Les scènes de sacrifice sur les stèles du tophet de Sousse

Le tophet de Sousse, l’antique Hadrumetum a fournit un lot de stèles datable du début de l’ère chrétienne qui porte un décor spécifique nettement romanisé. Le nombre réduit de ces monuments ne suffit pas de les ranger parmi les stèles saturniennes. Is peuvent, au plus, être considéré comme un indice marquant le début du processus de romanisation du culte de Baal Hammon dans ce vieux comptoir phénicien

Characterizing HCI Research in China: Streams, Methodologies and Future Directions

This position paper takes the first step to attempt to present the initial characterization of HCI research in China. We discuss the current streams and methodologies of Chinese HCI research based on two well-known HCI theories: Micro/Marco-HCI and the Three Paradigms of HCI. We evaluate the discussion with a survey of Chinese publications at CHI 2019, which shows HCI research in China has less attention to Macro-HCI topics and the third paradigms of HCI (Phenomenologically situated Interaction). We then propose future HCI research directions such as paying more attention to Macro-HCI topics and third paradigm of HCI, combining research methodologies from multiple HCI paradigms, including emergent users who have less access to technology, and addressing the cultural dimensions in order to provide better technical solutions and support

Biologic response of inguinal hernia prosthetics: A comparative study of conventional static meshes versus 3D dynamic implants

Despite improvements in prosthetics and surgical techniques, the rate of complications following inguinal hernia repair remains high. Among these, discomfort and chronic pain have become a source of increasing concern among surgeons. Poor quality of tissue ingrowth, such as thin scar plates or shrinking scars-typical results with conventional static implants and plugs-may contribute to these adverse events. Recently, a new type of 3D dynamically responsive implant was introduced to the market. This device, designed to be placed fixation-free, seems to induce ingrowth of viable and structured tissue instead of regressive fibrotic scarring. To elucidate the differences in biologic response between the conventional static meshes and this 3D dynamically responsive implant, a histological comparison was planned. The aim of this study was to determine the quality of tissue incorporation in both types of implants excised after short, medium, and long periods post-implantation. The results showed large differences in the biologic responses between the two implant types. Histologically, the 3D dynamic implant showed development of tissue elements more similar to natural abdominal wall structures, such as the ingrowth of loose and well-hydrated connective tissue, well-formed vascular structures, elastic fibers, and mature nerves, with negligible or absent inflammatory response. All these characteristics were completely absent in the conventional static implants, where a persistent inflammatory reaction was associated with thin, hardened, and shrunken fibrotic scar formation. Consequently, as herniation is a degenerative process, the 3D dynamic implants, which induce regeneration of the typical groin components, seem to address its pathogenesis

Peningkatan Lompat Jauh Gaya Jongkok melalui Alat Peraga di Sdn 27 Rengat

The problem often faced by teachers during the learning style is a long jump squat at fifth grade students at SDN 27 Rengat and the purpose of this study is to help students to be increased with the help of props. Forms of research is classroom action research (PTK). In a classroom action research (PTK) This is the subject of this study were teachers collaborate with students of State Elementary School 27 Rengat in Sekadau totaling 17 students. Based on the results of research carried out research have a positive impact on students because it consists of the first cycle and the second cycle of planning, implementation, observation and reflection. Learning first cycle of students who have recently graduated amounted to 7 students or 41.2%, while the students who have not passed amounted to 10 students or 58%, then proceed to the second cycle so that students have the opportunity to repair long jump squat style with the help of new props to graduate students numbered 17 students and the student has not passed a numbered

Optimization of extraction of novel pectinase enzyme discovered in red pitaya (Hylocereus polyrhizus) peel

Plant peels could be a potential source of novel pectinases for use in various industrial applications due to their broad substrate specificity with high stability under extreme conditions. Therefore, the extraction conditions of a novel pectinase enzyme from pitaya peel was optimized in this study. The effect of extraction variables, namely buffer to sample ratio (2:1 to 8:1, X1), extraction temperature (−15 to +25 °C, X2) and buffer pH (4.0 to 12.0, X3) on specific activity, temperature stability, storage stability and surfactant agent stability of pectinase from pitaya peel was investigated. The study demonstrated that the optimum conditions for the extraction of pectinase from pitaya sources could improve the enzymatic characteristics of the enzyme and protect its activity and stability during the extraction procedure. The optimum extraction conditions cause the pectinase to achieve high specific activity (15.31 U/mg), temperature stability (78%), storage stability (88%) and surfactant agent stability (83%). The most desirable conditions to achieve the highest activity and stability of pectinase enzyme from pitaya peel were the use of 5:1 buffer to sample ratio at 5 °C and pH 8.0

Optimization of pectinase extraction from mango (Mangifera indica cv. Chokanan) peel using response surface methodology

Today pectinases (EC 3.2.1.15) have become an integral part of the food and feed industry and plant peel could be a potential source of pectinase. Thus, the main objective of the study was the optimization of pectinase extraction from mango (Mangifera indica cv. Chokanan) peel. For this purpose, response surface methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the extraction conditions and the effect of independent variables, namely temperature (-25 to +25°C), mixing time (2–10 min) and pH of buffer (1–8), on specific activity, storage stability, temperature stability and surfactant agent stability of pectinase from mango peel was investigated. The study demonstrated that using optimum temperature, mixing time and pH of buffer, protected pectinase during extraction, as indicated by low activity and low stability loss. It was found that the interaction effect of mixing time and buffer content improved the pectinase stability, and pH of buffer had the most significant effect on specific activity of the pectinase. The ideal condition of 2.5°C temperature, 6 min mixing time at pH 4.5 was established for pectinase extraction from mango peel. The result indicated that the optimized extraction of pectinase from mango peel provides high activity and stability of pectinase in harsh conditions, which makes the enzyme suitable for use in various types of industry and biotechnological applications. Furthermore, there was not any significant (p>0.05) difference between the experimental and predicted values. This ensured that the response surface models used to indicate property changes of pectinase as a function of enzyme extraction conditions were sufficient