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Quasiclassical theory of charge transport in disordered interacting electron systems

We consider the corrections to the Boltzmann theory of electrical transport arising from the Coulomb interaction in disordered conductors. In this article the theory is formulated in terms of quasiclassical Green's functions. We demonstrate that the formalism is equivalent to the conventional diagrammatic technique by deriving the well‐known Altshuler‐Aronov corrections to the conductivity. Compared to the conventional approach, the quasiclassical theory has the advantage of being closer to the Boltzmann theory, and also allows description of interaction effects in the transport across interfaces, as well as non‐equilibrium phenomena in the same theoretical framework. As an example, by applying the Zaitsev boundary conditions which were originally developed for superconductors, we obtain the P(E)‐theory of the Coulomb blockade in tunnel junctions. Furthermore we summarize recent results obtained for the non‐equilibrium transport in thin films, wires and fully coherent conductors.
Exact solution of the Klein‐Gordon equation for the PT‐symmetric generalized Woods‐Saxon potential by the Nikiforov‐Uvarov method

The exact solution of the one‐dimensional Klein‐Gordon equation of the 𝒫𝒯‐symmetric generalized Woods‐Saxon potential is obtained. The exact energy eigenvalues and wavefunctions are derived analytically by using the Nikiforov and Uvarov method. In addition, the positive and negative exact bound states of the s‐states are also investigated for different types of complex generalized Woods‐Saxon potentials.
Low‐frequency line temperatures of the CMB (Cosmic Microwave Background)

Based on SU(2) Yang‐Mills thermodynamics we interprete Aracde2's and the results of earlier radio‐surveys on low‐frequency cosmic microwave background (CMB) line temperatures as a phase‐boundary effect. We explain the excess at low frequencies by evanescent, nonthermal photon fields of the CMB whose intensity is nulled by that of Planck distributed calibrator photons. The CMB baseline temperature thus is identified with the critical temperature of the deconfining‐preconfining transition.
Sound in biased piezoelectric materials of general anisotropy

A theoretical model is presented that describes the propagation of sound in biased piezoelectric crystals of any kind of symmetry. The symmetry relations for the higher order material constants of trigonal 3m crystals, are calculated and listed in the appendix. The example of Lithium Niobate is highlighted, under influence of a bias pressure. The change of slowness (inverse velocity), because of this pressure, is calculated for every direction. Also the influence of stress on the acoustic polarization and the energy flow is outlined. Furthermore, the difference between the case where piezoelectricity is included and the case where it is omitted, is discussed. The description of changing slowness surfaces, because of a bias field, is not limited to homogeneous plane waves, but also inhomogeneous plane waves are taken into account.
D3M: Automated Data-Driven Decision Making

Data has an undoubtedly impact on society. Storing, processing and analyzing large amounts of available data is currently one of the key success factors for an organization. Nonetheless, we are recently witnessing a change represented by huge and heterogeneous amounts of data. Thus, in order to carry on these data exploitation tasks, organizations must first perform data integration combining data from multiple sources to yield a unified view over them. In this paper, we report on the Automated Data-Driven Decision Making (D3M) project, whose main objective is to provide a mature software solution for automatic data integration with advanced decision making capabilities.
Standards and Good Practice of E- Learning and other E-Resources of the Libraries of Uttarakhand State: A Case Study

This paper provides an overview of the present status of the use of e-resources amongst library users of all universities and colleges of Uttarakhand state. In digital environment, all aspects of e-resources are progressively needful to every aspect of education from teaching and learning. Many colleges and universities in Uttarakhand are in the process of developing where as some are already developed. The research findings confirm the importance of e-resources to the colleges and universities of Uttarakhand state, as they are indulged to use daily by staff in all areas of their work & services. For effective management of libraries in present digital environment, the overall challenge today is very tedious and hectic. The standards & good practices inspired by Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, today’s cyber technologists & information scientists can build up a quality world in the library profession through e-learning and uses of e-resources in Uttarakhand state as well as any other state of India. In this research paper, some especial type of problems about e-resources have been seen in all academic libraries of Uttarakhand state which creates very serious concerns to academicians and library professionals due to emerging digital environment and wide use of e-resources than conventional resources. This paper reveals the different practices of e-resources & e-learning. The research study is based on a range of parameters about using, learning, impact, awareness, status, reading habits, internet accessibilities, and availabilities at present done by many research scholars and analysis of their collected data through survey methodology. These analyses are concluding to a very different overview about innovative librarianship in modern digital era. Today, the electronic resources have changed number of facets of library services but in Uttarakhand state, it seems very poor and gloomy. To eliminate the issues causing this, paper suggests and indicates immediate implementation of e-learning standards and good practices, so that this state could move towards innovative librarianship as well as it may be equally applicable to other state.
Systematic discovery of Android customization hazards

The open nature of Android ecosystem has naturally laid the foundation for a highly fragmented operating system. In fact, the official AOSP versions have been aggressively customized into thousands of system images by everyone in the customization chain, such as device manufacturers, vendors, carriers, etc. If not well thought-out, the customization process could result in serious security problems. This dissertation performs a systematic investigation of Android customization’ inconsistencies with regards to security aspects at various Android layers. It brings to light new vulnerabilities, never investigated before, caused by the under-regulated and complex Android customization. It first describes a novel vulnerability Hare and proves that it is security critical and extensive affecting devices from major vendors. A new tool is proposed to detect the Hare problem and to protect affected devices. This dissertation further discovers security configuration changes through a systematic differential analysis among custom devices from different vendors and demonstrates that they could lead to severe vulnerabilities if introduced unintentionally. SYSTEMATIC DISCOVERY OF ANDROID CUSTOMIZATION HAZARDS by Yousra, Aafer M.S., Syracuse University, December 2011 Dissertation Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering Syracuse University August 2016 © Copyright 2016 Yousra, Aafer All Rights Reserved
Circadian patterns in key physiological processes of the marine diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum

Circadian rhythms are a widespread feature among all the levels of organismal complexity, from bacteria to humans. Nevertheless their ecological relevance in marine phytoplankton has not been clearly assessed. In this study the diatom P. tricomutum, was used as a model for giving an integrated picture of the circadian patterns of phytoplankton photophysiology in relation to the external light field and for assessing the interaction between the cell cycle and the temporal control of processes like pigment synthesis and photosynthesis. The results suggest that light/dark shifts are crucial for regulating the timing of different cell activities, including the synthesis of photoprotectant pigments (i.e., diadinoxanthin). The photosynthetic processes run at different paces in different stages of the cell cycle and different times of the day. This would imply a synchronization of cell processes due to both internal and external entrainer/s. When the external trigger is removed (e.g., in absence of light/dark shifts), the time distribution of the cell cycle stages quickly flattens, the efficiency of the use of light lowers, as well as the flexibility in facing light variations. Though, this does not always involve the loss of synchronization of processes like pigment synthesis, or the activation/inactivation of the photosynthetic machinery. The results from an in situ experiment support the occurrence of a circadian regulation of photophysiological processes in natural phytoplankton, at least in the upper layer of the water column, where solar radiation can act as a signal for the entrainment of circadian rhythms, whether or not mediated by specific photoreceptors. The overall picture is that the presence of systems for the circadian control of physiological activity would be a successful feature in marine phytoplankton, which is reasonable also in an evolutionary perspective, since the day/night cycle is a permanent pattern in the Earth system.
Evidence that neuronal G-protein-gated inwardly rectifying K+ channels are activated by GI3y subunits and function as heteromultimers

Guanine nucleotide-binding proteins (G proteins) activate K+ conductances in cardiac atrial cells to slow heart rate and in neurons to decrease excitability. cDNAs encoding three isoforms of a G-protein-coupled, inwardly rectifying K+ channel (GIRK) have recently been cloned from cardiac (GIRK1/Kir 3.1) and brain cDNA libraries (GIRK2/ Kir 3.2 and GIRK3/Kir 3.3). Here we report that GIRK2 but not GIRK3 can be activated by G protein subunits Gj3, and G-y2 in Xenopus oocytes. Furthermore, when either GIRK3 or GIRK2 was coexpressed with GIRKI and activated either by muscarinic receptors or by Gf3'y subunits, G-protein-mediated inward currents were increased by 5- to 40-fold. The single-channel conductance for GIRK1 plus GIRK2 coexpression was intermediate between those for GIRKI alone and for GIRK2 alone, and voltage-jump kinetics for the coexpressed channels displayed new kinetic properties. On the other hand, coexpression of GIRK3 with GIRK2 suppressed the GIRK2 alone response. These studies suggest that formation of heteromultimers involving the several GIRKs is an important mechanism for generating diversity in expression level and function of neurotransmitter-coupled, inward rectifier K+ channels.
Relationshi Gas Spaces p between Respiration Rate and Development of in the Pericarp of Postharvest Cucumber Fruits Ry 0 z 0

Cucumber fruits were stored for 9 days at 20°C under unsaturated vapour conditions. The rate of respiration in the pericarp tissue, as measured by 02 uptake, showed a rise following an initial decrease. The rise was associated with an increase in gas pressure and the formation of gas spaces. Respiration rate reached a peak earlier and then decreased faster than the gas pressure did. Gas spaces developed steadily in spite of a decline in respiration rate and gas pressure. It suggested that a decrease in membrane permeability might be involved in the development of gas spaces. In fruits stored at 7.5°C, gas pressure in the tissue did not rise and the respiration rate was constantly low when measured at 7.5°C. However, when measured at 20°C, the respiration rate changed in almost the same way as in fruits stored at 20°C.
Effect of Normobaric Oxygen Inhalation Intervention on Microcirculatory Blood Flow and Fatigue Elimination of College Students After Exercise

Objective: To explore the effect of normobaric oxygen inhalation intervention on microcirculatory blood flow of college students after exercise and the impact of the elimination of exercise-induced fatigue, to provide a theoretical and methodological reference for the rapid elimination of fatigue of college students after endurance exercise. Methods: Forty-eight male non-sports majors of Hubei University for nationalities were randomly divided into the control group (n = 24) and intervention group (n = 24). The subjects in both groups completed the same exercise program twice (running 3,000 m on the treadmill at maximum speed). After running, the issues in the intervention group inhaled portable oxygen for 30 min, and the control group recovered naturally. Microcirculatory blood flow (MBP), blood flow velocity (AVBC), blood flow concentration (CMBC), muscle oxygen saturation (SmO2), heart rate (HR), blood lactic acid (BLA), blood urea (BU), and creatine kinase (CK) were measured before exercise, immediately after exercise and 30 min after exercise. Results: 1) MBP and AVBC had interaction between groups and time before and after exercise, MBP and AVBC immediately after exercise in the intervention group were significantly higher than those before exercise and 30 min after exercise, and 30 min after exercise in the intervention group were significantly higher than those in the control group. 2) SmO2, HR, BLA, BU, and CK had interaction between groups and time, and SmO2 immediately after exercise in the intervention group was significantly lower than that before exercise and 30 min after exercise, but significantly higher than that in the control group at 30 min after exercise. The HR and BLA immediately after exercise in the intervention group were significantly higher than those before exercise and 30 min after exercise, but significantly lower than those in the control group at 30 min after exercise, and the BU and CK in the intervention group were significantly higher than those before exercise, but significantly lower than those in the control group at 30 min after exercise. Conclusion: Normobaric oxygen inhalation for 30 min after exercise can delay the decrease of microcirculatory blood flow, increase muscle oxygen saturation, and promote the recovery of heart rate, blood lactic acid, blood urea and creatine kinase. Therefore, normobaric oxygen inhalation for 30 min after exercise can be used as an effective means to promote the elimination of exercise-induced fatigue after endurance running.
The Role of Vti1a in Biological Functions and Its Possible Role in Nervous System Disorders

Vesicle transport through interaction with t-SNAREs 1A (Vti1a), a member of the N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptor protein family, is involved in cell signaling as a vesicular protein and mediates vesicle trafficking. Vti1a appears to have specific roles in neurons, primarily by regulating upstream neurosecretory events that mediate exocytotic proteins and the availability of secretory organelles, as well as regulating spontaneous synaptic transmission and postsynaptic efficacy to control neurosecretion. Vti1a also has essential roles in neural development, autophagy, and unconventional extracellular transport of neurons. Studies have shown that Vti1a dysfunction plays critical roles in pathological mechanisms of Hepatic encephalopathy by influencing spontaneous neurotransmission. It also may have an unknown role in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. A VTI1A variant is associated with the risk of glioma, and the fusion product of the VTI1A gene and the adjacent TCF7L2 gene is involved in glioma development. This review summarizes Vti1a functions in neurons and highlights the role of Vti1a in the several nervous system disorders.
The Cross-Species Immunity During Acute Babesia Co-Infection in Mice

Babesiosis causes high morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised individuals. An earlier study suggested that lethal Babesia rodhaini infection in murine can be evaded by Babesia microti primary infection via activated macrophage-based immune response during the chronic stage of infection. However, whether the same immune dynamics occur during acute B. microti co-infection is not known. Hence, we used the mouse model to investigate the host immunity during simultaneous acute disease caused by two Babesia species of different pathogenicity. Results showed that B. microti primary infection attenuated parasitemia and conferred immunity in challenge-infected mice as early as day 4 post-primary infection. Likewise, acute Babesia co-infection undermined the splenic immune response, characterized by the significant decrease in splenic B and T cells leading to the reduction in antibody levels and decline in humoral immunity. Interestingly, increased macrophage and natural killer splenic cell populations were observed, depicting their subtle role in the protection. Pro-inflammatory cytokines (i.e. IFN-γ, TNF-α) were downregulated, while the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 was upregulated in mouse sera during the acute phase of Babesia co-infection. Herein, the major cytokines implicated in the lethality caused by B. rodhaini infection were IFN- γ and IL-10. Surprisingly, significant differences in the levels of serum IFN- γ and IL-10 between co-infected survival groups (day 4 and 6 challenge) indicated that even a two-day delay in challenge infection was crucial for the resulting pathology. Additionally, oxidative stress in the form of reactive oxygen species contributed to the severity of pathology during acute babesiosis. Histopathological examination of the spleen showed that the erosion of the marginal zone was more pronounced during B. rodhaini infection, while the loss of cellularity of the marginal zone was less evident during co-infection. Future research warrants investigation of the roles of various immune cell subtypes in the mechanism involved in the protection of Babesia co-infected hosts.
Edible Insects in Latin America: A Sustainable Alternative for Our Food Security

Nowadays, the food industry faces paramount challenges in different areas, since worldwide consumers are increasing every day, and at the same time, they are demanding new convenient products. Recent studies show that the current food production system is unsustainable over time and therefore is necessary to create new alternatives of production. New food trends are focused on the consumption of natural products, that have an eco-friendly production approach, and a beneficial nutritional profile for the consumer’s health. Hence, products are being created to not only have good organoleptic characteristics, but also to contain a wide variety of micro and macronutrients, and to be sustainable within their production. For this reason, the use of raw materials that satisfy the needs previously mentioned is being implemented. For instance, the use of insects as raw material, because they have a high protein content comparable to animal-based foods. Specifically, ants and crickets can contain between 9 and 77% protein of dry weight, while beef contains between 25 and 28%. On the other hand, insects present an ease and sustainable production system, compared to livestock farming, since some of them feed with food waste generated by humans. In addition, require less food for their upbringing; insects can convert 2 kg of feed into 1 kg of insect mass, while cattle use 8 kg of feed to produce 1 kg of body weight. On the other hand, there is evidence that insects produce fewer greenhouse gases during their production, for example, pigs produce between 10 and 100 times more greenhouse gases per kg of weight. United States, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Argentina have begun to develop and consume these products; thus, promoting different and new ventures. Large-scale production of insect-based food products could help solve or even prevent the looming food problem and contribute to the sustainable development goals set by the United Nations. Thus, the aim of this review work was to compile and investigate the edible insect’s alternatives in Latin America, as well as the commercially available or potential derivative products. We discussed the nutritional value of edible insects, and how they could contribute to food security.
Development of a Platelet-Related Prognostic Model for Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) represents one of the most common malignancies with high morbidity worldwide. Growing evidence has suggested that platelets are a fundamental component of the tumor microenvironment and play crucial roles in driving tumor biological behavior. The construction of a platelet-related prognostic model that can reliably predict CRC prognosis is of great clinical significance. The 1427 CRC-specific platelet-related genes were collected and mainly enriched in the ribosome and immune-related pathways. Based on platelet-related genes, three subtypes of TCGA CRC samples were identified by consensus clustering and characterized by differences in angiogenesis, epithelial–mesenchymal transition, immune infiltration, and prognosis. A total of 100 prognostic platelet-related genes were identified by univariate Cox regression. LASSO Cox regression further shrank those genes and constructed a 10-gene prognostic model. The patients with higher risk scores had significantly worse disease-specific survival than those with lower scores in both TCGA and validation cohorts. The risk score demonstrated good predictive performance for prognosis by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves. Furthermore, multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that the risk score was independent of TNM stage, sex, and age, and a graphic nomogram based on the risk score and clinical factors was developed to predict survival probability of CRC patients. Patients from the high-risk group were characterized by higher infiltration of immunosuppressive cells such as MDSC and Treg and higher expression of checkpoints CTLA4, CD86, and PDCD1LG2. Taken together, we identified three platelet-related subtypes and specifically constructed a promising 10-gene prognostic model in CRC. Our results highlighted the potential survival effects of platelet-related genes and provided evidence about their roles in regulating tumor immunity.