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Coordinated cyber‐physical attacks considering DoS attacks in power systems
Authors: Tian Jiwei , Wang Buhong , Li Tengyao , Shang Fute , Cao Kunrui 
Published: November 2019

SummaryThe smart grid faces a variety of physical and cyber attacks. Coordinated cyber‐physical attacks can cause severer consequences than the single cyber or physical attacks, which can be divided into two categories according to whether the physical attack is stealthy or not. Coordinated cyber‐physical attacks considering DoS attacks are investigated due to the lower cost of DoS attacks. In each category of coordinated cyber‐physical attacks, the mathematical models are derived and suitable methods are adopted to solve the corresponding issue. The experimental simulation demonstrates the potentially damaging effects and threats of this newly proposed attack. It is also presented that this newly proposed attack can use lower attack resources to introduce more catastrophic effects on the power system.
Synthetically Induced 1→4‐C Branching Motif ‐ An Access Towards Dense Urethane Connecting Dendritic Scaffolds and Application in Nuclear Track Detection
Authors: Shetgaonkar Abhijit D. , Nadkarni Vishnu S. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractA series of dumbbell‐shaped urethane connecting polyoleifinic dendrimers, are synthesized from commercial AB2 monomer through the concept of post‐generative synthetic induction of novel 1→4‐C branching motif in divergent and convergent growth methodology using carbamoyl chloride reactivity. A synthetic protocol is conducted through the iterative process of O‐carbamoyl‐allylation of hydroxyls followed by Upjohn dihydroxylation of the allylic double bonds, leading to protection/deprotection free divergent pathway. In parallel, convergent growth route gains dendrimers in relatively good yields. Also, the process of O‐carbonyloxy‐allylation of [G‐1] polyol affords urethane‐carbonate framework providing access to 1→2‐C branching further. Incorporation of current branching motif results in dendritic scaffold with dense periphery at lower generations itself. Free radical cast polymerization of [G‐0.5] dendrimer with allyl diglycol carbonate (ADC) produces thermoset polymer films, showing good sensitivity and ability to permanently record nuclear tracks.
pH‐Responsive PEG‐Shedding and Targeting Peptide‐Modified Nanoparticles for Dual‐Delivery of Irinotecan and microRNA to Enhance Tumor‐Specific Therapy
Authors: Juang Vivian , Chang Chih‐Hsien , Wang Chen‐Shen , Wang Hsin‐Ell , Lo Yu‐Li 
Published: November 2019

AbstractIrinotecan is one of the main chemotherapeutic agents for colorectal cancer (CRC). MicroRNA‐200 (miR‐200) has been reported to inhibit metastasis in cancer cells. Herein, pH‐sensitive and peptide‐modified liposomes and solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) are designed for encapsulation of irinotecan and miR‐200, respectively. These peptides include one cell‐penetrating peptide, one ligand targeted to tumor neovasculature undergoing angiogenesis, and one mitochondria‐targeting peptide. The peptide‐modified nanoparticles are further coated with a pH‐sensitive PEG‐lipid derivative with an imine bond. These specially‐designed nanoparticles exhibit pH‐responsive release, internalization, and intracellular distribution in acidic pH of colon cancer HCT116 cells. These nanoparticles display low toxicity to blood and noncancerous intestinal cells. Delivery of miR‐200 by SLN further increases the cytotoxicity of irinotecan‐loaded liposomes against CRC cells by triggering apoptosis and suppressing RAS/β‐catenin/ZEB/multiple drug resistance (MDR) pathways. Using CRC‐bearing mice, the in vivo results further indicate that irinotecan and miR‐200 in pH‐responsive targeting nanoparticles exhibit positive therapeutic outcomes by inhibiting colorectal tumor growth and reducing systemic toxicity. Overall, successful delivery of miR and chemotherapy by multifunctional nanoparticles may modulate β‐catenin/MDR/apoptosis/metastasis signaling pathways and induce programmed cancer cell death. Thus, these pH‐responsive targeting nanoparticles may provide a potential regimen for effective treatment of colorectal cancer.
Microphysiological Systems: Next Generation Systems for Assessing Toxicity and Therapeutic Effects of Nanomaterials
Authors: Ashammakhi Nureddin , Darabi Mohammad Ali , Çelebi‐Saltik Betül , Tutar Rumeysa , Hartel Martin C. , Lee Junmin , Hussein Saber M. , Goudie Marcus J. , Cornelius Mercedes Brianna , Dokmeci Mehmet R. , Khademhosseini Ali 
Published: November 2019

AbstractMicrophysiological systems, also known as organ‐on‐a‐chip platforms, show promise for the development of new testing methods that can be more accurate than both conventional two‐dimensional (2D) cultures and costly animal studies. The development of more intricate microphysiological systems can help to better mimic the human physiology and highlight the systemic effects of different drugs and materials. Nanomaterials are among a technologically important class of materials used for diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring purposes; all of which can be tested using new organ‐on‐a‐chip systems. In addition, the toxicity of nanomaterials which have entered the body from ambient air or diet can have deleterious effects on various body systems. This in turn can be studied in newly developed microphysiological systems. While organ‐on‐a‐chip models can be useful, they cannot pick up secondary and systemic toxicity. Thus, the utilization of multiorgan‐on‐a‐chip systems for advancing nanotechnology will largely be reflected in the future of drug development, toxicology studies, and precision medicine. Various aspects of related studies, current challenges, and future perspectives are discussed in this paper.
Hollow Hemispherical Carbon Microspheres with Mo2C Nanoparticles Synthesized by Precursor Design: Effective Noble Metal‐Free Catalysts for Dehydrogenation
Authors: Zhao Ruihua , Wang Hui , Gao Na , Liu Rui , Guo Tianyu , Wu Jinting , Zhang Tao , Li Jinping , Du Jianping , Asefa Tewodros 
Published: November 2019

AbstractNoble metal‐based catalysts are currently widely used for the dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons or the production of H2 from hydrocarbons for various applications. However, these catalysts are expensive and hard to scale up. In this work, a facile template‐assisted synthesis of hollow carbon microspheres possessing ultrasmall molybdenum carbide (Mo2C) nanoparticles (NPs) that can efficiently catalyze the dehydrogenation of hydrocarbons is reported. The hollow structures and catalytic activity of the materials can be tuned, or optimized, by controlling the relative amount of Mo species or template used in their precursors. The bowl‐like hemispherical carbons with ≈20 nm thin shells and <5 nm in diameter Mo2C NPs show superior catalytic activity for dehydrogenation of cyclohexane, with a turnover frequency value of 1 × 10−4 s−1 at 305 °C. The catalytic activity of these microspheres for the reaction is 15 times higher than that of the corresponding incomplete hollow spherical carbon microparticles possessing similar sized Mo2C NPs and also better than that of activated carbon‐supported Pt (Pt/AC). Interestingly also, adding a mere 0.1% Pt into the materials leads to several‐fold increase in their catalytic activity and much higher activity than that of Pt/AC.
TemplateFree: product detection on retail store shelves
Authors: Sun Haitian , Zhang Jing , Akashi Takuya 
Published: November 2019

AbstractProduct recognition has a significant role because of its benefits to the compliant arrangements of stores, which further affects commercial contracts, customer satisfaction, and sale achievement. Automatic recognition systems have been proposed owing to the current high cost of manual inspection by clerks. Because of the difficult collection of product images, the systems are commonly one‐shot cases, in which the training data are actually template product images. However, despite the development of one‐shot recognition, the systems rarely utilize the special characteristics of products on retail store shelves, and the frequent updating of templates is still challenging. Furthermore, we consider that product detection can be the basis of product recognition. In this article, instead of the present workflow, we propose a novel product detection system, named TemplateFree, which combines product segmentation and zero‐shot learning. It detects products on retail store shelves by single store shelf images, that is, corresponding template product images are not necessary. TemplateFree concentrates on the characteristic that a store shelf can be segmented horizontally into layers and then vertically into products so that each product can be detected according to the segmentation. Double zero‐shot deep learning frameworks are used to improve the segmentation. In experiments, TemplateFree achieves better results than the present method. © 2019 Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Influence of dietary plant fats and antioxidant supplementations on performance, apparent metabolizable energy and protein digestibility, lipid oxidation and fatty acid composition of meat in broiler chicken
Authors: Abbasi Mohammad Ali , Ghazanfari Shokoufe , Sharifi Seyed Davood , Ahmadi Gavlighi Hassan 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThis study aimed to evaluate the effects of dietary different antioxidants and plant oils on performance, apparent metabolizable energy and protein digestibility, meat quality and meat fatty acid composition of broiler chickens. In all, 480 male broiler chicks of 1‐day old were assigned in a completely randomized design with factorial arrangement 2 × 5 (plant oil sources [soybean and rapeseed oils] and antioxidant sources [vitamin E, Thyme, Rosemary and Satureja essential oils] furthermore control treatment without antioxidant). The results indicated that at 1–42 d of age, growth performance and carcass yield of birds were not influenced by dietary plant oils and antioxidant supplementations. Dietary Thyme essential oil (300 mg/kg) resulted in an increase in crude protein digestibility and birds fed on diets without antioxidant showed increase in the apparent metabolizable energy (p < .01). Birds receiving the combination of soybean oil with Rosemary essential oil had lowest malondialdehyde concentration in comparison to birds receiving other treatments (p < .05) in the drumstick meat. Also, birds receiving the combination of soybean oil with vitamin E had lowest malondialdehyde concentration in comparison to birds receiving other treatments (p < .05) in the breast meat. The results indicated that treatments did not influence water holding capacity of meat. Also, dietary rapeseed oil and Thyme essential oil supplementations, separately, decreased saturated fatty acid (p < .01) and increased unsaturated fatty acid and unsaturated to saturated fatty acids ratio (p < .01) of drumstick meat tissue in broiler chicken (p < .01). In conclusion, dietary rapeseed oil and Thyme essential oil increased in n‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the drumstick meat (p < .01) and a combination of dietary soybean oil, Rosemary essential oil and vitamin E decreased the lipid oxidation in the meat of broiler chickens (p < .05).
Comanagement of groundwater: A review
Authors: Molle François , Closas Alvar 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThe sustainability of groundwater abstraction is fast becoming a global challenge. This article reviews cases and assess the potential of groundwater comanagement, beginning by identifying a comanagement spectrum with varying degrees of role sharing between the state and user communities. Twelve case studies selected from a global review illustrate varied levels of success. Key contextual elements are identified that contribute to raising the chances of success of comanagement. These include certain characteristics of the user community, the existence of a credible environmental or legal threat, joint monitoring and transparency, and substantial available funding. State action is shown to involve a delicate balance between “carrots” and “sticks” as part of a wider political balancing between parties. The limitations of both state‐ and community‐centered governance make comanagement appear as a way forward but a delicate set of conditions is needed for it to be effective.This article is categorized under:Human Water > Water GovernanceEngineering Water > Planning Water
Analyses of African elephant (Loxodonta africana) diet with various browse and pellet inclusion levels
Authors: Wood Jordan , Koutsos Elizabeth , Kendall Corinne J. , Minter Larry J. , Tollefson Troy N. , Heugten Kimberly Ange‐van 
Published: November 2019

AbstractTo more closely simulate the diet of free‐ranging elephants, the diet of six (2.4) African elephants (Loxodonta africana) was altered to include more browse and less pelleted complete feed (5% total diet). Dietary proximate compounds, minerals, vitamins A (and carotenoids), D and E, and fatty acids were analyzed on pelleted diet items and forages including hay, grass, and browse. A total of 42 browse species were offered over 1 year with an average total diet inclusion of 5.2% (dry matter basis) per day. Dietary Na and Se were low while Fe and Mn were high compared to published intake levels for elephants. Analyzed nutrients within browse varied widely among seasons and species. Ingredient analyses were used to create predicted elephant nutrient intake for (a) the current diet, (b) a diet excluding pellets, and (c) a diet excluding pellets and providing browse at doubled levels. Formulated diets excluding pellets had lower mineral levels than the current diet and doubled browse did not alter mineral inclusions of concern. This study provides seasonal data on the nutrient levels of Southeastern browse species important for various pachyderm and herbivorous species. Predicted nutrient intake with new diet scenarios does not support the exclusion of pellets in the diets of African elephants without greater browse quantity availability, strict diet management, or additional supplements.
Nonstandard neutrino interactions at COHERENT, DUNE, T2HK and LHC
Authors: Han Tao , Liao Jiajun , Liu Hongkai , Marfatia Danny 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
We study how nonstandard neutrino interactions (NSI) may be probed by a combination of coherent elastic neutrino-nucleus scattering, neutrino oscillation and collider data, from COHERENT, DUNE, T2HK and the high-luminosity (HL) LHC. We focus on NSI induced by a new flavored gauge boson Z′ in a generic anomaly-free ultraviolet- complete model. For Z′ masses above 10 GeV, the HL-LHC has the best sensitivity regard- less of the flavor structure of the model. For masses between 0.01 GeV−10 GeV, current LHCb data and future COHERENT data have the best sensitivity unless the Z′ couplings to the first and second generation leptons are suppressed, in which case DUNE and T2HK have the best sensitivity. For Z′ masses between about 5 MeV−20 MeV, DUNE and T2HK have the best sensitivity. We also show how joint analyses of COHERENT and LHC data may constrain such models.
Congruences for $${\varvec{q}}$$-Binomial Coefficients
Authors: Zudilin Wadim 
Published: November 2019

AbstractWe discussq-analogues of the classical congruence$$\left( {\begin{array}{c}ap\\ bp\end{array}}\right) \equiv \left( {\begin{array}{c}a\\ b\end{array}}\right) \pmod {p^3}$$apbp≡ab(modp3), for primes$$p>3$$p>3, as well as its generalisations. In particular, we prove related congruences for (q-analogues of) integral factorial ratios.
Vorschlag einer Qualitätssicherungsmethode für geogen belasteten Bodenaushub
Authors: Wellacher Martin , Brechlmacher Markus , Poschacher Franz , Pomberger Roland 
Published: November 2019

Zusammenfassung
Geogene Belastungen von Metallen gibt es in vielen Böden, auch in der Steiermark. Bodenaushub, der verwertet werden soll, muss gesetzlich festgelegte Grenzwerte, u. a. für Metalle, unterschreiten. Über solche Grenzwerte geogen belasteter Bodenaushub ist in Österreich zur Deponierung bestimmt. Es ist jedoch Stand der Wissenschaft und Forschung, dass auch in grenzwertüberschreitenden Gehalten vorkommende Metalle nicht mobil sein müssen und so auch keine toxische Wirkung hätten.
Die vorgestellte Entwicklung betrifft Böden aus geogen mit Metallen belasteten Regionen, wie sie in der Steiermark häufig vorkommen. Für von dort stammenden Bodenaushub wurde eine Qualitätssicherungsmethode entwickelt, mit der festgestellt werden kann, ob dieser unbedenklich zur Verwertung geeignet ist oder bedenklich ist und daher nur deponiert werden darf.
Im Zuge der vorgeschlagenen Methode wurden drei Fragen behandelt und beantwortet: 1) Ist die Belastung eines Bodens geogenen oder anthropogenen Ursprungs? 2) Wie mobil sind die betrachteten Metalle im Bodenaushub hinsichtlich ihres Transfers vom Boden in Pflanzen? 3) Wie mobil sind die betrachteten Metalle hinsichtlich ihres Transfers vom Boden ins Grundwasser? Die Methode besteht dementsprechend aus drei Teilen, einer Methode zur Unterscheidung geogener von anthropogenen Metallbelastungen, einem Kleingefäßtest und einem Großgefäßtest.
A miniaturized solid-contact potentiometric multisensor platform for determination of ionic profiles in human saliva
Authors: Urbanowicz Marcin , Pijanowska Dorota G. , Jasiński Artur , Ekman Marcin , Bocheńska Maria K. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
This paper describes a miniaturized multisensor platform (MP-ISES) consisting of electrodes: a reference one (RE) and ion-selective electrodes (ISEs) for monitoring Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl−, and SCN− ions and pH in human saliva. Gold electrode surface was modified by deposition of two layers: electrosynthesized PEDOT:PSS forming an intermediate layer, and ion-selective membrane. The developed ISEs were characterized by a wide linear range and sensitivity consistent with the Nernst model. The entire MP-ISEs are characterized by satisfactory metrological parameters demonstrating their applicability in biomedical research, in particular in measurements concerning determination of ionic profiles of saliva. Saliva samples of 18 volunteers aged from 20 to 26 participating in a month experiment had been daily collected and investigated using the MP-ISEs assigned individually to each person. Personalized profiles of ions (ionograms) in saliva, such as Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl−, SCN−, and H+, were obtained.
Solid-state synthesis of NASICON (Na3Zr2Si2PO12) using nanoparticle precursors for optimisation of ionic conductivity
Authors: Jalalian-Khakshour A. , Phillips C. O. , Jackson L. , Dunlop T. O. , Margadonna S. , Deganello D. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract

In this work, the effect of varying the size of the precursor raw materials SiO2 and ZrO2 in the solid-state synthesis of NASICON in the form Na3Zr2Si2PO12 was studied. Nanoscale and macro-scale precursor materials were selected for comparison purposes, and a range of sintering times were examined (10, 24 and 40 h) at a temperature of 1230 °C. Na3Zr2Si2PO12 pellets produced from nanopowder precursors were found to produce substantially higher ionic conductivities, with improved morphology and higher density than those produced from larger micron-scaled precursors. The nanoparticle precursors were shown to give a maximum ionic conductivity of 1.16 × 10−3 S cm−1 when sintered at 1230 °C for 40 h, in the higher range of published solid-state Na3Zr2Si2PO12 conductivities. The macro-precursors gave lower ionic conductivity of 0.62 × 10−3 S cm−1 under the same processing conditions. Most current authors do not quote or consider the precursor particle size for solid-state synthesis of Na3Zr2Si2PO12. This study shows the importance of precursor powder particle size in the microstructure and performance of Na3Zr2Si2PO12 during solid-state synthesis and offers a route to improved predictability and consistency of the manufacturing process.
Quantification of common aminopolycarboxylic acids in trench leachate from the Low Level Waste Repository
Authors: O’Hanlon James A. , Chapman Robert D. , Taylor Frank , Denecke Melissa A. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract
The aminopolycarboxylic acids (APCAs), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) and nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA), are used as decontamination agents throughout the nuclear industry; therefore, APCAs are often found in radioactive waste. Limits of acceptance on APCAs are imposed on wastes consigned to the Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR) because, when present in the waste, the ligands have the potential to mobilise otherwise surface-bound or solid radionuclides, making them available for transport to groundwater and ultimately to the bio-sphere. A selective and sensitive methodology to detect and quantify these ligands in a range of complex matrices is advantageous in supporting waste acceptance processes. A reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) procedure has been applied for quantification of EDTA, DTPA and NTA in their Fe(III)-complex form. Method validation results show linearity (r2 > 0.999), precision (intra/inter-day %RSD ≤ 10%), accuracy (recovery = 100 ± 3%), sensitivity (minimum limits of detection = 0.31, 0.38 and 4.3 μM for EDTA, DTPA and NTA, respectively) and selectivity (simultaneous determination of the three APCA complexes achieved with baseline resolution) for Fe(III)-APCAs in aqueous solution. Chromatographic peak overlap is observed for samples containing Fe(III)- and Co(III)-EDTA; two deconvolution methods (2D least-squares fitting vs. PARAFAC) were applied to resolve the peaks and the performances compared. The optimised HPLC method was applied to trench leachate samples from the LLWR site. EDTA was detected with 0.4 μM < concentrations < 1 μM in samples from four of the six sampling locations tested. The levels are not considered sufficient to increase the risk of radionuclide mobilisation. The technique is considered to be robust and will be considered further in informing limits of acceptance on APCAs.
Is quality of life after mastectomy comparable to that after breast conservation surgery? A 5-year follow up study from Mumbai, India
Authors: Deepa K. V. , Gadgil A. , Löfgren Jenny , Mehare S. , Bhandarkar Prashant , Roy N. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract

Purpose
Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in women worldwide. Surgery is a central part of the treatment. Modified radical mastectomy (MRM) is often replaced by breast conserving therapy (BCT) in high-income countries. MRM is still the standard choice, in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) as radiotherapy, a mandatory component of BCT is not widely available. It is important to understand whether quality of life (QOL) after MRM is comparable to that after BCT. This has not been studied well in LMICs. We present, 5-year follow-up of QOL scores in breast cancer patients from India.

Methods
We interviewed women undergoing breast cancer surgery preoperatively, at 6 months after surgery, and at 1 year and 5 years, postoperatively. QOL scores were evaluated using FACT B questionnaire. Average QOL scores of women undergoing BCT were compared with those undergoing MRM. Total scores, domain scores and trends of scores over time were analyzed.

Results
We interviewed 54 women with a mean age of 53 years (SD 9 ± years). QOL scores in all the women, dipped during the treatment period, in all subscales but improved thereafter and even surpassed the baseline in physical, emotional and breast-specific domains (p < 0.05) at 5 years. At the end of 5 years, there was no statistically significant difference between the MRM and BCT groups in any of the total or domain scores.

Conclusion
QOL scores in Indian women did not differ significantly between MRM and BCT in the long term. Both options are acceptable in the study setting.