bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
[RETRACTED] Traditional ecological knowledge in conserving marine resources in Terengganu, Malaysia
Authors: TALAAT WAN IZATUL ASMA WAN , JUHARI SYUHADA MD , ESA NORIZAN , LAH SALASIAH CHE , MOHAMAD BADARUDDIN
Published: August 2018

Talaat WIAW, Md Juhari S, Esa N, Che Lah S, Mohamad M. 2018. Traditional ecological knowledge in conserving marine resources in Terengganu, Malaysia. Nusantara Bioscience 10: 6-11. Conserving marine resources to ensure its sustainable supply requires concerted effort by all the stakeholders including the local fishermen. The zoning of MPAs by the government is a formal method of conserving marine resources where some efforts of conservation on the specified areas are demonstrated. Currently, in the Terengganu waters, which sits in the southernmost part of the South China Sea, the only MPAs are the 13 islands/areas zoned as marine parks amounting to 568.69km2. Nonetheless, protecting or conserving marine resources cannot be limited to areas surrounding these marine parks alone. With 244km coastline and fishing is inherently a major economic activity in the state, more areas in the Terengganu waters should be designated as MPAs or alternatively gazetted as ecologically sensitive areas. In order to conserve marine resources to ensure its sustainable supply, a concerted effort must be carried out by all the stakeholders including the local communities, whose livelihood are directly impacted. As repositories of knowledge with regard to biodiversity, habitats and their seasonal fluctuations, the local communities must also be appreciated as resource users. The local fishermenâ€™s TEK including familiarity with the use of sustainable fishing methods and practices are indeed pertinent for the sustainable supply of marine resources. This paper discusses the existing marine conservation efforts in Terengganu as well as explores the possibility of factoring in the local communitiesâ€™ local knowledge through collaborative management to enhance these efforts.
Population structures and seasons affected flowering, pollination and reproductive outputs of sandalwood in Gunung Sewu, Java, Indonesia
Authors: RATNANINGRUM YENI W.N. , INDRIOKO SAPTO , FARIDAH ENY , SYAHBUDIN ATUS
Published: August 2018

Ratnaningrum YWN, Indrioko S, Faridah E, Syahbudin A. 2018. Population structures and seasons affected flowering, pollination and reproductive outputs of sandalwood in Gunung Sewu, Java, Indonesia. Nusantara Bioscience 10: 12-26. Sandalwood was the origin to the south-eastern islands of Indonesia, but is recently occurred as new landraces in Gunung Sewu Geopark, Java, Indonesia. This study compared flowering and pollination, and their effect on reproductive outputs, among sandalwood populations in Gunung Sewu, during the dry and rainy season of 2016 flowering period. Flowering and pollination rate differed significantly between seasons but were similar among sites. Oppositely, reproductive outputs differed significantly among sites, but were similar between seasons. The rainy season produced more flowers and pollination. Pollination was less correlated to flowers abundance, but more affected by population size. The higher and cooler population visited more by Dipterans (31.8% to 32.6%) and Hymenopterans (28.2% to 30%), while the warmer, lower sites dominated by Lepidopterans (37.2% to 43%) and Dipterans (32.9% to 38.2%). Higher population received fewer visits, but more visitors diversity (28 families). In contrast, lower sites received more visits, but with less diversity (20 families). Most insect families were considered â€œRareâ€ and â€œOccasionalâ€. However, pooled altogether, the whole families of Lepidopterans and Dipterans considered â€œFrequentâ€ and â€œEffectiveâ€. The Hymenopterans considered â€œFrequentâ€ and â€œEffectiveâ€ at Nglanggeran and Wanagama. The Cicadellidae of Coleopterans, along with arachnids and grasshoppers, were considered robbers. All of the agents were diurnal. However, the time of activity was varied. Rainy season gained more flowers and visits, but in contrast, resulted in fewer fruits at all sites. Both flowers abundance and pollination were negatively correlated to the reproductive parameters. Populations might gain more flowers and visits, but the reproductive outputs were significantly lower. Particularly in the clonalized and lower heterozygosity populations, more flowers increased geitonogamy which may lead to inbreeding depression.
Short Communication: Hepatoprotective effect of methanol extract of sambiloto leaves (Andrographis paniculata) against malondialdehyde levels in liver tissues of paracetamol-induced Wistar rat
Authors: ANDRIANI ANDRIANI , NOVRIANY VIRHAN , SUSENO GUNTUR , EFFIANA EFFIANA , FITRIANINGRUM IIT
Published: August 2018

Andriani, Suseno G, Effiana, Novriany V, Fitrianingrum I. 2018. Short Communication: Hepatoprotective effect of methanol extract of sambiloto leaves (Andrographis paniculata) against malondialdehyde levels in liver tissues of paracetamol-induced Wistar rat. Nusantara Bioscience 10: 87-90. Andrographis paniculata contains andrographolide and flavonoids, which have a hepatoprotective effect. This study was aimed to examine hepatoprotective effect of Andrographis paniculata extract against liver tissues malondialdehyde (MDA) levels of paracetamol induced Wistar rat (Rattus novegicus). The study was designed with posttest-only control group conducted at Tanjungpura University, Indonesia in June 2015. A total of 30 rats at age of three weeks were divided into 6 groups. They were given toxic dose paracetamol, curcumin and A. paniculata extract in different dose. Liver tissues were tested by Wills’s method. The data was analyzed using One-way ANOVA and LSD Post-hoc test. MDA levels of liver tissues were i.e, normal control (0.34 nmol mL-1), positive control (0.34 nmol mL-1), dose 1 (0.45 nmol mL-1), dose 2 (0.55 nmol mL-1), dose 3 (0.63 nmol mL- 1 ), negative control (1.32 nmol mL-1). Result showed that MDA levels of liver tissues of negative control group were significantly different with other groups (ANOVA, p≤ 0.05). There were no significant differences between MDA levels of liver tissues of Dose 1 with normal control and positive control (ANOVA, p>0.05). The methanol extract of A. paniculata has a hepatoprotective effect in (MDA) levels of paracetamol-induced Rattus novegicus with an effective dose of 500 mg kg-1.
Dangerous Marielitos: Wisconsin Newspapers and the Proliferation of a Negative Representation
Authors: Jillian Marie Jacklin
Published: August 2018

This article analyses the local roots of the criminalised characterisation of Cuban refugees who resided in a Wisconsin detention centre during and after the so-called Mariel Exodus or Boatlift in 1980. Acknowledging the role of national media in espousing a violent and chaotic image of the Mariel Boatlift and its participants, who became known as ‘Marielitos’; it examines how local Wisconsin newspapers gravitated towards this representation, compounding its negative influence. The article then explains how the economic recession and rising concerns about deviant sexuality morphed media accounts of Cuban refugee struggles and uncovers narratives not captured by Marielito criminality. By doing so, the article complicates the understandings of refugee identities and experiences.
Mobility, inequality and choice: Circulation on the border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic
Authors: Taylor Erin
Published: August 2018

The ‘mobility’ in ‘socio-economic mobility’ is no mere metaphor. Rather, it is indicative of the intrinsic connection between social status and the circulation of resources. However, it would be a mistake to suggest that mobility is an all-in-one solution to inequality. The question of who benefits from the movement of people, things and information depends on what choices are available to people, how they are able to combine them and whether those choices can be successfully deployed to meet the goals they have set. I show how the relationship between mobility and inequality affects the choices people make in their everyday lives. For Haitians and their relatives living in the border zone of Hispaniola, mobility is a necessary livelihood strategy, but it comes with problematic social and economic implications. First, I provide an overview of the relationship between mobility and inequality. Second, I introduce the field site, a poor cross-border region on the southern border of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Third, I demonstrate how Haitians’ experiences of mobility and inequality affect their choices. I conclude by discussing how we can build a picture of mobility and inequality that responds more to the complexities of people’s lives.
Conceptualizing migration and mobility in anthropology: An historical analysis
Authors: Brettell Caroline B.
Published: August 2018

How have mobile humans (migrants) and the migration process been defined in the past and what role has the discipline of anthropology in particular played, not only in contributing to conceptual definitions and classifications regarding mobile populations, but also in challenging them? This is the central question of this article that lays a foundation for those that follow in this special issue focused on advances in the analysis of migration and mobility. The article investigates this question through five snapshots across the twentieth century, exploring how immigrant/migrant populations were defined and constructed by anthropologists and how these constructions were and are situated within broader historical contexts. The article also interrogates the role of human mobility in the production of anthropology as a discipline, including its own move from a lens focused on tradition and fixedness to one focused on fluidity and transformation.
Book Reviews
Authors: Yang Wendy Wei , Wong George
Published: August 2018

Class Inequality in the Global City: Migrants, Workers and Cosmopolitanism in Singapore, Junjia Ye (2016) London: Palgrave Macmillan, 193 pp., ISBN: 9781347436156, h/bk, €80.24 ISBN: 9781137436153, ebook, €63.06

Migrant Dubai: Low Wage Workers and the Construction of a Global City, Laavanya Kathiravelu (2016) London, Palgrave Macmillan, 196 pp., ISBN: 9781137450173, h/bk, €93.59 ISBN: 9781137450180, ebook, €76.99
A Ciência explica a Felicidade?
Authors: Oliveira Gislene Farias de
Published: August 2018

A felicidade caracteriza-se por uma disposição emocional  positiva, acompanhada de sentimentos de prazer e bem-estar, em geral associados à uma coerente compreensão do mundo ou do contexto de uma determinada situação. É um fenômeno eminentemente subjetivo, vinculado a traços de personalidade e a dimensões socioculturais. Favorecer situações que levem os indivíduos a reconhecerem as emoções em si e nos outros, bem como uma promoção de políticas públicas de promoção à saúde mental e emocional, podem ser benéficas como ações de prevenção nas áreas social e ocupacional.
ANALISIS PERBEDAAN VERBA AMARU DAN NOKORU
Authors: Nindya Elizabeth Ika Hesti
Published: August 2018

Japanese has specific vocabulary. Unlike Indonesian language that has more general vocabulary. When translated into Indonesian, there are several Japanese word that have the same or synonymous meaning. There are some words that can be selected to show a situation in Japanese. Amaru and nokoru is this type of word in Japanese. Amaru and nokoru have a same meaning if it translated in Indonesian. Which is ‘sisa’. So in this study will be discussed more about the characteristics of these verbs.
ANALISIS PRAGMATIS ~NO DA DALAM TUTURAN
Authors: Wiyatasari Reny
Published: August 2018

~Nda form that appear at the end of the Japanese sentence serves as the modalities of explanation and conjecture. This modalities often used in conversations. Therefore it may be expressed this modality has a significant role in building a Japanese sentence structure. This study focused on the use of the modality ~ noda through speech tangible examples of data taken from the drama series Kareni yoroshiku Sono toki (2007). From the data source will get a variety of shapes ~ nodesu, as well known in the utterances with what illocutionary ~  nodesu used, and how the role of ~ nodesu in the utterance. In order to get the results of the analysis in accordance with the problem, then the data were analyzed using mean semantics or pragmatics with contextual analysis method and the padan analysis method. Based on the analysis, it is known modality ~ noda possible to be able to appear and be used in utterances that contain illocutionary meaning: to say to the form ~ nda, apologized to the shape of ~ ndesukedo, inquire with the form ~ ndesuka, blaming the form ~ ndayo, thanks to ~ ndesune form, stating the form ~ ndatte, assured by the shape datte ~ ndayo.
BAJU BATIK SEBAGAI OMIYAGE : STUDI KASUS PADA MAHASISWA JEPANG YANG PERNAH BELAJAR DI UGM TAHUN 2009-2017
Authors: Kharismawati Mery , Handayani Wahyu , Wardhani Devi , Sahrullah Febri
Published: August 2018

(Title: Batik Clothes As Omiyage: Case Study On Japanese University Students Who Had Studied At UGM In 2009-2017) Batik has long been known as a typical culture of Yogyakarta, and therefore it is most likely chosen by the tourists to take home as souvenir. Until 2017 UGM which is located in Yogyakarta is often visited by students from Japan. As well as studying, they also become tourists who will buy omiyage before returning to Japan. The culture of giving omiyage has existed in Japan since ancient times and until now the term omiyage is still being used for something given to others after traveling. This study aims to determine the relevance of batik clothing as omiyage according to the view of Japanese students who have studied at UGM from 2009-2017. Data were obtained through questionnaire distributed during July 2017 to 60 Japanese students who had studied at UGM. The results of this study indicate that food is still preferred to be omiyage, and batik clothes is not a suitable item to be brought home as omiyage, because of some perceptions about batik clothes as somehing not quite universal to wear in Japan.
REPRODUKSI WACANA METABO LAW DALAM PEMBENTUKAN STEREOTYPE FAT CHARACTER PADA ANIME JEPANG
Authors: Andayani Santi , Paramita Ni Made Savitri
Published: August 2018

(Title: The Reproduction Of Metabo Law Discourse In Constructing Fat Characters Stereotype In Japanese Animes) Japanese government through Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) in 2008 issued the Metabo Law regulation, which is the standard of medical and health guidance that is done specifically with the purpose to decrease the number of obesity which cause the metabolic syndrome. This regulation put the body of each individual to be open to the public. Using Foucault’s perception, this study look how Metabo Law works and how the reproduction of Metabo Law discourses constructing stereotype of fat character in Japanese anime. This study took data from 14 fat character in 13 anime, airing in 2008’s until 2015’s. To complete the data, interview were conducted on 5 Japanese about their understanding about Metabo Law. This study shows that with the normalization process using yearly general checkup and the reproduction of Metabo Law discourses, Japanese government successfully change the Japanese mindset and their behavior in maintained a healthy life style and to stay slim. The stereotype of the fat character that emerge as the product of reproduction of Metabo Law discourses is greedy, careless, cowardly, shy/ have low self-confident, and an otaku.
Konsumsi tinggi lauk hewani, rendah sayur dan rendah aktivitas fisik berhubungan dengan kejadian kelebihan berat badan pada anak sekolah dasar
Authors: Triandhini R.L.N.K. Retno , Kinasih Angkit , Sriwijayanti Anik
Published: August 2018

Background : Overweight and obesity in children are becoming a global health issue that needs special attention. Overweight currently occur not only in urban areas but also in rural areas. One factor that affects over nutrition is the imbalance between food intake and physical activity. Objective : The objective of this study is to analysis differences in food pattern and physical activitiy between overweight and normal children. Methods : This study was used cross sectional design. Samples were 10-12 year olds students from 13 elementary schools in Getasan Subdistrict. Dietary intake were measured by Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) form and physical activity were measured by Physical Activity Questionnaire For Older Children (PAQ-C) form. Data were analyzed by Chi-Square and independent t test. Results : There are significant correlation between physical activity and the incidence of overweight in children (ρ=0,003). There are significant differences (ρ<0,05) in carbohydrates, animal protein, plant protein and vegetables intake (ρ=0,001, ρ=0,001, ρ=0,001, ρ=0,001) between normal and overweight groups.Conclusion : There are significant correlation between physical activity and the incidence of overweight in children. There are significant differences in carbohydrates , animal protein, plant protein and vegetables intake between normal and overweght groups.
Gangguan siklus menstruasi kaitannya dengan asupan zat gizi pada remaja vegetarian
Authors: Wahyuni Yulia , Dewi Ratna
Published: August 2018

Background : Adolescence is a period that is still experiencing growth, especially the reproductive system with menstruation is supported adequate nutrients. Objective : The aim of this study was to determined  the association of the sufﬁcient of protein, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron intake, nutritional status with cycle mestruasi on vegetarian adolescent at IVS Jakarta 2017. Method : This design research was observation analytic with cross sectional approach. Sampling technique were used total sampling. The technique of data collection were used menstrual cycle questionnaire, Semi Quantitatif Food Frequency, food model, nutrisurvey, BMI for age. Results : There was 35,71 % respondents have an oligomenorrhea. Food intake (protein, vitamin B12, vitamin C, iron) were inadequate, while vitamin C was intake adequate. Based on statistical analysis of Spearman Rank test, There were significant relation between sufficient intake of protein (p =0,001), sufficient intake of vitamin C (p = 0,003) sufficient intake of iron (p = 0,001) with menstrual cycle. There was no significant relationship between vitamin B12 intake (P = 0.34) nutritional status (P = 0.54) with menstrual cycle. Conclusion : food intake (protein, iron, vitamin C) associated with the menstrual cycle. vitamin B12 intake and nutritional status not associatied with the menstrual cycle.
Asupan mikronutrien sebagai faktor risiko kejadian sindrom pramenstruasi pada wanita vegetarian
Authors: Renata Maria Dolorosa Sus , Widyastuti Nurmasari , Nissa Choirun
Published: August 2018

Background : Inadequate of vitamin B6, magnesium, zinc, and calcium intake and a lower body mass index can lead to Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in vegetarian woman. The objective of this study was to determine the association between micronutrients intake, nutritional status and PMS among vegetarian women.Objectives : The objective of this study was to determine the association between micronutrients intake, nutritional status and PMS among vegetarian women.Methods : A cross sectional study was conducted to 44 vegetarians women.Subjects of this study were collected consecutively. Dietary intake were measured by Semi Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQFFQ). Score of PMS were measured by Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form (sPAF).Physical activity were measured by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Score of stress level were measured by International Physical Activity Questionnaire (PSS-10). Data were analyzed by Chi Square test and ratio prevalence to determine the risk factor.Results : There were 54.55% of subject have a moderate PMS level. There were a correlation between vitamin B6 and PMS (p=0.019;RP=2.96;95%CI=0.9-10), magnesium and PMS (p=0.033;RP=3.8;95%CI=0.6-23), zinc and PMS (p=0.002;RP=6.17;95%CI=0.9-39), physical activity and PMS (p=0.033;RP=3.79;95%CI=0.6-23), stress level and PMS(p=0.045;RP=0.39;95%CI=0.1-1.3). There were no correlation between calcium intake and PMS (p=0.211;RP=1.816;95%;CI=0.569-5.794), BMI and PMS (p=0.355;RP=0.753;95 %; CI=1.443).Conclusion : Intake of vitamin B6, magnesium and zinc, physical activity and stress level were correlated to PMS. Calcium intake and BMI were not correlated to PMS.
Media, simulation, freedom and control in Richard Flanagan’s The Unknown Terrorist 2006
Authors: Kušnír Jaroslav
Published: August 2018

Richard Flanagan’s novel, The Unknown Terrorist, does not only depict terrorism and violence but especially contemporary postmodern life in an Australian urban setting influenced by media, information technologies and consumerism. Drawing on Jean Baudrillard’s theory of simulacra and simulation, this paper analyses Flanagan’s depiction especially of the main character, the Doll, and the way she symbolically represents various aspects of the process of simulation as understood by Baudrillard. In this context, the Doll and other characters are understood as subjects both manipulating and manipulated by the simulated image of reality represented by media and technology, the image which replaces physical reality. The imagery of manipulation is understood as a metaphor implying a critique of hypocrisy and consumerism of the contemporary urban setting in the technologically advanced society represented by the Australian city of Sydney.
Conformity and Influence
Authors: Goldbaum David
Published: August 2018

I model the behavior of decision-makers seeking conformity and influence in a connected population. The model allows for one-sided linking, with information flowing from the target to the link’s originator. Conformity is achieved only with a social order, necessitating differentiated rewards despiteex antehomogeneity. The leader holds a strategic social locationex post, exerting influence independent of any leadership traits. A strong desire to influence produces non-conforming autonomous decision-makers. Socially detrimental multiple leaders can be sustained as well.
Gromov compactness in non-archimedean analytic geometry
Authors: Yu Tony Yue
Published: August 2018

Gromov’s compactness theorem for
pseudo-holomorphic curves is a foundational result in symplectic geometry.
It controls the compactness of the moduli space of pseudo-holomorphic curves with bounded area in a symplectic manifold.
In this paper, we prove the analog of Gromov’s compactness theorem in non-archimedean analytic geometry.
We work in the framework of Berkovich spaces.
First, we introduce a notion of Kähler structure in non-archimedean analytic geometry using metrizations of virtual line bundles.
Second, we introduce formal stacks and non-archimedean analytic stacks.
Then we construct the moduli stack of non-archimedean analytic stable maps using formal models, Artin’s representability criterion and the geometry of stable curves.
Finally, we reduce the non-archimedean problem to the known compactness results in algebraic geometry.
The motivation of this paper is to provide the foundations for non-archimedean enumerative geometry.
Resveratrol alleviates early brain injury following subarachnoid hemorrhage: possible involvement of the AMPK/SIRT1/autophagy signaling pathway
Authors: Li Zhiguo , Han Xinwei
Published: August 2018

Resveratrol (RSV) attenuates early brain injury (EBI) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This study aimed to investigate whether the effects of RSV on SAH-induced EBI were mediated via the AMPK/SIRT1/autophagy pathway. A SAH rat model was established and oxyhemoglobin (Oxyhb)-induced primary cortical neurons were prepared to mimic SAH in vitro. The results showed that RSV significantly reduced microglia activation and the release of inflammatory cytokines, resulting in the alleviation of neurological behavior impairment, brain edema and neural apoptosis at 24 h post-SAH. However, RSV failed to ameliorate neurological deficits, brain edema and neural apoptosis when SAH injury lasted for 72 h. Additionally, at 24 h post-SAH, RSV-administered rats showed a significant increase in the LC3-II/I ratio and the phosphorylation state of AMPK and SIRT1 protein expression in brain tissues. Further in vitro studies revealed that RSV notably reduced the release of inflammatory cytokines and neural apoptosis in neurons at 24 post-Oxyhb, which was abolished by 3MA (an autophagy inhibitor) and Compound C (an AMPK inhibitor). Moreover, Compound C decreased LC3-II/I ratio and inhibited SIRT1 protein expression, whereas 3MA had no significant effects on AMPK/SIRT1-related proteins. In conclusion, the AMPK/SIRT1/autophagy pathway plays an important role in the alleviation of SAH-induced EBI by RSV.
Reference intervals for neonatal thyroid function tests in the first 7 days of life
Authors: Jayasuriya Michelle S. , Choy Kay W. , Chin Lit K. , Doery James , Stewart Alice , Bergman Philip , Lu Zhong X.
Published: August 2018

Background:

Prompt intervention can prevent permanent adverse neurological effects caused by neonatal hypothyroidism. Thyroid function changes rapidly in the first few days of life but well-defined age-specific reference intervals (RIs) for thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (FT4) and free tri-iodothyronine (FT3) are not available to aid interpretation. We developed hour-based RIs using data mining.

Methods:

All TSH, FT4 and FT3 results with date and time of collection from neonates aged <7 days during 2005–2015 were extracted from the Monash Pathology database. Neonates with more than one episode of testing or with known primary hypothyroidism, identified by treating physicians or from medical records, were excluded from the analysis. The date and time of birth were obtained from the medical records.

Results:

Of the 728 neonates qualifying for the study, 569 had time of birth available. All 569 had TSH, 415 had FT4 and 146 had FT3 results. For age ≤24 h, 25–48 h, 49–72 h, 73–96 h, 97–120 h, 121–144 h and 145–168 h of life, the TSH RIs (2.5th–97.5th) (mIU/L) were 4.1–40.2, 3.2–29.6, 2.6–17.3, 2.2–14.7, 1.8–14.2, 1.4–12.7 and 1.0–8.3, respectively; the FT4 RIs (mean ± 2 standard deviation [SD]) (pmol/L) were 15.3–43.6, 14.7–53.2, 16.5–45.5, 17.8–39.4, 15.3–32.1, 14.5–32.6 and 13.9–30.9, respectively; the FT3 RIs (mean±2 SD) (pmol/L) were 5.0–9.4, 4.1–9.1, 2.8–7.8, 2.9–7.8, 3.5–7.2, 3.4–8.0 and 3.8–7.9, respectively.

Conclusions:

TSH and FT4 were substantially high in the first 24 h after birth followed by a rapid decline over the subsequent 168 h. Use of hour-based RIs in newborns allows for more accurate identification of neonates who are at risk of hypothyroidism.
Kierkegaard and the Danish Golden Age: The Strengths and Limits of Source-Work Research
Authors: Stewart Jon
Published: August 2018

This article offers some personal reflections on the methodology of source-work research based on my experience with the production of Kierkegaard and his Danish Contemporaries, which constitutes volume 7 in the series, Kierkegaard Research: Sources, Reception and Resources. While source-work research is valuable in many cases for understanding Kierkegaard’s texts, I suggest that it does have limitations in the cases of some of Kierkegaard’s relations to his contemporary Danish authors.
Erkenntnis und Liebe. Zur Nähe und Ferne zwischen Heinrich Barths und Søren Kierkegaards Verständnis von Gemeinschaft
Authors: Berres Anna
Published: August 2018

Appearances to the contrary notwithstanding, the present article belongs neither in the category of source-work studies nor in that of history of reception; for it aims, in a purely systematical fashion, to outline and at the same time facilitate and prepare for a dialogue between Karl Barth’s lesser-known brother, philosopher Heinrich Barth (1890 – 1965), and Kierkegaard: in particular, between their—as it turns out, strikingly similar or at least complementary—views on human existence as co-existence or as a fundamental form of (being in) community. Accordingly, the article does not rest content with, much less restrict itself to a mere comparison and/or paraphrase of the respective views. It much rather seeks to explore critically the key claims: (a) human existence is essentially co-existence or being in community; (b) co-existence is basically dialogical, hence language-dependent; (c) dialogues must be performed in order possibly to be successful; (d) their actual success is a matter of contingency and thus cannot be guaranteed by a mere fiat of the will.
Analysis of glass forming ability using percolation concept and tunability of physical parameters of a-Ge12Se76-xAs12Bixglassy semiconductors
Authors: Sharma Ishu , Sunder Sruthi
Published: August 2018

Glass forming ability of lone-pair semiconductors was analyzed for (x = 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) system. Values of lone pair electrons L were calculated using average coordination number of valence electrons. These values were found to decrease, as the system was moving towards the rigid region. L > 3 values showed vitreous state. Deviation of the stoichiometry confirmed the chalcogen-rich region. A linear correlation was found between the mean bond energy and glass transition temperature. Chemical Bond Approach model was applied to calculate the cohesive energy of the system. A linear relationship was found to exist between the cohesive energy and the theoretical band gap, calculated using Shimakawa relation. A decrease in both parameters was explained on the basis of average stabilization energy and electronegativity of the system. The density values were found to increase and may account for higher refractive index of the system. Large Bohr radius of the Bi atom accounted for an increase in the polarizability. Other parameters viz. degree of covalency, packing density, compactness, molar volume, free volume percentage, excess volume and polaron radius were also calculated. An effort was made to correlate the effect of Bi addition to Ge12Se76-xAs12Bixlone-pair semiconductor on the basis of the structure of the glassy matrix or the connectedness of the material.
Fabrication of Cu2O Nanostructured Thin Film by Anodizing
Authors: Voon C.H. , Lim B.Y. , Gopinath S.C.B. , Al-Douri Y. , Foo K.L. , Md Arshad M.K. , Ten S.T. , Ruslinda A.R. , Hashim U. , Tony V.C.S.
Published: August 2018

Cuprous oxide, a narrow bandgap p-type semiconductor, has been known as a potential material for applications in supercapacitors, hydrogen production, sensors, and energy conversion due to its properties such as non-toxicity, easy availability, cost effectiveness, high absorption coefficient in the visible region and large minority carriers diffusion length. In this study, Cu2O nanostructured thin film was fabricated by anodizing of Cu plates in ethylene glycol containing 0.15 M KOH, 0.1 M NH4F and 3 wt.% deionized water. The effects of anodizing voltage and temperature of electrolyte were investigated and reported. It was found that nanoporous Cu2O thin film was formed when anodizing voltages of 50 V and 70 V were used while a dense Cu2O thin film was formed due to the aggregation of smaller nanoparticles when 30 V anodizing voltage was used. Nanoplatelets thin film was formed when the temperature of electrolyte was reduced to 15 °C and 5 °C. X-ray diffraction confirmed the presence of Cu2O phase in thin film formed during anodizing of Cu plates, regardless of the anodizing voltage and temperature of electrolyte. Photoluminescence spectroscopy showed the presence of Cu2O peak at 630 nm corresponding to band gap of 1.97 eV. A mechanism of the formation of Cu2O thin film was proposed. This study reported the ease of tailoring Cu2O nanostructures of different morphologies using anodizing that may help widen the applications of this material
The crystal structure of 2-hydroxy-4-((2-hydroxy-4-methoxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoyl)oxy)-3,6-dimethylbenzoic acid–methanol (1/1), C20H24O8
Authors: Chen Fei , Lang Tianqiong , Luo Guoyong , Yang Wude
Published: August 2018

C20H24O8, triclinic, P1̄ (no. 2), a = 4.6850(6) Å, b = 7.1895(2) Å, c = 29.1839(3) Å, α = 88.815(8)°, β = 86.346(8)°, γ = 80.052(9), V = 966.20(13) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0785, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.2235, T = 205 K.
“God’s Grace is a Gain”: Dipinti on a Sixth- Century Amphora from Trimammium
Authors: Sharankov Nicolay , Varbanov Varbin
Published: August 2018

The paper publishes an amphora with dipinti from the sixth century AD, found in the military camp of Trimammium on the Lower Danube limes (the Late Antique province of Moesia Secunda). A six-line dipinto on the one side includes invocations and information about the content of the amphora. The dipinti on the other side are abbreviations, possibly for a personal name and for the name of Trimammium, where the amphora had been exported to. The amphora originated from the Eastern provinces and contained oil, which was possibly used during church services.
Lotman’s semiotic theory of culture or Laclau’s political ontology?
Authors: Mihkelsaar Janar
Published: August 2018

The present article concentrates on the main discrepancies that should arise in the discussion between Lotman’s semiotics of culture and Laclau’s discursive theory of hegemony. Some significant – but still abstract – commonalities conceal fundamental disagreements which I would group around four topics. Firstly, Lotman’s semiotic method is at odds with Laclau’s ontological way of thinking. Secondly, although both Lotman and Laclau subscribe to the openness of signification, it is impossible to incorporate their accounts of this openness without loose ends. In order to substantiate this claim, I examine Lotman’s concept of “boundary” and Laclau’s concept of the “limit.” Thirdly, we should avoid reading too much into Lotman and Laclau’s agreement on the similar – but still formal – model of a self-signification. And finally, Laclau’s valorization of social antagonism is in conflict with Lotman’s appraisal of dialogue. Confronted with these discrepancies, we are enforced to decide whether to endorse Lotman’s cultural semiotics or Laclau’s political ontology.
A new method to quantify atmospheric Poaceae pollen DNA based on the trnT-F cpDNA region
Authors: Alan Şenol , Sarışahin Tuğba , Şahin Aydan Acar , Kaplan Ayşe , Erdoğan İbrahim , Pınar Nur Munevver
Published: August 2018

Background

Pollen, mold spores, bacteria and viruses are the main biological substances in the atmosphere causing allergic symptoms and disease. Distinguishing pollen and spores is quite time consuming and requires a trained expert. There is a different approach to identification of these substances such as microscopic analysis. However, DNA based identification of these is becoming popular recently.

Objective

We evaluated the correlation between the quantity of DNA, which was amplified using trnT-F cpDNA specific primers in samples obtained from a high volume air sampler (HVAS), and concentration of Poaceae pollen collected with a Burkard trap.

Materials and methods

Here, we present a method for identifying and quantifying airborne Poaceae pollen using a single step polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique. Forty daily air samples were collected by HVAS. The method was optimised using two different methods (M1 and M2) and the trnT-F cpDNA region was amplified using a Poaceae specific primer pair. The correlation between the quantity of DNA and pollen concentration was tested using R statistical programming language.

Results

Although a significant correlation was obtained between the M1 and M2 methods (R2=0.655, p<0.01), the M2 method was more correlated with pollen concentration. The correlation between pollen and DNA content changed due to episodes that were observed during the pollen season. DNA concentrations from the PCR data were significantly correlated with pollen concentrations determined by light microscopy (R2=0.767, p<0.01) in episode II using the M2 method and during the entire season (R2=0.469, p<0.01) using M2.

Conclusions

The M2 method correctly identified Poaceae pollen in mixed air samples from Zonguldak Province. The non-coding trnT-F cpDNA region was used for the first time in aerobiological samples to identify Poaceae pollen. Use of this method that does not require DNA extraction may be a crucial step for real-time pollen monitoring devices to be developed in the future. The correlation strength between pollen and amplified DNA content could be improved using a sampler that has a lower absorption rate, and a more sensitive technique, such as qPCR.
Identification of cytoplasmic sialidase NEU2-associated proteins by LC-MS/MS
Authors: Akyildiz Demir Secil , Seyrantepe Volkan
Published: August 2018

Background

Cytoplasmic sialidase (NEU2) plays an active role in removing sialic acids from oligosaccharides, glycopeptides, and gangliosides in mammalian cells. NEU2 is involved in various cellular events, including cancer metabolism, neuronal and myoblast differentiation, proliferation, and hypertrophy. However, NEU2-interacting protein(s) within the cell have not been identified yet.

Objective

The aim of this study is to investigate NEU2 interacting proteins using two-step affinity purification (TAP) strategy combined with mass spectrometry analysis.

Methods

In this study, NEU2 gene was cloned into the pCTAP expression vector and transiently transfected to COS-7 cells by using PEI. The most efficient expression time of NEU2- tag protein was determined by real-time PCR and Western blot analysis. NEU2-interacting protein(s) were investigated by using TAP strategy combined with two different mass spectrometry experiment; LC-MS/MS and MALDI TOF/TOF.

Results

Here, mass spectrometry analysis showed four proteins; α-actin, β-actin, calmodulin and histone H1.2 proteins are associated with NEU2. The interactions between NEU2 and actin filaments were verified by Western blot analysis and immunofluorescence analysis.

Conclusions

Our study suggests that association of NEU2 with actin filaments and other protein(s) could be important for understanding the biological role of NEU2 in mammalian cells.
Maximal B-factors in protein crystal structures
Authors: Carugo Oliviero
Published: August 2018

Since the contribution of proteins atoms with exceptionally large B-factors, much larger than those of other atoms, to the observed structure factors is negligible, it is therefore recommended to consider with a care the parts of the models where B-factors are inflated to extremely large values. Otherwise, molecular biologists risk to over-interpret structural data, since the positions of these atoms is highly uncertain. In the present communication, maximal B-factor values, over which the atoms can be considered ‘invisible’, are estimated based on the relationships between B-factors and solvent accessible surface areas.
Studies on Sputtered Cu–Zn–Sn–O Precursor to Fabricate Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films
Authors: Liu Xinxing , Hao Ruiting , Zhao Qichen , Chang Faran , Li Yong , Gu Kang , Wang Lu , Liu Bin , Guo Jie
Published: August 2018

The Cu2ZnSnS4 (CZTS) thin films were fabricated by sulfurization of radiofrequency magnetron sputtered Cu–Zn–Sn–O (CZTO) precursors. Here, we extend recent works in the field of fabricating CZTO precursors by a new approach sputtering ZnO/Sn/Cu targets. The effects of one-step and two-step annealing processes applied for CZTO precursors on the structure, morphology, optical, and electrical properties were investigated systematically. The preannealing step of fundamental phase formation in the sulfurization process was also discussed. The two-step annealing process was found to affect the composition of element Sn slightly but significantly improved crystallinity, CZTS/Mo interfacial conditions, surface roughness, and electrical properties. The two-step annealed CZTS thin films had excellent optical and electrical properties with an optical band gap of 1.51 eV, a hole concentration of 2.4 × 1017 cm−3, and a hole mobility of 1.97 cm2/(V⋅s). In addition, the CZTS/Mo interface with small grains and voids were significantly improved. CZTS-based solar cell devices were successfully fabricated. The characteristics of current–voltage (J–V) curves indicated that short-circuit currents had a tendency to increase with the improvement of CZTS/Mo interface and surface morphology. As a result, the device based on two-step annealed CZTS thin films exhibited better performance with an open-circuit voltage of 553 mV, short-circuit current of 7.2 mA⋅cm−2, a fill factor of 37.8%, and a conversion efficiency of 1.51%.
The Dorsal Compound Eye of Simuliid Flies:
Authors: Kirschfeld K. , Wenk P.
Published: August 2018

Compound Eye, Light-Quantum Noise The highly specialized dorsal compound eye of male Simuliids is especially adapted to detect during flight the females which are very small animals (1×3 mm). At dawn, the eye functions close to the physical limit imposed by the quantum fluctuations of light. In bright illuminations, light-qauntum noise is not a limiting factor as can be shown by behavioural experiments.
Carotenoids, tocopherols, organic acids, charbohydrate and mineral content in different medicinal plant extracts
Authors: Mihaylova Dasha , Vrancheva Radka , Petkova Nadezhda , Ognyanov Manol , Desseva Ivelina , Ivanov Ivan , Popova Mariya , Popova Aneta
Published: August 2018

Nettle (Urtica dioicaL.), tansy (Tanacetum vulgareL.), bladder campion (Silene vulgaris(Moench) Garcke, waterpepper (Polygonum hydropiperL.), common centaury (Centaurium erythraeaPers.) and rose hip fruit (Rosa caninaL. cv. Plovdiv 1) were used for preparation of different water extracts (infusion, decoction and microwave extract) and ethanol (tincture) extracts. Carotenoids (lutein, lycopene and β-carotene), tocopherols (α-, γ- and δ-), organic acids (ascorbic, malic, fumaric and citric), five macro- and three microelements, sugars and uronic acids content in the obtained extracts were analyzed. Among the investigated plants, stinging nettle, bladder campion and rose hip fruit were evaluated as most potential with respect to bioactive compounds and microelements. The results showed that the selected six medicinal plants and their extracts can be presented as sources of dietary fibers and micronutrients, which may encourage further application as food supplements and beverages as well as to motivate plant use as a dietary alternative in different foods. The present study is a first detailed analysis with respect to sugar content of decoction, infusion and tincture ofS. vulgaris.
Strontium Ranelate: State of the Art
Authors: Briot Karine , Roux Christian
Published: August 2018

Strontium ranelate is a new antiosteoporotic treatment that has an original mechanism of action on bone turnover. Preclinical studies have shown that strontium ranelate decreases bone resorption and increases bone formation, resulting in an increase in bone mass. In Phase III studies in postmenopausal osteoporotic women, strontium ranelate (2 g/day) reduced the risk of vertebral fracture by 41% (p ≤ 0.001) and the risk of nonvertebral fracture by 16% (p = 0.04) over 3 years. Strontium ranelate safety was considered to be good. Strontium ranelate 2 g/day is a new and effective therapeutic option in postmenopausal osteoporosis.
Thrombophilia in Pregnancy and its Role in Abortion
Authors: Brenner Benjamin
Published: August 2018

Inherited and acquired thrombophilia are the main cause of thrombosis in pregnant women. A growing number of reports over the last few years have suggested that these disorders are also associated with an increased incidence of vascular pathologies resulting in poor gestational outcome. This article discusses recent data concerning thrombophilia and vascular placental pathology, and discusses available therapeutic modalities to prevent placental vascular thrombosis and maximize successful gestational outcome.
Monitoring Blood Biomarkers and Training Load Throughout a Collegiate Soccer Season
Authors: Huggins Robert A. , Fortunati Andrea R. , Curtis Ryan M. , Looney David P. , West Chris A. , Lee Elaine C. , Fragala Maren S. , Hall Matthew L. , Casa Douglas J.
Published: August 2018

Huggins, RA, Fortunati, AR, Curtis, RM, Looney, DP, West, CA, Lee, EC, Fragala, MS, Hall, ML, and Casa, DJ. Monitoring blood biomarkers and training load throughout a collegiate soccer season. J Strength Cond Res 33(11): 3065–3077, 2019—This observational study aimed to characterize the responses of a comprehensive panel of biomarkers, observed ranges, training load (TL) metrics, and performance throughout the collegiate soccer season (August–November). Biomarkers (n = 92) were collected before the start of pre-season (PS), in-season weeks (W)1, W4, W8, and W12 in NCAA Division I male soccer players (n = 20, mean ± SD; age = 21 ± 1 years, height = 180 ± 6 cm, body mass = 78.19 ± 6.3 kg, body fat = 12.0 ± 2.6%, Vo
2max 51.5 ± 5.1 ml·kg·min−1). Fitness tests were measured at PS, and W12 and TL was monitored daily. Changes in biomarkers and performance were calculated via separate repeated-measures analysis of variance. Despite similar fitness (p > 0.05), endocrine, muscle, inflammatory, and immune markers changed over time (p < 0.05). Total and free testosterone was lower in W1 vs. PS, whereas free cortisol remained unchanged at PS, W1, and W4 (>0.94 mg·dL−1). Oxygen transport and iron metabolism markers remained unchanged except for HCT (W1 vs. PS) and total iron binding capacity (W8–W12 vs. W1). Hepatic markers albumin, globulin, albumin:globulin, and total protein levels were elevated (p < 0.05) at W12 vs. W1, whereas aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase levels were elevated at W1–W12 and W8–W12 vs. PS, respectively. Vitamin E, zinc, selenium, and calcium levels were elevated (p < 0.05) at W12 vs. W1, whereas Vitamin D was decreased (p < 0.05). Fatty acids and cardiovascular markers (omega-3 index, cholesterol:high-density lipoprotein [HDL], docosahexenoic acid, low-density lipoprotein [LDL], direct LDL, non-HDL, ApoB) were reduced at W1 vs. PS (p ≤ 0.05). Immune, lipid, and muscle damage biomarkers were frequently outside clinical reference ranges. Routine biomarker monitoring revealed subclinical and clinical changes, suggesting soccer-specific reference ranges. Biomarker monitoring may augment positive adaptation and reduce injuries from stressors incurred during soccer.
Characterizing the Temperature Effects on Rutting and Fatigue Properties of Asphalt Binders Based on Time-Temperature Superposition Principle
Authors: Wang Chao , Wang Yang , Chen Yangzhou , Diab Aboelkasim , You Zhanping
Published: August 2018

The objective of this article is to investigate the effects of temperature on rutting and fatigue cracking resistance of asphalt binders based on the time-temperature superposition principle (TTSP). In this study, the TTSP approach was employed to interpret the results of multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) and linear amplitude sweep (LAS) tests for both neat and styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS)–modified asphalt binders. The higher stress level of 3.2 kPa in the standard MSCR test procedure was extended to 10 and 15 kPa to verify the stress sensitivity of the nonrecoverable compliance (Jnr). A loading duration of 5 minutes in the standard LAS test was extended to 10 and 15 minutes to develop the fatigue failure criterion at different conditions. The results demonstrate that the time-strain curves of the neat binder during the MSCR tests under different temperatures can be unified into a single strain master curve using the TTSP shift factors, based on which the predictive Jnr showed good agreement with the measured values. This TTSP-based analysis approach does not work well for the MSCR results of the SBS-modified binder at high temperatures. However, the fatigue failure criterion determined from the LAS tests under different temperatures was verified to be successfully constructed into a single failure criterion according to the TTSP approach for both the neat and SBS-modified binders. Therefore, only an additional caution is raised for the TTS-based analysis on rutting resistance of the modified binder in a high temperature range.