bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Ability of self-reported estimates of dietary sodium, potassium and protein to detect an association with general and abdominal obesity: comparison with the estimates derived from 24 h urinary excretion
Authors: Murakami Kentaro , Livingstone M. Barbara E. , Sasaki Satoshi , Uenishi Kazuhiro ,   the Japan Dietetic Students' Study for Nutrition and Biomarkers Group
Published: March 2015

As under-reporting of dietary intake, particularly by overweight and obese subjects, is common in dietary surveys, biases inherent in the use of self-reported dietary information may distort true diet–obesity relationships or even create spurious ones. However, empirical evidence of this possibility is limited. The present cross-sectional study compared the relationships of 24 h urine-derived and self-reported intakes of Na, K and protein with obesity. A total of 1043 Japanese women aged 18–22 years completed a 24 h urine collection and a self-administered diet history questionnaire. After adjustment for potential confounders, 24 h urine-derived Na intake was associated with a higher risk of general obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) and abdominal obesity (waist circumference ≥ 80 cm; both P for trend = 0·04). For 24 h urine-derived protein intake, positive associations with general and abdominal obesity were observed (P for trend = 0·02 and 0·053, respectively). For 24 h urine-derived K intake, there was an inverse association with abdominal obesity (P for trend = 0·01). Conversely, when self-reported dietary information was used, only inverse associations between K intake and general and abdominal obesity were observed (P for trend = 0·04 and 0·02, respectively), with no associations of Na or protein intake. In conclusion, we found positive associations of Na and protein intakes and inverse associations of K intake with obesity when using 24 h urinary excretion for estimating dietary intakes. However, no association was observed based on using self-reported dietary intakes, except for inverse association of K intake, suggesting that the ability of self-reported dietary information using the diet history questionnaire for investigating diet–obesity relationships is limited.
George Bernard Shaw and Karl Marx
Authors: Irvine William
Published: March 2015

In spite of a vast critical literature of increasing agreement, Shaw is stillregarded by many as an irresponsible clown and by many more as a negligible thinker on serious subjects. No one can read about him without realizing that he is anything but negligible. Mr. T. A. Knowlton has thought his economics worthy of lengthy and respectful treatment, and many authorities have attested to his importance in the history of socialism. In her recent work Mrs. Helen M. Lynd says that the Fabian Society developed under the inspiration of Shaw; he “set its early tone.”
Playback of felid growls mitigates crop-raiding by elephantsElephas maximusin southern India
Authors: Thuppil Vivek , Coss Richard G.
Published: March 2015

We attempted to deter crop-raiding elephantsElephas maximusby using playbacks of threatening vocalizations such as felid growls and human shouts. For this purpose, we tested two sound-playback systems in southern India: a wireless, active infrared beam-triggered system to explore the effects of night-time uncertainty in elephants' assessment of predatory threats, and a passive infrared motion detector-triggered system for closer-range playbacks. Using the first system, we deterred 90% of crop-raiding attempts using tigerPanthera tigrisgrowls, 72.7% using leopardPanthera pardusgrowls, and 57.1% using human shouts, with no statistically significant difference among the three sounds. Using the second system, playbacks of tiger and lionPanthera leogrowls deterred 100 and 83.3% of crop-raiding attempts, respectively, with no statistically reliable difference between the two, although video evidence indicated that elephants were more fearful of tiger growls. Our results indicate that playbacks of threatening sounds can be effective in mitigating human–elephant conflict, particularly in bolstering existing deterrent methods.
SALARIOS Y PRECIOS DE LOS FACTORES EN BUENOS AIRES, 1770-1880: UNA APROXIMACIÓN A LA DISTRIBUCIÓN FUNCIONAL DEL INGRESO EN EL LARGO PLAZO
Authors: Gelman Jorge , Santilli Daniel
Published: March 2015

This article studies inequality in Buenos Aires from the late colonial period to the beginning of thebelle époquethrough series of prices based on primary sources. This enables a comparison of the evolution of land prices and wages in order to estimate the functional income distribution among workers and proprietors. The evolution of livestock prices is assessed as well to capture a more complete image of capital income, due to the importance of cattle raising for the economy of Buenos Aires. The outcome reveals an increasing inequality since the dawn of the cattle-farming boom at the beginning of the independent era.
Impedance control using electron beam diode in intense pulsed-power generator
Authors: Hayashi Ryota , Ito Tomoaki , Tamura Fumihiro , Kudo Takahiro , Takakura Naoto , Kashine Kenji , Takahashi Kazumasa , Sasaki Toru , Kikuchi Takashi , Harada Nob , Jiang Weihua , Tokuchi Akira
Published: March 2015

To control an input energy for a load, an impedance control with a gap distance of an electron beam diode was studied using an intense pulsed-power generator. The output current of the pulsed-power generator as a function of the gap distance of electron beam diode was measured. It indicated that the behaviors of the experimentally obtained peak current and the theoretically obtained space-charge limited current were found to decrease with an increase in the gap distance. The input energy for the load was estimated from the output current, which decreased with an increase in the gap distance. It also revealed the space-charge limited current suppresses the input energy for the load with a decade.
4. On Vortex Atoms
Authors: Thomson William
Published: March 2015

After noticing Helmholtz's admirable discovery of the law of vortex motion in a perfect liquid, that is, in a fluid perfectly destitute of viscosity (or fluid friction), the author said that this discovery inevitably suggests the idea that Helmholtz's rings are the only true atoms. For the only pretext seeming to justify the monstrous assumption of infinitely strong and infinitely rigid pieces of matter, the existence of which is asserted as a probable hypothesis by some of the greatest modern chemists in their rashly-worded introductory statements, is that urged by Lucretius and adopted by Newton; that it seems necessary to account for the unalterable distinguishing qualities of different kinds of matter. But Helmholtz has proved an absolutely unalterable quality in the motion of any portion of a perfect liquid, in which the peculiar motion which he calls “wirbel-bewegung” has been once created. Thus, any portion of a perfect liquid which has “wirbel-bewegung” has one recommendation of Lucretius' atoms—infinitely perennial specific quality. To generate or to destroy “wirbel-bewegung” in a perfect fluid can only be an act of creative power. Lucretius' atom does not explain any of the properties of matter without attributing them to the atom itself.
Simply typed fixpoint calculus and collapsible pushdown automata
Authors: SALVATI SYLVAIN , WALUKIEWICZ IGOR
Published: March 2015

Simply typed λ-calculus with fixpoint combinators, λY-calculus, offers an interesting method for approximating program semantics. The Böhm tree of a λY-term represents the meaning of the program up to the meaning of built-in constants. It is much easier to reason about properties of such trees than properties of interpreted programs. Moreover, some interesting properties of programs are already expressible on the level of these trees.

Collapsible pushdown automata (CPDA) give another way of generating the same class of trees as λY-terms. We clarify the relationship between the two models. In particular, we present two relatively simple translations from λY-terms to CPDA using Krivine machines as an intermediate step. The latter are general machines for describing computation of the weak head normal form in the λ-calculus. They provide the notions of closure and environment that facilitate reasoning about computation.
Linked data privacy
Authors: JAKŠIĆ SVETLANA , PANTOVIĆ JOVANKA , GHILEZAN SILVIA
Published: March 2015

Web of Linked Data introduces common format and principles for publishing and linking data on the Web. Such a network of linked data is publicly available and easily consumable. This paper introduces a calculus for modelling networks of linked data with encoded privacy preferences.

In that calculus, a network is a parallel composition of users, where each user is named and consists of data, representing the user's profile, and a process. Data is a parallel composition of triples with names (resources) as components. Associated with each name and each triple of names are their privacy protection policies, that are represented by queries. A data triple is accessible to a user if the user's data satisfies the query assigned to that triple.

The main contribution of this model lies in the type system which together with the introduced query order ensures that static type-checking prevents privacy violations. We say that a network is well behaved if

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access to a triple is more restrictive than access to its components and less restrictive than access to the user name it is enclosed with,

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each user can completely access their own profile,

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each user can update or partly delete profiles that they own (can access the whole profiles), and

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each user can update the privacy preference policy of data of another profile that they own or write data to another profile only if the newly obtained profile stays fully accessible to their owner.

We prove that any well-typed network is well behaved.
Neuroimaging Studies in Eating Disorders
Authors: Frank Guido K. , Bailer Ursula F. , Henry Shannan , Wagner Angela , Kaye Walter H.
Published: March 2015

The understanding of the eating disorders (EDs) anorexia (AN) and bulimia nervosa (BN) has undergone remarkable advancements in the past decade. Most studies that have been done in AN show brain gray and white matter volume loss during the ill state that, at least in part, remit with recovery. Similar patterns occur for brain phopsholipids assessed using magnet resonance spectroscopy (MRS). Imaging studies have been used to provide functional information regarding serotonin neuroreceptor dynamics, regional cerebral blood flow, or cerebral glucose metabolism. Such studies have implicated cingulate, frontal, temporal, and parietal regions in AN. Investigators have found that challenges such as food and body image distortions may activate some of these regions, raising the possibility that such studies may shed light on puzzling AN symptoms, such as body image distortions or extremes of appetitive behaviors. Emerging data suggest these disturbances persist after recovery from AN, suggesting the possibility that these are traits that may create a vulnerability to develop an ED. While fewer studies have been done in BN or binge eating disorder, there may be disturbances of serotonin metabolism in similar brain regions. Taken together, these findings give promise for future investigations with the hope of delineating brain pathways that contribute to the etiology of EDs.
µ-XRF Analysis of Trace Elements in Lapis Lazuli-Forming Minerals for a Provenance Study
Authors: Angelici Debora , Borghi Alessandro , Chiarelli Fabrizia , Cossio Roberto , Gariani Gianluca , Lo Giudice Alessandro , Re Alessandro , Pratesi Giovanni , Vaggelli Gloria
Published: March 2015

This paper presents new developments on the provenance study of lapis lazuli started by our group in 2008: during the years a multi-technique approach has been exploited to obtain minero-petrographic characterization and creation of a database considering only rock samples of known provenance. Since the final aim of the study is to develop a method to analyze archeological findings and artworks made with lapis lazuli in a completely non-invasive way, ion beam analysis techniques were employed to trace the provenance of the raw material used for the production of artifacts. Continuing this goal and focusing the analysis on determination of more significant minero-chemical markers for the provenance study of trace elements in different minerals, the method was extended with the use of micro X-ray fluorescence (µ-XRF), to test the potential of the technique for this application. The analyzes were focused on diopside and pyrite in lapis lazuli samples of known provenance (Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Siberia). In addition,µ-XRF data were compared with micro proton-induced X-ray emission (µ-PIXE) results to verify the agreement between the two databases and to compare the analytical performance of both techniques for this application.
Global versus local adsorption selectivity
Authors: Pauzat Françoise , Marloie Gael , Markovits Alexis , Ellinger Yves
Published: March 2015

The origin of the enantiomeric excess found in the amino acids present in the organic matter of carbonaceous meteorites is still unclear. Selective adsorption of one of the two enantiomers existing after a racemic formation could be part of the answer. Hereafter we report a comparative study of the adsorption of the R and S enantiomers of α-alanine and lactic acid on the hydroxylated {$10\bar 10$} chiral surface of α-quartz using numerical simulation techniques. Structurally different adsorption sites were found with opposite R versus S selectivity for the same molecule–surface couple, raising the problem of whether to consider adsorption as a local property or as a global response characteristic of the whole surface. To deal with the second term of this alternative, a statistical approach was designed, based on the occurrence of each adsorption site whose energy was calculated using first principle periodic density functional theory. It was found that R-alanine and S-lactic acid are the enantiomers preferentially adsorbed, even if the adsorption process on the quartz {$10\bar 10$} surface stays with a disappointingly poor enantio-selectivity. Nevertheless, it highlighted the important point that considering adsorption as a global property changes perspectives in the search for more efficient enantio-selective supports and more generally changes the way to apprehend adsorption processes in astro-chemistry/biology.
Emergent Archiepiscopal Leadership within the Anglican Communion
Authors: Percy Martyn
Published: March 2015

Each Archbishop of Canterbury has a distinctive style of leadership. To some extent, this will always be shaped and framed by prevalent contemporary cultures of leadership that are to be found within wider society. The paper examines and questions some aspects in the development of the current Archbishop of Canterbury's role. It argues that the combination of a certain kind of charismatic leadership, coupled to enhanced managerial organization, may be preventing the prospect of theological acuity and spiritual wisdom playing a more significant role in the continual formation of ecclesial polity in the Church of England, and across the wider Anglican Communion.
Conflict over reasons to eat tasty food predicts weight fluctuation over 6 weeks
Authors: Rosenhead Jonathan , Mansell Warren
Published: March 2015

Several theories suggest that goal conflict leads to loss of control, but few studies have tested this proposal objectively. A transdiagnostic approach to CBT based on Perceptual Control Theory proposes that conflict between superordinate goals is at the heart of loss of control, and in turn, psychological distress. This study used the example of goal conflict around eating in a non-clinical sample as proof-of-concept to test whether it predicted loss of control. We examined whether the conflict regarding reasons to eat tasty food (e.g. ‘Eating tasty food helps me feel better’) versus reasons not to eat tasty food (e.g. ‘I want to lose weight’) correlated with weight fluctuations over 6 weeks in 33 students. At baseline, higher levels of goal conflict were associated with greater state and trait food cravings, and more problems with control over eating. As predicted, people with higher levels of goal conflict showed greater weight fluctuation. The effect diminished when controlling for trait food craving, and exercise fluctuation remained an independent predictor. We discuss the implications for future research on goal conflict, and for interventions that raise awareness of goal conflict to improve wellbeing via the enhancement of self-control.
A compact ultra wideband antenna with triple band-notch characteristics
Authors: Devi Meenakshi , Gautam Anil Kumar , Kanaujia Binod Kumar
Published: March 2015

A novel design of a compact ultra wideband antenna with triple band-notched characteristics is proposed. Much wider impedance bandwidth (from 2.63 to 13.02 GHz) is obtained by using a star like-shaped radiator and a defected rectangular ground plane and band-notched functions are obtained by attaching L- and I-shaped structure on the ground and a capacitive-loaded loop (CLL) resonator on the patch. The triple band-notch rejection at WiMAX, WLAN, and ITU bands are obtained by attaching I-shape strip, CLL resonator, and flip L-shape, respectively. The parametric study is carried out to study the influence of varying dimensions on the antenna performance. To validate simulation results of the design a prototype is fabricated on the commercially available FR4 material. The measured results reveal that the presented triple band-notch antenna offers a very wide bandwidth of 10.41 GHz (2.63–13.04 GHz) with triple band-notched characteristics at WiMAX (2.94–3.7 GHz), WLAN (5.1–5.9 GHz), and ITU (7.4–8.7 GHz).
Exploring the Relationship between Family Functioning and Psycho-Pathology in a Sample in the Pediatric Age
Authors: Pepe Silvia , Tortolani Daniela , Gentile Simonetta , Di Ciommo Vincenzo M.
Published: March 2015

The purpose of this study was to investigate differences in family functioning between families with clinical subjects in paediatric age and families taken from the Italian population. To this aim we used the Family Adaptability and Cohesion Evaluation Scale (FACES). Participants were children diagnosed with a psychopathology, recruited into the psychiatry department in a Paediatric Hospital of Rome. A total of 106 families participated in the study. The non-pathological sample is composed by 2,543 parents in different age periods of the life-cycle. Results showed significant differences in family functioning between pathological and non-pathological samples. Specifically, families from the pathological sample (particularly the ones who experienced eating disorders) were more frequently located in extreme or mid-range regions of Olson’s circumplex model (p< .001). These findings suggest some considerations that can be useful in therapeutic works with families in a clinical setting. Critical aspects and clinical applications are discussed.
Water Levels Surge on Great Lakes
Authors: Gronewold Andrew D. , Clites Anne. H. , Bruxer Jacob , Kompoltowicz Keith W. , Smith Joeseph P. , Hunter Timothy S. , Wong Cary
Published: March 2015

The recent 2-year surge represents one of the most rapid rates of water level change on the Great Lakes in recorded history and marks the end of an unprecedented period of low water levels.
Giant negative magnetoresistance in Manganese-substituted Zinc Oxide
Authors: Wang X. L. , Shao Q. , Zhuravlyova A. , He M. , Yi Y. , Lortz R. , Wang J. N. , Ruotolo A.
Published: March 2015

We report a large negative magnetoresistance in Manganese-substituted Zinc Oxide thin films. This anomalous effect was found to appear in oxygen-deficient films and to increase with the concentration of Manganese. By combining magnetoresistive measurements with magneto-photoluminescence, we demonstrate that the effect can be explained as the result of a magnetically induced transition from hopping to band conduction where the activation energy is caused by the sp-d exchange interaction.
Fat mass- and obesity-associated gene Fto affects the dietary response in mouse white adipose tissue
Authors: Ronkainen Justiina , Huusko Tuija J. , Soininen Raija , Mondini Eleonora , Cinti Francesca , Mäkelä Kari A. , Kovalainen Miia , Herzig Karl-Heinz , Järvelin Marjo-Riitta , Sebert Sylvain , Savolainen Markku J. , Salonurmi Tuire
Published: March 2015

Common variants of human fat mass- and obesity-associated gene Fto have been linked with higher body mass index, but the biological explanation for the link has remained obscure. Recent findings suggest that these variants affect the homeobox protein IRX3. Here we report that FTO has a role in white adipose tissue which modifies its response to high-fat feeding. Wild type and Fto-deficient mice were exposed to standard or high-fat diet for 16 weeks after which metabolism, behavior and white adipose tissue morphology were analyzed together with adipokine levels and relative expression of genes regulating white adipose tissue adipogenesis and Irx3. Our results indicate that Fto deficiency increases the expression of genes related to adipogenesis preventing adipocytes from becoming hypertrophic after high-fat diet. In addition, we report a novel finding of increased Irx3 expression in Fto-deficient mice after high-fat feeding indicating a complex link between FTO, IRX3 and fat metabolism.
Supervised exercise training reduces oxidative stress and cardiometabolic risk in adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Vinetti Giovanni , Mozzini Chiara , Desenzani Paolo , Boni Enrico , Bulla Laura , Lorenzetti Isabella , Romano Claudia , Pasini Andrea , Cominacini Luciano , Assanelli Deodato
Published: March 2015

To evaluate the effects of supervised exercise training (SET) on cardiometabolic risk, cardiorespiratory fitness and oxidative stress status in 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), twenty male subjects with T2DM were randomly assigned to an intervention group, which performed SET in a hospital-based setting and to a control group. SET consisted of a 12-month supervised aerobic, resistance and flexibility training. A reference group of ten healthy male subjects was also recruited for baseline evaluation only. Participants underwent medical examination, biochemical analyses and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. Oxidative stress markers (1-palmitoyl-2-[5-oxovaleroyl]-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylcholine [POVPC]; 1-palmitoyl-2-glutaroyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphorylcholine [PGPC]) were measured in plasma and in peripheral blood mononuclear cells. All investigations were carried out at baseline and after 12 months. SET yielded a significant modification (p < 0.05) in the following parameters: V'O2max (+14.4%), gas exchange threshold (+23.4%), waist circumference (−1.4%), total cholesterol (−14.6%), LDL cholesterol (−20.2%), fasting insulinemia (−48.5%), HOMA-IR (−52.5%), plasma POVPC (−27.9%) and PGPC (−31.6%). After 12 months, the control group presented a V'O2max and a gas exchange threshold significantly lower than the intervention group. Plasma POVC and PGPC were significantly different from healthy subjects before the intervention, but not after. In conclusion, SET was effective in improving cardiorespiratory fitness, cardiometabolic risk and oxidative stress status in T2DM.
Insights into the Role of Humic Acid on Pd-catalytic Electro-Fenton Transformation of Toluene in Groundwater
Authors: Liao Peng , Al-Ani Yasir , Malik Ismael Zainab , Wu Xiaohui
Published: March 2015

A recently developed Pd-based electro-Fenton (E-Fenton) process enables efficient in situ remediation of organic contaminants in groundwater. In the process, H2O2, Fe(II) and acidic conditions (~pH 3) are produced in situ to facilitate the decontamination, but the role of ubiquitous natural organic matters (NOM) remain unclear. This study investigated the effect of Aldrich humic acid (HA) on the transformation of toluene by the Pd-based E-Fenton process. At pH 3 with 50 mA current, the presence of HA promoted the efficiency of toluene transformation, with pseudo-first-order rate constants increase from 0.01 to 0.016 as the HA concentration increases from 0 to 20 mg/L. The HA-enhanced toluene transformation was attributed to the accelerated thermal reduction of Fe(III) to Fe(II), which led to production of more hydroxyl radicals. The correlation of the rate constants of toluene transformation and HA decomposition validated hydroxyl radical (·OH) as the predominant reactive species for HA decomposition. The finding of this study highlighted that application of the novel Pd-based E-Fenton process in groundwater remediation may not be concerned by the fouling from humic substances.
Analysis of the metabolome of Anopheles gambiae mosquito after exposure to Mycobacterium ulcerans
Authors: Hoxmeier J. Charles , Thompson Brice D. , Broeckling Corey D. , Small Pamela , Foy Brian D. , Prenni Jessica , Dobos Karen M.
Published: March 2015

Infection with Mycobacterium ulcerans causes Buruli Ulcer, a neglected tropical disease. Mosquito vectors are suspected to participate in the transmission and environmental maintenance of the bacterium. However, mechanisms and consequences of mosquito contamination by M. ulcerans are not well understood. We evaluated the metabolome of the Anopheles gambiae mosquito to profile the metabolic changes associated with bacterial colonization. Contamination of mosquitoes with live M. ulcerans bacilli results in disruptions to lipid metabolic pathways of the mosquito, specifically the utilization of glycerolipid molecules, an affect that was not observed in mosquitoes exposed to dead M. ulcerans. These results are consistent with aberrations of lipid metabolism described in other mycobacterial infections, implying global host-pathogen interactions shared across diverse saprophytic and pathogenic mycobacterial species. This study implicates features of the bacterium, such as the putative M. ulcerans encoded phospholipase enzyme, which promote virulence, survival and active adaptation in concert with mosquito development and provides significant groundwork for enhanced studies of the vector-pathogen interactions using metabolomics profiling. Lastly, metabolic and survival data suggest an interaction which is unlikely to contribute to transmission of M. ulcerans by A. gambiae and more likely to contribute to persistence of M. ulcerans in waters cohabitated by both organisms.
Exploring the potential of phyllosilicate minerals as potassium fertilizers using sodium tetraphenylboron and intensive cropping with perennial ryegrass
Authors: Li Ting , Wang Huoyan , Wang Jing , Zhou Zijun , Zhou Jianmin
Published: March 2015

In response to addressing potassium (K) deficiency in soil and decreasing agricultural production costs, the potential of K-bearing phyllosilicate minerals that can be directly used as an alternative K source has been investigated using sodium tetraphenylboron (NaTPB) extraction and an intensive cropping experiment. The results showed that the critical value of K-release rate and leaf K concentration was 3.30 g kg−1 h−1 and 30.64 g (kg dry matter)−1, respectively under the experimental conditions. According to this critical value, the maximum amount of released K that could be utilized by a plant with no K deficiency symptoms was from biotite (27.80 g kg−1) and vermiculite (5.58 g kg−1), followed by illite, smectite and muscovite with 2.76, 0.88 and 0.49 g kg−1, respectively. Ryegrass grown on phlogopite showed K deficiency symptoms during the overall growth period. It is concluded that biotite and vermiculite can be directly applied as a promising and sustainable alternative to the use of classical K fertilizers, illite can be utilized in combination with soluble K fertilizers, whereas muscovite, phlogopite and smectite may not be suitable for plant growth. Further field experiments are needed to assess the use of these phyllosilicate minerals as sources of K fertilizer.
Odd-Mode Surface Plasmon Polaritons Supported by Complementary Plasmonic Metamaterial
Authors: Gao Xi , Zhou Liang , Cui Tie Jun
Published: March 2015

Surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs), either on metal-dielectric interfaces in optical frequencies or on structured metal surfaces in the lower frequencies, are dominantly even modes. Here we discover dominant odd-mode SPPs on a complementary plasmonic metamaterial, which is constructed by complementary symmetric grooves. We show that the fundamental SPP mode on such a plasmonic metamaterial is a tightly confined odd mode, whose dispersion curve can be tuned by the shape of groove. According to the electric field distributions of odd-mode SPPs, we propose a high-efficiency transducer using asymmetric coplanar waveguide and slot line to excite the odd-mode SPPs. Numerical simulations and experimental results validate the high-efficiency excitation and excellent propagation performance of odd-mode SPPs on the complementary plasmonic waveguides in the microwave frequencies.
C60 as an active smart spacer material on silver thin film substrates for enhanced surface plasmon coupled emission
Authors: Mulpur Pradyumna , Podila Ramakrishna , Ramamurthy Sai Sathish , Kamisetti Venkataramaniah , Rao Apparao M.
Published: March 2015

We incorporated C60 as an active spacer material in a SPCE platform resulting in 30-fold enhancement of fluorescence signal intensity.
Continuous expansion of the interplanar spacing of octacalcium phosphate by incorporation of dicarboxylate ions with a side chain
Authors: Yokoi Taishi , Kamitakahara Masanobu , Ohtsuki Chikara
Published: March 2015

We investigate the (100) interplanar spacing expansion behavior of octacalcium phosphate (OCP), revealing that OCP shows continuous and non-continuous interplanar spacing expansion upon incorporation of mercaptosuccinate and succinate ions, respectively.
Ionic liquids and continuous flow processes: a good marriage to design sustainable processes
Authors: García-Verdugo Eduardo , Altava Belen , Burguete M. Isabel , Lozano Pedro , Luis S. V.
Published: March 2015

In the last few years the use of Ionic Liquids (ILs) as alternative solvents for (bio)catalytic processes has increased substantially, and the benefits and different approaches reported to combine continuous flow systems and ILs are at the core of this overview.
Fluorescence detection of aromatic amines and photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B under UV light irradiation by luminescent metal–organic frameworks
Authors: Wang Fengqin , Dong Caifu , Wang Chengmiao , Yu Zongchao , Guo Shukun , Wang Zechuan , Zhao Yongnan , Li Guodong
Published: March 2015

Two MOFs were employed as fluorescence materials for selectively sensing aromatic amines as well as the photodegradation of organic dyes.
The electrochemical synthesis of TiC reinforced Fe based composite powder from titanium-rich slag
Authors: Lin Sun , Qiushi Song , Qian Xu , Zhiqiang Ning , Xionggang Lu , Derek Fray
Published: March 2015

Nano-sized TiC reinforced Fe based composite particles with a multi-core microstructure were synthesized by electrochemical reduction.
Mechanistic studies and optimisation of a Pd-catalysed direct arylation reaction using phosphine-free systems
Authors: Kuwabara Junpei , Sakai Masaru , Zhang Qiao , Kanbara Takaki
Published: March 2015

The mechanistic study of the initial step in direct arylation provides valuable insight for optimising reaction conditions.
Design, synthesis, in vitro antimicrobial and cytotoxic evaluation of novel 1,2,3-selena/thiadiazolyltetrazole derivatives
Authors: Kanakaraju S. , Suresh L.
Published: March 2015

A new series of 2,5-disubstituted tetrazoles and 1,2,3-selena/thiadiazolyl-2H-tetrazole derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for theirin vitroantimicrobial and cytotoxic activities against pathogenic strains.
Conformal coating containing Ca, P, Si and Na with double-level porous surface structure on titanium formed by a three-step microarc oxidation
Authors: Zhou Rui , Wei Daqing , Cao Jianyun , Feng Wei , Cheng Su , Du Qing , Li Baoqiang , Wang Yaming , Jia Dechang , Zhou Yu
Published: March 2015

Development of conformal MAO coating on a Ti plate with a double-level porous surface, followed by characterization and evaluation in SBF.
In vitro biostability and biocompatibility of ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) nanocomposites for biomedical applications
Authors: Osman Azlin F. , Alakrach Abdulkader M. , Kalo Hussein , Azmi W. Nadhirah W. , Hashim Fatimah
Published: March 2015

EVA incorporating organo-MMT exhibits greater toughness and biostability at high strain, at which point the organo-MMT is exfoliated and introduces a more tortuous path for the entrance of permeants.
Copper-catalyzed C–H alkylation of 8-aminoquinolines via 8-amide chelation assistance
Authors: Xia Xiao-Feng , Zhu Su-Li , Gu Zhen , Wang Haijun
Published: March 2015

A copper-catalyzed 8-amide chelation-assisted C–H alkylation of 8-aminoquinolines is described.
Saccharide separation from wood prehydrolysis liquor: comparison of selectivity toward non-saccharide compounds with separate techniques
Authors: Wang Zhaojiang , Wang Xiaojun , Fu Yingjuan , Yuan Zaiwu , Qin Menghua
Published: March 2015

Selectivity comparison for saccharides separation from wood hydrolysate.
An enzyme-activatable probe with a self-immolative linker for rapid and sensitive alkaline phosphatase detection and cell imaging through a cascade reaction
Authors: Zhang Hongmei , Xu Chenglong , Liu Jie , Li Xiaohong , Guo Lin , Li Xinming
Published: March 2015

Simple conjugation of a phosphate moiety to a resorufin via a self-immolative linker resulted in a novel probe for rapid and sensitive phosphatase detection and cell imaging.
Artificial receptors for nitrate: a comprehensive overview
Authors: Dutta Ranjan , Ghosh Pradyut
Published: March 2015

In this feature article, we describe the current status and recent development of synthetic anion receptors for the recognition of nitrate.
TiO2 embedded in carbon submicron-tablets: synthesis from a metal–organic framework precursor and application as a superior anode in lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Wang Peiyu , Lang Junwei , Liu Dongxia , Yan Xingbin
Published: March 2015

A unique “blueberry muffin” structure provides the ideal anode characteristics of fast rechargeable LIBs, showing excellent long-term cycling stability.
Tuning the reactivity of nanostructured indium tin oxide electrodes toward chemisorption
Authors: Forget A. , Tucker R. T. , Brett M. J. , Limoges B. , Balland V.
Published: March 2015

This contribution highlights correlation between the surface concentration of a chemisorbed organophosphorous probe (flavin mononucleotide) and the relative hydroxyl surface coverage of nanostructured ITO electrodes, which can be tuned during post-deposition reductive annealing.
Supramolecular materials with robust and tunable channels constructed from tin(iv)porphyrin phenolates
Authors: Wang Shuang , Forsyth Craig , Langford Steven J.
Published: March 2015

A series of highly stable supramolecular materials bearing tunable channels from porphyrin bisphenolates has been studied by X-ray crystallography and thermogravimetric analysis. Optimisation of the crystallisation process has identified ways to systematically tune the pore lining by substitution on the phenolic rings.
Infrared spectroscopy of N2 adsorption on size selected cobalt cluster cations in isolation
Authors: Dillinger Sebastian , Mohrbach Jennifer , Hewer Joachim , Gaffga Maximilian , Niedner-Schatteburg Gereon
Published: March 2015

IR active N2 stretching frequencies in isolated cobalt cluster nitrogen adsorbate complexes, [Con(N2)1]+, tell about subtle cluster size effects much beyond chemical intuition.
Large electric-field-induced strain in centrosymmetric crystals of a dipolar ruthenium alkynyl complex
Authors: Lau K. , Barlow A. , Moxey G. J. , Li Q. , Liu Y. , Humphrey M. G. , Cifuentes M. P. , Frankcombe T. J. , Stranger R.
Published: March 2015

Strong electromechanical coupling in centrosymmetric organoruthenium complex due to disorder in molecular packing.
Rayleigh light scattering properties of atmospheric molecular clusters consisting of sulfuric acid and bases
Authors: Elm Jonas , Norman Patrick , Mikkelsen Kurt V.
Published: March 2015

The Rayleigh light scattering properties of (H2SO4)a(NH3)b and (H2SO4)a((CH3)2NH)b atmospheric molecular clusters have been investigated using a response theory approach.
Synthesis of a 12R-type hexagonal perovskite solid solution Sr3NdNb3−xTixO12−δand the influence of acceptor doping on electrical properties
Authors: Chinelatto Adilson L. , Boulahya Khalid , Pérez-Coll Domingo , Amador Ulises , Tabacaru Corina , Nicholls Simon , Hoelzel Markus , Sinclair Derek C. , Mather Glenn C.
Published: March 2015

The solid solution Sr3NdNb3−xTixO12−δ(0 ≤x≤ 0.06) crystallises with a 12R-type hexagonal perovskite structure and exhibits increasing proton conductivity withx.
Cyclometalated iridium(iii) complexes with imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline derivatives for mitochondrial imaging in living cells
Authors: Jin Chengzhi , Liu Jiangping , Chen Yu , Li Guanying , Guan Ruilin , Zhang Pingyu , Ji Liangnian , Chao Hui
Published: March 2015

A new series of cyclometalated iridium(iii) complexes with imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline derivatives, MitoIr1–MitoIr7, were developed to image mitochondria in living cells.
Homoleptic borates and aluminates containing the difluorophosphato ligand – [M(O2PF2)x]y− – synthesis and characterization
Authors: Schulz Christoph , Eiden Philipp , Klose Petra , Ermantraut Andreas , Schmidt Michael , Garsuch Arnd , Krossing Ingo
Published: March 2015

A new class of WCAs…? The difluoro-phosphato ligand (O2PF2) was used for the synthesis of borates and aluminates of the [M(O2PF2)x]y−-type in order to generate weakly coordinating anions.
A high efficient graphitic-C3N4/BiOI/graphene oxide ternary nanocomposite heterostructured photocatalyst with graphene oxide as electron transport buffer material
Authors: Dai Kai , Lu Luhua , Liang Changhao , Zhu Guangping , Liu Qinzhuang , Geng Lei , He Junqi
Published: March 2015

A high efficient graphitic-C3N4/BiOI/graphene oxide ternary nanocomposite photocatalyst with graphene oxide as electron transport buffer material was synthesized.
Heterometallic 3d–4f single-molecule magnets
Authors: Rosado Piquer Lidia , Sañudo E. Carolina
Published: March 2015

This perspective gives an overview of what researchers want to achieve by preparing 3d–4f single-molecule magnets, the most significant results obtained so far and the challenges still ahead of us.
Mechanistic insights into the reactions of hydride transfer versus hydrogen atom transfer by a trans-dioxoruthenium(vi) complex
Authors: Dhuri Sunder N. , Lee Yong-Min , Seo Mi Sook , Cho Jaeheung , Narulkar Dattaprasad D. , Fukuzumi Shunichi , Nam Wonwoo
Published: March 2015

Valuable insights into the hydride-transfer mechanism and C–H bond activation reactions by high-valent trans-dioxoruthenium(vi) species is provided.
A highly-efficient palladium-catalyzed aminocarbonylation/SNAr approach to dibenzoxazepinones
Authors: Shen Chaoren , Neumann Helfried , Wu Xiao-Feng
Published: March 2015

A practical protocol for the synthesis of dibenzo[b,e][1,4]oxazepin-11(5H)-ones has been developed. By virtue of Pd-catalyzed aminocarbonylation and aromatic nucleophilic substitution, 61 examples of the desired dibenzoxazepinones were obtained in moderate to excellent isolated yields (54–92%).
Tuning the oxidation state and magnetic and coordination behaviour of iron and cobalt complexes by O/S variation in mono-thio and dithio-oxamide chelating ligands
Authors: Pilia Luca , Espa Davide , Concas Giorgio , Congiu Francesco , Marchiò Luciano , Laura Mercuri M. , Serpe Angela , Deplano Paola
Published: March 2015

A variety of iron and cobalt complexes which differ in coordination, metal oxidation state, and spin state is obtained with corresponding S,O and S,S′ title ligands.
Design and optimization of lipid-modified poly(amidoamine) dendrimer coated iron oxide nanoparticles as probes for biomedical applications
Authors: Boni A. , Bardi G. , Bertero A. , Cappello V. , Emdin M. , Flori A. , Gemmi M. , Innocenti C. , Menichetti L. , Sangregorio C. , Villa S. , Piazza V.
Published: March 2015

Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles with a wide size range (2.6–14.1 nm) were synthesized and coated with the amphiphilic poly(amidoamine) PAMAM-C12 dendrimer.
Triazolopyridopyrimidines: an emerging family of effective DNA photocleavers. DNA binding. Antileishmanial activity
Authors: Adam Rosa , Bilbao-Ramos Pablo , Abarca Belén , Ballesteros Rafael , González-Rosende M. Eugenia , Dea-Ayuela M. Auxiliadora , Estevan Francisco , Alzuet-Piña Gloria
Published: March 2015

Triazolopyridopyrimidine compounds behave as DNA photocleavers through both type I and type II mechanisms.
Dendrimer-encapsulated Pd nanoparticles as catalysts for C–C cross-couplings in flow microreactors
Authors: Ricciardi Roberto , Huskens Jurriaan , Verboom Willem
Published: March 2015

Dendrimer-encapsulated Pd nanoparticles anchored within continuous flow microreactors are efficient for C–C cross-coupling reactions. This is witnessed by the good catalytic performance for the Heck–Cassar and Suzuki–Miyaura couplings.
N-Heterocyclic carbenes as organocatalysts for polymerizations: trends and frontiers
Authors: Naumann Stefan , Dove Andrew P.
Published: March 2015

This review spotlights current areas of high interest for NHC-based polymerization research.
Triethylene glycol-based poly(1,2,3-triazolium acrylate)s with enhanced ionic conductivity
Authors: Sood R. , Zhang B. , Serghei A. , Bernard J. , Drockenmuller E.
Published: March 2015

A well-defined triethylene glycol-based poly(1,2,3-triazolium acrylate) having a bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide anion and an anhydrous ionic conductivity of 10−5 S cm−1 at 30 °C is reported.
Studies on the electrochemical intercalation/de-intercalation mechanism of NiMn2O4 for high stable pseudocapacitor electrodes
Authors: Vijaya Sankar K. , Surendran S. , Pandi K. , Allin A. M. , Nithya V. D. , Lee Y. S. , Kalai Selvan R.
Published: March 2015

Sub-micron sized polyhedral shaped NiMn2O4 particles were successfully prepared by a glycine assisted solution combustion method.
Influence of hexagonal boron nitride on the selective catalytic reduction of NO with NH3over CuOX/TiO2
Authors: Zhou Dongsheng , Ren Zhiyuan , Li Bo , Ma Zhaoxia , Zhang Xiaobin , Yang Hangsheng
Published: March 2015

hBN promoted NO conversion over CuOX/TiO2, hBN promoted the oxidation of NO to NO2, hBN suppressed the NH3oxidation, a de-NOXactivity of 90.6% was achieved at 275 °C and SO2promoted the activity at 350 °C.
Purification and structural characterization of “simple catechol”, the NGAL-siderocalin siderophore in human urine
Authors: Bao Guan-Hu , Barasch Jonathan , Xu Jie , Wang Wei , Hu Feng-Lin , Deng Shi-Xian
Published: March 2015

The NGAL binding siderophore catechol was directly purified from human urine with columns and identified by LC-HR-ESI-MS, NMR spectroscopy methods.
Acceptorless dehydrogenative lactonization of diols by Pt-loaded SnO2 catalysts
Authors: Touchy Abeda Sultana , Shimizu Ken-ichi
Published: March 2015

SnO2-supported platinum (Pt/SnO2) effectively catalyzed the acceptorless dehydrogenative lactonization of benzylic and aliphatic diols under solvent-free conditions in N2.
Using IR vibrations to quantitatively describe and predict site-selectivity in multivariate Rh-catalyzed C–H functionalization
Authors: Bess Elizabeth N. , Guptill David M. , Davies Huw M. L. , Sigman Matthew S.
Published: March 2015

Achieving selective C–H functionalization is a significant challenge that requires discrimination between many similar C–H bonds.
Pineapple-shaped ZnCo2O4 microspheres as anode materials for lithium ion batteries with prominent rate performance
Authors: Guo Lingyun , Ru Qiang , Song Xiong , Hu Shejun , Mo Yudi
Published: March 2015

The as-prepared pineapple-shaped ZCO with a porous nanostructure shows a high specific capacity, superior rate capability and excellent cycling stability when used as an anode material for LIBs.
Porous Co–P–Pd nanotube arrays for hydrogen generation by catalyzing the hydrolysis of alkaline NaBH4 solution
Authors: Wang Shuhai , Fan Yanan , Chen Minqi , Xie Yanyu , Wang Dawei , Su Cheng-Yong
Published: March 2015

Co–P–Pd nanotube arrays with a unique porous nanotube structure and synergistic effect show high catalytic activity for H2 generation.
Designed synthesis of hollow Co3O4 nanoparticles encapsulated in a thin carbon nanosheet array for high and reversible lithium storage
Authors: Peng Liang , Feng Yangyang , Bai Yuanjuan , Qiu Hua-Jun , Wang Yu
Published: March 2015

A facile method is introduced to synthesize hollow Co3O4-NPs encapsulated in a thin carbon nanosheet array as anode materials in LIBs.
Ultrahigh aniline-removal capacity of hierarchically structured layered manganese oxides: trapping aniline between interlayers
Authors: Xiao Wei , Zhou Peng , Mao Xuhui , Wang Dihua
Published: March 2015

Nano/micro hierarchical layered-MnO2 shows ultrahigh aniline-removal capacity from alkaline wastewater due to exchange of pre-intercalated K+ with aniline molecules.
Energetic fused triazoles – a promising C–N fused heterocyclic cation
Authors: Yin Ping , Zhang Jiaheng , Parrish Damon A. , Shreeve Jean'ne M.
Published: March 2015

A family of new energetic 3,6,7-triamino-7H-[1,2,4]triazolo[5,1-c][1,2,4]triazol-2-ium salts was developed as promising energetic materials with a high-nitrogen C–N fused framework as the energetic cation.
Inverted perovskite solar cells with inserted cross-linked electron-blocking interlayers for performance enhancement
Authors: Jhuo Hong-Jyun , Yeh Po-Nan , Liao Sih-Hao , Li Yi-Lun , Sharma Sunil , Chen Show-An
Published: March 2015

Cross-linked anode interlayers (X-QUPD or X-OTPD) with solvent-resistance provide electron blocking to reduce electron–hole recombination for improving PCE of invert type solution processed perovskite solar cells.
A UCN@mSiO2@cross-linked lipid with high steric stability as a NIR remote controlled-release nanocarrier for photodynamic therapy
Authors: Hou Beibei , Zheng Bin , Gong Xiaoqun , Wang Hanjie , Wang Sheng , Liao Zhenyu , Li Xiaodong , Zhang Xuening , Chang Jin
Published: March 2015

In clinics, the application of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in deep tissue is severely constrained by the limited penetration depth of visible light that was used for activating the photosensitizer (PS).
Optically switchable transistors comprising a hybrid photochromic molecule/n-type organic active layer
Authors: Börjesson K. , Herder M. , Grubert L. , Duong D. T. , Salleo A. , Hecht S. , Orgiu E. , Samorì P.
Published: March 2015

Photoswitchable transistors based on a blend of an n-type fullerene derivative and a photochromic diarylethene can be gated either through the gate electrode or by photoisomerization of the diarylethene molecules.
Functionalization of CdSe semiconductor nanocrystals with organic charge-transporting ligands
Authors: Liang Yichen , Moon Jong-Sik , Mu Ruipu , Winiarz Jeffrey G.
Published: March 2015

[1,1′-Biphenyl]-4,4′-diamine-N,N′-bis(3-methylphenyl)-N,N′-diphenyl (TPD), a well-studied hole transporting material, has been sulfonated using acetyl sulfate and subsequently used as a passivating ligand in the synthesis of CdSe quantum dots (QDs).