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Is There an Additional Value in Detecting Anticardiolipin and Anti-β2 glycoprotein I IgA Antibodies in the Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
Authors: Chayoua Walid , Yin Dong-mei , Kelchtermans Hilde , Moore Gary W. , Gris Jean-Christophe , Musiał Jacek , Zuily Stéphane , ten Cate Hugo , de Laat Bas , Devreese Katrien M. J. 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Background Anticardiolipin (aCL) and anti-β2 glycoprotein I (aβ2GPI) immunoglobulin A (IgA) antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) have shown to associate with thrombosis and pregnancy morbidity. However, inclusion of IgA aPL in the classification criteria of the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) has been debated. We investigated the value of aCL and aβ2GPI IgA aPL in the detection of thrombosis and pregnancy morbidity in addition to the current aPL panel for APS.
Methods We included 1,068 patients from eight European medical centers: 259 thrombotic APS patients, 122 obstetric APS patients, 204 non-APS thrombosis patients, 33 non-APS obstetric patients, 60 APS patients with unspecified clinical manifestations, 196 patients with autoimmune diseases, and 194 controls. aCL and aβ2GPI IgG/M/A were detected with four commercial assays and lupus anticoagulant was determined by the local center.
Results Positivity for IgA aPL was found in 17 to 26% of the patients with clinical manifestations of APS and in 6 to 13% of the control population. Both aCL and aβ2GPI IgA were significantly associated with thrombosis and pregnancy morbidity. Isolated IgA positivity was rare in patients with clinical manifestations of APS (0.3–5%) and not associated with thrombosis and/or pregnancy morbidity. Addition of IgA to the current criterion panel did not increase odds ratios for thrombosis nor pregnancy morbidity.
Conclusion aCL and aβ2GPI IgA are associated with clinical manifestations of APS. However, isolated IgA positivity was rare and not associated with thrombosis or pregnancy morbidity. These data do not support testing for aCL and aβ2GPI IgA subsequent to conventional aPL assays in identifying patients with thrombosis or pregnancy morbidity.
Faculty Education in Addiction Training (FEAT): Evaluating an Online Training Program for Multidisciplinary Health Professions Educators
Authors: John Rachel Sonia , Salas-Wright Christopher P. , Amodeo Maryann , Chassler Deborah , Alford Daniel P. 
Published: July 2020

Background: Many health professionals lack adequate training needed to effectively address alcohol and other drug (AOD)-related problems. Building upon our previously successful in-person faculty training programs, we designed and pilot tested the brief online Faculty Education in Addiction Training (FEAT) Program for social work and internal medicine residency faculty. The present study examines baseline and post-FEAT Program AOD knowledge and teaching confidence and preparedness among faculty participants. Methods: The FEAT Program curriculum included didactic videos, online engagement with content experts, recommended readings, and a live virtual classroom experience. Participants completed self-assessments of knowledge and teaching confidence and preparedness pre- and post-FEAT program. Results: In this pilot test, thirty faculty completed the FEAT program: 15 social work and 15 internal medical residency program faculty. Both groups showed significant improvement ( p < 0.001) in overall AOD-related knowledge with medium-to-large effects (Cohen's d = 1.83 [social work], 0.72 [medicine]). Both groups showed significant increases in teaching confidence ( p < 0.001) for all items with large effects (Cohen's d values range from 1.08 to 1.92) and significant increases and large effects for all teaching preparedness items for social work (at least p < 0.01 | Cohen's d range = 1.03–1.56) and internal medical residency faculty ( p < 0.001 | Cohen's d range = 1.08–1.69). Conclusions: Multidisciplinary health professions educators’ AOD knowledge and teaching confidence and preparedness can be improved by participation in a brief online program designed to circumvent the logistical and fiscal challenges presented by in-person programs.
Development of a novel formula for estimating the amylose content of starch using japonica milled rice flours based on the iodine absorption curve
Authors: Nakamura Sumiko , Yamaguchi Hiroki , Benitani Yuu , Ohtsubo Ken’Ichi 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
The apparent amylose content (AAC) is usually measured by an iodine colorimetric method using the starch as a sample. Nevertheless, it is time-consuming and labor-intensive to prepare rice starch. Therefore, we compared two methods, starch method and milled rice flour method. The former AACs were higher than the latter and correlated with pasting properties, physical properties and sensory scores better than the latter. Therefore, we developed a novel formula for estimating the AACs of starches from japonica rice cultivars using milled rice flours instead of using rice starch. The correlation coefficients of the new formula were 0.89 for calibration and 0.94 for validation, which showed that this equation can be applied to unknown japonica rice samples, and will lead to easy, rapid, and accurate iodine method to determine rice AACs using milled rice flours instead of starch.
Abbreviations: AAC: apparent amylose content; RS: resistant starch; SLC: super-long chain; CD: chain length distribution; RVA: Rapid Visco Analyzer; SB: setback; BD: breakdown; Max.vis: maximum viscosity; Min.vis: minimum viscosity; Pt: pasting temperature; Cons: consistency; Final.vis: Final viscosity; SB/Cons: setback/consistency; Max/Min: maximum viscosity/minimum viscosity; Max/Fin: maximum viscosity/final viscosity.
The impact of flooding on Nigeria’s sustainable development goals (SDGs)
Authors: Echendu Adaku Jane 
Published: July 2020

ABSTRACTNigeria has Africa’s biggest economy and a population of over 200 million people. Nigeria faces numerous challenges as it struggles to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with flooding being the most serious with wide-reaching impacts. This paper highlights the impact flooding has on Nigeria reaching SDGs and enumerates the specific SDGs most directly impacted. A systematic literature review provides an overview of the relationship between flooding in Nigeria and the SDGs. It highlights the main causes of Nigeria’s flooding problem are man-made and advocates spatial planning as a suitable Flood Risk Management (FRM) strategy for the Nigerian environment. The paper calls for collaborative action by all concerned stakeholders to address the flooding problem and to help move Nigeria closer to meeting the United Nations (UN) 2030 SDGs. Most importantly, the evidence presented in this paper seeks to promote action on a national scale to combat the flooding in Nigeria and help the nation work more effectively toward achieving the SDGs.
Multipoint formulas for scattered far field in multidimensions
Authors: Novikov R G 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
We give asymptotic formulas for finding the scattering amplitude at fixed frequency and angles (scattered far field) from the scattering wave function given at n points in dimension d ⩾ 2. These formulas are explicit and their precision is proportional to n. To our knowledge these formulas are new for n ⩾ 2; whereas they reduce to a classical result for n = 1.
Stability for inverse source problems by Carleman estimates
Authors: Huang X , Yu Imanuvilov O , Yamamoto M 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
In this article, we provide a modified argument for proving stability for inverse problems of determining spatially varying functions in evolution equations by Carleman estimates. Our method does not require any cut-off procedures and therefore simplifies the existing proofs. We establish the conditional stability for inverse source problems for a hyperbolic equation and a parabolic equation, and our method is widely applicable to various evolution equations.
Global stability properties of the climate: Melancholia states, invariant measures, and phase transitions
Authors: Lucarini Valerio , Bódai Tamás 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
For a wide range of values of the intensity of the incoming solar radiation, the Earth features at least two attracting states, which correspond to competing climates. The warm climate is analogous to the present one; the snowball climate features global glaciation and conditions that can hardly support life forms. Paleoclimatic evidences suggest that in the past our planet flipped between these two states. The main physical mechanism responsible for such an instability is the ice-albedo feedback. In a previous work, we defined the Melancholia states that sit between the two climates. Such states are embedded in the boundaries between the two basins of attraction and feature extensive glaciation down to relatively low latitudes. Here, we explore the global stability properties of the system by introducing random perturbations as modulations to the intensity of the incoming solar radiation. We observe noise-induced transitions between the competing basins of attraction. In the weak-noise limit, large deviation laws define the invariant measure, the statistics of escape times, and typical escape paths called instantons. By constructing the instantons empirically, we show that the Melancholia states are the gateways for the noise-induced transitions. In the region of multistability, in the zero-noise limit, the measure is supported only on one of the competing attractors. For low (high) values of the solar irradiance, the limit measure is the snowball (warm) climate. The changeover between the two regimes corresponds to a first-order phase transition in the system. The framework we propose seems of general relevance for the study of complex multistable systems. Finally, we put forward a new method for constructing Melancholia states from direct numerical simulations, which provides a possible alternative with respect to the edge-tracking algorithm.
Improving the imaging performance of the 1.5 T MR-linac using a flexible, 32-channel, on-body receive array
Authors: Zijlema Stefan E , Tijssen Rob H N , van Dijk Luca , Hackett Sara L , Wolthaus Jochem W H , Breimer Wico , Lagendijk Jan J W , van den Berg Cornelis A T 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
High impedance coils (HICs) are suitable as a building block of receive arrays for MRI-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT) as HICs do not require radiation-attenuating capacitors and dense support materials. Recently, we proved the feasibility of using HICs to create a radiation transparent (i.e. radiolucent) window. In this work, we constructed a fully functional 32-channel array based on this design. The anterior element is flexible and follows the shape of the subject, while the posterior element is rigid to support the subject. Both elements feature a 2 × 8 channel layout. Here, we discuss the construction process and characterize the array’s radiolucency and imaging performance. The dosimetric impact of the array was quantified by assessing the surface dose increase and attenuation of a single beam. The imaging performance of the prototype was compared to the clinical array in terms of visual appearance, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), and acceleration performance, both in phantom and in-vivo measurements. Dosimetry measurements showed that on-body placement changed the anterior and posterior surface dose by +3% and −16% of the dose maximum. Attenuation under the anterior support materials and conductors was 0.3% and ≤1.5%, respectively. Phantom and in-vivo imaging with this array demonstrated an improvement of the SNR at the surface and the image quality in general. Simultaneous irradiation did not affect the SNR. G-factors were reduced considerably and clinically used sequences could be accelerated by up to 45%, which would greatly reduce pre-beam imaging times. Finally, the maximally achievable temporal resolution of abdominal 3D cine imaging was improved to 1.1 s, which was > 5 × faster than could be achieved with the clinical array. This constitutes a big step towards the ability to resolve respiratory motion in 3D. In conclusion, the proposed 32-channel array is compatible with MRIgRT and can significantly reduce scan times and/or improve the image quality of all on-line scans.
Multispectrum rotational states distribution thermometry: application to the 3ν1 + ν3 band of carbon dioxide
Authors: Gotti R , Lamperti M , Gatti D , Wójtewicz S , Puppe T , Mayzlin Y , Alsaif B , Robinson-Tait J , Rohde F , Wilk R , Leisching P , Kaenders W G , Laporta P , Marangoni M 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
In this paper we propose multispectrum rotational states distribution thermometry as an optical method for primary thermometry. It relies on a global fitting of multiple absorption lines of the same band at different pressures. The approach allows leveraging both the temperature-dependent Doppler width and the temperature-dependent distribution of line intensities across the ro-vibrational band. We provide a proof-of-principle demonstration of the approach on the 3ν
1 + ν
3 band of CO2, for which several accurate line-strength models of both theoretical and experimental origin are available for the global fitting. Our experimental conditions do not allow to test the methodology beyond a combined uncertainty of 530 ppm, but the comparative analysis between different line-strength models shows promise to reduce the error budget to few tens of ppm. As compared to Doppler-broadening thermometry, the approach is advantageous to mitigate systematic errors induced by a wrong modelling of absorption line-shapes and to reduce, for a given experimental dataset, the statistical uncertainty by a factor of 2. When applied in a reverse way, i.e. using a gas of known temperature, the approach becomes a stringent testbed for the accuracy of the adopted line-strength model.
Physiological synchrony in EEG, electrodermal activity and heart rate reflects shared selective auditory attention
Authors: Stuldreher Ivo V , Thammasan Nattapong , van Erp Jan B F , Brouwer Anne-Marie 
Published: July 2020

Abstract

Objective. Concurrent changes in physiological signals across multiple listeners (physiological synchrony—PS), as caused by shared affective or cognitive processes, may be a suitable marker of selective attentional focus. We aimed to identify the selective attention of participants based on PS with individuals sharing attention with respect to different stimulus aspects. Approach. We determined PS in electroencephalography (EEG), electrodermal activity (EDA) and electrocardiographic inter-beat interval (IBI) of participants who all heard the exact same audio track, but were instructed to either attend to the audiobook or to interspersed auditory events such as affective sounds and beeps that attending participants needed to keep track of. Main results. PS in all three measures reflected the selective attentional focus of participants. In EEG and EDA, PS was higher for participants when linked to participants with the same attentional instructions than when linked to participants instructed to focus on different stimulus aspects, but in IBI this effect did not reach significance. Comparing PS between a participant and members from the same or the different attentional group allowed for the correct identification of the participant’s attentional instruction in 96%, 73% and 73% of the cases, for EEG, EDA and IBI, respectively, all well above chance level. PS with respect to the attentional groups also predicted performance on post-audio questions about the groups’ stimulus content. Significance. Our results show that selective attention of participants can be monitored using PS, not only in EEG, but also in EDA and IBI. These results are promising for real-world applications, where wearables measuring peripheral signals like EDA and IBI may be preferred over EEG sensors.
Balancing gain and loss in symmetrised multi-well potentials
Authors: Dizdarevic Daniel , Cartarius Holger , Main Jörg , Wunner Günter 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Balanced gain and loss leads to stationary dynamics in open systems. This occurs naturally in

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-symmetric systems, where the imaginary part of the potential describing gain and loss is perfectly antisymmetric. While this case seems intuitive, stationary dynamics are also possible in asymmetric open systems. Open multi-well quantum systems can possess completely or partly real spectra if their Hamiltonian is symmetrised or semi-symmetrised, respectively. In contrast to similar concepts, symmetrisation allows for the description of physical multi-well potentials with gain and loss. A simple matrix model for the description of two and three-mode systems is used as an example, for which analytical symmetrised solutions are derived. It is explicitly shown how symmetrisation can be used to systematically find two-mode systems with a stable, stationary ground state and why only

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-symmetric two-mode systems can have stationary excited states.
Vegetation Analysis And Carbon Stock Estimation In Kuningan Botanical Garden West Java
Authors: Astari W , Rosleine D , Lastini T , Wahyu J C , Manggala R 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Research on plant biodiversity and carbon stock estimation are highlighted due to global issue on climate change. Therefore, this study was conducted to record plant diversity and estimate carbon stock in Kuningan Botanical Garden (KBG). Nested plots 20m × 20m were placed systematically with random start sampling to record tree species and to estimate carbon stock. Poles were recorded in subplots 10m × 10m; shrubs and sapling in subplots 5m × 5m; while seedling and herbaceous plants in subplots 2m × 2m. Data were analyzed to calculate Shannon Wiener diversity index and important value index (IVI). Destructive method was used to estimate soil carbon content, meanwhile tree carbon content was estimated by using allometric method. Biodiversity index in KBG is 2.8 with dominant trees were S. wallichii (IVI: 46.22%) and Gmelina arborea (IVI: 30.24%); S. wallichii (IVI: 65.87%) and Gnetum gnemon (IVI: 39.11%) in pole stage; Adenanthera Pavonina (IV: 41.56%) and G. gnemon (IV: 41.56%) in seedling stage. Dominant shrubs were Mimosa invisa (IVI: 59.42%) and Mimosa pudica (IVI: 42.90%); Centrocema pubescens (IVI: 26.52%) and Paspalum cartilagineum (IVI: 25.91%) as dominant herb in KGB. Plant composition in this area depicted human activity (plantation) changed natural forest composition. Carbon stock in tree stands is 25.45 tonC/ha (11.06%); understorey is 11.29 tonC/ha (4.9%); litter is 6.32 tonC / ha (2.75 %); necromass is 0.17 tonC/ha (0.07%); and soil organic carbon is 186.85 tonC/ha (81.21%). Therefore, we can estimate that total carbon stock in Kuningan Botanical Garden (156.4 ha) is 35985 tons.
Soil fertility status at Kuningan Botanical Garden, Kuningan Regency, West Java, Indonesia
Authors: Manggala R , Rosleine D , Lastini T , Wahyu J C , Astari W 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Kuningan Botanical Garden (KBG) is an ex-situ conservation area adjacent to the Mount Ciremai National Park. Soil characteristics are an essential information, especially to determine zonation at KBG. This research was conducted to describe soil fertility status at KBG through physical and chemical properties of soil (Cation Exchange Capacity/CEC, Base Saturation/BS, Soil Organic Carbon/C-Organic, Total Soil Phosphorus (total-P), and Total Soil Potassium (total-K)). Soil from eight locations were sampled by using a diagonal systematic and a purposive sampling method. Soil samples (9 sub sample points at each location) were mixed, then analyzed at Integrated Testing Laboratory in Vegetable Research Center (BALITSA) Lembang, Indonesia. Land in this research area is dominated by volcanic rocks with various levels of slope and soil fertility. Soil type divided into Andosol and Podzolic soils with soil textures dominated by clay and clay loam. CEC value at KBG is categorized as low to moderate (10.83 – 19.21 cmol/kg); BS value is categorized as low to very high (21 – 81 %); C-Organic is categorized as low to very high (1.33 – 7.05 %); total-P is categorized as high to very high (46.54 – 73.6 mg/100g); and total-K is categorized as low to high (7.25 – 44.67 mg/100g). The result also showed that Total Soil Nitrogen (total-N) at KBG is categorized as low to very high (0.15 – 0.78 %) and soil pH levels around 5.2 to 6.3. Therefore, the soil fertility status at the Kuningan Botanical Garden can be categorized into low and medium soil fertility.
Development of peatland-friendly commodities to achieve sustainable forest management in Jambi Province
Authors: Fadillah A , Sundawati L , Hartoyo A P P , Rangkuti A B , Muryunika R , Pamungkas P , Siregar I Z 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
The peatland restoration program has been targeted by the Peatland Restoration Agency (BRG) of 2.4 million hectares from 2016 to 2020 including in Jambi Province. This program must be carried out collaboratively by involving various stakeholders (government, community, academic, NGO, and businessman). However, currently the clearing of peatland areas for oil palm plantations by slash and burn is very potential for forest fires. The paper aims to analyze the development of peatland-friendly commodities based on market expansion in Jambi province. The method used is a qualitative method based on surveys to analyze the socio-economic of community and peatland-friendly commodity market potential. Besides oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), seven other peatland-friendly commodities have the potential to be developed in Sinar Wajo Village, Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency, Jambi Province, namely: areca nut (Areca catechu), coconut (Cocos nucifera), liberica coffee (Coffea liberica), durian (Durio zibethinus), balangeran (Shorea balangeran), petai (Parkia speciosa), and jengkol (Archidendron pauciflorum). These potential commodities are obtained from the suitability of planting land, community’s perception, market and market surveys, and commodity supply chains. The development of peatland-friendly commodities based on market expansion provides alternative livelihoods for communities to increase their income and to achieve sustainable forest management.
Microplastics and the Impact of Plastic on Wildlife: A Literature Review
Authors: Susanti N K Y , Mardiastuti A , Wardiatno Y 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Microplastics (size <5 mm) have become an international attention since they have been discovered in wildlife and human gastro-intestinal tract, and might harm health. The objective of this paper is to review microplastics and analyze its possible impact on wildlife and seabird. Seabirds are upper-trophic level predators in marine ecosystems, feed on zooplankton, fish, and squid. Microplastics in seabirds have been reported in many countries, including the USA, Canada, Brazil, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and North Pacific region, involving albatrosses, petrels, storm-petrels, fulmars, cormorants, shearwaters, penguins, and many other seabird species. Microplastics were accidentally ingested because of their resemblance to the fish, plankton, or from ingestion of microplastics that already occurred inside fish food. Types of microplastics were pellet, fragment, film, fiber, foamed plastic and styrofoam. Microplastics might decrease feeding stimuli by producing a false sense of fullness, causing the bird to stop eating, resulting in malnutrition and death. Other harmful impact on birds are interrupting nutrient absorption, disrupting reproductive problems, and hindered growth and survival of chicks. Study on microplastics in Indonesia is in progress, by using Little-black cormorant to represent seabirds.