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Designing Tests for Academic Purposes
Authors: Nguyen Hang , Ismayilli-Karakoç Aynur 
Published: November 2021

What are the pros and cons of wordlist-based development of academic collocation tests?Academic collocations (e.g., empirical evidence, key element) are important as they occur in a wide range of registers and disciplines. Corpus-based word lists of academic collocations are valuable resources for EAP pedagogy, and one useful application of such word lists is for test development. The focus of this talk is designing the Academic Collocation Tests based on the Academic Collocation List (Ackermann Chen, 2013). The six steps of creating the tests will be presented, which aim to lay the groundwork for further application of multiword-unit lists into developing tests. Benefits and challenges of wordlist-based test development will then be discussed, followed by implications for testing.How to develop an integrated-writing test?Integrated writing (IW) tests or reading-writing tests are gaining popularity because they are claimed to be authentic and valid (Weigle, 2004). However, although IW tests aim to demarcate students' general academic preparedness levels for university, the majority of these tests are not strong enough for such purposes to meet the requirements of university courses. To understand the target language use (TLU) domain requirements, reading and writing requirements in first-year humanities and social sciences courses at VUW were analysed. Based on these requirements, an IW test was developed. The stages of test development, related challenges, and opportunities will be presented. Recommendations will be made for EAP teaching and IW testing.
USING DIATOMS IN BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE WATER QUALITY ON THE EXAMPLE OF SMALL KARSTIC RIVER IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Authors: Dedić Anita , Antunović Ana , Kamberović Jasmina , Stanić-Koštroman Svjetlana , Škobić Dragan , Lasić Anđelka , Hafner Dubravka 
Published: November 2021

UDK: 574.5(282.249 Bunica)
Research into the benthic diatoms in the Bunica River was performed during the period from 5th May 2013 to 9th January 2014 on three different sites, from the headwaters to the mouth. The Bunica River is located in the south-eastern part of the Mostar valley, in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The aim of this research was to test the use of benthic diatoms as indicators and the use of diatom indices as a tool for estimating water quality in an example of a small karstic river. For that purpose, diatom indices were calculated using OMNIDIA GB 5.3 software. This was the first testing of diatom indices for a small karstic river. Diatom indices showed different results and huge variations between sites on the Bunica River. According to the results, the indices in the OMNIDIA software are not applicable for karstic rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina and they must be modified for this purpose. This paper can be the first step towards calibration indices for karstic region. Also, it can be useful for the development of biomonitoring tool for karstic rivers in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
СУЧАСНІ МЕТОДИ ПОПУЛЯРИЗАЦІЇ БІБЛІОТЕКИ
Authors: Коваленко Людмила , Садовська Валентина 
Published: November 2021

Статтю присвячено розгляду питання популяризації бібліотеки, необхідності донести інформацію про її послуги так, щоб у користувачів виникло бажання дізнатися про неї докладніше. Сучасні методи популяризації бібліотеки – це реклама, формування іміджу бібліотек. В основі формування іміджу бібліотеки – фірмовий стиль, який є важливим елементом бібліотечно-інформаційної установи. Останнім часом звичними стають найменки – спеціальні значки, емблеми або ідентифікаційні, інформаційні картки, які кріпляться до одягу співробітників. В епоху електронних технологій бібліотеки не можуть залишитися осторонь від переваг вебсайту. Бібліотеки розміщують на сайтах інформацію про бібліотеку, послуги, електронні каталоги, надають можливість зробити замовлення книг електронною поштою. Обумовлено, що впровадження в практику роботи бібліотек сучасних бібліотечних технологій дасть змогу ефективніше використовувати внутрішні резерви бібліотек, раціонально розв’язувати питання організації бібліотечної роботи, підвищувати якість та оперативність обслуговування користувачів.
Assessment of Energy Efficiency and Ship Emissions from Speed Reduction Measures on a Medium Sized Container Ship
Authors: Elkafas A G , Shouman M R 
Published: November 2021

Greenhouse gases and other emissions from vessels and related activities in maritime trade have caused significant environmental impacts especially global warming of the atmosphere. Consequently, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) concern significant care to the reduction of ship emissions and improvement of energy efficiency through operational and technical measures. The proposed short-term measure is ship speed reduction in which the ship speed is reduced below its designed value. Therefore, the present paper aims at evaluating the potential energy efficiency and environmental benefits from using speed reduction measure through energy efficiency design index (EEDI), energy efficiency operational indicator (EEOI) and ship emissions calculation models as recommended from IMO. As a case study, a medium sized Container Ship is investigated. The results show that, reducing ship speed by 12.6% will reduce CO2 emissions by about 36%. Moreover, the attained EEDI value will be improved by 31.7% and comply with not only the current IMO requirements but also with the future ones. Additionally, reducing ship speed by 12.6% will reduce EEOI value from its value at design speed by 26.5%. Furthermore, it is noticed that SOx emission will comply with IMO 2020 limit if ship speed is reduced by 6.8% and above.
Supply Chain Management and Restart of Economy in Post COVID-19
Authors: Saddikuti Venkataramanaiah , Galwankar Sagar , Sai Saddikuti Venkat Akilesh 
Published: November 2021

The increase in World Trade has led to significant growth in world GDP over last 100 years particularly. Supply chains have become the major enablers of world trade and the world is connected through supply chains. Any disruptions in any part of the world has led to disruptions in supply chains and economic recessions. Crisis like Tsunamis, earthquakes, 911 terror attacks, epidemics/pandemics like COVID-19 etc. have affected the businesses worldwide. COVID-19 pandemic has precipitated economic crisis due to disruption of supply chains and suppressed demand for many products and services worldwide. International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected global economic growth to be negative 4.9%. This economic crisis has resulted in substantial erosion of market capitalization across the globe. The impact of COVID-19 is very significant on both health of the people and economy worldwide. Almost all businesses and governments are trying its best to save people from health and economic crisis. This requires rebuilding of supply chains through appropriate configuration with reliable sources of supply, collaboration, manufacturing and distribution of goods and services. Sectors like essential items, pharmaceutical, e-commerce have started early recovery of economy. However, other sectors require suitable interventions from government, business organizations in their policies and practices and use of digital technologies for economic recovery.
Da institucionalização do Sistema de Pós-graduação ao Plano Nacional de Pós-Graduação (2011-2020): desafios e perspectivas
Authors: Shigunov Neto Alexandre , Giusti Trevisol Márcio , De Lourdes Pinto de Almeida Maria 
Published: November 2021

O artigo é resultado da pesquisa sobre pós-graduação no Brasil a partir de sua institucionalização até o Plano Nacional de Pós-Graduação (2011-2020). O objetivo é historicizar os planos de pós-graduação, sobretudo, as questões formuladas no PNPG (2011-2020) e suas recomendações subsequentes nos relatórios 2016, 2018 e 2020. As metas e objetivos propostos nos PNPG ditam o ritmo e definem os caminhos que a nação pretende para o futuro, relacionados as pesquisas que serão desenvolvidas na pós-graduação. Ressalta-se, neste contexto, áreas são acentuadas como prioritárias, fontes de financiamento são definidas e formas de avaliação são implementadas. A reflexão sobre os PNPGs permite, além do entendimento da conjuntura política, capacitar e organizar os programas de pós-graduação para que tenham impacto na pesquisa sem perder sua identidade e compromisso com a região que estão localizados. Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória de cunho analítico e com coleta de dados documental. A metodologia utilizada para investigação foi a histórico-crítica. De acordo com a pesquisa, pode-se afirmar que os PNPG estão interligados com o contexto que foram gestados e revelam o projeto de nação preterido pelo (des)governo, além, de estipular como meta a consolidação da pesquisa nos mesmos níveis de competividade global, com ênfase em investigações de alto impacto para o mercado capitalista.
Immobilization and Intracellular Delivery of Structurally Nanoengineered Antimicrobial Peptide Polymers Using Polyphenol‐Based Capsules
Authors: Song Jiaying , Cortez‐Jugo Christina , Shirbin Steven J. , Lin Zhixing , Pan Shuaijun , Qiao Greg G. , Caruso Frank 
Published: November 2021

AbstractStructurally nanoengineered antimicrobial peptide polymers (SNAPPs) are an emerging class of antimicrobials against multidrug‐resistant bacteria. Their encapsulation in particle carriers can improve their therapeutic efficacy by preventing peptide degradation, reducing clearance, and enhancing intracellular delivery and dosage to bacteria‐infected host cells. Herein, two template‐mediated strategies are reported for immobilizing SNAPPs in microcapsules through 1) complexation of SNAPPs with tannic acid (TA) onto porous CaCO3 templates and subsequent removal of the templates (SNAPP–TA capsules) and 2) adsorption of SNAPPs onto CaCO3 templates and subsequent encapsulation within a metal–phenolic (FeIII–TA) coating and template removal (SNAPP–FeIII–TA capsules). The loading amounts of SNAPPs are 0.8 and 4.4 pg per SNAPP–TA and SNAPP–FeIII–TA capsule, respectively. At pH 7.4, there is sustained release of SNAPPs, which retain high antimicrobial activity with minimum inhibitory concentration values of ≈30 µg mL−1 in Escherichia coli. Both capsule systems are internalized by alveolar macrophages in vitro, with negligible cytotoxicity and are amenable to nebulization, remaining stable in nebulized droplets. This study demonstrates the potential of engineered polyphenol‐based capsules for peptide drug immobilization and intracellular delivery, which have prospective application in the pulmonary delivery of antimicrobials against respiratory bacterial infections (e.g., pneumonia, tuberculosis).
Nickel Niobate Anodes for High Rate Lithium‐Ion Batteries
Authors: Xia Rui , Zhao Kangning , Kuo Liang‐Yin , Zhang Lei , Cunha Daniel M. , Wang Yang , Huang Sizhao , Zheng Jie , Boukamp Bernard , Kaghazchi Payam , Sun Congli , ten Elshof Johan E. , Huijben Mark 
Published: November 2021

AbstractFast charging is one of the key requirements for next‐generation lithium‐ion batteries, however, lithium‐ion diffusion rates of typical electrode materials are limited. Nanosizing of active electrode material is a common strategy to increase the effective lithium‐ion diffusion transport rate, but it also decreases the volumetric energy/power density and stability of the battery. In this work, nickel niobate NiNb2O6 is demonstrated for the first time as a new intrinsic high‐rate anode material for lithium‐ion batteries without the requirement of realizing nano‐architectures. The NiNb2O6 host crystal structure exhibits only a single type of channel for lithium‐ion intercalation and can be fully lithiated with a capacity of about 244 mAh g−1 at low current densities. Interestingly, a high diffusion coefficient of 10−12 cm2 s−1 at 300 K enables fast (dis)charging at high current densities resulting in high capacities of 140 and 50 mAh g−1 for 10 and 100C respectively. The minimal volume change during lithiation is the origin of the stable reversible lithiation process in NiNb2O6 and leads to 81% capacity retention after 20 000 cycles at 100C. Finally, full cell systems against LiFePO4 and Li[Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1]O2 (NCM811) cathodes demonstrate the promising energy storage performance of nickel niobate anodes in practical battery devices.
An assessment of mechanical behavior of glass fiber/epoxy composites with secondary short carbon fiber reinforcements
Authors: Dasari Srinivasu , Lohani Shiny , Prusty Rajesh Kumar 
Published: November 2021

AbstractUtilizing recycled or short fibers for making useful engineering composite component is a present research trend and requirement. Current research work explicates the effect of short carbon fibers (SCF) used as secondary reinforcement in woven glass/epoxy hybrid composites and evaluates their mechanical properties. Different concentrations (0.1, 0.3, and 0.5 wt%) of SCF were incorporated to assess the tensile, flexural, and interlaminar fracture toughness (Mode I and II) of the resulted composites. Composites with 0.1 wt% SCF showed 29.02% and 16.08% increment in the tensile and flexural strength, respectively. For Mode I and Mode II interlaminar fracture toughness tests, 0.1 wt% SCF‐GE samples showed the highest strain energy release rate. Double cantilever beam specimens were used for Mode I testing and an improvement of 13.49% invalue was observed. End‐notched flexure method was used for the Mode II tests, and 0.1 wt% SCF‐GE samples showed 20.45% increase invalues. This paper explains the various reasons and mechanisms for obtaining such results. Scanning electron microscopy of the fractured surfaces was carried out to perceive the diverse failure micro‐mechanisms that could have been involved.
Primary versus rescue retrograde approach for chronic total coronary occlusion
Authors: Lee Kyusup , Lee Pil Hyung , Lee Seung‐Whan , Kwon Osung , Yoon Yong‐Hoon , Lee Jong‐Young , Kang Soo‐Jin , Kim Young‐Hak , Lee Cheol Whan , Park Seong‐Wook 
Published: November 2021

AbstractObjectivesWe aimed to assess the advantages of using the retrograde approach as an initial strategy rather than as a rescue strategy for complex chronic total occlusions (CTOs).BackgroundEven for complex CTOs where a retrograde approach is deemed necessary, an antegrade approach is frequently used as an initial strategy in real‐world practice.MethodsWe evaluated 352 retrograde procedures for CTO conducted at our high‐volume center between January 2007 and January 2019. Procedural efficiency and safety was assessed based on the guidewire manipulation time (GWMT) and the occurrence of procedure‐related adverse events for the primary retrograde approach (PRA) and the rescue retrograde approach (RRA).ResultsPRA and RRA were used in 191 (54.3%) and 161 (45.7%) of the CTO procedures, respectively. The complexity of the CTO lesion was significantly higher in the PRA group than in the RRA group (Japanese‐CTO score, 2.62 ± 1.07 vs. 2.38 ± 1.06, p = 0.037). The technical success rate of two groups was similar (p = 0.47). The median GWMT required for PRA was significantly shorter than that for RRA (85 [interquartile range, 55–126] vs. 120 [85–157] min, p < 0.001). The total duration of the procedure and fluoroscopic time were shorter, and the number of guidewires and amount of contrast used during the index procedure were smaller in the PRA group. The incidence of procedure‐related adverse events was not significantly different between the two groups.ConclusionsPRA showed higher procedural efficiency than RRA with comparable safety. Opting for PRA for complex CTOs might be a rational decision to enhance the procedural efficiency.
Carbon‐Supported Bimetallic Ruthenium‐Iridium Catalysts for Selective and Stable Hydrodebromination of Dibromomethane
Authors: Saadun Ali J. , Mitchell Sharon , Bonchev Hristo , Pérez‐Ramírez Javier 
Published: November 2021

AbstractCatalysts based on individual precious metals on carbon‐ and oxide‐based carriers have shown remarkably selective behavior in the hydrodebromination of CH2Br2 to CH3Br, an important transformation within halogen‐mediated methane upgrading processes. However, the high susceptibility of the active phase to coking and to sintering, which cannot be overcome by controlling the nuclearity of the metal species, hinders their practical implementation. Herein, a platform of carbon‐supported Ir−Ru catalysts with distinct metal ratios at comparable metal nanoparticle size (ca. 1.0 nm) was adopted to systematically study the effects of a second metal on reactivity and stability. Catalytic tests reveal ruthenium‐doped iridium nanoparticles as the first system that combines high CH3Br selectivity (up to 93 %) with unprecedented stability, outperforming any of the previously reported catalysts. This superior performance was rationalized by the intimate interaction between the two metals, forming ruthenium‐poor surface alloys, which enable suppressing deactivation mechanisms as well as over hydrogenation/coking pathways.
ARFID Parent Training Protocol: A randomized pilot trial evaluating a brief, parent‐training program for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
Authors: Breiner Courtney E. , Miller McKenzie L. , Hormes Julia M. 
Published: November 2021

AbstractEvidence‐based treatment approaches for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) remain limited and may be inaccessible to families due to geographic, financial, and/or time constraints. This study aims to establish the acceptability and feasibility of a brief ARFID Parent Training Program (ARFID‐PTP), modified from other evidence‐based approaches, using a randomized controlled trial design. Participants (n = 30) will be children aged 5–12 who meet diagnostic criteria for ARFID and their parents/guardians. Participants will be randomized to receive treatment immediately or following a 4‐week wait (waitlist control). Treatment consists of two, 2‐hr virtual treatment sessions with the family and a therapist plus an optional booster session. Primary aims include evaluating the (a) feasibility of ARFID‐PTP as indicated by recruitment and retention rates, as well as treatment adherence at home and (b) acceptability as determined by ratings on the Credibility and Expectancy Questionnaire and satisfaction questions. A secondary aim is to assess the preliminary efficacy of ARFID‐PTP via changes in scores on the Pica, ARFID, and Rumination Disorder Interview. If results indicate appropriate feasibility and acceptability, the proposed protocol will form the basis for larger scale trials of treatment efficacy in efforts to increase accessibility of evidence‐based treatment for ARFID.
Exome sequencing of deer mice on two California Channel Islands identifies potential adaptation to strongly contrasting ecological conditions
Authors: Orrock John L. , Abueg Linelle , Gammie Stephen , Munshi‐South Jason 
Published: November 2021

AbstractUnderstanding the forces that drive genotypic and phenotypic change in wild populations is a central goal of evolutionary biology. We examined exome variation in populations of deer mice from two of the California Channel Islands: Peromyscus maniculatus elusus from Santa Barbara Island and P. m. santacruzae from Santa Cruz Island exhibit significant differences in olfactory predator recognition, activity timing, aggressive behavior, morphology, prevalence of Sin Nombre virus, and population densities. We characterized variation in protein‐coding regions using exome capture and sequencing of 25 mice from Santa Barbara Island and 22 mice from Santa Cruz Island. We identified and examined 386,256 SNPs using three complementary methods (BayeScan, pcadapt, and LFMM). We found strong differences in molecular variation between the two populations and 710 outlier SNPs in protein‐coding genes that were detected by all three methods. We identified 35 candidate genes from this outlier set that were related to differences in phenotypes between island populations. Enrichment analyses demonstrated that patterns of molecular variation were associated with biological processes related to response to chemical stimuli and regulation of immune processes. Candidate genes associated with olfaction (Gfy, Tlr2, Vmn13r2, numerous olfactory receptor genes), circadian activity (Cry1), anxiety (Brca1), immunity (Cd28, Eif2ak4, Il12a, Syne1), aggression (Cyp19a, Lama2), and body size (Bc16, Syne1) exhibited non‐synonymous mutations predicted to have moderate to large effects. Variation in olfaction‐related genes, including a stop codon in the Santa Barbara Island population, suggests loss of predator‐recognition traits at the molecular level, consistent with a lack of behavioral aversion to fox feces. These findings also suggest that divergent pathogen prevalence and population density may have influenced adaptive immunity and behavioral phenotypes, such as reduced aggression. Overall, our study indicates that ecological differences between islands are associated with signatures of selection in protein‐coding genes underlying phenotypes that promote success in those environments.
Hierarchical management of chronic heart failure: a perspective based on the latent structure of comorbidities
Authors: Zheng Chu , Han Linai , Tian Jing , Li Jing , He Hangzhi , Han Gangfei , Wang Ke , Yang Hong , Yan Jingjing , Meng Bingxia , Han Qinghua , Zhang Yanbo 
Published: November 2021

AbstractAimsChronic heart failure (CHF) has an increasing burden of comorbidities, which affect clinical outcomes. Few studies have focused on the clustering and hierarchical management of patients with CHF based on comorbidity. This study aimed to explore the cluster model of CHF patients based on comorbidities and to verify their relationship with clinical outcomes.Methods and resultsElectronic health records of patients hospitalized with CHF from January 2014 to April 2019 were collected, and 12 common comorbidities were included in the latent class analysis. The Fruchterman–Reingold layout was used to draw the comorbidity network, and analysis of variance was used to compare the weighted degrees among them. The incidence of clinical outcomes among different clusters was presented on Kaplan–Meier curves and compared using the log‐rank test, and the hazard ratio was calculated using the Cox proportional risk model. Sensitivity analysis was performed according to the left ventricular ejection fraction. Four different clinical clusters from 4063 total patients were identified: metabolic, ischaemic, high comorbidity burden, and elderly‐atrial fibrillation. Compared with the metabolic cluster, patients in the high comorbidity burden cluster had the highest adjusted risk of combined outcome and all‐cause mortality {1.67 [95% confidence interval (CI), 1.40–1.99] and 2.87 [95% CI, 2.17–3.81], respectively}, followed by the elderly‐atrial fibrillation and ischaemic clusters. The adjusted readmission risk of patients with ischaemic, high comorbidity burden, and elderly‐atrial fibrillation clusters were 1.35 (95% CI, 1.08–1.68), 1.39 (95% CI, 1.13–1.72), and 1.42 (95% CI, 1.14–1.77), respectively. The comorbidity network analysis found that patients in the high comorbidity burden cluster had more and higher comorbidity correlations than those in other clusters. Sensitivity analysis revealed that patients in the high comorbidity burden cluster had the highest risk of combined outcome and all‐cause mortality (P < 0.05).ConclusionsThe difference in adverse outcomes among clusters confirmed the heterogeneity of CHF and the importance of hierarchical management. This study can provide a basis for personalized treatment and management of patients with CHF, and provide a new perspective for clinical decision making.