Iago as Moral Other in Jonathan Munby\u27s Production of Othello (2016)

Jonathan Munby produced a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare\u27s Othello at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in Spring of 2016. While continuing to utilize Shakespeare\u27s language, Munby modernized Othello through the use of contemporary military costumes, props, accents, music, and dance. Munby did not limit his adaptation to solely visual and auditory aspects of Othello, but also took the liberty of contemporizing the principle of otherness in the play. This research explores the identification of Munby\u27s character as Iago as Moral Other, whose actions lead to the fall of his wife, Emilia, a fellow officer, Roderigo, Desdemona, and the protagonist, Othello

An Analysis of the Legal and Ethical Implications of Online Disinformation in the Philippines

Online disinformation has become a significant problem in the Philippines, particularly during election periods. This paper examines the legal and ethical implications of online disinformation and presents case studies that illustrate the potential impact of false information on public opinion and democratic processes. The results show that while legal frameworks exist to address online disinformation, enforcement remains a challenge, and there is a need for responsible online behavior and effective regulation to combat the spread of false information. The ethical implications of online disinformation emphasize the importance of media literacy and responsible reporting, as well as the need for accountability among those who engage in the spread of false information. The case studies demonstrate the potential harm caused by online disinformation and the impact it can have on democratic processes. By addressing these issues, we can work towards a more informed and democratic society in which the spread of false information is minimized.

P-17 Iago as Moral Other in Jonathan Munby’s Production of Othello (2016)

Jonathan Munby produced a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s Othello at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre in Spring of 2016. While continuing to utilize Shakespeare’s language, Munby modernized Othello through the use of contemporary military costumes, props, accents, music, and dance. Munby did not limit his adaptation to solely visual and auditory aspects of Othello, but also took the liberty of contemporizing the principle of “otherness” in the play. This research explores the identification of Munby’s character of Iago as “Moral Other,” whose actions lead to the fall of his wife, Emilia, a fellow officer, Roderigo, Desdemona, and the protagonist, Othello

Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Growth Performance and Carcass Composition of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Fed Dietary Copra Meal

Introduction Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is one of the most cultured species in the aquaculture industry. However, its market price is affected by the increasing cost of fishmeal. Plant-based proteins are being used to mitigate the problem. Methodology This paper comprehensively quantified the growth performance and carcass composition of Nile tilapia fed copra meal via systematic review and meta-analysis. The literature review and paper selection were done based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis method. The data from peer-reviewed papers that qualified from the inclusion screening criteria such as standard error reporting, feeding period, absence of dietary supplements, tilapia development stage, and crude protein levels were subjected to meta-analysis. Results Results showed that growth and feed utilization parameters were significantly different (P ≤ 0.05), favoring the control over the plant-based diets. Moreover, the pooled estimate of carcass composition of fish fed copra meal-based diet was not significantly different with that of fish fed fishmeal-based diet (P \u3e 0.05) except for ash content (P \u3c 0.05). The feeding period, crude protein level, fish development stage, and dietary copra inclusions were subjected to meta-regression analysis due to high and statistically significant I2 values to determine the sources of heterogeneity. The residual I2 values showed that these factors did not affect the heterogeneity of the data presented for copra meal. These effects may be attributed to the nutritional quality of raw materials and other abiotic factors like feed preparation. Conclusion Nonetheless, data from meta-analysis using model coefficients revealed that the minimum required levels are 594, 617, and 462 g kg−1 of dietary copra meal are needed for optimum growth performance, feed utilization, and carcass composition of Nile tilapia, respectively. The study showed that systematic review and meta-analysis can be a useful tool in optimizing plant-based diets for aquaculture species

Selected dietary plant-based proteins for growth and health response of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus

Tilapia culture is one of the largest sectors of global aquaculture. Among the different species of tilapia, Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is perhaps the top cultured species. The production of Nile tilapia has been continually increasing throughout the years resulting in genetic deterioration. Several tilapia strains with better growth performance and adaptive capability to survive in different culture conditions have been developed to alleviate the crisis. Increased demand for Nile tilapia implies higher farming cost. Plant-based proteins are utilized as partial or complete fishmeal replacements to reduce feed cost. However, these proteins can adversely affect and alter growth and feed performance, carcass composition and indices, and gut and hepatic health. This review discusses the use of seven plant-based proteins: namely, soybean, copra, pea, corn, palm kernel, microalgae, and seaweed as a Nile tilapia aquafeed. Different processing methods are employed to produce several types of plant-based proteins. Processed plant-protein types, when utilized as an aquafeed ingredient, vary in its effect on the performance, hemato-immunological parameters, and gut and hepatic health of Nile tilapia. Studies have shown that Nile tilapia can effectively maximize plant-based protein diets based on the preparation method, type of plant source, amino acid supplementation, and inclusion levels of the plant proteins. These readily available crops should be considered as primary protein sources for aquaculture. Hindrances to the use of plant-based proteins as a main dietary protein are limiting amino acids, presence of anti-nutritional factors, and the competition between its demand as human food and as animal feed

The maize rachis affects Aspergillus flavus spread during ear development

Aspergillus flavus that transgenically expressed the green fluorescent protein was used to follow infection in ears of maize hybrids resistant and susceptible to the fungus. Developing ears were needle-inoculated with GFP- transformed A. flavus 20 days after silk emergence, and GFP fluorescence in the pith was evaluated at 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 20 days after inoculation. Fluorescence levels in the pith of susceptible lines were significantly higher (P < 0.0001) than in resistant lines at all time points. Pith sections apical to the inoculation point displayed higher fluorescence levels compared to other sections of the ear, suggesting fungal spread via the water/nutrient transport system. Fluorescence levels in resistant lines did not change significantly over time, implying spread of the fungus but not growth. Fluorescence in susceptible ears was highest at early time points, suggesting that conditions were more conducive to spread than at the later time points. These results suggest that the rachis could retard the spread and/or growth of the fungus inside the developing maize ear. Although fluorescence was observed in kernels from resistant ears, it occurred at a much higher frequency in those from susceptible hybrids. Together, these results suggest that the rachis is used by maize as a defense structure similar to other preformed types of resistance

A variably occupied CTCF binding site in the ultrabithorax gene in the Drosophila bithorax complex.

Although the majority of genomic binding sites for the insulator protein CCCTC-binding factor (CTCF) are constitutively occupied, a subset show variable occupancy. Such variable sites provide an opportunity to assess context-specific CTCF functions in gene regulation. Here, we have identified a variably occupied CTCF site in the Drosophila Ultrabithorax (Ubx) gene. This site is occupied in tissues where Ubx is active (third thoracic leg imaginal disc) but is not bound in tissues where the Ubx gene is repressed (first thoracic leg imaginal disc). Using chromatin conformation capture, we show that this site preferentially interacts with the Ubx promoter region in the active state. The site lies close to Ubx enhancer elements and is also close to the locations of several gypsy transposon insertions that disrupt Ubx expression, leading to the bx mutant phenotype. gypsy insertions carry the Su(Hw)-dependent gypsy insulator and were found to affect both CTCF binding at the variable site and the chromatin topology. This suggests that insertion of the gypsy insulator in this region interferes with CTCF function and supports a model for the normal function of the variable CTCF site as a chromatin loop facilitator, promoting interaction between Ubx enhancers and the Ubx transcription start site.The work was supported by the Wellcome Trust [089834/Z/09/Z] and ER was supported by the Erasmus Programme.This is the accepted manuscript. The final version is available from ASM at http://mcb.asm.org/content/early/2014/10/28/MCB.01061-14.abstract

Reservoir of Bacterial Exotoxin Genes in the Environment

This is the first report of an environmental reservoir of a bacterial exotoxin gene harbored in an atypical host in the environment. Screening bacterial isolates from the environment via sea-specific PCR identified an isolate with a DNA sequence &#x3e;95% identical to the Staphylococcus aureus enterotoxin A gene (_sea_). 16S DNA sequence comparisons identified the environmental isolate as a Pseusodomonad. Laboratory studies confirmed that this Pseudomonad is psychrophilic. The results indicate that the _sea_ gene is present in an alternative bacterial host, providing the first evidence for an environmental reservoir of exotoxin genes in bacteria. Transfer of these genes between phage and alternative bacterial hosts may promote the evolution of novel human diseases