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Strobilanthes twangensis (Acanthaceae), a new species from the East Himalayas
Authors: Wood John R. I. , Borah Dipankar , Yama Lod , Mipun Puranjoy 
Published: September 2019

Summary
A new species, Strobilanthes twangensis J.R.I.Wood & D.Borah is described from Arunachal Pradesh State in northeastern India near the border with Bhutan and Tibet. The new species is illustrated with photographs and its possible relationships with other Himalayan species are discussed.
Elucidation of Provenance, Palaeoclimate and Tectonic Setting of the Gondwana Sandstones of Arunachal Himalayas: A Petrographic Approach
Authors: Mahanta Bashab N. , Sarmah Ranjan K. , Goswami Tapos Kumar 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
The Permian Gondwana sequence of Arunachal Lesser Himalayas provides an excellent setup to study the provenance and associated tectonics during deposition due to its typical positioning at the margin of the Gondwanic Indian continent. Petrographic character of these Gondwana sandstones exposed in parts of East Siang and West Siang districts of Arunachal Pradesh and inferences on source rocks and tectonic setting are presented in this paper.
The modal analysis of the sandstones reveals that quartz is the dominant detrital framework grain with 58.1-78.30%, feldspar percentage varies between 0.5 to 4.7%, the percentage of rock fragments ranges from 1.0 to 12.6%, mica content varies between 1.3-14.0%, matrix percentage varies between 6.8-15% and cement constitutes 3.1-23.5%. The sandstones are classified as sublithic arenite and quartz arenite. The study suggests quartzose recycled orogen as well as transitional recycled source and indicates towards a low grade metamorphic source for the sediments. It is inferred that these recycled sandstones were originally having its source in the cratonic blocks and sedimentation in this Gondwana basin evolved through multiferous interplay of deformation due to thrust loading, changes in sea level resulting in progressive compaction and a humid climate.
Applicability of Magnetic and Geochemical Characterization Techniques to Assess the Evolution of Estuarine Systems: A Case Study of Gad River Estuary Sediments, Maharashtra
Authors: Gawali Praveen B. , Hanamgond Pramod T. , Lakshmi B.V. , Herlekar Milind 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
River estuarine samples are a complex repository of terrestrial and nearshore geophysical changes. Sediment core raised from the Gad river estuary, situated in Maharashtra state of India, was analyzed to understand their rock magnetic, particle size and geochemical characteristics. These three parameters are closely related to one another signifying detrital model of deposition, devoid of soft diagenetic changes. The magnetic grain size and particle grain size constraining the domain structure and physical structure respectively, are both in consonance with chemical elements that are amenable largely to physical comminution. The integrated approach of this nature has been tried for the first time on estuarine samples of India. Mineral magnetism utilises the magnetic behaviour of a material to interpret environmental processes acting upon it.
The study unraveled two-tier climate-induced modifications to erosional activity, suggesting abrupt change at 20 cm depth in a 45 cm core. The magnetic characteristics are seen to be controlled by the presence of ferrimagnetic minerals. Rock magnetic results (χlf, ARM, SIRM) and Curie temperature reveal that low-coercivity magnetite (and/or titanomagnetite) is the dominant magnetic mineral. χlf is more at the bottom and less at the top. Magnetic grain size is coarse at the top and fine at the bottom. Clay and silt proportion is more at the top of the core and that of sand is more at the bottom. Concentration of detrital geochemical elements like Al, Ti and Cr are less at the top and more at the bottom of the core, corroborated by chemical index of weathering and chemical index of alteration. Thus, it is clear from χlf that magnetic minerals are more at the bottom and so are the detrital minerals like Al, Ti and Cr, along with sand. This reveals energy conditions were vigorous at the time of the deposition of these entities at the bottom, which eased out at the top and are corroborated by the presence of clay and silt, having correspondingly low Al, Ti and Cr with low χlf.
Micromorphological features revealed abrasion pits, grooves and bumped edges on sub-angular grains, which indicate moderate transport distance under moderate to low energy conditions revealing terrestrial origin of this material. Thus, similar studies in other estuarine complexes can be used as a proxy to understand monsoonal or environmental changes initiated by neotectonic activity.
Analysis and Prediction of Groundwater Level Trends Using Four Variations of Mann Kendall Tests and ARIMA Modelling
Authors: Kumar K. Satish , Rathnam E. Venkata 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
In this study monthly, annual and seasonal groundwater variation trends of Warangal district (2000–2015) were examined for forty observation wells using four variations of non-parametric Mann Kendal (MK) methods. Magnitudes of trends were computed using the Sen’s slope estimator. Results conclude that on a monthly time series, three observation wells (31, 32 and 37) experienced significant positive trends (positive Z-statistics), whereas other wells experienced significant negative trends among forty. Wells 2, 17, 22, 33, 38, 39, 40 noticed strong significant negative trends. Using MK-1/MK-2/MK-3/MK-4 for monthly series, around 23/33/23/23% of cases exhibited positive trends (both significant and insignificant) and 77/67/77/77 % of cases exhibited negative trends. Median of trend slopes for groundwater levels (GWLs) were negative in monthly, seasonal and annual timescale. Seasonally trend slope was observed as a decreasing trend in the pre-monsoon period. Annually trend slope was varying approximately from −0.4 mm/year to +0.4 mm/year. ARIMA models were fitted for each well to predict the parameters of the models and to forecast (2015) using monthly GWLs from 2000 to 2014. ARIMA(2,1,2), ARIMA(2,0,1), ARIMA(4,0,0), ARIMA(1,1,1), ARIMA(1,0,1), ARIMA(1,0,2) and ARIMA(2,0,0) fitted for most of the Wells. Using these models GWLs were predicted and the performance of the predicted levels was analyzed using the correlation coefficient (R2) and Akaike Information Criteria (AIC) values.
Effect of Kerogen and TOC on Seismic Characterization of Lower Cretaceous Shale Gas Plays in Lower Indus Basin, Pakistan
Authors: Khalid Perveiz , Qureshi Jahanzeb , Din Zia Ud , Ullah Sami , Sami Javed 
Published: September 2019

ABSTRACT
Unconventional energy resources such as shale gas are becoming an increasingly important exploration and production targets. Organic-rich shales are widely distributed in the sedimentary basins of Pakistan. Among these shales, organic-rich Sembar shale of the lower Cretaceous age is a strong potential shale gas play in the lower Indus basin of Pakistan. However, seismic and petrophysical characterization of this organic-rich shale is not well understood because of the complex dependency of the seismic and petrophysical properties of these rocks on mineralogical, heterogeneities, organic matter, clay content and thermal maturity. Therefore, to understand the seismic and elastic character of Sembar shales, rock physics modeling and seismic attribute analysis have been done. The results reveal that in-situ mineral composition, total organic content (TOC) and thermal maturity can influence significantly in inverse order to the seismic and elastic parameters of organic-rich shale. This work will facilitate the workers to interpret shale gas play and develop the exploration and production strategies for gas exploration and production.
Polydopamine-Assisted Fabrication of Stable Silver Nanoparticles on Optical Fiber for Enhanced Plasmonic Sensing
Authors: Tang Yiwen , Yuan Hui , Chen Jiangping , Xing Qiguo , Su Rongxin , Qi Wei , He Zhimin 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
We present a facile and effective method for fabrication of the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) optical fiber sensor assisted by two polydopamine (PDA) layers with enhanced plasmonic sensing performance. The first PDA layer was self-polymerized onto the bare optical fiber to provide the catechol groups for the reduction from Ag+ to Ago through chelating and redox activity. As the reduction of Ag+ proceeds, Ag nanoparticles (NPs) were grown in-situ on the PDA layer with uniform distribution. The second PDA layer was applied to prevent Ag NPs from oxidating and achieve an improvement of LSPR signal. The PDA/Ag/PDA-based optical fiber sensor has an enhanced LSPR sensitivity of 961 nm/RIU and excellent oxidation resistance. The stable PDA/Ag/PDA-based LSPR sensor with high optical performance is very promising for future application in optical sensing field.
Ultralow friction polymer composites incorporated with monodispersed oil microcapsules
Authors: Zhang Lin , Xie Guoxin , Wu Shuai , Peng Shiguang , Zhang Xiaoqing , Guo Dan , Wen Shizhu , Luo Jianbin 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
Ultralow friction polymer composites were prepared by adding oil-loaded microcapsules into epoxy (EP) resin. Mono-dispersed polystyrene (PS)/poly alpha olefin (PAO) microcapsules with a diameter of ~2 μm and a shell thickness of ~ 30 nm were prepared by solvent evaporation method in an oil-in-water emulsion. The lubrication behaviors of the EP resin composites with oil-loaded microcapsules have been investigated under different loads and sliding speeds. As compared with the pure EP resin, the friction coefficient of the composite could be reduced to 4% (from 0.71 to 0.028) and the wear rate could be decreased up to two orders of magnitude. It was demonstrated that the released PAO oil from the microcapsules during the friction process produced a boundary lubricating film, which could prevent the direct contact of two rubbing surfaces, and thus leading to an extremely low friction coefficient and wear rate. Moreover, the composites with microcapsules could achieve comparable lubrication properties to the case under the external lubrication condition, while the former case could effectively minimize the lubricant leakage and improve the lubrication efficiency.
Numerical Simulation of the Aerodynamic Influence of Aircrafts During Aerial Refueling with Engine Jet
Authors: Li Yi , Zhang Yang , Bai Junqiang 
Published: September 2019

AbstractAerial refueling technology has been widely applied in various fields and it is one of the hotspots but difficulties for the aeronautical technologies. DLR-F6 WBNP model is used as a tanker and a fighter model is used as a receiver. The flow field of Probe–Drogue refueling and Flying Boom refueling is numerically simulated using the Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes equations, and the effects of the jet flow and the aerodynamic characteristics of the receiver are taken into consideration. The results indicate that the effect of downwash of the tanker reduces the lift coefficient and decreases the pitching moment coefficient of the receiver. The jet flow of tanker increases the dynamic pressure while decreases the local angle of attack, which increases the pressure difference between the upper and lower surfaces of receiver. Compared with the results without jet, the jet flow can increase the lift and the drag of the receiver and reduces the pitching moment, and even cause the change of rolling moment direction. Therefore, engine jet is an important factor when simulating aerial refueling.
Person complementarity and (pseudo) Person Case Constraint effects: Evidence from Inuktitut
Authors: Compton Richard 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThis paper examines the nature of person complementarity in Eastern Canadian Inuktitut (Eskimo-Aleut), arguing that despite its apparent patterning as a Person Case Constraint (PCC) effect, it is not due to the presence of a defective intervener blocking person agreement with a lower argument, as is often the case in other languages. Instead, the observed effect is caused by a defective or missing person probe on C that cannot value local person features on absolutive arguments. Given the use of the PCC as a diagnostic for differentiating clitics and agreement, this result has implications for the proper identification ofφ-marking in Inuktitut.
Family members’ perspectives on the acceptability and impact of a co-facilitated information programme: the EOLAS mental health programme
Authors: Higgins Agnes , Downes Carmel , Monahan Mark , Hevey David , Boyd Fiona , Cusack Ned , Gibbons Patrick 
Published: September 2019

Background:Despite the critical role families play in the care and recovery journeys of people who experience enduring mental distress, they are often excluded by the mental health services in the care and decision-making process. International trends in mental health services emphasise promoting a partnership approach between service users, families and practitioners within an ethos of recovery.Objective:This paper evaluated the acceptability of and initial outcomes from a clinician and peer co-led family information programme.Methods:A sequential design was used involving a pre-post survey to assess changes in knowledge, confidence, advocacy, recovery and hope following programme participation and interviews with programme participants. Participants were recruited from mental health services running the information programme. In all, 86 participants completed both pre- and post-surveys, and 15 individuals consented to interviews.Results:Survey findings indicated a statistically significant change in family members’ knowledge about mental health issues, recovery attitudes, sense of hope and confidence. In addition, the interviews suggested that the programme had a number of other positive outcomes for family members, including increased communication with members of the mental health team and increased awareness of communication patterns within the family unit. Family members valued the opportunity to share their experiences in a ‘safe’ place, learn from each other and provide mutual support.Conclusion:The evaluation highlights the importance of developing information programmes in collaboration with family members as well as the strength of a programme that is jointly facilitated by a family member and clinician.
Endoscopic reconstruction of large anterior skull base defects with opening of the sellar diaphragm. Experience at a tertiary level university hospital
Authors: Carnevale C , Tomás-Barberán M , Til-Pérez G , Ibañez-Domínguez J , Arancibia-Tagle D , Rodríguez-Villalba R , Sarría-Echegaray P 
Published: September 2019

AbstractBackgroundThe indications for expanded endoscopic transnasal approaches continue to increase, with more complex skull base defects needing to be repaired. This study reviews the management of large anterior skull base defects with opening of the sellar diaphragm.MethodA prospective analysis of endonasal endoscopic surgery carried out at Son Espases University Hospital between January 2013 and December 2018 was performed. The analysis included only the cases with a significative intra-operative cerebrospinal fluid leak. In all cases, reconstruction was performed by combining the gasket seal technique with a pedicled mucosal endonasal flap.ResultsTwenty-eight patients were included. The mucoperiosteal nasoseptal flap, the lateral wall flap and the middle turbinate flap were used in 13, 8 and 7 patients, respectively, combined with the gasket seal technique. One case of post-operative cerebrospinal fluid leak was observed (3.57 per cent).ConclusionThe combination of a gasket seal with an endonasal mucosal flap is an excellent technique for repairing large anterior skull base defects.
Otolith shape index: is it a tool for trophic ecology studies?
Authors: de Carvalho Barbara Maichak , Spach Henry Louis , Vaz-Dos-Santos André Martins , Volpedo Alejandra Vanina 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe aim of this study was to test the effective separation of shape indices of otoliths of three species belonging to the family Sciaenidae before and afterin vitrodigestion. We measured 328 sagittal otoliths and applied six shape indices. Before the experiment, the aspect ratio (otolith height/otolith length%), circularity, ellipticity and relative surface of the sulcus acusticus were suitable for differentiating the species of genera Paralonchurus and Stellifer. Among the species of Stellifer, the aspect ratio and rectangularity were suitable. Otoliths exposed toin vitrodigestion showed no significant differences in their morphometry before and after the experiment. Afterin vitrodigestion, the aspect ratio and circularity were effective in separating Paralonchurus and Stellifer. However, none of the indices used in the present study were efficient to separate otoliths of congeneric species afterin vitrodigestion.
Transport of intense beams with current-dependent initial conditions in linearly tapered solenoid channels
Authors: Harris J. R. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractIn electron beams where space charge plays an important role in the beam transport, the beams’ transverse and longitudinal properties will become coupled. One example of this is the transverse–longitudinal correlation produced in a current-modulated beam generated in a DC electron gun, formed through the competition between the time-dependent radial space charge force and the time-independent radial focusing force. This correlation will cause both the slice radius and divergence of the beam extracted from the gun to depend on the slice current. Here we consider the transport of such a beam in a linearly tapered solenoid focusing channel. Transport performance was generally improved with longer taper lengths, minimal initial correlation between slice divergence and slice current, and moderate degrees of initial correlation between initial slice radius and slice current. Performance was also generally improved with lower slice emittances, although surprisingly transport was improved by slightly increasing the assumed slice emittance in certain limited circumstances.
Surveillance of infections in long-term care facilities (LTCFs): The impact of participation during multiple years on health care-associated infection incidence
Authors: Haenen A. P. J. , Verhoef L. P. , Beckers A. , Gijsbers E. F. , Alblas J. , Huis A. , Hulscher M. , de Greeff S. C. 
Published: September 2019

Abstract
We studied trends in the incidence of health care-associated infections (HAIs) in LTCFs between 2009 and 2015 and determined the effect of participation in our network. Elder-care physicians reported weekly the number of cases of influenza-like illness, gastroenteritis, (probable) pneumonia, urinary tract infections (UTIs) and all-cause mortality. Trends in the incidence of infection and mortality in relation to LTCF characteristics were calculated using multilevel univariate and multivariate logistic regression. Thirty LTCF participated for 3 years or more, 16 for 2 years and the remaining 12 LTCF for 1 year. During the study period, the median number of beds decreased from 158 to 139, whereas the percentage of residents with private bedrooms increased from 14% to 87%. UTIs were the most frequently reported infections, followed by (probable) pneumonia and gastroenteritis. Adjusted for calendar year and season, we observed a statistically significant decrease in the incidence of influenza-like illness (odds ratio (OR) = 0.8, P < 0.01) and (probable) pneumonia (OR = 0.8, P < 0.01) for each extra year an LTCF participated. Although there are other likely contributors, such as more private rooms and enhanced infection control measures, the decreasing trend of HAI in LTCFs participating in surveillance implies that surveillance is a valuable addition to current strategies to optimise infection control.
Environmental Influences on Patient Presentations: Considerations for Research and Evaluation at Mass-Gathering Events
Authors: Hutton Alison , Ranse Jamie , Gray Katherine L. , Turris Sheila A. , Lund Adam , Munn Matthew Brendan 
Published: September 2019

AbstractAim:This paper discusses the need for consistency in mass-gathering research and evaluation from an environmental reporting perspective.Background:Mass gatherings occur frequently throughout the world. Having an understanding of the complexities of mass gatherings is important to inform health services about the possible required health resources. Factors within the environmental, psychosocial, and biomedical domains influence the usage of health services at mass gatherings. A minimum data set (MDS) has been proposed to standardize collection of biomedical data across various mass gatherings, and there is a need for an environmental component. The environmental domain includes factors such as the nature of the event, availability of drugs or alcohol, venue characteristics, and meteorological factors.Method:This research used an integrative literature review design. Manuscripts were collected using keyword searches from databases and journal content pages from 2003 through 2018. Data were analyzed and categorized using the existing MDS as a framework.Results:In total, 39 manuscripts were identified that met the inclusion criteria.Conclusion:In collecting environmental data from mass gatherings, there must be an agreed-upon MDS. A set of variables can be used to collect de-identified environmental variables for the purpose of making comparisons across societies for mass-gathering events (MGEs).
Longitudinal Research at the Interface of Affective Neuroscience, Developmental Psychopathology, Health and Behavioral Genetics: Findings from the Wisconsin Twin Project
Authors: Schmidt Nicole L. , Brooker Rebecca J. , Carroll Ian C. , Gagne Jeffrey R. , Luo Zhan , Moore Mollie N. , Planalp Elizabeth M. , Sarkisian Katherine L. , Schmidt Cory K. , Van Hulle Carol A. , Lemery-Chalfant Kathryn , Goldsmith H. H. 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe Wisconsin Twin Project comprises multiple longitudinal studies that span infancy to early adulthood. We summarize recent papers that show how twin designs with deep phenotyping, including biological measures, can inform questions about phenotypic structure, etiology, comorbidity, heterogeneity, and gene–environment interplay of temperamental constructs and mental and physical health conditions of children and adolescents. The general framework for investigations begins with rich characterization of early temperament and follows with study of experiences and exposures across childhood and adolescence. Many studies incorporate neuroimaging and hormone assays.
The Study of Personality Architecture and Dynamics (SPeADy): A Longitudinal and Extended Twin Family Study
Authors: Kandler Christian , Penner Angelika , Richter Julia , Zapko-Willmes Alexandra 
Published: September 2019

AbstractThe Study of Personality Architecture and Dynamics (SPeADy) is a German research project that aims to investigate the sources of interindividual differences in intraindividual personality development. The main focus lies in the dynamic interplay between more stable core characteristics and more environmentally malleable surface characteristics, as well as between personality and life experiences over time. SPeADy includes a twin family study encompassing data from 1962 individuals (age: 14–94) of 682 families, including 570 complete twin pairs (plus 1 triplet set), 327 parents, 236 spouses and 145 children of twins. Data collection started in 2016 and data from the first wave are currently obtainable as open source. Available data comprise a broad range of personality variables, such as personality trait constructs, motives, interests, values, moral foundations, religiosity and self-related concepts. For the currently ongoing second wave of data collection, we added retrospective reports on major life events. Special features of this genetically informative study are the extended twin family data and its longitudinal design. Three assessment waves in 2 years’ intervals are planned until 2022. In this article, we briefly describe the design and contents of the SPeADy twin family study as well as some recent findings, future plans and open science issues.