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RE-INTRODUCTION OF SOIL MYCORRHIZAE INTO ROADSIDE PRAIRIE PLANTING

The three objectives of this project were as follows: (1) to survey the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi from the prairies, wetlands, and Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) experimental sites in anticipation of using data as indicators of the sites' health; (2) to produce mycorrhizal inocula by different methods; and (3) to incorporate the inoculum into a Mn/DOT restoration site. This project was the first year of a three year study that seeks to define the variability in the mycorrhizal spores and other structures present in different ecosystems and determine if these fungi can be used as indicator species. All phases of the project were successful. The preliminary results suggest the mycorrhizal fungal spore numbers will be useful health indicators of restoration sites. General and single spore mycorrhizal inocula were generated using primarily native grasses and forbs as plant hosts. The general inoculum was then incorporated into a Mn/DOT experimental site. Future evaluations of this site will help to answer long-term questions regarding the possible benefits of amending disturbed roadway plantings or other prairie restorations with mycorrhizal inoculum.
SERVICE QUALITY ASSESSMENT: A CASE STUDY OF A SINGAPORE STATUTORY BOARD LIBRARY

The assessment of service quality provides an important feedback for libraries to assess and improve its services to its users. This paper reports the use of an adapted SERVQUAL instrument to measure the service quality of a special library (a statutory board library). The SERVQUAL instrument, developed by marketing researchers based on the Gap Model, states that the service shortfalls experienced by customers are the results of four gaps that exist within the organisation. The 22-item SERVQUAL instrument, measuring the five service dimensions of Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy, was administered to a sample of library users during a 15-day data collection period. In the data analysis, the Expectation-Service Gap Grid was used to identify service shortfalls under these five dimensions. This paper concludes with recommendations for improvement and suggestions for future research. INTRODUCTION Many studies have concluded that quality service has quantifiable impact on customer retention, market share and profitability in the commercial world. However, in the non-commercial world, quality also plays an important role. The Library 2000 report (Singapore. Library 2000 Review Committee, 1994) identified improving the quality of services as one of the six strategic thrusts for public libraries in the next ten years. Quality management also plays a part in academic and special libraries even though these libraries seem to have a group of captive customers. Academic libraries have to provide quality service to the academic community as the same community evaluates their worth and hence the size of funding. As for special libraries in public and private sector organisations, they need to convince their users and/or those controlling the budget that they are responsive to changes and are providing quality service, or be at risk of resource and budget cuts. DEFINITION OF SERVICE QUALITY ‘Quality’ means different things to different people. Garvin (1988) discussed five approaches to defining quality: (1) Transcendent-based quality (2) Product-based quality
Fourier analysis of stationary time series in function space

We develop the basic building blocks of a frequency domain framework for drawing statistical inferences on the second-order structure of a stationary sequence of functional data. The key element in such a context is the spectral density operator, which generalises the notion of a spectral density matrix to the functional setting, and characterises the second-order dynamics of the process. Our main tool is the functional Discrete Fourier Transform (fDFT). We derive an asymptotic Gaussian representation of the fDFT, thus allowing the transformation of the original collection of dependent random functions into a collection of approximately independent complex-valued Gaussian random functions. Our results are then employed in order to construct estimators of the spectral density operator based on smoothed versions of the periodogram kernel, the functional generalisation of the periodogram matrix. The consistency and asymptotic law of these estimators are studied in detail. As immediate consequences, we obtain central limit theorems for the mean and the long-run covariance operator of a stationary functional time series. Our results do not depend on structural modelling assumptions, but only functional versions of classical cumulant mixing conditions, and are shown to be stable under discrete observation of the individual curves.
EFFECTS OF ENHANCED STRATIFICATION ON EQUATORWARD DYNAMO WAVE PROPAGATION

We present results from simulations of rotating magnetized turbulent convection in spherical wedge geometry representing parts of the latitudinal and longitudinal extents of a star. Here we consider a set of runs for which the density stratification is varied, keeping the Reynolds and Coriolis numbers at similar values. In the case of weak stratification, we find quasi-steady dynamo solutions for moderate rotation and oscillatory ones with poleward migration of activity belts for more rapid rotation. For stronger stratification, the growth rate tends to become smaller. Furthermore, a transition from quasi-steady to oscillatory dynamos is found as the Coriolis number is increased, but now there is an equatorward migrating branch near the equator. The breakpoint where this happens corresponds to a rotation rate that is about three to seven times the solar value. The phase relation of the magnetic field is such that the toroidal field lags behind the radial field by about π/2, which can be explained by an oscillatory α2 dynamo caused by the sign change of the α-effect about the equator. We test the domain size dependence of our results for a rapidly rotating run with equatorward migration by varying the longitudinal extent of our wedge. The energy of the axisymmetric mean magnetic field decreases as the domain size increases and we find that an m = 1 mode is excited for a full 2π azimuthal extent, reminiscent of the field configurations deduced from observations of rapidly rotating late-type stars.
Collaborating on Various Enjoyable and Fascinating Projects. Gs Expreses Toronto and Hamilton

lace expansion and suggesting that it might converge in five dimensions, and to Takashi Hara for the pleasure of four years of collaboration and for permission to include unpublished joint work. We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Reearch Council of Canada. Finally we offer our thanks and deep appreciation to Joyce Kruskal and Joanne Nakonechny for their encouragement, support, and tolerance.
Landsat 8 TIRS热红外光谱数据定标准确性的分析

Landsat系列卫星的热红外数据一直是获取地球表面温度的重要数据源,而新一代Landsat 8卫星的TIRS热红外传感器数据进一步延续了这一重要使命。 但该卫星发射以来,其热红外传感器的定标参数不断发生变化,致使美国地质调查局（USGS）不得不在2014年2月对所有已获取的Landsat 8卫星数据进行重新处理。 为了考察新处理数据的定标准确性,利用定标精度很高的Landsat 7ETM＋的3幅热红外影像来对同日过空的Landsat 8TIRS热红外影像进行对比,以查明TIRS热红外数据的定标准确性。 结果表明,尽管Landsat 8TIRS与Landsat 7ETM＋的热红外光谱数据很接近,但是,二者之间也存在着差别。 与ETM＋6波段反演的大气顶部温度相比,TIRS 10波段表现为高估,幅度最大为1. 37K,而TIRS 11波段则表现为低估,幅度可达-3K。 可见,Landsat 8TIRS热红外光谱数据的定标参数精度仍不稳定,且以TIRS 11波段表现得更明显。 进一步分析发现,TIRS数据的误差会随着地表植被和裸土覆盖比例的不同而发生变化。 表现在TIRS 10波段的高估会随着植被比例的下降而加大,而TIRS 11波段的低估则会随着植被比例的下降而减少。 因此,虽然USGS提倡用TIRS 10单波段来反演温度,但TIRS 10波段在低植被高裸土区的反演精度却远不及TIRS 11波段,所以在低植被高裸土区可能不宜一味地采用TIRS10波段,在没有把握的情况下,在低植被覆盖区也可尝试采用TIRS 10和11波段温度的均值,它可将误差缩小在〈0. 5K范围以内。
Nutrigenetics and colon cancer

Colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the western world. Many epidemiological studies have shown that lifestyle and intake of various food components influence the colon carcinogenesis. Novel concepts such as nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics which study the interaction between diet and genes with common goal to optimize health through personalization of diet, provide approaches to elucidate the complex relationship between nutrients and genetic polymorphisms involved in various diseases like colon cancer. Nutrigenetics of colon cancer is based on correlation between folate metabolism and polymorphisms in the genes encoding crucial enzymes in folate metabolism pathway. The folate pathway influences abberant pyrimidine and purine synthesis as well as the global DNA hypomethylation and hypermethylation of tumor supressor genes such as APC, hMLH1, p16 and E-cadherin in colon cancer. In addition, polymorphisms in the MTHFR, TYMS, MTR, MTRR, RFC, DHFR and other genes involved in the folate pathway have been shown to influence colon carcinogenesis. The central role of the folate pathway in the cell has made it a target for a variety of chemotherapeutics. Polymorphisms in the genes encoding crucial enzymes in the folate pathway might have an important role in the pharmacogenetics and nutrigenetics of colon cancer.
Applying the Principles of Sustainable Farming Fundamentals of Sustainable Agriculture

Sustainable farming meets environmental, economic, and social objectives simultaneously. Environmentally sound agriculture is nature-based rather than factory-based. Economic sustainability depends on profitable enterprises, sound financial planning, proactive marketing, and risk management. Social sustainability results from making decisions with the farm family's and the larger community's quality of life as a value and a goal. This publication discusses the principles of environmental, economic, and social sustainability, and provides practical examples of how to apply them on the farm.
An Assessment of the Acceptance of Government-Issued Tourism Strategies: A Case of Tourism Students

ABSTRACT Several cases around the globe have shown that even the most “participative” planning efforts cannot secure implementation success. Since “planning” is often carried out with limited number of participants, an understanding of plans’ acceptability by the larger public during its implementation constitutes a critical matter for success. Public’s evaluation and acceptance of a plan decision cannot be separated from individuals’ general values, attitudes, beliefs, and numerous other sociological and psychological causes. Focusing on tourism students in higher education, this study examines how attitudes toward long-term planning, attitudes toward tourism development, attachment to the place, and personal relevance of tourism and level of trust held for institutions responsible for tourism development shape students’ evaluation of suitability, feasibility, and acceptability of a strategic plan. The analysis revealed that trust held for institutions had the strongest impact on students’ evaluation, along with attitudes toward long-term planning and further development. Implications for research and management are discussed.
VANISHING EXPONENTIAL INTEGRABILITY FOR FUNCTIONS WHOSE GRADIENT BELONGS TO

If the gradient of u(x) is n-th power locally integrable on Euclidean n-space, then the integral average over a ball B of the exponential of a constant multiple of ju(x) uBj n=(n , uB=average of u over B, tends to 1 as the radius of B shrinks to zero for quasi almost all center points. This re nes a result of N. Trudinger (1967). We prove here a similar result for the class of gradients in L(log(e + L)) , 0 n 1. The results depend on a capacity strong type inequality for these spaces. Date: June 18, 2001. 1991 Mathematics Subject Classi cation. 46E35, 31B15.
SHAPE MANIFOLDS, PROCRUSTEAN METRICS, AND COMPLEX PROJECTIVE SPACES

The shape-space l. k m whose points a represent the shapes of not totally degenerate /c-ads in IR m is introduced as a quotient space carrying the quotient metric. When m = 1, we find that Y\ = S k ~ 2 ; when m ^ 3, the shape-space contains singularities. This paper deals mainly with the case m = 2, when the shape-space I* ca n be identified with a version of CP*~ 2 . Of special importance are the shape-measures induced on CP k ~ 2 by any assigned diffuse law of distribution for the k vertices. We determine several such shape-measures, we resolve some of the technical problems associated with the graphic presentation and statistical analysis of empirical shape distributions, and among applications we discuss the relevance of these ideas to testing for the presence of non-accidental multiple alignments in collections of (i) neolithic stone monuments and (ii) quasars. Finally the recently introduced Ambartzumian density is examined from the present point of view, its norming constant is found, and its connexion with random Crofton polygons is established.
OFFSPRING SIZE AFFECTS THE POST-METAMORPHIC PERFORMANCE OF A COLONIAL MARINE INVERTEBRATE

The positive relationship between offspring size and offspring fitness is a fundamental assumption of life-history theory, but it has received relatively little attention in the marine environment. This is surprising given that substantial intraspecific variation in offspring size is common in marine organisms and there are clear links between larval experience and adult performance. The metamorphosis of most marine invertebrates does not represent a newbeginning, and larval experiences can have effects that carry over to juvenile survival and growth. We show that larval size can have equally important carryover effects in a colonial marine invertebrate. In the bryozoan Bugula neritina, the size of the non-feeding larvae has a prolonged effect on colony performance after metamorphosis. Colonies that came from larger larvae survived better, grew faster, and reproduced sooner or produced more embryos than colonies that came from smaller larvae. These effects crossed generations, with colonies from larger larvae themselves producing larger larvae. These effects were found in two populations (in Australia and in the United States) in contrasting habitats.
A behavioural analysis of visual pattern separation ability by rats : effects of damage to the hippocampus

Dedication To my mother; without your unwavering support and kind words this work could not have been completed. Your balanced approach to life has provided me with an ability to see the bigger picture in all of this. ABSTRACT Different events usually contain similar elements that can contribute to interference during memory encoding and retrieval. The hippocampus (HPC), a structure that is critically involved in some forms of memory, has been hypothesized to reduce interference between memories with overlapping content, thus facilitating correct recall. Pattern separation is one hypothetical process whereby input ambiguity is reduced. Here we test the hypothesis that the HPC and/or dentate gyrus (DG) are important for pattern separation by measuring performance by rats with damage in tasks that require discrimination between visual stimuli that share systematically varying numbers of common elements. Rats with HPC damage were slower to resolve discriminations with minimal degrees of overlap. Lesions of the DG did not affect the ability of rats to deal with overlap, suggesting a dissociation between the HPC and DG. Our results provide partial support for the idea that the HPC contributes to the pattern separation process.
Diurnal Circulations and Rainfall in Taiwan during SoWMEX/TiMREX (2008)

AbstractThe diurnal cycle of the local circulation, rainfall, and heat and moisture budgets is investigated in Taiwan's heavy rain (mei-yu) season using data from the 2008 Southwest Monsoon Experiment/Terrain-influenced Monsoon Rainfall Experiment (SoWMEX/TiMREX). Comparisons are made between an undisturbed (UNDIST; 22–29 May) and disturbed period (DIST; 31 May–4 June). Many aspects of the diurnal evolution in surface flows and rainfall were similar during both periods. At night and during early morning hours, the low-level southwesterly flow was deflected around Taiwan's main topographic barrier, the Central Mountain Range (CMR), with rainfall focused near areas of enhanced offshore confluence created by downslope and land-breeze flows. During the day, the flow switched to onshore and upslope, rainfall shifted inland, and deep convection developed along the coastal plains and windward slopes. Atmospheric budget analysis indicates a day-to-evening transition of convective structure from shallow to deep to.
Efectos de la fritura al vacío en los atributos de calidad de arepa con huevo.

espanolLa fritura al vacio permite mejorar la calidad de los alimentos debido a las menores temperaturas y baja exposicion del aceite al oxigeno. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el efecto del freido al vacio sobre la calidad de arepas con huevo. Se realizaron tres formulaciones con incorporacion de pasta de ajonjoli. El freido fue a 120 °C, 130 °C y 140 °C, 30 kPa y 5 min. Se utilizo un diseno experimental factorial 32. Los contenidos de humedad y luminosidad disminuyeron con el aumento de la temperatura. El aceite aumento con la adicion de pasta. La deseabilidad maxima fue 0.74 a 133.5 °C y 63.4 % de pasta. Las respuestas fueron: humedad (30.78 %), aceite (26.65 %), ΔE (22.74), luminosidad (52.41), color (4.24), olor (4.33), sabor (4.64) y dureza (4.45). La fritura al vacio es una tecnologia alternativa para obtener arepas con huevo de buena calidad y aceptabilidad EnglishVacuum frying improves food quality due to the lower temperature and low oxygen exposure of the frying oil. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of vacuum frying on the quality of arepas containing egg. Three formulations were made with addition of sesame paste. Frying was at 120 °C, 130 °C and 140 °C, 30 kPa and 5 min. A factorial experimental design 32 was used. Moisture content and brightness decreased with increase in temperature. Oil content increased with the addition of pasta. The maximum desirability was 0.74 at 133.5 °C and 63.4 % paste. The values of the responses were: moisture (30.78 %), oil (26.65 %), ΔE (22,74), light (52,41), color (4,24), smell (4,33), flavor (4.64) and hardness (4,45). Vacuum frying is an alternative technology for obtaining arepas with egg with good quality and acceptability.
Managing Conflicting Institutional Demands in Outsourced ISD Projects

This study examines the role of differences between parties involved in outsourced information systems (OISD) projects, focusing on 1) the mechanisms vendors use to manage those differences; and 2) the long term impacts of those mechanisms. Using data from a revelatory case study, we anchor our theorizing in institutional theory to develop three main propositions emphasizing 1) the role of instances of conflicting institutional demands in OISD projects; 2) the relevance of the logics driving the enactment of institutionalized practices to explain how vendors respond to those instances; and 3) the ability for those responses to trigger a process of institutional change. Offering a comprehensive explanation of the management of differences in OISD projects, our work has implications for research and practice.
Potential New Drugs in Lymphoma

Delforoush, M. 2016. Potential New Drugs in Lymphoma. Digital Comprehensive Summaries of Uppsala Dissertations from the Faculty of Medicine 1200. 60 pp. Uppsala: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis. ISBN 978-91-554-9524-4. Lymphomas are malignant tumours arising from cells in the lymphatic system. They are classified as B-cell lymphomas, T-cell lymphomas and Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). Of the B-cell lymphomas, one of the most common is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Many patients with lymphomas can be successfully treated however patients who relapse or are refractory have a poor prognosis, warranting further investigations to identify potential targets and develop novel drugs. Picropodophyllin (PPP), a potent and selective inhibitor of IGF-1R, inhibits malignant cell growth with low or no toxicity on normal cells in preclinical models. In paper I, we investigated the potential benefits of using PPP against DLBCL and found that the anti-tumor effects of PPP might possibly be explained by IGF-1R-unrelated mechanism(s). However, the inhibitory effects of PPP on lymphoma cells together with its low toxicity in vivo makes it a promising drug candidate for treatment. Melflufen, a derivative of melphalan, is currently being evaluated in a clinical phase I/II trial in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. In paper II, we confirmed previous reports of superior potency of melflufen over melphalan. Being active in cell lines and primary cultures of lymphoma cells as well as in a xenograft model in mice, melflufen considered being a candidate for further evaluation in treatment. bAP-15, a novel inhibitor of proteasome activity, inhibits ubiquitin specific peptidase 14 (USP14) and ubiquitin carboxylterminal hydrolase L5 (UCHL5). In paper III, we investigated the activity of b-AP15 in DLBCL and HL cell lines and compared the results to standard drugs used in treatment. Results showed inhibition of the proteasome and growth inhibition/cytotoxicity with IC50-values in the micromolar range. Treatment failure and lack of clinical benefit of proteasome inhibitors like bortezomib in DLBCL patients inspired us investigating for possible new targets, with major focus on proteasome inhibitors in DLBCL. In paper IV, we suggested that UCHL5 and/ or USP14, as new targets for proteasome inhibitors in DLBCL, be further evaluated. The findings in this thesis suggest that PPP, Melflufen and b-AP15 are potential candidates for clinical drug development and UCHL5 and/or USP14 are new potential targets for proteasome inhibitors in DLBCL.
Structures and Dynamics of Quasi-2D Mesoscale Convective Systems

Abstract Recently, three distinct archetypes for midlatitude linear mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) have been identified. This article focuses on the fundamentals of two of these archetypes: convective lines with trailing stratiform (TS) precipitation and convective lines with leading stratiform (LS) precipitation. Both the TS and LS modes typically exhibit quasi-2D reflectivity patterns and quasi-2D environmental storm-relative wind fields. Ongoing work has revealed that there are three common flow structures for these quasi-2D MCSs: front-fed TS systems (which are sustained by front-to-rear storm-relative inflow), as well as front-fed LS and rear-fed LS systems (which are sustained by rear-to-front storm-relative inflow). This paper summarizes the observed structures of the front-fed TS, front-fed LS, and rear-fed LS modes, and then outlines an idealized numerical experiment in which these modes were simulated. The authors analyze the basic simulated kinematic and microphysical structures and provid.