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The role of biotic interactions in determining metal hyperaccumulation in plants

Heavy metal hyperaccumulation (MH) is a rare trait found in plant species that inhabit metal‐contaminated soils. Two main hypotheses proposed to explain the selective advantage of MH are the elemental defence hypothesis and elemental allelopathy hypothesis. The elemental defence hypothesis suggests that MH functions as defence against herbivores while the elemental allelopathy hypothesis suggests that MH acts to inhibit the growth of neighbours. Nevertheless, these hypotheses are not likely to be mutually exclusive. Here, we present the first study to test both hypotheses simultaneously. We examined these hypotheses with the Cd hyperaccumulator, Arabidopsis halleri, which inhabits both metalliferous and non‐metalliferous soils, thus providing an opportunity to test the hypotheses of both habitats. Arabidopsis halleri plants originating from several populations in both metalliferous and non‐metalliferous soils were grown in a greenhouse in soils with or without cadmium (Cd). Their leaves were used in a feeding experiment with a specialist herbivore and in a set of leaf‐leachate experiments that tested their effect on seed germination and seedling establishment of species co‐occurring with A. halleri. Finally, a field survey in several A. halleri populations was conducted to compare herbivore load between A. halleri and neighbours from metalliferous versus non‐metalliferous soils. Results of the feeding experiment and field survey suggest that Cd accumulation in A. halleri leaves could provide it with defence against herbivores. Results of the leaf‐leachate experiments reveal that Cd accumulation has no effect on seed germination of neighbouring species but inhibits seedling establishment, particularly of plant species originating from non‐metalliferous soils. Our results suggest that both herbivores and competing neighbours may jointly select for MH in plants. Moreover, MH could provide a selective advantage particularly in non‐metalliferous soils, where neighbouring plants lack metal tolerance. These results highlight the importance of including different origins and populations of both the target species and its neighbouring plant species when studying the ecological role of MH. A free Plain Language Summary can be found within the Supporting Information of this article.
Validity of a Special Education Teacher Observation System

ABSTRACT This manuscript describes the comprehensive validation work undertaken to develop the Recognizing Effective Special Education Teachers (RESET) observation system, which was designed to provide evaluations of special education teachers’ ability to effectively implement evidence-based practices and to provide specific, actionable feedback to teachers on how to improve instruction. Following the guidance for developing effective educator evaluation systems, we employed the Evidence-Centered Design framework, articulated the claims and inferences to be made with RESET, and conducted a series of studies to collect evidence to evaluate its validity. Our efforts and results to date are described, and implications for practice and further research are discussed.
TRIBE editing reveals specific mRNA targets of eIF4E-BP in Drosophila and in mammals

We used a relatively new method, HyperTRIBE, to identify in vivo RNA targets of the translation inhibitor 4E-BP. 4E-BP (eIF4E-BP) represses translation initiation by binding to the 5′ cap–binding protein eIF4E and inhibiting its activity. Although 4E-BP has been shown to be important in growth control, stress response, cancer, neuronal activity, and mammalian circadian rhythms, it is not understood how it preferentially represses a subset of mRNAs. We successfully used HyperTRIBE (targets of RNA binding proteins identified by editing) to identify in vivo 4E-BP mRNA targets in both Drosophila and mammals under conditions known to activate 4E-BP. The protein associates with specific mRNAs, and ribosome profiling data show that mTOR inhibition changes the translational efficiency of 4E-BP TRIBE targets more substantially compared to nontargets. In both systems, these targets have specific motifs and are enriched in translation-related pathways, which correlate well with the known activity of 4E-BP and suggest that it modulates the binding specificity of eIF4E and contributes to mTOR translational specificity.
The Relationship of Chronic Pain To Attitudes Toward Sucide and Physician-assisted Suicide Among Latino and Non Hispanic White Elders

The objective of this study was to examine differences between Latino and White older adults in attitudes toward suicide and physician-assisted suicide in chronic pain scenarios. We used a cross sectional study design at four outpatient care sites in San Antonio, Texas. The study sample included 204 subjects (106 Whites and 98 Latinos), 60 years of age and older, with Mini Mental State Examination scores of 24 or higher. No statistically significant between ethnic group differences in attitudes toward suicide or physician-assisted suicide in chronic pain scenarios were found. However, separate analyses by ethnic group showed that the factors associated with these attitudes differed between ethnic groups, with attitudes among Whites significantly and negatively associated with religiosity and those among Latinos significantly and positively associated with depression, while acculturation was significantly and negatively associated with attitudes toward physician-assisted suicide in chronic pain scenarios. This study’s findings suggest that depression and acculturation among Latino elders and religion among White elders are determinant factors of these attitudes in chronic pain, end-of-life scenarios. Further research is needed with more heterogeneous study samples, including Latino subgroups (e.g. Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans) and more diverse ethnic groups in terms of socioeconomic status and educational level characteristics. DOI : Coming Soon Corresponding author: Dr. Daniel Velez-Ortiz, School of Social Work, 655 Auditorium Rd., Room 118, East Lansing, MI 48824, (517) 353-0758, Email: velezda@msu.edu
Introducing the concept of angle to young children in a dynamic geometry environment

ABSTRACT This paper examines the effect of the use of dynamic geometry environments on young children’s (ages 5–6, kindergarten/grade 1) thinking about angle. It provides a detailed description of introductory sessions of a geometry unit about angle, during which children worked in a whole classroom setting in which they could interact directly with Sketchpad through an interactive whiteboard. Using Sfard’s [2008, Thinking as communicating: Human development, the growth of discourses and mathematizing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press] communicational approach, an attempt is made to show how children developed a reified discourse on angles and were able to develop an understanding of angle as ‘turn’, that is, of angle as describing an amount of turn. This discourse focused on the behaviour of a pre-constructed sketch which instantiated both dynamic and static representations of angle. Extending prior research on children’s difficulties in unifying static and dynamic conceptions of angles, this study provides one way of establishing a relationship between angle-as-turn and angle-as-shape conceptions. Gestures and motion played an important role in children’s developing conceptions of angles. It presents implications of considering young children’s embodied forms for communications along with their verbal communication for understanding their mathematical thinking.
Women’s participation in snow-sports and sense of well-being: a positive psychology approach

Abstract Participation in active leisure such as skiing and snowboarding can enhance physical and psychological health throughout life. The purpose of this study was to explore snow-sports participation experiences among women who exhibit a commitment to these sports with a focus on well-being outcomes. Thirteen in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with female skiers and snowboarders. Grounded theory methods were employed where initial open coding was suggestive of the prominence of well-being in the women’s narratives. Subsequent axial and selective coding was guided by Seligman’s five domains of well-being: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment (PERMA). In the process of theoretical elaboration, a model outlining how these five domains manifest among these women is proposed showing how relationships and engagements are particularly prominent. As snow-sports participation continues to decline, especially among women, suggestions are made to increase women’s participation in these sports, with a focus on well-being.
Burnout level of nurses working in a hospital

DOI: 10.4328/JCAM.5726 Received: 26.01. 2018 Accepted: 04.03. 2018 Published Online: 08.03. 2018 Printed: 01.07. 2018 J Clin Anal Med 2018;9(4): 315-8 Corresponding Author: Seher Erdoğan, Umraniye Research and Training Hospital, Adem Yavuz Cad. No:1, 34764, Ümraniye, İstanbul, Türkiye. GSM: +905326678370 E-Mail:seher70@gmail.com ORCID ID: 0000-0002-3393-3363 Abstract Aim: This descriptive study was performed to determine burnout level of nurses working at Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital, Pediatrics Clinic. Material and Method: Data were collected from 104 nurses who work in the pediatrics clinic using a sociodemographic form and the;Maslach Burnout Inventory. Results: According to the analysis of the sociodemographic properties of the participating nurses, 75% were female; 81.7% were between 20 and 30 years of age; 65.4% were married; 57.7% were college graduates; 55.8% had an average income level; 10.6% had chronic illnesses; and 23.1% had children. Fifty-nine point six of the nurses had been working at the intensive care unit, 26% at the pediatrics clinic, 7.7% at operating theatre, and 6.7% were managing nurses. The mean scores of the emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and personal accomplishment subdimensions were 12.87±7.01, 3.04±3.46, and 22.67±4.77, respectively. A comparison of the mean EE (emotional exhaustion) subdimension score by work unit revealed that the intensive care nurses had a significantly lower EE score than the pediatric clinic nurses (p: 0.001; p<0.05). They also had a significantly higher EE score than the operating theatre nurses (p: 0.030; p<0.05). A comparison of the D (depersonalization) subdimension scores that the intensive care nurses had a significantly lower mean D score compared to the medical ward nurses (p: 0.003; p<0.05). A comparison of the mean PA (personal accomplishment) subdimension scores by work unit showed that the managing nurses had a significantly higher mean score than the medical ward nurses (p: 0.011), the intensive care nurses (p: 0.009), and the operating theatre nurses (p: 0.012) (p<0.05). Discussion: Our study revealed that nurses suffer a moderately severe level of burnout, particularly evident in the emotional exhaustion and personal accomplishment subdimensions. Burnout among nurses should be prevented, and when it develops, every attempt should be made to treat it.
A Complexity Perspective on Parent–Teacher Collaboration in Special Education: Narratives from the Field in Lebanon

Several studies have highlighted the importance of parent–teacher collaboration (PTC) in special education (SE). In Lebanon, there is a widespread perception among practitioners that out of many educational challenges facing SE organizations, there is the need to consolidate successful parent–teacher partnerships. We contribute to research on PTC by applying a conceptual framework from complexity science to investigate the interaction between teachers and parents in one SE organization in Lebanon. The interaction between teachers (internal agents) and parents (external agents) constitute an important dimension of the information flow between the school and its surrounding environment. We follow a narrative approach aiming at grasping the temporal dimension of teachers’ experience related to interacting with parents. Findings from this study indicate that teachers play an important role in sensing educational challenges and reaching out for a collaboration. However, although they gain access to valuable information regarding students’ background and social environment, several organizational factors restrain internal knowledge-sharing and communication about innovative practices. Teachers’ narratives depict learning on an individual level, but organizational barriers in the form of negative feedback loops for knowledge-sharing at the organizational level. This study recommends facilitating adaptive processes deriving from PTC. This demands positive feedback loops that facilitate behavioral variation, open communication, and thereby the exploration of innovative practices.
Mass Dose Effects of Carfentanil and Raclopride on Venous Plasma Cortisol and Prolactin after Tobacco Smoking during PET Scanning

Mass dose effects of the PET radioligands [11C] carfentanil and [11C] raclopride were determined on venous plasma cortisol and prolactin levels before and after tobacco smoking in overnight abstinent healthy male smokers. Methods: The total [11C] labeled and unlabeled doses of each ligand were used to assess the association between the doses of ligands and the hormone levels by linear regression analyses. Results: Peak cortisol levels after average nicotine (avnic) tobacco smoking were decreased with greater carfentanil doses (p = 0.03). The change in plasma cortisol levels after avnic smoking compared to before avnic smoking was also decreased with greater carfentanil doses (p = 0.003). Unexpectedly the changes in cortisol levels after denicitinized (denic) tobacco smoking compared to before denic smoking were increased with greater carfentanil doses (p = 0.04). No dose effects of raclopride were found on cortisol levels. Peak prolactin levels after avnic smoking were increased with greater raclopride doses (p = 0.003). The changes in prolactin levels after avnic smoking compared to before were also increased with greater doses of raclopride (p < 0.001). There was no effect of carfentanil on plasma prolactin. Conclusion: No correlations between the doses of the radioligands and the basal hormone levels were found. However in the presence of nicotine tobacco smoking the PET ligands had significant subtle clinical pharmacological effects on both cortisol and prolactin.
Correlation between age of onset of drinking dyscontrol and alcohol related milestones

Introduction: There has been association between a lowered age of onset and increased severity of alcoholism and subsequent development of alcohol dependence. This study was carried out to evaluate if any correlation exists between age of onset of drinking dyscontrol and alcohol associated milestones in male subjects attending de-addiction center at a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: Total 100 male alcoholic patients attending the de-addiction center were enrolled in the study after obtaining their informed consent. The course of alcoholism was recorded as per a list of 25 items which covered various alcohol related milestone like quantitative progression and physical and psychosocial complications. Results: Age of subjects at the onset of three drinking dyscontrol mile stones - daily, day time and morning drinking – were taken into consideration. Correlation between all these three milestones and various social and physical milestones such as loss of job, drunken brawls, tendency to borrow money for drinks, absenteeism, blackout, morning shakes, memory lapses and hospitalization were highly significant (P Conclusion: Age of onset of three drinking dyscontrol milestones are significantly associated with various social and physical milestones. Keywords: Alcoholism, Drinking dyscontrol, De-addiction, Alcohol related milestones.
Microplastic pollution in urban streams across New Zealand: concentrations, composition and implications

ABSTRACT Microplastic pollution in aquatic systems has been reported globally at an alarming rate, with an increasing number of documented negative biological consequences. Research on microplastic pollution in freshwaters has barely begun in New Zealand, and few studies from smaller lotic systems such as streams exist globally. We investigated the extent of microplastic pollution within urban streams across New Zealand and determined if microplastic concentrations were related to human population density and urbanisation of streams. Fifty-two streams were surveyed across five urban agglomerations in January 2019. Microplastics were found in samples from all sites at densities ranging from <1 to 44 items/m3. This concentration range was comparable to global data but lower than reported in another recent New Zealand study, probably due to differences in sampling methodology. Microplastic pollution was similar across all urban centres, and neither length of urbanised catchment nor urban proportion of the stream were significant predictors of microplastic concentrations. These findings suggest microplastic pollution in New Zealand streams are comparable to larger aquatic systems globally, and that smaller urban streams are significant transport pathways for microplastics. We also recommend standardising microplastic sampling methods to a greater extent in the future, to improve comparability across studies.
Pengaruh Knowledge Sharing dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan

Abstract. The purpose of this research are 1) To determine the level of Knowledge Sharing at PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. 2) To find out the level of work motivation at PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. 3) To determine teh effect of knowledge sharing on employee performance at PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. 4) To determine the effect of work motivation on employee performance at PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. 5) To knowing the level and effect of knowledge sharing and work motivation on employee performance at PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. The research method used is descriptive analysis and verification and operates the calculation using the SPSS 16.0 program. Respondents in this study were employees at PT Bank Syariah Mandiri KC Ahmad Yni, which numbered 32 people. The variables studied in this study were Knowledge Sharing (X1), Work Motivation (X2), and Employee Performance (Y). Data collection is carried out by library research and field research. The results of this research concluding that: 1) Knowledge sharing partially positive and significant effect on employee performance. 2) Work motivation partially has a positive and significant effect on employee performance. 3) It can be concluded that there is an influence between knowledge sharing and Work motivation on Employee Performance in PT Bank Syariah Mandiri KC Ahmad Yani. Keywords: Knowledge Sharing, Work Motivation, Employee Performance Abstrak. Penelitian ini bertujuan 1) Untuk mengetahui tingkat Knowledge Sharing di PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. 2) Untuk mengetahui tingkat Motivasi Kerja di PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. 3) Mengetahui pengaruh knowledge sharing terhadap kinerja karyawan di PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. 4) Mengetahui pengaruh motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan di PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. 5) Mengetahui tingkat dan pengaruh knowledge sharing dan motivasi kerja terhadap kinerja karyawan di PT Bank Syariah Mandiri. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif dan verifikatif dan mengoperasikan perhitungannya menggunakan program SPSS 16.0. Responden pada penelitian ini yaitu karyawan di PT Bank Syariah Mandiri KC Ahmad Yani, yang berjumlah 32 orang. Variabel yang dikaji pada penelitian ini yaitu Knowledge Sharing (X1), Motivasi Kerja (X2), dan Kinerja Karyawan (Y). Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan penelitian kepustakaan (library research) dan penelitian lapangan (field research). Hasil penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa: 1) Knowledge sharing secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. 2) Motivasi Kerja secara parsial berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap Kinerja Karyawan. 3) Dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh antara Knowledge Sharing dan Motivasi Kerja terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada Kantor PT Bank Syariah Mandiri KC Ahmad Yani. Kata kunci: Knowledge Sharing, Motivasi Kerja, Kinerja Karyawan.
An optimal search for neural network parameters using the Salp swarm optimization algorithm: a landslide application

ABSTRACT This study aims at investigating the balance between exploration and exploitation search capability of a newly developed Salp swarm optimization algorithm (SSA) for fine-tuning parameters of a three-hidden-layer neural network. The landslide study was selected as a thematic application, and a mountainous area of Vietnam was chosen as a case study. A training dataset with thirteen predictor variables and historical landslide occurrences from the study area were used to train and validate the model. The experiments showed an improvement in several statistic measurements such as Root mean square error = 0.3732, Overall accuracy = 79.35%, Mean absolute error = 0.3075, and Area under Receiver operating characteristic = 0.886 in comparison to conventional benchmark methods. Based on the results, the use of SSA would enhance the search efficiency and could be used as an alternative optimizer for a multiple hidden layer neural network for landslide application as well as for other natural hazard analysis.
Operationalizing the Intersection of Racial and Socioeconomic Diversity in Predicting School-Level Academic Achievement

Since Meredith v. Jefferson County Board of Education et al., school districts seeking to voluntarily integrate schools have designed a host of metrics to structure within-school diversity using characteristics of students’ neighborhoods rather than the race of individual students. This study utilizes a correlational–multiple regression design to investigate the efficacy of one such measure of socioeconomic/racial diversity, the diversity index (DI) of Jefferson County Public Schools, in predicting the aggregate academic achievement of students within a school. Moreover, this study seeks to compare the relative efficacy of the DI with other common measures of socioeconomic and racial diversity analogous to component factors of the DI. Metrics such as the DI provide an opportunity for researchers to better understand the intersections of poverty and race as well as their relationship with academic achievement. Implications for practice and future research are discussed.
Evaluate the Results at Minimum 2-Years of Treating Rotator Cuff Tear by Arthroscopic Surgery

BACKGROUND: Rotator cuff tear (RCT) is a common injury of the shoulder, especially middle-aged people. Nonoperative treatment, cortisone injections are only effective at an early stage. Open surgery causes postoperative atrophy of the deltoid muscle, so results are limited. Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery has been performed in Vietnam for about ten years, with many advantages such as the ability to accurately assess the lesions and less invasive procedure. In order to have a clearer view, we performed a mid-term assessment of the effectiveness of this surgery. AIM: Evaluate results over 2 years of patients with rotator cuff tears treated with arthroscopic surgery and their quality of life. METHOD: A group of 30 patients were diagnosed with RCT and surgery by arthroscopy to treat at Hanoi Medical University Hospital and Saint Paul Hospital between Jun 2015 and April 2017. The results of the surgeries were assessed by the degree of pain, muscle power, motion of the shoulder joint according to UCLA shoulder score. Evaluate the quality of life through the Rotator Cuff-Quality of Life (RC-QoL) index. RESULTS: The average age was 60.7 years. Female / male ratio was 1.3. Thirty-six months ± 6.41 was the average follow-up time (min 27 – max 50 months). The shoulder function is recorded according to UCLA has an average score of 30.9, therein good and excellent result were 90 %. The mean RC-QoL index was 91.5%. CONCLUSION: Treatment of RCT by arthroscopic surgery that has been evaluated for a minimum of 2 years follow-up showed good results and high quality of patient’s life.