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BACK TO THE FUTURE: POSTNARRATIVIST HISTORIOGRAPHY AND ANALYTIC PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY
Authors: Roth Paul A. 
Published: May 2016

ABSTRACTJouni‐Matti Kuukkanen has written an important book. It directly confronts a key theoretical dilemma that has shadowed debate in historiography for several decades: histories cannot be written without using some narrative structure or other, but epistemological evaluation cannot be applied to narratives qua narrative. Thus, if empirical inquiry takes the form of a history, then it cannot be rationally evaluable, and if rationally evaluable, empirical inquiry cannot be in the form of a history. Kuukkanen's book both directly confronts and proposes a strategy for surmounting this tired and tiresome theoretical barrier. Kuukkanen deserves great credit for attempting to reshape a long‐stalled debate in a way that enables the theoretical options to be imagined anew. Yet his structuring of the oppositional tendencies engenders some ongoing problems regarding how to understand the philosophical stakes and options. This review argues that achieving Kuukkanen's postnarrativist future requires going back to past epistemic concerns discarded because they were tied to conceptions of logic and explanation that could not be reconciled with narrative form. Kuukkanen practices postnarrativism but still preaches a prenarrativist conception of logic. To reach his promised future, to actually overcome the dilemma that he rightly seeks to transcend, one must actually have the courage of Kuukkanen's pragmatist convictions.
AN IMPERIAL SYLLABUS
Authors: Garrett Matthew 
Published: May 2016

ABSTRACTTen Books That Shaped the British Empire, edited by distinguished historians Antoinette Burton and Isabel Hofmeyr, brings together ten essays on individual books with a substantial methodological introduction. Covering the full geographical expanse of the Empire, the volume seeks to unify book and imperial history through careful accounts of the circulation, recycling, and uptake of each of the books under consideration. The upshot is an invaluable overall work with important individual contributions. At the same time, the project's methodology and mode of presentation raise questions for the writing of history, particularly at the nexus of the histories of empire and of the book, that are reiterated but never queried within the volume itself. Specifically, in its focus on the moment of the circulation of texts, Ten Books That Shaped the British Empire reflects a general condition in the human sciences: a resistance to narrative, to causality, and to critique, which this essay attempts to describe and briefly explain.
Lichen planus pigmentosus inversus: a series of 10 Tunisian patients
Authors: Mohamed Mariem , Korbi Mouna , Hammedi Faten , Youssef Monia , Soua Yosra , Akkari Hayet , Lahouel Ines , Belhadjali Hichem , Zili Jameleddine 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBackgroundLichen planus pigmentosus inversus (LPPI) is a rare variant of LP. Only 31 cases have been reported in the literature.MethodsHere we report a series of 10 patients with LPPI from North Africa.ResultsTen cases of LPPI, clinically suspected and histologically confirmed, were seen over 3 years (2013‐2015). The mean age of patients was 62.4 years old. Eight patients were women and two were men. Main folds involved were the axillae and groin. All patients were treated by topical steroids without success.ConclusionsOur series of LPPI seems that this disorder is underreported mainly among 3 dark‐skinned persons as we have seen these ten cases within three years.
Production and characterisation of skate skin gelatin films incorporated with thyme essential oil and their application in chicken tenderloin packaging
Authors: Lee Ka‐Yeon , Lee Ji‐Hyeon , Yang Hyun‐Ju , Song Kyung Bin 
Published: May 2016

SummaryIn this study, skate skin gelatin (SSG) was used as a new biodegradable film source and a SSG film was prepared. In addition, thyme essential oil (TEO) was incorporated in the SSG film as an antimicrobial agent for the preparation of an antimicrobial film. The tensile strength (TS) of the film decreased, whereas elongation at break (E) increased by the addition of TEO. The SSG film containing TEO showed increased antimicrobial activity against Listeria monocytogenes and Escherichia coli O157:H7 as TEO concentration increased. To apply the SSG film to food packaging, chicken tenderloin samples were wrapped with the film containing 1% TEO. The packaging of chicken tenderloin with the TEO‐containing SSG film inhibited the growth of L. monocytogenes and E. coli O157:H7 compared to the control during storage. Therefore, the SSG film with added TEO has potential as active food packaging to extend the shelf life of chicken tenderloin.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Accuracy and Bias in Emotion Regulation Trait Judgments
Authors: Eldesouky Lameese , English Tammy , Gross James J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractObjectiveThe current study examined accuracy and bias in judging trait‐level emotion regulation strategy use in romantic relationships and tested emotion‐related and global predictors of these judgments.MethodBoth members of 120 heterosexual couples (Mage = 20.39 years; 56.3% Caucasian) completed measures of emotion regulation (self‐reported and perceived partner use of suppression and reappraisal), emotionality, emotional expressivity, and relationship quality.ResultsRomantic partners were relatively accurate in judging suppression and reappraisal, although they had a tendency to underestimate use of both strategies. Reappraisal use was overestimated more among targets higher in positive expressivity, whereas suppression use was underestimated among targets higher in emotionality. In addition, women overestimated their partner's reappraisal use more than did men, and higher relationship quality predicted more positive biases in judging emotion regulation patterns.ConclusionsThese findings suggest that romantic partners can judge each other's emotion regulation patterns with some degree of accuracy, but certain biases exist for specific strategies. The amount of accuracy and bias in emotion regulation judgments within romantic relationships may be influenced by both specific emotion‐related characteristics of targets and global characteristics that broadly affect personality judgments.
Population structure of a vector‐borne plant parasite
Authors: Yule Kelsey M. , Koop Jennifer A. H. , Alexandre Nicolas M. , Johnston Lauren R. , Whiteman Noah K. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractParasites are among the most diverse groups of life on Earth, yet complex natural histories often preclude studies of their speciation processes. The biology of parasitic plants facilitates in situ collection of data on both genetic structure and the mechanisms responsible for that structure. Here, we studied the role of mating, dispersal and establishment in host race formation of a parasitic plant. We investigated the population genetics of a vector‐borne desert mistletoe (Phoradendron californicum) across two legume host tree species (Senegalia greggii and Prosopis velutina) in the Sonoran desert using microsatellites. Consistent with host race formation, we found strong host‐associated genetic structure in sympatry, little genetic variation due to geographic site and weak isolation by distance. We hypothesize that genetic differentiation results from differences in the timing of mistletoe flowering by host species, as we found initial flowering date of individual mistletoes correlated with genetic ancestry. Hybrids with intermediate ancestry were detected genetically. Individuals likely resulting from recent, successful establishment events following dispersal between the host species were detected at frequencies similar to hybrids between host races. Therefore, barriers to gene flow between the host races may have been stronger at mating than at dispersal. We also found higher inbreeding and within‐host individual relatedness values for mistletoes on the more rare and isolated host species (S. greggii). Our study spanned spatial scales to address how interactions with both vectors and hosts influence parasitic plant structure with implications for parasite virulence evolution and speciation.
Experimental evidence for heat plume‐induced cavitation and xylem deformation as a mechanism of rapid post‐fire tree mortality
Authors: West Adam G. , Nel Jacques A. , Bond William J. , Midgley Jeremy J. 
Published: May 2016

Summary

Recent work suggests that hydraulic mechanisms, rather than cambium necrosis, may account for rapid post‐fire tree mortality. We experimentally tested for xylem cavitation, as a result of exposure to high‐vapour‐deficit (D) heat plumes, and permanent xylem deformation, as a result of thermal softening of lignin, in two tree species differing in fire tolerance.

We measured percentage loss of conductance (PLC) in distal branches that had been exposed to high‐D heat plumes or immersed in hot water baths (high temperature, but not D). Results were compared with predictions from a parameterized hydraulic model. Physical damage to the xylem was examined microscopically.

Both species suffered c. 80% PLC when exposed to a 100°C plume. However, at 70°C, the fire‐sensitive Kiggelaria africana suffered lower PLC (49%) than the fire‐resistant Eucalytpus cladocalyx (80%). Model simulations suggested that differences in PLC between species were a result of greater hydraulic segmentation in E. cladocalyx. Kiggelaria africana suffered considerable PLC (59%), as a result of heat‐induced xylem deformation, in the water bath treatments, but E. cladocalyx did not.

We suggest that a suite of ‘pyrohydraulic’ traits, including hydraulic segmentation and heat sensitivity of the xylem, may help to explain why some tree species experience rapid post‐fire mortality after low‐intensity fires and others do not.
Diuretics, Limited Ultrafiltration, and Residual Renal Function in Incident Hemodialysis Patients: A Case Series
Authors: Sjolund Jessica , Garcia Anton Desiree , Bayes Liz Y. , Hoekstra Tiny , Dekker Friedo W. , Munoz Mendoza Jair 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe effect of diuretics on residual renal function expressed as residual GFR (rGFR) and urine volume (rUV) using 24‐hour urine collections has not been well examined in hemodialysis (HD) patients. We present a small (seven patient) but provocative case series describing a strikingly low rate of decline in rUV and rGFR (average of creatinine and urea clearances, 24‐hour urine collections) in patients treated with increasing doses of furosemide (up to 360 mg/day) during the first 2 years after initiation of HD. Between 6 and 12 months, the mean rUV fell by 1 ml/month, whereas rGFR declined by 0.03 ml/min/1.73 m2/month. The mean rate of decline from 12 to 24 months for rUV (33 ml/month) and rGFR (0.02 ml/min/1.73 m2/month) were also low. While data are clearly limited and the observation retrospective, they are consistent with the better documented benefit of diuretics observed in end‐stage renal disease patients treated with peritoneal dialysis.
Commutability and interchangeability of commercial quality control materials with feline plasma for common biochemical analytes
Authors: Baral Randolph M. , Dhand Navneet K. , Freeman Kathleen P. 
Published: May 2016

BackgroundSpecies‐specific plasma or serum pools are considered the ideal standard material for quality control materials (QCM) instead of commercially available human QCM. However, using plasma or serum pools is limited by volume restrictions, degradation over time, and a narrow range of analyte concentrations. Concentrations of QCM analytes should be consistent or commutable with those from species‐specific plasma/serum samples, and the precision from plasma pools should be comparable or interchangeable with commercial human QCM.ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to determine the commutability and interchangeability of 2 levels of commercial QCM (MAS chemTRAK‐H [CT]) with feline plasma pools (PP) from normal and renal disease cats measured using a commercial laboratory analyzer and a veterinary in‐house analyzer.MethodsAgreement between the 2 analyzers was assessed for 16 analytes by correlation and Passing–Bablok regression analyses of feline plasma samples. The difference between each CT data point and the regression line (residuals) was determined and standardized, and CT were considered ‘commutable’ with PP if the standardized residual was within a range of −3 to 3. Coefficients of variation (CVs) for CT and PP for 16 analytes on 2 analyzers were compared by bootstrap analysis to determine interchangeability.ResultsMost CT analytes were within the range of patient plasma sample analytes, thus commutable. Only 2 analytes had equivalent precision for both levels of CT and both levels of PP, and 5 additional analytes had similar precision for at least one level of CT compared to at least one level of PP.ConclusionsThe QCM assessed is commutable to feline PP within the tested ranges for 2 particular analyzers. Commutability does not grant interchangeability.
Rabies Vaccination: Higher Failure Rates in Imported Dogs than in those Vaccinated in Italy
Authors: Rota Nodari E. , Alonso S. , Mancin M. , De Nardi M. , Hudson‐Cooke S. , Veggiato C. , Cattoli G. , De Benedictis P. 
Published: May 2016

SummaryThe current European Union (EU) legislation decrees that pets entering the EU from a rabies‐infected third country have to obtain a satisfactory virus‐neutralizing antibody level, while those moving within the EU require only rabies vaccination as the risk of moving a rabid pet within the EU is considered negligible. A number of factors driving individual variations in dog vaccine response have been previously reported, including a high rate of vaccine failure in puppies, especially those subject to commercial transport. A total of 21 001 observations collected from dogs (2006–2012) vaccinated in compliance with the current EU regulations were statistically analysed to assess the effect of different risk factors related to rabies vaccine efficacy. Within this framework, we were able to compare the vaccination failure rate in a group of dogs entering the Italian border from EU and non‐EU countries to those vaccinated in Italy prior to international travel. Our analysis identified that cross‐breeds and two breed categories showed high vaccine success rates, while Beagles and Boxers were the least likely to show a successful response to vaccination (88.82% and 90.32%, respectively). Our analysis revealed diverse performances among the commercially available vaccines, in terms of serological peak windows, and marked differences according to geographical area. Of note, we found a higher vaccine failure rate in imported dogs (13.15%) than in those vaccinated in Italy (5.89%). Our findings suggest that the choice of vaccine may influence the likelihood of an animal achieving a protective serological level and that time from vaccination to sampling should be considered when interpreting serological results. A higher vaccine failure in imported compared to Italian dogs highlights the key role that border controls still have in assessing the full compliance of pet movements with EU legislation to minimize the risk of rabies being reintroduced into a disease‐free area.
SCIENCE AND RELIGION IN THE UNITED KINGDOM: A PERSONAL VIEW ON THE CONTEMPORARY SCENE
Authors: Southgate Christopher 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThis article considers the current state of the science–religion debate in the United Kingdom. It discusses the societies, groups, and individual scholars that shape that debate, including the dialogue between theology and physics, biology, and psychology. Attention is also given to theology's engagement with ecological issues. The article also reflects on the loss of influence of denominational Christianity within British society, and the impact both on the character of the debate and the role of the churches. Finally, some promising trajectories of development for the future are outlined.
MINIMALIST ENGAGEMENT: ROWAN WILLIAMS ON CHRISTIANITY AND SCIENCE
Authors: Jordan Peter N. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractDuring his time as Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams addressed the relations between Christianity and science at some length. While many contemporary theologians have explored the natural sciences in detail and have deployed scientific ideas and concepts in their theological work, Williams's writings suggest that theology has little need for natural scientific knowledge. For Williams, the created order's relationship to God renders the content of scientific theories about how finite causes are materially constituted and interact of little theological importance. At the same time, Williams is convinced that theological and scientific work must each remain within their proper bounds, a position that can best succeed in practice when participants in each discipline are aware of how both disciplines approach their subject matter. Although Williams's view challenges those who would insist that theology requires anything more than minimal engagement with the sciences, the ability to clearly demarcate and preserve the boundaries between scientific and theological work nevertheless requires of the theologian the kind of understanding of scientific methods and theories that Williams himself demonstrates.
EFFECT OF ACADEMIC DEGREE AND DISCIPLINE ON RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND EVOLUTION ACCEPTANCE: SURVEY AT A CHILEAN UNIVERSITY
Authors: Marín César , DʾElía Guillermo 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAffiliation with a scientific area or degree program could affect one´s religious beliefs and acceptance of evolution; however, this issue has been poorly studied. Moreover, little information is available regarding Chilean university scientists’ views on religion and evolution. This study aims to provide the first documentation of the opinion of scientists at a Chilean University with regard to religion and evolution. This was done by conducting a personal survey of first and last year undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty. We found that nonreligiosity, as well as acceptance of Darwinian evolution, increased with possession of an advanced degree and this correlation was stronger for individuals who study biology and physics in comparison to those who study chemistry. Although less than 30 percent of undergraduate students are atheists/agnostics, more than 70 percent of faculty members are atheist or agnostic. However, most of the surveyed scientists did not see a conflict between science and religion.
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF WESLEYAN SOTERIOLOGY: THE DYNAMIC OF BOTH INSTANTANEOUS AND GRADUAL CHANGE
Authors: Weissenbacher Alan C. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractIn his work Rewired: Exploring Religious Conversion, dealing with Wesleyan soteriology and neuroscience, Paul Markham claims that when one incorporates biology as an epistemic restriction in theologies of conversion, doctrines of instantaneous conversion are invalidated. He asserts that conversion must always be gradual, because the mechanism by which the brain changes in response to experience does not occur instantaneously; rather change is initiated and consolidated over an often lengthy span of time. I argue, however, that doctrines of instantaneous conversion are maintained when taking neuroscience into account. First, for doctrines of conversion that hold to the imputation of Christ's righteousness, neuroscience is irrelevant, because statements of instantaneous change are in terms of a relational status and not biological. Rapid conversion is maintained as a metaphysical position. Second, an embodied and neurologically realized change is expected in theologies of conversion that hold to impartation and, contrary to Markham, immediate change is neurologically possible in a variety of ways.
WILLIAM WHEWELL, THE PLURALITY OF WORLDS, AND THE MODERN SOLAR SYSTEM
Authors: Crowe Michael J. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAstronomers of the first half of the nineteenth century viewed our solar system entirely differently from the way twentieth‐century astronomers viewed it. In the earlier period the dominant image was of a set of planets and moons, both of which kinds of bodies were inhabited by intelligent beings comparable to humans. By the early twentieth century, science had driven these beings from every planet in our system except the Earth, leaving our solar system (and perhaps others) as more or less desolate regions for the most part bereft of intelligent life. This essay traces this extinction and its relation to religious thought, noting the role played in it by Sir John Herschel and especially by William Whewell. The inverse square laws for gravitation, heat radiation, and light receive special attention, as does the question of the relevance of the Christian notions of a divine incarnation and redemption.
Reverberation characterization inside an anechoic test chamber at the weapon sonar test facility at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport Division
Authors: Eastland Grant C. , Buck William C. 
Published: May 2016

The Weapon Sonar Test Facility (WSTF) at NUWC Keyport, WA, is a 34 500 gallon pressure tank currently used for test and evaluation of torpedo sonar arrays. The tank has many more possible uses and complete characterization of the testing environment needs to be performed. One of the methods of characterization being used is the determination of the reverberation time of the anechoic chamber. Applying Sabine-Franklin-Jaeger theory of reverberant rooms, an experimentally determined reverberation time T60 for a “live room” can be used to provide an upper bound for the reverberation time in the chamber. Utilizing the Eyring theory of “dead” rooms will provide a better determination of T60 for the anechoic chamber, hence provide a lower bound characterization. The experimental method involves determining the spatially averaged acoustic energy of an initial tone and the corresponding reflection from the chamber wall seen in a recorded signal. These values determined from the root mean square signal voltage determine the wave decay time, τ. The decay time is directly related to the reverberation time through T60 = 6τ×loge10. The reverberation was determined to be within an acceptable tolerance for testing and evaluation.
Loudspeaker system
Authors: Pisani Gordon , Bartolomeo Nico , Mascolo Joseph , Wolff Gabrielle , Laprade Alexander , Gorczynski Ethan , Turo Diego 
Published: May 2016

This presentation will demonstrate the design, construction, testing, and final performance of a student designed loudspeaker system. The purpose of this project was to create a 2.1 channel, high quality sound system that produces a bandwidth just short of the full range of human hearing, approximately 20–20 000 Hz. This system consists of 2 two-way speakers utilizing a woofer and tweeter, with one separate subwoofer. The function of this particular sound system is to reproduce sound faithfully in a 350–400 square foot room. The performance characteristics of this system will be presented through frequency response and linearity testing results. These tests were used to calculate and implement modifications made to the cabinet size and shape while adhering to a budget of $1200. The analysis of every performance will also reveal data for different electrical component values in designing the Linkwitz-Riley crossovers.