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The expansion of isms, 1820-1917: Data-driven analysis of political language in digitized newspaper collections

Words with the suffix-ism are reductionist terms that help us navigate complex social issues by using a simple one-word label for them. On the one hand they are often associated with political ideologies, but on the other they are present in many other domains of language, especially culture, science, and religion. This has not always been the case. This paper studies isms in a historical record of digitized newspapers from 1820 to 1917 published in Finland to find out how the language of isms developed historically. We use diachronic word embeddings and affinity propagation clustering to trace how new isms entered the lexicon and how they relate to one another over time. We are able to show how they became more common and entered more and more domains. Still, the uses of isms as traditions for political action and thinking stand out in our analysis.
Teleosts in hypoxia: Aspects of anaerobic metabolism

Moderate hypoxia can be tolerated by many fish species, while only some species survive severe hypoxia or anoxia. Hypoxia usually activates anaerobic glycolysis, which may be temporary when the animals are able to improve their oxygen extraction capacity. Switching over to aerobic metabolism allows the animals to adapt to hypoxia. Under anoxic conditions survival appears to be restricted by (1) the capacity for anaerobic energy production, as well as by (2) the extent to which metabolic rate can be depressed. An extreme example for both aspects is provided by the hibernating crucian carp. The effect of anoxia on in vivo metabolic levels of a few species is discussed. It is evident that glycolysis and creatine phosphate breakdown are the major pathways for anaerobic energy production in fish. In goldfish and crucian carp, a modified glycolysis is found: lactate does not accumulate. Instead, pyruvate is decarboxylated in the muscle tissues to acetaldehyde, which is reduced in the cytoplasm by alcohol dehydrogenase. Since this mechanism is not coupled to energy conservation, the reaction is down-hill, further stimulated by the diffusion of CO2 and ethanol into the environment. The major advantage of this reaction lies presumably in the prevention of metabolic acidosis. Several experiments with anoxic goldfish demonstrated that there is in addition a significant Krebs' cycle activity. Particularly interesting is the anaerobic decarboxylation of glutamate by tissue homogenates and isolated mitochondria. Several lines of evidence indicate that protein catabolism is of quantitative importance during anaerobiosis; a few metabolic pathways are discussed.
Models for the BPS Berry connection

Motivated by the Nahm's construction, in this paper we present a systematic construction of Schrodinger Hamiltonians for a spin-1/2 particle in which the Berry connection in the ground-state sector becomes the BPS monopole of $SU(2)$ Yang-Mills-Higgs theory. Our construction enjoys a single arbitrary monotonic function, thereby creating infinitely many quantum-mechanical models that simulate the BPS monopole in the space of model parameters.
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An overview of gamasoidosis caused by Ornithonyssus bursa (Mesostigmata: Macronyssidae) in Brazil and new case records

ABSTRACT Ornithonyssus bursa is a haematophagous mite of veterinary and public health concern. The association between O. bursa and humans in Brazil has been known for several decades, but most of the information is limited and confusing. Herein, we present an overview of the cases of gamasoidosis in Brazil based on published and new records. Wild birds are common sources for human infestation, especially omnivorous and insectivorous birds that live in urban and rural environments. Species of the Columbidae are the most common birds associated with O. bursa in Brazil.
Molecular chaperones impacts in growth, metabolism, pathogenicity and production of virulence factors in bacterial pathogen

&NA; Molecular chaperones are proteins that assist the valence folding or evolution and also the assembly or activity of different organic compound structures. In bacterial cell, the folding of expressed proteins is mainly occurred by preserved cytosolic chaperones, namely trigger factor. Many chaperones consider heat shock proteins, that is proteins expressed in response to elevated temperatures or alternative cellular stresses. Molecular chaperones are proteins responsible for varied processes in microbial cells, as well as helping the folding of new synthesized proteins, each throughout and when translation, helping in polypeptide secretion, and repairing proteins that are broken or misfolded by stress like a heat shock proteins. Molecular chaperones play a vital role in protein degradation, microbial adhesion activity and in responding to diseases joined to polypeptide (protein) aggregation.
Performance Analysis Under Double Sided Clipping and Real Time Implementation of DCO-GFDM in VLC Systems

In the context of visible light communications (VLC), DC biased optical generalized frequency division multiplexing (DCO-GFDM) is a recently emerged waveform relying on block based transmission and employs pulse shaping using a circularly rotating prototype filter. In this work, we analyze the bit error rate (BER) performance of DCO-GFDM under double sided clipping induced by front end light emitting diode (LED) transmitters. The effect of clipping on BER performance is studied under different biasing conditions for different prototype filters. Additionally, we experimentally verify the real time performance of DCO-GFDM using different pulses. Simulations are performed in MATLAB software and experiments are conducted in a Lab-view environment using hardware. Two independent universal software radio peripherals (USRP)s are utilized as transmitter and receiver boards. It is observed that the simulation results match well with the corresponding theoretical results. Meanwhile, the experimentally achieved results for error vector magnitude (EVM), the received constellations, and the received spectrum along with BER in different cases are presented for the validation of DCO-GFDM waveform and are compared with DCO orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (DCO-OFDM).
A Deep Learning Approach to Reduce False Alarms for Optical Smoke Detectors

Optical smoke detectors (OSDs) are fire-fighting equipment used to detect fire by detecting smoke with scattering phenomenon. From the principle of OSDs we can see that they are vulnerable to false alarms caused by dust or water steam. To reduce false alarms and to make OSDs more reliable, we present a deep learning approach to train a classifier to distinguish fire event from non-fire ones based on time series data. The classifier is modelled with a 1-Dimension convolutional neural network, and generative adversarial network is used to augment and balance training data. Experiment shows that our classifier can reduce more than 50% false alarms caused by water steam while maintaining sensitivity for fire events.
Reassessing the Variables Used to Measure Public Perceptions of Scientists

Both academics and science communication practitioners have long been interested in the public’s perceptions of scientists, impacts of those perceptions, and how communication tactics can affect them. Despite this interest, perceptual variables (e.g., trustworthiness, credibility, and fairness) are inconsistently conceptualized and operationalized within the literature. Through an examination of existing scales and a national survey (N = 605), this study suggests that communication researchers and practitioners should consider focusing on four distinct dimensions of trust. We label these competence, integrity, benevolence, and openness.
Changes in the fatty acid composition of steer subcutaneous fat, including biohydrogenation products, are minimal when finished on combinations of corn and barley grains and silages

Abstract: Corn production in Western Canada has increased with development of short-season varieties partially offsetting the use of barley as a silage and grain source. The current study evaluated effects of silage and cereal-grain source on subcutaneous fat (SCF) composition of finishing cattle. Steers (465 ± 28.0 kg) were assigned to 24 pens (12 steers per pen) in a 2 × 3 factorial design for an 89 d finishing study. Diets contained corn silage or barley silage at 8% [dry matter (DM)] combined either dry-rolled barley grain (BG; 86% of DM), corn grain (CG; 85% of DM), or an equal blend of BG and CG (85% of DM). Bone-in ribeyes were collected from four steers per pen, and subcutaneous fatty acids were analyzed by gas chromatography. Feeding dry-rolled CG increased dietary fat and 18:2n-6 concentrations, resulting in small increases in 18:2n-6, total n-6 fatty acids, and n-6/n-3 ratios in SCF (P < 0.05). There were no changes in proportions of major trans-18:1 isomers (t10-18:1 or t11-18:1), the main natural isomer of conjugated linoleic acid (cis9,t11–18:2), or n-3 fatty acids. Substitution of dry-rolled CG for BG in finisher diets can, therefore, be done without substantially altering the fatty acid composition of beef fat, including polyunsaturated fatty acid biohydrogenation products.
Pharmacological Properties and Chemical Profiles of Passiflora foetida L. Extracts: Novel Insights for Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals

In the present study, Passiflora foetida extracts characterized by different polarities were studied for their phytochemical profile, enzyme inhibitory, and antioxidant potentials. In silico, in vitro and ex vivo studies were also carried out on methanol and water extracts for predicting pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. In this regard, neuronal HypoE22 cells, isolated mouse skin tissues, and pathogen dermatophytes strains were exposed to extracts. Emphasis was given to the preventing effects induced by the extracts on hydrogen peroxide-induced alterations of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), l-dopa, and serotonin. Chemical analysis revealed the presence of similar compounds in infusion and methanolic extracts. The ex vivo studies also showed protective skin properties by P. foetida water and methanol extracts, as evidenced by the decrease of hydrogen peroxide-induced PGE2 level. Additionally, the blunting effects on hydrogen peroxide-induced l-dopa levels are consistent with the anti-tyrosinase effect exerted by both extracts. In silico studies demonstrated the affinity of extracts’ phytochemicals, namely apigenin, chrysoeriol, loliolide, luteolin, quercetin, and vitexin, towards cyclo-oxygenase-2 and tyrosinase. Finally, microbiological tests demonstrated the efficacy of P. foetida methanol and water extracts as anti-mycotic agents against Trichophyton and Arthroderma species, involved in skin inflammation. Hence, P. foetida L. extracts could represent potential sources of pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.
Influence of surface-active rhamnolipid biocomplex and ethylthiosulfanilate on growth and biochemical values of plants in the oil contaminated soil

71 Recently, new promising, economically v i a b l e a n d e n v i r o n m e n t a l l y s a f e biotechnological methods of remediation of contaminated areas, are becoming particularly important. Continuously growing influence is attracted to phytoremediation technologies with application of stable plants and growth stimulators [1]. Growth regulators can have stimulating effect on plant growth and influence their resistance to adverse conditions, in particular soil contamination of various nature [2, 3]. According to the literature, the use of preparations Emistim C and Agrostimulin in pre-sowing treatment of seeds helped to accelerate the development of plants and improve their adaptation to stressful environmental conditions [4]. In our opinion, biogenic surfactants (biosurfactants) can be promising agents for the improvement of plant resistance to adverse conditions due to their high efficiency and unique physical, chemical and biological properties. Biosurfactants have several advantages over synthetic surfactants, since they are biodegradable and low toxic, which determines their use in environmentally safe technologies [5]. The ability of biosurfactants to influence the permeability of cell membranes, activity of enzymes, and other biologically active substances promotes plant growth [6]. It is known that biosurfactants can be used for remediation of contaminated areas, including soil, contaminated with petroleum and petroleum products [7]. Not only petroleum but also the pathogenic fungi, present in the contaminated soils, inhibit plant growth and the use of biocides UDK 504.53. 054–032.32 + 581.1: 604.2: 661.185 doi: 10.15407/biotech8.05. 071
Exploring the role of companies in scientific research: a case study of genetically modified maize

ABSTRACT Technology is a key factor for the competitiveness of the world-leading companies. Collaborating with and funding other research organisations are effective and economical ways to improve their innovation performance. This study aims to investigate the roles of companies in scientific research, as an author and as a funder, and the inner links. Big companies in the agrobiotechnology sector have made great efforts to drive the development of genetically modified techniques. Genetically modified maize, as one of the commercialised genetically modified organisms, is selected as the case study. From an investigation of data available from the Web of Science database, we find that companies’ publications are important in terms of quality and quantity. Companies collaborate with various types of organisations, and build international funding networks. These publications involve in a wide range of emerging topics, and company-authored publications have higher citations. Implications for further research are discussed.
The Response of Spectral Vegetation Indices and Solar‐Induced Fluorescence to Changes in Illumination Intensity and Geometry in the Days Surrounding the 2017 North American Solar Eclipse

Remote sensing is a key method for advancing our understanding of global photosynthesis and is thus critical to understanding terrestrial carbon uptake and climate change. Increasingly sophisticated spectral indices including solar‐induced florescence (SIF) and the photochemical reflectance index (PRI) are considered good proxies of canopy structure, biochemistry, and physiology. However, the relative influences of illumination intensity and angle on these measures are difficult to unravel, particularly at the scale of whole forest canopies. We exploit the solar dimming during the 2017 North American solar eclipse as well as a clear day before and cloudy day after the day of the eclipse. This novel approach allows us to assess changes in spectral vegetation indices due to illumination intensity independent of changes in illumination angle. Physiologically relevant spectral indices were most affected by dimming, with illumination level explaining 97% of variability in SIF and 99% of variability in PRI during the eclipse. The spectral change in reflectance through the eclipse period revealed changes in PRI were driven by reflectance differences at the 570 nm reference band rather than at the 531 nm signal band associated with xanthophyll pigment interconversions. This study refines our interpretation of vegetation properties from space with implications for our interpretation of signals related to terrestrial photosynthesis derived from sensors spanning a range of illumination conditions and angles.
Researcher Positionality - A Consideration of Its Influence and Place in Qualitative Research - A New Researcher Guide

Masters and PhD student researchers in the social sciences are often required to explore and explain their positionality, as, in the social world, it is recognized that their ontological and epistemological beliefs influence their research. Yet novice researchers often struggle with identifying their positionality. This paper explores researcher positionality and its influence on and place in the research process. Its purpose is to help new postgraduate researchers better understand positionality so that they may incorporate a reflexive approach to their research and start to clarify their positionality.
Physical Activity Interventions for Colorectal Cancer Survivors

Background Physical activity (PA) has been shown to improve total mortality and colorectal-specific mortality risk; however, colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors have lower rates of PA compared with survivors with other types of cancers. Objective To examine the effect of PA interventions on CRC survivors. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to identify randomized controlled trials that met the inclusion criteria, which included an intervention designed to increase PA and more than 1 outcome of interest. Random effects of the meta-analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.3. Results Eight publications representing 7 randomized controlled trials of 803 participants were identified. All studies used a combination of behavioral change methods. Physical activity interventions significantly improved disease-specific quality of life, PA level, and maximum amount of oxygen and did not show significant improvements for fatigue and body mass index among CRC survivors. Conclusions We provided evidence that PA interventions were effective in improving disease-specific quality of life, PA level, and maximum amount of oxygen; however, they did not improve fatigue and body mass index. Further randomized controlled trials are needed to determine the optimal mode of delivering PA intervention for CRC survivors. Implications for Practice As the survival rate of patients with CRC increases, survivors of CRC need to increase PA in a community setting after completing primary treatments. Effective and efficient modes of PA intervention delivery could improve health-related outcomes and address specific barriers for CRC survivors.
Internet das Coisas Robóticas: Desenvolvimento de um protótipo para o ensino de programação

Aiming at addressing the principles of programming logic and developing problem analysis and problem solving skills, the discipline of algorithms and programming is present in the curricula of various courses, from computer science courses to engineering. In the literature, some studies have shown that such disciplines usually present high percentages of dropout and disapproval due to several factors, but mainly difficulties of abstraction as to the logic required to solve problems using programming. To contribute to these factors, it is envisaged to provide ways of teaching that help the student to reason and find solutions to problems with programming. One method that may be most effective is block programming, because it aims to facilitate the introduction of programming concepts to students. Block programming, unlike traditional programming, is more interactive and visual, consisting of blocks that represent computational instructions, where blocks are connected to others to be able to perform programming. Thus, this research presents the development of an IoRT-based prototype along with block programming to promote computational thinking, more specifically in the teaching of algorithms and programming. The internet of robotic things emerges as an emerging vision that brings together objects focused on the production of action, autonomous behavior and especially interaction. IoRT presents itself as a great ally for teaching, focusing on promoting student engagement and expanding teaching possibilities.
Alkali-Activated Binders Based on Tungsten Mining Waste and Electric-Arc-Furnace Slag: Compressive Strength and Microstructure Properties

The valorization and reusing of mining waste has been widely studied in recent years. Research has demonstrated that there is great potential for reusing mining waste for construction applications. This work experimentally investigated the strength development, pore structure, and microstructure of a binary alkali-activated binder. This is based on tungsten mining waste mud (TMWM) and electric-arc-furnace slag (EAF-Slag) using different proportions of TMWM (10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 vt.%). The precursors were activated using sodium silicate (Na2SiO3) and potassium hydroxide (KOH 8M) as alkaline activator solution with solid:liquid weight ratio = 3. Pastes were used to assess the compressive strength of the blended binder and their microstructure. The reaction products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and Fourier transform infra-red (FT-IR) spectroscopy, while the porosity and the pores size properties were examined by mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP). The results show that the partial replacement of TMWM with EAF-Slag exhibited better mechanical properties than the 100TM-AAB. A maximum strength value of 20.1 MPa was obtained in the binary-AAB sample prepared with 50 vt. % TMWM and EAF-Slag. The pastes that contained a higher dosage of EAF-Slag became more compact with lower porosity and finer pore-size distribution. In addition, the results obtained by SEM-EDS confirmed the formation of different types of reaction products in the 100TM-AAB, 100FS-AAB, and the binary-AABs mixtures such as N-A-S-H, C-A-S-H and (N, C)-A-S-H gels frameworks in the system as the major elements detected are Si, Al, Ca, and Na.
Health and wellbeing boards as theatres of accountability: a dramaturgical analysis

ABSTRACT Health and wellbeing Boards (HWBs) were established in England in 2013, bringing together partners from local government, health services and consumer champions, to ensure strategic planning based on local needs. Similar partnership-working arrangements have achieved limited success, particularly in terms of engaging members of the public in decision-making. Drawing on data collected in five heterogeneous case study sites, we examined the role of HWBs in enhancing local democracy and accountability. Interviews, focus groups and observations were used to explore relationships and interactions between HWB members and the public or their representatives. A dramaturgical perspective was then applied in analysing the data. HWBs were generally not perceived to have achieved their well-intentioned aims; instead, meetings represented carefully staged and scripted performances that tended to inhibit rather than enhance democratic accountability. Our dramaturgical analysis highlights key deficits in the governance of HWBs, which are explored in the paper.