bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Influence of Tip Clearance on Pressure Fluctuation in Low Specific Speed Mixed-Flow Pump Passage
Authors: Zhang Wenwu , Yu Zhiyi , Zhu Baoshan
Published: January 2017

To explore the influence of tip clearance on pressure fluctuation in a low specific speed mixed-flow pump, tip clearances δ of 0.25 mm, 0.75 mm and 1.00 mm, along with no tip clearance, were selected. The reliability of the simulation was verified by comparison with the experimental data of external characteristics and fluctuation in the guide vane passage. Through ANSYS-CFX, MATLAB code and fast Fourier transform (FFT) algorithm, pressure fluctuation characteristics in this pump were obtained. The results show that pressure fluctuation exists in all conditions due to the rotor-stator interaction. Under the no tip clearance and tip clearance conditions, the maximum fluctuation value was located near the guide inlet and impeller outlet, respectively. Clearance leakage had less influence on pressure fluctuation at the impeller inlet and central regions within a certain range of the clearance; beyond this range, fluctuations in the whole flow passage increased significantly, while the clearance variation had less effect on fluctuation in the guide vane. When the tip clearance value was 1.00 mm, pressure fluctuation of the shroud at the impeller inlet section suddenly increases, which was closely related to the obvious leakage vortexes and a larger low pressure area.
Prediction of Air Pollutants Concentration Based on an Extreme Learning Machine: The Case of Hong Kong
Authors: Zhang Jiangshe , Ding Weifu
Published: January 2017

With the development of the economy and society all over the world, most metropolitan cities are experiencing elevated concentrations of ground-level air pollutants. It is urgent to predict and evaluate the concentration of air pollutants for some local environmental or health agencies. Feed-forward artificial neural networks have been widely used in the prediction of air pollutants concentration. However, there are some drawbacks, such as the low convergence rate and the local minimum. The extreme learning machine for single hidden layer feed-forward neural networks tends to provide good generalization performance at an extremely fast learning speed. The major sources of air pollutants in Hong Kong are mobile, stationary, and from trans-boundary sources. We propose predicting the concentration of air pollutants by the use of trained extreme learning machines based on the data obtained from eight air quality parameters in two monitoring stations, including Sham Shui Po and Tap Mun in Hong Kong for six years. The experimental results show that our proposed algorithm performs better on the Hong Kong data both quantitatively and qualitatively. Particularly, our algorithm shows better predictive ability, with R 2 increased and root mean square error values decreased respectively.
Collection and Integration of Local Knowledge and Experience through a Collective Spatial Analysis
Authors: Castillo-Rosas Juan , Diez-Rodríguez José , Jiménez-Vélez Alex , Núñez-Andrés María , Monguet-Fierro Josep
Published: January 2017

This article discusses the convenience of adopting an approach of Collective Spatial Analysis in the P/PGIS processes, with the aim of improving the collection and integration of knowledge and local expertise in decision-making, mainly in the fields of planning and adopting territorial policies. Based on empirical evidence, as a result of the review of scientific articles from the Web of Science database, in which it is displayed how the knowledge and experience of people involved in decision-making supported by P/PGIS are collected and used, a prototype of a WEB-GSDSS application has been developed. This prototype allows a group of people to participate anonymously, in an asynchronous and distributed way, in a decision-making process to locate goods, services, or events through the convergence of their views. Via this application, two case studies for planning services in districts of Ecuador and Italy were carried out. Early results suggest that in P/PGIS local and external actors contribute their knowledge and experience to generate information that afterwards is integrated and analysed in the decision-making process. On the other hand, in a Collective Spatial Analysis, these actors analyse and generate information in conjunction with their knowledge and experience during the process of decision-making. We conclude that, although the Collective Spatial Analysis approach presented is in a subjective and initial stage, it does drive improvements in the collection and integration of knowledge and local experience, foremost among them is an interdisciplinary geo-consensus.
Testing Human Skin and Respiratory Sensitizers—What Is Good Enough?
Authors: Malmborg Anki , Borrebaeck Carl
Published: January 2017

Alternative methods for accurate in vitro assessment of skin and respiratory sensitizers are urgently needed. Sensitization is a complex biological process that cannot be evaluated accurately using single events or biomarkers, since the information content is too restricted in these measurements. On the contrary, if the tremendous information content harbored in DNA/mRNA could be mined, most complex biological processes could be elucidated. Genomic technologies available today, including transcriptional profiling and next generation sequencing, have the power to decipher sensitization, when used in the right context. Thus, a genomic test platform has been developed, denoted the Genomic Allergen Rapid Detection (GARD) assay. Due to the high informational content of the GARD test, accurate predictions of both the skin and respiratory sensitizing capacity of chemicals, have been demonstrated. Based on a matured dendritic cell line, acting as a human-like reporter system, information about potency has also been acquired. Consequently, multiparametric diagnostic technologies are disruptive test principles that can change the way in which the next generation of alternative methods are designed.
Gold Nanoparticles in Photonic Crystals Applications: A Review
Authors: Venditti Iole
Published: January 2017

This review concerns the recently emerged class of composite colloidal photonic crystals (PCs), in which gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are included in the photonic structure. The use of composites allows achieving a strong modification of the optical properties of photonic crystals by involving the light scattering with electronic excitations of the gold component (surface plasmon resonance, SPR) realizing a combination of absorption bands with the diffraction resonances occurring in the body of the photonic crystals. Considering different preparations of composite plasmonic-photonic crystals, based on 3D-PCs in presence of AuNPs, different resonance phenomena determine the optical response of hybrid crystals leading to a broadly tunable functionality of these crystals. Several chemical methods for fabrication of opals and inverse opals are presented together with preparations of composites plasmonic-photonic crystals: the influence of SPR on the optical properties of PCs is also discussed. Main applications of this new class of composite materials are illustrated with the aim to offer the reader an overview of the recent advances in this field.
Add-On Complementary Medicine in Cancer Care: Evidence in Literature and Experiences of Integration
Authors: Rossi Elio , Di Stefano Mariella , Firenzuoli Fabio , Monechi Maria , Baccetti Sonia
Published: January 2017

Background: According to the literature an increasing number of cancer patients demand for complementary therapies during their disease. Research has demonstrated that some of these therapies are effective and safe as adjunctive treatments in specific symptoms of these patients. Methods: The aims of the paper are to review the main and recent papers of international literature on the effectiveness of complementary medicine (CM) therapies on side effects of anti-cancer protocols and improvement in the quality of life of oncological patients, and to describe the integration of evidence-based acupuncture, herbal medicine and homeopathy treatments in Public Cancer Network of the region of Tuscany. Results: After the review of literature and the approval of a Regional Resolution, some CM will be introduced in Cancer Departments in Tuscany to additionally treat cancer-related symptoms and side effects of conventional cancer therapy: acupuncture for nausea and post-chemotherapy and post-surgery vomiting, pain, hot flashes of iatrogenic menopause, xerostomia; homeopathy for hot flashes of iatrogenic menopause and the side effects of radiotherapy; herbal medicine for cancer-related fatigue, nausea and vomiting, pain, mucositis, anxiety, and depression. Conclusions: The integration of evidence-based complementary treatments allows for an effective response to the demand coming from cancer patients and combines safety and equity of access in public health systems.
A PZT Actuated Triple-Finger Gripper for Multi-Target Micromanipulation
Authors: Chen Tao , Wang Yaqiong , Yang Zhan , Liu Huicong , Liu Jinyong , Sun Lining
Published: January 2017

This paper presents a triple-finger gripper driven by a piezoceramic (PZT) transducer for multi-target micromanipulation. The gripper consists of three fingers assembled on adjustable pedestals with flexible hinges for a large adjustable range. Each finger has a PZT actuator, an amplifying structure, and a changeable end effector. The moving trajectories of single and double fingers were calculated and finite element analyses were performed to verify the reliability of the structures. In the gripping experiment, various end effectors of the fingers such as tungsten probes and fibers were tested, and different micro-objects such as glass hollow spheres and iron spheres with diameters ranging from 10 to 800 μm were picked and released. The output resolution is 145 nm/V, and the driven displacement range of the gripper is 43.4 μm. The PZT actuated triple-finger gripper has superior adaptability, high efficiency, and a low cost.
Magnetically Driven Micromachines Created by Two-Photon Microfabrication and Selective Electroless Magnetite Plating for Lab-on-a-Chip Applications
Authors: Zandrini Tommaso , Taniguchi Shuhei , Maruo Shoji
Published: January 2017

We propose a novel method to fabricate three-dimensional magnetic microparts, which can be integrated in functional microfluidic networks and lab-on-a-chip devices, by the combination of two-photon microfabrication and selective electroless plating. In our experiments, magnetic microparts could be successfully fabricated by optimizing various experimental conditions of electroless plating. In addition, energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) clarified that iron oxide nanoparticles were deposited onto the polymeric microstructure site-selectively. We also fabricated magnetic microrotors which could smoothly rotate using common laboratory equipment. Since such magnetic microparts can be remotely driven with an external magnetic field, our fabrication process can be applied to functional lab-on-a-chip devices for analytical and biological applications.
Phylogenetic Heatmaps Highlight Composition Biases in Sequenced Reads
Authors: Choudhari Sulbha , Grigoriev Andrey
Published: January 2017

Due to advancements in sequencing technology, sequence data production is no longer a constraint in the field of microbiology and has made it possible to study uncultured microbes or whole environments using metagenomics. However, these new technologies introduce different biases in metagenomic sequencing, affecting the nucleotide distribution of resulting sequence reads. Here, we illustrate such biases using two methods. One is based on phylogenetic heatmaps (PGHMs), a novel approach for compact visualization of sequence composition differences between two groups of sequences containing the same phylogenetic groups. This method is well suited for finding noise and biases when comparing metagenomics samples. We apply PGHMs to detect noise and bias in the data produced with different DNA extraction protocols, different sequencing platforms and different experimental frameworks. In parallel, we use principal component analysis displaying different clustering of sequences from each sample to support our findings and illustrate the utility of PGHMs. We considered contributions of the read length and GC-content variation and observed that in most cases biases were generally due to the GC-content of the reads.
Synthesis and Antifungal Activity of Novel Myrtenal-Based 4-Methyl-1,2,4-triazole-thioethers
Authors: Lin Gui-Shan , Duan Wen-Gui , Yang Lin-Xiao , Huang Min , Lei Fu-Hou
Published: January 2017

A series of novel myrtenal derivatives bearing 1,2,4-triazole moiety were designed and synthesized by multi-step reactions in an attempt to develop potent antifungal agents. Their structures were confirmed by using UV-vis, FTIR, NMR, and ESI-MS analysis. Antifungal activity of the target compounds was preliminarily evaluated by the in vitro method against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cucumerinum, Physalospora piricola, Alternaria solani, Cercospora arachidicola, and Gibberella zeae at 50 µg/mL. Compounds 6c (R = i-Pr), 6l (R = o-NO2 Bn), and 6a (R = Et) exhibited excellent antifungal activity against P. piricola with inhibition rates of 98.2%, 96.4%, and 90.7%, respectively, showing better or comparable antifungal activity than that of the commercial fungicide azoxystrobin with a 96.0% inhibition rate, which served as a positive control.
Linear and Nonlinear Rheology Combined with Dielectric Spectroscopy of Hybrid Polymer Nanocomposites for Semiconductive Applications
Authors: Kádár Roland , Abbasi Mahdi , Figuli Roxana , Rigdahl Mikael , Wilhelm Manfred
Published: January 2017

The linear and nonlinear oscillatory shear, extensional and combined rheology-dielectric spectroscopy of hybrid polymer nanocomposites for semiconductive applications were investigated in this study. The main focus was the influence of processing conditions on percolated poly(ethylene-butyl acrylate) (EBA) nanocomposite hybrids containing graphite nanoplatelets (GnP) and carbon black (CB). The rheological response of the samples was interpreted in terms of dispersion properties, filler distortion from processing, filler percolation, as well as the filler orientation and distribution dynamics inside the matrix. Evidence of the influence of dispersion properties was found in linear viscoelastic dynamic frequency sweeps, while the percolation of the nanocomposites was detected in nonlinearities developed in dynamic strain sweeps. Using extensional rheology, hybrid samples with better dispersion properties lead to a more pronounced strain hardening behavior, while samples with a higher volume percentage of fillers caused a drastic reduction in strain hardening. The rheo-dielectric time-dependent response showed that in the case of nanocomposites containing only GnP, the orientation dynamics leads to non-conductive samples. However, in the case of hybrids, the orientation of the GnP could be offset by the dispersing of the CB to bridge the nanoplatelets. The results were interpreted in the framework of a dual PE-BA model, where the fillers would be concentrated mainly in the BA regions. Furthermore, better dispersed hybrids obtained using mixing screws at the expense of filler distortion via extrusion processing history were emphasized through the rheo-dielectric tests.
Food Choice Motives When Purchasing in Organic and Conventional Consumer Clusters: Focus on Sustainable Concerns (The NutriNet-Santé Cohort Study)
Authors: Baudry Julia , Péneau Sandrine , Allès Benjamin , Touvier Mathilde , Hercberg Serge , Galan Pilar , Amiot Marie-Josèphe , Lairon Denis , Méjean Caroline , Kesse-Guyot Emmanuelle
Published: January 2017

The purpose of this study was to examine food choice motives associated with various organic and conventional dietary patterns among 22,366 participants of the NutriNet-Santé study. Dietary intakes were estimated using a food frequency questionnaire. Food choice motives were assessed using a validated 63-item-questionnaire gathered into nine food choice motive dimension scores: “absence of contaminants”, “avoidance for environmental reasons”, “ethics and environment”, “taste”, “innovation”, “local and traditional production”, “price”, “health” and “convenience”. Five consumers’ clusters were identified: “standard conventional food small eaters”, “unhealthy conventional food big eaters”, “standard organic food small eaters”, “green organic food eaters” and “hedonist moderate organic food eaters”. Relationships between food choice motive dimension scores and consumers’ clusters were assessed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) models adjusted for sociodemographic factors. “Green organic food eaters” had the highest mean score for the “health” dimension, while “unhealthy conventional food big eaters” obtained the lowest mean score for the “absence of contaminants” dimension. “Standard organic food small eaters”, “green organic food eaters” and “hedonist moderate organic food eaters” had comparable scores for the “taste” dimension. “Unhealthy conventional food big eaters” had the highest mean score for the “price” dimension while “green organic food eaters” had the lowest mean scores for the “innovation” and “convenience” dimensions. These results provide new insights into the food choice motives of diverse consumers’ profiles including “green” and “hedonist” eaters.
The Protestant Search for ‘the Universal Christian Community’ between Decolonization and Communism †
Authors: Zubovich Gene
Published: January 2017

This article investigates the history of American Protestant thought about peoples living beyond the North Atlantic West, in Asia in particular, from 1900 to the 1960s. It argues that Protestant thought about the Global South was marked by a tension between universalism and particularism. Protestants believed that their religion was universal because its core insights about the world were meant for everyone. At the same time, Protestant intellectuals were attentive to the demands of their coreligionists abroad, who argued that decolonization should herald a greater appreciation for national differences. The article traces three distinct stages of Protestant attempts to resolve these tensions; support for imperialism in the early twentieth century, then for human rights at mid-century, and finally for pluralism in the 1960s. In doing so, it shows that the specter of the Soviet Union intensified the Protestant appreciation of national differences and ultimately led to the disavowal of Protestant universalism.
Urban Mines of Copper: Size and Potential for Recycling in the EU
Authors: Ciacci Luca , Vassura Ivano , Passarini Fabrizio
Published: January 2017

Copper is among the most important metals by production volume and variety of applications, providing essential materials and goods for human wellbeing. Compared to other world regions, Europe has modest natural reserves of copper and is highly dependent on imports to meet the domestic demand. Securing access to raw materials is of strategic relevance for Europe and the recycling of urban mines (also named “in-use stock”) is a significant mean to provide forms of secondary copper to the European industry. A dynamic material flow analysis model is applied to characterize the flows of copper in the European Union (EU-28) from 1960 to 2014 and to determine the accumulation of this metal in the in-use stock. A scrap balance approach is applied to reconcile the flow of secondary copper sent to domestic recycling estimated through the model and that reported by historic statistics. The results show that per capita in-use stock amounts at 160–200 kg/person, and that current end-of-life recycling rate is around 60%. The quantification of historic flows provides a measure of how the European copper cycle has changed over time and how it may evolve in the future: major hindrances to recycling are highlighted and perspectives for improving the current practices at end-of-life are discussed.
Microshell Arrays Enhanced Sensitivity in Detection of Specific Antibody for Reduced Graphene Oxide Optical Sensor
Authors: Jiang Wen-Shuai , Xin Wei , Chen Shao-Nan , Li Cun-Bo , Gao Xiao-Guang , Pan Lei-Ting , Liu Zhi-Bo , Tian Jian-Guo
Published: January 2017

Protein-protein interactions play an important role in the investigation of biomolecules. In this paper, we reported on the use of a reduced graphene oxide microshell (RGOM)-based optical biosensor for the determination of goat anti-rabbit IgG. The biosensor was prepared through a self-assembly of monolayers of monodisperse polystyrene microspheres, combined with a high-temperature reduction, in order to decorate the RGOM with rabbit IgG. The periodic microshells allowed a simpler functionalization and modification of RGOM with bioreceptor units, than reduced graphene oxide (RGO). With additional antibody-antigen binding, the RGOM-based biosensor achieved better real-time and label-free detection. The RGOM-based biosensor presented a more satisfactory response to goat anti-rabbit IgG than the RGO-based biosensor. This method is promising for immobilizing biomolecules on graphene surfaces and for the fabrication of biosensors with enhanced sensitivity.
Industrial Symbiosis, Networking and Innovation: The Potential Role of Innovation Poles
Authors: Taddeo Raffaella , Simboli Alberto , Ioppolo Giuseppe , Morgante Anna
Published: January 2017

In the literature, there is much debate on how to make Industrial Symbiosis (IS) successful and on the factors that may potentially affect its implementation, including networking and innovation. They have so far found limited space for investigation in favor of other technical and economic aspects, such as the nature of the processes involved, regulatory issues, economic feasibility, and stakeholders involvement. However, in some cases, they may become relevant, especially when considered together and in their synergistic interaction. An interesting context to be considered in this respect is that of the Innovation Poles (IPs), which are government-sponsored consortia, created within EU programs with the objective of stimulating innovation within network of organizations and that promote the competitiveness in specific industries or value-chains at a local or regional level. In the present article, we firstly discuss how these topics have been so far addressed in IS studies, and then we analyze the main features of the IP model with the aim to understand if, and through which mechanisms, it can contribute to the development and spread of IS. A literature overview through desktop analysis and direct research, which particularly focused on the Italian IPs, provided the knowledge basis of the study. The results highlight the positive role that the IP model could play, both for its institutional activity of production and dissemination of knowledge and innovation, and, mostly, if considered as an applicative context for IS.
Comparison of Multi-Criteria Decision Support Methods for Integrated Rehabilitation Prioritization
Authors: Tscheikner-Gratl Franz , Egger Patrick , Rauch Wolfgang , Kleidorfer Manfred
Published: January 2017

The decisions taken in rehabilitation planning for the urban water networks will have a long lasting impact on the functionality and quality of future services provided by urban infrastructure. These decisions can be assisted by different approaches ranging from linear depreciation for estimating the economic value of the network over using a deterioration model to assess the probability of failure or the technical service life to sophisticated multi-criteria decision support systems. Subsequently, the aim of this paper is to compare five available multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods (ELECTRE, AHP, WSM, TOPSIS, and PROMETHEE) for the application in an integrated rehabilitation management scheme for a real world case study and analyze them with respect to their suitability to be used in integrated asset management of water systems. The results of the different methods are not equal. This occurs because the chosen score scales, weights and the resulting distributions of the scores within the criteria do not have the same impact on all the methods. Independently of the method used, the decision maker must be familiar with its strengths but also weaknesses. Therefore, in some cases, it would be rational to use one of the simplest methods. However, to check for consistency and increase the reliability of the results, the application of several methods is encouraged.
Including A-Priori Assessment of Actual Evapotranspiration for Green Roof Daily Scale Hydrological Modelling
Authors: Mobilia Mirka , Longobardi Antonia , Sartor Joachim
Published: January 2017

In the last decades, there has been a widespread implementation of Green Infrastructures worldwide. Among these, green roofs appear to be particularly flexible sustainable drainage facilities. To predict their effectiveness for planning purposes, a tool is required that provides information as a function of local meteorological variables. Thus, a relatively simple daily scale, one-dimensional water balance approach has been proposed. The crucial evapotranspiration process, usually considered as a water balance dependent variable, is replaced here by empirical relationships providing an a-priori assessment of soil water losses through actual evapotranspiration. The modelling scheme, which under some simplification can be used without a calibration process, has been applied to experimental runoff data monitored at a green roof located near Bernkastel (Germany), between April 2005 and December 2006. Two different empirical relationships have been used to model actual evapotranspiration, considering a water availability limited and an energy limited scheme. Model errors quantification, ranging from 2% to 40% on the long-term scale and from 1% to 36% at the event scale, appear strongly related to the particularly considered relationship.
Multi-Model Grand Ensemble Hydrologic Forecasting in the Fu River Basin Using Bayesian Model Averaging
Authors: Qu Bo , Zhang Xingnan , Pappenberger Florian , Zhang Tao , Fang Yuanhao
Published: January 2017

Statistical post-processing for multi-model grand ensemble (GE) hydrologic predictions is necessary, in order to achieve more accurate and reliable probabilistic forecasts. This paper presents a case study which applies Bayesian model averaging (BMA) to statistically post-process raw GE runoff forecasts in the Fu River basin in China, at lead times ranging from 6 to 120 h. The raw forecasts were generated by running the Xinanjiang hydrologic model with ensemble forecasts (164 forecast members), using seven different “THORPEX Interactive Grand Global Ensemble” (TIGGE) weather centres as forcing inputs. Some measures, such as data transformation and high-dimensional optimization, were included in the experiment after considering the practical water regime and data conditions. The results indicate that the BMA post-processing method is capable of improving the performance of raw GE runoff forecasts, yielding more calibrated and sharp predictive probability density functions (PDFs), over a range of lead times from 24 to 120 h. The analysis of percentile forecasts in two different flood events illustrates the great potential and prospects of BMA GE probabilistic river discharge forecasts, for taking precautions against severe flooding events.
Caractères mycéliens de quelques Polypores de Guyane Française
Authors: David Alix
Published: January 2017

Parmi les six espèces de Polypores étudiées, quatre ont un comportement normal, sont tétrapolaires et secrètent de la laccase. Ce sont : Trichaptum trichomallum (Berk, et Mont.) Murr., Trametes occidentalis (Klotzsch) Fr., Trametes elegans (Spreng. ex Fr.) Fr. et Hirschioporus sector (Ehrenb. ex Fr.). Gloeophyllum striatum (Sw. ex Fr.) Murr. a le comportement astatocénocytique de tous les Gloeophyllum étudiés auparavant. Coriolopsis fulvocinerea Murr. présente en commun avec les espèces du genre Trametella de nombreux caractères : nous proposons son transfert dans le genre Trametella.
Coléoptères Elateridae de la faune de France continentale et de Corse
Authors: Leseigneur Lucien
Published: January 2017

The most recent monographs concerning the Elateridae Coleoptera of French fauna date back to 1930. None of these deal with species peculiar to Corsica. The present work is an attempt to bring up to date the information gathered since then in the field of systematics, adult ecology, and the geographical distribution of species. It consists of 381 pages illustrated with 384 drawings, most of which being originals.

The first part is devoted to generalities concerning the family : morphology, saltatory ability, general ecology, collecting and breeding methods, faunistics, and preparation methods.

The second part is a critical study of species known so far in continental France and Corsica. This fauna is composed of 202 species divided into 52 genus and 15 subfamilies.

The Denticollidae Jagemann family is considered as a subfamily. The following species generally considered as belonging to French fauna have been eliminated : Cardiophorus rubripes Germar, Athous vil-lardi Carret, Selatosomus tibiellus Chevr. The following synonymies have been established : Athous frigid !us Muls.-Guill. = Athous casta-nescens Muls.-Guill., Cardiophorus vestigialis Er. = Cardiophorus ru-fipes Goeze var. atripes Buyss. One particular species has been translated to another genus : Hypnoidus grouvellei Buyss. becomes Selatosomus grouvellei (Buysson). A new species has been described : Athous iablokoffi nov. Athous galiberti Buyss. so far described from one unique male specimen, has been described anew from 47 specimen including the female, which was unknown up to now. Two species which were recently discovered in France have been added to the list : Athous lateralis Bris. (Iberic species) and Denticollis borealis Payk. (boreo-alpine species).

Furthermore, the following varieties especially noteworthy have been named : Ampedus corsicus Reitt. var. chassaini nov. ; idem var. ni-colasi nov. ; idem var. rabili nov. ; Athous canus Dufour var. chassaini nov. ; Athous galiberti Buyss. var. boubersi nov. ; Agriotes corsicus Cand. var. piceipennis nov. ; Adrastus lacertosus Er. var. nicolasi nov. ; Adrastus pallens F. var. unicolor nov.

The chapter dealing with systematics includes : a key for sub¬ families, keys for genus, and keys for species. A key for the Sterno-xiaria Jeannel superfamily defines the position of the Elateridae family.

The detailed study of the species includes for each one of them : synonymy, reference bibliography, adult ethology and general data concerning larva ecology if known, geographical distribution, and variability.

Since the last part of the Coleopterorum Catalogus Junk was printed in 1927, the bibliography has been restricted to publications following that date except for certain works and papers of special importance. It includes 281 titles. References to the Junk Catalogus enables the readers to consult older bibliography.

The work ends with an alphabetical index of sub-families, genus, sub-genus, species and varieties mentioned in the text.
Révision des Zorochrus européens (Col. Elateridae). Note rectificative
Authors: Leseigneur Lucien
Published: January 2017

The designation of a Neotype for Zorochrus angularis Candèze in «Revision des Zorochrus européens (Col. Elateridae)», p. 22, 27-28, is invalid and a specimen in the collection of the British Museum (Natural History) is here designated as the Lectotype. The Lectotype bears the following two printed labels : «Hispania» and «Janson coll. ex Dejean 1903-130» and also «Cr. exilis Cand. Pas de carène aux angles post. du Proth.» in Candèze's handwriting.
Note sur Ceroplesis quinquefasciata F., Lamiaire dont la larve évolue dans les tiges de manioc en Afrique Centrale (Coleoptera Cerambycidae Lamiinae)
Authors: Breuning Stephan , Téocchi Pierre
Published: January 2017

Dans cette note, une liste des Cérambycides dont les larves vivent dans le Manioc, en Afrique centrale, est présentée. Le signalement de l'adulte de C. quinquefasciata est donné. Sa larve et sa nymphe sont décrites pour la première fois. Enfin, Les plantes-hôtes et les dates d'émergence des adultes sont indiquées.
Notes sur les Hyménoptères Tenthrédoïdes
Authors: Chevin Henri
Published: January 2017

Dans trois notes successives, l'auteur mentionne une liste de nouvelles plantes-hôtes, indique les caractères permettant de distinguer les mâles d 'Arge nigripes, berberidis et thoracica, signale des Tenthrèdes rares ou nouvelles pour la France.
Influence de quelques facteurs physiques sur la fructification des champignons supérieurs Basidiomycètes (Etude bibliographique)
Authors: Eynard Marc
Published: January 2017

Etude bibliographique des travaux portant sur l'influence des facteurs physiques (humidité, température, lumière...) sur la fructification des champignons supérieurs Basidiomycètes.
L'œdème généralisé chez la grenouille rousse
Authors: Fischer Jean-Louis
Published: January 2017

Première étude de l'œdème généralisé chez des têtards de grenouille rousse, issus d'une même ponte. Sur 750 larves, 105 (14 %) ont présenté dans les 6 premiers jours un œdème généralisé. L'œdème généralisé est létal pour la majorité des têtards, mais il peut régresser chez certains individus qui se métamorphosent normalement. Les têtards œdémateux présentent des anomalies morphologiques et histologiques, en particulier au niveau du foie, du pancréas et des reins. L'hypothèse d'une origine virale du type T.E.V. (Tadpole edema virus) est retenue.
Diptères Culicidae de la faune Lyonnaise : Moustiques nouveaux, renseignements complémentaires sur certains déjà signalés
Authors: Roman Émile , Pichot J.
Published: January 2017

Sont rapportées ici des observations récentes sur quelques Moustiques locaux.

Aedes communis et Culex torrentium, non encore certainement constatés autour de Lyon, ont été rencontrés en Dombes, ce dernier aussi aux pieds des Monts du Lyonnais. Des localités nouvelles de Culiseta alaskaensis sont signalées autour de l'ensemble forestier au sud de Bourg. Les deux espèces «jumelles » Aedes cinereus et A. geminus, récemment séparées par F. Peus, existent en Dombes et non loin de là dans la vallée du Rhône.

Dans la région lyonnaise, les stades jeunes de C. torrentium ont été rencontrés dans des eaux neutres ou légèrement alcalines ; ceux de C. alaskaensis acceptent des eaux assez acides, mais, semble-t-il, moins que celles où ont été récoltés ceux de A. communis.
Apoxona nitida (Dur. et Mont.) Donk en France
Authors: Delaigue Jacques
Published: January 2017

Après avoir rappelé les deux stations d 'Apoxona nitida les plus anciennement connues et les trois autres décrites depuis 1966, l'auteur cite 23 stations nouvelles non encore publiées. Il énumère ensuite les 36 stations qu'il a lui-même découvertes en France continentale ces trois dernières années. Il poursuit par un certain nombre de considérations générales et écologiques et termine en concluant que ce polypore, longtemps méconnu, n'est pas rare dans l'étage du chêne vert.
Coléoptères Chrysomeloidea de la République du Tchad. lre note : Crypocephalinae, Alticinae, Cassidinae, Hispinae. (10e contribution à la connaissance des Chrysomeloidea)
Authors: Tiberghien Gérard
Published: January 2017

L'auteur donne une liste de Chrysomélides Cryptocephalinae, Alticinae, Cassidinae et Hispinae récoltés au Tchad. Pour chaque espèce on indique le lieu, la date et les conditions de capture, la répartition et la biologie lorsque celle-ci est connue.

II est ainsi cité 4 espèces de Cryptocephalinae, 15 espèces d 'Alticinae, 7 espèces de Cassidinae et 7 espèces d'Hispinae. Quelques-unes sont nouvelles pour la faune des Chrysomélides de la République du Tchad.
Sur la réalisation de l'angiosporangie chez deux espèces de Sélaginelles : S. australiensis var. leptostacha (F.M. Bailey) Domin. et S. yemensis (Swartz) Spring
Authors: Lemoigne Yves
Published: January 2017

Observation chez Selaginella yemensis (Swartz) Spring d'un enveloppement du sporange femelle unique situé à la base de chaque épi sporifère ; une véritable angiosporangie se trouve réalisée. Une observation identique avait été faite, en 1966, chez Selaginella australiensis var. leptostachya (F. M. Bailey) Domin. (= S. bakeriana Bailey). Ce caractère figurant dans aucune diagnose, semble avoir un intérêt plus général dans la mesure où il est l'expression phénotypique d'une tendance originale à la réduction du nombre des sporanges femelles et à leur enveloppement par un système de languettes chez les Sélaginelles. De telles observations doivent être prises en considération dans une réflexion sur l'origine phylogénétique des groupes végétaux.
MicroRNA-133b Inhibits Proliferation, Cellular Migration, and Invasion via Targeting LASP1 in Hepatocarcinoma Cells
Authors: Li Hui , Xiang Zhigang , Liu Yan , Xu Bin , Tang Jianzhou
Published: January 2017

MicroRNAs (miRs), a class of small noncoding RNAs, are key gene regulators through inducing translational repression or degradation of their target genes. However, the regulatory mechanism of miR-133b underlying hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) growth and metastasis remains largely unclear.
Here we found that miR-133b was significantly downregulated in HCC tissues and cell lines. Moreover, low miR-133b levels were significantly associated with the malignant progression of HCC. LASP1, upregulated in HCC tissues and cell lines, was then identified as a novel target of miR-133b
in HCC HepG2 and Hep3B cells. Moreover, the increased expression of LASP1 was associated with HCC progression. An in vitro study showed that overexpression of miR-133b inhibited the proliferation, migration, and invasion of HepG2 and Hep3B cells. Similarly, knockdown of LASP1 reduced HepG2
and Hep3B cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. Furthermore, overexpression of LASP1 attenuated the suppressive effect of miR-133b on the malignant phenotypes of HepG2 and Hep3B cells, suggesting that miR-133b may inhibit HCC growth and metastasis via targeting LASP1. In addition, overexpression
of miR-133b inhibits tumor growth of HepG2 and Hep3B cells in vivo. Therefore, the miR-133b/LASP1 axis may become a potential target for the treatment of HCC.
Colorimetric gas detection by the varying thickness of a thin film of ultrasmall PTSA-coated TiO2 nanoparticles on a Si substrate
Authors: Joost Urmas , Šutka Andris , Visnapuu Meeri , Tamm Aile , Lembinen Meeri , Antsov Mikk , Utt Kathriin , Smits Krisjanis , Nõmmiste Ergo , Kisand Vambola
Published: January 2017

Colorimetric gas sensing is demonstrated by thin films based on ultrasmall TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) on Si substrates. The NPs are bound into the film by p-toluenesulfonic acid (PTSA) and the film is made to absorb volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Since the color of the sensing element depends on the interference of reflected light from the surface of the film and from the film/silicon substrate interface, colorimetric detection is possible by the varying thickness of the NP-based film. Indeed, VOC absorption causes significant swelling of the film. Thus, the optical path length is increased, interference wavelengths are shifted and the refractive index of the film is decreased. This causes a change of color of the sensor element visible by the naked eye. The color response is rapid and changes reversibly within seconds of exposure. The sensing element is extremely simple and cheap, and can be fabricated by common coating processes.
Microfluidic setup for on-line SERS monitoring using laser induced nanoparticle spots as SERS active substrate
Authors: Buja Oana-M , Gordan Ovidiu D , Leopold Nicolae , Morschhauser Andreas , Nestler Jörg , Zahn Dietrich R T
Published: January 2017

A microfluidic setup which enables on-line monitoring of residues of malachite green (MG) using surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) is reported. The SERS active substrate was prepared via laser induced synthesis of silver or gold nanoparticles spot on the bottom of a 200 μm inner dimension glass capillary, by focusing the laser beam during a continuous flow of a mixture of silver nitrate or gold chloride and sodium citrate. The described microfluidic setup enables within a few minutes the monitoring of several processes: the synthesis of the SERS active spot, MG adsorption to the metal surface, detection of the analyte when saturation of the SERS signal is reached, and finally, the desorption of MG from the spot. Moreover, after MG complete desorption, the regeneration of the SERS active spot was achieved. The detection of MG was possible down to 10−7 M concentration with a good reproducibility when using silver or gold spots as SERS substrate.
Maternal excess weight and nutritional status of preschool children
Authors: Costa da Silva Janaína Paula , Nascimento Viviane Gabriela , Pacheco de Souza José Maria , Leone Claudio , Buongermino de Souza Sonia
Published: January 2017

Introduction: The increasing prevalence and early occurrence of excess weight in childhood suggests an association with the habits and nutritional status of the parents, as preschool aged children are still strongly influenced by the home environment.

Objective: This study sought to evaluate the association between excess weight in parents and the nutritional status of preschool aged children.

Methods: Using a cross-sectional study, the nutritional status of 224 children aged two-six from seven private schools in São Paulo city was classified into two categories: a low or appropriate body mass index (BMI) group called ‘normal weight’ and an overweight or obese group, called ‘excess weight’ according to the World Health Organization. The independent variables were: maternal and paternal nutritional status, sex of the child, family income, maternal education, duration of breastfeeding, age of mother and father and weight and length of the child at birth. A multiple generalised linear regression examined the relation between the independent variables and child excess weight.

Results: Mothers with excess weight presented a prevalence ratio of 1.3 (CI90%: 1.08 to 1.59) of children with excess weight compared to normal weight mothers, but not for fathers. Breastfeeding duration of over 12 months was a protective factor against excess weight of the child, 0.71 (CI90%: 0.51 to 0.99).

Conclusion: The interpretation of the results, even considering the possible limitations, demonstrates that there is an association between excess weight of preschool age children and maternal excess weight, but not with father’s excess weight.
Education Strategies Through Simulation For Training In Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Treatment
Authors: Machado Regimar Carla , Albuquerque Carla Lorenna , Alves Oliveira Suelen
Published: January 2017

Theoretical and reflective study based on scientific literature and critical analysis of authors related to teaching strategies through simulation for training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Current teaching methodologies CPR involve realistic simulation strategies and simulations in virtual environments, but the first method provides the best results, allowing proactivity of individuals in their teaching-learning process and bringing them the experience of a life threatening situation. It is noteworthy that health professionals need to be able to assist a victim in cardiac arrest, but even  existing effective teaching methodologies to enable them in this subject, is not fully applicable in the Brazilian context of health education.
Types, Purposes And Simulation Of Contributions In Vocational Training In Health: Narrative Review
Authors: Dos Santos Silva Fillipi André , De Medeiros Soraya Maria , De Oliveira Costa Raphael Raniere , Souto de Araújo Marília , Gabriel dos Santos Marcella Alessandra , Rodrigues Fonsêca Costa Veronica , Figueiredo de Martino Milva Maria , Mendes Cocentino de Medeiros Kennya Cristina , Lima Araújo Rosângela Symara , Lopes da Silva Junior Francisco
Published: January 2017

Objective: To identify the types, purposes and the contributions of simulation in training in health.

Method: This is a narrative review of the literature in its construction were used studies surveyed in databases Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences (LILACS) and Scopus, and other data sources.

Results: The types of simulations and simulators are characterized by the degree of organization of landscape and simulator technology: low, medium and high fidelity. These degrees of fidelity enable the development of skills and abilities in students in the context of health education.

 Conclusion: Considering the scope and possibilities of its use, the simulation can be a positive tool in health education process.

 Descriptors: Education. Simulation. Health. Education. Formative feedback.
Breast Cancer Mortality In Brazil: Correlation With Human Development Index
Authors: Barroso Barcelos Mara Rejane , Marchon Zago Adriana , Andrade Romildo L M , Ferreira Fontenelle Leonardo , Pereira Nunes Bruno , Chalupowski Malgorzata , R. Rebbeck Timothy , Facchini Luiz Augusto , Wehmeister Fernando C.
Published: January 2017

Background: Mortality from breast cancer decreased in high-income countries, while countries with middle and low incomes as Brazil still has upward trend. However, large geographical variations among the federal units are observed in the country. The aim of the study was to evaluate the trend of specific mortality from breast cancer in women over 20 years old years among different states of Brazil from 1996 to 2012. 

Methods and Findings: Ecological study, using linear regression model for temporal analysis of specific mortality coefficient from malignant neoplasm of breast. We also checked the degree of its correlation with the HDI for the states of Brazil during the stated period. There was an increase in the specific mortality rate for malignant neoplasm of the breast in order of 33%, with range from 23.2 to 30.8 / 100,000 inhabitants. The states with the highest human development HDI in 2010, showed the largest specific mortality rates of breast cancer.

Conclusion: Taking the trends of mortality from cancer an important role, this study confirms the need for improvements in mammography coverage, following radiological lesions suspected and access to appropriate therapy.
Empirical Indicators of Psychobiological Needs of Pregnant Women: Integrative Review
Authors: Bezerra da Silva Flávio César , Santana de Brito Rosineide , Bittencourt Leite de Carvalho Jovanka
Published: January 2017

Introduction: Pregnancy is a natural phenomenon whose evolution requires routine monitoring in order to promote well-being and comfort to the woman and her family.

Objective: To analyze the scientific literature on empirical indicators of the pregnant woman needs.

Method: This is an integrative review considering publications between years 2005 and 2014. Databases consulted were Cochrane, CINAHL, Lilacs, Pubmed, Scopus and Journal of Midwifery. It was used as inclusion criteria articles published in full that dealt indicators related to the need of women during pregnancy. In 36 articles selected 64 indicators were identified consistent to the physiological needs of pregnant women.

Results: The results show imbalances especially eating habits, physical activity, depression and anxiety. It was found low supply of treatments and tests relating to prenatal program.

Conclusion: The reviewed publications indicate the existence of gaps in the psychobiological level of the pregnant woman. This situation is worrying when it is assumed that pregnant women not getting their needs met, they are predisposed to injuries to their health and of the conceptus and of the household as a social cell.