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On the Security of ElGamal based

The ElGamal encryption scheme has been proposed several years ago and is one of the few probabilistic encryption schemes. However , its security has never been concretely proven based on clearly understood and accepted primitives. Here we show directly that the decision Diie-Hellman assumption implies the security of the original ElGamal encryption scheme (with messages from a subgroup) without modiica-tion. In addition, we show that the opposite direction holds, i.e., the semantic security of the ElGamal encryption is actually equivalent to the decision Diie-Hellman problem. We also present an exact analysis of the eeciency of the reduction. Next we present additions on ElGamal encryption which result in non-malleability under adaptive chosen plaintext attacks. Non-malleability is equivalent to the decision Diie-Hellman assumption, the existence of a random oracle (in practice a secure hash function) or a trusted beacon (as needed for the Fiat-Shamir argument), and one assumption about the unforgeability of Schnorr signatures. Our proof employs the tool of message awareness.
Structural Basis of α-Catenin Recognition by EspB from Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli Based on Hybrid Strategy Using Low-Resolution Structural and Protein Dissection

Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) induces actin reorganization of host cells by injecting various effectors into host cytosol through type III secretion systems. EspB is the natively partially folded EHEC effector which binds to host α-catenin to promote the actin bundling. However, its structural basis is poorly understood. Here, we characterize the overall structural properties of EspB based on low-resolution structural data in conjunction with protein dissection strategy. EspB showed a unique thermal response involving cold denaturation in the presence of denaturant according to far-UV circular dichroism (CD). Small angle X-ray scattering revealed the formation of a highly extended structure of EspB comparable to the ideal random coil. Various disorder predictions as well as CD spectra of EspB fragments identified the presence of α-helical structures around G41 to Q70. The fragment corresponding to this region indicated the thermal response similar to EspB. Moreover, this fragment showed a high affinity to C-terminal vinculin homology domain of α-catenin. The results clarified the importance of preformed α-helix of EspB for recognition of α-catenin.
Nocardia mikamii a Novel Species Causing Disseminated Nocardiosis: A Literature Review of Disseminated Nocardiosis

Nocardia is an uncommon Gram-positive organism. It typically appears as delicate filamentous Gram-positive branching rods. In the United States it was estimated to be approximately 500 to 1000 new cases per year. The organism causes disease in immunocompromised individuals with pulmonary infection representing the most common site of infection. Nocardia mikamii has been a recently isolated pathogen and not many cases of disseminated infection with this organism has been reported in the literature; we present a case of disseminated nocardiosis (mikamii sp.) in an immunocompromised patient. We also present a literature review on nocardiosis.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL KUZNETS CURVE IN ASIA: THE CASE OF SULPHUR AND CARBON EMISSIONS

The present study examines whether the Race to the Bottom and Revised EKC scenarios presented by Dasgupta and others (2002) are, with regard to the analytical framework of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC), applicable in Asia to representative environmental indices, such as sulphur emissions and carbon emissions. To carry out this study, a generalized method of moments (GMM) estimation was made, using panel data of 19 economies for the period 1950-2009. The main findings of the analysis on the validity of EKC indicate that sulphur emissions follow the expected inverted U-shape pattern, while carbon emissions tend to increase in line with per capita income in the observed range. As for the Race to the Bottom and Revised EKC scenarios, the latter was verified in sulphur emissions, as their EKC trajectories represent a linkage of the later development of the economy with the lower level of emissions while the former one was not present in neither sulphur nor carbon emissions.
Stability conditions, torsion theories and tilting

The space of stability conditions on a triangulated category is naturally partitioned into subsets U(𝒜) of stability conditions with a given heart 𝒜. If 𝒜 has finite length and n simple objects then U(𝒜) has a simple geometry, depending only on n. Furthermore, Bridgeland has shown that if ℬ is obtained from 𝒜 by a simple tilt, that is, by tilting at a torsion theory generated by one simple object, then the intersection of the closures of U(𝒜) and U(ℬ) has codimension 1. Suppose that 𝒜, and any heart obtained from it by a finite sequence of (left or right) tilts at simple objects, has finite length and finitely many indecomposable objects. Then we show that the closures of U(𝒜) and U(ℬ) intersect if and only if 𝒜 and ℬ are related by a tilt, and that the dimension of the intersection can be determined from the torsion theory. In this situation the union of subsets U(ℬ), where ℬ is obtained from 𝒜 by a finite sequence of simple tilts, forms a component of the space of stability conditions. We illustrate this by computing (a component of) the space of stability conditions on the constructible derived category of the complex projective line stratified by a point and its complement.
Efficient multi-Gaussian expansion of galaxies

We describe a simple, efficient, robust and fully automatic a lgorithm for the determination of a Multi-Gaussian Expansion (MGE) fit to galaxy images, to be u sed as a parametrization for the galaxy stellar surface brightness. In most cases the lea st-squares solution found by this method essentially corresponds to the minimax, constant relative error, MGE approximation of the galaxy surface brightness, with the chosen number of Gaussians. The algorithm is well suited to be used with multiple resolution images (e.g., Hubble Space Telescope[HST] and ground-based). It works orders of magnitude faster and is more accurate than currently available methods. An alternative, more computing intensive, fully linear algorithm, that is guaranteed to converge to the smallest � 2 solution, is also discussed. Examples of MGE fits are presented for objects with HST or ground-based photo metry, including galaxies with significant isophote twist.
The value–belief–emotion–norm model: investigating customers’ eco-friendly behavior

ABSTRACT Building on a Value–Belief–Norm (VBN) theory, this study set out to develop a value–belief–emotion–norm model as a comprehensive theoretical framework for explicating customers’ pro-environmental decision-making process in a cruise context. Results of the structural analysis revealed that our model satisfactorily fit the data and the proposed relationships were generally supported. Our sequential framework involving the emotional process was superior to the original VBN model and alternative mediator and moderator models, and explained more effectively the decision formation. Moreover, results showed that the integrated emotional process played a vital role in generating moral norms and intentions. Findings further identified the important mediating nature of belief constructs, anticipated emotion, and personal norms.
Hnrnph1 Is A Quantitative Trait Gene for Methamphetamine Sensitivity

Psychostimulant addiction is a heritable substance use disorder; however its genetic basis is almost entirely unknown. Quantitative trait locus (QTL) mapping in mice offers a complementary approach to human genome-wide association studies and can facilitate environment control, statistical power, novel gene discovery, and neurobiological mechanisms. We used interval-specific congenic mouse lines carrying various segments of chromosome 11 from the DBA/2J strain on an isogenic C57BL/6J background to positionally clone a 206 kb QTL (50,185,512–50,391,845 bp) that was causally associated with a reduction in the locomotor stimulant response to methamphetamine (2 mg/kg, i.p.; DBA/2J < C57BL/6J)—a non-contingent, drug-induced behavior that is associated with stimulation of the dopaminergic reward circuitry. This chromosomal region contained only two protein coding genes—heterogeneous nuclear ribonucleoprotein, H1 (Hnrnph1) and RUN and FYVE domain-containing 1 (Rufy1). Transcriptome analysis via mRNA sequencing in the striatum implicated a neurobiological mechanism involving a reduction in mesolimbic innervation and striatal neurotransmission. For instance, Nr4a2 (nuclear receptor subfamily 4, group A, member 2), a transcription factor crucial for midbrain dopaminergic neuron development, exhibited a 2.1-fold decrease in expression (DBA/2J < C57BL/6J; p 4.2 x 10−15). Transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALENs)-mediated introduction of frameshift deletions in the first coding exon of Hnrnph1, but not Rufy1, recapitulated the reduced methamphetamine behavioral response, thus identifying Hnrnph1 as a quantitative trait gene for methamphetamine sensitivity. These results define a novel contribution of Hnrnph1 to neurobehavioral dysfunction associated with dopaminergic neurotransmission. These findings could have implications for understanding the genetic basis of methamphetamine addiction in humans and the development of novel therapeutics for prevention and treatment of substance abuse and possibly other psychiatric disorders.
The Hypercube of Resistors, Asymptotic Expansions, and Preferential Arrangements

Summary Using a classic puzzle concerning a cube of resistors as a point of departure, we use its generalization to a hypercube of resistors as an excuse to survey a number of results concerning generating functions, asymptotic expansions, and combinatorial enumeration. We conclude by giving, apparently for the first time, the complete solution to the problem of the hypercube of resistors.
MicroRNA132 Modulates Short-Term Synaptic Plasticity but Not Basal Release Probability in Hippocampal Neurons

MicroRNAs play important regulatory roles in a broad range of cellular processes including neuronal morphology and long-term synaptic plasticity. MicroRNA-132 (miR132) is a CREB-regulated miRNA that is induced by neuronal activity and neurotrophins, and plays a role in regulating neuronal morphology and cellular excitability. Little is known about the effects of miR132 expression on synaptic function. Here we show that overexpression of miR132 increases the paired-pulse ratio and decreases synaptic depression in cultured mouse hippocampal neurons without affecting the initial probability of neurotransmitter release, the calcium sensitivity of release, the amplitude of excitatory postsynaptic currents or the size of the readily releasable pool of synaptic vesicles. These findings are the first to demonstrate that microRNAs can regulate short-term plasticity in neurons.
Intervention E-mails and Retention: How E-mails Tailored to Personality Impact an Undergraduate Student's Decision to Return to School or Not

Universities and colleges constantly face a costly problem: low student retention rates. One potential solution to low student retention is a personality-tailored e-mail intervention. The researcher tested this idea with a sample of 59 first-year students from Minnesota State University, Mankato. Participants took a personality assessment in order to measure their personality trait of sociability. Then participants were split into an experimental group and a control group based on a matched-sample paradigm that ensured sociability was not significantly different between the two groups. Participants in the experimental group received four different intervention e-mails throughout the course of the 2015 fall semester. The e-mails informed them about social events occurring on campus (i.e. football games, diversity events, and concerts) over the course of a two-week period. Four different academic outcomes were measured: GPA, course completion rates, course withdrawals, and fall-2015-to-spring-2016 retention rates. Additionally, Recognized Student Organization (RSO) membership was measured. The results demonstrated that sociability-tailored e-mail interventions have no association with course completion, course withdrawals, and retention. The results also demonstrated that sociability-tailored e-mail interventions have a negative association with GPA and RSO membership. Theoretical and practical implications for studying personalitytailored e-mail interventions and their effect on academic outcomes are discussed.
If children won lotteries: materialism, gratitude and imaginary windfall spending

Purpose Despite USA’s emphasis on children as consumers with great spending power, little is known about their actual spending preferences and how they might be linked to personal character traits such as materialism and gratitude. This study aims to address this literature gap by examining children’s spending preferences in an imaginary windfall scenario, as well as main and interactive effects of materialism and gratitude on such preferences. Design/methodology/approach This was a school-based research study. Survey methodology was used in which self-report measures were collected from 247 7-14-year-old children (58 per cent male). Findings Results suggest that materialism was significantly associated with saving resources and allocating less money to charity. Gratitude was related to more charitable giving. One interactive effect was found whereby the link between more materialism and saving was attenuated by high levels of gratitude. Contrary to expectations, no age or gender differences in spending preferences or materialism were found, but older children and girls reported higher gratitude than did younger children and boys. Research limitations/implications Although cross-sectional data limit conclusions regarding directionality, the results have implications for understanding children’s consumer behavior, as well as children’s well-being, self-regulation and ability to delay gratification. Practical implications The results suggest that materialism, with its emphasis on consumption, and gratitude, with its positive feedback loop that encourages prosocial connections, are particularly relevant avenues to continue examining in future research on youth consumer patterns. Social implications Gratitude not only promotes social connectedness but also is more environmentally sustainable in promoting appreciation for what one has rather than wanting more. Uncovering ways that these characteristics are linked to hypothetical and, ultimately, actual spending behavior reflects a meaningful contribution to the field. Originality/value This paper fills gaps in the literature by examining links between specific character traits and potential spending behaviors, with deeper implications for children’s psychosocial development, self-regulation and environmental sustainability.
When Wanting To Be Fair Is Not Enough: The Effects of Depletion and Self-Appraisal Gaps on Fair Behavior

Ensuring that managers engage in fair behaviors is critical for the effective functioning of organizations. Previous research has focused on increasing the enactment of interactional justice (i.e., justice as a dependent variable) by enhancing managers’ willingness to be fair. Drawing upon the limited strength model of self-regulation, we argue that the enactment of interactional justice may not depend solely on managers’ willingness or motivation but also on the extent to which managers have the self-regulatory resources required to engage in these behaviors. Using four experimental studies, our results indicate that the depletion of self-regulatory resources is negatively associated with the enactment of interactional justice. Furthermore, we argue that depletion can give rise to self-appraisal gaps (i.e., individuals’ ability to accurately appraise the fairness of their behavior is hampered), which can diminish the impetus to regulate fair behaviors (i.e., diminish interactional justice). Results provide support for self-appraisal gaps as an underlying explanation for why depletion can negatively affect the enactment of interactional justice. Moreover, the negative effects of depletion can be overcome by increasing managers’ awareness that they may be overestimating the fairness of their behavior. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
Genericity of an epidemiological network for nephrology and rheumatology

Most countries face today a growing burden of chronical diseases. In France the multi-source information system MSIS/spl I.bar/REIN has been built to collect and analyse epidemiological data about end-stage renal diseases, dialysis and kidney transplant. It enables a better knowledge of the demand and of the needs for care. This system is patient-centred and based on a regional organization. With the support of the European Commission, the actors of the French experiment are setting up a similar system in Shanghai, albeit fully adapted to Chinese medical needs and administrative context. The design and the implementation of the system, named Gennere, have put emphasis on its genericity in order to enable the system to be easily adapted to other chronic diseases and/or other countries. The first experiment deals with two fields: nephrology and rheumatology.
Regression models for the analysis of longitudinal Gaussian data from multiple sources

We present a regression model for the joint analysis of longitudinal multiple source Gaussian data. Longitudinal multiple source data arise when repeated measurements are taken from two or more sources, and each source provides a measure of the same underlying variable and on the same scale. This type of data generally produces a relatively large number of observations per subject; thus estimation of an unstructured covariance matrix often may not be possible. We consider two methods by which parsimonious models for the covariance can be obtained for longitudinal multiple source data. The methods are illustrated with an example of multiple informant data arising from a longitudinal interventional trial in psychiatry. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Paleotemperature Estimation Using Leaf-Margin Analysis: Is Australia Different?

Abstract Australia has numerous fossil floras suitable for paleoclimatic analysis, with potential to improve understanding of Southern Hemisphere climatic evolution. Leaf-margin analysis (LMA) is a widely used method that applies present-day correlations between the proportion of woody dicot species with untoothed leaves and mean annual temperature to estimate paleotemperatures from fossil megafloras. Australia's unique history and vegetation imply that its leaf-margin correlation might differ from other regions; these possible differences are investigated here to improve paleoclimatic interpretations. Australian rainforest vegetation shows nearly the same regression slope as recorded in East Asia and the Americas, indicating a globally convergent evolutionary response of leaf form to temperature. However, Australian sites tend to have fewer toothed species at localities with the same temperature as Asian and American sites. The following factors, singly or in combination, may account for this difference: (1) Australia's Cenozoic movement into lower latitudes, insulation from global cooling, and isolation from high-latitude cold-tolerant vegetation sources; (2) lack of high mountains as sources and refuges for cold-adapted taxa; (3) Pleistocene extinctions of cold-adapted taxa; and (4) the near absence of a cold-climate forest ecospace in Australia today. Application of Australian LMA to Australian Cenozoic floras resulted in cooler temperature estimates than other LMA regressions. However, Australian paleotemperature estimates should account for the relative importance of cold-deciduous taxa. The timing and magnitudes of the extinctions of cold-adapted lineages are not known, and the most conservative approach is to use Australian LMA as a minimum and non-Australian LMA as a maximum temperature estimate.
Performance of compost filter socks and conventional sediment control barriers used for perimeter control on construction sites

The objective of this study was to compare the sediment removal efficiency, peak flow rate, and cost of straw bales, mulch filter berms, compost filter socks, and compost filter socks + polymer used as perimeter sediment control devices under high intensity/duration single storm event conditions to assist environmental regulators and design professionals in choosing an appropriate best management practice for their construction site or storm water pollution prevention plan. A simulated rainfall intensity/duration was chosen in order to produce a direct runoff (Q) per linear unit length of treatment equivalent to that generated in 24- hour 5-year return for north Georgia (11.25 cm [4.5 in]) using the maximum drainage area allowed for silt fence on a 10% slope. All sediment control treatments restricted peak runoff flow rates relative to the bare soil (control). All treatments discharged significantly lower total solids (concentration and load) than the bare soil, while all compost sock treatments were significantly lower (concentration and load) than the mulch filter berm and straw bale. Removal efficiency for total solid load ranged from 63.5% to 88.2%. Single-event P factor (soil loss ratio) was determined for all treatments and ranged from 0.118 to 0.365. All treatments were significantly lower than the bare soil, and all compost filter socks were significantly lower than the mulch filter berm. All treatments discharged significantly lower total suspended solids (concentration and load) than the bare soil, and all compost sock treatments were significantly lower (concentration and load) than the mulch filter berm and straw bale. Removal efficiency for total suspended solid load ranged from 60.4% to 89.5%. All compost filter socks had significantly lower turbidity relative to bare soil, and the addition of the polymer to the compost filter sock treatments had significantly lower turbidity relative to the compost filter socks without the polymer. Percent turbidity reduction ranged from 8.1 to 49.1. Total cost of installation was estimated for each sediment control device based on product + freight from distributor + staking materials + labor to install. Total cost for sediment control devices ranged from $1.75 to $2.87 per linear 30 cm (1 ft).
PENGARUH DIMENSI RELASIONAL MODAL SOSIAL DAN DIMENSI KOGNITIF TERHADAP KINERJA PERAN EKSTRA GURU DIMODERASI BUDAYA KLAN (STUDI KASUS PADA GURU SMK NEGERI DI KABUPATEN PATI)

The goal of this observation is to know influence of relational social capital and the cognitive the extra role of teacher performance moderated organizational culture (special studies on teacher of vocational high school of Pati district). The sampling technique uses proportional random sampling. The number of samples is calculated using the formula Slovin. Collecting data using questionnaires. The amount of data that can be analyzed as many as 140. The data were analyzed using regression-based model of quasi moderator absolute difference. The result of observation is conducted show relational social capital has positive influence the performance of teacher extra role,cognitive social capital has positive influence and significant the extra role of teacher performance,organization culture moderating influence of social relassional capital the extra role of teacher performance,the culture of moderated organization influence cognitive social capital the extra role of teacher performance. Keywords : relational social capital, cognitive social capital,the extra role performance and clan culture.