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Potential of European universities as Marie Curie grantee hosts
Authors: Falk Martin Thomas , Hagsten Eva 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThis study investigates the potential of European universities as hosts for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) grantees. Factors explaining both the probability of a university hosting an MSCA grantee and its extent are estimated using a zero-inflated negative binomial regression model. Results reveal that the probability of hosting MSCA grantees increases significantly with excellence (research performance), size and country group of the university. In addition, a deepening of excellence (citations), international orientation and the teaching burden (student-staff ratio) are significant predictors for the extent of grantees. Based on the estimates, the relative performance of a university is identified by use of a frontier production function. This reveals that some universities in the Northwest of Europe host more MSCA grantees than would have been expected given their attributes, and certain top universities host fewer. These results could be related to marketing and support activities that partially offset the importance of research performance or alternative models for financing.
A Twitter-Based Study of the European Internet of Things
Authors: Ustek-Spilda Funda , Vega Davide , Magnani Matteo , Rossi Luca , Shklovski Irina , Lehuede Sebastian , Powell Alison 
Published: May 2020

AbstractWe present a methodology integrating social media data, data from qualitative research and network analysis. Qualitative insights gained from ethnographic fieldwork are used to collect and annotate social network data, and social media data is used as part of the ethnography to identify relevant actors and topics. The methodology is presented in the context of an analysis of the Internet of Things in the European context.
Exploring land-use histories of tree-crop landscapes: a cross-site comparison in the Mediterranean Basin
Authors: Wolpert Franziska , Quintas-Soriano Cristina , Plieninger Tobias 
Published: May 2020

AbstractAgroforestry landscapes in the Mediterranean Basin have emerged in a co-evolution between humans and nature and provide numerous ecosystem services to society. Tree crops are iconic elements of these landscapes and have frequently been managed in a sustainable way over centuries, shaping multifunctional landscapes and local people’s cultural identities. However, many Mediterranean tree-crop landscapes are undergoing substantial land-use changes, threatening important ecosystem services as a result. The overarching goal of this study is to explore common and diverging patterns of land-use change across different tree crops (oaks, chestnuts, olives) and contrasting landscapes in the Mediterranean Basin over a 200-year period. Specifically, we aim to: (1) describe the dominant land-use change processes across these three crop types using three exemplary sites per crop; and (2) identify and classify the main drivers that determine these landscapes’ land change histories. We find a general acceleration of landscape dynamics and identify expansion, continuity, polarisation, intensification, abandonment and renaissance as dominant processes. Although each landscape history is contextualised, we observe a general trend from multifunctional tree-crop landscapes (expansion) towards intensification or abandonment in the last 70 years. The landscapes of the southern fringe of the Mediterranean Basin show predominant trends towards intensification, while the northern landscapes evolve towards abandonment. The driving forces identified are diverse and interrelated, comprising sets of socio-cultural, political, technical, economic and natural factors. We offer some key lessons for sustainable landscape management in highlighting the undervalued potential of tree crops, the inherent complexity of landscapes, the interdependencies of drivers and the importance of economic and socio-cultural driving forces.
A revision of the genus Gouania (Rhamnaceae) in the Philippines and Sundaland
Authors: Cahen Daniel , Stenn Kurt S. , Utteridge Timothy M. A. 
Published: May 2020

SummaryThe climbing genusGouania(Rhamnaceae) is revised in western Malesia. Five species are recognised for the Philippines and Sundaland using morphological evidence, including a new species from the Philippines:Gouania longipedunculata. A taxonomic treatment, including a preliminary IUCN conservation status assessment, is presented for each species.
Wearable Battery-Free Perspiration Analyzing Sites Based on Sweat Flowing on ZnO Nanoarrays
Authors: Zhang Wanglinhan , Guan Hongye , Zhong Tianyan , Zhao Tianming , Xing Lili , Xue Xinyu 
Published: May 2020

AbstractWe fabricated wearable perspiration analyzing sites for actively monitoring physiological status during exercises without any batteries or other power supply. The device mainly consists of ZnO nanowire (NW) arrays and flexible polydimethylsiloxane substrate. Sweat on the skin can flow into the flow channels of the device through capillary action and flow along the channels to ZnO NWs. The sweat flowing on the NWs (with lactate oxidase modification) can output a DC electrical signal, and the outputting voltage is dependent on the lactate concentration in the sweat as the biosensing signal. ZnO NWs generate electric double layer (EDL) in sweat, which causes a potential difference between the upper and lower ends (hydrovoltaic effect). The product of the enzymatic reaction can adjust the EDL and influence the output. This device can be integrated with wireless transmitter and may have potential application in constructing sports big data. This work promotes the development of next generation of biosensors and expands the scope of self-powered physiological monitoring system.
A generalized many-facet Rasch model and its Bayesian estimation using Hamiltonian Monte Carlo
Authors: Uto Masaki , Ueno Maomi 
Published: May 2020

AbstractPerformance assessments, in which raters assess examinee performance for given tasks, have a persistent difficulty in that ability measurement accuracy depends on rater characteristics. To address this problem, various item response theory (IRT) models that incorporate rater characteristic parameters have been proposed. Conventional models partially consider three typical rater characteristics: severity, consistency, and range restriction. Each are important to improve model fitting and ability measurement accuracy, especially when the diversity of raters increases. However, no models capable of simultaneously representing each have been proposed. One obstacle for developing such a complex model is the difficulty of parameter estimation. Maximum likelihood estimation, which is used in most conventional models, generally leads to unstable and inaccurate parameter estimations in complex models. Bayesian estimation is expected to provide more robust estimations. Although it incurs high computational costs, recent increases in computational capabilities and the development of efficient Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms make its use feasible. We thus propose a new IRT model that can represent all three typical rater characteristics. The model is formulated as a generalization of the many-facet Rasch model. We also develop a Bayesian estimation method for the proposed model using No-U-Turn Hamiltonian Monte Carlo, a state-of-the-art MCMC algorithm. We demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method through simulation and actual data experiments.
On elliptic partial differential equations in bioimpedance
Authors: Jargal Ariungerel , Seo Jin Keun , Kwon Hyeuknam 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThis paper deals with mathematical models in electrical bioimpedance fields that are described by means of elliptic partial differential equations (PDEs). To find solutions that have practical significance and value, it is necessary to gain a deep understanding of the underlying physical phenomena with the parameter details of PDE models as well as the data acquisition systems. This paper describes practical details of boundary conditions and effective coefficients of elliptic PDEs occurring in bioimpedance.
Chromosome-scale assembly of the Kandelia obovata genome
Authors: Hu Min-Jie , Sun Wei-Hong , Tsai Wen-Chieh , Xiang Shuang , Lai Xing-Kai , Chen De-Qiang , Liu Xue-Die , Wang Yi-Fan , Le Yi-Xun , Chen Si-Ming , Zhang Di-Yang , Yu Xia , Hu Wen-Qi , Zhou Zhuang , Chen Yan-Qiong , Zou Shuang-Quan , Liu Zhong-Jian 
Published: May 2020

AbstractThe mangrove Kandelia obovata (Rhizophoraceae) is an important coastal shelterbelt and landscape tree distributed in tropical and subtropical areas across East Asia and Southeast Asia. Herein, a chromosome-level reference genome of K. obovata based on PacBio, Illumina, and Hi-C data is reported. The high-quality assembled genome size is 177.99 Mb, with a contig N50 value of 5.74 Mb. A large number of contracted gene families and a small number of expanded gene families, as well as a small number of repeated sequences, may account for the small K. obovata genome. We found that K. obovata experienced two whole-genome polyploidization events: one whole-genome duplication shared with other Rhizophoreae and one shared with most eudicots (γ event). We confidently annotated 19,138 protein-coding genes in K. obovata and identified the MADS-box gene class and the RPW8 gene class, which might be related to flowering and resistance to powdery mildew in K. obovata and Rhizophora apiculata, respectively. The reference K. obovata genome described here will be very useful for further molecular elucidation of various traits, the breeding of this coastal shelterbelt species, and evolutionary studies with related taxa.
Vf‐constrained ηρ‐pareto optimisation of medium frequency transformers in ISOP‐DAB converters
Authors: Beiranvand Hamzeh , Rokrok Esmaeel , Liserre Marco 
Published: May 2020

This study deals with (efficiency‐power density) pareto optimisation of medium frequency transformers (MFTs) with considerations of voltage and frequency (Vf) constraints of semiconductors for mega‐watt range input‐series output‐parallel (ISOP) connected dual‐active bridges (DABs). A simple design methodology to include the Litz wire configuration in the optimisation process is proposed. Based on the presented design methodology, the effects of the semiconductors blocking voltage and switching frequency on the ‐pareto optimisation are evaluated. First, an idealised optimisation is carried out to understand the general behaviour of the optimum point. Second, brute‐force optimisation is utilised to find the practical optimum solution based on the market availability of MFT components. Designing MFTs for a 1 MW 10 kV/600 V ISOP‐DAB converter is the subject of numerical studies. The best trade‐off between is selected as the final optimal solution and its design correctness is validated using three‐dimensional finite‐element analysis. Experimental tests on a 3 kW downscaled MFT prototype show that the proposed method is valid in practice.
Experimental and numerical study of the novel diffuser with a passive adaptive flexible flange for improving the shroud augmented wind turbine
Authors: Hu Jun Feng , Chen Zhou , Yu Su Dong , Zhang Xu Tong , Deng Xi , Xu Ke , Liu Hao Zheng , Liu Yi Ge , Liu De Wei , Shu Wen Long 
Published: May 2020

This study proposed a new type of diffuser which can not only accelerate the wind approaching the turbine before wind velocity reaches the rated velocity, but also reduces the wind drag on the diffuser when wind velocity is overrated one. A passive adaptive flexible flange constructed of two flexible cantilevered plates is developed for the diffuser. The flow distribution around the diffuser equipped with a flexible flange, as well as the wind drag on the diffuser, varies with the deformation of the flexible flange under the wind drag. Wind tunnel experiments and numerical analysis are conducted to study the flow distribution around the diffuser and the corresponding wind drag on it at different wind velocities. Experimental results reveal that the drag reduction rate of the diffuser with the passive adaptive flexible flange is 17.9% at the velocity of 20 m/s. Numerical results overall match well with the experimental measurement, such as velocity and pressure distributions, although the simulated values are slightly lower than the experimental ones.
Computerized Tomography-Based Morphometric Analysis of Cervical Spinal Canal in Central Indian Population
Authors: Kumar Ambuj , Sahu Subhash , Sethi Shivank , Ratre Shailendra , Parihar Vijay , Swamy Narayan , Yadav Yad Ram 
Published: May 2020

Abstract

Objective Normal cervical spine canal morphometry is critical for understanding the pathology of certain diseases and for proper preoperative planning. Computerized tomography (CT) scan can replace older conventional radiography techniques by providing more accurate morphometric measurements. This study was aimed to find out various dimensions of the cervical spinal canal of central Indian population.

Materials and Methods A prospective study was conducted including 100 consecutive cervical spine CT scan of asymptomatic adult subjects. The anteroposterior sagittal canal diameter (SCD), transverse canal diameter (TCD), canal surface area (CSA), and Pavlov-Torg Ratio (PTR) from C2 to C7 were calculated.

Statistical Analysis Data were entered in Microsoft Excel Sheet 2007 and statistical analysis was performed by IBM SPSS statistics 2.0 version. p-Value < 0.05 was considered as significant.

Results Age ranged from 18 years to 77 years with mean age 39.5 years. There was no significant difference in all the dimensions (SCD, TCD, CSA) in male and female except at C2 level, where SCD, TCD, and CSA were significant larger in male. The mean SCD, TCD, and CSA is largest at C2 level (14.4 ± 1.63 mm, 21.57 ± 1.59 mm, and 156.20 ± 24.98 mm﻿﻿2, respectively) and smallest at C4 level (12.77 ± 1.48 mm, 20.37 ± 1.72 mm, and 130.42 ± 21.20 mm﻿﻿2). PTR showed very little variation.

Conclusion Normal values of cervical spinal canal could serve as a future reference. CT scan provides more accurate measurement. More studies are needed as there could be variations in dimensions in different regions in India.
Can Cheiromancy Predict Mean Survival or Fatality of a Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis?
Authors: Anand Akshay , Prabhakar Sudesh , Thakur Keshav , Tyagi Rahul , Shastri Vinod , Tripathi Devi Prasad , Sharma Suresh 
Published: May 2020

Abstract

Background The past three decades have seen palmistry as an interface to human health. There have been no previously organized attempts in utilizing this knowledge to predict the state of disease.

Objective Due to unavailability of any biological marker for diagnosing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) till date, we attempt to examine whether palmistry could be used for detecting the onset and survival of patient suffering from ALS.

Methods Patients suffering from ALS attending the neurology outpatient department at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, India were selected for study. Palm photographs were obtained from all patients including controls after their consent. Patients suffering from other comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, migraine, as well as smokers and nonsmokers were included in the study. Twenty-six ALS patients, 30 neurological controls, and 34 healthy age matched controls were recruited in the study. Retrospective analysis of the palm pictures based on blinding method was performed by academically qualified palmists.

Results The results demonstrated the need for further studies in the subject even though the observations made were independent by both the palmists.

Conclusion This study opens new vistas for cheiromancy to be further explored for analysis in larger samples.
Study of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice among Epilepsy Patients in North India
Authors: Sethi Arshdeep Kaur , Singh Vineeta , Chaurasia Rameshwar Nath , Joshi Deepika , Pathak Abhishek , Rath Shivani , Mishra Ashutosh , Mishra Vijay Nath 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackground Religious and sociocultural beliefs influence the nature of treatment and care received by people with epilepsy.Objective This study aimed to study knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among epilepsy patients in north India.Materials and Methods In this study, 201 patients attending the outpatient and inpatient services of the neurology department of Sir Sunderlal Hospital, Banaras Hindu University, were asked to fill a questionnaire comprising 25 questions assessing the KAPs in English or Hindi, whichever the patient was proficient with. The same questionnaire was also given to 200 patients without epilepsy for the control group. Responses were recorded as yes/no/do not know.Results Approximately, 67% of the patients consisted of a young population, of which 64.7% were males and 35.3% were females. Around 25.9% of patients had studied up to 10th class, 96.5% of patients had heard of epilepsy, and 89.05% thought it was treatable by modern drugs. Out of all patients, 80.1% of patients believed that epilepsy was not contagious, 87.6% believed that they can work, 93.5% believed that they can marry, 66.5% did not feel discriminated by batchmates, and 78.5% did not feel discriminated by teachers. Of all patients, 41.8% said that they would disclose the epileptic condition of their daughters before marriage and 96.01% knew epilepsy patients should be taken to hospital.Conclusion Poor knowledge, negative attitude, and malpractices regarding epilepsy are still prevalent in North India. Epilepsy patients have better knowledge than normal people about this disease. There is still a need to educate people about epilepsy.
Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Overgrowth with Predominant Involvement of Hard Palate and Floor of Oral Cavity: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Authors: Sharma Rajeev , Das Prasenjit , Kairo Arvind , Kale Shashank S. 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) secondary to chronic phenytoin intake for seizure control is a well-recognized phenomenon. Phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth (PIGO) usually resolves gradually following cessation of phenytoin intake. It is usually seen throughout the dentate regions of the maxillary and mandibular dental arches, but more severely affect their anterior portions exposed to atmosphere. We report a rare case of PIGO predominantly involving hard palate and floor of oral cavity, which has not been reported in English literature till date.
Painless Legs and Moving Toes Presenting as a Tardive Phenomenon: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Nagarajan Elanagan , Digala Lakshmi P , Bollu Pradeep C 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
Painless legs and moving toes syndrome is a rare movement disorder. Various conditions like spinal cord trauma, lumbar radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, neuroleptic treatment, or traumatic lesions of the soft tissues of the foot can present with this disorder. In our case report, we aim to report a case of a young woman who developed painless legs and moving toes in the setting of chronic neuroleptic usage, which improved after the discontinuation of antipsychotics and treatment with clonazepam. We describe in detail her presentation and clinical examination, along with the review of the literature.
Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma of the Brain with Metastasis: A Case Report with Literature Review
Authors: Bhardwaj Sandeep , Sharma Ashish , Sharma Akangsha 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the brain is one of the rarest tumors with dismal prognosis. A 26-year-old man presented with headache, vomiting, and diplopia. On evaluation, a moderately enhancing extra-axial lesion was seen in right temporal region involving right greater wing of sphenoid, adjacent right maxillary sinus, and lateral wall of right orbit. Patient underwent magnetic resonance imaging of the spine and computed tomography (CT) of the chest for possible metastasis which showed lesion in lumbar vertebrae and left lung. Patient was planned for CT-guided lung biopsy which proved inconclusive. The patient was further planned for craniotomy and underwent craniotomy with microscopic excision of the mass. Histoimmunochemistry was suggestive of extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma. Mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the brain is highly aggressive tumors which are difficult to differentiate radiologically. Radical excision followed by chemoradiotherapy is optimal treatment of choice.
Inequity in Distribution of Psychiatry Trainee Seats and Institutes Across Indian States: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Ransing Ramdas S. , Agrawal Girish , Bagul Koustubh , Pevekar Krishna 
Published: May 2020

AbstractBackground The delivery of mental health services largely depends on the adequacy of human resources. In India, the deficit of psychiatrists is more than 90% and is one of the major challenges that needs to be tackled to address the huge burden of mental illness. Psychiatry trainee institutes play a vital role in reducing human resource deficit and inequality in delivering mental health care. However, the distribution pattern of psychiatry trainee seats and institutes across Indian states is unknown. Therefore, we estimated the number of psychiatry trainee seats and institutes in each Indian state and union territory (UT).Materials and Methods In this cross-sectional study, psychiatry trainee seats and institutes were searched on the official web sites of Medical Council of India and National Board of Examinations. The data available on these web sites until December 2019 were included. State-wise data were compared using proportion and percentages. The psychiatry trainee index (PTI) was calculated and compared across Indian states and UTs.Results Among 221 Indian psychiatry trainee institutes considered in the present study, 116 (52.48%) were private institutes and 105 (47.51%) were government institutes. Overall, more psychiatry trainee seats were reported in government institutes (n= 565, 65.89%) than in private institutes. National PTI was considered fair (0.06), and based on their PTIs, Indian states and UTs were classified as follows: worst (n= 9), poor (n= 8), fair (n= 9), average (n= 7), good (n= 1), and excellent (n= 2).Conclusion A huge deficit of psychiatry trainees and institutes exists in more than two-thirds of Indian states and UTs, along with a huge maldistribution of seats. PTI and its distribution across the states and UTs are a crucial indicator of the need to improve the access and equity of mental health care.
Is a nondemolition measurement of the quantum state vector collapse of a remote localised system possible?
Authors: Belinsky A.V. 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
By the example of an experiment that implements, according to its authors, Wigner friends’ paradox, the impossibility of measuring the state vector collapse of a remote localised system is shown. It is also found that the objectivity of the results of quantum measurements is not violated in this case.
Quantum channel capacities
Authors: Holevo A.S. 
Published: May 2020

Abstract
A brief general review is presented of the theory of information transmission capacities of quantum communication channels, which is a development of the classical Shannon theory. Unlike a classical communication channel, a quantum channel is characterised by a whole set of different capacities, which depend on the type of transmitted information (classical or quantum) and on additional resources used during transmission. The main characteristics of a quantum channel are considered: classical capacity, capacity assisted by entanglement between the channel input and output, quantum capacity and secret classical capacity. The unique role of the quantum entanglement property, which manifests itself, in particular, in a nonclassical phenomenon of capacity superadditivity, is emphasised.