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Hybridization of Genetic and Group Search Optimization Algorithm for Deadline-Constrained Task Scheduling Approach
Authors: Taj Nazneen , Basu Anirban 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Cloud computing is an emerging technology in distributed computing, which facilitates pay per model as per user demand and requirement. Cloud consists of a collection of virtual machines (VMs), which includes both computational and storage facility. In this paper, a task scheduling scheme on diverse computing systems using a hybridization of genetic and group search optimization (GGSO) algorithm is proposed. The basic idea of our approach is to exploit the advantages of both genetic algorithm (GA) and group search optimization algorithms (GSO) while avoiding their drawbacks. In GGSO, each dimension of a solution symbolizes a task, and a solution, as a whole, signifies all task priorities. The important issue is how to assign user tasks to maximize the income of infrastructure as a service (Iaas) provider while promising quality of service (QoS). The generated solution is competent to assure user-level (QoS) and improve Iaas providers’ credibility and economic benefit. The GGSO method also designs the producer, scrounger ranger, crossover operator, and suitable fitness function of the corresponding task. According to the evolved results, it has been found that our algorithm always outperforms the traditional algorithms.
“Subject-predicate predicate sentences” in modern Mandarin Chinese: A Cardiff Grammar approach
Authors: He Wei 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThis study investigates “subject-predicate predicate sentences” (“S-P P sentences”) in modern Mandarin Chinese from a Cardiff Grammar approach with the aim of answering three main questions: (i) What is/are the functional syntactic structure(s) of the sentences to be considered in the study? (ii) What is/are the semantic motivation(s) for the structure(s)? (iii) What is/are the contextual constraints on the structure(s)? The study is guided by three basic principles: (a) language is multifunctional; (b) meaning is primary while form is the realization of meaning; and (c) different strands of meaning are realized by a single syntactic structure. Further, the study utilizes the concepts of Theme and Subject within the Cardiff Grammar in order to analyze and discuss the generally acknowledged seven types of “S-P P sentences”. The results show that only one type is truly S-P P and another type only in one sense, whereas no other types can be categorized as such. All the syntactic structures are conditioned by a different set of distinctive semantic features and contextual factors.
Analytical Calculation for Capacitances of Electrode Patterns in Touch Panels
Authors: Liang Bau-Jy , Liu Don-Gey , Yeh Chia-Hung , Chen Hsiao-Chun , Fang Yu-Chen , Hung Pi-Fang 
Published: July 2017

AbstractIn this paper, an accurate 3-dimensional (3-D) analytical solution is proposed to calculate the projective capacitances of touch panels. In this study, both simple and complex patterns were investigated for the calculation. We propose a partition strategy to divide a pattern into many rectangular or triangular sub-patterns. Each sub-pattern can be further cut into 2-D slices. The capacitance of a 2-D slice was then solved by our closed-form formulae. The total capacitance of a pattern was obtained by integrating up all the partial capacitances of the slices. In this study, the precision of our analytical method was examined by comparing the simulation results obtained from Q3D
Analysis and synthesis of optimal supply systems for gas-chemical complexes
Authors: Dolotovskij Igor V. , Larin Evgeniy A. , Dolotovskaya Nadezhda V. 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The study provides the results of structural and parametric synthesis of multifunctional power and water supply systems for gas chemical complexes and raw hydrocarbon preparation and processing facilities. These systems include their own power generator units combined with combustible and industrial waste utilization units. Methods, algorithms and system of efficiency parameters developed by us allow one to carry out scientific studies and develop new prospective power supply systems integrated with industrial processes and effective at various stages of the enterprise operation cycle.
Virtually going green: The role of quantum computational chemistry in reducing pollution and toxicity in chemistry
Authors: Stevens Jonathan 
Published: July 2017

AbstractContinuing advances in computational chemistry has permitted quantum mechanical calculation to assist in research in green chemistry and to contribute to the greening of chemical practice. Presented here are recent examples illustrating the contribution of computational quantum chemistry to green chemistry, including the possibility of using computation as a green alternative to experiments, but also illustrating contributions to greener catalysis and the search for greener solvents. Examples of applications of computation to ambitious projects for green synthetic chemistry using carbon dioxide are also presented.
Green analytical chemistry – the use of surfactants as a replacement of organic solvents in spectroscopy
Authors: Pharr Daniel Y. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThis chapter gives an introduction to the many practical uses of surfactants in analytical chemistry in replacing organic solvents to achieve greener chemistry. Taking a holistic approach, it covers​ some background of surfactants as chemical solvents, their properties and as green chemicals, including their environmental effects. The achievements of green analytical chemistry with micellar systems are reviewed in all the major areas of analytical chemistry where these reagents have been found to be useful.
Approximate Quantum Adders with Genetic Algorithms: An IBM Quantum Experience
Authors: Li Rui , Alvarez-Rodriguez Unai , Lamata Lucas , Solano Enrique 
Published: July 2017

AbstractIt has been proven that quantum adders are forbidden by the laws of quantum mechanics. We analyze theoretical proposals for the implementation of approximate quantum adders and optimize them by means of genetic algorithms, improving previous protocols in terms of efficiency and fidelity. Furthermore, we experimentally realize a suitable approximate quantum adder with the cloud quantum computing facilities provided by IBM Quantum Experience. The development of approximate quantum adders enhances the toolbox of quantum information protocols, paving the way for novel applications in quantum technologies.
Comparing the performance of linear and nonlinear principal components in the context of high-dimensional genomic data integration
Authors: Islam Shofiqul , Anand Sonia , Hamid Jemila , Thabane Lehana , Beyene Joseph 
Published: July 2017

AbstractLinear principal component analysis (PCA) is a widely used approach to reduce the dimension of gene or miRNA expression data sets. This method relies on the linearity assumption, which often fails to capture the patterns and relationships inherent in the data. Thus, a nonlinear approach such as kernel PCA might be optimal. We develop a copula-based simulation algorithm that takes into account the degree of dependence and nonlinearity observed in these data sets. Using this algorithm, we conduct an extensive simulation to compare the performance of linear and kernel principal component analysis methods towards data integration and death classification. We also compare these methods using a real data set with gene and miRNA expression of lung cancer patients. First few kernel principal components show poor performance compared to the linear principal components in this occasion. Reducing dimensions using linear PCA and a logistic regression model for classification seems to be adequate for this purpose. Integrating information from multiple data sets using either of these two approaches leads to an improved classification accuracy for the outcome.
Residual Symmetry Analysis for Novel Localized Excitations of a (2+1)-Dimensional General Korteweg-de Vries System
Authors: Zhu Quanyong , Fei Jinxi , Ma Zhengyi 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The nonlocal residual symmetry of a (2+1)-dimensional general Korteweg-de Vries (GKdV) system is derived by the truncated Painlevé analysis. The nonlocal residual symmetry is then localized to a Lie point symmetry by introducing auxiliary-dependent variables. By using Lie’s first theorem, the finite transformation is obtained for the localized residual symmetry. Furthermore, multiple Bäcklund transformations are also obtained from the Lie point symmetry approach via the localization of the linear superpositions of multiple residual symmetries. As a result, various localized structures, such as dromion lattice, multiple-soliton solutions, and interaction solutions can be obtained through it; and these localized structures are illustrated by graphs.
Validation study of grace risk score for prognosis in Indian patients with non-STEMI
Authors: M. Rangamanikandan , Jelia Shivcharan , S. R. Meena , Meena Shyam Bihari , Ajmera Devendra , Chourasiya Pramod Kumar , Verma Ravi , Meena Manisha 
Published: July 2017

Background: Cardiovascular disease has emerged as the single most important cause of death worldwide. Every patient of MI has to be stratified according to the risk factors, so that high risk patients can be identified and can be managed effectively GRACE risk score is one of the score used to calculate the risk in MI. Present study was undertaken to correlate GRACE risk score and mortality in non-STEMI.Methods: 200 patients of non-STEMI fulfilling the inclusion criteria admitted in wards of NMCH, Kota were recruited. GRACE risk score was calculated for all patients. Each patient monitored closely throughout their hospitalization. Each component of GRACE risk score was studied for statistical significance. Statistical analysis of correlation was done with chi square test and statistical significance was taken p < 0.05.Results: Mean age is 59.45±8.66 years, with male preponderance, male to female ratio 3:1. Maximum GRACE score is 300 and the minimum score is 86. Patients were categorized into low (74 patients), intermediate (60 patients), high risk (66 patients) according to GRACE score. 14 patients were expired and all of them are in high risk category. GRACE score had sensitivity (100%), specificity (72.04%), positive predictive value (21.2%) and negative predictive value (100%). Serum creatinine (p<0.001), heart rate (p<0.001), blood pressure (p<0.001), Killip class (p<0.001), cardiac biomarkers (p<0.001), ST segment changes (p<0.001) were significantly associated with adverse events. Age>50 (p<0.110) is not significant. Overall grace score demonstrated excellent discrimination (p<0.001), C statistics 0.99, 95% CI 115.742-151.221 for in hospital mortality.Conclusions: This study has shown GRACE risk score is highly accurate in predicting in hospital mortality in patients of non-STEMI. We should routinely use GRACE risk score in our hospital settings to identify the high-risk patients to decrease mortality.
Study of prevalence and pattern of peripheral neuropathy in patients with liver cirrhosis
Authors: Mittal Mahim , Singh Pavan Kumar , Kurian Sonu 
Published: July 2017

Background: Peripheral neuropathy is not an uncommon complication of liver cirrhosis but it is not given much clinical relevance. The pattern and prevalence of peripheral neuropathy has also not been studied extensively. Alcohol use, coexisting diseases and nutritional deficiency have been postulated as factors responsible for neuropathy. The aim of this study was to define the pattern and prevalence of neuropathy in cirrhosis and to determine any etiologic correlation.Methods: 85 patients of cirrhosis of liver were studied. Apart from routine investigations, serum vitamin B12 estimation was also done in these patients. Electrophysiological studies were done in 46 patients.Results: Alcohol was the most common etiology of cirrhosis (57.6%). Hepatitis B related (11.8%) and Hepatitis C (4.7%) were other etiologies. The prevalence of peripheral neuropathy by electrophysiological studies was found to be 67.39% in cirrhosis of any etiology, of which 43.5% had sensorimotor type and the predominant pattern of peripheral neuropathy was mixed axonal degeneration and demyelination. The peripheral neuropathy was significantly more (p=0.01) in child class C than other child classes. Prevalence of neuropathy had no significant difference (p=1.00) between alcoholic and non-alcoholic cirrhosis. No correlation was present with either serum vitamin B12 levels or blood glucose levels.Conclusions: Peripheral neuropathy is present in more than half of cirrhosis patients and is unrelated to etiology and nutritional status but related to the severity of cirrhosis.
A study to assess the efficacy of metabolic control of diabetes in the development of neuropathy
Authors: Ali MD. Mubasheer , Kumar E. Ashok 
Published: July 2017

Background: The metabolic syndrome is a deadly combination of hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and dyslipidemia due to abdominal obesity. The causes this is both bad genes and bad environment. The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of metabolic control of diabetes in the development of neuropathy.Methods: The present hospital based cross sectional study was conducted at MNR Medical College and Hospital, Sangareddy. The study was undertaken between October 2012 to May 2014 both in inpatient and outpatient department. Diabetic patients seeking consultation for the symptoms suggestive of neuropathy were screened and labeled as suffering from diabetic neuropathy based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria.Results: Diabetic neuropathy was common in the age group of 56 to 65 years in both male and female (33.3%). Average duration of diabetes was 8.7 years. Overall the rate of irregularity was much more (78%). Maximum (78%) patients reported presence of sensory symptoms. Diminision or loss of both ankle jerks was present in all 60 cases while 28 patients showed sluggish or absent knee jerks in total 60 patients. Maximum patients (60%) had distal symmetrical neuropathy.Conclusions: Longstanding diabetes and poor glycaemic control are particularly associated with an increased risk of neuropathy in diabetes mellitus.
Community Partners in Care: 6-Month Outcomes of Two Quality Improvement Depression Care Interventions in Male Participants
Authors: Mehta Pratik , Brown Anthony , Chung Bowen , Jones Felica , Tang Lingqi , Gilmore James , Miranda Jeanne , Wells Kenneth 
Published: July 2017

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Limited data exist on approaches to improve depression services for men in under-resourced communities. This article explores this issue using a sub-analysis of male participants in Community Partners in Care (CPIC). <strong></strong></p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Community partnered, cluster, randomized trial. </p><p><strong>Setting: </strong>Hollywood-Metropolitan and South Los Angeles, California. </p><p><strong>Participants: </strong>423 adult male clients with modified depression (PHQ-8 score≥10). </p><p><strong>Interventions: </strong>Depression collaborative care implementation using community engagement and planning (CEP) across programs compared with the more-traditional individual program, technical assistance (Resources for Services, RS). </p><p><strong>Main Outcomes Measured: </strong>Depressive symptoms (PHQ-8 score), mental health-related quality of life (MHRQL), mental wellness, services utilization and settings. </p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At screening, levels of probable depression were moderate to high (17.5%- 47.1%) among men across services sectors. Intervention effects on primary outcomes (PHQ-8 score and MHRQL) did not differ. Men in CEP compared with RS had improved mental wellness (OR 1.85, 95% CI 1.00–3.42) and reduced hospitalizations (OR .40, 95% CI .16–.98), with fewer mental health specialty medication visits (IRR 0.33, 95% CI .15–.69), and a trend toward greater faith-based depression visits (IRR 2.89, 95% CI .99–8.45). </p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Exploratory sub-analyses suggest that high rates of mainly minority men in under-resourced communities have high prevalence of depression. A multisector coalition approach may hold promise for improving community-prioritized outcomes, such as mental wellness and reduced hospitalizations for men, meriting further development of this approach for future research and program design.</p><p><em>Ethn Dis. </em>2017;27(3):223-232; doi:10.18865/ed.27.3.223 </p>
Differential Response to Exercise in African Americans with High Levels of Inflammation
Authors: Kretzschmar Jan , Babbitt Dianne M. , Diaz Keith M. , Feairheller Deborah L. , Sturgeon Kathleen M. , Perkins-Ball Amanda M. , Williamson Sheara T. , Ling Chenyi , Grimm Heather , Brown Michael D. 
Published: July 2017

<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Systemic inflammation, measured by C-reactive protein (CRP), is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality. We investigated whether aerobic exercise training (AEXT) affects African Americans with high inflammation (HI) the same way it does African Americans with low inflammation (LI) in terms of CVD risk factors. </p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>23 African Americans with CRP levels &lt;3 mg/L (LI) and 14 African Americans with CRP ≥3 mg/L (HI) underwent six months of AEXT. Participants were sedentary, non-diabetic, non-smoking, with clinical blood pressure &lt;160/100 mm Hg, were non-hyperlipidemic, had no signs of cardiovascular, renal, or pulmonary disease, and were not on medication. Measures included CD62E+ endothelial microparticles (EMPs), a measure of early stage endothelial dysfunction, as well as lipid and glucose profile, aerobic fitness, body composition, and blood pressure. </p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The LI group improved aerobic fitness by 10%, body mass index by 3%, and plasma triglycerides by 20%, with no change being observed in HI group for these variables. The HI group improved fasting plasma glucose levels by 10%, with no change occurring in the LI group. Both groups improved CD62E+ EMPs by 38% and 59% for the LI and HI group, respectively. </p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A standard AEXT intervention differentially affected CVD risk factors among African Americans with high and low inflammation. This may indicate that, in African Americans with high inflammation, AEXT alone may not be enough to reap the same benefits as their low-inflammation peers in terms of CVD risk modification. </p><p><em>Ethn Dis. </em>2017;27(3):233-240; doi:10.18865/ed.27.3.233 </p>
Mentored Training to Increase Diversity among Faculty in the Biomedical Sciences: The NHLBI Summer Institute Programs to Increase Diversity (SIPID) and the Programs to Increase Diversity among Individuals Engaged in Health-related Research (PRIDE)
Authors: Rice Treva K. , Jeffe Donna B. , Boyington Josephine E.A. , Jobe Jared B. , Davila-Roman Victor G. , Gonzalez Juan E. , De las Fuentes Lisa , Makala Levi H.C. , Sarkar Rita , Ogedegbe Gbenga G. , Taylor Anne L. , Czajkowski Susan , Rao Dabeeru C. , Pace Betty S. , Jean-Louis Girardin , Boutjdir Mohamed 
Published: July 2017

<p class="Pa5"><strong>Objective: </strong>To report baseline character­istics of junior-level faculty participants in the Summer Institute Programs to Increase Diversity (SIPID) and the Programs to In­crease Diversity among individuals engaged in Health-Related Research (PRIDE), which aim to facilitate participants’ career devel­opment as independent investigators in heart, lung, blood, and sleep research.</p><p class="Pa5"><strong>Design and Setting: </strong>Junior faculty from groups underrepresented in the biomedical-research workforce attended two, 2-3 week, annual summer research-education programs at one of six sites. Programs provided didactic and/or laboratory courses, workshops to develop research, writing and career-development skills, as well as a mentoring component, with regular contact maintained via phone, email and webinar conferences. Between summer institutes, trainees participated in a short mid-year meeting and an annual scientific meeting. Participants were surveyed during and after SIPID/PRIDE to evaluate program compo­nents.</p><p class="Pa5"><strong>Participants: </strong>Junior faculty from under­represented populations across the United States and Puerto Rico participated in one of three SIPID (2007-2010) or six PRIDE programs (2011-2014).</p><p class="Pa5"><strong>Results: </strong>Of 204 SIPID/PRIDE participants, 68% were female; 67% African American and 27% Hispanic/Latino; at enrollment, 75% were assistant professors and 15% instructors, with most (96%) on non-tenure track. Fifty-eight percent had research doctorates (PhD, ScD) and 42% had medi­cal (MD, DO) degrees. Mentees’ feedback about the program indicated skills develop­ment (eg, manuscript and grant writing), access to networking, and mentoring were the most beneficial elements of SIPID and PRIDE programs. Grant awards shifted from primarily mentored research mechanisms to primarily independent investigator awards after training.</p><p class="Pa7"><strong> Conclusions: </strong>Mentees reported their career development benefited from SIPID and PRIDE participation.</p><p class="Pa7"><em>Ethn Dis. </em>2017;27(3):249-256; doi:10.18865/ed.27.3.249</p>
Transit Rider Body Mass Index Before and After Completion of Street Light-Rail Line in Utah
Authors: Brown Barbara B. , Smith Ken R. , Jensen Wyatt A. , Tharp Doug 
Published: July 2017

Objectives. To determine whether 2012 to 2015 (times 1–3) ridership changes correlated with body mass index (BMI) changes after transit line completion in Salt Lake City, Utah. Methods. We used Global Positioning System/accelerometry–measured transit ridership measures in 2012 to 2013 (times 1–2) to compare objective and self-reported ridership. Regression models related changes in objectively measured ridership (times 1–2) and self-reported ridership (times 1–2 and times 1–3) to BMI changes, adjusting for control variables. Results. Objective and self-reported ridership measures were consistent. From time 1 to 2 (P = .021) or to 3 (P = .015), BMI increased among self-reported former riders and decreased among new riders (P = .09 for both times 1–2 and times 1–3), although the latter was nonsignificant. Time 3 attrition adjustment had no effect on results. Adjusting for baseline BMI, the nonsignificant effect for new riders remained nonsignificant, indicating no BMI change; the BMI increase after discontinuing transit remained significant. Conclusions. Observed BMI increases subsequent to stopping transit ridership persisted for more than 2 years (postintervention). These results suggest that transit ridership protects against BMI gains and support the need to provide convenient transit for public health.
Kinematic Characteristics of an Osteotomy of the Proximal Aspect of the Fibula During Walking
Authors: Huang Wenhan , Lin Zefeng , Zeng Xiaolong , Ma Limin , Chen Lingling , Xia Hong , Zhang Yu 
Published: July 2017

Case:
A 51-year-old patient with medial compartment osteoarthritis of the left knee underwent an osteotomy of the proximal aspect of the fibula. Gait kinematic data were collected before and after the surgery with use of an optical tracking system during level walking. A sharp increase of approximately 5° to 7° in femoral abduction and a 5° to 8° increase in femoral external rotation were exhibited at 3 months postsurgery. At 1 year postsurgery, femoral external rotation had increased by 3° to 5°. There was also an increase of distal femoral translation (approximately 2 to 10 mm).

Conclusion:
An osteotomy of the proximal aspect of the fibula altered the kinematics by increasing valgus, femoral external rotation, and distal translation of the knee. These alterations may help reduce knee pain and improve early functional recovery.