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Suffering and political thought : a theological consideration of the propriety of suffering as a category in political thought

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

This thesis examines the propriety of suffering as a category in political thought. This \ncomplex subject matter is approached by examining two responses, and the disagreement \narising between these responses, to the perceived failure of politics, modernity and \nreligion in Europe in the first half of the twentieth century. The first response to these \nfailures considered is a theological response, representing a politics based on belief, in \nwhich we turn to the writings of J.B. Metz as a representative of this position. The second \nresponse considered is the philosophical civic humanism of Hannah Arendt as a seminal \nrepresentative of what we term a politics based on unbelief. \nOur question regarding suffering as a category in political thought brings our two \nrepresentative thinkers into disagreement. Metz presents a vision of political life in which \nbelief – and specifically Christian belief – must liberate itself from privatising forces \nwhich confine belief and a response to suffering to the private sphere as a matter of \nindividual concern and inward piety. For Metz the issue of suffering is not merely a \nmatter of individual private concern but of political action. Central to his argument are \nhis understanding of theodicy that forms part of his critique of modernity, the central \nplace he gives Christ’s cry of dereliction in theology and his concept of Leiden an Gott. \nArendt, representative of politics strictly separated from religion on Modernity’s grounds, \nrobustly argues that concerns which are matters of the private sphere, that is the \nhousehold, have invaded the public realm and in doing so have destroyed politics. \nSuffering is such a concern and it introduces to politics the ‘problem of necessity’ and \nimpinges upon her concept of human freedom. She therefore represents the antithesis of \nMetz’s position. In order to answer our question regarding suffering our argument \nfocuses by engaging with the issues of freedom and forgiveness. This move is important \nin establishing the basis on which suffering can appear in the political realm. This thesis \nargues for and concludes that theology provides the means for a reconciliation of the \nantinomies between the private and public spheres, between suffering and political \nthought. We therefore conclude that suffering is an appropriate concern of political life \nand compassion in the form of Christian charity can take an appropriate form in the \npolitical sphere.
Novel method for haze degraded image scene rendition

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

To remove haze rapidly and effectively,equivalence between Retinex model and Monochrome Atmospheric Scattering model is explored,and then a novel solution for the Monochrome Atmospheric Scattering model is proposed based on the variational Retinex.Firstly,a variational model for the atmosphere transmission map is constructed,so the transmission map estimation problem can be formulated as a Quadratic Programming optimization problem.Secondly,we calculate the transmission map and resolve the Monochrome Atmospheric Scattering model in each channel to get the Reflectance image;Finally,the Color Constancy is adopted to restore the color of the dehazed image.Experimental results show that the proposed method could remove haze rapidly and effectively,and has some advantages over other algorithms.
SOC1110-01.Intro to Sociological Thinking.Sp17.Austin,Jacquelynn

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Goals: To introduce students to the basic sociological concepts. To show how these concepts are used to analyze society. To increase our knowledge of how society is organized and operates. To encourage creative and critical thinking. Content: Study of culture, socialization, social institutions such as the family, religion, and government, race, gender, social class, and social change. Taught: Annually, fall, winter and spring terms. Credits: 4
Reliable Multipath Information Dissemination via Label Forwarding in Wireless Sensor Networks

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

In this paper we introduce a new routing scheme for wireless sensor networks (WSNs), which effectively transports the information from source to sink by curbing the energy requirements, both at node and system level. The proposed approach, termed reliable multipath information dissemination via label forwarding (RM-IDLF) is, both resource awareness and data centric. We integrate the power economics by using the local information within a sensor cloud and coordinating with the neighboring nodes to disseminate the information. The nodes carrying the information over the decentralized network use metadata descriptors in the form of "label" which communicates with other nodes. Actual information is then seeped through the path generated by trading labels. We study the performance of RM-IDLF for different node densities under faulty nodes to study the reliability and compare it with the current data dissemination routing schemes. We evaluate RM-IDLF over a C++ simulator. The experimental analyses show that we can save significant amount of energy as compared to the prior methods
Newly Developed Di-Block Copolymer-Based Cell Membrane Stabilizers Protect Mouse Coronary Artery Endothelial Cells against Hypoxia/Reoxygenation Injury

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (Life Sciences)

Reperfusion after ischemia causes additional cellular damage, known as reperfusion injury, for which there is still no effective remedy. Poloxamer (P)188, a tri-block copolymer-based cell membrane stabilizer (CCMS), has been shown to provide protection against hypoxia/reoxygenation (HR) injury in various models by reducing membrane leakage and apoptosis and improving mitochondrial function. Interestingly, substituting one of its hydrophilic poly-ethylene oxide (PEO) blocks with a (t)ert-butyl terminus added to the hydrophobic poly-propylene oxide (PPO) block yields a di-block compound (PEO-PPOt) that interacts better with the cell membrane lipid bi-layer and exhibits greater cellular protection than the gold standard tri-block P188 (PEO75-PPO30-PEO75). For this study, we custom-made three different new di-blocks (PEO113-PPO10t, PEO226-PPO18t and PEO113-PPO20t) to systemically examine the effects of the length of each polymer block on cellular protection in comparison to P188. Cellular protection was assessed by cell viability, lactate dehydrogenase release, and uptake of FM1-43 in mouse artery endothelial cells (ECs) following HR injury. We found that di-block CCMS were able to provide the same or better EC protection than P188. Our study provides the first direct evidence that custom-made di-block CCMS can be superior to P188 in improving EC membrane protection, raising their potential in treating cardiac reperfusion injury.
The Objective Measurement of Sleep-Wake Disturbance in Parkinson's Disease

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an increasingly prevalent neurodegenerative disease affecting older adults. Motor symptoms, including tremor, rigidity and tremor were classically predominant. However, troublesome non-motor symptomatology are known to impair quality of life for patients with PD and there carers. Sleep-wake disturbances are gaining attention in PD encompassing disturbances of the circadian, homeostatic and ultradian sleep systems. These symptoms have been linked to the troublesome problems of cognitive deficits, mood disturbance and visual hallucinations. Mechanisms exploring the interaction of sleep-wake disturbance and other non-motor symptoms in PD are not well understood. Bidirectional causality between sleep-wake disturbance and concomitant symptoms in PD provide insights into common chemical and neural mechanisms which prior to the development of therapy, must be understood. Furthermore, sleep-wake disorders in PD at present provide a maker of early diagnosis for which future disease modifying treatment can be targeted. However objective and reliable measurement techniques are yet to be devised in this field. This thesis aims to utilise the objective measurement of sleep-wake disturbances across the circadian, homeostatic and ultradian sleep systems in PD through four empiric experiments to help inform our understanding of these critical symptoms. While the usefulness of self-report data is not doubted as a means of engaging the patient and hearing their voice they cannot serve the same identification and measurement uses of objective data. Given our ageing population, the need for diagnostic, predictive and sensitive monitoring biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease has never been greater. Objective, accurate and reliable measurement techniques, as demonstrated in this thesis, underpins further research in this field.
Parenchyma fractions drive the storage capacity of nonstructural carbohydrates across a broad range of tree species

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

Abstract Premise Nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs) play a key role in tree performance and functioning and are stored in radial and axial parenchyma (RAP) cells. Whether this relationship is altered among species and climates or is linked to functional traits describing xylem structure (wood density) and tree stature is not known. Methods In a systematic review, we collated data for NSC content and the proportion of RAP in stems for 68 tree species. To examine the relationships of NSCs and RAP with climatic factors and other functional traits, we also collected climatic data at each tree's location, as well as wood density and maximum height. A phylogenetic tree was constructed to examine the influence of species' evolutionary relationships on the associations among NSCs, RAP, and functional traits. Results Across all 68 tree species, NSCs were positively correlated with RAP and mean annual temperature, but relationships were only weakly significant in temperate species and angiosperms. When separating RAP into radial parenchyma (RP) and axial parenchyma (AP), both NSCs and wood density were positively correlated with RP but not with AP. Wood in taller trees was less dense and had lower RAP than in shorter trees, but height was not related to NSCs. Conclusions In trees, NSCs are stored mostly in the RP fraction, which has a larger surface area in warmer climates. Additionally, NSCs were only weakly linked to wood density and tree height. Our analysis of evolutionary relationships demonstrated that RAP fractions and NSC content were always closely related across all 68 tree species, suggesting that RAP can act as a reliable proxy for potential NSC storage capacity in tree stems.
Judicial Administration and Enforcement of the Right to Quality Education in South Africa: A Discussion of Selected Case Laws

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

This paper examines the judicial intervention in safeguarding the comprehension and the fulfilment of the right to quality education through its pronouncements and judgements. The paper showcase that these judgements and pronouncements have now become essential regulatory tools shaping the administration and enforcement of the right to quality education in South Africa. It emphasizes that the judiciary on its pronouncements showcase the importance of understanding the meaning of the right to education and steadfast the significance of having social services connected to the learning environment for the delivery and realization of quality and sustainable education. It concludes that this right is inalienable and as such, it is incumbent on the government and institutions responsible for the protection of this right to certify that the right is promoted, protected and provided for at all cost. The paper recommends that the judiciary must continuously contribute in ensuring that quality education is promoted and protected by pronouncing judgements that promote quality sustainable education connected with good social services in schools across South Africa. Received: 20 August 2021 / Accepted: 15 December 2021 / Published: 5 March 2022
Investigations of unidentified laser transitions in Ag II

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

We originally reported 33 laser transitions in He-Ag and Ne-Ag mixtures, 23 of which were reported as unidentified. We have since made a more thorough investigation of the laser output and have positively identified five of the unidentified laser transitions as Lyman ghosts. The remainder of the unidentified laser transitions are also believed to be spectrometer ghosts.
[Non-invasive cerebral oximetry monitoring in percutaneous cardiac valvular implantations: two cases report].

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Cerebral oximetry non-invasive technology is based on cerebral tissue oxygen saturation (StcO2) measure in microcirculation, through near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)). As a result, cerebral oximetry (StcO2) is a mixed oxygen saturation parameter between de-oxide and oxide hemoglobin witch estimates a value between arterial (SaO2) and jugular venous saturation (SvjO2) under physiologic conditions. Complementary to the arterial oxygen saturation measured by pulse oximetry, cerebral tissue oxygen saturation reflects regional cerebral metabolism and the balance of local cerebral oxygen supply and demand. In this article, the authors report two clinical cases, the first case of a 79 year old man, submitted to percutaneous aortic valve bioprothesis femoral implantation, complicated by a stroke event, expressed by cerebral hypoxia in StcO2 monitorization on the left hemisphere and clinical motor deficit evidence, and the second one a 73 year old man, ASA III, submitted to percutaneous aortic valve bioprosthesis subclavian implantation procedure, where no complications were decribed and haemodymic and StcO2 stability was noticed.Given the clinical evidence on the reported cases, StcO2 monitorization revealed to be a relevant and usefull tool, in order to identify cerebral tissue hypoxia in the first case, as well as reflecting the adequate balance of local cerebral oxygen supply and demand, in the later.
Identification of potential S‐nitrosylation sites in the myocardium

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

S-nitrosylation (SNO) is a reversible protein modification that results from the covalent attachment of nitric oxide to a thiol group of a cysteine residue. Numerous methodologies have been developed to detect SNO proteins, but very few SNO sites have been identified in complex samples. Therefore, the objective of this study is to identify potential SNO sites in the myocardium. We utilized SNO-resin assisted capture (SNO-RAC) with mass spectrometry in order to determine SNO sites. Briefly, crude mouse heart homogenate was incubated with or without the S-nitrosylating agent GSNO (1 mM) and a modified biotin switch was performed. SNO-RAC analysis identified 952 unique SNO proteins in GSNO-treated homogenates, many of which contained multiple SNO sites. These proteins all show the potential for endogenous SNO formation. Of the 952 SNO proteins identified with GSNO treatment, 116 were identified to be endogenously SNO in control homogenates in the absence of GSNO. Gene ontology analysis revealed that many different pathways are targeted by SNO, including myocardial contraction, metabolism, cellular signaling and cell death. This study provides novel information regarding the cardiac SNO proteome and provides additional information on the sites of SNO for key proteins involved in many different myocardial processes. Supported by NIH grants 1F32HL096142 and 5R01HL039752, and the NIH Intramural Program.
Read Channel for Multilevel Run-Length-Limited Read-Only Disc

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

A novel multilevel run-length-limited read channel which employs an interpolating timing recovery system and an adaptive partial-response maximum-likelihood (PRML) detector is developed. In proposed adaptive PRML detection system, we adopt a 112-levels adaptive Viterbi detector which uses every RF sample to adjust the reference levels for the calculation of branch metrics. The reference levels of adaptive Viterbi detector are also used to regenerate RF signals for phase error calculation. The usage of adaptive PRML detector makes the performance more robust, and the combination of Viterbi reference levels and RF generator makes the calculated phase errors more accurate.
Impact of corporate social responsibility on bank’s corporate image

Field: Business, Management and Accounting (Social Sciences)

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of the corporate social responsibility (CSR) on the corporate image in the banking sector. The focus of the study is on four main components of CSR, which are economic, legal, ethical and philanthropic. Design/methodology/approach A model was used in this study to show the impact of different CSR’s factors on corporate image; (240) banks customers were approached using a questionnaire, where (155) responses were received and (144) valid responses entered for analysis. Findings The findings revealed that customers perceive CSR activities as a main element when dealing with banks. The corporate image is strengthened when banks adopt such activities, and positive and significant relationships were statistically found between CSR activities and corporate image. These activities differ in importance as perceived by banks’ customers. Research limitations/implications Enlarging sample size, involving more stakeholders such as employees and managers, and replicating the study in other countries would enrich the findings. Practical implications Banks are advised to consider the study factors in their activities and act as champions of CSR for the welfare of the society to strengthen their corporate image. Originality/value Many studies have discussed the issue of CSR, but very few are found in the Middle East, particularly in Bahrain, and in the banking sector. This paper calls for more investigation in this area for a better understanding of CSR activities and their effects on the corporate image.
Data from Inclusion of Patients with Brain Metastases in Phase I Trials: An Unmet Need

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

<div>Abstract<p>Patients with brain metastases are increasing in number; however, these patients are often excluded in phase I/II trials due to perceived poor prognosis, risk of hemorrhage, inefficient drug delivery, and confounding toxicities. Tsimberidou and colleagues demonstrate that selected patients can be appropriately enrolled in phase I trials and have outcomes representative of the general cancer population. <i>Clin Cancer Res; 17(12); 3855–7. ©2011 AACR</i>.</p></div>
COVID‐19and autoimmune rheumatic disease: behavioural changes adopted by patients amid the pandemic

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Background Amid concerns about severe COVID‐19 in patients with autoimmune rheumatic disease (AIRD) during the outbreak, it is crucial to explore behavioural changes, whether healthy or unhealthy, arising from this patient population in response to the changing healthcare environment. Aim To investigate COVID‐19‐driven behavioural changes in patients with AIRD. Methods This observational study invited patients who attended the rheumatology clinic of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital from 1 August 2020 to 1 July 2021, to respond to a survey questionnaire distributed on the patient's WhatsApp platform. Variables observed were changes in patient behaviour and decision‐making related to medication, healthcare service utilisation and clinical advice. Results Results for 233 patients were analysed in the study, the majority (89.7%) of whom were women. The most significant behavioural changes were a reduction in hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) dosage, adoption of telemedicine for clinical consultation and keen adherence to protective/preventive health measures. Patients also expressed anxiety regarding the risk of contracting COVID‐19 (52.5%), infecting their families (66.5%) and losing income (50.2%) due to the pandemic. Women and students were more likely to engage in self‐isolation/shielding behaviour. Employed participants practised social distancing more, reduced HCQ dosage and had more fear of losing income. Having mixed connective tissue disease is associated with being anxious about the risk of COVID‐19 infection. Conclusion The COVID‐19 pandemic has resulted in behaviour changes among patients with AIRD. Despite the perceived risk, most of these patients continue to adhere to their prescribed medication regimens, especially maintaining the dosage of traditional immunosuppressive agents.
Prevalence of chlorquinolone- and cephalosporin-resistant Escherichia coli in fish and fish products in Ukraine

Field: Immunology and Microbiology (Life Sciences)

The article is related to food safety within the framework of the One Health concept. The research results presented in the article were aimed at showing the level of prevalence of fluoroquinolone-resistant Escherichia coli strains and strains with acquired resistance to beta-lactams and carbapenems in fish and fish products of fish processing enterprises in Ukraine. 45 strains of E. coli strains were isolated from samples of common perch ( Perca fluviatilis ), mackerel ( Scomber) , silver carp ( Hypophthalmicht hy s molitrix ), marble trout ( Salmo marmora t us ), gilthead bream ( Sparus aurata ) , crucian carp ( Cara s sius cara s sius ), common carp ( Cyprinus carpio ), herring ( Clupea sp. ), Atlantic horse mackerel ( Trachurus trachurus ) and fish products – samples of caviar, including salmon, blue mussel ( Mytilus edulis ) in brine, sauce, oil, smoked Caspian trout ( Salmo caspius ) spines. The resistance to the representatives of clinically important fluoroquin o lones of the second (ofloxacin, norfloxacin ), third ( levofloxacin) and fourth (moxifloxacin) generations was studied by the phenotypic method. Resistance to fluoroquinolones was inherent in 14 (31.1% of identified) E. coli strains. The probable production of carbapenemase (OXA-48 and OXA-48-like enzymes) by E. coli strains was determined using discs with meropenem (10 μg) and was suspected in 6 (13.3%) of the tested E. coli . The production of ESBL-enzymes was co n firmed by two phenotypic methods of combined and double discs in 5 (11.1%) E. coli strains. The production of AmpC-enzymes was confirmed by the phenotypic method for resistance to cefotaxime (30 μg) in 6 (13.3%) E. coli strains. The results of the study provide a justification for inclusion in the state monitoring to detect contamination of raw materials and products of fish processing enterprises in Ukraine with bacterial contaminants. Such monitoring will help to strengthen quality control and bio-safety of fishery raw materials and products as one of the links in the food chain in the One Health system.