bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Improving the Sustainability of Malting Barley Production: Prospects for Perennial and Annual Growth Habit Varieties
Authors: Windes Sarah , Carrijo Daniela , Curwen‐McAdams Colin , Hayes Patrick 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACTMalted grains—principally barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) —are essential raw materials for brewing. There is an increasing demand for more sustainable crop production practices. At the same time, climate change makes it imperative to identify new production zones, systems, and crops. These demands and imperatives have stimulated interest in converting staple cereal crops, including barley, from annual to perennial growth habit. Most effort has been devoted to wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), and the most progress made in domesticating a perennial relative of wheat. These results prompt the questions: what are the prospects for developing perennial malting barley and is developing perennial malting barley the most direct path to sustainability? Malting barley is a challenge for growth habit conversion due to stringent quality parameters and the extensive infrastructure required for production, processing, and distribution. We discuss four possible paths to achieving the conversion from annual to perennial growth habit while maintaining expected levels of malting quality and agronomic performance: direct domestication, wide hybridization, manipulation of the vernalization and photoperiod sensitivity genes, and mapping annual and perennial forms of ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum L., and L. perenne. L, respectively) as a basis to identify genes conferring perenniality. We conclude that any one of these approaches would require significant, long‐term investment. Until such investment is forthcoming, we conclude that there are more cost‐effective, short‐term solutions—notably no‐till, multiple cropping, and increased emphasis on fall‐seeded barley—that could enhance the sustainability and viability of annual malting barley production.
Top 10 Plants: Increasing Awareness of Plants
Authors: Meyer Mary Hockenberry , Bumgarner Natalie , Pulte Andrew 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACTUrbanization, lack of contact with the natural world, and growing up removed from agriculture has contributed to a void of knowledge relating to food and food production, along with a phenomenon known as plant blindness. We sought to change this lack of appreciation and understanding of plants by the creation of a “top 10” list of plants that have most shaped or influenced our respective states. Using the public interface of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the State Botanic Garden of Tennessee, we engaged the public by asking for their nominations of influential plants. The public was interested in proposing and guessing the “winning” 10 plants and learning why each plant was selected. In each state, a panel of experts used six criteria to make the final selections including: cultural or spiritual, economic or industrial, environmental, health, historical, landscape, and sustenance or food. After the results were announced, multiple institutions have held educational events using this theme, including state historical and horticultural societies, universities, botanic gardens, schools, Extension Master Gardeners, 4‐H, Ag in the Classroom, and alumni associations. This article outlines how these educational campaigns were developed as well as the programs, events, and publications that were created to educate the public and the next generation about the critical importance of plants and how they contribute to our society, health, and well‐being. As Peter Raven (Emeritus Director of the Missouri Botanic Garden) said when reviewing the book The 10 Plants that Changed Minnesota, “every state would benefit from a similar effort.”
Students’ Perspective on Teaching Materials of English for Management Business II In Management Department, Universitas Muria Kudus
Authors: Nuraeningsih Nuraeningsih 
Published: September 2019

In the era of globalization, people around the world can have interaction for satisfying their goal in any aspect of life, such as business, politics, social and culture, education, etc. for that reason, the need of English proficiency as a global language becomes a priority. Therefore, it is compulsory for all students in formal education to learn it. In university level, students of the non-English department must study English with varied purposes, depending on their major, at least for two credits. Generally, it is taught to support the basic major or discipline. Consequently, the materials are designed based on their needs, especially later when they get jobs. For this reason, the material adapted is called ESP (English for Specific Purposes) which aims at preparing students to meet the demands of the workplace, i.e. the English skills. It should be more contextual, real life for now and the future. If the material is authentic and in accordance with the needs of learners, they will likely be ready to work as the demands of the employer. With these objectives, the English materials need to be adjusted to the needs of users (stakeholders) so that after graduating from universities, freshmen can directly work or create jobs according to their expertise. This research aims to describe students’ perception of English teaching materials for Management department. A survey was conducted to second-semester students of Management department of Universitas Muria Kudus. The result of the study reveals that the students have a positive perspective on the teaching materials of English for Management Business II. They think affirmatively that the materials have been selected properly in terms of material attraction, usefulness, authenticity, variety, level of difficulty, language skill proportion and the discussed topics. In other words, the materials are appropriate for satisfying Management department students’ need to prepare their future. The implication is the materials should be revised by adding more reading texts of Business English and providing more vocabulary tasks in the real context.
Degradation of 1H-benzotriazole using vacuum ultraviolet: a prospective treatment method for micro-pollutants
Authors: Ye Jinshao , Hu Han , Chen Ya , Chen Yujia , Ou Huase 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Benzotriazoles (BTs) attract increasing concerns because of abundant presence in environmental water bodies. In this study, degradation of 1H-benzotriazole (1H-BT) was performed by a customized vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) device emitting 185 + 254 nm (VUV/UV-C) irradiation. Degradation of 1H-BT presented an apparent rate constant reached 8.17 × 10−4 s−1. Degradation mechanisms included 185 + 254 nm photodegradation and radical reaction. The later one may be the predominant one, which presented a k·OH-1H-BT at (7.3 ± 0.8) × 109 M−1 s−1. Effects of anions revealed that VUV interception and radical trapping were the dominant restraining factors. Degradation of 1H-BT can be attributed to VUV induced radical-based oxidation. Radical-induced addition, substitution and fracture generated abundant hydroxylated and open-loop products during 10–45 min. Identification using reactive oxygen species and apoptosis in Escherichia coli was conducted. Variations of these two indicators revealed that the incomplete degradation products presented higher toxicities than 1H-BT, and a further mineralization reduced their toxicities. In the pure water solution with little impurities, VUV can induce efficient degradation of 1H-BT, suggesting its potential for eliminating and detoxifying MPs.
In Silico Evaluation of the ATP7B Protein: Insights from the Role of Rare Codon Clusters and Mutations that Affect Protein Structure and Function
Authors: Mortazavi Mojtaba , Barzegar Abdolrazagh , Malekpour Abdorrasoul , Ghorbani Mohammad , Gholamzadeh Saeid , Ghasemi Younes 
Published: September 2019

Background:
Wilson’s disease is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder of copper metabolism,
which is characterized by hepatic and neurological disease. ATP7B encodes a transmembrane
protein ATPase (ATP7B), which functions as a copper-dependent P-type ATPase. The mutations
in the gene ATP7B (on chromosome 13) lead to Wilson’s disease and is highly expressed in the liver,
kidney, and placenta. Consequently, this enzyme was considered a special topic in clinical and biotechnological
research. For in silico analysis, the 3D molecular modeling of this enzyme was conducted
in the I-TASSER web server.

Methods:
For a better evaluation, the important characteristics of this enzyme such as the rare codons
of the ATP7B gene were evaluated by online software, including a rare codon calculator (RCC),
ATGme, LaTcOm, and Sherlocc program. Additionally, the multiple sequence alignment of this enzyme
was studied. Finally, for evaluation of the effects of rare codons, the 3D structure of ATP7B was
modeled in the Swiss Model and I-TASSER web server.

Results:
The results showed that the ATP7B gene has 35 single rare codons for Arg. Additionally,
RCC detected two rare codons for Leu, 13 single rare codons for Ile and 28 rare codons for the Pro.
ATP7B gene analysis in minmax and sliding_window algorithm resulted in the identification of 16 and
17 rare codon clusters, respectively, indicating the different features of these algorithms in the detection
of RCCs. Analyzing the 3D model of ATP7B protein showed that Arg816 residue constitutes hydrogen
bonds with Glu810 and Glu816. Mutation of this residue to Ser816 cause these hydrogen bonds
not to be formed and may interfere in the proper folding of ATP7B protein. Furthermore, the side
chain of Arg1228 does not form any bond with other residues. By mutation of Arg1228 to Thr1228, a
new hydrogen bond is formed with the side chain of Arg1228. The addition and deletion of hydrogen
bonds alter the proper folding of ATP7B protein and interfere with the proper function of the ATP7B
position. On the other hand, His1069 forms the hydrogen bonds with the His880 and this hydrogen
bond adhere two regions of the protein together, which is critical in the final structural folding of
ATP7B protein.

Conclusion:
Previous studies show that synonymous and silent mutations have been linked to numerous
diseases. Given the importance of synonymous and silent mutations in diseases, the aim of this
study was to investigate the rare codons (synonymous codons) in the structure of ATP7B enzyme. By
these analyses, a new understanding was developed and our findings can further be used in some fields
of the clinical and industrial biotechnology.
Analysis of the Epigenetic Signature of Cell Reprogramming by Computational DNA Methylation Profiles
Authors: Zuo Yongchun , Song Mingmin , Li Hanshuang , Chen Xing , Cao Pengbo , Zheng Lei , Cao Guifang 
Published: September 2019

Background:
DNA methylation plays an important role in the reprogramming process.
Understanding the underlying molecular mechanism of reprogramming is crucial for answering
fundamental questions regarding the transition of cell identity.

Methods:
In this study, based on the genome-wide DNA methylation data from different cell lines,
comparative methylation profiles were proposed to identify the epigenetic signature of cell
reprogramming.

Results:
The density profile of CpG methylation showed that pluripotent cells are more polarized
than Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDF) cells. The heterogeneity of iPS has a greater deviation in
the DNA hypermethylation pattern. The result of regional distribution showed that the differential
CpG sites between pluripotent cells and HDFs tend to accumulate in the gene body and CpG shelf
regions, whereas the internal differential methylation CpG sites (DMCs) of three types of
pluripotent cells tend to accumulate in the TSS1500 region. Furthermore, a series of endogenous
markers of cell reprogramming were identified based on the integrative analysis, including focal
adhesion, pluripotency maintenance and transcription regulation. The calcium signaling pathway
was detected as one of the signatures between NT cells and iPS cells. Finally, the regional bias of
DNA methylation for key pluripotency factors was discussed. Our studies provide new insight into
the barrier identification of cell reprogramming.

Conclusion:
Our studies analyzed some epigenetic markers and barriers of nuclear reprogramming,
hoping to provide new insight into understanding the underlying molecular mechanism
of reprogramming.
Effect of Curcumin on Serum Cathepsin D in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome
Authors: Shirmohammadi Leila , Ghayour-Mobarhan Majid , Saberi-Karimian Maryam , Iranshahi Mehrdad , Tavallaie Shima , Emamian Marzieh , Sahebkar Amirhossein 
Published: September 2019

Background:
Inflammation has been shown to accompany Metabolic Syndrome (MetS)
and its features. Cathepsin D is one of a proinflammatory mediator. In the current study, we aimed
to investigate the effect of curcumin supplementation on serum cathepsin D levels in patients with
MetS.

Methods:
The current study was conducted on 18-65 years old individuals with MetS diagnosed
according to the International Diabetes Federation guidelines. A total of 80 participants were
randomly divided into treatment and control groups. The first group (n=40) was given 2 capsules
containing 500 mg of phosphatidylcholine complex of curcumin, and the other group (n=40) was
given two 500 mg placebo capsules for 6 weeks. Before (week 0) and after (week 6) the intervention,
anthropometric indices and blood pressure were measured and blood samples were taken.
Serum cathepsin D was measured using an ELISA kit.

Results:
There was no significant difference between treatment and control groups in terms of
weight, body mass index, waist circumference and serum cathepsin D levels before and after the
intervention. In addition, there was no significant difference between pre- and post-trial values of
serum cathepsin D.

Conclusion:
The present results do not suggest any effect of curcumin on cathepsin D levels in
patients with MetS.
Toxicity Assessment of FeTiO2 and NiFe2O4 Nanoparticles on Aquatic Catfish (Siluriformes)
Authors: Rao Tentu Nageswara , Parvatamma Botsa , Hussain Imad , Riyazuddin  , Kumar Akshay 
Published: September 2019

Background:
The aquatic toxicity of Iron doped titanium dioxide nanoparticles (FeTiO2
NPs) with an average particle size of 15 nm and a Nickel ferrite nanoparticle (NiFe2O4 NPs) with an
average particle size of 12 nm on catfish in water was investigated.

Objective:
The goal of this work is i) The synthesis and characterization of FeTiO2 NPs and NiFe2O4
NPs, ii) To prepare the different concentrations of FeTiO2 NPs and NiFe2O4 NPs, iii) Different concentrations
of NPs exposure to aquatic catfish.

Methods:
The study was conducted with different dose rates of the NPs in the water at ambient temperature
for a period of four days. During this period, abnormal behavior and mortality were observed
by visual examination. The selected dose range of FeTiO2 NPs and NiFe2O4 NPs were 0.1 to 100 mg/L
in water.

Results:
The lethal concentration for FeTiO2 NPs is > 100 mg/L and NiFe2O4 NPs were 48.6 mg/L.
During the study period, abnormal behaviors such as loss of equilibrium, pigmentation, and lying
down at the bottom of the aquaria were observed.

Conclusion:
The toxicity study of nanoparticles conducted on fish indicated that the NiFe2O4 NPs exhibited
higher toxicity as compared to the FeTiO2 NPs.
Sem a carne a alma não existe” Uma interlocução contemporânea entre Tertuliano de Cartago (A Ressurreição da Carne) e Richard Morgan (Carbono Alterado)
Authors: PINHEIRO LUIZ ANTÔNIO 
Published: September 2019

Este artigo tem o objetivo de ampliar o diálogo entre a teologia e as produções do “universo fantástico”, particularmente as distopias, que abordam de forma instigante a condição do ser humano no mundo contemporâneo. Faremos uma aproximação temática entre a Ressurreição da Carne, de Tertuliano de Cartago e o romance Carbono Alterado, de Richard Morgan. Esta produção é uma das mais recentes aparições do gênero distopia ou ficção científica. Por sua vez, aquela é uma obra antológica da teologia cristã. É possível um diálogo entre autores tão distantes no tempo e no espaço, com gêneros literários e propósitos tão diferenciados? Cremos que sim, pois ambos abordam uma questão fundamental em torno à constituição do ser humano. Está em jogo a indissociável relação entre corpo e alma, constitutiva do ser humano na antropologia cristã, mas acidental nas tipificações de algumas distopias, de maneira particular na obra contemporânea escolhida. Tertuliano defende a fé cristã, transmitida pela Igreja, cujo fundamento é a ressurreição de Cristo. Morgan constrói um cenário futurístico inquietante, alicerçado na confiança tecnológica. Em ambas as obras, no entanto, há uma interrogação fundamental acerca do que constitui o ser humano, seus anseios, buscas e realização. O resultado da aproximação insólita destas obras, aqui proposta, permite-nos perceber que Carbono Alterado é um sério questionamento aos rumos que o mundo vem tomando. A Ressurreição da Carne é um renovado apelo aos rumos que o mundo pode tomar.
PERUBAHAN SOSIAL-KEAGAMAAN DI KOMUNITAS AHMADIYAH DUSUN KRUCIL KECAMATAN BAWANG KABUPATEN BANJARNEGARA
Authors: Hidayat Fahri 
Published: September 2019

This article examines beliefs, history, social changes that occur in the Ahmadiyya community in Krucil hamlet Banjarnegara. This hamlet is an area inhabited by majority of Ahmadiyah followers, as well as being a center of activity for Ahmadiyya Jama'at in Central Java. The results of this study explain that regardless of the true or false ideology that is believed, but the belief in an ideology/religious understanding can encourage social change. In the case of the community in Krucil Hamlet, the social changes that occurred were predominantly influenced by the religious ideology that was believed.
Keywords: Ahmadiyah, Socio-religious, Dusun Krucil.
A percepção de famílias rurais sobre os efeitos do Programa Luz para Todos
Authors: Matosinhos Lívia Aladim , Ferreira Marco Aurélio Marques , Campos Ana Paula Teixeira de , Lavorato Mateus Pereira 
Published: September 2019

Criado em 2003, o Programa Luz para Todos (PLT) objetiva, com o combate à exclusão energética, impulsionar o desenvolvimento local e aumentar a qualidade de vida de seus beneficiários. Considerando os benefícios sociais e econômicos relacionados à eletrificação rural e as proposições teóricas de Ranganathan (1993), o presente trabalho busca, por meio de um estudo de caso comparativo, investigar a percepção de famílias beneficiadas pelo PLT acerca do acesso e uso da energia elétrica. Em geral, observa-se que as, predominantemente positivas, percepções dos entrevistados quanto ao desenvolvimento se diferenciam de acordo o município de residência, corroborando assim as expectativas teóricas.
Palavras-chave: Eletrificação rural. Programa Luz para Todos. Percepção. Desenvolvimento.
Editorial for the special issue: “Advances and Trends in Post-transition Countries: Statistical Modelling Approach”
Authors: Dumičić Ksenija , Novkovska Blagica , Resić Emina 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
This special issue of Business Systems Research is highlights recent advances and trends in post-transition countries, taking into account statistical modelling approach. Nine papers that have been selected for this special issue present improvements and new techniques (methodology) in statistical modelling and their use in various aspects of development in post-transition countries
Improving Legibility of Motor Current Spectrum for Broken Rotor Bars Fault Diagnostics
Authors: Asad Bilal , Vaimann Toomas , Kallaste Ants , Rassõlkin Anton , Belahcen Anouar , Iqbal M. Naveed 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
In this paper, the harmonic contribution of the broken rotor bar of an induction machine is investigated using an effective combination of the fast Fourier transform (FFT) and a band stop filter. The winding, spatial, grid fed and fault-based harmonics are investigated. Since the fundamental component is the most powerful component as compared to the other frequencies, it decreases the legibility of spectrum, making logarithmic scale inevitable. It also remains a potential threat of burying the fault representative side band frequencies because of its spectral leakage. In this paper, a band stop Chebyshev filter is used to attenuate the fundamental component, which makes the spectrum clearer and easier to understand even on the linear scale. Its good transition band and low passband ripples make it suitable for attenuating the main supply frequency with low impact on the neighbouring side band frequencies. To study the impact of fault on magnetic flux distribution, simulation is done using finite element method with good number of mesh elements and very small step size. The line current is calculated and frequency spectrum is investigated to segregate the spatial and fault frequencies using the proposed technique. The results are further validated by implementing the algorithm on the data measured in the laboratory environment including the grid fed harmonics.
Raman Spectroscopy Principles for in vivo Diagnostic by Ellipsoidal Reflectors
Authors: Bezuglyi Mikhail , Bezuglaya Natalia 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
The paper presents the analysis of the functional abilities of measurement tools with ellipsoidal reflectors for Raman spectroscopy. The investigated structural scheme of the setup is intended for use in Raman spectroscopy in vivo by ellipsoidal reflectors. The setup can be used as a prototype for development of a device for non-invasive control of sugar level. Additionally, the investigation demonstrates the efficiency of ellipsoidal photometry method for registration of Raman scattering signal on test-solutions. The testing was performed for different sugar concentrations with the laser radiation wavelength 980 nm. In addition, the selecting principles of laser radiation source parameters (including beam diameter and power) were investigated. During the research, the data about spatial distribution of the backscattered light in human shoulder and finger tissues during photometry by ellipsoidal reflectors were received. The procedure involves application of Monte Carlo simulation. The dependency of the external and middle ring illuminance of photometric images on the diameter and power of the laser beam is represented based on the zone analysis.
SAIS Service Quality and Student’s Satisfaction Towards the Implementation of Student Activity Information System (SAIS): The Moderating Role of SAIS Service Convenience
Authors: Humaidi Norshima , Shahrom Melissa , Jaafar Muhamad Sukor , Shariff Siti Halijjah 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Student Activity Information System (SAIS) was developed with the aims to efficiently record the applications of student’s activity at the Faculty of Business and Management (FBM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Selangor, Malaysia and to assist the administrator to manage the students’ activities effectively. By using different e-service quality dimensions, this study proposed a higher order factor of SAIS Service Quality with an attempt to determine a moderating effect of SAIS Service Convenience between the relationship of SAIS Service Quality and Student’s Satisfaction. Quantitative data was gathered from 94 SAIS users and the data were analyzed by using SmartPLS 3.0. The analysis result showed that SAIS Service Quality and SAIS Service Convenience were positively influenced the student’s satisfaction. Moreover, the result also revealed that the higher order factor of SAIS Service Convenience was not to moderate the relationship between the SAIS Service Quality and Student’s Satisfaction. From the Higher Education (HE) perspective, this study provides an empirical validation of the Information System Service Quality Model particularly in the context of SAIS. Hence, the improvement of the e-service quality is essential for future enhancement of existing information systems in the higher education institutions.