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Toward self-powered nonlinear wideband vibration energy harvesting with high-energy response stabilization

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Abstract This paper describes an effort to develop a nonlinear wideband vibration energy harvester with self-powered stabilization control of its high-energy response. In a Duffing-type nonlinear wideband energy harvester, a well-recognized difficulty of coexisting attractors arises so that the emergence of the response in the high-energy branch is not guaranteed because it depends on the initial conditions to which steady-state solutions the state is attracted. The response stabilization control technique introduces a negative resistance which returns the harvested power to the nonlinear resonator to destabilize the undesirable low-energy solution and make the high-energy solution globally stable. In this paper, the power balance of the response stabilization control under intermittent disturbances is first experimentally studied, and a charging circuit to self-power the negative impedance converter (NIC) in the control circuit is then developed. It is concluded that the energy consumed by the NIC can be retrieved by the energy harvesting in 100 seconds even in the worst case.
Some quality parameters of crude palm oil from major markets of Douala, Cameroon

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Palm oil is the major cooking oil in Cameroon, and crude palm oil (CPO) is an essential ingredient of many local recipes. However, the quality of this foodstuff is subject to doubt, considering the very often inadequate conditions of its extraction and storage in the fast growing small holder sector. In order to assess the quality of (CPO) available to Cameroonian consumers, 40 samples of this product were randomly collected in 10 major markets of the city of Douala and assayed through three physico-chemical parameters, namely oil acidity, peroxide value (PV) and moisture content. Results of this study showed that the quality of CPO samples was good regarding PV, as all values were below the 15 meqO2/kg maximal limit. However, data from oil acidity determination were cause for concern, as 50% of the samples had values above the 5% acidity maximal limit for CPO. The worst was for moisture content which had all values above the 0.2% maximal limit. Considering that high moisture content inevitably enhances deterioration reactions involved in food spoilage, one can easily conclude that the quality of the CPO samples assessed was quite poor but above all could rapidly undergo further deterioration upon storage. Key words: Oil palm, crude palm oil, food safety, quality, food deterioration.
Restorative Justice: The Challenge of Sexual and Racial Violence

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

The paper reviews the theory and policy proposals of recent formulations of abolitionism and restorative justice. Challenges are posed to some of the assumptions of abolitionism by considering its applicability to acts of violence against women, children, and minority ethnic citizens. In particular, the assumptions that dangerous offenders are few, and that the 'meaning' of a harmful act is negotiable between perpetrators and victims, are called into question. The symbolic function of criminalization and penalization is discussed. The paper considers whether the strategies suggested by recent proponents of forms of abolitionism and restorative justice can satisfy doubts about the adequacy of earlier abolitionist formulations in relation to both the symbolic and instrumental functions presently served by criminal law. Whilst calls for further criminalization and penalization of racial, sexual, and domestic violence are understandable, the abolitionist case that retributive justice is more likely to increase rather than reduce such violence, and to leave victims unsatisfied, is defended.
'That's the problem with that lake; it changes sides': mapping extraction and ecological exhaustion in the Atacama

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

Multiple dynamics produce the ecological present. For the past 30 years or more, in the southern Atacama salt pan (Salar) in northern Chile, extractive industries have been accumulating minerals and water in exhaustive quantities, taking ever more than may be regenerated. However, the exhaustion of the Salar de Atacama involves a more complex set of symptoms than demonstrable environmental depletion. Fragmented scientific knowledge of the salt pan due to the privatization of water and under-regulation of mining provides a partial explanation for this complexity. In this article, we discuss these political conditions of environmental knowledge and, using a range of methodologies, we show that the scale of resource extraction threatens social and environmental harm and exhaustion may manifest in unexpected ways. We used remote sensing data to elaborate maps that reflect environmental change (1985-2017), relative to the intensification of extractive activity for copper and lithium salts in the area. Using these data, we undertook ethnographic and participatory mapping work to discuss with people from the Peine Indigenous community how they have experienced ecological change related to mineral and water extraction in the southern Salar. A review of the historical and archaeological material helps us to show the depth of Indigenous people's relationships to and knowledge of the salt pan and surrounds, and how social memory may be ecological. Combining the different results of our research, we argue that ecological exhaustion emerges from social, environmental and political conditions driven by both tangible and uncertain impacts of industrial extraction. Revealing these conditions of exhaustion raises key questions about the complexity of the effects of extraction. Keywords: Indigenous peoples; Salar de Atacama; participatory mapping; mining; water rights
Literature Against Fundamentalism

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Abstract This book argues that literature is a mode of thinking, stories being perhaps the oldest thinking ‘device’ known to humankind. The ways in which literature enables us to think are distinctive and necessary, because of the relationships between its material (‘language’) and its subject matter (‘reality’, internal, external, or both). These relationships are exposed in their full complexity with the rise of literature as writing (and not just as any writing)—and, hence, this book looks at the book too, distinguishing between oral and written literatures without dismissing the former or subsuming the latter. It argues that literature enables us to engage with reality in language, and language in reality—where both are mutually constitutive, constantly changing, and partly elusive. This mode of engagement is defined and illustrated as essentially an agnostic one. Hence, among other things, literature is an antidote to fundamentalism. The book argues that reading literature as literature, and not just as material (which it also is) for aesthetic, sociological, political, and other theoretical discourses, is essential for humanity. In the process, the book offers a radical re-definition of literature, an illuminating engagement with religion and fundamentalism, a revaluation of the relationship between the sciences and humanities, and, finally, a call to literature, as in ‘a call to arms’.
Barriers and facilitators to supporting women with postnatal depression and anxiety: A qualitative study of maternal and child health nurses’ experiences

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Abstract Aims and objectives To explore maternal and child health nurses’ experiences of supporting women with postnatal depression and anxiety and the factors which impact these. Background Maternal and child health nurses play a key role in identifying women with postnatal depression and anxiety and facilitating their access to appropriate supports. Understanding how nurses carryout this work, and the conditions which impact their ability to do so, is critical to the development of service delivery frameworks that can facilitate optimal outcomes for women and their families. Despite this, little is known about this subject. Design A qualitative descriptive study. Methods Participants were maternal and child health nurses practicing for at least six months and regularly seeing new mothers in Victoria, Australia. Twelve nurses were interviewed. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify patterns across our data. Qualitative content analysis was used to identify issues which were most emphasised by nurses. Reporting complies with the COREQ checklist. Findings Three overarching themes were identified. Theme one pertained to steps taken by nurses following the identification of depression or anxiety symptoms and the shared challenges they encountered. Theme two concerned nurses’ experiences of supporting women who required acute mental health interventions and the systemic barriers they faced. Finally, theme three related to how the existing service delivery model could be improved to better support nurses in their work. Conclusions The complex system within which nurses operate presents barriers that can impede their ability to respond to women with postnatal mental health issues. There is a need for service delivery frameworks that better support nurses and facilitates equitable access to mental healthcare. Relevance to clinical practice Facilitating equitable access to all perinatal mental health services and interventions must be at the heart of all future policy, funding and service delivery frameworks.
Dry Matter Partitioning of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Under Water Deficit Conditions

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Water Stress caused reduction of seed yield in cowpea plants by decreasing total biomass and photosynthesis. The source leaf, pod and seed water potential of stressed cowpea were lower than water potential in non-stressed plants. No differences in water potential and turgor were observed between pod walls and seed of cowpea plants. Partitioning of the total above ground dry matter was similar for both stressed and nonstressed cowpea plants. Photosynthetic rates of single leaves from cowpea were greater for nonstressed than stressed plants. The duration of seed growth of cowpea was not different between stressed and nonstressed plants; however, rate of seed growth at the end of seed filling period was greater in nonstressed plants. Seed growth rate of both stressed and nonstressed cowpea plants declined at about the same time photosynthesis of the source leaf declined. Leaf area index was greatest in nonstressed cowpea.
[The use of bone morphogenetic proteins in delayed fracture healing, pseudoarthrosis and in ulna osteotomy carried out because of elbow joint diseases].

Field: Veterinary (Health Sciences)

This study deals with the application of bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) as an osteoinductive factor in the treatment of fractures and elbow disease in the dog. Partially purified canine bone morphogenetic protein (cBMP) was used in the repair of a delayed union fracture and a pseudoarthrosis. The cBMP was applied in Biocoral and Tricalciumphosphate carriers using a subcortical grafting method. Two dogs suffering from incongruence and subluxation of the elbow joint were treated with a partially purified bone morphogenetic protein of moose bone origin placed in the gap produced by ulnar osteotomy.
Effects of vaping E-juices with and without alcohol on the accuracy of the Alco-Sensor FST® approved screening device

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

Approved screening devices (ASDs) are valuable roadside tools for police officers to determine if an individual has been driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the prescribed limits and to form reasonable and probable grounds for further investigation. ASDs are expected to produce accurate and reliable results that are free from interference by exogenous substances other than the individual’s BAC. Nevertheless, electronic cigarette (E-cigarette) vapours have the potential to interfere with the accuracy of ASDs as certain E-juices, the liquid that is aerosolized to generate the vapour, have been found to contain alcohol. In this study, five alcohol-free participants were tested with the Alco-Sensor FST® after inhaling vapours from alcohol-free and alcohol-positive E-juices. Subsequently, the five participants were dosed with alcohol, and the testing was repeated. Although vaping alcohol-positive E-juice did falsely increase the apparent BAC of both alcohol-free and alcohol-positive participants, the effects completely subsided within 3 min. The recommended standard operating procedure for ASDs used by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (R.C.M.P.) requires a 5-min wait time following the end of smoking prior to provision of a sample by a subject. This wait period is more than sufficient for any effects from the E-cigarette vapour containing alcohol to be eliminated, thus refuting any concerns of E-cigarette vapour falsely elevating an individual’s existing BAC.
Measuring Lean Six Sigma and quality performance for healthcare organizations

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Purpose This study aims to investigate applications of Lean Six Sigma approaches and quality performance in Malaysian hospitals. It identifies five dimensions of Lean Six Sigma conformance (i.e. continuous quality improvement, Lean management initiatives, Six Sigma initiatives, patient safety and teamwork) and quality performance of the hospitals based on demographics such as gender, types of hospital and working experience. Design/methodology/approach This study distributed 1,007 self-administered survey questionnaires to hospital staff resulting in 438 useful responses with 43.5 per cent response rate. Research data were analysed based on reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), independent samples t -tests and one-way ANOVA using SPSS version 23. Findings Research findings indicate that there are significant differences between public and private hospital staff on Lean management initiatives, Six Sigma initiatives, patient safety and teamwork. Private hospital staff perceives Lean management initiatives, Six Sigma initiatives, patient safety and teamwork more favourably compared to public hospital staff. The present study findings also indicate that senior hospital staff (more than 10 years working experience) perceives patient safety and teamwork more favourably compared to other working experience groups. Research limitation/implications The research focused solely on the Malaysian health sector, and thus, the results might not be applicable to other countries. Originality/value This research provides theoretical, methodological and practical contributions for the Lean Six Sigma approach and the research findings are expected to provide guidelines to enhance the level of quality performance in healthcare organisations in Malaysia as well as other countries.
The Relationship of Economic Growth, Export Value and Inflation with The Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ArDL) Approach

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance (Social Sciences)

Economic growth is one of the benchmarks for the success of a country in running the economy along with the factors that influence it, so this is important to observe. Many previous studies have proven the influence of export value and inflation on economic growth. This study chooses the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model approach to see the dynamics of long-term and short-term relationships for the variables of export value, inflation and economic growth. The research period is quarterly, starting from 2011:Q1 – 2019:Q4 with the type of time series data. The results of this study, through the ARDL model, the variables of export value and inflation are proven to have long-term cointegration or move together in the long term towards economic growth. This study also succeeded in revealing that the variables of export value and inflation have a short-term relationship with a relatively fast adjustment time, which is 2-3 months to return to balance. Keywords:ArDL, export value, economics growth
Cyclin D1 Binding to the Androgen Receptor (AR) NH2-Terminal Domain Inhibits Activation Function 2 Association and Reveals Dual Roles for AR Corepression

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology (Life Sciences)

The androgen receptor (AR) is a member of the nuclear receptor superfamily, the activity of which is critical for the development and progression of prostate cancer. We and others have previously demonstrated that cyclin D1 is a potent corepressor of the AR. Although cyclin D1 is suspected to recruit histone deacetylases to the AR complex, previous studies have demonstrated that this activity alone is insufficient for cyclin D1 function. Here, we uncover a novel, secondary means of cyclin D1-mediated repression, through modulation of AR amino-carboxy terminal interactions. We show that cyclin D1 predominantly binds the N-terminal domain of the AR, dependent on the AR 23FxxLF27 motif. Through this motif, cyclin D1 abrogates the ability of the AR N-terminal domain to interact with the C terminus. Secondary amino-terminal domain sites capable of fostering interaction with the C terminus were refractory to cyclin D1 action, indicating that the ability of cyclin D1 to modulate AR amino-carboxy terminal interactions is specific to 23FxxLF27. Deletion of the N-terminal cyclin D1 binding site severely compromised AR activity (due to loss of FxxLF) but unmasked a repressor action through interaction with the AR C terminus. In summary, these data reveal novel, unexpected mechanisms of cyclin D1 activity and demonstrate that this function of cyclin D1 is critical for AR modulation.
Beyond the male hero myth in Clint Eastwood films

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

This chapter examines how Eastwood has gone beyond the hero myth and how this has contributed to individuation or transformation. It attempts to draw a clear distinction between Eastwood's on-screen and off-screen personas. A deconstruction of a film looks at the assumptions on which the film is based, particularly in terms of oppositional principles, and within a particular context. An interpretation of the film involves viewing its content subjectively, as reflecting aspects of the viewer or contemporary society, and interpreting what it means in terms of personal or cultural development. Unforgiven had a transformative effect on Eastwood's career, with some reviews seeing it as his 'turning point'. Eastwood's embarrassment might be the first major hint that something visionary and of unconscious significance was occurring. The film also had a significant impact by raising awareness of, and providing support to, certain veterans' causes.
Determinants of the serum potassium concentration in chronic kidney disease

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

EK/Ccr rises and TRK/Ccr falls through the stages of CKD. Ks remains stable in stages G3a - 3b in association with equal and opposite changes in EK/Ccr and TRK/Ccr. In stages G4 - 5, Ks increases progressively because EK/Ccr rises more than TRK/Ccr falls. Within each CKD stage, differences in TRK/Ccr account entirely for differences in Ks among hyper-, normo-, and hypokalemic subsets. Causes of variability of TRK/Ccr require additional investigation.
Economic Miracles Bypassing Disabled People

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

During the 1960s and 1970s the social security systems of advanced nations matured. Social insurance programmes covered more social risks and more people became eligible to still better benefits. When the economic downturn and an increasing supply of labour appeared in the 1970s and 1980s, the consequences were harsh. The number of people who temporarily or permanently left the labour market soared, and so did social security expenditure. The response to and consequences of this pressure varied across nations. This chapter uses national macro indicators to give a brief overview of the development of the Dutch and Danish welfare states over the last thirty years. Did the Netherlands and Denmark manage the economic crisis better than other European nations? To what extent were passive benefit awards and active labour market instruments used to manage the crisis? And to what extent have the Dutch and Danish ‘miracle economies’ during the 1990s succeeded in reducing the size of the disability benefit rolls?
Mass Balance Analysis of Reclaimed Wastewater Irrigation on Paddy Fields in Korea

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

An experimental field study was performed during the growing season to evaluate water and nutrient balance in a paddy field over a 3-year period. The plots were separated according to irrigation water: groundwater (TR#1), wastewater (TR#2), and filtered wastewater with ultraviolet (UV) treatment (TR#3). The hydrological and water quality of rainfall, irrigation, surface water, and infiltration were monitored throughout the crop stages. More than half of the total water inflow of about 1840 mm in each treatment was contributed by precipitation and the remainder by irrigation. The water balance analysis indicated that approximately 13% of the total outflow was lost through surface drainage, 30% was consumed, and 57% was lost by evapotranspiration and infiltration, respectively. Water quality data indicated that drainage from paddy fields can degrade the recipient water environment. Based on the total N (T-N) of irrigation water and total P (T-P) input, significant amounts of nutrients were lost through surface drainage and plant uptake. The nutrient balance for T-P and T-N in TR#1 indicated that most (56-67%) of the inputs were supplied by fertilization and most (57-95%) of the outputs were due to plant uptake. The T-N and T-P balance in TR#3 showed that most of the inputs were supplied by fertilization and irrigation, which were in the ratio of 1:2.2, and most (70-86%) of the outputs occurred as plant uptake. However, significant amounts (2-6%) of nutrients were lost through surface drainage because of high drainage outlet height. The results indicate that inadequate water management influences T-N and T-P losses during the irrigation period. Proper water management in wastewater reuse is required to reduce nutrient losses through surface drainage from paddy fields by high drainage outlet structures, irrigation scheduling, and minimized forced fertilization.
TAXONOMIC STUDY ON THE GENUS PICHIA HANSEN (2)

Field: Immunology and Microbiology (Life Sciences)

A new species of yeast belonging to the Genus Pichia Hansen was isolated from exudation of a tree stump, (Carpinus spec.) in Japan. The name Pichia saitoi was proposed for this microorganism. A characteristic feature of this species is in its unique shape of ascospores.