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Adoptee life writing 2.0: Transnationality and social justice online
Authors: Seethaler Ina C. 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
Jane Jeong Trenka was adopted from South Korea in 1972 at the age of 6 months. Her blog, ‘Jane’s blog: Bitter angry ajumma’, on which she published her adoption file, expresses the hope that she ‘will live to see the day when adoption as it is practised today is viewed as the archaic, primitive and exploitative practice that it really is’. This article analyses how Trenka’s web presence challenges rigid identity constructions, examines transnational adoption as a consequence of globalized oppression and offers an intersectional analysis of transnational adoptees’ and poor birth mothers’ lives. Through her blog posts, Trenka communicates directly with her audience and engages in concrete discussions about transnational adoption and identity. Web 2.0’s interactive possibilities turn the audience from traditional voyeurs into active participants, thereby substituting the patriarchal, colonialist gaze that many transnational adoptees experience with a powerful virtual collaboration. Trenka’s online life writing takes on a decidedly collective nature, challenging master narratives of home and identity with counter-histories of oppression and discrimination that destabilize social, cultural and political hierarchies. Trenka’s blog illuminates connections between the commodification of adoptees, cultural forces creating traumatic identity struggles and the choices poor women make under structural constraints.
Confession narratives and mass kinship of YouTube celebrities: A narrative rationality analysis
Authors: Humphrey Michael 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
Walter R. Fisher argued that human beings are homo narrans or storytelling animals who make decisions using narrative rationality, which is the ability to choose among competing stories. The question I consider is whether Fisher’s arguments have explanatory power in quick media, especially a specific type of everyday autobiography: narratives of well-known YouTube vloggers confessing intimate details or turning-point moments about their lives. Examples of videos include coming out as LGBTQ, serious illness, relationship dissolution and depression. This textual analysis looks at both sides of YouTube discourse – creator vlogs and audience comments.
Reframing adoptive family narratives through digital and social media technologies
Authors: Samuels Julie 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
This article examines some of the transformations within adoptive family dynamics driven by digital and social media technologies. Extending beyond the privacy within the adoptive family narrative to direct and often-unmediated communication with biological kin, these technologies continue to offer choices, opportunities, threats, temptations and new challenges. It is within these online communities that conversations within the adoption triad (the term used to describe the adopted individual, the adoptive family and the biological family) continue to reveal and document these transformations. It is partially due to these conversations within the adoption triad that we are compelled to reconsider what it means to be an adoptive family in the twenty-first century. For an adoptive parent, these digital communications within the adoption triad continue to reframe both our family narrative and shared experiences of adoption.
HEAVY METAL CONTENT IN SOME SEAFOODS COLLECTED FROM MUARA ANGKE FISH AUCTION PLACE, JAKARTA.
Authors: Hutagalung Horas , Syamsu Suwirma 
Published: August 2018

Determination of heavy metal content (Hg, Pb, Cd, Cu, Cr, Zn) in some seafoods collected from Muara Angke Fish Auction Place were carried out during February to July 1979. The results showed that Zn content in seafoods a nalyzed was always much higher than the other heavy metals. The concentration levels of the six heavy metals observed were low. It is almost of the same level as the metal concentration of other seafoods observed in various parts of the world oceans, but still lower than the maximum standard set for human consumption as established by Tasmania, Australia and World Health Organization. The mean per capita consumption of fish in Jakarta is only about 165 g per week, while the Provisional Tolerated Weekly Intake for Hg, set by WHO/FAO at 300 ug level, would be attained by consuming 1500 g Rastrelliger sp., or 698 gPenaeus setiferus, or 545 g Sepia sp., and or 1250 g Pecten sp. Therefore, at present the level of metal content in fishes sold at TPI Muara Angke can be considered as not dangerous to human health as long as these quantities are not surpassed.
DIRECT BACTERIA COUNTING IN THE BANDA SEA
Authors: Ruyitno - 
Published: August 2018

Bacteria counting in the Banda sea were carried out in two seasons during Snellius II Expedition. In August 1984, representing the southeast monsoon where upwelling is expected, bacteria counts were higher than in February 1985, representing the northwest monsoon where downwelling is expected. Some biological parameters of the Banda Sea were in support of the bacteria numbers in the expected upwelling region.
PREFERENCE OF TEMORA STYLIFERA (CALANOID COPEPOD) FOR PLANKTONIC CILIATES AND EGG PRODUCTION
Authors: Wiadnyana Ngurah N. 
Published: August 2018

The investigation of feeding and egg production of the calanoid co pepod Temora stylifera was carried out between September and November 1988. The copepods were fed on natural ciliates and phytoplankton assemblage. Planktonic ciliates composed of 2.20 to 3.83 g C l -1 representing 15.2 to 58.7% of total biomass in standing stock. They were consumed by these copepods at rates ranging from 11.25 to 38.14 g C mg DW-1 d-1 or about 27.6 to 74.8% of total food consumed. The increase of ciliates/phytoplankton biomass ratio in the food consumed by the copepods in the all experiments indicates the preference for ciliates, in which as a good quality of food they can improve the rates of copepods egg production.
EFFECTS OF CYANIDE ON ORNAMENTAL CORAL FISH (CHROMIS VIRIDIS)
Authors: Arifin Zainal , Hindarti Dwi 
Published: August 2018

The use of cyanide particularly for fishing has caused concern for its impacts on aquatic marine life. This study was the first attempt to provide information on the effect of cyanide on tropical marine fish in Indonesia and aimed to determine the toxicity of cyanide to coral fish, Chromis viridis. The fish were exposed to 10,18,32,56 and 100 µg 1-1 of cyanide. These five cyanide concentrations were tested for 96- h period of exposure through a static-renewal. Cyanide was found to be very toxic to the fish. The 96-h LC50 of cyanide for juvenile of Chromis viridis was 41.3 µg 1-1. The toxicity of cyanide to C. viridis was 300 times stronger than that of the trace metal cadmium. Compared to milkfish fry (Chanos chanos), C. viridis was more sensitive to cyanide. It is estimated that at concentration of 32 µg 1-1 cyanide does not show observable effect (NOEC) to C. viridis. Meanwhile the lowest observable effect of cyanide (LOEC) to the fish is at a concentration of 56 µg 1-1.
Avaliação microbiológica, físico-química e aceitação sensorial do kefir com polpa de graviola
Authors: Contim Luciana Silva Rocha , Oliveira Ila Maria Aguiar , Cardoso Neto José 
Published: August 2018

Kefir é um produto obtido através da fermentação do leite com os grãos de kefir e de culturas preparadas a partir dos grãos. Tendo em vista suas propriedades funcionais e buscando o aproveitamento de frutos da região amazônica, foi produzida uma bebida de kefir com graviola. Foram avaliadas as características microbiológicas, físico-químicas da bebida durante a estocagem refrigerada, bem como sua aceitabilidade. Os principais grupos de microrganismos presentes no kefir são bactérias lácticas como Lactobacillus, Lactococcus, leveduras, bactérias acéticas, que foram quantificadas através de contagem seletiva em meios de cultura específicos. Verificaram-se contagens similares para todos os grupos de bactérias, em torno de 109 UFC/mL com redução de dois ciclos logaritmos ao final de 28 dias de estocagem. A adição da polpa de fruta e açúcar ao kefir não influenciou o comportamento da microbiota analisada. Bactérias láticas foram isoladas dos grãos de kefir. Os nove isolados foram caracterizados como Lactococcus lactis subp. lactis. Os valores de pH não variaram significativamente durante 21 dias, somente no 28º dia de estocagem refrigerada, mas a acidez aumentou progressivamente durante todo período. A análise sensorial do kefir com polpa de graviola apresentou uma elevada aceitabilidade.
Analisis Stabilitas pada Lereng Sungai yang Dipengaruhi Pasang Surut
Authors: Hamdhan Indra Noer , Pratiwi Desti Santi 
Published: August 2018

The slopes on river banks close to the estuary can be affected by tides, so it can experience stability in the river bank. Therefore, this research is conducted to determine the stability of river bank due to tides with numerical analysis. The numerical analysis method was done by 2D Plaxis Software that using the Finite Element Method. The analysis was conducted on a homogeneous slope with 2 (two) different soil permeability coefficient values, there are low permeability and high permeability. The analysis is modeled by fully coupled analysis between deformation and ground water flow analysis. The results of the analysis indicate that a tidal are influence the stability of the slope based on the safety factor value. The highest of safety factor value are shown in high tide condition, and the lowest occur at low tide condition. This happens because the high tide condition occur the addition of hydraulic pressure from the water that will resist the sliding, while the low tide condition will reduce the hydraulic pressure. This can be a concern to the stability of river bank with tidal condition in order to avoid the erosion during the low tide conditions. The comparison of safety factors between two different types of soil permeability are not significant, the difference are only 3%.
Crystal structure of (E)-1-(4-(((E)-2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzylidene)amino)phenyl)ethan-1-one oxime, C16H16N2O3
Authors: Li Peng-Peng , Ma Jin-Xia , Li Qing-Lin , Zhao Ji-Xing , Zhao Li 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
C16H16N2O3, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 12.929(13) Å, b = 11.966(12) Å, c = 9.742(9) Å, β = 107.449(19)°, Z = 4, V = 1438(2) Å3, R
gt(F) = 0.0515, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1767, T = 296(2) K.
Lignocellulosic bioethanol production: prospects of emerging membrane technologies to improve the process – a critical review
Authors: Dey Pinaki , Pal Parimal , Kevin Joseph Dilip , Das Diganta Bhusan 
Published: August 2018

AbstractTo meet the worldwide rapid growth of industrialization and population, the demand for the production of bioethanol as an alternative green biofuel is gaining significant prominence. The bioethanol production process is still considered one of the largest energy-consuming processes and is challenging due to the limited effectiveness of conventional pretreatment processes, saccharification processes, and extreme use of electricity in common fermentation and purification processes. Thus, it became necessary to improve the bioethanol production process through reduced energy requirements. Membrane-based separation technologies have already gained attention due to their reduced energy requirements, investment in lower labor costs, lower space requirements, and wide flexibility in operations. For the selective conversion of biomasses to bioethanol, membrane bioreactors are specifically well suited. Advanced membrane-integrated processes can effectively contribute to different stages of bioethanol production processes, including enzymatic saccharification, concentrating feed solutions for fermentation, improving pretreatment processes, and finally purification processes. Advanced membrane-integrated simultaneous saccharification, filtration, and fermentation strategies consisting of ultrafiltration-based enzyme recycle system with nanofiltration-based high-density cell recycle fermentation system or the combination of high-density cell recycle fermentation system with membrane pervaporation or distillation can definitely contribute to the development of the most efficient and economically sustainable second-generation bioethanol production process.
Yoga Breathing Techniques Have No Impact on Isokinetic and Isoinertial Power
Authors: Wooten Savannah V. , Cherup Nicholas , Mazzei Nicolle , Patel Shareen , Mooney Kiersten , Rafiq Ali , Signorile Joseph F. 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
Wooten, SV, Cherup, N, Mazzei, N, Patel, S, Mooney, K, Rafiq, A, and Signorile, JF. Yoga breathing techniques have no impact on isokinetic and isoinertial power. J Strength Cond Res 34(2): 430–439, 2020—As an exercise discipline, yoga incorporates breathing (pranayama) and posture (asana) techniques to facilitate improvements in flexibility, strength, and meditation. Both techniques have been used to enhance muscular strength and power output. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of various yoga breathing techniques on lower-limb power output. Thirty-two individuals (15 men and 17 women) participated in the study. All subjects performed a baseline 1 repetition maximum (1RM) on a pneumatic leg press machine and isokinetic testing on a Biodex 4 dynamometer. Participants then performed 3RM power tests at 50% of 1RM on the pneumatic leg press machine using 3 different yoga breathing techniques (Ujjayi, Bhastrika, and Kapalabhati) and normal breathing (control) across all repetitions. After power testing, participants completed an isokinetic test on the Biodex 4 dynamometer using their dominant leg. Subjects had their knee placed at a predetermined starting position (90°) and executed knee extension at 3 randomized testing speeds (60, 180, and 300°·s−1). The implementation of specific breathing protocols before and during the leg press produced no significant differences in power output. For isokinetic power measured at 60, 180, and 300°·s−1, there was a significant difference among testing speeds (η2 = 0.639; p < 0.0001) and a significant sex × speed interaction (η2 = 0.064; p < 0.0001), where men consistently demonstrated greater isoinertial power, isokinetic power, isokinetic torque, and isokinetic work than women. No other significant differences or interactions were detected. The differences between our study and others, which have concluded that adopting specific breathing techniques can enhance core stability and force production during lifting, may be attributable to the acute nature of the design, the novice participants who had insufficient time to practice the breathing techniques or testing protocols, and the use of tests that isolated specific muscle groups. Nonetheless, the current findings do not support the use of yoga breathing techniques as a method to enhance power output, whether used before or during power performance.
Swell–Shrink–Consolidation Behavior of Rubber–Reinforced Expansive Soils
Authors: Soltani Amin , Deng An , Taheri Abbas , Sridharan Asuri 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
This study examines the effects of two types of recycled tire rubber of fine and coarse categories on the swell–shrink–consolidation behavior of a highly expansive soil mixture. Each of the two rubber choices were incorporated into the soil at four different content levels (i.e., rubber to dry soil mass ratio) of 5, 10, 20, and 30 %. The experimental program consisted of consistency limits, compaction, swell–consolidation, swell–shrink, and unconfined compression tests. Improvement in the swell–shrink–consolidation capacity was in favor of higher rubber contents; however, when excessively included, it raised strength concerns. The swell–shrink–consolidation properties were also rubber size-dependent, meaning that the rubber of coarser sizes often outperformed finer rubber. In terms of strength, however, the two rubber types promoted similar results with marginal differences. The results of the unconfined compression tests were cross checked with the swell–shrink–consolidation properties to arrive at the optimum stabilization scenarios. A maximum rubber inclusion of 10 %, preferably the rubber of coarser category, proved to satisfy the stabilization objectives (i.e., decrease in the swell–shrink–consolidation capacity as well as maintain or improve the strength) and thus was deemed as the optimum choice. Where context changes and the strength and stiffness are not a primary concern, higher rubber inclusions of up to 20 % may also be considered acceptable.
Performance Evaluation of Whitetopping with Improved Design Practices in Texas
Authors: Zhou Wujun , Won Moon , Choi Pangil 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
The design method of whitetopping in Texas is a method suggested by the American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA). However, one of the limitations on this particular design method is that an existing asphalt pavement condition is not considered for slab thickness. Recently, the Texas Department of Transportation developed an improved whitetopping design procedure considering mechanistic-empirical (ME) behavior. In the present study, performance of whitetopping projects constructed by the ACPA design method in Texas were investigated, and improved design details were suggested in order to minimize distresses, such as corner break and slab movement, in transition areas. To evaluate the structural performance of whitetopping, various tests, including the falling weight deflectometer, ground penetration radar, and investigation of concrete coring were conducted on US 90. According to the field survey and tests results, most of the distress was caused by insufficient slab support conditions related to asphalt concrete pavement materials and inadequate slab thickness design. In addition, early-age behavior of whitetopping constructed by the improved ME design method was evaluated and analyzed, and various gage installations, such as vibrating wire strain gage, electric resistance-type strain gages, porous nonstress cylinder, and impervious nonstress cylinder, are discussed.
Strength Properties and Microstructural Characteristics of Stabilized Dredged Materials at High Water Contents
Authors: Ding Jianwen , Feng Xusong , Xu Guizhong , Qian Sen , Ji Feng 
Published: August 2018

Abstract
Dredged materials (DMs) with high initial water content are often generated during construction projects of ports and waterways, as well as during the dredging of rivers and lakes in China. The cement mixing method is commonly introduced to render these waste materials sustainable earthwork resources. In this study, phosphogypsum is used as a water reducing agent together with cement to stabilize the DMs at high water content. An unconfined compressive strength test, a scanning electron microscopy test (SEM), and a mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) test were used in combination to investigate the strength properties and microstructural characteristics of the stabilized dredged material (SDM). It is found that there exists an optimal phosphogypsum content when it is used to stabilize the DMs together with cement. SEM results showed that the strength of the SDM originates from the cementitious bonding and pore-filling of hydration products. MIP results further clarified that total pore volume, average entrance pore diameter, and Dp50 were suppressed with an increase in cementing material content and curing period. The strength properties and microstructural characteristics show a high consistency.
Presynaptic Inhibition of Primary Nociceptive Signals to Dorsal Horn Lamina I Neurons by Dopamine
Authors: Lu Yong , Doroshenko Maksym , Lauzadis Justas , Kanjiya Martha P. , Rebecchi Mario J. , Kaczocha Martin , Puopolo Michelino 
Published: August 2018

The dorsal horn of the spinal cord represents the first relay station in the pain pathway where primary nociceptive inputs are modulated by local circuits and by descending signals before being relayed to supraspinal nuclei. To determine whether dopamine can modulate primary nociceptive Aδ- and C-fiber signals, the effects of dopamine were tested on the excitatory postsynaptic currents (EPSCs) recorded from large lamina I neurons and from retrograde-labeled spinoparabrachial lamina I neurons upon stimulation of the L4/L5 dorsal root in horizontal spinal cord slicesin vitro. Dopamine inhibited the EPSCs in a dose-dependent manner, with substantial inhibition (33%) at 1 μmand maximum inhibition (∼70%) at 10–20 μm. Dopamine reduced the frequency of miniature EPSCs recorded from large lamina I neurons, increased the paired pulse depression ratio of paired EPSCs, and induced similar inhibition of EPSCs after dialysis of large lamina I neurons with GDP-β-S, consistent with actions at presynaptic sites. Pharmacological experiments suggested that the inhibitory effects of dopamine were largely mediated by D4 receptors (53%). Similar inhibition (66%) by dopamine was observed on EPSCs recorded from ipsilateral large lamina I neurons 6 d after injection of complete Freund's adjuvant in the hindpaw, suggesting that dopamine downregulates primary nociceptive inputs to lamina I neurons during chronic inflammatory pain. We propose that presynaptic inhibition of primary nociceptive inputs to lamina I projection neurons is a mechanism whereby dopamine can inhibit incoming noxious stimuli to the dorsal horn of the spinal cord.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTLamina I projection neurons represent the main output for the pain signals from the dorsal horn of the spinal cord to brainstem and thalamic nuclei. We found that dopamine inhibits the nociceptive Aδ- and C-fiber synaptic inputs to lamina I projection neurons via presynaptic actions. Similar inhibitory effects of dopamine on the EPSCs were observed in rats subjected to complete Freund's adjuvant to induce peripheral inflammation, suggesting that dopamine inhibits the synaptic inputs to lamina I neurons in the setting of injury. A better understanding of how primary nociceptive inputs to the dorsal horn of the spinal cord are modulated by descending monoaminergic signals may help in the development of new pharmacological strategies to selectively downregulate the output from lamina I projection neurons.