bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Justicia glaciar en Los Andes y más allá
Authors: Carey Mark 
Published: February 2021

Resumen
Este artículo presenta el concepto de justicia glaciar como nueva forma de analizar, entender y responder a la pérdida de los glaciares y al cambio climático. La justicia glaciar explora múltiples historias, interacciones diversas y dinámicas sociales complejas que se desarrollan en las comunidades, así como su relación con los glaciares, el agua, el clima y los riesgos asociados a desastres naturales. El concepto se basa en la justicia ambiental y las humanidades ambientales para ofrecer un camino que desafía las narrativas simplistas, que expone las formas sistemáticas de desigualdad, y que permite que las comunidades dirijan las preguntas de investigación y su trayectoria. El artículo enfoca en tres temas principales: (1) investigación dirigida por la comunidad en lugar de participación comunitaria; (2) integración de diversas formas de conocimiento; y (3) un análisis y comprensión de la vulnerabilidad con mayor profundidad que evite ideas lineales y deterministas centradas en la experiencia tecnocientífica.
Estrategias pedagógicas para desarrollar la capacidad de expresión oral
Authors: Saras Zapata Édgar 
Published: February 2021

El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar el grado de influencia de la aplicación de estrategias pedagógicas en el nivel de expresión oral en los estudiantes de los Planteles de Aplicación “Guamán Poma de Ayala”. Sobre la base de la sistematización del acervo teórico conceptual, análisis, reflexión y contrastación permanente con los datos del diagnóstico sostengo la propuesta de estrategias pedagógicas para el desarrollo de la capacidad de expresión oral. El tipo de investigación es experimental. El diseño es cuasiexperimental (la información fue recolectada a través de una evaluación de entrada y de salida); el nivel es explicativo (se comprendió el porqué del bajo nivel de expresión oral y en qué condiciones se produce). Finalmente, se determinó conclusiones importantes. Los resultados son los siguientes: según la evaluación de entrada, respecto a la expresión oral, el porcentaje de alumnos que se encontraban en inicio es el 31% en el grupo experimental y 45% en el grupo control; aquellos que se ubicaron en proceso, en el grupo experimental fue 44% y en el grupo control 48%. Los estudiantes que evidenciaron logro destacado en el grupo experimental fue el 15% y en el grupo control 7%. Según la evaluación de salida, el 80%(24) del grupo experimental mostraron logro destacado, y en el grupo control el 20%(6). En proceso, se ubicaron el 13%(3) de alumnos del grupo experimental; mientras que en el grupo control el porcentaje es de 57%(17). En inicio se ubicó el 7%(2) de alumnos del grupo experimental, a diferencia del grupo control que viene a ser 23%(6).
The anti-Müllerian hormone gene's second exon is associated with the reproductive performance of Jinghai Yellow chickens
Authors: Wu Yulin , Shen Manman , Yin Xuemei , Duan Yanjun , Zhang Shanshan , Ding Hao , Chen Lan , Zhang Tao , Zhang Genxi , Wang Jinyu 
Published: February 2021

Abstract. Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), a member of the transforming growth
factor-β superfamily, plays important regulatory roles in follicular
development and sex differentiation. Although much has been learned about
the impact of polymorphisms of AMH on reproduction in animals, the effect on
chicken reproduction is not well explored. In this study, the polymorphism
of five exons of AMH gene and its effect on the reproductive performance of Jinghai
Yellow chickens were studied. Primers for the amplification of AMH exons were
designed, and Sanger sequencing was performed. Finally, only the polymorphism
in the second exon of the AMH gene was found in the present population. Polymorphisms
in the second exon of the AMH gene in 246 Jinghai Yellow hens and their
associations with reproductive traits were analyzed. In total, four single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)
mutations were detected in the second exon of the AMH gene: g.1868A>C (AA, aa and Aa); g.1883G>A (BB, bb and Bb);
g.1987G>A (CC, cc and Cc); and g.1996A>G (DD, dd and
Dd). Only the mutation of g.1996A>G affected the reproductive
traits: the age of laying first egg (AFE) of dd genotype was
significantly (p<0.01) earlier than that in the DD and Dd hens. Moreover, the egg
number by 300 d old (EN300) of dd individuals was significantly
higher than that of DD and Dd individuals (p<0.01). Thus, we inferred that the dd
genotype is the beneficial genotype. Additionally, AFE and EN300 showed
significantly better performance in both the H2H2 and H7H7 diplotypes
compared with other diplotype individuals (p<0.01). Thus, the H2H2 and H7H7
genotype had the best combination of AFE and EN300. Our study may allow for
molecular marker section in poultry breeding.
Multiscale observations of NH3 around Toronto, Canada
Authors: Yamanouchi Shoma , Viatte Camille , Strong Kimberly , Lutsch Erik , Jones Dylan B. A. , Clerbaux Cathy , Van Damme Martin , Clarisse Lieven , Coheur Pierre-Francois 
Published: February 2021

Abstract. Ammonia (NH3) is a major source of nitrates in the atmosphere and a major source of fine particulate matter. As such, there have been increasing efforts to measure the atmospheric abundance of NH3 and its spatial and temporal variability. In this study, long-term measurements of NH3 derived from multiscale datasets are examined. These NH3 datasets include 16 years of total column measurements using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, 3 years of surface in situ measurements, and 10 years of total column measurements from the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI). The datasets were used to quantify NH3 temporal variability over Toronto, Canada. The multiscale datasets were also compared to assess the representativeness of the FTIR measurements. All three time series showed positive trends in NH3 over Toronto: 3.34 ± 0.89 %/yr from 2002 to 2018 in the FTIR columns, 8.88 ± 5.08 %/yr from 2013 to 2017 in the surface in situ data, and 8.38 ± 1.54 %/yr from 2008 to 2018 in the IASI columns. To assess the representative scale of the FTIR NH3 columns, correlations between the datasets were examined. The best correlation between FTIR and IASI was obtained with coincidence criteria of ≤25 km and ≤20 min, with r=0.73 and a slope of 1.14 ± 0.06. Additionally, FTIR column and in situ measurements were standardized and correlated. Comparison of 24 d averages and monthly averages resulted in correlation coefficients of r=0.72 and r=0.75, respectively, although correlation without averaging to reduce high-frequency variability led to a poorer correlation, with r=0.39. The GEOS-Chem model, run at 2∘ × 2.5∘ resolution, was compared to FTIR and IASI to assess model performance and investigate the correlation of observational data and model output, both with local column measurements (FTIR) and measurements on a regional scale (IASI). Comparisons on a regional scale (a domain spanning 35 to 53∘ N and 93.75 to 63.75∘ W) resulted in r=0.57 and thus a coefficient of determination, which is indicative of the predictive capacity of the model, of r2=0.33, but comparing a single model grid point against the FTIR resulted in a poorer correlation, with r2=0.13, indicating that a finer spatial resolution is needed for modeling NH3.
Estimation of hydrological drought recovery based on precipitation and Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) water storage deficit
Authors: Singh Alka , Reager John Thomas , Behrangi Ali 
Published: February 2021

Abstract. Drought is a natural extreme climate phenomenon that presents great challenges in forecasting and monitoring for water management purposes. Previous studies have examined the use of Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) terrestrial water storage anomalies to measure the amount of water missing from a drought-affected region, and other studies have attempted statistical approaches to drought recovery forecasting based on joint probabilities of precipitation and soil moisture. The goal of this study is to combine GRACE data and historical precipitation observations to quantify the amount of precipitation required to achieve normal storage conditions in order to estimate a likely drought recovery time. First, linear relationships between terrestrial water storage anomaly (TWSA) and cumulative precipitation anomaly are established across a range of conditions. Then, historical precipitation data are statistically modeled to develop simplistic precipitation forecast skill based on climatology and long-term trend. Two additional precipitation scenarios are simulated to predict the recovery period by using a standard deviation in climatology and long-term trend. Precipitation scenarios are convolved with water deficit estimates (from GRACE) to calculate the best estimate of a drought recovery period. The results show that, in the regions of strong seasonal amplitude (like a monsoon belt), drought continues even with above-normal precipitation until its wet season. The historical GRACE-observed drought recovery period is used to validate the approach. Estimated drought for an example month demonstrated an 80 % recovery period, as observed by the GRACE.
Seismic evidence of the COVID-19 lockdown measures: a case study from eastern Sicily (Italy)
Authors: Cannata Andrea , Cannavò Flavio , Di Grazia Giuseppe , Aliotta Marco , Cassisi Carmelo , De Plaen Raphael S. M. , Gresta Stefano , Lecocq Thomas , Montalto Placido , Sciotto Mariangela 
Published: February 2021

Abstract. During the COVID-19 pandemic, most countries put in place
social interventions, restricting the mobility of citizens, to slow the
spread of the epidemic. Italy, the first European country severely impacted
by the COVID-19 outbreak, applied a sequence of progressive restrictions to
reduce human mobility from the end of February to mid-March 2020. Here, we
analysed the seismic signatures of these lockdown measures in densely
populated eastern Sicily, characterized by the presence of a permanent
seismic network used for earthquake and volcanic monitoring. We emphasize
how the anthropogenic seismic noise decrease is visible even at stations
located in remote areas (Etna and Aeolian Islands) and that the amount of this
reduction (reaching ∼ 50 %–60 %), its temporal pattern and
spectral content are strongly station-dependent. Concerning the latter, we
showed that on average the frequencies above 10 Hz are the most influenced
by the anthropogenic seismic noise. We found similarities between the
temporal patterns of anthropogenic seismic noise and human mobility, as
quantified by the mobile-phone-derived data shared by Google, Facebook and
Apple, as well as by ship traffic data. These results further confirm how
seismic data, routinely acquired worldwide for seismic and volcanic
surveillance, can be used to monitor human mobility too.
Fault sealing and caprock integrity for CO2 storage: an in situ injection experiment
Authors: Zappone Alba , Rinaldi Antonio Pio , Grab Melchior , Wenning Quinn C. , Roques Clément , Madonna Claudio , Obermann Anne C. , Bernasconi Stefano M. , Brennwald Matthias S. , Kipfer Rolf , Soom Florian , Cook Paul , Guglielmi Yves , Nussbaum Christophe , Giardini Domenico , Mazzotti Marco , Wiemer Stefan 
Published: February 2021

Abstract. The success of geological carbon storage depends on the
assurance of permanent containment for injected carbon dioxide
(CO2) in the storage formation at depth. One of the critical elements
of the safekeeping of CO2 is the sealing capacity of the caprock
overlying the storage formation despite faults and/or fractures, which may
occur in it. In this work, we present an ongoing injection experiment
performed in a fault hosted in clay at the Mont Terri underground rock
laboratory (NW Switzerland). The experiment aims to improve our
understanding of the main physical and chemical mechanisms controlling (i) the migration of CO2 through a fault damage zone, (ii) the interaction
of the CO2 with the neighboring intact rock, and (iii) the impact of
the injection on the transmissivity in the fault. To this end, we inject
CO2-saturated saline water in the top of a 3 m thick fault in the
Opalinus Clay, a clay formation that is a good analog of common caprock
for CO2 storage at depth. The mobility of the CO2 within the fault
is studied at the decameter scale by using a comprehensive monitoring system.
Our experiment aims to close the knowledge gap between laboratory
and reservoir scales. Therefore, an important aspect of the experiment is
the decameter scale and the prolonged duration of observations over many
months. We collect observations and data from a wide range of monitoring
systems, such as a seismic network, pressure temperature and electrical
conductivity sensors, fiber optics, extensometers, and an in situ mass
spectrometer for dissolved gas monitoring. The observations are complemented
by laboratory data on collected fluids and rock samples. Here we show the
details of the experimental concept and installed instrumentation, as well
as the first results of the preliminary characterization. An analysis of
borehole logging allows for identifying potential hydraulic transmissive
structures within the fault zone. A preliminary analysis of the injection
tests helped estimate the transmissivity of such structures within the
fault zone and the pressure required to mechanically open such
features. The preliminary tests did not record any induced microseismic
events. Active seismic tomography enabled sharp imaging the fault zone.
State-Transition Model for Malaria Symptoms
Authors: Mbete Drinold Aluda , Nyongesa Kennedy 
Published: February 2021

Aims/ objectives: To develop a state-transition model for malaria symptoms. Study design: Longitudinal study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Mathematics Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology between January 2015 and December 2015.
Methodology: We included 300 students (patients) with liver malaria disease, with or without the medical history of malaria disease, physical examination for signs and symptoms for both specific and non-specific symptom, investigation of the disease through laboratory test (BS test) and diagnostic test results. the focus of this study was to develop state-transition model for malaria symptoms. Bayesian method using Markov Chain Monte Carlo via Gibbs sampling algorithm was implemented for obtaining the parameter estimates.
Results: The results of the study showed a significant association between malaria disease and observed symptoms
Conclusion: The study findings provides a useful information that can be used for predicting malaria disease in areas where Blood slide test and rapid diagnostic test for malaria disease is not possible.
Impact of Magnetized Freshwater, Saline Water and Treated Wastewater on Plant Growth and Yield Production of Cucumber Crop
Authors: Rahil Mahmoud , Radi Saif Abo 
Published: February 2021

Aims: The growing scarcity and miss use of the available water resources particularly in arid and semi-arid regions constitute challenges to water demands for various utilities. One possible approach to conserve the scarce resources may be through improving the performance of the existing irrigation water using magnetization technology. The main aim of this study was to investigate the impact of magnetized and non-magnetized different types of water quality: freshwater (FW), magnetic freshwater (MFW), saline water (SW), magnetic saline water (MSW), wastewater (WW), and magnetic wastewater (MWW) on the growth and yield production of cucumber plant cultivated under greenhouse conditions.
Study Design: The experiment was designed using a complete randomized design. Six different treatments were used and designed (FW, MFW, SW, MSW, WW, and MWW) with four replicates per each treatment.
Place and Duration of Study: The field study was conducted at the experimental farm of Palestine Technical University- Kadoorie on February 2019 for a period of four months.
Methodology: Cucumber seedlings were cultivated in plastic pots (7 litters). Six different types of water quality (FW, MFW, SW, MSW, WW, and MWW) were used for irrigating of cucumber plants. Average plant length, average fruit number per plant, average fruit weight per plant, average total yield, average plant dry matter, and photosynthetic rate were measured during the growing period.
Results: Results of this study indicated that the plant irrigated with magnetized freshwater produced the highest plant length and fruit number followed by magnetized treated wastewater compared to the other treatments. Moreover, the plant irrigated with magnetized treated wastewater produced the highest yield, photosynthetic rate and dry matter, followed by magnetized fresh water and magnetized saline water treatments.
Conclusion: It is concluded that, magnetized water for irrigation purposes could be a promising technique for agricultural improvements but more investigation is required on different crops.
Opposing prognostic relevance of junction plakoglobin in distinct prostate cancer patient subsets
Authors: Spethmann Tanja , Böckelmann Lukas Clemens , Labitzky Vera , Ahlers Ann‐Kristin , Schröder‐Schwarz Jennifer , Bonk Sarah , Simon Ronald , Sauter Guido , Huland Hartwig , Kypta Robert , Schumacher Udo , Lange Tobias 
Published: February 2021

Both oncogenic and tumor suppressor functions have been described for junction plakoglobin (JUP), also known as γ‐catenin. To clarify the role of JUP in prostate cancer, JUP protein expression was immunohistochemically detected in a tissue microarray containing 11 267 individual prostatectomy specimens. Considering all patients, high JUP expression was associated with adverse tumor stage (P = 0.0002), high Gleason grade (P < 0.0001), and lymph node metastases (P = 0.011). These associations were driven mainly by the subset without TMPRSS2:ERG fusion, in which high JUP expression was an independent predictor of poor prognosis (multivariate analyses, P = 0.0054) and early biochemical recurrence (P = 0.0003). High JUP expression was further linked to strong androgen receptor expression (P < 0.0001), high cell proliferation, and PTEN and FOXP1 deletion (P < 0.0001). In the ERG‐negative subset, high JUP expression was additionally linked to MAP3K7 (P = 0.0007) and CHD1 deletion (P = 0.0021). Contrasting the overall prognostic effect of JUP, low JUP expression indicated poor prognosis in the fraction of CHD1‐deleted patients (P = 0.039). In this subset, the association of high JUP and high cell proliferation was specifically absent. In conclusion, the controversial biological roles of JUP are reflected by antagonistic prognostic effects in distinct prostate cancer patient subsets.
Vitamin D supplementation to the older adult population in Germany has the cost‐saving potential of preventing almost 30 000 cancer deaths per year
Authors: Niedermaier Tobias , Gredner Thomas , Kuznia Sabine , Schöttker Ben , Mons Ute , Brenner Hermann 
Published: February 2021

Recent meta‐analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated significant reduction in cancer mortality by vitamin D supplementation. We estimated costs and savings for preventing cancer deaths by vitamin D supplementation of the population aged 50+ years in Germany. Our analysis is based on national data on cancer mortality in 2016. The number of preventable cancer deaths was estimated by multiplying cancer deaths above age 50 with the estimated proportionate reduction in cancer mortality derived by vitamin D supplementation according to meta‐analyses of RCTs (13%). Saved costs were estimated by multiplying this number by estimated end‐of‐life cancer care costs (€40 000). Annual costs of vitamin D supplementation were estimated at 25€ per person above age 50. Comprehensive sensitivity analyses were conducted. In the main analysis, vitamin D supplementation was estimated to prevent almost 30 000 cancer deaths per year at approximate costs of €900 million and savings of €1.154 billion, suggesting net savings of €254 million. Our results support promotion of supplementation of vitamin D among older adults as a cost‐saving approach to substantially reduce cancer mortality.
Some learnings Gyoji Banshoya acquired from the spatial composition of the ancient shantytown of Mahieddine, in 1950's Algiers: Research on dwelling practice around the “bidonville (shantytown)” project in Algiers during the Late Colonial Period, Part 1
Authors: Matsubara Kosuke 
Published: February 2021

AbstractThis paper aims to consider how Gyoji Banshoya's planning idea was formed through analysis of the panels presented by CIAM‐Alger in Aix‐en‐Province in 1953 on a shantytown called Mahieddine, which is defined as a primary source related to Banshoya's activities on the French side. At first, the points of his article “Apartments in Algeria” are summarized as the four criteria for analyzing of CIAM‐Alger's presentation panel. Then, CIAM‐Alger's presentation panel on Mahieddine is analyzed from the abovementioned four criteria where I discuss that they should be defined as dwelling practices of residents. Based on that, the realization of the Mahieddine project comprising of a “Cité de Recasement” and “HLM (Habitation à loyer modéré)” apartments, is examined. In conclusion, I indicate that Banshoya adopted the “courtyard,” “WCs and showers,” and “sight line planning.” Therefore, it is certain that he understood the importance of the Muslim tradition of privacy as well as improvement in sanitary conditions. Finally, I show some issues related to the further research framework centering around the “evolution” and modern urban planning, to reconsider the work of Gyoji Banshoya in Middle Eastern cities.
Sources of bias in memory for emotional reactions to Brexit: Current feelings mediate the link between appraisals and memories
Authors: Schmidt Susanna , Muzzulini Barbara , Levine Linda J. , Tinti Carla 
Published: February 2021

SummaryThis investigation examined the relation between two sources of bias when people remember how they felt about political events: their current appraisals of the past political event and their current feelings about it. We assessed participants' memories for their emotional response to a major political event: the 2016 United Kingdom referendum on European Union membership. Participants reported their emotional experience and appraisals within 2 weeks after the outcome. After 18 months, participants reported their current appraisals and emotions concerning the referendum's outcome and their remembered past emotional response. The results showed that current negative emotions fully mediated the link between current appraisals and remembered negative emotions. We discuss this result within a feeling‐is‐for‐doing approach.