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Artists Julijonas Urbonas and Aisha Juma at CERN
No full textArtists Julijonas Urbonas (Lithuania) and Aisha Juma (UAE) at CERN ACCELERATE programme with ARTS AT CER
Improving Human Welfare: The Crucial Role of Open Access
No full textDeveloping countries are increasingly improving their capacity to use scientific and technical knowledge to solve local problems. They are investing in communication infrastructure and improving technology policies. For such measures to be effective, those countries also need greater access to the world’s pool of knowledge.
Restrictions on access to scientific and health information are hindering progress, particularly in the world’s least-developed countries, and are impeding efforts toward global development. Essential information is locked away behind such barriers as journal subscription charges or individual article download fees. Journal articles are typically subject to restrictive copyright licenses that prevent reproduction, distribution, translation, or the creation of derivative works, all of which would help published work to be used for innovation. These restrictions are compounded by infrastructure inadequacies and lack of incentives for increasing the use of scientific and technologic knowledge in solving challenges in developing countries
Comparative studies of the microbial composition and diversity of container-dwelling mosquitoes
No full textThe growing problem of mosquito resistance to chemical insecticides has reinforced the urgent need to develop alternative vector control strategies that exploits current advances in mosquito biology including mosquito-microbe interactions. The goal of this research was to develop a better understanding of mosquito microbiota and how their composition and diversity is influenced by host species, life stage, larval habitat type, and larval exposure to commonly used pesticides. Analysis of the microbial communities of larval stages of Aedes japonicus and Aedes triseriatus collected from tree hole and waste tire habitats revealed the bacterial richness to be highest in Aedes japonicus, intermediate in Aedes triseriatus, and in water samples from their larval environment. The microbial communities also clustered by mosquito species, habitat type (used tires vs. tree holes) and study sites. Experimental microcosms were also used to evaluate how exposure of mosquito larvae to sublethal concentrations of atrazine, permethrin, and malathion affects the composition and diversity of mosquito gut microbiota. Bacterial community composition differed according to sample type (larval stage vs. adult stage vs. water sample), but not by pesticide treatment. Bacterial OTU richness was highest in larval samples receiving malathion and permethrin treatments, intermediate in the water and larval samples from the atrazine treatment, and lowest in adult samples irrespective of the treatment. Finally, the microbiota associated with egg rafts and midguts of Cx. pipiens L. and Culex restuans were characterized to gain insights into their community composition and diversity. For each mosquito species, bacterial richness was significantly higher in mosquito egg rafts compared to the midguts. The bacterial community composition differed significantly between egg raft and midgut samples for Cx. restuans, but not for Cx. pipiens L. samples. Overall, these studies have shown that mosquitoes harbor variable microbial communities that are also influenced by the host species, life stage, and the larval habitat. These results provide a basis for future studies aiming to leverage the understanding of mosquito host- microbial symbiont relationships for mosquito vector management.Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'U of I Access', the embargo will last until 2022-05-01The student, Elijah Juma, accepted the attached license on 2019-12-17 at 17:57.The student, Elijah Juma, submitted this Dissertation for approval on 2019-12-17 at 18:10.This Dissertation was approved for publication on 2019-12-18 at 16:06.DSpace SAF Submission Ingestion Package generated from Vireo submission #14834 on 2020-08-25 at 17:26:19Made available in DSpace on 2020-08-26T23:51:19Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 3
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Gestión del artefacto vestimentario: ocasiones de Uso y prácticas multifuncionales
No full textLa modernidad y el sistema consumista de la mano con la moda rápida, han generado cambios económicos y productivos constantes. Esta situación impactó directamente en los cambios climáticos tan diversos. Tanto que la suma de estos factores repercutió en la programación de la obsolescencia programada de prendas de vestir unifunción y el bolsillo del consumidor, por ello fue necesario gestar prendas que respondan a estas realidades socioeconómicas y climáticas. La investigación hizo necesaria toda vez qué, desde una perspectiva posmoderna, fue importante motivar al usuario a consumir de manera responsable, es decir, a comprar prendas pensando en múltiples posibilidades de adaptación. El objetivo de la presente propuesta de investigación fue: gestionar el artefacto vestimentario mediante ocasiones de uso y prácticas multifuncionales que respondan a diversas condiciones climáticas, ocasiones de uso y funciones vestimentarias. El diseño metodológico se fundamentó en una investigación cualitativa, y respondió a una investigación-acción de carácter inductivo. Desde la disciplina de estudio se insertó en un tipo de investigación para y a través del diseño, debido a que se generan herramientas metodológicas para la gestión de propuestas de diseño multifuncionales. Se abordarán técnicas propias de la disciplina de estudio, entre las cuales constan la autopsia de productos y el análisis de artefactos. El desarrollo de este trabajo propuso un modelo de negocio sostenible que responda la transformación del producto, del proceso y la práctica. Enmarcado en los lineamientos del diseño para la sostenibilidad. Tomando como base el diseño, se obtendrá como resultado, la gestión de vestuario multifuncional que se adapte con facilidad a diversas ocasiones de uso, situaciones y funciones.Magister en Diseño de Productos Mención Innovación y Desarrollo de Proyecto
Gestión del artefacto vestimentario: ocasiones de Uso y prácticas multifuncionales
No full textLa modernidad y el sistema consumista de la mano con la moda rápida, han generado cambios económicos y productivos constantes. Esta situación impactó directamente en los cambios climáticos tan diversos. Tanto que la suma de estos factores repercutió en la programación de la obsolescencia programada de prendas de vestir unifunción y el bolsillo del consumidor, por ello fue necesario gestar prendas que respondan a estas realidades socioeconómicas y climáticas. La investigación hizo necesaria toda vez qué, desde una perspectiva posmoderna, fue importante motivar al usuario a consumir de manera responsable, es decir, a comprar prendas pensando en múltiples posibilidades de adaptación. El objetivo de la presente propuesta de investigación fue: gestionar el artefacto vestimentario mediante ocasiones de uso y prácticas multifuncionales que respondan a diversas condiciones climáticas, ocasiones de uso y funciones vestimentarias. El diseño metodológico se fundamentó en una investigación cualitativa, y respondió a una investigación-acción de carácter inductivo. Desde la disciplina de estudio se insertó en un tipo de investigación para y a través del diseño, debido a que se generan herramientas metodológicas para la gestión de propuestas de diseño multifuncionales. Se abordarán técnicas propias de la disciplina de estudio, entre las cuales constan la autopsia de productos y el análisis de artefactos. El desarrollo de este trabajo propuso un modelo de negocio sostenible que responda la transformación del producto, del proceso y la práctica. Enmarcado en los lineamientos del diseño para la sostenibilidad. Tomando como base el diseño, se obtendrá como resultado, la gestión de vestuario multifuncional que se adapte con facilidad a diversas ocasiones de uso, situaciones y funciones.Magister en Diseño de Productos Mención Innovación y Desarrollo de Proyecto
Development in Africa and Agricultural Innovation
No full textOn the world stage, Africa is a diverse continent of contrasts and misconceptions. Juma is a well-qualified author with roots in Kenya and significant experience, including as professor of practice of international development at the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government and director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project. Juma is widely recognized for his practical work on sustainable development
Cosmovisión en las aulas: avance silencioso de la educación intercultural bilingüe panameña
No full textThis article presents an analysis of the progress of Intercultural Bilingual Education (IBE) in Panama through a systematic review of digital documentary sources. A qualitative research methodology was employed, with the collected information organized into figures and tables and subsequently analyzed using established evaluation criteria. The findings reveal key historical developments, institutional collaborations, advancements in language and cultural preservation, resource development, organizational structures, and pedagogical models, among other relevant aspects. Despite these advances, several challenges remain, including budgetary constraints, insufficient monitoring and enforcement of policy implementation, difficulties in sustaining Indigenous language preservation, the need for program evaluations based on relevance and impact criteria, and the necessity for more substantial institutional commitment to the cultural, linguistic, and educational diversity of Panama’s Indigenous peoples.
Dyi beđea:krĩchabea, ne kawabea, ne juma dadyi ẽmberãnebea akʌwãbudada Panamá ejuãne, keduađe butabeada, kawađikareã akʌsiđaa. Unusiđaa maū keduađe naa druawãdia nemburubeada, sawã zeburu, dyi kareba jidada, dyi beđea kirãme eropanu, dyi kari, sawã ne jaradiabadabea, ne juma bea, idyaba dyi borogdromabeaba akupanuda, dyi ẽmberãrã panamaneberãda.Este artículo tiene como objetivo analizar el avance de la Educación Intercultural Bilingüe (EIB) en Panamá, a través de una revisión documental digital, se utilizó la metodología cualitativa, organizando toda la información recabada en figuras y cuadros que luego se analizaron con criterios de oficialidad. Los resultados destacan hechos históricos, avances, colaboraciones interinstitucionales, preservación de las lenguas, la cultura, desarrollo de recursos, estructura organizacional, modelos pedagógicos, entre otros. Se evidencia que, a pesar de los avances, persisten desafíos como la limitación presupuestaria, seguimiento y cumplimiento de las políticas, conservación lingüística, evaluaciones a los programas con criterios de pertinencia e impacto, mayor compromiso de las autoridades que valoren la diversidad cultural, educativa y lingüística de los pueblos indígenas panameños.Dyi beđea:krĩchabea, ne kawabea, ne juma dadyi ẽmberãnebea akʌwãbudada Panamá ejuãne, keduađe butabeada, kawađikareã akʌsiđaa. Unusiđaa maū keduađe naa druawãdia nemburubeada, sawã zeburu, dyi kareba jidada, dyi beđea kirãme eropanu, dyi kari, sawã ne jaradiabadabea, ne juma bea, idyaba dyi borogdromabeaba akupanuda, dyi ẽmberãrã panamaneberãda
Case Management of Malaria in Pregnancy
No full textMalaria in pregnancy is a big cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality
There are gaps in knowledge concerning, the development of immunity to malaria, P. vivax infections in pregnancy, and effective therapies for both IPTp and case management. Programs for the control of malaria in pregnancy have not yet been widely and successfully implemented
Case Management of Malaria in Pregnancy
No full textMalaria in pregnancy is a big cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality
There are gaps in knowledge concerning, the development of immunity to malaria, P. vivax infections in pregnancy, and effective therapies for both IPTp and case management. Programs for the control of malaria in pregnancy have not yet been widely and successfully implemented
Diet, Adiposity, and Advanced Glycation Endproducts
No full textThe purpose of this dissertation is to explore factors which may affect the serum soluble receptor for advanced glycation end products (sRAGE) and to determine whether macronutrient diet composition impacts inflammation and levels of serum n-epsilon-carboxymethyl-lysine (CML), a measure of advanced glycation endproducts. In study I, we tested the hypothesis that sRAGE is correlated to adiposity in a young, ethnically-diverse population. Seventy-two healthy adult participants were recruited for the study and anthropometric measurements were collected. Sera from all participants were analyzed for sRAGE and CML. In addition, in a subgroup of participants (n=34), serum levels of adiponectin, total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein, and triacylglycerol were determined. sRAGE was inversely correlated with weight (-0.364; p=0.002), waist circumference (-0.334; p=0.004), and BMI (-0.364; p= 0.002). High molecular adiponectin was positively correlated to sRAGE (0.416; p=0.02). This is the first time these associations have been found in a young, ethnically-diverse population. In study II, we hypothesized that dietary fat content influenced serum sRAGE, CML, and markers of inflammation. Eighteen subjects participated in a feeding study of two diets, one high in fat and the other low in fat, both high in dietary AGEs. Participants were provided breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for a single day. Baseline and postprandial sera were analyzed for CML, sRAGE, adiponectin and C-reactive protein (CRP). Compared to high-fat diet, low-fat diet decreased serum CML
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