bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Acute recovery responses of maximal velocity and angular acceleration of the knee extensors following back squat exercise
Authors: Mackey Cameron S. , Thiele Ryan M. , Schnaiter-Brasche Jessica , Smith Doug B. , Conchola Eric C.
Published: September 2018

OBJECTIVE:

The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of two back squat exercise protocols on recovery responses of maximal unloaded velocity (Vmax) and angular acceleration (ACC240, ACC500) of the knee extensors.

METHODS:

Fourteen resistance-trained men (mean [Formula: see text] SD: age [Formula: see text] 22.07 [Formula: see text] 2.6 years) and sixteen women (age [Formula: see text] 21.75 [Formula: see text] 1.0 years) performed maximum voluntary contractions at 240[Formula: see text] [Formula: see text] s[Formula: see text] and 500[Formula: see text] [Formula: see text] s[Formula: see text] before (Pre) and after (Post0-Post30) a squat exercise using either a power-endurance (PE) (5 [Formula: see text] 16 at 40% one-repetition maximum), or controlled hypertrophic (CH) (5 [Formula: see text] 8 at 80% one-repetition maximum) protocol.

RESULTS:

There was a significant main effect for time ([Formula: see text] 0.001) in which ACC240 was greater at Pre compared to Post0, Post15 and Post30 ([Formula: see text] 0.001–0.023), no differences were observed at Post7 ([Formula: see text] 0.186). For ACC500, all post-recovery time phases (Post0-Post30) were lower than Pre ([Formula: see text] 0.001). A sex [Formula: see text] intensity [Formula: see text] time ([Formula: see text] 0.040) interaction was observed for Vmax where only the CH protocol was significantly decreased ([Formula: see text] 0.019) for the males at Post0. All other post-recovery time phases for Vmax were lower compared to Pre for both protocols ([Formula: see text] 0.002–0.025).

CONCLUSIONS:

Similar fatigue and recovery-related responses were observed between genders in regards to ACC and Vmax following volume-matched PE and CH squat protocols. Knowing that a variety of populations implement compound movements into their resistance training routines, the present findings suggest that ACC and Vmax may be negatively affected following moderate to heavy exercise for up to 30 minutes. Thus, assessing ACC and Vmax post-exercise may be a valuable measure in identifying the residual consequences of fatigue over a short-term recovery period.
MOLLUSKS ON RECRUITMENT PANELS PLACED IN AN OFFSHORE HARBOR IN TROPICAL NORTHEASTERN BRAZIL
Authors: Barroso Cristiane Xerez , Rabay Soraya Guimarães , Matthews Cascon Helena
Published: September 2018

Como o objetivo de contribuir para o conhecimento das comunidades marinhas incrustantes, o presente estudo analisou a variação temporal em comunidades de moluscos encontradas em placas de recrutamento trimestrais e anuais instaladas em uma região portuária no nordeste do Brasil. Um conjunto de 30 placas artificiais foi submerso entre os pilares do píer a uma profundidade aproximada de 6 m. A cada três meses, um subconjunto de 15 placas era removido para o exame da biota presente. O segundo subconjunto de 15 placas foi deixado submerso por um ano, e depois removido para análise. No mesmo dia em que as placas eram removidas, elas eram substituídas por novas placas. Doze remoções/reposições de placas foram realizadas de outubro de 2009 a novembro de 2012. Duas classes de Mollusca foram encontradas nos painéis de recrutamento: Gastropoda e Bivalvia. Trinta táxons foram encontrados nas placas trimestrais e 23 táxons nas placas anuais. Duas espécies nãonativas da costa brasileira foram encontradas: Isognomon bicolor e Eualetes tulipa. Nas placas trimestrais, a espécie mais comum e abundante foi a ostra Crassostrea brasiliana e a espécie mais abundante nas placas anuais foi o bivalve Musculus lateralis.
ICHTHYOFAUNA OF THE ESTUARIES OF THE CRICARÉ RIVER: WEIGHT-LENGTH RELATIONSHIP
Authors: Hostim-Silva Maurício , Lima Arthur Da Costa , Dos Passos Ana Carolina , Spach Henry Louis , Cartagena Beatriz Fernanda Chincila , Afonso Maíra Gnoatto , Souza Junio Damasceno
Published: September 2018

Este trabalho apresenta a relação peso-comprimento de 25 espécies de peixes. As coletas foram realizadas mensalmente de 2010 a 2011, utilizando redes de arrasto em estuários do rio Cricaré, Espírito Santo, Brasil.
CARACTERIZAÇÃO DA MACROFAUNA DE SUBSTRATOS CONSOLIDADOS DO LITORAL NORTE DO RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRASIL
Authors: Agostini Vanessa Ochi , Ozorio Carla Penna
Published: September 2018

Este trabalho teve como objetivo realizar um levantamento qualitativo e descrever a zonação dos organismos incrustantes, sedentários e vágeis em diferentes substratos consolidados na costa norte do Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brasil, contribuindo para o conhecimento da biodiversidade subtropical marinha. Os registros das espécies foram feitos através de consulta à literatura específica e também através de observações e coletas mensais em substratos consolidados naturais (costão rochoso) e artificiais (molhes, plataformas, monoboias) de março de 2010 a junho de 2011, totalizando 16 meses. Obteve-se o registo de 160 espécies de invertebrados associados a substratos consolidados para o RS através da literatura e 83 espécies a partir do levantamento de campo, sendo que 42,2 % das espécies foram registradas no costão rochoso da Praia do Meio, Torres; 24,1 % nos molhes de Imbé-Tramandaí e Torres; 45,8 % nos pilares das plataformas de pesca de Cidreira, Tramandaí e Atlântida e 72,3 % na estrutura das monoboias de oleoduto, MN601 e MN-602 de Tramandaí. Sobre a ocorrência exclusiva de espécies, verificaram-se maiores valores para as monoboias, seguida das plataformas de pesca, costão rochoso e molhes. Quanto a novos registros, 34 táxons ainda não haviam sido citados para RS.
INCLUSÃO DE Aspergillus niger EM RAÇÕES COMERCIAIS EXTRUSADAS PARA JUVENIS DE TILÁPIAS DO NILO (Oreochromis niloticus)
Authors: Giuliani Durigon Emerson , Gustavo Coelho Emerenciano Mauricio , Alves de Sousa Alison , Honorato Luan , Roberto Coutinho Carlos , Lemos de Mello Giovanni
Published: September 2018

A produção de pescado vem crescendo significativamente, no Brasil a principal espécie cultivada é a tilápia, mas diversos fatores ainda impedem um maior crescimento desta atividade; um deles é o alto custo das rações. A utilização de fungos na alimentação animal tem ganhado atenção especial visto que o Brasil é um grande produtor mundial de cana-de-açúcar e frutas. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a inclusão da Aspergillus niger, em rações comerciais extrusadas para tilápias do Nilo (Oreochromis niloticus). O experimento teve duração de 42 dias e foram avaliados os parâmetros de desempenho zootécnico e índices organo-somáticos. Não houve efeito significativo para o comprimento, consumo de ração, sobrevivência, fator de condição, índice esplenosomático e índice gonadossomático. No entanto, houve efeito quadrático para peso final, ganho de peso, conversão alimentar, rendimento de carcaça, taxa de crescimento específico, índice hepato somático e índice de gordura visceral onde os níveis ótimos ficaram entre 3,7 % a 4,1%. Houve também efeito linear para o índice digestivo somático. Recomenda-se o uso de 4% de biomassa de Aspergillus niger em rações comerciais extrusadas para tilápias, sem perdas no desempenho produtivo.
Performans Yönetimi Sorunsalı ve Okullar
Authors: Mavi Duran
Published: September 2018

Performans bir amacın,
görevin ya da fonksiyonun yürütülmesi olarak nitelendirilebilir. Performans üzerindeki
çalışmalar; örgütler var olduğu günden beri yapılagelmiş, çalışanlar başarı
durumlarına göre çeşitli neticelerle buluşturulmuştur. Bu bağlamda performans yönetimi bireysel boyutunun
yanında kurumsal boyutu da sürekli çalışılan çok yönlü bir uygulama alanıdır.
İyi ve etkili performans yönetimi çalışmaları, insan kaynağının
geliştirilmesine ait işlemlerin tüm unsurlarıyla ilintilidir. Performans
yönetimi planlama, gerçekleştirme, izleme
ve gözden geçirme basamaklarını içeren performans döngüsü ile işletilir. Çoklu geri bildirim ya da çok kaynaklı geri bildirim olarak da
bilinen 360 derece geri bildirim
performans yönetiminin kalbi olarak tanımlanabilir. Bu geri besleme türü
performans hakkındaki tüm boyutları kuşatan bir perspektif aracıdır. Performans
yönetimi, performans değerlendirilmesini de içine alan kapsamlı bir süreçtir.
Performans değerlendirme çalışmaları bireylerin sadece hatalarına ve
noksanlıklarına değil başarılarına da odaklanan aşamalardır. Performans
yönetimi süreci uygun şekilde yapıldığı vakit çalışanların başarı ihtiyacını
giderme, kariyer planına katkıda bulunma gibi yollarla bireysel ve örgütsel
teşvikler de sunabilir. Kişisel durumun bütünsel açından görülmesini
kolaylaştırabilir. Bireylerin hayatının önemli bir kısmını geçirdiği okullarda
insan kaynağının etkin bir güce dönüştürülmesine ihtiyaç duyulur. Yenilenen
kültürel değerler, çevresel koşullar, bireysel ve örgütsel anlayışlar
performans ve sonuçları üzerinde önemli etkilere sahip olduğundan okulların
performanslarının incelenmesi kaçınılmazdır. 
Bu kapsamda performans yönetimi okul ve öğretmen değerlendirmeleriyle
ilgili profesyonel destek sağlayabilir. Çalışanların ve örgütlerin ortaya
koyabileceği zirve performansların
neler olduğunun ve nasıl elde edileceğinin kılavuzluğunu yapabilir.
Pemberitaan Kerukunan Umat Beragama: Analisis Pesan Media
Authors: Farhan Farhan
Published: September 2018

This paper discusses the harmony of religious communities in Indonesia through the online mass media coverage represents the reality of tri harmony of religion. The preaching of religious harmony is approached with the theory of communication through media texts. Data collection is done through online observation on the media. The media in question is a youtube audio-visual media, online print media (Metrotvnews.com, Detik.news, Republika.ac.id, Antaranews.com) that preach harmony between religious and publicized between April and June 2016. The identified data is then analyzed and presented in qualitative descriptive. The results of research are; first; social media displays news about religious tolerance as a continuous representation of the religious harmony trilogy. Second; The selection of themes or titles of news between social media represent the significant and synergic and dynamic roles of government and religious leaders between the central and regional levels. Third; Messages through their preaching are potentially 'antagonistic' and 'ambiguous' when confronted with a report based on a majority-minority, and / or peace-conflict element.
Radio Dakwah dan Upaya Menangkal Kristenisasi
Authors: Suharjo Suharjo , Fatoni Uwes
Published: September 2018

Some Islamic preachers use the mass media in da'wah including they are in Cigugur Kuningan using radio in conveying messages of da'wah to mad'u especially they are vulnerable to object of Christianization. This paper reveals the efforts of Radioqu 104.8 FM in counteracting the Christianization mission in Cigugur Kuningan. Based on research radioqu 104.8 FM has da'wah role in counteracting Christianization in Cigugur, Kuningan through delivering of da'wah information namely: broadcasting of Islamic science, broadcasting Islam news, broadcasting information of society need, and broadcasting time of prayer. Radioqu 104.8 FM also educate the community to counteract the Christianization by applying the educational function through the discussion of people's problems, educating through exemplary stories, and educating healthy lifestyles. Moreover, Radioqu 104.8 FM gives influence in society to counteract Christianity through efforts to encourage diligent worship, influence to defend aqidah, influence the mindset of non-Muslims that Islam is a religion of peace, and develop Islamic art. Dakwah efforts through the utilization of mass media complement the activities of conventional da'wah through Islamic preaching.
Representasi Perempuan di Masjid
Authors: Nurhakki Nurhakki , Haq Islamul
Published: September 2018

When women are in the public space, the mosque becomes a choice of worship places either mahdoh or mahash mahhab. That is, the mosque must prepare facilities that are responsive to these needs such as separate ablution places, dressing rooms, special doors so that women do not violate the aurat (khillaqiyah) boundary while in the mosque. This case study research examines the representation of women in the Parepare City mosque. The results of this study indicate that the mosque facilities in Kota Parepare are not gender responsive because there is refraction on women's gender. The data of field observation with ablution category are: united, separate open, separate closed, then only 5% mosque which is friendly to woman with indicator set up facility of separate covered wudhu room. Refraction occurs because men are the dominant voice both in the structure of the field of idarah, imarah, and ri’ayah so that the voice of men becomes central in the communication process of mosque planning and development, the representation of women in the mosque is neglected and silent.
Penetrasi Sosial dalam Persahabatan Mahasiswa Komunikasi dan Penyiaran Islam
Authors: Arbi Armawati
Published: September 2018

The competency of students can solve their problems in organisation that will increase their competencies of intrapersonal and interpersonal communication. Models of friendship and  models of conflcts of KPI students also portray their quotients.  Social penetration trained by family, organization, and enviroment. This research has found that  various friendship Models on KPI Students supports social penetration in Faculty Dakwah and Communication.  The constructive coflicts has supported  social penetration. In contrary,  the destructive conflict occured De-social penetration.  The factors increase social penetration that are the models of Friendship, a proud leader,  on time in meeting, loyalist, spirit, apreciation, and  educative sanctions. Social  penetration of students in organization has achieved Exchange Attitude layer In contrary, the factors  stimulated de-social penetration that are the destructive conflict, schedule organization were not running well because leader and some members were not commite and not consistent.  De- social penetration    back to orientation layer.  They  have withdrawn  communication when they have  undergone misunderstanding.
Pesan Dakwah dalam Rubrik Cermin Hati Harian Radar Kudus Jawa Pos
Authors: Zaini Ahmad
Published: September 2018

This paper aims to understand, see and the purpose of the message of the da'wah display of the material of the da'wah messages contained in the "Cermin Hati" Daily section of the Radar Kudus Jawa Pos. This type of research includes descriptive qualitative research. The results showed that the material of the faith was delivered twice or about twenty percent. Shariah material is delivered three times or about thirty percent. Moral material is delivered five times or about fifty percent. In terms of the appearance of the material in the "Cermin Hati" section of the Daily Radar Kudus Jawa Pos, it can be concluded that the display is in accordance with the mission of this rubric to enlighten the heart so as not to get caught up in furu'iyah problems. The materials displayed try to provide information to all circles. Furthermore, the material contained in the "Cermin Hati" section of the Daily Radar Kudus Jawa Pos aims to provide information relating to actual Islamic problems in accordance with the events taking place in the community.
Komunikasi Antarbudaya dan Fenomena Culture Shock Mahasiswa Etnis Non-Jawa di IAIN Salatiga
Authors: Ali Mukti
Published: September 2018

Intercultural intersections born from the meeting of various ethnic cultures will cause culture shock on the culprit. Student entrants will experience culture shock or cultural problematika differences in food culture, language, even religious rituals, although the problem was the average can be anticipated. This paper discusses the perceptions and prejudices of non-Javanese ethnic students on Javanese culture. This phenomenological research used the research subjects of IAIN Salatiga students from non-Javanese ethnicity. Non-Javanese ethnic categories are flexible. Non-Javanese flexibility can be based on birth place, life span of childhood, or more clearly students either biologically or culturally from non-Javanese regions. Various attitudes, indeed born of each of their individual. Perceptions and prejudices in the culture they came across are quite diverse as well. Some have the perception or prejudice that the Javanese are halu-refined and polite, some also assume or suspect that the Javanese have never been straightforward. This is because they see that their culture is more valuable than the culture they go to.
Komunikasi Perempuan Bercadar: Studi Fenomenologi
Authors: Musrifah Musrifah
Published: September 2018

An objective view the reconstructed media creates stereotypes veiled women with a negative stigma as the wife of a terrorist, exclusive, bigoted and even hypocritical. This study aims to describe verbal and nonverbal communication veiled women with other veiled women, with their family (husband and children) as well as with the general public. This study utilized qualitative method with phenomenological perspective. The research was conducted in several communities of veiled women in 4 villages in Lamongan and Gresik. Result of this study shows that veiled women used some Arabic terms while communicating in their own community. They also bear certain labeling which embedded by the people around them. This becomes a part of their verbal communication which they establish with their own community. Whilst, their nonverbal communication shown in form of body language, physical appearance, paralanguage, colors, spatial orientation, personal distance and artifacts.
Gender dan Masjid: Perspektif Reformulasi Komunikasi Islam Kontemporer
Authors: Nurjamilah Cucu
Published: September 2018

Functionally, the involvement of women in the context of Islamic broadcasting in mosques seems to increasingly exist. However, structurally female board is still far less than men. When women enter the stewardship of the mosque, there is an opportunity for women to communicate with male administrators in the preparation and realization of Islamic broadcasting programs in the mosque. Thus the function of the mosque as a medium of Islamic communication can be played in various aspects. The focus of this research is how women's involvement in Islamic broadcasting communication in mosque. The research method is field research with approach of sociology and communication of Islam, through interview and observation found in Masjid Raya Mujahidin Pontianak there is group of woman who initially active communicate Islam through majelis taklim, then appreciated to enter the management of mosque, then managed to make mosque as medium of communication of Islamic broadcasting . From this research found a new formulation in the activities of Islamic broadcasting communication in the mosque, the mosque became the center of Islamic broadcasting communication for women, the mosque as a medium of social contact of women, and the mosque as a medium of Islamic communication in family empowerment.
Model Konservasi Hutan Berbasis Komunikasi Agama di Masyarakat Adat
Authors: Effendi Muhammad Rahmat
Published: September 2018

This article focuses on the study of the religious communication (Islam) of indigenous people of Kampung Dukuh Garut regency West Java in interacting with nature (forest). This research aims to find the original concepts in the conservation of forests. The research approach is a qualitative/ethnographic, and interpretive/ecological approach through participatory observation and in-depth interviews. The data obtained from these studies indicate that the religious pattern of Indigenous Peoples of Kampung Dukuh tends to be dialogical, compromising and accommodative, thus raising theoretical implications: (1) interdependence between religion and culture with their own uniqueness and peculiarities that are subjectively acknowledged by them as “Adat Islami”; (2) The model conservation wich are committed by indigenous peoples called “Theological Awareness Model”is oriented towards ecological awareness placed on the foundation of monotheism, worship, science, khilafah, justice, beauty, and welfare. (Eco-Theologi, Eco-Ushul Fiqih; and Eco-sofi (Tasawwuf)).
Factors affecting decision to choose a bank for saving deposits by personal clients in Hue
Authors: Hoang Thu Thi Anh
Published: September 2018

This study aims to examine factors affecting decision to choose a bank for saving deposits by personal clients in Hue. In the first place, a qualitative method is used to build up the theoretical model which is subsequently tested on data from a survey on 267 personal clients in Hue. The findings show that there are six factors affecting the selection decision, in which Brand Prestige is the most powerful factor, followed by Financial Benefits, Influencers, Promotion, Staff, and Facilities.
Research and development for oil spill simulation backward in time at South China Sea in Viet Nam
Authors: Nguyen Trinh Quoc
Published: September 2018

The paper presented the evaluation of oil spill simulation backward in time with some input data conditions at South China Sea in Vietnam such as the environment factors (from simple to complex conditions) and oil spills (from one to multifarious). Oil spill processes are computed simulations such as physical processes and weathering processes and the oil properties change. The results of research and development for oil spill simulation backward in time are considered và determined with oil spill on sea that are consistent with hypotheses and natural phenomena such as reversing the direction of divergence, increased concentration backward in time, especially with an remarkable concentration area. It determines the ability to trace emission source in space and time under each corresponding input condition. Besides, this study may still not be optimized so they will continue to be solved in the future.
A Brain-Inspired Decision-Making Spiking Neural Network and Its Application in Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Authors: Zhao Feifei , Zeng Yi , Xu Bo
Published: September 2018

Decision-making is a crucial cognitive function for various animal species surviving in nature, and it is also a fundamental ability for intelligent agents. To make a step forward in the understanding of the computational mechanism of human-like decision-making, this paper proposes a brain-inspired decision-making spiking neural network (BDM-SNN) and applies it to decision-making tasks on intelligent agents. This paper makes the following contributions: (1) A spiking neural network (SNN) is used to model human decision-making neural circuit from both connectome and functional perspectives. (2) The proposed model combines dopamine and spike-timing-dependent plasticity (STDP) mechanisms to modulate the network learning process, which indicates more biological inspiration. (3) The model considers the effects of interactions among sub-areas in PFC on accelerating the learning process. (4) The proposed model can be easily applied to decision-making tasks in intelligent agents, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flying through a window and a UAV avoiding an obstacle. The experimental results support the effectiveness of the model. Compared with traditional reinforcement learning and existing biologically inspired methods, our method contains more biologically-inspired mechanistic principles, has greater accuracy and is faster.
Broadening Bandgap Width of Piezoelectric Metamaterial by Introducing Cavity
Authors: Xu Jiawen , Yan Ruqiang , Tang J.
Published: September 2018

In this research, a semi-analytical model of the adaptive piezoelectric metamaterial, built upon continuum mechanics characterization, was formulated and analyzed to reveal the fundamental features of bandgap with respect to unit-cell parameters under transverse wave. A new mechanism to broaden the bandgap width, was then introduced through geometric cavity synthesis. It was demonstrated that the cavities incorporated into the host structure of the piezoelectric metamaterial can increase the electro-mechanical coupling of the system, which effectively yields broadened bandgap width. Case studies were performed to demonstrate the enhanced performance of the new design, as well as the tunability. Compared with the conventional piezoelectric metamaterial, the metamaterial with cavity synthesis can increase the bandgap width from 45 Hz to 126.7 Hz.
A Simplified Methodology to Evaluate the Design Specifications of Hydraulic Components
Authors: Roquet Pedro , Gamez-Montero Pedro , Castilla Robert , Raush Gustavo , Codina Esteban
Published: September 2018

The fatigue of a hydraulic component inherently varies due to various factors that can be divided into two categories: structural and load spectrum variability. The effects of both variabilities must be considered when determining fatigue life. Compared with the structural variability, determining the variability in the load spectrums is more difficult because the service conditions are complicated and the measurements of the load parameters are slow and expensive. The problem that arises when studying the fatigue behaviour of such components is the transferability of short data samples from real-life load histories, which are application-dependant, to laboratory test methods. Derived from the experimental background and know-how of the authors, this paper proposes a methodology that allows the definition and establishment of the hydraulic cylinder design specificactions, while taking into account the probabilistic characterisation of the load spectrum variability. This methodology could be extrapolated to other hydraulic or mechanical components.
Exposure to Outdoor Particles (PM2.5) and Associated Child Morbidity and Mortality in Socially Deprived Neighborhoods of Nairobi, Kenya
Authors: Egondi Thaddaeus , Ettarh Remare , Kyobutungi Catherine , Ng Nawi , Rocklöv Joacim
Published: September 2018

Exposure to air pollution is associated with adverse health outcomes. However, the health burden related to ambient outdoor air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa remains unclear. This study examined the relationship between exposure to outdoor air pollution and child health in urban slums of Nairobi, Kenya. We conducted a semi-ecological study among children under 5 years of age from two slum areas and exposure measurements of particulate matter (PM2.5) at the village level were aligned to data from a retrospective cohort study design. We used logistic and Poisson regression models to ascertain the associations between PM2.5 exposure level and child morbidity and mortality. Compared to those in low-pollution areas (PM2.5 < 25 µg/m3), children in high-pollution areas (PM2.5 ≥ 25 µg/m3) were at significantly higher risk for morbidity in general (odds ratio (OR) = 1.25, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.11–1.41) and, specifically, cough (OR = 1.38, 95% CI: 1.20–1.48). Exposure to high levels of pollution was associated with a high child mortality rate from all causes (IRR = 1.22, 95% CI: 1.08–1.39) and respiratory causes (IRR = 1.12, 95% CI: 0.88–1.42). The findings indicate that there are associated adverse health outcomes with air pollution in urban slums. Further research on air pollution health impact assessments in similar urban areas is required.
Ascovirus P64 Homologs: A Novel Family of Large Cationic Proteins That Condense Viral Genomic DNA for Encapsidation
Authors: Bideshi Dennis K. , Spears Tatsinda , Zaghloul Heba A. H. , Tan Yeping , Bigot Yves , Federici Brian A.
Published: September 2018

Eukaryotic dsDNA viruses use small basic protamine-like proteins or histones, typically <15 kDa, to condense and encapsidate their genomic (g)DNAs during virogenesis. Ascoviruses are large dsDNA (~100–200 kbp) viruses that are pathogenic to lepidopteran larvae. Little is known about the molecular basis for condensation and encapsidation of their gDNAs. Previous proteomic analysis showed that Spodoptera frugiperda ascovirus (SfAV-1a) virions contain a large unique DNA-binding protein (P64; 64 kDa, pI = 12.2) with a novel architecture proposed to condense its gDNA. Here we used physical, biochemical, and transmission electron microscopy techniques to demonstrate that P64’s basic C-terminal domain condenses SfAV-1a gDNA. Moreover, we demonstrate that only P64 homologs in other ascovirus virions are unique in stably binding DNA. As similar protein families or subfamilies were not identified in extensive database searches, our collective data suggest that ascovirus P64 homologs comprise a novel family of atypical large viral gDNA condensing proteins.
The Loss of α- and β-Tubulin Proteins Are a Pathological Hallmark of Chronic Alcohol Consumption and Natural Brain Ageing
Authors: Labisso Wajana L. , Raulin Ana-Caroline , Nwidu Lucky L. , Kocon Artur , Wayne Declan , Erdozain Amaia M. , Morentin Benito , Schwendener Daniela , Allen George , Enticott Jack , Gerdes Henry K. , Johnson Laura , Grzeskowiak John , Drizou Fryni , Tarbox Rebecca , Osna Natalia A. , Kharbanda Kusum K. , Callado Luis F. , Carter Wayne G.
Published: September 2018

Repetitive excessive alcohol intoxication leads to neuronal damage and brain shrinkage. We examined cytoskeletal protein expression in human post-mortem tissue from Brodmann’s area 9 of the prefrontal cortex (PFC). Brain samples from 44 individuals were divided into equal groups of 11 control, 11 alcoholic, 11 non-alcoholic suicides, and 11 suicide alcoholics matched for age, sex, and post-mortem delay. Tissue from alcoholic cohorts displayed significantly reduced expression of α- and β-tubulins, and increased levels of acetylated α-tubulin. Protein levels of histone deacetylase-6 (HDAC6), and the microtubule-associated proteins MAP-2 and MAP-tau were reduced in alcoholic cohorts, although for MAPs this was not significant. Tubulin gene expressions increased in alcoholic cohorts but not significantly. Brains from rats administered alcohol for 4 weeks also displayed significantly reduced tubulin protein levels and increased α-tubulin acetylation. PFC tissue from control subjects had reduced tubulin protein expression that was most notable from the sixth to the eighth decade of life. Collectively, loss of neuronal tubulin proteins are a hallmark of both chronic alcohol consumption and natural brain ageing. The reduction of cytosolic tubulin proteins could contribute to the brain volumetric losses reported for alcoholic patients and the elderly.
Causes of Morbidity and Mortality among Neonates and Children in Post-Conflict Burundi: A Cross-Sectional Retrospective Study
Authors: Moise Imelda K.
Published: September 2018

The risk of a child dying before age five in Burundi is almost 1.6 times higher than that in the World Health Organization (WHO) African region. However, variations in the all-cause mortality rates across Burundi have not yet been measured directly at subnational levels, age group and by gender. The objective of this study was to describe the main causes of hospitalization and mortality in children during the neonatal period and at ages 1 to 59 months, for boys and girls, and to assess the total annual (2010) burden of under-five morbidity and mortality in hospitals using hospitalization records from 21 district hospitals. We found variation in the gender and regional distribution of the five leading causes of hospitalization and death of children under five. Although the five causes accounted for 89% (468/523) of all neonatal hospitalizations, three causes accounted for 93% (10,851/11,632) of all-cause hospitalizations for children ages 1 to 59 months (malaria, lung disease, and acute diarrhea), malaria accounted for 69% (1086/1566) of all deaths at ages 1 to 59 months. In Burundi, human malarial infections continue to be the main cause of hospitalization and mortality among under-five children.
Evolutionary Path of Factors Influencing Life Satisfaction among Chinese Elderly: A Perspective of Data Visualization
Authors: Zhang Hui , Wang Yongyi , Wu Dan , Chen Jiangping
Published: September 2018

China has the largest aging population of all countries and faces severe aging issues. As an important indicator to measure the quality of life, the life satisfaction of elderly Chinese people has received increasing attention. Based on the cross-sectional survey data collected from 2002 to 2014, which were provided by the CLHLS (Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey) project as open datasets, this study investigated how the influence and importance of factors associated with life satisfaction in the elderly have changed during these years. In view of previous research and questionnaire data, demographic, physiological, psychological, economic and social characteristics were selected as potential influencing factors of life satisfaction. With the R programming language, we used IV (information value) as the indicator to measure the influence of associated factors and determined the importance of each factor by establishing a random forest model for each year. Data visualization was used to demonstrate change in each factor with the Microsofot PowerPoint 2016. The results show that, for most factors, their influence has fluctuated. Since 2002, the most significant factors have always been self-rated health, self-evaluation of economic level, economic self-sufficiency and bright personality.
New Entropic Inequalities and Hidden Correlations in Quantum Suprematism Picture of Qudit States
Authors: Man’ko Margarita A. , Man’ko Vladimir I.
Published: September 2018

We study an analog of Bayes’ formula and the nonnegativity property of mutual information for systems with one random variable. For single-qudit states, we present new entropic inequalities in the form of the subadditivity and condition corresponding to hidden correlations in quantum systems. We present qubit states in the quantum suprematism picture, where these states are identified with three probability distributions, describing the states of three classical coins, and illustrate the states by Triada of Malevich’s squares with areas satisfying the quantum constraints. We consider arbitrary quantum states belonging to N-dimensional Hilbert space as ( N 2 − 1 ) fair probability distributions describing the states of ( N 2 − 1 ) classical coins. We illustrate the geometrical properties of the qudit states by a set of Triadas of Malevich’s squares. We obtain new entropic inequalities for matrix elements of an arbitrary density N×N-matrix of qudit systems using the constructed maps of the density matrix on a set of the probability distributions. In addition, to construct the bijective map of the qudit state onto the set of probabilities describing the positions of classical coins, we show that there exists a bijective map of any quantum observable onto the set of dihotomic classical random variables with statistics determined by the above classical probabilities. Finally, we discuss the physical meaning and possibility to check derived inequalities in the experiments with superconducting circuits based on Josephson junction devices.
Correction: Antonijević, M.; Sučić, S.; Keserica, H. Augmented Reality Applications for Substation Management by Utilizing Standards-Compliant SCADA Communication. Energies 2018, 11, 599
Authors: Antonijević Miro , Sučić Stjepan , Keserica Hrvoje
Published: September 2018

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Analysis and Design of Broadband Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer (SWIPT) System Considering Rectifier Effect
Authors: Shirichian Mehdi , Chamaani Somayyeh , Akbarpour Alireza , Del Galdo Giovanni
Published: September 2018

The deployment of internet of things (IOT) devices in several applications is limited by their need of having batteries as a power source. This has led many researchers to make efforts on simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT) systems design. Increasing the bandwidth provides higher capacity; however, due to the narrowband response of conventional power transfer subsystems, power delivery is decreased. In order to design an optimum wideband SWIPT system, first, a realistic model of the system, including antennas and rectifier, should be developed. Then, proper methods to increase the bandwidth of subsystems for optimum power delivery can be proposed. In this paper, a wideband SWIPT system (300 MHz bandwidth at the center frequency of 1.44 GHz) while considering realistic limitations of antennas and rectifiers is designed. To optimize the system performance, a novel power allocation method is proposed. Using this algorithm, Pareto fronts of Shannon channel capacity versus power delivery in three scenarios (broadband antennas without considering rectifier, broadband antennas with narrowband rectifier and broadband antennas with broadband rectifier) are compared. The results show that, without considering the realistic behaviour of the subsystems, the performance is largely overestimated. Furthermore, this model allows for designers to optimize each subsystem directly and assess its effect on the overall SWIPT system performance.
Secondary Frequency Stochastic Optimal Control in Independent Microgrids with Virtual Synchronous Generator-Controlled Energy Storage Systems
Authors: Yang Ting , Zhang Yajian , Wang Zhaoxia , Pen Haibo
Published: September 2018

With the increasing proportion of renewable energy in microgrids (MGs), its stochastic fluctuation of output power has posed challenges to system safety and operation, especially frequency stability. Virtual synchronous generator (VSG) technology, as one effective method, was used to smoothen frequency fluctuation and improve the system’s dynamic performance, which can simulate the inertia and damping of the traditional synchronous generator. This study outlines the integration of VSG-controlled energy storage systems (ESSs) and traditional synchronous generators so they jointly participate in secondary frequency regulation in an independent MG. Firstly, a new uncertain state-space model for secondary frequency control is established, considering the measurement noises and modelling error. Then, an improved linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG) controller is designed based on stochastic optimal control theory, in which the dynamic performance index weighting matrices are optimized by combining loop transfer recovery (LTR) technology and the distribution estimation algorithm. On the issue of secondary frequency devices’ output power allocation, the dynamic participation factors based on the ESS’s current state of charge (SOC) are proposed to prevent the batteries’ overcharging and overdischarging problems. The energy storage devices’ service life can be prolonged and OPEX (operational expenditure) decreased. Multiple experimental scenarios with real parameters of MGs are employed to evaluate the performance of the proposed algorithm. The results show that, compared with the lead-compensated-proportional-integral-derivative (LC-PID) control and robust μ-control algorithms, the proposed stochastic optimal control method has a faster dynamic response and is more robust, and the fluctuations from renewable energy and power loads can be smoothened more effectively.
Enhancing the Stability of Invert Emulsion Drilling Fluid for Drilling in High-Pressure High-Temperature Conditions
Authors: Elkatatny Salaheldin
Published: September 2018

Drilling in high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) conditions is a challenging task. The drilling fluid should be designed to provide high density and stable rheological properties. Barite is the most common weighting material used to adjust the required fluid density. Barite settling, or sag, is a common issue in drilling HPHT wells. Barite sagging may cause many problems such as density variations, well-control problems, stuck pipe, downhole drilling fluid losses, or induced wellbore instability. This study assesses the effect of using a new copolymer (based on styrene and acrylic monomers) on the rheological properties and the stability of an invert emulsion drilling fluid, which can be used to drill HPHT wells. The main goal is to prevent the barite sagging issue, which is common in drilling HPHT wells. A sag test was performed under static (vertical and 45° incline) and dynamic conditions in order to evaluate the copolymer’s ability to enhance the suspension properties of the drilling fluid. In addition, the effect of this copolymer on the filtration properties was performed. The obtained results showed that adding the new copolymer with 1 lb/bbl concentration has no effect on the density and electrical stability. The sag issue was eliminated by adding 1 lb/bbl of the copolymer to the invert emulsion drilling fluid at a temperature >300 °F under static and dynamic conditions. Adding the copolymer enhanced the storage modulus by 290% and the gel strength by 50%, which demonstrated the power of the new copolymer to prevent the settling of the barite particles at a higher temperature. The 1 lb/bbl copolymer’s concentration reduced the filter cake thickness by 40% at 400 °F, which indicates the prevention of barite settling at high temperature.
Calculating Operational Patterns for Electric Vehicle Charging on a Real Distribution Network Based on Renewables’ Production
Authors: Lazarou Stavros , Vita Vasiliki , Christodoulou Christos , Ekonomou Lambros
Published: September 2018

The connection of electric vehicles to distribution networks has been an emerging issue of paramount importance for power systems. On one hand, it provides new opportunities for climate change mitigation, if electric energy used for charging is produced from zero emission sources. On the other hand, it stresses networks that are now required to accommodate, in addition to the loads and production from distributed generation they are initially designed for, loads from electric vehicles charging. In order to achieve maximum use of the grid without substantially affecting its performance, these issues have to be addressed in a coordinated manner, which requires adequate knowledge of the system under consideration. It is advantageous that electric vehicle charging can be controlled to a certain degree. This research provides better understanding of real distribution networks’ operation, proposing specific operational points through minimizing electric vehicle charging effects. The probabilistic Monte Carlo method on high performance computers is used for the calculations.
The Thermal Behavior of a Dual-Function Solar Collector Integrated with Building: An Experimental and Numerical Study on the Air Heating Mode
Authors: Ma Jinwei , Zhao Qiang , Su Yuehong , Ji Jie , He Wei , Hu Zhongting , Fang Tingyong , Wang Haitao
Published: September 2018

This paper presented a novel solar collector that can work in air or water heating mode depending on the seasonal requirement. The dual-function solar collector (DFSC) integrated with a building as well as a reference building without the DFSC were built to test thermal behavior in passive air heating mode during winter. The buildings were equipped with an apparatus to control the room temperature. During the testing procedure, experimental study on the DFSC system was carried out under two conditions, where the indoor temperature was controlled and non-controlled. The results showed that the average temperature of the test room was about 3.43 °C higher than that of the reference room under the non-controlled condition. When the room temperature was controlled at 18 °C, the power consumptions of the test room and reference room were 4.322 kWh and 7.796 kWh, respectively. Consequently, the corresponding daily power consumption saved could reach up to around 3.5 kWh. Moreover, a dynamic numerical model on the DFSC along with the building was developed taking the fin effect of the Cu-tubes into account. The numerical results are found to be well consistent with the measured data. A parametric study on with/without Cu-tubes and depth of the air channel was carried out. It is found that the existing Cu-tubes functioning as water heating can enhance the air heating efficiency when the depth of air channel is of a suitable size.
Genetic Imbalances in Argentinean Patients with Congenital Conotruncal Heart Defects
Authors: Delea Marisol , Espeche Lucía D. , Bruque Carlos D. , Bidondo María Paz , Massara Lucía S. , Oliveri Jaen , Brun Paloma , Cosentino Viviana R. , Martinoli Celeste , Tolaba Norma , Picon Claudina , Ponce Zaldua María Eugenia , Ávila Silvia , Gutnisky Viviana , Perez Myriam , Furforo Lilian , Buzzalino Noemí D. , Liascovich Rosa , Groisman Boris , Rittler Mónica , Rozental Sandra , Barbero Pablo , Dain Liliana
Published: September 2018

Congenital conotruncal heart defects (CCHD) are a subset of serious congenital heart defects (CHD) of the cardiac outflow tracts or great arteries. Its frequency is estimated in 1/1000 live births, accounting for approximately 10–30% of all CHD cases. Chromosomal abnormalities and copy number variants (CNVs) contribute to the disease risk in patients with syndromic and/or non-syndromic forms. Although largely studied in several populations, their frequencies are barely reported for Latin American countries. The aim of this study was to analyze chromosomal abnormalities, 22q11 deletions, and other genomic imbalances in a group of Argentinean patients with CCHD of unknown etiology. A cohort of 219 patients with isolated CCHD or associated with other major anomalies were referred from different provinces of Argentina. Cytogenetic studies, Multiplex-Ligation-Probe-Amplification (MLPA) and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) analysis were performed. No cytogenetic abnormalities were found. 22q11 deletion was found in 23.5% of the patients from our cohort, 66% only had CHD with no other major anomalies. None of the patients with transposition of the great vessels (TGV) carried the 22q11 deletion. Other 4 clinically relevant CNVs were also observed: a distal low copy repeat (LCR)D-E 22q11 duplication, and 17p13.3, 4q35 and TBX1 deletions. In summary, 25.8% of CCHD patients presented imbalances associated with the disease.
A Study on Variation in Channel Width and Braiding Intensity of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, India
Authors: Sarma Jogendra Nath , Acharjee Shukla
Published: September 2018

The Brahmaputra River flows through Assam, India, for about 670 km along an alluvial valley as a wide braided river. The width of the river varies with time along its course. The braiding intensity of this river is estimated using the braiding index (BI) of Brice (1964), which also changes with space and time along the course of the river. Temporal changes of both width and BI have been studied using topographic maps of 1912–1928 and 1963–1975, and dry season satellite data of 1996, 2000, 2007 and 2009. The mean widths of the Brahmaputra River channel in Assam during 1912–1928, 1963–1975, 1996, 2000, 2007 and 2009 were 5949 m, 7455 m, 7505 m, 8008 m, 8308 m and 9012 m, respectively, confirming an overall increase in width with time. Both the width and variation of width are lowest in four short narrower segments of the river. Three of these segments represent hard points comprising gneissic rock, and one segment is on alluvium comprising cohesive clay. The increase in width is correlated to enormous sediment load produced by the great Assam earthquake of 1950 and large-scale deforestation in the Himalayas. The mean BIs for the Brahmaputra for 1963–1975, 1996, 2000, 2007 and 2009 were 8.59, 8.43, 6.67, 6.58 and 7.70, respectively, indicating in general a decreasing trend up to 2007. The BI showed low variation at the four narrow segments where there is also a minimum variation of the channel width. The BI has increased significantly in the upstream part of the river. Very high fluctuation of discharge (17,000 m 3 / s − 1 in 24 h) and high sediment loads of the Brahmaputra (daily mean sediment discharge of 2.0 million tonnes during monsoon), erodible alluvial banks and high width/depth ratios are the main causes of development of braiding. The interrelationship between channel width and BI of the Brahmaputra shows a positive correlation, indicating an increase in BI with increasing channel width.