An integrated approach with homeopathic medicine and electro-acupuncture in anaesthesiology during breast cancer surgery: Case reports

Bosco, F,Cidin, S,Maceri, F,Ghilli, M,Roncella, M,De Simone, L KOREAN PHARMACOPUNCTURE INSTITUTE 2018 Journal of pharmacopuncture Vol.21 No.2

This study investigates the effect of a combination of homeopathic medicine and electro- acupuncture in two patients with breast cancer and severe liver disease who could not receive standard anaesthesia therapy due to liver problems. Specifically, measurable and quantifiable parameters were used to evaluate whether an integrated approach-consisting of electro- acupuncture and a homeopathic medicine diluted above Avogadro's limit (that is, above a potency of 12CH) during the pre-surgical, surgical and post-surgical phases -can improve general well-being of a patient undergoing breast cancer surgery. In breast cancer surgery, we employed an integrated approach consisting of induction with hypnotics and muscle relaxants, followed by maintenance with anaesthetic gas, combined with a homeopathic treatment (Arnica montana 15CH and Apis mellifica 15CH) before and after surgery and an electro- acupuncture treatment performed in the pre- and post-surgical phases without any analgesic/pain relieving medications. Both of the patients treated with the integrated approach improved their overall condition without need for other common pain relieving medicines. Additionally, thanks to their rapid awakening, the patients were not relocated to a protected area and the hospitalization was shorter. A multidisciplinary approach incorporating homeopathic medicine and electro-acupuncture can be a solution for patients who need or ask about a different and/or safer alternative to the standard treatment. This approach can offer a safe, much less expensive, non-invasive and viable alternative for such cases. Moreover it can be useful for an opioids free anesthesia.

Optimal Conditions of SU-8 Mask for Micro-Abrasive Jet Machining of 3-D Freeform Brittle Materials

Jean Bosco Byiringiro,고태조,김호찬,이인환 한국정밀공학회 2013 International Journal of Precision Engineering and Vol.14 No.11

Micro-abrasive jet machining (AJM), also called micro-blasting, is a mainstream machining process that uses abrasive particles for difficult-to-cut workpieces such as glass, carbides, and ceramics. During the micro-blasting process, non-machined areas are covered by a protective mask. Today, either mask fabrication practice or micro-blasting process is well suited and optimized for producing micro-features on planar workpieces. However, the demand for micro-features on three-dimensional (3-D) freeform substrates in micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) and lab-on-a-chip devices requires more refined non-planar micro-manufacturing techniques. We focused on devising an appropriate photoresist mask required by micro-AJM processes on the surface of a 3-D freeform workpiece. Fundamental erosion mechanisms based on SU-8 mask properties (hardness, surface roughness, and thickness)were investigated. The optimal conditions were found at an ultraviolet (UV) energy of 12.0752 μJ/μm, focus ratio of 4.8341, and hard baking time of 8.4974 min. Under these settings, the mask hardness and surface roughness were 25.04 HV and 1.14 μm, respectively. The reliability of the fabricated mask was verified through a micro-AJM process. With existing plant conditions, the engraved microfeature dimensions on the surface of a 3-D freeform workpiece were 535.3 μm (width) and 11.6 μm (depth).

Regional Economic Integration and Tax Revenue: East African Community

( John Bosco Nnyanzi ),( Peter Babyenda ),( John Mayanja Bbale ) 세종대학교 경제통합연구소 2016 Journal of Economic Integration Vol.31 No.4

The ultimate goal of regional integration is the long-term high economic growth for member states. Tax revenues are critical to achieving this objective, given the high dependence of developing countries on this fiscal revenue. However, empirical studies have been unable to determine whether regional integration improves or impedes the mobilization of taxes. We use data from 1980 to 2014 in order to estimate a tax model; the results based on the generalized method of moments technique reveal that East African regional integration has had a significant impact on tax revenue owing to the presence of good institutions. We advocate any policy agenda aimed at improving institutional environment, financial sector, macroeconomic stability, and manufacturing and trade, as well as a well-integrated approach to reduce a shadow economy. Finally, given the deleterious nature of capital account liberalization, we believe that cautiously designed capital control policies are likely to enhance tax collections in East Africa.

Morphometric Evaluation of Occipital Condyles: Defining Optimal Trajectories and Safe Screw Lengths for Occipital Condyle-Based Occipitocervical Fixation in Indian Population

Aju Bosco,Prakash Venugopal,Prakash Venugopal,Rajasekaran Shanmuganathan,Rishi Mugesh Kanna 대한척추외과학회 2018 Asian Spine Journal Vol.12 No.2

Study Design: Computed tomographic (CT) morphometric analysis. Purpose: To assess the feasibility and safety of occipital condyle (OC)-based occipitocervical fixation (OCF) in Indians and to define anatomical zones and screw lengths for safe screw placement. Overview of Literature: Limitations of occipital squama-based OCF has led to development of two novel OC-based OCF techniques. Methods: Morphometric analysis was performed on the OCs of 70 Indian adults. The feasibility of placing a 3.5-mm-diameter screw into OCs was investigated. Safe trajectories and screw lengths for OC screws and C0–C1 transarticular screws without hypoglossal canal or atlantooccipital joint compromise were estimated. Results: The average screw length and safe sagittal and medial angulations for OC screws were 19.9±2.3 mm, ≤6.4°±2.4° cranially, and 31.1°±3° medially, respectively. An OC screw could not be accommodated by 27% of the population. The safe sagittal angles and screw lengths for C0–C1 transarticular screw insertion (48.9°±5.7° cranial, 26.7±2.9 mm for junctional entry technique; 36.7°±4.6° cranial, 31.6±2.7 mm for caudal C1 arch entry technique, respectively) were significantly different than those in other populations. The risk of vertebral artery injury was high for the caudal C1 arch entry technique. Screw placement was uncertain in 48% of Indians due to the presence of aberrant anatomy. Conclusions: There were significant differences in the metrics of OC-based OCF between Indian and other populations. Because of the smaller occipital squama dimensions in Indians, OC-based OCF techniques may have a higher application rate and could be a viable alternative/salvage option in selected cases. Preoperative CT, including three-dimensional-CT-angiography (to delineate vertebral artery course), is imperative to avoid complications resulting from aberrant bony and vascular anatomy. Our data can serve as a valuable reference guide in placing these screws safely under fluoroscopic guidance.

Numerical crack modelling of tied concrete columns under compression

C. Bosco,S. Invernizzi 사단법인 한국계산역학회 2012 Computers and Concrete, An International Journal Vol.10 No.6

In the present paper the problem of monotonically compressed concrete columns is studied numerically, accounting for transverse steel reinforcement and concrete cracking. The positive confinement effect of the ties on the core concrete is modeled explicitly and studied in the case of distributed or concentrated vertical load. The main aim is to investigate the influence of transverse reinforcement steel characteristics on the column load carrying capacity and ductility, in order to provide an evaluation about some standards requirements about the class and ductility of steel to be used for ties. The obtained results show that the influence of transverse reinforcement steel class of ductility is negligible both on the column load carrying capacity and on its ductility. Also the dissipated energy is basically unchanged. In view of these evidences, some standards requirements about the steel class of ductility to be used for ties appear to be rather questionable.

Spectral, electrochemical and computational investigations on the host-guest interaction of Coumarin-460 with p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene

Ashwin, Bosco Christin Maria Arputham,Chitumalla, Ramesh Kumar,Herculin Arun Baby, Arulanandu,Jang, Joonkyung,Muthu Mareeswaran, Paulpandian KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBLISHERS 2018 JOURNAL OF INCLUSION PHENOMENA AND MACROCYCLIC CHE Vol.90 No.1

<P>The supramolecular host-guest investigation of Coumarin 460 (C460), a salient coumarin family dye molecule is studied with a noteworthy host molecule, p-sulfonatocalix[4]arene (p-SC4). The investigation is carried out by both experimental and theoretical approach. The binding affinity of C460 with p-SC4 is experimentally studied using absorption, emission, excited state lifetime and Cyclic Voltammetry methods. The binding constant is around 10(3) M- 1, which shows potent binding. The binding stoichiometry is 1:1. The binding orientations and binding energies are studied using computational simulations. The mode of binding is also established using NMR spectral techniques.</P>

Teaching practice and ICT in Catalonia: Consequences of educational policies

Alejandra Bosco,Joan-Anton Sánchez-Valero,Juana M. Sancho-Gil 한국교육개발원 2016 KEDI Journal of Educational Policy Vol.13 No.2

This paper reviews policies and practices related to the educational use of information and communication technology (ICT) and its role in improving education in Catalonia. Specifically, it analyzes the ICT educational practices developed at four schools in Catalonia, as well as the educational policies on the integration of these technologies promoted by the Administration over the last 25 years. These analyses indicated that the resulting practices, mostly centred on teachers’ explanation or on teaching software, were in line with policies that have systematically focused on the provision of equipment and the uncritical use of ICT, regardless of actions for improving such practices.

논에서의 온실가스 배출 및 영양부하에 관한 연구

탈엠와존보스코 ( John Bosco Talemwa ),홍성구 ( Seong-gu Hong ) 한국농공학회 2019 한국농공학회 학술대회초록집 Vol.2019 No.-

Agriculture accounts for 10-20% of the total global anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and paddy rice fields are the main sources of global methane (CH₄) and nitrous oxide (N₂O) emission. The burden of feeding an ever-increasing global population requires greater food production. Meeting this challenge has resulted in greater applications of nitrogen-containing fertilizers to increase total food production per unit area and increasing area under paddy rice cultivation. The resulting consequences of this unparalleled release of anthropogenic gases into the environment are an increase in atmospheric concentration of N₂O and CH₄. Despite having larger heat trapping effects, N₂O (298) and CH₄ (34) have received far less attention than carbon dioxide (CO₂). N₂O and CH₄ are long-lived radiatively active GHG with an atmospheric lifetime of approximately 120 and 12 years respectively and play a significant role in the depletion of stratospheric ozone. The current study is aimed at evaluating and quantifying seasonal greenhouse gases emission from rice paddy fields using a static chamber method. Monitoring of these GHGs from rice fields has not been done extensively worldwide mainly due to preconceived lower emissions compared with other sources and methodological difficulties encountered in paddy rice soils and yet their emissions from rice fields are on an appreciable rise. Therefore, monitoring emissions from different rice ecosystems and estimating global budgets from rice fields needs to assume high significance due to major changes that have occurred in the production systems. Better understanding of area specific GHG data is fundamental to making the right decisions that help reduce on the emission and effects of climate change. Based on the preliminary results, the rate of N₂O emission per square meter from paddy fields showed a consistent increase from 0.6 - 21.4 mg/N.m²/day on the 57^th day after transplanting. The emission rate however, more than doubled after the application of N containing fertilizers, highlighting the contribution of N fertilizers towards the production and emission of GHG. This study is a part of a bigger study which aims to see the changes in greenhouse gas emissions by management practices. As a matter of fact, this study is intending to ascertain the background emissions of greenhouse gases before implementing management practices.

Comprehension of Communicative intentions: The Case of figurative Language

( Francesca M. Bosco ),( Marianna Vallana ),( Monica Bucciarelli ) 서울대학교 인지과학연구소 2009 Journal of Cognitive Science Vol.10 No.2

This study is concerned with children`s comprehension of the communicative meaning of conventional figurative communication acts. We assume that comprehending the communicative meaning of both figurative and non-figurative communication acts involves the same cognitive processes. We hypothesize that the complexity of the mental representations involved accounts for the increasing difficulty in comprehending the very same conventional figurative expression, uttered with a sincere, deceitful or ironic intent. A pre-test on 20 children (7 to 7; 6 year-olds) ascertained the conventionality of the 6 figurative expressions used as the experimental material, e.g. To be as mute as a fish. For each figurative expression we created three different communicative contexts, within which that expression acquired either a sincere, deceitful or ironic communicative meaning. In the experiment, we presented 108 children aged 7 to 10; 6 years with brief audio-recorded stories, each involving a figurative expression in a specific communicative context. The children`s performance reflects the predicted trend in difficulty for comprehending the use of the very same figurative expression, from the easiest to the most difficult: sincere, deceitful, ironic. Our results are in favor of a unifying framework for explaining the comprehension of figurative and non-figurative communication acts.

논에서의 온실가스 배출 및 영양부하에 관한 연구

탈엠와죤보스코 ( John Bosco Talemwa ),홍성구 ( Seonggu Hong ) 한국농공학회 2019 한국농공학회 학술대회초록집 Vol.2019 No.-

Agriculture accounts for 10-20% of the total global anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) and paddy rice fields are the main sources of global methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions. Rice is the major cereal crop for more than half of the world’s population and FAO has estimated that rice production needs to be increased by 40% by the end of 2030s to meet the rising demand from the ever-increasing population. This increased production may lead to increased emissions of CH4 and may require a higher application of nitrogenous fertilizers to paddy fields, which can lead to increased emissions of N2O to the atmosphere. Despite having larger heat trapping effects, N2O (298) and CH4 (34) have received far less attention than carbon dioxide (CO2). N2O and CH4 are long-lived radiatively active GHG with an atmospheric lifetime of approximately 120 and 12 years respectively and play a significant role in the depletion of stratospheric ozone. The current study is aimed at evaluating and quantifying seasonal greenhouse gases emission from rice paddy fields using a static chamber method. Monitoring of these GHGs from rice fields has not been done extensively worldwide mainly due to preconceived lower emissions compared with other sources and methodological difficulties encountered in paddy rice soils and yet their emissions from rice fields are on an appreciable rise. Therefore, monitoring emissions from different rice ecosystems and estimating global budgets from rice fields needs to assume high significance due to major changes that have occurred in the production systems. Better understanding of area specific GHG data is fundamental to making the right decisions that help reduce on the emission and effects of climate change. Based on the preliminary results, the rate of N2O emission per square meter from paddy fields showed a consistent increase from 0.6 - 21.4mg/N.m2/day on the 57th day after transplanting. The emission rate however, more than doubled after the application of N containing fertilizers, highlighting the contribution of N fertilizers towards the production and emission of GHGs. This study is a part of a bigger study which aims to see the changes in greenhouse gas emissions by management practices. As a matter of fact, this study is intending to ascertain the background emissions of greenhouse gases before implementing management practices.