bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Chronic leukopenia associated with taking lamotrigine. Case report
Authors: Marciniszyn Ewa , Sitarska Zuzanna , Święcicki Łukasz
Published: October 2020

This article presents the case of a patient who developed significant leukopenia after lamotrigine intake (with lower limit of the norm of neutrophils; granulocytes count was about 1,500 per mm3 but did not fall to lower values). The disease worsened over a period of about 4 years. During this time, the patient did not discontinue the drug. She continued to take lamotrigine without consulting a psychiatrist because she was convinced of its beneficial effect on her mood. After discontinuation of lamotrigine, the blood picture returned to normal within two weeks. At the same time, the patient’s mental state deteriorated significantly.
Global and regional impacts of alcohol use on public health: Emphasis on alcohol policies
Authors: Park Seung Ha , Kim Dong Joon
Published: October 2020

Alcohol is a well-known risk factor for premature morbidity and mortality. The per capita alcohol consumption of the world’s population rose from 5.5 L in 2005 to 6.4 L in 2010 and was still at the level of 6.4 L in 2016. Alcohol-attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) declined from 2000 to 2016 by 17.9% and 14.5%, respectively. However, these gains observed in the alcohol-attributable burden have proportionally not kept pace with the total health gains during the same period. In 2016, 3.0 million deaths worldwide and 132 million DALYs were attributable to alcohol, responsible for 5.3% of all deaths and 5.0% of all DALYs. These burdens are the highest in the regions of Eastern Europe and sub-Saharan Africa. The alcohol-attributable burden is particularly heavy among young adults, accounting for 7.2% of all premature mortalities. Among the disease categories to which alcohol is related, injuries, digestive diseases, and cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of the alcohol-attributable burden. To reduce the harmful use of alcohol in a country, the ‘whole of government’ and ‘whole of society’ approaches are required with the implementation of evidence-based alcohol control policies, the pursuit of public health priorities, and the adoption of appropriate policies over a long period of time. In this review, we summarize previous efforts to investigate the alcohol-attributable disease burden and the best ways to protect against harmful use of alcohol and promote health.
Environmental conditions are poor predictors of immature white shark Carcharodon carcharias occurrences on coastal beaches of eastern Australia
Authors: Spaet JLY , Manica A , Brand CP , Gallen C , Butcher PA
Published: October 2020

Understanding and predicting the distribution of organisms in heterogeneous environments is a fundamental ecological question and a requirement for sound management. To implement effective conservation strategies for white shark Carcharodon carcharias populations, it is imperative to define drivers of their movement and occurrence patterns and to protect critical habitats. Here, we acoustically tagged 444 immature white sharks and monitored their presence in relation to environmental factors over a 3 yr period (2016-2019) using an array of 21 iridium satellite-linked (VR4G) receivers spread along the coast of New South Wales, Australia. Results of generalized additive models showed that all tested predictors (month, time of day, water temperature, tidal height, swell height, lunar phase) had a significant effect on shark occurrence. However, collectively, these predictors only explained 1.8% of deviance, suggesting that statistical significance may be rooted in the large sample size rather than biological importance. On the other hand, receiver location, which captures geographic fidelity and local conditions not captured by the aforementioned environmental variables, explained a sizeable 17.3% of deviance. Sharks tracked in this study hence appear to be tolerant to episodic changes in environmental conditions, and movement patterns are likely related to currently undetermined, location-specific habitat characteristics or biological components, such as local currents, prey availability or competition. Importantly, we show that performance of VR4G receivers can be strongly affected by local environmental conditions, and provide an example of how a lack of range test controls can lead to misinterpretation and erroneous conclusions of acoustic detection data.
Regional differences in Kemp’s ridley sea turtle growth trajectories and expected age at maturation
Authors: Avens L , Ramirez MD , Hall AG , Snover ML , Haas HL , Godfrey MH , Goshe LR , Cook M , Heppell SS
Published: October 2020

For species of conservation concern, somatic growth and age at maturation are key parameters in models used to evaluate population dynamics, as spatial and temporal variability in growth rates may be particularly important for predicting population recovery. Following an oceanic juvenile developmental stage, endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtlesLepidochelys kempiioccupy neritic habitats in 2 primary regions, the Gulf of Mexico (GoM) and along the US Atlantic coast. Results of prior studies suggest that somatic growth rates differ between these groups, which has the potential to influence maturation trajectories and relative reproductive contributions. To determine the nature and extent of potential regional differences, we conducted skeletal growth mark analysis (skeletochronology) with complementary annual bone growth increment-specific stable nitrogen isotope analysis that allowed delineation of oceanic-to-neritic habitat shifts for turtles stranded from 1993 to 2016. Results demonstrate that in the GoM, the oceanic-to-neritic habitat transition is associated with younger ages and faster somatic growth rates than in US Atlantic waters. Overall, US Atlantic somatic growth response was depressed relative to that in the GoM throughout all juvenile life stages, and this disparity persisted for more than 20 yr. This discrepancy translated into regional divergence in size-at-age relationships and maturation trajectories, with the prediction that US Atlantic Kemp’s ridleys would mature on average 2 to 3 yr later than their GoM counterparts. These analyses provide important baseline information on somatic growth rates and predicted age at maturation that can facilitate the evaluation of factors contributing to recent fluctuations in reproductive output for this endangered population.
Controlling the solvothermal synthesis of the mixed vanadium – molybdenum oxides by employing surfractants
Authors: Sviridova Tatyana V.
Published: October 2020

It is shown that the solvothermal synthesis of mixed vanadium – molybdenum oxide 0.5V2O5 : 0.5MoO3 in the presence of surfactants permits one to exert an effective control over the phase formation and to obtain needle-like crystals exhibiting high aspect ratio. The synthesis in the presence of polyethylene-glycol (non-ionogenic surfactant) ensures blocking of the terminal OH-groups at the surface of mixed oxide thus preventing the agglomeration of arising grid structures with high surface-to-volume ratio showing much promise as the heterogeneous catalysts.
Integración de los inmigrantes haitianos de la oleada a México del 2016
Authors: Coulange Méroné Schwarz , Castillo Manuel Ángel
Published: October 2020

This article analyzes the nascent process of incorporation of Haitian immigrants of the 2016 wave in Mexico, especially in Tijuana, Mexicali, and Mexico City. We are interested in integration into two key social spaces: the labor market and socio-affective relationships. Through a qualitative methodology, we document the existence of notable differences in labor insertion in the three cities, with a clear “advantage” for those who live in Tijuana and Mexicali. On the other hand, despite the recent settlement of Haitians and their socio-cultural differences with the Mexican society, there are already mixed marriages and families. Although there is still a lot to achieve, there is no doubt that an integration process is underway, but mostly supported by civil society organizations and the ingenuity of Haitian migrants.
Entre la sierra y la ciudad: artesanas rarámuri en la ciudad de Chihuahua y sus contextos migratorios
Authors: Ruiz Salazar Grissel Alejandra , Zapata Martelo Emma María , Martínez Corona Guadalupe Beatriz , Pérez Hernández Luz María , Arras Vota Ana María , Garza Bueno Laura Elena
Published: October 2020

This article shows another perspective on indigenous migration, which occurs not only for economic and subsistence purposes but as part of the expansion of the development and dissemination of native cultures. Based on the interpretative framework of gender studies in migration, the migratory contexts of 32 Rarámuri women are analyzed, as well as their residential, labor, and multicultural relations, where important achievements are present, but discrimination is also evidenced. According to their trajectories, they faced situations of poverty, discrimination, abuse, and inequality in the three aspects analyzed. Nonetheless, they also experienced changes related to their socio-economic and personal well-being because of their incorporation into formal artisan activities, which has allowed them to contribute to the strengthening and diffusion of their culture, value their knowledge and generate income.
Acuerdos y conflictos en dos localidades fronterizas chuj entre México y Guatemala
Authors: Mejía González Ludivina
Published: October 2020

This article ethnographically describes agreements and conflicts present in a border fragment shared by two Chuj communities: El Quetzal, located in Guatemalan territory, and Tziscao in Mexico. This paper intends to reflect and analyze how border communities maintain agreements and conflicts as inherent phenomena of daily social and dynamic relationships. The conformation of the border territory is contextualized from the delimitation of the geopolitical border in 1882, also differentiated accesses to material goods and services, which are possible from the national condition of its inhabitants, are presented. In this process, a series of agreements and conflicts related to domestic water, commerce, tourism activities, and the border crossing of the Guatemalan population to Mexico arise. Finally, it is observed that amid conflicts existing socio-cultural relations of continuity and stories of reciprocity sustain the social relations of the Chuj cultural group.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPING MULTIMEDIA WITH MACROMEDIA FLASH 8 PROFESSIONAL TO INTRODUCE INDONESIAN ART AND CULTURE
Authors: Setyaningsih Sri , Novita Lina , Fahmi Nuril
Published: October 2020

Cultural Arts Education has a role in personal formation or attitude and mentality of children in life, because arts and culture education focuses on needs child development in achieving emotional intelligence and social intelligence. Intelligent emotional is achieved by self-actualization through a sense of feeling to increase sensitivity and appreciation for the subtlety and beauty of art and culture, as well as for competence express it. Social intelligence is achieved through fostering and fostering relationships reciprocal empathic and sympathetic democracy towards Indonesian culture and uphold high human rights in order to respect diversity in society and the state as well having a national perspective with awareness of the rights and obligations of citizens.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MIGRATION DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES OF INDONESIAN HIGHLY SKILLED MIGRANT IN THE MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES
Authors: Hidayati Inayah
Published: October 2020

This research aims to explain the impact of social media on the migration decision-making process of Indonesian highly skilled migrants who used a social media account. In detail, this research will consider the role of social media in the migration decision-making process of highly skilled migrants who emigrated from Indonesia and how they use social media in the context of the migration decision-making process. Methods: The data collected included qualitative data from in-depth interviews. Expectation: 1).Social media help highly skilled migrants on migration decision making process. 2).Highly skilled migrants use social media for searching information about destination area. Result: Highly skilled migrant in the Middle East Countries use their social media to gain information before they choose their destination country. They use social media to making contact with their friends and colleague in the destination country.
THE INFLUENCE OF FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE, FINANCIAL ATTITUDES AND PERSONALITY TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BEHAVIOR FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES TYPICAL FOOD OF COTO MAKASSAR
Authors: . Budiandriani , Rosyadah Khairina
Published: October 2020

This study aims to analyze the effect of financial knowledge, financial attitudes, and personality on financial management behavior in micro, small, and medium-sized businesses of the typical Coto Makassar food in Makassar. This research is included in the causal associative research. The subjects of this study were all owners of micro, small, and medium enterprises of Coto Makassar typical food totaling 63 units, and as many as 32 units as a sample. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression using the SPSS version 21 program. The data collection technique used a questionnaire. The results showed that (1) financial knowledge has a positive and significant effect on financial management behavior; (2) financial attitudes have a positive and significant effect on financial management behavior; and (3) personality has a positive and significant effect on financial management behavior
KETJIL BERGERAK & JOGJA HIPHOP FOUNDATION: RAISING YOGYAKARTA YOUTH’S AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THROUGH MUSIC
Authors: Swanti Veronika
Published: October 2020

Yogyakarta in the past couple of years has seen a massive growth of urban development, especially with the increasing numbers of hotels in the city. The city, however, has also received a backlash as many deem the city planning fail in sustaining the environment. Environmental organizations have then begun to raise an awareness on the effects of “jumpstarted” development to environment sustainability. Some youth movements opt to use music as a media to instil the message. This study examined the effectiveness of songs containing the message of the importance of environmental sustainability intended to the young generation in Yogyakarta. The writer studied the influence of radical youth organization (Ketjil Bergerak) and Hip-Hop crew (Jogja Hiphop Foundation) in raising the awareness through music. The writer used qualitative method based on interviews. This study is intended to see the effectiveness of music to be used by the musicians and youth communities to encourage young generation to actively be involved in the effort of maintaining environmental sustainability
Церква і монастирі у фунеральній культурі козацької старшини
Authors: Kryvosheia Iryna
Published: October 2020

У статті вивчаються елементи поховальної культури української козацької старшини, прояви підготовки до «доброї» смерті шляхом укладення тестаментів, залежність цих процесів від церковних інституцій. Буденне життя людини ранньомодерної доби пов’язувалося з церквою багатьма ритуалами, особливо перед і посмертних. Ставлення до смерті, намагання у різний спосіб її освоїти, подолати страх, відмінність стратегій у цій царині українців у періоди нашої історії чи інших груп суспільства в один час – те, що є і довго буде предметом дослідження.
Блюзнірство як «істинна побожність»: релігійні практики селян-штундистів у другій половині ХIХ – на початку ХХ століття
Authors: Savchenko Serhii
Published: October 2020

Вивчається роль в місце блюзнірських практик к релігійному житті селян-штундистів України кінця ХIХ – початку ХХ ст. Низка історіографічних стереотипів щодо історії сектантських рухів пізньоімперського періоду потребує спростування. Обґрунтовується теза, що блюзнірство, яке сприймалося як форма побожності, було визначальним для формування конфесійної ідентичності «штундарів».
Ізмаїльська старообрядницька єпархія: проблема пошуку власного єпископа (1906-1919 рр.)
Authors: Fedorova Alla
Published: October 2020

У статті розглянута історія Ізмаїльської старообрядницької єпархії в 1906-1919 рр. В цей період вона припинила існувати як самостійна єпархія, опинилася під тимчасовим управлінням різних єпископів – спочатку Іоанна Московського, потім колишніх неокружників Петра Бессарабського та Кирила Одеського і Балтського. Це викликало занепокоєння місцевих старообрядців, які майже щорічно подавали прохання Освяченому Собору старообрядницьких єпископів поставити їм власного єпископа, навіть пропонували кандидатури – Арсенія Уральського, Інокентія Нижегородського, Олексія Богатенкова, Михайла Семенова тощо, але безрезультатно. Відродження самостійної Ізмаїльської єпархії сталося лише після переходу Бессарабії до Румунії.
Українське суспільство на початковому етапі української революції (березень – листопад 1917 р.): до питання політичної емансипації жінок в Україні
Authors: Motuz Valeria
Published: October 2020

Стаття присвячена проблемі активізації політичної свідомості жіноцтва у Наддніпрянщині (Україні). На сьогодні вона є малодослідженою, однак важливою складовою декількох пов’язаних між собою тем, таких як: «жіноче питання» в Україні у ХХ ст., український жіночий рух у ХХ ст., український національний рух у ХХ ст., Українська революція 1917-1921 рр., а також політизація жіноцтва в Україні. Специфіка та значення даного процесу, що мав місце в житті українського суспільства у першій чверті ХХ ст., не втратили своєї актуальності й нині, тому його вивчення та популяризація може позитивно вплинути як на розвиток українського жіночого руху, так і на досягнення фактичного гендерного паритету у сфері публічної влади в Україні. Тож, враховуючи викладене вище, досліджений аспект теми має не лише наукове, суспільно-політичне, але й практичне значення.
«Наддніпрянська правда» як засіб висвітлення атеїстичної пропаганди у Херсонській області УРСР (друга половина 1940-х – перша половина 1960-х рр.)
Authors: Tatarchenko Oleksandr
Published: October 2020

У статті аналізуються публікації на атеїстичну тематику у друкованому органі Херсонського обласного та міського комітетів КП(б)У, обласної та міської рад депутатів трудящих «Наддніпрянській правді». У повоєнний період переважали праці в яких висвітлювалася діяльність комуністичних партійних структур і радянських культурно-просвітницьких закладів спрямована на поширення матеріалістичного світогляду. Після приходу до влади М.С. Хрущова з’явилися публікації, в яких лунали заклики активізувати атеїстичну пропаганду, критикувалася релігія як явище, для пропаганди використовувалася творчість письменників. З кінця 1950-х років виходить низка статей, які засвідчили перехід до посилення адміністративного тиску на духовенство та мирян.
Проблема національних меншин і мовне питання у період Української революції та сучасної незалежної України
Authors: Liebiedieva Yuliia
Published: October 2020

У статті розвивається теза щодо зумовленості проблеми національних меншин у період Української національної революції та незалежної України на сучасному етапі необхідністю збереження самоідентифікації як українців, так і інших національних меншин в умовах збереження державності. Вказується на залежність вирішення питання національних меншин в Українській Народній Республіці від позиції Тимчасового уряду та більшовиків. Визначені фактори, які впливають на усунення розбіжностей у національному питанні у незалежній Україні на сучасному етапі.
Становище язичників у Римській імперії в 380-ті рр. від Р.Х. за промовою Лібанія «Про храми»
Authors: Pukhovets Dmytro
Published: October 2020

У статті розкривається становище язичників у Пізній Римській імперії на час написання промови Лібанія «Про храми». Адресатом промови виступає імператор Феодосій І, який на початку правління відносився до язичників достатньо помірковано. На основі промови й інших джерел автор статті з’ясовує межі дозволеного для цієї групи в імперії, що значною мірою була християнізована. Розглядається офіційне ставлення до язичників з боку влади, легальні можливості справляти свої релігійні обряди, аргументи язичників щодо необхідності їх подальшого існування, взаємовідносини з радикально налаштованими християнами.
Зображення Богородиці у сакральному мистецтві та музейних колекціях Венеції
Authors: Hnidyk Iryna
Published: October 2020

На основі італо- й англомовної літератури представлено аналітичний огляд зображень Богородиці у релігійному живописі, скульптурному мистецтві, музейних колекціях і мозаїках м. Венеції. Почитання Пречистої Діви Марії, як покровительки міста, у Венеції має давні історичні витоки й яскраво виражене за допомогою візуальної мови мистецтва різних стилів, зокрема італійського ренесансу. Відомі малярі, представники знаменитої венеційської школи живопису, залишили після себе велику кількість полотен присвячених Богородиці, які зберігаються у храмах, музеях, галереях Венеції та репрезентують важливий вимір для сучасних історичних, мистецьких, теологічних і маріологічних досліджень.

Іншим важливим аспектом є мозаїки храмів Венеції та островів Венеційської лагуни, які представляють переплетення візантійського стилю з творчими здобутками венеційських майстрів, які ґрунтовно навчалися техніки візантійського мистецтва, у результаті витворивши свої унікальні стилістичні особливості.
Церковний спів у Києво-Печерській лаврі в українській історіографії
Authors: Lisovska Olga
Published: October 2020

У статті здійснено історіографічний аналіз досліджень українських науковців Маценка П., Шамаєвої К., Болгарського Д., Костюк Н., Савченко І., Ткаченка О., які працювали над відновленням історії церковного співу у Києво-Печерській лаврі. Досліджено їх основні публікації з цього питання та з’ясовано, що найбільше уваги приділялося лаврському розспіву, а саме: історії його виникнення, створення нотних видань Ірмолоїв та Обіходів, виконання хором півчих і поширення по усій Російській імперії. Зроблено висновки, що лаврський розспів став унікальним музичним надбанням свого часу, яким послуговується увесь православний світ до сьогодні, а дослідження церковного співу, як окремої теми в історичних працях, стає науковою потребою.
Web App Voting System in a Philippine State University: An ISO 9241-11 Evaluation
Authors: De los Santos Jessie Richie Naval , Batan Michael B. , De los Santos Giovanni N. , De los Santos Michelle G.
Published: October 2020

Fourth Industrial REvolution offers various technological innovations that contribute significant advantages to the university. The development of the web app voting system (WAVS) in Eastern Visayas State University - Tanauan Campus transformed the voting experience of university students. The study aimed to determine the extent of usability of the WAVS in the Supreme Student Government election. A total of 203 students (voters) served as the respondents using a convenient sampling technique. A descriptive quantitative research design was employed to present the respondents’ views and opinions. The study revealed the system evaluation to be “Excellent” in all factors of usability components on effectiveness (3.50), efficiency (3.43), and user satisfaction (3.42) with a grand mean of 3.45. The WAVS exceeded the users’ requirements on the context of use principles allowing them to perform their tasks efficiently and effectively. The results of the study present an interesting direction of the system implementation across campuses of the university. Developers should consider the mobility of system connectivity using a secured virtual private network (VPN) of the university. Implement security measures on voter’s identity and network firewall encryption. Finally, developers of the system should always consider the usability principles and user requirements in developing an effective and efficient information system.
Evaluation of Polyphenol Content and Antioxidant Capacity of Aqueous Extracts from Eight Medicinal Plants from Reunion Island: Protection against Oxidative Stress in Red Blood Cells and Preadipocytes
Authors: Checkouri Eloïse , Reignier Franck , Robert-Da Silva Christine , Meilhac Olivier
Published: October 2020

Background—Medicinal plants are traditionally used as infusions or decoctions for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic and anti-diabetic properties. Purpose—The aim of the study was to define the polyphenol composition and to assess the antioxidant capacity of eight medicinal plants from Reunion Island referred to in the French Pharmacopeia, namely Aphloia theiformis, Ayapana triplinervis, Dodonaea viscosa, Hubertia ambavilla, Hypericum lanceolatum, Pelargonium x graveolens, Psiloxylon mauritianum and Syzygium cumini. Methods—Polyphenol content was assessed by biochemical assay and liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry. Antioxidant capacity was assessed by measuring DPPH reduction and studying the protective effects of herbal preparation on red blood cells or preadipocytes exposed to oxidative stress. Results—Polyphenol content ranged from 25 to 143 mg gallic acid equivalent (GAE)/L for infusions and 35 to 205 mg GAE/L for decoctions. Liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry analysis showed the presence of major bioactive polyphenols, such as quercetin, chlorogenic acid, procyanidin and mangiferin. Antioxidant capacity assessed by different tests, including DPPH and Human red blood cell (RBC) hemolysis of herbal preparations, demonstrated a dose-dependent effect whatever the extraction procedure. Our data suggest that decoction slightly improved polyphenol extraction as well as antioxidant capacity relative to the infusion mode of extraction (DPPH test). However, infusions displayed a better protective effect against oxidative stress-induced RBC hemolysis. Conclusion—Traditional preparations of medicinal plant aqueous extracts (infusions and decoctions) display antioxidant properties that limit oxidative stress in preadipocytes and red blood cells, supporting their use in the context of metabolic disease prevention and treatment.
Facile Method to Prepare pH-Sensitive PEI-Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes as Rationally Designed Vehicles for Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Delivery
Authors: Tangoulis Vassilis , Lalioti Nikolia , Parthenios John , Langford Nathan , Valsami-Jones Eugenia , Kakoulidou Chrisoula , Psomas George , Bekiari Vlasoula
Published: October 2020

A new pH-sensitive system designed for drug-delivery purposes and based on functionalized multiwall magnetic carbon nanotubes (Mag-CNTs) was synthesized for the effective incorporation of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aiming at drug release in characteristic acidic conditions close to the actual conditions of inflamed tissues. Cationic hyperbranched polyethyleneimine (PEI) was immobilized on the surface of Mag-CNTs via electrostatic interactions between the positively charged protonated amines within the polymer and the carboxyl groups on the chemically oxidized Mag-CNT surface. The addition of the NSAID with a carboxylate donor, Naproxen (NAP), was achieved by indirect coupling through the amino groups of the intermediate linker PEI. FT-IR, Raman, and UV–vis spectroscopy were employed to fully characterize the synthesized nanocarrier and its functionalization procedure. The interaction of the designed nanocarrier with bovine serum albumin (BSA) was studied in vitro by fluorescence emission spectroscopy while its in vitro interaction with calf-thymus (CT) DNA was monitored by UV–vis spectroscopy and viscosity measurements and via competitive studies with ethidium bromide. The calculated binding constants were compared to those of free NAP revealing a higher binding affinity for BSA and CT DNA. Finally, drug-release studies were performed, revealing that the electrostatic linkage ensures an effective release of the drug in the acidic pH typical of inflamed cells, while maintaining the multiwall nanotubes (MWNTs)–drug conjugates stable at the typical bloodstream.
The Northward Habitat Expansion of the Korean Top Shell Turbo sazae (Gastropoda: Vetigastropoda: Turbinidae) in the Korean Peninsula: Effects of Increasing Water Temperature
Authors: Son Min Ho , Lee Chung Il , Park Joo Myun , Kim Hyun Jung , Riedel Ralf , Hwang Inseo , Kim Young-Nam , Jung Hae Kun
Published: October 2020

Recent global climate change often leads to poleward expansions of habitat range of marine organisms in response to increasing water temperature at high latitude. This study investigated latitudinal distribution patterns of Turbo sazae from 2009 to 2018 along the southern and eastern coasts of Korea to verify whether gradual increases in seawater temperature in the East Sea/Sea of Japan (hereafter East/Japan Sea) accelerate changes in the geographic distribution of T. sazae. Between 2009 and 2018, underwater SCUBA surveys were conducted at 19 subtidal rocky shore habitats from the southern and eastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, including Jeju Island. Additionally, long-term seawater temperature records over the last 40 years (between 1980s and 2010s) from the East/Japan Sea were analyzed to verify how changes of water temperature corresponded to geographical distributions of T. sazae. The habitat range of T. sazae was found to have extended from latitude 34°02′ N to latitude 37°06′ N from 2009 to 2018. Although seawater temperature has gradually increased since the 1990s in the East/Japan Sea, habitat expansion was particularly evident during the rapid rise of coastal seawater temperature in the 2010s. Because the strong northward expansion of the Tsushima Current can accelerate the rise of seawater temperature in the East/Japan Sea, studies of the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems of the Korean Peninsula should include data from monitoring the dynamics of the Tsushima Current.
Assessing and Comparing COVID-19 Intervention Strategies Using a Varying Partial Consensus Fuzzy Collaborative Intelligence Approach
Authors: Wu Hsin-Chieh , Wang Yu-Cheng , Chen Tin-Chih Toly
Published: October 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted our daily lives. For tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, various intervention strategies have been adopted by country (or city) governments around the world. However, whether an intervention strategy will be successful, acceptable, and cost-effective or not is still questionable. To address this issue, a varying partial consensus fuzzy collaborative intelligence approach is proposed in this study to assess an intervention strategy. In the varying partial consensus fuzzy collaborative intelligence approach, multiple decision makers express their judgments on the relative priorities of factors critical to an intervention strategy. If decision makers lack an overall consensus, the layered partial consensus approach is applied to aggregate their judgments for each critical factor. The number of decision makers that reach a partial consensus varies from a critical factor to another. Subsequently, the generalized fuzzy weighted assessment approach is proposed to evaluate the overall performance of an intervention strategy for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed methodology has been applied to compare 15 existing intervention strategies for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interrelationships of Fiber-Associated Anaerobic Fungi and Bacterial Communities in the Rumen of Bloated Cattle Grazing Alfalfa
Authors: Azad Elnaz , Fehr Kelsey B. , Derakhshani Hooman , Forster Robert , Acharya Surya , Khafipour Ehsan , McGeough Emma , McAllister Tim A.
Published: October 2020

Frothy bloat is major digestive disorder of cattle grazing alfalfa pastures. Among the many factors identified to contribute to the development of frothy bloat, the disruption of rumen microbiota appears to be of central importance. Anaerobic rumen fungi (ARF) play an important role in sequential breakdown and fermentation of plant polysaccharides and promote the physical disruption of plant cell walls. In the present study, we investigated the dynamics of ARF during the development of alfalfa-induced frothy bloat and in response to bloat preventive treatments. By sequencing the internal transcribed spacer (ITS1) region of metagenomic DNA from the solid fraction of rumen contents, we were able to identify eight distinct genera of ARF, including Neocallimastix, Caecomyces, Orpinomyces, Piromyces, Cyllamyces, Anaeromyces, Buwchfawromyces, and unclassified Neocallimastigaceae. Overall, transition of steers from a baseline hay diet to alfalfa pastures was associated with drastic changes in the composition of the fungal community, but the overall composition of ARF did not differ (p > 0.05) among bloated and non-bloated steers. A correlation network analysis of the proportion of ARF and ruminal bacterial communities identified hub fungal species that were negatively correlated with several bacterial species, suggesting the presence of inter-kingdom competition among these rumen microorganisms. Interestingly, the number of negative correlations among ARF and bacteria decreased with frothy bloat, indicating a potential disruption of normal microbial profiles within a bloated rumen ecosystem. A better understanding of fungal-bacterial interactions that differ among bloated and non-bloated rumen ecosystem could advance our understanding of the etiology of frothy bloat.
Opportunities and Barriers of Hydrogen–Electric Hybrid Powertrain Vans: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Castillo Oscar , Álvarez Roberto , Domingo Rosario
Published: October 2020

The environmental impact of the road transport sector, together with urban freight transport growth, has a notable repercussions in global warming, health and economy. The need to reduce emissions caused by fossil fuel dependence and to foster the use of renewable energy sources has driven the development of zero-emissions powertrains. These clean transportation technologies are not only necessary to move people but to transport the increasing demand for goods and services that is currently taking place in the larger cities. Full electric battery-powered vans seem to be the best-placed solution to the problem. However, despite the progress in driving range and recharge options, those and other market barriers remain unsolved and the current market share of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is not significant. Based on the development of hydrogen fuel cell stacks, this work explains an emerging powertrain architecture concept for N1 class type vans, that combines a battery-electric configuration with a fuel cell stack powered by hydrogen that works as a range extender (FC-EREV). A literature review is conducted, with the aim to shed light on the possibilities of this hybrid light-duty commercial van for metropolitan delivery tasks, providing insights into the key factors and issues for sizing the powertrain components and fuel management strategies to meet metropolitan freight fleet needs.
Iodoform-Blended Portland Cement for Dentistry
Authors: Li Qiu , Deacon Andrew , Coleman Nichola
Published: October 2020

Portland cement-based formulations blended with radiopacifying agents are popular endodontic materials for various root filling and pulp capping applications. Iodoform (CHI3) is an alternative candidate radiopacifier whose impact on the setting, bioactivity, antimicrobial properties and cytotoxicity of white Portland cement were evaluated in this study. Isothermal conduction calorimetry and 29Si magic angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MAS NMR) showed that 20 wt% iodoform had no significant impact on the kinetics of cement hydration with respect to the formation of the major calcium silicate hydrate (C-S-H) gel product (throughout the 28-day observation). Conversely, transmission electron microscopy demonstrated that iodine was incorporated into the ettringite (Ca₆Al₂(SO₄)₃(OH)₁₂·26H₂O) product phase. Both iodoform-blended and pure Portland cements exhibited comparable biocompatibility with MG63 human osteosarcoma cells and similar bioactivity with respect to the formation of a hydroxyapatite layer upon immersion in simulated body fluid. By virtue of their high alkalinity, both cements inhibited the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli. However, in all cases, iodoform enhanced the antimicrobial effect and significantly reduced the minimum bactericidal concentration of the cement. In conclusion, iodoform offers antimicrobial advantages in Portland cement-based formulations where oral biofilm formation threatens the success of root filling materials and dentine substitutes. The reactivity with the calcium aluminosulfate components of the hydrating cement matrix warrants further research to understand the long-term stability of the cement matrix in the presence of iodoform.
Early-Life Dietary Cadmium Exposure and Kidney Function in 9-Year-Old Children from the PROGRESS Cohort
Authors: Rodríguez-López Edna , Tamayo-Ortiz Marcela , Ariza Ana Carolina , Ortiz-Panozo Eduardo , Deierlein Andrea L. , Pantic Ivan , Tolentino Mari Cruz , Estrada-Gutiérrez Guadalupe , Parra-Hernández Sandra , Espejel-Núñez Aurora , Téllez-Rojo Martha María , Wright Robert O. , Sanders Alison P.
Published: October 2020

Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic metal associated with adverse health effects, including kidney injury or disease. The aims of this study were to estimate dietary Cd exposure during childhood, and to evaluate the association of early-life dietary Cd with biomarkers of glomerular kidney function in 9-year-old Mexican children. Our study included 601 children from the Programming Research in Obesity, Growth, Environment and Social Stressors (PROGRESS) cohort with up to five follow-up food frequency questionnaires from 1 to 9 years of age; and 480 children with measures of serum creatinine, cystatin C, and blood nitrogen urea (BUN), as well as 9-year-old estimated glomerular filtration rate. Dietary Cd was estimated through food composition tables. Multiple linear regression models were used to analyze the association between 1 and 9 years, cumulative dietary Cd, and each kidney parameter. Dietary Cd exposure increased with age and exceeded the tolerable weekly intake (TWI = 2.5 µg/kg body weight) by 16–64% at all ages. Early-life dietary Cd exposure was above the TWI and we observed inverse associations between dietary Cd exposure and kidney function parameters. Additional studies are needed to assess kidney function trajectories through adolescence. Identifying preventable risk factors including environmental exposures in early life can contribute to decreasing the incidence of adult kidney disease.
An Open Letter to Poetry International: From the Editors of Versal
Authors: Versal Editors
Published: October 2020

In your own words, the Poetry International Rotterdam festival brings together "the most noteworthy poetry of the groundbreaking great masters, alongside that of new and original poetic talents from around the world." It is clear, however, that your mission statement applies mostly to men.
"We Recognize and Aim to Foster Feminism in All its Manifestations, Waves, and Expressions": A Chat with Monica J. Casper, editor of TRIVIA: Voices of Feminism
Authors: Casper Monica J. , Cole Alicia
Published: October 2020

Monica J. Casper, Head of Gender and Women’s Studies at the University of Arizona, has published five books and numerous articles, is co-editor of TRIVIA: Voices of Feminism, and is a managing editor of The Feminist Wire. Her creative writing has appeared in Mojave River Review, Slow Trains, Vine Leaves, The Linnet’s Wings, and elsewhere. Born and raised in the Midwest, she currently resides in Tucson with her partner, daughters, and two canines. For more information, visit www.monicajcasper.com.
Freedom of Expression: A Chat with David Haglund, Editor of PEN America
Authors: Haglund David , Tuch Becky
Published: October 2020

David Haglund is the Managing Editor of PEN America, the literary magazine published by PEN American Center. He has written articles and reviews for Slate, The London Review of Books, The New York Times Book Review, Bookforum, and other publications, and serves on the board of the National Book Critics Circle and as the poetry editor of Dialogue. He studied English and American literature at the University of Chicago and Oxford and he has taught literature and writing at Harvard, Oxford, and Hunter College.
"I Don't Believe in Borders": A Chat with Samir Rawas—Editor of Cecile's Writers' Magazine
Authors: Rawas Samir , Kalinich Robin
Published: October 2020

Samir Rawas is the editor of Cecile’s Writers, an emerging online literary publication with an intercultural focus.
Inside Bitter Oleander: A Chat with Paul B. Roth, Editor of Bitter Oleander
Authors: Roth Paul B. , Tobia Andrew
Published: October 2020

Paul B. Roth founded The Bitter Oleander and The Bitter Oleander Press as a young man fresh out of college, eager to make his mark on the literary world. He has nursed his journal and press for over 35 years.
The Beauty of Bilingual: A Chat with Roberto Santos, Editor of Rio Grande Review.
Authors: Santos Roberto , Silverman Fridman Leora
Published: October 2020

Roberto Santos has been one of three editors of the Rio Grande Review since the fall of 2008.
Global Connectivity and Multiculturalism in Publishing: A Roundtable Chat With the Editors of Chattahoochee Review, Waxwing , and Manoa: A Pacific Journal of International Writing
Authors: Cole Alicia , Diebert Michael , Stewart Frank , Sams Sara
Published: October 2020

A Roundtable Chat With the Editors of Chattahoochee Review, Waxwing, and Manoa: A Pacific Journal of International Writing.
Beyond Privilege: Building a Writing Life When You Have No Room of Your Own
Authors: Foster Claire Rudy
Published: October 2020

What do you need to write? A pen and paper, for some people. Keyboard. You need a table or a lap or a drawing board. If you’re making an outline or storyboard, you need a wall to pin your notes on and watch them as they migrate. These objects and surfaces have to be secure, too. The worst fear is leaving a notebook open and losing pages to the wind. A writer is usually one hard drive crash away from total misery. But, looking more deeply, the writer’s craft requires space. And time. The combination of these, in the act of writing, translates to privacy.
Why Are Writers of Color Underrepresented Among Published Authors? One Poet's Questions and Possible Solutions
Authors: Jones Clara B.
Published: October 2020

On 7 November 2015, The Atlantic published an article by Kavita Das titled, “Writers shouldn't romanticize rejection: in the literary world, talent isn't hiding. It's being ignored.” The article advanced two major premises: that a minority “voice” may be “alien or unrecognizable” and that rejection is a function of “power” relations. In Das' words, “Is my voice going to be somehow alien or unrecognizable to the person I am submitting it to?” Though the author recognizes that her essay might apply to all writers from underrepresented groups, she directs her concerns primarily to “writers of color.” While I agree that racial and ethnic diversity should be a priority in the literary world, I submit this essay to suggest that numerous factors may operate to limit opportunities for underrepresented writers and that Das has overlooked some possible solutions. While I practice poetry seriously, I am neither a professional nor an academic poet. Thus, I cannot claim to have systematically studied the topic under consideration. I hope, however, to broaden and to enhance the conversation about under-representation of some groups among those identifying as writers, particularly, writers competing for publication.
You Too? 24 Journals That Champion Women's Writing
Authors: Moretz Laura
Published: October 2020

In this time of VIDA counts and #metoo awareness, some writers may seek literary journals that focus on publishing work by women and nonbinary, female-identified writers. Some of these journals have been working to support work exclusively by women for decades, such as CALYX, which was established in 1976 and has introduced many women writers to the literary world or published them early in their careers. But CALYX is in good company with other lit mags that share this specialty and have weathered the decades—as well as many that are new to the scene.
San Jose Lit Mag Publishes the New, the Established, the Vibrant; Review of Able Muse, Winter 2015
Authors: Fishman Esther
Published: October 2020

I am glad to have the opportunity to review the Winter 2015 (#20) issue of Able Muse, as it is a local (to me) production out of San Jose, California. Although one could say that in this Internet Age, location doesn’t matter, I have a particular fondness for literature and poetry that comes from the West Coast, and especially Northern California, my native habitat. San Jose is, of course, very close to Stanford University, with its amazing Creative Writing program, and world-famous Stegner Fellowship, so a literary tradition runs deep there.
Birmingham Lit Mag Showcases Poetry, Essays About Poetry and Interviews With Poets;Review of Birmingham Poetry Review, Spring 2016
Authors: Arnett Michael
Published: October 2020

Birmingham Poetry Review is a journal dedicated to poetry, essays about poetry, and interviews with poets. The journal is published annually by the University of Alabama at Birmingham and was founded in 1987. The spring 2016 issue is roughly 200 pages, neatly bound featuring cover art by Debora Greger.
An Ecclectic Collection; Review of Colorado Review, Fall/Winter 2007
Authors: Ruthstrom Ellyn
Published: October 2020

The Center for Literary Publishing is a hub for both new and mature writers provided by Colorado State University. Its flagship journal is the thrice-yearly Colorado Review. Not subscribing to a particular school of literature, the pages of the fall/winter issue have a remarkably eclectic flavor to them. Editor Stephanie G'Schwind packs a lot of work into this 200-page volume.
Journal Has Heart, but Not Without Faults; Review of december, Spring/Summer 2018
Authors: Ledoux Craig
Published: October 2020

It is a sense of unease, a creeping evil, that december brings front and center to the Spring/Summer issue of 2018. The cover image, stitched woolwork by Lisa Ann Auerbach, depicts a cobwebbed bookcase, half full of books on wealth and deal making, written by and for the current president. On the bottom shelf, a revolver is wedged between Think Big and Kick Ass and The America We Deserve. Above, two books by Adolf Hitler—which the president reportedly owns—are bookended by a handgun. In her artist’s statement, Auerbach says she made the piece “before the election, back when everyone thought it would never happen.”
Online Magazine is a Carefully Curated Collective of Diversity; Review of Diverse Voices Quarterly, Fall 2014
Authors: Schneider Laura Jean
Published: October 2020

Diverse Voices Quarterly, now in its fifth year of online publication, was founded on a type of diversity that’s refreshing: it’s open to “every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and religious background. This journal, in essence, celebrates and unifies diversity.” (I pulled this from the About DVQ tab on their easy to navigate, well-designed website.) Rest assured: you already fit into that broad (and welcoming) category, and should consider sending your work its way.
New Lit Mag Seeks to Create Space for the Provocative; Review of Profane, Fall 2014
Authors: Shortino John
Published: October 2020

What does it mean for literature to be profane? In the introduction to the first issue of Profane (November 2014), editors Jacob Little and Patrick Chambers say, “We wanted to be open to the profane. We wanted to offer a space for work that was brave or daring or provocative.” There are a few pieces in the inaugural issue that manage to meet all three of these criteria, to use imagery and language in ways that were truly surprising, and often uncomfortable. The problem I had with the journal as a whole, however, was that even a slim collection (101 pages) of work striving to be provocative can quickly become dull. Blood and guts and masturbation and needle marks become a lot less shocking when they’re sandwiched between more of the same.