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Insight into the precursor nanofibers on the flexibility of La2O3-ZrO2 nanofibrous membranes
Authors: Han Weidong , Ding Bin , Park Mira , Cui Fuhai , Chae Su-Hyeong , Kim Hak-Yong 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP)/La3+/Zr4+ precursor nanofibrous membranes (LZPNM) with various Zr contents were synthesized via a simple electrospinning method. By controlling the Zr incorporation, the tensile properties of precursor membranes dramatically change from 0.77 to 1.73 MPa. Meanwhile, the average diameters of precursor nanofibers increase with the increase of Zr contents (from 283 to 535 nm). In addition, flexible La2O3-ZrO2 nanofibrous membranes (LZNM) were obtained by calcination of corresponding precursor membranes. Furthermore, the structures and morphologies of the precursor membranes were investigated using X-ray powder diffraction analysis (XRD) and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The surface functional groups and thermal properties of the precursor membranes were measured via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
Mineral filler effect on the mechanics and flame retardancy of polycarbonate composites: talc and kaolin
Authors: Jang Keon-Soo 
Published: June 2016

AbstractMineral fillers (MFs) have been widely employed for polymer hybrid composites to enhance mechanical properties for the past few decades. In this study, we explored structural impacts of kaolin and talc on the mechanical, heat-resistant, rheological and flame retardant (FR) properties of the polycarbonate (PC) composites. The incorporation of these fillers into the polymer matrix enhanced mechanical properties like flexural and tensile modulus while elongation at break, impact strength and melt flow index (MFI) were reduced as a function of filler concentration. The heat deflection temperature (HDT) was slightly increased with increasing talc content. Infiltration of even 5 phr fillers dramatically enhanced the flame retardancy. Talc showed somewhat higher mechanics and FR characteristic, compared to kaolin. These PC/filler hybrid composites with enhanced mechanics and flame retardancy would be useful for a specific application by tailoring their ratios.
Abelian varieties over finite fields as basic abelian varieties
Authors: Yu Chia-Fu 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
In this note we show that any basic abelian variety with additional
structures over an arbitrary algebraically closed field of characteristic

p
>
0

${p>0}$

is isogenous to
another one defined over a finite field. We also show
that the category of abelian varieties over finite fields up to
isogeny can be embedded into the category of basic abelian varieties
with suitable endomorphism structures. Using this connection, we
derive a new mass formula for a finite orbit
of polarized abelian surfaces over a finite field.
Probabilistic trace and Poisson summation formulae on locally compact abelian groups
Authors: Applebaum David 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
We investigate convolution semigroups of probability measures with continuous densities on locally compact abelian groups, which have a discrete subgroup such that the factor group is compact. Two interesting examples of the quotient structure are the d-dimensional torus, and the adèlic circle. Our main result is to show that the Poisson summation formula for the density can be interpreted as a probabilistic trace formula, linking values of the density on the factor group to the trace of the associated semigroup on

L
2

${L^{2}}$

-space. The Gaussian is a very important example. For rotationally invariant α-stable densities, the trace formula is valid, but we cannot verify the Poisson summation formula. To prepare to study semistable laws on the adèles, we first investigate these on the p-adics, where we show they have continuous densities which may be represented as series expansions. We use these laws to construct a convolution semigroup on the adèles whose densities fail to satisfy the probabilistic trace formula.
Synthesis and characterization of polyamide-imides based on the different chain length of amino acids in molten TBAB as a green media
Authors: Feng Jinhui , He Fuyan , Yang Zhizhou , Yao Jinshui 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
As a green, safe and eco-friendly solvent, ionic liquids (ILs) have been widely used in organic syntheses. In this paper, polyamide-imides (PAIs) based on different chain length of amino acids were synthesized by two methods, i.e. in the presence of tetrabutyl ammonium bromide (TBAB) as IL and via conventional polycondensation. The obtained results have been compared. It was confirmed that by the polymerization method in the IL, the PAIs can get higher molecular weight and viscosity and better heat resistance and crystallinity after annealing treatment. All polymers showed higher tensile strength (122–134 MPa) and tensile modulus (2.4–3.0 GPa). Among them, the molecular weight of PAIs based on glycine was characterized by gel permeation chromatography.
Modified sodium lignosulfonates (NaLS) with straight chain alcohols and their aggregation behavior and adsorption characteristics on solid surfaces
Authors: Li Yuanyuan , Yang Dongjie , Huang Qiuling , Li Rong 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThe aim of the present study is to reveal the effects of straight chain alcohols (CnOHs, 4<n<12) on the aggregation and adsorption behavior of sodium lignosulfonate (NaLS). The analytical methods zeta potential measurement and laser particle size analysis are in focus, while the adsorption characteristics of the samples are studied by means of electrostatic layer-by-layer self-assembly (LBL-SA), atomic force microscopy (AFM), UV spectroscopy, and a quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D) monitoring. The results indicated that the electronegative character of NaLS molecules increased and the aggregation degree of NaLS in solution diminished due to hydrophobic interactions between the hydrophobic core of NaLS and the alkyl chain of alcohols. The adsorption configuration of NaLS without CnOHs is a mushroom-like structure on the solid quartz surface, of which cation-π is the main driving force. In the presence of alcohols, the adsorption morphology of NaLS on the quartz surface changed from compact rigid to a less compact soft state. The adsorption configuration of NaLS with alcohols assumed the shape of polymer brushes, in which electrostatic interaction played an important role. Therefore, the adsorption amount of NaLS on solid surfaces significantly increases in the presence of alcohols, which facilitate the formation of more uniform and smooth adsorption films.
Primary umbilical endometriosis successfully treated with dienogest
Authors: Chew Kah Teik , Norsaadah Salim , Suraya Aziz , Hing Erica Yee , Ani Amelia Zainuddin , Nor Azlin Mohd Ismail , Nur Azurah Abdul Ghani 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Primary umbilical endometriosis (PUE) is a rare gynaecological disorder. A majority of the reported cases were treated with surgical excision as medical treatment had been found to be less successful. We reported a case of PUE successfully treated with dienogest without any profound side effects from the drug.
Modulation of energy balance by fibroblast growth factor 21
Authors: Cuevas-Ramos Daniel , Aguilar-Salinas Carlos A. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) are a superfamily of 22 proteins related to cell proliferation and tissue repair after injury. A subgroup of three proteins, FGF19, FGF21, and FGF23, are major endocrine mediators. These three FGFs have low affinity to heparin sulfate during receptor binding; in contrast they have a strong interaction with the cofactor Klotho/β-Klotho. FGF21 has received particular attention because of its key role in carbohydrate, lipids, and energy balance regulation. FGF21 improves glucose and lipids metabolism as well as increasing energy expenditure in animal models and humans. Conditions that induce human physical stress such as exercise, lactation, obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes influence FGF21 circulating levels. FGF21 also has an anti-oxidant function in human metabolic diseases which contribute to understanding the FGF21 compensatory increment in obesity, the metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes. Interestingly, energy expenditure and weight loss is induced by FGF21. The mechanism involved is through “browning” of white adipose tissue, increasing brown adipose tissue activity and heat production. Therefore, clinical evaluation of therapeutic action of exogenous FGF21 administration is warranted, particularly to treat diabetes and obesity.
Some Reflections on the Social Welfare Bases of the Measurement of Global Income Inequality
Authors: Brandolini Andrea , Carta Francesca 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThis paper examines the social welfare bases of the measurement of income inequality among the inhabitants of the world. We develop a general family of global inequality indices which encompasses different concepts of global equity, from the cosmopolitan to the nationalist view. The analysis also provides an interpretation of the EU-wide inequality measures adopted in European statistics.
On strongly just infinite profinite branch groups
Authors: Le Maître François , Wesolek Phillip 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
For profinite branch groups, we first demonstrate the equivalence of the Bergman property, uncountable cofinality, Cayley boundedness, the countable index property, and the condition that every non-trivial normal subgroup is open; compact groups enjoying the last condition are called strongly just infinite. For strongly just infinite profinite branch groups with mild additional assumptions, we verify the invariant automatic continuity property and the locally compact automatic continuity property. Examples are then presented, including the profinite completion of the first Grigorchuk group. As an application, we show that many Burger–Mozes universal simple groups enjoy several automatic continuity properties.
Movement Epenthesis Detection for Continuous Sign Language Recognition
Authors: Choudhury Ananya , Kumar Talukdar Anjan , Kamal Bhuyan Manas , Kumar Sarma Kandarpa 
Published: June 2016

AbstractAutomatic sign language recognition (SLR) is a current area of research as this is meant to serve as a substitute for sign language interpreters. In this paper, we present the design of a continuous SLR system that can extract out the meaningful signs and consequently recognize them. Here, we have used height of the hand trajectory as a salient feature for separating out the meaningful signs from the movement epenthesis patterns. Further, we have incorporated a unique set of spatial and temporal features for efficient recognition of the signs encapsulated within the continuous sequence. The implementation of an efficient hand segmentation and hand tracking technique makes our system robust to complex background as well as background with multiple signers. Experiments have established that our proposed system can identify signs from a continuous sign stream with a 92.8% spotting rate.
Design of a Directional Coupler based on UV-Induced LiNbO3 Waveguides
Authors: Ghosh T. , Samanta B. , Jana P. C. , Ganguly P. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractA semi-analytical technique, effective index-based matrix method (EIMM), has been applied to determine the coupling length of continuous wave UV-written directional coupler for different gaps between the waveguides as well as the pure bending loss and transition loss of S-curved waveguides estimated to optimize the transition length (
Meaning, Religion, and the State: On the Future of Liberal Human Rights
Authors: Mautner Menachem 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The proliferation of neoliberalism has unavoidably bred an impoverishment of meaning in the lives of people. The more neoliberal a state is the more religious its populace is likely to turn. If this is accompanied by the decline of the meaning provided by the narratives and practices of the nation-state, religion remains the only real source of big meaning for the citizens of the post-nationalist neoliberal state. The combination of neoliberalism and post-nationalism is therefore a potential threat to the future prospects of secular liberal-democracy. The liberal state cannot provide its citizens with a system of big meaning, or at least not with a thick and comprehensive such system. But if it abides by what I call “the liberalism of flourishing”, the liberal state will take it upon itself to provide its citizens with rich contents of deep meaning, i.e., with an abundance of materials embedded in art. Rich contents of deep meaning can serve as building blocks for individuals to develop their own personal conceptions of the big meaning of life. This is the main way in which a liberal state can compete with the contents of big meaning provided by religion.
Crystal structure of the triphenyltin(IV) chloride dimethyl N-cyanodithioiminocarbonate adduct
Authors: Diop Mouhamadou Birame , Sow Yaya , Diop Libasse , Plasseraud Laurent , Cattey Hélène 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Reaction of dimethyl N-cyanodithioiminocarbonate, NCNC(SCH3)2 (L), and SnPh3Cl led to the formation of [ClPh3SnNCNC(SCH3)2] (1) which crystallizes in the monoclinic space group C2/c with Z=8, a=19.152(2) Å, b=12.8659 (16) Å, c=19.063(3) Å, β=108.608(3) and V=4451.6(10) Å3. The structure of 1 consists of a SnPh3 moiety trans-coordinated in apical positions by one L ligand, N-coordinated, and one chlorine atom involving a trigonal bipyramid geometry around the Sn(IV) atom. To our knowledge, this is the first isolation of a discrete triorganotin(IV) complex with a N-cyanodithioiminocarbonate adduct. The structural characterization of 1 was completed by infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and elemental analysis which confirm the X-ray elucidation.
Crystal structure of N′-[(1E)-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-methylidene]adamantane-1-carbohydrazide, C18H20Cl2N2O
Authors: Aljohar Haya I. , Ghabbour Hazem A. , Abdelbaky Mohammed S.M. , Garcia-Granda Santiago , El-Emam Ali A. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
C18H20Cl2N2O, orthorhombic, Pbca (No. 61), a = 8.1023(2) Å, b = 18.7063(4) Å, c = 22.5509(6) Å, V = 3417.91(14) Å3, Z = 8, R
gt(F) = 0.0496, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1535, T = 293(2).
Crystal structure of (E)-1-(4-(((E)-3,5-dichloro-2-hydroxybenzylidene)amino)phenyl)ethan-1-one O-ethyl oxime, C17H16Cl2N2O2
Authors: Zhao Li , Wang Fei , An Qin-Qin , Zhao Ji-Xing 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
C17H16Cl2N2O2, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 9.1238(5) Å, b = 13.0575(4) Å, c = 14.3740(5) Å, β = 104.616(4)°, V = 1657.02(11) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt(F) = 0.0460, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1120, T = 293(2) K.
Fundraising Policy Reform and its Impact on Nonprofits in China: A View from the Trenches
Authors: Hu Ming , Guo Chao 
Published: June 2016

AbstractAfter decades of strict charitable solicitation regulation, the Chinese government has recently begun to experiment with fundraising policy reforms in some local jurisdictions. In this comparative study of two metropolitan cities, Shanghai and Guangzhou, we examine the nature, content, and scope of the reform and its impact on nonprofit organizations. Our archival analysis indicates that the new policies in both cities helped create a more supportive regulatory environment for the nonprofit sector, though they differed in the extent to which policy change departed from the status quo. Yet somewhat surprisingly, the reform elicited a lukewarm reaction from the nonprofit sector: only a very small fraction of nonprofit organizations actually fundraised under the new policies, and their performance varied remarkably. Our field work further reveals that many nonprofit leaders had reservations about the policy initiatives. Possible reasons for such reservations include fragmented policies on nonprofit registration and taxation, discretionary authorization system, and the weak fundraising capacity of nonprofits.
Glossary of terms used in extraction (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)
Authors: Poole Colin , Mester Zoltan , Miró Manuel , Pedersen-Bjergaard Stig , Pawliszyn Janusz 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Approaches for analytical-scale extraction are developing rapidly as new strategies are implemented to improve sample throughput, to minimize material use in laboratory methods, and to develop on-site capabilities. In this contribution, definitions and recommendations for symbols for the terms used in analytical extraction are presented. Exhaustive, microextraction, elevated temperature, microwave- and ultrasound-assisted, parallel batch, flow through systems, and membrane extraction approaches are discussed. An associated tutorial titled “Extraction” provides a detailed introduction to the topic.
International Tariffs in a Mixed Oligopoly with Research Spillovers
Authors: Haruna Shoji , Goel Rajeev K. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThis paper merges three strands of the literature – industrial organization, international trade, and economics of technical change – to examine the effect of tariffs on international mixed oligopolies which conduct research and development (R&D) that is prone to spillovers. Mixed oligopolies are prevalent in the defense sector, among other sectors. Using a two-stage sequential game with R&D in the first stage and production in the second stage, results show that higher tariffs reduce outputs of both the domestic public firm and foreign private firms, and private R&D. Effects on domestic R&D and welfare, and profits of foreign private firms depend upon spillovers. Within a large range of research spillovers, higher tariffs can in fact lower welfare. Some of these findings are different from traditional oligopolies and from models that ignore research spillovers. Policy implications are discussed.
The role of the happiness philosophy and core self-evaluations in defining job satisfaction as seen by the self and the significant other
Authors: Walczak Radosław B. , Derbis Romuald 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Our paper analyses sources of job satisfaction. A cross-sectional study in two variants: an online questionnaire (n=642) and its paper version (n=635), were used to measure the impact of core self-evaluations, hedonism and eudaimonism on job satisfaction. To strengthen the dependent variable (job satisfaction) measurement, two sources for this data were used: the target person’s self-assessment and his or her significant other’s evaluation. The results show that the significant other’s assessment can be a valuable source of information on the target person’s job satisfaction. On top of that, hierarchical regression has shown that both happiness philosophies: eudaimonism and hedonism have predictive power over the assessment of job satisfaction based on core self-evaluations.
Anorexia readiness syndrome and sensitivity to body boundaries breaches
Authors: Korolik Aleksandra , Kochan-Wójcik Marta 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Our study tests the relationships between the anorexia readiness syndrome (ARS) and the sense of body boundaries as well as sensitivity to breaches of self boundaries. Conducted among 120 young females aged 18–24, the study was based on three questionnaires: the Eating Attitudes Questionnaire, the Sense of Body Boundaries Questionnaire, and the Self Boundaries Sensitivity Scale. Two groups were used for comparative analyses, each consisting of 30 participants with either high or low ARS intensity. The results showed high-ARS intensity individuals to have a weaker body boundary sense, a weaker sense of being separate from the environment, and a stronger sense of their bodies’ permeability boundaries, as well as being overly-sensitive to breaches in their social self boundaries. The groups showed no significant differences with respect to sensitivity to breaches in their bodily and spatial-symbolic selves.
Existential/spiritual resources and the subjective quality of life experiences among elderly adults
Authors: Kapała Magdalena 
Published: June 2016

AbstractMy paper presents the results of a research study on the relationship between existential/spiritual resources, that is, spiritual sensitivity (a disposition to experience spirituality, manifested in the embracement of the nature of things in the transcendent and final perspective, in moral sensitivity, and the ability to find meaning in paradoxical and limiting situations), spiritual sensitivity components and subjective quality of life (a generalized attitude to one’s own life mode, in the four existential dimensions: psychophysical, psycho-social, subjective, and metaphysical). Study subjects were older adults (60+, n = 522) living in the current, dynamic, uncertain and fluid modern world conditions. The study had two phases – quantitative and qualitative (narrative interviews). To measure the phenomena, the Spiritual Sensitivity Inventory (Straś-Romanowska, Kowal, & Kapała, 2013) and the Quality of Life Questionnaire (Straś-Romanowska, Oleszkowicz, & Frąckowiak, 2004) were used. The results obtained confirmed a strong mutual relationship between spiritual resources and quality of life, also providing an answer to some questions about the nature of spiritual sensitivity, and its integrating, pro-development and pro-health role in the elderly adults’ life in the post-modern era.
Photocatalytic removal of reactive yellow 145 dye from simulated textile wastewaters over supported (Co, Ni)3O4/Al2O3 co-catalyst
Authors: Mohammad Emman J. , Lafta Abbas J. , Kahdim Salih H. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The supported co-catalyst (Co, Ni)3O4/Al2O3 was prepared via using a co-precipitation method. Three sets of these materials were prepared by calcination at three different temperatures 500, 600, and 700°C. Crystal structure of the prepared materials was investigated using powder X-rays diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Atomic force microscope (AFM), and specific surface area (BET). The activity of the prepared catalysts was investigated by following both of photocatalytic and adsorption removal of Reactive yellow 145 dye (RY 145) from simulated industrial wastewaters. In this study, different reaction conditions were performed such as effect of pH of the reaction mixture, mass dosage of the used catalyst, and effect of temperature. In addition to that adsorption isotherms and reaction kinetics were investigated. Also the activity of these catalysts were investigated after cyclization of the used catalysts.
Adsorptive molecularly imprinted composite membranes for chiral separation of phenylalanine
Authors: Shah Nasrullah , Rehan Touseef , Park Joong Kon 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Two types of composite imprinted membranes, i.e., composite membrane comprised of D-Phe imprinted beads and D-Phe imprinted membrane or DCM and composite membrane comprised of L-Phe imprinted beads and L-Phe imprinted membranes or LCM, were synthesized by phase inversion technique after a uniform dispersion of beads within the polymeric solutions using simple physico-mechanical process. The assemblies of the prepared DCM, LCM and control membranes were employed in ultrafiltration for chiral separation of D, L-Phenylalanine racemate solution. DCM and LCM showed an improved adsorption capacity (0.334 mg g-1 and 0.365 mg g-1 respectively), and adsorption selectivity (2.72 and 2.98 respectively). However, the percent rejection of the template and counter enantiomer were lower than that of control membranes. Compared to control membrane, the DCM and LCM showed inverse permselectivity. These composite membranes having better adsorption and separation ability for Phenylalanine racemate solution will be suitable in the future for various other applications.