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Lignocellulosic Materials as Potential Biosorbents of Trace Toxic Metals from Wastewater

The potential capability of Arundo donax stems, Brazil nutshells, sugarcane bagasse, and sawdust from a native wood species (Prosopis ruscifolia) to sequester trace metals from wastewater was comparatively examined using dilute aqueous solutions of Cd(II) or Ni(II) ions as models. Brazil nutshells showed the best effectiveness (>90%) for the uptake of both metals from solutions of 20 mg/L initial concentration for dosages larger than 0.2−0.4 mg/L, even superior to those obtained for a commercial activated carbon and/or red marine algae (Corallinales) used for comparison under identical conditions. Equilibrium isotherms of cadmium on the lignocellulosic and algae samples and of nickel on the nutshells were determined and properly described by the Langmuir model. The highest maximum sorption capacity of Cd(II) ions was obtained for the nutshells (Xm = 19.4 mg/g) among the lignocellulosic samples. The trend in the estimated Xm values was found to be consistent with their contents of lignin and total surface .
Prospects for the UK economy

*NIESR. E–mail: a.kara@niesr.ac. uk. Thanks to Jagjit Chadha, Iana Liadze and Yanitsa Kazalova for helpful comments and suggestions. We also thank Yanitsa Kazalova for compiling the database. Unless otherwise stated, the source of all data reported in the figures and tables is the NiGEM database and forecast baseline. The UK forecast was completed on 27 April 2018. Introduction UK economic growth has weakened since the EU referendum in June 2016, in contrast to a pick-up in global growth. UK economic prospects hinge on the future relationship with the EU and, as before, our forecast assumes a soft Brexit where the UK maintains a high level of market access to the EU. Under that scenario, GDP is set to rise by 1.4 per cent this year and 1.7 per cent next year (figure 1). Our GDP growth forecast for 2018 has been revised down from 1.9 per cent partly because of the disruption caused by adverse weather conditions in the UK in late February and early March, which resulted in a sharp slowdown in first-quarter real GDP growth to just 0.1 per cent according to preliminary official data. The outturn was broadly in line with our monthly GDP estimate for Q1, published on 11 April, of 0.2 per cent.
Constraining general relativity at z ∼ 0.299 MUSE Kinematics of SDP.81

Abstract General Relativity has been successfully tested on small scales. However, precise tests on galactic and larger scales have only recently begun. Moreover, the majority of these tests on large scales are based on the measurements of Hubble constant (H0), which is currently under discussion. Collett et al. (2018) implemented a novel test combining lensing and dynamical mass measurements of a galaxy, which are connected by a γ parameter, and found γ=0.97±0.09, which is consistent with unity, as predicted by GR. We are carrying out this same technique with a second galaxy, SDP.81 at z=0.299, and present here our preliminary results.
Pb(II) and Cu(II) Sorption from Aqueous Solutions Using Activated Red Mud - Evaluation of Kinetic, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamic Models

We investigated the influence of contact time, sorbent dose, and initial Cu(II) or Pb(II) concentrations on the removal of Cu(II) and Pb(II) from aqueous solution by the batch sorption technique using activated red mud (aBauxsol) as a low-cost sorbent. Sorption equilibrium was achieved after 1 h at pH 5.5 for both ions. Pseudo first and pseudo second order models were used for analyzing the kinetics of sorption processes. The rate of both sorption processes is controlled by diffusion in the film fluid and diffusion within particles. The processes of sorption follow the Langmuir model.
Effect of Vapor Heat and Hot Water Treatments on Disease Incidence and Quality of Taiwan Native Strain Mango Fruits

Taiwan native strain mango fruits (Tuu Shien) had three types of treatments: Hot water (HW) (52, 55, 58 o C); Vapor heat treatment (VHT) (46.5 o C for 40 min) and hot water + vapor heat treatment followed cold storage (1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20 o C) to determine incidences disease control treatment and the changes in quality. The HW at 55 o C for 3 min was decreased total spots of anthracnose disease for 6 days compared to control. Moreover, HW at 55 o C for 3 min controlled anthracnose disease treatment for 6 days. The vapor heat maintained peel color index, firmness and total soluble solid content at 3 o C of storage time. The disease incidences of the Alternaria alternata and Colletotrichum gloeosporiodes were decreased by application of HW and VHT followed by storage at 3 o C for 3 weeks. Dothiorella mangiferae area increased during the same time but did not affect quality. The HW + VHT combined with continuous storage at 3 o C for ambient room temperature produced the highest fruit quality. © 2010 Friends Science Publishers
Crystal structure of piezoelectric nonlinear‐optic AgGaS2

Silver thiogallate, AgGaS2, is a representative member of the AIBIIIC 2VI family with chalcopyrite structure. AgGaS2 is strongly piezoelectric and is phase matchable for second harmonic generation. The lattice constants of this tetragonal crystal are a = 5.75722 ± 0.00003 and c = 10.3036 ± 0.0002 A at 298 °K. The space group is I 42d, with four formulas per unit cell. The integrated intensities of 1978 reflections were measured within a hemisphere of reciprocal space having radius (sin θ)/λ = 1.02 A−1 using PEXRAD, resulting in 268 symmetry‐independent structure factors. The x coordinate of sulfur (0.2908 ± 0.0004) is 0.088 A less than the value calculated on the assumption of a geometrically regular tetrahedral bond distribution about the B atom. By contrast, four AIIBIVC2V compounds previously reported have x coordinates for the Cv atom either slightly greater than (for ZnSiP2, CdSiP2, and ZnSiAs2), or not significantly different from (for ZnGeP2) that calculated. The experimental Ag–S distance is 2.556.
Evaluation of trichloromethane formation from chlorine‐based cleaning and disinfection agents in cow’s milk

The development of trichloromethane (TCM) in milk can result from the use of chlorine-based detergent solutions during the milk production process. Different factors affecting the development of TCM in milk were investigated. Gas chromatography with electron capture detector was the method of analysis. Combining milks of different TCM levels resulted in milk TCM levels similar to that calculated mathematically. Increased chlorine concentration in the detergent and reduced rinse water volume resulted in increased TCM concentrations (P < 0.05) in milk, while the addition of chlorine to the rinse water also increased (P < 0.001) milk TCM.
The Implementation of OECD Corporate Governance Principles in Post-Crisis Asia

Products of the reaction betweenI) the reaction product of reactants comprisingA) a linking agent of formula I wherein each Y group is a halogen atom or one Y group is a halogen atom and two Y groups represent an oxygen atom, which is attached to two adjacent carbon atoms in the R4 group to form an epoxy group, and R4 is an alkanetriyl group containing from 3 to 10 carbon atoms; andB) a compound formula II wherein R3 is a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic or araliphatic oxy or thio group having from 1 to 36 carbon atoms or a secondary amino group having from 2 to 36 carbon atoms; n is a number of from 0 to 50; m is a number of from 0 to 50; p is a number of from 0 to 50; and X is hydrogen, or X can be a mercapto group or an amino group in place of a terminal -OH group, provided that when X is mercapto or amino; the sum of n, m, and p must be at least 1; and the mole ratio of A:B is from about 0.2:1 to about 5:1; andII) a reactant selected from the group consisting of an epoxy compound, an isocyanate, a phosphate compound, a sulfate compound, an organic acid, an acrylate, and methylol urea.
Business Leadership in the Chinese Context: Trends, Findings, and Implications

Abstract Business leaders constitute a powerful driving force for the miraculous growth of the Chinese economy in the past few decades. However, scholars have not developed theories accounting for the unique leadership phenomenon in the Chinese context, characterized by high uncertainty, intense market competition, and constant changes in government regulations and policies. This special issue aims at offering insights regarding business leadership in China. In this paper, we first introduce the three streams of Chinese leadership research, varying in the degree of Chinese context being considered in theory development. We then discuss how Chinese leadership has co-evolved with the transformation of firms and the institutional environment in China. The new values of young employees, born after 1980, are driving the need for leaders to adjust their leadership practices once again. After that, we present a summary of the four papers in this special issue, and the insights they provide to our understanding of leadership and its effectiveness in the Chinese context. Finally, we suggest future research directions for Chinese leadership research.
Calcium and Salt‐Tolerance of Rice

The impact of calcium (Ca) supply on the growth and yield of rice was studied in nutrient and soil culture experiments. In solution culture experiment, the effect of external‐Ca supply (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 mM Ca) on the growth and shoot composition of two rice cultivars, varying in salt‐tolerance, in the presence and absence of 100 mol m− 3 NaCl was measured in a four week trial. In soil culture experiment, Ca (as gypsum; CaSO4 · 2H2O) was applied at the rates of 0, 10, 25, 50 and 100% of gypsum requirement (GR) of the saline‐sodic soil (after determining its GR). A positive, improving and stimulative effect of Ca was noted in growth characteristics (shoot and root weight and tillering capacity) in both the cultivars at 1.0 to 1.5 mM Ca; above this concentration, Ca had inhibitory effect. Although increasing supply of Ca tended to decrease sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl) concentration in the shoots of both rice cultivars, shoot‐concentrations of Na and Cl were much lower in NIAB‐6 (salt tolerant) than IR 1561 (salt sensitive). An increase in potassium(K):Na ratio, an indication of salt tolerance, was observed at 1.0 mM Ca and above in both rice cultivars under saline environment. Result, confirmed in salt affected soils of two different types (saline and saline sodic), showed an improvement in the paddy yield of both salt tolerant and salt sensitive rice cultivars due to Ca application as gypsum at the rate of 25% of GR of soil. Excessive rates of Ca either in solution culture or soil were detrimental for plant growth and paddy yield. The ameliorative effect of Ca was because of increased Ca:Na ratio of the growth medium.
Ion energies in high power impulse magnetron sputtering with and without localized ionization zones

High speed imaging of high power impulse magnetron sputtering discharges has revealed that ionization is localized in moving ionization zones but localization disappears at high currents for high yield targets. This offers an opportunity to study the effect ionization zones have on ion energies. We measure that ions have generally higher energies when ionization zones are present, supporting the concept that these zones are associated with moving potential humps. We propose that the disappearance of ionization zones is caused by an increased supply of atoms from the target which cools electrons and reduces depletion of atoms to be ionized.
Microbiological and physicochemical properties of raw milk used for processing pasteurized milk in blue nile dairy company (Sudan).

3 Abstract: An analysis of raw milk samples and pasteurized milk, after processing and before packaging demonstrated an association between the properties of the raw milk used and the pasteurized milk produced. Raw milk used provided by Blue Nile Dairy and Kordi farms. Raw milk from both farms was usually mixed and standardized (3- 3.2% fat) and pasteurized using High Temperature Short Time (HTST) pasteurizer. Raw and pasteurized milk were analyzed for chemical, physical and microbial properties. The result of raw milk for protein, lactose, sold not fat, ash, Density, freezing point, titratable acidity, and pH revealed significant variation (P 0.05) affected by source. The mean values of microbiological results indicated that the log of cfu/ml of total bacterial counts (TBC), coliform counts, thermoduric bacterial counts and psychrotrophic counts were 4.755±0.007 and 1.294±0.021, 4.106±0.008 and 0.214±0.047, 2.980±0.014 and 0.621±0.049, 0.814±0.014 and 0.360±0.073 in raw milk samples and pasteurized milk at processing, respectively. The present study recommended that quality assurance programs should be started to ensure good quality milk and milk products.
Accumulation of cadmium in growing peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) seedlings—Its effect on lipid peroxidation and on the antioxidative enzymes catalase and guaiacol peroxidase

In plants exposed to high metal concentrations, mechanisms to counteract the oxidative burst are crucial for its survival. To investigate the temporal sequence of physiological reactions of peanut seedlings (Arachis hypogaea L.) to cadmium exposure, seeds were cultured in increasing concentrations of CdCl 2 , ranging from 50 to 300 lM. Germination frequency was scored, and the distributions of Cd in root, stem, and leaves were determined after 2 and 4 weeks of culture. Lipid peroxidation and activities of antioxidative enzymes including catalase (CAT; EC 1.11.1.6) and guaiacol peroxidase (GPX; EC 1.11.1.7) were estimated in these three parts of the plant. Germination of seedlings was not affected, but the growth of seedlings was severely suppressed with increasing concentrations of CdCl2and incubation period. Pattern of Cd distribution in the three organs varied with concentration and period of exposure to Cd. Increased lipid peroxidation was detected in all parts of the developing seedlings with increasing metal accumulation. Catalase and guaiacol peroxidase activity varied in the three parts of the seedlings with concentration of Cd and incubation period. Guaiacol peroxidase activity appears to be more active in scavenging the reactive oxygen species in developing peanut seedlings. The results of the present experiment demonstrate the advantages of a tissue-culture model system in studying the complex network of interactions of various factors in stress tolerance.
Efeito da aplicação de águas residuárias de suinocultura sobre a produção do milho para silagem

This work was carried out with the objective of evaluating the effect of four depths of water and swine wastewater-gross and after sieving, on production of corn (Zea mays, L.) for silage. Water was applied in eight lysimeters, in other eight gross swine wastewater (ARB) was applied and the sieved pig wastewater (ARP) on the other eight. The depths applied corresponded to 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 times of the reference evapotranspiration. The production components, height of the plants, height of spikes, spike index, productivity of spikes and productivity of green matter were evaluated 140 days after sowing. The mean productivities of green matter in the treatments with ARB and ARP were equivalent to 45 and 46 t ha-1, corresponding to, respectively, 51 and 52% higher than the productivity in the water treatment. The application of swine wastewater increased the height of plants, spike index, height of spikes and weight of spikes. In general, the sieving of swine wastewater and the water depth did not affect the production components of the silage corn.
One‐ and two‐dimensional carrier profiling in semiconductors by nanospreading resistance profiling

Measurement of the carrier concentrations in silicon with lateral and in‐depth resolution on the sub‐100 nm scale has been demonstrated with an atomic force microscope (AFM) using conducting tips. The technique determines the local spreading resistance and hence inherits the attractive features of the conventional spreading resistance profiling (SRP) technique and will be referred to as nano‐SRP. For instance, the calibration curve established by measuring homogeneously doped substrates indicates a dynamic range of concentrations between 1014 and 1019 cm−3 and a monotonic relation between resistance and resistivity, similar to a conventional SRP calibration curve. In the present study, W‐coated diamond tips are used at a precisely controlled force of 70 μN, leading to a contact radius of 50 nm as determined from AFM analysis of the resulting imprints. The drastic reduction of the contact size implies that one can measure directly on a vertical cross section of the structure and overcome some limitations c.
From expressing solidarity to mocking on Twitter: Pragmatic functions of hashtags starting with #jesuis across languages

Abstract In this article, we show how the hashtag #jesuisCharlie, created following the attack on Charlie Hebdo, gave rise to the use of many other hashtags starting with #jesuis, across languages. Through a corpus-based analysis, we show how the meaning of #jesuis broadened from expressing condolence and support following terrorist attacks over expressing condolence for other (violent) deaths to a more general marker of solidarity and alignment. This broadening of meaning is parallel to a formal evolution of the stem jesuis. Moreover, these hashtags have become emblematic of a particular kind of Twitter user. Furthermore, disaligning uses developed, including mocking uses, which disalign both with certain causes (disalignment de re) and with the process of using jesuis as a means of expressing solidarity (disalignment de dicto). Thus, this variety of uses shows that Twitter users exploit the interpersonal possibilities of hashtags to express alignment and disalignment, creating ambient affiliation. (Hashtag, #jesuisCharlie, solidarity, alignment, emblem, mocking, pragmatic functions)*
Modelling the effect of water-table management on CO2 and CH4 fluxes from peat soils

Abstract Drainage of peatlands for agriculture causes an increase of CO2 flux from peat decomposition, contributing to national CO2 emission. The reverse process, i.e. for re-creation of wetlands, reduces the CO2 flux, but increases the CH4 flux. We developed a process model (PEATLAND) to simulate these fluxes from peat soils subject to different water-table management scenarios. The model combines primary production, aerobic decomposition of soil organic matter (including the soil-parent material, peat), CH4 formation, oxidation, and transport. Model input requires specification of water table and air temperature data sets, vegetation parameters such as primary production and parameters related to gas transport, and basic soil physical data. Validation using closed flux-chamber measurements of CO2 and CH4 from five different sites in the western Netherlands shows that seasonal changes in fluxes of CO2 and CH4 are correctly modelled. However, the CO2 submodel underestimates peat decomposition when peat decomposition rates obtained from laboratory incubation experiments are used as input. Field decomposition rates are considerably higher. This is attributed to enhancement of decomposition by the addition of easily decomposable material from root exudation (’priming effect’). Model experiments indicate that 1) drainage increases the CO2 production from peat decomposition strongly; 2) restoring a high water table may decrease the total greenhouse gas flux by a small amount although the CH4 flux increases strongly; 3) a warmer climate may cause higher greenhouse gas fluxes from peat soils resulting in a positive feedback to climate warming, and 4) high vegetation productivity in fen meadows may stimulate peat decomposition by the priming effect.
Surface morphology of spray-dried nanoparticle-coated microparticles designed as an oral drug delivery system

This paper was devoted to studying the influence of coating material (nanocapsules or nanospheres), drug model (diclofenac, acid or salt) and method of preparation on the morphological characteristics of nanoparticle-coated microparticles. The cores of microparticles were obtained by spray drying or evaporation and the coating was applied by spray drying. SEM analyses showed nanostructures coating the surface of nanocapsule-coated microparticles and a rugged surface for nanosphere-coated microparticles. The decrease in their surface areas was controlled by the nanoparticulated system, which was not dependent on microparticle size. Optical microscopy and X-ray analyses indicated that acid diclofenac crystals were present in formulations prepared with the acid as well as in the nanocapsule-coated microparticles prepared with the salt. The control of coating is dependent on the use of nanocapsules or nanospheres and independent of either the characteristics of the drug or the method of preparing the core.
Even miracle takes a little time; you have to believe what are the factors associated with quality of life of infertile couple?

Pregnancy and childbirth plays an important role for women all over the globe but Infertility put unfavorable effects on quality of life (QoL) of couple. The current study aims to evaluate factors associated with Quality of life of infertile couple. This study is a systematic review of research studies conducted on factors associated with Quality of life of infertile couple. The current literature review search was undertaken using multiple databases selected from articles pertinent to the study. The selection of subjects was undertaken from 2011 through 2019. We searched for reviews that reported the quality of life of infertile couple and factors that affect their physical as well as mental health status which include original studies on Quality of life and general health of infertile couple. Sample obtained from the general population, clinics and hospitals (3) cross sectional, comparative or longitudinal studies. Studies that are published and available for free access from 2011 to 2019. The studies utilizes the WHOQOL, Ferti QOL and SF 36 questionnaire to assess the quality of life ; along with this other domains like general health of Infertile women (GHQOL 28), Linda berg Questionnaire for sexual Satisfaction, Social Support Scaling, Beck’s inventory for depression. In addition, the mean age of males and females in the review studies were 34.54±8.54 and 29.28±6.71 years respectively and the mean duration of infertility of couples were 5.66±3.54 years. It was observed that Women had lower overall quality of life than men. Women and men who were married for fewer than 10 years had a significantly lower emotional score. Women who had a history of infertility treatment, men who have lived in the town or village men with primary infertility and men who have had primary education or lower, had lower scores for mind/body subscale. Social scores were found lower in women under the age of 30, women with middle or low income, men who were married for fewer than 10 years, men who did not have children for 5 years or more and men with primary infertility. Also Self-esteem scores were lower in the couples with longer infertility duration. Infertility had influenced all the domains of infertile couples but it had major impact on the emotional domain and the factors were found that affect the QOL status in infertile couples were Higher Education, Monthly Income, Urban residence, Number of IVF Treatment, Duration of Infertility, Increased Age, Self-esteem, social support, sexual satisfaction and marital satisfaction.