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Śladem promieni Czarnego słońca Kurahary Koreyoshiego. Negrofilia w kinie japońskim
Authors: Bochniarz Marek , Sztafiej Przemysław 
Published: October 2020

This article explores two films by Kurahara Koreyoshi: Black Sun and Safari 5000, in the context of the scholars John Russell and Jonathan D. Mackintosh’s approaches to racism and so-called negrophilia in Japanese mass-culture and cinema. The authors argue that cultural stereotypes even have a negative impact on the artistically original Japanese directors, who only seem to be independent and express their thoughts freely.
Formal Structure of the Text – enquiry into the chapter, the title and the introduction in Julius Zeyer`s prose style.
Authors: Schacherl Martin 
Published: October 2020

This paper analyses three aspects (the chapter, the title and the introduction ) of prose by Julius Zeyer, a Czech poet. My explicit goal is to seek a relation between the specific forms of the text’s horizontal arrangement and its narrative rhythm as deduced from a comprehensive approach to the author’s works. The analysis relies on a presumption that in fiction, even the horizontal arrangement of a specific literary work is submitted to the function of aesthetic communication.
Spinoza’s Analysis of his Imagined Readers’ Axiology
Authors: Rumbold Benedict 
Published: October 2020

AbstractBefore presenting his own account of value in theEthics, Spinoza spends much ofEIAppendixandEIVPrefaceattempting to refute a series of axiological ‘prejudices’ that he takes to have taken root in the minds of his readership. In doing so, Spinoza adopts what might be termed a ‘genealogical’ argumentative strategy. That is, he tries to establish the falsity of imagined readership’s prejudices about good and bad, perfection and imperfection, by first showing that the ideas from which they have arisen are themselves false. Many elements of this genealogy, however, remain unclear. First, both the nature of the metaethical prejudices Spinoza believes we have been labouring under, and the metaphysical prejudices that he takes to have given rise to them, continue to attract widespread disagreement. Although much less commented on, it is also not entirely obvious why Spinoza takes the one to have engendered the other. In this article, I attempt to clarify Spinoza’s reasoning in both of these respects, ultimately concluding that Spinoza offers us two accounts of how this process has occurred, the first beginning from an anthropocentric doctrine of divine providence, the second from more secular, perhaps more purely Aristotelian metaphysical tradition.
Transfer of nitrogen by migratory birds in the African-Western Eurasian Flyways
Authors: Varriano Sofia , Mallon Julie M. , Folta Cody , Coulibaly Hawa , Krajcir Kevin J. , McClung Maureen R. , Fagan William F. , Moran Matthew D. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractMigrating animals are known to play an important role in nutrient transfer over short distances; however, this phenomenon has not been well studied for long-distance migrants. In this preliminary study, we focused on nitrogen (N) transfer by 44 bird species that migrate from Eurasia to two regions in sub-Saharan Africa that fall into the lowest 10% quantile of global N-deposition (mean annual deposition ≤ 10.44 mg/m2/year). We estimated the number of birds that die during the non-breeding season in these areas and then used N content and species-specific mass values to calculate annual N-deposition rates. For these two areas of low N-deposition, we found that bird mortality contributed 0.2 – 1.1% of total nitrogen deposition, which is a relatively small proportion. Therefore, we conclude that nitrogen transfer by long-distance bird migrants using the East Atlantic Flyway and the West Asian-East African Flyway currently has limited impact on the sub-Saharan nitrogen cycle. However, it is worth noting that this impact may have been more important in the past due to larger bird populations and lower background N-deposition (i.e., less anthropogenic impact).
The Economic Impact of State Splitting in Brazil
Authors: Lima Ricardo Carvalho de Andrade 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The Brazilian state of Tocantins was splinted from the state of Goiás in 1988. This was the most recent first-tier subnational border reform in Brazil and involved an area that corresponds to 7.6% of the whole national territory. Using the synthetic control method, this paper estimates that the split increased the per capita GDP of the affected region by an average of 8.26%, and the positive effect persisted over the years. Additionally, we show that the Tocantins benefited more from the border reform than Goiás, and the increase of fiscal capacity of affected subnational governments may partially explain the positive effects of splitting.
Thioredoxin-dependent control balances the metabolic activities of tetrapyrrole biosynthesis
Authors: Wittmann Daniel , Sinha Neha , Grimm Bernhard 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Plastids are specialized organelles found in plants, which are endowed with their own genomes, and differ in many respects from the intracellular compartments of organisms belonging to other kingdoms of life. They differentiate into diverse, plant organ-specific variants, and are perhaps the most versatile organelles known. Chloroplasts are the green plastids in the leaves and stems of plants, whose primary function is photosynthesis. In response to environmental changes, chloroplasts use several mechanisms to coordinate their photosynthetic activities with nuclear gene expression and other metabolic pathways. Here, we focus on a redox-based regulatory network composed of thioredoxins (TRX) and TRX-like proteins. Among multiple redox-controlled metabolic activities in chloroplasts, tetrapyrrole biosynthesis is particularly rich in TRX-dependent enzymes. This review summarizes the effects of plastid-localized reductants on several enzymes of this pathway, which have been shown to undergo dithiol-disulfide transitions. We describe the impact of TRX-dependent control on the activity, stability and interactions of these enzymes, and assess its contribution to the provision of adequate supplies of metabolic intermediates in the face of diurnal and more rapid and transient changes in light levels and other environmental factors.
Das Programm Deutsch ohne Grenzen in Brasilien: Chancen und Herausforderungen für die Ausbildung von Deutschlehrerinnen und Deutschlehrern
Authors: Mariano Thiago , Lorke Franziska 
Published: October 2020

Zusammenfassung
Das Programm
Auf Portugiesisch Alemão sem Fronteiras (AsF) als Teilprogramm von Idiomas sem Fronteiras (IsF).

Sprachen ohne Grenzen trägt durch das flächendeckende Angebot von Fremdsprachenkursen an brasilianischen Universitäten zu deren Internationalisierung bei. Die Deutschkurse werden dabei im Blended-Learning-Modus angeboten, d. h. das onlinegestützte Lernen wird durch Präsenzphasen ergänzt. Das Programm bietet auch Raum für erste Unterrichtserfahrungen der Germanistikstudierenden. Nach der Vorstellung des Programms sollen in dem vorliegenden Aufsatz erste Maßnahmen zur Deutschlehrerausbildung im Rahmen des Programms an der Bundesuniversität Paraná vorgestellt werden.
Exploiting higher-order mode dispersion of bend M-type chalcogenide fiber in mid-IR supercontinuum generation
Authors: Thamarai Selvi Thirumavalavan , Rajesh Kanna B. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
We propose and numerically demonstrate chalcogenide based bend M-type fiber for mid-IR supercontinuum (SC) generation through higher order mode (HOM) of LP02. In order to achieve this, we comprise two glass materials such as As2Se3 in core and Ge10As23.4Se66.6 in cladding. M-type index fiber has a special property that the HOM of LP02 is confined into the core region with help of high index ring. The mode field distribution of the proposed fiber is numerically calculated by a finite element method. By optimizing structural dimensions in each bending case, we realize a zero dispersion wavelength, double zero dispersion wavelength effective area and power fraction in core. The simulation results shows the flat anomalous dispersion in the wavelength range of 2.1–2.6µm and 2.5–6.5µm for the core radius 4 and 10 µm, respectively at bending case of 1, 3, and 5 cm. which is important for employing the mature fiber laser technology at mid-IR regions.
High-speed and long-reach PON employing PM-DQPSK signal and coherent receiver
Authors: Qin Panke , Meng Hui , Zhang Lei , Chen Guangxuan 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The development of communication technology requires a new type of passive optical network (PON) architecture. The architecture needs to be based on time division multiplexing (TDM) of 40 Gbit/s downstream and 10 Gbit/s upstream, and it can realize TDM PON prototype. The PON system achieved the system distance of 120 km supporting 128 ONU with power budget of 53.5 dB via polarization multiplexing differential quadrature phase shift keying format signal which employs the coherent receiver and the digital signal processing.
Assessing the L2 pragmatic awareness of non-native EFL teacher candidates: Is spotting a problem enough?
Authors: Glaser Karen 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The assessment of pragmatic skills in a foreign or second language (L2) is usually investigated with regard to language learners, but rarely with regard to non-native language instructors, who are simultaneously teachers and (advanced) learners of the L2. With regard to English as the target language, this is a true research gap, as nonnative English-speaking teachers (non-NESTs) constitute the majority of English teachers world-wide (Kamhi-Stein 2016). Addressing this research gap, this paper presents a modified replication of Bardovi-Harlig and Dörnyei’s (1998) renowned study on grammatical vs. pragmatic awareness, carried out with non-NEST candidates. While the original study asked the participants for a global indication of (in)appropriateness/ (in)correctness and to rate its severity, the participants in the present study were asked to identify the nature of the violation and to suggest a repair. Inspired by Pfingsthorn and Flöck (2017), the data was analyzed by means of Signal Detection Theory with regard to Hits, Misses, False Alarms and Correct Rejections to gain more detailed insights into the participants’ metalinguistic perceptions. In addition, the study investigated the rate of successful repairs, showing that correct problem identification cannot necessarily be equated with adequate repair abilities. Implications for research, language teaching and language teacher education are derived.
Some inequalities for star duality of the radial Blaschke-Minkowski homomorphisms
Authors: Zhao Xia , Wang Weidong , Lin Youjiang 
Published: October 2020

AbstractIn 2006, Schuster introduced the radial Blaschke-Minkowski homomorphisms. In this article, associating with the star duality of star bodies and dual quermassintegrals, we establish Brunn-Minkowski inequalities and monotonic inequality for the radial Blaschke-Minkowski homomorphisms. In addition, we consider its Shephard-type problems and give a positive form and a negative answer, respectively.
Motivation and Job Performance of Administrative Personnel in Agricultural Institutions
Authors: Adebayo Olaoluwa Ayodeji , Adeogun Stephen Oluseun , Umunna Mathias Ofonedu 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Employees’ motivation and performance confirms a fundamental important measure in organizations. The desired goals and objectives of organizations cannot be achieved without the motivation of their employees. The study empirically determined the motivation factors influencing job performance. The results showed that fringe benefits, job supervision, and incentives significantly predicted higher job performance.
The Problems of the Assessment of Corporate Social Responsibility in the International Context
Authors: Skruibytė Izolda 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as a social phenomenon is very dynamic, multidimensional and complex. The content of CSR constantly expands and covers more aspects and, therefore, its evaluation becomes more complicated also. The comparative analysis of different CSR assessment methods has been conducted in this article seeking to reveal the main problems when assessing CSR in an international context.
The Use of Cause-Related Marketing to Build Good Corporate Reputation
Authors: Šontaitė-Petkevičienė Miglė , Grigaliūnaitė Rūta 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
The scientific problem analysed in the article focuses on identifying how cause-related marketing needs to be used in order to build good corporate reputation. This article researches the reference between the use of cause-related marketing and stakeholders’ behaviour and its effect on building good corporate reputation.
Local attractivity for integro-differential equations with noncompact semigroups
Authors: Diop Amadou , Diop Mamadou Abdoul , Diallo Ouaténi , Traoré Mariam B 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
In this paper, we are devoted to study the existence and local attractivity of solutions for a class of integro-differential equations.Under the situation that the nonlinear term satisfy Carathéodory conditions and a noncompactness measure condition, we establish some existence and local attractivity of mild solutions by utilizing Mönch fixed point theorem, Kuratowski measure of noncompactness and resolvent operator theory in the sense of Grimmer.Our investigations will be situated in the Banach space of real functions which are defined, continuous, and bounded on the right-hand real half axis 𝕉+. Moreover an example is given to illustrate our outcomes.
Advances in ultrafast laser structuring of materials at the nanoscale
Authors: Stoian Razvan , Colombier Jean-Philippe 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Laser processing implies the generation of a material function defined by the shape and the size of the induced structures, being a collective effect of topography, morphology, and structural arrangement. A fundamental dimensional limit in laser processing is set by optical diffraction. Many material functions are yet defined at the micron scale, and laser microprocessing has become a mainstream development trend. Consequently, laser microscale applications have evolved significantly and developed into an industrial grade technology. New opportunities will nevertheless emerge from accessing the nanoscale. Advances in ultrafast laser processing technologies can enable unprecedented resolutions and processed feature sizes, with the prospect to bypass optical and thermal limits. We will review here the mechanisms of laser processing on extreme scales and the optical and material concepts allowing us to confine the energy beyond the optical limits. We will discuss direct focusing approaches, where the use of nonlinear and near-field effects has demonstrated strong capabilities for light confinement. We will argue that the control of material hydrodynamic response is the key to achieve ultimate resolution in laser processing. A specific structuring process couples both optical and material effects, the process of self-organization. We will discuss the newest results in surface and volume self-organization, indicating the dynamic interplay between light and matter evolution. Micron-sized and nanosized features can be combined into novel architectures and arrangements. We equally underline a new dimensional domain in processing accessible now using laser radiation, the sub-100-nm feature size. Potential application fields will be indicated as the structuring sizes approach the effective mean free path of transport phenomena.
Hexagonal transverse-coupled-cavity VCSEL redefining the high-speed lasers
Authors: Heidari Elham , Dalir Hamed , Ahmed Moustafa , Sorger Volker J. , Chen Ray T. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) have emerged as a vital approach for realizing energy-efficient and high-speed optical interconnects in the data centers and supercomputers. Indeed, VCSELs are the most suitable mass production lasers in terms of cost-effectiveness and reliability. However, there are still key challenges that prevent achieving modulation speeds beyond 30s GHz. Here, we propose a novel VCSEL design of a hexagonal transverse-coupled-cavity adiabatically coupled through a central cavity. Following this scheme, we show a prototype demonstrating a 3-dB roll-off modulation bandwidth of 45 GHz, which is five times greater than a conventional VCSEL fabricated on the same epiwafer structure. This design harnesses the Vernier effect to increase the laser’s aperture and therefore is capable of maintaining single-mode operation of the laser for high injection currents, hence extending the dynamic roll-off point and offering increases power output. Simultaneously, extending both the laser modulation speed and output power for this heavily deployed class of lasers opens up new opportunities and fields of use ranging from data-comm to sensing, automotive, and photonic artificial intelligence systems.
Properties of nanocrystalline silicon probed by optomechanics
Authors: Navarro-Urrios Daniel , Colombano Martín F. , Maire Jeremie , Chávez-Ángel Emigdio , Arregui Guillermo , Capuj Néstor E. , Devos Arnaud , Griol Amadeu , Bellieres Laurent , Martínez Alejandro , Grigoras Kestutis , Häkkinen Teija , Saarilahti Jaakko , Makkonen Tapani , Sotomayor-Torres Clivia M. , Ahopelto Jouni 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Nanocrystalline materials exhibit properties that can differ substantially from those of their single crystal counterparts. As such, they provide ways to enhance and optimize their functionality for devices and applications. Here, we report on the optical, mechanical and thermal properties of nanocrystalline silicon probed by means of optomechanical nanobeams to extract information of the dynamics of optical absorption, mechanical losses, heat generation and dissipation. The optomechanical nanobeams are fabricated using nanocrystalline films prepared by annealing amorphous silicon layers at different temperatures. The resulting crystallite sizes and the stress in the films can be controlled by the annealing temperature and time and, consequently, the properties of the films can be tuned relatively freely, as demonstrated here by means of electron microscopy and Raman scattering. We show that the nanocrystallite size and the volume fraction of the grain boundaries play a key role in the dissipation rates through nonlinear optical and thermal processes. Promising optical (13,000) and mechanical (1700) quality factors were found in the optomechanical cavity realized in the nanocrystalline Si resulting from annealing at 950°C. The enhanced absorption and recombination rates via the intragap states and the reduced thermal conductivity boost the potential to exploit these nonlinear effects in applications including Nanoelectromechanical systems (NEMS), phonon lasing and chaos-based devices.
Between Land and Sea: An Airborne LiDAR Field Survey to Detect Ancient Sites in the Chekka Region/Lebanon Using Spatial Analyses
Authors: Rom Jakob , Haas Florian , Stark Manuel , Dremel Fabian , Becht Michael , Kopetzky Karin , Schwall Christoph , Wimmer Michael , Pfeifer Norbert , Mardini Mahmoud , Genz Hermann 
Published: October 2020

AbstractThe interdisciplinary project “Between Land and Sea” combines geological, geomorphological and paleo-environmental approaches to identify archaeological remains of the Chekka region (Lebanon). In order to record the topography of this area, the first ever scientific airborne LiDAR data acquisition in Lebanon was conducted in autumn 2018. This work describes not only the acquisition and processing of the LiDAR data, but also the attempt to derive possible archaeological sites from the generated elevation model based on methods for spatial analysis. Using an “inverted mound” (iMound) algorithm, areas of possible settlement structures could be identified, which were classified regarding their probability of a possible ancient site using a deductive predictive model. A preliminary validation of some of the detected favoured areas using high-resolution aerial images has shown that the methods applied can provide hints to previously undiscovered sites. It was possible to identify probable ancient wall remains at several detected locations. In addition, least-cost path analyses were performed to reconstruct possible trade and transport routes from the Lebanon Mountains to the Mediterranean coast. The combination of the results of the iMound detection and classification as well as the calculated path system could point to the strategic location of the modern village of Kfar Hazir as a kind of traffic junction. Moreover, reconstructed main transport routes provide indications of heavily frequented roads and may form the basis for further investigations. To validate the results, upcoming field surveys will be realized on site.
Depression among patients admitted to medical wards: comparison between a university hospital and regional hospital
Authors: Hantrakul Wipawee , Wangsomboonsiri Wittaya , Sriphrapradang Chutintorn 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
Objective: We aimed to determine the prevalence of depression and to find factors associated with depression in admitted medical patients. The differences in the pattern of depression between a university hospital (UH) and a regional hospital (RH) were determined as well.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) was administered among hospitalized patients in medical wards. PHQ-9 could not differentiate between the type of depressive disorder that could be from medical conditions, adjustment disorder with depressed mood, major depressive disorder, or dysthymia.
Results: A total of 343 patients (191 in UH, 152 in RH group) with age of 52.1 ± 16.9 years were included. Timing of interview was 4.3 ± 1.4 days after admission. The prevalence of depression (PHQ-9 score ≥ 9) was 12% (7.3% in UH vs 17.8% in RH, p < 0.005). According to PHQ-9 scoring, the prevalence of moderate-to-severe depression was 3.8%. Mean PHQ-9 score in RH was significantly higher than in UH (p < 0.001). Multiple baseline characteristics were analyzed by logistic regression and found no factors associated with depression. There was no difference in baseline characteristics of UH patients with depression compared to RH, except for universal health coverage plan.
Conclusions: The prevalence of depression was 1 in 10 patients and was found to be more frequent and severe in RH than UH. All patients were at equal risk to develop depression during admission.
Folate-targeted PTEN/AKT/P53 signaling pathway promotes apoptosis in breast cancer cells
Authors: Wang Hexian , Fan Qiang , Zhang Longlong , Shi Danli , Wang Haibo , Wang Shoulian , Bian Bangjian 
Published: October 2020

AbstractObjectiveFolate deficiency is closely related to the occurrence of human tumors and plays an important role in cell growth, differentiation, repair, and host defense. We studied the effects of folic acid on the apoptosis of breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) and on the activity of the PTEN/AKT/P53 signaling pathway in breast cancer cells.MethodsBreast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231) were treated with folate alone or in combination with a PTEN specific inhibitor, SF1670. Cell viability was detected by a MTT assay, and the expression levels of apoptosis-related proteins and PTEN/AKT/P53 signaling pathway were detected via Western blot analysis. Rate of apoptosis was measured via cytometry.ResultsFolic acid inhibited the cell viability of MDAMB-231 cells and the expressions of Bcl-2 and p-AKT proteins and upregulate the expression of Bax, PTEN, and P53 proteins, thereby inducing apoptosis in these cells. SF1670 treatment inhibited the expressions of Bcl-2 and p-AKT protein and upregulate Bax, PTEN, and P53 protein expression.ConclusionFolic acid has cytotoxic effects on MDAMB-231 cells and can induce apoptosis by targeting the PTEN/AKT/P53 signaling pathway.