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Experimental and Simulative Study on Accumulator Function in The Process of Wave Energy Conversion
Authors: Zhang Wei , Liu Yanjun , Luo Huaqing , Xue Gang , Zhang Jian 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
In this paper, a floating-buoy wave energy converter using hydrostatic transmission system is studied. The entire work progress of wave energy power generation device is introduced, and the hydraulic transmission principles are emphasized through the simulation to verify the feasibility of design principle of hydraulic transmission system. The mathematical model of the accumulator is established and applied in the AMEsim simulation. The simulation results show that the accumulator plays an important role in the wave power hydraulic transmission system and that the correct configuration of accumulator parameters can improve the rapidity and stability of the system work. Experimental results are compared with the simulation results to validate the correctness of the simulation results. This would provide a valuable reference to the optimal design of wave power generation.
What does facial symmetry reveal about health and personality?
Authors: Švegar Domagoj 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
Over the last two decades, facial symmetry has been intensively researched. The present article aims to summarize empirical research concerning relations between facial symmetry and health and facial symmetry and personality. A systematic review of the literature shows that facial symmetry is one of the most influential visual markers of attractiveness and health, important for mate selection, while asymmetry can be considered a consequence of an individual’s inability to resist environmental and genetic stressors during development of the organism. However, in spite of evidence suggesting that preferences for facial symmetry are deeply rooted in our evolutionary history, a strong connection between facial symmetry and health is demonstrated only in studies measuring perceived health, while there is only scarce evidence corroborating the link between symmetry and actual health. The interconnections between facial symmetry and personality have not yet been extensively researched. Less than a dozen studies have addressed that issue and they have reached different conclusions. Some evidence suggests that facial symmetry signals personality attributes that indicate good psychological health, while other findings imply that pro-social personality traits negatively correlate with facial symmetry.
Behavior of heptavalent technetium in concentrated triflic acid under alpha-irradiation: technetium-triflate complex characterized by X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy and DFT
Authors: Denden Ibtihel , Roques Jérôme , Poineau Frederic , Solari Pier Lorenzo , Schlegel Michel L. , Blain Guillaume , Fattahi Massoud 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The nature of the Tc species produced after the alpha-irradiation of Tc(VII) in concentrated triflic acid has been investigated by X-ray absoprtion fine structure (XAFS) spectroscopy and first principles calculations. Experimental and theoretical results are consistent with the formation of Tc(V)O(F3CSO3)2(H2O)2
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Honeycomb Panels for Treatment and Vertical Storage of Large Paper Objects
Authors: Wöllner Annine , Brückle Irene 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
Honeycomb panels (8.3 mm thickness) are suitable as a drying stack material because of their large dimension, smooth surface and excellent dimensional stability after repeated contact with humidified paper and simultaneous loading; due to their light weight, they allowed a short drying time and efficient handling by a single person. A prototype vertical storage package features two panels (13 mm thickness) and a double-wall corrugated board with a built-in bend that enhances the supporting function of the sandwich by ensuring slight pressure contact with the object. The sandwich edges are enclosed using U-shaped rails made of acrylic glass or corrugated cardboard. To protect the sides of the package from external moisture sorption and mechanical damage, a barrier film or a corrugated board featuring one sorption-retardant surface can be added as an exterior sandwich layer.
Design of and with thin-ply non-crimp fabric as building blocks for composites
Authors: Papila Melih 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
New generation non-crimp fabric (NCF) offers an attractive thin and lightweight building block alternative in the design of composite materials and structures. Pre-assembly of multiple plies of parallel fibers, each laying in a different orientation would not require crimping of the fibers and would enable one-axis lay-up that can substantially reduce the labor, scrap, and manufacturing costs. A state-of-the-art tow-spreading technique enables ply thickness to be reduced to as low as one-third of the typical commercial high quality pre-preg ply thickness. The thin-ply NCF stacks result in well-dispersed plies of different fiber orientations and creates the so-called homogenized laminates without ply clustering. As an option, bi-angle thin-ply NCF offers two different fiber orientations with one being off-axis, e.g. at ϕ°, along with an on-axis 0° forming (0/ϕ) assembly. This allows to design in anisotropic properties within the NCF building block. An overview of several aspects of the thin-ply bi-angle NCF composites is provided to address associated benefits and opportunities in the lightweight structural composites design process.
Li2Pt3Se4: a new lithium platinum selenide with jaguéite-type crystal structure by multianvil high-pressure/high-temperature synthesis
Authors: Heymann Gunter , Selb Elisabeth 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The monoclinic lithium platinum selenide Li2Pt3Se4 was obtained via a multianvil high-pressure/high-temperature route at 8 GPa and 1200°C starting from a stoichiometric mixture of lithium nitride, selenium, and platinum. The structure of the ternary alkali metal-transition metal-selenide was refined from single-crystal X-ray diffractometer data: P21/c (no. 14), a=525.9(2), b=1040.6(2), c=636.5(2) pm, β=111.91(1)°, R1=0.0269, wR2=0.0569 (all data) for Li2Pt3Se4. Furthermore, the isostructural mineral phases jaguéite (Cu2Pd3Se4) and chrisstanleyite (Ag2Pd3Se4) were reinvestigated in their ideal stoichiometric ratio. The syntheses of the mineral phases were also carried out under multianvil conditions. Single-crystal data revealed a hitherto not described structural disorder of the transition metal atoms.
Toward Matching Optically and NMR Active Volumes for Optimizing the Observation of Photo-Induced Reactions by NMR
Authors: Stadler Eduard , Eibel Anna , Neshchadin Dmytro , Gescheidt Georg 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
In the recent years photo-induced reactions are becoming increasingly popular in many fields of chemistry comprising biological conversions, material/environmental science and synthesis. NMR monitoring of such reactions has been shown being advantageous and several strategies of providing an efficient irradiation of the NMR sample have been developed and reported. Here we show that adjusting the optical properties of the investigated solution to the active volume detected by the NMR experiment is valuable. This is shown with the help of three examples comprising photo-isomerization, photo-induced polymerization and CIDNP-detected bond cleavage. Adjusting the photo-active volume to the NMR-detectable portion of the sample provides a substantially more realistic kinetic information, background suppression and reduction of thermal and diffusional effects.
Characterization of WMoO3 Thin Films and its n-WMoO3/p-Si Junction Diodes Via JNS Pyrolysis Technique
Authors: Balaji M. , Chandrasekaran J. , Raja M. 
Published: October 2016

Abstract
The jet nebulizer sprayed tungsten doped molybdenum trioxide (WMoO3) thin films and its P-N junction diode parameters have been studied for different doping concentrations (0, 3, 6 and 9 wt.%) of tungsten (W). The prepared films were studied by XRD, SEM, EDX, UV and I-V. The structural analyses of XRD and SEM revealed that the WMoO3 films depicted the orthorhombic structure in polycrystalline nature and showed the sub-microsized plate and flake-like structures on the surface. The presence of the elements such as W, Mo and O in the WMoO3 films prepared by jet nebulizer spray (JNS) pyrolysis technique was confirmed by the EDX spectra. From UV-vis analysis, the absorbance decreases up to 3 wt.% of WMoO3 then increases. 3 wt.% WMoO3 film exhibited the minimum band gap energy. The electrical property from I-V represents that the maximum average conductivity obtained as 5.70169×10−12 S/cm for 3 wt.% WMoO3 film. From the I-V measurements in darkness and under the illumination, the different diode parameters of ideality factor (n), barrier height (Φb) and sheet resistance (Rs) of n-WMoO3/p-Si were examined using J-V, Cheung’s and Norde methods.
Preprint Déjà Vu
Authors: Ginsparg Paul 
Published: October 2016

Twenty‐five years ago, in August 1991, I spent a couple of afternoons at Los Alamos National Laboratory writing some simple software that enabled a small group of physicists to share drafts of their articles via automated email transactions with a central repository. Within a few years, the site migrated to the nascent WorldWideWeb as arXiv.org, and experienced both expansion in coverage and heavy growth in usage that continues to this day. In 1998, I gave a talk to a group of biologists—including David Lipman, Pat Brown, and Michael Eisen—at a meeting at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) to describe the sharing of articles “pre‐publication” by physicists. The talk was met with some enthusiasm and prompted the “e‐biomed” proposal in the following spring by then NIH director Harold Varmus. He encouraged the creation of an NIH‐run electronic archive for all biomedical research articles, including both a preprint server and an archive of published peer‐reviewed articles, which generated significant discussion.
Elevated TSH in adults treated for hypothyroidism is associated with increased mortality
Authors: Akirov Amit , Gimbel Hannah , Grossman Alon , Shochat Tzipora , Shimon Ilan 
Published: October 2016

Context
Numerous studies investigated the link between hypothyroidism and mortality, but a definite conclusion is hard to reach as these were limited by a number of factors, including age of participants, comorbidities and single measurement of thyroid function.

Objective
To evaluate the association between TSH and fT4 levels and mortality in patients with levothyroxine-treated hypothyroidism.

Design and setting
Observational data of hospitalized patients (2011–2014). TSH and fT4 levels obtained between at least 30 days after discharge and until death or end of follow-up were collected. Median TSH and fT4 levels were stratified into categories.

Patients
In total, 611 patients with treated hypothyroidism, aged 60–80 years (72% females, mean age 71 ± 6 years) were included in the study.

Main outcome measure
All-cause mortality up to 66 months after discharge, by TSH and fT4 categories.

Results
During follow-up, the average numbers of TSH and fT4 measurements were 5.5 ± 3.8 and 2.5 ± 4.2 per patient respectively. Mortality rates were 28%, 29% and 54% with median TSH of 0.5–2.5, 2.5–5.0 and 5.0–10.0 IU/L respectively. Adjusted hazard ratios for mortality with median TSH between 5.0 and 10.0 IU/L were 2.3 (95% CI: 1.6–3.4) and 2.2 (95% CI: 1.6–3.2) compared with patients with TSH between 0.5–2.5 IU/L and 2.5–5 IU/L respectively. There was no difference in mortality between patients with median fT4 10–15 or 15–20 pmol/L.

Conclusion
In treated hypothyroid adult patients and serial measurements of thyroid function tests, median TSH levels of 5–10 IU/L are associated with increased mortality with no effect of fT4 levels. Treatment should aim at achieving euthyroidism to improve survival.
The Impact of an Educational Program on Patient Practices for Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioids at a Comprehensive Cancer Center
Authors: de la Cruz Maxine , Reddy Akhila , Balankari Vishidha , Epner Margeaux , Frisbee-Hume Susan , Wu Jimin , Liu Diane , Yennuraialingam Sriram , Cantu Hilda , Williams Janet , Bruera Eduardo 
Published: October 2016

AbstractBackgroundImproper use, storage, and disposal of prescribed opioids can lead to diversion or accidental poisoning. Our previous study showed a large proportion of cancer patients have unsafe opioid practices. Our objective was to determine whether an improvement occurred in the patterns of use, storage, and disposal of opioids among cancer outpatients after the implementation of a patient educational program.Patients and MethodsOur palliative care (PC) clinic provides every patient with educational material (EM) on safe opioid use, storage, and disposal every time they receive an opioid prescription. We prospectively assessed 300 adult cancer outpatients receiving opioids in our PC clinic, who had received the EM, and compared them with 300 patients who had not received the EM. The previously used surveys pertaining to opioid use, storage, and disposal were administered, and demographic information was collected. Sharing or losing their opioids was defined as unsafe use.ResultsPatients who received EM were more aware of the proper opioid disposal methods (76% vs. 28%; p ≤ .0001), less likely to share their opioids with someone else (3% vs. 8%; p = .0311), less likely to practice unsafe use of opioids (18% vs. 25%; p = .0344), and more likely to be aware the danger of their opioids when taken by others (p = .0099). Patients who received the EM were less likely to have unused medication at home (38% vs. 47%; p = .0497) and more likely to keep their medications in a safe place (hidden, 75% vs. 70%; locked, 14% vs. 10%; p = .0025).ConclusionThe use of EM on opioid safety for patients with advanced cancer was associated with improved patient-reported safe opioid use, storage, and disposal.
Concepções de gestantes sobre o pré-natal realizado por profissional do programa Mais Médicos
Authors: Guimarães Carine Amabile , Soares Narciso Vieira , Dorneles Juliane Pereira , Kreuning Eduarda Batista 
Published: October 2016

Objetivo: identificar as concepções de gestantes sobre o pré-natal, realizado pelos médicos do Programa Mais Médicos, em uma UBS. Método: trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter exploratório com uma abordagem qualitativa. Participaram do estudo 14 gestantes atendidas pelo SUS. Para a coleta de dados, utilizou-se a entrevista individual com um questionário norteador com questões abertas e fechadas, sendo realizadas na sala de consulta de enfermagem da Unidade Básica de Saúde, no período de junho e julho de 2016. Os dados foram analisados por meio da análise temática. Resultados: na análise dos dados elencaram-se as categorias “Concepções sobre o atendimento recebido pelos profissionais do Programa Mais Médicos na realização do pré-natal”; “A escuta qualificada, o acolhimento e o vínculo como diferencial na atenção ao pré-natal na UBS”. Considerações finais: o estudo evidenciou que o atendimento realizado pelos profissionais do PMM alicerçam-se nos princípios do SUS, em que o acolhimento e o vínculo
são priorizados e a escuta qualificada representa um diferencial na interação profissional usuária.
Protection from Cardiovascular Disease Due to Increased High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol in African Black Populations: Myth or Reality?
Authors: Woudberg Nicholas J. , Goedecke Julia H. , Lecour Sandrine 
Published: October 2016

<p style="tab-stops: dotted 13.0cm;"> </p><p class="Pa7">The burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in sub-Saharan Africa has increased over the last decade. Despite this, African Black populations present with relatively low inci­dences of coronary heart disease and isch­emic heart disease, which may be attributed to their lower total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol con­centrations, compared with White popula­tions. Commensurate with these lower lipid levels, it was believed that high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) concentra­tions would be higher in Black populations compared with their White counterparts. This is based on data from previous studies of African and African American popula­tions; however, recent studies conducted in Africa found similar or lower HDL-C con­centrations in Black compared with White individuals. Current research, therefore, suggests that HDL-C may not be a good indicator of cardiovascular risk and future research should focus on HDL quality (vs quantity), by measuring HDL functionality and subclass.</p><p class="Pa7"><em>Ethn Dis.</em>2016;26(4):553-560; doi:10.18865/ed.26.4.553</p><p style="tab-stops: dotted 13.0cm;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p>
Effect of Pore-Size Distribution on Phase Transition of Hydrocarbon Mixtures in Nanoporous Media
Authors: Wang Lei , Yin Xiaolong , Neeves Keith B. , Ozkan Erdal 
Published: October 2016

Summary
Pore sizes of many shale-oil and tight gas reservoirs are in the range of nanometers. In these pores, capillary pressure and surface forces can make the phase behavior of hydrocarbon mixtures different from that characterized in pressure/volume/temperature (PVT) cells. Many existing phase-behavior models use a single pore size to describe the effect of confinement on phase behavior. To follow up with our earlier theoretical studies and experimental observations, this research investigates the effect of pore-size distribution. By use of a vapor/liquid equilibrium model that considers the effect of capillary pressure, we present a procedure to simulate the sequence of phase changes in a porous medium caused by a pore-size distribution. This procedure is used to simulate depressurizations of a light oil and a retrograde gas confined inside nanoporous media, the pore-size distributions of which are characteristic of tight reservoirs. The fluid compositions are representative of typical reservoir fluids. Predictions of the model show that phase transition in nanoporous medium with pore-size distribution is not described by a single phase boundary. The initial phase change in the large pores alters the composition of the remaining fluid, and, in turn, suppresses the next phase change. For the two cases studied, models with and without capillary pressure gave similar predictions. For light oil, capillary pressure still noticeably increased the level of supersaturation, and the critical gas saturation had a strong influence on the properties of produced fluids. For retrograde gas, the effect of capillary pressure was insignificant because of the low interfacial tension (IFT). Despite the choice of fluids, calculations indicate that the smallest pores are probably always occupied by hydrocarbon liquid during depressurization.
The Projection-Pursuit Multivariate Transform for Improved Continuous Variable Modeling
Authors: Barnett R. M. , Manchuk J. G. , Deutsch C. V. 
Published: October 2016

SummaryReservoir process-performance evaluation requires the simulation of multiple continuous variables such as porosity, water saturation, and permeability. Geostatistical realizations should reproduce the univariate and multivariate statistics that are deemed representative of the reservoir. A conventional work flow that sequentially applies cosimulation and cloud transformations is frequently used for this multivariate simulation. Although it effectively reproduces univariate properties, a common issue with this work flow is its inability to reproduce all the multivariate relationships that exist between variables. To resolve this issue, the projection-pursuit multivariate transform (PPMT) is applied to reservoir modeling. The PPMT work flow requires fewer steps, no manual tuning, and fewer assumptions than the conventional work flow. Background, essential steps, and practical considerations of the conventional and PPMT work flows are outlined before comparing them in a case study. The PPMT is shown to yield multivariate reproduction that is expected to improve reservoir forecasting.
Nutrient Requirements of Camelina for Biodiesel Feedstock in Central Montana
Authors: Mohammed Yesuf Assen , Chen Chengci , Afshar Reza Keshavarz 
Published: October 2016

Core IdeasThe responses of camelina seed and oil yields to nutrient applications were substantial compared with the control treatment.Trend analysis showed that camelina requires about 60 kg ha−1N to achieve agronomic optimum seed and oil yields.This agronomic data will help policy makers, researchers, growers, and end users to make decision in the production and processing of camelina as energy crop.Camelina (Camelina sativaL. Crantz) shows potential to provide an alternative renewable energy source and enhance crop diversification in temperate semiarid regions. Information on the effect of N, P, K, and S on yield and quality of camelina for biodiesel feedstock in the northern Great Plains (NGP) of the United States is limited. The objective of this experiment was to determine the effects of the above nutrients on seed and oil yields, test weight, oil concentration and agronomic nitrogen use efficiency (ANUE) of camelina on a clay loam soil in central Montana. Results showed that fertilizer treatments significantly affected seed yield, oil concentration and oil yield of camelina. The seed and oil yields ranged from 677 to 1306 kg ha−1and from 234 to 445 kg ha−1, respectively. Although the highest seed and oil yields were obtained from the application of 134–22–22–28 kg ha−1N–P2O5–K2O–S, they were statistically in the same group with yields achieved from the application of only 45 kg ha−1N. Application of P and S fertilizers increased camelina seed yield compared with the control treatment. There was no response to K fertilization. Simultaneous application of N and S did not show synergistic effects in enhancing ANUE. The ANUE reduced with increasing N application rates. From trend analysis, application of 60 kg ha−1N produced agronomic maximum seed and oil yields. Therefore, optimizing camelina seed and oil yields production with regard to nutrient management using current variety should focus on N fertilization.