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Women’s Activism in Pakistan: Role of Religious Nationalism and Feminist Ideology Among Self-Identified Conservatives and Liberals
Authors: Anjum Gulnaz 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThis paper explores women’s activism and political engagement in contemporary Pakistan. In this exploration with self-identified liberal and conservative groups of women, emerged their experiences and narratives about Feminism and Nationalism with a common moderator being religious affiliations. In this qualitative and phenomenological exploration, the informants belonged to various self-identified liberal and conservative women-led organizations. To this end, 20 women (age-range 23-48 years) were interviewed. Results indicated that gender roles and feminism were seen very differently between the two groups; gender and national identity were closely associated with Islamic values and there was a negative association between nationalism and feminist ideology. Women from liberal organizations, mostly feminists, emphasized pro-public-sphere engagement of women, rebelling against religious fundamentalism. On the contrary, many self-reported conservative women proclaimed nationalist, anti-feminists (they did not identify as Islamic feminists) and pro-private-sphere engagement of women. Many of the liberal informants complained about Pakistan’s misogynistic society and hurdles they faced in demanding equal opportunities for women. This research has implications for gender equality and female identity in the context of nationalism, women’s mobility and entitlement to the public sphere. The study also has applied significance for prejudices and stereotypes that make it difficult for women, to break away from fixed categories of gender role expectations. This paper informs academics and practitioners on socially and politically engaged Pakistani women’s views regarding these narratives. The study concluded that women’s activism is influenced by their religious views and their religious interpretation of feminism and nationalism in Pakistani society.
Provenance and tectonic significance of the Zhongwunongshan Group from the Zhongwunongshan Structural Belt in China: insights from zircon geochronology
Authors: Peng Yuan , Zhang Yongsheng , Xing Eenyuan , Wang Linlin 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThe Zhongwunongshan Structural Belt (ZWSB) locates between the Olongbruk Microblock of North Qaidam and the South Qilian Block in China, and it has important implication for understanding the tectonic significance of North Qaidam. Nowadays, there are few discussion on the Caledonian tectonothermal events of the Zhongwunongshan Structural Belt, and there exist different opinions on provenance and tectonic environment of the Zhongwunongshan Group in the ZWSB and its adjacent North Qaidam. In this study, a comprehensive analysis of the detrital zircon geochronological research was carried out on the Zhongwunongshan Group. The detrital zircon U-Pb dating results showed two major populations. The first was Neoproterozoic (966-725 Ma) with a∈Hf(t) = −15.9 to 9.5, and the other was late Early Paleozoic (460-434Ma) with a∈Hf(t) = −9.6 to −3.1. In combination with previous research, the dominated provenances were found to be the Neoproterozoic granitic gneiss of the Yuqia-Shaliuhe HP-UHP metamorphic belt and the late Early Paleozoic granite of the Tanjianshan ophiolite-volcanic arc belt in North Qaidam. The Zhongwunongshan Group was deposited in the back-arc sedimentary basin related to the Caledonian collisional orogeny during Middle Silurian-Early Devonian (434-407.9 Ma).
Effects of extractives on mechanical properties and durability of rubberwood-HDPE composites
Authors: Wang Zilun , Hu Chuanshuang , Gu Jin , Cherdchim Banyat , Tu Dengyun , Guan Litao 
Published: February 2020

AbstractIn this study, the effects of rubberwood extractives on the mechanical properties and fungal decay resistance of rubberwood-based wood plastic composites (WPCs) were explored. Three different solvents, benzene-ethanol, methanol, and deionized water, were used to remove the extractives of the rubberwood flour (RWF). The surface topographies of the prepared rubberwood-based WPC and the rubberwood itself were characterized using digital instruments and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results indicate that the mechanical properties of the WPC prepared using extracted RWF were higher than those of the WPC prepared with unextracted RWF. The sequences of resistance to the growth of mold on the surface of the WPC were ranked as follows: deionized-water-extracted WPC > methanol-extracted WPC > benzene-ethanol-extracted WPC > unextracted WPC. The WPC made with extracted RWF had better brown-rot resistance and worse white-rot resistance than the unextracted WPC. These results demonstrate that the removal of rubberwood extractives has a positive effect on the mechanical properties and mold and fungal decay resistance of rubberwood-based WPCs.
Effect of Competitive Adsorbates on the Catalytic Activity of H3PMo12O40@C in the Oxidation of NMST to NMSBA
Authors: Liu Hua-jie , Fang Zhou-wen , Zhou Xin-zhi , Long Xiang-li 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThe effect of competitive adsorption on the catalytic performance of H3PMo12O40@C catalyst for producing 2-nitro-4-methylsulfonylbenzoic acid (NMSBA) from the oxidation of 2-nitro-4- methylsulfonyltoluene (NMST) by oxygen in acetic acid has been investigated. Six kinds of acids were added into the impregnation solution as competitive adsorbates for phosphomolybdic acid in the preparation of H3PMo12O40@C catalyst. H2SO4, HCl, HNO3, CH3COOH and H2C2O4are beneficial to improving the catalytic activity of the H3PMo12O40@C catalyst. The corresponding optimum impregnation concentrations for H2SO4, HCl, HNO3, CH3COOH and H2C2O4are 0.4, 0.3, 0.3, 1.0 and 0.3 mol L−1, respectively. The addition of H3PO4exerts a negative effect on the catalytic capability of H3PMo12O40@C catalyst. The results of TEM characterization show that good dispersion of H3PMo12O40on the surface of the H3PMo12O40@C catalyst is beneficial to ameliorating the catalytic ability of H3PMo12O40@C catalyst in the production of NMSBA from NMST by oxygen in acetic acid. The results of NH3-TPD indicate that the acidity of the H3PMo12O40@C also favors the improvement of the catalytic capability of H3PMo12O40@C in the oxidation of NMST to NMSBA.
Effect of Konjac Glucomannan on Sensory, Physical and Thermal Properties of Mochi
Authors: Ren Bingxi , Xie Hongchen , Guo Lulu , Zhong Kai , Huang Yina , Gao Hong 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Mochi is a popular snack in Asia, but few studies explored applications of konjac glucomannan (KGM) combined with mochi. The textural and thermal properties, sensory and microstructural changes were measured from mochi, which performed mainly from glutinous rice flour and KGM blends of which KGM shared 1–5 %. About 1–3 % KGM substitution could improve sensory qualities of mochi. The color of mochi with different KGM concentration could be distinguished by the naked eye. The variants with 4–5 % KGM concentration exhibited high hardness, stickiness of texture parameters, and obvious changes in temperature peak of thermodynamic parameters. The reticular gelatinized microstructures of mochi showed increased aperture of cavities with enhanced matrix surrounded. These changes could be due to high water binding capacity of KGM. In general, 3 % KGM concentration could lead to desirable sensory and textural properties of mochi, indicating a potential of KGM for widespread usage in glutinous rice starch-based foods industry.
Vitamin D status and its relation to insulin resistance in a Mexican pediatric population
Authors: Flores Ruelas Yunue , Del Toro Equihua Mario , Alejandra Jiménez Solís Norma , Baltazar Rodríguez Luz Margarita , Delgado Enciso Ivan , Sánchez Ramírez Carmen Alicia 
Published: February 2020

AbstractBackgroundObesity in children and adolescents has increased alarmingly, placing them at a higher risk for impaired glucose tolerance and type 2 diabetes. The prevalence of vitamin D deficiency has increased as well. Vitamin D is critical for glucose homeostasis and insulin secretion. Studies on adults have reported an inverse association between vitamin D levels and insulin resistance (IR), but the results in children are inconsistent. The aim of our study was to determine the association between IR and serum vitamin D levels in obese Mexican children and adolescents.MethodsA cross-sectional study was performed on 227 children and adolescents between 6 and 19 years of age. Obesity was diagnosed through body mass index (BMI) for age, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria (2007). 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) was measured using an immunoassay technique and the homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) was calculated using the Matthews equation. Student’s t-test was carried out.ResultsThe mean serum 25(OH)D level was 35.80 ng/mL, and 55.1% of the subjects had levels classified as sufficient, 33.5% as insufficient, and 11.5% as deficient. The mean level of HOMA-IR was 3.16, and 70% of the subjects were diagnosed with IR. Fasting insulin levels and HOMA-IR were significantly different in adolescents with hypovitaminosis, compared with adolescents in the vitamin D sufficiency group (p = 0.01 and p = 0.03, respectively).ConclusionsThe insulin levels and HOMA-IR were higher in adolescents with hypovitaminosis. The girls presented higher levels of insulin and HOMA-IR than the boys.
Structure, Function, and Tort Law
Authors: Priel Dan 
Published: February 2020

AbstractA popular view among tort theorists is that an explanation of tort law must take account its “structure,” since this structure constitutes the law’s “self-understanding.” This view is used to both criticize competing functional accounts of tort law, especially economic ones, that are said to ignore tort law’s structure, and, more constructively, as a basis for explaining various tort doctrines. In this essay, I consider this argument closely and conclude that it is faulty. To be valid, one needs a non-question begging way of identifying the essence of tort law. I argue that law’s “self-understanding” can only make sense if it means the understanding of certain people. Examining those, I conclude that the claim of structuralists is false, for there are many people who take its function to be central. I then further show that if one wishes to understand the development of tort law’s doctrine one must take both structure and function into account. I demonstrate this claim by examining the development of the doctrine dealing with causal uncertainty and vicarious liability.
Croft’s cycle in Arabic: The negative existential cycle in a single language
Authors: Wilmsen David 
Published: February 2020

AbstractThe negative existential cycle has been shown to be operative in several language families. Here it is shown that it also operates within a single language. It happens that the existentialfīthat has been adduced as an example of a type A in the Arabic of Damascus, Syria, negated with the standard spoken Arabic verbal negatormā, does not participate in a negative cycle, but another Arabic existential particle does. Reflexes of the existential particlešay(y)/šē/šī/šiof southern peninsular Arabic dialects enter into a type A > B configuration as a univerbation betweenmāand the existential particlešiin reflexes ofmaši. It also enters that configuration in others as a univerbation betweenmā, the 3rd-person pronounshūorhī, and the existential particlešīin reflexes ofmahūš/mahīš. At that point, the existential particlešīloses its identity as such to be reanalyzed as a negator, with reflexes ofmahūš/mahīšnegating all manner of non-verbal predications except existentials. As such, negators formed of reflexes ofšīskip a stage B, but they re-enter the cycle at stage B > C, when reflexes ofmahūš/mahīšbegin negating some verbs. The consecutive C stage is encountered only in northern Egyptian and southern Yemeni dialects. An inchoate stage C > A appears only in dialects of Lower Egypt.
A Bayesian procedure for bandwidth selection in circular kernel density estimation
Authors: Bedouhene Kahina , Zougab Nabil 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
A Bayesian procedure for bandwidth selection in kernel circular density estimation is investigated, when the Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling algorithm is utilized for Bayes estimates.
Under the quadratic and entropy loss functions, the proposed method is evaluated through a simulation study and real data sets, which were already discussed in the literature.
The proposed Bayesian approach is very competitive in comparison with the existing classical global methods, namely plug-in and cross-validation techniques.
Bioinformatics Analysis of the Expression of ATP binding cassette subfamily C member 3 (ABCC3) in Human Glioma
Authors: Sun Zelin , Qi Xiaoyuan , Zhang Yan 
Published: February 2020

Abstract

Objective
To investigate the expression of the ABCC3 gene in human glioma and its correlation with the patient’s prognosis.

Methods
The cancer genome atlas (TCGA) database was used to analyze the differential expression of the ABCC3 gene in human glioma. The STRING database was used to construct the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network of the ABCC3 gene coding protein. The co-expression genes relevant to the ABCC3 gene were analyzed by the Pearson correlation test. A log-rank test was used to analyze the difference of overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) between the high and low ABCC3 gene expression groups.

Results
The expression level of the ABCC3 gene in glioma tissues was lower than that of corresponding normal brain tissues. The PPI network contains 51 nodes with the average node degree of 13.3 and the local clustering coefficient of 0.72 which indicated that the PPI enrichment was significant (p<0.001). Ten hub genes (ABCC3,NR1I2,NR1H4,-CYP7A1,SLC10A1,CYP3A4,UGT1A1,UGT1A8,UGT1A6 and ALB) were identified by the cytoscape software. The KEGG analysis was enriched in drug metabolism - cytochrome P450 and PPAR signaling pathway. CFI gene expression level was positive correlated with the ABCC3 expression level (r=0.71, p<0.05). And the CNRIP1 gene expressed was negative correlated with ABCC3 expression (r=-0.43, p<0.05). The overall survival (HR=2.8, P<0.05) and disease-free survival rates (HR=2.0, P<0.05) of patients with ABCC3 low expression glioma were significantly higher than those of patients with high expression of ABCC3. Conclusion The expression level of the ABCC3 gene in glioma was decreased compared to normal brain tissue. The overall survival and disease-free survival of in the ABCC3 low-expression group was significant decreased.
2D photonic memristor beyond graphene: progress and prospects
Authors: Feng Xuewei , Liu Xinke , Ang Kah-Wee 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Photonic computing and neuromorphic computing are attracting tremendous interests in breaking the memory wall of traditional von Neumann architecture. Photonic memristors equipped with light sensing, data storage, and information processing capabilities are important building blocks of optical neural network. In the recent years, two-dimensional materials (2DMs) have been widely investigated for photonic memristor applications, which offer additional advantages in geometry scaling and distinct applications in terms of wide detectable spectrum range and abundant structural designs. Herein, the recent progress made toward the exploitation of 2DMs beyond graphene for photonic memristors applications are reviewed, as well as their application in photonic synapse and pattern recognition. Different materials and device structures are discussed in terms of their light tuneable memory behavior and underlying resistive switching mechanism. Following the discussion and classification on the device performances and mechanisms, the challenges facing this rapidly progressing research field are discussed, and routes to realize commercially viable 2DMs photonic memristors are proposed.
A facile and simple approach to synthesis and characterization of methacrylated graphene oxide nanostructured polyaniline nanocomposites
Authors: Naghib Seyed Morteza , Zare Yasser , Rhee Kyong Yop 
Published: February 2020

AbstractA novel, scalable methacrylated graphene oxide (MeGO) nanostructured polyaniline (PANI) nanocomposite was synthesized and electrodeposited on the surface of fluorine-doped tin oxide electrode (FTOE). The two-dimensional support maintained a suitable substrate and arrayed in a conductive polymer matrix, creating an ultra-superconductive platform with extraordinary characteristics. The versatility of the nanocomposite performance was corroborated by altering the amount of MeGO coated on FTOE and changing the charge density of electro-polymerized PANI on the substrate. This exceptional nanostructure material enabled a robust platform design that demonstrated the extraordinary performance with enhanced conductivity and stability. Charge transfer resistance (Rct) was dramatically decreased from 11,000 (for bare FTOE) to 65 (for MeGO/PANI).
Ultrasmall Fe3O4 nanoparticles induce S-phase arrest and inhibit cancer cells proliferation
Authors: Ye Ping , Ye Yuanyuan , Chen Xiaojing , Zou Hanbing , Zhou Yan , Zhao Xue , Chang Zhaohua , Han Baosan , Kong Xianming 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
The ultrasmall nanoparticles easily lead to a more seriously response than larger nanoparticles because of their physicochemical features. It is essential to understand their cytotoxicity effects for their further application. Here, we used ultrasmall 9 nm Fe3O4 NPs to explore its cytotoxicity mechanism on breast cancer cells. We demonstrated 9 nm Fe3O4 NPswas effectively internalized into cells and located in nucleus, subsequently, it inhibited DNA synthesis through inducing S-phase arrest.Moreover, 9 nm Fe3O4 NPs induced ROS production and oxidative damage by disturbing the expression of antioxidant-related genes (HMOX-1, GCLC and GCLM), which resulted in the enhancement of cells apoptosis and inhibition of cell proliferation, suggesting its potential to be used as therapeutic drug.
Colorimetric detection of glyphosate: towards a handmade and portable analyzer
Authors: Hellinger Renata , Silva Valmir B. , Orth Elisa S. 
Published: February 2020

Abstract
Glyphosate (GFT) is a widely used herbicide, considered toxic and a probable carcinogen. The main challenge is its detection, usually requiring expensive and laborious methodologies. Herein, we report a colorimetric detection of GFT, using a derivatization reaction with 2,4-dinitrofluorobenzene (DNFB) that leads to a yellow-colored product. This is undertaken under mild conditions (weakly basic aqueous medium and ambient conditions). A thorough kinetic study was carried out, showing that the derivatization reaction with GFT predominates over the hydrolysis of DNFB. Hence, the colorimetric product is the major product formed, which was fully characterized by nuclear magnetic resonance. Finally, a portable, handmade and cheap colorimeter was used to detect and quantify GFT, relying on the colorimetric reaction proposed. Simulating real contaminated samples, it was possible to analyze in just 10 min, with less than 7 % of error of the nominal concentration. Overall, a highly sustainable approach is shown for an herbicide monitoring, with a simple and mild derivatization reaction that does not require purification and leads to a colorimetric product. Moreover, a simple apparatus with low time analysis is proposed that uses a problematic electronic trash: cellphone chargers. This cheapens the process and allows field analysis that can be extended to other agrochemicals.
Enhanced Entanglement in Hybrid Cavity Mediated by a Two-way Coupled Quantum Dot
Authors: Li Ming-Cui , Chen Ai-Xi 
Published: February 2020

AbstractWe investigate theoretically the entanglement in a hybrid Fabry-Perot cavity system. A membrane in the cavity acts as a mechanical resonator, and a two-level quantum dot is coupled to both the cavity mode and the mechanical resonator. The entanglements between the cavity field and the mechanical resonator, between the mechanical resonator and the quantum dot, as well as between the cavity field and the quantum dot are observed. The logarithmic negativities in the first two subsystems are much larger than those in the system without two-way coupled quantum dot, and the entanglements are robust against the thermal temperature (entanglements still exist in tens of Kelvin). We also find that without direct coupling between the cavity field and the mechanical resonator, one can till observe effective entanglement between them in our system. Our work is helpful and may have potential applications in the research of multipartite entanglement in physical system.
Smiling and use of first-name by a healthcare receptionist robot: Effects on user perceptions, attitudes, and behaviours
Authors: Johanson Deborah L. , Ahn Ho Seok , Sutherland Craig J. , Brown Bianca , MacDonald Bruce A. , Lim Jong Yoon , Ahn Byeong Kyu , Broadbent Elizabeth 
Published: February 2020

AbstractRobots are now starting to be developed and used as receptionists in health applications. In this regard, it is important that robots’ behavioural skills are developed and researched so that people have appropriate and comfortable interactions. Smiling and use of first name are two more important social communication skills used during human interactions. While smiling and use of first name are often employed by robots in human interactions, the effect of these behaviours on perceptions of receptionist robots has not yet been experimentally investigated. This study explored the effects of robot smiling and robot use of the participant’s first name on perceptions of robot friendliness, mind, and personality, as well as attitudes and smiling behaviour. Forty participants interacted with a medical receptionist robot four times, in a two by two repeated measures design. Both smiling and use of first name had significant positive effects on participants’ perceptions of robot personality. Robot smiling also showed significant effects on participants’ overall attitudes towards robots, ratings of robot friendliness, and perceptions of the robot’s mind, and increased the frequency of participants’ own smiling. There were no significant interaction effects. Robot smiling in particular can enhance user perceptions of robots and increase reciprocal smiling.