bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of hybrid-SiO2 particles on characterization of EPDM and silicone rubber composites for outdoor high-voltage insulations
Authors: Khan Hidayatullah , Amin Muhammad , Yasin Muhammad , Ali Muhammad , Ahmad Ayaz 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) and silicone rubber (SiR) are well-known polymers for high-voltage (HV) outdoor applications. In this research work, the effect of hybrid SiO2 (a mixture of 15% microsized and 5% nanosized silica) has been investigated on the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of EPDM and SiR composites. Using the ASTM standard procedure, the EPDM and SiR composites filled with hybrid silica were compounded by two roll mill and simple blending techniques, respectively. It was observed that with the addition of hybrid SiO2, the composites exhibited improved tensile strength of ~2500 kPa, reduced elongation at break, and enhanced hardness. The samples filled with SiR hybrid silica showed higher thermal stability and volume/surface resistivities relative to EPDM hybrid composites. However, EPDM hybrid composites showed higher dielectric strength of ~23.4 kV/mm as compared with SiR composites. From these characterization results, it can be suggested that SiR hybrid composites are more suitable for outdoor HV insulation applications.
Study on low temperature toughness and crystallization behavior of polypropylene random copolymer
Authors: Li Yingchun , He Shuai , He Hui , Yu Peng , Wang Dongqing 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
This research designed a series of novel approaches aiming to tackle a long-standing problem that is the brittleness of polypropylene (PP) random copolymer (PPR) at low temperature. By introducing polyolefin elastomer (POE), the toughness of PPR was improved; talc improved the stiffness of PPR, low density polyethylene (LDPE) or high density PE (HDPE) improved the low temperature toughness of PPR, and annealing treatment also improved the low temperature toughness of PPR significantly. The addition of dicumyl peroxide (DCP) and triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) increased its stiffness through the formation of cross-linking networks. Also, the crystallization behavior and morphology were investigated in detail. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) results indicated that the adoption of annealing treatment can improve the crystallinity of PPR, while a polarizing microscope revealed that the incorporation of foreign matter can facilitate the crystallization process of the matrix. X-ray diffraction (XRD) tests showed an unchanged polymorphic composition of PPR after introducing different additives, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) indicated that annealing treatment can enhance interfacial interactions between the matrix and fillers.
A review on acoustic methods of algal growth control by ultrasonication through existing and novel emerging technologies
Authors: Mullick Aditi , Neogi Sudarsan 
Published: December 2016

AbstractThe uncontrolled proliferation of algae and algal blooms due to excessive nutrient loading in natural and industrial water bodies is a major issue for water quality maintenance. It reduces usability of the water, imposes hazardous effects of algal toxins released from algal blooms, and creates nuisance in the operation of several industrial water units. Among several existing water treatment methods to diminish the post-algae growth effects, ultrasonication has emerged as an environmentally safe technology that does not involve any use of algaecide. The interaction of several parameters, including climatic and environmental conditions with algae growth rate, have been reviewed in this article. The effects of different acoustic operating conditions for inhibition of algae growth have also been discussed. Concern about high energy consumption led other technologies to be integrated with ultrasonication. It has enhanced the process efficiency and reduced the energy consumption as reported in some long-term field investigations and patent proposals. Several issues that require further research for making this technology widely applicable or to install an effective system design have been highlighted in this article.
Characterizations of the distribution of the
Demmel condition number of real Wishart
matrices
Authors: Shakil M. , Ahsanullah M. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
The Demmel condition number is an indicator of the matrix condition, and its properties have recently
found applications in many practical problems, such as in MIMO communication systems, in the analytical
prediction of level-crossing and fade duration statistics of Rayleigh channels, and in spectrum sensing
for cognitive radio systems, among others. As the characterizations of a probability distribution play an important
role in probability and statistics, in this paper we study the characterizations of the distribution of
the Demmel condition number of real Wishart matrices by truncated first moment. Since the truncated distributions
arise in practical statistics where the ability of record observations is limited to a given threshold
or within a specified range, we hope that these characterizations will be quite useful for practitioners and
researchers in the fields of probability, statistics, and other applied sciences, such as actuarial science, linear
algebra, multivariate statistics, physics, wireless communications, among others.
Influence of Clothing on Thermoregulation and Comfort During Exercise in the Heat
Authors: Davis Jon K. , Laurent C. Matt , Allen Kimberly E. , Zhang Yang , Stolworthy Nicola I. , Welch Taylor R. , Nevett Michael E. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Davis, JK, Laurent, CM, Allen, KE, Zhang, Y, Stolworthy, NI, Welch, TR, and Nevett, ME. Influence of clothing on thermoregulation and comfort during exercise in the heat. J Strength Cond Res 31(12): 3435–3443, 2017—Sport textiles of synthetic fiber have been proposed to have superior properties for keeping wearers cooler, drier, and more comfortable compared with natural fibers. The impact of various fiber content and fabric construction on thermoregulation and perceptual responses are not well understood. Eight male collegiate athletes performed 3 counterbalanced trials of 45-minute treadmill run at 60% of maximal oxygen uptake in an environmental chamber (32° C). Three different fibers, consisting of 100% cotton, a blend of natural fibers (50/50% cotton/soybean), and a synthetic fiber (100% polyester) with mesh loops to facilitate ventilation through the clothing, were tested. Heat strain indices, microenvironment temperature, ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), and clothing comfort were measured. Session RPE (S-RPE) and session thermal sensation (S-TS) were recorded 20 minutes after each trial. There was no effect of clothing on rectal, skin, and body temperatures, heart rate, RPE, or comfort measures (p ≥ 0.05). A significant effect was observed for synthetic fiber compared with cotton on S-RPE (p = 0.03), S-TS (p = 0.04), and the microenvironment temperature at the chest (p = 0.02). No significant difference was shown for any other fibers on S-RPE, S-TS, or other microenvironment areas (p ≥ 0.05). These results show that clothing fiber content and fabric construction had no effect on thermoregulation, RPE, or clothing comfort during moderate-intensity exercise in the heat; whereas synthetic fabric construction indeed effectively reduced regional microenvironment temperature and attenuated global exertion and TS, which may have important implications for exercise tolerance in the heat.
Skeletal Muscle Fatigability and Myosin Heavy Chain Fiber Type in Resistance Trained Men
Authors: Bagley James R. , McLeland Kathryn A. , Arevalo Jose A. , Brown Lee E. , Coburn Jared W. , Galpin Andrew J. 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Bagley, JR, McLeland, KA, Arevalo, JA, Brown, LE, Coburn, JW, and Galpin, AJ. Skeletal muscle fatigability and myosin heavy chain fiber type in resistance trained men. J Strength Cond Res 31(3): 602–607, 2017—Forty years ago, Thorstensson and Karlsson in 1976 described the link between muscle fatigability and fiber type, finding that more fast-twitch fibers were associated with a quicker onset of quadriceps fatigue. This provided the foundation for the Classic Thorstensson Test of fatigability and subsequent noninvasive fiber type prediction equation. This equation was developed with data from recreationally active (REC) men but has been implemented in participants with heterogeneous physical activity/exercise backgrounds. The accuracy of this approach in resistance trained (RET) men has not been established. Moreover, muscle fiber typing techniques have evolved considerably since this seminal work. Therefore, we reexamined this relationship using RET men and a more sensitive fiber typing method (single fiber myosin heavy chain [MHC] isoform classification). Fifteen RET men (age = 24.8 ± 1.3 years) performed maximal knee extensions (via isokinetic dynamometry) to determine peak torque (PT) and quadriceps fatigue percentage (FP) after 30 and 50 repetitions. Vastus lateralis (VL) single fiber MHC type was determined and fibers were grouped as %Fast (expressing MHC IIa, IIa/IIX, or IIx; no MHC I containing fibers). Resistance trained men exhibited 46% greater PT (RET = 207 ± 28 N·m vs. REC = 130 ± 8 N·m) and 28% more %Fast (RET = 61 ± 4% vs. REC = 44 ± 4%) than REC men. Additionally, RET men had a relatively homogeneous FP (64 ± 1%) ranging from 53 to 72%. No relationship was found between FP and MHC fiber type (R
2 = 0.01, p > 0.05). The Classic Thorstensson Test may not accurately estimate VL fiber type composition in RET men, highlighting the (a) unique phenotypical/functional adaptations induced by chronic RET and (b) the need for more sensitive cellular/molecular analyses in RET muscle.
Traffic Through the Trans-Golgi Network and the Endosomal System Requires Collaboration Between Exomer and Clathrin Adaptors in Fission Yeast
Authors: Hoya Marta , Yanguas Francisco , Moro Sandra , Prescianotto-Baschong Cristina , Doncel Cristina , de León Nagore , Curto M-Ángeles , Spang Anne , Valdivieso M-Henar 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Despite its biological and medical relevance, traffic from the Golgi to the plasma membrane (PM) is one of the least understood steps of secretion. Exomer is a protein complex that mediates the trafficking of certain cargoes from the trans-Golgi network/early endosomes to the PM in budding yeast. Here, we show that in Schizosaccharomyces pombe the Cfr1 and Bch1 proteins constitute the simplest form of an exomer. Cfr1 co-immunoprecipitates with Assembly Polypeptide adaptor 1 (AP-1), AP-2, and Golgi-localized, gamma-adaptin ear domain homology, ARF-binding (GGA) subunits, and cfr1+ interacts genetically with AP-1 and GGA genes. Exomer-defective cells exhibit multiple mild defects, including alterations in the morphology of Golgi stacks and the distribution of the synaptobrevin-like Syb1 protein, carboxypeptidase missorting, and stress sensitivity. S. pombe apm1Δ cells exhibit a defect in trafficking through the early endosomes that is severely aggravated in the absence of exomer. apm1Δ cfr1Δ cells exhibit a dramatic disorganization of intracellular compartments, including massive accumulation of electron-dense tubulovesicular structures. While the trans-Golgi network/early endosomes are severely disorganized in the apm1Δ cfr1Δ strain, gga21Δ gga22Δ cfr1Δ cells exhibit a significant disturbance of the prevacuolar/vacuolar compartments. Our findings show that exomer collaborates with clathrin adaptors in trafficking through diverse cellular compartments, and that this collaboration is important to maintain their integrity. These results indicate that the effect of eliminating exomer is more pervasive than that described to date, and suggest that exomer complexes might participate in diverse steps of vesicle transport in other organisms.
Starvation-Induced Stress Response Is Critically Impacted by Ceramide Levels in Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Cui Mingxue , Wang Yi , Cavaleri Jonathon , Kelson Taylor , Teng Yudong , Han Min 
Published: December 2016

Abstract
Our understanding of the cellular mechanisms by which animals regulate their response to starvation is limited, despite the strong relevance of the problem to major human health issues. The L1 diapause of Caenorhabditis elegans, where first-stage larvae arrest in response to a food-less environment, is an excellent system to study this mechanism. We found, through genetic manipulation and lipid analysis, that biosynthesis of ceramide, particularly those with longer fatty acid side chains, critically impacts animal survival during L1 diapause. Genetic interaction analysis suggests that ceramide may act in both insulin-IGF-1 signaling (IIS)-dependent and IIS-independent pathways to affect starvation survival. Genetic and expression analyses indicate that ceramide is required for maintaining the proper expression of previously characterized starvation-responsive genes, genes that are regulated by the IIS pathway and tumor suppressor Rb, and genes responsive to pathogen. These findings provide an important insight into the roles of sphingolipid metabolism, not only in starvation response, but also in aging and food-response-related human health problems.
Actitudes y creencias hacia las matemáticas: un estudio comparativo entre estudiantes y profesores
Authors: Gamboa Araya Ronny , Moreira-Mora Tania Elena 
Published: December 2016

La enseñanza y el aprendizaje de las matemáticas se han asociado con bajos resultados académicos, lo que ha creado un ambiente negativo en torno a esta disciplina. Algunas investigaciones han señalado que las creencias y actitudes hacia las matemáticas, por parte de los estudiantes, podrían explicar, en parte, el origen de la problemática que existe en dicha materia. También, han destacado la influencia que el docente posee en la formación de estos componentes del dominio afectivo de sus alumnos. Este artículo muestra los resultados de una investigación en la cual el objetivo fue analizar las actitudes y creencias hacia la disciplina por parte de estudiantes y docentes. La investigación se llevó a cabo en décimo año, con sus respectivos docentes de matemáticas, y participaron tres instituciones de secundaria de Costa Rica. Para el logro de los objetivos, se utilizó un diseño mixto; la recolección de datos se realizó mediante encuestas, observación, entrevistas y un grupo focal. Los resultados obtenidos muestran coincidencias y divergencias para ambos grupos de participantes. Estudiantes y docentes coinciden en señalar que para aprender matemáticas es necesario, entre otros aspectos, esfuerzo, dedicación y sentir gusto por la materia. Valoran la aplicabilidad de la disciplina, aunque esto no se utiliza como un recurso didáctico en las lecciones. El estudiantado, en general, no presenta interés en el aprendizaje de las matemáticas; mientras que el profesorado las valora como una disciplina agradable y fundamental en la formación de toda persona. Lo anterior genera un reto para el docente, quien debe innovar en su labor de aula para incidir, positivamente, en el domino afectivo de sus estudiantes.
<i>Brought to Light. Contemporary Freemasonry, Meaning and Society</i> de James Scott Kenney
Authors: Martínez Moreno Carlos Francisco 
Published: December 2016

Brought to Light. Contemporary Freemasonry, Meaning and Society de James Scott Kenney. Waterloo, Ontario: Wilfrid Laurier University Press. 2016. 308 páginas. ISBN-10: 1771121947. ISBN-13: 978-1771121941.
Influence of Non‐Impacted Third Molars on Pathologies of Adjacent Second Molars: A Retrospective Study
Authors: Li Zhi‐Bang , Qu Hong‐Lei , Zhou Li‐Na , Tian Bei‐Min , Chen Fa‐Ming 
Published: December 2016

Background: Although removal of impacted third molars (I‐M3s) is common in dental clinics, the decision to retain or remove asymptomatic non‐impacted third molars (N‐M3s) presents a significant challenge. This study investigates influence of N‐M3s on pathologies of adjacent second molars (A‐M2s).Methods: Clinical status of M3s was evaluated, and presence of distal caries, external root resorption (ERR), and alveolar bone loss (ABL) of A‐M2s was assessed by orthopantomograms (OPGs). Prevalence of A‐M2 pathologies was evaluated and association between N‐M3s and pathologies of A‐M2s was analyzed by multivariate logistic regression. Significance level was set at 0.05.Results: OPGs from 1,958 patients were included in the present study. Among these patients, 45.1% presented with at least one N‐M3, and 44.2% of retained M3s were non‐impacted. Where N‐M3s were present, prevalence of distal caries, ERR, and ABL of A‐M2s was 10.0%, 0.8%, and 40.4%, respectively. Although N‐M3s did not increase the odds of caries or ERR of A‐M2s, presence of N‐M3s was associated with 1.77 times higher likelihood of ABL from A‐M2s when data were adjusted for age and sex.Conclusions: Presence of N‐M3s, even if they are asymptomatic, represents an important risk factor for periodontal health of A‐M2s. This finding should be considered during clinical decision making regarding retention or extraction of N‐M3s, especially when these teeth are non‐functional or when their removal will not affect overall occlusal function.
Enabling Cordial, Edge cordial and total cordial labeling of dragon curve fractal graph
Authors: Sathakathulla ِA. A. 
Published: December 2016

A fractal is a mathematical set that typically displays self similar patterns. The dragon curves (Also Known as Highway dragon) was the first in this family and further, it lead to other studies too. For our study, this fractal has been considered as a graph and the same has been tested with enabling the labeling of cordial, edge cordial and total cordial labeling, and which may lead to continue the applied studies further.
Ruptured Pseudoaneurysm of the Dorsalis Pedis Artery Following Ankle Arthroscopy
Authors: Wiske Clay P. , Itoga Nathan K. , Ullery Brant W. , Hunt Kenneth J. , Chandra Venita 
Published: December 2016

Case:
We describe the case of a pseudoaneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery that developed following a repeat ankle arthroscopy for persistent osseous impingement. The patient underwent attempted fluid aspiration for a presumed effusion, and ultimately experienced rupture of the pseudoaneurysm with substantial blood loss, which required emergency vascular repair.

Conclusion:
Anterior tibial artery and dorsalis pedis artery pseudoaneurysms are relatively rare, but they are well-documented complications of ankle arthroscopy; however, their clinical importance is poorly understood. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a ruptured pseudoaneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery following ankle surgery, and it highlights the need for timely diagnosis.
PENGARUH KOMUNIKASI TERAPEUTIK BIDAN TERHADAP KEPUASAN PASIEN BERSALIN DI RUMAH SAKIT BHAYANGKARA PUSDIK BRIMOB WATUKOSEK GEMPOL PASURUAN
Authors: Hakim M. Lukman , Sinduwiatmo Kukuh 
Published: December 2016

The objective of this study is to explain the effect of therapeutic communication done by midwives toward maternity patient satisfaction in Bhayangkara Pusdik Brimob hospital in Watukosek, Gempol Pasuruan. This study uses a correlational approach. Of the 1034 population of maternity patients in 2012, the researcher took Yamane formula so that the sample in this study were 91 respondents. The analysis uses simple linear regression formula. The conclusion of this study is that the results of 4,798 t and a significance value of 0.000. Values greater than 4,798 t 1,987 t table (df = 91-2 = 89; α = 0.05) and 0,000 T test significance value less than 0.05, then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted, ie there is an effect of therapeutic communication by midwives toward satisfaction of maternity patient. While the results of the test R2 (R Square) obtained at 0.794 that patient satisfaction influenced by therapeutic communication is 79.4%, while 20.6% is influenced by other variables.
OPINI MAHASISWA TERHADAP WEBSITE UNIVERSITAS MUHAMMADIYAH SIDOARJO SEBAGAI MEDIA INFORMASI
Authors: Ifadah Zaqqiyatul , Rochmaniah Ainur 
Published: December 2016

The aim of this research is to describe the students’ opinion of the website quality as an information media at University of Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo. The population of this research consists of 4.260 students of University of Muhammdiyah Sidoarjo. Random proposional technique is used as a technique sampling of this research which takes 97 repondences as the samples. The technique of data analysis used in this research is descriptive statistic. To interpret the data the perception value is also used as the guideline. The results of this research indicate that the use quality and information quality of website as an information media at University of Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo are less good. The interaction quality of website as an information media at University of Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo is not good and overall the respondence impression of website at University of Muhamamdiyah Sidoarjo is also not so good.
The use of ethyl chloride spray in the treatment of postoperative pain
Authors: Hussain Aziza 
Published: December 2016

SummaryEthyl Chloride spray is used to reduce pain caused by injections or minor surgical procedures and for the temporary relief of minor sports injuries. Studies have shown that it is effective in reducing pain during brief procedures such as venepuncture and immunisation and also in management of pain from minor trauma in the emergency department. Its use as treatment for acute postoperative pain has not been described before and we demonstrate its successful use in the management of postoperative pain following laparoscopic sterilisation.
Auditor Ratification: Can't Get No (Dis)Satisfaction
Authors: Cunningham Lauren M. 
Published: December 2016

SYNOPSIS
The auditor ratification vote provides shareholders with an opportunity to voice their opinions about the company's choice of auditor, but, historically, less than 2 percent of shareholders express dissent in their vote. Motivated by regulatory attention on the importance of shareholder involvement and the institutional power of proxy advisors on voting outcomes, I examine the proxy advisor's role in the auditor ratification vote. I find that proxy advisors have a statistically significant influence over shareholder voting outcomes when they recommend against auditor ratification, but the Against recommendation is rare, and the qualitative significance is less clear. Proxy advisor Against recommendations are based on concerns about auditor independence and poor audit quality, but there appears to be variation in the extent to which proxy advisors issue Against recommendations for each of these criteria. I discuss the implications of the findings, which should be of interest to regulators, investors, public companies, and audit firms.