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Strong luminescence carbon nanodots by green synthesis based microwave assisted from fruit peel
Authors: Fatimah S , Isnaeni  , Abdullah B , Tahir D 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Green synthesis carbon nanodots (CDs) based microwave assisted in fruit peels, orange and banana peel, was performed using the green synthesis based microwave assisted. The existence of CDs evidenced by results of photoluminescence, the absorbance of Ultraviolet-Visible light, and molecular bonds with Fourier Transform Infra-Red (FTIR ) spectroscopy. Synthesized CDs of fruit peel has a strong luminescence with absorbance wavelengths 286 nm and 319 nm from orange peel and 284 nm from banana peel which indicated luminescence of CNs dominated from the surface state. This results supported by PL data that shows the wavelength intensity of CDs orange peel at 498 nm and CDs banana peel at 501 nm . The advantages of green synthesis based microwave assisted are CDs particle stable and homogeneous. This means the method applied here efficiently for synthesis CDs from fruit peel.
Community behavior and single-use plastic bottle consumption
Authors: Khoironi A , Anggoro S , Sudarno S 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Since plastic is considered as environmentally hazardous material, various programs aimed at educating the community on the impact of plastics pollution and consumption have been continuously conducted. Furthermore, the relationship between culture and community behavior regarding single-use plastic bottle consumption is important to be investigated for mitigating plastics pollution. The purpose of the current research was to investigate the quantity of single-use polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based plastic bottles are used daily and how communities are managing them in the waste stream. The data was collected from the family members of 100 households of various educational, social, economic, age, and lifestyle backgrounds. About seven local companies that work in plastic waste collection were also important participants in the data collection regarding plastics consumption. The study showed that almost 80 % of households reported one to four single-use plastic bottles consumed each day while the remaining 20 % used more than four single-use plastics bottles daily. From 88 respondents, only 10 % separated plastic bottles in their trash disposal. The result also showed that the increasing use of single-use plastic bottles are highly influenced by the behavior of the local community in plastics consumption and waste management.
Effectiveness the source of nitrogen from NO3 and NH4 for Panicum maximum Jacq. growth in saline soil
Authors: Purbajanti E D , Adinurani P G , Turkadze T , Vincēviča-Gaile Z , Setyobudi R H 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the source of nitrogen used by Panicum maximum Jacq. plants in salt soil. Experimenting pots in a greenhouse with a medium of saline soil. The 2 × 3 factorial design is used in repeated trials. The first factor is calcium sulfate (0 and 2 t ha−1), the second factor is N fertilizer includes (a) without nitrogen = N0, (b) 60 kg N of potassium nitrate (KNO3) and (c) 60 kg N of ammonium sulfate (NH4SO4). The parameters observed were nitrogen uptake, constant growth rate (CGR), biomass yield, crude protein content, NDF, and ADF. The interaction of calcium sulfate and nitrate fertilizer increases CGR, biomass yield, N, CP and NDF uptake. Interaction calcium sulfate and ammonium fertilizer increase CGR, biomass yield, N uptake, CP, and ADF.
Anticancer potential from ethanol extract of Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC. seed to against MCF-7 cell line
Authors: Arsita E V , Saragih D E , Aldrin K 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Andaliman (Zanthoxylum acanthopodium DC.) is a wild plant species from North Sumatera. Studies conducted before show that Z. acantopodium seeds contain high antioxidants. Based on International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) data, it is known that in 2012 the highest type of cancer in women in the world is breast cancer (38 per 100 000 women). MCF-7 cell line is one of breast cancer model cell. The purpose of this research is to identify types of secondary metabolites which can be found in Andaliman’s seed extract and to test the ability of these compound in stopping the MCF-7 cell line activity. The method used in this research is an experimental method with different concentration and MTT Assay. Secondary metabolites that has been identified are phenol, saponins, tannins, triterpenes, flavonoids, and alkaloids. The result obtained by using MTT Assay with value IC50 and the absorbance of 550 nm was 221.31 mg L−1 which indicate that ethanol extract of Andaliman’s seed has potential as an anticancer and quite actively affect the inhibition of MCF-7 cell line proliferation. Moreover, the pure extract of Andaliman seed may have a strong effect to inhibit MCF-7 cell line proliferation.
Establishment and Characterization of Bacterial Infection of Breast Implants in a Murine Model
Authors: Walker Jennifer N , Poppler Louis H , Pinkner Chloe L , Hultgren Scott J , Myckatyn Terence M 
Published: July 2019

Abstract

Background
Staphylococcus epidermidis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are the most common causes of Gram-positive and Gram-negative breast implant–associated infection. Little is known about how these bacteria infect breast implants as a function of implant surface characteristics and timing of infection.

Objectives
The aim of this work was to establish a mouse model for studying the impact of various conditions on breast implant infection.

Methods
Ninety-one mice were implanted with 273 breast implant shells and infected with S. epidermidis or P. aeruginosa. Smooth, microtextured, and macrotextured breast implant shells were implanted in each mouse. Bacterial inoculation occurred during implantation or 1 day later. Implants were retrieved 1 or 7 days later. Explanted breast implant shells were sonicated, cultured, and colony-forming units determined or analyzed with scanning electron microscopy.

Results
P. aeruginosa could be detected on all device surfaces at 1- and 7- days post infection (dpi), when mice were implanted and infected concurrently or when they were infected 1- day after implantation. However, P. aeruginosa infection was more robust on implant shells retrieved at 7 dpi and particularly on the macrotextured devices that were infected 1 day post implantation. S. epidermidis was mostly cleared from implants when mice were infected and implanted concurrently. Other the other hand, S. epidermidis could be detected on all device surfaces at 1 dpi and 2 days post implantation. However, S. epidermdis infection was suppressed by 7 dpi and 8 days post implantation.

Conclusions
S. epidermidis required higher inoculating doses to cause infection and was cleared within 7 days. P. aeruginosa infected at lower inoculating doses, with robust biofilms noted 7 days later.
Plants exhibit significant effects on the rhizospheric microbiome across contrasting soils in tropical and subtropical China
Authors: Xu Shangqi , Tian Lei , Chang Chunling , Li Xiujun , Tian Chunjie 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
The rhizospheric microbiome appears to be one of the key determinants of plant health and productivity. In this study, to understand the assembly process of the rhizospheric microbiome, the effects of different sites, soils and plants on the rhizospheric microbiome were compared and examined using high-throughput sequencing. A series of comparisons of rhizospheric microbiomes were conducted using two plants (wild rice (Oryza rufipogon Griff.) and L. hexandra (Leersia hexandra Swartz)), two soils (high nutrient and low nutrient) and two sites (Guangdong and Hainan provinces in China). The results of the redundancy analysis, between-class analysis and coinertia analysis indicated that the factors shaping the rhizospheric microbiome (in decreasing order of strength), were the site, soil and plant. The effects of plants on the rhizospheric microbiome were slight and unobvious, with relatively low-explained variations and few core groups and indicator groups; however, the effects were significant across different sites and soils, especially for specific microbial groups that are closely associated with plants, such as pathogens, symbionts, and saprotrophs. Furthermore, rhizospheric fungi were more strongly influenced by plants than rhizospheric bacteria. Our results provide insights into the relationships among multiple factors that shape the rhizospheric microbiome in natural ecosystems and highlight the effects of plants across regional environmental shifts.
Geographic location and food availability offer differing levels of influence on the bacterial communities associated with larval sea urchins
Authors: Carrier Tyler J , Dupont Sam , Reitzel Adam M 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACTDetermining the factors underlying the assembly, structure, and diversity of symbiont communities remains a focal point of animal-microbiome research. Much of these efforts focus on taxonomic variation of microbiota within or between animal populations, but rarely test the proportional impacts of ecological components that may affect animal-associated microbiota. Using larvae from the sea urchin Strongylocentrotus droebachiensis from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, we test the hypothesis that, under natural conditions, inter-population differences in the composition of larval-associated bacterial communities are larger than intra-population variation due to a heterogeneous feeding environment. Despite significant differences in bacterial community structure within each S. droebachiensis larval population based on food availability, development, phenotype, and time, variation in OTU membership and community composition correlated more strongly with geographic location. Moreover, 20-30% of OTUs associated with larvae were specific to a single location while less than 10% were shared. Taken together, these results suggest that inter-populational variation in symbiont communities may be more pronounced than intra-populational variation, and that this difference may suggest that broad-scale ecological variables (e.g., across ocean basins) may mask smaller scale ecological variables (e.g., food availability).
A CC-NBS-LRR gene induces hybrid lethality in cotton
Authors: Deng Jieqiong , Fang Lei , Zhu Xiefei , Zhou Baoliang , Zhang Tianzhen 
Published: July 2019

A CC-NBS-LRR gene underlies the Le4 locus for interspecific hybrid lethality between Gossypium barbadense and G. hirsutum, and appears to act by triggering autoimmune responses.
The partial ionization zone of heavy elements in F-stars: a study on how it correlates with rotation
Authors: Brito Ana , Lopes Ilídio 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
We study the relation between the internal structures of 10 benchmark main-sequence F-stars and their rotational properties. Stellar rotation of main-sequence F-type stars can be characterized by two distinct rotational regimes. Early-type F-stars are usually rapid rotators with periods typically below 10 d, whereas later-type F-stars have longer rotation periods. Specifically, and since the two rotational regimes are tightly connected to the effective temperatures of the stars, we investigate in detail the characteristics of the partial ionization zones in the outer convective envelopes of these stars, which in turn, depend on the internal temperature profiles. Our study shows that the two rotational regimes might be distinguished by the relative locations of the partial ionization region of heavy elements and the base of the convective zone. Since in all these stars is expected a dynamo-driven magnetic field where the shear layer between convective and radiative zones (tachocline) plays an important role, this result suggests that the magnetic field may be related to the combined properties of convection and ionization.
The case for a high-redshift origin of GRB 100205A
Authors: Chrimes A A , Levan A J , Stanway E R , Berger E , Bloom J S , Cenko S B , Cobb B E , Cucchiara A , Fruchter A S , Gompertz B P , Hjorth J , Jakobsson P , Lyman J D , O’Brien P , Perley D A , Tanvir N R , Wheatley P J , Wiersema K 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The number of long gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) known to have occurred in the distant Universe (z &gt; 5) is small (∼15); however, these events provide a powerful way of probing star formation at the onset of galaxy evolution. In this paper, we present the case for GRB 100205A being a largely overlooked high-redshift event. While initially noted as a high-z candidate, this event and its host galaxy have not been explored in detail. By combining optical and near-infrared Gemini afterglow imaging (at t &lt; 1.3 d since burst) with deep late-time limits on host emission from the Hubble Space Telescope, we show that the most likely scenario is that GRB 100205A arose in the range 4 &lt; z &lt; 8. GRB 100205A is an example of a burst whose afterglow, even at ∼1 h post burst, could only be identified by 8-m class IR observations, and suggests that such observations of all optically dark bursts may be necessary to significantly enhance the number of high-redshift GRBs known.
Endobronchial fungal infection caused by Candida albicans with main bronchus obstruction: a case report
Authors: Kim Taeyun , Jeon Yohan , Choi Hyunji , Lee Jin Young , Kim Jehun 
Published: July 2019

AbstractEndobronchial fungal infection (EBFI) is a rare form of pulmonary fungal infection that especially affects immunocompromised patients. Furthermore, EBFI resulting in obstruction of the main bronchus is extremely rare. With the development of bronchoscopic techniques, rare cases of EBFI have been reported. A 68-year-old female was referred to the Department of Pulmonology for confusion and obtundation. The patient was diagnosed with septic shock due to acute pyelonephritis followed by obstructive EBFI. We performed bronchoscopic biopsy and endobronchial aspiration for culture. Biopsy showed yeast-like fungus and Candida albicans grew in the culture. EBFI has been under-recognized because of difficulties in confirming the diagnosis. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration and bronchoscopy are used to improve the diagnosis of thoracic infection, such as tuberculosis. The role of bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of infectious diseases of the trachea or main bronchi is expected to widen in the future.
Social Mindscapes and the Self
Authors: Mullaney Jamie L. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
While the relationship between culture and cognition has long-standing roots in sociological thought, scholars face the issue regarding how to “do” cognitive sociology. This chapter discusses the methodological approach of social pattern analysis (SPA) from Zerubavel’s social mindscapes tradition or culturalist cognitive sociology (SM/CCS), which encourages researchers to move away from content-driven inquiries toward those that explore processes across time, context, and even disciplinary boundaries. Using the specific example of virginity studies, the chapter then demonstrates how the flexible nature of SPA may serve as an asset in understanding generic identity processes more broadly.
Changing the Nature and Role of Universities
Authors: Whitley Richard 
Published: July 2019

AbstractThe combination of expanded participation in higher education and changing state financing and governance policies is transforming the nature and activities of research universities in many OECD countries. Historically, their strategic autonomy as discrete organizational actors and ability to develop distinctive competitive competences differed considerably between national higher education systems. Three main types of university can be distinguished in these terms: Hollow, State-Chartered, and Corporate. Limited formal delegation of authority over academic staff and other resources and responsibility for scientific and financial performance to the managers of hollow-like universities is leading to the emergence of a fourth type: State-guided. The increasing intensification of pseudo-market competition for resources and prestige between state-chartered universities together with greater state steering of research priorities is reducing their strategic independence. The growing use of performance-based funding and standardized research evaluation systems by many states encourages imitation strategies and increases tensions between university management and academics pursuing extra-institutional scientific goals.
Paul the Missionary
Authors: Schnabel Eckhard J. 
Published: July 2019

AbstractThe missionary work of Paul has inspired countless missionaries in the history of the church, but it has been only relatively recently that his missionary activity has become the focus of academic study. This essay considers the primary sources for Paul’s missionary activity, the event of his apostolic commissioning, his description of the missionary task, and a number of significant aspects of Paul’s missionary activity: audiences, geography, chronology, methods, and occupational hazards. It is argued that, while we certainly need to be cautious not to interpret Paul in terms of modern categories and institutions, Paul’s self-understanding as an ‘apostle’ is doubtlessly that of a missionary.
Effect of continuous positive airway pressure on inflammatory, antioxidant, and depression biomarkers in women with obstructive sleep apnea: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Campos-Rodriguez Francisco , Asensio-Cruz Maria Isabel , Cordero-Guevara Jose , Jurado-Gamez Bernabe , Carmona-Bernal Carmen , Gonzalez-Martinez Monica , Troncoso Maria F , Sanchez-Lopez Veronica , Arellano-Orden Elena , Garcia-Sanchez Maria Isabel , Martinez-Garcia Miguel Angel ,   Spanish Sleep Network, Reyes-Nuñez Nuria , Sanchez-Armengol Angeles , Abad-Fernandez Araceli , Alonso-Alvarez Maria L , Caballero-Rodriguez Julian , Martin-Romero Mercedes , Encabo-Motiño Ana , Navarro-Esteva Javier , Sacristan-Bou Lirios , Somoza-Gonzalez Maria , Masa Juan F , Sedano Andrea Crespo 
Published: July 2019

AbstractStudy ObjectivesThe effect of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) on mediators of cardiovascular disease and depression in women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is unknown. We aimed to assess the effect of CPAP therapy on a variety of biomarkers of inflammation, antioxidant activity, and depression in women with OSA.MethodsWe conducted a multicenter, randomized controlled trial in 247 women diagnosed with moderate-to-severe OSA (apnea–hypopnea index [AHI] ≥ 15). Women were randomized to CPAP (n = 120) or conservative treatment (n = 127) for 12 weeks. Changes in tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα), interleukin 6 (IL-6), C-reactive protein (CRP), intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1), catalase (CAT), superoxide dismutase (SOD), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) were assessed. Additional analyses were conducted in subgroups of clinical interest.ResultsWomen had a median (25th–75th percentiles) age of 58 (51–65) years, body mass index 33.5 (29.0–38.3) kg/m2, and AHI 33.3 (22.8–49.3). No differences were found between groups in the baseline levels of the biomarkers. After 12 weeks of follow-up, there were no changes between groups in any of the biomarkers assessed. These results did not change when the analyses were restricted to sleepy women or to those with severe OSA. In women with CPAP use at least 5 hours per night, only TNFα levels decreased compared to the control group (−0.29 ± 1.1 vs −0.06 ± 0.53, intergroup difference −0.23 [95% CI = −0.03 to −0.50]; p = 0.043).ConclusionsTwelve weeks of CPAP therapy does not improve biomarkers of inflammation, antioxidant activity, or depression compared to conservative treatment in women with moderate-to-severe OSA.Trial RegistrationNCT02047071.
Influence of organizational and social contexts on the implementation of culturally adapted hypertension control programs in Asian American-serving grocery stores, restaurants, and faith-based community sites: a qualitative study
Authors: Gore Radhika , Patel Shilpa , Choy Catherine , Taher Md , Garcia-Dia Mary Joy , Singh Hardayal , Kim Sara , Mohaimin Sadia , Dhar Ritu , Naeem Areeg , Kwon Simona C , Islam Nadia 
Published: July 2019

AbstractHypertension affects a third of U.S. adults and is especially high among Asian American groups. The Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health for Asian AmeRicans (REACH FAR) project delivers culturally adapted, evidence-based hypertension-related programs to Bangladeshi, Filipino, Korean, and Asian Indian communities in New York and New Jersey through 26 sites: ethnic grocery stores, restaurants, and Muslim, Christian, and Sikh faith-based organizations. Knowledge of the implementation mechanisms of culturally adapted programs is limited and is critical to inform the design and execution of such programs by and in community sites. We applied four categories of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research—intervention and individuals’ characteristics, inner and outer setting—to analyze factors influencing implementation outcomes, that is, site leaders’ perceptions about adopting, adapting, and sustaining REACH FAR. We conducted semistructured interviews with 15 leaders, coded them for implementation outcomes, and recoded them to identify contextual factors. Our findings show that REACH FAR resonated in sites where leaders perceived unhealthy diet and lifestyles in their communities (intervention characteristics), sites had historically engaged in health programs as a public-service mission (inner setting), and leaders identified with this mission (individuals’ characteristics). Site leaders strived to adapt programs to respond to community preferences (outer setting) without compromising core objectives (inner setting). Leaders noted that program sustainability could be impeded by staff and volunteer turnover (inner setting) but enhanced by reinforcing programs through community networks (outer setting). The findings suggest that to facilitate implementation of culturally adapted health behavior programs through community sites, interventions should reinforce sites’ organizational commitments and social ties.
Tissue preservation can affect geometric morphometric analyses: a case study using fish body shape
Authors: Fruciano Carmelo , Schmidt Dominik , Ramírez Sanchez Marcia Maria , Morek Witold , Avila Valle Zamira , Talijančić Igor , Pecoraro Carlo , Schermann Legionnet Agnès 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
In geometric morphometrics, the extent of variation attributable to non-biological causes (i.e. measurement error) is sometimes overlooked. The effects of this variation on downstream statistical analyses are also largely unknown. In particular, it is unclear whether specimen preservation induces substantial variation in shape and whether such variation affects downstream statistical inference. Using a combination of empirical fish body shape data and realistic simulations, we show that preservation introduces substantial artefactual variation and significant non-random error (i.e. bias). Most changes in shape occur when fresh fish are frozen and thawed, whereas a smaller change in shape is observed when frozen and thawed fish are fixed in formalin and transferred to ethanol. Surprisingly, we also show that, in our case, preservation produces only minor effects on three downstream analyses of shape variation: classification using canonical variate analysis, permutation tests of differences in means and computations of differences in mean shape between groups. Even mixing of differently preserved specimens has a relatively small effect on downstream analyses. However, we suggest that mixing fish with different preservation should still be avoided and discuss the conditions in which this practice might be justified.