bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
SIMULATION OF SINGLE CHANNEL BIOLOGICAL TISSUE SPECTROSCOPY USING COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS
Authors: Abou Basaif Azmi , Mohd Nasir Nashrul Fazli , Zakaria Zulkarnay , Balkhis Ibrahim , Sarkawi Shazwani , Abd Jalil Jurimah 
Published: December 2015

The enhanced ability to detect accurate location and measure the depth of a metal inside a biological tissue is very useful in the assessment of medical condition and treatment. This manuscript proposed a solution via the measurement of the tissue properties using magnetic induction spectroscopy (MIS) method to describe the characterization of biological soft tissue. The objective of this study is to explore the viability of locating embedded metal inside a biological tissue by measuring the differences the biological tissue electrical properties using principle of Magnetic Induction Spectroscopy (MIS). Simulation is done using COMSOL Multiphysics software for accurate information on the involved parameters for both metal and biological tissues. Simulation has confirmed that MIS capable of detecting and locate embedded metal inside a biological tissue.
ARTICULATION OF OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION IN GRADUATE EDUCATION: A PRACTITIONER- ACTION RESEARCH
Authors: P. Cruz Maria Eliza , Doctolero Priscila L. 
Published: December 2015

This paper tested for the goodness-of-fit between Theory and Practice in the Institute of Education- Graduate Studies of the Far Eastern University via Outcome- Based Education using the theoretical frameworks of Hatch and Schultz on organizational identity dynamics and Argyris on scientific feedback loop models. Hatch and Schultz [1] hold the view that organizational identity is an ongoing process that behaves like a conversation between the organizational self (as expressed by its culture) and images held by key stakeholders. This perspective is an extension by analogy of Mead’s social identity theory [2] in which he posits that individual identity is born of a conversation between the “I” and the “me”. Processes linking organizational identity are positioned with respect to recent concerns about the effects of increased levels of organizational transparency. Issues of concern that were ascertained via this research are the following: (1) Learning outcomes set by the Professor are mostly manifested/ observed in the Graduate Class (2) Some prerequisite research skills are weakly manifested/ observed in the Graduate Class. Hence, using Argyris’ scientific feedback loop models for evaluation [3], it is recommended that a double-feedback loop be implemented as it allows identification and modification of weak organizational practices.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATOR AGENTS FOR INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS STATE MONITORING THROUGH SONNERATIA ALBA, AVICENNIA ALBA AND RHIZOPHORA APICULATA
Authors: Othman Rashidi , Ramya Razanah , Baharuddin Zainul Mukrim , Hashim Khairusy Syakirin Has-Yun , Yaman Maheran 
Published: December 2015

Mangrove forest ecosystems are threatened by direct impacts such as cutting and pollution due to agricultural, industrialization and urbanization activities. Mangrove forests are often regarded as unpleasant environments with little intrinsic value. Mangrove forests perform valued regional and site-specific functions. Mangrove species can take up excessive nutrients and also play a crucial role in creating a favourable environment for a variety of chemical, biological and physical processes that contribute to the inorganic removal and degradation of organic compounds. Among the many mangrove species, Sonneratia alba, Avicennia alba and Rhizophora apiculata have been studied for biomonitoring of toxic heavy metals elements (Fe, Cu, Zn, Pb and Mn) in a wide range of plant tissues (roots and leaves) and sediment composition at three different locations in Negeri Sembilan, west coast of Malaysia. The results established that there were significant differences between the three mangrove species, locations, plant tissues and sediment samples and their interaction for all the five heavy metals content. The findings revealed that leaf tissues for all species accumulated mostly Fe, Zn, Pb and Cu. Interestingly we noticed that different localities will accumulate different type of heavy metals, for instance R. apiculata leaf tissues were detected with higher concentration of Cu and Pb at Kampung Sungai Sekawang whereas in another two sites were detected with Cu, Fe, Zn and Pb. S. alba indicated that the most heavy metals highly accumulated was Zn followed by Pb and Cu at Pasir Panjang. In this study A. alba showed Zn was highly accumulated in leaf tissues at Pasir Panjang. Thus, those three mangrove species appear to have the greatest potential for use as an effective ecological indicator tools as green application for inorganic contaminants monitoring in mangrove ecosystems.
MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION MAKING FOR REVERSE LOGISTIC CONTRACTOR SELECTION IN E-WASTE RECYCLING INDUSTRY USING POLYTOMOUS RASCH MODEL
Authors: Sabtu Muhammad Idham , Saibani Nizaroyani , Ramli Rizauddin , Ab. Rahman Mohd Nizam 
Published: December 2015

E-waste recycling is a growing sector in the reverse supply chain and the main purpose of recycling is to recover precious materials making these recycling activities economically interesting. To increase vibrancy of this activity, third party logistic (3PLs) are used to carry out most of the logistic functions that contribute to the competitive advantages. Thus, this study attempts to ascertain the attributes that influence the selection and evaluation of 3PLs the most. Survey based approach were carried out on experts from recycling companies in Malaysia via questionnaire, the results were evaluated using rasch model analysis for evaluating and prioritizing the attributes according to the scores. Previous studies have proposed their multiple dimensions and criterias for selection on 3PLs with different types of industries and methods. The criterias play a vital role in the selection of the best on 3PLs . There are 10 criterias with 38 sub-items were identified and constructed used in screening the best reverse logistic contractor. The results shows that organisation role attribute is the most critical attributes that must be considered. The results of this study are usefull in focusing on several vital attributes for selecting the best 3PLs provider that can intensify total firm performance.
C-Reactive Protein Concentrations and Level of Physical Activity in Men and Women With Normal and Impaired Glucose Tolerance: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study in Sweden
Authors: Hellgren Margareta I. , Larsson Charlotte A. , Daka Bledar , Petzold Max , Jansson Per-Anders , Lindblad Ulf 
Published: December 2015

Background:We aimed to explore the association between self-reported leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and C-reactive protein (CRP) concentrations in men and women with and without impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).Methods:In a cross-sectional study, a random sample (n = 2,816) was examined with an oral glucose tolerance test, CRP and information about LTPA. Those with IGT or normal glucose tolerance (NGT) and CRP value ≤10 mg/L were selected (n = 2,367) for the study.Results:An inverse association between LTPA and CRP concentrations was observed in the population (P < .001), though, only in men with IGT (P = .023) and in women with NGT. Men with IGT, reporting slight physical activity up to 4 hours a week presented significantly higher CRP concentrations than normoglycemic men (∆0.6 mg/L, P = .004). However, this difference could not be found in men with IGT reporting more intense physical activity (∆0.01 mg/L, P = .944).Conclusions:Physical inactivity seems to have greater inflammatory consequences for men (vs. women) with IGT. More importantly, although 4 hours of physical activity per week is more than the usual minimum recommendation, an even greater intensity of LTPA appears to be required to limit subclinical inflammation in men with IGT.
Social Support and Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among the Elderly: A Population-Based Study
Authors: Böhm Andrea Wendt , Mielke Grégore Iven , da Cruz Maurício Feijó , Ramires Virgílio Viana , Wehrmeister Fernando C. 
Published: December 2015

Background:Physical inactivity in elderly is a public health problem. The purpose of this study is to describe and test the association between social support and leisure-time physical activity among the elderly.Methods:A cross-sectional, population-based study with 1,285 subjects (60+ years old) living in a city in southern Brazil was carried out in 2014. Physical activity practice was measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire [leisure domain: at least 150 minutes per week of walking + moderate physical activity + 2(vigorous physical activity)], while social support was measured using the Physical Activity Social Support Scale.Results:The prevalence of elderly who reached the recommendations of leisure-time physical activity was 18.4%. The elderly persons who had the company of family or friends to walk had a 2.45 times higher prevalence of reaching the recommendations of physical activity in leisure than those who did not. Those who had company of friends to practice moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) were 3.23 times more likely to reach physical activity recommendations than their counterparts. The least common social support was the joint practice for walking and for MVPA.Conclusions:Strategies that incentivize family members and friends to provide social support to the elderly for physical activity focusing on joint practice must be encouraged.
Acylated Ghrelin and Circulatory Oxidative Stress Markers Responses to Acute Resistance and Aerobic Exercise in Postmenopausal Women
Authors: Carteri Randhall B. , Lopes André Luis , Schöler Cinthia M. , Correa Cleiton Silva , Macedo Rodrigo C. , Gross Júlia Silveira , Kruger Renata Lopes , de Bittencourt Paulo I. Homem , Reischak-Oliveira Álvaro 
Published: December 2015

Background:Since exercise increases the production of reactive oxygen species in different tissues, the objective of this study is to evaluate, compare and correlate the acute effects of aerobic and resistance exercise in circulatory markers of oxidative stress and acylated ghrelin (AG) in postmenopausal women.Methods:Ten postmenopausal women completed different protocols: a control session (CON), an aerobic exercise session (AERO); and a single-set (SSR) or 3-set (MSR) resistance exercise protocol.Results:After exercise, both MSR (P = .06) and AERO (P = .02) sessions showed significant increased lipid peroxidation compared with baseline levels. CON and SSR sessions showed no differences after exercise. No differences were found between sessions at any time for total glutathione, glutathione dissulfide or AG concentrations.Conclusions:Exercise significantly increased lipid peroxidation compared with baseline values. As pro oxidant stimuli is necessary to promote chronic adaptations to the antioxidant defenses induced by exercise, our findings are important to consider when evaluating exercise programs prescription variables aiming quality of life in this population.
Energy Expenditure During Acute Periods of Sitting, Standing, and Walking
Authors: Creasy Seth A. , Rogers Renee J. , Byard Thomas D. , Kowalsky Robert J. , Jakicic John M. 
Published: December 2015

Background:Identifying strategies to increase energy expenditure (EE) may help combat the harmful effects of sedentary behavior. This study examined EE during sitting, standing, and walking.Methods:Participants (N = 74) were randomized to 2 of the following activities: sitting using a laptop computer (SIT-C), sitting watching television (SIT-T), standing watching television (STAND), and walking at a self-selected pace ≤3.0 (mph) (WALK). Each activity lasted 15 minutes with a 3-minute transition period between activities. The experimental conditions were: SIT-C to STAND (N = 18), SIT-T to WALK (N = 18), STAND to SIT-C (N = 20), and WALK to SIT-T (N = 18). EE was measured using indirect calorimetry.Results:Based on the first activity performed, EE during WALK (55.92 ± 14.19 kcal) was significantly greater than SIT-C (19.63 ± 6.90 kcal), SIT-T (18.66 ± 4.01 kcal), and STAND (21.92 ± 5.08 kcal) (P < .001). Cumulative EE in SIT-T to WALK (74.50 ± 17.88 kcal) and WALK to SIT-T (82.72 ± 21.70 kcal) was significantly greater than EE in SIT-C to STAND (45.38 ± 14.78 kcal) and STAND to SIT-C (45.64 ± 9.69 kcal) (P < .001).Conclusions:Conclusion: Substituting periods of sitting or standing with walking significantly increases EE, but substituting periods of sitting with standing may not affect EE. Thus, the potential benefits of standing as opposed to sitting need further investigation beyond the role of EE.
The cup subalgebra has the absorbing amenability property
Authors: Brothier Arnaud , Wen Chenxu 
Published: December 2015

Consider an inclusion of diffuse von Neumann algebras [Formula: see text]. We say that [Formula: see text] has the absorbing amenability property (AAP) if for any diffuse subalgebra [Formula: see text] and any amenable intermediate algebra [Formula: see text] we have that [Formula: see text] is contained in [Formula: see text] We prove that the cup subalgebra associated to any subfactor planar algebra has the AAP.
Long wavelength superluminal pulse propagation in a defect slab doped with GaAs/AlGaAs multiple quantum well nanostructure
Authors: Panahi M. , Solookinejad G. , Sangachin E. Ahmadi , Asadpour S. H. 
Published: December 2015

In this paper, long wavelength superluminal and subluminal properties of pulse propagation in a defect slab medium doped with four-level GaAs/AlGaAs multiple quantum wells (MQWs) with 15 periods of 17.5 nm GaAs wells and 15 nm [Formula: see text] barriers is theoretically discussed. It is shown that exciton spin relaxation (ESR) between excitonic states in MQWs can be used for controlling the superluminal and subluminal light transmissions and reflections at different wavelengths. We also show that reflection and transmission coefficients depend on the thickness of the slab for the resonance and nonresonance conditions. Moreover, we found that the ESR for nonresonance condition lead to superluminal light transmission and subluminal light reflection.
Tuning the Fano resonances in a single defect nanocavity coupled with a plasmonic waveguide for sensing applications
Authors: Wu Tiesheng , Liu Yumin , Yu Zhongyuan , Ye Han , Shu Changgan , Peng Yiwei , Wang Jie , He Huifang 
Published: December 2015

A novel surface plasmon polaritons (SPPs) refractive index sensor based on a single defect nanocavity coupled with a metal–insulator–metal (MIM) waveguide is proposed and numerically simulated by using the finite difference time domain (FDTD) method with perfectly matched layer absorbing boundary condition. It is found that the defect structure can realize two Fano resonances and these two Fano resonances originate from two different mechanisms. The results demonstrate the liner correlation between the resonance wavelengths of the device and the refractive index of the material under sensing. Through the optimization of structural parameters, we achieve a theoretical value of the refractive index sensitivity as high as 1800.4 nmRIU[Formula: see text]. It could be utilized to develop ultra-compact nanodevice for high-resolution biological sensing.
The Coastal Convective Interactions Experiment (CCIE): Understanding the Role of Sea Breezes for Hailstorm Hotspots in Eastern Australia
Authors: Soderholm Joshua , McGowan Hamish , Richter Harald , Walsh Kevin , Weckwerth Tammy , Coleman Matthew 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
Thunderstorm-affected communities develop an awareness of “hotspot” regions that historically experience more frequent or intense storm activity across many years. A scientifically based understanding of this localized variability has significant implications for both the public and industry; however, a lack of sufficiently long and robust observational datasets has limited prior research at the mesogamma spatial scale (2–20 km). This is particularly true for coastal environments, where hotspot activity has been documented in very few locales (e.g., Florida, southern Appalachian coastal plains, and the Iberian Peninsula), despite 45% of the global population living within 150 km of the coast. The Coastal Convective Interactions Experiment (CCIE) focuses on quantifying hailstorm hotspot activity for the coastal South East Queensland (SEQ) region of Australia and understanding the meteorological conditions that result in the spatial clustering of hailstorm activity.
An automated thunderstorm identification and tracking technique applied to 18 years of radar data identifies not only the hailstorm hotpots well known to experienced local forecasters but an apparent link between localized maxima and the presence of sea-breeze activity. These climatological findings provided the motivation and guidance for a two-season field campaign to investigate the role of the sea breeze in thunderstorm development. Details of the experiment strategy and equipment specifications are presented alongside preliminary results. Significant complexities were observed within sea-breeze and thunderstorms circulations, limiting the application of standard concepts for idealized gravity current interactions. Furthermore, a multi-instrument case study of a sea-breeze–thunderstorm cold pool interaction identifies the comparatively low sea-breeze buoyancy as the primary contributor toward inhibiting new convective initiation, despite the vorticity balance argument favoring deeper updrafts.
The NASA Airborne Tropical Tropopause Experiment: High-Altitude Aircraft Measurements in the Tropical Western Pacific
Authors: Jensen Eric J. , Pfister Leonhard , Jordan David E. , Bui Thaopaul V. , Ueyama Rei , Singh Hanwant B. , Thornberry Troy D. , Rollins Andrew W. , Gao Ru-Shan , Fahey David W. , Rosenlof Karen H. , Elkins James W. , Diskin Glenn S. , DiGangi Joshua P. , Lawson R. Paul , Woods Sarah , Atlas Elliot L. , Navarro Rodriguez Maria A. , Wofsy Steven C. , Pittman Jasna , Bardeen Charles G. , Toon Owen B. , Kindel Bruce C. , Newman Paul A. , McGill Matthew J. , Hlavka Dennis L. , Lait Leslie R. , Schoeberl Mark R. , Bergman John W. , Selkirk Henry B. , Alexander M. Joan , Kim Ji-Eun , Lim Boon H. , Stutz Jochen , Pfeilsticker Klaus 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
The February–March 2014 deployment of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Airborne Tropical Tropopause Experiment (ATTREX) provided unique in situ measurements in the western Pacific tropical tropopause layer (TTL). Six flights were conducted from Guam with the long-range, high-altitude, unmanned Global Hawk aircraft. The ATTREX Global Hawk payload provided measurements of water vapor, meteorological conditions, cloud properties, tracer and chemical radical concentrations, and radiative fluxes. The campaign was partially coincident with the Convective Transport of Active Species in the Tropics (CONTRAST) and the Coordinated Airborne Studies in the Tropics (CAST) airborne campaigns based in Guam using lower-altitude aircraft (see companion articles in this issue). The ATTREX dataset is being used for investigations of TTL cloud, transport, dynamical, and chemical processes, as well as for evaluation and improvement of global-model representations of TTL processes. The ATTREX data are publicly available online (at https://espoarchive.nasa.gov/).
Characterization of Hydrometeors in Sahelian Convective Systems with an X-Band Radar and Comparison with In Situ Measurements. Part I: Sensitivity of Polarimetric Radar Particle Identification Retrieval and Case Study Evaluation
Authors: Cazenave F. , Gosset M. , Kacou M. , Alcoba M. , Fontaine E. , Duroure C. , Dolan B. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThe particle identification scheme developed by Dolan and Rutledge for X-band polarimetric radar is tested for the first time in Africa and compared with in situ measurements. The data were acquired during the Megha-Tropiques mission algorithm-validation campaign that occurred in Niger in 2010. The radar classification is compared with the in situ observations gathered by an instrumented aircraft for the 13 August 2010 squall-line case. An original approach has been developed for the radar–in situ comparison: it consists of simulating synthetic radar variables from the microphysical-probe information and comparing the two datasets in a common “radar space.” The consistency between the two types of observation is good considering the differences in sampling illustrated in the paper. The time evolution of the hydrometeor types and their relative proportion in the convective and stratiform regions are analyzed. The farther away from the convection one looks, the more aggregation dominates, riming diminishes, and hydrometeors are less dense. Particle identification based on the polarimetric radar will be applied to a 5-yr African dataset in the future.
Categorizing the Meteorological Origins of Critical Ramp Events in Collective Photovoltaic Array Output
Authors: Wellby Sonya J. , Engerer Nicholas A. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractPhotovoltaic (PV) solar power use is increasing globally. The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has legislated a renewable energy target of 90% by 2020; to reach this target, use of distributed PV solar arrays is expected to increase. Cloud cover can cause the power output of PV installations to rapidly increase or decrease, resulting in ACT-wide collective ramp events. Accurate forecasts of when the ramp events will occur are needed for electricity providers to plan for these abrupt output changes and to ensure that electricity supplies remain stable. This paper categorizes the weather events that cause changes in the output of rooftop PV arrays in the ACT, providing a foundation for future PV output forecasting to be based on weather event identification. This paper identifies citywide collective ramp events, which occur when a 60% change in collective PV power output (with respect to the clear-sky potential) is experienced within 60 min. Such events are termed critical collective ramp events. Throughout the period between January 2012 and July 2014, 34 critical ramp events occurred. Eighteen of these events were positive collective ramp events, caused most frequently by Australian northwest cloud bands and radiation fog dissipation. Sixteen negative collective ramp events were recorded, and they were caused most frequently by the passage of cold fronts and thunderstorms. The categories developed herein will make it possible to improve short-term solar forecasting methods and to enable meteorologists to contribute to forecasting critical events.
Satellite Air–Sea Enthalpy Flux and Intensity Change of Tropical Cyclones over the Western North Pacific
Authors: Gao Si , Zhai Shunan , Chiu Long S. , Xia Dong 
Published: December 2015

AbstractAn improved high-resolution satellite enthalpy flux dataset is employed to study the composites of initial (i.e., t = 0 h) latent heat flux (LHF), sensible heat flux (SHF), and their bulk variables associated with four intensity-change categories of tropical cyclones (TCs) over the western North Pacific Ocean—rapidly intensifying (RI), slowly intensifying, neutral, and weakening—in a vertical wind shear–relative coordinate system with horizontal dimensions normalized by the radius of maximum wind. Results show that RI TCs are associated with significantly higher LHF and SHF in all TC environments than non-RI TCs, which are mainly attributable to the air–sea humidity difference (DQ) and the air–sea temperature difference (DT), respectively. Higher DQ and DT are primarily due to significantly higher sea surface temperature (SST) underlying RI TCs, emphasizing the crucial role of SST in supplying more energy to TCs that undergo rapid intensification, in which LHF plays a more important role than SHF. Relative to non-RI TCs, LHF and SHF for RI TCs show a more symmetric pattern. The magnitude and pattern of air–sea enthalpy flux could serve as potential predictors for rapid intensification of TCs.