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Correlations for inclined prolates based on highly resolved simulations

Abstract Efficient solution-adaptive simulations are conducted by a Cartesian cut-cell method to analyse the flow field of prolate ellipsoids in uniform flow. The parameter space defined by Reynolds numbers $1 \leq Re \leq 100$, aspect ratios $1 \leq \beta \leq 8$ and inclination angles $0^\circ \leq \phi \leq 90^\circ$ is covered by approximately 4400 simulations. Flow visualizations and skin friction distributions are presented for selected configurations. Aspect ratios $1\leq \beta \lesssim 3$ are identified as transitional geometries to fibres. For $\beta \gtrsim 3$, the flow topology is qualitatively unaffected by higher aspect ratios. If the major axis is aligned with the free stream, i.e. $\phi = 0^\circ$, the ellipsoids are slender bodies, whereas for $\phi = 90^\circ$ a bluff body flow is observed. Conditions for the onset of flow separation are reported. The data base is used to determine correlations for drag, lift and torque. The correlations are incorporated into dynamic equations for ellipsoidal Lagrangian models and limitations are discussed.
Vorticity and Thermodynamics in a Gulf of Mexico Atmospheric River

This paper examines the interaction of tropical moisture with an atmospheric river. The analysis of this paper is focused mainly on dropsonde data collected during the fifth day of the Convective Processes Experiment (CPEX). An area of interest is chosen over the central Gulf of Mexico, where the remnant moisture of the tropical system Beatriz penetrated from the Eastern Pacific after making landfall in the western coast of Mexico. Results in this study show an eastward-tilting pattern of enhanced mid-level vorticity, coupled with high saturation fraction and low instability index in the predominantly stratiform regime present in the region. An inverse relation between saturation fraction and instability index, as indicated by moisture quasi-equilibrium (MQE), is found in a previously-dominant convective regime. Strong vertical shear signals that the vorticity pattern within this stratiform system is being advected poleward into mid-latitudes. Poleward-moving moisture plumes in narrow channels called atmospheric rivers (ARs) are observed during the mission. We provide insights into vorticity and MQE as conceptual tools to characterize the moisture mechanism of atmospheric rivers near the tropics, where the physical processes behind these river-like structures are less well-understood.
Approach to Urban Environmental Justice Using Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis. The Case of Valencia’s Monumental Trees

Environmental justice has been a relevant object of analysis in recent decades. The generation of patterns in the spatial distribution of urban trees has been a widely addressed issue in the literature. However, the spatial distribution of monumental trees still constitutes an unknown object of study. The aim of this paper was to analyse the spatial distribution of the monumental-tree heritage in the city of Valencia, using Exploratory Spatial Data Analysis (ESDA) methods, in relation to different population groups and to discuss some implications in terms of environmental justice, from the public-policy perspective. The results show that monumental trees are spatially concentrated in high-income neighbourhoods, and this fact represents an indicator of environmental inequality. This diagnosis can provide support for decision-making on this matter.
The impact of storage duration and conditions on the formation of biogenic amines and microbial content in poultry meat

Article history: Received January 25, 2020 Accepted April 25, 2020 Available online November 5, 2020 This research was conducted to estimate the safety of breast and thigh meat (Ross 308) stored in refrigeration and freezing for different periods (0, 3 and 6) and (0, 15 and 30) days, respectively (total samples 12). High pH found in the 6th day of refrigeration storage for thigh meat; 6.414, while low recorded in the 6th day for breast meat; 5.757. High pH was found in the freezing storage period 0 day for chicken breast meat; 6.168, and low pH was found in breast meat in the 30th day of freezing storage; 5.826. The 6th day of refrigeration storage gave the highest TPC for thigh meat; 111.33×10 cfu/ gm. Also, the 15th day of freezing storage recorded significant increase in TPC for breast and thigh meat; 244×10 cfu/ gm and 274×10 cfu/ gm respectively. Significant differences were noted for histamine, cadaverine and spermidine during storage periods, high levels recorded in the 6th day of storage for breast meat; 0.395, 0.078 and 0.643 mg/ kg respectively. Significant differences were noted between the mean levels of biogenic amines for breast samples during all storage periods. High levels of histamine, putrescine, cadaverine, spermine and spermidine were recorded in the 15h day of storage; 2.654, 0.358, 1.589, 0.124 and 2.652 mg/ kg respectively. In thigh meat, significant differences were recorded for levels of biogenic amines during the freezing storage periods except putrescine. Histamine did not exceed the legal limit set by the US FDA; 50 mg/ kg in all samples.
Cross-Cultural Neuropsychology: History and Prospects

It is proposed that cross-cultural neuropsychology analyzes the influence of cultural variables on cognition from a neurological perspective. It includes three major questions: 1. How are current neuropsychological tests affected by the cultural conditions? (2) Are there differences in the brain organization of cognition depending upon the culture? (3) How is brain pathology manifested in different cultural contexts? A history of cross-cultural neuropsychology is presented emphasizing that the interest in cultural issues is observed since the very beginning of neuropsychology. An analysis of culture is introduced, explaining how culture has been interpreted in different ways, but can be understood as the specific way of living of a human group. Further, it is discussed why culture is important in neuropsychology, followed by an analysis of some cultural variables. Special emphasis in schooling, considering that education represents a major variable affecting the performance in diverse cognitive tests. Several illustrative examples of research in cross-cultural neuropsychology are finally presented.
Coleoptera, Carabidae : ecology, atlas

Ground beetles and tiger beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae) can serve as excellent indicators of ambient conditions or the conservation value of habitats. As a prerequisite, certain taxon-specific autecological parameters need to be known which depend on the objectives of the study. The available ecological data on Swiss carabids are often poorly resolved and are based on qualitative interpretations of non-systematically accumulated data. In this current study the authors include a quantitative analysis of a large set of original data. The resulting annotated list, based on strong empirical evidence, is an easy-to-use source for a variety of research areas such as bioindication, faunal studies, or biogeography. The underlying data for this work was derived from the evaluation of taxa caught using two recording methods: manual catches yielding more than 203,000 specimens of 520 species, and pitfall traps yielding more than 822,000 specimens of 231 species. In Switzerland, 523 species of tiger beetles and carabids have been recorded, totalling 550 taxa (species and subspecies). The total number is composed of 362 monotypic species, 144 polytypic species represented by only one subspecies in Switzerland, and 17 polytypic species represented by more than one subspecies (2 to 6 subspecies, totalling 44 subspecies). 677 pages, 520 maps, < 2'500 graphs, bibliography
Analyzing the Role of Business Intelligence in Using the Information Systems

This study has compared three models: Delone, Mclean and corrected Sedan, by measuring the effect of business intelligence in the construction Armin Beton Yazd construction company with the library method. Then, the mediums and the related structures (information quality, system quality, service quality, system dependence, customer satisfaction and understanding profit (individual effect)) were analyzed to see if they are acting properly. To interpret the results, the authors used content production. The idea was to look for the best results and explanations for results. The main difference between these models is that the Delone and Mclean model consider system dependence (using the system) as a part of the information system's success. In contrast, the Sedan model sees it as a result. It seems that the Sedan model gives best results and explanations about them. Then, an analysis of using structure by the system because of the limited explanatory variation and very few relations with other structures was released to improve the explanatory power of future researches.
EVIDENCE FOR BIDOMAIN STRUCTURE AND SUCCESSFUL RECONSTITUTION OF CATALYTIC ACTIVITY FROM TWO SEPARATE DOMAINS GENERATED BY A BACULOVIRUS EXPRESSION SYSTEM

A baculovirus system was used to express the oxygenase and reductase domains of human endothelial nitric-oxide synthase (ecNOS) as distinct proteins. The oxygenase domain (residues 1‐491) was expressed using a vector containing a His6 tag at the N terminus. The purified oxygenase domain had an apparent molecular mass of ;54 kDa, and retained the ability to bind Larginine and form the ferrous CO complex. The purified reductase domain (residues 492-1244) had an apparent molecular mass of ;82 kDa and retained the ability to catalyze NADPH-dependent cytochrome c reduction, which was enhanced 10-fold by the presence of Ca 21 / calmodulin. Both purified domains exhibited immunoreactivity to rabbit anti-ecNOS IgG. The NOS activity was successfully reconstituted by mixing the two domains. These results demonstrate for the first time that the two domains of ecNOS are catalytically intact and can be reconstituted in vitro.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social work education and practice in the Netherlands

ABSTRACT During the first half of 2020, the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus had a huge global impact. The physical health of many was (often severely) threatened and affected, resulting in numerous deaths. Furthermore, all aspects of human coexistence came under pressure, such as economic activities and material living conditions, psychological well-being and social contacts, human rights and democratic decision-making, international political relations and global solidarity. As in other parts of the world, COVID-19 kept the Netherlands in its grip.In this article we would like to address the following questions:-What impact did pandemic and policy have on Dutch social work education and how was this experienced by students? -What was the impact of pandemic and policy on social work practices and what were its challenges for social professionals? -What does this all mean for the future of social work education, since it has to take the present concerns of students into account as well as prepare them for social work practice in the near future?
My Personal Journey of Generating Evidence in Social Work Practice for Social Change

This is a reflection of my personal journal of my engagement in research on social worker practice to being out change in society. Through my 40 years of social work practice, I have used touching stories, case studies, pre–post intervention outcome studies, randomized control trials, and eventually moving into using biomarkers as outcome measures on the efficacy of social work intervention.
Anti-diabetic Effect of Crude Polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa in $KK-A^{y}$ Diabetic Mouse and 3T3-L1 Adipocyte

This study was performed to investigate the anti-diabetic mechanism of crude polysaccharides isolated from the fruiting bodies of Grifola frondosa. We treated 3T3-L1 adipocyte cells to observe whether the crude polysaccharides isolated from Grifola frondosa would stimulate insulin sensitivity. Significant insulin sensitizing activity was observed in the 3T3-L1 adipocytes, and giving the crude polysaccharide of Grifola frondosa with 1 nM of insulin caused glucose uptake to increase to a similar level as giving 50 nM of insulin alone. To confirm the mechanism for the anti-diabetic effect of the crude polysaccharides, we performed further examinations within mice, an animal model of type 2 diabetes. The crude polysaccharides reduced blood glucose levels in the mice for 2 weeks after feeding, and also significantly lowered plasma insulin levels. These results suggest that the anti-diabetic mechanism of the crude polysaccharide of Grifola frondosa is related to the enhancement of insulin sensitivity.
Genetic Improvement of Grain Yield and Associated Traits in the Northern China Winter Wheat Region from 1960 to 2000

To understand the genetic gains of grain yield in the Southern China Winter Wheat Region (SCWWR), two yield potential trials, i.e., YPT 1 including 11 leading cultivars from the Middle and Low Yangtze Valley (Zone III) and YPT 2 including 15 leading cultivars from the Southwestern China Region (Zone IV) from 1949 to 2000, were conduced during the 2001–2003 cropping seasons. A completely randomized block design of three replicates was employed with controlled field environments. Molecular markers were used to detect the presence of dwarfing genes and the 1B/1R translocation. Results showed that average annual genetic gain was 0.31% (P < 0.05) or 13.96 kg/ha/year and 0.74% (P < 0.01) or 40.80 kg/ha/year in Zones III and IV, respectively. In YPT 1, changes of all other traits were not significant, but plant height was significantly reduced. In YPT 2, the genetic improvement of grain yield was primarily attributed to the increased thousand kernel weight (TKW) (0.65%, P < 0.01) and kernel weight/spike (0.87%, P < 0.01), reduced plant height and increased harvest index (HI). The dwarfing gene Rht 8 was most frequently present (46.1%), Rht-B1b was observed in three genotypes in Zone III, and Rht-D1b was present in only one genotype in Zone IV. The 1B/1R translocation was present in four genotypes. Utilization of Italian germplasm and development of landmark cultivar Fan 7 were the key factors for grain yield improvement in SCWWR. The future challenge of wheat breeding in this region is to continue improving grain yield and disease resistance, and to develop cultivars suitable for the reduced tillage of wheat/rice double cropping. Utilization of Mexican germplasm could provide opportunities for future yield improvement.
Mitochondrial genome variation affects the mutation rate of the nuclear genome in Drosophila melanogaster

Mutations are the raw material for evolutionary change. While the mutation rate has been thought constant between individuals, recent research has shown that poor genetic condition can elevate the mutation rate. Mitonuclear genetic conflict is a potential source of poor genetic condition, and considering the high mutation rate of mitochondrial genomes, there should be ample scope for mitochondrial mutations to interfere with genetic condition, with concomitant effects on the nuclear mutation rate. Moreover, because theory suggests mitochondrial genetic effects will often be male-biased, such effects could be more strongly felt in males than females. Here, by mating irradiated male Drosophila melanogaster to isogenic females bearing six distinct mitochondrial haplotypes, we tested whether mitochondrial genetic variation affects DNA repair capacity, and whether effects of mutation load on reproductive function are shaped by interactions between sex and mitochondrial haplotype. We found mitochondrial genetic effects on DNA repair, and that the mutational variance of reproductive fitness was higher in males bearing haplotypes characterized by high female fitness. These results suggest that mitochondrial genome variation may affect the mutation rate, and that induced mutations interact more strongly with male than female reproductive function. The potential for haplotype-specific effects on the nuclear mutation rate has broad implications for evolutionary dynamics, such as the accumulation of genetic load, adaptive potential, and the evolution of sexual dimorphism.
The impact of a university-based Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program (ICAP) on psychosocial well-being in stroke survivors with aphasia

ABSTRACT Background Stroke survivors with aphasia often experience reduced psychosocial well-being. Intensive comprehensive aphasia programs (ICAPs) are an ideal model in which to treat persons with aphasia (PWAs) to improve both cognitive-linguistic impairments and psychosocial well-being. Aims To investigate the impact of a university-based ICAP on psychosocial well-being using measures of depression, aphasia-related quality of life, and communicative participation. Methods & Procedures Thirty-seven PWAs (13 females, 24 males; mean age of 65 years; mean time post onset of 60 months) participated in a university-based ICAP across six ICAP sessions. Psychosocial outcome measures were administered before and after participating in an ICAP including: Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Assessment of Living with Aphasia (ALA), and Communicative Effectiveness Index (CETI). Paired samples t-tests were used to compare pre- and post-ICAP performance on each measure, and Pearson’s r correlation coefficients were used to evaluate potential relations between measures, as well as relations between measures and demographic and treatment variables. Outcomes & Results Depression, as measured by the GDS, significantly decreased pre- to post-ICAP. Pre-treatment scores for the GDS and ALA were significantly correlated. Change scores for the GDS were predictive of change scores for the ALA and CETI. PWAs who had the lowest educational attainment showed the greatest change on the GDS and ALA. Conclusions Results suggest that the ICAP service delivery model has the potential to improve psychosocial well-being by reducing depression and improving quality of life. Findings provide preliminary evidence that the ICAP model can be efficacious when implemented in a university setting.
Effects of cartilage acellular solubilised ECM on physicomechanical and biological properties of polycaprolactone/fibrin hybrid scaffold fabricated by 3D-printing and salt-leaching methods

ABSTRACT Scaffold fabrication methods have a vital role in cartilage tissue engineering (CTE). For a long time, extracellular matrix (ECM) derivatives have been used to improve chondrogenesis and cartilage regeneration. In this study, polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds were prepared by 3D-printing and salt-leaching methods. Then, the prepared scaffolds were coated with fibrin and different acellular solubilised ECM concentrations. Adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) were added to fibrin/ECM hydrogel and seeded on the PCL scaffolds. Results showed that water absorption and compressive moduli of the 3D-printed scaffolds were higher than salt-leached scaffolds. As ECM was added and concentration increased, porosity was decreased and water uptake increased significantly. 3D-printed scaffolds with ECM2% group demonstrated a high compressive modulus and cell viability. Therefore, we concluded 2% is the most suitable concentration for acellular solubilised ECM in order to fabricate more biocompatible and applicable PCL/fibrin/ECM scaffolds in CTE.
Mineral status of reproducing ewes grazing vegetative cereal crops

Grazing vegetative wheat, barley and oats (both dual-purpose and traditional spring varieties) is becoming an important strategic and tactical grazing option on farms where crops and livestock co-exist. The high winter growth rates of the crops offer an opportunity to fill the winter feed gap and the high nutritive value (metabolisable energy and crude protein) makes them well suited to meet the requirements of reproducing ewes. However, metabolic disorders have been reported and many producers avoid grazing these crops with reproducing ewes because of the risk. The present study aimed to establish the mineral status of both forage and of reproducing ewes grazing wheat, oats or barley. On each of 18 farms, a group of 50 pregnant ewes was monitored. The farms were located in Western Australia (6 farms) southern New South Wales (7 farms) and central New South Wales (5 farms). The average start of grazing was 118 days (range 97–133 days) after the start of mating. Crops grazed were wheat (8 farms), barley (4 farms) or oats (6 farms) and the average period of grazing was 20 days (range 14–24 days). Samples of blood and urine were collected pre- and post-grazing from 11 to 17 ewes and samples of crop and soils were also collected for mineral analysis. A high proportion of farms had forage calcium (Ca, 70%), sodium (Na, 70%) and magnesium (Mg, 18%) below published requirements and potassium (K, 70%) above the published maximum tolerable level. Strong negative correlations were found between soil Colwell K and forage Ca, Mg and Na. Analysis of samples collected from the ewes at the end of the grazing period indicated that ewes on 94% of farms had alkaline urine and on 88% of farms Ca concentrations in the urine were in the marginal range. None of the flock-average Ca concentrations in plasma was in the deficient range, but 59% of the flocks contained some individual ewes with plasma Ca in the deficient range. A small proportion of flock-average concentrations of Mg (6%) and Na (18%) in plasma were in the deficient range. In conclusion, the forages had a complex mineral composition meaning that grazing ewes may have an increased risk of direct or induced Ca (hypocalcaemia) or Mg (hypomagnesaemia) deficiency. The low Na and high K concentrations of these crops may also pose a direct risk to livestock production. Preliminary analysis indicated higher risks from grazing wheat and from grazing crops grown on high-K soils.
Wintertime Southern Hemisphere Jet Streams Shaped by Interaction of Transient Eddies with Antarctic Orography

The wintertime Southern Hemisphere extratropical circulation exhibits considerable zonal asymmetries. We investigate the roles of various surface boundary conditions in shaping the mean state using a semi-realistic, atmosphere-only climate model. We find, in agreement with previous literature, that tropical sea surface temperature (SST) patterns are an important contributor to the mean state, while midlatitude SSTs and sea ice extent play a smaller role. Our main finding is that Antarctic orography has a first-order effect on the structure of the midlatitude circulation. In the absence of Antarctic orography, equatorward eddy momentum fluxes associated with the orography are removed and hence convergence of eddy momentum in midlatitudes is reduced. This weakens the Indian Ocean jet, making Rossby wave propagation downstream to the South Pacific less favorable. Consequently, the flow stagnates over the mid- to high-latitude South Pacific and the characteristic split jet pattern is destroyed. Removing Antarctic orography also results in a substantial warming over East Antarctica partly because transient eddies are able to penetrate farther poleward, enhancing poleward heat transport. However, experiments in which a high-latitude cooling is applied indicate that these temperature changes are not the primary driver of circulation changes in the midlatitudes. Instead, we invoke a simple barotropic mechanism in which the orographic slope creates an effective potential vorticity gradient that alters the eddy momentum flux.