bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Sex Differences in Genetic and Environmental Influences on Educational Attainment and Income
Authors: Ørstavik Ragnhild E. , Czajkowski Nikolai , Røysamb Espen , Knudsen Gun Peggy , Tambs Kristian , Reichborn-Kjennerud Ted
Published: November 2014

In many Western countries, women now reach educational levels comparable to men, although their income remains considerably lower. For the past decades, it has become increasingly clear that these measures of socio-economic status are influenced by genetic as well as environmental factors. Less is known about the relationship between education and income, and sex differences. The aim of this study was to explore genetic and environmental factors influencing education and income in a large cohort of young Norwegian twins, with special emphasis on gender differences. National register data on educational level and income were obtained for 7,710 twins (aged 29–41 years). Bivariate Cholesky models were applied to estimate qualitative and quantitative gender differences in genetic and environmental influences, the relative contribution of genetic and environmental factors to the correlation between education and income, and genetic correlations within and between sexes and phenotypes. The phenotypic correlation between educational level and income was 0.34 (0.32–0.39) for men and 0.45 (0.43–0.48) for women. An ACE model with both qualitative and quantitative sex differences fitted the data best. The genetic correlation between men and women (rg) was 0.66 (0.22–1.00) for educational attainment and 0.38 (0.01–0.75) for income, and between the two phenotypes 0.31 (0.08–0.52) for men and 0.72 (0.64–0.85) for women. Our results imply that, in relatively egalitarian societies with state-supported access to higher education and political awareness of gender equality, genetic factors may play an important role in explaining sex differences in the relationship between education and income.
Evolutionary origin of a streamlined marine bacterioplankton lineage
Authors: Luo Haiwei
Published: November 2014

Planktonic bacterial lineages with streamlined genomes are prevalent in the ocean. The base composition of their DNA is often highly biased towards low G+C content, a possible source of systematic error in phylogenetic reconstruction. A total of 228 orthologous protein families were sampled that are shared among major lineages of Alphaproteobacteria, including the marine free-living SAR11 clade and the obligate endosymbiotic Rickettsiales. These two ecologically distinct lineages share genome sizes of <1.5 Mbp and genomic G+C content of <30%. Statistical analyses showed that only 28 protein families are composition-homogeneous, whereas the other 200 families significantly violate the composition-homogeneous assumption included in most phylogenetic methods. RAxML analysis based on the concatenation of 24 ribosomal proteins that fall into the heterogeneous protein category clustered the SAR11 and Rickettsiales lineages at the base of the Alphaproteobacteria tree, whereas that based on the concatenation of 28 homogeneous proteins (including 19 ribosomal proteins) disassociated the lineages and placed SAR11 at the base of the non-endosymbiotic lineages. When the two data sets were concatenated, only a model that accounted for compositional bias yielded a tree identical to the tree built with composition-homogeneous proteins. Ancestral genome analysis suggests that the first evolved SAR11 cell had a small genome streamlined from its ancestor by a factor of two and coinciding with an ecological transition, followed by further gradual streamlining towards the extant SAR11 populations.
Protein-protein Interaction Networks of E. coli and S. cerevisiae are similar
Authors: Wuchty S. , Uetz Peter
Published: November 2014

Only recently novel high-throughput binary interaction data in E. coli became available that allowed us to compare experimentally obtained protein-protein interaction networks of prokaryotes and eukaryotes (i.e. E. coli and S. cerevisiae). Utilizing binary-Y2H, co-complex and binary literature curated interaction sets in both organisms we found that characteristics of interaction sets that were determined with the same experimental methods were strikingly similar. While essentiality is frequently considered a question of a protein's increasing number of interactions, we found that binary-Y2H interactions failed to show such a trend in both organisms. Furthermore, essential genes are enriched in protein complexes in both organisms. In turn, binary-Y2H interactions hold more bottleneck interactions than co-complex interactions while both binary-Y2H and co-complex interactions are strongly enriched among co-regulated proteins and transcription factors. We discuss if such similarities are a consequence of the underlying methodology or rather reflect truly different biological patterns.
The Effect of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis on Semen Quality in Adult Men: A Meta-Analysis of Case-control Studies
Authors: Shang Yonggang , Liu Chengcheng , Cui Dong , Han Guangwei , Yi Shanhong
Published: November 2014

Chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) is caused by bacterial infection and maintains a condition of lower urinary tract infection. It may be a cause of male infertility. However, studies showed inconsistent results regarding the effect of CBP on several parameters of semen. Hence, we conducted a meta-analysis to examine the effect of CBP on basic semen parameters. A systematic review was conducted with Medline, PubMed, EMBASE and two Chinese databases (CNKI and WANG FANG) to identify relevant studies that involved the effect of CBP on semen parameters up to July 2014. Both RevMan5.2 and STATA 12.0 software were used for the statistical analysis. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, seven studies were included. The study illustrated that sperm vitality, sperm total motility and the percentage of progressively motile sperm from CBP patients were significantly lower than controls (SMD(95%CI) −0.81[−1.14, −0.47], −1.00[−1.28, −0.73], −0.41 [−0.70, −0.12], P<0.05, respectively). However, CBP had no significant effect on semen volume, sperm concentration and the duration of semen liquefaction. In summary, our study revealed that there was a significant negative effect of CBP on sperm vitality, sperm total motility and the percentage of progressively motile sperm. Additional, studies with larger number of subjects are needed.
Role of Bcl-2 -938 C>A polymorphism in susceptibility and prognosis of cancer: a meta-analysis
Authors: Zhang Xiao , Weng Wenhao , Xu Wen , Wang Yulan , Yu Wenjun , Tang Xun , Ma Lifang , Pan Qiuhui , Wang Jiayi , Sun Fenyong
Published: November 2014

The association between B-cell lymphoma 2 (Bcl-2) polymorphism and cancer is under debate and remains elusive. This meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the relationships of Bcl-2 -938 C>A polymorphism (rs2279115) with susceptibility and prognosis of cancer. Odds ratios (ORs) were used to measure the association between Bcl-2 polymorphisms and cancer risk. Hazard ratios (HRs) were used to measure the association between Bcl-2 polymorphisms and cancer prognosis. On the basis of 26 studies about Bcl-2 -938C>A polymorphism and cancer, we found Bcl-2 -938 C>A polymorphism was significantly associated with increased cancer risk in dominant model (OR = 1.12, 95%CI: 1.00–1.25, P = 0.04), recessive model (OR = 1.38, 95%CI: 1.11–1.71, P = 0.004), allelic model (OR = 1.15, 95%CI: 1.04–1.28, P = 0.007) and homozygote comparison(OR = 1.44, 95%CI: 1.11–1.87, P = 0.006). Furthermore, Bcl-2 -938 C>A polymorphism was significantly associated with increased cancer risk in Asians but not in Caucasians. Moreover, Bcl-2 -938 C>A polymorphism was not significantly associated with the prognosis of cancer (AA vs CA: OR = 0.99, 95%CI: 0.77–1.27, P = 0.93; AA vs CC: OR = 0.92, 95%CI: 0.65–1.30, P = 0.63; AC vs CC: OR = 0.94, 95%CI: 0.80–1.11, P = 0.48; CC vs AA+CA: OR = 1.21, 95%CI: 0.69–2.13, P = 0.50; AA vs CC+CA: OR = 0.99, 95%CI: 0.48–2.04, P = 0.97). Studies with larger samples and gene-environment interactions are needed to validate our findings.
Seasonal comparison of carrion volatiles in decomposition soil using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography – time of flight mass spectrometry
Authors: Perrault Katelynn A. , Rai Tapan , Stuart Barbara H. , Forbes Shari L.
Published: November 2014

This study examines the effects of extrinsic variables (weather, soil characteristics, etc.) on the variation in volatiles produced during carrion decomposition during Australian summer and winter seasons.
From “hemoabzymes” to “hemozymes”: towards new biocatalysts for selective oxidations
Authors: Mahy J.-P. , Maréchal J.-D. , Ricoux R.
Published: November 2014

Two generations of artificial hemoproteins have been obtained: “hemoabzymes”, by non-covalent association of synthetic hemes with monoclonal antibodies raised against these cofactors and “hemozymes”, by non-covalent association of non-relevant proteins with metalloporphyrin derivatives. A review of the different strategies employed as well as their structural and catalytic properties is presented here.
Electrodeposition of PbO and its in situ conversion to CH3NH3PbI3 for mesoscopic perovskite solar cells
Authors: Cui Xue-Ping , Jiang Ke-Jian , Huang Jin-Hua , Zhou Xue-Qin , Su Mei-Ju , Li Shao-Gang , Zhang Qian-Qian , Yang Lian-Min , Song Yan-Lin
Published: November 2014

The perovskite CH3NH3PbI3 is deposited on the mesoscopic TiO2 film, and used as a light absorber for perovskite solar cells, exhibiting a high PCE of 12.5% under standard AM 1.5 conditions.
Multicomponent low molecular weight gelators
Authors: Raeburn Jaclyn , Adams Dave J.
Published: November 2014

We discuss the potential and challenges of multicomponent low molecular weight gels.
Electrochemical flow-reactor for expedient synthesis of copper–N-heterocyclic carbene complexes
Authors: Chapman Michael R. , Shafi Yarseen M. , Kapur Nikil , Nguyen Bao N. , Willans Charlotte E.
Published: November 2014

An electrochemical flow-cell has been developed for the highly efficient and selective generation of organometallic CuI–N-heterocyclic carbene complexes under neutral and ambient conditions.
Compositional effects and optical properties of CdSeXTe1−X alloyed nanotube arrays
Authors: Wang Xina , Xu Yang , Tong Rui , Zhou Xiaolong , Li Quan , Wang Hao
Published: November 2014

The compositional effects on the cell constant, absorption and Raman scattering were demonstrated for well-aligned CdSeXTe1−X (0 ≤ X ≤ 1) nanotube arrays on ITO.
Review of one-dimensional and two-dimensional nanostructured materials for hydrogen generation
Authors: Babu Veluru Jagadeesh , Vempati Sesha , Uyar Tamer , Ramakrishna Seeram
Published: November 2014

Hydrogen is an attractive alternative to fossil fuels in terms of environmental and other advantages.
Using beryllium bonds to change halogen bonds from traditional to chlorine-shared to ion-pair bonds
Authors: Alkorta Ibon , Elguero José , Mó Otilia , Yáñez Manuel , Del Bene Janet E.
Published: November 2014

Dramatic synergistic cooperative effects between Be⋯F beryllium bonds and Cl⋯N halogen bonds in XYBe:FCl:N-base ternary complexes lead to changes in the halogen-bond type from traditional to chlorine-shared to ion-pair bonds.
The influence of edge and corner evolution on plasmon properties and resonant edge effect in gold nanoplatelets
Authors: Xu Xi-bin , Luo Jiang-shan , Liu Miao , Wang Yu-ying , Yi Zao , Li Xi-bo , Yi You-gen , Tang Yong-jian
Published: November 2014

In this paper a simulation of the properties of surface plasmons on gold nanoplatelets with various cross-sections inscribed in a circle and an investigation of their field distributions to assign multiple SPRs are described.
CTAB micelles assisted rGO–AgNP hybrids for SERS detection of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Authors: Jiang Meng , Qian Zhijiang , Zhou Xufeng , Xin Xing , Wu Jinghua , Chen Chao , Zhang Gongjun , Xu Gaojie , Cheng Yuchuan
Published: November 2014

A facile and convenient strategy to detect polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons is presented, using graphene–Ag nanoparticle hybrids as a surface-enhanced Raman scattering substrate.
N lone-pair⋯π interaction: a rotational study of chlorotrifluoroethylene⋯ammonia
Authors: Gou Qian , Spada Lorenzo , Geboes Yannick , Herrebout Wouter A. , Melandri Sonia , Caminati Walther
Published: November 2014

NH3 forms an adduct with C2F3Cl through a (N)lone pair⋯π interaction.
In situ controllable assembly of layered-double-hydroxide-based nickel nanocatalysts for carbon dioxide reforming of methane
Authors: Xu Zhenxin , Wang Ning , Chu Wei , Deng Jie , Luo Shizhong
Published: November 2014

The dual confinement effects from alumina and LDH precursors produced a new nanoplates-on-pore structure with a uniform distribution and smaller size of Ni nanoparticles (NPs) for the LDOs/γ-Al2O3, while enhanced catalytic performance and better resistance to sintering and coking.
Unprecedented dinuclear silver(i)-mediated base pair involving the DNA lesion 1,N6-ethenoadenine
Authors: Mandal Soham , Hepp Alexander , Müller Jens
Published: November 2014

For the first time, a dinuclear purine-based metal-mediated homo base pair has been incorporated into a B-DNA duplex.
A water-soluble glucose-functionalized cobalt(iii) complex as an efficient electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution under neutral conditions
Authors: Yin Xuguang , Liu Cuibo , Zhuo Sifei , Xu You , Zhang Bin
Published: November 2014

A water-soluble glucose functionalized cobalt(iii) complex [CoIII(dmgH)2(py-glucose)Cl] is active and stable for electrocatalytic hydrogen production in neutral aqueous solution.
Metal-induced B–H bond activation: reactions between half-sandwich Ir and Rh complexes with carboranylthioamide
Authors: Xu Bin , Wang Yin-Ping , Yao Zi-Jian , Jin Guo-Xin
Published: November 2014

A series of half-sandwich iridium and rhodium complexes were prepared from carboranylthioamides, in which metal-induced B–H activation processes occur in the presence of the strong base n-butyllithium.
Low bandgap conjugated polymers based on mono-fluorinated isoindigo for efficient bulk heterojunction polymer solar cells processed with non-chlorinated solvents
Authors: Deng Yunfeng , Li Weili , Liu Lihui , Tian Hongkun , Xie Zhiyuan , Geng Yanhou , Wang Fosong
Published: November 2014

Isoindigo-based low bandgap conjugated polymers soluble in non-chlorinated solvents have been synthesizedvialowering regioregularity for 7.5% BHJ PSCs witho-xylene as processing solvent.
Liquid organic and inorganic chemical hydrides for high-capacity hydrogen storage
Authors: Zhu Qi-Long , Xu Qiang
Published: November 2014

In this review, we survey the research progress in catalytic hydrogen generation from, and the regeneration of, diverse liquid-phase chemical hydrogen storage materials, including both organic and inorganic chemical hydrides.
Toxic effects of copper-based nanoparticles or compounds to lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
Authors: Hong Jie , Rico Cyren M. , Zhao Lijuan , Adeleye Adeyemi S. , Keller Arturo A. , Peralta-Videa Jose R. , Gardea-Torresdey Jorge L.
Published: November 2014

Cu NPs/compounds increased alfalfa shoot Cu, P, and S, reduced lettuce shoot P, and alfalfa and lettuce shoot Fe.
Studies of the dynamics of biological macromolecules using Au nanoparticle–DNA artificial molecules
Authors: Chen Qian , Smith Jessica M. , Rasool Haider I. , Zettl Alex , Alivisatos A. Paul
Published: November 2014

The recent development of graphene liquid cells, a nanoscale version of liquid bubble wrap, is a breakthrough for in situ liquid phase electron microscopy (EM). Using ultrathin graphene sheets as the liquid sample container, graphene liquid cells have allowed the unprecedented atomic resolution observation of solution phase growth and dynamics of nanocrystals. Here we explore the potential of this technique to probe nanoscale structure and dynamics of biomolecules in situ, using artificial Au nanoparticle–DNA artificial molecules as model systems. The interactions of electrons with both the artificial molecules and the liquid environment have been demonstrated and discussed, revealing both the opportunities and challenges of using graphene liquid cell EM as a new method of bio-imaging.
Selective hydrogenation of benzyl cyanide to 2-phenylethylamine over a Pd/Al2O3 catalyst promoted by synergistic effects of CO2 and water
Authors: Bhosale Ashvini , Yoshida Hiroshi , Fujita Shin-ichiro , Arai Masahiko
Published: November 2014

Synergistic effects of water and CO2 appear for the selective hydrogenation of benzyl cyanide to phenylethylamine in n-hexane over a Pd/Al2O3 catalyst with no catalyst deactivation.
Organofluorine chemistry: applications, sources and sustainability
Authors: Harsanyi Antal , Sandford Graham
Published: November 2014

Fluorine is an essential element for life in the developed world that impacts hugely on the general public because many pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, anaesthetics, materials and air conditioning materials owe their important properties to the presence of fluorine atoms within their structures.
Efficient mechano-catalytic depolymerization of crystalline cellulose by formation of branched glucan chains
Authors: Dornath Paul , Cho Hong Je , Paulsen Alex , Dauenhauer Paul , Fan Wei
Published: November 2014

Formation of branched glucan chains by co-impregnation with glucose can greatly improve efficiency of mechano-catalytic depolymerization of crystalline cellulose.
Biophysical properties of human breast cancer cells measured using silicon MEMS resonators and atomic force microscopy
Authors: Corbin Elise A. , Kong Fang , Lim Chwee Teck , King William P. , Bashir Rashid
Published: November 2014

Biophysical studies on individual cells can help to establish the relationship between mechanics and biological function.
Molecular modelling studies of sirtuin 2 inhibitors using three-dimensional structure–activity relationship analysis and molecular dynamics simulations
Authors: Chuang Yu-Chung , Chang Ching-Hsun , Lin Jen-Tai , Yang Chia-Ning
Published: November 2014

In this work, a CoMFA model and molecular dynamics simulations provide guidelines for drug development of SIRT2 inhibitors.
Discovery of novel 5-fluoro-N2,N4-diphenylpyrimidine-2,4-diamines as potent inhibitors against CDK2 and CDK9
Authors: Gao Jiadi , Fang Cheng , Xiao Zhiyan , Huang Li , Chen Chin-Ho , Wang Li-Ting , Lee Kuo-Hsiung
Published: November 2014

Novel 5-fluoro-pyrimidine derivatives have been designed, synthesized and evaluated as potential CDK inhibitors as well as antitumor and anti-HIV agents.
Evaluation of malonic acid diamide analogues as radical scavenging agents
Authors: Patil Ajay B. , Ghosh Sougata , Phadatare Suvarna D. , Pathak Priyanath , Sharma Geeta K. , Chopade Balu A. , Shinde Vaishali S.
Published: November 2014

The radical scavenging ability of malonamides has been explored by use of the pulse radiolysis technique.
Transferrin receptor-targeted theranostic gold nanoparticles for photosensitizer delivery in brain tumors
Authors: Dixit Suraj , Novak Thomas , Miller Kayla , Zhu Yun , Kenney Malcolm E. , Broome Ann-Marie
Published: November 2014

TfR-targeted Au NPs may have important therapeutic implications for delivering brain tumor therapies and/or providing a platform for noninvasive imaging.
Tuning the reorganization energy of electron transfer in supramolecular ensembles – metalloporphyrin, oligophenylenevinylenes, and fullerene – and the impact on electron transfer kinetics
Authors: Stangel Christina , Schubert Christina , Kuhri Susanne , Rotas Georgios , Margraf Johannes T. , Regulska Elzbieta , Clark Timothy , Torres Tomás , Tagmatarchis Nikos , Coutsolelos Athanassios G. , Guldi Dirk M.
Published: November 2014

Strong distance dependence of the total reorganization energy in C60-PPV1-pyr·ZnPs is in stark contrast to the distance independence for covalently linked conjugates.
Patterning and tuning of electrical and optical properties of graphene by laser induced two-photon oxidation
Authors: Aumanen Jukka , Johansson Andreas , Koivistoinen Juha , Myllyperkiö Pasi , Pettersson Mika
Published: November 2014

Laser-induced two-photon oxidation modifies locally the electrical and optical properties of monolayer graphene allowing optical fabrication of all-graphene devices.
Interplay between quantum interference and conformational fluctuations in single-molecule break junctions
Authors: Berritta Marco , Manrique David Zs. , Lambert Colin J.
Published: November 2014

The thermal induced conformational fluctuations play a crucial role in revealing the quantum interference signature in single molecule break junctions.
Giant piezoresistivity in aligned carbon nanotube nanocomposite: account for nanotube structural distortion at crossed tunnel junctions
Authors: Gong S. , Zhu Z. H.
Published: November 2014

Giant piezoresistivity can be achieved by properly controlling the orientation alignment of CNTs in the percolation networks with a polymer matrix.
Multifunctional magnetic and fluorescent core–shell nanoparticles for bioimaging
Authors: Lu Yanjiao , He Bicheng , Shen Jie , Li Jie , Yang Wantai , Yin Meizhen
Published: November 2014

Magnetic and fluorescent core–shell nanoparticles exhibit superparamagnetic behavior and emit strong near-infrared fluorescence. The nanoparticles are highly biocompatible and accumulate in cell nuclei via strong interaction with nucleic acids.
Studies on the diastereoselective oxidation of 1-thio-β-d-glucopyranosides: synthesis of the usually less favoured RSsulfoxide as a single diastereoisomer
Authors: Moya-López Juan Francisco , Elhalem Eleonora , Recio Rocío , Álvarez Eleuterio , Fernández Inmaculada , Khiar Noureddine
Published: November 2014

Theexo-anomeric effect paves the way for the synthesis of the usually less favoredRS-β-sulfinyl glycoside as a single diastereoisomer.
Molecular insights into the damping mechanism of poly(vinyl acetate)/hindered phenol hybrids by a combination of experiment and molecular dynamics simulation
Authors: Xu Kangming , Zhang Fengshun , Zhang Xianlong , Guo Jiwei , Wu Hong , Guo Shaoyun
Published: November 2014

By combining experiment and MD simulation, the relationship between hydrogen bond evolution and damping property variation of PVAc was revealed.
Gadolinium nicotinate clusters as potential MRI contrast agents
Authors: Lin Xinping , Zhang Qiongqiong , Chen Jiahe , Kong Xiangjian , Long La-Sheng , Wang Cheng , Lin Wenbin
Published: November 2014

Three multinuclear gadolinium(iii) clusters were synthesized and characterized, and their potential as MRI contrast agents was evaluated at 7 T.
Comparison of heme and nonheme iron-based 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid oxidase mimics: kinetic, mechanistic and computational studies
Authors: Lakk-Bogáth Dóra , Speier Gábor , Surducan Mihai , Silaghi-Dumitrescu Radu , Jalila Simaan A. , Faure Bruno , Kaizer József
Published: November 2014

Kinetic, mechanistic and computational studies of the H2O2oxidation of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid to ethylene by heme- and nonheme-type iron complexes are described as biomimics of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid oxidase.
Chrysanthemum-like 3D hierarchical magnetic γ-Fe2O3and Fe3O4superstructures: facile synthesis and application in adsorption of organic pollutants from water
Authors: Li Guoliang , Lan Jing , Li Gang
Published: November 2014

Chrysanthemum-like 3D hierarchical magnetic γ-Fe2O3and Fe3O4superstructures were successfully fabricated by a facile additive-free solvothermal method, which possess a high adsorption capacity for chlorophenols.
Physicochemical properties of inclusion complexes of sanguinarine with natural cyclodextrins: spectroscopy, calorimetry and NMR studies
Authors: Hazra Soumitra , Kumar Gopinatha Suresh
Published: November 2014

The study addresses interpretation of the various physicochemical properties of inclusion complexes of the anticancer plant alkaloid sanguinarine with natural cyclodextrins.
Hollow AuPt alloy nanoparticles as an enhanced immunosensing platform for detection of multiple analytes
Authors: Liu Na , Han Hongliang , Yuan Zhengnan , Ma Zhanfang
Published: November 2014

Hollow AuPt alloy nanoparticles with a rough surface were prepared by one-step galvanic displacement reaction and were used to fabricate enhanced immunoprobes for detection of multiple analytes.
Influence of fertilizers on fluoride accumulation in tea leaves and its remediation using polyphenol–Ce adsorbents
Authors: Zhao Shilin , Liu Yong , Ma Jun , Mao Hui , Lan Ting , Jiang Yunfu , Liao Yang
Published: November 2014

Remediation of fluoride accumulation by polyphenol–Ce adsorbent.
Synthesis of aluminum-modified 3D mesoporous TUD-1 materials and their hydrotreating performance of FCC diesel
Authors: Wang Zugang , Fu Jianye , Deng Yunchuan , Duan Aijun , Zhao Zhen , Jiang Guiyuan , Liu Jian , Wei Yuechang , Zhao Suoqi
Published: November 2014

In this paper, alumina modified TUD-1 were synthesized. The related catalysts exhibited higher HDS and HDN activities than the catalyst over Al2O3. Therefore, TUD-1 is a promising candidate of catalyst additives for the industrial application.
A supramolecular probe for colorimetric detection of Pb2+ based on recognition of G-quadruplex
Authors: Chen Hongbo , Sun Hongxia , Zhang Xiufeng , Sun Xiaoran , Shi Yunhua , Tang Yalin
Published: November 2014

A colorimetric probe of Pb2+ has been designed based on the mechanism that a supramolecular probe selectively recognized the Pb2+-induced conformational transition of G-quadruplexes.
Excellent melt lubrication of alkali metal polyphosphate glass for high temperature applications
Authors: Tieu Anh Kiet , Wan Shanhong , Kong Ning , Zhu Qiang , Zhu Hongtao
Published: November 2014

A new class of high temperature lubricant of inorganic alkali metal polyphosphate was developed for hot metal forming, which involved a fundamental knowledge of melt lubrication.
Acorus Linnaeus: a review of traditional uses, phytochemistry and neuropharmacology
Authors: Feng Xiao-Lin , Yu Yang , Qin Da-Peng , Gao Hao , Yao Xin-Sheng
Published: November 2014

AcorusLinnaeus is a herb used in many ancient medicinal systems. Phytochemical and neuropharmacological studies have revealed that many beneficial compounds possessed anticonvulsant, antiepileptic, neuroprotective, memory enhancing, and sedative properties.
A europium–lipoprotein nanocomposite for highly-sensitive MR-fluorescence multimodal imaging
Authors: Wang Qi , Chen Shizhen , Luo Qing , Liu Maili , Zhou Xin
Published: November 2014

A novel reconstituted high-density lipoprotein (rHDL) nanocomposite has been prepared for highly-sensitive PARACEST magnetic resonance (MR)-fluorescence multimodal imaging.
Roles of hydrogen bonds and π–π stacking in the optical detection of nitro-explosives with a luminescent metal–organic framework as the sensor
Authors: Liu Lei , Hao Juanyuan , Shi Yantao , Qiu Jieshan , Hao Ce
Published: November 2014

The nitro explosive detecting mechanism of a luminescent MOF sensor is revealed from the viewpoint of analyte–sensor interactions.
Preparation of an EDOT-based polymer: optoelectronic properties and electrochromic device application
Authors: Soganci Tugba , Kurtay Gülbin , Ak Metin , Güllü Mustafa
Published: November 2014

Spectroelectrochemistry graph of a novel TPA/DTD electrochromic device.
Polyhedral transformation and phase transition in TcO2
Authors: Sa Baisheng , Miao Naihua , Sun Zhimei , Wu Bo
Published: November 2014

An octahedron to hexahedron transformation has been observed in the phase transition in TcO2.
Photophysical property vs. medium: mononuclear, dinuclear and trinuclear Zn(ii) complexes
Authors: Hens Amar , Rajak Kajal Krishna
Published: November 2014

Mononuclear, acetato bridged dinuclear and phenoxo bridged trinuclear Zn(ii) complexes have been synthesized. Their photophysical properties were characterized spectroscopically and with TDDFT and attributed to intra ligand (π → π*) charge transfer.
A centrifuge-based stepwise chemical loading disc for the production of multiplex anisotropic metallic nanoparticles
Authors: Park Byung Hyun , Lee Ji Hyun , Jung Jae Hwan , Oh Seung Jun , Lee Doh C. , Seo Tae Seok
Published: November 2014

We have proposed a novel rotary microdevice in which multiplex anisotropic Au NPs could be synthesized under diverse conditions in a high-throughput manner.
Microwave-driven synthesis of bisphosphonate nanoparticles allows in vivo visualisation of atherosclerotic plaque
Authors: Pellico J. , Lechuga-Vieco A. V. , Benito M. , García-Segura J. M. , Fuster V. , Ruiz-Cabello J. , Herranz F.
Published: November 2014

From flask to plaque characterisation in less than 4 hours. Extremely fast detection of atherosclerosis plaque by nanoparticle-based MRI.
Shaped-controlled synthesis of porous NiCo2O4with 1-3 dimensional hierarchical nanostructures for high-performance supercapacitors
Authors: Zhu Ting , Koo En Rong , Ho Ghim Wei
Published: November 2014

The highly porous 1D-3D NiCo2O4materials deliver high specific capacitances with good cycling stability as supercapacitor electrodes.
Kinetic and mechanistic investigations of the Baylis–Hillman reaction in ionic liquids
Authors: Singh Anshu , Kumar Anil
Published: November 2014

We report here a quantitative study of the kinetics and mechanism of the Baylis–Hillman reaction in the presence of ionic liquids as solvent media.
The effect of host structure on the selectivity and mechanism of supramolecular catalysis of Prins cyclizations
Authors: Hart-Cooper William M. , Zhao Chen , Triano Rebecca M. , Yaghoubi Parastou , Ozores Haxel Lionel , Burford Kristen N. , Toste F. Dean , Bergman Robert G. , Raymond Kenneth N.
Published: November 2014

Catalyst and substrate modification, product selectivity and kinetic studies comprehensively describe a new class of terpenoid cyclase mimics.
Development and investigation of a site selective palladium-catalyzed 1,4-difunctionalization of isoprene using pyridine–oxazoline ligands
Authors: McCammant Matthew S. , Sigman Matthew S.
Published: November 2014

Palladium-catalyzed 1,4-difunctionalizations of isoprene that produce skipped polyenes are reported.
Copper hexacyanoferrate nanoparticles as cathode material for aqueous Al-ion batteries
Authors: Liu S. , Pan G. L. , Li G. R. , Gao X. P.
Published: November 2014

Copper hexacyanoferrate (CuHCF) nanoparticles with Prussian blue structure present the ability to insert Al ions reversibly in aqueous solution.
Disruption of a binary organogel by the chemical warfare agent soman (GD) and common organophosphorus simulants
Authors: Hiscock Jennifer R. , Sambrook Mark R. , Ede Jayne A. , Wells Neil J. , Gale Philip A.
Published: November 2014

The chemical warfare agent (CWA) soman (GD) acts as a molecular stimulus for the disruption of an anthracene-based binary organogel prepared in cyclohexane.
Critical role of the external bias in improving the performance of polymer solar cells with a small molecule electrolyte interlayer
Authors: Li Xiaodong , Zhang Wenjun , Wang Xueyan , Wu Yulei , Gao Feng , Fang Junfeng
Published: November 2014

The performance of polymer solar cells with a small molecule electrolyte interlayer (EDTA-N) was found to strongly depend on the external bias treatment and this behaviour could be ascribed to the ion motion in the electrolyte interlayer.
Inkjet printing of conductive patterns and supercapacitors using a multi-walled carbon nanotube/Ag nanoparticle based ink
Authors: Wang Siliang , Liu Nishuang , Tao Jiayou , Yang Congxing , Liu Weijie , Shi Yuling , Wang Yumei , Su Jun , Li Luying , Gao Yihua
Published: November 2014

Inkjet printing of conductive Ag–MWCNT patterns and MnO2–Ag–MWCNT anodes for supercapacitors was performed.
Nanoporous twinned PtPd with highly catalytic activity and stability
Authors: Zhang Xuefeng , Guan Pengfei , Malic Lidija , Trudeau Michel , Rosei Federico , Veres Teodor
Published: November 2014

Nanoporous composition-tunable PtPd catalysts, combining with a high density of twin boundaries and atomic-scale Pt–Pd interfaces, can be synthesized by a simple thermal-decomposition strategy. The most optimized PtPd represents the superior overall performance high catalytic activity and stability in the electrochemical oxidation of methanol.
Electrochromic properties of self-organized multifunctional V2O5–polymer hybrid films
Authors: Tritschler U. , Beck F. , Schlaad H. , Cölfen H.
Published: November 2014

Bio-inspired electrochromic V2O5–polymer hybrid films were prepared following a one-step self-organization procedure based on liquid crystal formation of organic and inorganic components.
Tunable crystallographic grain orientation and Raman fingerprints of polycrystalline SnO thin films
Authors: Liu Quan , Liang Lingyan , Cao Hongtao , Luo Hao , Zhang Hongliang , Li Jun , Li Xiuxia , Deng Fuling
Published: November 2014

(001)- and (101)-textured SnO films are respectively fabricated by modifying the film stoichiometry, and their Raman fingerprints are verified.
An acid-free medium growth of rutile TiO2nanorods arrays and their application in perovskite solar cells
Authors: Cai Bing , Zhong Dong , Yang Zhou , Huang Baokun , Miao Shu , Zhang Wen-Hua , Qiu Jieshan , Li Can
Published: November 2014

TiO2nanorods hydrothermally prepared from acid-free media show potential as the building blocks of perovskite solar cells.
Strategy towards large two-photon absorption cross-sections for diketopyrrolopyrroles
Authors: Purc Anna , Sobczyk Krzysztof , Sakagami Yusuke , Ando Akihiro , Kamada Kenji , Gryko Daniel T.
Published: November 2014

Decorating diketopyrrolopyrroles with strongly electron-rich heterocycles led to donor–acceptor–donor architectures possessing two-photon brightness 850–1900 GM.
Spin-coated Ag nanoparticles onto ITO substrates for efficient improvement of polymer solar cell performance
Authors: Li Sihui , Li Wenhua , Liu Qian , Wei Hedi , Jin Enquan , Wang Huan , Dong Yang , Lu Heng , Zhang Xuejuan , Zhao Xiuxiu , Wang Mingzhao , Bo Zhishan
Published: November 2014

The efficiency of PSCs has been greatly improved by spin-coating monodisperse Ag NPs on ITO substrates.
Multifunctional terpyridine/diphenylamine derivatives as highly efficient blue fluorescent emitters and red phosphorescent hosts
Authors: Liu Chuan-Lin , Zheng Cai-Jun , Liu Xiao-Ke , Chen Zhan , Yang Ji-Ping , Li Fan , Ou Xue-Mei , Zhang Xiao-Hong
Published: November 2014

A series of multifunctional fluorophores as highly efficient blue fluorescent emitters and red phosphorescent hosts.
Very simple circularly polarised printed patch antenna with enhanced bandwidth
Authors: Le T.T. , Park H.C.
Published: November 2014

A very simple circularly polarised (CP) printed patch antenna with enhanced bandwidth has been designed, fabricated and tested. The antenna consists of two semi‐circular patches and a rectangular ground plane, and is excited by a simple microstrip feedline. The total substrate size is 50 × 50 × 1.52 mm3. The measured −10 dB impedance bandwidth is 101% (2.84–8.7 GHz) and the measured 3 dB axial‐ratio (AR) bandwidth is 49.8% (3.95–6.57 GHz). Good agreement is achieved between measured and simulated results.
Trench SOI LDMOS with vertical field plate
Authors: Wu Lijuan , Zhang Wentong , Shi Qin , Cai Pengfei , He Hangcheng
Published: November 2014

A novel vertical field plate (VFP) structure with low specific on‐resistance (Ron,sp) is proposed. The VFP is inserted in the field oxide of the drift region with heavily doped N pillar parallel to the trench oxide layer (TOL), which depletes fully the drift region to decrease Ron,sp effectively and enhances the bulk field (ENBULF). The VFP optimises the bulk electric field to increase the breakdown voltage (BV). The BV of VFP is 668 V with an Ron,sp of 44.7 mΩ cm2, which is much lower than the silicon limit.
Exercise Intensity Guidelines for Cancer Survivors: a Comparison with Reference Values
Authors: Gil-Rey E. , Quevedo-Jerez K. , Maldonado-Martin S. , Herrero-Román F.
Published: November 2014

The optimal dose of physical activity (PA) in cancer survivors (CS) is unknown due to the large variety of types of cancer, illness stages and treatments, low cardiorespiratory fitness, and physical inactivity. It is recommended that CS follow current PA guidelines for healthy population. There are no specific exercise prescription guidelines for CS. To know the cardiorespiratory parameters of CS in order to create exercise prescription guidelines for this population, 152 inactive CS were recruited to perform a cardiopulmonary exercise test. Peak oxygen uptake (VO2peak), ventilatory threshold (VT) and respiratory compensation point (RCP) determined 3 exercise intensity zones to create exercise intensity classification guidelines for CS. VO2peak (18.7±4.6 mL·kg−1·min−1) and peak heart rate (HRpeak) (145.1±17.9 bpm) were lower than the estimated values (p<0.001). Moderate intensity zone for CS was different from the current PA guidelines for healthy population: 41–64% VO2max, 55–70% HRmax, 23–48% HRres, 2.5–4 METs and 8–14 points on RPE scale. Intensities in PA guidelines for healthy population are not adapted to the characteristics of CS. For individual exercise prescription in CS specific PA guidelines should be used in order to maximize the benefits obtained by the use of aerobic exercise training.
Resonating with default nonsalient interpretations
Authors: Giora Rachel , Drucker Ari , Fein Ofer
Published: November 2014

Based on natural language use, we examine the contextual environment of some negative constructions (e.g., Punctuality is not her forte/best attribute). Previous findings show that, as predicted by the view of default nonliteral interpretations, such negative constructions are interpreted nonliterally by default: (a) when presented in isolation, they are interpreted sarcastically and rated as sarcastic compared to affirmative counterparts; (b) when embedded in equally strongly biasing contexts, they are processed faster in sarcastically than in literally biasing contexts (Giora et al., 2013; Giora, Drucker et al., 2014). Here we test a third prediction that, unlike affirmative sarcasm, (c) such negative utterances will convey a sarcastic interpretation and their natural environment will echo their nonsalient (sarcastic) interpretation rather than their salience-based (literal) interpretation (Giora et al., 2010, 2013). Findings from 2 corpus-based studies of (Hebrew and English) negative constructions lend usage-based support to the view of default nonliteral interpretations (Giora et al., 2010, 2013; Giora, Drucker et al., 2014). They show that when occurring in natural discourses, such utterances communicate sarcasm significantly more often than their alternative affirmatives. Their neighboring utterances further reflect their nonsalient sarcastic interpretation rather than their salience-based nonsarcastic interpretation.
A corpus-based functional study of shi…de constructions
Authors: Xu Yi
Published: November 2014

Existing research on shi…de constructions has often referred to its purported “emphasis” or “focus” functions. This paper reexamines shi…de by analyzing 787 examples of shi…de extracted from a spoken corpus. Positive evidence was found for several earlier proposals that rely on intuitively-generated data. Meanwhile, additional features of the construction can be observed. Results indicate that the preferred form of shi…de takes stative predicates, and some examples occur in such high frequencies that they form formulaic expressions. The construction always achieves stative predication, is often associated with subjectivity, and expresses the speaker’s certainty in stancetaking. To explain all the data, a unified “emphasis” function is proposed to integrate the traditional analyses of “constructive focus” and “affirmation.” Also, the overlap between the copula and the emphasis/focus function of shi in shi…de suggests that the construction is a form grammaticalized from shi + nominalization. This paper thus shows that corpus data can enable us to tackle an old issue with new evidence by making all subtypes of the construction available for quantitative and qualitative analysis, which in turn helps us redefine and reconceptualize otherwise ambiguous notions.
Translating Shanghai
Authors: Wang Chen
Published: November 2014

This essay problematizes the translation of one city as another: Shanghai for instance as ‘New York’ or ‘Paris.’ Such tropes have long been popular in literature and journalism. By viewing the issue through the lens of translation, the essay proposes to question the equivalence between cities that such statements presume. Behind the presumption of equivalence are political, cultural, and social ‘Untranslatables’ that emerge at the moment of translation. The paper focuses also on issues of intersemiotic translation that arise in the multimedia book, Disappearing Shanghai. The essay discusses how multiple translations of Shanghai co-operate with, conflict with and defy one another, leading to a constantly changing perspective on the city.
Rethinking translation studies
Authors: Sun Sanjun
Published: November 2014

Since Holmes’ founding statement for translation studies in 1972, four decades have passed. During that time some trends seem to have developed in the discipline, and it is time to stop and take stock. This paper touches upon issues essential to understanding translation studies today, such as (1) the nature of translation; (2) the research scope of translation studies; (3) interdisciplinary orientation and its implications; (4) research methods; and (5) the relationship between translation theory and practice. An examination of these issues indicates that the discipline of translation studies is increasingly subject to opposing or competing research approaches and is exhibiting a kind of disciplinary fragmentation. There are imbalances in the research methods used and in the topics that emerge in the research literature. There is a growing gap between translation theory and practice. This paper tries to examine the reasons for these trends and offer perspectives on ways to reach some common disciplinary and professional ground.
Arbitrary combination and the use of signs in mathematics: Kant’s 1763 Prize Essay and its Wolffian background
Authors: Dunlop Katherine
Published: November 2014

In his 1763 Prize Essay, Kant is thought to endorse a version of formalism on which mathematical concepts need not apply to extramental objects. Against this reading, I argue that the Prize Essay has sufficient resources to explain how the objective reference of mathematical concepts is secured. This account of mathematical concepts’ objective reference employs material from Wolffian philosophy. On my reading, Kant’s 1763 view still falls short of his Critical view in that it does not explain the universal, unconditional applicability of mathematical concepts.
Spatial representation, magnitude and the two stems of cognition
Authors: Land Thomas
Published: November 2014

The aim of this paper is to show that attention to Kant’s philosophy of mathematics sheds light on the doctrine that there are two stems of the cognitive capacity, which are distinct, but equally necessary for cognition. Specifically, I argue for the following four claims: (i) The distinctive structure of outer sensible intuitions must be understood in terms of the concept of magnitude. (ii) The act of sensibly representing a magnitude involves a special act of spontaneity Kant ascribes to a capacity he calls the productive imagination. (iii) Contrary to what is assumed by many commentators, it is not the case that the Two Stems Doctrine implies that a representation is either sensible or spontaneity-dependent, but not both. (iv) Outer sensible intuitions are both sensible and spontaneity-dependent – they are sensible because they exhibit the kind of structure Kant takes to be distinctive of outer sensible intuitions, and they depend on spontaneity because they are cases of sensibly representing a magnitude.
West Africa and the transnational trade in illegal drugs: physical properties, policing, and power
Authors: Howell Simon , Atta-Asamoah Andrews
Published: November 2014

This paper focuses on the role that physical properties play in the production and distribution of illegal drugs. Using the primary examples of cocaine, cannabis, and heroin, the paper argues that there is a causal relationship between the physical properties of a drug and the manner in which it will be produced and distributed. By explicitly borrowing concepts frequently found in studies concerning resource creation and conflict, the paper uses a transdisciplinary conceptual framework with which to examine some of the factors and mechanisms that have helped to shape the contemporary trade in illegal drugs, with specific reference to West Africa. We have further highlighted some of the means and modes of transport now employed by drug smugglers, showing how they can be situated in relation to policing measures and tactics. By taking into account these physical properties, as well as by focusing on the demand for and value of individual drugs – not to mention the risk calculations that frequently inform different patterns and methods of distribution – we argue that a more nuanced approach to drug policing and legislation is not only possible, but necessary. While the role that the physical properties and ascribed value of specific resources play can be used to show how they contribute to conflict patterns, little explicit attention has been given to how these same features may influence the transnational trade in illicit substances. The need for more nuanced understandings are becoming increasingly important, especially in areas such as West and Southern Africa, where the prescriptions of the now failed ‘war on drugs’ found little use or traction, and have failed to adequately reduce the production, distribution, or consumption of various illicit drugs.
Cost-Effectiveness of Noninvasive Central Blood Pressure Monitoring in the Diagnosis of Hypertension
Authors: Cheng Hao-Min , Pearson Alan , Sung Shih-Hsien , Yu Wen-Chung , Chen Chen-Huan , Karnon Jonathan
Published: November 2014

BACKGROUND

Central blood pressure (CBP) betters conventional clinical BP (cuff BP) in predicting cardiovascular outcomes. Noninvasive CBP monitoring has emerged as a new technology for management of hypertension. This study aimed to analyze the cost-effectiveness of noninvasive CBP compared to cuff BP monitoring for confirming a diagnosis of hypertension.

METHODS

Lifetime costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) were estimated for CBP and cuff BP monitoring using a cohort Markov model. We applied model calibration and probabilistic sensitivity analysis on populations representative of the general population, in 10-year age brackets, from age 35 years to over 75 years of age.

RESULTS

The CBP strategy was more cost-effective than cuff BP for men and women across all age subgroups, with mean incremental cost-effectiveness ratios ranging from £226 to £2,750 per QALY gained. The cost-effectiveness was mainly driven by improved patient outcomes, represented by the QALY gains (0.09–0.88), at an acceptable incremental cost (£116–£371). Deterministic and probabilistic sensitivity analyses demonstrated the consistency and robustness of the cost-effectiveness of the CBP strategy.

CONCLUSIONS

Early evidence on the diagnostic accuracy of noninvasive CBP monitoring suggests significant improvements in the confirmation of suspected hypertension, compared to cuff BP. This paper suggests that the long-term benefits of improved diagnostic performance justify the supplementary purchase costs of new, noninvasive CBP monitors. The results highlight the potential value of CBP, and hence the value of further research to confirm the diagnostic and prognostic role of CBP for the management of hypertension.