with Ankylosing Spondylitis in a Chinese Han Population
Authors: Ma Xiaochun , Liu Yongchao , Zhang Hua , Qiu Rongfang , Zhao Hailing , Xin Qian , Shan Shan , Dang Jie , Li Jiangxia , Yang Ze , Gong Yaoqin , Liu Qiji 
Published: December 2013

Objective.A genome-wide association study and 2 replication studies identified 2 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of caspase recruitment domain-containing protein 9 (CARD9) and small nuclear RNA-activating complex polypeptide 4 (SNAPC4) at Chr 9q34.3 associated with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in whites. We explored a possible association of SNP in CARD9 and SNAPC4 and AS in a Chinese Han population from Shandong.Methods.The study included 1150 patients with AS and 1120 healthy controls who underwent genotyping for 4 SNP of CARD9 and 2 of SNAPC4; we replicated the results in another 490 patients and 380 healthy controls of Ningxia Han Chinese during the same time. We used quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) to measure CARD9 and SNAPC4 mRNA expression in peripheral leukocytes from 44 patients and 36 controls and allele-specific mRNA expression of CARD9 and SNAPC4 in leukocytes from 130 controls.Results.We validated that an SNP in SNAPC4, rs11145835, was significantly associated with AS in our Chinese Han population (p = 0.001) and replicated the association in samples from the Chinese Ningxia Han population (p = 0.002). Carrying the G allele of rs11145835 was associated with increased risk of AS (OR 1.34, 95% CI 1.12–1.59) and with decreased expression of CARD9 (p = 0.001) and SNAPC4 (p = 0.02) in leukocytes. SNAPC4 mRNA expression was lower in leukocytes from patients than from controls (p = 0.0002).Conclusion.Our study confirmed that an SNP rs11145835 in 9q34.3 that harbors CARD9 and SNAPC4 is associated with AS in a Chinese Han population, and rs11145835 in SNAPC4 is a potential causal variant.
Plasma Adipokine Levels and Their Association with Overall Burden of Painful Joints among Individuals with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Authors: Perruccio Anthony V. , Mahomed Nizar N. , Chandran Vinod , Gandhi Rajiv 
Published: December 2013

Objective.To investigate the association between plasma adipokine levels and the burden of painful joints among individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA).Methods.Adipokines (leptin, adiponectin, adipsin, resistin) were determined by ELISA (n = 78). Individuals reported painful joints on a homunculus. Associations were examined by sex-stratified Poisson analyses.Results.Adjusted for age, body mass index, and hip/knee OA, higher leptin and adiponectin and lower adipsin levels were associated with greater painful joint burden (i.e., counts) among women (p < 0.01). Among men, higher resistin levels were associated with lower counts (p = 0.03).Conclusion.Findings support the likelihood of a systemic-dependent sex-specific pain burden among individuals with OA.
Determining a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Inflammatory Activity Acceptable State Without Subsequent Radiographic Progression in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from a Followup MRI Study of 254 Patients in Clinical Remission or Low Disease Activity
Authors: Gandjbakhch Frédérique , Haavardsholm Espen A. , Conaghan Philip G. , Ejbjerg Bo , Foltz Violaine , Brown Andrew K. , Døhn Uffe Møller , Lassere Marissa , Freeston Jane E. , Olsen Inge Christoffer , Bøyesen Pernille , Bird Paul , Fautrel Bruno , Hetland Merete Lund , Emery Paul , Bourgeois Pierre , Hørslev-Petersen Kim , Kvien Tore K. , McQueen Fiona M. , Østergaard Mikkel 
Published: December 2013

Objective.To assess the predictive value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-detected subclinical inflammation for subsequent radiographic progression in a longitudinal study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in clinical remission or low disease activity (LDA), and to determine cutoffs for an MRI inflammatory activity acceptable state in RA in which radiographic progression rarely occurs.Methods.Patients with RA in clinical remission [28-joint Disease Activity Score-C-reactive protein (DAS28-CRP) < 2.6, n = 185] or LDA state (2.6 ≤ DAS28-CRP < 3.2, n = 69) with longitudinal MRI and radiographic data were included from 5 cohorts (4 international centers). MRI were assessed according to the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) RA MRI scoring system (RAMRIS). Statistical analyses included an underlying conditional logistic regression model stratified per cohort, with radiographic progression as dependent variable.Results.A total of 254 patients were included in the multivariate analyses. At baseline, synovitis was observed in 95% and osteitis in 49% of patients. Radiographic progression was observed in 60 patients (24%). RAMRIS synovitis was the only independent predictive factor in multivariate analysis. ROC analysis identified a cutoff value for baseline RAMRIS synovitis score of 5 (maximum possible score 21). Rheumatoid factor (RF) status yielded a significant interaction with synovitis (p value = 0.044). RF-positive patients with a RAMRIS synovitis score of > 5 vs ≤ 5, had an OR of 4.4 (95% CI 1.72–11.4) for radiographic progression.Conclusion.High MRI synovitis score predicts radiographic progression in patients in clinical remission/LDA. A cutoff point for determining an MRI inflammatory activity acceptable state based on the RAMRIS synovitis score was established. Incorporating MRI in future remission criteria should be considered.
Deep cold‐water coral ecosystems in the Brittany submarine canyons (Northeast Atlantic): Hydrodynamics, particle supply, respiration, and carbon cycling
Authors: Khripounoff Alexis , Caprais Jean-Claude , Le Bruchec Julie , Rodier Philippe , Noel Philippe , Cathalot Cécile 
Published: December 2013

The submarine canyons of the Brittany continental slope (Bay of Biscay—Northeast Atlantic) were studied to describe the conditions in which cold‐water corals occur in these areas and their consequences for coral metabolism. Near‐bottom current, oxygen, temperature, and particle flux, simultaneously measured for 2 yr at 850 m depth, revealed by spectral analysis the presence of several frequencies with a dominant semidiurnal tidal cycle and a current direction determined exclusively by the canyon topography. Sediment trap data also showed a seasonal input of material with a large peak of particles and carbon fluxes at the end of winter. Daily particle and carbon fluxes at 20 m above the bottom were 2.49 g m−2 d−1 and 20 mg C m−2 d−1, respectively. At the same area, in situ incubation of two cold‐water coral species, Lophelia pertusa and Madrepora oculata, using the Calmar benthic chamber indicated a coral oxygen consumption rate of 7.3 µmol O2 dry weight g−1 d−1, and a production rate of ΣCO2 and NH+4 equal to 7.6 µmol CO2 g−1 d−1 and 0.18 µmol NH+4 g−1 d−1, respectively. The respiratory coefficient was equal to 1, indicating an omnivore food source. This conclusion was also confirmed by the O : N index. The coral energy requirement was equal to 2.1 mmol C m−2 d−1. Comparison between carbon input in terms of particle flux and carbon oxidation rate by corals indicates that the energy supply to the bottom seems not sufficient to sustain the development and growth of cold‐water coral all year in the Brittany canyons. However, coral necessarily require another source of energy such as zooplankton, particularly in summer and autumn when particle flux is reduced. Overall, the presence of abundant cold‐water coral in the Brittany submarine canyons indicates that this location is ideal for their development given appropriate hydrological condition, favorable hard substrate, and also food availability.
Strong Adhesiveness of a New Biodegradable Hydrogel Glue, LYDEX, for Use on Articular Cartilage
Authors: Kazusa Hiromi , Nakasa Tomoyuki , Shibuya Hayatoshi , Ohkawa Shingo , Kamei Goki , Adachi Nobuo , Deie Masataka , Nakajima Naoki , Hyon Suong-Hyu , Ochi Mitsuo 
Published: December 2013

Aim Until recently, only fibrin glue has been available for clinical usage to repair articular cartilage, although its adhesiveness is not strong enough for use with articular cartilage, and it is derived from human blood and thus carries the risk of contamination. Recently, LYDEX, a new biodegradable hydrogel glue, has come onto the market. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the adhesive strength and cytotoxicity of LYDEX when used on articular cartilage. Materials and Methods The differing adhesive strengths of collagen membrane and articular cartilage with LYDEX versus with fibrin glue were measured using a tensile tester. In addition, the cytotoxity of LYDEX in vitro was evaluated. The cytotoxity of LYDEX for the articular cartilage of rats was evaluated histopathologically. Results The adhesive strength of LYDEX was significantly stronger than that of fibrin glue, giving values about 3.8 times higher. LYDEX has no discernible effect on normal articular cartilage. Conclusions Our study is the first to assess the usefulness and safety of LYDEX for use on articular cartilage.
Companion-able Species: A Queer Pedagogy for Music Education
Authors: Gould Elizabeth 
Published: December 2013

Abstract
What might the "coming out" of LGBTQ studies in music education mean for the profession? How might we interact with each other, enacting a pedagogy based not on a discourse of inclusion situated in terms of identities that necessitate exclusion, but one holding each other in regard, meeting face to face, as companion-able species? What makes lives mundane in affect yet consequential in effect is integral to a queer pedagogy that would seek to create (music-al) lives worth living. As a "category-in-question," Donna Haraway’s (2008) concept of "companion species" acknowledges difference in the context of conjoined processes of bodily worldly entanglements. I add the suffix -able to underscore underlying affection and active participation requisite for the relationality in which we all take part. We are messmates at table, the terms of which do not exist a priori, but which we co-create--a table at which all are guests and no one is host. Rather than "including" queer perspectives in straight music education, a queer pedagogy of companion-able species opens spaces for co-creating a contingent, dynamic table where music education messmates might commit to practices of regard and response in ways that compel us to learn from and with each other in the context of humility, doubt, and respect, using felt, as opposed to sufficient, reason.
Boire comme un homme : la masculinité dans les publicités de bière au Québec dans les années 1920
Authors: Myre McCallum Marc 
Published: December 2013

Cet article s’intéresse aux campagnes publicitaires de bière diffusées dans divers journaux et magazines dans les années 1920 au Québec, une période d’après-guerre marquée par une certaine prospérité économique et le développement de la consommation de masse. Il cherche à montrer comment les publicitaires ont eu recours aux discours dominants sur la masculinité et la féminité qui circulent durant cette décennie pour embellir l’image de ce produit et pour créer un rapprochement avec le consommateur. Nous soutenons l’hypothèse que le genre, mais plus particulièrement le discours dominant sur la masculinité, a fortement influencé la construction des campagnes publicitaires lors de la période étudiée ; la culture de l’alcool, mais plus particulièrement celle de la bière, est un bastion masculin qui tend à résister à l’intégration des femmes et de la féminité.
Les légitimations complexes de l’internationalisation de l’enseignement supérieur : le cas de la mobilité des étudiants maghrébins en France et au Québec
Authors: Garneau Stéphanie , Bouchard Caroline 
Published: December 2013

Cet article offre une analyse, dans une perspective comparative France-Québec, des différentes modalités d’adhésion au processus d’internationalisation de l’enseignement supérieur. Il traite plus spécifiquement de l’une des dimensions de l’internationalisation des universités, les mobilités d’étudiants étrangers, en s’intéressant à des flux en importance dans ces deux sociétés d’accueil : ceux en provenance du Maroc, d’Algérie et de Tunisie. La démonstration prend appui sur des entretiens réalisés auprès de trente acteurs institutionnels, sur des données statistiques ainsi que sur des documents publics. L’article montre que les acteurs rencontrés en France et au Québec se trouvent au centre de deux tensions principales : la première, entre la logique marchande et la mission culturelle et linguistique des universités ; et la seconde, entre un objectif d’accroissement de l’accueil d’étudiants étrangers et un impératif de gestion du risque migratoire. Il présente en quoi chacune de ces tensions appelle, pour susciter leur réconciliation et l’adhésion des acteurs, des procédés de légitimation complexes. L’article éclaire ces processus de légitimation à l’aide des flux d’étudiants maghrébins dans ces deux sociétés. Il conclut sur deux catégories normatives — le « bon immigrant » au Québec et le « bon étudiant étranger » en France — qui tendent à s’imposer à travers ces opérations de pensée.