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La Infraestructura Verde como alternativa ante la expansión urbana en Santiago de Chile
Authors: Lopez Varela Susana , Granados Ortiz Sara 
Published: May 2020

<p>La perspectiva expansionista que rige la Modificación del Plan Regulador Metropolitano de Santiago de Chile (MPRMS-100), y la ausencia de una gestión integral de los componentes paisajísticos de valor natural y cultural, está amenazando la integridad de la matriz ecológica existente. Ante esto, la Infraestructura Verde se presenta como una herramienta de planificación capaz de abordar los aspectos ligados a la gestión del suelo, desde lo espacial a lo multifuncional, que puede reconciliar el crecimiento urbano, bienestar social y protección ambiental. En ese sentido, el artículo tiene como objetivo definir, a partir de los postulados de la Ecología del Paisaje, los elementos para la implementación de un sistema primario de Infraestructura Verde en San Bernardo, una comuna periférica de la Región Metropolitana de Santiago. Esta localidad enfrenta importantes desafíos en el contexto urbano futuro ya que concentra el 40% del suelo urbanizable propuesto por el Plan. <em></em></p>
Specificity trumps flexibility—location-based stable associations between Symbiodiniaceae genera andPlatygyra verweyi(Scleractinia; Merulinidae)
Authors: Keshavmurthy Shashank , Tee Hwee Sze , Kao Kuo-Wei , Wang Jih-Terng , Chen Chaolun Allen 
Published: May 2020

This study monitored symbiont communities bi-monthly in native coral cores used in a reciprocal transplantation of the coralPlatygyra verweyiover two years (2014–2016) and samples of mother colonies from three locations with variable thermal regimes; our results show that associating with multiple Symbiodiniaceae genera (Cladocopiumspp. andDurusdiniumspp.) is not a prerequisite for symbiont shuffling.Platygyra verweyiassociates with certain Symbiodiniaceae genera based on location. Results of quantitative real-time PCR indicated small-scale temporal changes in Symbiodiniaceae genera compositions from 2014 to 2016; however, these changes were not enough to invoke shuffling or switching, despite degree heating weeks exceeding 6 °C-weeks in 2014 and 4 °C-weeks in 2015, which usually resulted in substantial coral bleaching. Microsatellite analysis of theP. verweyihost showed no genetic differences among the study locations. Our results suggest thatP. verweyiundergoes long-term acclimatization and/or adaptation based on microgeographic and local environmental conditionsby altering its combinations of associated Symbiodiniaceae. Results also suggest that shuffling might not be as common a phenomenon as it has been given credit for; corals thrive through specific associations, and many corals could still be vulnerable to climate change-induced stress, despite being promiscuous or able to associate with rare and background Symbiodiniaceae genera.
Production and Physiochemical Evaluation of Fresh Cow Milk-based Beverage
Authors: Lawir Christopher Nsaighamu , Amua Qrisstuberg Msughter , Malu Samuel Peter 
Published: May 2020

The aim of this work was to produce and evaluate the physiochemical properties of cow milk based beverage made from a blend of cow milk, honey, cocoa powder, ginger and garlic. The composition of the samples were as follows: sample A (1 L cow milk), sample B (1 L cow milk, 0.12 L honey, 25 g cocoa powder), sample B served as base ingredients for samples C and D and prepared 1% ginger, 0.5% garlic were added to samples C and D, respectively. Sample A and sample E (vitamilk), respectively served as control I and control II. The chemical properties and proximate composition of the milk beverage samples were investigated. The result of chemical properties showed that the pH values ranged from 6.11 to 6.52 and were all slightly acidic while the percentage titratable acidity had the highest value of 0.168 for sample D and the least value of 0.086 for sample A. In terms of proximate composition, sample A had the highest percentage moisture content of 90.75±0.21 while sample C had the least moisture content of 87.7±0.28. The % protein, carbohydrate, fat, and ash contents increased as 1% ginger and 0.5% garlic were added to samples C and D and were significantly difference (P<0.05) for all the samples. Sample C had the highest value of 5.15% protein content while sample A had the least value of 2.85%. The percentage ash content ranged from 0.96±0.007 to 0.58±0.007. The fiber content of all the samples were below 2.25±0.007. A similar trend was also observed for the values of minerals and vitamins which showed a significant difference (P<0.05). This work has shown that there is improved nutritional content of the samples B, C and D which will go a long way to alleviate malnutrition. The pH of all the samples were near neutral, this could negatively affect the shelf stability of the milk beverage as a result of possible microbial infestation and thus there is every need to keep the product always refrigerated before use or should be consumed fresh.
Scale‐up production and process optimization of Zr‐doped CaO‐based sorbent for CO2 capture
Authors: Jiang Tao , Zhang Hao , Xu Zhihong , Zhao Yujun , Ma Xinbin , Wang Shengping 
Published: May 2020

AbstractIn this work, Zr‐doped CaO‐based sorbents were prepared at several kilograms per batch using a simple sol–gel technique. CO2 adsorption performance and cycling stability of the synthesized sorbents were significantly improved in consequence of the incorporation of Zr component. Technological conditions of the scale‐up production were optimized, including precursor concentration of calcium, amount of citric acid, gelification temperature, and gelification time, which played important roles in the sol–gel preparation process. The factors affecting the carbonation/calcination process of sorbent (volume fraction of CO2 and calcination temperature) were also investigated. A 4‐kg CaO‐based sorbents, with appropriate nanosize CaO crystallite, loose and porous structure, and uniform distribution of Ca and Zr, have been synthesized successfully at one batch, which exhibited a final CO2 adsorption capacity of 5.86 mol‐CO2/kg‐ads under a lower volume fraction of CO2 (15%) and a higher calcination temperature (900°C) after 45 adsorption/desorption cycles.
Physicochemical characteristics of bio‐based thermoplastic polyurethane/graphene nanocomposite for piezoresistive strain sensor
Authors: Khalifa Mohammed , Ekbote Govind S. , Anandhan S. , Wuzella Guenter , Lammer Herfried , Mahendran Arunjunai Raj 
Published: May 2020

AbstractHerein, we report the physicochemical characteristics and piezoresistive strain sensing performance of flexible thin film comprising graphene and bio‐based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) prepared by solution cast method. A detailed analysis was carried to study the influence of graphene nanoplatelets on the morphological, thermal, mechanical, and electrical properties of TPU nanocomposite. Upon increasing the graphene nanoplatelets loading, the thermal stability and tensile properties improved remarkably, while glass transition temperature decreased slightly. Owing to better dispersion of graphene, the electrical conductivity was significantly increased, which broaden the utilization of the nanocomposite for various applications. The piezoresistive sensor was able to respond to various stress modes such as tapping, bending, and finger touch. The piezoresistive sensor was sensitive and achieved a gauge factor of 11. Sensor attached to finger, showed distinctive response upon bending at different angles and showed high stability and reproducibility even after >10,000 cycles under repetitive constant load. Also, the nanocomposite was able to detect any breakage or fracture in the form of change in electrical resistance. A combination of bio‐based TPU and graphene offered improved physical properties and high sensing performance, which could be a potential material in flexible electronics and structural health monitoring systems.
Maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies and positive symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders: The mediating role of global emotion dysregulation
Authors: Liu Jianlin , Subramaniam Mythily , Chong Siow Ann , Mahendran Rathi 
Published: May 2020

AbstractPrevious studies have identified a positive association between maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies and positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations and delusions) among patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders. However, translating this finding to clinical practice is challenging. Some patients are reported to experience difficulties in correcting the use of maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies in psychological therapy, which may be due to an underlying effect of global emotion dysregulation. Therefore, the present study aimed to determine the mediating or moderating role of global emotion dysregulation in the relationship between maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies and positive symptoms. A total of 123 newly diagnosed patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders completed self‐report measures of maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies (rumination, catastrophic thinking, self‐blame, other‐blame) and global emotion dysregulation. The severity of positive symptoms was rated on the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale‐Expanded. Mediation and moderation analyses were performed to test the hypothesized models. Mediation analysis revealed that global emotion dysregulation mediated the relationship between maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies and positive symptoms after controlling for age, gender, ethnicity, duration of untreated psychosis, medication dosage, psychiatric comorbidities, and family history of mental illness (R2 = 23.3%, moderate effect size = 0.30). There was no moderating effect of global emotion dysregulation. The present study presents preliminary evidence on the mediating role of global emotion dysregulation in the relationship between maladaptive cognitive emotion regulation strategies and positive symptoms in schizophrenia spectrum disorders. This finding adds to our current understanding on emotion regulation phenomena in schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
The correlation of serum long non‐coding RNA ANRIL with risk factors, functional outcome, and prognosis in atrial fibrillation patients with ischemic stroke
Authors: Zeng Weixian , Jin Jun 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackgroundThis study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of long non‐coding RNA (lncRNA) antisense non‐coding RNA in the INK4 locus (ANRIL) for atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with ischemic stroke and investigate its correlation with risk factors, functional outcome, and prognosis.MethodsA total of 386 consecutive AF patients were recruited. AF patients were followed up for 24‐48 months by outpatient follow‐up, telephone follow‐up, and medical record. The time of ischemic stroke in patients with AF was recorded, and follow‐up was continued for 6 months. LncRNA ANRIL expression from serum was detected by quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction (qRT‐PCR).ResultsCompared with the AF with ischemic stroke group (14.3 ± 2.3), patients in the AF without ischemic stroke group (11.9 ± 1.8) had significantly lower serum lncRNA ANRIL levels (P < .05). The sensitivity and specificity of lncRNA ANRIL for identifying AF with ischemic stroke were 76.6% and 81.4%, respectively. Spearman correlation analysis results shown that lncRNA ANRIL was significantly correlated with the NIHSS score (rSpearman = .490, P < .001) and the mRS score (rSpearman = .466, P < .001). Compared with the lncRNA ANRIL high‐expression group, the recurrence‐free survival (RFS) of the lncRNA ANRIL low‐expression group was significantly higher (χ2 = 11.009, log‐rank P < .001). Cox proportional regression model analysis indicated that the serum lncRNA ANRIL level (P = .004), NIHSS score (P = .001), infarct volume (P = .035), and smoking (P < .001) were the risk factors for AF with ischemic stroke.ConclusionSerum lncRNA ANRIL exerts a good predictive value for AF with ischemic stroke, and its increased expression is correlated with worse RFS for patients.
Superefficient removal of lignins from papermaking wastewater by polycationic adsorption and direct reuse of wastes: structure–activity relationships and interaction mechanisms
Authors: Bai Yu , Li Hongyan , Yang Qiwen , Yu Yikai , Peng Bingxian 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBACKGROUNDAs a complex phenol polymer pollutant, lignin is the most difficult to remove in papermaking wastewater.RESULTSThis work first found a strong adsorbent for highly efficient removal of lignins and realized the direct reuse of its wastes. Through systemically screening the serial molecular structures of polycationic adsorbents previously developed, a highly permeable polycationic gel (PPG) adsorbent was discovered to be the most suitable for lignin removal. The maximum adsorption capacity of PPG for the lignins was 3891.65 mg/g, that is, the masses of adsorbed lignins were 3.89 times higher than that of PPG. Interestingly, after adsorbing the lignins, PPG wastes could be directly reused, without any treatment, for purifying dyeing wastewater. The adsorption capacity of PPG wastes reused for adsorbing the anionic dyes was 245.05 times higher than that of the existing activated carbon, indicating that PPG wastes maintained excellent adsorption ability for purifying the dyeing wastewater. A series of simulation experiments and instrument analyses were carried out to detect the new adsorption effect of PPG. The high water‐permeability of PPG allows for complete permeability of the lignins and easy adsorption inside PPG. After adsorption, shrinkage of the internal structure of PPG and aggregation of the adsorbed lignins on the surface of PPG enhanced the adsorption intensity of PPG toward the lignins.CONCLUSIONThis indicated that PPG had a super‐high adsorption ability for direct removal of lignins from water by adsorption, which marked the first successful report of reused wastes utilized for treating other waste pollutants. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry
Incidence of Dysphagia and Its Association With Functional Recovery and 1‐Year Mortality in Hospitalized Older Patients With Heart Failure: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors: Matsuo Haruyo , Yoshimura Yoshihiro , Fujita Shoji , Maeno Yuichi 
Published: May 2020

AbstractPurposeDysphagia following heart failure (HF) has gained little attention. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of dysphagia and its associations with the clinical outcomes in HF patients.MethodsThis prospective cohort study included 203 consecutive hospitalized HF patients (mean age 79.5 years, 103 women) without dysphagia before admission. Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing was assessed by the Food Intake Level Scale. The primary outcome was activity of daily living, as assessed by the Barthel Index (BI) at discharge. Secondary outcomes included all‐cause mortality and rehospitalization rates at 1 year after discharge. Multivariate analyses and Kaplan‐Meier estimates were used to determine whether dysphagia was associated with these outcomes.ResultsOf the 203 patients examined, 48 (23.4%) were diagnosed with dysphagia during admission. Patients who developed dysphagia were significantly older, exhibited lower muscle mass and strength, walked shorter distances, and had lower nutrition intake levels and BI scores (P < 0.05 for all values) compared with those without dysphagia. In the multivariate analyses, the presence of dysphagia at discharge was significantly associated with a lower BI (β= −0.275, P < 0.001). Furthermore, patients with dysphagia showed a significantly higher 1‐year mortality than those without (20.8% vs 1.2%, P = 0.008).ConclusionsDysphagia commonly occurs during hospital admission and is associated with functional recovery and 1‐year mortality in HF patients.
Symbiosis disruption in the olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae (Rossi), as a potential tool for sustainable control
Authors: Sinno Martina , Bézier Annie , Vinale Francesco , Giron David , Laudonia Stefania , Garonna Antonio P , Pennacchio Francesco 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBACKGROUNDThe olive fruit fly Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) (OLF) is a major agricultural pest, whose control primarily relies on the use of chemical insecticides. Therefore, development of sustainable control strategies is highly desirable. The primary endosymbiotic bacterium of OLF, ‘Candidatus Erwinia dacicola’, is essential for successful larval development in unripe olive fruits. Therefore, targeting this endosymbiont with antimicrobial compounds may result in OLF fitness reduction and may exert control on natural populations of OLF.RESULTSHere, we evaluate the impact of compounds with antimicrobial activity on the OLF endosymbiont. Copper oxychloride (CO) and the fungal metabolite viridiol (Vi), produced by Trichoderma spp., were used. Laboratory bioassays were carried out to assess the effect of oral administration of these compounds on OLF fitness and molecular analyses (quantitative polymerase chain reaction) were conducted to measure the load of OLF‐associated microorganisms in treated flies.CO and Vi were both able to disrupt the symbiotic association between OLF and its symbiotic bacteria, determining a significant reduction in the endosymbiont and gut microbiota load as well as a decrease in OLF fitness. CO had a direct negative effect on OLF adults. Conversely, exposure to Vi significantly undermined larval development of the treated female's progeny but did not show any toxicity in OLF adults.CONCLUSIONSThese results provide new insights into the symbiotic control of OLF and pave the way for the development of more sustainable strategies of pest control based on the use of natural compounds with antimicrobial activity. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry
Magnetic survey and autonomous target reacquisition with a scalar magnetometer on a small AUV
Authors: Gallimore Eric , Terrill Eric , Pietruszka Andrew , Gee Jeffrey , Nager Andrew , Hess Robert 
Published: May 2020

AbstractA scalar magnetometer payload has been developed and integrated into a two‐man portable autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) for geophysical and archeological surveys. The compact system collects data from a Geometrics microfabricated atomic magnetometer, a total‐field atomic magnetometer. Data from the sensor is both stored for post‐processing and made available to an onboard autonomy engine for real‐time sense and react behaviors. This system has been characterized both in controlled laboratory conditions and at sea to determine its performance limits. Methodologies for processing the magnetometer data to correct for interference and error introduced by the AUV platform were developed to improve sensing performance. When conducting seabed surveys, detection and characterization of targets of interest are performed in real‐time aboard the AUV. This system is used to drive both single‐ and multiple‐vehicle autonomous target reacquisition behaviors. The combination of on‐board target detection and autonomous reacquire capability is found to increase the effective survey coverage rate of the AUV‐based magnetic sensing system.
Strategies for Research, Practice, and Policy for Autism in Later Life: A Report from a Think Tank on Aging and Autism
Authors: Edelson Stephen M. , Nicholas David B. , Stoddart Kevin P. , Bauman Margaret B. , Mawlam Laurie , Lawson Wenn B. , Jose Caroline , Morris Rae , Wright Scott D. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractOver the past decade, there has been a growing interest in adults on the autistic spectrum, and more recently, the challenges related to aging in this population. A two-day Think Tank meeting, focused on aging in autism, was convened amongst international leaders in the field of autism research and practice. This meeting included a series of presentations addressing the current status of aging research, followed by discussions regarding priorities going forward. Attendees shared their thoughts and concerns regarding community services, government policies, societal perspectives and physical and mental health. The goal of these discussions was to consider systematic approaches aimed at providing meaningful supports that can ensure a quality of life for seniors on the autism spectrum.
Nonlinear structural dynamics of a new sliding-mode triboelectric energy harvester with multistability
Authors: Fu Yiqiang , Ouyang Huajiang , Benjamin Davis R. 
Published: May 2020

AbstractA new sliding-mode triboelectric energy harvester in the form of a cantilever beam with a tip mass that is acted upon by both magnetic and friction forces is modelled and simulated. A numerical scheme based on the trapezoidal rule with the second-order backward difference formula (TR-BDF2) method is introduced to solve the combined non-smooth mechanical and stiff electrical system. This is the first study of the structural dynamics of the sliding-mode triboelectric energy harvesting; additionally, a magnetic field that induces multistability is present. A comparison between the coupled and uncoupled electromechanical models suggests that the electrostatic force between the electrodes can be ignored, which makes the uncoupled model preferable in the dynamical analysis. The influence of the non-conservative force (the friction force) on the multistability of the system is investigated. It is found that the distribution of the multistability on the parametric plane changes even when a small amount of friction is involved, and the areas of bistability and tristability shrink while that of the monostability expands. A comparison among these three types of stability reveals the superiority of invoking bistability as it facilitates broadband energy harvesting. The excitation level plays an important role in inducing the snap-through motion (the interwell oscillation) by enabling the crossing of the energy barriers between wells. The increase in the friction shrinks the frequency band of interwell oscillations from high frequencies down to low frequencies on the discrete frequency sweep. An analysis of the basins of attraction finds that at low frequencies the bistable system can undergo only interwell oscillations, while the tristable system can merely experience intrawell oscillations. The basins can intermingle with each other in both bistable and tristable systems. Finally, an increase in the excitation level can break the basins into discrete pieces and/or points.