bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
DETERMINISTIC CHAOS PRODUCED BY LOCAL OPTIMISATION ALGORITHMS
Authors: Podobedov Vitaly E.
Published: January 2019

Deterministic chaos situations produced by local optimisation algorithms are considered. A family of test multi‐extremal functions is proposed that allows getting the collections of functions with an arbitrary pre‐defined number of the local optima. Special software is developed for generating test functions from the family, performing multiple local optimisations of different initial points, visualising the chaotic attraction regions. Properties of the regions of attraction are presented. Regularity of the attraction regions is required to be a special characteristic of the local optimisation algorithms.
Enhanced Mixing in Giant Impact Simulations with a New Lagrangian Method
Authors: Deng Hongping , Reinhardt Christian , Benitez Federico , Mayer Lucio , Stadel Joachim , Barr Amy C.
Published: January 2019

Giant impacts (GIs) are common in the late stage of planet formation. The Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method is widely used for simulating the outcome of such violent collisions, one prominent example being the formation of the Moon. However, a decade of numerical studies in various areas of computational astrophysics has shown that the standard formulation of SPH suffers from several shortcomings such as artificial surface tension and its tendency to promptly damp turbulent motions on scales much larger than the physical dissipation scale, both resulting in the suppression of mixing. In order to estimate how severe these limitations are when modeling GIs we carried out a comparison of simulations with identical initial conditions performed with the standard SPH as well as with the novel Lagrangian Meshless Finite Mass (MFM) method using the multimethod code, GIZMO. We confirm the lack of mixing between the impactor and target when SPH is employed, while MFM is capable of driving vigorous subsonic turbulence and leads to significant mixing between the two bodies. Modern SPH variants with artificial conductivity, a different formulation of the hydro force or reduced artificial viscosity, do not improve mixing as significantly. Angular momentum is conserved similarly well in both methods, but MFM does not suffer from spurious transport induced by artificial viscosity, resulting in a slightly higher angular momentum of the protolunar disk. Furthermore, SPH initial conditions unphysically smooth the core-mantle boundary, which is easily avoided in MFM.
The Effect of Microlensing on the Observed X-Ray Energy Spectra of Gravitationally Lensed Quasars
Authors: Krawczynski H. , Chartas G. , Kislat F.
Published: January 2019

The Chandra observations of several gravitationally lensed quasars show evidence for flux and spectral variability of the X-ray emission that is uncorrelated between images and is thought to result from the microlensing by stars in the lensing galaxy. We report here on the most detailed modeling of such systems to date, including simulations of the emission of the Fe Kα fluorescent radiation from the accretion disk with a general relativistic ray-tracing code, the use of realistic microlensing magnification maps derived from inverse ray-shooting calculations, and the simulation of the line detection biases. We use lensing and black hole parameters appropriate for the quadruply lensed quasar RX J1131−1231 (z

s
 = 0.658, z

l
 = 0.295) and compare the simulated results with the observational results. The simulations cannot fully reproduce the distribution of the detected line energies, indicating that some of the assumptions underlying the simulations are not correct, or that the simulations are missing some important physics. We conclude by discussing several possible explanations.
Some specifics of the distribution of electromagnetic pollution on the territory of Sofia municipality
Authors: Andreeva – Nesheva Teodora , Teodossiev Dimitar , Iliev Iliya
Published: January 2019

Some results from measurements of electromagnetic radiation in the frequency range between 110 kHz and 7 GHz on the territory of Sofia Municipality are presented and the observed deviations of the measured levels from the adopted maximal allowed values are discussed. The development of methods for evaluation and optimization of electromagnetic emissions in urbanized environments is suggested and justified, as well as the construction of a monitoring and control system for electromagnetic radiation and background noise in strongly urbanized territories, such as Sofia Municipality.
Modeling of the catastrophic version of a transport airplane
Authors: Getsov Petar , Jordanov Dimitar , Bo Wang
Published: January 2019

Under the description of the crash is modeled the main crash-version. On the basis of a model of the "pilot-control system- airplane" system, the pilot actions in case of failure of the damping machine from the directional steering control system are analyzed.
Biodiversity Observations Miner: A web application to unlock primary biodiversity data from published literature
Authors: Muñoz Gabriel , Kissling W. Daniel , van Loon E. Emiel
Published: January 2019

A considerable portion of primary biodiversity data is digitally locked inside published literature which is often stored as pdf files. Large-scale approaches to biodiversity science could benefit from retrieving this information and making it digitally accessible and machine-readable. Nonetheless, the amount and diversity of digitally published literature pose many challenges for knowledge discovery and retrieval. Text mining has been extensively used for data discovery tasks in large quantities of documents. However, text mining approaches for knowledge discovery and retrieval have been limited in biodiversity science compared to other disciplines.

Here, we present a novel, open source text mining tool, the Biodiversity Observations Miner (BOM). This web application, written in R, allows the semi-automated discovery of punctual biodiversity observations (e.g. biotic interactions, functional or behavioural traits and natural history descriptions) associated with the scientific names present inside a corpus of scientific literature. Furthermore, BOM enable users the rapid screening of large quantities of literature based on word co-occurrences that match custom biodiversity dictionaries. This tool aims to increase the digital mobilisation of primary biodiversity data and is freely accessible via GitHub or through a web server.
A collection of crabs (Crustacea, Brachyura) from the southwestern coast of India, with a discussion of the systematic position of Nectopanope Wood-Mason in Wood-Mason & Alcock, 1891 (Euryplacidae)
Authors: Ng Peter K.L. , Priyaja P. , Kumar A. Biju , Suvarna Devi S.
Published: January 2019

A report on the brachyuran crabs collected from the southwestern coast of India by the Indian research vessel FORV Sagar Sampada is presented. The material consists of 13 species from three genera and five families, of which four are new records for India: Heteroplaxmaldivensis (Rathbun, 1902) (Euryplacidae), Cryptopodiacollifer Flipse, 1930 (Parthenopidae), Thalamitamacrodonta Borradaile, 1903 (Portunidae), and Paraxanthodescumatodes (MacGilchrist, 1905) (Xanthidae). The cruise also obtained the first known male of Nectopanoperhodobaphes Wood-Mason in Wood-Mason & Alcock, 1891 (type species of Nectopanope Wood-Mason in Wood-Mason & Alcock, 1891), and its characters show that it is in fact a member of the Euryplacidae Stimpson, 1871. The genus had previously been incorrectly classified in the Xanthidae MacLeay, 1838.
Characteristics of Lisch Nodules in Patients With Neurofibromatosis Type 1
Authors: Nichols John C , Amato Josh E , Chung Sophia M
Published: January 2019

ABSTRACT

Purpose: To assess the prevalence and location of Lisch nodules among patients with neurofibromatosis type 1.

Patients and Methods: This was a prospective observational case series in which 369 consecutive patients from a neurofibromatosis clinic participated. Predetermined inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to these participants. The presence of Lisch nodules was determined by one of the authors (SMC). The percentage of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 with Lisch nodules was calculated. Lisch nodules were characterized as being distributed superiorly, inferiorly, or equally in each eye. The percentage of eyes in each group was ascertained.

Results: Among patients of all ages with neurofibromatosis type 1, 63.2% had Lisch nodules, whereas 92% of postpuberal patients had Lisch nodules. Among eyes with Lisch nodules, 80% had an inferior distribution.

Conclusions: This study corroborated previously reported data regarding the prevalence of Lisch nodules in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 and found that Lisch nodules were predominantly located inferiorly on the iris. The authors propose that exposure to sunlight may be the mechanism for this distribution of hamartomatous nodules.

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus 2003;40:293-296.
Indocyanine Green Staining for the Triple Corneal Procedure
Authors: Kobayashi Akira , Segawa Yoji , Nishimura Akira , Shirao Yutaka , Sugiyama Kazuhisa
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In the triple corneal procedure, successful completion of capsulorhexis is of the utmost importance. Another use of indocyanine green dye for better visualization of the anterior lens capsule of mature cataract during the triple corneal procedure is described.

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: Four consecutive patients (mean age, 69.5 years) with both mature cataracts and corneal opacity underwent the triple corneal procedure. After trephination of the recipient cornea, the anterior capsule of the lens was stained with indocyanine green. A continuous curvilinear capsulorhexis (CCC) was performed, after which conventional triple corneal procedures were followed.

* RESULTS: In all four cases, this technique markedly improved visualization of the lens capsule and resulted in successful and easy manipulation of the CCC and subsequent removal of residual lens cortex.

* CONCLUSIONS: Staining of the anterior capsule of mature cataract in the triple corneal procedure clearly defines the border of the capsule, thus allowing easy and complete execution of CCC.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:23-25.]
Photodynamic Therapy with Verteporfin for Subfoveal Choroidal Neovascular Membranes in Highly Myopic Eyes After Laser In situ Keratomileusis
Authors: Arevalo J Fernando , Ruiz-Moreno José Ma , Fernandez Carlos F , Mendoza Aristides J , Ramirez Ernesto , Montero Javier A
Published: January 2019

Abstract. The authors describe the management of subfoveal choroidal neovascular membranes in highly myopic eyes after laser in situ keratomileusis with photodynamic therapy. Five cases of choroidal neovascular membrane after laser in situ keratomileusis for the correction of myopia (mean, 13.3 diopters; range, -8.00 to -16.25 diopters) treated with single or multiple sessions of photodynamic therapy with verteporfin are presented. Two cases had improved visual acuity (2 to 5 lines) after photodynamic therapy, two cases remained the same, and one case lost 4 lines of visual acuity. Photodynamic therapy with verteporfin seems to increase the chance of stabilizing or improving vision in patients with subfoveal choroidal neovascular membrane after laser in situ keratomileusis in highly myopic eyes. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:58-62.]
Pars Plana Vitrectomy Foreign Body Extraction Assisted With a 24-Gauge Needle Tunnel
Authors: Wylegala Edward , Mierzwa Marzena , Tarnawska Dorota , Wró Ewa , Banys Wojciech , Czajkwoski Krystian
Published: January 2019

Abstract. A 54-year-old man presented with corneal laceration, traumatized iris, small vitreous hemorrhage, lens opacity, and a 13-mm intraocular foreign body embedded in the retina. Pars plana vitrectomy and argon laser photocoagulation were performed. Using intraocular forceps, the object was forced into a 24-gauge needle that was inserted through the sclerotomy. The foreign body and the needle were removed from the eye. Phacoemulsification with foldable intraocular lens implantation in the ciliary sulcus was performed. Seven days after the surgery, the patient's visual acuity was 20/20 with spectacle correction of -3.5 diopters. The use of a needle tunnel during pars plana vitrectomy should be considered in similar cases of large, irregular intraocular foreign bodies to avoid severe and irreversible damage to the adjoining tissues. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004;35:70-73.]
Free Iris Cyst in the Anterior Chamber
Authors: Baykara Mehmet , Sahin Sunay , Ertürk Haluk
Published: January 2019

Abstract. A 50-year-old man had a free iris cyst in the anterior chamber that was treated by puncturing using an Nd: YAG laser. Following laser treatment, the cyst wall settled in the anterior chamber angle and no complications were encountered during 4 months of follow-up. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2004; 35:74-75.]
Surgical Removal of Peripapillary Choroidal Neovascularization Associated With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Authors: Blinder Kevin J , Shah Gaurav K , Thomas Matthew A , Holekamp Nancy M , Joseph Daniel P , Grand M Gilbert , Sharma Sanjay
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To describe the results of surgical treatment of peripapillary choroidal neovascularization in age-related macular degeneration as an option to both laser photocoagulation and photodynamic therapy.

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: Retrospective review of patients with peripapillary choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration who were not eligible for or refused laser photocoagulation. Patients without the diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration and those who had extension of their neovascularization subfoveally were excluded from the review.

* RESULTS: Eleven patients total were identified who met the specified inclusion criteria. The male to female ratio was 4:7, with an age range of 63 to 94 years (mean = 78 years). The mean area of involved retina temporal to the optic disc was 5 clock hours, with the distance of the temporal edge of the lesion from the fovea ranging from 100 to 2,000 µm. The mean duration of follow-up was 23 months, with 27% (3 of 11) experiencing recurrent choroidal neovascularization. The preoperative and postoperative visual acuity ranges were both 20/25 to counting fingers. Sixty-four percent (7 of 11) of patients had stable or improved visual acuity postoperatively, with a mean visual acuity change of 1 line visual improvement.

* CONCLUSION: In cases where photodynamic therapy and laser photocoagulation are not indicated, the surgical treatment of peripapillary choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration may prove beneficial.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:358-364.]
Clinical Variables Associated With Glaucomatous Injury in Eyes With Large Optic Disc Cupping
Authors: Greenfield David S , Bagga Harmohina
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To characterize the range of retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and standard automated perimetry damage in eyes with large vertical cup-disc ratio (VCDR).

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: Complete examination, standard automated perimetry, scanning laser polarimetry with variable corneal compensation, and optical coherence tomography (OCT) of the RNFL and optic nerve head were performed. Large VCDR was defined as ≥ 0.80 using stereoscopic disc examination and OCT optic nerve head analysis. Structural and functional characteristics were assessed separately in eyes with a disc area of less than 2 mm
p 2
, 2 to 2.5 mm
p 2
and greater than 2.5 mm
p 2
.

* RESULTS: Fifty-seven eyes of 57 subjects were enrolled. A broad range in mean deviation (2.0 to -32.8 dB) and mean RNFL thickness with OCT (24.3-100.4 µm) and scanning laser polarimetry with variable corneal compensation (24.0-61.7 µm) was identified. Predictors of standard automated perimetry severity using multiple linear regression were mean RNFL thickness using OCT (P = .001) and scanning laser polarimetry (P = .001), OCT-vertical cup diameter (P = .003), temporal, superior, nasal, inferior, temporal standard deviation (P = .03), and OCT-disc area (P = .04). Eyes with an OCT-disc area of less than 2 mm
p 2
demonstrated significantly greater standard automated perimetry damage, RNFL loss using OCT and scanning laser polarimetry, and OCT-rim area (P = .002, .0007, .03, and < .0001, respectively) compared with eyes with a disc area of greater than 2.5 mm
p 2
.

* CONCLUSIONS: Eyes with large VCDR have a wide range of RNFL atrophy and standard automated perimetry damage. Small optic discs are associated with more advanced glaucomatous injury.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005,36:401-409.]
Anterior Transposition of the Inferior Oblique Muscle for a Snapped Inferior Rectus Muscle Following Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Authors: Chang Yoon-Hee , Yeom Ho-Yeop , Han Sueng-Han
Published: January 2019

Abstract. A 55-year-old woman was referred with a 4-month history of diplopia following functional endoscopic ethmoidectomy for chronic sinusitis. She had right hypertropia of 14 prism diopters in the primary position that increased to 30 prism diopters in down gaze. Her right eye showed a moderate limitation of motion in down gaze. Orbital imaging demonstrated a snapped right inferior rectus muscle. The inferior oblique muscle was transposed as an initial treatment for the snapped inferior rectus muscle. After surgery, the patient was orthophoric and obtained fusion in the primary position. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:419-421.]
Trypan Blue Staining of the Anterior Capsule: The One-Drop Technique
Authors: Caporossi Aldo , Balestrazzi Angelo , Alegente Marco , Casprini Fabrizio , Caporossi Tomaso
Published: January 2019

Abstract. Capsule staining is usually a two- or three-stage procedure in which trypan blue is injected under air, a viscoelastic device, viscoelastic mixed with dye, or compartmentalized viscoelastic and balanced salt solution. In these techniques, the consequent irrigation of the anterior chamber with balanced salt solution may lead to a less stable anterior chamber, a decrease of pupil diameter, and damage of the corneal endothelium. A modification of current injection techniques for staining the anterior capsule under a dispersive viscoelastic device with 1 drop of trypan blue by an ordinary 27-gauge anterior chamber cannula is described. [Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:432-434.]
Trabecular Meshwork Alteration and Intraocular Pressure Change Following Pulsed Near-Infrared Laser Trabeculoplasty in Cats
Authors: Stoiber Josef , Fenandez Viviana , Lamar Peggy D , Decker Susan J , Dubovy Sander , Hitzl Wolfgang , Salas Nelson , Fantes Francisco , Parel Jean-Marie
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To comparatively assess the safety and variation in intraocular pressure (IOP) of two pulsed near-infrared lasers (titanium:sapphire and alexandrite) for laser trabeculoplasty versus conventional blue-green argon laser trabeculoplasty in an animal model.

* MATERIALS AND METHODS: The left eyes of 15 healthy cats received a 180° laser trabeculoplasty treatment: 5 with a titanium:sapphire laser, 5 with an alexandrite laser, and 5 with an argon laser. Preoperatively and postoperatively, all animals underwent tonometry, gonioscopy, and slit-lamp examination. The cats were observed up to 12 weeks. Scanning electron microscopy and histologic examination were performed to evaluate potential alterations in the trabecular meshwork structure.

* RESULTS: IOP at 1 hour, 1 day, and 1 week following treatment was remarkably lower, irrespective of the laser source used. Following treatment with both near-infrared lasers, gonioscopy showed depigmentation underneath the area of the treated trabecular meshwork and histologic evaluation showed a decrease in pigment density. On scanning electron microscopy, damage to the trabecular meshwork structure could not be detected after treatment with near-infrared lasers.

* CONCLUSIONS: Near-infrared laser trabeculoplasty was found to be effective to temporarily lower IOP in cats. The lasers selectively altered pigment-containing cells, avoiding structural damage of the trabecular meshwork anatomy.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:471-481.]
Extraocular Muscle Imaging in Complex Strabismus
Authors: Sa Ho-Seok , Kyung Sung-Eun , Yeul Sei
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Abnormalities of extraocular muscle are an unusual cause of complex strabismus. The traditional evaluation based on clinical examinations is insufficient for the interpretation of incomitant motility disorders resulting from extraocular muscle anomalies. Extraocular muscle imaging by computed x-ray tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide useful information for diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of complex strabismus.

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: Five cases of complex strabismus resulting from congenital anomalies of the extraocular muscles and their successful evaluation using extraocular muscle imaging are described.

* RESULTS: Orbital CT or MRI scan was obtained in five patients who had unusual incomitant strabismus. It confirmed the diagnosis of the absence of the medial rectus muscle, accessory lateral rectus muscle, atrophy of the inferior or both superior and medial rectus muscles, and abnormal thickening of the levator palpebrae superioris and superior rectus muscle.

* CONCLUSIONS: Extraocular muscle imaging is a useful technique for evaluating anatomic abnormalities. It should be considered when evaluating patients with atypical strabismus.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:487493.]
Retinal Nerve Fiber Analysis and Tomography of the Optic Disc in Eyes With Tilted Disc Syndrome
Authors: Gürlü Vuslat Pelitli , Alýmgýl Murat Levent
Published: January 2019

* BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To investigate retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and optic disc parameters in eyes with tilted disc syndrome.

* PATIENTS AND METHODS: Thirty-eight eyes with tilted disc syndrome (20 myopic control eyes, and 20 emmetropic control eyes) were examined. After a routine ophthalmologic examination of all eyes, scanning laser polarimetry (for retinal nerve fiber layer thickness) and scanning laser tomography (for optic disc parameters) were performed. Scanning laser polarimetry and scanning laser tomography parameters were compared in the different groups.

* RESULTS: On scanning laser polarimetry evaluation, statistically significant differences were found in the superior integral, nasal integral, and superior nasal quadrants of eyes with tilted disc syndrome compared with control groups (P= .01, P= .04, P = .00, P = .00, P= .00, and P= .00, respectively). On scanning laser tomography evaluation, statistically significant differences were found in average diameter, total contour area, effective area, average depth, volume above, neuroretinal rim area, and cup-disc ratio in eyes with tilted disc syndrome compared with control groups (P= .00, P= .00, P= .00, P= .04, P= .02, P= .00, and P= .01, respectively).

* CONCLUSION: Parameters acquired through imaging with scanning laser polarimetry and scanning laser tomography in eyes with tilted disc syndrome are different from those of normal eyes.

[Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 2005;36:494-502.]
Artificial arenite from wastes of natural sandstone industry
Authors: Conde-Vázquez C. , De Miguel-San Martín O. , García-Herbosa G.
Published: January 2019

An artificial arenite was developed from the waste of the sandstone industry. The waste sandstone was treated to obtain different grain sizes that were recombined to reproduce the natural texture. An unsaturated polyester resin was added to the mixture of grains and the cement polymerization was initiated with methyl ethyl ketone peroxide. The product was compacted under pressure of 1.5 to 9.7 MPa and cured at 70 °C. The result was a new material with the appearance of the natural rock. Artificial sandstones were studied by SEM microanalysis, petrography study and XRF analysis. Measurements of flexural strength (9.9 MPa), apparent density (2110 kg/cm3), open porosity (7.6%), water absorption (1.2%), abrasion resistance (19 mm) and photostability (AE * = - 0.009) were carried out. The influence of the design of the mixture and its composition (fraction of aggregates, resin content and pressure) on the texture and the mechanical properties was studied.
Subtidal circulation in a microtidal Mediterranean bay
Authors: Cerralbo Pablo , Espino Manuel , Grifoll Manel , Valle-Levinson Arnoldo
Published: January 2019

We examine the role of different forcings on the subtidal circulation in a microtidal bay with freshwater inputs in the NW Mediterranean Sea: Alfacs Bay. Observations of subtidal flow in summer 2013 and winter 2014 reveal a two-layered, vertically sheared circulation. During the summer, there is a significant positive correlation between surface currents and winds along the main axis of the bay, while a negative correlation is observed between wind and the bottom layers. During the winter, the cross-shore response is correlated with the most energetic winds, showing a two-layered vertical structure inside the bay and a nearly depth-independent water motion caused by high wind speeds at the bay mouth. The vertical structure of the velocities, as determined through empirical orthogonal function analysis, confirms that surface layers are affected by winds and bottom currents correlated negatively with winds as a response of the wind set-up. Seasonal mean circulation reveals gravitational exchange at the bay mouth during the summer. However, mean circulation is unclear in the inner bay and close to the drainage channels. Observed flow patterns are supported by modelling results that confirm the persistence of averaged current in the low-frequency dynamics. Re-circulation areas in the inner bay indicate the rich spatial variability in flow at low-frequency time scales.
Updating changes in the Iberian decapod crustacean fauna (excluding crabs) after 50 years
Authors: García Raso J. Enrique , Cuesta Jose A. , Abelló Pere , Macpherson Enrique
Published: January 2019

An annotated checklist of the marine decapod crustaceans (excluding crabs) of the Iberian Peninsula has been compiled 50 years after the publication of “Crustáceos decápodos ibéricos” by Zariquiey Álvarez (1968). A total of 293 species belonging to 136 genera and 48 families has been recorded. This information increases by 116 species the total number reported by Zariquiey Álvarez in his posthumous work. The families with the greatest species richness are the Paguridae (28) and Palaemonidae (18). References by geographic sectors and for all species are given. The results show that 264 species are reported in the Atlantic sectors, while 178 have been found in the Mediterranean. The species richness and the differences between and within sectors are discussed; these are mainly due to the dimension of the areas, the depth ranges and the confluence of distinct water masses with a different origin and different physicochemical features. Consequently, the greatest richness of decapod species (excluding crabs) is found in the Gulf of Cádiz, with 194 species. The total number of decapods found in and around Iberian waters, including crabs, freshwater species and some new records not yet published, reaches 448.
Community Hospital Disaster Preparedness in the United States
Authors: Vick Dan J. , Wilson Asa B. , Fisher Michael , Roseamelia Carrie
Published: January 2019

Disasters are common events in the United States. They generally result in casualties and community hospitals play a critical role in caring for these victims. Therefore, it is critical that hospitals are prepared for disasters. There has been increased focus on hospital disaster preparedness in the United States because of events that have occurred in the 21st century. To determine the current state of disaster preparedness among community hospitals, a comprehensive review of the literature was conducted that focused on studies and other articles pertaining to disaster preparedness in U.S. community hospitals. The review showed mixed results as to whether hospitals are better prepared to handle disasters. Barriers to preparedness were identified. Opportunities for improvement may require additional study and involvement by federal and state governments, other agencies, and hospitals themselves to overcome barriers and assist hospitals in achieving a higher level of preparedness.
Implementing Reform of Legacy Housing Stock Against Bushfire
Authors: Provis Elliott Leonard
Published: January 2019

Governments face great difficulty in convincing private property owners to retrofit housing for dispersed risks such as bushfire risk, when more ‘everyday' risks such as car accidents are considered. The hip pocket nerve is often the determinant when individuals are making tradeoffs between such risks. This article seeks to analyze these difficulties and establish a legal scheme to appropriately assist these individuals preparing against wildfire. It found that legacy housing in particular is under threat from exposure to bushfire, and that therefore a government response defined by partnerships which sought to retrofit both housing and communities would be an effective measure to enhance pre-existing housing, and community resilience to wildfire. It also argued that numerous complimentary benefits from retrofitting could be accrued for the public, the private sector, and government, and it then made policy recommendations. It concludes with an appraisal of what the rule of law can offer, and how executive and community action and engagement were key to the success of any such retrofitting project (specifically those targeting private property).
ADAR1 Is Required for Dendritic Cell Subset Homeostasis and Alveolar Macrophage Function
Authors: Baal Nelli , Cunningham Sarah , Obermann Hannah-Lena , Thomas Jenny , Lippitsch Anne , Dietert Kristina , Gruber Achim D. , Kaufmann Andreas , Michel Gabriela , Nist Andrea , Stiewe Thorsten , Rupp Oliver , Goesmann Alexander , Zukunft Sven , Fleming Ingrid , Bein Gregor , Lohmeyer Jürgen , Bauer Stefan , Hackstein Holger
Published: January 2019

RNA editing by adenosine deaminases acting on dsRNA (ADAR) has become of increasing medical relevance, particularly because aberrant ADAR1 activity has been associated with autoimmunity and malignancies. However, the role of ADAR1 in dendritic cells (DC), representing critical professional APCs, is unknown. We have established conditional murine CD11c Cre-mediated ADAR1 gene ablation, which did not induce general apoptosis in CD11c+ cells but instead manifests in cell type–specific effects in DC subpopulations. Bone marrow–derived DC subset analysis revealed an incapacity to differentiate CD103 DC+ in both bulk bone marrow and purified pre-DC lineage progenitor assays. ADAR1 deficiency further resulted in a preferential systemic loss of CD8+/CD103+ DCs, revealing critical dependency on ADAR1, whereas other DC subpopulations were moderately affected or unaffected. Additionally, alveolar macrophages were depleted and dysfunctional, resembling pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. These results reveal an unrecognized role of ADAR1 in DC subset homeostasis and unveils the cell type–specific effects of RNA editing.
CSC dans une usine de traitement de gaz naturel acide
Authors:   Energy Sector, Natural Resources Canada
Published: January 2019

Ce projet consiste à examiner la faisabilité géologique, technique et économique d'un projet de captage et de stockage de CO2 (CSC) à l'échelle mondiale, en association avec l'usine Spectra Energy de Fort Nelson, en
Colombie-Britannique, la plus grande usine de traitement de gaz naturel acide en Amérique du Nord. Dans la région de Fort Nelson, le gaz brut contient naturellement un niveau élevé de CO2, lequel est retiré au cours du traitement et est actuellement rejeté dans
l'atmosphère. Si l'on démontre la faisabilité du projet, ce CO2 serait comprimé, déshydraté, refroidi en courant concentré et injecté dans des formations salines profondes, à une profondeur de plus de deux kilomètres, pour y être
séquestré de façon permanente. Ce projet vise à démontrer la faisabilité technique d'injecter une grande quantité de CO2 brut dans des formations salines profondes pour le stocker en permanence. Si le projet est une réussite, il préparera le terrain
à l'un des plus grands projets de CSC de ce type dans le monde.
Integrated polygeneration CCS project
Authors:   Energy Sector, Natural Resources Canada
Published: January 2019

This project proposes to conduct pre-front end engineering and design and other work as a prerequisite to a decision to go forward with a $5-billion project to build and commission a polygeneration facility in Belle Plaine, Saskatchewan. If constructed, large
volumes of petcoke - a low-value product of heavy oil upgrading - would be gasified and used to produce a number of products, including hydrogen, steam and sulphur, and to generate up to 500 MW in electricity to potentially displace aging coal-fired generation stations in Saskatchewan. Process CO2
would also be used by two large fertilizer plants located near the proposed polygeneration facility. Reductions in CO2 emissions would result from capturing and sequestering 80-90 percent of the CO2 from the polygeneration facility, as well as from offsetting the use of natural gas to produce
hydrogen and steam at the fertilizer plants. Captured CO2 would be sequestered at enhanced oil recovery (EOR) sites and in saline aquifers in southeastern Saskatchewan.
Vérification, contrôle et mesure de stockage géologique de CO2
Authors:   Energy Sector, Natural Resources Canada
Published: January 2019

Lancé en 2000, ce projet de recherche international consiste à étudier l'injection et le stockage géologique de CO2 dans les champs de pétrole épuisés du sud-est de la Saskatchewan. Il est réalisé parallèlement
à deux injections commerciales de CO2 où d'importants volumes de gaz (2,8 millions de mégatonnes [Mt] par année) sont injectées afin d'accroître la production de pétrole. Le CO2, un sous-produit de la Synfuels Plant de la Dakota Gasification Company, est
transporté par une canalisation de 323 kilomètres au champ d'EnCana à Weyburn et au champ d'Apache à Midale.
La phase finale du projet de recherche de l'Agence internationale de l'énergie (AIE)
[2007-2011] prend appui sur les réalisations de la première phase (2000-2004) pour mettre en place le cadre favorisant la mise en oeuvre du stockage géologique de CO2 à l'échelle mondiale. Plus particulièrement, le projet permettra de mettre au point les solutions
technologiques essentielles à la conception, à la mise en oeuvre, au contrôle et à la vérification de projets de stockage géologique de CO2, et d'en faire la démonstration, ainsi que de favoriser et d'accélérer l'élaboration de bonnes politiques
gouvernementales en ce qui a trait aux règlements, aux communications publiques et au contexte opérationnel.
Diversidade, produção e recepção
Authors: EJM Jornalismo e Mídia
Published: January 2019

Capa e expediente da da revista Estudos em Jornalismo e Mídia, vol. 15, n. 2, 2018.
“Só eu sei quantas lágrimas derramei” Uma análise da recepção de pessoas trans sobre a série Quem sou Eu?
Authors: Nascimento Fernanda , Gustafson Jessica , Maria Pedro Joana
Published: January 2019

As identidades trans adquiriram maior visibilidade social nos últimos anos (BENTO, 2011; 2014). Nos produtos midiáticos, essas vivências também começaram a ter mais amplitude e problematizações. Neste artigo, analisamos a recepção das pessoas trans da série Quem Sou Eu?, exibida pelo programa Fantástico, da Rede Globo, em 2017, cuja temática foi a de identidades trans. Com as premissas teóricas dos estudos culturais e queer e utilizando-se da etnografia virtual, buscamos compreender os sentidos produzidos por pessoas trans, a partir de comentários nos vídeos da série, disponibilizados na página de Facebook do programa. Em nossa análise, constatamos o engajamento das pessoas trans em desmitificar preconceitos e a celebração da visibilidade, vista como possibilidade de esperança para uma vida com menos discriminações.
The Impact of Level of Education, Teaching Experience and Gender on Professionalism and Performance: The Case Study of Universitas Muhammadiyah Palembang’s Academic Teaching Staffs
Authors: Idris Muhammad , Lindrayeni R. A.
Published: January 2019

This study investigates the impact of education level, teaching experience and gender on professionalism and performance of academic teaching staffs at the University of Muhammadiyah Palembang. In 2017, there are 431 academic teaching staffs across seven faculties and one graduate study program as the population study and the sample size is 355 respondents. This study uses survey research method to collect the data using closed-ended questionnairre. Professionalism is measured using the sertification status and the performance is measured using the number of publication during the last three years. Education level is measured using the degree qualification such as master degree, doctoral degree and professorship. Teaching experience is measured using the length of teaching experience and the gender is measured as sex status such as male and female academic teaching staffs. The data is analysed using ordinary least square (OLS). The result shows that there is a significant impact of education level, teaching experience and gender on professionalism and performance of academic teaching staffs.
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma with heterotopic bone formation: A case report and literature review
Authors: Oertling Estelle , Peters Cacey , Wood Robert , Silberstein Jonathan , Sholl Andrew B. , Falk Nadja K.
Published: January 2019

The phenomenon of heterotopic bone formation (osseous metaplasia) is defined as an abnormal ossification of non-skeletal tissues and does represent a rare occurrence in the renal cell carcinoma setting. We describe a case of a 40-year old man with bilateral renal cell carcinomas of the histological clear cell subtype, with the right-sided renal cell carcinoma demonstrating heterotopic bone formation, as well as the presence of intratumoral adipose tissue. The etiology of bone formation in a renal cell carcinoma is unclear, but possible explanations include a response to tissue ischemia and the expression of Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2. The detection of these rare morphologic variations is of paramount importance, not to be mistaken as sarcomatoid transformation and renal sinus fat invasion, which would advance the pathologic tumor stage and aggressiveness of the disease.
The Side Effect of Haloperidol in Schizophrenic Patients: Analysis of Red Blood Cell Distribution Width (RDW) and Mean Platelet Volume (MPV) Values
Authors: Tanra Andi Jayalangkara , Hawaidah Hawaidah , Mahri Yazzit , Syamsuddin Saidah , Usman Andi Nilawati , Lisal Sonny Teddy
Published: January 2019

INTRODUCTION: Like the increase of pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress as schizophrenia pathophysiology, haloperidol also increases RDW and MPV values. Both of these values ​​have been clinicians concern because they are a risk factor for the various type of vascular disease.

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the side effect of haloperidol on RDW and MPV values in schizophrenic patients.

METHODS: This research method uses observational analytic design with a prospective cohort approach with pre and posts analysis conducted at the Regional Special Hospital of South Sulawesi Province during May - July 2018 in 30 schizophrenic subjects. The subjects were diagnosed as first episode schizophrenia based on ICD 10, blood samples were taken, for RDW and MPV values ​​before and after haloperidol was given at the 4th and 8th weeks.

RESULTS: The results showed that the mean RDW value at the 4th week was higher in 15 mg/day haloperidol group (15.8) compared to 7.5 mg/day haloperidol group (15.3) with p<0.05. Mean RDW value taken at 8th week was higher in 15 mg/day haloperidol group (16.4) compared to 7.5 mg/day haloperidol group (15.6) with p<0.001. Mean MPV value taken at 8th week was higher in 15 mg/day haloperidol group (13.3) compared to 7.5 mg/day haloperidol group (11.6) with p<0.001.

CONCLUSION: This study showed an increase in the RDW value in schizophrenia subjects prior to the haloperidol administration. RDW ​​and MPV values were higher after haloperidol treatment compares to before haloperidol treatment. The increase of RDW and MPV values tend to be influenced by haloperidol dosage and administration duration.
The Balkans and non-military security threats – quality comparative analyses of resilience capabilities regarding hybrid threats
Authors: Mitrovic Miroslav
Published: January 2019

The contemporary security environment indicates non-conventional, asymmetric and
hybrid security threats as potentially the most accurate threats to global and regional
security. Conflict risks in the regional frame strongly depend on strategically aimed
non-military, but hybrid acts. The great powers mostly attempt to achieve their own
interests’ goals in fulfi llment of self-orientated strategic dominance. The Balkan region is
a crossroads of strongly exposed interest spheres of regional as well as global powers. The
article aims to determine areas of infl uence in the Balkan States that could become targets
of predominantly non-military but hybrid infl uences. Multi-Value Quality Comparative
Analyses (mvQCA) of state power, stability and resilience capacities were used in the
research. The methodology used was based on the approach with multi-valued sets of
variables and conditions. A theoretical framework was based on contemporary theories
of state power and hybrid warfare concept. Used databases were brought together from
generated open source databases of approved international academic or think-tank
organisations. Based on a hypothesis regarding hybrid security threats, a theoretical
framework of understanding of power and analysing a wide spectra of databases, the
article aims to contribute a rational and objective understanding of two main indicators:
the potential to become a target and the resilience capacities of countries in the face of
hybrid security threats. Its findings indicate that most countries in the Balkan region are
potentially under unarmed influences and have very low resilience capabilities against possible hybrid infl uences. The conclusions reached help to clarify that the Balkan States
are vulnerable to hybrid security threats.
Security policy of the Baltic states and its determining factors
Authors: Piotrowski Sławomir
Published: January 2019

The history of the nations living in today’s Baltic States is marked by fighting against
stronger neighbours: Russia, Poland, Sweden, Denmark and the German settlers in their
territories. Unlike Lithuanians, Estonians and Latvians failed to create their own statehood
before the 20 th century. The Lithuanians created their own state, a powerful one, which then
became a part of an even wider state organism – the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.
As a result, the security policy of Lithuania was identical to that of the First Republic of
Poland. Although there were tribes living within the area of current Estonia and Latvia for
many centuries up to the outbreak of World War I, the lands of Latvia and Estonia had
been changing owners and had been under the rule of almost all neighbouring countries. As
a result of the positive outcome of the First World War, but also thanks to their efforts, the
Baltic States regained independence in order to lose it after only 20 years, as a consequence
of another war. After restoring independence with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Baltic
States realised that even acting together they were unable to defend themselves against
a potential aggressor. As a result, they decided to follow in the footsteps of other countries of
the former Eastern Bloc (e.g. Poland and Slovakia) and to integrate with Western European
structures such as NATO and the EU. Following NATO inclusion, the security strategies of
the Baltic States have been revised in line with the changes in their surrounding geopolitical
environment.
The assigment of vehicle assesment based on multi criteria decision making
Authors: SENDEK-MATYSIAK Ewelina , PYZA Dariusz
Published: January 2019

The degree of emission limitation achieved through improved efficiency of combustion engine vehicles can no longer set off additional emissions caused by increasing traffic activity. As the restriction of greenhouse gas emissions from cars is expected to be particularly difficult, the air pollution and excessive dependence of road transportation on oil cannot be improved without the implementation of new mobility concepts (biofuels, hybrid drives, electric vehicles). The lack of these concepts, as emphasized in the White Paper, will preserve transportation dependence on crude oil so deeply that only 10% of energy will be derived from renewable sources. According to this scenario, until 2050 the CO2 emissions in the transportation sector will increase by one-third compared to 1990. Moreover, there will be an increase in the costs of traffic congestion until 2050 by ca. 50%. The difference in the availability between central and peripheral areas and social costs of accidents and noise pollution will increase as well (EC, 2011). The goal of the paper is to determine whether the implementation of a new solution would actually improve the situation of air pollution, traffic noise, etc. To this end, the paper proposes a comparative analysis of cars with various sources of energy using a multi-criteria scoring method. Notably, this method has never been used in such a confrontation before. Until now, the multi-criteria assessment methods have been used i.a. to evaluate implementation variants for infrastructural investment projects in rail transport (Jacyna and Wasiak, 2007), traffic flow distribution (Jacyna and Merkisz, 2014; Wasiak et al., 2017), supply chain efficiency (Jacyna-Gołda et al., 2018), effectiveness of vehicle allocation for tasks in supply chains (Jacyna-Gołda et al., 2017), etc.