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Interactions between Typhoon Megi (2010) and a Low-Frequency Monsoon Gyre
Authors: Bi Mingyu , Li Tim , Peng Melinda , Shen Xinyong 
Published: April 2015

The ARW Model is used to investigate the sharp northward turn of Super Typhoon Megi (2010) after it moved westward and crossed the Philippines. The NCEP analyzed fields during this period are separated into a slowly varying background-flow component, a 10–60-day low-frequency component representing the monsoon gyre, and a 10-day high-pass-filtered component representing Megi and other synoptic-scale motion. It appears that the low-frequency (10–60 day) monsoon gyre interacted with Megi and affected its track. To investigate the effect of the low-frequency mode on Megi, numerical experiments were designed. In the control experiment, the total fields of the analysis are retained in the initial and boundary conditions, and the model is able to simulate Megi’s sharp northward turn. In the second experiment, the 10–60-day monsoon gyre mode is removed from the initial and lateral boundary fields, and Megi moves westward and slightly northwestward without turning north. Tracks of the relative positions between the Megi and the monsoon gyre centers suggest that a Fujiwhara effect may exist between the monsoon gyre and Megi. The northward turning of both Megi and the monsoon gyre occurred when the two centers were close to each other and the beta drift was enhanced. A vorticity budget analysis was conducted. It is noted that the Megi moves toward the maximum wavenumber-1 vorticity tendency. The sharp change of the maximum vorticity tendency direction before and after the track turning point is primarily attributed to the change of the horizontal vorticity advection. A further diagnosis shows that the steering of the vertically integrated low-frequency flow is crucial for the change of the horizontal advection tendency.
Antenatal screening for Down’s syndrome, trisomy 18, and trisomy 13: Reporting a single screening result for all three
Authors: Bestwick Jonathan P , Wald Nicholas J 
Published: April 2015

Objective To compare the performance of antenatal screening for Down’s syndrome (DS), trisomy 18 (T18), and trisomy 13 (T13) using a single risk of being affected by one of the three disorders, with the performance using separate risks for each disorder. Methods Screening performance was estimated using Monte Carlo simulation based on published parameters for the Integrated, Combined, and Quadruple tests. Detection rates (DRs) were calculated using a single risk and separate risks for each disorder at given false-positive rates (FPRs). Results With separate risks, using a 3% DS test FPR and 0.2% FPRs for the T18 and T13 tests, the overall FPRs for the Integrated and Combined tests are both 3.3%. For the same overall FPR (3.3%), the use of a single risk with the Integrated test increases the T13 DR from 76% to 82%, with unchanged DS and T18 DRs (94% and 92% respectively). With the Combined test, it increases the T13 and T18 DRs (from 89% to 91% and 77% to 81% respectively), with unchanged DS DR (85%). With separate risks, using a 5% DS test FPR and 0.2% FPRs for the T18 and T13 tests, the overall FPR for the Quadruple test is 5.4%. For the same overall FPR (5.4%), the use of a single risk increases the T18 DR from 61% to 67% with unchanged DS and T13 DRs (87% and 33% respectively). Conclusions Reporting a single risk estimate for the three disorders is less confusing than reporting separate risks and can yield the same or better screening performance.
Rationale for targeting the pre–B-cell receptor signaling pathway in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Müschen Markus 
Published: April 2015

Abstract
Inhibitors of B-cell receptor (BCR) and pre-BCR signaling were successfully introduced into patient care for various subtypes of mature B-cell lymphoma (eg, ibrutinib, idelalisib). Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) typically originates from pre-B cells that critically depend on survival signals emanating from a functional pre-BCR. However, whether patients with ALL benefit from treatment with (pre-) BCR inhibitors has not been explored. Recent data suggest that the pre-BCR functions as tumor suppressor in the majority of cases of human ALL. However, a distinct subset of human ALL is selectively sensitive to pre-BCR antagonists.
The association of circulating adiponectin and + 45 T/G polymorphism of adiponectin gene with gestational diabetes mellitus in Iranian population
Authors: Takhshid Mohammad Ali , Haem Zinab , Aboualizadeh Farzaneh 
Published: April 2015

Abstract
Background
Adiponectin is an adipokine with insulin-sensitizing effects. We investigated the relationship between the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) +45 T > G ( rs 2241766 ;Gly15Gly) in the adiponectin gene, serum adiponectin levels, insulin resistance and risk of gestational diabetes (GDM) in Iranian population.

Methods
65 GDM patients and 70 healthy pregnant women were enrolled in this study. Genotyping for SNP +45 T > G in the adiponectin gene ( rs 2241766 ) was performed by the polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism method. The level of fasting serum adiponectin, insulin, glucose, and lipid levels were measured. Insulin resistance was estimated using homeostasis model of assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR).

Results
The G allele and TG/GG genotype of rs 2241766 were more frequent than the T allele and TT genotype in GDM patients compared to the controls (p < 0.05). Multiple logistic regression analysis revealed that the risk of GDM was significantly higher in subjects with the TG/GG genotype to those with TT genotype [odds ratio = 2.38, 95% CI 1.09-5.22, p = 0.030]. No significant association was observed between genotypes of rs 2241766 and circulating concentrations of adiponectin. Multiple regression analysis showed that serum adiponectin levels was negatively associated with HOMA-IR in GDM patients (β = −0.385, p <0.01).

Conclusion
The findings demonstrated that TG/GG genotype of rs 2241766 was an independent risk factor of GDM in our population. Furthermore, circulating adiponectin level was negatively correlated with insulin resistance in GDM patients.
Factors that influence commitment to breastfeeding: A pilot study
Authors: Ricotti Grace , Apekey Tanefa , Gatenby Lisa 
Published: April 2015

Background: Only 1% of mothers in the UK meet the World Health Organization recommendation of exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months. Understanding what helps UK mothers to commit to exclusive breastfeeding could help shape the promotion and support of breastfeeding. Objective: To investigate the experiences of mothers who are fulfilling this recommendation, by considering their initial motivations, the barriers they faced and effective coping strategies. Design: Seven mothers (average age 30.2 years) were recruited through a breastfeeding support group. A 30-minute semi-structured face-to-face interview allowed the mothers to provide elaborate personal accounts of their experiences. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. The coded data were organised by clustering statements into common themes to finalise the general dimensions. Categories were separated into time frames—feeding intentions, breastfeeding duration and commitment to breastfeeding—and then organised with sub-headings. Setting: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, UK. Subjects: White British mothers who were exclusively breastfeeding a child aged 4–12 months. Results: Threats to breastfeeding duration include pain and the notion of negative support. Commitment to breastfeeding is aided by peer support, perceived convenience and personal determination. Implications for wider research include the compatibility and effectiveness of support programmes both pre- and postnatal, inclusion of the wider family and methods for promoting and tailoring messages to nursing mothers. Conclusions: The data from this pilot study will inform the design of larger research across the UK.
Heat shock and titanium dioxide nanoparticles decrease superoxide dismutase and glutathione enzymes activities in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Capela-Pires Joana , Ferreira Rui , Alves-Pereira Isabel 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThe exposure of living organisms to metals can generate reactive oxygen species and failure in their antioxidant defences, triggering oxidative stress and oxidative damage. Despite the intensive use of engineered nanoparticles in numerous consumer and industrial products, data on their potential hazards in eukaryotic cells and their dependence on environmental factors such as temperature are still scarce. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant response of
Crystal structure of poly[aqua-bis(nitrato-κ2O,O')-(μ3-1,3-benzimidazol- 3-ium-1,3-diacetato-κ4O,O':O'':O''')samarium(III)], C11H11N4O11Sm
Authors: Zhang Qian , He Li , Yu Qiong-Yan 
Published: April 2015

Abstract C11H11N4O11Sm, monoclinic, P21/c (no. 14), a = 12.091(4) Å, b = 14.756(5) Å, c = 8.839(3) Å, β = 94.242(6)°, V = 1572.6 Å3, Z = 4, Rgt(F) = 0.0258, wRref(F2) = 0.0586, T = 293 K.
Crystal structure of 1-benzamido-2-chloro-1-(4-methylphenyl)-2-nitropropane, C17H17ClN2O3
Authors: Fang Liangxia , Zhi Sanjun , Wei Changmei 
Published: April 2015

Abstract C17H17ClN2O3, monoclinic, Cc (no. 9), a = 17.390(9) Å, b = 21.12(1) Å, c = 9.734(5) Å, β = 112.113(6)°, V = 3312.1 Å3, Z = 8, Rgt(F) = 0.0445, wRref(F2) = 0.1035, T = 291 K.
The role of prosody and gesture in the perception of mock impoliteness
Authors: McKinnon Sean , Prieto Pilar 
Published: April 2015

Abstract
Within the impoliteness literature, an important distinction has beenmade between genuine and mock (or non-genuine) impoliteness (Culpeper1996, 2011; Bernal 2008, among others). Even though mock impoliteness hasgenerally been analyzed within an impoliteness framework, recent proposalssuggest that it is an essentially different pragmatic phenomenon that requiresa continuous conversational evaluation (Haugh and Bousfield 2012). Thepresent study had the goal of assessing the offline evaluation process of targetgenuine vs. mock impoliteness utterances, specifically the role the situational/discourse contexts, as well as prosodic and gestural patterns, play in their interpretation.A total of 97 participants were either asked to rate the degree ofimpoliteness of target genuine and mock impoliteness utterances in isolation(Experiment 1), or to rate the same utterances preceded with a set of matchedand mismatched situational/discourse contexts which favored either a genuineor a mock impoliteness interpretation (Experiment 2). The results of the twoexperiments show that (a) evaluations of intended mock impoliteness utterancesgenerate more uncertainty in listeners than intended genuine impolite utterances;and (b) mock impoliteness evaluations are characterized by a moreactive use of gestural cues. These results provide evidence that mock impolitenesstriggers a more complex evaluation procedure of a phenomenon that lieson the boundary between polite and impolite behavior.
“Mama Zimbi, pls help me!” – Gender differences in (im)politeness in Ghanaian English advice-giving on Facebook
Authors: Hampel Elisabeth 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThis paper explores (im)politeness and gender in a specific advice-giving practice of young Ghanaians online. The data is collected from the Facebook fan page of Mama Zimbi, a radio and TV personality from Ghana, and consists of a sample of 400 messages in response to two male and two female advice-seekers’ problem messages. The messages are analyzed according to form- and content-based categories, focussing on the directness and content of advice, the content of discursive moves other than advice, and address terms. The results indicate that very direct forms (i.e., imperatives) are the preferred way by both males and females to give advice. Directness, however, cannot be equated with impoliteness or politeness, which rather depends on a combination of the content of advice, further discursive moves and additional elements such as politeness markers. Although there are trends towards more cooperative advice by females and more negative responses directed at males, there are many exceptions to this and no clear gender differences are found. The high number of rude or sarcastic comments most probably serves the function of entertaining readers, while other users try to maintain politeness on the page by giving sincere advice and/or scolding those who insult advice-seekers.
Total score or subscales in scoring the acromegaly quality of life questionnaire: using novel confirmatory methods to compare scoring options
Authors: Felt John M , Depaoli Sarah A , Pereira Alberto M , Biermasz Nienke R , Tiemensma Jitske 
Published: April 2015

ContextImpaired quality of life (QoL) is common in patients after long-term remission of acromegaly. The acromegaly QoL (AcroQoL) is a disease-specific QoL questionnaire for patients diagnosed with acromegaly. The summed total score is the most frequently used scoring method of the AcroQoL. However, the total score does not capture all of the aspects of QoL that are outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO).ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to use novel and sophisticated confirmatory methods to identify the optimal number of subscales for the AcroQoL.Design and patientsPatients in remission from acromegaly were recruited from the Leiden University Medical Center and were asked to complete the AcroQoL (Dutch version) questionnaire (n=72).ResultsThe three-subscale version of the AcroQoL consisted of subscales reflecting Physical Complaints, Appearance Issues, and Personal Relations Issues related to QoL. Model fit indices (i.e., comparative fit index and root mean square error of approximation) indicated that the three-subscale version represented the data better than the total score and two-subscale models did. A χ2 difference test indicated that the three-subscale model was a significantly better fit than the total score and two-subscale models were (P<0.05).ConclusionModel fit and comparison statistics indicate that the three-subscale model is a better scoring method than the total score and two-subscale versions of the AcroQoL are. The three-subscale version also better reflected the WHO's recommendation of using a multidimensional measure of QoL than the total score and two-subscale methods did. Therefore, it is recommended that values from the three-subscales of the AcroQoL be reported in future research.
Metal-Based Iodine Bearing Materials Prepared by Mechanical Milling
Authors: Wang Song , Corcoran Amy , Leybova Victoria , Dreizin Edward L. 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACTRecent research has demonstrated that ternary aluminum-boron-iodine (Al-B-I2) materials prepared by mechanical milling are effective in generating biocidal combustion products. Such reactive materials are of interest for the munitions aimed to defeat stockpiles of biological weapons. In this research, ternary Mg∙B∙I2 composites were synthesized using two-stage milling. The first stage consisted of a binary B∙I2 powder prepared by mechanical milling, followed by addition of magnesium for iodine stabilization. Specific compositions for each ternary material were varied. Stability of the samples was assessed by their heating in argon at a constant rate using Thermo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) and observing weight loss. Oxidation of the prepared powders was also studied by TGA. Ternary Mg∙B∙I2 composite powders prepared by two-stage milling were more stable than any of the previously prepared iodine-bearing materials with the same concentration of iodine (20 wt %). Particle size distributions were measured using low-angle laser light scattering. Powders were ignited using in an air-acetylene flame and in a constant volume explosion apparatus. Particle burn times and temperatures were measured optically. Substantially longer burn times and lower temperatures were observed for the prepared materials compared to the reference pure Mg powder.
OVERVIEW OF SUBMARINE MUD VOLCANO
Authors: Dung Tran Tuan , Thanh Phi Truong , Hung Doan The 
Published: April 2015

Mud volcanoes occur mostly within the sedimentary basins, both on land and seabed, where are weak areas of Earth crust or intersection of the fault systems. The activities of submarine mud volcano might cause potential risks for drilling operations and setting oil and gas pipeline on the sea floor. The activities of exploration and exploitation of oil and gas in the East Sea are pretty strong, especially in the sedimentary basins of the continental shelf. Therefore, in this paper, the authors focus on essential analysis of some characteristics of mud volcanoes as well as the mechanism of formation and their relationships with gas hydrate, submarine landslide as a premise for the next researches.
ASSESSING SUBMARINE LANDSLIDE STATUS BY USING SEABED TOPOGRAPHY 3D MODEL AND FAULT STRUCTURE ON SOUTH CENTRAL VIETNAM’S CONTINENTAL SHELF
Authors: Thanh Phi Truong , Dung Tran Tuan 
Published: April 2015

This paper presents some results of assessing submarine landslide status by using seabed topography 3D model and fault structure on South Central Vietnam’s continental shelf. On the 3D model, landslide evidences occur as narrow and straight steps along continental slope at the depths of 700 - 800 m, 1.200 - 1.300 m and 1.500 - 1.700 m; some landside blocks occur as different dome forms on the middle slope and slope foot. The landslide evidences are also identified on the perpendicular seismic profile to slope surface and it is especially clear in the new-multibeam data of marine survey in 2013 of national project KC09.11/11-15. Besides, the results of analyzing structural map of fault and reflected seismic profiles also show that, circular failure modes can occur along the continental slope in study. The boundary of failure blocks can be fault on the crest of slope and unconformable surfaces. The different analytical results from the fault structure map in Quaternary also show that it is hard for plane failure mode on the fault surfaces to occur in this area, because the dip angle of fault is always higher than slope angle. However, the occurrence of perpendicular faults to slope surface can break slope surface and increasingly cause submarine landslide in this area.
You Cannot Avoid Communicating
Authors: Tesoro-Tess Michele 
Published: April 2015

Soft Skills - The rudiments of speaking and listening in personal and group settings.
To communicate, you need a transmitter, or better, a message, a receptor, and a context in which the communication process occurs. You also need a code to enable the receptor to "read" and understand the message.
The ingredients listed above are true for each and every type of communication, including communication between machines. Take, for instance, a fire- alarm system. The transmitter is represented by an outside element (i.e., smoke and/or increase of heat) that behaves in a specific context, which is the air in a room. The receptor is the sensor that "reads" the signal through a predefined code and reacts by expelling water or another liquid to extinguish the fire.
Between people, there is the advantage that the code is not given by an external entity but is sought by the two communicators while they establish a relationship.
Competing in the Global Market: The Influence of Culture
Authors: Walker Tim 
Published: April 2015

Soft Skills - The influence of culture on competing in the global market.
The pace of globalization, despite its critics around the world, continues unabated. This reality raises increasingly pressing management issues for multinationals engaged in today's complex and rapidly changing environment.
A key challenge within this context emerges from doing business across regions and national boundaries. To prepare for continued success and growth internationally, companies need to equip their managers with an awareness and knowledge about differences between national cultures. Despite an increasingly cross-border business world, the emergence of "culture-free" business practices has yet to materialize; in fact, the complexities associated with differing beliefs and practices remain distinct challenges in spite of the growing interdependence among countries.
One feature of today's global business environment is clear: Cultural differences persist and influence business outcomes. Therefore, as organizations extend their geographical reach, several key questions can help initiate the journey of exploring and developing intercultural cooperation in a business context.
Career Strategy - Or How To Navigate the Seas of Opportunity!
Authors: Crumrine Tim , Song Lisa , Otaru Yekemi Bolare , Chalbaud Carlos 
Published: April 2015

Soft Skills
No matter where oil prices are, it is important for young professionals (YPs) to have strategies for their careers. Often, plans change as a result of personal circumstances, new opportunities, or things outside of one's control. But it still is important to work towards a goal and accept that things may change. Today especially, you need many different tools in your toolbox to succeed in an ever-changing environment. Strategies discussed in this article reflect lessons taken away from the YP Career Strategy Workshop in The Hague, sponsored by the SPE Netherlands Section.
Managed Pressure Drilling 101: Moving Beyond “It’s Always Been Done That Way"
Authors: Gala Deepak M. , Toralde Julmar Shaun 
Published: April 2015

Tech 101 - The basics of managed pressure drilling.
In his book The Nature of Technology, W. Brian Arthur remarked, “The story of this century will be about the clash between what technology offers and what we feel comfortable with.” Although Arthur meant this in technology’s general sense, the same can be said about the clash between underbalanced drilling (UBD) and managed pressure drilling (MPD).
The International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) defines UBD as follows: A drilling activity employing appropriate equipment and controls where the pressure exerted in the wellbore is intentionally less than the pore pressure in any part of the exposed formations with the intention of bringing formation fluids to the surface. While the benefits of UBD technology include reservoir damage prevention and increases in production and rate of penetration, users can experience discomfort—mainly from operational and safety standpoints, especially offshore—because the well continuously flows to surface while drilling. It can also be expensive, requiring more complex modeling and prediction of compressible drilling fluids behavior during operation. Furthermore, it is not always possible to maintain a continuously underbalanced condition and, since there is no filter cake in the wellbore, any period of overbalance might cause severe damage to the unprotected formation.