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Barriers and Opportunities for Cooperative Wetland Management: A Case Study in the Greater Rocky Mountain National Park Ecosystem
Authors: Tait Meghan K. , Brunson Mark W. 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
The boundaries of most protected areas are not large enough to encompass natural processes such as hydrologic and ecological connections between wetlands and within watersheds. Therefore, management is likely to be improved by working across boundaries with multiple jurisdictions. This research explores barriers and opportunities for cross-boundary cooperation for wetland stewardship in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP), Colorado, USA, and surrounding areas, using semi-structured interviews with staff members of government agencies, nonprofits, research organizations, and municipalities. Results show that wetlands outside of RMNP are experiencing similar cross-boundary disturbances to those within the park. Although participants recognize that working cooperatively with neighboring jurisdictions can decrease the effects of boundaries on wetland integrity, they also reported that the most significant cross-boundary challenge is working with others to exchange resources, develop a common goal, and implement projects cooperatively. We provide recommendations on how to address cooperative management challenges while taking advantage of opportunities to facilitate cross-boundary wetland stewardship at the ecosystem-scale.
The Rapid Construction Method of Human Body Model for Virtual Try-On on Mobile Terminal Based on MDD-Net
Authors: Fang Naiyu , Qiu Lemiao , Zhang Shuyou , Wang Zili , Gu Ye , Hu Kerui 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Traditional anthropometric evaluation needs professional measuring tools and operations, which is time- consuming, expensive, and not suitable for virtual try-on. As the mobile internet develops, the issue of human body reconstruction toward virtual try-on needs to be solved. This paper proposes a rapid human body reconstruction method for virtual try-on based on Multidimensional Dense Net (MDD-Net) on mobile terminal. MDD-Net takes the input of fusion features acquired by mobile as input and outputs 3D human body model to mobile supporting for virtual try-on. In the learning fuzzy anthropometric feature module, the example-guided fuzzy anthropometric feature matrix is acquired and default coding elements are interpolated. In the learning multi-perspective silhouette feature module, the fine human body shape features are learned based on DenseNet201. A corresponding fusion feature data set based on SMPL also is generated for MDD-Net training. In the experiments, without append fault-tolerant training samples, on the segmentation noise, nonstandard pose, and perspective error test set, the predicted accuracy of MDD-Net is improved by 13.34%, 55.77%, 34.6% and 43.4%, 37.2%, 9.0% respectively compared to Hs-Net and BfSNet proving its robust with the impact of uncertain positions and poses. And MDD-Net has a small error and standard deviation on critical anthropometric features explaining the effectiveness of our method.
Material-Specific Phenomena and Developing Higher Yield Process Parameters in Selective Laser Melting of 17-4 PH Stainless Steel
Authors: YASA EVREN , Atik İlker , Kandemir İpek 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Although Selective Laser Melting has become attractive in industrial applications seeking a high geometrical complexity with short lead times and customization, some bottlenecks still exist for wider adoption. Build rate is one of them while the high number of process parameters and their interactions easily exceeding hundreds which affects the part performance is the second. The machine manufacturers supply parameter sets generally optimized for maximum density leading to good mechanical properties. However, other factors need to be considered in process development. This study aims at increasing the build rate of at least 2 times for 17-4 PH stainless steel without any significant effect on the density, surface quality, material composition, mechanical properties and residual stresses. The results show an excessive ultimate tensile strength to yield strength ratio in comparison to reported literature which is attributed to the double yield phenomenon mainly attributed to the phases present in the microstructure as a result of powder chemical composition and processing gas. Thus, it is concluded that powder chemical composition and processing gas are much more effective on the outcome while the process parameters with an increased build rate do not significantly change the results provided that almost full density is reached.
Modeling Thermal Systems With Fractional Models: Human Bronchus Application
Authors: Duhé Jean-François , victor stephane , Melchior Pierre , Abdelmoumen Youssef , Roubertie François 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Thermal modeling of systems allows heat and temperature simulations for many applications, such as refrigeration design, heat dissipation in power electronics, melting processes and bio-heat transfers. Sufficiently accurate models are especially needed in open-heart surgery where lung thermal modeling will prevent pulmonary cell dying. For simplicity purposes, simple RC circuits are often used but such models are too simple and lack of precision in dynamical terms. A more complete description of conductive heat transfer can be obtained from the heat equation by means of a two-port network. The analytical expressions obtained from such circuit models are complex and nonlinear in the frequency $\omega$. This complexity in Laplace domain is difficult to handle when it comes to control applications and more specifically during surgery, as heat transfer and temperature control of a tissue may help in reducing necrosis and preserving a greater amount of a given organ. Therefore, a frequency domain analysis of the series and shunt impedances will be presented and different techniques of approximations will be explored in order to obtain simple but sufficiently precise linear fractional transfer function models. Several approximations are proposed to model heat transfers of a human middle bronchus and will be quantified by the absolute errors.
Enhancement of Methane Generation from the Sewage by the Addition of Fish Waste ​
Authors: S ANAND KUMAR VARMA , A SUVALAKSHMI 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Purpose-Fish waste affects the area surrounding and can change a broad oceanfront zone at unlike environment levels by its effluent. In order to reduce the environmental impacts of improper disposal of both fish waste and sewage in the vicinity of the fishing industry in the coastal zone, an attempt has been made to convert the mixture of fish waste and sewage into energy.Findings-The by-product wastes mainly head, bones, skin, gut, tail and sometimes full whole fish waste. The main composition of fish waste is Protein 65%, fat 18% and minerals 17%. So fish waste having a large amount of biodegradable matter when compared to fresh sewage and also by adding higher amount of fish waste we can able to generate higher methane emissions. Methodology-The ultimate aim of the project is to find the optimum methane gas emission from fish waste mixed with fresh sewage using the anaerobic digestion for the experimental part. And for the stoichiometry combustion equation for the theoretical part.Value-Using stoichiometries equations methane gas generated has been calculated from the mixture of sewage and fish waste. Using the Orsat’s apparatus methane gas generated hasbeen measured from the mixture of sewage and fish waste. The correlation coefficient - R2 value is 0.9906 indicating a strong correlation for the predicted values and the measured values.
Development of Mosquito Protective Textiles Using Nanoemulsion of Eucalyptus Globulus and Syzygium Aromaticum Essential Oils Against Malaria Vector, Anopheles Stephensi (Liston)
Authors: Sheikh Zahra , Amani Amir , Basseri Hamid Reza , MoosaKazemi Seyed Hassan , Sedaghat Mohammad Mehdi , Azam Kamal , Yousefpoor Yaser , Amirmohammadi Fatemehzahra , Azizi Majid 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Background

The aim of current study was to determine the protection efficacy of Eucalyptus globulus and Syzygium aromaticum essential oils nanoemulsions-loaded textiles versus bulk essential oil- treated textiles against the malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi.
Methods

The components of E. globulus and S. aromaticum essential oils were determined using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Then, the nanoemulsions of both essential oils were prepared using a low energy emulsification method. Their stability and droplet sizes were determined, and the repellent efficacy against landings/bites of the starve mosquito females was examined using textile panels of polyester/cotton, impregnated with serial concentrations of the nano-emulsion.
Results

The main compositions of E. globulus essential oil were 1, 8-cineol (64.58%) and alpha-pinene (10.63%), whereas those of S. aromaticum essential oil were 2-methoxy-3-(2-propenyl) (77.04%) and trans-caryophyllene (11.99%). Transparent oil in water nanoemulsion system consisting of essential oils, Tween-20, Tween-80 and propylene glycol was developed. The median droplet size was 11.2-23.1nm depending on dilution ratio. Protection time of nanoemulsion-loaded textile (285 ± 30 min) was noticeably higher than that of bulk essential oils (< 5 min).
Conclusions

It was concluded that nanoemulsion of essential oils may be interesting options in control of mosquito-related diseases.
The Impact of Frailty Screening of Older Adults With Multidisciplinary Assessment of Those at Risk During Emergency Hospital Attendance on the Quality, Safety and Cost-Effectiveness of Care (SOLAR): A Randomised Controlled Trial.
Authors: Leahy Aoife , McNamara Rachel , Reddin Catriona , Corey Gillian , Carroll Ida , Team Solar , O'Neill Aoife , Flannery Darragh , Devlin Collette , Barry Louise , MacCarthy Brian , Cummins Niamh , Shanahan Elaine , Shchetkovsky Denys , Ryan Damien , O'Connor Margaret , Galvin Rose 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
BackgroundOlder people account for 25% of all Emergency Department (ED) admissions. This is expected to rise with an ageing demographic. Older people often present to the ED with complex medical needs in the setting of multiple comorbidities. Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) has been shown to improve outcomes in an inpatient setting but clear evidence of benefit in the ED setting has not been established. It is not feasible to offer this resource intensive assessment to all older adults in a timely fashion. Screening tools for frailty have been used to identify those at most risk for adverse outcomes following ED visit. The overall aim of this study is to examine the impact of CGA on the quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of care in an undifferentiated population of frail older people with medical complaints who present to the ED and Acute Medical Assessment Unit. MethodsThis will be a parallel 1:1 allocation randomised control trial. All patients who are ≥75 years will be screened for frailty using the Identification of Seniors At Risk (ISAR) tool. Those with a score of ≥2 on the ISAR will be randomised. The treatment arm will undergo geriatric medicine team-led CGA in the ED or Acute Medical Assessment Unit whereas the non-treatment arm will undergo usual patient care. A dedicated multidisciplinary team of a specialist geriatric medicine doctor, senior physiotherapist, specialist nurse, pharmacist, senior occupational therapist and senior medical social worker will carry out the assessment, as well as interventions that arise from that assessment. Primary outcomes will be length of stay in the ED or Acute Medical Assessment Unit. Secondary outcomes will include ED re-attendance, re-hospitalisation, functional decline, quality of life and mortality at 30 days and 180 days. These will be determined by telephone consultation and electronic records by a research nurse blinded to group allocation.Ethics and DisseminationEthical approval was obtained from the Health Service Executive (HSE) Mid-Western Regional Hospital Research Ethics Committee (088/2020). Our lay dissemination strategy will be developed in collaboration with our Patient and Public Involvement stakeholder panel of older people at the Ageing Research Centre and we will present our findings in peer reviewed journals and national and international conferences. Trial Registration: Clinical Trials.gov NCT04629690
Clinical, Diagnostic, and Treatment Features of Body Packing in Brazil: Drugs, Cell Phones and Beyond
Authors: Guimarães Vinícius Henrique Almeida , Cassiano Carolina , de Queiroz Dylmadson Iago , Elias Christian Tales , Lenza Roberto da Mata , Pastore Ricardo , Oliveira Carlo José Freire 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Introduction: Body packing is the smuggling of drugs and other contents inside the human body. However, non-narcotic contents studies are limited to rare case reports in literature. Thus, the objective of this study was to investigate cases of body packers in Brazil considering narcotic and non-narcotic contents. Methods: Retrospective study analyzing the medical records of body packers admitted from January 2015 to December 2019 at one of the main tertiary hospitals in central Brazil. Results: Ten cases of body packing were observed. Only 50% of the patients carried drugs, while surprisingly, 70% carried non-content, especially cell phones and accessories. All the patients were male, prisoners and young adults. In 60%, there were gastrointestinal obstruction and in 30%, there was acute narcotic intoxication. Abdominal radiography was enough for diagnosis in 80% of the cases. In 90% of the cases, emergency laparotomy was required, but all the patients successfully recovered. Conclusions: There was a higher prevalence of body packing of non-narcotic content; however, clinical and radiological presentations were similar to those of narcotic content. Emergency surgery proved to be effective for both content types. This study highlights the concerning high prevalence of body packing of cell phones and accessories in addition to drugs.
Improving of Cognition and Quality of Life in Schizophrenia With One-month and Three-month Paliperidone Palmitate Treatment
Authors: Chang Chen-Lin , Huang Yong-Chen , Yang Pinchen , Lung For-Wey 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
An antipsychotic drug, Paliperidone palmitate (PDP), is administered to schizophrenics as injections at one-month (Sustenna) or three-month (Trinza) intervals. The present study was a series of clinical trial study, which included two sub-study, sought to compare the effects of treatment, social function, and side effects between two treatments in schizophrenics. In Study 1, total of 42 participants were received the Sustenna treatment for three months. In Study 2, total of 72 participants were recruited for Trinza treatment. The results showed Personal and Social Performance scales (PSP) significantly increased over time with both two treatments. Total cholesterol levels significantly decreased with Sustenna, which negatively influenced the cognitive functions, and the quality of life. UKU scales significantly decreased with Trinza after 15 months. In Brief, schizophrenics receiving PDP treatment presented improvements in their cognitive and social functions over the time, whether with the Sustenna or Trinza treatment. Total cholesterol and waist circumference decreased, and the LDL/HDL ratios increased over the time after PDP treatment. Furthermore, patients receiving Trinza treatment experienced decreased side effects. Nonetheless, schizophrenics had a significantly better quality of life after both Sustenna and Trinza treatment. Future studies should be consider larger samples and longer follow up.
A NR2E1-Interacting Peptide of LSD1 Inhibits the Proliferation of Brain Tumor Initiating Cells
Authors: Hu Rong , Hameed Umar , Sun Xiang , Moorthy Balakrishnan , Zhang Wen , Jeffrey Philip , Zhou Li , Ma Xin , Chen Fangjin , Pei Jianfeng , Giri Pankaj , Mou Yonggao , Swaminathan Kunchithapadam , Yuan Ping 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
The recurrence of malignant brain tumor, like glioblastoma, is often due to the existence of brain tumor initiating cells (BTICs) with stem cell properties. As the mortality ratio of brain tumor relapsed patients is very high and lack of efficient therapies, there is an urgent need to develop novel therapeutic methods targeting BTICs. NR2E1 (TLX), an orphan nuclear receptor, is critical for the self-renewal of BTICs. In this study, we found that NR2E1 recruits LSD1, a lysine demethylase, to demethylate mono- and di-methylated histone 3 Lys4 (H3K4me/me2) at the Pten promoters and repress its expression, thereby promoting BTIC proliferation. Using Amide Hydrogen/Deuterium Exchange and Mass Spectrometry (HDX-MS) method, we identified four LSD1 peptides that may interact with NR2E1. One of the peptides that locates at the LSD1 SWIRM domain strongly inhibited BTIC proliferation by promoting Pten expression through interfering NR2E1 and LSD1 function. Furthermore, overexpression of this peptide in human BTIC can inhibit its formation of brain tumor. Hence, this peptide exhibits an interesting potential for therapeutic intervention in malignant brain tumors in future.
Application of Multivariate Statistical Analysis and Water Quality Index for Quality Characterization of Parbati River, Northwestern Himalaya, India
Authors: Sharma Gaurav , Lata Renu , Thakur Nandini , Bajala Vishal , Kuniyal J. C. , Kumar Kireet 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
The present study is an attempt to accomplish the understanding of the factors impacting surface water quality of Parbati river in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The main objective is to assess the overall water quality, to explore its hydrogeochemical characteristics including major ion contents and other chemical parameters using Water Quality Index (WQI), statistical techniques (principal component analysis) and conventional graphical representation such as Piper trillinear diagram, Durov. Eighteen surface water sampling sites were selected to analyze physico-chemical parameters for June 2019 and September 2019. Analytical outcomes of thirty six surface water samples for both seasons are well within the permissible limits as per BIS, 2012 & WHO 2011 for drinking and domestic purposes. Water quality characterization for the assigned use shows that maximum surface water samples falls under excellent to good water quality index and are suitable for drinking without conventional treatment. The Piper trillinear diagram classified 100% of surface water samples for both seasons’ falls in the fields of Ca2+ - Mg2+ -HCO3− water type indicating temporary hardness. Abundance of ions in the water samples is in the order: anions HCO3− > Cl−> SO42−>NO3− and cations Mg2+> Ca2+> Na+> K+. PCA identifies that the surface water chemistry is influenced by natural factors as well as minor anthropogenic activities in both the seasons.
Slope Stability Analysis Under Pore-Water Pressure: A Case Study in Zarm-Rood Earthfill Dam, Iran
Authors: Gholamzade Mojtaba , Khalkhali Ahad Bagherzadeh 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
It is well known that construction of dams or reservoirs have geomorphological impacts on the environment and could potentially accelerate the occurrence of landslides. One of the most common impact is the occurrence of new landslides and activation of the old one, which may turn into a natural disaster. Thus, controlling the stability of landslides become challenging issue specifically in the presence of f pore-water pressure. In general, the presence of water or pore-water pressure reduces the soil resistance and also leads to increase in stimulus loads, resulting in reduction of stability coefficients. In the present study, using GeoStudio SLOPE/W software, the effect of the proximity of the dam reservoir in terms of different operating conditions on the stability analysis of the landslide area of ​​Zarm-Rood Dam is investigated. In the first step, the evaluation of internal stability of landslides and the effect of the presence of water on stability coefficients were evaluated and then the sustainable design of landslides was proposed. It was found that when extra pore-water pressure ranges from 0.2 to 0.4, safety factor is decreased by about 10%. Accordingly, safety factor is decreased by about 17% when extra pore-water pressure range from 0.4 to 0.6. This research demonstrates successful implementation of GeoStudio SLOPE/W for slope stability analysis in dam construction projects.
Main Effect and Epistatic QTL Affecting Spike Shattering and Association with Plant Height Revealed in Two Spring Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Populations
Authors: Bokore Firdissa , Cuthbert Richard D. , Knox Ron E. , Campbell Heather L. , Meyer Brad , N'Diaye Amidou , Pozniak Curtis J. , DePauw Ron 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Spike shattering can cause severe grain yield loss in wheat. Development of cultivars with reduced shattering but having easy threshability is the target of wheat breeding programs. This study was conducted to determine quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with shattering resistance, and epistasis among QTL in the Carberry/AC Cadillac and Carberry/Thatcher populations. Response of the populations to spike shattering was evaluated near Swift Current, SK, in four to five environments. Plant height data recorded in different locations and years was used to determine the relationship of the trait with spike shattering. Each population was genotyped and mapped with the wheat 90K Illumina iSelect SNP markers. Main effect QTL were analyzed by MapQTL 6 and epistatic interactions between main effect QTL were determined by QTLNetwork 2.0. Positive correlations were observed both within trait location-year combinations as well as between trait location-year combinations. Carberry contributed two major QTL associated with spike shattering on chromosome arms 4BS and 5AL, detected in both populations. Carberry also contributed two minor QTL on 7AS and 7AL. AC Cadillac contributed five minor QTL on 1AL, 2DL, 3AL, 3DL and 7DS. Nine epistatic QTL interactions were identified, out of which the most consistent and synergistic interaction, that reduced the expression of shattering, occurred between 4BS and 5AL QTL. The 4BS QTL was consistently associated with reduced shattering and reduced plant height in the coupling phase. The present findings shed light on the inheritance of shattering resistance and provide genetic markers for manipulating the trait to develop wheat cultivars.
APOE E2 Carriers Showed Worse Associative Learning Than E3 Carriers in a Cognitively Normal Aging Han Chinese Population
Authors: Li Wei , Yue Ling , Li Xia , Xiao Shifu 
Published: June 2021

Abstract
Background: Polymorphism in the APOE gene has been shown to be associated with cognitive function, however, the related studies are not consistent. To investigate the relationship between APOE gene polymorphism and cognitive function, we conducted the current cross-sectional study specifically to investigate the effect of different APOE genotypes on cognitive performance in normal elderly adultsMethods: A total of 156 older adults with normal cognitive function were enrolled in the current study. According to different genetic types, they were divided into three groups: 1) E2/2 or E2/3 (APOE E2); 2) E3/3 (APOE E3); and 3) E2/4, E3/4, or E4/4 (APOE E4). Then Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) and Neuropsychological Test Battery (NTB) were used to assess their global cognitive function and domain-specific cognitive function, respectively. Results: The results of Kruskai-Wallis H test showed that the scores of associative learning in APOE E2 group were lower than that in E3 groups (p<0.05), but there was no statistical difference (p>0.05) in associative learning between E2 group and E4 group, and E3group and E4 group. Similarly, there was no difference (p>0.05) in the global cognitive function among the three groups.Conclusion: APOE E2 is associated with decreased associative learning function than APOE E3 in a cognitively normal aging Han Chinese population.