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Morphology and Molecular Phylogeny of Two Poorly Known Species of Protocruzia (Ciliophora: Protocruziida)

The ciliate genus Protocruzia is a highly confused group, which was formerly placed in the class Heterotrichea or Karyorelictea, and is according to the most recent system tentatively assigned to the class Spirotrichea. In the present study, the morphology, ciliary pattern, and molecular phylogeny of two poorly known species, Protocruzia tuzeti Villeneuve‐Brachon, 1940, and Protocruzia granulosa Kahl, 1933, isolated from coastal waters of China, were investigated. Protocruzia tuzeti differs from its congeners mainly in possessing 6 adoral membranelles, 8–11 somatic kineties, and postoral dikinetids. Protocruzia granulosa is characterized by its extremely slender body, three postoral kineties, and 13 or 14 somatic kineties. The morphogenesis of P. granulosa is similar to that of P. tuzeti, especially in the parakinetal mode of stomatogenesis and the reorganization of the parental paroral membrane; however, more than one somatic kinety joins in the formation of the oral primordium in P. granulosa. Phylogenetic analyses based on small subunit ribosomal RNA gene revealed that six Protocruzia species form a fully supported clade that does not belong to any ciliate class; therefore, our data support the establishment of the class Protocruziea Gao et al. (Sci. Rep., 6, 2016, 24874).
Transition challenge for sustainability assessment

We are particularly interested in the transition of traditional impact assessment into sustainability assessment (SA) to help deliver the 'Green Economy', which is analogous with environmentally sustainable development. We present five theoretical and practical challenges that practitioners face when attempting to implement SA and suggest ways forward to address these, based on our own observations of SA practice in England and Western Australia and some key published works. The SA challenges that we address are (1) agreeing on the meaning of sustainability, (2) tailoring the definition of sustainability for the decision at hand, (3) factoring in long-term time horizons, (4) maintaining a holistic approach, and (5) delivering sustainable outcomes (not just sustainability oriented processes). We provide discussion and examples of each followed by a concluding section in which we reflect on the way ahead with respect to the challenges of transitioning to the green economy through SA.
Living with rotationplasty—Quality of life in rotationplasty patients from childhood to adulthood

Knowledge about the long‐term sequelae of rotationplasty, in adults treated surgically in childhood for Osteosarcoma in the lower limb, mainly concerns function and performance; the aim of this study is to explore the experience and the Quality of Life (QoL) of the patients who underwent Rotationplasty from 1986 to 2006 in Italy.
Hourly Solar Irradiance Prediction Based on Support Vector Machine and Its Error Analysis

Due to a variability and uncertainty of photovoltaic (PV) output power, PV operators may be subject to significant penalties on forthcoming energy markets. Thus, the accurate prediction of PV output power plays a very important role in energy market. This paper proposes a novel solar prediction scheme for one-hour ahead prediction of solar irradiance based on various meteorological factors including the cloud cover and support vector machine (SVM). A $k$-means clustering algorithm is applied to collect meteorological data and the entire data are classified into three clusters based on similar daily weather types. The same cluster data are used for the SVM regression in the training stage. We also investigate the prediction error analysis. It is shown that the solar irradiance prediction errors of each prediction scheme can be categorized to be leptokurtic and a $t$ location-scale distribution is proposed as a distribution fitting for the prediction errors. In addition, the power and energy capacities of an energy storage system (ESS), which can absorb the prediction errors, are estimated from the probability density functions. Numerical results show that the proposed SVM regression scheme significantly improves the prediction accuracy and reduces the ESS installation capacity.
Plenoptic modelling and rendering of complex rigid scenes

Image-Based Rendering is the task of generating novel views from existing images. In this thesis different new methods to solve this problem are presented. These methods are designed to fulfil special goals such as scalability and interactive rendering performance. First, the theory of the Plenoptic Function is introduced as the mathematical foundation of image formation. Then a new taxonomy is introduced to categorise existing methods and an extensive overview of known approaches is given. This is followed by a detailed analysis of the design goals and the requirements with regards to input data. It is concluded that for perspectively correct image generation from sparse spatial sampling geometry information about the scene is necessary. This leads to the design of three different Image-Based Rendering methods. The rendering results are analysed on different data sets. For this analysis, error metrics are defined to evaluate different aspects.
Cell Envelope Protein PPE68 Contributes to Mycobacterium tuberculosis RD1 Immunogenicity Independently of a 10-Kilodalton Culture Filtrate Protein and ESAT-6

ABSTRACT The protective efficacy of Mycobacterium bovis BCG can be markedly augmented by stable integration of Mycobacterium tuberculosis genomic region RD1. BCG complemented with RD1 (BCG::RD1) encodes nine additional proteins. Among them, 10-kDa culture filtrate protein (CFP-10) and ESAT-6 (6-kDa early secreted antigenic target) are low-molecular-weight proteins that induce potent Th1 responses. Using pools of synthetic peptides, we have examined the potential immunogenicity of four other RD1 products (PE35, PPE68, Rv3878, and Rv3879c). PPE68, the protein encoded by rv3873, was the only one to elicit gamma interferon (IFN-γ)-producing cells in C57BL/6 mice infected with M. tuberculosis. Anti-PPE68 T cells were predominantly raised against an epitope mapped in the N-terminal end of the protein. Importantly, inactivation of rv3873 in BCG::RD1 did not modify CFP-10 and ESAT-6 secretion. Moreover, the generation of IFN-γ responses to these antigens following immunization with BCG::RD1 was independent of PPE68 expression. Taken together, these results show that PPE68 is an immunogenic product of the RD1 region, which does not interfere with the secretion and immunogenicity of CFP-10 and ESAT-6.
Analog antenna array based sensing in perceptive mobile networks

In this paper, we consider an alternative low-cost and flexible solution of using an analog antenna array for radio sensing at the base station receiver in the recently proposed perceptive mobile networks. We provide receiver beamforming design, and advanced compressive sensing (CS) signal processing techniques for sensing parameter estimation in a multiuser-MIMO (MU-MIMO) communications system. Simulation results are provided and validate the effectiveness of the proposed solution and sensing algorithms.
WEBee: Physical-Layer Cross-Technology Communication via Emulation

Recent advances in Cross-Technology Communication (CTC) have improved efficient coexistence and cooperation among heterogeneous wireless devices (e.g., WiFi, ZigBee, and Bluetooth) operating in the same ISM band. However, until now the effectiveness of existing CTCs, which rely on packet-level modulation, is limited due to their low throughput (e.g., tens of bps). Our work, named WEBee, opens a promising direction for high-throughput CTC via physical-level emulation. WEBee uses a high-speed wireless radio (e.g., WiFi OFDM) to emulate the desired signals of a low-speed radio (e.g., ZigBee). Our unique emulation technique manipulates only the payload of WiFi packets, requiring neither hardware nor firmware changes in commodity technologies – a feature allowing zero-cost fast deployment on existing WiFi infrastructure. We designed and implemented WEBee with commodity devices (Atheros AR2425 WiFi card and MicaZ CC2420) and the USRP-N210 platform (for PHY layer evaluation). Our comprehensive evaluation reveals that WEBee can achieve a more than 99% reliable parallel CTC between WiFi and ZigBee with 126 Kbps in noisy environments, a throughput about 16,000x faster than current state-of-the-art CTCs.
Sustainability awards and the market value of the firm: An empirical investigation

This paper empirically estimates the impact of sustainability development on the market value of the firm. We use a firm's receipt of a sustainability award as a proxy for its sustainability development effectiveness. Based on data from 398 announcements of sustainability awards given to the firms during the period 2010–2015, the evidence suggests that, on average, the stock market reaction to sustainability award winning announcement is value neutral, the stock market reacts more positively under certain award giver category. We conclude that companies should analyze and choose better sustainable action to enhance companies' competitiveness.
Effect of 60Co gamma radiation on the stem and differentiating spermatogonia of the postpuberal rat.

ERICKSON, B. H. Effect of 6OCo - Radiation on the Stem and Differentiating Spermatogonia of the Postpuberal Rat. Radiat. Res. 68, 433-448 (1976). Previous descriptions of the radioresponse of rodent spermatogonia have relied on schemes of spermatogonial proliferation and differentiation that were either incomplete or inaccurate. This study was undertaken, therefore, to interpret the radioresponse of rat spermatogonia after a currently accepted pattern for their renewal and evolution. Rats were irradiated with 6OCo Y radiation at doses varying from 12 to 600 rad at 30 rad/min. Tubules were isolated from Zenker-fixed testes and evaluated according to the method of Huckins (Anat. Rec. 169, 533 [1971]). Stem spermatogonial number was little affected by doses up to 200 rad, and the doseresponse curve for this criterion yielded a Do of 373 4- 37 rad and an extrapolation number (n) of 2.1 :-+ 0.3. Stem-cell mitosis, as reflected by counts of type A1 spermatogonia, was, however, substantially affected by a dose of 12 rad and was characterized by a Do of 148 -t- 8 rad and an n of 0.5 =1= 0.1. The dose required to produce a measurable effect increased as the spermatogonium attained higher states of differentiation. Do and n varied from 139 =- 24 rad and 1.2 4- 0.9, respectively, for type A1 to 215 =- 14 rad and 2 -: 0.4 for type A4. Due to the extreme lability of its mitosis, the stem spermatogonium appeared to be the weakest link in the chain leading to the spermatozoon.
Multiple Imputation Methods for Treatment Noncompliance and Nonresponse in Randomized Clinical Trials

Summary Randomized clinical trials are a powerful tool for investigating causal treatment effects, but in human trials there are oftentimes problems of noncompliance which standard analyses, such as the intention‐to‐treat or as‐treated analysis, either ignore or incorporate in such a way that the resulting estimand is no longer a causal effect. One alternative to these analyses is the complier average causal effect (CACE) which estimates the average causal treatment effect among a subpopulation that would comply under any treatment assigned. We focus on the setting of a randomized clinical trial with crossover treatment noncompliance (e.g., control subjects could receive the intervention and intervention subjects could receive the control) and outcome nonresponse. In this article, we develop estimators for the CACE using multiple imputation methods, which have been successfully applied to a wide variety of missing data problems, but have not yet been applied to the potential outcomes setting of causal inference. Using simulated data we investigate the finite sample properties of these estimators as well as of competing procedures in a simple setting. Finally we illustrate our methods using a real randomized encouragement design study on the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine.
Clomipramine-Induced Urinary Dysfunction in an Obsessive-Compulsive Adolescent

Two episodes of urinary retention occurred in a 15-year-old male following administration of clomipramine given for obsessive-compulsive disorder. Improvement of behavioral symptoms along with side effects was clearly correlated with clomipramine dosage. Severity of side effects, and their resistance to bethanechol and to phenoxybenzamine, necessitated a complete withdrawal of clomipramine. This case demonstrates that clomipramine-induced urinary retention is not limited to older individuals. Possible involvement of noncholinergic and nonadrenergic mechanisms in this adverse drug reaction is suggested. Extracto Se reportan dos episodios de retención urinaria en un paciente varón de 15 años de edad luego de la administración de clomipramina (CMI) para el tratamiento de un desorden obsesivo-compulsivo. Tanto la mejoría en los s***intomas del comportamiento como los efectos adversos correlacionaron con la dosis de CMI. La severidad de la retención urinaria y su resistencia al tratamiento con betanecol y fenoxibenzamina requirieron que se descontinuara el medicamento. Los autores concluyen que este caso demuestra que la retención urinaria inducida por CMI no está limitada a pacientes envejecientes sino que se puede observar también en adolescentes. Sugieren, además, mecanismos no-colinérgicos y no-adrenérgicos como posibles causas de este efecto adverso. Resume Deux épisodes de rétention urinaire furent observés chez un jeune homme de 15 ans après l'administration de clomipramine (CMI). La CMI était utilisée pour traiter un désordre obsessif-compulsif (DOC). Une corrélation fut établie entre les dosages de CMI, l'amélioration des symptômes du comportement et les effets secondaires. La sévérité de ces effets secondaires et l'absence de réponse au béthanechol et à la phenoxybenzamine auront nécessité l'arrêt de la thérapie à la CMI. Ce cas démontre que l'induction d'une rétention urinaire avec la CMI n'est pas limitée aux personnes âgées, mais qu'elle peut aussi survenir chez les adolescents. Des mécanismes non-cholinergiques et non-adrénergiques seraient suggérés pour expliquer cet effet secondaire.
Novel LINS1 missense mutation in a family with non‐syndromic intellectual disability

Newer sequencing technologies decipher molecular variations and increase the knowledge of pathogenesis of complex diseases like intellectual disability (ID), affecting 2–3% of the population. We report a novel family with a missense mutation in LINS1 as a cause for non‐syndromic ID. Clinical exome sequencing for ID related genes carried out for a male with dysmorphism, mutism, and cognitive delay was uninformative. Subsequently, “pathogenic” and “likely pathogenic” variants associated with other inherited disorders were searched for as secondary findings. Further, PCR‐RFLP carried out in other family members confirmed the result. A novel missense variant (c.937G>A) in exon 5 of LINS1 was detected in the proband. His affected elder brother was homozygous and the parents were heterozygous respectively, for the mutation. No mutation was observed in his unaffected sister. Mutations in LINS1 were suspected in this non‐syndromic ID case with mutism. LINS1 alterations affect ELAV1 expression and result in reduction in the commissural axonal growth, thus affecting peripheral and central neuronal function. LINS1 acts in association with β‐catenin to influence WNT1 signaling. It is hypothesized that mutations in LINS1 may alter HuR expression during neural differentiation, leading to ID in humans. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Genre analysis of literature research article abstracts: A cross-linguistic, cross-cultural study

Following Swales’s (1981) works on genre analysis, studies on different sections of Research Articles (RAs) in various languages and fields abound; however, only scant attention has been directed toward abstracts written in Persian, and in the field of literature. Moreover, claims made by Lores (2004) regarding the correspondence of two types of abstracts with different models, and by Martin (2004) concerning the influence of sociocultural factors on the way writers write needed evaluation. To fill this gap, 90 English and Persian abstracts written in the field of literature, by English and Persian native speakers, were analyzed based on the IMRD (Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion) and CARS (Create A Research Space) models. The results demonstrated that literature RA writers generally focus on Introduction and Results, neglect Method and Discussion, and do not mention the niche in previous related work; secondly, although none of the models were efficient, literature abstracts generally matched CARS more than IMRD; and thirdly, abstracts written by Persian native speakers had minor deviations from both the Persian and the international norms, and exhibited a standard of their own. The present study also discusses steps which the models fail to predict. In addition, it offers a number of pedagogical implications for TEFL, especially for the writing skill.
Effect of preoperative medications on the efficacy of inferior alveolar nerve block in patients with irreversible pulpitis: A placebo-controlled clinical study

Background: The purpose of this prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to compare the effect of the administration of preoperative ibuprofen, ketorolac, combination of etodolac with paracetamol and combination of aceclofenac with paracetamol versus placebo for the potential increased effectiveness of the inferior alveolar nerve block [IANB] anesthesia. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 endodontic emergency patients in moderate to severe pain diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis of a mandibular posterior tooth randomly received, in a double-blind manner, either a drug or placebo 30 minutes before the administration of a conventional IANB. Cold testing was done before administration of anesthesia to determine level of pain using Heft-Parker Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score. Success was defined as no pain or pain (VAS) on access or initial instrumentation. Results: Overall success was 54% for all the groups. Success was highest (70%) for the ketorolac group, 55% for both ibuprofen group and combination of aceclofenac with paracetamol group, 50% for combination of etodolac with paracetamol group, and 40% for the placebo group. Conclusions: Under the conditions of this study, the use of preoperative medication did improve the anesthetic efficacy of IANB for the treatment of teeth diagnosed with irreversible pulpitis but not significantly.
Nomenclature for Two-Component Signaling Elements of Rice

Plants make use of two-component systems for signal transduction, and these are involved in vital cellular processes such as the responses to cytokinins, ethylene, red/far-red light, and osmosensing ([Schaller et al., 2002][1]). Two-component systems were originally identified in bacteria, and in
Notice of RetractionThe research on the relationship between corporation cash profit and inefficient investment

Cash profit of enterprises can reflect the quality of accounting profit accurately, and decide the magnitude of scheduling space and the support degree that provided by accounting profit for investing activities. However, as the unique characteristics of securities market in China, state-owned large shareholder and the “internal control” problems still exist in most listed companies, it is considered that managers are more likely to view cash profit as the most direct means of promoting their own interests, leading to either overinvestment or underinvestment, and finally harm shareholders' benefit and enterprise value seriously. This paper adopts China's Listed Companies 2005-2008 annual data as samples and proves that there is a significantly positive correlation between inefficient investment and cash profit by empirical method. That is, when the cash profit is positive, the enterprise is more likely to overinvestment; when the cash profit is negative, the enterprise is more likely to underinvestment.
Visual servoing of musculoskeletal arms using binocular visual space

This paper proposes a visual control method using a musculoskeletal arm in binocular visual space. The method integrates a muscle length information with a visual information, which has a visual feedback loop and a muscle feedback loop. Because of this system, the performance of position control that is worsened by a parameter error and an image processing delay is improved. Moreover, this method simplifies the coordinate transformation from the muscle length to the binocular visual space using the linear visual servoing. Accuracy of the proposed method is evaluated through simulations.
Angiotensin II type 1 and bradykinin B2 receptors expressed in early stage epithelial cells derived from human embryonic stem cells

When human embryonic stem (hES) cells were placed into suspension culture followed by culture on BD matrigel™ coated plates in the presence of medium conditioned by NIH‐3T3 cells, they differentiated into cells of which more than 95% stained positive for keratin 8 by day 14, demonstrating that the hES cells had committed to an epithelial lineage. Approximately 50% of the keratin 8 staining cells became positive for cytokeratin 14 after 26 days. Binding experiments supported by real time PCR showed that the expression of bradykinin B2 (BKB2) and angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptors accompanied this differentiation. Neither receptor was expressed in the pluripotent H9 stem cells. However, transduction of the hES cells with lentivirus containing BKB2 or AT1R cDNA resulted in ligand binding and ERK1/2 activation but not in Gαi or Gαq coupled signaling. In the differentiated cells, both BKB2R and AT1R were expressed constitutively and effected typical Gαi and Gαq coupled signaling characterized by the release of arachidonate, generation of inositol phosphates, and Ca2+ mobilization. These signals were abolished by the receptor antagonists, losartan, and HOE 140. Angiotensin II and bradykinin also stimulated the phosphorylation of ERK1/2, JNK1/2, and p70S6 in the differentiated cells. Our results demonstrate that human embryonic stem cells can be differentiated effectively into the epithelial lineage and that when differentiated express functional, signaling AT1 and BKB2 receptors. J. Cell. Physiol. 211: 816–825, 2007. © 2007 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.