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The building stone of the Roman city of Lixus (NW Morocco): provenance, petrography and petrophysical characterization
Authors: Ajanaf T. , Gómez Grás D. , Navarro A. , Martín-Martín J.D. , Rosell J.R. , Maate A. 
Published: October 2020

The characterization of building materials is a key tool to assess deterioration processes and improve potential restoration works of archaeological sites. The aim of this paper is to identify and characterize the most important building stones used in the construction of the Roman city of Lixus (Larache, Morocco) by means of petrographic and petrophysical techniques. Based on the visual analysis of the monuments, three major building stones (i.e. lithotypes) have been identified: i) Oligocene sandstones, ii) Quaternary sandstones and iii) Quaternary conglomerates. Based on the analysis of the regional geology and exploitation marks, these three lithotypes have been recognised to crop out in the surroundings of Lixus and the quarries, presumably Roman in origin, recognized. The Oligocene sandstone is the primary building stone in Lixus as it forms and crops out extensively in the Tchemmis hill, at the top of which the city is settled. The Quaternary sandstones and conglomerates, which represent nearshore deposits and eolianites, crop out along the Atlantic coast where they form part of the cliffs next to Larache. Petrographic results indicate that lithotypes differ notably in grain size, ratio of detrital to allochemical components, and the configuration of their porous system. Mechanical analysis shows that the Oligocene sandstones are more resistant to compression than the Quaternary sandstones and conglomerates, the latter exhibiting relatively low compressive strength. The Oligocene sandstones, which display scarce porosity and permeability, show a hydric behaviour characterized by a very low degree of absorption and desorption water, likely resulting from a poor connectivity of the pore network. Contrary to the latter lithotype, the Quaternary sandstones, which exhibit very high porosity and permeability, display a hydric behaviour characterized by high degree of both absorption and desorption of water. This is attributed to the low degree of cementation compared to porosity of this lithotype and the excellent connectivity of the porous network. Finally, Oligocene and Quaternary sandstones do not show a significant weight loss after the accelerated artificial aging test, indicating that both are slightly affected by salt crystallization and presumably ice formation. Results indicate that the relatively fine state of conservation of the building rocks of Lixus is linked to intrinsic factors such as mineralogy and petrophysical characteristics together with the favourable effect of the climatic condition of the study area.
Prevalence and Correlates of Work Experiences Among High School Students on the Autism Spectrum
Authors: Roux Anne M. , Rast Jessica E. , Garfield Tamara , Anderson Kristy A. , Shattuck Paul T. 
Published: October 2020

Abstract
This study used nationally representative data to describe the prevalence and correlates of work experiences among high school students with autism who received special education. Four in tenstudents with autism experienced any type of work (community-based, school-sponsored, paid or unpaid) within a given year—significantly fewer than peers with and without disabilities. Rates of paid work among students with autism were comparable to students with intellectual disability (ID)but half the rate of non-special education peers. Among youth with autism, significant correlates of having work experiences included being white, parent participation in transition planning, and functional skills including navigation. Fostering a variety of early work experiences should be a key goal of disability employment policy at federal and state levels.
Compensating deep focusing distortion for femtosecond laser inscription of low-loss optical waveguides
Authors: Alimohammadian Ehsan , Liu Sifan , Salehizadeh Mohammad , Li Jianzhao , Herman Peter 
Published: October 2020

Various beam shaping approaches were examined to counter the negative influence of surface aberration arising when inscribing optical waveguides deeply inside of glass with a femtosecond laser. Aberration correction was found unable to completely recover the low-loss waveguide properties, prompting a comprehensive examination of waveguides formed with focused Gaussian–Bessel beams. Diverging conical phase fronts are presented as a hybrid means of partial aberration correction to improve insertion loss and a new, to the best of our knowledge, means of asymmetric beam shaping. In this way, low-loss waveguides are presented over shallow to deep writing depth (2.8 mm) where morphological and modal properties could be further tuned with conical phase front.
Deep-tissue label-free quantitative optical tomography
Authors: van der Horst Jelle , Trull Anna K. , Kalkman Jeroen 
Published: October 2020

In vivo imaging of small animals is of wide interest to the biomedical community studying biological disease and developmental processes. However, optical imaging deep in tissue is severely limited by light scattering, posing restrictions on the imaging depth, image contrast, and spatial resolution. We demonstrate optical coherence projection tomography (OCPT) as a fast three-dimensional optical imaging technique for ballistic, non-scattered light, deep-tissue imaging. OCPT is based on a novel scanning transmission sample arm to rapidly measure ballistic light projections of amplitude and phase through thick biological tissues. We demonstrate the strength of OCPT by imaging an adult zebrafish in a total volume of

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acquired in 24 min. We achieve an unprecedented imaging depth of 4 mm in biological tissue without using optical clearing (up to 27 mean free paths of photon transport). A new way of analyzing optical tomographic imaging depth is demonstrated and applied to OCPT. It shows that the strong light scattering suppression in OCPT is pivotal to reach the SNR limited imaging depth. OCPT allows for a full quantitative assessment of tissue parameters, which is demonstrated by quantifying the attenuation coefficient, refractive index, surface area, and volume of various organs deep inside the zebrafish. Our work opens up the way for longitudinal in vivo small animal studies from the larval to the adult stages.
Concomitant Sarcina-Associated Erosive Esophagitis and Refractory Helicobacter pylori Gastritis
Authors: Chan Matthew , Jain Deepanshu , Minimo Corrado , Platt Alison 
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT
For unclear reasons, there has been an increasing number of reported cases of Sarcina infections in the gastrointestinal tract over the past several years. Associated clinical conditions with the infection most commonly include delayed gastric emptying from diabetes mellitus, a history of previous gastrointestinal surgery, and ulcer disease. The precise pathogenetic role of Sarcina infection in humans remains unclear. Because of the ubiquitous environmental presence of Sarcina and limited previously reported clinical cases, the link between symptoms along with endoscopic findings to Sarcina can be associative at best. When found in the upper GI tract, the decision to treat along with the chosen regimen remains debatable. Sarcina, however, has rarely been seen in the esophagus. We report the third case of Sarcina of the esophagus associated with Helicobacter pylori gastritis.
The Importance of the Foot and Ankle in Athletic Performance
Authors: LaPlaca David A. , Seedman Joel 
Published: October 2020

ABSTRACT
Many strength and conditioning specialists prescribe exercises that use the major extensor muscles in the leg and thigh to help their athletes develop lower-body strength and power. Although this is important, an often neglected focus is specifically using and training the foot and ankle, which has shown to affect athletic performance. The purpose of this article is to: (a) provide the reader with researched information on how the foot and ankle impact athletic performance, and (b) provide practical applications for how to improve the function of the foot and ankle.
Reelin-Nrp1 Interaction Regulates Neocortical Dendrite Development in a Context-Specific Manner
Authors: Kohno Takao , Ishii Keisuke , Hirota Yuki , Honda Takao , Makino Makoto , Kawasaki Takahiko , Nakajima Kazunori , Hattori Mitsuharu 
Published: October 2020

Reelin plays versatile roles in neocortical development. The C-terminal region (CTR) of Reelin is required for the correct formation of the superficial structure of the neocortex; however, the mechanisms by which this position-specific effect occurs remain largely unknown. In this study, we demonstrate that Reelin with an intact CTR binds to neuropilin-1 (Nrp1), a transmembrane protein. Both male and female mice were used. Nrp1 is localized with very-low-density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR), a canonical Reelin receptor, in the superficial layers of the developing neocortex. It forms a complex with VLDLR, and this interaction is modulated by the alternative splicing of VLDLR. Reelin with an intact CTR binds more strongly to the VLDLR/Nrp1 complex than to VLDLR alone. Knockdown of Nrp1 in neurons leads to the accumulation of Dab1 protein. Since the degradation of Dab1 is induced by Reelin signaling, it is suggested that Nrp1 augments Reelin signaling. The interaction between Reelin and Nrp1 is required for normal dendritic development in superficial-layer neurons. All of these characteristics of Reelin are abrogated by proteolytic processing of the six C-terminal amino acid residues of Reelin (0.17% of the whole protein). Therefore, Nrp1 is a coreceptor molecule for Reelin and, together with the proteolytic processing of Reelin, can account for context-specific Reelin function in brain development.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTReelin often exhibits a context-dependent function during brain development; however, its underlying mechanism is not well understood. We found that neuropilin-1 (Nrp1) specifically binds to the CTR of Reelin and acts as a coreceptor for very-low-density lipoprotein receptor (VLDLR). The Nrp1/VLDLR complex is localized in the superficial layers of the neocortex, and its interaction with Reelin is essential for proper dendritic development in superficial-layer neurons. This study provides the first mechanistic evidence of the context-specific function of Reelin (>3400 residues) regulated by the C-terminal residues and Nrp1, a component of the canonical Reelin receptor complex.
Predicting Intelligibility: An Investigation of Speech Sound Accuracy in Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Authors: Kyra Skoog  , Maas Edwin 
Published: October 2020

Background: Childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) is a pediatric speech disorder that significantly affects communication and life participation. Most CAS treatment research uses speech accuracy as primary outcome measure, on the assumption that accuracy predicts communicative success. However, this relationship has not yet been examined in this population, limiting our understanding of the impact of available treatments.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between speech accuracy and intelligibility in children with CAS. Intelligibility is defined here as the proportion of words correctly understood by an unfamiliar listener.
Methods: Adult listeners, who were unfamiliar with children with CAS, listened to recordings of children with CAS producing single words, and typed what they heard the child say. Separately, and prior to the listening experiment, the children’s words were scored for accuracy using various measures, including the percent phonemes (sounds) correct (PPC), percent consonants correct (PCC), and percent vowels correct (PVC). The relationship between these accuracy measures and intelligibility were examined descriptively.
Results: Preliminary findings suggest that there is a positive relationship between intelligibility and PPC and PCC in children with CAS. Conclusions: Implications of these findings for clinical practice as well as future treatment research are discussed.
The effect of low-level laser therapy on quality of life in postmastectomy lymphedema patients
Authors: Turgay Türkan , Denkçeken Tuba 
Published: October 2020

Introduction: In this study, the aim was to evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on quality of life in postmastectomy lymphedema (PML) patients.
Methods: Twenty-four female patients diagnosed with PML were included in the study. Demographic features, disease and lymphedema duration, cancer type, cancer stage, operation type, radiotherapy and chemotherapy history, lymphedematous and dominant extremity, and body mass index (BMI) were recorded. LLLT was applied to the affected limb as 904 nm, 1.5 Joule/cm2, three days a week for a total of 8 weeks. Quality of life assessment, lymphedema severity, and lymphedema staging was performed to measure effectiveness before and after treatment. Patients with lymphedema not associated with breast cancer and/or primary lymphedema, ongoing radiotherapy, metastatic high-grade breast cancer, acute infection, and deep vein thrombosis were excluded from the study.
Results: Modified radical mastectomy was reported in 18 patients; total mastectomy and sentinel lymph node biopsy were reported in 6 patients. Of the patients, 45.8% were stage 3, and 54.2% were stage 2. Of the patients, 95.8% had a history of chemotherapy and 83% of radiotherapy after surgery. In this study, following LLLT, improvement of lymphedema stage and severity were found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). In the evaluation of lymphedema quality of life, there was a statistically significant improvement in parameters including function, appearance, clinical symptoms, and overall quality of life (p < 0.05). However, no improvement was observed in the emotional state parameter (p > 0.05).
Conclusion: Thus, LLLT is a safe treatment method that increases the quality of life in breast cancerrelated lymphedema patients.
Antimicrobial Copper Cold Spray Coatings and SARS-CoV-2 Surface Inactivation
Authors: Sousa Bryer C. , Cote Danielle L. 
Published: October 2020

AbstractThis article contextualizes how the antimicrobial properties and antipathogenic contact killing/inactivating performance of copper cold spray surfaces and coatings and can be extended to the COVID-19 pandemic as a preventative measure. Specifically, literature is reviewed in terms of how copper cold spray coatings can be applied to high-touch surfaces in biomedical as well as healthcare settings to prevent fomite transmission of SARS-CoV-2 through rapidly inactivating SARS-CoV-2 virions after contaminating a surface. The relevant literature on copper-based antipathogenic coatings and surfaces are then detailed. Particular attention is then given to the unique microstructurally-mediated pathway of copper ion diffusion associated with copper cold spray coatings that enable fomite inactivation.
Environment and Rock Art in the Jebel Ousselat, Atlas Mountains, Tunisia
Authors: Ben Nasr Jaâfar , Walsh Kevin 
Published: October 2020

The Jebel Ousselat, on the eastern edge of the Atlas Mountains in Tunisia, is a semi-arid, degraded upland landscape; in many ways, it is a marginal environment. Here we present evidence from the early to middle Holocene (ca. 6200–4200 bc), a period of significant climate change in the wider region, moving from the African Humid Period towards an arid environment and the development to the south of the Saharan desert. Employing rock art and lithic evidence from across the landscape, we consider how these strands of archaeological evidence intersect and facilitate the description of human–environment interactions that
were wholly different from those we see today. The interpretation of the full range of sites is underpinned by a landscape/environmental framework that considers site location and relationships with topography and hydrology. We also develop a socio-ecological approach that avoids environmental determinism but
willingly accepts the role that the environment plays in contributing to the structure of human activity in a complex landscape. The art and archaeology of the Jebel Ousselat reflect complex interactions during a period of environmental, economic and cultural change. We feel that the art is not a mere reflection of food procurement but instead points to the production of complex socio-ecological relationships during a period of transition.
GERENCIAMENTO DE RESULTADO CONTÁBIL E RUPTURA DOS COVENANTS
Authors: Rezende Duarte Evaldo , Galdi Fernando Caio , Damasceno Felipe Storch 
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Este trabalho discute a relação entre gerenciamento de resultado e a proximidade da ruptura dos índices estabelecidos nos covenants nas empresas brasileiras listadas na B3.
Método: Para identificar o grupo de empresas suspeitas (próximas da ruptura) foram coletados índices de ruptura dos covenants nas notas explicativas e posteriormente confrontados com os índices de desempenho gerados através de dados do Economatica. A análise foi realizada através de testes Econométricos utilizando-se da Regressão Linear Múltipla estimas por OLS e teste de média realizada através do Test t Student.
Resultados: Os resultados apontam robustas evidências de que as empresas brasileiras suspeitas (próximas da ruptura) atuam de modo a melhorar seu resultado possivelmente para evitar a ruptura dos covenants.
Contribuição: Este estudo espera contribuir com a literatura na discussão sobre Teoria da Agência e Assimetria Informacional fornecendo novo resultado, assim como aos agentes de mercado acerca da eficácia dos índices financeiros presentes nos covenants.
Afinal, do que Depende a Satisfação do Revisor para a sua Atividade na Comunicação Científica?
Authors: Frezatti Fábio , Bido Diógenes 
Published: October 2020

Objetivo: Identificar o que estimula ou inibe a satisfação do revisor no desempenho de suas tarefas, a partir da abordagem seminal de Katz e Kahn (1970) onde o conflito de função e a ambiguidade de função são analisados no que se refere ao papel do revisor.
Método: A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de survey com a comunidade de pesquisa de contabilidade e administração, resultando em 153 questionários válidos. Para o tratamento dos dados, foi utilizada a estatística descritiva e a modelagem de equações estruturais.
Resultados: O posicionamento do periódico em rankings, como Qualis e JCR está entre os aspectos que mais afetam favoravelmente a satisfação do revisor. A ambiguidade de função impacta negativamente a satisfação do revisor. Os elementos de conflito de função não foram identificados como afetando negativamente a satisfação.
Contribuições: O revisor de artigos acadêmicos desempenha uma atividade fundamental na construção do conhecimento por proporcionar o aperfeiçoamento e a confiabilidade da publicação, por isso, entender como a motivação, a ambiguidade de função e o conflito de função impactam a satisfação do revisor pode aumentar o potencial de gestão pelos editores de periódicos acadêmicos e valorizar o papel do revisor.
Palavras-chave: Revisor. Conflito de função. Ambiguidade de função. Satisfação do revisor.
Dampak Pendayagunaan Infaq Produktif Terhadap Peningkatan Pendapatan Pada Mustahiq YDSF (Yayasan Dana Sosial Al-Falah) di Kediri
Authors: Haryanto Chandra Ari , Laila Nisful 
Published: October 2020

The impact of infaq productive utilization of the increased income on mustahiq YDSF (Foundation of Social Funds Al-Falah) in Kediri. The goal of this research is to know the impact of utilization of infaq productive done by mustahiq to increase revenues.The research method used is a qualitative approach, strategy case studies andanalysis techniques, descriptive data collection is done through interviews and observations of the informants. Informants were participants KUM (Independent Business Group) in Kediri composed of 8 people who have attended this program and get help infaq in the from the board LAZ YDSF (the foundation of social funds al-falah) through KUM.Result from this study that the productive utilization of infaq by mustahiq through KUM (Independent business group) in the form of venture capital has an impact on income growth mustahiq. Can be seen that the eight mustahiq interviewed seven mustahiq who experienced improvement, where as only one mustahiq whose income is not increasing.
Pengaruh Pengetahuan Produk Terhadap Keputusan Menjadi Donatur Baitul Maal Hidayatullah Cabang Kediri
Authors: Syafitri Dita Permata , Shofawati Atina 
Published: October 2020

This research aims to discover the influences of product knowledge including product knowledge product knowledge as bundle of attributes, product knowledge as bundle of benefits, and product knowledge as value satisfiers towards the decision of being donors in Baitul Mall Hidayatullah Branch Kediri, especially in the middle of development of Intitution of Alms Amil (Amil Zakat) in Indonesia.This research uses quantitave descriptive approach. The sampling technique used in this research is probability sampling, i.e. a sampling technique which provides equal opportunity to each member of the population to be selected as sample members. The sampling is conducted by using simple random sampling. The number of samples in this research is 75 people. The technique analysis which is used is analysis of multiple linear regressions.The results of the research show that there is similarity of regression Y = 0,409 + 0,473 X1 + 0,194 X2 + 0,214 X3. Product knowledge has simultaneously influenced the decision of being donors in Baitul Mall Hidayatullah Branch Kediri with R Square 0, 594. Product knowledge including product knowledge as bundle of attributes, product knowledge as bundle of benefits, and product knowledge as value satisfiers has partially influenced the decision of being donors. The variable of product knowledge as bundle of attributes appears to be dominant in influencing the decision of being donors.Baitul Mall Hidayatullah Branch Kediri is suggested to improve the content of its bulletin. The bulletin distributed to prospective donors or donors should contain more complete, informative, and educative information since it plays quite important roles. The government is also expected to support the program of alms (zakat) centralization to be used as social importance and to reduce the poverty in Indonesia, instead of being in debt.
Dampak Silaturahim Pada Kinerja Usaha Anggota HIPMI Surabaya
Authors: Kumajaya Gandhi Satrya , Nafik HR Muhammad 
Published: October 2020

Research aims to know impact silaturahim performance business members HIPMI Surabaya. This research use qualitative approach and kind of his research use eksplanatori. This research use the kind of research eksplanatori for want of analyzing relation between one variable other variables or how can a variables affecting other variables. Strategy used in this research is case study.The result showed that silaturahim between members HIPMI Surabaya able to create social interaction or interpersonal communication. The more interpersonal communication process for entrepreneurs, then synergy between employers who one by another be interwoven. Synergy the can bring business cooperation and increase knowledge about business itself. Those things that influences the performance business members HIPMI Surabaya. Increasing the efforts can be seen through increased turnover, profit, value, of market share, and labor owned entrepreneurs who belongs to a HIPMI Surabaya.