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Adaption solutions for improved climate change resilience
Authors: Carbonell Patricia 
Published: January 2024

Adaption solutions for improved climate change resilience
Patricia Carbonell, RESIST Communication Contact at REVOLVE – Communicating Sustainability, discusses adaptation solutions for improved climate change resilience in European regions. Europe must undertake transformative adaptation to become more resilient to the climate crisis. In the ethos of leaving no region behind, the EU-funded project RESIST focuses on co-developing climate solutions, innovations and technologies in four experienced regions in collaboration with eight less climate-resilient areas of Europe.
Superconductivity and related macroscopic quantum phenomena
Authors: Miller John H 
Published: January 2024

Superconductivity and related macroscopic quantum phenomena
John H. Miller, Jr., from the University of Houston, Dept. of Physics and Texas Center for Superconductivity, walks us through superconductivity and related macroscopic quantum phenomena. Quantum behavior applies not only to microscopic but also to macroscopic systems. Spin-½ particles, fermions, obey the Pauli Exclusion Principle, whereby no two can occupy the same quantum state. By contrast, many integer-spin particles, bosons, can condense into a single macroscopic state. In a superconductor (1), below its critical temperature or Tc , electrons condense into an electronic superfluid that flows with no resistance. For electrons (spin- ½) to condense, they must form pairs. There is one problem, however. Electrons normally repel each other.
What remains when two neutron stars collide?
Authors: Scott Susan M , Wette Karl 
Published: January 2024

What remains when two neutron stars collide?
Distinguished Professor Susan M. Scott and Dr Karl Wette from the Australian National University examine what remains when two neutron stars collide in this exciting gravitational astrophysics focus. Our Universe is now 13.7 billion years old. Many processes have evolved slowly over its existence; for example, our Sun will burn for about 10 billion years over its working life before entering retirement as a white dwarf star. At the opposite end of the scale, the Universe is also home to a myriad of short-lived events, which may radiate enormous amounts of energy in an instant. These are the astronomical transients.
Tourism redefined in sustainable Helsinki: The epitome of smart and sustainable travel
Authors: Karppinen Leena 
Published: January 2024

Tourism redefined in sustainable Helsinki: The epitome of smart and sustainable travel
Helsinki, a sustainability powerhouse, emerges as a global leader in smart tourism. Boasting a top-ranking for sustainable travel, Helsinki pioneers carbon neutrality, community engagement, and innovation, setting the stage for a green urban future. In the realm of global tourism, Helsinki has emerged as a destination and a beacon of sustainability, scaling new heights on the Global Destination Sustainability Index. “In Helsinki, sustainable tourism is not a checkbox; it’s a strategic goal,” declares Tourism Director Nina Vesterinen, as she reflects on the city’s journey. The commitment was recognized globally when Helsinki was crowned the European Capital of Smart Tourism in 2019. This designation wasn’t just an accolade but a promise to the world that Helsinki would evolve into the smartest and most sustainable travel destination.
Implementation Of Green Business Ecoprint Industry In Purworejo Regency
Authors: Tri Wahyu Lestari  , Adi Sucipto  , Hesti Respatiningsih  
Published: January 2024

The ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency is one of the industries committed to doing business in an environmentally friendly manner. Green business is the main focus in the operation of the ecoprint industry. In this context, green business refers to business practices that aim to improve sustainability and reduce negative environmental impacts. This descriptive qualitative research aims to explain how green business is applied in the ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency. To find out how green business is implemented in the ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency, the author interviewed the owner and the production department. Miles and Huberman techniques were used to analyse the data. The results of this study are that the application of green business in the ecoprint industry is reflected in the use of natural materials from plants and natural fibres that have been proven to reduce water and air pollution produced, there are efforts to educate consumers about the importance of environmentally friendly products and their benefits to the environment, and have used environmentally friendly packaging. In addition, the ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency is implementing an efficient energy management system. Green business in the ecoprint industry is the right step to reduce negative impact on the environment. Overall, the ecoprint industry in Purworejo Regency has successfully operated a business with green business principles. In an era that is increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability, these steps not only provide benefits to the environment, but also enhance the good image of SMEs.
Collaboration Strategy By Design To Achieve Slum Area Reduction Target
Authors: Efendi H. Pangondo  , Muhammad Juang Putra  , Burhanudin Burhanudin  , Hamsani Hamsani   
Published: January 2024

This paper presents a model of collaboration strategy "by design" implemented by the Program Kota Tanpa Kumuh (Kotaku) in Kepulauan Riau Province. This strategy is not only limited to cooperation in the implementation of programs or activities. But more than that, it starts from strengthening government institutions as "captain" in program implementation, which then produces policies, planning and budgeting that supporting the program. This collaboration model has succeeded in significantly reducing the area of slums to support the achievement of the government's target for reducing the area of slums in the 2015-2019 and 2020-2024 RPJMN.
EMBODIED AND EXBODIED MIND: WHAT IN BETWEEN WHEN BODY IMAGE AND BODY SCHEMA (DE)-CONNECT?
Authors: Zatti Alberto , Riva Nicoletta 
Published: January 2024

When social and clinical psychology “work together,” cultural-based disturbs, like eating disorder behaviour, can be seen in a new light. Self-image is a perception product based on icon memory, imagination, sensory stimulus, social context expectations, self-beliefs about social context adequacy, etc. Still, it is also based on self-representation, like dress, fashion, maquillage, etc.
A different discourse can be done for what psychology intends for body schema. Body gesture, movement, and action result from very complex different neural systems cooperation, combining sensory and motor brain centres. Training to build neuro-motor schemas requires a very long time and effort, as in each human art like dance, sports, playing drama, art crafts competencies, etc.
What if one’s body image and body schema are unbalanced? If the social body image pressure will bring one’s total mimesis with it or to an original, personal interpretation is here attributed to the “exboding” capacity, coming from a “sufficient” balance between body schema and body image.
Some anorexia nervosa patients are frequently engaged in intense physical activities. In our interpretation, their conscious control of the body comes from the social colonisation of embodied images that produce a disequilibrium between body image and body schema. Thus, a sort of “body-image” liberation could be possible if a deep awareness of our body schema is reached.
The central hypothesis of this work is that the embodiment processes, primarily dependent on cultural pressure, have to be seen in unstable equilibrium with exbodiment experiences, which can be considered as the expression of body schema originated by personal sensory-motor history (see References 1; 2; 3). To evaluate the possible separation between the two, a new picture questionnaire has been elaborated.
Dysmorphic "confusion" is widely spreading in contemporary Western societies, particularly among adolescents (4; 5). The perception of how we are seen by others (body image) is one of the core issues in social trends, education, and psychopathology (6).
On the other hand, what one implicitly knows of his/her somatic body (body schema) represents the psychological antecedent basis implied in social interaction (2).
This article attempts to give a quantitative dimension to the two sides of the body, the structural, implicit one (body-schema) and the public, partly self-controlled one (body-image).
Outcome of fracture shaft of humerus fixed with dynamic compression plate in B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan, Nepal
Authors: Shah Kalawar Rosan Prasad , Chaudhary Pashupati 
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Open reduction and internal fixation with dynamic compression plate (DCP) is necessary for fracture shaft of humerus (SoH) whose closed reduction is not acceptable or cannot be retained in slab or cast.
Objectives: Aim of the study was to evaluate outcome of fracture SoH fixed with DCP.
Methodology: Patients with fracture SoH fixed with DCP in BPKIHS in 2015-16 were prospectively studied for one year for perioperative issues and functional outcome using DASH score.
Results: There were 87 patients of fracture SoH fixed with DCP. Among 87 patients, 65.5% were male and 34.5% were female. The mean age was 36.4 years. The most common mode of injury was road traffic accident followed by fall from height, work place injury. The average operating time was 71 minutes with standard deviation 15.6. The mean blood loss was 205ml ± 45.60. Post-operative hospital mean stay was 4.5 days. There was post-operative radial nerve palsy in 4.6%. Only 69 patients can be followed up for one year for evaluation. Radial nerve palsy recovered fully in those with post-operative palsy. Disability of shoulder arm and hand (DASH) score was 82.50±9.6 after one year of surgery. Fracture was not united in 3(4.3%) patients out of 69 patients who reported for follow up at one year of injury and needed bone grafting and secondary intervention. This shows satisfactory functional outcome in fracture SoH fixed with DCP.
Conclusion: Dynamic compression plating for SoH fracture has satisfactory outcome.
Neem Leaf Supplement Ameliorates Depressive Like Behaviour in Alzheimer’s Disease Model in Adult Male Wistar Rats
Authors: Memudu Adejoke Elizabeth , Anzaku Fatima Ayinda , Jibaniya Grace Mchibuma , Adanike Rukky Precious 
Published: January 2024

Aim of the Study: Currently, reports linked neuropathological changes in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) to be a risk factor in depression. There is a need to develop natural therapeutics, with strong antioxidant property like Neem leaf, to avert AD’s neuropathological and behavioural changes using animal model induced by neurotoxin aluminium chloride. This study is aimed at ascertaining depressive like disorders in AD model while evaluating mechanism through which Neem averts AD neurodegeneration in the fronto-cerebellar cortex and possible depressive like behaviour.
Methodology: Twenty (20) adult male Wistar rats used were grouped (n=5) viz: control group (A), neurodegenerative model given aluminium (B), 200mg/kg Neem leaf supplement (C) and 200mg/kg Neem leaf treated AD model (D). Neurobehavioural changes for reward memory and depressive like behaviour were evaluated using Y-maze (open arm reward test) and the tail suspension test (TST). The frontal and cerebellar cortices were excised, fixed and processed for Haematoxylin and Eosin stain (H and E), Cresyl fast violet (CFV) stain for Nissl bodies and astrocytes immunohistochemistry using glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). Behavioural test data were analyzed using ANOVA and test for significance done @ p<0.05.
Results: Aluminum induced neurodegeneration similar to AD pathology characterized by loss of neurons, chromatolysis, proliferation of astrocytes and decline in cognitive function in addition to exhibiting depressive like behaviour seen in a decrease number of reward arm entries, increase in time spent to reach reward arm and immobility time in the TST attributed to loss of cognitive function relative to loss of neurons integrity in the fronto-cerebellar cortex. However, neem leaf supplementation mitigates against AD model neuropathological and neurobehavioural presentations resulting in an improved neurocognition, neuron survival or repair, decline in astrocytes proliferation and decline in depressive like behavior as compared to Aluminum induced AD model.
Conclusion: Neem leaf alleviates depressive like behaviour associated with neurocognitive impairment through the interaction between neuron-astrocytes to protect neurons against aluminum induced neuroinflamamation and strengthens neural circuit for cognitive function.
Immuno-Positivity of HIV among Long Distance Drivers, Short Distance Drivers and Ordinary Drivers in Rivers State
Authors: Williams K. F. , Chioma D. M. 
Published: January 2024

In this study, the immuno-positivity of HIV among long, short distance drivers and ordinary drivers in different motor parks in Choba and Rumuokoro community Rivers State was investigated for their retroviral status. A total of 81 commercial drivers between the ages 30-56 while 15 ordinary drivers between the ages 35-60 years old volunteered for the screening.Questionnaires were administered to the participants before their blood samples were aseptically collected. HIV screening was carried out using Determine HIV ½ strips. The results showed that a 40-year old commercial driver (3%) in the long distance driver category tested positive for HIV 2. However, in the short distance driver category, two commercial drivers aged 38 and 41 respectively (4%) tested positive for HIV 2. The ordinary drivers were all tested negative for HIV 2. The Level of HIV awareness among Long, short distance drivers and ordinary drivers is 84%. Sixteen are aware of all routes of transmission while 16% have very little or no Knowledge of the non-sexual routes. Response from the questionnaire showed a high level (84%) of awareness of HIV infection. Due to the nature of their occupation, commercial drivers are always exposed to multiple sex partners. Therefore, HIV awareness, prevention and treatment should be vigorously encouraged among commercial drivers.
Studies of some ultratrace elements in antarctic water via crown ether crosslinked chitosan
Authors: Zhang Shu‐Qin , Wang Yu‐Ting , Tang Yu‐Rong 
Published: September 2003

AbstractA new type of crown ether crosslinked chitosan was prepared by the reaction of chitosan with synthesized 4,4′‐dibromodibenzo‐18‐crown‐6. Its adsorption behaviors for some ultratrace elements at different sites in Antarctica were studied. The results indicated that the adsorption rates were greater than 95% at pH 7.5, the enrichment factor of the ultraelements was greater than 50, and the detection limits of graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy were improved greatly. The proper analysis conditions were examined, and a new method of detecting ultratrace elements in environmental water samples with dibromodibenzo‐18‐crown‐6 crosslinked chitosan was developed. In addition, the elements could easily be eluted off after absorption by dibenzo‐18‐crown‐6 crosslinked chitosan, and so it is possible for this method to be used as a routine and valuable analysis method in environmental inspections. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 90: 806–809, 2003
Preparation of siloxane–silsesquioxane hybrid thin films for large‐scale‐integration interlayer dielectrics with excellent mechanical properties and low dielectric constants
Authors: Yim Jin‐Heong , Lyu Yi‐Yeol , Jeong Hyun‐Dam , Mah Sang Kook , Hyeon‐Lee Jingyu , Hahn Jun‐Hee , Kim Gwang Seok , Chang Seok , Park Jae‐Geun 
Published: September 2003

AbstractSeveral kinds of homogeneous organic–inorganic hybrid polymer thin films were designed with improved mechanical properties and low dielectric constants (<3.0). Novel soluble siloxane–silsesquioxane hybrid polymers were synthesized with cyclic and/or cage silane monomers, which had triorganosiloxy (R3Si1/2), diorganosiloxane (R2SiO2/2), and organosilsesquioxane (RSiO3/2) moieties with ethylene bridges at the molecular level, by the hydrolysis and condensation of 2,4,6,8‐tetramethyl‐2,4,6,8‐tetra(trimethoxysilylethyl)cyclotetrasiloxane (a cyclic monomer). The electrical properties of these films, including the dielectric constant (∼2.51), leakage current (6.4 × 10−11 A/cm2 at 0.5 MV/cm), and breakdown voltage (∼5.4 MV/cm) were fairly good. Moreover, the mechanical properties of the hybrid films, including the hardness (∼7 GPa), modulus (∼1.2 GPa), and crack‐free thickness (<2 μm), were excellent in comparison with those of previous spin‐on‐glass materials with low dielectric constants. The excellent mechanical properties were proposed to be due to the high contents of SiOH groups (>30%) and the existence of ethylene bridge and siloxane moieties in the hybrid polymer precursors. In addition, the mechanical properties of the hybrid films were affected by the contents of the cagelike structures. The more cagelike structures a hybrid film contained, the worse its mechanical properties were. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 90: 626–634, 2003
Thermogravimetric analysis of blends of low‐density polyethylene and poly(dimethyl siloxane) rubber: The effects of compatibilizers
Authors: Jana R. N. , Nando G. B. 
Published: September 2003

AbstractThe thermal stability of vulcanizates of low‐density polyethylene (LDPE), poly(dimethyl siloxane) (PDMS) rubber, and their blends was studied by nonisothermal thermogravimetry. Four ethylene copolymers [ethylene methyl acrylate (EMA), ethylene vinyl acetate, ethylene acrylic acid, and a zinc‐salt‐based ionomer (Lotek 4200)] were used as compatibilizers for the blend systems. The thermograms and derivatograms of the blends showed that thermal degradation took place in two stages, whereas those for the base polymers showed single‐stage degradation. Kinetic studies of the blends and pure components showed that the degradation followed first‐order reaction kinetics. The activation energy at 10% degradation was determined with the Freeman–Carroll method and was at a maximum (42.34 kcal/mol) for the 25:75 LDPE/PDMS rubber blend. The half‐life at 200°C was evaluated by the Flynn–Wall method and was at a maximum (812.5 days) for the same blend. Out of four compatibilizers, EMA showed the maximum activation energy (34.25 kcal/mol) for degradation and a maximum half‐life (695.3 days), indicating that EMA was the best compatibilizer for the blend system. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 90: 635–642, 2003
Preparation and characterization of poly(butyl acrylate‐co‐2‐ethylhexyl acrylate) grafting of vinyl chloride resin with good impact resistance
Authors: Pan Mingwang , Zhang Liucheng 
Published: September 2003

AbstractCrosslinked poly(butyl acrylate‐co‐2‐ethylhexyl acrylate) [P(BA–EHA)] latex was synthesized by seeded emulsion polymerization. P(BA–EHA)/poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) composite latex was prepared using P(BA–EHA) latex as the seed. The effects of the amount of P(BA–EHA) on the latex particle diameters and mechanical properties of the materials are discussed. The grafting efficiency (GE) of P(BA–EHA)‐grafted vinyl chloride (VC) in the synthesized resin was investigated, and the GE increased with an increasing P(BA–EHA)/VC ratio. The morphology of P(BA–EHA)/PVC was characterized using TEM, SEM, and DMA. TEM indicated that the particles of the P(BA–EHA)/PVC composite latex have a clear core–shell structure. DMA illustrated that the compatibility between P(BA–EHA) and PVC was well improved. With an increasing P(BA–EHA) content, the loss peak in the low‐temperature range became stronger than that of pure PVC, and the maximum values of the loss peaks gradually shifted to higher temperature. SEM showed that the fractured surface of the composite sample exhibited better toughness of the material. The notched impact strength of the material with 4.2 wt % P(BA–EHA) was 11 times that of PVC. TEM showed that P(BA–EHA) was uniformly dispersed in the PVC matrix and that the interface between the two phases was indistinct. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 90: 643–649, 2003
Influence of the short‐chain branch length on the calibration of temperature rising elution fractionation systems
Authors: Savitski Edward P. , Caflisch George B. , Killian Christopher M. , Meadows Michael D. , Merkley Joseph H. , Huff Brenda J. 
Published: September 2003

AbstractThe effects of short‐chain branch (SCB) length on the calibration of temperature rising elution fractionation (TREF) were examined. Samples of ethylene–hexene, ethylene–octene, and a novel polyolefin produced using Eastman Chemical Company's Gavilan catalyst technology were used to prepare TREF calibration curves. Preparative TREF was used to collect fractions of the materials based on their crystallizability, and the branching frequencies of the fractions were determined by NMR. Calibration curves were generated by plotting the branching frequency as a function of the TREF elution temperature. The results indicate that the calibration curves shift to lower TREF elution temperatures as the length of the SCB increases from methyl to butyl to hexyl. Other factors that may contribute to this shift include chain microstructural differences from variations in catalyst structure and process conditions. The shift can be decreased by plotting the data in “number of branches per 1000 backbone carbons” versus TREF elution temperature instead of the more traditional “number of branches per 1000 total carbons.” These data indicate that the branch type must be known a priori to calculate SCB averages and SCB distributions and that unique calibration curves exist for copolymers made using different α‐olefin comonomers. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 90: 722–728, 2003
Synthesis, characterization, and properties of poly(m‐aminophenyl propionic acid) and its copolymers with aniline
Authors: Rivas B. L. , Sánchez C. O. , Bernede J.‐C. , Basaez L. 
Published: September 2003

AbstractThe synthesis of poly(m‐aminophenyl propionic acid) (PAPPA) was carried out by polymerization in different aqueous media, from the respective monomer, using ammonium persulfate as oxidizing agent. The copolymer of aniline and m‐aminophenyl propionic acid was also synthesized. The polymers were characterized by FTIR, UV‐vis, X‐ray electron spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, elemental analysis, thermal stability analysis (TGA), and electrical conductivity. PAPPA showed a high doping by HCl and H2SO4. If the composition of the comonomer acid decreases, the incorporation of copper ion and the electrical conductivity are increased. Thermal stability is favored by an increase of the content of aniline and copper ions. The polymeric structures have amine and imine groups. The last units are preferentially doped. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Appl Polym Sci 90: 706–715, 2003