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THE AVERAGE STAR FORMATION HISTORIES OF GALAXIES IN DARK MATTER HALOS FROM z = 0–8

We present a robust method to constrain average galaxy star formation rates (SFRs), star formation histories (SFHs), and the intracluster light (ICL) as a function of halo mass. Our results are consistent with observed galaxy stellar mass functions, specific star formation rates (SSFRs), and cosmic star formation rates (CSFRs) from z = 0 to z = 8. We consider the effects of a wide range of uncertainties on our results, including those affecting stellar masses, SFRs, and the halo mass function at the heart of our analysis. As they are relevant to our method, we also present new calibrations of the dark matter halo mass function, halo mass accretion histories, and halo–subhalo merger rates out to z = 8. We also provide new compilations of CSFRs and SSFRs; more recent measurements are now consistent with the buildup of the cosmic stellar mass density at all redshifts. Implications of our work include: halos near 1012 M☉ are the most efficient at forming stars at all redshifts, the baryon conversion efficiency of massive halos drops markedly after z ∼ 2.5 (consistent with theories of cold-mode accretion), the ICL for massive galaxies is expected to be significant out to at least z ∼ 1–1.5, and dwarf galaxies at low redshifts have higher stellar mass to halo mass ratios than previous expectations and form later than in most theoretical models. Finally, we provide new fitting formulae for SFHs that are more accurate than the standard declining tau model. Our approach places a wide variety of observations relating to the SFH of galaxies into a self-consistent framework based on the modern understanding of structure formation in ΛCDM. Constraints on the stellar mass–halo mass relationship and SFRs are available for download online.
Corporate Ability or Virtue ? Relative Effectiveness of Prior Corporate Associations in Times of Crisis Sora

Corporate Ability or Virtue? Relative Effectiveness of Prior Corporate Associations in Times of Crisis Sora Kim To cite this article: Sora Kim (2013) Corporate Ability or Virtue? Relative Effectiveness of Prior Corporate Associations in Times of Crisis, International Journal of Strategic Communication, 7:4, 241-256, DOI: 10.1080/1553118X.2013. 824886 To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.1080/1553118X.2013. 824886
Current opinion Atrial secretion of B-type natriuretic peptide

In the normal heart, the endocrine capacity resides in the atria. Atrial myocytes express and secrete natriuretic hormones that regulate fluid homeostasis and blood pressure. But in ventricular disease, atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) gene expression is also activated in ventricular myocytes. Plasma concentrations of natriuretic peptides and their biosynthetic precursors are accordingly increased in patients with marked ventricular dysfunction. In contrast, atrial peptide secretion in ventricular disease has received less attention, and our present understanding of the endocrine atria during ventricular dysfunction is still scarce. Although ventricular disease and increased circulating concentrations are associated, it does not entail that the ventricle is the sole or even the main source in all types of heart disease. Clearly, the endocrine atria are also active in heart failure. Plasma measurement of cardiac natriuretic peptides and their molecular precursors can perhaps help us to discriminate when, where and how.
Impact of Climate Change on Agricultural Total Factor Productivity Based on Spatial Panel Data Model: Evidence from China

To respond to the adverse impact of climate change on agricultural total factor productivity, the question of how to adopt actively appropriate strategies is particularly critical for the stakeholders. However, the previous researchers have paid more attention to investigating the measure methods, regional differences, and determinants of Chinese agricultural total factor productivity, but the possible impact of climate change factors like rainfall, temperature, and evaporation on regional agricultural total factor productivity in China have not yet received the attention that they deserve. Furthermore, more importantly, the study on how to take active measures to reduce and mitigate the negative effects from climate change is relatively small. Therefore, in allusion to the above-mentioned problems, using the data envelopment analysis and building a spatial panel data model embedded with climate change factors, this paper calculated Chinese agricultural total factor productivity and then explored the possible impact of climate change on regional agricultural total factor productivity at a provincial level in China. Results mainly show that the impact of some factors, like annual total precipitation, average temperature in the growing season, and evaporation intensity on regional agricultural total factor productivity, are all very significant and negative, which suggests that the more precipitation, the higher the temperature is, and the higher evaporation intensity would lower agricultural total factor productivity in China. Furthermore, in order to response to mitigate the adverse effects from climate change on agricultural total factor productivity, local governments should continue to increase financial support for the local agricultural economic development, because this action could be beneficial for the related stakeholders in improving agricultural total factor productivity. Summing up, our evidence study would provide an important basic theory basis in terms of increasing agricultural total factor productivity and promoting regional agricultural economic development in China.
DEVELOPING LEARNING DOCUMENTS USING ASSURE DESIGN WITH PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGY ON SOCIAL ARITHMETIC MATERIALS TO INCREASE MATHEMATICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY

This research is carried out due to students' low Mathematical Problem Solving Ability (Indonesian: KPMM) and the unavailability of learning documents that are following the demands of the 2013 Curriculum. This research produces learning documents using the ASSURE design with problem-solving strategies to improve students' KPMM. The development model used is the 4D model with validity instruments in the form of validation sheets of the syllabus, lesson plans (RPP), student activity sheets (LAS) and KPMM tests; practicality of the instruments in the form of student response questionnaires, teacher response questionnaires, and observation sheets; and effectiveness of the instruments in the form of KPMM test questions. The data were collected through questionnaires, observations and KPMM tests. The data were analyzed using validity analysis techniques; practicality analysis and effectiveness analysis. From the results of the data processing, the average score of the syllabus validation result is 3,56; RPP 3.60; LAS 3.51; and KPMM questions 3.55. The average scores of the student response questionnaire on limited trials and field trials are respectively 92.85% and 87.41% classified in the 'very practical' category. The average scores of the teacher response questionnaire and teacher observation are 96.54% and 94.31%. Based on the results of the effectiveness test, it can be stated that there are differences in KPMM students between the experimental class and the control class. It can be concluded that the learning documents developed have been valid, practical, and effective to improve students' KPMM.
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Definitions of e-Health and m-Health

Objectives Skills to employ nursing informatics to promote the health of individuals is of such importance that it is considered a core competence. Although investments are made to increase the use of e-health, there is no full understanding of the usability of e-health for healthcare. This paper presents a current picture of how e-health and m-health are defined and used as well as the effects their usage may have on the intended target group. Methods Peer-reviewed open-access papers and grey literature that define e-health and m-health from PubMed, SpringerLink, and Google.com were randomized. A mixed method design with an inductive approach was employed. Open-source software were used for analysis. Results The overview includes 30 definitions of e-health and m-health, respectively. The definitions were thematised into 14 narrative themes. The results of the study, and primarily a three-level model, provide an understanding of how different types of e-health and m-health can be put into practice, and the effects or consequences of using them, which may be either positive or negative. Conclusions Mobility and flexibility is important for both m-health and e-health. Five keywords that characterize the definitions of e-health and m-health are “health”, “mobile”, “use”, “information”, and “technology”. E-health or m-health cannot replace human actors because e-health and m-health consist of social and material interactions. Using e-health and m-health is, thus, about developing healthcare without compromising native relics.
Monetary Policy, Inflation Target and the Great Moderation: An Empirical Investigation

This paper estimates a New Keynesian model with trend inflation and contrasts Taylor rules featuring fixed versus time-varying inflation target while allowing for passive monetary policy. The estimation is conducted over the Great Inflation and the Great Moderation periods. Time-varying inflation target empirically fits better and active monetary policy prevails in both periods, thereby ruling out sunspots as an explanation of the Great Inflation episode. Counterfactual simulations suggest that the decline in inflation volatility since the mid-1980s is mainly driven by monetary policy, while the reduction in output growth variability is explained by the reduced volatility of technology shocks.
Sectoral Price Facts in a Sticky-Price Model

We develop a multi-sector sticky-price DSGE (dynamic stochastic general equilibrium) model that can endogenously deliver differential responses of prices to aggregate and sectoral shocks. Input-output production linkages induce across-sector pricing complementarities that contribute to a slow response of prices to aggregate shocks. In turn, input-market segmentation at the sectoral level induces within-sector pricing substitutability, which helps the model deliver a fast response of prices to sector-specific shocks. Estimating the factor-augmented vector autoregression specification of Boivin, Giannoni, and Mihov (2009) on data generated by a parameterized version of our model, we find results that resemble what they obtain with disaggregated data for the U.S. economy. We then employ Bayesian methods to estimate the model using aggregate and sectoral data, and find that it accounts extremely well for a wide range of sectoral price facts.
Recollimation shocks and radiative losses in extragalactic relativistic jets

We present the results of state-of-the-art simulations of recollimation shocks induced by the interaction of a relativistic jet with an external medium, including the effect of radiative losses of the shocked gas. Our simulations confirm that -- as suggested by earlier semi-analytical models -- the post-shock pressure loss induced by radiative losses may lead to a stationary equilibrium state characterized by a very strong focusing of the flow, with the formation of quite narrow nozzles, with cross-sectional radii as small as $10^{-3}$ times the length scale of the jet. We also study the time-dependent evolution of the jet structure induced of a density perturbation injected at the flow base. The set-up and the results of the simulations are particularly relevant for the interpretation of the observed rapid variability of the $\gamma$-ray emission associated to flat spectrum radio quasars. In particular, the combined effects of jet focusing and Doppler beaming of the observed radiation make it possible to explain the sub-hour flaring events such as that observed in the FSRQ PKS 1222+216 by MAGIC.
A Cautionary Note on the Reliability of the Online Survey Data: The Case of Wage Indicator

We investigate the reliability of data from the Wage Indicator (WI), the largest online survey on earnings and working conditions. Comparing WI to nationally representative data sources for 17 countries reveals that participants of WI are not likely to have been representatively drawn from the respective populations. Previous literature has proposed to utilize weights based on inverse propensity scores, but this procedure was shown to leave reweighted WI samples different from the benchmark nationally representative data. We propose a novel procedure, building on covariate balancing propensity score, which achieves complete reweighting of the WI data, making it able to replicate the structure of nationally representative samples on observable characteristics. While rebalancing assures the match between WI and representative benchmark data sources, we show that the wage schedules remain different for a large group of countries. Using the example of a Mincerian wage regression, we find that in more than a third of the cases, our proposed novel reweighting assures that estimates obtained on WI data are not biased relative to nationally representative data. However, in the remaining 60 percent of the analyzed 95 data sets, systematic differences in the estimated coefficients of the Mincerian wage regression between WI and nationally representative data persist even after reweighting. We provide some intuition about the reasons behind these biases. Notably, objective factors such as access to the Internet or richness appear to matter, but self-selection (on unobservable characteristics) among WI participants appears to constitute an important source of bias.
Multilocus Sequence Typing of Chlamydia trachomatis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Reveals Cocirculating Strains Not Associated With Speci fi c Subpopulations

Reinier J. M. Bom, Amy Matser, Sylvia M. Bruisten, Martijn S. van Rooijen, Titia Heijman, Servaas A. Morré, Henry J. C. de Vries, and Maarten F. Schim van der Loeff Public Health Laboratory, and Department of Research, STI Outpatient Clinic, Public Health Service of Amsterdam, Center for Infection and Immunology Amsterdam and Department of Dermatology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Laboratory of Immunogenetics, Department of Medical Microbiology and Infection Control, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, and Institute of Public Health Genomics, Department of Genetics and Cell Biology, Research Institutes CAPHRI and GROW, Faculty of Health, Medicine and, Life Sciences, University of Maastricht, Maastricht, the Netherlands
Fluoridaufnahme in demineralisierten Schmelz nach Fluoridierung und Fluoridfällung

Deutsche Zahnärztliche Zeitschrift • 62 • 2007 • 5 • © Deutscher Ärzte-Verlag, Köln In dieser In-vitro-Studie wurde untersucht, ob sich die Fluoridaufnahme in demineralisierten Zahnschmelz durch eine Fluoridfällung mit Kalziumhydroxid erhöht. Je 5 Schmelzproben aus 12 bovinen Frontzähnen wurden poliert und nach Erzeugung einer künstlichen kariösen Läsion (90 μm Tiefe) auf 5 Gruppen (n=12) verteilt. In Gruppe TN wurde ein Fluoridpräparat (43.500 ppmF als Magnesiumfluorosilikat, Kupfer-(II)-Fluorosilikat und Natriumfluorid, pH 2; Tiefenfluorid Touchierlösung, Humanchemie) und eine Ca(OH)2– Lösung (Tiefenfluorid Nachtouchierlösung) nacheinander aufgetragen. In Gruppe T wurde nur die Touchierlösung, in Gruppe NaF Natriumfluorid (43.500 ppmF, pH 2) und in Gruppe EF Aminfluorid (Elmex fluid, 10.000 ppmF, pH 4) verwendet. Gruppe NK (Negativkontrolle) wurde nicht fluoridiert. Nach Abspülen und 24 h Lagerung in künstlichem Speichel wurde das KOH-lösliche Fluorid (KOHF) der Oberfläche und das strukturell gebundene Fluorid (SBF) in einer Schicht bis 100 μm Tiefe bestimmt. KOHF (Median in μg/cm2) von NK lag unterhalb der Nachweisgrenze der verwendeten Fluoridelektrode. Die Werte der übrigen Gruppen lagen signifikant höher (Mann-Whitney-Test, p ≤ 0,05). TN (4,4), T (5,0), NaF (4,3) und EF (2,4) unterschieden sich voneinander nicht signifikant. Beim SBF (100 μm; Median in μg/cm3) waren TN (1.016), T (1.251) und NaF (1.074) nicht signifikant unterschiedlich. EF (597) und W. Buchalla, A. Wiegand, Á. M. Lennon, K. Trage, K. Becker, T. Attin1
REDUCING TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE TO GRAPES AND STRAWBERRIES

In-transit vibration damage to grapes and strawberries results in reduced quality for the consumer and reduced profits for the produce industry. To solve this problem, the first step is to determine which vibrational frequencies are causing the damage. In various tests, grapes and strawberries were subjected to different frequencies at constant force levels. The effects of the vibration treatments were evaluated on the basis of grading, color analysis, firmness, respiration rate and ethylene production rate. The critical frequency was found to lie between 7.5 and 10 Hertz for both commodities. Color change and respiration rate were shown to be good indicators of damage in grapes. Strawberries did not show a significant effect due to color. Firmness was not affected by vibration in either commodity.
Effect of feed restrictions on performance, blood variables and immunity of broiler chickens

Genetic selection has led to an increase in performance and lean tissue deposition in broiler chickens which have become increasingly susceptible to disease. To reduce this susceptibility, various feed restriction programs have been proposed, albeit with highly variable results. This study investigated the effects of the duration and intensity of quantitative feed restriction in the early rearing period on the performance, blood parameters and immunity of broiler chickens. Two hundred and seventy chicks were randomly assigned to a 4 × 2 factorial arrangement to examine the effects of 2 durations (7 and 14 d) and 4 levels of feed restriction (5, 10, 15, and 20%). One control (Con) group was included. Feed intake (FI) and weight gain (WG) were recorded, and the feed conversion ratio (FCR) calculated weekly. At slaughter (42 d of age), blood was collected, and the carcass composition and characteristics of the gastrointestinal tract were assessed. In comparison with the Con, feed restrictions improved FCR (P<0.01), increased relative weight (RW) of the breast (P<0.05), and abdominal fat (P<0.01), and reduced the RW, as well as the dimension of some gut segments. Feed restriction showed limited influence on blood variables, the humoral immune response to Influenza and Newcastle disease vaccinations, and on response to injection of sheep red blood cells. Feed restrictions up to 20% for 7 or 14 d are an appropriate strategy to improve the FCR and the RW of breast, with a limited effect on blood variables, and without significant effects on the immunity of broiler chickens. key words: breast; broiler chicken; feed restriction; gut; productive traits; immunity ________________________________________________________________________________________ *Corresponding author: Prof. Alireza Seidavi, PhD, Department of Animal Science, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, 41857-43999, Iran, Phone: +98 91 1331 3073; Fax: +98 13 14422 4069; E-mail: alirezaseidavi@iaurasht.ac. ir DOI: 10.24099/vet.arhiv. 0130
The Winneshiek biota: exceptionally well-preserved fossils in a Middle Ordovician impact crater

The Winneshiek Shale (Middle Ordovician, Darriwilian) was deposited in a meteorite crater, the Decorah impact structure, in NE Iowa. This crater is 5.6 km in diameter and penetrates Cambrian and Ordovician cratonic strata. It was probably situated close to land in an embayment connected to the epicontinental sea; typical shelly marine taxa are absent. The Konservat-Lagerstätte within the Winneshiek Shale is important because it represents an interval when exceptional preservation is rare. The biota includes the earliest eurypterid, a giant form, as well as a new basal chelicerate and the earliest ceratiocarid phyllocarid. Conodonts, some of giant size, occur as bedding plane assemblages. Bromalites and rarer elements, including a linguloid brachiopod and a probable jawless fish, are also present. Similar fossils occur in the coeval Ames impact structure in Oklahoma, demonstrating that meteorite craters represent a novel and under-recognized setting for Konservat-Lagerstätten.
STUDIES ON THE MOSQUITO FAUNA IN AN URBAN AND SUBURBAN AREA IN PENANG AND THE LABORATORY EFFICACY OF MOSQUITO COILS CONTAINING DIFFERENT ACTIVE INGREDIENTS AGAINST SELECTED VECTOR MOSQUITOES

A study of the mosquito fauna in an urban and suburban area in Penang Island was carried out for 14 months namely in; Taman Permai Indah (on the island) and Kg Pasir Gebu (mainland). Using the cow baited trap and bare leg catch techniques, it was found that Culex gelidus totalling 675 (22.80%) was the most abundant in Kg Pasir Gebu followed by 514 (17.37%) Anopheles peditaeniatus , 383 (12.94%) Anopheles sinensis, 254 (8.58%) Mansonia uniformis, 252 (8.52%) Anopheles subpictus, 192 (6.49%) Anopheles campestris and 135 (4.57%) Anopheles vagus. The mosquitoes were more attracted to cow than human. Outdoor ovitrap surveys were also carried out in the urban and suburban sites and it was found that Aedes albopictus was the most abundant Aedes species in this area, even though a small percentage of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus was found to breed simultaneously in the same ovitrap. This indicated that the main dengue vector is Aedes albopictus. A strong correlation was found between rainfall and number of eggs in both of the study sites(r=0.982 and r=0.918). The eggs collected were more abundant during low rainfall (dry season) than during higher rainfall (wet season). The ratio between males and females that emerged from the eggs collected was also close to one (TPI=0.93+ 0.33 and KPG=0.97+0.42). The effectiveness of five selected mosquito coil formulations was also studied against four selected vector mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus, Culex quinquefasciatus and Anopheles sinensis). Anopheles sinensis was the most susceptible against all the formulation, whereas Culex quinquefasciatus was found to be the most tolerant species against all the formulation based on the KT50, KT95 and mortality values. The laboratory strain mosquitoes were also more susceptible than the field strain.
Molecular phylogeny of Magnaporthaceae (Sordariomycetes) with a new species Ophioceras chiangdaoense from Dracaena loureiroi in Thailand

Mushroom Research Foundation, 128 Moo 3, Ban Phadeng, Maetang, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50150 School of Biological Science, the University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50200 Landcare Research, Private Bag 92170, Auckland, New Zealand 5 Mycology Research Group, School of Science, Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand 6 International Fungal Research & Development Centre, The Research Institute of Resource Insects, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beilongsi, Kunming, Yunnan 650224, PR China