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INFLUENCE OF GROUP DISCUSSION TEACHING METHOD OF COMMON INTEREST GROUP APPROACH ON ADOPTION OF DAIRY COW PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN KISII COUNTY, KENYA

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The government of Kenya has embraced participatory approaches to effectively tap farmer participation and also involve other stakeholders in providing extension services. This study intended to determine the influence of group discussion teaching method of the CIG approach on the adoption level of dairy cow production technologies among smallholder farmers of Gucha Sub-County in Kisii County, Kenya. The researcher used the ex-post facto research design. The target population comprised all dairy cow production technology CIG members, who had been picked and trained, in Gucha Sub County from 2006 under the Kenya Agricultural Productivity Programme (KAPP) extension process. A total of 807 farmers drawn from CIGs took part in training. Stratified random sampling technique was used to select a 100 respondents. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The data was subject to chi-square test using SPSS. A high proportion of the respondents sampled were males (56%) because of the high social value attached to dairy enterprise in the kisii community. The men have a higher tendency to join groups dealing with an enterprise that gives high returns. Through group discussions a high proportion of farmers adopted various dairy production technologies; spraying against ticks (87%), napier establishment through “tumbukiza” technology (79%), feeding cows with mineral supplements (73%) and feeding with dairy meal (73%). The study revealed that group discussion teaching method of CIG approach had significant influence on adoption level of dairy cow production technologies by smallholder farmers in Gucha Sub-County. It is recommended that extension service providers apply appropriate facilitation skills to encourage participation by all members during group discussions.
Computational Modeling of Existing Damage in Concrete Bridge Columns

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

The research program discussed in this paper included both experimental and computational investigations of structural capacity effects on bridge columns by simulating observed column damage. For the experimental research, scaled models of a column were constructed and fractured using stone-splitting wedges. This method was intended to create the worst-case scenario based on the observed damage in the field: cracks propagating through the core of the columns and effectively cleaving each column into four pieces. The finite-element software ATENA, which models cracking in reinforced concrete, was used for the computational modeling and a parametric study. The computer model was correlated to the experimental results and then used to predict capacities for a variety of deterioration levels. This parametric study was used to determine the critical crack width, which would reduce the capacity of the column to its design load. This predicted critical crack width gives the bridge owner another tool for the evaluation of concrete degradation. This paper focuses on the computational portion of the research. As such, this paper presents a method to mimic existing damage in a finite-element model that the practicing engineer could use in a structural assessment of existing conditions.
[Research and development of intraoral scanning in edentulous soft tissue].

Field: Dentistry (Health Sciences)

During the complete denture restoration process, accurate impression making is a crucial step for achieving good denture retention. With the increasing popularity of intraoral scanning technology in fixed restoration, the use of intraoral scanning technology in complete denture restoration for edentulous jaw has also been developed. This article systematically reviews the research progress and application of intraoral scanning of edentulous soft tissue, focusing on difficulties in intraoral scanning of edentulous jaws, scanning accuracy, clinical application effects, as well as precautions involved. The aim is to provide references for clinical application.
Transforming Teaching and Learning With Natural Language Processing

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

In higher education (HE), the integration of Natural Language Processing (NLP) stands as a transformative force, reshaping traditional paradigms of teaching and learning. NLP systems are also able to perform tasks such as text summarization, text comparison, and personalized text generation, among others. From the teacher's perspective it is possible to have support or automate in tasks such as essay grading or materials generation, among many others. Moreover, NLP-powered intelligent tutoring systems personalize learning experiences by analyzing students' language use, identifying misconceptions, and offering targeted feedback and explanations. The adoption of NLP technology in HE holds the promise of optimizing learning outcomes, enhancing institutional efficiency, and promoting greater accessibility and inclusivity. However, despite its potential benefits, the successful implementation of NLP in HE necessitates careful consideration of ethical, privacy, and equity concerns, as well as ongoing research to address technical challenges and refine pedagogical strategies.
The pillar of education is trust in youth

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Moving from a critical consideration of the politics of the European Commission concerning instruction in the last 20 years, the presentation highlights the contradictions in interpreting the value of education. Due to the prevailing interest of the financial ideologues stressing competition, Delors as Head of the European Union tried to draw the attention of economists toward the field of education, stressing the relevance of education for economic competition. Later on, as head of UNESCO Committee for Education, he tried to bring the attention back on the true value of education, but the damage was done. Curiously, in the UNESCO book, he used as mainframe the famous La Fontaine/Aesop’s fable (n. XLII) about the Farmer and his sons, emphasizing the need to better listen to the youngsters and to educate them to the values and social meaning of non-alienated work. However, the fable implies a pedagogical contradiction, because education requires trust and not escamotage. The deep anti-pedagogical result was to allow economists to think about education as just as a way to improve human capital.
Introduction to Computational Genomics

Field: Computer Science (Physical Sciences)

Where did SARS come from? Have we inherited genes from Neanderthals? How do plants use their internal clock? The genomic revolution in biology enables us to answer such questions. But the revolution would have been impossible without the support of powerful computational and statistical methods that enable us to exploit genomic data. Many universities are introducing courses to train the next generation of bioinformaticians: biologists fluent in mathematics and computer science, and data analysts familiar with biology. This readable and entertaining book, based on successful taught courses, provides a roadmap to navigate entry to this field. It guides the reader through key achievements of bioinformatics, using a hands-on approach. Statistical sequence analysis, sequence alignment, hidden Markov models, gene and motif finding and more, are introduced in a rigorous yet accessible way. A companion website provides the reader with Matlab-related software tools for reproducing the steps demonstrated in the book.
Myogenic Differentiation of Human Myoblasts and Mesenchymal Stromal Stem Cells under GDF11 on Poly-ɛ-Caprolactone-Collagen I-Polyethylene-Nanofibers

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract Primary myoblasts (Mb) and adipose derived mesenchymal stromal cells (ADSC) can be co-cultured and myogenically differentiated in the process of skeletal muscle tissue engineering. Electrospun composite nanofiber scaffolds represent suitable matrices for tissue engineering of skeletal muscle, combining biocompatibility and stability. Although growth differentiation factor 11 (GDF11) has been proposed as a rejuvenating circulating factor, restoring skeletal muscle function in aging mice, some studies have also described a harming effect of GDF11.Therefore the aim of the study was to analyze the effect of GDF11 on co-cultures of Mb and ADSC on poly-ε-caprolacton (PCL)-collagen I-polyethylene oxide (PEO)-nanofibers.Human Mb were co-cultured with ADSC two-dimensionally (2D) as monolayers or three-dimensionally (3D) on aligned PCL-collagen I-PEO-nanofibers. Differentiation media were either serum-free with or without GDF11, or serum containing as in a conventional differentiation medium. Cell viability was higher after conventional myogenic differentiation compared to serum-free and serum-free + GDF11 differentiation as was creatine kinase activity. Immunofluorescence staining showed myosin heavy chain expression in all groups after 28 days of differentiation. Gene expression of myosin heavy chain ( MYH2 ) increased after serum-free + GDF11 stimulation compared to serum-free stimulation alone. The results of this study show that PCL-collagen I-PEO-nanofibers represent a suitable matrix for 3D myogenic differentiation of Mb and ADSC. In this context, GDF11 seems to promote myogenic differentiation of Mb and ADSC co-cultures compared to serum-free differentiation without any evidence of a harming effect.
Introducing the World Arachnida Catalog: the new research environment for (almost all) arachnid orders

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences (Life Sciences)

The World Arachnida Catalog (WAC, online at https://wac.nmbe.ch) is introduced as an amalgamation of the highly successful World Spider Catalog (WSC), the Pseudoscorpions of the World Catalog, and the Smaller Arachnid Order Catalogs. The new catalogs present all available taxonomic information on eight arachnid orders (Amblypygi, Araneae, Pseudoscorpiones, Ricinulei, Palpigradi, Schizomida, Solifugae and Uropygi) in a single location and a standardized format, continuously updated by specialists, to members of the World Spider Catalog Association (WSCA). For the first time, the majority of taxonomic literature for Pseudoscorpiones and the smaller arachnid orders will be available in downloadable PDF format for members according to the Swiss copyright laws. Up-to-date counts of families, genera and species are given alongside the current taxonomy for each taxon. Now in a common place and presented in an almost unified format, the new catalog aims to become the primary repository of taxonomic information for the Arachnida and will hopefully stimulate arachnological research across all arachnid orders by removing boundaries imposed by literature accessibility, incompatibility of formats, or taxonomic jargon.
The interrelationship between refractory laryngopharyngitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Objective:To investigate the interrelationship between refractory pharyngolaryngitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease.Methods:The examination of gastroscope and laryngoscope was utilized in 450 patients with refractory pharyngolaryngitis who had symptoms of sour regurgitation and singultus in out-patient department.Results:295(65%) patients were found mucosal bleeding point and mucosal erosion in stomach;46(10%) patients were found bile regurgitation;421(93%) were found hyperemia and oedema and bleeding point in sinus piriformis and arytenoid cartilages.Conclusion:The interrelationship between refractory pharyngolaryngitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease is considerablely close.The symptoms of sour regurgitus,singultation,pharyngeal paraesthesia,begma and cauterization ache would be relief or amelioration after management of amoxicillin,proton pump inhibitor and inhibitor of gastric acid.
EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF CHILDREN WITH OTOMYCOSIS.

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Abstract. Analyzing the results of preventive examinations and referring to the ENT doctor to solve research problems, forming further observation groups. The study was conducted in an observation group including 120 people. To study the prevalence and clinical characteristics of otomycosis, children with otomycosis were selected from the examined contingent. The work included children with different localization of mycotic process: otitis externa, otitis media, postoperative middle ear cavities. Depending on the method of treatment, the patient children were further divided into two groups.
Medicine, Music, and Literature

Field: Arts and Humanities (Social Sciences)

Journal Article Medicine, Music, and Literature: The Figure of Dr. Miracle in Offenbach's Les contes d'Hoffmann Get access ENID RHODES PESCHEL, ENID RHODES PESCHEL Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar RICHARD E. PESCHEL RICHARD E. PESCHEL Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Opera Quarterly, Volume 3, Issue 2, Summer 1985, Pages 59–71, https://doi.org/10.1093/oq/3.2.59 Published: 01 July 1985
Fluid‐Induced Changes in Shear Velocity from Surface Waves

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences (Physical Sciences)

PreviousNext No AccessSymposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2000Fluid‐Induced Changes in Shear Velocity from Surface WavesAuthors: Michael WestWilliam MenkeMichael WestLamont‐Doherty Earth Observatory and Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Columbia University, Palisades, NY 10964‐1000 and William MenkeLamont‐Doherty Earth Observatory and Department of Earth and Environmental Science, Columbia University, Palisades, NY 10964‐1000https://doi.org/10.4133/1.2922747 SectionsAboutPDF/ePub ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InReddit Abstract Introductory paragraph for this paper is available only in the PDF and GZipped PS filesPermalink: https://doi.org/10.4133/1.2922747FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited byTime-Lapse Seismic and Electrical Monitoring of the Vadose Zone during a Controlled Infiltration Experiment at the Ploemeur Hydrological Observatory, France25 April 2020 | Water, Vol. 12, No. 5Distributed Acoustic Sensing for Seismic Monitoring of The Near Surface: A Traffic-Noise Interferometry Case Study14 September 2017 | Scientific Reports, Vol. 7, No. 1Flash Rip Currents on Ocean Shoreline of Long Island, New York19 May 2011 Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems 2000 ISSN (online):1554-8015 Copyright: 2000 Pages: 1255 publication data© 2000 Copyright © 2000 The Environmental and Engineering Geophysical SocietyPublisher:Environmental & Engineering Geophysical Society HistoryPublished Online: 30 Sep 2008 CITATION INFORMATION Michael West and William Menke, (2000), "Fluid‐Induced Changes in Shear Velocity from Surface Waves," Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems Proceedings : 21-28. https://doi.org/10.4133/1.2922747 Plain-Language Summary PDF DownloadLoading ...
The Zero Hunger and Brazil without Extreme Poverty programs: a step forward in Brazilian social protection policy

Field: Social Sciences (Social Sciences)

Brazilian social protection programs have had consistent effects in reducing poverty and inequality among their respective target-groups: children, adolescents and pregnant and breastfeeding women. In 2011, the Brazil without Extreme Poverty program was launched as a strategy to eradicate extreme poverty by 2014. It makes the promotion of rights the core concept of the official political narrative. This study seeks to provide a systematic description of the Brazil without Extreme Poverty program and its initial results. A review of official documents and academic studies on the social protection programs was conducted. The Brazil without Extreme Poverty program represents an incremental approach to the social protection policies enacted by the previous administration. It advocates a multidimensional and focused approach, funded primarily by the federal government. The strategy subscribes to the international trend of associating social protection with employment and income generation policies.
M~SSBAUER AND MAGNETIC STUDY OF SUBSTITUTED M-AND w- TYPE

Field: Physics and Astronomy (Physical Sciences)

TABLE 1 A substituted barium ferrite of the M-type, Ba~elo.4BCoo.7~T i~.76~~Q, Coordination, spin direction, block location and number of iron a modified 14-type (about 1W+0.3S, where S is referred to as a spinel block), BaFe15.~0Col.~zTi~,5Zno.7~O~~.~, and a mixed type, BaFe12.~Coo.7Tio.~Nio.~~Zno.~402~ (about 0.5M+0.5\4') were prepared using the coprecipitation salt catalysis technique. The structure of the samples was examined by x-ray diffraction and high-resolution electron microscopy. hlagnetic measurements and Mossbauer spectra show that the sample of the modified W-type has the largest specific magnetization cs, (70.2 emu/g) and smallest coercivity, H, ((360 Oe). Modified W-type barium ferrite has magnetic properties superior to the hl-type; this improved material can be successfully made by increasing the number of S blocks in the unit cell and by substituting ZnZt and Coz+ ions for Fe2+ at the tetrahedral frv site.
Insights into the Design of p97-targeting Small Molecules from Structural Studies on p97 Functional Mechanism

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

p97, also known as valosin-containing protein or CDC48, is a member of the AAA+ protein family that is highly conserved in eukaryotes. It binds to various cofactors in the body to perform its protein-unfolding function and participates in DNA repair, degradation of subcellular membrane proteins, and protein quality control pathways, among other processes. Its malfunction can lead to many diseases, such as inclusion body myopathy, associated with Paget’s disease of bone and/or frontotemporal dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis disease, and others. In recent years, many small-molecule inhibitors have been deployed against p97, including bis (diethyldithiocarbamate)- copper and CB-5083, which entered the first phase of clinical tests but failed. One bottleneck in the design of p97 drugs is that its molecular mechanism remains unclear. This paper summarizes recent studies on the molecular mechanisms of p97, which may lead to insight into how the next generation of small molecules targeting p97 can be designed.
Plane strain large deformation analysis of this cylindrical shell subject to external pressure

Field: Engineering (Physical Sciences)

Included in this report are the analytical results of a plane strain large displacement analysis of a thin cylindrical shell subjected to nonuniform external pressure. The purpose of the analysis is to determine the ultimate load capacities and hence, the design margins of safety of the shell structure for both the static and the dynamic loading conditions. The finite element method was used to solve the numerical problem. For dynamic analysis, the implicit Houbolt operator was utilized to perform the time integration. All numerical computations were accomplished using the nonlinear finite element program MARC. The analysis is one of the tasks required for the technical assistance program &#x27;&#x27;Safety Margin Associated with Containment Structures Under Dynamic Loading.&#x27;&#x27;
Hydrobiological and Geochemical Responses to Trout Cage Aquaculture in Lake Ecosystem

Field: Environmental Science (Physical Sciences)

This study investigates the seasonal dynamics and interrelationships between geochemical and hydrobiological parameters in lake ecosystems impacted by fish cage farming in Lake Ladoga, Russia. Environmental conditions at three trout farms were assessed, focusing on water and sediment quality as well as benthic and zooplankton communities. For each farm, two categories of sampling sites were designated: cage sites and reference sites located 100–600 m away from the cages. Fieldwork was carried out across four seasons in 2023: February, June, August, and November. The findings indicate that intensive fish feeding results in significant organic waste accumulation beneath trout cages, altering the composition and abundance of planktonic and benthic organisms. The organic matter content in sediments beneath the cages during periods of intensive feeding was found to increase 2–5 times compared to the reference sites. In winter, accumulated organic matter in the sediments underwent mineralization, bringing hydrobiological indicators closer to the reference values. The geochemical and hydrobiological parameters analyzed in this study serve as valuable indicators for developing ecological monitoring approaches in freshwater cage aquaculture.
Screening Colonoscopy Unmasking Colonic Metastasis from an Occult Breast Ductal Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Field: Medicine (Health Sciences)

Metastatic spread from breast cancer to the gastrointestinal tract is rare. Such cases are predominantly lobular carcinomas and they usually occur later on during the course of disease progression with the stomach being the most common site involved. Furthermore, occult breast primary tumor is extremely uncommon. To the best of our knowledge, we describe here the first case of incidental colonic metastasis as first presentation of an occult breast ductal carcinoma. We also provide a review of the literature on gastrointestinal—and specifically colonic—involvement from breast ductal carcinoma.
Forest plot: An indispensable segment of meta-analysis

Field: Health Professions (Health Sciences)

Forest plot is the graphical display of estimated results from a number of scientific studies included in Meta-Analysis. The name refers to the forest of lines produced. It is also known as a blobbogram and is a graphical representation of data from studies addressing the same question, along with the overall results. It was developed for use in medical research as a means of graphically representing a meta-analysis of the results of randomized controlled trials. One of the foremost advantages of these plots is that one can see and interpret the information from the individual studies that went into meta-analysis at a glance. It also highlights the amount of variation between the studies and an estimate of the overall result. This review article throws a light on the importance of forest plots and their interpretation in the field of dental research.
The nuclear sulfenome of Arabidopsis: spotlight on histone acetyltransferase GCN5 regulation through functional thiols

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

Abstract In aerobic life forms, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are produced by the partial reduction of oxygen during energy-generating metabolic processes. In plants, ROS production increases during periods of both abiotic and biotic stress, severely overloading the antioxidant systems. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) plays a central role in cellular redox homeostasis and signalling by oxidizing crucial cysteines to sulfenic acid, which is considered a biologically relevant post-translational modification (PTM). Until now, the impact of the nucleus on cellular redox homeostasis has been relatively unexplored. The regulation of histone-modifying enzymes by oxidative PTMs at redox-sensitive cysteine or tyrosine residues is particularly intriguing because it allows the integration of redox signalling mechanisms with chromatin control of transcriptional activity. One of the most extensively studied histone acetyltransferases is the conserved GENERAL CONTROL NONDEPRESSIBLE 5 (GCN5) complex. This study investigated the nuclear sulfenome in Arabidopsis thaliana by expressing a nuclear variant of the Yeast Activation Protein-1 (YAP1) probe and identified 225 potential redox-active proteins undergoing S-sulfenylation. Mass spectrometry analysis further confirmed the S-sulfenylation of GCN5 at Cys293, Cys368, and Cys400, and their functional significance and impact on the GCN5 protein–protein interaction network were assessed using cysteine-to-serine mutagenesis.