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An Annotatedlivretof Lully'sRolandas a Source for Seventeenth-Century Declamation
Authors: Wentz Jed 
Published: March 2013

AbstractThe Houghton Library at Harvard University holds a copy of the 1685livretforRolandby Philippe Quinault and Jean-Baptiste Lully that has been marked up in three different seventeenth-century hands. The meanings of these markings cannot be conclusively deciphered until further corroborative sources come to light, but they seem to refer to declaimed performances of Quinault's text. The purpose of the current article is to propose possible interpretations of these annotations, guided by seventeenth-century theory of the oratorical pitches (tons) and eighteenth-century links between the Académie royale de musique and the Comédie française.
Maria Antonia of Saxony and the Emergence of Music Analysis in Opera Criticism
Authors: Joubert Estelle 
Published: March 2013

AbstractThe Enlightenment witnessed the rise of a public whose role as sovereign arbiter of operatic taste irreversibly changed the processes by which fame and renown were bestowed upon composers. The public sphere – a conceptual space in which texts (including music) were disseminated and debated – emerged as an expansive intellectual forum in which composers, performers and works could be evaluated. In spite of opera's long-standing association with fame and renown, its role in the processes leading to ascriptions of musical value and fame in the Enlightenment public sphere is a significant dimension of canon formation that has yet to be fully investigated. This article offers a case study of Electress Maria Antonia of Saxony (1728–1780), whose mutually beneficial relationship with the Breitkopf firm, coupled with its redesigned ‘movable type’ in 1755, prompted a new mode of opera criticism, one that focused sharply on the music itself. Maria Antonia'sIl trionfo della fedeltà(1754) andTalestri(1762) were the first operas to receive reviews featuring in-text musical examples, fuelling the public's quest to monumentalise Maria Antonia as celebrated composer. Ultimately, the inclusion of musical excerpts in opera criticism was an important step toward the construct of the work as separate from individual localised performances.
HSP90 expression correlation with the freezing resistance of bull sperm
Authors: Wang Peng , Wang Yan-Feng , Wang Hong , Wang Chun-Wei , Zan Lin-Sen , Hu Jian-Hong , Li Qing-Wang , Jia Yong-Hong , Ma Guo-Ji 
Published: March 2013

SummaryTo date, there has been little improvement in cryopreservation of bull sperm due to lack of understanding of the freezing mechanisms. Therefore, this study set out to investigate expression levels of fertility-associated proteins in bull sperm, and in particular the relationship between the 90 kDa heat-shock protein (HSP90) and the sperm characteristics after freezing–thawing. Semen was collected from eight Holstein bulls by artificial vagina. Characteristics of these fresh semen, including sperm motility, morphology, viability and concentration, were evaluated. Sperm quality was also assessed after freezing–thawing. Eight ejaculates were divided into two groups based on freezing resistance and sperm motility. Sperm proteins were extracted and sodium dodecyl sulphate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis and western blotting were performed. SDS-PAGE results showed that there was substantial diversity in 90 kDa proteins in the frozen–thawed sperm and HSP90 was confirmed as one of the 90 kDa proteins by western blot. This study indicated that HSP90 expression correlated positively with sperm quality. The amount of expressed 90 kDa proteins in the high freezing resistance (HFR) group was significantly higher than that in the low freezing resistance (LFR) group (P< 0.05). Thus, higher expression of HSP90 could probably lead to the higher motility and freezing resistance of sperm found after freezing–thawing. Therefore, we concluded that level of HSP90 expression could be used to predict reliably and simply the freezing resistance of bull sperm.
Prehospital Synchronized Electrical Cardioversion of a Poorly Perfused SVT Patient by Paramedics
Authors: Smith Gavin , Taylor David McD , Morgans Amee , Cameron Peter 
Published: March 2013

AbstractSynchronized Direct Current Cardioversion (SDC) is an established therapy for the termination of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT – either atrio-ventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) or atrio-ventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT)) with poor perfusion. The evidence is extremely limited with regard to the safety and effectiveness of this therapy. In Australia, half of the eight ambulance services include SDC within their clinical practice guidelines for the management of poorly perfused SVT; however the degree of variation in the application of SDC across these guidelines suggests a need to quantify the practice. This case provides a previously unreported example of the safety and effectiveness of prehospital SDC for SVT (with poor perfusion precipitated by a Valsalva Maneuver) by Victorian paramedics, and discusses the available literature regarding the effectiveness and safety of this practice.SmithG, TaylorD, MorgansA, CameronP. Prehospital synchronized electrical cardioversion of a poorly perfused SVT patient by paramedics. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2013;28(3):1-4.
EXTREME POINTS OF INTEGRAL FAMILIES OF ANALYTIC FUNCTIONS
Authors: DOW KEIKO , WILKEN D. R. 
Published: March 2013

AbstractExtreme points of compact, convex integral families of analytic functions are investigated. Knowledge about extreme points provides a valuable tool in the optimization of linear extremal problems. The functions studied are determined by a two-parameter collection of kernel functions integrated against measures on the torus. For specific choices of the parameters many families from classical geometric function theory are included. These families include the closed convex hull of the derivatives of normalized close-to-convex functions, the ratio of starlike functions of different orders, as well as many others. The main result introduces a surprising new class of extreme points.
Molecular evidence for an active endogenous microbiome beneath glacial ice
Authors: Hamilton Trinity L , Peters John W , Skidmore Mark L , Boyd Eric S 
Published: March 2013

Abstract
Geologic, chemical and isotopic evidence indicate that Earth has experienced numerous intervals of widespread glaciation throughout its history, with roughly 11% of present day Earth’s land surface covered in ice. Despite the pervasive nature of glacial ice both today and in Earth’s past and the potential contribution of these systems to global biogeochemical cycles, the composition and phylogenetic structure of an active microbial community in subglacial systems has yet to be described. Here, using RNA-based approaches, we demonstrate the presence of active and endogenous archaeal, bacterial and eukaryal assemblages in cold (0–1 °C) subglacial sediments sampled from Robertson Glacier, Alberta, Canada. Patterns in the phylogenetic structure and composition of subglacial sediment small subunit (SSU) ribosomal RNA (rRNA) assemblages indicate greater diversity and evenness than in glacial surface environments, possibly due to facilitative or competitive interactions among populations in the subglacial environment. The combination of phylogenetically more even and more diverse assemblages in the subglacial environment suggests minimal niche overlap and optimization to capture a wider spectrum of the limited nutrients and chemical energy made available from weathering of bedrock minerals. The prevalence of SSU rRNA affiliated with lithoautotrophic bacteria, autotrophic methane producing archaea and heterotrophic eukarya in the subglacial environment is consistent with this hypothesis and suggests an active contribution to the global carbon cycle. Collectively, our findings demonstrate that subglacial environments harbor endogenous active ecosystems that have the potential to impact global biogeochemical cycles over extended periods of time.
Microbial biodiversity in glacier-fed streams
Authors: Wilhelm Linda , Singer Gabriel A , Fasching Christina , Battin Tom J , Besemer Katharina 
Published: March 2013

Abstract
While glaciers become increasingly recognised as a habitat for diverse and active microbial communities, effects of their climate change-induced retreat on the microbial ecology of glacier-fed streams remain elusive. Understanding the effect of climate change on microorganisms in these ecosystems is crucial given that microbial biofilms control numerous stream ecosystem processes with potential implications for downstream biodiversity and biogeochemistry. Here, using a space-for-time substitution approach across 26 Alpine glaciers, we show how microbial community composition and diversity, based on 454-pyrosequencing of the 16S rRNA gene, in biofilms of glacier-fed streams may change as glaciers recede. Variations in streamwater geochemistry correlated with biofilm community composition, even at the phylum level. The most dominant phyla detected in glacial habitats were Proteobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Actinobacteria and Cyanobacteria/chloroplasts. Microorganisms from ice had the lowest α diversity and contributed marginally to biofilm and streamwater community composition. Rather, streamwater apparently collected microorganisms from various glacial and non-glacial sources forming the upstream metacommunity, thereby achieving the highest α diversity. Biofilms in the glacier-fed streams had intermediate α diversity and species sorting by local environmental conditions likely shaped their community composition. α diversity of streamwater and biofilm communities decreased with elevation, possibly reflecting less diverse sources of microorganisms upstream in the catchment. In contrast, β diversity of biofilms decreased with increasing streamwater temperature, suggesting that glacier retreat may contribute to the homogenisation of microbial communities among glacier-fed streams.
Assessing the power transfer performance of a lattice tower overhead line system
Authors: Kopsidas Konstantinos 
Published: March 2013

This study examines the overall performance of overhead power lines (OHL) considering their electro‐mechanical properties, with a focus on lattice tower structures. Performance analysis of commonly used aluminium alloy conductors on a 275 kv lattice tower system and subsequent comparison with the corresponding performance of the conductors on a 33 kV wood pole structure highlights the effect of the OHL structure strength on overall system performance. Further results from the analysis of the lattice tower structure help to evaluate the effect of span length, conductor weight and bundle configuration on OHL system performance. Finally, a holistic analysis illustrating the benefits of the use of novel conductors on lattice tower structures at ‘normal’ operating temperatures to avoid increased losses is reported and discussed.
The Concept of ‘Basis of Articulation’ in Russia in the First Half of the 20th Century
Authors: Kedrova Galina E. , Borissoff Constantine Leo 
Published: March 2013

SummaryThis article traces the development of the concept of the ‘basis of articulation’ in Russia of the first half of the 20th century, analysing in detail the major works in this area of research. In Russia this concept took a specific course of development. From the beginning it has been mainly conceived as a ‘summation of features’, distinguishing phonetic systems of different languages, however, Russian linguists tended to view it in a wider generalphonemic framework. While in the West the interest to this concept generally subsided, in Russian linguistics it was always present and remained viable and attractive particularly in the fields of the teaching of phonetics, dialectology, and language typology.
Adaptive response of beam trawl fishers to rising fuel cost
Authors: Poos Jan Jaap , Turenhout Michael N. J. , A. E. van Oostenbrugge Hans , Rijnsdorp Adriaan D. 
Published: March 2013

AbstractPoos, J. J., Turenhout, M. N. J., van Oostenbrugge, H., and Rijnsdorp, A. D. 2013. Adaptive response of beam trawl fishers to rising fuel cost – ICES Journal of Marine Science, 70: 675–684. In this paper, we develop models to test different hypotheses on the optimal towing speed at which fuel savings are traded off against the reduction in catch due to the decrease in swept area. The model predicts that optimal towing speed is a decreasing function of fuel price and an increasing function of fish abundance and price. The model was fitted to vessel monitoring system (VMS) data. By means of mixture analysis, these VMS data were attributed to one of three behavioural modes: floating, towing, or navigating. Data attributed to the towing mode were used to determine the model that best fit the data. The preferred model includes a maximum towing speed and a component describing the decline in catch efficiency with decreasing towing speed. Towing speed is reduced by up to 14%. The savings obtained by reducing towing speed were estimated for each month and showed that vessels reduced their fuel consumption by between 0 and 40%.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of marine reserves for transient spawning aggregations in data-limited situations
Authors: Grüss Arnaud , Kaplan David M. , Robinson Jan 
Published: March 2013

Abstract
Many coral reef fish species form predictable, transient spawning aggregations. Many aggregations are overfished, making them a target for spatial management. Here, we develop a per-recruit model to evaluate the performance of no-take marine reserves protecting transient spawning aggregations. The model consists of only 14 demographic and exploitation-related parameters. We applied the model to a protogynous grouper and a gonochoristic rabbitfish from Seychelles and tested six scenarios regarding the extent of protected areas, the level of fish spawning-site fidelity, and fishing effort redistribution post reserve implementation. Spawning aggregation reserves improve spawning-stock biomass-per-recruit and reduce the sex ratio bias in protogynous populations for all scenarios examined. However, these benefits are often small and vary among the different scenarios and as a function of sexual ontogeny. In all scenarios, increases in yield-per-recruit do not occur or are negligible. The long-term yield increases due to spawning aggregation reserves may still occur, but only if spawning-stock biomass recovery results in a recruitment subsidy. Given these limited benefits, the value of no-take reserves must be weighed against those of other management options, such as fishing effort reduction and seasonal fishery closures. The latter is particularly appropriate when spawning and non-spawning areas overlap in space.
First Report of Myrothecium roridum Causing Myrothecium Leaf Spot on Dieffenbachia picta ‘Camilla’ in Taiwan
Authors: Hong C. F. , Tsai S. F. , Yeh H. C. , Fan M. C. 
Published: March 2013

Dumb cane (Dieffenbachia picta (Lodd.) Schott ‘Camilla’), family Araceae, is a popular houseplant in Taiwan. During the winter of 2012, dumb canes with dark brown concentric spots on leaves and bright yellow borders were found in a protected ornamental nursery in Wandan township, Pingtung County, Taiwan. On diseased leaves, fungal fruiting bodies were sometimes observed in the concentric lesions and a fungal isolate was consistently isolated from the lesions. A single spore isolate, myr 2-2, was maintained on potato dextrose agar (PDA) for further tests. To fulfill Koch's postulates, the spores of myr 2-2 were suspended in sterilized distilled water containing 0.05% of Tween 20, 1 × 105 conidia ml–1, and then sprayed on leaves of D. picta ‘Camilla’ growing in polypropylene plant pots (about 7 cm in diameter), three plants per treatment. For the control, three plants were sprayed with sterilized distilled water containing 0.05% of Tween 20. Both inoculated and non-inoculated plants were covered with plastic bags and incubated in a growth chamber at 26 ± 1°C. Nine to 12 days after inoculation, symptoms described above were observed on inoculated plants whereas the plants in control remained healthy. The same fungus was reisolated from inoculated plants but not from the controls. Furthermore, the fungal pathogen was identified using its physiological, morphological, and molecular characteristics. In the mycelial growth test, the diameter of the fungal colony reaches 58.2 mm on PDA at 25°C after 14 days. The colonies were floccose, white to buff, and sporulate in concentric zones with olivaceous black to black sporodochia bearing viscid masses of conidia. Conidia were narrowly ellipsoid with rounded ends. The average size of 100 conidia was 6.25 ± 0.04 × 1.63 ± 0.02 μm. For molecular identification, the rDNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) of isolate myr 2-2 was PCR amplified using ITS1 (5′-TCCGTAGGTGAACCTGCGG-3′) and ITS4 (5′- TCCTCCGCTTATTGATATGC-3′) primer pairs (3) and sequenced. The rDNA sequence was deposited in GenBank (KC469695) and showed 100% identity to the Myrothecium roridum isolates BBA 71015 (AJ302001) and BBA 67679 (AJ301995) (4). According to the physiological, morphological (1,2), and molecular characteristics, the fungal isolate was identified as M. roridum Tode ex Fr. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of Myrothecium leaf spot caused by M. roridum on D. picta ‘Camilla’ in Taiwan. References: (1) D. F. Farr and A. Y. Rossman. Fungal Databases, Systematic Mycology and Microbiology Laboratory, ARS, USDA. Retrieved from http://nt.ars-grin.gov/fungaldatabases/ , January 31, 2013. (2) M. Tulloch. Mycol. Pap. 130: 1-42, 1972. (3) T. J. White et al. Page 315 in: PCR Protocols: A Guide to Methods and Applications. M. A. Innis et al., eds. Academic Press, New York, 1990. (4) Y. X. Zhang et al. Plant Dis. 95:1030, 2011.
Reduced Carbohydrate Availability Enhances the Susceptibility of Arabidopsis toward Colletotrichum higginsianum
Authors: Engelsdorf Timo , Horst Robin J. , Pröls Reinhard , Pröschel Marlene , Dietz Franziska , Hückelhoven Ralph , Voll Lars M. 
Published: March 2013

Abstract
Colletotrichum higginsianum is a hemibiotrophic ascomycete fungus that is adapted to Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana). After breaching the host surface, the fungus establishes an initial biotrophic phase in the penetrated epidermis cell, before necrotrophic growth is initiated upon further host colonization. We observed that partitioning of major leaf carbohydrates was shifted in favor of sucrose and at the expense of starch during necrotrophic fungal growth. Arabidopsis mutants with impaired starch turnover were more susceptible toward C. higginsianum infection, exhibiting a strong negative correlation between diurnal carbohydrate accumulation and fungal proliferation for the tested genotypes. By altering the length of the light phase and employing additional genotypes impaired in nocturnal carbon mobilization, we revealed that reduced availability of carbon enhances susceptibility in the investigated pathosystem. Systematic starvation experiments resulted in two important findings. First, we showed that carbohydrate supply by the host is dispensable during biotrophic growth of C. higginsianum, while carbon deficiency was most harmful to the host during the necrotrophic colonization phase. Compared with the wild type, the increases in the total salicylic acid pool and camalexin accumulation were reduced in starch-free mutants at late interaction stages, while an increased ratio of free to total salicylic acid did not convey elevated pathogenesis-related gene expression in starch-free mutants. These observations suggest that reduced carbon availability dampens induced defense responses. In contrast, starch-free mutants were more resistant toward the fungal biotroph Erysiphe cruciferarum, indicating that reduced carbohydrate availability influences susceptibility differently in the interaction with the investigated hemibiotrophic and biotrophic fungal pathogens.
Psychological aspects of succession in family business management
Authors: Filser Matthias , Kraus Sascha , Märk Stefan 
Published: March 2013

PurposeFamily firms appear to be an attractive topic in a number of research areas. Probably the most important topic is still the succession process combined with possible hurdles and gaps. This paper aims to focus on the special variable of the psychological dimension. It attempts to summarize findings and implications as well as suggestions for where potential research gaps are.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a two‐stage research design. The first step is a literature review. All articles published in the Family Business Review (FBR) between 1997 and 2011 were collected and analysed regarding their topics, findings, and implications. As a second step, this knowledge has been applied to conduct a thorough literature analysis on psychological aspects of succession.FindingsPsychological aspects are often used together with other constructs. The authors strongly recommend handling them as an individualized, highly complex topic, even if social, political, and other aspects are often mixed with psychological aspects and therefore difficult to discuss and separate. A separation of these factors will help researchers present findings in a much clearer way.Research limitations/implicationsThe main limitation of the article lies in the methodology itself, as the literature review solely concentrates on empirical papers that exclusively investigate psychological aspects with regard to succession. Nevertheless, the aim was to elaborate a focused psychological field model in terms of succession. Likewise, critical aspects considering the family business system have been taken into consideration. Finally, a literature review is commonly seen as a post‐work “dead body”. However, the implications show a clear, directed focus within family business research. The authors recommend an increase in the number of concisely formulated research questions instead of generic approaches.Practical implicationsBusinesses should closely heed three imperative problem areas (individual, interpersonal and organizational) as well as the stage in which conflicts arise (preparation, transfer/takeover, and continuation), if they want to be successful in the succession process.Originality/valueThe paper offers an overview of the limited number of existing articles and their implications that address the psychological aspects of the succession process. Furthermore, the psychological issues identified that cause conflicts during succession are consolidated and categorized.