bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evolutionary Trends in the Mitochondrial Genome of Archaeplastida: How Does the GC Bias Affect the Transition from Water to Land?
Authors: Pedrola-Monfort Joan , Lázaro-Gimeno David , Boluda Carlos , Pedrola Laia , Garmendia Alfonso , Soler Carla , Soriano Jose
Published: March 2020

Among the most intriguing mysteries in the evolutionary biology of photosynthetic organisms are the genesis and consequences of the dramatic increase in the mitochondrial and nuclear genome sizes, together with the concomitant evolution of the three genetic compartments, particularly during the transition from water to land. To clarify the evolutionary trends in the mitochondrial genome of Archaeplastida, we analyzed the sequences from 37 complete genomes. Therefore, we utilized mitochondrial, plastidial and nuclear ribosomal DNA molecular markers on 100 species of Streptophyta for each subunit. Hierarchical models of sequence evolution were fitted to test the heterogeneity in the base composition. The best resulting phylogenies were used for reconstructing the ancestral Guanine-Cytosine (GC) content and equilibrium GC frequency (GC*) using non-homogeneous and non-stationary models fitted with a maximum likelihood approach. The mitochondrial genome length was strongly related to repetitive sequences across Archaeplastida evolution; however, the length seemed not to be linked to the other studied variables, as different lineages showed diverse evolutionary patterns. In contrast, Streptophyta exhibited a powerful positive relationship between the GC content, non-coding DNA, and repetitive sequences, while the evolution of Chlorophyta reflected a strong positive linear relationship between the genome length and the number of genes.
Insight into Cellulose Dissolution with the Tetrabutylphosphonium Chloride–Water Mixture using Molecular Dynamics Simulations
Authors: Crawford Brad , Ismail Ahmed E.
Published: March 2020

All-atom molecular dynamics simulations are utilized to determine the properties and mechanisms of cellulose dissolution using the ionic liquid tetrabutylphosphonium chloride (TBPCl)–water mixture, from 63.1 to 100 mol % water. The hydrogen bonding between small and large cellulose bundles with 18 and 88 strands, respectively, is compared for all concentrations. The Cl, TBP, and water enable cellulose dissolution by working together to form a cooperative mechanism capable of separating the cellulose strands from the bundle. The chloride anions initiate the cellulose breakup, and water assists in delaying the cellulose strand reformation; the TBP cation then more permanently separates the cellulose strands from the bundle. The chloride anion provides a net negative pairwise energy, offsetting the net positive pairwise energy of the peeling cellulose strand. The TBP–peeling cellulose strand has a uniquely favorable and potentially net negative pairwise energy contribution in the TBPCl–water solution, which may partially explain why it is capable of dissolving cellulose at moderate temperatures and high water concentrations. The cellulose dissolution declines rapidly with increasing water concentration as hydrogen bond lifetimes of the chloride–cellulose hydroxyl hydrogens fall below the cellulose’s largest intra-strand hydrogen bonding lifetime.
Coumarins into Polyurethanes for Smart and Functional Materials
Authors: Cuevas José , Seoane-Rivero Rubén , Navarro Rodrigo , Marcos-Fernández Ángel
Published: March 2020

Polyurethanes are of undoubted interest for the scientific community and the industry. Their outstanding versatility from tailor-made structures turns them into major polymers for use in a wide range of different applications. As with other polymers, new, emerging molecules and monomers with specific attributes can provide new functions and capabilities to polyurethanes. Natural and synthetic coumarin and its derivatives are characterised by interesting biological, photophysical and photochemical properties. Then, the polyurethanes can exploit those features of many coumarins which are present in their composition to achieve new functions and performances. This article reviews the developments in the proper use of the special properties of coumarins in polyurethanes to produce functional and smart materials that can be suitable for new specific applications.
Novel Polyester Amide Membranes Containing Biquinoline Units and Complex with Cu(I): Synthesis, Characterization, and Approbation for n-Heptane Isolation from Organic Mixtures
Authors: Pulyalina Alexandra , Faykov Ilya , Nesterova Vera , Goikhman Mikhail , Podeshvo Irina , Loretsyan Nairi , Novikov Alexander , Gofman Iosif , Toikka Alexander , Polotskaya Galina
Published: March 2020

The wide possibilities of designing a chemical structure and creating complexes with transition metals make polymers of heteroaromatic structure interesting objects, from both scientific and practical aspects. In this work, modern biquinoline-containing polymers, namely polyester amide (PEA) and its metal–polymer complex (PEA–Cu(I)), were synthesized and used to form dense flat membranes. A comparative study of their morphology, same physical properties (density, free volume, and contact angles), and thermomechanical characteristics was carried out. The transport properties of the modern membranes were studied during pervaporation, to solve a problem of n-heptane isolation from its binary mixtures with thiophene and methanol. It was shown that only the PEA membrane is selective for the separation of thiophene impurities from the mixture with n-heptane. In pervaporation of methanol/n-heptane mixture, the РЕА–Cu(I) membrane exhibits significantly higher pervaporation separation index, as compared with that of the РЕА membrane.
The Mechanical Properties, Secondary Structure, and Osteogenic Activity of Photopolymerized Fibroin
Authors: Bessonov Ivan , Moysenovich Anastasia , Arkhipova Anastasia , Ezernitskaya Mariam , Efremov Yuri , Solodilov Vitaliy , Timashev Peter , Shaytan Konstantin , Shtil Alexander , Moisenovich Mikhail
Published: March 2020

Previously, we have described the preparation of a novel fibroin methacrylamide (FbMA), a polymer network with improved functionality, capable of photocrosslinking into Fb hydrogels with elevated stiffness. However, it was unclear how this new functionality affects the structure of the material and its beta-sheet-associated crystallinity. Here, we show that the proposed method of Fb methacrylation does not disturb the protein’s ability to self-aggregate into the stable beta-sheet-based crystalline domains. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) shows that, although the precursor ethanol-untreated Fb films exhibited a slightly higher degree of beta-sheet content than the FbMA films (46.9% for Fb-F-aq and 41.5% for FbMA-F-aq), both materials could equally achieve the highest possible beta-sheet content after ethanol treatment (49.8% for Fb-F-et and 49.0% for FbMA-F-et). The elasticity modulus for the FbMA-F-et films was twofold higher than that of the Fb-F-et as measured by the uniaxial tension (130 ± 1 MPa vs. 64 ± 6 MPa), and 1.4 times higher (51 ± 11 MPa vs. 36 ± 4 MPa) as measured by atomic force microscopy. The culturing of human MG63 osteoblast-like cells on Fb-F-et, FbMA-F-et-w/oUV, and FbMA-F-et substrates revealed that the photocrosslinking-induced increment of stiffness increases the area covered by the cells, rearrangement of actin cytoskeleton, and vinculin distribution in focal contacts, altogether enhancing the osteoinductive activity of the substrate.
Preparation and Characterization of Color Photocurable Resins for Full-Color Material Jetting Additive Manufacturing
Authors: Cheng Yih-Lin , Huang Kuan-Chi
Published: March 2020

Material jetting (MJ)-type 3D printers have been considered as one of the most versatile types of 3D printers, enabling full-color printing and multi-material printing. However, to the best of our knowledge, there are few academic studies on the development of full-color MJ technologies, and the formulation of commercial resins is confidential and proprietary. In this paper, we give an insight into the preparation of photocurable resins in the primary CMYKW (cyan, magenta, yellow, black, and white) colors that are printable with the multiple piezoelectric heads of our homemade MJ full-color 3D printer. The components comprising the resins, such as the photo-initiator, oligomers, monomers, and crosslinkers, were methodically adjusted and characterized to achieve high-performance MJ printable resins. Subsequently, the prepared resins were colored with the CMYKW colors and their ability of high-quality color appearance in full-color printing was demonstrated.
Acoustic, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Green Composites Reinforced with Natural Fibers Waste
Authors: Hassan Tufail , Jamshaid Hafsa , Mishra Rajesh , Khan Muhammad Qamar , Petru Michal , Novak Jan , Choteborsky Rostislav , Hromasova Monika
Published: March 2020

The use of acoustic panels is one of the most important methods for sound insulation in buildings. Moreover, it has become increasingly important to use green/natural origin materials in this area to reduce environmental impact. This study focuses on the investigation of acoustic, mechanical and thermal properties of natural fiber waste reinforced green epoxy composites. Three different types of fiber wastes were used, e.g., cotton, coconut and sugarcane with epoxy as the resin. Different fiber volume fractions, i.e., 10%, 15% and 20% for each fiber were used with a composite thickness of 3 mm. The sound absorption coefficient, impact strength, flexural strength, thermal conductivity, diffusivity, coefficient of thermal expansion and thermogravimetric properties of all samples were investigated. It has been found that by increasing the fiber content, the sound absorption coefficient also increases. The coconut fiber-based composites show a higher sound absorption coefficient than in the other fiber-reinforced composites. The impact and flexural strength of the cotton fiber-reinforced composite samples are higher than in other samples. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the cotton fiber-based composite is also higher than the other composites. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed that all the natural fiber-reinforced composites can sustain till 300 °C with a minor weight loss. The natural fiber-based composites can be used in building interiors, automotive body parts and household furniture. Such composite development is an ecofriendly approach to the acoustic world.
Synergies between Surface Microstructuring and Molecular Nanopatterning for Controlling Cell Populations on Polymeric Biointerfaces
Authors: Díaz Lantada Andrés , Kumar Ravi , Guttmann Markus , Wissmann Markus , Schneider Marc , Worgull Matthias , Hengsbach Stefan , Rupp Florian , Bade Klaus , Hirtz Michael , Sekula-Neuner Sylwia
Published: March 2020

Polymeric biointerfaces are already being used extensively in a wide set of biomedical devices and systems. The possibility of controlling cell populations on biointerfaces may be essential for connecting biological systems to synthetic materials and for researching relevant interactions between life and matter. In this study, we present and analyze synergies between an innovative approach for surface microstructuring and a molecular nanopatterning procedure of recent development. The combined set of techniques used may be instrumental for the development of a new generation of functional polymeric biointerfaces. Eukaryotic cell cultures placed upon the biointerfaces developed, both before and after molecular patterning, help to validate the proposal and to discuss the synergies between the surface microstructuring and molecular nanopatterning techniques described in the study. Their potential role in the production of versatile polymeric biointerfaces for lab- and organ-on-a-chip biodevices and towards more complex and biomimetic co-culture systems and cell cultivation set-ups are also examined.
Multi-Person Pose Estimation using an Orientation and Occlusion Aware Deep Learning Network
Authors: Gu Yanlei , Zhang Huiyang , Kamijo Shunsuke
Published: March 2020

Image based human behavior and activity understanding has been a hot topic in the field of computer vision and multimedia. As an important part, skeleton estimation, which is also called pose estimation, has attracted lots of interests. For pose estimation, most of the deep learning approaches mainly focus on the joint feature. However, the joint feature is not sufficient, especially when the image includes multi-person and the pose is occluded or not fully visible. This paper proposes a novel multi-task framework for the multi-person pose estimation. The proposed framework is developed based on Mask Region-based Convolutional Neural Networks (R-CNN) and extended to integrate the joint feature, body boundary, body orientation and occlusion condition together. In order to further improve the performance of the multi-person pose estimation, this paper proposes to organize the different information in serial multi-task models instead of the widely used parallel multi-task network. The proposed models are trained on the public dataset Common Objects in Context (COCO), which is further augmented by ground truths of body orientation and mutual-occlusion mask. Experiments demonstrate the performance of the proposed method for multi-person pose estimation and body orientation estimation. The proposed method can detect 84.6% of the Percentage of Correct Keypoints (PCK) and has an 83.7% Correct Detection Rate (CDR). Comparisons further illustrate the proposed model can reduce the over-detection compared with other methods.
Modification of Hot-Wire Anemometers Frequency Bandwidth Measurement Method
Authors: Ligęza Paweł
Published: March 2020

In measurements of fast-changing flows, one of the key issues is knowledge of the anemometer frequency bandwidth. In such measurements, the measurement technique often used is hot-wire anemometry. The determination and optimization of the measurement bandwidth of the hot-wire system is very important for the quality of the measurements carried out. One of the methods used is square-wave or sine-wave electrical testing. The article proposes modification of this method, which involves applying an electrical test signal wirelessly directly to the sensor, using transformer inductive coupling. This modification may in some cases be beneficial and find application in selected metrological problems. The article describes the modified method and its example application.
A Novel Adaptive Recursive Least Squares Filter to Remove the Motion Artifact in Seismocardiography
Authors: Yu Shuai , Liu Sheng
Published: March 2020

This paper presents a novel adaptive recursive least squares filter (ARLSF) for motion artifact removal in the field of seismocardiography (SCG). This algorithm was tested with a consumer-grade accelerometer. This accelerometer was placed on the chest wall of 16 subjects whose ages ranged from 24 to 35 years. We recorded the SCG signal and the standard electrocardiogram (ECG) lead I signal by placing one electrode on the right arm (RA) and another on the left arm (LA) of the subjects. These subjects were asked to perform standing and walking movements on a treadmill. ARLSF was developed in MATLAB to process the collected SCG and ECG signals simultaneously. The SCG peaks and heart rate signals were extracted from the output of ARLSF. The results indicate a heartbeat detection accuracy of up to 98%. The heart rates estimated from SCG and ECG are similar under both standing and walking conditions. This observation shows that the proposed ARLSF could be an effective method to remove motion artifact from recorded SCG signals.
Optimal Sizing of Standalone Photovoltaic System Using Improved Performance Model and Optimization Algorithm
Authors: Khatib Tamer , Muhsen Dhiaa Halboot
Published: March 2020

A standalone photovoltaic system mainly consists of photovoltaic panels and battery bank. The use of such systems is restricted mainly due to their high initial costs. This problem is alleviated by optimal sizing as it results in reliable and cost-effective systems. However, optimal sizing is a complex task. Artificial intelligence (AI) has been shown to be effective in PV system sizing. This paper presents an AI-based standalone PV system sizing method. Differential evolution multi-objective optimization is used to find the optimal balance between system’s reliability and cost. Two objective functions are minimized, the loss of load probability and the life cycle cost. A numerical algorithm is used as a benchmark for the proposed method’s speed and accuracy. Results indicate that the AI algorithm can be successfully used in standalone PV systems sizing. The proposed method was roughly 27 times faster than the numerical method. Due to AI algorithm’s random nature, the proposed method resulted in the exact optimal solution in 6 out of 12 runs. Near-optimal solutions were found in the other six runs. Nevertheless, the nearly optimal solutions did not introduce major departure from optimal system performance, indicating that the results of the proposed method are practically optimal at worst.
Dynamic Evaluation of the Impact of Human Interference during Rapid Urbanisation of Coastal Zones: A Case Study of Shenzhen
Authors: Yi Lin , Qian Jing , Kobuliev Muhammadjon , Han Pengpeng , Li Jun
Published: March 2020

Coastal ecosystems undergoing rapid urbanisation have characteristics of both natural and artificial ecosystems. How we evaluate the dynamic impact of human activities on coastal ecosystems is important for coastal zone management and development. In this study, we first developed a method to extract both the natural and artificial features of coastal land cover, and classified the coastal landscapes impacted by human activities from an ecological service perspective. We then constructed an ecological interference index for classification to evaluate the impact of coastal human interference on both artificial and natural ecosystems during rapid urbanisation. Lastly, we verified our method by applying it to the coastal zone in Shenzhen, China. Our results show that this method can describe the effects of human activities on coastal zones in more detail. The distribution of human activity was mainly associated with the geomorphology of the coastal zone. Changes in human interference were seen strongly in proximity to both the landward and coastal boundaries of the study area, in close correlation with the public’s increasing conscience for ecological environment protection.
ARIMA-M: A New Model for Daily Water Consumption Prediction Based on the Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average Model and the Markov Chain Error Correction
Authors: Du Hongyan , Zhao Zhihua , Xue Huifeng
Published: March 2020

Water resource is considered as a significant factor in the development of regional environment and society. Water consumption prediction can provide an important decision basis for the regional water supply scheduling optimizations. According to the periodicity and randomness nature of the daily water consumption data, a Markov modified autoregressive moving average (ARIMA) model was proposed in this study. The proposed model, combined with the Markov chain, can correct the prediction error, reduce the continuous superposition of prediction error, and improve the prediction accuracy of future daily water consumption data. The daily water consumption data of different monitoring points were used to verify the effectiveness of the model, and the future water consumption was predicted in the study area. The results show that the proposed algorithm can effectively reduce the prediction error compared to the ARIMA.
Nitrato em águas subterrâneas do Estado de São Paulo
Authors: Stradioto Marcia Regina , Teramoto Elias Hideo , Chang Hung Kiang
Published: March 2020

A utilização de águas subterrâneas vem sendo incrementada na mesma proporção em que se observa a deterioração de sua qualidade, com a consequente perda de sua potabilidade. Dentre os agentes que contribuem para a perda de potabilidade dessas águas destaca-se o nitrato, que constitui o contaminante mais comum de águas subterrâneas, notadamente em regiões urbanas. Em razão da elevada solubilidade e estabilidade química do nitrato, a contaminação pode abranger grandes extensões. A principal fonte de contaminação por nitrato é o esgoto doméstico, particularmente onde o saneamento básico é incipiente ou a manutenção da rede de esgoto é insuficiente para prevenir o vazamento de volumes expressivos de esgoto em subsuperfície. Foram analisadas 840 amostras de águas subterrâneas, provenientes dos principais sistemas aquíferos (Cristalino, Tubarão, Guarani, Serra Geral, Bauru e Taubaté) distribuídos pelo território paulista, com vistas a apresentar um diagnóstico detalhado da contaminação por nitrato no estado. Os resultados foram comparados com o padrão de potabilidade estabelecido pela Portaria de Consolidação n°5/2017 do Ministério da Saúde e com o Valor de Prevenção estabelecido pela CETESB no documento “Qualidade das Águas Subterrâneas no Estado de São Paulo - 2016-2018”. Das amostras analisadas, 70 (8,4%) ultrapassam o valor máximo permitido pela Portaria e 159 (18,9%) estão acima do valor de prevenção. Observa-se que o Sistema Aquífero Bauru é o mais impactado pela contaminação por nitrato, em razão de sua ampla extensão, sua natureza aflorante e grande número de poços que extraem água deste sistema. Na condição oposta, o Sistema Aquífero Guarani é o menos impactado, uma vez que a maior parte deste sistema está confinado, impedindo o ingresso de contaminação oriunda da superfície.
Models of legal regulation of spousal separate residence regime in the countries of the European Union and Ukraine
Authors: Verba-Sydor Olga , Vorobel Ulyana , Podorozhna Tetiana , Dutko Alona , Grabar Nataliia
Published: March 2020

The legal regime of separation is a complex institute in which establishment entails several legal consequences for both the spouses and other members of the family and concerns both the property and personal non-property rights of the parties. It is characterized by the features common to a particular model of legal regulation of this institute.

The purpose of the study is to analyze the characteristics of legal regulation of family relations, which arise out of the establishment, operation, and suspension of spousal separate residence regime in the countries of the European Union and Ukraine and their representation from the perspective of correlation of institutes of separation and divorce.

During the study of models of legal regulation of the institute of spousal separate residence, general and special methods of legal phenomena identification were used. In particular, the dialectical method was used to determine the place of the institute of separation in the system of law and its relation with the institute of divorce. The social purpose of this institute was also established. The hermeneutical method helped to interpret the main features inherent in each of the models of legal regulation of separation. Logical-legal and systematic methods were used for the formulation of logically relevant conclusions, and consistent presentation of study materials. The legal comparative method is aimed at comparing the models of legal regulation of the institute of spousal separate residence in the current family law of Ukraine and the legislation of the countries of the European Union.

On grounds of a comprehensive analysis of the legislation and practice of its application regarding the legal regime of spousal separate residence in the countries of the European Union and Ukraine, the features of each of the four models for legal regulation are distinguished.

Keywords: Divorce, the European Union, separation, spousal separate residence regime, Ukraine.
REPRODUCTIVE TRACT INFECTIONS (RTIS) AMONG MARRIED WOMEN OF THE REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP IN A LUOI DISTRICT, THUA THIEN HUE PROVINCE
Authors: Cao Ngoc Thanh , Nguyen Vu Quoc Huy , Vo Van Khoa , Pham Mai Lan
Published: March 2020

Objectives: (1) To determine the prevalence, agents of RTIs among married women of the reproductive age group in A Luoi, Thua Thien Hue; (2) Tosurvey some factors influencing the occurrence of the disease.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of 460 married women of the productive age group (18 – 49 years) in A Luoi district from 5/2015 to 5/2016. This was followed by interview, clinical examination and collection of samples for laboratory tests.
Results: The prevalence of RTIs among the reproductive age group women was 37.6%, of which vaginitis 26.1%, vaginitis & cervicitis 11.5%. Pathogenic agents included: Bacteria 32.4%, Gardnerella vaginosis 35.3%, Candida 17.3%, Candida& bacteria 7.5%, pus-forming bacteria 7.5%. There was no case of Trichomonas Vaginalis. There is a link between RTIs and abortion history and sexual hygiene practices.
Conclution: The prevalence of RTIs was 37.6%. The causative agent is Gardnerella vaginosis 35.3%, Candida infection 17.3%. There is a link between RTIs and abortion history and sexual hygiene practices.

Key words: RTIs (Reproductive Tract Infections), A Luoi
SUPRACLAVICAL BRACHIAL PLEXUS BLOCK WITH A NERVE STIMULATOR FOR FOREARM SURGERY
Authors: Nguyen Van Minh , Pham Thi Minh Thu
Published: March 2020

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness, side effects and complications of supraclavicular brachial plexus block with a nerve stimulator for forearm surgery.
Materials and Method: In a prospective descriptive study, forty patients received supraclavicular brachial plexus block for forearm surgery. The dose was 7 mg/kg of 1% lidocaine mixed with adrenaline 1:200000. Success of technique, procedure time, onset time, duration of action, minimum current, side effects and complication were recorded.
Results: The success rate was 85% (including 17.5% of patients needed small amount of fentanyl or/and local anesthetic), failure rate was 15%. The procedure time 7.70 ± 5.75 min, onset time 7.62 ± 5.09 min, duration time 172.94 ± 74.85 min. The minimal stimulating current of the nerve location was 0.54 0.12 mA. There were 2.5% with hoarseness of voice and 7.5% with blood vessel puncture.
Conclusion: Supraclavicular brachial plexus block with a nerve stimulator for forearm surgery was an effective anesthetic technique with a low rate of side effects and complications.

Key words: supraclavicular brachial plexus block, nerve stimulator
EVALUATING IMAGING FEATURE ON CTA AND DSA OF RUPTURED CEREBRAL ANEURYSMS
Authors: Huynh Thanh Vu , Le Van Ngoc Cuong
Published: March 2020

Objective: To compare the imaging feature of ruptured intracranial aneurysms on CTA and DSA.
Material and Methods: From April 2016 to June 2017, 33 cases with SAH was performed CTA and DSA to all cases. The results of the CTA were compared with the DSAresults to determine the diagnostic efficacy of CTA in evaluating characterizations of ruptured cerebral aneurysms.
Results: The difference is not statistically significant between CTA and DSA in evaluating of aneurysm size, location, rupture status, and other imaging characteristics.
Conclusion: CTA is invaluable in evaluatingruptured cerebral aneurysms that guide clinicians to make planning the treatment.

Key words: aneurysm, rupture, subarachnoid, hemorrhage
Использование адено- и герпес-вирусов в терапии пациентов с онкологическими заболеваниями
Authors: Gavrilov A.Yu. , Polyakova V.V. , Lesnaya A.
Published: March 2020

Представлены механизмы патогенеза и теоретические основы взаимодействия онколитических вирусов с опухолевыми клетками. Проанализированы данные литературы, касающиеся наиболее актуальных направлений в лечении лиц с онкологическими заболеваниями. Рассмотрена возможность применения в ходе лечения перспективных онколитических вирусов, таких как адено- и герпес-вирусы, и выработана оптимальная концепция комбинированной терапии онкобольных.
Eating behavioral reactions of patients with chronic non-communicable diseases and its correction
Authors: Shalimova A. , Isayeva A. , Vovchenko M. , Rieznik L. , Buriakovska O. , Emelyanova N.
Published: March 2020

The peculiarities of the eating behavioral reactions of patients with chronic non-communicable diseases and the effect of group and individual therapy on them were evaluated. It was established, that with a tendency to positive changes in eating behavior, conducting both group and individual therapy for 1 year did not significantly change its indicators such as daily consumption of salt, vegetables and fruits, smoking and alcohol consumption, which confirms the complexity of the impact on the specified risk factor for the development and progression of chronic non-communicable diseases.
SMOLENSK POETIC SCHOOL AND THE RESEARCHERS:
A.V. MAKEDONOV, V.S. BAEVSKY, V.V. ILYIN
Authors: Koroleva Inna
Published: March 2020

The article considers the problem of Smolensk poetic school (SPS) as a
particular creative association; the hypothesis of its existence was offered as far back as in 1960 by an outstanding literary critic and our fellow countryman A.V. Makedonov in his book «Essays on the Soviet Poetry». Having analyzed the hypothesis, the author can determine its motives. A.V. Makedonov’s views on the SPS and its founders like A.T. Tvardovsky, M.V. Isakovsky, N.I. Rylenkov who largely helped to delineate a priority attitude to the poets and their literary surrounding
at the level of the Smolensk region and of the entire Russia as well.
On the basis of some reliable archival sources and printed matter the present article considers the viewpoints on SPS. They belong to A.V. Makedonov’s friend and close associate – Vadim S. Baevsky, a famous literary scholar, specialist in the field of poetry and the founder of Smolensk school of philology, whose research confirmed
the above-mentioned hypothesis and turned it into a theory. The sources of the «school» were also traced by one of the leading researchers of A.T. Tvardovsky’s creative heritage – Victor V. Ilyin. He singled out traditions of SPS, extended the circle of the inherent poets and outlined the prospects of further studies.
The article demonstrates present-day assessments of SPS by Smolensk
literary scholars. It is noteworthy that certain linguists, having analyzed the heritage of the founders of SPS and their nearest circle at the onomastic level, confirmed the existence of the «school». The peculiarities of Smolensk poets’ creations make it possible to speak about the significance of SPS against the background of Soviet and Russian literature as a whole. This significance, in its turn, supposes further research of Smolensk authors’ creative activities both by
literary scholars and linguists.
Enhancement-mode accumulation capacitance–voltage characteristics in TiN/ALD-Al2O3/sputtered-MoS2 top-gated stacks
Authors: Tanigawa Haruki , Matsuura Kentaro , Muneta Iriya , Hoshii Takuya , Kakushima Kuniyuki , Tsutsui Kazuo , Wakabayashi Hitoshi
Published: March 2020

This study demonstrates atomic layer deposition of an Al2O3 film on a sputtered-MoS2 film and capacitance–voltage (C–V) characteristics of TiN top-gated metal–insulator–semiconductor field-effect-transistors with a sputtered-MoS2 channel. A uniform Al2O3 film was formed directly on a sputtered-MoS2 film with no pretreatment. From chemical analysis and surface observation, it is speculated that dangling bonds on a sputtered-MoS2 surface work as nucleation sites of Al2O3. The fabricated top-gated stacks show enhancement-mode accumulation C–V characteristics owing to the low carrier density of the MoS2 film resulting from sputtering and sulfur-powder annealing. This study is the first step for systematic investigation and discussion on not only C–V characteristics but also carrier transport of MoS2 films.
PENGEMBANGAN KONSELING DALAM LAYANAN ANTENATAL CARE DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN MULTIMEDIA
Authors: Saraha Rosida Hi.
Published: March 2020

Antenatal care yang memadai oleh penyedia layanan kesehatan profesional telah terbukti tidak hanya untuk mengurangi morbiditas dan mortalitas ibu, janin dan bayi tetapi juga untuk meningkatkan status kesehatan dan perilaku pengasuhan ibu setelah anak lahir. Praktik kesehatan telah dan akan terus berlanjut meningkatkan layanan dengan menggunakan teknologi dalam perawatan kesehatan. Pemberi layanan kesehatan salah satunya bidan diharapkan dapat memodifikasi pemberian konseling dalam layanan antenatal dengan menggunakan multimedia untuk meningkatkan kualitas layanan yang akan berdampak pada kepuasan pasien. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui tingkat kepuasan terhadap layanan antenatal care menggunakan multimedia. Rancangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Quasi eksperimen dengan desain penelitian ini adalah One Group Pre Test Post Test Design. Hasil, secara statistik terdapat perbedaan tingkat kepuasan terhadap komunikasi dalam Layanan Antenatal Care yang Tanpa Menggunakan  dan Menggunakan Multimedia dengan nilai  p < 0,003.
Learning by chance: Investigating gaps in transgender care education amongst family medicine, endocrinology, psychiatry and urology residents
Authors: Fung Raymond , Gallibois Claire , Coutin Alexandre , Wright Sarah
Published: March 2020

Background: The transgender (trans) population is one of the most underserved in health care.  Not only do they face discrimination and stigma from society as a whole, they also have difficulty accessing transition-related care, leading to adverse outcomes such as suicide. We aimed to increase understanding on how our current postgraduate education system contributes to a lack of care for trans patients.
Methods: Our study consisted of 11 semi-structured interviews conducted in 2016 with residents in the following specialties: family medicine (3), endocrinology (3), psychiatry (3), and urology (2). We used Framework Analysis to qualitatively analyze our data.
Results: Residents described a lack of trans care education in the core curriculum, in part due to a lack of exposure to experts in this area. They also expressed discomfort when dealing with trans patients, due to inexperience and lack of knowledge. Furthermore, residents in each specialty had false assumptions that other specialties had sufficient knowledge and expertise in trans care.
Discussion: This study highlights how the lack of teaching and clinical experiences with trans patients during residency contributes to the poor access to healthcare. By systematically embedding trans care in the curriculum, medical education can play a prominent role in addressing the healthcare disparities of this underserved population.
Are there spatially contextual influences on voter behaviour even in a relatively nationalised party system? The case of Czechia
Authors: Bernard Josef , Kostelecký Tomáš , Šimon Martin
Published: March 2020

The paper discusses the contextual effects on voting behaviour. Part of the Czech professional literature concludes that spatial contextual effects on voting behaviour in Czechia are weak and that the spatial patterns of election results can be basically explained as a reflection of territorial differences in social structure, i.e. compositionally. This study examines the existence of contextual effects using spatially very detailed data. When the determinants of election results are studied at the municipal level by spatial statistical methods, areas of different size can be found in Czechia, in which election results can’t be explained by the composition of voters. Instead it becomes more appropriate to consider the contextual effects impacting on them. Some results of our analysis can be interpreted as a manifestation of neighbourhood effects, unambiguous confirmation of its existence, however, remains open.
New Scenarios in Autonomy for Foreign Language Learning: Conference Summary and Reflections
Authors: Benson Phil , Chávez Sánchez Marina , McLoughlin David , Mynard Jo , Peña Clavel María de la Paz Adelia
Published: March 2020

The International Conference on Self-Access (Encuentro Internacional de Centros de Autoacceso, EICA) was held at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM) from the 4th to the 5th August, 2016. The conference theme in Spanish was Nuevos escenarios en torno a la autonomía del aprendizaje de lenguas extranjeras which translates as ‘New scenarios in autonomy for foreign language learning’ and was attended by approximately 280 delegates. Most delegates were based in Mexico and were mainly working in one of the numerous university or school-based self-access centres around the country. Others were classroom teachers interested in learner autonomy and how it can be fostered in their contexts.

In this short paper, each of the plenary speakers will share a summary of their talks and this will be followed by some brief reflections on the event in general.
Increasing Attendance in a Self-Access Language Lounge
Authors: Bibby Simon , Jolley Kym , Shiobara Frances
Published: March 2020

Scheduled class time for students in tertiary language classes is limited, and is likely insufficient in itself to enable students to attain second language mastery (Nunan, 1989). Provision of language practice can be expanded outside regular class time through various means, including self-access centers. However, without effective marketing and management, and effective teaching staff, such facilities risk low participation rates. The current paper discusses the provision of an English language conversation lounge facility at a Japanese university in the light of a 69% increase in student attendance for the year 2015-16. The discussion is initially situated in the need for extra language study outside regular class time. A brief description of the language center is then given. The focus of the present paper is to note recent changes, and to consider effective practice for increasing attendance and for improving participation.
The Next Generation of Facility Management: Nurturing Millennial Leadership
Authors: Gunnoe Jake , Kashiwagi Jacob , Corea Rick
Published: March 2020

Workforce demographics are changing as baby-boomers approach retirement. By 2020, nearly half of the workforce will be younger than 35. This poses a challenge in industries that are dominated by older employees. This paper examines how changing workforce demographics will affect one of these at-risk industries, facility management. The authors propose that to mitigate the negative effects of an employee exodus, the FM industry (and other similar industries), will have to embrace the next generation of leadership. The authors suggest that young employees may not have the same technical training as older employees, but they can still effectively assume leadership roles if they are taught to properly integrate new technology and utilize the expertise of others. This teaching methodology is the “FM of the Future” approach. This research shows the results of implementing the “FM of the Future” approach in an International Facility Management Associate student chapter to create a pipeline of high-performing students to assume FM roles. The results of the effort reveal two key findings: college students can implement this model to effectively manage industry projects which result in significant cost avoidance ($4 million), and second, high school students can use this training to develop leadership skills to help them become less stressed, more stable, and better students. The authors recommend additional case studies with both college students and high school students.
Effects of Earnings Management to Investor Decision –Empirical Evidence in Vietnam Stock Market
Authors: Phuong Hong Nguyen Thi , Khanh Linh Duong Thi
Published: March 2020

Earnings result reflects business performance and hence earnings quality plays an important role in making investment decision of investors. However, little research has been done regarding the effects of earnings management on investor decision. In this study, we examine the effects of earnings management on investor decision and look for empirical evidences with a sample consisting of 2,980 firm-year observations from 669 companies listed on two main stock exchanges of Vietnam during the five-year period 2013-2017. This study conducts a multivariate linear regression, in which investor decision is the dependent variable and earnings management is one of the regressors. The random effect model, which is the most appropriate model in our study, reveals that the higher level of earnings management of a company, the more likely investors decide to own shares of that company, implying a warning sign for investors. Besides, investors prefer to own shares of companies with high ROE and low financial leverage, while investor’s decision is not significantly affected by type of auditors, revenue growth or asset size of the companies. However, price factor is not examined in this study and could be an extension of future research.
Dimensional Analysis and Implicit Function: An Application to Textual Data
Authors: Juárez Fernando
Published: March 2020

The purpose of the research is to test the viability and usefulness of the dimensional analysis based on the Vaschy-Buckingham Π theorem and implicit function applied to textual data. The method uses hermeneuticalanalysis that allows identifying most frequent words, phrases, and the colocations of words, defining words as categories, and then, as fundamental and derived variables; collocation textual analysis also provides the word links that create a conceptual structure to building the dimensional matrixes and equations by the Vaschy-Buckingham Π theorem. The Gauss-Jordan method gives a solution to the matrixes. Besides, the implicit function theorem allows creating relationships among the Π numbers and solving them by partial derivatives, gaining insights about the relevance of variables and their relationships. As an example, the model applies to the financial summary report about Isodiol International Inc. Reports Profitable Q4 Financial Statements, delivered by EMIS. Results showed the following relevant categories:1)Company Financial Performance,2)Company,3)Continued,4)Global,5)Expand,6)Footprint,7)Diversification,8)Costs,9)Bioactive,10 )Acquisitions,11)CBD,12)Anticipate,13)Traction,14).Additional. They were classified as fundamental and derived variables. All of them were considered derived variables, while the fundamental variables were:1)Expand, 2)Footprint,3)Diversification,4)Costs,5)Bioactive,6)Acquisitions,7)CBD,8)Anticipate,9)Traction,10). The application of the Vaschy-Buckingham Π theoremresulted in four Πnumbers, rearranged into an implicit function where the dependent variable was Company Financial Performance. The solution by partial derivatives resulted in identifying the category “Company Financial Performance” as well as “Traction” and “Additional” as core categories in the financial report; however, the other categories are also relevant. Conclusions point out the relevance of the analysis to textual data as an interphase between qualitative and quantitative data and also in helping to find relevant variables.
JALT2014 Plenary Speaker article: Educating and entertaining with stories and songs
Authors: Shitara Kristin
Published: March 2020

An interview with Bill Harley, JALT Junior Plenary Speaker
Sponsored by Yokohama JALT

Bill Harley is a two-time Grammy award-winning artist and recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities. Bill uses song and story to paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, schooling, and family life. His work spans the generation gap, reminds us of our common humanity, and challenges us to be our very best selves. A prolific author and recording artist, Bill tours widely as an author, performing artist, and keynote speaker.
LiLT SIG: Teaching ideas in Shakespeare
Authors: Addison Neil
Published: March 2020

This study notes that whilst there are some problematic factors that teachers need to consider when contemplating introducing the works of William Shakespeare into Japanese tertiary reading classes, this need not prevent them from doing so. Indeed, despite possessing antiquated language and idioms that our students may not be familiar with, Shakespeare’s plays contain poetic ideas and themes that are universal to the human experience. This study recommends two approaches that have been utilized with sophomore university English students to teach key ideas in the plays Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet. It argues that, when they are explicated, realizing these ideas can equip our students with insights additional to language or cultural acquisition, because such literature contains ideas that are part of the shared human condition.

本論では、ウィリアム・シェークスピアの作品を日本の大学でリーディング授業に導入する際、いくつか考慮すべき問題はあっても、それが彼の作品を教える妨げにはならないことについて述べる。シェークスピアの古典は古い言い回しや慣用句があるので生徒には馴染みがないかもしれないが、全ての人々が共有する詩的な考えやテーマを含んでいる。本論では、「ロミオとジュリエット」と「ハムレット」の演劇の重要なテーマを大学2年生に教える際に使用した、2つのアプローチ方法を提唱する。文学には私達がいつの時代も共有してきた考え方が含まれているので、平易に教えさえすれば、学生は外国の文化や知識以上の洞察力を身につけられるということを論じる。
Vocab SIG: Re-examining semantic clustering: Insight from memory models
Authors: Ishii Tomoko
Published: March 2020

It has been repeatedly argued that semantically related words should not be learned together because the learning is impeded. However, the results of past research are not all in agreement, with some providing favorable results for semantic clustering, and some seeming to suggest different types of similarity affect memory in different ways. The types of connections that truly cause the problem therefore need to be discussed more carefully. Focusing on a visual component, which is commonly observed across different models of working memory, a study was conducted to examine if learners have difficulty memorizing a group of words that describe items with a common physical feature. The study compared the learning of three types of word sets: unrelated, semantically related, and physically related. While no statistically significant difference was observed between semantically related and unrelated sets, the scores for physically related sets were significantly lower than those for the other two types. This suggests the possibility that the impeding effect of semantic clustering reported in the past could be partly due to the nature of semantically similar words, which sometimes share visual features.

「意味的に関連のある語を同時に学習すると記憶の妨げになる」という考え方が（語彙習得研究者の間に）繰り返し論じられている。しかし、先行研究の中には逆の結果を示すものや、意味上の関連性が異なると学習効果が異なることを示すものもあり、記憶の妨げになる要因が何であるのかは、慎重な検証が求められる。本論は、心理学におけるワーキングメモリーの研究において視覚イメージが重要視されていることに着目し、「関連のない語群」「意味的に関連のある語群」「形状の似ている物を指す語群」の記憶の効率性を検証したものである。その結果、「意味的に関連のある語群」と「関連のない語群」は統計的に有意差が見られなかったが、「形状の似ている物を指す語群」が他の語群よりも記憶しにくいことが示された。「意味的に関連する語は記憶しにくい」と言われているのは実は、意味的に関連する語は形状の似ているものを指すことがしばしばあるからではないか、という可能性が示された。
Challenges with creating professional development workshops for Japanese elementary school teachers
Authors: Christmas Julia
Published: March 2020

Since 2011, elementary school teachers (ESTs) in Japan have become responsible for “Foreign Language Activities” (Gaikokugo Katsudo) in their 5th and 6th grade classes. In addition to this, teachers of younger grades may also be expected to team teach with an assistant language teacher who is often a native English speaker. Many ESTs lack confidence in their ability to use English effectively in the classroom, are unsure of communicative learning techniques, and unpracticed in communicative competence instruction. This situation has arisen due to limits in their past training and present professional development programs. This paper offers a focus on these issues and some practical ways to deal with them through university/Board of Education co-coordinated consultations and workshops.

2011年から日本の小学校の教師は、高学年では外国語活動を指導し、低・中学年では英語を母国語とする外国人のアシスタントと一緒にティームティーチングという形で、外国語の授業を行うことになった。しかし文科省が提示した目標をもとに学習活動を行う際、授業中に英語をうまく使いこなせない多くの教師は、コミュニケイティブラーニング指導法（communicative learning techniques）がどんなものかはっきりわからず、実践されていない状態であった。これは、これまでの研修不足や専門性の高い教員育成プログラムに参加する機会が少ないために起こったものである。本論では上記の問題に焦点をあて、この問題にどう対処していくか、いくつかの実践法を大学と教育委員会の共同ワークショップを通じて提案したい。