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Ditransitive verbs in Latin: A typological approach
Authors: Napoli Maria 
Published: June 2018

AbstractThis paper aims to describe the behavior of Latin verbs with three arguments basically encoding the transfer of aThemefrom anAgentto aRecipient: these verbs, labelled asditransitiveswithin the framework of linguistic typology, will be analyzed here on the basis of this theoretical approach. Across languages, the object arguments of ditransitives may be marked as thePatientof monotransitives or differently from it, giving rise to various types ofalignment: the most frequent are theindirective, thesecundativeand theneutral alignment. In Latin, these three basic types of alignment are attested with ditransitives in the active and passive voice, although they are differently distributed across the lexicon. Moreover, some verbs allow more than one type of encoding of the relevant arguments, showing alternating alignments. I shall focus on the reasons of the distribution and alternation of the three types, with the goal of providing a point of departure for a deeper understanding of ditransitives in the Latin language.
Periphrastic comparison in Latin
Authors: Pultrová Lucie 
Published: June 2018

AbstractComparison of adjectives (and adverbs) is a grammatical category that has passed practically unremarked upon by generations of Latin linguists. Latin grammar books (with few exceptions, cf. Kühner and Stegmann, 1955: 565–566The Oxford Latin syntax. Volume I: The simple clause, 47. Oxford: Oxford University Press) omit entirely the question of which adjectives can be compared and which cannot. Nevertheless, the data from modern languages show that the category of comparison of adjectives (and adverbs) is actually highly limited, making it essential to address this question for Latin, too.One of the issues comprehended within the extremely complex area of (non-)gradability of adjectives is periphrastic comparison. Latin grammar books explain, based on the assertions of ancient Latin grammarians, that it applies to adjectives ending in-eus, -iusand-uus, implying, or even explicitly stating, that the reason for this type of comparison is phonetic incompatibility of the word-formative suffix with the comparative suffix. However, two facts call for reinterpretation of the matter: (i) periphrastic comparison also occurs in other adjectives for which there is no phonetic incompatibility; (ii) by contrast, some adjectives in-eus, -iusand-uusactually do have simple forms. In the light of these facts, this paper aims to map the real situation of periphrastic comparison in Latin. The employed corpus comprises all the words marked as adjectives in theOxford Latin Dictionary(more than 10,000 items) and all their occurrences throughout the databaseBibliotheca Teubneriana Latina III.
Wavefront manipulation by acoustic metasurfaces: from physics and applications
Authors: Liang Bin , Cheng Jian-chun , Qiu Cheng-Wei 
Published: June 2018

AbstractMolding the wavefront of acoustic waves into the desired shape is of paramount significance in acoustics, which however are usually constrained by the acoustical response of naturally available materials. The emergence of acoustic metamaterials built by assembling artificial subwavelength elements provides distinct response to acoustic waves unattainable in nature. More recently, acoustic metasurfaces, a class of metamaterials with a reduced dimensionality, empower new physics and lead to extended functionalities different from their three-dimensional counterparts, enabling controlling, transmitted or reflected acoustic waves in ways that were not possible before. In this review paper, we present a comprehensive view of this rapidly growing research field by introducing the basic concepts of acoustic metasurfaces and the recent developments that have occurred over the past few years. We review the interesting properties of acoustic metasurfaces and their important functionalities of wavefront manipulation, followed by an outlook for promising future directions and potential practical applications.
Backwards in high heels: Detecting Epistolary Unfriendliness Across the Abyss of Time
Authors: Shanzer Danuta R. 
Published: June 2018

Abstract:
This paper concerns itself with unfriendliness, an attitude rather than an emotion, and whether it can be detected in ancient correspondence. After discussing various other philologically detectable tells for authorial attitude or identity in modern contexts, it turns to a few examples from Late Antique correspondence (Augustine, Ruricius, Avitus). It ends with an extended linear reading of Augustine, Epistula 151 to Caecilianus on the execution of Marcellinus and Apringius, highlighting two techniques that are christened outsourcing and basso ostinato. The letter emerges, polite fancy-dress notwithstanding, as a paranoid-making, reproachful, and quite unfriendly letter.
The Ways of Ridiculing the Opponents in Augustine’s Letters. The case of the Donatists
Authors: Toczko Rafał 
Published: June 2018

Abstract:
Augustine is rarely studied as a polemist and even less often as a satirist, especially if we are to compare him with Jerome. The pages of his anti-Donatist writings are primarily read by historians and theologians, for whom, rightly, the question of his use of ridicule is of secondary importance. In this case study of Augustine’s anti-Donatist correspondence I will try to ask exactly that question. The close reading of his polemical letters proves that Augustine at times aimed at raising laughter by portraying his adversaries in a peculiar way. The analysis starts with the Donatists’ leaders who are presented as hypocrites and men of unimpressive intelligence. Next, I discuss how Augustine mocked the Donatists’ martyrs and their idea of martyrdom. The last part presents the ways of ridiculing the Donatist converts.
Unfriendly and polemical elements in Augustine’s correspondence with other clerics
Authors: Adamiak Stanisław 
Published: June 2018

Abstract:
Nearly half of the letters written by Augustine were directed to other clerics. The paper analyses how polemical intentions could be hidden behind friendly formulas. Particular consideration is given to the correspondence between Augustine and Donatist clerics, whom he treated as his peers and brothers.<fnote> The research was funded by the Polish National Science Centre grants: “The Presbyters in the Late Antique West” (2013/10/E/HS3/00202) and “The History of the Donatist Schism” (2015/19/D/HS3/00626).</fnote>
Preparation and Chemical Modification of Rice Husk Char for the Removal of a Toxic Dye (Orange G) from Aqueous Medium
Authors: Malik Abdul , Khan Abbas , Humayun Muhammad 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
The rice husk char (RHC) was prepared by keeping a known amount of the rice husk in furnace at 400°C. The product was modified with KOH and labeled as KOH modified rice husk char (KMRHC) which was used as an adsorbent for the removal of toxic dye, Orange G (OG) from aqueous media. Variation in the experimental conditions (agitation time, dye concentration, adsorbent dose, pH and temperature) play significant role in the adsorption process. The maximum adsorption capacity of OG on KMRHC was investigated as 38.8 mg/g at pH=4 using initial dye concentrations of 80 mg/L containing 2 g/L of the adsorbent dose with agitation speed of 250 rpm at 303 K. The % adsorption of dye was inspected as 96%. Thermodynamics studies of the adsorption of OG on KMRHC indicated that the value of ΔG and ΔH were negative which revealed that the adsorption process is exothermic and spontaneous process. The negative value of ΔS suggested that randomness decreases at the interface of adsorbent–adsorbate during the adsorption process. The kinetics study indicated that the experimental data of the adsorption process best fits to pseudo-second order kinetic model. The equilibrium data was tested on Langmuir, Freundlich and Temkin adsorption isotherm models. It was inspected that data follows all the three isotherm models (R2>0.91). However, the values of correlation coefficients (R2) indicated that the data is best fit to the Langmuir isotherm model (R2>0.99) which suggest for chemi-sorption process. The effect of temperature (303–343 K) shows that by varying the temperature the adsorption process is significantly affected. The general trend indicates that adsorption efficiency is higher at lower temperature as compared to higher temperature. This trend also suggests that the adsorption coefficient (K), rate of adsorption, and hence the spontaneity of adsorption process also decreases with raising the temperature.
Muscle Activation in Unilateral Barbell Exercises: Implications for Strength Training and Rehabilitation
Authors: Mausehund Lasse , Skard Audun E. , Krosshaug Tron 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Mausehund, L, Skard, AE, and Krosshaug, T. Muscle activation in unilateral barbell exercises: Implications for strength training and rehabilitation. J Strength Cond Res 33(7S): S85–S94, 2019—The purpose of the present investigation was to assess lower-body muscle activity and hamstrings-to-quadriceps (HQ) activation ratios during performance of the split squat (SS), single-leg squat (SLS), and rear foot elevated split squat (RFESS), while using the same relative load and performing the exercises to muscular failure. Eleven healthy, moderately strength-trained subjects performed a 6–8 repetition maximum set of each exercise while electromyographic (EMG) activity of the vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, gluteus maximus, and gluteus medius was recorded. The results show that there were no significant differences in EMG peak activity of the gluteus maximus and vastus lateralis between any of the exercises. Gluteus medius activation was significantly (p ≤ 0.05) higher during the SLS (81.9% maximum voluntary isometric contraction [MVIC]), compared with the RFESS (54.9% MVIC) and SS (46.2% MVIC). The RFESS elicited higher (p ≤ 0.05) biceps femoris activity (76.1% MVIC) than the SS (62.3% MVIC), as well as higher (p ≤ 0.05) HQ activation ratios (0.83) than the SS (0.69) and SLS (0.63). During the SLS and the SS, HQ activation ratios increased significantly in the course of the repetition maximum set. In conclusion, although absolute loading differs between exercises, similar training stimuli of the gluteus maximus and quadriceps femoris can be expected for all exercises. The SLS is likely to induce the greatest improvements in gluteus medius strength, whereas the RFESS should be preferred if high hamstring coactivation is desired. To improve validity in EMG studies, strength training exercises should be performed close to failure while using the same relative loading.
Experimental Investigation on Soil Deformation Caused by Pile Buckling in Transparent Media
Authors: Qi Chang-Guang , Zheng Jin-Hui , Zuo Dian-Jun , Liu Gan-Bin 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Transparent media and particle image velocimetry (PIV) approaches were employed to measure the buckling deformation of fully embedded model piles and the consequent soil deformation under different constraints in a nonintrusive manner. Transparent media (also called transparent soils) are made of fused quartz and a pore solution, the refractive index of which is matched with that of fused quartz. A laser light sheet was employed to irradiate the transport soil and capture digital images of the buckling deformation of the model piles, and PIV was used to obtain the deformation of pile foundation and soil mass. The results show that the effect of the constraint mode at the pile tip on the buckling curve depends on the change in pile strength and slenderness ratio, the movement of soil on both sides of the maximum buckling point fits Rankine’s earth pressure theory, and compared with single-pile buckling, the buckling deformation curve of multiple piles shows an elevated maximum deflection point.
Effect of Microstructural Characteristics of Thick Steel Plates on Residual Stress Formation and Cracking during Flame Cutting
Authors: Jokiaho Tuomas , Santa-aho Suvi , Järvinen Henri , Honkanen Mari , Peura Pasi , Vippola Minnamari 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Thick wear-resistant steel plates are commonly used in demanding conditions, such as in the mining industry. In harsh environments, a high degree of both toughness and hardness is required, which extends the service life of the components but also makes the production of the plates difficult. Flame cutting is a generally applied cutting method in the heavy steel industry since it enables the cutting of thick steel plates at high production rates. However, flame cutting may cause cracks in the cut edge of the steel plates, leading to rejects for the steel industry and end-users. In addition, cutting generates a heat-affected zone at the cut edge, where volumetric and microstructural changes and hardness variations take place. A steep thermal gradient, generated during flame cutting, also produces high residual stresses on the cut edge. The goal of this study is to examine how microstructural features contribute to the residual stress formation and cracking probability of thick steel plates. Specific microstructural features can make the plates prone to cracking and tend to produce undesired stresses during the cutting process. The residual stress profiles of flame-cut specimens were measured using the X-ray diffraction method. In addition, the mechanical properties of steel plates were evaluated. The microstructures of the cut edge and the base material were characterized by electron microscopy. Results indicate that the shape of the prior austenite grains has an effect on both the cracking probability and residual stress formation. Longitudinally oriented prior austenite grain boundaries combined with a high residual tensile stress state provide potential sites for cracking.
Crack-Size Measurement of Additive Manufactured Plastics Based on the DCPD Method
Authors: Bauer Benjamin , Reschetnik Wadim , Kullmer Gunter , Richard Hans Albert 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
Additive manufacturing offers the possibility of producing novel plastic products, which can be unique and complex, especially when the use of load-bearing components leads to a periodic load. Therefore, plastic components must also be examined for a sufficient service life. The aspects of crack initiation and crack propagation are particularly important. In this regard, a significant parameter is the crack propagation curve, for whose determination a continuous crack-size measurement is required. This article addresses how far the Direct Current Potential Drop (DCPD) method can be applied on additive manufactured plastics in order to make a statement about the fracture mechanical behavior of the materials. For this reason, the surfaces of compact tension (CT) specimens were coated with an electrically conductive layer using two different coating methods. Referring to this, experimental investigations were carried out in regard to the applicability of the DCPD method. Overall, two different coating methods were tested with experimental investigations. The experiments showed that the methods of galvanization and specimen coating enabled the application of the DCPD method to additive manufactured plastics. Furthermore, fracture mechanical investigations were carried out. In this context, crack propagation curves were determined by using both methods, and typical fracture mechanics parameters, e.g., threshold value, ΔKI,th, and stress-intensity factor at unstable crack propagation, ΔKIC, were identified.
ACyclin ECentered Genetic Network Contributes to Alcohol-Induced Variation in Drosophila Development
Authors: Morozova Tatiana V , Hussain Yasmeen , McCoy Lenovia J , Zhirnov Eugenea V , Davis Morgan R , Pray Victoria A , Lyman Rachel A , Duncan Laura H , McMillen Anna , Jones Aiden , Mackay Trudy F C , Anholt Robert R H 
Published: June 2018

AbstractPrenatal exposure to ethanol causes a wide range of adverse physiological, behavioral and cognitive consequences. However, identifying allelic variants and genetic networks associated with variation in susceptibility to prenatal alcohol exposure is challenging in human populations, since time and frequency of exposure and effective dose cannot be determined quantitatively and phenotypic manifestations are diverse. Here, we harnessed the power of natural variation in the Drosophila melanogaster Genetic Reference Panel (DGRP) to identify genes and genetic networks associated with variation in sensitivity to developmental alcohol exposure. We measured development time from egg to adult and viability of 201 DGRP lines reared on regular or ethanol- supplemented medium and identified polymorphisms associated with variation in susceptibility to developmental ethanol exposure. We also documented genotype-dependent variation in sensorimotor behavior after developmental exposure to ethanol using the startle response assay in a subset of 39 DGRP lines. Genes associated with development, including development of the nervous system, featured prominently among genes that harbored variants associated with differential sensitivity to developmental ethanol exposure. Many of them have human orthologs and mutational analyses and RNAi targeting functionally validated a high percentage of candidate genes. Analysis of genetic interaction networks identified Cyclin E (CycE) as a central, highly interconnected hub gene. Cyclin E encodes a protein kinase associated with cell cycle regulation and is prominently expressed in ovaries. Thus, exposure to ethanol during development of Drosophila melanogaster might serve as a genetic model for translational studies on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder.
Human Enhancers Harboring Specific Sequence Composition, Activity, and Genome Organization Are Linked to the Immune Response
Authors: Lecellier Charles-Henri , Wasserman Wyeth W , Mathelier Anthony 
Published: June 2018

Abstract
The FANTOM5 consortium recently characterized 65,423 human enhancers from 1829 cell and tissue samples using the Cap Analysis of Gene Expression technology. We showed that the guanine and cytosine content at enhancer regions distinguishes two classes of enhancers harboring distinct DNA structural properties at flanking regions. A functional analysis of their predicted gene targets highlighted one class of enhancers as significantly enriched for associations with immune response genes. Moreover, these enhancers were specifically enriched for regulatory motifs recognized by transcription factors involved in immune response. We observed that enhancers enriched for links to immune response genes were more cell-type specific, preferentially activated upon bacterial infection, and with specific response activity. Looking at chromatin capture data, we found that the two classes of enhancers were lying in distinct topologically associating domains and chromatin loops. Our results suggest that specific nucleotide compositions encode for classes of enhancers that are functionally distinct and specifically organized in the human genome.
Emergency Department Alcohol Intervention: Effects on Dating Violence and Depression
Authors: Ngo Quyen M. , Eisman Andria B. , Walton Maureen A. , Kusunoki Yasamin , Chermack Stephen T. , Singh Vijay , Cunningham Rebecca 
Published: June 2018

OBJECTIVES:
With this study, we examined secondary outcomes of an emergency department (ED)–based brief intervention (BI) on dating violence perpetration and victimization and depression symptoms over 3, 6, and 12 months.

METHODS:
ED patients (14–20 years) were screened for risk drinking. Patients who received positive screen results were randomly assigned to a computer BI (n = 277), therapist BI (n = 278), or control condition (n = 281). After the 3-month assessment, participants were randomly assigned to receive the post-ED BI or control condition. BIs were used to address alcohol consumption and consequences (eg, dating violence and depression symptoms) by using motivational interviewing.

RESULTS:
A total of 836 patients were enrolled in the randomized controlled trial of 4389 patients screened and 1054 who reported risky drinking. Regression models were used to examine longitudinal effects of the alcohol BI on dating violence perpetration, dating violence victimization, and depression symptoms. The therapist BI resulted in a significant reduction of dating violence perpetration up to 12 months (incidence rate ratio [IRR] = 0.53; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.37–0.77) and depression symptoms up to 3 months (IRR = 0.85; 95% CI: 0.72–1.00) after the intervention. Computer BI resulted in a reduction of dating violence perpetration (IRR = 0.52; 95% CI: 0.35–0.76) and depression symptoms (IRR = 0.78; 95% CI: 0.66–0.94) 6 months postintervention. Post-ED BIs were associated with lower perpetration at 12 months and lower victimization at 6 and 12 months, irrespective of BI intervention randomization at baseline; however, they did not affect depression symptoms.

CONCLUSIONS:
A single-session ED BI revealed previously to show promise in reducing underage drinking also demonstrates promise in preventing dating violence perpetration and depression symptoms. These technology-enhanced BIs could be particularly helpful given the potential for more efficient resource usage and ease of future implementation.
Tempo da leitura silenciosa e em voz alta com jovens, envelhescentes e pessoas da terceira idade
Authors: Porto Maria Augusta Rocha , Freitag Raquel Meister Ko. , Tejada Julian 
Published: June 2018

Este estudo visa aferir o tempo de leitura, em português e em inglês, de modosilencioso e em voz alta, e o controle do movimento ocular (quantidade e duração das fixações e regressões), com três grupos experimentais (10 de cada): jovens, envelh escentes e terceira idade, com o uso de aparelho de eye-tracking EyeTribe. Os resultados apontam que o grupo de participantes jovens se diferenciou dos outros dois grupos, com tempo de 200 a 250ms. O grupo de jovens obteve um tempo maior no inglês do que na leitura em português. Os participantes da terceira idade apresentaram um número muito maior estabelecido ao padrão de leitura de 500ms, apresentando um valor de 600-650ms. Nos textos de inglês, o tempo foi maior entre as três categorias. Os participantes leram os textos em inglês e em voz silenciosa mais rápido do que os textos em voz alta.
O funcionamento de falas sintomáticas para além da distinção normal/patológico: contribuições Saussurianas
Authors: Milano Luiza , Ribeiro Joana De Quadros 
Published: June 2018

O presente artigo questiona o estatuto da distinção normal/patológico no âmbito dos estudos dos distúrbios de linguagem. Para tanto, realiza uma reflexão acerca da caracterização linguística de falas sintomáticas baseada em pressupostos teóricos saussurianos. De Ferdinand de Saussure (1974), serão consideradas as noções de linguagem, língua e fala, bem como a teoria do valor e o circuito da fala. Foram analisados dois recortes de dados que apontam que a oposição normal/patológico não sustenta a interpretação linguística de fenômenos envolvidos nestes casos. Dessa forma, o estudo evidenciou elementos que permitem pensar a singularidade do funcionamento da linguagem, a partir das referidas noções saussurianas, sem a necessidade de estandardização na classificação dicotômica normal/patológico.