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Simulation of Coastal Processes affecting pH with Impacts on Carbon and Nutrient Biogeochemistry

Naturally occurring microbial decomposition of organic matter (OM) in coastal marine environments cause increased acidity in deeper layers similar or even exceeding the future predictions for global ocean acidification (OA). Experimental studies in coastal areas characterized by increased inputs of OM and nutrients, coping with intermittent hypoxic/anoxic conditions, provide better understanding of the mechanisms affecting nutrients and carbon biogeochemistry under the emerging effects of coastal pH decrease. Laboratory CO2-manipulated microcosm experiments were conducted using seawater and surface sediment collected from the deepest part of Elefsis Bay (Saronikos Gulf, Eastern Mediterranean) focusing to study the co-evolution of processes affected by the decline of dissolved oxygen and pH induced by (a) OM remineralization and (b) the future anthropogenic increase of atmospheric CO2. Under more acidified conditions, a significant increase of total alkalinity was observed partially attributed to the sedimentary carbonate dissolution and the reactive nitrogen species shift towards ammonium. Νitrate and nitrite decline, in parallel with ammonium increase, demonstrated a deceleration of ammonium oxidation processes along with decrease in nitrate production. The decreased DIN:DIP ratio, the prevalence of organic nutrient species against the inorganic ones, the observations of constrained DON degradation and nitrate production decline and the higher DOC concentrations revealed the possible inhibition of OM decomposition under lower pH values. Finally, our results highlight the need for detailed studies of the carbonate system in coastal areas dominated by hypoxic/anoxic conditions, accompanied by other biogeochemical parameters and properly designed experiments to elucidate the processes sequence or alterations due to pH reduction.
Early changes of muscle IGF-1 and myostatin gene expression in gastric cancer patients

Introduction: Cachexia is a devastating condition that increases morbidity and mortality rates in cancer patients. It often becomes evident only at advanced disease stages, when responsiveness to currently available treatments may be limited or even absent. The progressive loss of muscle mass is by far the most prominent feature of cancer cachexia, negatively affecting physical function and quality of life. We previously reported that reduced IGF-1 expression and enhanced myostatin signaling in the muscle of tumor-bearing animals. The present study was aimed at investigating whether similar perturbations occur in gastric cancer patients as well. Methods: Early perturbations of myostatin and IGF-1 signaling (including the expression of muscle-specific ubiquitin-ligases) were investigated in 16 gastric cancer patients and in 6 control subjects analyzing muscle mRNA expression by both semi-quantitative RT-PCR and real-time PCR. Results: In gastric cancer patients , muscle mRNA levels for IGF-1, myostatin and atrogin-1 were reduced while MuRF1 expression was unchanged. Changes occurred irrespective of weight loss (≤ 5% or > 5%). Discussion: The observation that IGF-1 and myostatin mRNA levels are down-regulated in gastric cancer patients with minimal or no weight loss indicates that molecular alterations in the skeletal muscle should be regarded as an early event in the course of the disease. This is particularly relevant in order to devise preventative and therapeutic strategies for cancer cachexia.
How leader's age is related to leader effectiveness: Through leader's affective state and leadership behavior

This study examines the effect of leader’s age on leader’s affective state, leadership behavior and the overall leader effectiveness. Methods used in the present study entail: 1) inter-reliable coding of leader behaviors, captured through video recordings made during regular staff meetings; and 2) surveys that measured followers’ perception of the leader and leaders’ perception of the staff meeting and of their own leadership skills. The data consist of 32 leaders and 405 followers who are employed by a large Dutch public-sector organization. No direct and indirect relationship between leaders’ age and leader effectiveness is found. Instead, the results revealed a significant negative link between leader’s negative affect and transformational leadership. In the discussion we reflect on the findings of the study, sketch some practical implications, and highlight some strengths and limitations.
The role of the uterus in sequential inhibition of sexual behavior and on heat duration in rats.

The Role of The Uterus in Sequential Inhibition of Sexual Behavior and on Heat Duration in Rats (September, 1984) Harry B. Ahdieh, B.A., University of Bridgeport M.S. and Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Directed by: Professor George N. Wade These studies examined the role of the uterus in sequential inhibition of lordosis by progesterone (P) and on the duration of estrus in estrous-cycling rats. One mg of P significantly reduced lordosis quotients in response to subsequent P treatment in estradiol benzoate (EB)-primed ovariectomized (OV) animals, whereas 2 mg of P was required to suppress lordosis in ovar iectomized-hysterectomized (OH) rats. Treatment with 1.0 ug of EB permitted, and 6.0 ug of EB prevented, sequential inhibition of lordosis by P in both groups. The concentration of hypothalamic progestin receptors was significantly lower in EB-primed OV animals given 1.0 or 2.0 mg of P than oil-treated controls, but only the 2.0 mg dose of P reduced the concentration of receptors in OH animals. Hysterectomy did not affect the onset of estrus but prolonged the duration of sexual receptivity in estrouscycling rats. Hysterectomized (H) animals given . 5 mg of P within 2 hr, or 4.0 mg of P 24 hr following the termination
IMPACT OF DEMOGRAPHIC ON BUSINESS STUDENTS' LEARNING APPROACHES

his research article attempted to find out effects of demographic factors on the effectiveness of students learning approaches. Two hundred (86 female and 114 male) business students from public and private sector universities of Khyber Paktunkhawa (Pakistan) participated in the study. The participants responded Revised Approaches of Studying Inventory (RASI). By using descriptive statistic, chi square, and regression procedures it was found that the demographic factors are associated with learning approaches and also have impact on learning approaches. Findings confirmed that age, gender, prior education, socio-economic factors, program of study and levels of education have significant effect on the student learning approaches. Results showed that gender has statistically significant relationship with deep learning approach whereas no significant relationship with strategic and surface learning approaches. Age has significant relationship with deep and strategic learning approaches. Prior education has significant relationship with deep and strategic learning approaches while has no relationship with surface approach. Socio-economic factor has significant relationship with deep and strategic learning whereas no relationship with surface approaches. Managerial implications, limitations and future directions are also discussed.
Murdoch Gazes at a Setting Sun

©Greenslade; DOI: 10.1177/0956474819855544; [2019/6] 30:2; 21-31; http://bjr.sagepub. com The Sun, meaning the Rupert Murdoch Sun, will be 50 years old in November. Since Murdoch acquired the newspaper in 1969, he has created a global multi-media empire, but in Britain his name is indissolubly linked with that of The Sun. It is Laurel to his Hardy; Astaire to his Rogers; Marks to his Spencer; Marx to his Engels. Joined at the lip, The Sun is His Master’s Voice. He dictates its politics, sets its agenda and revels in its culture. Even so, despite his hands-on credo, his company commitments elsewhere in the world and the speed of the news cycle have prevented him from making intimate day-to-day decisions about what gets published. Therefore, he has had to rely on the judgment of the nine editors he has appointed over the course of half a century. Most have got into hot water at some time and, in public at least, Murdoch has supported them by defending them in the resulting controversies. And there have been plenty along the way. When writing about The Sun, it is impossible to avoid the Marmite cliché. It is the nation’s most reviled daily paper and also its most loved. For some, it is contemptible and irresponsible, having pandered to the lowest common denominator by lowering standards of taste, undermining values and devaluing freedom of expression. For others, including the many millions who have read it down the years, The Sun has represented them like no other publication. It speaks for us against them, exemplifying disgust for “the establishment”, dislike of authority and distrust of institutions. Long before the Brexit vote, The Sun had not only discovered Britain’s enduring social class division but had sought to exploit it. However, in What happens to an irrepressible, cheeky chappie title when readers grow old, asks a man who helped to make it irresistible in its heyday Murdoch gazes at a setting Sun
Facile synthesis of high {001} facets dominated BiOCl nanosheets and their selective dye-sensitized photocatalytic activity induced by visible light

Single-crystal BiOCl nanosheets, with high {001} facets exposed, were synthesized through a facile hydrolysis reaction under general atmospheric pressure, without adding any organic surfactant or agent. The thickness of the BiOCl nanosheets is about 20 nm, and the diameter is arranged from 200 to 400 nm. The structure of the BiOCl nanosheets was characterized by X-ray diffraction, energy disperse X-ray spectrum, transmission electron microscopy, and selective area electron diffraction. Moreover, three different dyes were used as model molecules to test the photocatalytic activity of BiOCl nanosheets under visible light. It was found that the BiOCl nanosheets possess selective photocatalytic behavior as their activity over RhB is much higher than that over MO or MB. Based on the analysis of the experimental results, the potential mechanism was discussed.
Effects of long-term multi-task exercise program on blood pressure, physical function and cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment elderly women with hypertension

Background and Study Aim: Considering the elderly quality of life (QOL), cognitive functions including memory, flashback, language as well as physical health are highly important. The aim of study is the relationship between blood pressure and cognitive function and physical function through random comparison tests by developing a multi-task exercise program including simple and moderate exercise and cognitive training that can be practiced on a regular basis to the mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Material and Methods: Twenty subjects with MCI-diagnosed hypertensive elderly women in this study and were randomly divided into one of two groups: multi-task exercise group (n = 10) and control group (n = 10). The multi-task exercise program was conducted in program for 90 minutes, two times a week for 24 weeks. Health care education program was conducted by a specialist once in a two weeks and body composition check and personal consultation were done in every other week. Results: Body weight (p<.05) and Body Mass Index (p<.05) showed a valid difference in the interaction between the group and time. In addition, there was a valid difference in the interaction between the group and time in moderate to vigorous physical activity (p<.05), step count (p<.05), short physical performance battery (p<.05), One legged standing time (p<.01), 6-minute walking (p<.05). Moreover, a valid difference in the interaction between the group and time was shown in Korean version of Geriatric Depression Scale-short form (p<.05), Korean version of Mini Mental State Examination (p<.05) and Korean version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (p<.05). Conclusions: The multi-task exercise program has a positive impact on improving the body composition, physical function, blood pressure and cognitive function. In particular, maintaining the long-term regular physical activity is a critical factor for preventing the decline in cognitive function.
From pre-entry expectation to turnover intention among life insurance agents in Qingdao, China: Social support change as moderator and organizational commitment as mediator

Understanding how China’s life insurance agents’ pre-entry expectation affecting turnover intention, is the purpose of the study. The study employed statistical environment R version 3.4. 3 for running Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) analysis. Compare to pre-entry expectation, perceived performance is more determinative of defining confirmation of expectation. Employees likely to consider organizational commitment more than post-entry satisfaction when they decide whether to stay.
Investigation of regional flow patterns in the Ash Meadows groundwater basin of Southern Nevada using uranium isotope ratios

Uranium concentrations and ^ U /^*U isotope ratios were determined for over 100 springs, wells and surface waters in areas on and surrounding the historical nuclear weapons testing range in southern Nevada, the Nevada Test Site (NTS). Uranium concentrations were less than 2 ^g/liter in the Spring Mountains, where ground water enters the system, and between 2.5 and 5 //g/liter in waters discharging from the major springs at Ash Meadows, Nevada and the Death Valley-Fumace Creek area of southeastern California. Slightly higher levels of dissolved uranium (6 -15 xg/liter) were associated with the weathering of susceptible rocks and the concentration of ground water by evaporation. The average concentration of uranium in ground water was 3.03 Mg/liter (s.d. 2.1) and the highest measurement recorded was 69 ± 5.8 /ig'liter in water collected from Lower Pahranagat Lake in Lincoln County, Nevada. Uranium isotope ratios, (^*U/“ *U), ranged from close to one at NTS Well UE-6E (1.04 = 0 21 ) to more than seven at NTS Well J-13 (7.58 ± 0.24). Isotope mixing diagrams suggest that about 70 percent of the water discharging from the regional springs at Ash Meadows in the southern Amargosa Desert may come from the nearby Spring Mountains, with the remainder possibly coming from the Hiko-Pahranagat region, northeast of the NTS. This is in agreement with earlier findings. Spring discharge in southern Death Valley is also related to regional ground water movement. Using data collected in this study, it is estimated that 80 percent of the water in southern Death Valley is a result of underflow from the Ash Meadows region to the east, while as much as 20 percent may originate from other areas. Ill R eproduced with perm ission of the copyright owner. Further reproduction prohibited without perm ission.
Validation of a vignettes-based, hands-on cybersecurity threats situational assessment tool

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) have been growing with social engineering and corporate e-mail compromise reported as the two most penetration vectors to organizational networks. Historically, users (i.e., office assistants, managers, executives) have access to sensitive data and represent up to 95% of cybersecurity threats to organizations. This study addressed the problem of threats to organizational information systems (IS) due to vulnerabilities and breaches caused by employees. While in the past, only selected employees at the organization had access to the computer networks, with the proliferation of mobile devices almost all employees and vendors/contractors have access to the organizational networks. Computer and mobile device users are one of the weakest links in the cybersecurity chain, due to their limited cybersecurity skills (CySs). Over the years, the measures of CySs of computer users were based on selfreported surveys or measured knowledge only. Prior IS and medical research found participants view scenarios as nonintrusive and unintimidating, while providing a realistic way to assess various situations from sexual harassment to chemical hazards. Therefore, this paper discusses the validation stage of a cybersecurity threats situational assessment tool that utilizes vignettes with observable hands-on tasks to measure and quantify CySs. Discussions and future research are also presented.
Determinants Influencing Conditional and Non-Conditional Conservative Accounting

This research investigates the determinants (compensation contracts, debt contracts,litigation, accounting regulations and tax growth) affecting conditional and non-conditional conservatie accounting. The investigation involves panel data for a sample of 80 listed companies in Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) for the period of 2010-2014. The results indicated that debt contract has a significant positive effect on conditional conservative accounting.However, accounting regulation factors are not proven to be significant to influence conditional conservative accounting. Findings relating to non-conditional conservative accounting indicate that compensation contracts, debt contracts, litigation, accounting regulations and tax growth are not proven to significantly influence their non-conditional conservatie accounting.
IMPACT OF PLANTING METHODS ON WHEAT GRAIN YIELD AND YIELD CONTRIBUTING PARAMETERS

A field experiment was carried out during two consecutive years 2006-07 and 2007-08 at two locations in arid area of the Punjab province. The objective of the study was to compare conventional planting method (broadcasting) of wheat sowing with drill planting method for grain yield and its parameters. The experiment comprised of four (15,22.5 and 30 cm spaced rows ad broad casting) treatments arranged in randomized complete block design with three replications in a net plot size of 12x17 m. The results over the years of the study revealed that the germination were statistically at par in drill sowing at 15 cm apart rows and broadcasting. Better plant height was noted in drill planting with 30 and 22.5 cm rows. However, number of spikelets spike -1 and number of grains spike -1 were statistically similar in broadcasting and drilling at 22.5 cm apart rows. Similar 1000-grain weight was recorded in drill sowing at 30, 22.5 cm and broadcasting. The maximum grain yield was obtained through broadcast method and it was statistically at par with drill planting method where row spacing was 22.5 cm. Whereas, drill-planting techniques with row spacing 15 cm and 30 cm, were inferior to broadcast method. It may be concluded that broadcast method is suitable for wheat sowing in sandy loam soils of arid area. Key word: Triticum aestivum L; planting methods; NPK fertilizers; Arid; Pakistan.
LIMITED EXCHANGE OF HISTONE VARIANT H2A.Z IN DYNAMIC NUCLEOSOMES OF NON-REPLICATING CELLS

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Features of reservoirs eutrofication by elements of agrochemical fertilizers

Phosphorus, also as nitrogen and potassium, is essential for the normal development of plants. The source of phosphorus for plants is phosphate of soil, mainly calcium phosphate Са3(РО4)2. But for most soils, calcium phosphate is not enough. In addition, due to its insolubility in the water, it is practically inaccessible for plants. Therefore, the application of soluble phosphates, the so-called phosphate fertilizers, into soil, is extremely important for increasing agricultural yields. The article analyzes the chemical composition of agrarian fertilizers, and mechanisms of their elements influence on the processes of aquatic ecosystems life. Their solubility in the water is analyzed, as well as their probabilistic influence on the development of flowering and reservoirs silting processes, reduction of their inhabitant’s species populations.
Spatial and Social stability of a Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx population: an assessment of 10 years of observation in the Jura Mountains

Abstract A total of 18 Eurasian lynx Lynx lynx were radio-tagged between March 1988 and June 1998 in the Swiss Jura Mountains, and during 1995-1997 eight animals were radio-tagged on the French side of the mountain chain. Adult males occupied larger long-term home ranges than adult females (283 km2 vs 185 km2). Neighbouring males shared 7.3% of their home ranges and females 0.2%. The mean distance between males and females living in the same area for fixes taken the same day was 10.94 ± 8.61 km, underlining the solitary character of the species. Consecutive individual annual home ranges overlapped 71.7 ± 7.3% for females and 77.5 ± 7.9% for males, indicating high spatial stability over time. In the Swiss study area, two adult animals were followed for seven and nine years, respectively, and another two lynx were observed in the study area for nine years. Range size did not vary across three distinct periods, P1-P3, but the sex ratio did. Generally, males covered the ranges of 1-2 females, but during the second period, P2, the range of a single male overlapped with those of six females. Dead females were all immediately replaced, but dead males were not. Two poached males were only replaced after three and five years, respectively. Population density, ranging within 0.7-0.8 adult resident lynx/100 km2, did not vary significantly over time in Switzerland. Including kittens and subadults, the density was 1.1-1.6 lynx/100 km2. Our study in the Jura Mountains indicated that there is long-term stability in the social and spatial structure of the lynx population, but this stability was temporarily disturbed by the lack of adult resident males.
Self-protective memory

A fundamental issue in the behavioral, educational, and social sciences concerns the intrapersonal and interpersonal struggle with the question "who am I? " This issue is reflected in such research themes as self definition, identity seeking, selfknowledge, search for identity, self seeking, identity quest, symbolic self-completion, and self-interpretation. For the purposes of this chapter, we will adopt the term self-definition, given that this term has enjoyed widespread use in social and personality psychology as of late. What do people want to know about themselves? What information are they likely to endorse or reject? For exactly what sort of self-definition do people strive and what land of self-knowledge will they store in their memory? Epistemic and pragmatic reasons suggest that people strive, or at least should strive, for a selfdefinition that is accurate, balanced, and truthful. Epistemic reasons date back to ancient Greek philosophers. Socrates, for example, advocated the pursuit of accurate self-knowledge (gnothi seauton) as the highest human virtue and value. Socrates prescribed selfscrutiny as the method to achieve truthful knowledge about the self, and he also guarded against the uncritical endorsement of desirable information. Importantly, the search for an accurate self-definition has pragmatic benefits. Such a definition informs and guides the individual in selecting environments that match her or his abilities, including appropriate positions in professional and social hierarchies. Hence, in the long run, an accurate self-definition