bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Forage mass and nutritive value of bermuda grass mixed to forage peanut or common vetch
Authors: Olivo Clair Jorge , Santos Juliano Costa dos , Quatrin Maurício Pase , Simonetti Gabriela Descovi , Seibt Daiane Cristine , Diehl Michelle Schalemberg
Published: August 2016

Three pasture-based systems (PS) with  bermuda grass (BG) + forage peanut + 75 kg of N ha-1; BG + common vetch + 75 kg of N ha-1 and BG + 150 kg of N ha-1 were evaluated. Lactating Holstein cows were used for evaluation and the experimental design was completely randomized. Forage mass, botanical and structural composition, daily dry matter accumulation rate and stocking rate were evaluated. Samples were collected by hand-plucking method to analyze crude protein (CP), neutral detergent fiber (NDF), (ISDMD), in situ organic matter digestibility (ISOMD) and total digestible nutrients (TDN). Average forage production and stocking rate were 13.8; 15.3 and 16.1 t ha-1 and 5.6; 6.4 and 5.5 UA ha-1 day-1 for PS respectively. Average CP and NDF were 16.4; 22.2 and 15.3%; 68.3; 65.7 and 66.3%; for ISDMD, ISOMD and TDN were 68.5; 70.3 and 66.4%; 64.3; 63.2 and 65.3%; 57.3; 58.3 and 57.5%, for PS respectively. Best results were reported on bermuda grass mixed with common vetch.
Habitus e habitus de classe: analogias com o desenvolvimento profissional dos professores de educação física
Authors: Basei Andréia Paula , Bendrath Eduard Angelo
Published: August 2016

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar o habitus dos professores de Educação Física atuantes no ensino fundamental e médio em escolas da rede pública e particular de ensino do município de Ivaiporã, Paraná, com relação ao seu desenvolvimento profissional. Para tanto, realizou-se uma pesquisa qualitativa descritiva, a qual teve como participantes onze professores selecionados de forma intencional. Para a coleta dos dados, foi utilizada uma entrevista semiestruturada, tendo como método de análise das informações a análise de conteúdo (Bardin, 1977). Os resultados evidenciam que os professores compartilham um habitus de classe, apresentando semelhanças no que tange ao entendimento, às formas, às dificuldades, aos investimentos e aos incentivos com relação ao desenvolvimento profissional. Concluímos pela necessidade de o professor envolver-se em um processo de formação continuada que transcenda o desenvolvimento de competências técnicas, mas que envolva também a criticidade, o autoconhecimento, a autonomia e o compromisso político do professor com a educação.
Referees
Authors: Education Acta Scientiarum
Published: August 2016

Referees for Volume 38, n. 3 of the Acta Scientiarium. Education, 2016
Dielectric Properties of Liquid Crystal Polymer Composites with High Thermal Conductivity
Authors: Gao Peng Fei , Yu Xin , Gao Nai Kui , Ren Teng Yue , Wu Chun , Jin Hai Yun , Matsushita Jun-Ichi
Published: August 2016

Liquid crystal (LC) polymer, composited with inorganic filler, has a broad application prospect in electronic and electrical industry. In this research, permittivity (εr) and dielectric loss tangent (tanδ) of LC composites under different temperatures and frequencies were investigated, and activation energies were calculated and analyzed. At low temperatures and high frequencies, LC composites exhibited well dielectric properties. εr changed a little (3.6~4.0) in temperature range of-60°C~160°C when frequency was higher than 10Hz, but increased sharply when temperatures was higher than 100°C and frequency was lower 10Hz. The tanδ increased sharply with increasing temperature when temperatures was higher than 100°C and frequency was lower than 102Hz, and when frequency was above 102Hz, the value of tanδ changed gently (10-3~10-2). The peak of tanδ would translate to higher frequencies direction with increasing temperature in tanδ-frequency curve, and to higher temperatures direction with increasing frequency in tanδ-temperature curve. Activation energy is calculated by fitting the peak of the imaginary of the electric modulus, and activation energy is 0.43eV in low temperature and 1.59eV in high temperature.
Fabrication and Characterization of Barium Doped Ceria Nanopowders by a Solvothermal Processing
Authors: Lee Dae Han , Bae Dong Sik
Published: August 2016

Ba doped CeO2 nanopowders were prepared under mild temperature and pressure conditions by precipitation from metal nitrates with aqueous ammonium hydroxide. Spherical Ba doped CeO2 nanopowders were obtained with reaction at the temperature range of 210°C to 230°C for 6 h. The average size of the synthesized Ba doped CeO2 powders were below 10 nm and its distribution was narrow. The XRD pattern showed that the synthesized Ba doped CeO2 powders were crystalline with cubic phase of CeO2. This study has shown that the synthesis of Ba doped CeO2 nanopowders is possible under mild temperature and pressure conditions in ethylene gylcol solution. The effects of synthesis parameters, such as the solvent ratio of starting solution, pH of starting solution, reaction temperature and time, are discussed.
Characterization of Lamprey BAFF-like Gene: Evolutionary Implications
Authors: Das Sabyasachi , Sutoh Yoichi , Hirano Masayuki , Han Qifeng , Li Jianxu , Cooper Max D. , Herrin Brantley R.
Published: August 2016

BAFF (TNF superfamily [TNFSF] 13B/Blys) and APRIL (TNFSF13) are important regulatory factors for lymphocyte activation and survival in mammals. A BAFF/APRIL-like relative called BAFF- and APRIL-like molecule (BALM) has also been identified in cartilaginous and bony fishes, and we report in this study a BAFF-like gene in lampreys. Our phylogenetic analysis of these genes and a related TNFSF12 gene called TNF-like weak inducer of apoptosis (TWEAK) suggest that, whereas an ancestral homolog of BAFF and APRIL was already present in a common ancestor of jawed and jawless vertebrates, TWEAK evolved early on in the jawed vertebrate lineage. Like mammalian BAFF and APRIL, the lamprey BAFF-like gene is expressed in T-like, B-like, and innate immune cells. The predicted protein encoded by this BAFF-like gene in lampreys exhibits higher sequence similarity with mammalian BAFF than APRIL. Correspondingly, we find BAFF orthologs in all of the jawed vertebrate representatives that we examined, although APRIL and/or BALM orthologs are not identifiable in certain jawed vertebrates. For example, BALM is not identifiable in tetrapods, and APRIL is not identifiable in several bony fishes or in birds, the latter of which also lack a TWEAK-like gene. Our analysis further suggests that a hybrid molecule called TWE-PRIL, which is a product of an in-genomic fusion between APRIL and TWEAK genes evolved early in mammalian evolution.
Resolvin E1 Reverses Experimental Periodontitis and Dysbiosis
Authors: Lee Chun-Teh , Teles Ricardo , Kantarci Alpdogan , Chen Tsute , McCafferty Jon , Starr Jacqueline R. , Brito Luciana Carla Neves , Paster Bruce J. , Van Dyke Thomas E.
Published: August 2016

Periodontitis is a biofilm-induced inflammatory disease characterized by dysbiosis of the commensal periodontal microbiota. It is unclear how natural regulation of inflammation affects the periodontal biofilm. Promoters of active resolution of inflammation, including resolvin E1 (RvE1), effectively treat inflammatory periodontitis in animal models. The goals of this study were 1) to compare periodontal tissue gene expression in different clinical conditions, 2) to determine the impact of local inflammation on the composition of subgingival bacteria, and 3) to understand how inflammation impacts these changes. Two clinically relevant experiments were performed in rats: prevention and treatment of ligature-induced periodontitis with RvE1 topical treatment. The gingival transcriptome was evaluated by RNA sequencing of mRNA. The composition of the subgingival microbiota was characterized by 16S rDNA sequencing. Periodontitis was assessed by bone morphometric measurements and histomorphometry of block sections. H&E and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase staining were used to characterize and quantify inflammatory changes. RvE1 treatment prevented bone loss in ligature-induced periodontitis. Osteoclast density and inflammatory cell infiltration in the RvE1 groups were lower than those in the placebo group. RvE1 treatment reduced expression of inflammation-related genes, returning the expression profile to one more similar to health. Treatment of established periodontitis with RvE1 reversed bone loss, reversed inflammatory gene expression, and reduced osteoclast density. Assessment of the rat subgingival microbiota after RvE1 treatment revealed marked changes in both prevention and treatment experiments. The data suggest that modulation of local inflammation has a major role in shaping the composition of the subgingival microbiota.
NK Cell Responses to Human Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus Infection
Authors: Blom Kim , Braun Monika , Pakalniene Jolita , Lunemann Sebastian , Enqvist Monika , Dailidyte Laura , Schaffer Marie , Lindquist Lars , Mickiene Aukse , Michaëlsson Jakob , Ljunggren Hans-Gustaf , Gredmark-Russ Sara
Published: August 2016

Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is a flavivirus that is transferred to humans by infected ticks. The virus causes tick-borne encephalitis, a severe infection of the CNS with a high risk for long-lasting sequelae. Currently, no treatment exists for the disease. Understanding the cellular immune response to this infection is important to gain further understanding into the pathogenesis, treatment, and prevention of the disease. NK cells are known to participate in the control of viral infections. We performed a longitudinal analysis of the human NK cell response to TBEV infection in a cohort of infected individuals from the onset of severe clinical symptoms to the convalescence phase. NK cell activation, as measured by expression of Ki67, was apparent at the time of hospitalization. By 3 wk after hospitalization, it decreased to levels seen in healthy controls. Concomitant with the increase in NK cell activation, augmented levels of IL-12, IL-15, IL-18, IFN-γ, and TNF were detected in patient plasma. This TBEV-induced NK cell activation was restricted predominantly to differentiated CD57+CD56dim NK cells. Functionally, CD56dim NK cells responded poorly to target cells at the time of hospitalization, but they recovered functional capacity to control levels during the convalescent phase. In contrast, the responsiveness of NK cells to cytokine stimulation remained intact throughout the disease. These findings demonstrate that NK cells respond to TBEV infection with characteristics that are distinct from those of other human viral infections and provide insights into the NK cell response to clinical TBEV infection.
Management del paziente con diarrea, nausea e vomito, malnutrizione e malattia celiaca: lo stato dell'arte
Authors: Gnerre P. , Attardo T.M. , FADOI Giovani A nome del Gruppo
Published: August 2016

MANAGEMENT DEL PAZIENTE CON DIARREA, NAUSEA E VOMITO: DALLE EVIDENZE ALLA PRATICA CLINICA

La gestione del paziente con diarrea: razionale e obiettivi
T.M. Attardo, C. Quarneti, R. Menichella, E. Romualdi

La gestione del paziente con nausea e vomito: razionale e obiettivi
T.M. Attardo, R. Menichella, C. Quarneti, E. Romualdi

MALNUTRIZIONE E MALATTIA CELIACA: LO STATO DELL’ARTE

La gestione del paziente con malnutrizione: dalle evidenze alla pratica clinica
S. Ciarla, M. Poggiano, P. Gnerre, F. Risaliti, L. Magni, L. Morbidoni, A. Maffettone, A. Paradiso, M. Rondana, A. Schimizzi, R. Risicato

La gestione del paziente con malattia celiaca: razionale e obiettivi
T.M. Attardo, E. Magnani, C. Casati, D. Cavalieri, P. Crispino, F. Fascì Spurio, S. De Carli, D. Tirotta, P. Gnerre
The contribution of wood burning and other pollution
sources to wintertime organic aerosol levels in two
Greek cities
Authors: Florou Kalliopi , Papanastasiou Dimitrios K. , Pikridas Michael , Kaltsonoudis Christos , Louvaris Evangelos , Gkatzelis Evangelos , Patoulias David , Mihalopoulos Nikolaos , Pandis Spyros N.
Published: August 2016

Abstract. The composition of fine particulate matter (PM) in two major Greek cities (Athens and Patras) was measured during two wintertime campaigns conducted in 2013 and 2012, respectively. A major goal of this study is to quantify the sources of organic aerosol (OA) and especially residential wood burning, which has dramatically increased due to the Greek financial crisis. A high resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometer (HR-ToF-AMS) was deployed in both sites. PM with diameter less than 1 μm (PM1) consisted mainly of organics (60–75 %), black carbon (5–20 %) and inorganic salts (around 20 %) in both Patras and Athens. In Patras, during evening hours, PM1 concentrations were as high as 100 μg m–, of which 85 % were OA. In Athens, the maximum hourly value observed during nighttime was 140 μg m−3, of which 120 μg m−3 was OA. 40–60 % of the average OA was due to biomass burning for both cities, while the remaining mass originated from traffic (12–17 %), cooking (12–16 %) and long-range transport (18–24%). The contribution of residential wood burning was even higher (80–90 %) during the nighttime peak concentration periods, and less than 10 % during daytime. Cooking OA contributed up to 75 % during mealtime hours in Patras, while traffic-related OA was responsible for 60–70 % of the OA during the morning rush hour.
Large-scale forcing of the European Slope Current and associated
inflows to the North Sea
Authors: Marsh Robert , Haigh Ivan D. , Cunningham Stuart A. , Inall Mark E. , Porter Marie , Moat Ben I.
Published: August 2016

Abstract. Drifters drogued at 50 m in the European Slope Current at the Hebridean shelf break follow a wide range of pathways, indicating highly variable Atlantic inflow to the North Sea. Slope Current pathways, timescales and transports over 1988–2007 are further quantified in an eddy-resolving ocean model hindcast. Particle trajectories calculated with model currents indicate that Slope Current water is largely ''recruited'' from the eastern subpolar North Atlantic. Observations of absolute dynamic topography and climatological density support theoretical expectations that Slope Current transport is to first order associated with meridional density gradients in the eastern subpolar gyre, which support a geostrophic inflow towards the slope. In the model hindcast, Slope Current transport variability is dominated by abrupt 25–50 % reductions of these density gradients over 1996–1998. Concurrent changes in wind forcing, expressed in terms of density gradients, act in the same sense to reduce Slope Current transport. This indicates that coordinated regional changes of buoyancy and wind forcing acted together to reduce Slope Current transport during the 1990s. Particle trajectories further show that 10–40 % of Slope Current water is destined for the northern North Sea within 6 months of passing to the west of Scotland, with a clear decline in this Atlantic inflow over 1988–2007. The influence of variable Slope Current transport on the northern North Sea is also expressed in salinity, which declines through the hindcast period, and there is evidence for a similar freshening trend in observational records. A proxy for Atlantic inflow may be found in sea level records. Variability of Slope Current transport is implicit in mean sea level differences between Lerwick (Shetland) and Torshavn (Faeroes), in both tide gauge records and a longer model hindcast spanning 1958–2013. Potential impacts of this variability on North Sea biogeochemistry and ecosystems, via associated changes in seasonal stratification and nutrient fluxes, are discussed.
Soil wind erosion in ecological olive trees in the Tabernas desert
(southeastern Spain): a wind tunnel experiment
Authors: Asensio Carlos , Lozano Francisco Javier , Gallardo Pedro , Giménez Antonio
Published: August 2016

Abstract. Wind erosion is a key component of the soil degradation processes. The purpose of this study is to find out the influence of material loss from wind on soil properties for different soil types and changes in soil properties in olive groves when they are tilled. The study area is located in the north of the Tabernas Desert, in the province of Almería, southeastern Spain. It is one of the driest areas in Europe, with a semiarid thermo-Mediterranean type of climate. We used a new wind tunnel model over three different soil types (olive-cropped Calcisol, Cambisol and Luvisol) and studied micro-plot losses and deposits detected by an integrated laser scanner. We also studied the image processing possibilities for examining the particles attached to collector plates located at the end of the tunnel to determine their characteristics and whether they were applicable to the setup. Samples collected in the traps at the end of the tunnel were analyzed. We paid special attention to the influence of organic carbon, carbonate and clay contents because of their special impact on soil crusting and the wind-erodible fraction. A principal components analysis (PCA) was carried out to find any relations on generated dust properties and the intensity and behavior of those relationships. Component 1 separated data with high N and OC contents from samples high in fine silt, CO3= and available K content. Component 2 separated data with high coarse silt and clay contents from data with high fine sand content. Component 3 was an indicator of available P2O5 content. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out to analyze the effect of soil type and sampling height on different properties of trapped dust. Calculations based on tunnel data showed overestimation of erosion in soil types and calculation of the fraction of soil erodible by wind done by other authors for Spanish soils. As the highest loss was found in Cambisols, mainly due to the effect on soil crusting and the wind-erodible fraction aggregation of CaCO3, a Stevia rebaudiana cover crop was planted between the rows in this soil type and this favored retention of particles in vegetation.
Clustering of OECD Countries Out of Pocket Health Expenditure Time Series Data
Authors: Cinaroglu Songul
Published: August 2016

Out of pocket health expenditures points out to the payments made by households at the point
they receive health services. Frequently these include doctor consultation fees, purchase of
medication and hospital bills. In this study hierarchical clustering method was used for
classification of 34 countries which are members of OECD (Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development) in terms of out of pocket health expenditures for the years
between 1995-2011. Longest common subsequences (LCS), correlation coefficient and
Euclidean distance measure was used as a measure of similarity and distance in hierarchical
clustering. At the end of the analysis it was found that LCS and Euclidean distance measures
were the best for determining clusters. Furthermore, study results led to understand grouping
of OECD countries according to health expenditures.
Realisering van grondwettelijke sociale grondrechten; wetgever, ubi est?
Authors: van Sasse van Ysselt P.B.C.D.F.
Published: August 2016

Realisering van grondwettelijke sociale grondrechten; wetgever, ubi est?

Bij de grondwetsherziening van 1983 zijn sociale grondrechten in de Grondwet opgenomen. Van een aantal onderwerpen, als werkgelegenheid, volksgezondheid en leefmilieu, is toen vastgesteld dat zij een ‘voorwerp van zorg’ van de overheid zijn. Zij leggen inspanningsverplichtingen op aan de overheid. In deze bijdrage staat de vraag centraal of, en zo ja op welke wijze, de wetgever gevolg heeft gegeven aan de grondwettelijk verankerde sociaal grondrechtelijke zorgplichten, alsmede welke consequenties uit de desbetreffende bevindingen kunnen worden getrokken. De bijdrage is aldus een eerste aanzet voor een evaluatieonderzoek naar de gevolgen van de introductie van sociale grondrechten voor de wetgevingspraktijk. Het lijkt erop dat deze gevolgen gering zijn. Het lijkt er echter ook op dat het belang van sociale grondrechten wel toeneemt en dat dit voornamelijk wordt gestimuleerd door andere actoren dan de wetgever zelf.
Hoe ontstaan wetgevingsblunders?
Authors: Spiertz M.M.
Published: August 2016

Hoe ontstaan wetgevingsblunders?

Dit artikel geeft een samenvatting van en oordeel over het boek The Blunders of our Governments, waarin diverse casus worden geanalyseerd en factoren opgesomd die de Britse kabinetten vatbaarder maakten voor (wetgevings)blunders. Het gaat enerzijds om menselijke factoren, zoals groepsdenken, culturele wereldvreemdheid en een kloof tussen beleidsmakers en uitvoerders. Anderzijds betreft het systeemkenmerken van het Britse stelsel, waaronder een gebrek aan individuele afrekenbaarheid, de zwakke punten uit het parlementaire proces en een gebrek aan beraadslaging.
Amfibiewetten
Authors: Borman T.C.
Published: August 2016

Amfibiewetten

Een amfibiewet is een wet met een gemengd karakter: deels rijkswet, deels ‘gewone’ Nederlandse wet. Deze bijdrage gaat daar nader op in, na een bespreking van twee daarmee samenhangende kwesties: het wijzigen van een rijkswet via een ‘gewone’ Nederlandse wet en het wijzigen van een ‘gewone’ Nederlandse wet via een rijkswet. Enkele praktijkgevallen – of zo men wil legislatieve bedrijfsongevalletjes – laten zien dat het doorgronden van de verschillen tussen rijkswetten en ‘gewone’ Nederlandse wetten niet steeds eenvoudig is.
The Aggression-Submission-Conventionalism Scale: Testing a new three factor measure of authoritarianism
Authors: Dunwoody Philip T. , Funke Friedrich
Published: August 2016

Altemeyer’s (1981) Right-Wing Authoritarianism scale is the most popular authoritarianism measure today. However, the use of a unidimensional scale to measure a three factor construct and an apparent tautology between items and predictive criteria have garnered criticism. Revisions take one of two main approaches: either they simplify the construct to be unidimensional and create new items or they retain Altemeyer’s three factor theory and alter Altemeyer‘s original items to produce a three factor scale. We combine these two approaches by retaining Altemeyer’s three factor theory while creating new items. Our new measure, the Aggression-Submission-Conventionalism (ASC) scale, allows for a test of Altemeyer’s theory divorced of the original items. The ASC scale was designed to maximize discriminant validity while creating less tautological and more politically and religiously neutral items. A total of 649 participants in three convenience samples from the United States completed surveys showing the ASC scale to have good reliability and validity. The ASC scale was found to have similar predictive validity to other three factor scales but superior discriminant validity. Most importantly, we found a clear contribution of all three factors in predicting ethnocentrism, political intolerance, and anti-democratic attitudes. Authoritarian aggression emerged as the most important and consistent predictor with submission and conventionalism effects dependent upon the criterion. The ASC subscales all added unique variance above current unidimensional measures, with aggression consistently adding the most variance. Our findings support Altemeyer’s three factor theory and show that unidimensional measures fail to capture the nuances of our ASC scale.
Standardization of a SYBR Green Based Real-Time PCR System for Detection and Molecular Quantification of Babesia bovis and B. bigemina in Water Buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis)
Authors: Obregón Dasiel , Rabelo Marcio D. , Giglioti Rodrigo , Bilhassi Thalita B. , Néo Thalita A. , Corona Belkis , Alfonso Pastor , Machado Rosangela Z. , Oliveira Marcia C.S.
Published: August 2016

Water buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is a potential reservoir for Babesia bovis and B. bigemina in tropical regions, but the epidemiological evidence of their reservoir competence is limited, especially due to the lack of diagnostic tests capable of detecting and quantifying the low-level parasitemia present in the carrier animals. In this paper we present the standardization process of a SYBR Green based real-time PCR system (qPCR), consisting of two single qPCR assays, for the detection and quantification of B. bovis and/or B. bigemina. Both assays were optimized in similar protocols, including reagent concentrations and thermocycling parameters, so it is possible its use as a multiple qPCR in a single run. Both single assays showed a suitable analytical performance, especially by allowing detection of a greater number of carrier animals when compared with nested PCR assays (nPCR) against a reference panel of 60 DNA samples extracted from blood of both, infected- and non-infected buffaloes. Furthermore, a mathematical algorithm to convert the qPCR outcomes in percent of infected red blood cell was used, and was found that the estimated parasitemia in carrier buffaloes within the reference sample panels were close to those described in carrier cattle. This method could be a useful tool for epidemiological studies on the participation of the bubaline specie in the epidemic process of bovine babesiosis.
Novel Polycarbonates via Phosgenation of Unsaturated Diols
Authors: Al-Muaikel Nayef S.
Published: August 2016

A new interesting class of linear unsaturated polycarbonates based on methyl- cyclohexanone and 4-tert. butyl- cyclohexanone moieties has been synthesized. An interfacial phosgenation technique carried out at ambient temperature was used for the synthesis of these polycarbonates. The resulting polycarbonates were characterized by elemental analyses, infrared spectroscopy, 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectral analyses, viscometry, differential scanning calorimetry and thermogravimetric analysis measurements. All the polycarbonates were soluble in polar solvents like dimethylsulphoxide and sulphuric acid. The crystallinity of some selected polycarbonates was examined by X-ray analysis. In addition, the morphology of selected examples of the polycarbonates was examined by scanning electron microscopy.
Annealing of p-type wide-gap CuxZnyS thin films deposited by the photochemical deposition method
Authors: Tong Bayingaerdi , Ichimura Masaya
Published: August 2016

Zn-rich Cu
x
Zn
y
S is a transparent p-type semiconductor. We prepared Cu
x
Zn
y
S thin films by the photochemical deposition method and investigated changes in their properties due to annealing. The sample before annealing was amorphous, and its composition was

. The band gap was estimated to be about 3.5 eV by optical transmission measurement. P-type conductivity was confirmed by the photoelectrochemical measurement. After annealing at 400 °C for 1 h, the formation of the ZnS phase was observed by X-ray diffraction measurement. Although the band gap did not change significantly, the conduction type became close to intrinsic.
The Port of Manzanillo from the Point of View of Economy of Organization
Authors: Vargas-Hernández José , Lopez-Morales Jose Satsumi , Cruz Irving Daniel Agustín
Published: August 2016

Globalization has become a trigger factor in international trade due to its role as an integral part of the world economy and social standardization in the context of technological, cultural and universal knowledge which allows free access to resource with minimal effort. The study is a contribution to theories based on the Industry, the Dynamic Resources and Institutions; all around the Mexican Port System. Data was gathered using a qualitative approach of literature review about the current status of the ports and its global environment. The results were organized around the statement of the problem and research objective that guide the study. The results indicated that Manzanillo Port holds dynamic capabilities that increase its competitiveness in the global port industry as strategic locations, and its natural and human resources.
Performance Expectancy, Effort Expectancy, Social Influence and Facilitating Conditions are Factors that Influence Rural Health Workers in the Use of Wireless Access for Health and Perception of Behavior of their Pregnant Patients
Authors: Nillos Bien Eli
Published: August 2016

Technology has been integrated into various levels at the rural health systems by both government and non-government agencies. The study aimed to identify the factors influencing adoption of Wireless Access for Health (WAH) by rural health workers and how it influences the perception of health workers regarding the health-seeking behavior of their clients. Some selected rural health workers from 11 Philippine municipalities responded to a survey adopted from the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) questionnaire. Correlation analysis and one-way analysis of variance were used to test the relationships between the variables. Results showed that to establish high adoption of WAH among rural health workers, interventions must ignite appreciation among health workers as regard to the importance and relevance of the technology to their work (performance expectancy). Support from the health managers and local chief executives of the municipalities, both administrative (social influence) and logistical (facilitating conditions) are necessary for them to adopt the technology. There is also perceived increase in facilities-based deliveries and deliveries by skilled birth attendants in the municipalities after installation of WAH.
e-Map as An Android Application Using Shortest Path Algorithm
Authors: Carcillar Joshua , Hernandez Karen , Mamisay Romnick , Rabano Lester Paul , Matibag Shiena , Alday Roselie
Published: August 2016

Using a mobile device, the user could access the map application anywhere you go. The study was developed to determine the best path from one location to another using GPS Satellite. It has three features: Searching, Detecting, and Logbook. The user can input the starting location and destination anywhere on land through searching using the Shortest Path Algorithm. Based on the inputted location given by the user, the list of available routes will be determined which enables the user to select one from a set of possible routes. Afterward, the application will detect which path that the user will take to reach their destination applicable anywhere in the world through GPS satellite. It identifies the current location of the person and once the user moves from his current location to another location, the GPS will update every 20 seconds so that all possible routes with the number of kilometers will give the user to choose the shortest route. After the completion of the Google Map application, it was found out that this application can be used worldwide. It can detect routes anywhere in the world by using arrays (from JSON) as data provided from the satellite as long as travel is on land.
Quality Characteristics of Nutri-fried Noodles Made from Sweet Potato Tubers and Tops Ipomea batatas
Authors: De Jesus Geraldine F. , Dicen Shirley G. , Jarque Maria Crisanta M.
Published: August 2016

Noodles made from sweet potato can be a healthier alternative to commercially produced ones since it is rich in vitamins and minerals. The product has no artificial preservatives, and the sweetness of its taste comes naturally from the sugar content of the Camote tubers. The project is the second phase of a study on the development of nutri-noodles made from the tubers and tops of sweet potato.  The study determined the physicochemical and microbial analysis and shelf-life of the product and verify its acceptability through quantitative testing. The sample was submitted to Department of Science and Technology Region V for analysis and the results were: 6.53% moisture, 0.13% free fatty acids and <150 CFU/g of yeast and mold count. Moreover, nutrition facts were also computed, Calories is 231, Total Fat= 4%, Cholesterol= 0%, Sodium= 4%, Total Carbohydrate= 6%, Dietary Fiber= 28%, Magnesium =13% and Vitamin B6= 12%. The shelf-life of the product is six months stored at room temperature. The Nutri-fried noodles were served with vegetable toppings, and as rated by the panelists the result was liked very much. After analyzing the quality characteristics of the product, it is recommended that the sample is ready for production and marketing.
Identification and Literary Analysis of the Selected Folk Literature in the Province of Capiz, Philippines
Authors: Dayalo Emmanuel D.
Published: August 2016

The Philippines, a treasury of oral folk epics and particularly folk songs, gives us opportunities to research them in transition, which implies documenting and introducing them to a wider audience (Biclar, 2014). Capiz is the capital of folk songs and folk dances in Western Visayas. It is a province in Panay Island which has a distinctive and astonishing folk literature existing, but the dilemma is, writings were not all recorded and compiled. The study identified and analyzed the selected folk literature in the province. It sought to identify folk literature in the province of Capiz according to genres, craft a literary analysis based on folk literature and determine literary criticism approaches which are applicable for literary analysis. The study utilized descriptive-qualitative research employing literary critical approaches. The multi-stage purposive sampling procedure was used. The most common folk literature in the province were the following: ambahanon, binalaybay, composo, harana, hurobaton, lowa, paktakon and pamulong-pulong used the spoken introduction for the ulitawo and lin-ay in the public dance (bayle). The selected folk literature identified represent the historical, cultural, social, anthropological or even religious aspects of the Capizenos' way of life.
Internal tide oceanic tomography
Authors: Zhao Zhongxiang
Published: August 2016

A concept of internal tide oceanic tomography (ITOT) is proposed to monitor ocean warming on a global scale. ITOT is similar to acoustic tomography, but that work waves are internal tides. ITOT detects ocean temperature changes by precisely measuring travel time changes of long‐range propagating internal tides. The underlying principle is that upper ocean warming strengthens ocean stratification and thus increases the propagation speed of internal tides. This concept is inspired by recent advances in observing internal tides by satellite altimetry. In particular, a plane wave fit method can separately resolve multiple internal tidal waves and thus accurately determines the phase of each wave. Two examples are presented to demonstrate the feasibility and usefulness of ITOT. In the eastern tropical Pacific, the yearly time series of travel time changes of the M2 internal tide is closely correlated with the El Niño–Southern Oscillation index. In the North Atlantic, significant interannual variations and bidecadal trends are observed and consistent with the changes in ocean heat content measured by Argo floats. ITOT offers a long‐term, cost‐effective, environmentally friendly technique for monitoring global ocean warming. Future work is needed to quantify the accuracy of this technique.
Electron flux dropouts at Geostationary Earth Orbit: Occurrences, magnitudes, and main driving factors
Authors: Boynton R. J. , Mourenas D. , Balikhin M. A.
Published: August 2016

Large decreases of daily average electron flux, or dropouts, were investigated for a range of energies from 24.1 keV to 2.7 MeV, on the basis of a large database of 20 years of measurements from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) geosynchronous satellites. Dropouts were defined as flux decreases by at least a factor 4 in 1 day, or a factor 9 in 2 days during which a decrease by at least a factor of 2.5 must occur each day. Such decreases were automatically identified. As a first result, a comprehensive statistics of the mean waiting time between dropouts and of their mean magnitude has been provided as a function of electron energy. Moreover, the Error Reduction Ratio analysis was applied to explore the possible nonlinear relationships between electron dropouts and various exogenous factors, such as solar wind and geomagnetic indices. Different dropout occurrences and magnitudes were found in three distinct energy ranges, lower than 100 keV, 100–600 keV, and larger than 600 keV, corresponding to different groups of drivers and loss processes. Potential explanations have been outlined on the basis of the statistical results.
Model representations of aerosol layers transported from North America over the Atlantic Ocean during the Two‐Column Aerosol Project
Authors: Fast Jerome D. , Berg Larry K. , Zhang Kai , Easter Richard C. , Ferrare Richard A. , Hair Johnathan W. , Hostetler Chris A. , Liu Ying , Ortega Ivan , Sedlacek Arthur , Shilling John E. , Shrivastava Manish , Springston Stephen R. , Tomlinson Jason M. , Volkamer Rainer , Wilson Jacqueline , Zaveri Rahul A. , Zelenyuk Alla
Published: August 2016

The ability of the Weather Research and Forecasting model with chemistry (WRF‐Chem) version 3.7 and the Community Atmosphere Model version 5.3 (CAM5) in simulating profiles of aerosol properties is quantified using extensive in situ and remote sensing measurements from the Two‐Column Aerosol Project (TCAP) conducted during July of 2012. TCAP was supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Atmospheric Radiation Measurement program and was designed to obtain observations within two atmospheric columns; one fixed over Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and the other several hundred kilometers over the ocean. The performance is quantified using most of the available aircraft and surface measurements during July, and 2 days are examined in more detail to identify the processes responsible for the observed aerosol layers. The higher‐resolution WRF‐Chem model produced more aerosol mass in the free troposphere than the coarser‐resolution CAM5 model so that the fraction of aerosol optical thickness above the residual layer from WRF‐Chem was more consistent with lidar measurements. We found that the free troposphere layers are likely due to mean vertical motions associated with synoptic‐scale convergence that lifts aerosols from the boundary layer. The vertical displacement and the time period associated with upward transport in the troposphere depend on the strength of the synoptic system and whether relatively high boundary layer aerosol concentrations are present where convergence occurs. While a parameterization of subgrid scale convective clouds applied in WRF‐Chem modulated the concentrations of aerosols aloft, it did not significantly change the overall altitude and depth of the layers.
Stimuli‐Responsive Liquid Marbles: Controlling Structure, Shape, Stability, and Motion
Authors: Fujii Syuji , Yusa Shin‐ichi , Nakamura Yoshinobu
Published: August 2016

“Liquid marbles” are liquid‐in‐gas dispersed systems stabilized by hydrophobic solid particles adsorbed at the gas‐liquid interface. The structure, stability and movement of these liquid marbles can be controlled by external stimuli such as pH, temperature, light, magnetic and electric fields, ultrasonic, mechanical stress and organic solvents. Stimuli‐responsive modes can be categorized into five classes: (i) liquid marbles whose stability can be controlled by adsorption/desorption of solid particles to/from liquid surfaces, (ii) liquid marbles that can open and close their particle‐coated surface by moving particles to and from the gas‐liquid surface, (iii) liquid marbles that can move, (iv) liquid marbles that can change their shape and (v) liquid marbles that can be split. As a result of these stimuli‐responsive characteristics, liquid marbles offer potential in the areas of controlled encapsulation, delivery and release.
Skin Diseases Modeling using Combined Tissue Engineering and Microfluidic Technologies
Authors: Mohammadi Mohammad Hossein , Heidary Araghi Behnaz , Beydaghi Vahid , Geraili Armin , Moradi Farshid , Jafari Parya , Janmaleki Mohsen , Valente Karolina Papera , Akbari Mohsen , Sanati‐Nezhad Amir
Published: August 2016

In recent years, both tissue engineering and microfluidics have significantly contributed in engineering of in vitro skin substitutes to test the penetration of chemicals or to replace damaged skins. Organ‐on‐chip platforms have been recently inspired by the integration of microfluidics and biomaterials in order to develop physiologically relevant disease models. However, the application of organ‐on‐chip on the development of skin disease models is still limited and needs to be further developed. The impact of tissue engineering, biomaterials and microfluidic platforms on the development of skin grafts and biomimetic in vitro skin models is reviewed. The integration of tissue engineering and microfluidics for the development of biomimetic skin‐on‐chip platforms is further discussed, not only to improve the performance of present skin models, but also for the development of novel skin disease platforms for drug screening processes.
Atomic Layer Deposition of Hierarchical CNTs@FePO4 Architecture as a 3D Electrode for Lithium‐Ion and Sodium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Liu Jian , Wang Biqiong , Sun Qian , Li Ruying , Sham Tsun‐Kong , Sun Xueliang
Published: August 2016

3D microbatteries hold great promise as on‐board energy supply systems for microelectronic devices. The construction of 3D microbatteries relies on the development of film deposition techniques that can enable coatings of uniform electrode and electrolyte materials in high‐aspect‐ratio substrates. Here, a 3D FePO4 on carbon nanotubes (CNTs@FePO4) structure is fabricated by coating FePO4 on CNTs/carbon paper substrate using atomic layer deposition. Compared to FePO4 on a planar substrate, the 3D CNTs@FePO4 electrode exhibits significantly increased areal capacity and excellent rate capability for lithium‐ion and sodium‐ion storage. The 3D CNTs@FePO4 maintains areal capacities of 64 and 33 μAh cm−2 after 180 cycles for lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium‐ion batteries, which are 16 and 33 times higher than those of planar FePO4 electrode, respectively. Moreover, hybrid 3D CNTs@FePO4@Li3PO4 structure is fabricated by coating Li3PO4 solid‐state electrolyte on 3D CNTs@FePO4. The CNTs@FePO4@Li3PO4 electrode shows stable cycling performance in LIBs. Hard X‐ray photoemission spectroscopy analysis demonstrates that the Li3PO4 coating prevents the formation of undesirable LiF in the solid‐electrolyte interphase layer, which is believed to be responsible for the performance degradation in CNTs@FePO4. This work paves the way to building reliable 3D nanostructured electrode and electrolyte architectures for high areal capacity microbatteries.
Spatio‐Design of Multidimensional Prickly Zn‐Doped CuO Nanoparticle for Efficient Bacterial Killing
Authors: Wu Runrun , Zhang Hongbo , Pan Jianming , Zhu Hengjia , Ma Yue , Cui Wenguo , Santos Hélder A. , Pan Guoqing
Published: August 2016

Zinc‐doped copper oxide (Zn‐CuO) is a promising material for the development of antimicrobial materials due to its safety and the highly effective antibacterial activities against multidrug‐resistant bacteria. As known, the intracellular reactive oxygen species produced by Zn‐CuO nanomaterials play important role in bacterial killing; however, the relationship between their nanostructure and antibacterial activity has yet to be elucidated. In this study, we prepare, for the first time, Zn‐CuO nanoparticles with prickly nanostructures via a green sonochemical method. The resultant prickly Zn‐CuO nanoparticles exhibit strong antibacterial activity that can kill 99.0% of bacteria within 10 min under dark conditions and significantly hamper bacterial growth in Luria‐Bertani culture medium. It is also found that prickly Zn‐CuO nanoparticles show a nanopiercing process on bacterial membrane and subsequently lead to accelerated cytoplasma leakage. To further check the effect of nanopiercing on membrane damage and bacterial killing, Zn‐CuO nanorods are employed with two sharp tips for comparison. Due to the great change of nanopiercing process from multidimension (prickly) to 1D (rod‐like), the Zn‐CuO nanorods exhibit distinctly lower antibacterial activity compared with prickly Zn‐CuO nanoparticles. This finding definitely indicates the importance of nanostructures on the antibacterial activity of Zn‐CuO nanoparticles, i.e., architecture‐enhanced nanopiercing for bacterial killing.
Polymer‐Enhanced Highly Stretchable Conductive Fiber Strain Sensor Used for Electronic Data Gloves
Authors: Chen Shuai , Lou Zheng , Chen Di , Jiang Kai , Shen Guozhen
Published: August 2016

Design of fiber strain sensors with high conductivity, good stability, and excellent flexibility is a key procedure to develop high‐performance electronic data gloves. Herein, a highly stretchable conductive fiber strain sensor is developed based on the P(VDF‐TrFE) polymer nanofibers mat and silver nanowires layer. The conductive fiber sensor exhibits high gauge factor of 5.326, rapid response of 20 ms, and outstanding durability after 10 000 strain cycles. The fiber strain sensor also has the ability to detect bend and torsion deformation with a broad sensing range. These superior features have made it possible to monitor vigorous motions (finger bending or stretching) and subtle physiological signals (pulse and phonation) precisely. The smart data glove integrated with ten‐channel circuit in each joint of fingers can recognize various gestures in real time by detecting the motions of fingers, which makes it possible for the application in the future intelligent wearable electronics, such as virtual reality and human‐machine interfacing devices.
On the temperature control in a microstructured packed bed reactor for methanation of CO/CO2 mixtures
Authors: Belimov Michael , Metzger David , Pfeifer Peter
Published: August 2016

Microreactor technology is widely used for process intensification and is essential for fast and strongly exothermic reactions exhibiting mass and heat transfer limitations. In the scope of the MINERVE Power‐to‐Gas project, sponsored by KIC InnoEnergy from 2012 to 2015, a micro packed bed reactor was developed for conversion of syngas containing CO2 into methane. This work focuses on heat removal and temperature control in a manufactured device using syngas throughputs less than 1.4 Nm3/h (10% CO, 7% CO2, H2/C = 4) while examining the cooling potential of different cooling fluids, e.g., air, steam and water. © 2016 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 63: 120–129, 2017
Low incidence of pneumocystis pneumonia utilizing PCR‐based diagnosis in patients with B‐cell lymphoma receiving rituximab‐containing combination chemotherapy
Authors: Barreto Jason N. , Ice Lauren L. , Thompson Carrie A. , Tosh Pritish K. , Osmon Douglas R. , Dierkhising Ross A. , Plevak Matthew F. , Limper Andrew H.
Published: August 2016

Recent literature has demonstrated concern over the risk of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) when administering rituximab with combination chemotherapy such as in R‐CHOP; however, the exact risk and potential need for prophylaxis is unknown. We sought to determine the incidence of PJP infection following R‐CHOP administration in patients with B‐cell lymphoma. Consecutive patients diagnosed with B‐cell lymphoma receiving R‐CHOP were evaluated from chemotherapy initiation until 180 days after the last administration. The primary outcome was cumulative incidence of PJP infection. Secondary endpoints included the association of rituximab, prednisone and subsequent chemotherapy with PJP infection risk. A total of 689 patients (53% male, median age 66 years) were included. Seventy‐three percent of patients completed at least 6 cycles of R‐CHOP treatment. Median rituximab and prednisone cumulative doses were 3950 mg and 5325 mg, respectively. Median daily prednisone dose through end of treatment was 45 mg (range 7.6 mg to 119 mg). The cumulative incidence of PJP was 1.51% (95% CI 0.57–2.43, at maximum follow‐up of 330 days), below 3.5%, the conventional threshold for prophylaxis. Univariate analysis did not detect a statistically significant association between PJP and rituximab, steroids, or receipt of additional chemotherapy in this patient population. Our results demonstrate a low occurrence of Pneumocystis pneumonia during R‐CHOP treatment of B‐cell lymphoma and argue against universal anti‐Pneumocystis prophylaxis in this setting. Further investigations should focus on targeted anti‐Pneumocystis prophylaxis for patients presenting with high‐risk baseline characteristics or when receiving rituximab‐inclusive intensive combination chemotherapy regimens as treatment for other aggressive lymphoma subtypes. Am. J. Hematol. 91:1113–1117, 2016. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.