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The role of myosin 1c and myosin 1b in surfactant exocytosis
Authors: Kittelberger Nadine , Breunig Markus , Martin René , Knölker Hans-Joachim , Miklavc Pika 
Published: March 2016

ABSTRACT
Actin and actin-associated proteins have a pivotal effect on regulated exocytosis in secretory cells and influence pre-fusion as well as post-fusion stages of exocytosis. Actin polymerization on secretory granules during the post-fusion phase (formation of an actin coat) is especially important in cells with large secretory vesicles or poorly soluble secretions. Alveolar type II (ATII) cells secrete hydrophobic lipo-protein surfactant, which does not easily diffuse from fused vesicles. Previous work showed that compression of actin coat is necessary for surfactant extrusion. Here, we investigate the role of class 1 myosins as possible linkers between actin and membranes during exocytosis. Live-cell microscopy showed translocation of fluorescently labeled myosin 1b and myosin 1c to the secretory vesicle membrane after fusion. Myosin 1c translocation was dependent on its pleckstrin homology domain. Expression of myosin 1b and myosin 1c constructs influenced vesicle compression rate, whereas only the inhibition of myosin 1c reduced exocytosis. These findings suggest that class 1 myosins participate in several stages of ATII cell exocytosis and link actin coats to the secretory vesicle membrane to influence vesicle compression.
The effect of diversity management on teachers’ organizational identification and turnover intention<p>Farklılıkların yönetiminin öğretmenlerin örgütsel özdeşleşmesine ve işten ayrılma niyetine etkisi
Authors: Kurtulmuş Mehmet , Karabıyık Hüseyin 
Published: March 2016

The purpose of this research is to determine whether diversity management predicts teachers’ organizational identification and turnover intention level or not. The research carried out with survey model. 326 teachers who are in charge at official high schools in Diyarbakır in 2014-2015 school year constituted the sample of the study. The data of research were collected with diversity management, organizational identification and turnover intention scales. In the research, it was understood that teachers’ perceptions regarding diversity management and their organizational identification levels didn’t differ significantly but their turnover intention levels differed significantly according to gender variable. That teachers’ perceptions concerning diversity management and their organizational identification and turnover intention levels didn’t differ significantly according to union membership variable was understood. Besides, that diversity management variable predicted organizational identification and turnover intention variables significantly was seen. ÖzetBu araştırmanın amacı, farklılıkların yönetiminin öğretmenlerin örgütsel özdeşleşme ve işten ayrılma niyeti düzeyini yordayıp yordamadığını belirlemektir. Araştırma tarama modeliyle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Araştırmanın örneklemini 2014-2015 eğitim öğretim yılında Diyarbakır İli resmi liselerde görevli 326 öğretmen oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmanın verileri farklılıkların yönetimi, örgütsel özdeşleşme ve işten ayrılma niyeti ölçekleri ile toplanmıştır. Araştırmada, cinsiyet değişkenine göre öğretmenlerin farklılıkların yönetimine ilişkin algıları ile örgütsel özdeşleşme düzeylerinin anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaşmadığı; ancak, işten ayrılma niyeti düzeyinin anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaştığı anlaşılmaktadır. Sendika üyeliği değişkenine göre öğretmenlerin farklılıkların yönetimine ilişkin algıları ile örgütsel özdeşleşme ve işten ayrılma niyeti düzeylerinin anlamlı bir şekilde farklılaşmadığı anlaşılmaktadır. Ayrıca, farklılıkların yönetimi değişkenin örgütsel özdeşleşme değişkeni ile işten ayrılma niyeti değişkenini anlamlı bir şekilde yordadığı görülmektedir.
Iron(II) modified natural zeolites for hexavalent chromium removal from contaminated water
Authors: Lofù Antonio , Mastrorilli Piero , Dell’Anna Maria Michela , Mali Matilda , Sisto Raffaello , Vignola Rodolfo 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Three different types of Fe(II)-modified natural zeolites were tested as supports in continuous-flow columns for the treatment of Cr(VI) contaminated water. The natural zeolites chosen as support were commercially available Zeosand (80% clinoptilolite), ATZ (79% phillipsite/chabazite), and ZS-55RW (90% Chabazite). All the examined modified zeolites turned out active for hexavalent chromium abatement, lowering its concentration below the European regulation level, even at relatively high flow rates (40 mL/h, linear velocity 15 cm/h). Zeosand, having a broader pH range of stability, was found to be the best one in terms of both Fe(II) uptake (0.54 wt%) and Cr removal (90 mg Cr/Kg zeolite).
Prediction of Reverberant Properties of Enclosures via a Method Employing a Modal Representation of the Room Impulse Response
Authors: Meissner Mirosław 
Published: March 2016

AbstractA theoretical method has been presented to describe sound decay in enclosures and simulate the room impulse response (RIR) employed for prediction of the indoor reverberation characteristics. The method was based on a solution of wave equation with the form of a series whose time-decaying components represent responses of acoustic modes to an impulse sound source. For small sound absorption on room walls this solution was found by means of the method of variation of parameters. A decay function was computed via the time-reverse integration of the squared RIR. Computer simulations carried out for a rectangular enclosure have proved that the RIR function reproduces the structure of a sound field in the initial stage of sound decay sufficiently well. They have also shown that band-limitedness of the RIR has evident influence on the shape of the decay function and predicted decay times.
The Effect of Sonication on Acoustic Properties of Biogenic Ferroparticle Suspension
Authors: Józefczak Arkadiusz , Hornowski Tomasz , Król Anita , Molčan Matúš , Leszczyński Błażej , Timko Milan 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPION) synthesised chemically usually need the modification of the particle surface. Other natural sources of magnetic particles are various magnetotactic bacteria. Magnetosomes isolated from magnetotactic bacteria are organelles consisting of magnetite (Fe3O4) or greigite (Fe3S4) crystals enclosed by a biological membrane. Magnetotactic bacteria produce their magnetic particles in chains. The process of isolation of magnetosome chains from the body of bacteria consists of a series of cycles of centrifugation and magnetic decantation. Using a high-energy ultrasound it is possible to break the magnetosome chains into individual nanoparticles – magnetosomes. This study presents the effect of sonication of magnetosome suspension on their acoustic properties, that is speed and attenuation of the sound. Acoustic propagation parameters are measured using ultrasonic spectroscopy based on FFT spectral analysis of the received pulses. The speed and attenuation of ultrasonic waves in magnetosome suspensions are analysed as a function of frequency, temperature, magnetic field intensity, and the angle between the direction of the wave and the direction of the field.
Serum protein S100 as marker of postoperative delirium after off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery: secondary analysis of two prospective randomized controlled trials
Authors: Al Tmimi Layth , Van de Velde Marc , Meyns Bart , Meuris Bart , Sergeant Paul , Milisen Koen , Pottel Hans , Poesen Koen , Rex Steffen 
Published: March 2016

Abstract

Background:
To investigate the predictive value of S100 (biochemical marker of neuroglial injury) for the occurrence of postoperative delirium (POD) in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass (OPCAB)-surgery.

Methods:
We enrolled 92 patients older than 18 years undergoing elective OPCAB-surgery. Serum-levels of S100 were determined at baseline (BL), end of surgery (EOS) and on the first postoperative day (PD1). Postoperatively, all-patients were evaluated daily until PD5 for the presence of POD using the confusion assessment method (CAM) or the confusion assessment method for the intensive care unit (CAM-ICU) for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Results:
The overall incidence of POD was 21%. S100-values on PD1 significantly predicted the occurrence of POD during the later hospital stay [area under the curve (AUC)=0.724 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.619–0.814); p=0.0001] with an optimal cut-off level of 123 pg mL−1 (sensitivity 100%, specificity 44%). Below this value, the absence of POD was predicted correctly in 43.66% of patients without POD [negative predictive value (NPV) of 100% (95%CI: 88.8%–100.0%) – positive predictive value of 29.8% (95%CI: 18.4%–43.4%) and likelihood ratio (LR) of the negative result of 0.0].

Conclusions:
S100-levels <123 pg mL−1 measured on PD1 reliably rule out the development of POD after elective OPCAB-surgery. This finding warrants testing whether S100-levels could be used for a risk stratification of cardiac surgical patients and for the initiation of preventive measures against POD in patients with high postoperative S100-levels.
Progress in pharmacogenetics: consortiums and new strategies
Authors: Maroñas Olalla , Latorre Ana , Dopazo Joaquín , Pirmohamed Munir , Rodríguez-Antona Cristina , Siest Gérard , Carracedo Ángel , LLerena Adrián 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Pharmacogenetics (PGx), as a field dedicated to achieving the goal of personalized medicine (PM), is devoted to the study of genes involved in inter-individual response to drugs. Due to its nature, PGx requires access to large samples; therefore, in order to progress, the formation of collaborative consortia seems to be crucial. Some examples of this collective effort are the European Society of Pharmacogenomics and personalized Therapy and the Ibero-American network of Pharmacogenetics. As an emerging field, one of the major challenges that PGx faces is translating their discoveries from research bench to bedside. The development of genomic high-throughput technologies is generating a revolution and offers the possibility of producing vast amounts of genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphisms for each patient. Moreover, there is a need of identifying and replicating associations of new biomarkers, and, in addition, a greater effort must be invested in developing regulatory organizations to accomplish a correct standardization. In this review, we outline the current progress in PGx using examples to highlight both the importance of polymorphisms and the research strategies for their detection. These concepts need to be applied together with a proper dissemination of knowledge to improve clinician and patient understanding, in a multidisciplinary team-based approach.
Printed Notched Antenna with Long Meandered Line for Eight-Band LTE/GSM/UMTS Wireless USB Dongle Operation
Authors: Zhang Y. H. , Sun S. C. , Ban Y. L. , Tang X. H. 
Published: March 2016

AbstractThis paper presents a planar notched antenna with a long meandered line for wireless USB dongle applications. The printed notched structure is used as additional resonators to generate multiple bands operation for covering GSM1800/1900/UMTS2100/LTE2300/2500 bands. In addition, with the help of the long meandered line via hole to ground, a lower resonant mode is sufficiently generated at around 770 MHz and forms a wider lower operating bandwidth (LTE700/GSM850/900). Briefly printed on a 0.8 mm thick FR4 dielectric substrate of size 20×70 mm² and electrically connected (via hole) to the ground plane of the USB dongle, the proposed antenna can provide a wide operating bandwidth (3:1 VSWR) of larger than 120 % centered at 2,000 MHz, allowing it to cover 698–960 and 1,710–2,690 MHz bands. The proposed antenna also can be attached to laptop computer by the USB interface. Detailed design considerations of the proposed antenna are described, and obtained experimental and simulation results are also presented and discussed in this paper.
Design of Compact Penta-Band and Hexa-Band Microstrip Antennas
Authors: Srivastava Kunal , Kumar Ashwani , Kanaujia Binod K. 
Published: March 2016

AbstractThis paper presents the design of two multi-band microstrip antennas. The antenna-1 gives Penta-Band and antenna-2 gives Hexa-band in the WLAN band. The frequency bands of the antenna-1 are Bluetooth 2.47 GHz (2.43 GHz–2.54 GHz), WiMax band 3.73 GHz (3.71 GHz–3.77 GHz), WLAN 5.1 GHz (4.99 GHz–5.13 GHz), upper WLAN 6.36 GHz (6.29 GHz–6.43 GHz), C band band 7.42 GHz (7.32 GHz–7.50 GHz) and the antenna-2 are WLAN band 2.6 GHz (2.56 GHz–2.63 GHz), 3.0 GHz (2.94 GHz–3.05 GHz), WiMax band 3.4 GHz (3.34 GHz–3.55 GHz), 4.85 GHz (4.81 GHz–4.92 GHz), WLAN 5.3 GHz (5.27 GHz–5.34 GHz) and upper WLAN 6.88 GHz. Both the antennas are fabricated and their measured results are presented to validate the simulated results. Proposed antennas have compact sizes and good radiation performances.
The Females and the Non-Humans in Julie Taymor’s The Tempest
Authors: Mori Yukiko 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
In Julie Taymor’s film version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest (2010), Prospero is changed into a female, Prospera. As almost all the original lines and plots are retained, the film would appear to be a ‘straight’ film version of Shakespeare. However, changing the sex of the main character sheds a new light on the original play and proves the film to be an inspiring adaptation. By examining the relationship between the female characters (Prospera, Miranda) and the non-humans (Caliban, Ariel) in the film, this paper will show how deeply sexuality is related to the power struggle and the final reconciliation.
The Uncontrollable Mnemonic Fragments within Consciousness Reflecting Ophelia’s and Lady Macbeth’s Disturbed Minds
Authors: Ekmekçioğlu Neslihan 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Memory plays an important role in most of Shakespeare’s plays. Shakespeare delves into the dark realms of human consciousness to reflect the disturbed minds and gnawing consciences of his characters with a profound psychological insight into the human psyche. Time, memory, madness and death seem to be the basic issues dealt with in his canon. My paper will address the uncontrollable mnemonic fragments within the human consciousness which reflect past traumas, fears and disturbances and will examine the cases of Ophelia and Lady Macbeth from a feminist reading of women.
‘Dancing through the Minefield’: Canon Reinstatement Strategies for Women Authors
Authors: Dascăl Reghina 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
The paper explores the limiting and detrimental effects of biographical criticism and exceptionalism in the efforts of reinstating women authors into the Renaissance canon, by looking into the literary merits of Elizabeth Cary’s The Tragedy of Mariam, The Fair Queen of Jewry and The History of The Life, Reign and Death of Edward II. Whereas the conflation of biography and fiction is a successful recipe for canonization and for the production of feminist icons, it renders the text impotent because of its resulting inability to compete with or to be seen in correlation and interplay with other contemporary texts.
Feminine Hypostases in Epic Fantasy: Tolkien, Lewis, Rowling
Authors: Măcineanu Laura 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
The paper identifies the types of female figures present in the works of three well-known fantasy writers, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and J.K. Rowling, discussing the ways in which these characters are presented, their relationship with other characters, and their role in the economy of the novel, which is more important than may appear from a first reading. It also tries to explain the reasons that prompted the above-mentioned authors to choose these female hypostases.
Cyber Backlash and the Maintenance of Sex Segregation in Professional Sport
Authors: Fogel Curtis A. , Quinlan Andrea 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
In 2013, Mark Cuban, the team owner of Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), announced that he would consider selecting female basketball player Brittney Griner to play for his professional men’s team. Within 24 hours after ESPN posted an online article reporting Mark Cuban’s statement, 921 online comments were posted in response. This study analyzes these comments to investigate the pervasive sexism and gender discrimination found in online sporting news arenas. It investigates how Brittney Griner’s sex, gender, and athletic ability became subjects of scrutiny and debate in these online comments and how discriminatory comments about Griner were routinely extended to all female athletes and to women even outside of sport. By examining the online backlash against Mark Cuban’s proposal, this paper investigates the maintenance of sex segregation in professional sport and the systemic devaluing of female athletes and privileging of male athletes that upholds it.
“The Only Role Available to you is to Conform”: Women’s Migration Stories
Authors: Nicolaescu Mădălina 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
this paper sets out to discuss the situation of Romanian migrant women as represented in their stories. A major issue the paper broaches is the degree of agency and choice migrant women enjoy and the strategies they seek to expand them. Other topics discussed refer to the dominant migration ideology in the source country as well as the restrictions writers have in dealing with more problematic aspects.
Self-assembly of kraft lignin into nanospheres in dioxane-water mixtures
Authors: Li Hao , Deng Yonghong , Wu Haisong , Ren Yuan , Qiu Xueqing , Zheng Dafeng , Li ChunLi 
Published: March 2016

AbstractKraft lignin (KL), a by-product in the pulping and papermaking industry, is an abundant, renewable resource. In this work, nanosphere formation of KL has been investigated via self-assembly induced by adding water to a KL/dioxane solution. The KL nanospheres were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), dynamic light scattering (dynLS) and static light scattering (statLS). It was found that the nanoparticles have uniform nanospherical morphologies, including a small hollow cavity space in the interior. The π-π interactions between the aromatic rings of KL are demonstrated to be an important driving force in the self-assembly process. The KL nanosphere sizes can vary by hundreds of nanometers depending upon the preparation conditions. These newly obtained KL nanospheres have the advantages of biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity, easy preparation, and low cost. Thus KL nanospheres are attractive for applications in life science, medicine, biology, food science, and agriculture. This approach presented here is an economically feasible and facile strategy for the sustainable utilization of kraft lignin.
Characterization of Morphology and Structural and Thermal Properties of Legume Flours: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) and Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc.) Varieties
Authors: Kaptso Giscard K. , Njintang Nicolas Y. , Nguemtchouin Marie Goletti M. , Amungwa Athanasius F. , Scher Joël , Hounhouigan Joseph , Mbofung Carl M.F. 
Published: March 2016

Abstract
Bambara groundnut and cowpea legume seeds with a very high nutritive value are widely produced and consumed in most sub-Saharan African countries. The aim of this work which is part of a large study was to compare the potential of bambara groundnut and cowpea varieties of flour as basic raw material for the preparation of a widely legume-based food product known as koki. Toward this objective standard methods were used to analyze some morphological, microstructural and thermal properties of these legume flours along with their respective isolated starches and proteins. In general, thermal transition of proteins has slow enthalpy energy of less than 1 J g−1. The gelatinization temperature and the enthalpy of gelatinization of starches in the flours were lower as compared to those of isolated starches, suggesting here an interaction of starch with other components during the gelatinization process. All starches are of A-type and the degree of crystallinity of bambara starch was higher than that of cowpea starch. Scanning electronic microscopy revealed that starch granules of North cowpea (NC), West cowpea (WC) and White bambara groundnut (WB) were polygonal while that of Black bambara (BB) starch were spherical in shape. The flowability characteristic of the flour and starch shows that bambara flour with small particle size (~90%<100 µm) had a high compressibility (47.38–43.16%) as compared to cowpea flour (32.18–30.24%). NC and VB starch granules have a size between 10 and 35 µm while WC and BB are too small (6–15 µm). NC and WB starch granule sizes are between 10 and 35 µm while WC and BB’s sizes are too small (6–15 µm). Bambara groundnut and cowpea flour along with their respective isolated starches and proteins therefore appears to be a valuable raw material which may be useful for the preparation of many food products.
What Makes Stroke Rehabilitation Patients Complex? Clinician Perspectives and the Role of Discharge Pressure
Authors: Nelson Michelle L.A. , Hanna Elizabeth , Hall Stephen , Calvert Michael 
Published: March 2016

Background Approximately 80% of people who survive a stroke have on average five other conditions and a wide range of psychosocial issues. Attention to biopsychosocial issues has led to the identification of ‘complex patients’. No single definition of ‘patient complexity’ exists; therefore, applied health researchers seek to understand ‘patient complexity’ as it relates to a specific clinical context. Objective To understand how ‘patient complexity’ is conceptualized by clinicians, and to position the findings within the existing literature on patient complexity. Methods A qualitative descriptive approach was utilized. Twenty-three stroke rehabilitation clinicians participated in four focus groups. Results Five elements of patient complexity were identified: medical/functional issues, social determinant factors, social/family support, personal characteristics, and health system factors. Using biopsychosocial factors to identify complexity results in all patients being complex; operationalization of the definition led to the identification of systemic elements. A disconnect between acute, inpatient rehabilitation and community services was identified as a trigger for increased complexity. Conclusions Patient complexity is not a dichotomous state. If applying existing complexity definitions, all patients are complex. This study extends the understanding by suggesting a structural element of complexity from manageable to less manageable complexity based on ability to discharge.