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Magical Girls and Atomic Bomb Sperm: Japanese Animation in America

In the past few years, there has been a noticeable escalation in the availability of Japanese animated films in America. At my local Blockbuster video store, a new "animation" section was created several months ago which is largely comprised of Japanese animation: one can rent everything from movies like the highly acclaimed Akira to a series of videos from popular animated TV shows aired in America such as Robotech and Speed Racer. Known to fans as anime, Japanese animation is available mostly on videocassette or laserdisc, and it is far more than just cartoons for children. Often graphically violent and sexual, anime range from comic romances about high school students to pornographic tales of demons whose penises are larger than skyscrapers. Anime can be feature films, OVA (original video animation, or "straight to video" releases), or Japanese television series collected on video. A "Japanese animation festival" on the cable "Sci Fi Channel" introduced American viewers all over the country to popular anime such as the satirical film Project A-ko and the science fiction series Dominion: Tank Police. Furthermore, the past seven years have seen a massive expansion and organization of American fans of Japanese animation; clubs, conventions, and fanzines
Are the Beautiful Good in Hollywood? An Investigation of the Beauty-and-Goodness Stereotype on Film

Physically attractive individuals are often viewed more favorably than unattractive people on dimensions that are weakly related or unrelated to physical looks, such as intelligence, sociability, and morality. Our study investigated the role of U.S. films in this "beauty-and-goodness" stereotype. In Study 1, we established that attractive characters were portrayed more favorably than unattractive characters on multiple dimensions (e.g., intelligence, friendliness) across a random sample from 5 decades of top-grossing films. The link between beauty and positive characteristics was stable across time periods, character sex, and characters' centrality to the plot. Study 2 established that exposure to highly stereotyped films can elicit stronger beauty-and-goodness stereotyping. Participants watching a highly biased film subsequently showed greater favoritism toward an attractive graduate school candidate (compared with ratings of an unattractive candidate) than participants viewing a less biased film.
Plasmid profile of bacterial isolates from fertilizer amended tropical agro soils

This study assessed the profile of plasmids in the culturable heterotrophic bacterial isolates from organic swine waste (SW) and inorganic (NPK) fertilizer amended tropical soils of the Niger Delta region in Nigeria. Plasmid DNA was extracted and analyzed by agarose gel electrophoresis. Plasmid analysis of 70 fertilizer utilizing bacterial isolates revealed the presence of plasmids with molecular weights ranging from 4.0 to 40.1kb. Twenty two (31%) out of the seventy isolates carried at least one kind of plasmid while forty eight (69%) possessed none. Seventeen (77%) of the isolates with plasmids had one plasmid each of molecular weight approximately 23.1, 25.2 or 35.7kb. Five (23%) possessed two plasmids each of molecular weight approximately 23.1 and 40.1kb, 4.3 and 32.7kb, 4.0 and 40.1kb, 23.5 and 40.1kb or 23.1 and 40.1kb respectively. Bacterial isolates taken from organic fertilizer- amended plots showed highest plasmid incidence (38%) whereas isolates from the control or non- amended plot showed the lowest plasmid incidence (25%). Statistical inferences revealed that plasmid carriage in the bacterial isolates were independent of fertilizer treatments. Key words: Fertilizer amendments, bacterial isolates, gel electrophoresis, plasmid incidence, molecular weight.
Effect of Various Parameters on Methane Emission from the Rumen of HE–Buffalo

It is well documented that global atmospheric abundance of methane is increasing. Methane is one of the most important greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Methane affects not only the energy balance on earth because of its radiative forcing properties but also ozone, hydroxyl radicals, carbon monoxide concentrations, stratospheric chlorine, ozone chemistry and climate change (Harper et al., 1999). Methane is released into the atmosphere both by natural for example wetlands and anthropogenic sources which International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 6 Number 11 (2017) pp. 2030-2044 Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas. com
Local stability of a gravitating filament: a dispersion relation

Filamentary structures are ubiquitous in astrophysics and are observed at various scales. On a cosmological scale, matter is usually distributed along filaments, and filaments are also typical features of the interstellar medium. Within a cosmic filament, matter can contract and form galaxies, whereas an interstellar gas filament can clump into a series of bead-like structures that can then turn into stars. To investigate the growth of such instabilities, we derive a local dispersion relation for an idealized self-gravitating filament and study some of its properties. Our idealized picture consists of an infinite self-gravitating and rotating cylinder with pressure and density related by a polytropic equation of state. We assume no specific density distribution, treat matter as a fluid, and use hydrodynamics to derive the linearized equations that govern the local perturbations. We obtain a dispersion relation for axisymmetric perturbations and study its properties in the (kR, kz) phase space, where kR and kz are the radial and longitudinal wavenumbers, respectively. While the boundary between the stable and unstable regimes is symmetrical in kR and kz and analogous to the Jeans criterion, the most unstable mode displays an asymmetry that could constrain the shape of the structures that form within the filament. Here the results are applied to a fiducial interstellar filament, but could be extended for other astrophysical systems, such as cosmological filaments and tidal tails.
Trade Imbalances, Export Structure and Wage Inequality

We study, both theoretically and empirically, how trade imbalances affect the structure of countries' exports and wage inequality. We show that, in a Heckscher-Ohlin model with a continuum of goods, a Southern (Northern) trade surplus leads to an increase (reduction) in the average skill intensity of exports, in the relative demand for skills and in the skill premium in both countries. We provide robust support for the mechanism underlying these predictions using a large panel of countries observed over the past 30 years. Our results suggest that the large and growing North-South trade imbalances arisen over the last three decades may have exacerbated wage inequality worldwide.
The 6.2 μm band position in laboratory and astrophysical spectra: a tracer of the aliphatic to aromatic evolution of interstellar carbonaceous dust

Context. The infrared emission features observed in the mid-infrared wavelength range in astronomical objects, often called the Aromatic Infrared Bands, exhibit differences in shape and position. Three astrophysical spectral classes have been proposed based on the spectral characteristics. The band positions in most sources are similar to those of aromatic materials, however, the exact nature of the emitters is still unknown. Aims. The spectral diversity of the bands provides a clue to the nature of the materials. An evolutionary scenario for the nature of the emitters can be inferred by comparison with laboratory analogues. Methods. The laboratory spectra of a wide range of soot material samples were recorded and a global analysis of the infrared absorption spectra performed. This spectral analysis, allied to the band shape and position variations, were then used to interpret the diversity and evolution of the features in the astronomical spectra. Results. We find correlations between the spectral regions characteristic of the CC and CH modes and use these to shed light on the origin of the infrared emission features. In particular, the observed shift in the position of the 6.2–6.3 μ m band is shown to be a key tracer of the evolution of the aliphatic to aromatic component of carbonaceous dust.
A comparison of amusingness for Japanese children and senior citizens of The Story of Little Black Sambo in the traditional version and a nonracist version

Japanese versions of The Story of Little Black Sambo ( LBS ) were perceived to have racist characterizations and were withdrawn from the Japanese market in 1988. A revised version of LBS was prepared that contained no words or pictures related to racism and was compared with a version of LBS published by Iwanami Publishing Co. in terms of amusingness. Fifty-four kindergarteners, aged 4 to 5 years old, and 43 senior citizens, 78.9 years of age on average, were read a picture book popular in Japan, followed by either the revised or the Iwanami version of LBS and then asked to judge which of the 2 stories was more amusing. The results showed equal levels of amusingness between the Iwanami and the revised versions of LBS in both age groups.
An investigation into human predation : an overlooked area of research

Research on human predatory behaviour is comparatively narrow in focus as it mainly constitutes studying stalkers, whose behaviour normally has some basis in attachment. The current research aims to test changes in emotion based on a form of predation unrelated to attachment. Subjects’ (N=144) affective responses to viewing a predation sequence from different points of view were obtained by completing the affect adjective checklist pre and post video. A significant main effect of gender and condition was found. When male participants viewed a male target during the predation sequence their percentage increase in composite anger score was the highest (110.17%) compared to all other groups.
Biodegradable Films Based on Cassava Starch/Mentha piperita Essence: Fabrication, Characterization and Properties

In this study, the effect of Mentha piperita essence (MPE) incorporation into cassava films on the hydrophilic and physicochemical properties of the resulting biodegradable films was investigated. The properties included solubility, moisture uptake and contact angle. MPE was added into biodegradable films at different amounts (1, 2 and 3%, w/w total solid). All biofilms were plasticized with 40 % (w/w total solid) combination of glycerol / sorbitol at 1:3 ratio. The incorporation of MPE into cassava films decreased solubility. The moisture uptake of the edible films was found to decrease by MPE reinforcement, and hydrophilic property of biofilms was decreed by increasing MPE.
A potential update method for series methods in steady seepage

Computationally, steady seepage in arbitrary shaped aquifers reduces to a Laplacian free boundary problem. Analytic series solutions can be obtained by iteratively improving an initial estimate. Although the free water table is slowly varying in shape, accurate solutions can be extremely difficult to obtain for the long aspect ratios encountered in typical problems. In previous research, the Neumann condition along the free boundary was used as a cost function. In this paper, we present an update method that uses the Dirichlet condition as the cost function. We find that this approach is significantly more efficient and stable than the previous approach. This enables the determination of very accurate solutions for the water table at low computational cost.
Anti-inflammatory property and redox profile of the leaves extract from Morinda citrifolia L.

Morinda citrifolia Linn (Rubiaceae), popularly known as noni, is widely used in folk medicine in the form of decoction and infusion, particularly as anti-inflammatory, depurative, anti-rheumatic and antiulcer remedy. The infusion of M. citrifolia L. leaves is used in popular medicine in Northeast of Brazil to treat inflammatory and painful diseases. The present study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant potential and the anti-inflammatory effect of the aqueous extract from the dried leaves from M. citrifolia L. (EAMC). The free radical scavenging activities were determined for different concentrations using in vitro models, and the inflammatory processes were evaluated by carrageenan-induced pleurisy. The study results indicated a significant dose-dependent antioxidant effect by noni extract as evaluated by total antioxidant potential (TRAP) and total antioxidant reactivity (TAR) assays. Noni extracts also exhibited modest catalase-like activity, and was able to inhibit the levels of proinflammatory cytokines. All experimental data indicate that the EAMC have not only remarkable antioxidant properties but also potential anti-inflamatory properties. Key words: Morinda citrifolia, antioxidant, inflammation.
Airborne wind lidar observations over the North Atlantic in 2016 for the pre-launch validation of the satellite mission Aeolus

Abstract. In preparation of the satellite mission Aeolus carried out by the European Space Agency, airborne wind lidar observations have been performed in the frame of the North Atlantic Waveguide and Downstream Impact Experiment (NAWDEX), employing the prototype of the satellite instrument, the ALADIN Airborne Demonstrator (A2D). The direct-detection Doppler wind lidar system is composed of a frequency-stabilized Nd:YAG laser operating at 355 nm, a Cassegrain telescope and a dual-channel receiver. The latter incorporates a Fizeau interferometer and two sequential Fabry–Pérot interferometers to measure line-of-sight (LOS) wind speeds by analysing both Mie and Rayleigh backscatter signals. The benefit of the complementary design is demonstrated by airborne observations of strong wind shear related to the jet stream over the North Atlantic on 27 September and 4 October 2016, yielding high data coverage in diverse atmospheric conditions. The paper also highlights the relevance of accurate ground detection for the Rayleigh and Mie response calibration and wind retrieval. Using a detection scheme developed for the NAWDEX campaign, the obtained ground return signals are exploited for the correction of systematic wind errors. Validation of the instrument performance and retrieval algorithms was conducted by comparison with DLR's coherent wind lidar which was operated in parallel, showing a systematic error of the A2D LOS winds of less than 0.5 m s−1 and random errors from 1.5 (Mie) to 2.7 m s−1 (Rayleigh).
Determinants of Private Domestic Savings in Nigeriam (1970-2010)

This study investigated the impact of selected proximate determinants of domestic private savings in Nigeria for the sample period 1970 to 2010. Ordinary least square (OLS) technique and Johansen co integration were used in the empirical analysis. The variables namely, domestic private savings, gross domestic product, money supply, real interest rate, and inflation rate, from the ADF test conducted exhibited random walk process and became stationary after first differencing. All the series were found to be co integrated. The estimated long run regression indicated that all the variables are highly significant determinants of private domestic savings in Nigeria. The recommendation therefore, is that the government should continue to pursue vigorously macroeconomic policies that will positively impact on these selected variables in order to enhance the levels of investment and output, and hence savings in Nigeria. Keywords : Domestic savings, Financial deepening, Externalities, Autocorrelation, Short-run, Long-run.
Intragranular ferrite morphologies in medium carbon vanadium-microalloyed steel

The aim of this work was to determine TTT diagram of medium carbon V-N micro-alloyed steel with emphasis on the development of intragranular ferrite morphologies. The isothermal treatment was carried out at 350, 400, 450, 500, 550 and 600°C. These treatments were interrupted at different times in order to analyze the evolution of the microstructure. Metallographic evaluation was done using optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results show that at high temperatures (≥ 500°C) polygonal intragranulary nucleated ferrite idiomorphs, combined with grain boundary ferrite and pearlite were produced and followed by an incomplete transformation phenomenon. At intermediate temperatures (450, 500°C) an interloced acicular ferrite (AF) microstructure is produced, and at low temperatures (400, 350°C) the sheave of parallel acicular ferrite plates, similar to bainitic sheaves but intragranularly nucleated were observed. In addition to sheaf type acicular ferrite, the grain boundary nucleated bainitic sheaves are observed. [Projekat Ministartsva nauke Republike Srbije, br. OI174004]
Influence of Incorporation of Natural Fibers on the Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties of Composites LDPE-Al Reinforced with Fique Fibers

This study shows the effect of the incorporation of natural fique fibers in a matrix formed by low-density polyethylene and aluminum (LDPE-Al) obtained in the recycling process of long-life Tetra Pak packaging. The reinforcement content was 10, 20, and 30% fibers, manufactured by hot-press compression molding of composite boards (LDPE-Al/fique). From the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) it was determined that the proportions of the LDPE-Al were 75 : 25 w/w. Likewise, it was found that the aluminum particles increased the rigidity of the LDPE-Al, reducing the impact strength compared to LDPE recycled from Tetra Pak without aluminum; besides this, the crystallinity in the LDPE-Al increased with the presence of aluminum, which was observed by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The maximum strength and Young’s modulus to tensile and flexural properties increased with the incorporation of the fibers, this increase being a direct function of the amount of reinforcement contained in the material. Finally, a reduction in the density of the compound by the generation of voids at the interface between the LDPE-Al and fique fibers was identified, and there was also a greater water absorption due to weak interphase fiber-matrix and the hydrophilic fibers contained in the material.
The effect of loquat fruit (Eriobotrya japonica) marmalade addition and storage time on phsico-chemical and sensory properties of yogurt

The objective of this study was to investigate the physico-chemical and sensorial changes during storage period in yogurts that were manufactured by adding loquat fruit (Eriobotrya japonica) marmalade at 4 different ratios (5%, 10%, 15%, 20%). The pH and yellowness/blueness (b*) values of yogurts increased with increasing marmalade ratios, whereas titratable acidity, viscosity, syneresis, redness (a*) and lightness (L*) values decreased. The pH and viscosity values of the yogurts decreased continuously through storage. Yogurts containing loquat marmalade were overall acceptable in terms of sensory characteristics. The production of fruit flavoured yogurts by adding 15% marmalade would be recommended.
Listening to the Market: Estimating Credit Demand and Supply from Survey Data

The literature referring to the credit slowdown has been plagued by the identification problem of whether a decline in a bank's credit is derived from the demand or the supply side. This paper proposes an original approach in directly estimating the credit demand and the credit supply from survey data. Using the TANKAN and the recently published Senior Loan Officer survey data, the paper demonstrates that the observed lending amount did not change much during the period of study; however, the observed lending amount deviated, as one might expect, from the estimated credit demand and credit supply for every firm size. This credit mismatch presents evidence of credit market imperfections and is of interest for further investigation as a possible explanation of firms' liquidity constraints and banks' lending mechanisms.
3D PIC SIMULATIONS OF COLLISIONLESS SHOCKS AT LUNAR MAGNETIC ANOMALIES AND THEIR ROLE IN FORMING LUNAR SWIRLS

Investigation of the lunar crustal magnetic anomalies offers a comprehensive long-term data set of observations of small-scale magnetic fields and their interaction with the solar wind. In this paper a review of the observations of lunar mini-magnetospheres is compared quantifiably with theoretical kinetic-scale plasma physics and 3D particle-in-cell simulations. The aim of this paper is to provide a complete picture of all the aspects of the phenomena and to show how the observations from all the different and international missions interrelate. The analysis shows that the simulations are consistent with the formation of miniature (smaller than the ion Larmor orbit) collisionless shocks and miniature magnetospheric cavities, which has not been demonstrated previously. The simulations reproduce the finesse and form of the differential proton patterns that are believed to be responsible for the creation of both the “lunar swirls” and “dark lanes. ” Using a mature plasma physics code like OSIRIS allows us, for the first time, to make a side-by-side comparison between model and space observations. This is shown for all of the key plasma parameters observed to date by spacecraft, including the spectral imaging data of the lunar swirls. The analysis of miniature magnetic structures offers insight into multi-scale mechanisms and kinetic-scale aspects of planetary magnetospheres.
The Gaia-ESO Survey: evidence of atomic diffusion in M67?

Investigating the chemical homogeneity of stars born from the same molecular cloud at virtually the same time is very important for our understanding of the chemical enrichment of the interstellar medium and with it the chemical evolution of the Galaxy. One major cause of inhomogeneities in the abundances of open clusters is stellar evolution of the cluster members. In this work, we investigate variations in the surface chemical composition of member stars of the old open clusterM67 as a possible consequence of atomic diffusion effects taking place during the main-sequence phase. The abundances used are obtained from high-resolution UVES/FLAMES spectra within the framework of the Gaia-ESO Survey. We find that the surface abundances of stars on the main sequence decrease with increasing mass reaching a minimum at the turn-off. After deepening of the convective envelope in subgiant branch stars, the initial surface abundances are restored.We found themeasured abundances to be consistent with the predictions of stellar evolutionary models for a cluster with the age and metallicity of M67. Our findings indicate that atomic diffusion poses a non-negligible constraint on the achievable precision of chemical tagging methods. © 2018 The Author(s) Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Royal Astronomical Society.