bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lipase Catalysed Kinetic Resolution of Racemic 1,2-Diols Containing a Chiral Quaternary Center
Authors: De Gonzalo Gonzalo
Published: June 2018

Optically active 1,2-diols are valuable buildings blocks in organic synthesis. In the present paper, a set of racemic 1,2-diols with an ester functional group are prepared, starting from α-ketoesters in a three-step procedure with moderate yields. The racemic 1,2-diols, containing a chiral quaternary center in their structure, are subjected to selective acylation in order to perform their kinetic resolution catalysed by a set of commercially available lipases. Under optimized reaction conditions, good conversions and enantioselectivities are achieved by using the lipase PSL-C from Pseudomonas cepacia in tert-butyl methyl ether. This biocatalyst could be reused up to five times without losing its properties.
Boron-Doping Proximity Effects on Dislocation Generation during Non-Planar MPCVD Homoepitaxial Diamond Growth
Authors: Lloret Fernando , Eon David , Bustarret Etienne , Fiori Alexandre , Araujo Daniel
Published: June 2018

Epitaxial lateral growth will be required if complex diamond-based device architecture, such as, for example, Metal-oxide-semiconductor Field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) or epitaxial lateral overgrowth (ELO) substrates, need to be developed for high-power applications. To this end, undoped and doped non-planar homoepitaxial diamond were overgrown on (001)-oriented diamond-patterned substrates. Defects induced by both the heavy boron doping and three-dimensional (3D) growth were studied by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). At high methane and boron concentrations, threading dislocations with Burgers vectors b = 1/6 ⟨211⟩, b = 1/2 ⟨110⟩, or both were observed. Their generation mechanisms were established, revealing boron proximity effects as precursors of dislocations generated in boron-doped samples and providing clues as to the different Burgers vectors. The concentration ranges of boron and methane resulting in good crystalline quality depended on the plane of growth. The microwave plasma-enhanced chemical vapour deposition (MPCVD) growth conditions and the maximum boron concentration versus plane orientation yielding a dislocation-free diamond epitaxial layer were determined.
Prospective Associations between Single Foods, Alzheimer’s Dementia and Memory Decline in the Elderly
Authors: Fischer Karina , Melo van Lent Debora , Wolfsgruber Steffen , Weinhold Leonie , Kleineidam Luca , Bickel Horst , Scherer Martin , Eisele Marion , Van den Bussche Hendrik , Wiese Birgitt , König Hans-Helmut , Weyerer Siegfried , Pentzek Michael , Röhr Susanne , Maier Wolfgang , Jessen Frank , Schmid Matthias , Riedel-Heller Steffi G. , Wagner Michael
Published: June 2018

Background: Evidence whether single “cognitive health” foods could prevent cognitive decline is limited. We investigated whether dietary intake of red wine, white wine, coffee, green tea, olive oil, fresh fish, fruits and vegetables, red meat and sausages, assessed by a single-food-questionnaire, would be associated with either incident Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) or verbal memory decline. Methods: Participants aged 75+ of the German Study on Aging, Cognition and Dementia in Primary Care Patients (AgeCoDe) cohort were regularly followed over 10 years (n = 2622; n = 418 incident AD cases). Multivariable-adjusted joint modeling of repeated-measures and survival analysis was used, taking gender and Apolipoprotein E4 (APOE ε4) genotype into account as possible effect modifiers. Results: Only higher red wine intake was associated with a lower incidence of AD (HR = 0.92; P = 0.045). Interestingly, this was true only for men (HR = 0.82; P < 0.001), while in women higher red wine intake was associated with a higher incidence of AD (HR = 1.15; P = 0.044), and higher white wine intake with a more pronounced memory decline over time (HR = −0.13; P = 0.052). Conclusion: We found no evidence for these single foods to be protective against cognitive decline, with the exception of red wine, which reduced the risk for AD only in men. Women could be more susceptible to detrimental effects of alcohol.
Listeria monocytogenes Response to Propionate Is Differentially Modulated by Anaerobicity
Authors: Rinehart Erica , Newton Eric , Marasco Megan A. , Beemiller Kaitlin , Zani Ashley , Muratore Melani K. , Weis John , Steinbicker Nicole , Wallace Nathan , Sun Yvonne
Published: June 2018

Propionate is a common food preservative and one of the major fermentation acids in the intestines. Therefore, exposure to propionate is frequent for foodborne pathogens and likely takes place under suboxic conditions. However, it is not clear whether the absence of oxygen affects how pathogens respond to propionate. Here, we investigated how propionate exposure affects Listeria monocytogenes growth and virulence factor production under aerobic or anaerobic conditions and showed that oxygen indeed plays a key role in modulating L. monocytogenes response to propionate. Under aerobic conditions, propionate supplementations had no effect on planktonic growth but resulted in decreased adherent growth. Under anaerobic conditions, propionate supplementations resulted in a pH-dependent inhibition of planktonic growth and increased adherent growth. Cultures grown with propionate accumulated higher levels of acetoin under aerobic conditions but lower levels of ethanol under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Metabolic perturbations by propionate were also evident by the increase in straight chain fatty acids. Finally, propionate supplementations resulted in increased listeriolyin O (LLO) production under anaerobic conditions but decreased LLO production under aerobic conditions. These results demonstrate for the first time that the presence or absence of oxygen plays a critical role in shaping L. monocytogenes responses to propionate.
Development and Evaluation of Raloxifene-Hydrochloride-Loaded Supersaturatable SMEDDS Containing an Acidifier
Authors: Lee Jong-Hwa , Kim Hak Hyung , Cho Young Ho , Koo Tae-Sung , Lee Gye Won
Published: June 2018

Raloxifene hydrochloride (RLH) was formulated into a pH-modified supersaturatable self-microemulsifying drug delivery system (S-SMEDDS) to increase drug solubility and dissolution rate. Optimal formulations of pH-modified S-SMEDDSs were developed by incorporating hydroxypropyl-cellulose-L as a precipitation inhibitor and phosphoric acid as a pH modifier (an acidifier). RLH was dissolved to greater extents by all pH-modified S-SMEDDSs compared with non-pH-modified S-SMEDDSs. In particular, phosphoric acid afforded greater drug dissolution than did the other acidifiers tested, perhaps because phosphoric acid better controlled the pH. More than 50% of the RLH was released from the pH-modified S-SMEDDS at pH 2.5 compared with only ~5% of the drug into aqueous buffer (pH 1.2 or 6.8) after dissolution of a conventional tablet. pH-modified S-SMEDDSs with a hydrophilic polymer and phosphoric acid improved the dissolution behavior of a drug exhibiting poor aqueous solubility.
Construction of a Different Polymer Chain Structure to Study π-π Interaction between Polymer and Reduced Graphene Oxide
Authors: Zhao Dan , Zhu Guangda , Ding Yong , Zheng Junping
Published: June 2018

In this work, a different polymer chain structure was synthesized to study π-π interactions between polymer and reduced graphene oxide (RGO). Polymers with different chain structures were obtained from free radical copolymerization of styrene with 4-cyanostyrene (containing substituted phenyl rings) and 2-vinylnaphthalene (containing naphthalene rings). In this work, the polystyrene, poly(styrene-co-4-cyanostyrene) and poly(styrene-co-2-vinylnaphthalene) were named as PS, PSCN and PSNP, respectively. RGO was prepared through modified Hummers’ method and further thermal reduction, and nanocomposites were prepared by solution blending. Thus, different π-π interactions were formed between polymers and RGO. Raman and thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to characterize the interfacial interaction, showing that the trend of the interfacial interaction should be in the order of RGO/PSCN, RGO/PS, and RGO/PSNP. The differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) measurement showed that, compared with polymer matrix, the glass transition temperature (Tg) of RGO/PS, RGO/PSCN and RGO/PSNP nanocomposites with the addition of 4.0 wt% RGO are increased by 14.3 °C, 25.2 °C and 4.4 °C, respectively. Compared with π-π interaction only formed through aromatic rings, substituent groups changed the densities of electron clouds on the phenyl rings. This change resulted in the formation of donor-acceptor interaction and reinforcement of the π-π interaction at the interface, which leads to increased value of Tg. This comparative study can be useful for selecting appropriate interaction groups, as well as suitable monomers, to prepare high performance nanocomposites.
Ecological Wall Systems as an Element of Sustainable Development—Cost Issues
Authors: Drozd Wojciech , Leśniak Agnieszka
Published: June 2018

Building construction based on ecological, locally available, and slightly processed materials have a positive effect on the environment and local economy. Due to its simplicity, and thus possibility to erect a building on one’s own and using inexpensive materials, it may potentially become a solution to satisfy the continuously growing demand for residential buildings. In the paper, three variants of ecological external walls were proposed: a wall made of clay blocks insulated with mineral wool boards; a wall made of clay compacted in formwork insulated with mineral wool boards; and a wooden frame structure filled with straw bales and cladded with fiberboards. The layers of the walls were chosen in such a manner that the heat transfer coefficient values for the studied variants are as equal as possible (0.2 W/m2K), thus allowing for a reliable comparative study. The cost calculation of each variant of walls construction was made. The obtained results allow selection of a more advantageous solution.
Sustainability in Construction Engineering
Authors: Zavadskas Edmundas Kazimieras , Šaparauskas Jonas , Antucheviciene Jurgita
Published: June 2018

The concept of sustainability has been expanding to all areas of economic activity, including construction engineering. Construction engineering is a complex discipline that involves designing, planning, constructing and managing infrastructures. In this Special Issue, 27 selected and peer-reviewed papers contribute to sustainable construction by offering technological, economic, social and environmental benefits through a variety of methodologies and tools, including fundamental decision-making models and methods as well as advanced multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods and techniques. The papers are mainly concentrated in five areas: Sustainable architecture; construction/reconstruction technology and sustainable construction materials; construction economics, including investments, supply, contracting and costs calculation; infrastructure planning and assessment; project risk perception, analysis and assessment, with an emphasis on sustainability.
Environmental Sustainability as a Source of Product Innovation: The Role of Governance Mechanisms in Manufacturing Firms
Authors: Kim Myung Kyo , Sheu Chwen , Yoon Jiho
Published: June 2018

Over the past two decades, since the emergence of the triple bottom line philosophy, the relationship between environmental sustainability and corporate performance has received a lot of attention, but has generated mixed or often even contradictory results. A few recent studies have inferred that innovations are the missing link that connects the environmental sustainability of a firm to other performance metrics; however, the evidence of such a proposition has been restricted to being conceptual or anecdotal. Relying on a knowledge governance approach, this study presents exploratory empirical evidence indicating that the impacts of a firm’s sustainability initiatives on its innovation performance originate from the governance mechanism it uses for sustainability, not sustainability outcomes per se. We tested this research proposition by using a subsample of Global Manufacturing Research Group’s global survey data. Our results support the positive impacts of two widely-used environmental sustainability governance mechanisms (i.e., internal monitoring and supplier collaboration) on product innovation capability. The findings further provide more useful and effective options for manufacturing firms and managers, to establish environmental sustainability governance mechanisms that can be converted into product innovation capability.
The Relationship between Investor Materiality and the Sustainable Development Goals: A Methodological Framework
Authors: Betti Gianni , Consolandi Costanza , Eccles Robert G.
Published: June 2018

The world has great expectations for how the private sector, both companies and investors, can support the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In fact, it is generally believed that these goals cannot be achieved without strong support from the private sector. But will making the world a better place hurt financial returns? The answer is “No” if companies focus on the SDGs and their associated targets that benefit from strong performance on the material environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues that matter to investors. In this paper we map the 30 generic ESG issues identified by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) to the SDGs and their targets. We show that some SASB issues are more material for a given SDG than others. We also show that some SASB issues are more important to the SDGs in general than others. We also map the material ESG issues for each of SASB’s 79 industries to the SDGs and to their targets. For each sector, there are particular SDGs where it has high impact and for each SDG there are particular sectors that have a high impact on it, and some sectors are more important to the SDGs in aggregate than others. The same is true at the target level. This mapping can be used as a guide for both companies and investors who want to understand how value-creating ESG performance can contribute to the SDGs. This paper is divided into four parts. Part I explains the motivation for this study. Part II explains our methodology and Part III the results. Part IV concludes with a summary of our results and some reflections on how our mapping methodology can be improved.
Exploratory Analysis of the Productivity of Carob Tree (Ceratonia siliqua) Orchards Conducted under Dry-Farming Conditions
Authors: Correia Pedro José , Pestana Maribela
Published: June 2018

In Southern Portugal (Algarve), the occurrence of extreme climatic events has become more limiting to agriculture and forestry productivity. Severe or moderate drought during spring, summer, and autumn is common, with major implications on yield, farmers income, and on a long-term basis, land use. Facing this scenario, farmers rely on certain crops in order to obtain a complementary revenue, as an alternative to more intensive and high-demanding farming. One of these crops is carob tree, a multipurpose and industrial fruit tree species very well adapted to dry-farming conditions and very important to the sustainability of these fragile agroecosystems. The aim of this study is to analyse the fruit productivity during 30 years in two mature carob tree orchards grown in two contrasting soils: a fertile, calcareous soil and in a non-fertile soil. Based on this exploratory analysis, the gross income of farmers obtained from fruit selling in the regional market is discussed. Moreover, the possibility of using tree carbon sequestration as an ecosystem service shall be considered as a novel alternative in these depreciated agroecosystems.
Wasting of Fresh-Packed Bread by Consumers—Influence of Shopping Behavior, Storing, Handling, and Consumer Preferences
Authors: Østergaard Sofie , Hanssen Ole Jørgen
Published: June 2018

There are few scientific papers dealing with the packaging of fresh bread and consumer preferences as to the packaging. There are also few scientific papers on consumer behavior regarding shopping routines, storing, and the use of fresh bread in connection with food waste from households. The primary scope of this study has been to gain new understanding and expertise when comparing the characteristics of consumers who report no wasting of fresh bread with those who report wasting a significant quantity of fresh bread every week. In addition, the authors have identified and analyzed the main reasons for wasting fresh-packed bread in Norway, and the way in which those reasons relate to varying aspects of consumer behavior. This expertise is important for those working in the development, production, and sale of food. It will enable them to take effective measures relating to the various consumer groups so as to prevent the waste of bread by consumers. A web-based questionnaire has been employed, with 1000 respondents, in order to collect data for the analyses. There were significant differences between the groups who reported wasting a significant amount of bread (seven slices or more a week) and groups who wasted no fresh bread at all. This was especially noticeable when focusing on age and household size. Other factors were shopping behavior, and the freezing and toasting of bread at home, which can minimize the wasting of bread. Low wasters employ clear strategies to avoid food waste (freezing, re-packing, and shopping) and these strategies are not seen in the group of high-wasters. The findings from this study may provide useful insight for those working with the development of packaging and products in the food industry, as well as those in the retail sector, as it identifies consumer preferences, viewpoints on packaging and attitudes towards the freshness of bread. As a sizeable group of consumers in this study stated that they use an additional plastic bag in addition to the original packaging, it is clear that consumers do not perceive the original packaging as being good enough to preserve the quality of fresh bread.
Correction: Mas, S., et al. Identification and Chemical Characterization of Insoluble Contaminants in Hemodialysis Water Treatment. Water 2018, 10, 486
Authors: Mas Sebastian , Egido Jesús , Ortiz Alberto , Gonzalez-Parra Emilio
Published: June 2018

The authors regret omitting to explicitly mention some funds received when writing the original Acknowledgement Section[...]
Simulating the Evolution of the Land and Water Resource System under Different Climates in Heilongjiang Province, China
Authors: Jiang Qiuxiang , Zhao Youzhu , Wang Zilong , Fu Qiang , Wang Tian , Zhou Zhimei , Dong Yujie
Published: June 2018

Heilongjiang Province is under the pressure of a water shortage due to climate change, population growth and economic development. To effectively manage regional land and water resources, this paper describes a system dynamics model that was built to simulate the interaction between land and water resources and socioeconomic factors, as well as the evolution of regional land and water resources in different climates in Heilongjiang Province. The results show that the declining trend of unused land area and the water supply–demand ratio will not stop, even under the most optimistic (e.g., humid climate) climate conditions, if the current land use patterns continue. Therefore, measures should be taken to manage the unreasonable usage patterns of land and water resources in this region. This study simulated the evolution of regional land and water resources for five scenarios under an arid climate by changing the net irrigation quota for paddy fields, the water quota for industrial use, forestland area, annual change rate of farmland area, and the growth rate of the gross industrial output value. Further, a combined scenario that can maximally reduce the regional land and water resource sustainable risk was identified. The simulation of the combined scenario showed that it can effectively increase the degree of regional land and water resource use in the region, as well as reduce the risks that threaten these resources. This study provides theoretical support for the efficient use of land and water resources in the future.
On the Difference of River Resistance Computation between the

k
−
ε

Model and the Mixing Length Model
Authors: Dai Wenhong , Ding Mengjiao , Zhang Haitong
Published: June 2018

River resistance characteristics, which can be reflected by the resistance factor, have an impact on flow and sediment transport. In the classical theory, Prandtl proposed the mixing length model for the simulation of the turbulence, and von Kármán established the logarithmic formula of the flow velocity distribution. Based on that, the expression of the resistance factor can be derived. With the development of the numerical technology, the k−ε model has been widely applied in the channels computation. However, for the different closure ways of the Reynolds stress in turbulence equations, the outcomes of the k−ε model and the Prandtl mixing length model are not exactly identical. In this paper, both qualitative and quantitative studies are carried out on the difference between these two models, with respect to the resistance factor. This difference is evaluated by the ratio of the resistance factor computed with the two models. The result shows that with the increment of the relative flow depth, the ratio first increases and then decreases. Moreover, it is also affected by the bed slope. Therefore, the difference should be taken into account when a comparison is made between the simulation results of the k−ε model and the classical theory of river mechanics.
Collections de presse, numérisation et patrimoine des bibliothèques
Authors: Lallich-Boidin Geneviève , Brun-Picard Céline
Published: June 2018

Colecciones de prensa, digitalización y patrimonio de las bibliotecas.

La emergencia y la evolución de la noción de “patrimonio de las bibliotecas” son estudiadas a través los dispositivos legislativos, las prácticas profesionales y herramientas como los catálogos colectivos. Mientras que inicialmente solamente las obras raras y preciosas eran los objetos patrimoniales, el valor patrimonial se extiende a las colecciones constituidas por estas instituciones. Por su parte, los objetos patrimoniales en las bibliotecas que eran hasta entonces más propensos a la conservación que a la difusión, ahora pueden ser leídos en la pantalla gracias a la digitalización. Se analiza el caso particular de la biblioteca municipal de la Part-Dieu, Lyon, que difunde sus colecciones de prensa del siglo diecinueve en formato digital.
Optical Variability in IBL S5 0716+714 during the 2013–2015 Outbursts
Authors: Kaur Navpreet , Baliyan Kiran S. , Chandra S. , Sameer  , Ganesh S.
Published: June 2018

With an aim to explore optical variability at diverse timescales in BL Lac source S5 0716+714, it was observed for 46 nights during 2013 January 14 to 2015 June 01 when it underwent two major outbursts. The observations were made using the 1.2 m Mount Abu InfraRed Observatory telescope mounted with a CCD camera. On 29 nights, the source was monitored for more than 2 hr, resulting in 6256 data points in the R band, to check for the intra-night variability (INV). Observations in the B, V, and I bands with 159, 214, and 177 data points, respectively, along with daily averaged R-band data are used to address inter-night and long-term variability and the color behavior of S5 0716+71. The study suggests that the source shows significant INV with a duty cycle of more than 31% and night-to-night variations. The average brightness magnitudes in the B, V, R, and I bands were found to be 14.42(0.02), 14.02(0.01), 13.22(0.01), and 13.02(0.03), respectively, while S5 0716+714 was historically brightest with R = 11.68 mag on 2015 January 18, indicating that the source was in a relatively high state during this period. A mild bluer-when-brighter behavior, typical of BL Lacs, supports the shock-in-jet model. We noticed larger amplitudes of variation when the source was relatively brighter. Based on the shortest timescale of variability and causality argument, the upper bound on the size of the emission region is estimated to be 9.32 × 1014 cm, and the mass of the black hole is estimated to be 5.6 × 108
M
⊙.
Limitation of Atmospheric Composition by Combustion–Explosion in Exoplanetary Atmospheres
Authors: Grenfell J. L. , Gebauer S. , Godolt M. , Stracke B. , Lehmann R. , Rauer H.
Published: June 2018

This work presents theoretical studies that combine aspects of combustion and explosion theory with exoplanetary atmospheric science. Super-Earths could possess a large amount of molecular hydrogen depending on disk, planetary, and stellar properties. Super-Earths orbiting pre-main-sequence M-dwarf stars have been suggested to possess large amounts of O2(g) produced abiotically via water photolysis followed by hydrogen escape. If these two constituents were present simultaneously, such large amounts of H2(g) and O2(g) can react via photochemistry to form up to ∼10 Earth oceans. In cases where photochemical removal is slow, hence O2(g) can indeed build up abiotically, the atmosphere could reach the combustion–explosion limit. Then, H2(g) and O2(g) react extremely quickly to release energy and form liquid water together with modest amounts of hydrogen peroxide. These processes set constraints for H2(g) and O2(g) atmospheric compositions in Super-Earth atmospheres. Our initial study of the gas-phase oxidation pathways for modest conditions (Earth’s insolation and ∼10th of a percent of H2(g)) suggests that H2(g) is oxidized by O2(g) into H2O(g) mostly via HOx and mixed HOx–NOx catalyzed cycles. Regarding other pairs of atmospheric species, we find that CO–O2 could attain explosive–combustive levels on mini gas planets for midrange C/O in the equilibrium chemistry regime (p > ∼1 bar). Regarding (CH4–O2), a small number of modeled rocky planets assuming Earth-like atmospheres orbiting cooler stars could have compositions at or near the explosive–combustive level although more work is required to investigate this issue.
Hidden in Plain Sight: A Massive, Dusty Starburst in a Galaxy Protocluster at z = 5.7 in the COSMOS Field
Authors: Pavesi Riccardo , Riechers Dominik A. , Sharon Chelsea E. , Smolčić Vernesa , Faisst Andreas L. , Schinnerer Eva , Carilli Christopher L. , Capak Peter L. , Scoville Nick , Stacey Gordon J.
Published: June 2018

We report the serendipitous discovery of a dusty, starbursting galaxy at z = 5.667 (hereafter called CRLE) in close physical association with the “normal” main-sequence galaxy HZ10 at z = 5.654. CRLE was identified by detection of [C ii], [N ii], and CO(2–1) line emission, making it the highest-redshift, most luminous starburst in the COSMOS field. This massive, dusty galaxy appears to be forming stars at a rate of at least 1500 M
⊙ yr−1 in a compact region only ∼3 kpc in diameter. The dynamical and dust emission properties of CRLE suggest an ongoing merger driving the starburst, which is in a potentially intermediate stage relative to other known dusty galaxies at the same epoch. The ratio of [C ii] to [N ii] may suggest that an important (∼15%) contribution to the [C ii] emission comes from a diffuse ionized gas component, which could be more extended than the dense, starbursting gas. CRLE appears to be located in a significant galaxy overdensity at the same redshift, potentially associated with a large-scale cosmic structure recently identified in a Lyman α-emitter survey. This overdensity suggests that CRLE and HZ10 reside in a protocluster environment, offering the tantalizing opportunity to study the effect of a massive starburst on protocluster star formation. Our findings support the interpretation that a significant fraction of the earliest galaxy formation may occur from the inside out, within the central regions of the most massive halos, while rapidly evolving into the massive galaxy clusters observed in the local universe.
On the Optimal Choice of Nucleosynthetic Yields, Initial Mass Function, and Number of SNe Ia for Chemical Evolution Modeling
Authors: Philcox Oliver , Rybizki Jan , Gutcke Thales A.
Published: June 2018

To fully harvest the rich library of stellar elemental abundance data available, we require reliable models that facilitate our interpretation of them. Galactic chemical evolution (GCE) models are one such set, a key part of which are the selection of chemical yields from different nucleosynthetic enrichment channels, predominantly asymptotic giant branch stars, Type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia), and core-collapse supernovae (CC-SNe). Here we present a scoring system for yield tables based on their ability to reproduce protosolar abundances within a simple parameterization of the GCE modeling software Chempy, which marginalizes over galactic parameters describing simple stellar populations (SSPs) and interstellar medium physics. Two statistical scoring methods are presented, based on Bayesian evidence and leave-one-out cross-validation, and are applied to five CC-SN tables, for (a) all mutually available elements and (b) a subset of the nine most abundant elements. We find that the yields of Prantzos et al. (P18, including stellar rotation) and Chieffi & Limongi (C04) best reproduce protosolar abundances for the two cases, respectively. The inferred best-fit SSP parameters for case (b) are

for the initial mass function high-mass slope and

for the SN Ia normalization, which are broadly consistent across tested yield tables. Additionally, we demonstrate how Chempy can be used to dramatically improve elemental abundance predictions of hydrodynamical simulations by plugging tailored best-fit SSP parameters into a Milky Way analog from Gutcke & Springel. Our code, including a comprehensive tutorial, is freely available and can additionally provide SSP enrichment tables for any combination of parameters and yield tables.
Apéndice. Estudio mineralógico de unas terracotas del templo romano de La Encarnación (Caravaca, Murcia)
Authors: Arana Castillo R.
Published: June 2018

En este trabajo se estudian por métodos de rayos X, análisis espectroquímico y microscopía de luz transmitida cuatro muestras de cerámicas del templo romano de La Encarnación (Caravaca, SE. de España) con objeto de obtener información sobre su composición mineralógica. aspectos texturales y probable fuente de esos materiales. El estudio mineralógico revela en dos muestras una composición particular de los fragmentos diseminados (presencia de nódulos anortosíticos) que apoya la hipótesis de que esos materiales fueron importados.
Terra Sigillata Hispánica Tardía meridional
Authors: Orfila Margarita
Published: June 2018

Se trata en este artículo de una posible producción de sigillatas hispánicas tardías en el sur de la península ibérica, que se propone denominar TSHTM. Se considera su vinculación con las sigillatas hispánicas y las norteafricanas y se estudia su dispersión geográfica. Parte de estas cerámicas se conocían hasta ahora como sigillatas paleocristianas de Cástulo y se relacionaban con las producciones tardías gálicas.
Un terminvs de agrimensor de carácter técnico procedente de la Sierra de Gata (Villamiel, Cáceres)
Authors: Ariño Gil Enrique , García de Figuerola Paniagua Miguel
Published: June 2018

El trabajo que presentamos aborda el estudio de un epigrafe de fácil lectura pero de problemática interpretación procedente de Villamiel (Cáceres). El carácter rústico del documento no impide apreciar que en su labra se ha intentado acomodar el soporte a la forma de un termius. Esto, unido a la indiscutible presencia de abreviaturas en las tres primeras líneas del texto, nos lleva a interpretar el epígrafe como un cipo vinculado a labores técnicas de agrimensura, destinado a ser leído por los mensores, quizá en relación con las operaciones de medición del ager per extremitatem mensura comprehensus al que se refiere Frontino. Es también destacable la mención de dos comunidades desconocidas hasta ahora por las fuentes: Vinia (o Inia) Campegiensis y Valseni.
Late roman unguentarium: ungüentarios cristianos de la Antigüedad tardía procedentes de la Punta de L´Illa de Cullera, Valencia
Authors: García Villanueva Mª Isabel , Roselló Mesquida Miguel
Published: June 2018

Presentamos en este artículo un conjunto de ungüentarios cerámicos de origen oriental de la Antigüedad Tardía procedentes de Punta de l´Illa de Cullera, Valencia. El interés de estas piezas viene dado por ser la primera vez que se documentan en la Península y su posible relación con algún aspecto de la liturgia cristiana
Contemporary Islamic Movement, Popular Culture and Public Sphere in Indonesia: The #IndonesiaTanpaJIL Movement
Authors: Ardhianto Imam
Published: June 2018

This article argues that social media and commercialized urban public space in contemporary Indonesia play an important role as a context for political Islam, enabling it to construct its methods of political mobilization and its ideological and cultural transformation. Through an examination of the case of #IndonesiaTanpaJIL, an Islamic movement that emerged through social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, this study explains the socio-historical process that underlies the rise of the pious youth in contemporary urban space in Indonesia, and further highlights the cultural forms of religious articulation that have arisen through Islamic revivalist ideals and secular popular culture materiality.
Le gouverneur, la sourate et l’islamiste adultère : retour sur l’affaire Ahok
Authors: Madinier Rémy
Published: June 2018

La condamnation par un tribunal de Jakarta, en mai 2017, de Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, dit « Ahok », à deux ans de prison pour blasphème assortie de son incarcération immédiate eu un retentissement international et constitua un choc brutal pour une partie de l’opinion indonésienne. Gouverneur sortant de la capitale (et faisant donc fonction de maire), candidat malheureux à sa propre succession, ce chrétien d’origine chinoise, proche de Jokowi, incarnait pour ses partisans le renouveau politique indispensable à la poursuite de la Reformasi. En replaçant l’affaire Ahok dans l’histoire de la transition politique indonésienne et en s’attachant à dénouer l’écheveau des logiques à l’œuvre dans leur temporalité, cet article relève, aux côtés des indices témoignant de la progression d’un fondamentalisme mou, les signes de la poursuite d’une avancée démocratique.
Variation in Genome-Wide NF-κB RELA Binding Sites upon Microbial Stimuli and Identification of a Virus Response Profile
Authors: Borghini Lisa , Lu Jinhua , Hibberd Martin , Davila Sonia
Published: June 2018

NF-κB transcription factors are master regulators of the innate immune response. Activated downstream of pathogen recognition receptors, they regulate the expression of genes to help fight infections as well as recruit the adaptive immune system. NF-κB responds to a wide variety of signals, but the processes by which stimulus specificity is attained remain unclear. In this article, we characterized the response of one NF-κB member, RELA, to four stimuli mimicking infection in human nasopharyngeal epithelial cells. Comparing genome-wide RELA binding, we observed stimulus-specific sites, although most sites overlapped across stimuli. Specifically, the response to poly I:C (mimicking viral dsRNA and signaling through TLR3) induced a distinct RELA profile, binding in the vicinity of antiviral genes and correlating with corresponding gene expression. This group of binding sites was also enriched in IFN regulatory factor motifs and showed overlapping with IFN regulatory factor binding sites. A novel NF-κB target, OASL, was further validated and showed TLR3-specific activation. This work showed that some RELA DNA binding sites varied in activation response following different stimulations and that interaction with more specialized factors could help achieve this stimulus-specific activity. Our data provide a genomic view of regulated host response to different pathogen stimuli.
‘Ostrich is a Fowl for any Matter’: The ostrich as a ‘strange’ fowl in Jewish literature
Authors: Shemesh Abraham O.
Published: June 2018

The size, strange body shape and behaviour of the ostrich aroused the imagination of the ancients, Jews and non-Jews, and therefore beginning from the classical era until recent generations, various legends and beliefs were attached to it. The ancients deliberated whether the ostrich is a bird or it is a cross between a bird and a four-legged creature. In this case, Jewish writings reflected an advanced and sometimes independent conception that the ostrich is a bird. A belief that is indeed partially based on reality has to do with the food of the ostrich. In ancient sources, the ostrich is described as eating glass or metal, and according to some testimonies, this is a major component of its food. Medieval literature includes another common belief that the ostrich is gifted with miraculous powers of sight and it can use these powers to hatch the eggs by staring at them. The general impression formed from the study is that the Jews were aware of legends that existed among the nations, and even used them in their study halls for halakhic discussions and to enrich their spiritual world.
The effects of examination-driven teaching on mathematics achievement in Grade 10 school-based high-stakes examinations
Authors: Okitowamba Onyumbe , Julie Cyril , Mbekwa Monde
Published: June 2018

Various efforts are underway to improve achievement in high-stakes examinations in school mathematics. This article reports on one such initiative which focuses on the development of quality teaching of school mathematics by embedding it within an examination-driven emphasis. A quantitative approach was used to analyse the performance of Grade 10 learners in three consecutive end-of-year school-based examinations set by the initiative. Results indicate a trend in a positive direction over the three-year period. Nevertheless, there was a discernible decrease between the first and second administration of the examinations. It is concluded that examination-driven teaching holds a promise for enhancing achievement in high-stakes school mathematics examinations if sensibly and sensitively implemented.
Hypertranscendence of solutions of Mahler equations
Authors: Dreyfus Thomas , Hardouin Charlotte , Roques Julien
Published: June 2018

The last years have seen a growing interest from mathematicians in Mahler functions. This class of functions includes the generating series of the automatic sequences. The present paper is concerned with the following problem, which is rather frequently encountered in combinatorics: a set of Mahler functions

u_1, …, u_n

being given, are

u_1, …, u_n

and their successive derivatives algebraically independent? In this paper, we give general criteria ensuring an affirmative answer to this question. We apply our main results to the generating series attached to the so-called Baum–Sweet and Rudin–Shapiro automatic sequences. In particular, we show that these series are hyperalgebraically independent, i.e., these series and their successive derivatives are algebraically independent. Our approach relies on parametrized difference Galois theory (in this context, the algebro-differential relations between the solutions of a given Mahler equation are reflected by a linear differential algebraic group).
El potencial didáctico de los discursos publicitarios para el tratamiento de la literacidad electrónica en el aula de secundaria
Authors: Nebot Celades Lorena
Published: June 2018

El artículo trata sobre las posibilidades didácticas que ofrece la publicidad, principalmente, en lo que se refiere al ámbito lingüístico. En concreto, se centra en analizar el potencial didáctico del discurso publicitario para llevar a cabo una incorporación efectiva de la literacidad electrónica al sistema educativo. Para ello, en primer lugar, este artículo plantea las posibilidades didácticas que ofrece la publicidad para la enseñanza de la lengua, haciendo especial hincapié en el desarrollo de la competencia comunicativa. En segundo lugar, se centra en justificar el potencial didáctico del género publicitario digital, y sus diferentes subgéneros, para el tratamiento de la literacidad electrónica. Finalmente, incorpora un ejemplo de propuesta didáctica, que evidencia la aplicabilidad didáctica del discurso publicitario digital.
La enseñanza de la gramática en lengua gallega: problemas metodológicos e implicaciones prácticas
Authors: Mosquera Castro Estefanía
Published: June 2018

La enseñanza de las lenguas minoritarias presenta ciertas particularidades didácticas que no deben ser ignoradas, pues son enormes sus repercusiones sociolingüísticas. En muchas ocasiones el contacto que tiene el alumnado con ellas se limita a las horas de docencia, razón por la que el uso exclusivo y/o prioritario de metodologías tradicionales debe ser cuestionado, ya que no garantiza que se adquiera una competencia lingüística significativa. Centrado en la lengua gallega, este trabajo reflexionará sobre la urgencia de adoptar enfoques metodológicos innovadores y atractivos y profundizará sobre el lugar de la gramática en estos contextos. 
Los futuros maestros se convierten en booktubers. Una práctica de fomento lector en el Grado en Maestro de Educación Primaria
Authors: Torralba Miralles Gloria
Published: June 2018

Son cada vez más las voces que defienden la aplicación de las tecnologías de información y la comunicación ( TIC) a las distintas maneras de trabajar el fomento lector, como contrapunto a otras que tradicionalmente habían responsabilizado a las nuevas tecnologías del descenso del hábito lector. La lectura social, o lectura 2.0, ha demostrado que estos nuevos recursos aprovechan el elemento lúdico para acercar a las nuevas generaciones a la lectura. Los booktubers son unas figuras que se han erigido como los nuevos críticos literarios entre los más jóvenes gracias a la conjugación de elementos como el audiovisual o un lenguaje directo y cercano. Por eso resulta fundamental que los futuros docentes sean capaces de sacar partido del carácter atractivo de las plataformas de internet, pero siempre desde la atención a los contenidos y el lenguaje que su formación les proporciona. Este artículo presenta una práctica llevada a cabo con estudiantes del Grado en Maestro de Educación Primaria consistente en la presentación de un libro a través de un canal de YouTube y la reflexión sobre los aspectos a tener en cuenta para que el vídeo cumpla con su función principal: promover la lectura.
Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes
Authors: Guadamillas Gómez María Victoria
Published: June 2018

Reseña de:

Título: Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes

Autoras: Elena Favilli y Francesca Cavallo

Editorial: Destino Infantil & Juvenil

Número de páginas 224
Desde los cuentos tradicionales hacia la escritura creativa 2.0. Propuesta didáctica
Authors: García-Carcedo Pilar
Published: June 2018

Érase una vez... cuando los cuentos no eran siempre felices sino en ocasiones llenos de violencia y de se-xualidad. En este artículo se profundiza en esos cuentos antiguos para aprender sus orígenes (incluso antes de las versiones de Perrault y Grimm) y utilizarlos en educación Primaria y Secundaria, también para adolescentes y adultos mediante la escritura creativa digital. Se empieza con tres de los cuentos tradicionales más conocidos: Caperucita Roja, Blancanieves y El soldadito de plomo. Los resultados de la investigación incluyen estrategias didácticas que implican a los estudiantes de una forma activa en el proceso de aprendizaje a través de la escritura creativa 2.0 a partir de cuentos tradicionales.
Cartografía de calizas con datos hiperespectrales AISA Eagle II en una zona montañosa con vegetación densa: cómo orientar geológicamente la corrección atmosférica
Authors: Buzzi J. , Costa E. , Riaza A. , Fernández O. , García-Sellés D. , Corbera J.
Published: June 2018

Carbonated rocks are crucial targets for oil exploration, outcropping often in large areas with minimum spectral differences among geological units. The typical carbonate spectral absorptions in 2200 nm and 2300 nm, are excluded from the wavelength range of AISA Eagle II. AISA Eagle II hyperspectral data are processed in flight lines of 1024 swath pixels in the visible to near-infrared wavelength range (400 to 970 nm). The flight has a spatial resolution of 1 m and records a total of 128 channels with a spectral resolution of 4,8 nm. The area of study is a carbonate rocky mountain densely vegetated, covered by variably dense trees and bushes. Masking vegetation cover and shade effects is prior to any geological analysis using hyperspectral image processing. Carbonate units occur in mountain slopes, with small areas of ridges of rock outcrops and wide fans of loose material. The background soil of different geological units differ spectrally only by overall reflectance. Instead, limestone rocky outcrops display spectral responses with smooth typical iron oxide absorptions that distinguish them apart from loose boulders of limestone. Trying to enhance spectral differences in the visible wavelength range among carbonate geological units, an atmospheric correction using field spectra from geologically selected targets in a limestone quarry was performed. This way, it was possible to map apart lithologically similar detrital units dominated by carbonate in a river plain. The limy river bottom displays spectra with a straight line in the visible wavelength range due to abundant organic matter and small grain size. The spectra of the upper terraces record spectral absorption features related to iron oxide contents similar to the rock outcrops in ridges of mountains. The use of field spectra from geologically selected targets improves the mapping capability of hyperspectral imagery in areas with geological units with a homogeneous spectral response.
La buena docencia y su evaluación desde el punto de vista de las disciplinas en la Universidad
Authors: Ramírez Garzón M. I. , Montoya Vargas J.
Published: June 2018

Se presenta una exploración cualitativa de  las  percepciones  de  profesores universitarios sobre la buena docencia y su evaluación en diferentes disciplinas en la Universidad. Así, futuras propuestas de evaluación docente podrán considerar los resultados de este estudio. Para su desarrollo  se  hicieron  entrevistas  en profundidad  a  dieciocho  profesores pertenecientes  a  trece  disciplinas  del conocimiento. Ellos tienen una trayectoria que varía entre los cinco y veinte años como docentes universitarios. Algunos de ellos adicionalmente desempeñan labores de  tipo  administrativo.  Los  resultados muestran que la buena docencia se asocia a la capacidad que tiene el profesor para motivar  a  los  estudiantes,  ofrecer  un ambiente  de  aprendizaje  estimulante, conectar  a  los  estudiantes  con  la profesión, crear escuela y aportar al logro de la misión institucional. Asimismo, se resalta que los profesores universitarios deberían ser evaluados por el dominio en las áreas que enseñan, su disposición a la innovación educativa, el desarrollo docente y, sobre todo, por el aprendizaje que promueven.