bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Convergent evidences from human and animal studies implicate angiotensin I-converting enzyme activity in cognitive performance in schizophrenia
Authors: Gadelha A , Vendramini A M , Yonamine C M , Nering M , Berberian A , Suiama M A , Oliveira V , Lima-Landman M T , Breen G , Bressan R A , Abílio V , Hayashi M A F
Published: December 2015

In schizophrenia (SCZ), higher angiotensin I-converting enzyme (ACE) levels have been reported in patient’s blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Hereby, we propose to explore whether the ACE activity levels are associated to cognitive performance in SCZ. Seventy-two patients with SCZ or schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, and 69 healthy controls (HCs) underwent a cognitive battery with parallel collection of peripheral blood samples to measure ACE activity. Significant higher ACE activity levels were confirmed in the plasma of SCZ patients compared with HCs (Student’s t=−5.216; P<0.001). ACE activity significantly correlated to Hopkins delayed recall measures (r=−0.247; P=0.004) and Hopkins total (r=−0.214; P=0.012). Subjects grouped as high ACE activity (above average) had worse performance compared with low ACE activity level group for Hopkins delayed recall measure, even after correction for clinical condition, age, gender and years of education (P=0.029). The adjusted R squared for this final model was 0.343. This result was evident only comparing extreme groups for ACE activity, when splitting the sample in three groups with similar number of subjects. To clarify this finding, we performed an evaluation of the cognitive performance of transgenic mice with three copies of ACE gene in novel object recognition (NOR) test, which showed that such animals presented impairment in NOR (P<0.05) compared with two copies of wild-type animals. The results observed in SCZ patients and animal model suggest both the association of ACE to cognitive deficits in SCZ. This finding may support the evaluation of novel treatment protocols and/or of innovative drugs for specific intervention of cognitive deficits in SCZ envisioning concomitant ACE activity and behavior evaluations.
Effect of voluntary alcohol consumption on Maoa expression in the mesocorticolimbic brain of adult male rats previously exposed to prolonged maternal separation
Authors: Bendre M , Comasco E , Nylander I , Nilsson K W
Published: December 2015

Discordant associations between monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) genotype and high alcohol drinking have been reported in human and non-human primates. Environmental influences likely moderate genetic susceptibility. The biological basis for this interplay remains elusive, and inconsistencies call for translational studies in which conditions can be controlled and brain tissue is accessible. The present study investigated whether early life stress and subsequent adult episodic alcohol consumption affect Maoa expression in stress- and reward-related brain regions in the rat. Outbred Wistar rats were exposed to rearing conditions associated with stress (prolonged maternal separation) or no stress during early life, and given free choice between alcohol and/or water in adulthood. Transcript levels of Maoa were assessed in the ventral tegmental area, nucleus accumbens (NAc), medial prefrontal cortex, cingulate cortex, amygdala and dorsal striatum (DS). Blood was collected to assess corticosterone levels. After alcohol consumption, lower blood corticosterone and Maoa expression in the NAc and DS were found in rats exposed to early life stress compared with control rats. An interaction between early life stress and voluntary alcohol intake was found in the NAc. Alcohol intake before death correlated negatively with Maoa expression in DS in high alcohol-drinking rats exposed to early life stress. Maoa expression is sensitive to adulthood voluntary alcohol consumption in the presence of early life stress in outbred rats. These findings add knowledge of the molecular basis of the previously reported associations between early life stress, MAOA and susceptibility to alcohol misuse.
Characterization of brain mGluR5 binding in a pilot study of late-life major depressive disorder using positron emission tomography and [11C]ABP688
Authors: DeLorenzo C , Sovago J , Gardus J , Xu J , Yang J , Behrje R , Kumar J S D , Devanand D P , Pelton G H , Mathis C A , Mason N S , Gomez-Mancilla B , Aizenstein H , Mann J J , Parsey R V
Published: December 2015

The metabotropic glutamate receptor subtype 5 (mGluR5) has been implicated in the pathophysiology of mood and anxiety disorders and is a potential treatment target in major depressive disorder (MDD). This study compared brain mGluR5 binding in elderly patients suffering from MDD with that in elderly healthy volunteers using positron emission tomography (PET) and [11C]ABP688. Twenty elderly (mean age: 63.0±6.3) subjects with MDD and twenty-two healthy volunteers in the same age range (mean age: 66.4±7.3) were examined with PET after a single bolus injection of [11C]ABP688, with many receiving arterial sampling. PET images were analyzed on a region of interest and a voxel level to compare mGluR5 binding in the brain between the two groups. Differences in [11C]ABP688 binding between patients with early- and late-onset depression were also assessed. In contrast to a previously published report in a younger cohort, no significant difference in [11C]ABP688 binding was observed between elderly subjects with MDD and healthy volunteers. [11C]ABP688 binding was also similar between subgroups with early- or late-onset depression. We believe this is the first study to examine mGluR5 expression in depression in the elderly. Although future work is required, results suggest potential differences in the pathophysiology of elderly depression versus depression earlier in life.
Lipodisks integrated with weak affinity chromatography enable fragment screening of integral membrane proteins
Authors: Duong-Thi Minh-Dao , Bergström Maria , Edwards Katarina , Eriksson Jonny , Ohlson Sten , To Yiu Ying Janet , Torres Jaume , Agmo Hernández Víctor
Published: December 2015

Membrane proteins constitute the largest class of drug targets but they present many challenges in drug discovery.
An immobilization free DNAzyme based electrochemical biosensor for lead determination
Authors: Tan Yue , Qiu Jiazhi , Cui Meiying , Wei Xiaofeng , Zhao Mengmeng , Qiu Bin , Chen Guonan
Published: December 2015

A simple but sensitive immobilization free DNAzyme based electrochemical biosensor has been proposed based on the different diffusivity and electrostatic repulsion between long and short DNA on the negatively charged ITO electrode.
Evaluation of botulinum toxin type A by bioassays and a validated reversed-phase liquid chromatography method
Authors: de Freitas G. W. , Perobelli R. F. , Maldaner F. P. S. , Xavier B. , Dalmora D. A. , Schramm V. G. , Dalmora S. L.
Published: December 2015

The biological potency of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) in biotechnology-derived products was assessed by the mouse LD50bioassay (MBA) and the T47D cell culture assay.
Simultaneous determination of seven insecticides in soft drinks and fruit juices using ultraperformance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry with product ion confirmation scan mode
Authors: Chen L. , Qin Y. , Yang X. , Liu C.
Published: December 2015

A multi-residue determination of neonicotinoids and pyridine-azomethine in drinks using UPLC-MS/MS with PICS has been developed.
Analysis of phospholipids in Schizochytrium sp. S31 by using UPLC-Q-TOF-MS
Authors: Li Leilei , Chang Ming , Tao Guanjun , Wang Xiaosan , Liu Yuan , Liu Ruijie , Jin Qingzhe , Wang Xingguo
Published: December 2015

Phospholipids are the main constituent of cell membranes and play multiple roles in cells, in forming the permeability barrier, supporting matrix, surfaces for many catalytic processes, and precursors of signal processing and macromolecular synthesis.
Straightforward determination of U, Th, and Hf at trace levels using ultrasonic nebulization and axial view ICP OES
Authors: Martins C. A. , Scheffler G. L. , Pozebon D.
Published: December 2015

Low concentrations of U, Hf, and Th were quantified using USN and axial view ICP OES, without matrix separation/analyte preconcentration.
Selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry analyses of laser decomposition products of a range of explosives and ballistic propellants
Authors: Civiš Svatopluk , Civiš Martin , Sovová Kristýna , Dryahina Kseniya , Kubišta Jiří , Skřehot Petr , Španěl Patrik , Kyncl Martin
Published: December 2015

Gaseous and volatile decomposition products of 38 types of commercially produced explosives and propellants were characterized and quantified by laser-induced breakdown (LIB) and selected ion flow tube mass spectrometry (SIFT-MS).
The microwave-assisted ortho-alkylation of azine N-oxides with N-tosylhydrazones catalyzed by copper(i) iodide
Authors: Jha Abadh Kishor , Jain Nidhi
Published: December 2015

A regioselective direct ortho-alkylation of azine N-oxides has been achieved under ligand-free conditions using copper(i) iodide and microwave conditions.
Site-specific control of silica mineralization on DNA using a designed peptide
Authors: Ozaki Makoto , Nagai Kazuma , Nishiyama Hiroto , Tsuruoka Takaaki , Fujii Satoshi , Endoh Tamaki , Imai Takahito , Tomizaki Kin-ya , Usui Kenji
Published: December 2015

We developed a site-specific method for precipitating inorganic compounds using organic compounds, DNA, and designed peptides with peptide nucleic acids (PNAs).
All-in-One azides: empowered click reaction for in vivo labeling and imaging of biomolecules
Authors: Su Yaning , Li Li , Wang Haibin , Wang Xiaochen , Zhang Zhiyuan
Published: December 2015

We designed and synthesized All-in-One (AIO) reactive azide reagents for bioorthogonal reactions with highly efficient Cu(i) ligand moieties, an azido group, and functional tags for imaging or purification.
All-inorganic cesium lead halide perovskite nanocrystals for photodetector applications
Authors: Ramasamy Parthiban , Lim Da-Hye , Kim Bumjin , Lee Seung-Ho , Lee Min-Sang , Lee Jong-Soo
Published: December 2015

A simple and reproducible halide ion exchange method is reported, which can tune the optical properties in CsPbX3 (X = Cl, Br, and I) nanocrystals. CSPbI3 nanocrystals exhibit promising application in photodetectors.
Highly-oriented Fe2O3/ZnFe2O4 nanocolumnar heterojunction with improved charge separation for photoelectrochemical water oxidation
Authors: Luo Zhibin , Li Chengcheng , Zhang Dong , Wang Tuo , Gong Jinlong
Published: December 2015

A highly-oriented Fe2O3/ZnFe2O4 heterojunction photoanode with well-defined morphology is featured for improving charge separation efficiency.
Nanoparticle delivery of sterically hindered platinum(iv) prodrugs shows 100 times higher potency than that of cisplatin upon light activation
Authors: Song Haiqin , Kang Xiang , Sun Jing , Jing Xiabin , Wang Zehua , Yan Lesan , Qi Ruogu , Zheng Minhua
Published: December 2015

The introduction of a steric pyridine ligand to a photosensitive platinum(iv) drug for drug delivery resulted in a >100 fold increase in effectiveness compared to the gold standard, cisplatin.
A triple carboxylic acid-functionalized RAFT agent platform for the elaboration of well-defined telechelic 3-arm star PDMAc
Authors: Belal K. , Poitras-Jolicoeur S. , Lyskawa J. , Pembouong G. , Cooke G. , Woisel P. , Stoffelbach F.
Published: December 2015

This communication describes the synthesis of a triple acid-functionalized RAFT agent and its use to prepare well-defined 3-arm star polymers ofN,N-dimethylacrylamide (DMAc).
Distribution of CSL grain boundaries in oriented cemented carbides
Authors: Wang Xilong , Song Xiaoyan , Wang Haibin , Liu Xuemei , Liu Xingwei , Guo Guangsheng
Published: December 2015

The anisotropy of distributions of specific WC planes and coincidence site lattice (CSL) grain boundaries can be tailored by adjusting the composition of the WC–Co composite powder and its sintering parameters.
Salt-dependent growth kinetics in glycine polymorphic crystallization
Authors: Han Guangjun , Chow Pui Shan , Tan Reginald B. H.
Published: December 2015

Divalent cation salts inhibit the growth of α-glycine far less severely than that of γ-glycine, causing α-glycine to have a greater competitive advantage over γ-glycine, thus further reinforcing the preferential formation of α-glycine on a relative basis.
Hydrogen bonding inside and outside carbon nanotubes: HF dimer as a case study
Authors: Roztoczyńska Agnieszka , Kozłowska Justyna , Lipkowski Paweł , Bartkowiak Wojciech
Published: December 2015

In this theoretical work we analyze the noncovalent interactions of molecular complexes formed between the hydrogen bonded HF dimer and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) of different diameters.
Photon management properties of rare-earth (Nd,Yb,Sm)-doped CeO2films prepared by pulsed laser deposition
Authors: Balestrieri Matteo , Colis Silviu , Gallart Mathieu , Schmerber Guy , Bazylewski Paul , Chang Gap Soo , Ziegler Marc , Gilliot Pierre , Slaoui Abdelilah , Dinia Aziz
Published: December 2015

The luminescence of lanthanides in CeO2films is sensitized by intrinsic Ce3+ions.
Fluorescence of nitrobenzoxadiazole (NBD)-labeled lipids in model membranes is connected not to lipid mobility but to probe location
Authors: Amaro Mariana , Filipe Hugo A. L. , Prates Ramalho J. P. , Hof Martin , Loura Luís M. S.
Published: December 2015

By combining the theoretical and experimental approaches, we unveil the true cause of the red-edge excitation shift of NBD probes in membranes (not restricted solvent reorientation, but wide fluorophore distribution instead).
Alcohol-soluble interfacial fluorenes for inverted polymer solar cells: sequence induced spatial conformation dipole moment
Authors: Chen Lie , Liu Xiangfu , Wei Yingkai , Wu Feiyan , Chen Yiwang
Published: December 2015

The joint sequence of the polar group of small molecule electrolytes results in different conformations, which have an impact on the interface dipole moment.
Interactions in the ionic liquid [EMIM][FAP]: a coupled experimental and computational analysis
Authors: Voroshylova Iuliia V. , Teixeira Filipe , Costa Renata , Pereira Carlos M. , Cordeiro M. Natália D. S.
Published: December 2015

IR spectroscopy and DFT calculations were combined to explore the anion conformers and access the hydrogen-bonding phenomenon in RTIL [EMIM][FAP].
Classical and semiclassical dynamics in statistical environments with a mixed dynamical and statistical representation
Authors: Takatsuka Kazuo , Matsumoto Kentaro
Published: December 2015

We present a basic theory to study real-time chemical dynamics embedded in a statistically treated large environment. It is shown that dynamically treated molecules should run on the free-energy functional surface, if and only if the spatial gradients of temperature functional are all zero.
Formation and decay of charge carriers in aggregate nanofibers consisting of poly(3-hexylthiophene)-coated gold nanoparticles
Authors: Lee Dongki , Lee Jaewon , Song Ki-Hee , Rhee Hanju , Jang Du-Jeon
Published: December 2015

Hybrid nanofibers consisting of poly(3-hexylthiophene)-coated gold nanoparticles have been facilely fabricated and comprehensively investigated by time-resolved emission and transient-absorption spectroscopy.
Towards better understanding of C60organosols
Authors: Mchedlov-Petrossyan Nikolay O. , Kamneva Nika N. , Al-Shuuchi Younis T. M. , Marynin Andriy I. , Zozulia Olexii S. , Kryshtal Alexander P. , Klochkov Vladimir K. , Shekhovtsov Sergey V.
Published: December 2015

The C60colloidal species in acetonitrile are negatively charged owing to formation of anion-radicals. Electrolytes coagulate the organosol, and multi-charged cations cause the re-charging of the particles.
Theoretical modeling of the L2,3-edge X-ray absorption spectra of Mn(acac)2and Co(acac)2complexes
Authors: Carlotto Silvia , Sambi Mauro , Vittadini Andrea , Casarin Maurizio
Published: December 2015

Mn(acac)2and Co(acac)2L2,3-edge spectra were successfully modeled by the DFT/ROCIS method. Both Mn(ii) and Co(ii) have a distorted tetrahedral environment and, similarly to other M(ii) complexes, the higher EE side of L3and L2includes states, which involve MLCT transitions.
Bimetallic Ni–Cu alloy nanoparticles supported on silica for the water-gas shift reaction: activating surface hydroxyls via enhanced CO adsorption
Authors: Ang M. L. , Miller J. T. , Cui Y. , Mo L. , Kawi S.
Published: December 2015

Strong CO adsorption activates surface OH for enhanced WGS activity.
Asymmetric cycloaddition reactions catalyzed by bifunctional thiourea and squaramide organocatalysts: recent advances
Authors: Held Felix E. , Tsogoeva Svetlana B.
Published: December 2015

In this review, the recent developments in the field of enantioselective cycloaddition reactions using powerful bifunctional amine-thiourea and amine-squaramide organocatalysts have been described.
Tetracyanobutadiene functionalized ferrocenyl BODIPY dyes
Authors: Dhokale Bhausaheb , Jadhav Thaksen , Mobin Shaikh M. , Misra Rajneesh
Published: December 2015

Tetracyanobutadiene (TCBD) derivatives of ferrocenyl BODIPYs 2a–2c were designed and synthesized by [2 + 2] cycloaddition–retroelectrocyclization reaction of tetracyanoethylene (TCNE) with meso alkynylated ferrocenyl BODIPYs.
Optimization of upconversion luminescence of Nd3+-sensitized BaGdF5-based nanostructures and their application in dual-modality imaging and drug delivery
Authors: He Fei , Li Chunxia , Zhang Xinyang , Chen Yinyin , Deng Xiaoran , Liu Bei , Hou Zhiyao , Huang Shanshan , Jin Dayong , Lin Jun
Published: December 2015

Nd3+-sensitized BaGdF5:20%Yb3+/2%Er3+@BaGdF5:10%Yb3+@BaNdF5@BaGdF5 nanoparticles for dual-model imaging and pH-triggered drug release.
Assessment of the long-term impacts of PM10and PM2.5particles from construction works on surrounding areas
Authors: Azarmi Farhad , Kumar Prashant , Marsh Daniel , Fuller Gary
Published: December 2015

Construction activities are common across cities; however, the studies assessing their contribution to airborne PM10(≤10 μm) and PM2.5(≤2.5 μm) particles on the surrounding air quality are limited.
Recent advances in halloysite nanotube derived composites for water treatment
Authors: Yu Liang , Wang Huixian , Zhang Yatao , Zhang Bin , Liu Jindun
Published: December 2015

Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) are naturally occurring clay mineral with nanotubular structures and have found increasing potential applications in industrial fields.
Rapid characterisation of Klebsiella oxytoca isolates from contaminated liquid hand soap using mass spectrometry, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy
Authors: Dieckmann Ralf , Hammerl Jens Andre , Hahmann Hartmut , Wicke Amal , Kleta Sylvia , Dabrowski Piotr Wojciech , Nitsche Andreas , Stämmler Maren , Al Dahouk Sascha , Lasch Peter
Published: December 2015

Microbiological monitoring of consumer products and the efficiency of early warning systems and outbreak investigations depend on the rapid identification and strain characterisation of pathogens posing risks to the health and safety of consumers. This study evaluates the potential of three rapid analytical techniques for identification and subtyping of bacterial isolates obtained from a liquid hand soap product, which has been recalled and reported through the EU RAPEX system due to its severe bacterial contamination. Ten isolates recovered from two bottles of the product were identified asKlebsiella oxytocaand subtyped using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI TOF MS), near-infrared Fourier transform (NIR FT) Raman spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Comparison of the classification results obtained by these phenotype-based techniques with outcomes of the DNA-based methods pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE), multi-locus sequence typing (MLST) and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analysis of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) data revealed a high level of concordance. In conclusion, a set of analytical techniques might be useful for rapid, reliable and cost-effective microbial typing to ensure safe consumer products and allow source tracking.
Bioefficacy of Graviola leaf extracts in scavenging free radicals and upregulating antioxidant genes
Authors: Son Yu-Ra , Choi Eun-Hye , Kim Goon-Tae , Park Tae-Sik , Shim Soon-Mi
Published: December 2015

The aims of this study were to determine bioactive components of Graviola leaf extracts and to examine the radical scavenging capacity, gene expression of antioxidant enzymes and transcription factors.
A comparison of the bioactivity and phytochemical profile of three different cultivars of globe amaranth: red, white, and pink
Authors: Liberal Ângela , Calhelha Ricardo C. , Pereira Carla , Adega Filomena , Barros Lillian , Dueñas Montserrat , Santos-Buelga Celestino , Abreu Rui M. V. , Ferreira Isabel C. F. R.
Published: December 2015

Phytochemicals and bioactivities of red, white and pink globe amaranth were characterized and could be used in bioactive formulations against inflammatory processes.
Rate equation model of laser induced bias in uranium isotope ratios measured by resonance ionization mass spectrometry
Authors: Isselhardt B. H. , Prussin S. G. , Savina M. R. , Willingham D. G. , Knight K. B. , Hutcheon I. D.
Published: December 2015

RIMS rate equation model of uranium ionization to facilitate the study of laser induced bias on measured isotope ratios.
A simple multi-well stretching device to induce inflammatory responses of vascular endothelial cells
Authors: Wang Jiasheng , Fan Beiyuan , Wei Yuanchen , Suo Xingmei , Ding Yongsheng
Published: December 2015

A novel microfluidic stretching device capable of providing three-dimensional and axisymmetric strains and inducing inflammatory responses of cells.
miREFRWR: a novel disease-related microRNA-environmental factor interactions prediction method
Authors: Chen Xing
Published: December 2015

miREFRWR was developed to uncover the hidden disease-related miRNA–EF interactions by implementing random walks on an miRNA similarity network and EF similarity network, respectively.
In silico studies with substituted adenines to achieve a remarkable stability of mispairs with thymine nucleobase
Authors: Jana Kalyanashis , Ganguly Bishwajit
Published: December 2015

The modified adenine and thymine mispair achieves a remarkable stability, which can presumably help the DNA lesions to be less cytotoxic.
Design, synthesis and in vitro evaluation ofd-glucose-based cationic glycolipids for gene delivery
Authors: He Chengxi , Wang Shang , Liu Meiyan , Zhao Chunyan , Xiang Shuanglin , Zeng Youlin
Published: December 2015

Two novel series of cationic cyclic glycolipids were synthesized and the gene transfection efficiencies of these glycolipids were investigeted.
Amine–imine palladium catalysts for living polymerization of ethylene and copolymerization of ethylene with methyl acrylate: incorporation of acrylate units into the main chain and branch end
Authors: Hu Haibin , Chen Darui , Gao Haiyang , Zhong Liu , Wu Qing
Published: December 2015

A bulky amine–imine palladium catalyst can polymerize ethylene in a living fashion. Copolymerizations of ethylene and methyl acrylate afford branched copolymers with terminal and main chain acrylate units.
Lights on! A significant photoenhancement effect on ATRP by ambient laboratory light
Authors: Zhang Tao , Gieseler Dan , Jordan Rainer
Published: December 2015

The influence of ambient laboratory light from common fluorescent lamps on AGET, ARGET, and classical ATRP reactions was investigated and significant differences were found except for ARGET ATRP.
Nanozymes in bionanotechnology: from sensing to therapeutics and beyond
Authors: Wang Xiaoyu , Hu Yihui , Wei Hui
Published: December 2015

Nanozymes are nanomaterials with enzyme-like characteristics, which have found broad applications in various areas including bionanotechnology and beyond.
Palladium-catalyzed C(sp3)–H arylation of lactic acid: efficient synthesis of chiral β-aryl-α-hydroxy acids
Authors: Chen Kai , Li Xin , Zhang Shuo-Qing , Shi Bing-Feng
Published: December 2015

A palladium-catalyzed oxidative arylation of lactic acid is described.
Effect of thickness of interfacial intermetallic compound layers on the interfacial bond strength and the uniaxial tensile behaviour of 5052 Al/AZ31B Mg/5052 Al clad sheets
Authors: Zhang Jian-jun , Liang Wei , Li Hai-tao
Published: December 2015

The different thickness of intermetallic compound (IMC) layers at interface influence the interfacial bond strength, and which would further affect the tensile behavior of 5052 Al/AZ31B Mg/5052 Al clad sheets fabricated by hot rolling.
Regioselective Suzuki–Miyaura reactions of 4,7-dichloro-N-methylisatin. Synthesis, anti-HIV activity and modeling study
Authors: Hamdy Aws M. , Al-Masoudi Najim A. , Pannecouque Christophe , Rahman Qamar , Villinger Alexander , Langer Peter
Published: December 2015

Suzuki–Miyaura reactions of 4,7-dichloro-N-methylisatin provide a convenient access to arylated methylisatins.
Direct transition mechanism for molecular diffusion in gas hydrates
Authors: Vidal-Vidal Á. , Pérez-Rodríguez M. , Piñeiro M. M.
Published: December 2015

In this work, we use dual cage explicit atomic systems to demonstrate theoretically that direct transitions are feasible through hexagonal and pentagonal faces in type I hydrate without compromising the overall structure integrity.
Removal of ciprofloxacin from aqueous solution using long TiO2 nanotubes with a high specific surface area
Authors: Zheng Kai , Zheng Xingye , Yu Fei , Ma Jie
Published: December 2015

Long TiO2 nanotubes (TNs) were successfully prepared by the reaction of TiO2 and NaOH.
Disruption of the self-molecular association of pentanol in binary mixtures with alkylbenzoates: a dielectric relaxation spectroscopy study
Authors: Begum Samiyara , Vardhan Abhinay , Chaudhary Atul , Subramanian Ranga
Published: December 2015

A dielectric relaxation study of binary mixtures of associative pentanol isomers and non-associative alkylbenzoates at different mole fractions revealed that the effective dipole rotates faster in the alkylbenzoate rich region.
Long-lived Néel states in antiferromagnetic quantum spin chains with strong uniaxial anisotropy for atomic-scale antiferromagnetic spintronics
Authors: Li Jun , Liu Bang-Gui
Published: December 2015

We achieve a powerful life-time expression of the Neel states for arbitrary parameters and show that for famous Fe adatom chains on Cu2N surface, 14 or 16 Fe adatoms are enough to obtain a long life-time for Neel state storage of information.
Epitaxial growth of nonpolar m-plane ZnO epilayers and ZnO/Zn0.55Mg0.45O multiple quantum wells on a LiGaO2 (100) substrate
Authors: Yan T. , Lu C.-Y. J. , Chang L. , Chou M. M. C. , Ploog K. H. , Chiang C.-M. , Ye Ning
Published: December 2015

Nonpolar m-plane ZnO epilayers and ZnO/Zn0.55Mg0.45O multiple quantum wells were grown on a LiGaO2 (100) substrate by molecular beam epitaxy.
Hybrid aminopolymer–silica materials for efficient CO2adsorption
Authors: López-Aranguren Pedro , Builes Santiago , Fraile Julio , López-Periago Ana , Vega Lourdes F. , Domingo Concepción
Published: December 2015

Experimental polymerization method of hyperbranched PEI based on the use of compressed CO2.
Photochemical upconversion in metal-based octaethyl porphyrin–diphenylanthracene systems
Authors: Aulin Yaroslav V. , van Sebille Martijn , Moes Michiel , Grozema Ferdinand C.
Published: December 2015

This paper studies photochemical upconversion in solutions of octaethyl porphyrin (OEP) and diphenyl anthracene (DPA).
Evaluation of in vitro wound adhesion characteristics of composite film and wafer based dressings using texture analysis and FTIR spectroscopy: a chemometrics factor analysis approach
Authors: Boateng J. S. , Pawar H. V. , Tetteh J.
Published: December 2015

Comparing adhesion of film and wafer based dressings using texture analysis and FTIR spectroscopy combined with chemometrics target factor analysis.
High-throughput measurement of drug–cyclodextrin kinetic rate constants by a small molecule microarray using surface plasmon resonance imaging
Authors: Singh Vikramjeet , Li Zhuo , Zhou Xiaotong , Xu Xiaonan , Xu Jianghui , Nand Amita , Wen Huajie , Li Haiyan , Zhu Jingsong , Zhang Jiwen
Published: December 2015

A high-throughput methodology for the measurement of drug–CD kinetic rate constants.
Nanocatalyst shape and composition during nucleation of single-walled carbon nanotubes
Authors: Gomez-Ballesteros Jose L. , Burgos Juan C. , Lin Pin Ann , Sharma Renu , Balbuena Perla B.
Published: December 2015

Molecular simulations and in situ high resolution microscopy reveal the existence of a carbon gradient inside the nanocatalyst during nanotube nucleation.
Efficient and controllable synthesis of highly substituted gelatin methacrylamide for mechanically stiff hydrogels
Authors: Lee Bae Hoon , Shirahama Hitomi , Cho Nam-Joon , Tan Lay Poh
Published: December 2015

An efficient and controllable synthesis method for gelatin methacrylamide is described. By sequential loading of methacrylic anhydride (MAA) after pH adjustment in an alkaline buffer, nearly complete substitution is achieved with small use of MAA.
Preparation and characterization of surface molecularly imprinted film coated on a magnetic nanocore for the fast and selective recognition of the new neonicotinoid insecticide paichongding (IPP)
Authors: Zhang M. , Zhao H. T. , Yang X. , Zhang W. T. , Wang J. , Liu G. Y. , Zhang H. , Dong A. J.
Published: December 2015

The selective recognition of IPP-MMIPs and IPP-MNIPs for four kinds of neonicotinoid insecticides, including IPP, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and thiacloprid.
A new magnesium-containing aluminophosphate with a zeolite-like structure
Authors: Jiao Xuejiao , Wang Yanyan , Mu Ying , Sun Yanjun , Li Jiyang
Published: December 2015

A novel Mg-containing aluminophosphate JU96 is presented, which exhibits a new 4-connected zeolite-like topology with intersecting 8-ring channels.
Co-encapsulation of borneol and paclitaxel by liprosomes improved anti-tumor effect in a xenografted glioma model
Authors: Tang Bo , Fang Guihua , Gao Ying , Liu Yi , Liu Jinwen , Zou Meijuan , Cheng Gang
Published: December 2015

In this study, a borneol (BOR) and paclitaxel (PTX) co-encapsulated lipid–protein nanocomplex (BP–liprosome) was developed for the treatment of brain glioma.
The effects of viscoelastic properties on the cellular morphology of silicone rubber foams generated by supercritical carbon dioxide
Authors: Liao Xia , Xu Hao , Li Shaojie , Zhou Chuanjian , Li Guangxian , Park Chul B.
Published: December 2015

Silica content, saturation temperature and pressure all have an effect on silicone rubbers' viscoelastic properties, which further has a close connection with the cellular structure.
Analysis of model Pd- and Pt-containing contaminants in aqueous media using ESI-MS and the fragment partitioning approach
Authors: Romashov Leonid V. , Rukhovich Gleb D. , Ananikov Valentine P.
Published: December 2015

A series of monometallic complexes, homo- and heteronuclear clusters of palladium and platinum were detected and characterized by ESI-MS study of simple Pd and Pt salts using newly-developed fragment partitioning approach for signals assignment.
Intramolecular charge transfer interactions and molecular order of rod like mesogens
Authors: Reddy M. Guruprasad , Lobo Nitin P. , Varathan E. , Easwaramoorthi S. , Narasimhaswamy T.
Published: December 2015

Photophysical studies, VT-XRD and13C solid state NMR investigation of three ring based dimethylamino mesogens reveal intramolecular charge transfer, smectic Admesophase and molecular order.
Continuous degradation of BTEX in landfill gas by the UV-Fenton reaction
Authors: Yan Luchun , Liu Jiemin , Feng Zhenhua , Zhao Peng
Published: December 2015

Application of the UV-Fenton reaction in waste gas treatment with enhanced gas–liquid mass transfer efficiency using a bubble column reactor.
Prospective application of Aspergillus species immobilized in sodium montmorillonite to remove toxic hexavalent chromium from wastewater
Authors: Sathvika T. , Manasi Manasi , Rajesh Vidya , Rajesh N.
Published: December 2015

Aspergillus BRVRimmobilized in sodium montmorillonite for the effective removal of Cr(vi) from waste water.
Rapid detection of Enterobacter cloacae by immunomagnetic separation and a colloidal gold-based immunochromatographic assay
Authors: Zhang Xuan , Zhou Jun , Zhang Chundan , Zhang Dijun , Su Xiurong
Published: December 2015

This is the first study of detection ofEnterobacter cloacae viacombined immunomagnetic separation and a colloidal gold-based immunochromatographic assay.
Acid promoted synthesis of cyclic 1,3-dione fused symmetrical 2,8-dioxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes
Authors: Bingi Chiranjeevi , Kale Ashok , Nanubolu Jagadeesh Babu , Atmakur Krishnaiah
Published: December 2015

Synthesis of symmetrical 2,8-dioxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanes (4) is accomplished by the reaction of β-enamino ketones (1) and 1,3-cyclohexanediones (2) in AcOH. However, the presence of TFA in toluene gave xanthenes (5).
Single frequency analysis for clinical immunosensor design
Authors: Derkus Burak , Ozkan Mustafa , Emregul Kaan C. , Emregul Emel
Published: December 2015

A novel bioelectrochemical approach: Tau protein determination for the diagnosis of neurodiseases via time-dependant phase angle shift.
Spin-dependent electronic transport properties of zigzag silicon carbon nanoribbon
Authors: An Yipeng , Zhang Mengjun , Chen Lipeng , Xia Congxin , Wang Tianxing , Fu Zhaoming , Jiao Zhaoyong , Xu Guoliang
Published: December 2015

The zigzag SiC nanoribbon devices exhibit a variety of exotic physical properties such as spin filtering, current-limited, and oscillation effects.
Electrochemical probing of carbon quantum dots: not suitable for a single electrode material
Authors: Jia Xinnan , Ji Xiaobo
Published: December 2015

We demonstrate that the easy aggregation, rapid stacking and high oxygen-functional groups of GQDs have a negative impact on the electrochemical properties. GQDs are no better than graphene as an excellent single electrode material.
Generation of artificial sequence-specific nucleases via a preassembled inert-template
Authors: Xiao Xianjin , Wu Tongbo , Gu Feidan , Zhao Meiping
Published: December 2015

A preassembled inert-template strategy for generating sequence-specific nucleases is shown.
Optimized immobilization of ZnO:Co electrocatalysts realizes 5% efficiency in photo-assisted splitting of water
Authors: Azarpira Anahita , Pfrommer Johannes , Olech Katarzyna , Höhn Christian , Driess Matthias , Stannowski Bernd , Schedel-Niedrig Thomas , Lublow Michael
Published: December 2015

Organic solvents with varied electrophoretic mobility have been employed for deposition of nanocrystalline ZnO:Co particles onto fluorinated tin oxide supports.
Hyperbranched potassium lanthanum titanate perovskite photocatalysts for hydrogen generation
Authors: Grewe Tobias , Yang Ting , Tüysüz Harun , Chan Candace K.
Published: December 2015

A novel titanate perovskite with orthogonal hierarchical nanostructure morphology was evaluated for the first time as a photocatalyst for hydrogen production from water.
Understanding the effect of solvent vapor annealing on solution-processed A–D–A oligothiophene bulk-heterojunction solar cells: the role of alkyl side chains
Authors: Wessendorf Cordula D. , Perez-Rodriguez Ana , Hanisch Jonas , Arndt Andreas P. , Ata Ibrahim , Schulz Gisela L. , Quintilla Aina , Bäuerle Peter , Lemmer Uli , Wochner Peter , Ahlswede Erik , Barrena Esther
Published: December 2015

Solvent vapor annealing (SVA) can strongly influence the morphology of oligomer:fullerene based organic solar cells.
Carbon materials as oil sorbents: a review on the synthesis and performance
Authors: Gupta Shivam , Tai Nyan-Hwa
Published: December 2015

Oil spill accidents have urged scientists across the world to develop an immediate cleanup technology because the spilled oil significantly affects the ecological and environmental system.
A direct arylation approach towards efficient small molecule organic solar cells
Authors: Kudrjasova Julija , Kesters Jurgen , Verstappen Pieter , Brebels Jeroen , Vangerven Tim , Cardinaletti Ilaria , Drijkoningen Jeroen , Penxten Huguette , Manca Jean , Lutsen Laurence , Vanderzande Dirk , Maes Wouter
Published: December 2015

Direct arylation affords organic semiconductors enabling high solar cell efficiency upon careful removal of the ‘miss-coupled’ side products.
Manipulation of optical field distribution in ITO-free micro-cavity polymer tandem solar cells via the out-of-cell capping layer for high photovoltaic performance
Authors: Zuo Lijian , Chang Chih-Yu , Chueh Chu-Chen , Xu Yunxiang , Chen Hongzheng , Jen Alex K.-Y.
Published: December 2015

An ITO-free top-illuminated microcavity tandem solar is fabricated with a ultra-thin Ag top electrode, which shows enhanced light trapping and tunable optical distribution inside device via the out-of-cell capping layer.
Achieving ambient temperature hydrogen storage in ultrafine nanocrystalline TiO2@C-doped NaAlH4
Authors: Liu Yongfeng , Zhang Xin , Wang Ke , Yang Yaxiong , Gao Mingxia , Pan Hongge
Published: December 2015

NaAlH4 doped with 9 wt% nanocrystalline TiO2@C achieves ambient temperature hydrogen storage.
Enhancing both CT imaging and natural killer cell-mediated cancer cell killing by a GD2-targeting nanoconstruct
Authors: Jiao Peifu , Otto Mario , Geng Qiaohong , Li Chencan , Li Faming , Butch Elizabeth R. , Snyder Scott E. , Zhou Hongyu , Yan Bing
Published: December 2015

Novel gold nanoparticles specifically enhance computerized tomography (CT) imaging contrast and to stimulate the attacks on neuroblastoma and melanoma cells by natural killer (NK) cells.
Broadband bidirectional visible light absorber with wide angular tolerance
Authors: Zhou Lei , Zhou Yun , Zhu Yu-Fu , Dong Xiao-Xuan , Gao Ben-Ling , Wang Yan-Zong , Shen Su
Published: December 2015

A wide-band bidirectional visible light absorber has been developed based on a quasi-periodic nanocone array coated with a dielectric-loaded Au monolayer.
Push–pull dioxaborine as fluorescent molecular rotor: far-red fluorogenic probe for ligand–receptor interactions
Authors: Karpenko Julie , Niko Yosuke , Yakubovskyi Viktor P. , Gerasov Andriy O. , Bonnet Dominique , Kovtun Yuriy P. , Klymchenko Andrey S.
Published: December 2015

Fluorescent solvatochromic dyes and molecular rotors have attracted considerable attention as fluorogenic probes because of background-free detection of biomolecules in live cells in no-wash conditions.
The morphology and structure of vanadyl phthalocyanine thin films on lithium niobate single crystals
Authors: Ramadan Alexandra J. , Rochford Luke A. , Moffat Jonathan , Mulcahy Chris , Ryan Mary P. , Jones Tim S. , Heutz Sandrine
Published: December 2015

The electric field of ferroelectric materials has been used as a driving force to promote molecular adsorption and control the orientation of small dipolar molecules.
Color-tunable photoluminescence of Cu-doped Zn–In–Se quantum dots and their electroluminescence properties
Authors: Cao Sheng , Ji Wenyu , Zhao Jialong , Yang Weiyou , Li Chengming , Zheng Jinju
Published: December 2015

Cu-doped Zn–In–Se QDs with color-tunable photoluminescence emissions are synthesized, and the as-fabricated QD-LEDs exhibit a luminous efficiency of 0.97 cd A−1.
Phase diagram of hopping conduction mechanisms in polymer nanofiber network
Authors: Li Jeng-Ting , Lu Yu-Cheng , Jiang Shiau-Bin , Zhong Yuan-Liang , Yeh Jui-Ming
Published: December 2015

Network formation by nanofiber crosslinking is usually in polymer materials as application in organic semiconductor devices. Electron hopping transport mechanisms depend on polymer morphology in network. Conducting polymers morphology in a random network structure is modeled by a quasi-one-dimensional system coupled of chains or fibers. We observe the varying hopping conduction mechanisms in the polyaniline nanofibers of the random network structure. The average diameter d of the nanofibers is varied from approximately 10 to 100 nm. The different dominant hopping mechanisms including Efros-Shklovskii variable-range hopping (VRH), Mott VRH, and nearest-neighbor hopping are dependent on temperature range and d in crossover changes. The result of this study is first presented in a phase diagram of hopping conduction mechanisms based on the theories of the random network model. The hopping conduction mechanism is unlike in normal semiconductor materials.
Early Devonian fossils from the Broadford Formation, central Victoria
Authors: Earp Clem
Published: December 2015

The Broadford Formation of central Victoria, Australia, hitherto lacked an identifiable fossil record but has, nevertheless, recently been considered to be wholly Silurian. Shelly fossil localities below and within the Broadford Formation reported in this study have yielded Boucotia australis and other brachiopods, indicating that much of the formation has a maximum age of Early Devonian.
Ophyiulus in Victoria: results of millipede surveys from south-eastern Australia
Authors: Norton Briony A. , Thomson Linda J. , Nash Michael A.
Published: December 2015

The composition and ecology of the millipede fauna of Victoria remain poorly understood. We collected millipedes as part of a series of ecological arthropod surveys across south-eastern Australia, focusing mainly on Victoria. These samples almost exclusively contained millipedes from the introduced order Julida. We pursued species identification of the julids when it became apparent there were species other than the well-recorded Ommatoiulus moreleti (Lucas, 1860) (Portuguese millipede) in the samples. The majority of specimens were O. moreleti, but we also detected at least one species of Cylindroiulus Verhoeff, 1894, as well as an Ophyiulus Berlese, 1884, species, specimens of which have been identified as Ophyiulus cf. targionii. These are the first Ophyiulus records for Victoria to our knowledge. We present preliminary data on the abundance through the year of Ophyiulus. This is the first study to examine this species in Victoria and little is currently known about its likely impact on agriculture or on native species. Monitoring and research of the species in the future is therefore
warranted.
English-Chinese translation of financial terminology in Mainland China and Hong Kong
Authors: Chan Clara Ho-yan
Published: December 2015

The main purpose of this study is to compare and contrast the English-Chinese translated financial terms of Mainland China and Hong Kong in light of the necessary criteria for special communication terminology, and explore the feasibility of standardisation. Some distinctive linguistic properties and translation methods of the two regions’ Chinese financial terminology will be illustrated based on data from an industry glossary and major bank annual reports. The present situation is that Mainland China and Hong Kong display both similarities and differences in their Chinese translation of financial terms. With the increasing contact since the 1997 handover, the two regions appear to have been influencing each other, especially in that Mainland China has been adopting Hong Kong’s Chinese translations. In view of the fact that some translation scholars and practitioners advocate the standardisation of Chinese financial terminology in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan for the sake of better economic development, this paper outlines the main properties of the two regions’ terminologies and evaluates how such standardisation might possibly proceed. Limited research has been done with regard to the translation of Chinese financial terminology and this exploratory study will fill that gap and attract similar studies in the translation and terminology fields.
Translation oriented corpus-based contrastive linguistics
Authors: Khalil Ibrahim Riyadh
Published: December 2015

The paper aims at studying the relationship between contrastive linguistics (CL) and translation as branches of applied linguistics, on one hand, and the use of computer corpora (C.C) on the other. It also stresses the fact that the boundaries of CL have been redrawn to incorporate the output of C.C in performing various tasks in translation, that goes beyond the traditional methods of CL carried out exclusively on solving problems in foreign language teaching (FLT). The paper supports the call for the manipulation of data obtained from CC in contrastive linguistic projects for the betterment of translation quality. Previously, CL was concerned with linguistic systems rather than language use, but with the introduction of corpora, language use become more easily accessible and the field of CL has expanded. The access to huge amounts of original texts and their translation in electronic format is of great benefit to professional translators, since a wide range of translation solutions for any particular source language are available by a gentle hit on the required tagging key. As for translation-oriented corpus based CL it becomes obvious that the actual contrastive study will be carried out in order to obtain data for explaining the various phenomena in translation.

Hence, translation as a communicative event can assume a fully-fledged descriptive discipline if it manages to develop its own descriptive tools of study. Computer corpora can play a decisive role in turning translation into a well-established academic discipline.
Training translators through the use of audiovisual ads
Authors: Enríquez-Aranda Mercedes , Jiménez Carra Nieves
Published: December 2015

Certaines mesures ont été prises jusqu’à présent dans le domaine de la traduction audiovisuelle et en particulier dans la didactique de la traduction audiovisuelle. Les travaux antérieurs présentent un intérêt considérable et ont servi de bases solides dans l’essentiel de la littérature de formation et la pratique des traducteurs dans le domaine de l’audiovisuel. En gardant ces études antérieures à l’esprit, nous abordons dans cet article la didactique de la traduction audiovisuelle, les publicités télévisées constituant la principale thématique.

En partant d’un éventail de différents types de publicités télévisées, nous pouvons soulever des questions de recherche intéressantes: les fondements théoriques de la traduction audiovisuelle ; l’idéologie de la traduction audiovisuelle ; les références culturelles inhérentes aux produits audiovisuels ; les modes de traduction audiovisuelle et leur lien avec les techniques de traduction et les stratégies de résolution des problèmes de traduction ; ou encore la notion d’intraduisibilité.

La traduction des publicités audiovisuelles semble être un excellent point de départ pour l’élaboration d’une méthodologie didactique traitant d’importantes questions de recherche en matière de traduction audiovisuelle ; divers problèmes linguistiques et culturels suscitent le débat et tous peuvent être extrapolés à la traduction d’autres types de textes audiovisuels.
Lige, a Danish ‘magic word’?
Authors: Levisen Carsten , Waters Sophia
Published: December 2015

The Danish word lige [ˈliːə] is a highly culture-specific discourse particle. English translations sometimes render it as “please,” but this kind of functional translation is motivated solely by the expectation that, in English, one has to ‘say please’. In the Danish universe of meaning, there is in fact no direct equivalent of anything like English please, German bitte, or similar constructs in other European languages. Consequently, Danish speakers cannot ‘say please’, and Danish children cannot ‘say the magic word’. However, lige is in its own way a magic word, performing a different kind of pragmatic magic that has almost been left unstudied because it does not correlate well with any of the major Anglo-international research questions such as “how to express politeness” or “how to make a request.” This paper analyzes the semantics of lige in order to shed light on the peculiarities of Danish ethnopragmatics. It is demonstrated not only that Danish lige does a different semantic job than English please, but also that please-based and lige-based interactions are bound to different interpretations of social life and interpersonal relations, and reflect differing cultural values.