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Trans-Inclusive College Records
Authors: Beemyn Genny , Brauer Dot 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
This article focuses on one area in which most US colleges and universities fail to meet the needs of trans students: the ability to use a name and gender other than the name and gender assigned to them at birth and to indicate their personal pronouns on campus records and documents. After explaining why name, gender, and pronoun processes are needed, we present cases studies of how aspects of these processes were carried out at the University of Michigan and the University of Vermont, two of the first schools to make these changes. By describing the means by which these institutions did so, we hope to encourage more colleges and universities to develop similar policies and procedures.
Polymeric Chemosensors: A Conventional Platform with New Click Chemistry
Authors: Wang Yang , Michinobu Tsuyoshi 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Polymers are a good platform for the production of various functional materials, since functional moieties can be introduced into both the main chain backbone and side chain pendants by elegant molecular design and utilizing efficient synthetic protocols. Highly colored and fluorescent π-systems have often been employed as ion sensing units especially when heteroaromatic rings are included. The heteroaromatic rings can form supramolecular complexes with metal ions or anions, resulting in the visual color changes of absorption and fluorescence. Conjugated polymers have been traditionally employed to this end, because they are highly emissive and very sensitive to various ions. However, most of such conjugated polymers are synthesized by costly cross-coupling polycondensations, which do not meet the green chemistry concepts of this century. Click chemistry is a new concept representing an efficient and atom-economic synthesis, and one of the most common reactions is the Cu(I)-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) yielding 1,2,3-triazole rings. The 1,2,3-triazole derivatives are electronically almost inert, but they possess fluorescent chemosensor properties. Recent examples of polymeric chemosensors based on the 1,2,3-triazole derivatives are introduced. Furthermore, an emerging click chemistry reaction, i.e., the alkyne-acceptor click chemistry, is also introduced. This reaction produces highly colored donor-acceptor (D-A) chromophores on a polymer platform, enabling visual detection of the ion sensing behavior. The polymeric chemosensors with the D-A chromophores show a specific discrimination between hard and soft metal ions by different color changes. These polymers are also useful for anion sensing.
Influence of Flood Pulse on Termite Diversity (INSECTA: ISOPTERA) in the Pantanal
Authors: Plaza Tarik Godoy D. , Galbiati Carla 
Published: October 2017

This research aimed to associate termite diversity to flood pulse by Paraguay River, and with savannas and pasture areas. The study was conducted nearby the town of Cáceres, in Pantanal - Mato Grosso, on six livestock farms subject to Paraguay River flood pulse. Types of land use sampled were native savanna and cultivated pasture. Flooded and dry plots were selected, both the savanna and the pasture in each sampling area. Termite richness and abundance was analysed based on the environments as an explanatory variable (FP – flooded pasture, DP – dry pasture, FS – flooded savanna, DS – dry savanna) through GLM; Tukey’s test was subsequently performed to determine whether land use and/or flood pulse can significantly affect the termite community. There were 37 termite species and 19 genera. Richness and abundance of termite species cannot be explain by flooding pulse, but were explained only by land use (pasture and savanna). The similarity analysis also identified that species composition was quite affected by flood in grazing areas, but this disturbance does not affect the savanna areas. In conclusion, flood pulse is not a determining factor for savannas or pasture termite richness, but change the composition of the termite fauna in the environment.
From action to insight: Uses of Post-Enactment Processing in the action therapies
Authors: Wiener Daniel J. 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Action therapy techniques provide vivid experiences that, in themselves, often promote therapeutic change via insight. Applicable to all action therapies, verbal Post-Enactment Processing (PEP) provides reflection, questioning and associations during the verbal discourse that may follow therapeutically guided enactments. Ways of conducting PEP to facilitate insight are described in detail through a case example drawn from Rehearsals for Growth (RfG) couples therapy.
Systemic barriers in mental health care for LGBTQI and gender nonconforming drama therapists and clients
Authors: Beauregard Mark , Stone Ross , Trytan Nadya , Sajnani Nisha 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Survey research was conducted to assess drama therapists’ attitudes and actions regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex (LGBTQI) and gender nonconforming (GNC) communities. The article reports on institutional attitudes and actions as revealed through workplace documentation, available training and resources, and institutional environments experienced by drama therapists in training and in the field across the United States and Canada. Results indicate that drama therapists continue to work in predominantly heteronormative and cisgender normative spaces. They confront specific barriers to implementing supportive and affirming care for LGBTQI and GNC individuals which are especially pronounced in K-12 schools, geriatric centres and inpatient mental health settings. This also has a negative impact on LGBTQI and GNC identified drama therapists working in these environments. Mechanisms through which these realities are given a voice remain a priority and may be facilitated through ongoing research, continuing education and courageous advocacy.
Outputs and Growth of Primary Care Databases in the United Kingdom: Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Chaudhry Zain , Mannan Fahmida , Gibson-White Angela , Syed Usama , Ahmed Shirin , Kousoulis Antonis , Majeed Azeem 
Published: October 2017

Background: Electronic health database (EHD) data is increasingly used by researchers. The major United Kingdom EHDs are the ‘Clinical Practice Research Datalink’ (CPRD), ‘The Health Improvement Network’ (THIN) and ‘QResearch’. Over time, outputs from these databases have increased, but have not been evaluated.Objective: This study compares research outputs from CPRD, THIN and QResearch assessing growth and publication outputs over a 10-year period (2004-2013). CPRD was also reviewed separately over 20 years as a case study.Methods: Publications from CPRD and QResearch were extracted using the Science Citation Index (SCI) of the Thomson Scientific Institute for Scientific Information (Web of Science). THIN data was obtained from University College London and validated in Web of Science. All databases were analysed for growth in publications, the speciality areas and the journals in which their data have been published.Results: These databases collectively produced 1,296 publications over a ten-year period, with CPRD representing 63.6% (n=825 papers), THIN 30.4% (n=394) and QResearch 5.9% (n=77). Pharmacoepidemiology and General Medicine were the most common specialities featured. Over the 9-year period (2004-2013), publications for THIN and QResearch have slowly increased over time, whereas CPRD publications have increased substantially in last 4 years with almost 75% of CPRD publications published in the past 9 years.Conclusion: These databases are enhancing scientific research and are growing yearly, however display variability in their growth. They could become more powerful research tools if the National Health Service and general practitioners can provide accurate and comprehensive data for inclusion in these databases.
Linearized elasticity as Mosco limit of finite elasticity in the presence of cracks
Authors: Gussmann Pascal , Mielke Alexander 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
The small-deformation limit of finite elasticity is considered in presence of a given crack. The rescaled finite energies with the constraint of global injectivity are shown to Γ-converge to the linearized elastic energy with a local constraint of non-interpenetration along the crack.
Finite energy solutions to inhomogeneous nonlinear elliptic equations with sub-natural growth terms
Authors: Seesanea Adisak , Verbitsky Igor E. 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
We obtain necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of a positive finite energy solution to the inhomogeneous quasilinear elliptic equation

-

Δ
p

⁢
u

=

σ
⁢

u
q

+
μ

on
⁢

ℝ
n

-\Delta_{p}u=\sigma u^{q}+\mu\quad\text{on }\mathbb{R}^{n}

in the sub-natural growth case

0
<
q
<

p
-
1

{0<q<p-1}

, where

Δ
p

{\Delta_{p}}

(

1
<
p
<
∞

{1<p<\infty}

) is the p-Laplacian, and σ, μ are positive Borel measures on

ℝ
n

{\mathbb{R}^{n}}

. Uniqueness of such a solution is established as well.
Similar inhomogeneous problems in the sublinear case

0
<
q
<
1

{0<q<1}

are treated for the fractional Laplace operator

(

-
Δ

)

α

{(-\Delta)^{\alpha}}

in place of

-

Δ
p

{-\Delta_{p}}

, on

ℝ
n

{\mathbb{R}^{n}}

for

0
<
α
<

n
2

{0<\alpha<\frac{n}{2}}

, and on an arbitrary domain

Ω
⊂

ℝ
n

{\Omega\subset\mathbb{R}^{n}}

with positive Green’s function in the classical case

α
=
1

{\alpha=1}

.
Validation of the Six Sigma Z-score for the quality assessment of clinical laboratory timeliness
Authors: Ialongo Cristiano , Bernardini Sergio 
Published: October 2017

Abstract

Background:
The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine has introduced in recent times the turnaround time (TAT) as mandatory quality indicator for the postanalytical phase. Classic TAT indicators, namely, average, median, 90th percentile and proportion of acceptable test (PAT), are in use since almost 40 years and to date represent the mainstay for gauging the laboratory timeliness. In this study, we investigated the performance of the Six Sigma Z-score, which was previously introduced as a device for the quantitative assessment of timeliness.

Methods:
A numerical simulation was obtained modeling the actual TAT data set using the log-logistic probability density function. Five thousand replicates for each size of the artificial TAT random sample (n=20, 50, 250 and 1000) were generated, and different laboratory conditions were simulated manipulating the PDF in order to generate more or less variable data. The Z-score and the classic TAT indicators were assessed for precision (%CV), robustness toward right-tailing (precision at different sample variability), sensitivity and specificity.

Results:
Z-score showed sensitivity and specificity comparable to PAT (≈80% with n≥250), but superior precision that ranged within 20% by moderately small sized samples (n≥50); furthermore, Z-score was less affected by the value of the cutoff used for setting the acceptable TAT, as well as by the sample variability that reflected into the magnitude of right-tailing.

Conclusions:
The Z-score was a valid indicator of laboratory timeliness and a suitable device to improve as well as to maintain the achieved quality level.
Strong impact on plasma protein profiles by precentrifugation delay but not by repeated freeze-thaw cycles, as analyzed using multiplex proximity extension assays
Authors: Shen Qiujin , Björkesten Johan , Galli Joakim , Ekman Daniel , Broberg John , Nordberg Niklas , Tillander Annika , Kamali-Moghaddam Masood , Tybring Gunnel , Landegren Ulf 
Published: October 2017

Abstract

Background
A number of factors regarding blood collection, handling and storage may affect sample quality. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact on plasma protein profiles by delayed centrifugation and plasma separation and multiple freeze-thaw cycles.

Methods
Blood samples drawn from 16 healthy individuals were collected into ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid tubes and kept either at 4 °C or 22 °C for 1–36 h prior to centrifugation. Plasma samples prepared 1 h after venipuncture were also subjected to two to eight cycles of freezing at −80 °C and thawing at 22 °C. Multiplex proximity extension assay, an antibody-based protein assay, was used to investigate the influence on plasma proteins.

Results
Up to 36 h delay before blood centrifugation resulted in significant increases of 16 and 40 out of 139 detectable proteins in samples kept at 4 °C or 22 °C, respectively. Some increases became noticeable after 8 h delay at 4 °C but already after 1 h at 22 °C. For samples stored at 4 °C, epidermal growth factor (EGF), NF-kappa-B essential modulator, SRC, interleukin 16 and CD6 increased the most, whereas the five most significantly increased proteins after storage at 22 °C were CD40 antigen ligand (CD40-L), EGF, platelet-derived growth factor subunit B, C-X-C motif chemokine ligand 5 and matrix metallopeptidase 1 (MMP1). Only matrix metallopeptidase 7 (MMP7) decreased significantly over time and only after storage at 22 °C. No protein levels were found to be significantly affected by up to eight freeze-thaw cycles.

Conclusions
Plasma should be prepared from blood after a limited precentrifugation delay at a refrigerated temperature. By contrast, the influence by several freeze-thaw cycles on detectable protein levels in plasma was negligible.
Harmonic measure and Riesz transform in uniform and general domains
Authors: Mourgoglou Mihalis , Tolsa Xavier 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Let

Ω
⊊

ℝ

n
+
1

{\Omega\subsetneq{\mathbb{R}}^{n+1}}

be open and let μ be some measure supported on

∂
⁡
Ω

{\partial\Omega}

such that

μ
⁢

(

B
⁢

(
x
,
r
)

)

≤

C
⁢

r
n

{\mu(B(x,r))\leq Cr^{n}}

for all

x
∈

ℝ

n
+
1

{x\in{\mathbb{R}}^{n+1}}

,

r
>
0

{r>0}

.
We show that if the harmonic measure in Ω satisfies
some scale invariant

A
∞

{A_{\infty}}

-type conditions with respect to μ, then the n-dimensional Riesz transform

ℛ
μ

⁢
f
⁢

(
x
)

=

∫

x
-
y

|

x
-
y

|

n
+
1

⁢
f
⁢

(
y
)

⁢

𝑑
μ

⁢

(
y
)

{\mathcal{R}}_{\mu}f(x)=\int\frac{x-y}{|x-y|^{n+1}}f(y)\,d\mu(y)

is bounded in

L
2

⁢

(
μ
)

{L^{2}(\mu)}

. We do not assume any doubling condition on μ. We also consider the particular case
when Ω is a bounded uniform domain. To this end, we need first to obtain sharp estimates that
relate the
harmonic measure and the Green function in this type of domains, which generalize classical results by Jerison and Kenig for the
well-known class of NTA domains.
Volume doubling, Poincaré inequality and Gaussian heat kernel estimate for non-negatively curved graphs
Authors: Horn Paul , Lin Yong , Liu Shuang , Yau Shing-Tung 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Studying the heat semigroup, we prove Li–Yau-type estimates for bounded and positive solutions of the heat equation on graphs. These are proved under the assumption of the curvature-dimension inequality

CDE
′

⁢

(
n
,
0
)

{\mathrm{CDE}^{\prime}(n,0)}

, which can be considered as a notion of curvature for graphs. We further show that non-negatively curved graphs (that is, graphs satisfying

CDE
′

⁢

(
n
,
0
)

{\mathrm{CDE}^{\prime}(n,0)}

) also satisfy the volume doubling property. From this we prove a Gaussian estimate for the heat kernel, along with Poincaré and Harnack inequalities. As a consequence, we obtain that the dimension of the space of harmonic functions on graphs with polynomial growth is finite. In the Riemannian setting, this was originally a conjecture of Yau, which was proved in that context by Colding and Minicozzi. Under the assumption that a graph has positive curvature, we derive a Bonnet–Myers-type theorem. That is, we show the diameter of positively curved graphs is finite and bounded above in terms of the positive curvature. This is accomplished by proving some logarithmic Sobolev inequalities.
Cryptanalysis of a combinatorial public key cryptosystem
Authors: Roman’kov Vitaliĭ 
Published: October 2017

AbstractWe discuss pitfalls in the security of the combinatorial public key cryptosystem based on Nielsen transformations inspired by the ElGamal cryptosystem proposed by Fine, Moldenhauer and Rosenberger. We introduce three different types of attacks to possible combinatorial public key encryption schemes and apply these attacks to the scheme corresponding to the cryptosystem under discussion. As a result of our observation, we show that under some natural assumptions the scheme is vulnerable to at least one of the proposed attacks.
Mechanical properties of oriented bamboo scrimber boards made of Phyllostachys pubescens (moso bamboo) from Taiwan and China as a function of density
Authors: Chung Min-Jay , Wang Sheng-Yang 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
The properties of oriented bamboo scrimber boards (OBSB) have been investigated at three density levels (0.8, 0.9, and 1.0 g cm3), while the boards were made from moso bamboo (Phyllostachys pubescens) grown in Taiwan (T-OBSB) and China (C-OBSB). A non-destructive technique (NDT), ultrasonic-wave velocity (Vu
) measurements were applied and the dynamic modulus of elasticity (MOEdyn) was calculated. Moreover, static modulus of elasticity (MOE), modulus of rupture (MOR), profile density distribution, internal bond strength (IB), springback (SB), and dimensional stability were determined based on traditional methods. Positive linear relationships between density and Vu
, MOEdyn, MOE and MOR were observed, no matter if the measurements were done parallel (//) or perpendicular (⊥) to the fiber direction of the OBSBs. Moreover, Vu

(//), MOEdyn,u(//), MOE(//), and MOR(//) were higher than Vu

(⊥), MOEdyn,u(⊥), MOE(⊥) and MOR(⊥). C-OBSB had slightly lower Vu

(//),
Vu

(⊥), MOEdyn,u(//) and DMOEu(⊥) values than T-OBSB. T-OBSB had higher MOE(//), MOE(⊥) and MOR(//) than C-OBSB, but less MOR(⊥). The profile density distribution of high-density T-OBSB showed singnificant data scattering. The profile density distribution of C-OBSB was homogeneous at all density levels. IB and SB data are directly proportional to density, but water absorption, thickness swelling and volumetric swelling are inversely proportional to density. T-OBSB has better bonding and strength properties, and dimensional stability than C-OBSB.
Transient Stability Improvement of a System Connected with Wind Energy Generators
Authors: Reddy S. Surender , Prathipati Kishore , Lho Young Hwan 
Published: October 2017

AbstractThis paper proposes a methodology to improve the transient stability (TS) of a system with wind energy generators. Induction machines are used widely as generators in the wind power plants. As these induction machines also have the stability problem like other synchronous machines, it is very important to analyze the TS of a system including the wind power plants. In this paper, the simulations and analysis of TS of power system including the induction generators during the short circuit fault conditions are carried out. The effect of pitch angle control on the stability of power system is analyzed. From the simulation results, it can be observed that the pitch control system which prevents the excess wind speed has the significant effect on the TS enhancement of the system. It can also be observed that the controller gain and time constant values have considerable effect on the pitch control system.
Pythagorean Hesitant Fuzzy Hamacher Aggregation Operators in Multiple-Attribute Decision Making
Authors: Wei Guiwu , Lu Mao 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
The Hamacher product is a t-norm and the Hamacher sum is a t-conorm. They are good alternatives to the algebraic product and the algebraic sum, respectively. Nevertheless, it seems that most of the existing hesitant fuzzy aggregation operators are based on algebraic operations. In this paper, we utilize Hamacher operations to develop some Pythagorean hesitant fuzzy aggregation operators: Pythagorean hesitant fuzzy Hamacher weighted average operator, Pythagorean hesitant fuzzy Hamacher weighted geometric operator, Pythagorean hesitant fuzzy Hamacher ordered weighted average operator, Pythagorean hesitant fuzzy Hamacher ordered weighted geometric operator, Pythagorean hesitant fuzzy Hamacher hybrid average operator, and Pythagorean hesitant fuzzy Hamacher hybrid geometric operator. The prominent characteristics of these proposed operators are studied. Then, we utilize these operators to develop some approaches for solving the Pythagorean hesitant fuzzy multiple-attribute decision-making problems. Finally, a practical example is given to verify the developed approach and to demonstrate its practicality and effectiveness.
Evaluation of Gain Spectrum of Silica-Based Single/Dual-Pumped Thulium-Doped Fiber Amplifier (TDFA) by Optimizing Its Physical and Pumping Parameters in the Scenario of Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexed Systems (DWDM)
Authors: Kaur Palvinder , Singh Karamdeep , Devra Shivinder , Kaur Gagandeep , Singh Maninder Lal 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
Thulium-doped fiber amplifier is a very proficient broadband fiber amplifier in S-band. Silica-based TDFA is a popular choice due to some of its evident features such as non-toxic nature, easy splicing and simple assembling. In this work, we have simulated and optimized various TDFA’s physical and operational parameters in order to obtain required gain spectra at different channel spacings. Further, a comparative study has been carried out between single and dual-pumped TDFAs. By using dual pumping scheme (1040 nm and 1000 nm) as fundamental source of excitation, maximum gain of 23.31 dB has been achieved at 1468.8 nm in region spanning 1400 nm to 1470 nm wavelengths with noise figure of 3.72 dB.
Early-onset severe obesity due to complete deletion of the leptin gene in a boy
Authors: Ozsu Elif , Ceylaner Serdar , Onay Huseyin 
Published: October 2017

AbstractBackground:Monogenic obesity results from single gene mutations. Extreme obesity starting at an early age, especially in infancy, which is associated with endocrinopathy and metabolic disturbances is key to the diagnosis of monogenic obesity.Case presentation:A 6-month-old boy was admitted to our clinic with severe obesity and food craving. He was born with a birth weight of 3400 g to first-cousin parents. He started to gain weight at an abnormal rate at the age of 2 months. He had hyperinsulinemia, dyslipidemia and grade 2 hepatosteatosis. He had a 7-year-old, healthy brother with a normal body weight. Because of severe early-onset obesity and abnormal food addiction, his leptin level was measured and found to be 0.55 ng/mL (normal range for his age and sex is 0.7–21 ng/mL). AConclusions:To the best of our knowledge, a gross deletion of the
Organometallic chemical biology: an organometallic approach to bioconjugation
Authors: Vinogradova Ekaterina V. 
Published: October 2017

Abstract
This review summarizes the history and recent developments of the field of organometallic chemical biology with a particular emphasis on the development of novel bioconjugation approaches. Over the years, numerous transformations have emerged for biomolecule modification with the use of organometallic reagents; these include [3+2] cycloadditions, C–C, C–S, C–N, and C–O bond forming processes, as well as metal-mediated deprotection (“decaging”) reactions. These conceptually new additions to the chemical biology toolkit highlight the potential of organometallic chemistry to make a significant impact in the field of chemical biology by providing further opportunities for the development of chemoselective, site-specific and spatially resolved methods for biomolecule structure and function manipulation. Examples of these transformations, as well as existing challenges and future prospects of this rapidly developing field are highlighted in this review.