Advanced Fabrication and Characterization of Magnetic Nanowires

Hasil penelitian ini diketahui bahwa dalam rangkaperan dan kebijakan Pemerintah terhadap pengembangan Dinas perpustakaan dan kearsipan Kabupaten Sinjai dengan cara melalui kebijakan teknis yaitu meningkatkan budaya baca di kalangan masyarakat kabupaten sinjai dengan kebijakan pemerintah daerah dalam ini Kepala Dinas Perpustakaan dan Kearsipan Kabupaten Sinjai dengan menyediakan buku dan pengembangan budaya baca melalui sosialisasi dan publikasi,upaya meningkatkan kualitas layanan di perpustakaan dan upaya peningkatan sarana dan prasarana. Adapun kendala yang menjadi penghambat dalam rangka peran dan kebijakan Pemerintah terhadap pengembangan Dinas perpustakaan dan kearsipan Kabupaten Sinjai yaitu tidak lain daripada sumber dana (anggaran) dan sumber daya daya manusia yang tidak mencukupi, memadai, ataupun tidak kompeten di bidangnya

Advanced Fabrication and Characterization of Magnetic Nanowires

Magnetic nanowires feature unique properties that have attracted the interest of different research areas from basic physics over biomedicine to data storage. The combination of crystalline and shape anisotropy is mainly responsible for the magnetic properties of the nanowires, whereby different methods for tuning those properties are available. The nanowires typically represent single-domain particles, and magnetization switching occurs via domain walls nucleated at the ends of the nanowire and traversing it. Combined with a high biocompatibility, iron or iron oxide nanowires can be used as nanorobots for biomedical applications, destroying cancer cells, or delivering drugs. The nanowires are also attractive for data storage, especially in a three-dimensional device, because of the high-domain wall speed that has been theoretically predicted. This chapter offers an introduction to the electrochemical synthesis of cylindrical nanowires in anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates. Template modification techniques such as barrier layer thinning, barrier layer etching, and diameter modulation are discussed. Advanced fabrication techniques of nanowires with varying structural and chemical variations such as multisegmented and core-shell nanowires are elaborated. The characterization of single nanowires encompassing physical, magnetic, and electrical techniques is covered

Comparative Assessment of Shrimp Hydrolyzates as Alternative Organic Fertilizers for Legumes

The global annual production of shrimp is nearly 4 million metric tons generating almost half of this weight in waste. This study assessed the crop production of legumes fertilized with shrimp exoskeletons obtained by microwaves under greenhouse conditions. Plants were grown under the following fertilization regimes: (i) untreated shrimp waste, (ii) shrimp waste pellets, (iii) shrimp-based pellets having a hydrolysis degree of 42%, (iv) untreated cellulose pellets, (v) untreated soil, (vi) untreated cotton substrate, and (vii) two commercial fertilizers (CF1 and CF2). CF1 and CF2 showed the largest electric conductivity and ionic exchange capability, whereas the fertilizing pellets showed the lowest values. However, pH, densification and conductivity of soil were not affected by fertilization. Shrimp waste showed a high content of C, N, O, Ca and P mainly derived from chitin, proteins and minerals. All fertilizers showed typical type II isotherms, but the untreated soil and CF2 per se exhibited the largest water uptake. The soil microbiota increased during the growing cycle and then decreased as the reproductive phase started. Further, soil planted with Phaseolus vulgaris showed a larger microbial population than Pisum sativum. The best plant growth was achieved when treated with CF2, whereas the raw shrimp waste caused a beneficial plant growth and crop yield mainly in Phaseolus vulgaris

Il6 gene promoter polymorphism (-174G/C) influences the association between fat mass and cardiovascular risk factors

During the last decades, the prevalence of obesity has increased rapidly among young people. A polymorphism in the promoter region of the IL6 gene (-174G/C), has been previously reported to be involved in obesity and metabolic syndrome development. Therefore, the aim of the study was to examine whether the IL6 -174G/C polymorphism influence the association of body fat with low-grade inflammatory markers and blood lipids and lipoproteins in Spanish adolescents. 504 Spanish adolescents participating in the AVENA study were genotyped for the -174G/C polymorphism of the IL6 gene. Anthropometric and body composition measurements were taken and blood samples were collected for plasma molecules determinations. No differences between genotypes were observed in anthropometric values, body composition measurements and plasma markers concentration. Physical activity level differ between genotypes with subjects carrying the C allele of the polymorphism being significantly (p<0.05) more active than GG subjects. The association between body fat mass and plasma glucose was influenced by the -174G/C polymorphism of the IL6 gene. Subjects carrying the C allele of the mutation seem to have higher values of lipoprotein (a) and C-reactive protein as their percentage of body fat mass increase. Our results suggest that this promoter polymorphism influences the association between adiposity and some plasma markers

VEGF Gene Expression in Adult Human Thymus Fat: A Correlative Study with Hypoxic Induced Factor and Cyclooxigenase-2

UNLABELLED:It is well known that the adult human thymus degenerates into fat tissue; however, it has never been considered as a potential source of angiogenic factors. Recently, we have described that this fat (TAT) produces angiogenic factors and induces human endothelial cell proliferation and migration, indicating its potential angiogenic properties. DESIGN:Adult thymus fat and subcutaneous adipose tissue specimens were obtained from 28 patients undergoing cardiac surgery, making this tissue readily available as a prime source of adipose tissue. We focused our investigation on determining VEGF gene expression and characterizing the different genes, mediators of inflammation and adipogenesis, and which are known to play a relevant role in angiogenesis regulation. RESULTS:We found that VEGF-A was the isoform most expressed in TAT. This expression was accompanied by an upregulation of HIF-1alpha, COX-2 and HO-1 proteins, and by increased HIF-1 DNA binding activity, compared to SAT. Furthermore, we observed that TAT contains a high percentage of mature adipocytes, 0.25% of macrophage cells, 15% of endothelial cells and a very low percentage of thymocyte cells, suggesting the cellular variability of TAT, which could explain the differences in gene expression observed in TAT. Subsequently, we showed that the expression of genes known as adipogenic mediators, including PPARgamma1/gamma2, FABP-4 and adiponectin was similar in both TAT and SAT. Moreover the expression of these latter genes presented a significantly positive correlation with VEGF, suggesting the potential association between VEGF and the generation of adipose tissue in adult thymus. CONCLUSION:Here we suggest that this fat has a potential angiogenic function related to ongoing adipogenesis, which substitutes immune functions within the adult thymus. The expression of VEGF seems to be associated with COX-2, HO-1 and adipogenesis related genes, suggesting the importance that this new fat has acquired in research in relation to adipogenesis and angiogenesis

Measuring nutritional knowledge using Item Response Theory and its validity in European adolescents

Objective: To analyse the Nutritional Knowledge Test (NKT) using Item Response Theory (ITR) analysis and to assess the construct validity of the Nutritional Knowledge Scale (NKTS) and its associations with adolescent food group consumption and nutritional biomarkers. DesignCross-sectional study: SettingMulticentre investigation conducted in ten European cities.ParticipantsAdolescents aged 12·5-17·5 years (n 3215) who completed over 75 % of the NKT. Results: Factor analysis indicated that the NKT can be analysed with a one-dimensional model. Eleven out of twenty-three items from the NKT presented adequate parameters and were selected to be included in the NKTS. Nutrition knowledge was positively associated with consumption of fruits, cereals, dairy products, pulses, meat and eggs, and fish, as well as with blood concentrations of vitamin C, ß-carotene, n-3 fatty acids, holo-transcobalamin, cobalamin and folate; nutrition knowledge was negatively associated with intake of olives and avocado, alcohol and savoury snacks. Conclusions: The NKTS assessed nutritional knowledge adequately and it is proposed as a new tool to investigate this subject in future studies

Factores psicosociales asociados al bajo rendimiento académico de estudiantes del grado 7 de la institución educativa técnica ciudad Ibagué, comuna trece, 2012.

Álbum Fotográfico, asistencias, Encuestas, Cuadros Semánticos, Diarios de Campos, Instrumentos, RAI, Protocolos.Realizada la investigación acerca del Bajo Rendimiento Escolar en estudiantes del grado 7º de la Institución Educativa Técnica Ciudad Ibagué, comuna trece, reflejando los factores que inciden en el proceso de formación del educando como lo son: la familia, docentes, padres, factores económicos y compañeros, y este proyecto se abordar cuatro categorías que fueron: Familia, Docente Pares y Motivacional, estas categorías fueron soportadas bajo teóricos frente al tema de investigación. Aspectos que contribuyen de manera positiva o negativa el correcto desarrollo académico y personal del alumno, debido al ambiente en el que vive y se desenvuelve, considerando que el Sistema Educativo contribuye a no elevar el Rendimiento ya que la falta de interés en actualizar una equidad y calidad de la educación hace falta, esto trae como consecuencia una educación de cantidad y no de calidad reflejada en los docentes, esto afecta directamente al alumno, y contribuye a esta problemática la falta de interés de los padres de familia en velar por el buen rendimiento de los hijos, ya que dejan solo al docente y a la escuela la tarea de educar al estudiante, sin tomar conciencia del papel importante del que forman parte. Aplicando las técnicas como la entrevista abierta y semiestructura y estrategias como la observación, murales, juego de roles, metaplán, socio drama. Resultados arrojados en la investigación se determinó que la familia es el factor predominante asociado al bajo rendimiento académico de los estudiantes, Para la erradicación del Bajo Rendimiento es necesario el trabajo en equipo de toda la comunidad educativa, también la innovación constante del Sistema Educativo centrado en el contexto y realidad del niño.Once the investigation about the School Low Yield in students of the degree was accomplished 7 of the Technical Educational Institution Ibague City, commune thirteen, reflecting the factors that have an effect on the pupil's process of formation as they are it: The family, teachers, parents, cost-reducing and accompanying factors, and this project discussing four categories that were: Family, Docent Equal and Motivational, these categories were borne under theoreticians in front of the fact-finding theme. Aspects that contribute of positive or negative way the pupil's correct academic and personal development, due to the environment you live in and it becomes unwrapped in, considering that the Educational System contributes to not to raise the Performance right now than the lack of interest in updating an equity and educational quality is missed, this results in an education of quantity and no of quality reflected in the teachers, this affects the pupil directly, and contributes to this problems without interest of the family men in watching over the children's good performance, since they leave to the teacher And to the school the task of educating the student, without waking up to the important role they are a member of. Applying the techniques like the unstructured interview and semi-structure and strategies like the observation, murals, I play of roles, metaplán, partner drama. Proven to be thrown in investigation it was determined that the family is the prevailing factor once the academic low yield of the students, For the eradication of the Low Yield was associated to the whole the educational community's teamwork is necessary, also the constant invention of the Educational System once the context was centered in and reality of the little boy

Dietary total antioxidant capacity and obesity in children and adolescents

Dietary antioxidant intake has been suggested to protect against oxidative damage and related clinical complications. The aim of this study was to assess the potential relationships between the dietary total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and obesity-related features in children and adolescents. Anthropometric variables from 369 children and adolescents were measured (184 obese and 185 control). A validated food-frequency questionnaire was used to calculate the TAC and the daily nutrient and energy intake. Dietary TAC showed positive associations with fiber, folic acid, magnesium, and vitamins A, C and E. BMI, SDS-BMI and total body fat were inversely associated with dietary TAC only in obese subjects. These data suggest that dietary TAC may be a potential indicator of the risk to develop obesity-related features and could be considered as a useful method in assessing antioxidant intake