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COMMENT: Trapping of hydrogen to lattice defects in nickel

This paper addresses the energy associated with the trapping of hydrogen to defects in a nickel lattice. Several dislocations and grain boundaries which occur in nickel are studied. The dislocations include an edge, a screw, and a Lomer dislocation in the locked configuration, i.e. a Lomer-Cottrell lock (LCL). For both the edge and screw dislocations, the maximum trap site energy is approximately 0.1 eV occurring in the region where the lattice is in tension approximately 3-4 angstroms from the dislocation core. For the Lomer-Cottrell lock, the maximum binding energy is 0.33 eV and is located at the core of the a/6(110) dislocation. Several low-index coincident site lattice grain boundaries are investigated, specifically the Sigma 3(112), Sigma 9(221) and Sigma 11(113) tilt boundaries. The boundaries all show a maximum binding energy of approximately 0.25 eV at the tilt boundary. Relaxation of the boundary structures produces an asymmetric atomic structure for both the Sigma 3 and Sigma 9 boundaries and a symmetric structure for the Sigma 11 tilt boundary. The results of this study can be compared to recent experimental studies showing that the activation energy for hydrogen-initiated failure is approximately 0.3-0.4 eV in the Fe-based superalloy IN903. From the results of this comparison it can be concluded that the embrittlement process is likely associated with the trapping of hydrogen to grain boundaries and Lomer-Cottrell locks.
COD and color removal of reactive orange 16 dye solution by electrochemical oxidation and adsorption method

Degradation of Reactive Orange 16 (RO16) dye was investigated using electrochemical oxidation and adsorption (batch method) using mixture of coconut trunk charcoal-graphite-tin-polyvinyl chloride(PVC). In batch studies for adsorbents pellet and powder form of the charcoal mixture were used. RO16 was chosen as the model dye because of its high resistance towards conventional treatment methods. NaCl and RO16 concentration, treatment duration, weight of electrode and adsorbent and volume of solution were kept constant for both methods. The effectiveness of the treatments were compared and evaluated by percentage of RO16 decolorization and chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal and results indicated that electrochemical oxidation method ables to decolorized RO16 dye up to 98.5% after 20 minutes electrolysis time while pellet and powder in batch method only removed 17.1 and 33.6% of RO16 color respectively. However, only 45.6% of COD can be removed using electrochemical oxidation method while pellet and powder i.
An improved cuckoo search with reverse learning and invasive weed operators for suppressing sidelobe level of antenna arrays

In order to overcome some shortcomings including the premature convergence and slow convergence speed at later evolution stage of conventional cuckoo search (CS) algorithm for the sidelobe suppressions of antenna arrays, an improved CS with reverse learning and invasive weed operators (ICSRLIWO) is proposed. First, ICSRLIWO algorithm generates reverse populations through opposition‐based learning method, then selects better individuals in the mixed population consists of the original and reversed population to form a high‐quality initial population. Second, ICSRLIWO introduces the reproducing, space diffusion and survival competition operators of invasive weed optimization to improve the population diversity and global search ability of conventional CS algorithm. Simulations are conducted based on 30 test functions in the CEC 2014 test suit to verify the performance of the proposed approach, and the results show that ICSRLIWO has higher solution accuracy and faster convergence speed than other comparison algorithms. In addition, ICSRLIWO also has advantages in solving the array antenna beam pattern optimization problems.
The effect of true and false unreportable hints on anagram problem solving, restructuring, and the Aha!-experience

ABSTRACT We investigated the role of representational change and unconscious processing in Aha! -experience using a new experimental paradigm. Participants solved anagrams containing a word shorter than the solution by one letter. We used true (related to solutions) and false (related to short words) pictorial hints presented for 1000 ms or 17 ms (reportable/unreportable hints) to manipulate solvers’ representation. Reportable and unreportable true hints increased the probability of the correct solution and decreased the response time, while reportable and unreportable false hints increased the probability of specific intrusion errors (short words) but had no effect on the response time. Contrary to the representational change and unconscious processing accounts, neither reportable false hints nor unreportable true hints led to higher Aha! -experience ratings. Solutions of anagrams presented without hints received the highest Aha! -experience ratings. The results support the usefulness of the paradigm for insight problem research, and raise questions about the nature of Aha! -experiences.
Experimental analysis of colour constancy and colour augmentation for painting classification by artistic genre: preliminary results

Automatic painting classification by author, artistic genre and/or other attributes has generated considerable research interest in recent years. Being one of the visual features that mark the difference between artists and artistic genres, colour plays a fundamental role in this process. Colour is the result of the interaction among the intrinsic properties of the material, the illumination conditions and the response of the imaging device. Consequently, the same painting/artwork will look significantly different when imaged under varied conditions, which can be a potential source of bias for automated recognition procedures. One can compensate for such variations either via colour calibration or colour pre-processing. In this work we investigate the latter, and, in particular, evaluate the effectiveness of colour constancy and colour augmentation when coupled with hand-crafted and deep learning features for painting classification by artistic genre. In our experiments neither approach showed a clear advantage compared with no pre-processing at all. Colour constancy brought some improvement in certain cases, whereas colour augmentation virtually provided no benefit despite its adding a significant computational overload to the procedure.
SdsA polymorph isolation and improvement of their crystal quality using nonconventional crystallization techniques

SdsA, a sodium dodecyl sulfate hydrolase, from Pseudomonas aeruginosa was crystallized in three different crystal polymorphs and their three-dimensional structure was determined. The different polymorphs present different crystal packing habits. One of the polymorphs suggests the existence of a tetramer, an oligomeric state not observed previously, while the crystal packing of the remaining two polymorphs obstructs the active site entrance but stabilizes flexible regions of the protein. Nonconventional crystallization methods that minimize convection, such as counterdiffusion in polyvinyl alcohol gel coupled with the influence of a 500 MHz (10.2 T) magnetic field, were necessary to isolate the poorest diffracting polymorph and increase its internal order to determine its structure by X-ray diffraction. The results obtained show the effectiveness of nonconventional crystallographic methods to isolate different crystal polymorphs.
Effect of green manuring and residue incorporation on soil properties and seed yield of rapeseed mustard

The different organic amendments which were tested during investigations included direct incorporation of mustard crop residue in the field and green manuring at 50 and 75 per cent RDF. These amendments significantly increased seed yield in rapeseed mustard during 2nd and 3rd years of experimentation. Nutrients uptake in terms of N, P and K was also positively affected by soil amendments in both the crops. Physical properties like bulk density (BD), water holding capacity (WHC) and infiltration rate were numerically but non-significantly increased in organically amended plots when compared to the control or to initial values. BD decreased from 1.47 g/cc to 1.44 g/cc while the water holding capacity and infiltration rate increased from 23.4 to 23.7 per cent and 2.76 to 2.79 cm/h respectively in organically amended plots. There was slight decline in soil pH in the plots amended with soil amendments but this decline was non-significant. EC was not affected but organic carbon, available N and available P were significantly affected by organic amendments. Biological properties in terms of dehydrogenase activity (DHA), alkaline phosphatase activity and viable microbial count significantly varied in treated plots as compared to 50 or 75 per cent RDF alone or over with initial values.
Lidar-based remote infrared gas sensor for monitoring anthropogenic pollution: a proof of concept

We propose using wavelength-modulation laser absorption spectroscopy in combination with quadrature detection of scattered light for remote industrial pollution monitoring in the atmosphere with a compact lidar-based gas sensor, which can be mounted on board an unmanned aerial vehicle. The instrument can be used for detecting leaks in product pipe lines; monitoring toxic gases near landfill sites, waste incineration plants, and other hazardous man-made facilities; analysing the gas atmosphere in industrial buildings and structures; and monitoring engineering processes at a sensitivity level of tens of ppm m in gas concentration measurements at characteristic distances of tens of metres.
Directly Modulated VCSELs With Frequency Comb Injection for Parallel Communications

We propose a comb-locked multi-channel transmitter with high-speed VCSELs injection-locked by an optical frequency comb. VCSEL dynamics are analyzed with various injection parameters including number of comb tones, frequency detuning, and injection ratio. We evaluate the performance of filtering and amplification effect when multiple comb tones injection into single VCSEL and estimate the transmission performance considering the reflection from VCSEL. Compared to intrinsic parameters of VCSEL, a 2-fold increase in frequency response and a $2.6\times 10^4$-fold reduction in linewidth have been verified experimentally when the bandwidth-limited VCSEL locked to an incident comb line. 14-Gb/s single-lane transmission is demonstrated through 20 km single-mode fiber based on a 3.4-GHz VCSEL without any dispersion compensation. The similar performance can be achieved for all generated 25 comb tones, verifying a potential high-capacity transmitter with distinct feature of two-dimensional VCSELs.
Phenytoin Induced Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS): Case Report

Background: Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. It presents a long prodromal period, extensive rash, fever, lymphadenopathy, hematologic abnormalities (eosinophilia with or without atypical lymphocytosis), and internal organ involvement. Purpose: To describe a case of phenytoin induced DRESS syndrome, presenting diagnostic and management challenges of clinical interest. Methods: The Consensus-based Clinical Case Reporting Guideline Development (CARE) was observed for data analysis in case reports. Case Report: A 22-year-old man, using phenytoin for 60 days, sought medical attention due to fever and maculopapular cutaneous lesions. He presented lymphocytosis with eosinophilia and severe acute hepatitis 24 hours after admission day. Hepatic transaminases returned to reference levels after phenytoin withdrawal, and eosinophilia and cutaneous manifestations did not respond well to systemic steroids. A forearm biopsy showed findings suggestive of severe cutaneous adverse reaction. The patient’s microscopic and clinical characteristics meet all criteria in the scoring systems of Bocquet et al., Registry of Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reaction (RegiSCAR), and Japanese Research Committee on Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reaction (J-SCAR), being highly suggestive of DRESS syndrome very probably caused by phenytoin. The complete remission of symptoms was achieved weeks after admission. Conclusions: DRESS syndrome is a defiant reaction. Clinicians must be aware of potential causative drugs and perform a complete clinical examination using the available resources, including laboratory tests and histopathological assessment. The clinical remission relies on the withdrawal of the culprit drug. Particular attention should be given to the involvement of internal organs.
The Performance of Private Wealth Management in Indonesia

The purpose of this paper is to highlight the impact of the performance of private wealth management (PWM) on the growth of retail banking in Indonesia. The variables used are bank’s competitiveness, risk management, performance of private wealth management, and growth of retail banking business. The data were collected from 60 respondents from 32 banks over five months, from October 2018 to March 2019. Using partial least square path modeling, the analysis shows that the performance of private wealth management has an impact on the growth of retail banking sector in Indonesia. Bank competitiveness and risk management affect the performance of personal wealth management and have an impact on the growth of the retail banking business. Bank competitiveness is the variable that most influences the performance of private wealth management in Indonesia. This research found that market share is the most significant indicator of bank competitiveness. For risk management, significant indicators are the level of bank confidence, increased bank competitiveness, and the creation of new products. In the performance of the private wealth management variable, the most significant indicator is the revenue feebased income. For the growth of retail banking business, a clear indicator is profit growth.
Effects of Financial Rewards, Parents and Peers, and Benefits and Costs on Choosing Accounting Career: A Global Perspective

One of the concerns that have received substantial interest in the accounting field, in particular, in accounting education, is the increasing scarcity and demand for professional accountants around the globe. This study aims to investigate the effects of financial rewards (FR), parents’ and peers’ influence (PPIF), and benefits and cost (BCE) on students’ intention to pursue a career in accounting. A quantitative, convenient random sampling approach was used, and an online survey was conducted to collect data from students studying in China. A total of 311 valid responses were used for model testing based on the theory of reasoned action and the theory of planned behavior. The findings of the study include the positive effects of FR, PPIF, and BCE on accounting career choice (ACC). This study illustrates that FR is the most dominant factor (β=0.479) for influencing ACC. Furthermore, the used factor explained 70% variation in ACC. The results of the study have implications both for accounting firms and universities whether offering or not offering accounting as a major. This study provides a global perspective, which keeps this study unique from other studies. And in this study, the Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) has been used which is randomly used in accounting research.
Personality Traits and Academic Motivation of Students with Behavior Concerns in a Catholic High School

Personality Traits reflect people's characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The traits relevant to personality are considered to be steady throughout the work of life as suggested in the Five-Factor Model, which identifies any of the five traits a person may exhibit, namely Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (OCEAN). On the other hand, academic motivation is the student's desire, as reflected in his approach, persistence, and level of interest regarding academic subjects when his competence is judged against a standard of performance. Students with behavior concerns are those who underwent disciplinary action due to misdemeanor. Their delinquency may be related to their personality traits, demographics, or lack of academic motivation. Hence, the paper identified the dominant personality traits and assessed 40 male high school students' academic motivation with behavior concerns in a Catholic school in Antique during the School Year 2019-2020. Likewise, it explores the difference in academic motivation level when grouped according to demographic variables, namely, family monthly income, family structure, and type of misdemeanor. Also, it determines the relationship between personality traits and academic motivation of students with behavior concerns.
Study on Properties of Polymer Blends from Polypropylene with Polycaprolactone and Their Biodegradability

The main problem in preparation of polymer blends is compatibility between polymers mixtures with different properties. This paper describes properties of polymer blends prepared from modified polypropylene (PP) and poly-e-caprolactone (PCL). The preparation of these polymer blends involves modification of PP by oxidation with hydrogen peroxide. A part of the polymer blends consisting oxidized PP and PCL was compatible polymer blends, and the highest compatible polymer blends was obtained in the PP/PCL ratio of 70/30 (% w/w) with low crystallinity. The mechanical properties of polymer blends decreased with increasing of PCL proportion in the polymer blends. Enzymatic degradability of PP-PCL polymer blends were lower than that of PCL, and increased slowly with increasing of PCL content in the polymer blends. The use of oxidized PP in preparation of polymers blends with PCL effectively improves the degradability of the polymer blends due to the increase of compatibility of each component in polymer blends. Furthermore, biodegradation process might occur through hydrolysis of PCL and compatible parts of polymer blends to result in hydroxyl and carboxylate functional groups in the end of polymer chain.
Outcomes from the first five years of allogeneic haemopoietic progenitor cell transplantation at Fiona Stanley Hospital

Background Allogeneic haemopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (alloHPCT, previously known as ‘stem cell transplantation’) is the only curative procedure for many haematological malignancies (for example, acute leukaemia), and non-malignant conditions such as bone marrow failure and myelodysplasia. Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH), a new tertiary metropolitan hospital in Perth Western Australia opened in 2015. A Blood and Marrow Transplant Programme (BMTP) was established and replaced the previous State service at Royal Perth Hospital. We describe here the patient demographics and outcomes of alloHPCT at FSH BMTP since its establishment in 2015. Methods One hundred and ninety-three consecutive adult patients who had alloHPCT were identified retrospectively from 1 February 2015 to 31 December 2019. Pre-transplant, transplant and clinical outcome characteristics were analysed. Results Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) was the most common indication for transplant (n = 82, 42.5%) followed by myelodysplasia (16.1%). The median time from diagnosis to alloHPCT in patients with AML in first complete remission was 5.7 m (range, 2.4 – 28.4). The cumulative incidence of grade III-IV aGVHD at 6 months was 10.4% (95% CI 6.5 – 15.4%) and the cumulative incidence of severe cGVHD at 2 years was 10.2% (95% CI 5.7 – 16.3%). The median followup was 24.3 m (range, 5.9 – 62.1). Overall survival at 1and 2 years was 73.7% (95% CI 70.1 – 77.3%) and 65.0% (95% CI 61.2 – 68.8%) respectively. Progression-free survival at 2-years was 62.9% (95% CI 59.6 – 66.2%). The cumulative risk of transplant-related mortality at 2-years was 17.8% (95% CI 12.6 – 23.7%), and disease relapse at 2-years was 19.3% (95% CI 13.8 – 25.6%). Conclusions Clinical outcomes of allogeneic transplantation at the FSH BMTP appear acceptable and are comparable to those reported elsewhere within Australia and overseas. This information is valuable for transplant physicians, referrers and patients in Western Australia and will inform future practice improvement activities in this high risk and complex medical procedure. Tasman Medical Journal 2020; 3(1): 37-44. INTRODUCTION Allogeneic haemopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (alloHPCT) involves the infusion of third party-derived haemopoietic precursor cells into a recipient who has undergone sufficient chemotherapy or radiotherapy conditioning treatment to allow engraftment of these cells and eventually full haemopoietic and immunological reconstitution. The treatment is
Reverse time migration in tilted transversely isotropic media

ABSTRACT Reverse time migration (RTM) is one of the most powerful methods used to generate images of the subsurface. The RTM was proposed in the early 1980s, but only recently it has been routinely used in exploratory projects involving complex geology – Brazilian pre-salt, for example. Because the method uses the two-way wave equation, RTM is able to correctly image any kind of geological environment (simple or complex), including those with anisotropy. On the other hand, RTM is computationally expensive and requires the use of computer clusters. This paper proposes to investigate the influence of anisotropy on seismic imaging through the application of RTM for tilted transversely isotropic (TTI) media in pre-stack synthetic data. This work presents in detail how to implement RTM for TTI media, addressing the main issues and specific details, e.g., the computational resources required. A couple of simple models results are presented, including the application to a BP TTI 2007 benchmark model. Keywords: finite differences, wave numerical modeling, seismic anisotropy. Migracao reversa no tempo em meios transversalmente isotropicos inclinados RESUMO A migracao reversa no tempo (RTM) e um dos mais poderosos metodos utilizados para gerar imagens da subsuperficie. A RTM foi proposta no inicio da decada de 80, mas apenas recentemente tem sido rotineiramente utilizada em projetos exploratorios envolvendo geologia complexa, em especial no pre-sal brasileiro. Por ser um metodo que utiliza a equacao completa da onda, qualquer configuracao do meio geologico pode ser corretamente tratada, em especial na presenca de anisotropia. Por outro lado, a RTM e dispendiosa computacionalmente e requer o uso de clusters de computadores por parte da industria. Este artigo apresenta em detalhes uma implementacao da RTM para meios transversalmente isotropicos inclinados (TTI), abordando as principais dificuldades na sua implementacao, alem dos recursos computacionais exigidos. O algoritmo desenvolvido e aplicado a casos simples e a um benchmark padrao, conhecido como BP TTI 2007.
Shear of Molecularly Confined Liquid Crystals. 2. Stress Anisotropy across a Model Nematogen Compressed between Sliding Solid Surfaces

We have used a new design of the mica surface force balance (SFB), with extreme sensitivity in measuring normal and particularly shear or frictional forces between two surfaces sliding past each other, to measure the forces between two mica surfaces across a confined 4-cyano-4‘-hexabiphenyl nematogen (6CB). In an earlier study (Langmuir 1997, 13, 4466, paper 1 of the series) we investigated the normal force−distance profiles and the orientation of the confined liquid crystal (LC). Here we extend this to study the shear forces Fs between the sliding mica surfaces across the 6CB nematogen as a function of orientation of the confined LC, the applied normal load Fn, the separation D of the mica surfaces, the shear velocity vs, and the relative shear direction of the confining surfaces (which may be varied using the new SFB design). Our results, where the shear forces are measured down to levels that are some orders of magnitude more sensitive than in earlier studies, show that the highly confined nematogen (D.