bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Music as Organised Time: A strategy for transmedial composition and a questioning of the relation between music and sound
Authors: Blom Christian
Published: December 2018

As a consequence of the universal alphabet of binary code, music is expanding to include transmedia practices. This text suggests that the seemingly exclusive bond between the art form of music and its primary medium, sound, might be opened up to include other media. If the practices of composers who also appear as sound- and kinetic artists are not recognised as music, possible contemporary perspectives on past music is lost and the future development of music is inhibited.

The author presents an artistic perspective on transmediality, where two questions are addressed. The first is whether or not a transmedial structure can be made with light, movement and sound – and if so, how is this done? A strategy for transmedial composition with light, sound and movement is proposed, and exemplified with hand drawings. The second question raised in this article concerns whether or not transmedial compositions result in music. An idea of music as organised time is developed, and includes a discussion on the exclusive relation between art form and medium, especially between sound and music.
INFINITELY MANY SOLUTIONS FOR NONLOCAL SYSTEMS INVOLVING FRACTIONAL LAPLACIAN UNDER NONCOMPACT SETTINGS
Authors: KHIDDI M. , BENMOULOUD S. , SBAI S. M.
Published: December 2018

In this paper, we study a class of Brezis–Nirenberg problems for nonlocal systems, involving the fractional Laplacian$(-\unicode[STIX]{x1D6E5})^{s}$operator, for$0<s<1$, posed on settings in which Sobolev trace embedding is noncompact. We prove the existence of infinitely many solutions in large dimension, namely when$N>6s$, by employing critical point theory and concentration estimates.
HARDY AND RELLICH INEQUALITIES ON THE COMPLEMENT OF CONVEX SETS
Authors: ROBINSON DEREK W.
Published: December 2018

We establish existence of weighted Hardy and Rellich inequalities on the spaces $L_{p}(\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA})$, where $\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}=\mathbf{R}^{d}\backslash K$ with $K$ a closed convex subset of $\mathbf{R}^{d}$. Let $\unicode[STIX]{x1D6E4}=\unicode[STIX]{x2202}\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}$ denote the boundary of $\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}$ and $d_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6E4}}$ the Euclidean distance to $\unicode[STIX]{x1D6E4}$. We consider weighting functions $c_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}}=c\circ d_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6E4}}$ with $c(s)=s^{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FF}}(1+s)^{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FF}^{\prime }-\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FF}}$ and $\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FF},\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FF}^{\prime }\geq 0$. Then the Hardy inequalities take the form $$\begin{eqnarray}\int _{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}}c_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}}|\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FB}\unicode[STIX]{x1D711}|^{p}\geq b_{p}\int _{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}}c_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}}\,d_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6E4}}^{-p}|\unicode[STIX]{x1D711}|^{p}\end{eqnarray}$$ and the Rellich inequalities are given by $$\begin{eqnarray}\int _{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}}|H\unicode[STIX]{x1D711}|^{p}\geq d_{p}\int _{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}}|c_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}}\,d_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6E4}}^{-2}\unicode[STIX]{x1D711}|^{p}\end{eqnarray}$$ with $H=-\text{div}(c_{\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FA}}\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FB})$. The constants $b_{p},d_{p}$ depend on the weighting parameters $\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FF},\unicode[STIX]{x1D6FF}^{\prime }\geq 0$ and the Hausdorff dimension of the boundary. We compute the optimal constants in a broad range of situations.
INVERSION OF OPERATOR PENCILS ON HILBERT SPACE
Authors: ALBRECHT AMIE , HOWLETT PHIL , VERMA GEETIKA
Published: December 2018

We consider a linear operator pencil with complex parameter mapping one Hilbert space onto another. It is known that the resolvent is analytic in an open annular region of the complex plane centred at the origin if and only if the coefficients of the Laurent series satisfy a doubly-infinite set of left and right fundamental equations and are suitably bounded. If the resolvent has an isolated singularity at the origin we propose a recursive orthogonal decomposition of the domain and range spaces that enables us to construct the key nonorthogonal projections that separate the singular and regular components of the resolvent and subsequently allows us to find a formula for the basic solution to the fundamental equations. We show that each Laurent series coefficient in the singular part of the resolvent can be approximated by a weakly convergent sequence of finite-dimensional matrix operators and we show how our analysis can be extended to find a global expression for the resolvent of a linear pencil in the case where the resolvent has only a finite number of isolated singularities.
Sensing Heavy Precipitation With GNSS Polarimetric Radio Occultations
Authors: Cardellach E. , Oliveras S. , Rius A. , Tomás S. , Ao C. O. , Franklin G. W. , Iijima B. A. , Kuang D. , Meehan T. K. , Padullés R. , de la Torre Juárez M. , Turk F. J. , Hunt D. C. , Schreiner W. S. , Sokolovskiy S. V. , Van Hove T. , Weiss J. P. , Yoon Y. , Zeng Z. , Clapp J. , Xia‐Serafino W. , Cerezo F.
Published: December 2018

This study presents, for the first time ever, occulting signals of the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSSs) acquired at two polarizations from a Low Earth Orbiter, and it shows that they sense heavy precipitation. The data sets are obtained from early stages of the Radio Occultation and Heavy Precipitation experiment aboard the PAZ satellite, launched in February 2018 and activated in May 2018. Preliminary calibration algorithms are applied to remove other systematic effects, and the resulting vertical profiles of polarimetric phase shift observations are compared to precipitation information from other missions. The analysis of the data shows consistency between Radio Occultation and Heavy Precipitation experiment aboard the PAZ satellite polarimetric phase shift measurements and presence of hydrometeors, with strong signatures from heavy precipitation. The polarimetric measurements also capture vertical features consistent with the vertical structures of precipitation.
Constraining Spatiotemporal Characteristics of Magma Migration at Piton De La Fournaise Volcano From Pre‐eruptive Seismicity
Authors: Duputel Z. , Lengliné O. , Ferrazzini V.
Published: December 2018

Volcano‐tectonic seismicity has been recorded for decades on various volcanoes and is linked with the magma transport and reservoir pressurization. Yet earthquakes often appear broadly distributed such that magma movement is difficult to infer from its analysis. We explore the seismicity that occurred before eruptions at Piton de la Fournaise in the last 5 years. Using template matching and relocation techniques, we produce a refined image of the summit seismicity, demonstrating that most earthquakes are located on a ring structure. However, only a portion of this structure is activated before each eruption, which provides an indication as to the direction of the future eruptive site. Furthermore, we show that the delay between the pre‐eruptive swarm and the eruption onset is proportional to the distance of the eruptive fissures relative to the summit cone. This reveals that the beginning of the intrusion already bears information regarding the future eruption location.
Reversible fluorescence modulation of BSA stabilised copper nanoclusters for the selective detection of protamine and heparin
Authors: Aparna R. S. , Anjali Devi J. S. , Anjana R. R. , Nebu John , George Sony
Published: December 2018

Depicting fluorescence sensing of protamine and heparin based on aggregation and disaggregation of copper nanoclusters.
Simultaneous detection of hydroquinone and catechol with decreasing pH at a bare glassy carbon electrode surface
Authors: Fan Jianhua , Pang Junjie , Zhang Yue , Zhang Lijuan , Xu Wenwen , Wang Jianguo
Published: December 2018

Hydroquinone (HQ) and catechol (CC) are two isomers, which often coexist and interfere with each other during their identification in samples.
Biological activity of human mesenchymal stromal cells on polymeric electrospun scaffolds
Authors: Damanik Febriyani F. R. , Spadolini Gabriele , Rotmans Joris , Farè Silvia , Moroni Lorenzo
Published: December 2018

Controlling chemical and structural properties of electrospun scaffolds provide cues to regulate cell fate and migration.
Transition metal substituted sandwich-type polyoxometalates with a strong metal–C (imidazole) bond as anticancer agents
Authors: Zhao Hongxia , Tao Li , Zhang Fengmin , Zhang Ying , Liu Yanqing , Xu Hongjie , Diao Guowang , Ni Lubin
Published: December 2018

The metal–carbon bond plays a pivotal role in the structural stabilities and biological activities of metal-based anticancer drugs. The strong M–Cimi bond is first introduced into sandwich-type POMs [Na0.7M5.3(H2O)2(imi)2(Himi)(SbW9O33)2]6−, (M = NiII (1), CoII (2), imi = imidazole).
Facile reduction of carboxylic acids to primary alcohols under catalyst-free and solvent-free conditions
Authors: Harinath Adimulam , Bhattacharjee Jayeeta , Panda Tarun K.
Published: December 2018

Hydroboration of carboxylic acids with pinacolborane (HBpin) to form the corresponding boronate ester under catalyst-free and solvent-free conditions is reported.
A zeolite supramolecular framework with LTA topology based on a tetrahedral metal–organic cage
Authors: Zhang Hai-Xia , Yan Xiaodong , Chen Yu-Xin , Zhang Shu-Heng , Li Tao , Han Wang-Kang , Bao Ling-Yu , Shen Rui , Gu Zhi-Guo
Published: December 2018

A novel supramolecular framework featuring aluminosilicate Linde type A zeolite topology was assembled by using Fe4 coordination cages as building blocks.
Carboxylic acid-protruding zincophosphate sheets exhibiting surface mechanochemical reactivity and intriguing nano-morphological reversibility
Authors: Hung Ling-I , Yi Hsiang-Yi , Shih Yu-Chieh , Lin Chia-Her , Wang Sue-Lein
Published: December 2018

A hybrid zincophosphate with surface-active and interior –COOH exhibits remarkable characteristics of high thermal stability, modifiable wettability and nano-morphological reversibility.
Construction of 2D g-C3N4 lateral-like homostructures and their photo- and electro-catalytic activities
Authors: Zhang Xiao , Veder Jean-Pierre , He Shuai , Jiang San Ping
Published: December 2018

New g-C3N4 crystalline/amorphous lateral-like homostructures show excellent photocatalytic activity due to the effective separation of photogenerated carriers.
Simultaneous nanostructure and chemical imaging of intact whole nematodes
Authors: Jones Michael W. M. , Phillips Nicholas W. , Abbey Brian , Hare Dominic J. , van Riessen Grant A. , Vine David J. , de Jonge Martin D. , McColl Gawain
Published: December 2018

Accurately locating biologically relevant elements at high resolution: simultaneous ptychography and fluorescence imaging of large specimens comes of age.
Substituent effects in solid-state assembly of activated benzotriazoles
Authors: Wenholz Daniel S. , Bhadbhade Mohan , Kandemir Hakan , Ho Junming , Kumar Naresh , Black David StC.
Published: December 2018

Aromatic donor–acceptor stacking involving electron-rich π-donors and electron-deficient π-acceptors has been utilized in a broad spectrum of diverse applications to great effect.
Hierarchical NiSe2 spheres composed of tiny nanoparticles for high performance asymmetric supercapacitors
Authors: Yang Jiaqin , Sun Zhiying , Wang Jiahui , Zhang Jing , Qin Yujiao , You Jinmao , Xu Lirong
Published: December 2018

To achieve superior performance of electrode materials, the design of rational and advantageous hierarchical structures has been confirmed as an effective and feasible approach.
Effects of the interplay between electron–electron interaction and intrinsic spin–orbit interaction on the indirect RKKY coupling in graphene nanoflakes
Authors: Mirehi Akram , Heidari-Semiromi Ebrahim
Published: December 2018

The effects of electron–electron (e–e) interaction and intrinsic spin–orbit interaction (ISOI) on the maximum of the magnetization and the indirect RKKY (Ruderman–Kittel–Kasuya–Yosida) coupling between the magnetic impurities embedded in zig-zag graphene nanoflakes are investigated using the tight-binding Hamiltonian and the mean-field Hubbard model.
Morphology evolution of magnesium facets: DFT and KMC simulations
Authors: Kopač Lautar Anja , Kopač Drejc , Rejec Tomaž , Bančič Tanja , Dominko Robert
Published: December 2018

One of the crucial steps for the development of batteries is understanding the interface stability and morphological changes occurring during continuous stripping and deposition.
Resolving local configurational contributions to X-ray and neutron radial distribution functions within solutions of concentrated electrolytes – a case study of concentrated NaOH
Authors: Semrouni David , Wang Hsiu-Wen , Clark Sue B. , Pearce Carolyn I. , Page Katharine , Schenter Gregory , Wesolowski David J. , Stack Andrew G. , Clark Aurora E.
Published: December 2018

Stable local configurations in concentrated electrolytes have distinct X-ray and neutron radial distribution functions that help understand solution structure and speciation.
Hypoxia-targeted drug delivery
Authors: Sharma Amit , Arambula Jonathan F. , Koo Seyoung , Kumar Rajesh , Singh Hardev , Sessler Jonathan L. , Kim Jong Seung
Published: December 2018

Hypoxia is a state of low oxygen tension found in numerous solid tumours.
A tandem photoelectrochemical water splitting cell consisting of CuBi2O4 and BiVO4 synthesized from a single Bi4O5I2 nanosheet template
Authors: Lai Yi-Hsuan , Lin Kai-Che , Yen Chen-Yang , Jiang Bo-Jyun
Published: December 2018

A bias-free tandem photoelectrochemical water splitting cell consisting of a CuBi2O4 photocathode and a BiVO4 photoanode synthesized from a single Bi4O5I2 template.
Automated and accelerated synthesis of indole derivatives on a nano-scale
Authors: Shaabani Shabnam , Xu Ruixue , Ahmadianmoghaddam Maryam , Gao Li , Stahorsky Martin , Olechno Joe , Ellson Richard , Kossenjans Michael , Helan Victoria , Dömling Alexander
Published: December 2018

Miniaturized and automated nanomole synthesis using acoustic dispensing technology dramatically accelerated the production of diverse libraries of three small molecule scaffolds.
Differentiation of cultivation areas and crop years of milled rice using single grain mass spectrometry
Authors: Shen Susu , Zhang Hua , Huang Keke , Chen Huanwen , Shen Wenxin , Fang Xiaowei
Published: December 2018

A method for the rapid detection of fatty acids in single rice grain would make the evaluation of rice quality easier.
Design, synthesis, and preliminary biological evaluation of 3′,4′,5′-trimethoxy flavonoid salicylate derivatives as potential anti-tumor agents
Authors: Deng Xiangping , Liu Renbo , Li Junjian , Li Zhongli , Liu Juan , Xiong Runde , Lei Xiaoyong , Zheng Xing , Xie Zhizhong , Tang Guotao
Published: December 2018

According to the combination principle, target compounds were designed; compound10vmight be a promising multiple target anti-tumor agent candidate.
Modelling the repair of carbon-centred protein radicals by the antioxidants glutathione and Trolox
Authors: Ramis R. , Casasnovas R. , Ortega-Castro J. , Frau J. , Álvarez-Idaboy J. R. , Mora-Diez N.
Published: December 2018

GSH can repair carbon-centred protein radicals with rate constants in the diffusion limit, but Trolox repairs are much slower.
An injectable silk fibroin nanofiber hydrogel hybrid system for tumor upconversion luminescence imaging and photothermal therapy
Authors: He Wei , Li Po , Zhu Yue , Liu Mingming , Huang Xiaonan , Qi Hui
Published: December 2018

In this paper, we developed a silk fibroin nanofiber (SF) hydrogel system complexed with upconversion nanoparticles and nano-graphene oxide (SF/UCNP@NGO) for upconversion luminescence imaging and photothermal therapy.
Sink or float? Characterization of shell-stabilized bulk nanobubbles using a resonant mass measurement technique
Authors: Hernandez Christopher , Abenojar Eric C. , Hadley Judith , de Leon Al Christopher , Coyne Robert , Perera Reshani , Gopalakrishnan Ramamurthy , Basilion James P. , Kolios Michael C. , Exner Agata A.
Published: December 2018

A resonant mass measurement technique simultaneously distinguishes and characterizes (size and concentration) buoyant and non-buoyant particles in a bubble sample.
Facile synthesis of intelligent nanocomposites as encapsulation for materials protection
Authors: Du Peng , Wang Juan , Liu Guangzhou , Zhao Haichao , Wang Liping
Published: December 2018

Facile synthesis and encapsulation of graphene shows that the nanocomposite acts as a physically insulated barrier and has self-healing capabilities.
A new metallic π-conjugated carbon sheet used for the cathode of Li–S batteries
Authors: Zeng Li , Cai Yingxiang , Xiang Zhihao , Zhang Yu , Xu Xuechun
Published: December 2018

A metallic carbon sheet was used for the cathode of Li–S batteries to eliminate the shuttle effect and improve cathode electric conductivity.
A vapor-phase-assisted growth route for large-scale uniform deposition of MoS2 monolayer films
Authors: Pareek Devendra , Gonzalez Marco A. , Zohrabian Jannik , Sayed Mohamed H. , Steenhoff Volker , Lattyak Colleen , Vehse Martin , Agert Carsten , Parisi Jürgen , Schäfer Sascha , Gütay Levent
Published: December 2018

Optimization of the sulfurization process of thin MoO3 precursor layers, pushing the reaction towards vapor-phase-assisted routes to obtain large-scale, homogeneous monolayer MoS2.
Imidazolyl activated carbon refluxed with ethanediamine as reusable heterogeneous catalysts for Michael addition
Authors: Liu Wenzhu , Xiao Jiafu , Xu Qiong , Liu Xianxiang , Zhong Sheng , Huang Hua , Zheng Min , Kirk Steven Robert , Yin Dulin
Published: December 2018

Imidazolyl activated carbon was prepared under mild conditions and showed excellent catalytic performance in Michael addition reaction.
Study on the effect of PolyFR and its FR system on the flame retardancy and foaming behavior of polystyrene
Authors: Wang Yaqiao , Jiang Hanchuan , Ni Jingyue , Chen Jianze , Zhou Hongfu , Wang Xiangdong , Xin Fei
Published: December 2018

Environmentally-friendly flame retardant, PolyFR, has an excellent effect on the flame retardancy and foaming behavior of polystyrene.
Correction: Efficient in situ N-heterocyclic carbene palladium(ii) generated from Pd(OAc)2 catalysts for carbonylative Suzuki coupling reactions of arylboronic acids with 2-bromopyridine under inert conditions leading to unsymmetrical arylpyridine ketones: synthesis, characterization and cytotoxic activities
Authors: Touj Nedra , Al-Ayed Abdullah S. , Sauthier Mathieu , Mansour Lamjed , Harrath Abdel Halim , Al-Tamimi Jameel , Özdemir Ismail , Yaşar Sedat , Hamdi Naceur
Published: December 2018

Correction for ‘Efficient in situ N-heterocyclic carbene palladium(ii) generated from Pd(OAc)2 catalysts for carbonylative Suzuki coupling reactions of arylboronic acids with 2-bromopyridine under inert conditions leading to unsymmetrical arylpyridine ketones: synthesis, characterization and cytotoxic activities’ by Nedra Touj et al., RSC Adv., 2018, 8, 40000–40015.
Picosecond multi-hole transfer and microsecond charge-separated states at the perovskite nanocrystal/tetracene interface
Authors: Luo Xiao , Liang Guijie , Wang Junhui , Liu Xue , Wu Kaifeng
Published: December 2018

Picosecond hole transfer and microsecond charge-separated states were observed at the perovskite nanocrystal/tetracene interface, which are leveraged to demonstrate the dissociation of up to 5.6 excitons per nanocrystal by multi-hole transfer.
Efficient hydrogen bonding recognition in water using aryl-extended calix[4]pyrrole receptors
Authors: Peñuelas-Haro G. , Ballester P.
Published: December 2018

For a series of six-membered neutral polar guests, the cavity of 1oo provides a better hydrogen-bond donor environment than water.
The chemical reactions in electrosprays of water do not always correspond to those at the pristine air–water interface
Authors: Gallo Adair , Farinha Andreia S. F. , Dinis Miguel , Emwas Abdul-Hamid , Santana Adriano , Nielsen Robert J. , Goddard William A. , Mishra Himanshu
Published: December 2018

This contribution explains the origin of dramatic rate accelerations in chemical reactions taking place in/on aqueous electrosprays. We combine experiments with electrosprays and proton-nuclear magnetic resonance with quantum mechanics to systematically decouple genuine interfacial effects from non-equilibrium conditions.
An Fe-doped nickel selenide nanorod/nanosheet hierarchical array for efficient overall water splitting
Authors: Zou Zexian , Wang Xiangyu , Huang Jiansong , Wu Zhengcui , Gao Feng
Published: December 2018

An Fe-doped NiSe nanorod/nanosheet hierarchical array on Ni foam is constructed for efficient overall water splitting.
A self-delivery system based on an amphiphilic proapoptotic peptide for tumor targeting therapy
Authors: Chen Si , Fan Jin-Xuan , Liu Xin-Hua , Zhang Ming-Kang , Liu Fan , Zeng Xuan , Yan Guo-Ping , Zhang Xian-Zheng
Published: December 2018

A self-delivery system KDH was constructed to realize tumor targeting therapy, and it possessed extraordinary therapeutic efficacy both in vitro and in vivo.
Validation of anti-glucocerebrosidase antibodies for western blot analysis on protein lysates of murine and human cells
Authors: Qi Wenduo , Davidson Brad A. , Nguyen Matthew , Lindstrom Taylor , Grey Richard J. , Burnett Robert , Aflaki Elma , Sidransky Ellen , Westbroek Wendy
Published: December 2018

Gaucher disease (GD) is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the GBA1 gene, encoding the lysosome-resident glucocerebrosidase enzyme involved in the hydrolysis of glucosylceramide. The discovery of an association between mutations in GBA1 and the development of synucleinopathies, including Parkinson disease, has directed attention to glucocerebrosidase as a potential therapeutic target for different synucleinopathies. These findings initiated an exponential growth in research and publications regarding the glucocerebrosidase enzyme. The use of various commercial and custom-made glucocerebrosidase antibodies has been reported, but standardized in-depth validation is still not available for many of these antibodies. This work details the evaluation of several previously reported glucocerebrosidase antibodies for western blot analysis, tested on protein lysates of murine gba+/+ and gba−/− immortalized neurons and primary human wild-type and type 2 GD fibroblasts.
The multifunctional role of phospho-calmodulin in pathophysiological processes
Authors: Villalobo Antonio
Published: December 2018

Calmodulin (CaM) is a versatile Ca2+-sensor/transducer protein that modulates hundreds of enzymes, channels, transport systems, transcription factors, adaptors and other structural proteins, controlling in this manner multiple cellular functions. In addition to its capacity to regulate target proteins in a Ca2+-dependent and Ca2+-independent manner, the posttranslational phosphorylation of CaM by diverse Ser/Thr- and Tyr-protein kinases has been recognized as an important additional manner to regulate this protein by fine-tuning its functionality. In this review, we shall cover developments done in recent years in which phospho-CaM has been implicated in signalling pathways that are relevant for the onset and progression of diverse pathophysiological processes. These include diverse systems playing a major role in carcinogenesis and tumour development, prion-induced encephalopathies and brain hypoxia, melatonin-regulated neuroendocrine disorders, hypertension, and heavy metal-induced cell toxicity.
Assessing molecular interactions with biophysical methods using the validation cross
Authors: Gossert Alvar D.
Published: December 2018

There are numerous methods for studying molecular interactions. However, each method gives rise to false negative- or false positive binding results, stemming from artifacts of the scientific equipment or from shortcomings of the experimental format. To validate an initial positive binding result, additional methods need to be applied to cover the shortcomings of the primary experiment. The aim of such a validation procedure is to exclude as many artifacts as possible to confirm that there is a true molecular interaction that meets the standards for publishing or is worth investing considerable resources for follow-up activities in a drug discovery project. To simplify this validation process, a graphical scheme — the validation cross — can be used. This simple graphic is a powerful tool for identifying blind spots of a binding hypothesis, for selecting the most informative combination of methods to reveal artifacts and, in general, for understanding more thoroughly the nature of a validation process. The concept of the validation cross was originally introduced for the validation of protein–ligand interactions by NMR in drug discovery. Here, an attempt is made to expand the concept to further biophysical methods and to generalize it for binary molecular interactions.
Talin: a protein designed for mechanotransduction
Authors: Burridge Keith
Published: December 2018

Mechanotransduction, the topic of this volume, has become a major area of cell biological research. That cells respond to their external environments has been known for decades; however, research was largely confined to studying how cells respond to soluble factors and not mechanical forces. Here, I will use talin, a canonical mechanosensitive protein, to illustrate certain emerging concepts.
Validity of circuit‐based models for air‐cored helical windings at high‐frequency regimes
Authors: Raman Santosh Janaki , Kumar Udaya
Published: December 2018

Helical coils in different forms find applications in various areas of electrical engineering. While power engineers use close‐pitched coils in inductors, reactors and transformer windings, communication engineers use large‐pitched helical coils as antennas. In classical power engineering, coils are represented as lumped inductors for power frequency applications and switch‐over to distributed circuit models while dealing with switching and lightning transients. Even for very fast rising excitations such as very fast transient overvoltages, chopped lightning waves and propagation of partial discharge pulses, multi‐conductor transmission‐line‐based models have been employed, which appears to be an over‐simplification. It would be very useful if an upper‐frequency limit for the circuit‐based models is quantified, which requires an extensive solution of the electromagnetic fields. After realising the inherent late‐time instability of marching‐on‐in‐time methods, a relatively new method called the marching‐on‐in‐degree‐based scheme is adopted for the solution of the associated electric field integral equation. A deeper insight is first obtained by analysing the helical antennas. Subsequently, based on the extensive simulation results for the single‐layer helical coils, an empirical relation relating the upper‐frequency bound for the circuit‐based modelling has been deduced.
Procedure analysis of UHVDC commutation failure
Authors: Wang Chenqing , Zhang Chi , Kong Xiangping , Li Peng , Yuan Yubo
Published: December 2018

There may be a commutation failure during a fault or start‐up of the UHVDC inverter side. The law of commutation failure process in UHVDC converter is studied here. First, the cause of inverter commutation failures is briefly introduced. Then, the general law for the bridge arm conduction of the inverter in the process of the commutation failure is revealed. Finally, the system debugging recorded data of some commutation failures of Taizhou UHVDC inverter in China is used to verify the law. Research shows that the commutation failure will go through three stages which has obvious features: (i) the commutation failure stage, (ii) the bypass circuit formation stage, and (iii) the commutation failure recovery stage. In the last stage, the AC currents of two conducted phases increase instantly in opposite directions, which are easy to recognise. In the second stage, only the DC current increases, and the AC currents equal 0 approximately. Because of the three stages, the commutation failure valve number is easily recognised. The study on the law of commutation failure process lay the foundation for commutation failure process analysis and identification for relay protection.
Research on output characteristics of wireless power transmission power source based on transforming network
Authors: Liu WenRui , Lin Lingyan , Tian Muqin , Xu Chunyu , Zhang Wenjie
Published: December 2018

In the wireless power transfer system, the front stage power supply is used to efficiently transfer power to the post‐stage circuit. As a bridge connecting the front stage power supply and the rear stage circuit of the wireless power transmission system, power converter network is generally placed behind the inverter so as to achieve output filtering of inverter and stability of output voltage and current. This paper analyses the LCC (inductance‐capacitance‐capacitance) and LCL (inductance‐capacitance‐inductance) transform network circuit model, and transmission characteristics of LCC and LCL conversion networks are analysed and compared based on two different circuit topologies. By means of parameter calculation, simulation analysis, and parameter optimisation design, it is concluded that both LCC and LCL networks have different characteristics. The results show that for both LCC and LCL network topologies, when the parameters of network components satisfy certain conditions, they can relatively achieve stable voltage or current output within a certain load range to meet the specific power transmission requirements.
The missing light of theHubbleUltra Deep Field
Authors: Borlaff Alejandro , Trujillo Ignacio , Román Javier , Beckman John E. , Eliche-Moral M. Carmen , Infante-Sáinz Raúl , Lumbreras-Calle Alejandro , de Almagro Rodrigo Takuro Sato Martín , Gómez-Guijarro Carlos , Cebrián María , Dorta Antonio , Cardiel Nicolás , Akhlaghi Mohammad , Martínez-Lombilla Cristina
Published: December 2018

Context. TheHubbleUltra Deep field (HUDF) is the deepest region ever observed with theHubbleSpace Telescope. With the main objective of unveiling the nature of galaxies up toz ∼ 7 − 8, the observing and reduction strategy have focused on the properties of small and unresolved objects, rather than the outskirts of the largest objects, which are usually over-subtracted.

Aims. We aim to create a new set of WFC3 IR mosaics of the HUDF using novel techniques to preserve the properties of the low surface brightness regions.

Methods. We createdABYSS: a pipeline that optimises the estimate and modelling of low-level systematic effects to obtain a robust background subtraction. We have improved four key points in the reduction: 1) creation of new absolute sky flat fields, 2) extended persistence models, 3) dedicated sky background subtraction and 4) robust co-adding.

Results. The new mosaics successfully recover the low surface brightness structure removed on the previous HUDF published reductions. The amount of light recovered with a mean surface brightness dimmer thanμ¯= 26 mag arcsec−2is equivalent to am = 19 mag source when compared to the XDF and am = 20 mag compared to the HUDF12.

Conclusions. We present a set of techniques to reduce ultra-deep images (μ >  32.5 mag arcsec−2, 3σin 10 × 10 arcsec boxes), that successfully allow us to detect the low surface brightness structure of extended sources on ultra deep surveys. The developed procedures are applicable to HST, JWST, EUCLID and many other space and ground-based observatories.
The Effect Of Outside Corridor’s Orientation to Interior Thermal Condition at Lawang Sewu Semarang.
Authors: Wastunimpuna Benediktus Yosef Arya , Budi Wahyu Setia , Setyowati Erni
Published: December 2018

The outside corridor of Dutch Colonial Building in Indonesia was made to make the temperature of the room more comfortable. Lawang Sewu Building in Semarang is one example of a building that has an outside corridor along the building and until now still use natural ventilation. This study focuses on finding out whether there is a difference on the thermal conditions of each room’s orientation, so after that we know the effect of orientation of the outdoor corridor to the temperature of the interior. In this study the experiment based on measurement using Heat Stress WBGT Meter for Wet Bulb Temperature, Dry Bulb Temperature, Relative Humidity, and KW0600653 Hot Wire Anemometer for the air movement. The data will be analysed using thermal standard theory to find out which point has the most comfortable thermal conditions.. At the end of this study will be found the effect of corridor’s orientation to thermal condition of the interior in Lawang Sewu Semarang.
Study of Sensor Deflection in Hip Simulator : Numerical and Experimental Method
Authors: Wicaksono Fabian Singgih , Towijaya T , Saputra Eko , Ismail Rifky , Tauviqirrahman Mohammad , Jamari J , Bayuseno Athanasius P.
Published: December 2018

A lot of Hip Joint Simulator have been made nowadays, most of them use different structure and method. This research reports a pin-on-ring tribometer design that is used to became hip joint simulator based on the movement of the salat (salat gait). Modified femoral head and acetabular cup holder are performed, to design a reciprocating motion for simulation of artificial hip movement. An interesting finding from this study is a new linked-bar mechanism that leads to the ability to move femoral head against the acetabular cup and measure wear volume of an THR patients during normal salat gait. The designed motion angle is 121.5° in the flexion direction and 15.5° in the direction of abduction. Linked bar for sensor dial indicator have enough adjustment, but there is still a movement that is not rigid upon running hip joint process simulator. This research concentrates on the bar is already linked in accordance or not when compared with the data in the simulate on a computer. Estimation error and deviations that occur between numerical and experimental is going forward to improve hip joint simulator Undip to be more precise and relevant research to use THR Undip.
The Role of Government To Build Eco Community
Authors: Putrijanti Aju
Published: December 2018

As stated in Article 28 H Consitution on Republic of Indonesia 1945, that every person has rights of good and healthy environment, medical service. The needs of healthy environment in neighborhood is highly demand in a few years. People starts to realize the importance of living in a healthy way. The issue is how the role of governance to build a healthy environment, in order to fulfill the rights of good environment so the people can do the activity without pollution. Government has an important role to make regulations and must be an eco regulations which environment friendly and put the needs of healthy environment as top priority. The regulation of spatial area should be supported with the related regulations and implementation. There should be comprehensive regulations substantively due to the issue. The method of this article is normative approach by analyzed the related regulations and comparative approach. The conclusion is the government has to starts to make an eco regulations to fulfill the needs of healthy environment and regulate the reuse of environment in future.
Study Of Spatial Effect Distribution Of Groundwater Quality On Rob Disaster In Semarang City
Authors: Nur Yuliyani Dwi , Triadi Putranto Thomas , Indah Nur
Published: December 2018

Semarang City is one of the cities located in the north coast of Java, has characteristics of hilly areas and lowland areas, Semarang City is one of the coastal areas and has a high Rob potential. Subdistricts in Semarang City that are inundated by rob disasters are North Semarang Subdistrict, Ngalian, Tugu, Genuk and Pedurungan. The purpose of this research is 1) mapping of inundation in Semarang City using Geographic Information System (GIS). 2). Knowing the quality of ground water (wells) for public consumption around the coastal area of Semarang City that has been exposed to rob water. 3) Find out how many rob water levels have contaminated the Well. Widespread Distribution Population of Rob in Semarang City. Side technique in this research is Purposive Random sampling. The result of this research is the quality of well water obtained from direct measurement of field. Measurements are made using the Water Quality Checker tool. The measurement parameters include pH, DHL, TDS and Nitrate. The required data is the coastal administration map of Semarang city, and the well water quality parameters of KEPMENKES. Selection and sampling of well water by using stratified random sampling technique. The analysis includes a well water quality test in the rob area. Data collection techniques used questionnaire, observation, and documentation techniques. The measurement parameters include pH, DHL, TDS, and Nitrate. It can be seen that the worst affected District is Genuk District and the District which is still good quality is Pedurungan District.
Strategy for Biodiversity Conservation Efforts in Wasur National Park of Merauke in Merauke Regency
Authors: W Ririhena Samel , Nahumury Marthen , Oscar Simatupang David
Published: December 2018

Development of Wasur National Park can drive the economy, improve local and national images, improve public welfare through purchase of local product, open jobs and increase regional income. Tourism sector will be an effective means. The research type was descriptive by using qualitative approach by analyzing SWOT strategy, analysis diagram and determination of strategic initiative priority. There were four results. The alternative SWOT strategy referred to diversification or integration strategy diagram at quadrant IV : S-O (strength and opportunity) Strategy, inventory of potentials of natural and human resources to support research and education as well as culture; S-T (strength and threat) Strategy, Having fauna tourism potential and local village areas to support community economy for environmental conservation.; W-O (weakness and opportunity) Strategy Improvement of human resources of local village; W-T (weakness and threat) Strategy Requirement for work group guidance for local community in the conservation area to facilitate supervision and utilization of human resources in the conservation area. The strategic priority to start was cooperation with related party to improve very low range of control of related institutions. Use strategy to reduce carbon emissions conservation area and neighboring areas conservation city merauke particularly affected direct against urban development
Influence of Liquid Organic Fertilizer on The Production and Carrying Capacity of Livestock from Setaria Grass (Setaria splendida)
Authors: Hendarto Eko , Muslihudin Muslihudin , Rahayu Nur Laila , Aliffenur Romadhon Yuki
Published: December 2018

The traditional market, everyday produces organic waste that could potentially give rise to pollution and disruption of human life. One of utilization that can be developed is to turn it into a liquid organic fertilizer and used in the cultivation of feed. Setaria splendida is a plant feed the forage can be given for all types of livestock. The research was done to get the best dosage of liquid organic fertilizer from traditional market waste. The treatment used is a mixture of liquid organic fertilizer for traditional market waste with water in comparison of 0:0, 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3. A Complete Random Design was used. Each treatment was repeated four times on a swath of size 1 × 1 square meters and data used the fourth defoliation age harvest every defoliation is 35 days. The parameters investigated is fresh forage production and carrying capacity for large and small cattle animals. The results showed the average production levels the range of 0.96375 kg – 1.083 kg per square meter, so it can be to maintain 13.38 – 15.04 head of cows or 53,52 – 60,16 head of goats per acre per year. The best treatment is a liquid organic fertilizer mixed with water comparison at 1:2.
The Irony of Fishermen Life in Bontang Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Authors: Hadi Sud!harto P. , Suryoko Sri , Prabawani Bulan
Published: December 2018

Bontang Bay, East Kalimantan is strategically located and rich in marine resources. However, people live at the islands of Gusung and Malahing are generally poor. This paper observes the socio-economic condition of fishermen at the two small islands and their relation with industries. The data collection techniques consist of physical observation, informal interview, and document review. The gathered data is analysed qualitatively. Fishermen at Gusung and Malahing are adversely affected by the impacts of climate change. In addition they are trapped by collectors (middle men) for financing operational cost of fishing and supporting their life during draught season. Their area are vulnerable of being impacted by industries’ activities such as oil spill, smoke stake and odor. It is required for industries located at the area to help alleviate fishermen poverty by initiating innovative CSR for creating self-reliance community.
Preliminary Study of Contamination Wastewater on Environment in Slaughterhouse of Merauke City
Authors: Nurcholis  , Muchlis Dirwan
Published: December 2018

The purpose of this research is to know the contamination of waste water that happened in slaughterhouse (RPH) city of merauke. Data were obtained based on surveys and field observations and the sample used was RPH water waste each in repeat as many as 6 replications. Data analysis was done descriptively by comparing the result obtained with the standard of quality which have been determined. The results showed that the contamination of waste water all exceeded the quality standard except at pH value. The ALT content of wastewater in RPH 2790 x 104 and contains E. Coli and Salmonella microbes. The high content of BOD, COD, TTS, Ammonia and microbial contamination is thought to be due to the absence of wastewater treatment installation (IPAL) at RPH in accordance with the standard. Proper handling of ammonia waste can reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.
Effect of Organic Particulate Matter on Vegetable Crops and their Control Potentials
Authors: Ida Munfarida , Asep Sofyan , Arya Rezagama
Published: December 2018

Air pollution has an impact, include impact to the plants. The adverse effects of air pollution have been associated with three major sources. They are gaseous pollutant and particulates from fossil fuels, manufacturing plants and vehicles. Many studies reveal that plants absorb particulate pollutants can cause damage or decline in growth. This study analysed the effects of organic particulate matter exposure on vegetable crops that were lettuce (Lactuta sativa L) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus L). Thus from the research we can control vegetable crops from particulate matter pollution. Growth parameters include the number of leaves, plant height, fresh weight, dry weight, number of chlorophyll and stomata index. This research was conducted on Padjadjaran University Greenhouse, Jatinangor. Lettuce and cucumber were given three treatment, those were: plant was contaminated with organic particulate matter derived from clay, plant inside and outside the chamber were not contaminated. The results showed that organic particulate matter exposure more affects the growth of lettuce than cucumbers for the following parameters: plant height, dry weight and fresh weight. Control potentials of organic particulate matter include regulation management, reducing field burning of vegetable residue, and implementation of particulate matter control devices in industry and vehicles.
A Model for Hypogalactia Treatment Using Electrical Acupoint to Increase Breast Milk Volume and Improve Prolactin Content
Authors: Sheyla Najwatul Maula , Melyana Nurul Widyawati , Suryono Suryono
Published: December 2018

Hypogalactia is one of the problems for breastfeeding mothers that accounts for 63%. Nowadays, efforts have been done to prevent hypogalactia pharmacologically. However, this approach often comes with side effects for the mothers. This research proposes the implementation of non-pharmacological electrical acupoint method via activation of neurological, bio-mechanical, and psychological systems. It is aimed at proving the method’s efficacy in improving breast milk volume and prolactin level. The model of electrical acupoint is carried out at 0. 5 watt frequency of scale 3 for 10 minutes at acupoints SI1, ST36 and SP6. Paired t-test statistical test was then conducted to differentiate the effects of electrical acupoint treatment on breastfeeding mothers. Results show significant differences (p<0. 05) after implementation of electrical acupoint. This significant difference is proven from the unpaired t-test which indicated different results of pre-and post-treatment. This means that electrical acupoint improves breast milk volume by an average of 70. 915 mL and prolactin level by around 313. 47 ng/Ml. It can then be inferred that the use of electrical acupoint readily handles the problem of hypogalactia.
The Use of Paint Waste as A Raw Material of Paving Block
Authors: Ari Dina Permana-Citra , Purwanto Purwanto , Henna Rya Soenoko
Published: December 2018

The beauty packaging industry uses paints for colouring to attract the consumers. The generation of hazardous paint waste need to be well managed to minimize negative impact on the environment. This research is intended to investigate the utilization of paint waste as a raw material of paving block. The variations of waste addition are used to study the compressive strength of paving based on the mixture of sand and cement. The addition of paint waste by 2.5 % w/w diminishes the compressive strength from 25.6MPa to 9.9 MPa. The compressive strength for the addition of 5%, 7.5%, 10%, and 15% are 7.8, 3.1, 3.2 and 2.2 respectively. The reduction of compressive strength due to the addition of paint waste indicate that the direct utilisation for production of paving block is not viable. Water absorption test value not meet the specifications of paving block SNI 03-0691-1996 which range from 1.67%-11.38%. The pre treatment of waste such as drying and grinding to eliminate the solvent is indispensible.
Study Of Domestic E-Waste Management in Sungguminasa City, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
Authors: Irwan Ridwan Rahim , Rusdi Usman Latif , Syahiq Mahzuz Umar
Published: December 2018

E-waste is the impact resulting from the massive use of electronic goods in the information technology era. The increasing use of electronic goods resulted in increasing electronic waste.

This study aims to calculate the potential of generation and characteristics of e-waste, processing methods and potential economic value of electronic e-waste recycling in Sungguminasa City, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The study was conducted in 14 sub-districts in Somba Opu district, the largest population district in Sungguminasa City with population of 157,448 people or about 1.67% of the population of South Sulawesi Province.

The research method is conducted by analyzing the data obtained through: survey, observation and interview to the head of household in Somba Opu District, household divided in 3 groups by monthly income level (high, medium and low) and obtained: e-waste characteristics, waste generation potential, processing method and potential economic value of recycled e- waste.

The analysis results of 37 types of electronic goods, 3 types of electronic goods with the largest percentage are: televisions, refrigerators, personal computers, namely: 26%, and 17%, 14% or respectively: 150, 98, and 80 units/year. The potential of e-waste generation in Somba Opu District: 801,8 ton/year. The traditional method of e-waste processing is “converted function” by 55% and then “repaired” by 19% and “stored” by 17%, while the least applied e-waste method is “discarded” with a percentage of 9%. The results of the economic potential analysis of e-waste recycling of the 3 largest electronic goods are: refrigerator US$ 32,439, computer US$ 45,994 and television US$ 76,254 (US$ 1,00 = IDR 14,000)