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Lack of temporal correlation between seismicity and injection in Arkansas, US

Differentiating between the induced (or triggered) and natural seismicity is an important part of understanding the effect of man-made processes. Should we call any seismicity in the vicinity of oil or gas fields induced (or triggered), we would never understand how to mitigate associated risks because we would mix unrelated processes. Temporal correlation is one of the most objective criteria to differentiate the two groups of seismicity we use. Seismic activity induced without proper objective evaluation leads to emotional discussions further reducing our ability to understand and mitigate hazards. Therefore we developed a technique based on temporal cross-correlation (Oprsal and Eisner, 2014) and carefully benchmarked the methodology on well-known cases of induced seismicity. This study shows a proper application of temporal cross-correlation to earthquakes which occurred in Central Arkansas in 2011-2012. The results show a lack of temporal correlation between injection rate and seismicity rates, implying that seismicity may not be triggered by injection at depth (Horton, 2012).
Organic amendments for mitigating soil salinity in rice

Salinity causes cellular damage and limits crop productivity. Accumulation of organic compound is one of the adaptive mechanisms to salinity in plants. The experiments were laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications at the farmer’s field of Botiaghata, Khulna to investigate the mitigating effects of organic manures on salinity stress in rice genotypes during both aman and boro seasons. Two T. aman rice (salt-sensitive; BR-23 and local cultivar; Mohini) and two boro rice (salt-sensitive; BRRI dhan-29 and salt-tolerant; BINA dhan-8) were used as test crops. Farmyard manure (FYM) and poultry manure (PM) were applied to the soils during final land preparation. There were five treatments namely T0= control (no manure), T1=FYM (5 t/ha), T2=FYM (10 t/ha), T3=PM (4 t/ha), T4=PM (8 t/ha). Thirtyday- old rice seedlings were transplanted in the experimental plots. Salinity caused a significant reduction in growth and yield of both aman and boro rice. Under saline condition, BR-23 (aman rice) produced higher yield than local cultivar Mohini in aman season while BINA dhan-8 produced higher yield than BRRI dhan29 in boro season. Soil amendments with FYM and PM significantly increased the growth, and grain and straw yields of all rice cultivars under saline conditions. Increased nutrient uptake and K+/Na+ ratio in rice were also observed due to application of organic manures. No considerable changes in post-harvest soil properties such as pH, EC, CEC and organic matter status of saline soils were observed by addition of FYM and PM. The present study suggests that soil amendments with FYM and PM improve salt tolerance in rice by increasing K+/Na+ ratio and nutrient uptake. Res. Agric. , Livest. Fish.6(1): 11-17, April 2019
EMCNet: Ensemble Multiscale Convolutional Neural Network for Single-Lead ECG Classification in Wearable Devices

The rapid advancements in wearable devices have enabled continuous and real-time monitoring and analysis of physiological parameters. Owing to the benefits of detecting cardiovascular diseases, arrhythmia recognition from the wearable Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals has drawn much attention. In this article, we present a novel method of using an ensemble of multiscale convolutional neural networks, the so-called EMCNet, for classifying the single-lead ECG waves acquired by wearable devices. The EMCNet includes two primary modules. Two component classifiers are first developed, which input the filtered ECG recordings and time-frequency spectrograms, and output the prediction probabilities of corresponding categories. These prediction probabilities are then sent to an improved weight matrix based on soft voting to produce the final classification result. Numerous experiments have been conducted, with results clearly demonstrating the efficacy and benefits of the EMCNet.
Podding pattern of Frenchbean (Phaseolus vulgaifs) as influenced by fertility levels

A field trial was conducted during 1989-90 and 1990-31 to study the effect of fertility levels on podding pattern of Frenchbean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Nitrogen and phosphorus had a positive effect on number of pods on primary and secondary branches aloi~g with total pods/plant in both the years up to 120 . kglha. Number of pods on tertiary branches were influenced significantly by N in the second year up to 60 kglha level only. Potassium significantly influenced the number of pods on secondary branches and total podslplant in both the years up to 60 kglha. Interaction of N and P affected the pods on primary and secondary branches and total podslplant in both the years and on tertiary branches in the second year only. Interaction effect of N and K on tertiary branches and that of P and K OF secondary branches influenced the pods significantly in the first year mly. Grainslpod were significantly affected by N, P and K in the first year and by N in the second year. Nitrogen si@ificantly Increased the grain yield up to 120 k g h and Pup to 60 kglha being at par with 120 kg P,Q51ha However, K did not affect the yield significantly in any season. It was noticeable that grain yield increased in a linear fashion with the increase in the podslplant and grains1 pod in each year.
Mature tree transplanting: Science supports best management practice

Replicated research on transplanting mature trees (trunk diameter >750 mm) is not practical. Instead, we must apply the knowledge we have gained from studying smaller trees to maximise success at this larger scale. This article summarises our understanding of tree biology and horticulture contributing to the successful transplanting of trees, e.g. root loss and regrowth, water stress, carbohydrate status, root ball size, preparatory root and canopy pruning, timing of operations. The specific detail of the transplanting operations undertaken on four mature trees in Hong Kong in the last 15 years is then evaluated to examine the extent to which the arboricultural factors may have contributed to the outcome of each operation.
Fabrication Process for Twisting Artificial Muscles by Utilizing Braiding Technology and Water-Soluble Fibers

The McKibben artificial muscle is a pneumatic soft actuator consisting of a rubber tube, with fibers covering it. In this study, we propose a new fabrication process to easily realize twisting artificial muscles by utilizing braiding technology and water-soluble fibers based on the McKibben artificial muscle. In the braiding process, half of the sleeve fibers of the artificial muscle are substituted with water-soluble fibers. However, the water-soluble fibers are removed by placing the muscle in warm water to realize a twisting motion. By changing the direction of the fibers, artificial muscles that twist clockwise or counterclockwise can be produced. We believe that the establishment of such a simple and efficient fabrication process will promote to the practical application of artificial muscles.
Odonata from the Borneo Highlands Resort on Gunung Penrissen, Kuching Division, Sarawak, Malaysia 2014-2016

Records of Odonata collected in the vicinity of the Borneo Highlands Resort on Gunung Penrissen in south western Sarawak in the period 2014-2016 are presented. Notable records include new species of Telosticta Dow & Orr, 2012, Rhinocypha Rambur, 1842 and Leptogomphus Selys, 1878, as well as the first record of the recently described genus Borneogomphus Karube & Sasamoto, 2014 from Sarawak.
Determination of Erodibility Indices of Soils in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

The problem of soil erosion, especially in the south-eastern part of Nigeria, is enormous. This problem is affecting the development because infrastructures such as houses, roads and many others are being destroyed yearly and this in turn constitutes an environmental menace. To effectively tackle this problem, there is a need to evaluate those factors of soils that affect erosion. In this study, some indices of soil erosion in Owerri West Local Government Area were determined. This study involves taking measurements of some soil parameters such as permeability, soil texture, and classification index on the field as well as laboratory tests from which the erodibility indices were computed. The results showed that Ohi with index of 0.044 has the highest erodibility index while Ava with 0.030 has the least one. The practical implication of these findings is in the area of design of control structures that will be able to stand the test of time.
Description of Nurse's Knowledge, Attitude and Competence in Social Media

This study aims to describe nurses' knowledge, attitude, and competence in using social media. The research method used is quantitative descriptive research. The results showed that the average respondent's understanding of social media was 5.87, with a minimum score of 1 and a maximum score of 11 out of a total score of 0-25. The average altitude of respondents to social media is 80.39, with a minimum score of 64 and a maximum score of 96 out of a total score of 25-125. The average nurse competency in social media is 68.19, with a minimum score of 50 and a maximum score of 94 out of a total score of 30-150. In conclusion, nurses' knowledge, attitude, and competence in social media still need to be added to the expected total score. Keywords: Competence, Social Media, Knowledge, Nurse, Attitude
Habitat selection of seabirds in a highly dynamic coastal sea: temporal variation and influence of hydrographic features

In the German Bight (south-eastern North Sea), recent high efforts of at-sea studies have led to an increasing knowledge of key hotspots and general distribution patterns of the most common seabird species. Distribution patterns were shown to undergo temporal variation, in particular at the order of seasons. So far, less attention was paid to variability of distribution patterns at smaller time scales. Variability of seabird distribution complicates conservation and management efforts as it constrains the ecological evaluation of specific areas, the calculation of total numbers, and the assessment of population trends or shifts in distribution. The next step on our way to a thorough picture of the life of seabirds at sea has thus to be the understanding of factors and processes driving the observed patterns. This thesis consequently focused on habitat choice of seabirds in the German Bight and on temporal variability of seabird distribution patterns. Study objectives were addressed by analysing dedicated seabirds at sea surveys and long-term survey data. Small scale temporal variability of seabird distribution patterns was found to be substantial at the order of days. However, several factors and mechanisms influencing distribution patterns and their temporal variation at the order of seasons and days were identified. A significant influence was revealed for large scale hydrographic structures, i.e. water masses, small scale hydrographic structures such as fronts, tidal stage, wind speed and fishing activity. Most of these factors represent direct or indirect indicators of food availability for seabirds. The connecting link between hydrographic features and seabird distribution was addressed in one case study dealing with the diet of Black-legged Kittiwakes Rissa tridactyla in the study area. Their main prey was found to be juvenile Whiting Merlangius merlangus. These fish concentrate in frontal areas of the North Sea. Accordingly, Kittiwakes showed a significant association with fronts in the German Bight in summer. Habitat choice is additionally influenced by the presence of other individuals. Results of this thesis implied a significant influence of intraspecific competition on seabird distribution. Seasonally differing distribution patterns of seabirds were paralleled by seasonal differences in habitat choice, comprising both differences in the quality and the strength of habitat bonds. No obvious contrasts in habitat preferences were found between winter and summer surveys but habitat bonds varied in strength. Seasonality of habitat choice was explained by seasonally varying food availability and by differing demands of birds. Analyses of seasonal differences in at-sea activity of seabirds e.g. implied significantly higher demands of birds during the breeding season. The information derived in this thesis contributes to our understanding of seabird habitat choice at sea and provides the basis for the design of future monitoring programmes and conservation measures.
Patterns of Pottery Usage in Middle Bronze Age Canaanite Palaces

The article explores patterns of pottery usage in Middle Bronze Age palaces in Israel, examining mainly aspects of feasting and storage. Middle Bronze palatial assemblages are typologically similar to assemblages from contemporaneous domestic contexts. Prestige vessels are rare and can usually be associated with banqueting. Vessel-type ratios in assemblages from MB I palaces exhibit a balance between storage and food preparation and consumption. However, the assemblages in the MB II palaces vary considerably. While some were geared toward serving food and drink, others reflect a stronger emphasis on storage. Feasting activities in Canaanite palaces, as reflected by the ceramics, was on a significantly smaller scale than it was in palaces in the Aegean or other Near Eastern regions. Storage spaces in Middle Bronze Canaanite palaces were also on a smaller scale and not intended for public purposes. Finally, the usage of imported or specialized (ceremonial or oversized) vessels was limited in Canaanite palaces.
Exoplanet atmospheric exploration and categorization through transmission spectroscopy

Transiting exoplanets provide an amazing sample through which transmission spectroscopy observations, combined with atmospheric retrieval, can characterize the atmospheres of those planets. Out of that sample, super Earth exoplanets are particularly interesting because it is expected that their atmospheres will have a large diversity from terrestrial-like to mini-Neptune-like. Discovering and understanding this large diversity will lead to fundamental progress forward in categorizing exoplanets and planet formation theory. Due to this intrigue of investigating superEarth-sized exoplanets, the following thesis is separated into two projects involving the characterization of super Earth atmospheres. TESS will provide an unprecedented sample of nearby transiting super Earth exoplanets. Due to the large number of anticipated detections, developing prescreening techniques is especially important in order to determine which objects are the most desirable for in-depth investigations. The first study focuses on how we can use transmission spectroscopy to separate low-cloud H2-dominated super Earth atmospheres from other types of super Earth atmospheres. To do such, I define a metric called the "relative amplitude" of the spectral features in transmission. I find that spectral features in low-cloud H2-dominated super Earth atmospheres will have a relative amplitude approximately 2.5 times larger than both high-cloud H2-dominated super Earth atmospheres and low-mean-molecular-mass super Earth atmospheres. I use this metric to predict the number of planets in which we could make the low-cloud H2-dominated characterization for three different categories of exoplanets [currently detected exoplanets, anticipated TESS-planets, and anticipated transiting planets on the sky] and three different telescope options [0.3 m aperture microsatellites, a 0.76 m aperture telescope (same photon collecting area as FINESSE), and a 6.5 m aperture telescope (same photon collecting area as JWST)]. For the anticipated TESS-planets, a 6.5 m telescope would be able to characterize approximately 14 planets in 100 hours of observation time, 50 planets in 550 hours of observation time, 100 planets in 1600 hours of observation time, and 200 planets in 5300 hours of observation time. In comparison, the smaller telescopes (0.76 m and 0.3 m) require much longer amounts
A Comprehensive Assessment of the Chinese Version of the Duke Activity Status Index in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

Background : Exercise capacity serves as a direct representation of cardiac function. The Duke Activity Status Index (DASI), a self-administered 12-item questionnaire, covers aspects of daily living, household tasks, sexual function, and physical activity. Although widely used to evaluate exercise capacity, its validation in Chinese cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients has not been thoroughly explored. Considering the significant cultural and lifestyle differences between China and Western countries, which may influence Chinese patients’ comprehension and responses to DASI, our objective is to culturally adapt DASI for Chinese patients with CVD to ensure its precision in assessing exercise capacity. Methods : The cultural adaptation of the original DASI questionnaire into Chinese followed a rigorous process to ensure its validity, reliability, and sensitivity to Chinese CVD patients. The study included 107 outpatients diagnosed with CVD who completed the DASI and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). Cronbach’s alpha, Spearman correlation, and factor analysis were utilized to test reliability and validity. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was employed to assess the prognostic utility of the DASI. Results : Participants had a mean DASI score of 39.40 ± 10.75 and a peak oxygen uptake (Peak VO 2 ) of 19.53 ± 5.89 mL/min/kg. The Chinese version of the DASI exhibited satisfactory reliability and validity in CVD patients, with a Chronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.706. The DASI score demonstrated a moderate correlation with Peak VO 2 measured by CPET (r = 0.67, p < 0.001). Factor analysis yielded three factors, accounting for 56.76% of the total variance, with factor 1 contributing to 26.38% of the variance. ROC curve analysis demonstrated that the DASI exhibited discriminative utility in the identification of patients with improved long-term prognosis ( p < 0.001). The ROC curve had an area of 0.788 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.704–0.871]. The DASI score ≥ 36.85 served as the optimal threshold for enhanced long-term prognosis, exhibiting a sensitivity of 0.80 and a specificity of 0.69. Conclusions : The culturally adapted DASI questionnaire is a straightforward and efficient tool for reasonably evaluating exercise capacity in Chinese CVD patients.
Texture analysis of chest X-ray images for the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia

Purpose Medical imaging is one of the main methods of diagnosing COVID-19, along with real-time reverse trans-cription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests. The purpose of the study was to analyse the texture parameters of chest X-rays (CXR) of patients suspected of having COVID-19. Material and methods Texture parameters of the CXRs of 70 patients with symptoms typical of COVID-19 infection were analysed using LIFEx software. The regions of interest (ROIs) included each lung separately, for which 57 para-meters were tested. The control group consisted of 30 healthy, age-matched patients with no pathological findings in CXRs. Results According to the ROC analysis, 13 of the tested parameters differentiate the radiological image of lungs with COVID-19 features from the image of healthy lungs: GLRLM_LRHGE (AUC 0.91); DISCRETIZED_Q3 (AUC 0.90); GLZLM_HGZE (AUC 0.90); GLRLM_HGRE (AUC 0.89); DISCRETIZED_mean (AUC 0.89); DISCRETIZED_Q2 (AUC 0.61); GLRLM_SRHGE (AUC 0.87); GLZLM_LZHGE (AUC 0.87); GLZLM_SZHGE (AUC 0.84); DISCRETIZED_Q1 (AUC 0.81); NGLDM_Coarseness (AUC 0.70); DISCRETIZED_std (AUC 0.64); CONVENTIONAL_Q2 (AUC 0.61). Conclusions Selected texture parameters of radiological CXRs make it possible to distinguish COVID-19 features from healthy ones.
Change in Destructiveness of Landfalling Tropical Cyclones over China in Recent Decades

AbstractThis study investigates changes in the destructiveness of landfalling tropical cyclones (TCs) over China during 1975–2014. Using four different TC datasets, it is found that TCs making landfall over east China (TCEC) have tended to be more destructive in recent decades, with a significant increase in the power dissipation index (PDI) after landfall. Both time series analysis and diagnostic analysis reveal that such an increase in the PDI of TCEC is associated with concomitant enhancement in landfall frequency as well as landfall intensity over east China. In contrast, changes in the PDI of TCs making landfall over south China (TCSC) are less apparent. Examination of different TC-related parameters shows no obvious changes in terms of landfall frequency, duration, and maximum intensity of TCSC. Diagnostic analysis further suggests that the reduction in TC occurrence over south China offsets considerably the positive effects of the intensity and the nonlinear term.Further examination of the environm.
Association of Four Interleukin-8 Polymorphisms (−251 A>T, +781 C>T, +1633 C>T, +2767 A>T) with Ovarian Cancer Risk: Focus on Menopausal Status and Endometriosis-Related Subtypes

Interleukin-8 (IL-8) is involved in the regulation of inflammatory processes and carcinogenesis. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the IL-8 gene have been shown to alter the risks of lung, gastric, or hepatocellular carcinomas. To date, only one study examined the role of IL-8 SNPs in ovarian cancer (OC), suggesting an association between two IL-8 SNPs and OC risk. In this study, we investigated four common IL-8 SNPs, rs4073 (−251 A>T), rs2227306 (+781 C>T), rs2227543 (+1633 C>T), and rs1126647 (+2767 A>T), using the restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) technique. Our study included a cohort of 413 women of Central European descent, consisting of 200 OC patients and 213 healthy controls. The most common (73.5%) histological type was high-grade serous OC (HGSOC), whereas 28/200 (14%) patients had endometriosis-related (clear cell or endometrioid) OC subtypes (EROC). In postmenopausal women, three of the four investigated SNPs, rs4073 (−251 A>T), rs2227306 (+781 C>T), and rs2227543 (+1633 C>T), were associated with OC risk. Furthermore, we are the first to report a significant relationship between the T allele or TT genotype of SNP rs1126647 (+2767 A>T) and the EROC subtype (p = 0.02 in the co-dominant model). The TT homozygotes were found more than twice as often in EROC compared to other OC subtypes (39% vs. 19%, p = 0.015). None of the examined SNPs appeared to influence OC risk in premenopausal women, nor were they associated with the aggressive HGSOC subtype or the stage of disease at the initial diagnosis.
Cosmopolitanism and Miocene survival of Eomysticetidae (Cetacea: Mysticeti) revealed by new fossils from New Zealand

ABSTRACT The Eomysticetidae is an extinct family of early-diverging baleen whales. They are baleen-bearing filter feeders, but some have vestigial teeth. A limited fossil record indicates an acme during the Oligocene and probable worldwide distribution (South Carolina, USA, Japan, New Zealand), but little further regarding distribution and the timing of their origin and extinction. Newly discovered Oligo-Miocene specimens from New Zealand elucidate the biochronology and biogeography of the Eomysticetidae. First, a new specimen of the eomysticetid Waharoa from the upper Otekaike Limestone represents the youngest reliably dated eomysticetid worldwide (upper Waitakian, earliest Miocene). The fossil demonstrates that eomysticetids survived into the earliest Miocene. Second, a specimen from the lower Otekaike Limestone (Duntroonian, late Oligocene) shares unique craniomandibular features with the eomysticetid Yamatocetus, a genus hitherto reported only from Japan, indicating cosmopolitan or antitropical distribution for eomysticetids. Incomplete specimens such as these may elucidate biogeography, faunal change and other aspects of cetacean paleobiology.