bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Flexural-gravity wave dynamics in two-layer fluid: blocking and dead water analogue
Authors: Das S. , Sahoo T. , Meylan M. H.
Published: August 2018

Flexural-gravity wave characteristics are analysed, in the presence of a compressive force and a two-layer fluid, under the assumption of linearized water wave theory and small amplitude structural response. The occurrence of blocking for flexural-gravity waves is demonstrated in both the surface and internal modes. Within the threshold of the blocking and the buckling limit, the dispersion relation possesses four positive roots (for fixed wavenumber). It is shown that, under certain conditions, the phase and group velocities coalesce. Moreover, a wavenumber range for certain critical values of compression and depth is provided within which the internal wave energy moves faster than that of the surface wave. It is also demonstrated that, for shallow water, the wave frequencies in the surface and internal modes will never coalesce. It is established that the phase speed in the surface and internal modes attains a minimum and maximum, respectively, when the interface is located approximately in the middle of the water depth. An analogue of the dead water phenomenon, the occurrence of a high amplitude internal wave with a low amplitude at the surface, is established, irrespective of water depth, when the densities of the two fluids are close to each other. When the interface becomes close to the seabed, the dead water effect ceases to exist. The theory developed in the frequency domain is extended to the time domain and examples of negative energy waves and blocking are presented.
THE CURVED A∞-COALGEBRA OF THE KOSZUL CODUAL OF A FILTERED DG ALGEBRA
Authors: HERSCOVICH ESTANISLAO
Published: August 2018

The goal of this article is to study the coaugmented curvedA∞-coalgebra structure of the Koszul codual of a filtered dg algebra over a fieldk. More precisely, we first extend one result of B. Keller that allowed to compute theA∞-coalgebra structure of the Koszul codual of a nonnegatively graded connected algebra to the case of any unitary dg algebra provided with a nonnegative increasing filtration whose zeroth term isk. We then show how to compute the coaugmented curvedA∞-coalgebra structure of the Koszul codual of a Poincaré-Birkhoff-Witt (PBW) deformation of anN-Koszul algebra.
Collimated proton beams from magnetized near-critical plasmas
Authors: Kuri Deep Kumar , Das Nilakshi , Patel Kartik
Published: August 2018

Generation of collimated proton beams by linearly and circularly polarized (CP) lasers from magnetized near-critical plasmas has been investigated with the help of three-dimensional (3D) particle-in-cell (PIC) simulations. Due to cyclotron effects, the transverse proton momentum gets significantly reduced in the presence of an axial magnetic field which leads to an enhancement in collimation. Collimation is observed to be highest in case of a linearly polarized (LP) laser in the presence of magnetic field. However, protons accelerated by a right CP laser in the presence of magnetic field are not only highly collimated but are also more energetic than those accelerated by the LP laser. Although, the presence of an axial magnetic field enhances the collimation by reducing the transverse proton momentum, the maximum proton energy gets reduced since the transverse proton momentum has a significant contribution towards proton energy.
Birds of different feather flock together - genetic structure of Taiga Bean Goose in Central Scandinavia
Authors: DE JONG ADRIAAN , KLEVEN ODDMUND , ØSTNES JAN EIVIND , KROGLUND ROLF TERJE , VAHLSTRÖM ISAK , NILSSON JAN , SPONG GÖRAN
Published: August 2018

During their flightless summer moult, Taiga Bean GeeseAnser fabalis fabalisgather at communal moulting sites. Individuals from the Nord-Trøndelag breeding area in Norway have been observed to join with local individuals on moulting sites in Vilhelmina Municipality, Sweden. These two groups show distinct features in breeding habitat and migratory behaviour, but are they also genetically distinct? We used 12 microsatellite loci for genotyping 109 blood, feather and faecal samples from three sampling areas (Røyrvik in Norway and Stalon and Nästansjö in Sweden) to examine genetic diversity and structure. Clustering and Principal Coordinate analyses of all samples unveiled at least two distinct clusters, which were unevenly distributed over the sampling sites. Grouped by sampling sites, AMOVA and FSTanalyses showed that samples from the three sites differed genetically. These differences were larger between Røyrvik and Nästansjö than between Stalon and the other two. Relatedness was high among the Røyrvik samples. From our results we conclude that one of the clusters describes the Røyrvik breeding subpopulation, while the other(s) breed mainly in Sweden. Although these subpopulations simultaneously use the same moulting area in Vilhelmina, they appear to be ecologically, behaviourally and genetically distinct, in particular the Røyrvik sub-population. For goose conservation and management, we suggest that the Nord-Trøndelag (Røyrvik) subpopulation is considered a separate flyway management unit. Unravelling the Swedish sub-populations will need further study. For bird conservation is general, we suggest active genetic sampling for detailed population structure analyses and subsequent differentiated conservation and/or management schemes.
The Developmental Social Contract and Basic Income in Denmark
Authors: Haagh Louise
Published: August 2018

In this article, I discuss why steps towards basic income (BI) ‘from within’ the state are institutionally plausible in Denmark, yet this ‘inside-out’ transition is contested in Danish society. I argue that implementation since the 1990s of the flexicurity regime – labour flexibility with social transfers and training – has stretched the developmental tradition that historically has fed the case for broadly inclusive reforms. An ‘Equality Paradox’ is shaped by two relationships, between high social equality and feasibility of basic income, on the one hand, and high social equality and developmentalism, on the other. The upshot is basic income rests on developmentalism indirectly, as state-promotion of economic equality, cooperative public finance, and human development-oriented governing of core institutions all contribute to the feasibility of a BI reform. The ‘Equality Paradox’ explains why rising inequality and precarity in Denmark make a case for basic income within the public sector but the source of this inequality – neo-liberalism – also puts it at risk.
Introspection and the Würzburg School
Authors: Hackert Benedikt , Weger Ulrich
Published: August 2018

Abstract. In the early 20th century, scholars of the so-called Würzburg School departed from the conventional approach of psychological enquiry and developed a unique type of introspection that uncovered promising findings and paved the road for important developments in experimental psychology. Despite their early success, introspection was subsequently criticized and the Würzburg School disappeared soon after its protagonists had died or separated. The classical explanation for this development is that introspection has ultimately been a subjective and flawed endeavor. In the current paper we argue, by contrast, that the way the Würzburgers conducted introspection was in fact more of an extended type of third-person observation, not a genuine form of first-person research. Hence, their approach did not constitute a strong counterweight to the emerging third-person doctrine of the time and there was thus little need to maintain introspection as an independent paradigm. Such methodological aspects, as well as, biographical and historical factors contributed to the decline of introspection more so than the claim that introspection is a flawed approach per se. We suggest that a more direct form of introspection is needed to explore important phenomena within psychology which so far have been often approached one-sidedly.
Variation in Personality States as Predicted by Interpersonal Context
Authors: Churchyard Jamie S. , Pine Karen J. , Sharma Shivani , Fletcher Ben (C)
Published: August 2018

Abstract. Diary studies of personality have shown that personality is variable, and can help the person deal appropriately with the different interpersonal demands they encounter. This study aims to demonstrate how interpersonal context predicts personality states. Thirty-six participants (9 male, 27 female, Mage = 24.72, SD = 7.11) kept an online diary for one month. The diary recorded measurements of HEXACO personality states, momentary interpersonal factors including current interpersonal role (with friend, family member, partner, as employee/student, alone), and social goal orientation (socializing with others, avoidance of others, asserting yourself, personal/work achievement), and dispositional anxiety and depression. Individuals’ personality states were found to vary considerably across measurements in a normal distribution. Multilevel modelling analyses showed that interpersonal factors did predict within subject personality variation. Social goal orientations had a greater relative impact than interpersonal roles. Depression had a significant effect on between subject variance in state emotionality. These findings highlight the importance of interpersonal context in predicting stable personality variation.
An Investigation of Spatial Stimulus-Response Compatibility Effects	Based on German Particles
Authors: Ansorge Ulrich , Engel Florian , Siener Anni , Strini Tamara
Published: August 2018

Abstract. In the current study, we tested if stimulus-response (SR) compatibility effects of spatially ambiguous words depend on a semantic priming context. Although many words, including spatial words, can take on several meanings, this is an open question. From Experiments 1 to 3, we manipulated the likelihood that the vertical meaning of the German particles auf and ab was processed by (1) instructing the processing of vertical meaning in Experiment 1, but not in Experiments 2 and 3, and (2) by using verbs that either primed (Experiments 1 and 2) or did not prime (Experiments 1–3) the targets’ vertical meanings. Spatial SR compatibility effects resulted, regardless of whether or not the processing of the vertical meaning was instructed and the vertical meaning was primed. Results suggest that the selection between vertically discriminated responses could be sufficient to elicit the participants’ extraction of the vertical meaning of the ambiguous particles.
Coronary stents with inducible VEGF/HGF-secreting UCB-MSCs reduced restenosis and increased re-endothelialization in a swine model
Authors: Chang Hyun-Kyung , Kim Pyung-Hwan , Kim Dong Wook , Cho Hyun-Min , Jeong Mi Jin , Kim Dea Han , Joung Yoon Ki , Lim Kyung Seob , Kim Han Byul , Lim Han Cheol , Han Dong Keun , Hong Young Joon , Cho Je-Yoel
Published: August 2018

Atherosclerotic plaques within the vasculature may eventually lead to heart failure. Currently, cardiac stenting is the most effective and least invasive approach to treat this disease. However, in-stent restenosis is a complex chronic side effect of stenting treatment. This study used coronary stents coated with stem cells secreting angiogenic growth factors via an inducible genome-editing system to reduce stent restenosis and induce re-endothelialization within the artery. The characteristics of the cells and their adhesion properties on the stents were confirmed, and the stents were transplanted into a swine model to evaluate restenosis and the potential therapeutic use of stents with stem cells. Restenosis was evaluated using optical coherence tomography (OCT), microcomputed tomography (mCT) and angiography, and re-endothelialization was evaluated by immunostaining after cardiac stent treatment. Compared to a bare metal stent (BMS) or a parental umbilical cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cell (UCB-MSC)-coated stent, the stents with stem cells capable of the controlled release of hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) successfully reduced restenosis within the stent and induced natural re-endothelialization. Furthermore, UCB-MSCs exhibited the ability to differentiate into endothelial cells in Matrigel, and HGF and VEGF improved this differentiation. Our study indicates that stents coated with UCB-MSCs secreting VEGF/HGF reduce the restenosis side effects of cardiac stenting with improved re-endothelialization.
Polygenic risk score analyses of symptoms and treatment response in an antipsychotic-naive first episode of psychosis cohort
Authors: Santoro Marcos Leite , Ota Vanessa , de Jong Simone , Noto Cristiano , Spindola Leticia M. , Talarico Fernanda , Gouvea Eduardo , Lee Sang Hyuck , Moretti Patricia , Curtis Charles , Patel Hamel , Newhouse Stephen , Carvalho Carolina Muniz , Gadelha Ary , Cordeiro Quirino , Bressan Rodrigo Affonseca , Belangero Sintia Iole , Breen Gerome
Published: August 2018

In this study, we aimed to test if the schizophrenia (SCZ) polygenic risk score (PRS) was associated with clinical symptoms in (a) the first episode of psychosis pre-treatment (FEP), (b) at nine weeks after initiation of risperidone treatment (FEP-9W) and (c) with the response to risperidone. We performed a detailed clinical assessment of 60 FEP patients who were antipsychotic-naive and, again, after nine weeks of standardized treatment with risperidone. After blood collection and DNA isolation, the samples were genotyped using the Illumina PsychArrayChip and then imputed. To calculate PRS, we used the latest available GWAS summary statistics from the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium wave-2 SCZ group as a training set. We used Poisson regression to test association between PRS and clinical measurements correcting for the four principal components (genotyping). We considered a p-value < 0.0014 (Bonferroni correction) as significant. First, we verified that the schizophrenia PRS was also able to distinguish cases from controls in this south-eastern Brazilian sample, with a similar variance explained to that seen in Northern European populations. In addition, within-cases analyses, we found that PRS is significantly correlated with baseline (pre-treatment) symptoms, as measured by lower clinical global assessment of functioning (−GAF), higher depressive symptoms and higher scores on a derived excitement factor. After standardized treatment for nine weeks, the correlation with GAF and the excitement factor disappeared while depressive symptoms became negatively associated with PRS. We conclude that drug (and other treatments) may confound attempts to understand the aetiological influence on symptomatology of polygenic risk scores. These results highlight the importance of studying schizophrenia, and other disorders, pre-treatment to understand the relationship between polygenic risk and phenotypic features.
The recombinase Rad51 plays a key role in events of genetic exchange in Trypanosoma cruzi
Authors: Alves Ceres Luciana , Repolês Bruno Marçal , da Silva Marcelo Santos , Mendes Isabela Cecília , Marin Paula Andrea , Aguiar Pedro Henrique Nascimento , Santos Selma da Silva , Franco Glória Regina , Macedo Andréa Mara , Pena Sérgio Danilo Junho , Andrade Luciana de Oliveira , Guarneri Alessandra Aparecida , Tahara Erich Birelli , Elias Maria Carolina , Machado Carlos Renato
Published: August 2018

Detection of genetic exchange has been a limiting factor to deepen the knowledge on the mechanisms by which Trypanosoma cruzi is able to generate progeny and genetic diversity. Here we show that incorporation of halogenated thymidine analogues, followed by immunostaining, is a reliable method not only to detect T. cruzi fused-cell hybrids, but also to quantify their percentage in populations of this parasite. Through this approach, we were able to detect and quantify fused-cell hybrids of T. cruzi clones CL Brener and Y. Given the increased detection of fused-cell hybrids in naturally-occurring hybrid CL Brener strain, which displays increased levels of RAD51 and BRCA2 transcripts, we further investigated the role of Rad51 – a recombinase involved in homologous recombination – in the process of genetic exchange. We also verified that the detection of fused-cell hybrids in T. cruzi overexpressing RAD51 is increased when compared to wild-type cells, suggesting a key role for Rad51 either in the formation or in the stabilization of fused-cell hybrids in this organism.
Dampening of Submesoscale Currents by Air-Sea Stress Coupling in the Californian Upwelling System
Authors: Renault Lionel , McWilliams James C. , Gula Jonathan
Published: August 2018

Oceanic submesoscale currents (SMCs) occur on an scale of 0.1–10 km horizontally and have a large influence on the oceanic variability and on ecosystems. At the mesoscale (10–250 km), oceanic thermal and current feedbacks are known to have a significant influence on the atmosphere and on oceanic dynamics. However, air-sea interactions at the submesoscale are not well known because the small size of SMCs presents observational and simulation barriers. Using high-resolution coupled oceanic and atmospheric models for the Central California region during the upwelling season, we show that the current feedback acting through the surface stress dominates the thermal feedback effect on the ocean and dampens the SMC variability by ≈17% ± 4%. As for the mesoscale, the current feedback induces an ocean sink of energy at the SMCs and a source of atmospheric energy that is related to induced Ekman pumping velocities. However, those additional vertical velocities also cause an increase of the injection of energy by baroclinic conversion into the SMCs, partially counteracting the sink of energy by the stress coupling. These stress coupling effects have important implications in understanding SMC variability and its links with the atmosphere and should be tested in other regions.
Ag/MnO2 Composite Sheath-Core Structured Yarn Supercapacitors
Authors: Kim Ji Hwan , Choi Changsoon , Lee Jae Myeong , de Andrade Mônica Jung , Baughman Ray H. , Kim Seon Jeong
Published: August 2018

One-dimensional (1D) yarn or fiber-based supercapacitors that have small diameter, volume and high mechanical strength are needed due to the demands on power source for wearable electronics, micro-devices, and implantable medical devices. The composite sheath is fabricated on a commercially available CNT yarn substrate by alternating depositions of MnO2 and Ag layers. Synergistic effect of high loading level of pseudocapacitive MnO2 and reasonably improved rate-capability are achieved. In the composite sheath, the interconnected networks provide electrical contact between MnO2 aggregates and adjacent Ag layer. The conductive Ag inter layers shorten the solid-state charge diffusion length in the MnO2. Moreover, generated electrons during the charge/discharge process can be collected rapidly by the adjacent Ag layer, therefore, the great extents of MnO2 could be loaded onto the surface of CNT core fiber electrode without a significant rate-capability degradation. Due to the high MnO2 loading level, the composite sheath-core yarn supercapacitor showed excellent specific areal capacitance (322.2 mF/cm2) and according energy density (18.3 µWh/cm2).
The emerging sub-genotype C2 of CoxsackievirusA10 Associated with Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease extensively circulating in mainland of China
Authors: Ji Tianjiao , Guo Yue , Huang Wei , Shi Yong , Xu Yi , Tong Wenbin , Yao Wenqing , Tan Zhaolin , Zeng Hanri , Ma Jiangtao , Zhao Hua , Han Taoli , Zhang Yong , Yan Dongmei , Yang Qian , Zhu Shuangli , Zhang Yan , Xu Wenbo
Published: August 2018

Coxsackievirus A10 (CV-A10) associated with Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) cases emerged increasingly in recent years. In this study, the samples from nation-wide HFMD surveillance, including 27 out of 31 provinces in China were investigated, and the continuous and extensive virological surveillance, covered 13 years, were conducted to provide a comprehensive molecular characterization analysis of CV-A10. 855 CV-A10 viruses (33 severe cases included), were isolated from HFMD children patients during 2009 to 2016 in China. 164 representative sequences from theseviruses, together with 117 CV-A10 sequences downloaded from GenBank based on entire VP1 were recruited in this study. Two new genotypes (F and G) and two sub-genotypes (C1 and C2) were identified.Among 264 Chinese sequences, 9 of them were genotype B, 8 of them were C1, and the other (247) were C2, the predominant sub-genotype in China since 2012. Chinese C2 viruses showed obvious temporal characteristics and can be divided into 3 clusters (cluster 1~3). Cluster 3 viruses was circulating extensively during 2014 and 2016 with more severe cases.It is very necessary and important to continuously conduct the extensive virological surveillance for CV-A10, and further evolutionary studies will provide more evidence on its evolution and virulence.
Regenerating a monoblock to obturate root canalsvia a mineralising strategy
Authors: Zhang Le , Li Quan-Li , Cao Ying , Wang Yun
Published: August 2018

To develop a novel strategy for sealing and obturating dental root canals by tooth-like tissue regeneration, premolars with mature root apices were freshly collected, and root canals were prepared by following the clinical protocols in vitro. The teeth were immersed in supersaturated calcium and phosphate solution containing gallic acid and fluoride. At certain intervals, the dental roots were taken out, and their mineral precipitates were characterised by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopy mapping, X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy. The cytocompatibility of the mineralizing products were evaluated with rabbit bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in vitro. Results showed that the precipitates were mainly composed of fluoridated hydroxyapatite with ahexagonal prism morphology. Fluoridated hydroxyapatite initially nucleated and grew from the root canal dentine surface to the root canal centre. The fluoridated hydroxyapatite precipitate and root canal dentine intergraded together such that the interface became hardly distinguishable. The fluoridated hydroxyapatite precipitate grew into and obturated the dentinal tubules. In the root canal, the regenerated fluoridated hydroxyapatite densely packed and bundled together with a c-axis extension. After 7 days of mineralisation, the root canal was completely obturated, and the apical foramen was sealed. The mineralizing products had good biocompatibility with the cells, and the cells grew well on the mineralized surface. Biomimetic mineralisation strategy provides a novel means to regenerate tooth-like tissue to seal the root canal system permanently other than by passive synthetic material filling.
Incidence and Radiological Predictors of Concomitant Meniscal and Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Operative Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Prospective Diagnostic Study
Authors: Chang Hengrui , Zheng Zhanle , Shao Decheng , Yu Yiyang , Hou Zhiyong , Zhang Yingze
Published: August 2018

The aim of this prospective study was to determine the incidence of meniscal and cruciate ligament injuries in operative tibial plateau fractures detected using knee arthroscopy, and to identify the radiological predictors observed on CT images. From January 2016 to February 2017, a total of 102 closed tibial plateau fractures were enrolled in this prospective protocol. Each patient underwent arthroscopic examination following the tibial plateau internal fixation. Univariate analysis and multivariable logistic regression were used to assess the association between imaging parameters and soft-tissue injuries. The menisci were traumatically injured in 52.9% of subjects (54 of 102) and the cruciate ligaments injured in 22.5% (23 of 102). Significantly higher injury rates for bucket-handle meniscal tears were observed in Schatzker type VI fractures (P = 0.04). Greater risk of lateral meniscus injury was observed in patients with >6.3 mm of lateral joint depression. Greater risk of ACL injury when the volumetric lateral joint depression was ≤209.5 mm2 and/or with >5.7 mm lateral joint widening. Associated meniscal and ligament injuries were commonly seen among operative tibial plateau fractures. Preoperative CT measurements might help predict a higher risk of meniscus and ACL injury, providing guidance to the surgeon to look for and to be prepared to treat such injuries.
A Multicentric Brazilian Investigative Study of Copy Number Variations in Patients with Congenital Anomalies and Intellectual Disability
Authors: Ceroni J. R. M. , Dutra R. L. , Honjo R. S. , Llerena J. C. , Acosta A. X. , Medeiros P. F. V. , Galera M. F. , Zanardo É. A. , Piazzon F. B. , Dias A. T. , Novo-Filho G. M. , Montenegro M. M. , Madia F. A. R. , Bertola D. R. , de Melo J. B. , Kulikowski L. D. , Kim C. A.
Published: August 2018

Genomic imbalances are the most common cause of congenital anomalies (CA) and intellectual disability (ID). The aims of this study were to identify copy number variations (CNVs) in 416 patients with CA and ID from 5 different genetics centers within 4 different states by using the Multiplex Ligation-dependent Probe Amplification (MLPA) technique and to apply the chromosomal microarray (CMA) methodology in selected cases. The samples were analyzed by MLPA kits P064, P036, P070 and P250. Positive results were found in 97/416 (23.3%) patients. CMA was applied in 14 selected cases. In 6/14 (42.85%) patients, CMA detected other copy number variations not detected by the MLPA studies. Although CMA is indispensable for genotype refinement, the technique is still unfeasible in some countries as a routine analysis due to economic and technical limitations. In these cases, clinical evaluation followed by karyotyping and MLPA analysis is a helpful and affordable solution for diagnostic purposes.
New gold pincer-type complexes: synthesis, characterization, DNA binding studies and cytotoxicity
Authors: Radisavljević Snežana , Bratsos Ioannis , Scheurer Andreas , Korzekwa Jana , Masnikosa Romana , Tot Aleksandar , Gligorijević Nevenka , Radulović Siniša , Rilak Simović Ana
Published: August 2018

The complex [Au(H2LtBu)Cl]Cl2(1) induced perturbations of the cell cycle and led to apoptosis in human melanoma A375 cells.
Improved luminescence and energy-transfer properties of Ca14Al10Zn6O35:Ti4+,Mn4+ deep-red-emitting phosphors with high brightness for light-emitting diode (LED) plant-growth lighting
Authors: Zhou Zhi , Li Yiran , Xia Mao , Zhong Yuan , Zhou Nan , Hintzen H. T. (Bert)
Published: August 2018

Energy transfer from Ti4+ to Mn4+ was observed and verified in high brightness deep-red emission phosphors CAZO:Ti4+,Mn4+.
Synthesis of furo[3,2-b:4,5-b′]diindoles and their optical and electrochemical properties
Authors: Hoang Huy Do , Janke Julia , Amirjanyan Aneta , Ghochikyan Tariel , Flader Anika , Villinger Alexander , Ehlers Peter , Lochbrunner Stefan , Surkus Annette-Enrica , Langer Peter
Published: August 2018

An efficient two-step palladium catalyzed synthesis of furo[3,2-b:4,5-b′]diindoles, a hitherto unknown symmetrical heterocyclic core structure, was developed.
Comparison of different pretreatments on the synergistic effect of cellulase and xylanase during the enzymatic hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse
Authors: Huang Chao , Zhao Cheng , Li Hailong , Xiong Lian , Chen Xuefang , Luo Mutan , Chen Xinde
Published: August 2018

The synergistic effects between cellulase and xylanase were substrate and time specific during the hydrolysis of pretreated SCB.
Oxidised carbon nanotubes as dual-domain synergetic stabilizers in electroconductive carbon nanotube flexible coatings
Authors: Herman Artur P. , Boncel Sławomir
Published: August 2018

We report that combining oxidised carbon nanotubes (O-CNTs) and pristine CNTs may be the answer for more electroconductive composites.
A novel pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine fluorophore and its application to detect pH in cells
Authors: Zhang Ping , Lv Huaying , Duan Guiyun , Dong Jian , Ge Yanqing
Published: August 2018

A new fluorescent probe based on pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyridine was synthesized and used to monitor the pH in cells.
Rationally designed hierarchical porous CNFs/Co3O4 nanofiber-based anode for realizing high lithium ion storage
Authors: Wang He , Song Yan , Li Yanwei , Wang Mengwei , Ma Qianli , Yu Wensheng , Li Dan , Dong Xiangting , Wang Jinxian , Liu Guixia
Published: August 2018

Hierarchical porous CNFs/Co3O4 nanofiber is rationally designed and constructed as an anode for achieving high capacity and stable lithium ion batteries.
A high level of urinary retinol-binding protein is associated with cytomegalovirus infection in kidney transplantation
Authors: Requião-Moura Lúcio R. , Matos Ana C.C. , Ozaki Kikumi S. , Câmara Niels O.S. , Pacheco-Silva Alvaro
Published: August 2018

The indirect effects of cytomegalovirus (CMV) viremia can be related to chronic changes in renal allograft structure, but its real impact in early and late graft function remains speculative. A total of 159 patients undergoing renal transplantation using a preemptive therapeutic strategy to prevent CMV disease were included in the present study. The patients were prospectively followed, with serial measurements of urinary retinol-binding protein (uRBP), a marker of proximal tubule injury. uRBP levels and their dynamic performance were compared according to CMV viremia and the 5-year estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), as measured with the modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) equation. CMV viremia was detected in 79.9% of the patients, with high uRBP levels being detected in 76.0% of these patients (compared with 40.7% in CMV-, P=0.005). High uRBP was associated with male recipients (P=0.02), the number of mismatches (P=0.02) and CMV infection (P=0.001). Five-year eGFR was worse in patients with high uRBP levels (50.3 ± 25.8 compared with 59.8 ± 26.4 ml/min, P=0.04). In a multivariate model, eGFR <60 ml/min was associated with donor age (P<0.001), the number of mismatches (P=0.04), thymoglobulin dose (P=0.02), the presence of and time with delayed graft function (DGF) (P=0.005 and P=0.04), 1-month tacrolimus levels (P=0.03), and uRBP levels after CMV treatment (P=0.01). Patients with CMV viremia in whom uRBP levels were normalized up to 3 months after treatment showed significantly better 5-year eGFR than those in whom uRBP remained high: 61.0 ± 24.2 compared with 42.3 ± 23.9 ml/min, P<0.001. CMV viremia was associated with high uRBP levels, which represent a profile of proximal tubule injury, and the dynamic performance of uRBP after treatment was associated with long-term kidney graft function.
The kHz QPOs as a probe of the X-ray color–color diagram and accretion-disk structure for the atoll source 4U 1728-34
Authors: Wang De-Hua , Zhang Cheng-Min , Qu Jin-Lu
Published: August 2018

We have taken the kHz QPOs as a tool to probe the correlation between the tracks of X-ray color–color diagram (CCD) and magnetosphere-disk positions for the atoll source 4U 1728-34, based on the assumptions that the upper kHz QPO is ascribed to the Keplerian orbital motion and the neutron star (NS) magnetosphere is defined by the dipole magnetic field. We find that from the island to the banana state, the inner accretion disk gradually approaches the NS surface with the radius decreasing fromr∼ 33.0 km to ∼15.9 km, corresponding to the magnetic field fromB(r) ∼ 4.8 × 106G to ∼4.3 × 107G. In addition, we note the characteristics of some particular radii of magnetosphere-diskrare: firstly, the whole atoll shape of the CCD links the disk radius range of ∼15.9–33.0 km, which is just located inside the corotation radius of 4U 1728-34rco(∼34.4 km), implying that the CCD shape is involved in the NS spin-up state. Secondly, the island and banana states of CCD correspond to the two particular boundaries: (I)near the corotation radius atr∼ 27.2–33.0 km, where the source lies in the island state; (II)near the NS surface atr∼ 15.9–22.3 km, where the source lies in both the island and banana states. Thirdly, the vertex of the atoll shape in CCD, where the radiation transition from the hard to soft photons occurs, is found to be near the NS surface atr∼ 16.4 km. The above results suggest that both the magnetic field and accretion environment are related to the CCD structure of atoll track, where the corotation radius and NS hard surface play the significant roles in the radiation distribution of atoll source.
De l’imagerie quantique aux télécommunications : une histoire de modes
Authors: Treps Nicolas
Published: August 2018

Du fait de ses potentielles applications, la mise en forme spatiale de la lumière est une des problématiques d’optique les plus actives. Ses succès sont déjà multiples, que ce soit en astronomie ou imagerie biologique, via l’optique adaptative, ou encore pour la focalisation à travers des milieux diffusants. L’optique quantique aussi y a puisé de l’inspiration, pour permettre en particulier d’ordonner spatialement les fluctuations quantiques et réaliser des expériences de métrologie quantique. De manière remarquable, les procédés développés pour ces études fondamentales ont des applications en télécommunications par fibre optique et ont permis de fonder la société CAILabs.
Neuropathology of Early Sudden Infant Death Syndrome—Hypoplasia of the Pontine Kolliker-Fuse Nucleus: A Possible Marker of Unexpected Collapse during Skin-to-Skin Care
Authors: Lavezzi Anna , Ferrero Stefano , Paradiso Beatrice , Chamitava Liliya , Piscioli Francesco , Pusiol Teresa
Published: August 2018

Objective To find a possible pathogenetic mechanism of the early sudden infant death occurring in newborns during the skin-to-skin care (SSC), through the examination of neuronal centers regulating the vital activities.

Study Design This is an in-depth examination of the brain stem in 22 healthy term newborns, suddenly died in the first hour of life without the identification of a cause at autopsy (early sudden infant death syndrome [eSIDS]), 12 of them concomitantly with SSC, and 10 with age-matched controls died of known pathology.

Results Developmental alterations of neuronal structures of the brain stem were highlighted in 19 of the 22 eSIDS, but not in control. The hypoplasia of the pontine Kölliker-Fuse nucleus (KFN), an important respiratory center, was diagnosed at the histological examination, validated by morphometric quantifications, in 11 of the 12 eSIDS while they were placed on the mother's chest and in 2 of the 10 SSC unrelated neonatal deaths.

Conclusion The delayed development of the KFN could represent a specific finding of eSIDS occurring during SSC. Therefore, it is necessary to point out that the SSC represents a further risk factor that must be added to others already known for sudden infant death syndrome. Then this practice needs appropriate monitoring strategies of the infant's conditions.
Testosterone Administration Alters Hepatic Blood Flow Across Age: Systematic Review of Animal Experimental Studies
Authors: Nucci Ricardo , Tanasov Valéria , Krause Neto Walter , de Souza Romeu , Gama Eliane
Published: August 2018

Testosterone levels decline gradually with advancing age. At this point, testosterone administration as a therapy has been largely used to improve different outcomes. However, testosterone induces dose-dependent negative effects on the structure and function of the liver across age. Therefore, the present study aimed to carry out a systematic review of the effects of testosterone administration on the hepatic structure of adult and aged animals. We have searched the PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Scielo and Lilacs databases for animal experimental studies on the effects of testosterone administration on the hepatic structure across age. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, we included two articles in a systematic review and meta-analysis (regarding adult/aged rats). We have shown through a systematic review with meta-analysis that testosterone may cause chronic hepatic congestion. However, the present review had a small number of studies, which was considered a limitation. At this point, we encourage the development of more studies to elucidate the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in hepatic injuries, as well as the hepatic metabolism of exogenous testosterone across age.
Relationship between seed traits and pasting and cooking behaviour in a pulse germplasm collection
Authors: Santos Carla S. , Carbas Bruna , Castanho Ana , Bronze Maria Rosário , Serrano Carmo , Vasconcelos Marta W. , Vaz Patto Maria Carlota , Brites Carla
Published: August 2018

Development of food products from legume flours is increasing. Seed and flour characteristics must be analysed for selection of the best screening quality traits. With this purpose, germplasm collections of faba bean (Vicia faba), chickpea (Cicer arietinum), lentil (Lens culinaris) and grass pea (Lathyrus sativus) were evaluated for their physico-chemical, pasting and cooking characteristics. The accessions were grouped accordingly to several seed traits (size, shape, colour, variety and surface) that affected final viscosity, cooking time, hydration capacity and seed weight. In general, seed weight was correlated with hydration capacity. Among species, faba bean revealed higher values of pasting parameters. Cooking time was significantly negatively correlated with final viscosity (–0.298) and positively correlated with seed weight (0.601). The general variance was analysed by using principal component analysis, which allowed identification of specific accessions with important traits such as higher protein or fibre content, hydration capacity or seed weight.
Bartlett v Barclays Bank Trust Co Ltd (Nos 1 & 2) [1980] Ch 515, Chancery Division
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Bartlett v Barclays Bank Trust Co Ltd (Nos 1 & 2) [1980] Ch 515, Chancery Division. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Boardman v Phipps [1967] 2 AC 46, House of Lords
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Boardman v Phipps [1967] 2 AC 46, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Federal Republic of Brazil v Durant International Corporation [2016] AC 297, Privy Council
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Federal Republic of Brazil v Durant International Corporation [2016] AC 297, Privy Council. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Tang Man Sit v Capacious Investments [1996] AC 514, Privy Council
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Tang Man Sit v Capacious Investments [1996] AC 514, Privy Council. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale v Islington London Borough Council [1996] 2 AC 669, House of Lords
Authors: Whayman Derek
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Equity & Trusts provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Westdeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale v Islington London Borough Council [1996] 2 AC 669, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Derek Whayman.
Iqbal v Prison Officers Association [2010] QB 732
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Iqbal v Prison Officers Association [2010] QB 732. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
McFarlane v Tayside Health Board [2000] 2 AC 59
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in McFarlane v Tayside Health Board [2000] 2 AC 59. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Mitchell and another v Glasgow City Council [2009] UKHL 11
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Mitchell and another v Glasgow City Council [2009] UKHL 11. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Rylands v Fletcher (1868) LR 3 HL 330
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Rylands v Fletcher (1868) LR 3 HL 330. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
St Helen’s Smelting Co v Tipping [1865] 11 ER 642
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in St Helen’s Smelting Co v Tipping [1865] 11 ER 642. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Thomas v National Union of Mineworkers [1986] Ch 20
Authors: Purshouse Craig
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Tort Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Thomas v National Union of Mineworkers [1986] Ch 20. The document also included supporting commentary from author Craig Purshouse.
Dickinson v Dodds (1876) 2 Ch D 463
Authors: Jackson Nicola
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Contract Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Dickinson v Dodds (1876) 2 Ch D 463. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Nicola Jackson.
Hong Kong Fir Shipping Co Ltd v Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd [1962] 2 QB 26, Court of Appeal
Authors: Jackson Nicola
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Contract Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Hong Kong Fir Shipping Co Ltd v Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd [1962] 2 QB 26, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Nicola Jackson.
Smith v Hughes (1871) LR 6 QB 597 includes commentary on Centrovincial Estates plc v Merchant Investors Assurance Company Ltd [1983] Com LR 158
Authors: Jackson Nicola
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Contract Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Smith v Hughes (1871) LR 6 QB 597 includes commentary on Centrovincial Estates plc v Merchant Investors Assurance Company Ltd [1983] Com LR 158. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Nicola Jackson.
Victoria Laundry (Windsor) Ltd v Newman Industries Ltd [1949] 2 KB 528
Authors: Jackson Nicola
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Contract Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Victoria Laundry (Windsor) Ltd v Newman Industries Ltd [1949] 2 KB 528. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Nicola Jackson.
Association belge des Consommateurs Test-Achats and others v Council (Case C-236/09), EU:C:2011:100, [2011] ECR I-773, 1 March 2011
Authors: O’Meara Noreen
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Association belge des Consommateurs Test-Achats and others v Council (Case C-236/09), EU:C:2011:100, [2011] ECR I-773, 1 March 2011. The document also included supporting commentary from author Noreen O’Meara.
Blaise Baheten Metock and others v Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Case C-127/08), EU:C:2008:449, [2008] ECR I-6241, 25 July 2008
Authors: O’Meara Noreen
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Blaise Baheten Metock and others v Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Case C-127/08), EU:C:2008:449, [2008] ECR I-6241, 25 July 2008. The document also included supporting commentary from author Noreen O’Meara.
Defrenne v SABENA (‘Defrenne II’) (Case 43/75), EU:C:1976:56, [1976] ECR 455, 8 April 1976
Authors: O’Meara Noreen
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Defrenne v SABENA (‘Defrenne II’) (Case 43/75), EU:C:1976:56, [1976] ECR 455, 8 April 1976. The document also included supporting commentary from author Noreen O’Meara.
María Martínez Sala v Freistaat Bayern (Case C-85/96), EU:C:1998:217, [1998] ECR I-2691, 12 May 1998
Authors: O’Meara Noreen
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in María Martínez Sala v Freistaat Bayern (Case C-85/96), EU:C:1998:217, [1998] ECR I-2691, 12 May 1998. The document also included supporting commentary from author Noreen O’Meara.
Internationale Handelsgesellschaft mbH v Einfuhr- und Vorratsstelle für Getreide und Futtermittel (Case 11/70), EU:C:1970:114, [1970] ECR 1125, 17 December 1970
Authors: O’Meara Noreen
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: EU Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Internationale Handelsgesellschaft mbH v Einfuhr- und Vorratsstelle für Getreide und Futtermittel (Case 11/70), EU:C:1970:114, [1970] ECR 1125, 17 December 1970. The document also included supporting commentary from author Noreen O’Meara.
Ashburn Anstalt v WJ Arnold & Co. Ltd [1989] Ch 1, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Ashburn Anstalt v WJ Arnold & Co. Ltd [1989] Ch 1, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Barclays Bank plc v O’Brien [1994] 1 AC 180, House of Lords
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Barclays Bank plc v O’Brien [1994] 1 AC 180, House of Lords. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
City Permanent Building Society v Miller [1952] Ch 840, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in City Permanent Building Society v Miller [1952] Ch 840, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.
Cuckmere Brick Co. Ltd v Mutual Finance Ltd [1971] Ch 949, Court of Appeal
Authors: Nair Aruna
Published: August 2018

Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Cuckmere Brick Co. Ltd v Mutual Finance Ltd [1971] Ch 949, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.