cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Spatial non-stationarity and anisotropy of compositional turnover in eastern Australian Myrtaceae species
Creators: name: Burley, Hugh Munro
name: Laffan, Shawn William
name: Williams, Kristen Jennifer
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Geography

description: Knowledge of species compositional turnover, the rate of change in the number of species shared between locations along geographic and environmental gradients, is important for conservation planning. Spatially global models relating species and environmental turnover are well established. However, to date there has been no explicit assessment of the effects of geographical variation in parameters (spatial non-stationarity) and directional dependence (anisotropy) on these models. Such processes are well known to affect other geospatial analyses. Here, we assess how these affect the shape, goodness of fit and composition of species turnover–environment relationships. We use the eastern Australian distribution of species in the Myrtaceae, an important family of vascular plants in the region. We obtained distribution data for Myrtaceae species from herbarium records and corresponding environmental attributes (mean of 1 km gridded cell values aggregated to 10 km grid cells). Species compositional turnover was quantified using the Sørensen pairwise dissimilarity index. The turnover–environment relationship was analysed using generalised dissimilarity modelling (GDM), a purpose-designed statistical regression technique. The data were divided into three sets of spatially local subsamples: 27 rectangular east–west-aligned coastal–inland bands, 8 north–south coastally aligned bands and 12 symmetrical omnidirectional blocks. A separate GDM was fitted to each spatially local subsample. The results display marked evidence of spatial variation in the shape, goodness of fit and composition of local species turnover–environment relationships, with this variation appearing strongly directional. The observed spatial structure of local biodiversity–environment relationships, expressed as species compositional turnover, is unsurprising considering both the steep east–west environmental gradients associated with Australia's eastern ranges and the known decreasing sampling intensity in the same direction. Local spatial non-stationarity and anisotropy are expected outcomes irrespective of the chosen turnover index, study taxa or statistical model used. Currently, it is difficult to separate genuine biogeographic effects from data bias. Future analyses could better account for the observed spatial structure of both biodiversity–environment relationships and data bias by incorporating directionality in data subsampling strategies and explicit biogeographic predictors in model design.
title: Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Theory and Practice: A Case Study of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement in Asia
Creators: name: Keweloh, Ronja
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2015
Subjects: subject: 341

description: This study seeks to explore the coherence of guidance and practices on disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) within the Red Cross and Red Crescent (RC/RC) Movement. More specifically, it analyses how different National Societies in both their role as Host National Society and as Partner National Society are implementing policies and guidelines of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) at the local level. Countries discussed include Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Philippines, Tajikistan and Vietnam. To complement the research findings, the perspective of the RC/RC Climate Centre is considered as well. As a result, this study possesses utility in supporting a greater uniformity and coherence of integrated DRR and CCA approaches and practices within the RC/RC Movement.
description: IFHV Working Paper Series, vol. 5.3
Spatio-temporal distributions of zoobenthos in Mersin Bay (Levantine Sea, eastern Mediterranean) and the importance of alien species in benthic communities
Creators: name: Çinar, Melih Ertan
name: Katagan, Tuncer
name: Öztürk, Bilal
name: Dagli, Ertan
name: Sermin Açik
name: Bitlis, Banu
name: Bakir, Kerem
name: Dogan, Alper
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2012
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: Spatio-temporal variations of soft-bottom zoobenthic communites in Mersin Bay were examined at seven stations between February and October 2009. A total of 337 species were encountered, of which Polychaeta had the highest number of species (136 species), and Mollusca possessed the highest number of individuals (65% of total specimens) and biomass (59% of total biomass). The highest benthos density (max. 9760 ind. m−2) and biomass (max. 133 g m−2) were found at shallow-water stations, whereas the highest diversity index values were calculated at the deepest station. The molluscs Cerithidium diplax, Corbula gibba and Bittium reticulatum dominated the area. Changes of zoobenthic communities were spatial rather than temporal and were strongly correlated with depth and the sediment structures. A total of 40 alien species were found in the area, of which 15 species were possibly transported to the area by ships and the others were Lessepsian migrants. The most domiant alien species in the area were C. diplax, Finella pupoides, Notomastus mossambicus and Amphiodia obtecta. Alien species formed dense populations at shallow water stations, and accounted for 12% of total number of species and 31% of total number of individuals in the area. The community parameters estimated for alien species significantly differed among stations but not among sampling periods. The main factors negatively affecting the number of alien species and individuals were depth, the clay percentage and total organic carbon concentration in sediment. The number of native species and individuals in the area show moderate positive correlations with those of aliens.
title: Cooperation-Based Non-entrée: What Prospects for Legal Accountability?
Creators: name: Bosso, Francesco
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2016
Subjects: subject: 341

description: In a bid to avoid the financial and political cost of processing growing numbers of asylum applications from ‘irregular’ migrants, European States have resorted to an array of different ‘practices of non-arrival’ designed to stem undesired migratory flows before they reach their borders. While more traditional ‘non-entrée practices’ such as visa regulations, carrier sanctions and maritime ‘push backs’ have already been thoroughly investigated, however, cooperative arrangements with third States involving the provision of financial and technical assistance to strengthen the latter’s capacity to prevent unauthorised departures have so far received little attention. In order to address this gap, the paper sets out to investigate whether European States that facilitate third State migration control practices which result in foreseeable violations of human rights can be said to act consistently with their international refugee law and European human rights law obligations.
description: IFHV Working Paper Series, vol. 6.1
VREngineering : Virtuelles immersives Lehren und Lernen von Future Skills in der Bauingenieurausbildung
Creators: name: Nacken, Heribert
name: Persike, Malte
Publisher: name: RWTH Aachen University
Year: 2019
Subjects: Bauingenieurausbildung
Datensicherheit
Future Skills
Lehren
Lernen
Vortrag

description: 3. Netzwerktreffen des Hochschulforums Digitalisierung im World Conference Center, HFDcon 2019, Bonn, Germany, 21 Oct 2019 - 21 Oct 2019; 15 Folien (2019).
The Role Of 76 AA Duplication Motif In A Naturally-Mutated Chikungunya Virus Non-Structural Protein 3 Hypervariable Domain (NSP3-HVD) In Virus-Host Interactions, Replication And Infectivity
Creators: name: ABDULLAH, NURSHARIZA
Publisher: name: Monash University
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 310706
subject: Virology

description: The 76 aa duplicate motifs are possibly mutations involve in the adaptation strategy to coexist with DENV in a human host. The CHIKV strain having the 76aa duplicate motifs has a significantly slower and lower infectivity level in monkey Vero and Ae. albopictus C6/36 cells compared to other circulating CHIKV strains. These motifs also provide additional phosphorylation sites in the nsP3 HVD involved in replicase activity and virions productions. The CHIKVs nsP3 seemed to co-localize with human cellular proteins, the G3BP and CPB1, and with whole DENV2.
title: The Marginalization of Girls Associated with Armed Groups: A Qualitative Field Study of the Gender-Based Challenges in the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Intervention in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Creators: name: Sevrin, Astrid
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2019
Subjects: subject: 341

description: This working paper examines the challenges in the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) intervention in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in reintegrating children formerly associated with armed groups into civilian life. The main objective of the research is to investigate factors contributing to the lack of inclusion of girls in DDR. In fact, MONUSCO’s statistics reveal that girls make up 40% of all child soldiers in the DRC, yet represent only 7% of the officially demobilized children. The present study is based on a two-month research stay in North Kivu (July to September 2017). The principal objective of that stay was to gather local perceptions and opinions related to the phenomenon of the use of child soldiers and child DDR intervention. Narratives from participants are analyzed using sociological discourse analysis. The research therefore embraces an emic approach to better understand local perceptions and viewpoints. Priority has been given to local actor’s voices, and to children in particular, with a strong emphasis on reintegrated girls, as their voices are often absent from academic literature. The analysis of the field research, together with a literature review, shows that the DDR intervention in North Kivu faces significant challenges in sustainably reintegrating children who have been part of armed groups into their local communities. In fact, this study suggests that the security-oriented approach of the DDR intervention leads to a lack of emphasis on the reintegration and development phase of the program and to a lack of a gender-sensitive, community-based approach. As a result, the security-oriented approach unintentionally contributes to the risk of re-recruitment of demobilized children, which consequently and paradoxically compromises peacebuilding efforts in the eastern DRC. Key words: Child DDR intervention, Children associated with armed groups, Girls associated with armed groups, Democratic Republic of Congo, North Kivu, Peacebuilding, Community-based development, Localization, Resilience, Nexus.
description: IFHV Working Paper Series, vol. 9.1
title: "Que Salga el Régimen!": Transnationale Handlungsräume zwischen "Exit, Voice and Loyalty" — Eine explorative Fallstudie zu (forcierter) Migration und politischem Aktivismus venezolanischer Migranten in Kolumbien
Creators: name: Bohlen, Rafael
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: 341

description: Dieses Paper fokussiert auf transnationalen, politischen Aktivismus venezolanischer Migrant*innen in Kolumbien. Hierzu wurden verschiedene Formen und Ausprägungen des sich zwischen Kolumbien und Venezuela aufspannenden Aktivismus erkundet und analysiert. Durch eigene empirische Feldforschung in Bogotá und Cúcuta, Kolumbien, wurden Erkenntnisse aus der soziologischen Transnationalisierungsforschung und der Theorie „Exit, Voice and Loyalty“ (A. Hirschman) kombiniert. Auf Basis von sieben problemzentrierten Interviews mit immigrierten venezolanischen Aktivisten wurde eine partielle Neuformulierung der EVL-Theorie unter transnationalem Paradigma vorgenommen, um der wachsenden Komplexität transnationaler Migration und grenzüberspannender Vergesellschaftung zu begegnen.
description: IFHV Working Paper Series, vol. 10.1
Developing physical surrogates for benthic biodiversity using co-located samples and regression tree models: a conceptual synthesis for a sandy temperate embayment
Creators: name: Huang, Zhi
name: McArthur, Matthew
name: Radke, Lynda
name: Anderson, Tara
name: Nichol, Scott
name: Justy Siwabessy
name: Brooke, Brendan
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Geography

description: Marine physical and geochemical data can be valuable surrogates for predicting the distributions and assemblages of marine species. This study investigated the bio-environment (surrogacy) relationships in Jervis Bay, a sandy marine embayment in south-eastern Australia. A wide range of co-located physical data were analysed together with biological data, including multibeam bathymetry and backscatter surfaces and derivatives, parameters that describe seabed sediment and water column physical/geochemical characteristics and seabed exposure. Three decision tree models and a robust model selection process were applied. The models for three diversity indices and seven out of eight infaunal species explained 32–79% of the variance. A diverse range of physical surrogates for biodiversity were identified. The surrogates are presented in a conceptual model that identifies the mechanisms that potentially link to biodiversity patterns. While some surrogates may exert direct influence over organisms to exposure and chlorophyll-a, for example, most pointed to complex relationships between multiple biological and physical factors occurring in different process domains/zones. The reliable bio-environment relationships identified from co-located samples and conceptual models enabled a mechanistic understanding of benthic biodiversity patterns in a sandy coastal embayment that may have implications for marine environmental management.
title: Should Peace Be Built by Delivering Justice?: An Assessment of the Duty to Prosecute Crimes against International Law
Creators: name: Mihalik, Eva
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2017
Subjects: subject: 341

description: Although in post-conflict settings there arises the question whether criminal prosecution must be compromised in the interest of peace consolidation, the international community today shows an increased commitment to apply judicial mechanisms to deal with the atrocities of the past. Current practices intend to release tension between peace consolidation and criminal justice objectives through a series of institutional innovations that aim at adjusting the parameters of post- conflict tribunals to the fragile local context. The main focus of this article is to provide an overview of how international law addresses the duty to prosecute and discuss key factors which influence how judicial mechanisms affect transitional justice processes in war-torn societies. Additionally, the article illustrates the contemporary practice in prosecuting crimes against international law on the basis of a case study on war crimes trials in post-conflict Kosovo. The assessment leads to the conclusion that hybrid models of judicial and non-judicial mechanisms prove to be the most suitable approach to reconcile criminal justice with the priorities of peace consolidation.
description: IFHV Working Paper Series, vol. 7.1
title: Ready to Change Perspective?: How a Changed Perspective on Linking Relief, Rehabilitation and Development (LRRD) Can Tackle the Weakness of Development Assistance in Protracted Crises
Creators: name: Horstmann, Lara
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2018
Subjects: subject: 341

description: How can a changed perspective on the concept of Linking Relief, Rehabilitation and Development (LRRD) tackle the weakness of development assistance in protracted crises? Even though there is agreement on the fact that LRRD should be implemented exactly in protracted crises in order to create longer term perspectives, it is unclear how this can be done successfully. Within this study a changed perspective on LRRD in protracted crises is developed, where the status of emergency is permanent and development measures are hardly implemented. It shows that through adding objectives and measures typically associated with the rehabilitation and development phases to relief operations where possible, LRRD can tackle the weakness of development assistance in protracted crises. Yet, certain conditions have to be present as calmer areas and periods within the crisis, or functioning sustainable markets that people can access.
description: IFHV Working Paper Series, vol. 8.1
title: To Deliver and Stay Secure: Adhering to the Four Humanitarian Principles in the Face of Kidnapping Threats in Insecure Environments
Creators: name: Bröhl, Janina
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2016
Subjects: subject: 341

description: Humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence provide the foundation for humanitarian action. These principles are coming under increasing pressure due to an increase in attacks of violence against aid workers and kidnapping incidents. Most of these kidnappings take place in highly insecure environments, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Republic of Sudan, Somalia and the Syrian Arab Republic. This paper draws on the 2011 UN OCHA report “To Stay and Deliver” by outlining remaining risks, vulnerabilities and mitigation measures in order “to deliver and stay secure”. For aid workers and their organizations to be able to deliver assistance, it is imperative to have an adequate level of security. Organizations need to strike the right balance between the provision of assistance in line with the humanitarian principles and the duty of care towards their staff.
description: IFHV Working Paper Series, vol. 6.2
Three genetic stocks of frigate tuna Auxis thazard thazard (Lacepede, 1800) along the Indian coast revealed from sequence analyses of mitochondrial DNA D-loop region
Creators: name: Girish Kumar
name: Swaraj Priyaranjan Kunal
name: Menezes, Maria Rosalia
name: Meena, Ram Murti
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2012
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: Frigate tuna Auxis thazard thazard is a cosmopolitan species and one of the smallest members of the tribe Thunnini (the true tunas), and currently managed as a single stock. In the present study, genetic variation was surveyed using sequence data of mitochondrial DNA D-loop region to test for the presence of genetic stock structure of frigate tuna along the Indian coast. A total of 364 individuals were sampled from 8 major fishing zones along the Indian coast. Significant genetic heterogeneity was observed for the sequence data (ΦST = 0.0439, P = < 0.001). Analysis of molecular variance (AMOVA) showed significant genetic variation among the three groups analysed (ΦCT = 0.1223, P = < 0.05), which was also supported by spatial AMOVA results. Therefore, the null hypothesis of single panmictic population of frigate tuna along the Indian coast can be rejected. Phylogenetic analysis of nucleotide sequences demonstrated that frigate tuna can be grouped into three different mitochondrial clades (Clades I, II and III). However, there were no significant genealogical branches or clusters of samples corresponding to sampling locality. The results of the present study suggest the possibility of three genetically differentiated units of frigate tuna across the coastal waters of India.
Religious Liberty, Immigration Sanctuary, and Unintended Consequences for Reproductive and LGBTQ Rights
Creators: Keeley, Laura
Publisher: name: Columbia University
Year: 2019
Subjects: subject: Law
subject: FOS: Law
subject: Freedom of religion
subject: Discrimination--Law and legislation
subject: Homophobia
subject: Reproductive rights
subject: Sanctuary movement

description: This Note considers the idea that potential religious liberty claims could be made by faith-based communities to provide sanctuary for undocumented immigrants and pays particular attention to potential unintended consequences those claims could have in the areas of reproductive and LGBTQ rights. Arguments to justify religious liberty in the name of sanctuary could be used in the future by different parties in attempts to limit reproductive rights and discriminate against LGBTQ persons. The announcement by President Trump of the creation of a new oversight entity in the Department of Health and Human Services, the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division, is an example of this religious-liberty-as-discrimination phenomenon. This Note proposes that any religious liberty claims made in the name of sanctuary should 1) be evaluated in the domain of antidiscrimination law and not analogized to much broader “conscience clauses”; 2) advocate for a narrower construction of religious liberty jurisprudence and religious liberty-protecting statutes, such as the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA); and 3) push courts to evaluate the sincerity of sincerely held religious beliefs.
COVID-19 and Labour Law: Cyprus
Creators: name: Cleridou, Christiana
Publisher: name: Italian Labour Law e-Journal
Year: 2020
Subjects: Covid-19; Labour Law; Child-care; Remote work; Sickness allowance; Health and Safety; Unemployment benefits; Job retention

description: The Cypriot government has enforced a strict lockdown with a wide restriction on the freedom of movement of individuals, school closures and the suspension of all non-essential business operations. Extraordinary measures were adopted to deal with the emergency challenges on the economy and the labour market, including the protection of jobs by compensating the costs of wages and the provision of special allowances to self-employed persons and working parents.
description: Italian Labour Law e-Journal, Vol 13, No 1S (2020): Special Issue: Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review
COVID-19 and Labour Law: New Zealand
Creators: name: Duncan, Dawn
Publisher: name: Italian Labour Law e-Journal
Year: 2020
Subjects: Covid-19; Labour Law; Lock-down; Four-level alert system; Wage subsidy; Business loans

description: The New Zealand Government closed the borders and introduced a strict national lockdown relatively early in the spread of the disease. While so far successful in preventing a large-scale outbreak, there are significant economic consequences. A range of measures have been introduced to support businesses and workers during the lockdown and stimulate the economy following, including wage subsidies, interest-free small business loans and local infrastructure job-creation projects.
description: Italian Labour Law e-Journal, Vol 13, No 1S (2020): Special Issue: Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review
title: Missbrauchsunabhängige Entflechtung: verfassungswidriger Kartellrechtspopulismus oder sinnvolle Ultima Ratio?
Creators: name: Kühling, Jürgen
Publisher: name: Fachinformationsdienst für internationale und interdisziplinäre Rechtsforschung
Year: 2022
Subjects: subject: 342

description: Verfassungsblog: On Matters Constitutional
COVID-19 and Labour Law: Slovakia
Creators: name: Križan, Viktor
Publisher: name: Italian Labour Law e-Journal
Year: 2020
Subjects: Covid-19; Labour Law; Sickness benefit; Nursing benefit; Projects to support job retention; Labour Code; Social Insurance Act; Employment Services Act

description: As Slovakia is one of the least affected countries in terms of the spread of the disease, except for doctors and employees in social services facilities, there was no serious threat to the health of employees. However, this is not due to the economic consequences of the pandemic, which threaten the competitiveness of employers. The new government tried to respond to the situation with legislative measures, which were adopted in quick succession, without discussion with the social partners and often in the form of indirect amendments, which in turn it makes it more difficult in orientation in the legislation. However, thanks to the intervention of the social partners, no measures have been taken that would worsen the position of employees in employment relations. The promised financial assistance for job retention is running very slowly.
description: Italian Labour Law e-Journal, Vol 13, No 1S (2020): Special Issue: Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review
CARBON DIOXIDE LEVELS IN THE BREATH OF SMOKERS AND NON SMOKERS  A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Creators: name: sheela
name: Bhatt, Janardan
name: Ranga, surbhi
name: Makwana, Manisha
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: CARBON DIOXIDE LEVELS IN THE BREATH OF SMOKERS AND NON SMOKERS  A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Spontaneous multiscale phase separation within fluorinated xerogel coatings for fouling-release surfaces
Creators: name: Sokolova, Anastasiya
name: Brewer, Lenora H.
name: Finlay, John A.
name: Wendt, Dean E.
name: Callow, Maureen E.
name: Callow, James A.
name: Bright, Frank V.
name: Detty, Michael R.
name: Bailey, Joseph J.
name: Waltz, Grant T.
name: Fornalik, Jill
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2012
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: Four-component xerogel films consisting of 1 mole-% n-octadecyltrimethoxysilane (C18) and 50 mole-% tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) in combination with 1–24 mole-% tridecafluoro-1,1,2,2-tetrahydrooctyltriethoxysilane (TDF) and 25–48 mole-% n-octyltriethoxysilane (C8) and a 1:49:50 mole-% C18/TDF/TEOS were prepared. Settlement of barnacle cyprids and removal of juvenile barnacles, settlement of zoospores of the alga Ulva linza, and strength of attachment of 7-day sporelings (young plants) of Ulva were compared amongst the xerogel formulations. Several of the xerogel formulations were comparable to poly(dimethylsiloxane) elastomer with respect to removal of juvenile barnacles and removal of sporeling biomass. The 1:4:45:50 and 1:14:35:50 C18/TDF/C8/TEOS xerogels displayed some phase segregation by atomic force microscopy (AFM) pre- and post-immersion in water. Imaging reflectance infrared microscopy showed the formation of islands of alkane-rich and perfluoroalkane-rich regions in these same xerogels both pre- and post-immersion in water. Surface energies were unchanged upon immersion in water for 48 h amongst the TDF-containing xerogel coatings. AFM measurements demonstrated that surface roughness on the 1:4:45:50 and 1:14:35:50 C18/TDF/C8/TEOS xerogel coatings decreased upon immersion in water.
Treatment of textile dye wastewaters using ferrous sulphate in a chemical coagulation/flocculation process
Creators: name: Rodrigues, Carmen S.D.
name: Madeira, Luís M.
name: Boaventura, Rui A.R.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: Environmental Science

description: The coagulation/flocculation treatment using FeSO4·7H2O as a coagulant is evaluated in this work for the removal of organic compounds and colour from synthetic effluents simulating the cotton, acrylic and polyester dyeing wastewaters. The coagulant dose, temperature, pH, stirring speed and stirring time that maximized the removal of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and colour for each effluent are determined for the coagulation process. The effect of the stirring speed, stirring time and the dose of flocculant (Magnafloc 155 or Superfloc C-573) on the flocculation stage is also evaluated for effluents pretreated by coagulation at the optimal conditions previously determined. The obtained results showed that the optimal operating conditions are different for each effluent, and the process (coagulation/flocculation) as a whole was efficient in terms of colour removal (∼91% for cotton, ∼94% for acrylic effluents; polyester effluent is practically colourless). However, the DOC removal observed is not significant (∼33% for polyester, ∼45% for cotton and ∼28% for acrylic effluents). On the other hand, the remaining dissolved iron content is appropriate for further integrating the treatment with an iron-catalysed Fenton process, thus reducing the consumption of chemicals in the overall treatment.
Cyanobacteria-containing biofilms from a Mayan monument in Palenque, Mexico
Creators: name: M. Ramírez
name: M. Hernández-Mariné
name: E. Novelo
name: M. Roldán
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2010
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: Surfaces of buildings at the archaeological site of Palenque, Mexico, are colonized by cyanobacteria that form biofilms, which in turn cause aesthetic and structural damage. The structural characterization and species composition of biofilms from the walls of one of these buildings, El Palacio, are reported. The distribution of photosynthetic microorganisms in the biofilms, their relationship with the colonized substratum, and the three-dimensional structure of the biofilms were studied by image analysis. The differences between local seasonal microenvironments at the Palenque site, the bioreceptivity of stone and the relationship between biofilms and their substrata are described. The implications for the development and permanence of species capable of withstanding temporal heterogeneity in and on El Palacio, mainly due to alternating wet and dry seasons, are discussed. Knowledge on how different biofilms contribute to biodegradation or bioprotection of the substratum can be used to develop maintenance and conservation protocols for cultural heritage.
Effect of initial ion positions on the interactions of monovalent and divalent ions with a DNA duplex as revealed with atomistic molecular dynamics simulations
Creators: name: Robbins, Timothy J.
name: Yongmei Wang
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2012
Subjects: Molecular Biology

description: Monovalent (Na+) and divalent (Mg2+) ion distributions around the Dickerson-Drew dodecamer were studied by atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) simulations with AMBER molecular modeling software. Different initial placements of ions were tried and the resulting effects on the ion distributions around DNA were investigated. For monovalent ions, results were found to be nearly independent of initial cation coordinates. However, Mg2+ ions demonstrated a strong initial coordinate dependent behavior. While some divalent ions initially placed near the DNA formed essentially permanent direct coordination complexes with electronegative DNA atoms, Mg2+ ions initially placed further away from the duplex formed a full, nonexchanging, octahedral first solvation shell. These fully solvated cations were still capable of binding with DNA with events lasting up to 20 ns, and in comparison were bound much longer than Na+ ions. Force field parameters were also investigated with modest and little differences arising from ion (ions94 and ions08) and nucleic acid description (ff99, ff99bsc0, and ff10), respectively. Based on known Mg2+ ion solvation structure, we conclude that in most cases Mg2+ ions retain their first solvation shell, making only solvent-mediated contacts with DNA duplex. The proper way to simulate Mg2+ ions around DNA duplex, therefore, should begin with ions placed in the bulk water.
Building the Scholarly Electronic Brain
Creators: name: Kurtz, Michael J.
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2010
Subjects: subject: Astronomy

description: It is now a commonplace observation that human society is becoming a coherent super-organism, and that the information infrastructure forms its emerging brain. Perhaps, as the underlying technologies are likely to become billions of times more powerful than those we have today, we could say that we are now building the lizard brain for the future organism.

The current state of the practice is that information from fundamental sources (The Congressional Record, The Hubble Space Telescope Archive) is collated and analyzed by humans, then this work is published in secondary venues (The New York Times, The Astrophysical Journal) which are then machine indexed by third parties (Google, ADS). At the same time specialized indices (Thomas, SIMBAD) do a more thorough job of indexing the fundamental sources. The close similarity between the broad cultural and scholarly realms here frees scholars to concentrate on the problems and opportunities inherent in their disciplines, assuming that larger infrastructure issues will (mostly) be solved by others.

In Astronomy the long term trend has been toward increasing collaboration, interoperability, and interdependence of the major information groups (archives, journals, indexers); already substantially increased capabilities have resulted. This trend will continue, driven both by the shared goals of all groups and a rapidly changing technological base. Some of the key concepts which will drive these future developments are: very fine grained information; semantic markup and semantic inferencing engines; text mining; machine learning.
METRONIDAZOLE INDUCED REVERSIBLE CEREBELLAR TOXICITY  A CASE REPORT OF UNCOMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF COMMONLY USED DRUG
Creators: name: DRSHUBHAM RATHWA
name: 2  DRSANKET CHAUHAN
name: DR VISHAL THAKOR
name: DR HARSH PRANAMI
name: DR JAGDISH PATEL
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: METRONIDAZOLE INDUCED REVERSIBLE CEREBELLAR TOXICITY  A CASE REPORT OF UNCOMMON SIDE EFFECTS OF COMMONLY USED DRUG
Bacterial attachment on optical fibre surfaces
Creators: name: N. Mitik-Dineva
name: J. Wang
name: V. K. Truong
name: P. R. Stoddart
name: M. R. Alexander
name: D. J. Albutt
name: C. Fluke
name: R. J. Crawford
name: E. P. Ivanova
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2010
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: Optical fibres have received considerable attention as high-density sensor arrays suitable for both in vitro and in vivo measurements of biomolecules and biological processes in living organisms and/or nano-environments. The fibre surface was chemically modified by exposure to a selective etchant that preferentially erodes the fibre cores relative to the surrounding cladding material, thus producing a regular pattern of cylindrical wells of approximately 2.5 μm in diameter and 2.5 μm deep. The surface hydrophobicity of the etched and non-etched optical fibres was analysed using the sessile pico-drop method. The surface topography was characterised by atomic force microscopy (AFM), while the surface chemistry was probed by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). Six taxonomically different bacterial strains showed a consistent preference for attachment to the nano-scale smoother (Rq = 273 nm), non-etched fibre surfaces (water contact angle, θ = 106° ± 4°). In comparison, the surfaces of the etched optical fibres (water contact angle, θ = 96° ± 10°) were not found to be amenable to bacterial attachment. Bacterial attachment on the non-etched optical fibre substrata varied among different strains.
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Creators: name: Rajpoot, Harish Chandra
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2024
Subjects: classificationCode: 490499
subject: Pure mathematics not elsewhere classified

description: H C Rajpoot has been an editorial board member of Mathematics Letters at Science Publishing Group, New York, United States since 29 April 2024.
COVID-19 and Labour Law: Latvia
Creators: name: Rasnača, Zane
Publisher: name: Italian Labour Law e-Journal
Year: 2020
Subjects: Covid-19; Labour Law; Wage subsidy; Income support; Unpaid leave; Collective dismissals

description: The Latvian response to the COVID-19 crisis can be praised as successful since the pandemic reached its peak as early as 1 April and there has been a gradual decrease of new cases since then. Nonetheless, the consequences for the labour market are significant. Latvia adopted several measures, including a wage subsidy, income support for the self-employed, and tax relief for companies. However, some of these measures have been deemed ineffective and, in addition, there is evidence that circumvention of some labour laws is taking place in the shadow of the crisis.
description: Italian Labour Law e-Journal, Vol 13, No 1S (2020): Special Issue: Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review
COVID-19 and Labour Law: Uruguay
Creators: name: Rosenbaum Carli, Federico
Publisher: name: Italian Labour Law e-Journal
Year: 2020
Subjects: Covid-19; Labour Law; Income support; Remote work; Unemployment

description: This report briefly presents the main regulatory measures adopted in Uruguay in the context of the coronavirus pandemic. The main measures are categorized in three packages, considering the regulation of the national health emergency, the reinforcement measures, and the necessary adaptations and improvements implemented recently.
description: Italian Labour Law e-Journal, Vol 13, No 1S (2020): Special Issue: Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review
COVID-19 and Labour Law: Belarus
Creators: name: Tomashevski, Kirill
Publisher: name: Italian Labour Law e-Journal
Year: 2020
Subjects: Covid-19; Labour Law; Labour Relations; Self-isolation; Remote work; Payment for temporary disability; Business trip

description: The article presents a brief analysis of the situation in Belarus with the spread of coronavirus Covid-19 and measures taken by employers to optimize labour relations in a context of epidemic and economic situation. A brief overview of the legal decisions taken by the President, Government and Ministry of health of the Republic of Belarus aimed at declines of coronavirus infection is presented. The latest changes in the Labour code of Belarus, which regulated the possibility of remote work, were touched upon.
description: Italian Labour Law e-Journal, Vol 13, No 1S (2020): Special Issue: Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review
Application of absolute qPCR as a screening method to detect illicit 17β-oestradiol administration in male cattle
Creators: name: F. Uslenghi
name: S. Divari
name: F.T. Cannizzo
name: R. De Maria
name: F. Spada
name: C. Mulasso
name: M. Pezzolato
name: E. Bozzetta
name: A. Attucci
name: P. Giorgi
name: B. Biolatti
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: subject: Microbiology
subject: FOS: Biological sciences

description: It has been previously demonstrated that the progesterone receptor gene is up-regulated in the sex accessory glands of pre-pubertal and adult male bovines after 17β-oestradiol treatment. In the present study, a qualitative screening method was optimised to detect 17β-oestradiol treatment using absolute quantification by qPCR of the progesterone receptor gene to determine the amount of gene expression in bulbo-urethral glands. An external standard curve was generated and developed with TaqMan® technology. Based on two in vivo experiments, the decision limit CCα, sensitivity and specificity of this screening method were established. Trial 1 consisted of 32 Friesian veal calves divided into two groups: group A (n = 12), consisting of animals treated with four doses of 17β-oestradiol (5 mg week−1 per animal); and group B (n = 20), consisting of control animals. Trial 2 was performed on 26 Charolaise beef cattle that either received five doses of 17β-oestradiol (group C; 20 mg week−1 per animal; n = 6) or remained untreated (group D; n = 20). Further, progesterone receptor gene expression was evaluated in beef and veal calves for human consumption. A specific CCα on 20 Piedmontese control beef cattle was calculated to include these animals in a field investigation. Five out of 190 beef cattle and 26 out of 177 calves tested expressed the progesterone receptor gene above their respective CCα and they were classified as being suspected of 17β-oestradiol treatment. Additionally, 58% of veal calves that tested suspect via qPCR exhibited histological lesions of the bulbo-urethral gland tissue, which are typical of oestrogen administration and are consistent with hyperplasia and metaplasia of the glandular epithelium.
D5.1 Gap analysis and draft roadmap
Creators: name: ODIN Consortium
name: Sünje Dallmeier-Tiessen
name: Herterich, Patricia
name: Mele, Salvatore
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2013
Subjects: Applied Computer Science

description: During the first year of ODIN several steps have been taken to study the strengths and weaknesses in PIDs across disciplines and stakeholder groups. Particular emphasis has been given to the opportunities ahead – the potential that can be unlocked by an open and interoperable PID framework in Europe and beyond. To do so, a continuous exchange with experts and users of PIDs has been in the focus during this first year. This has happened during selected events, as well as dedicated interviews and literature review. As the core result a SWOT analysis is presented, as well as a concise gap analysis. The report concludes with recommended actions to address the main gaps. The analysis highlights that the gaps must be addressed urgently and mainly in a collaborative manner. An open, global and interoperable PID layer could unlock the full potential of Open Science if all stakeholder groups and disciplines are involved.
COVID-19 and Labour Law: Lebanon
Creators: name: Madi, Sari
Publisher: name: Italian Labour Law e-Journal
Year: 2020
Subjects: Covid-19; Labour Law; Health and Safety; Social assistance; Social dialogue

description: Lebanon is facing an economic and political crisis unlike anything experienced in our lifetimes; especially after October 17, 2019 when anti-government demonstrations began to intensify. The government declared a "public health emergency” on March 15, and business operations were interrupted. The measures set out by the Ministry of Labour to address the impact of the national lockdown on working conditions and business operations were limited. It included modification of working time and counselling businesses facing difficulties. Additional measures were taken by the Central Bank and the National Social Security Fund to alleviate the monetary burden on disadvantaged businesses. Also, the government enlarged the scope of the anti-poverty program to aid new vulnerable populations. Yet, the impact of taken measures was falling behind the emergent economic challenges. The governmental action plan was based on a political interest rather than an understanding of the unprecedented economic crisis. It reflected, among other things, the absence of an effective social dialogue structure.
description: Italian Labour Law e-Journal, Vol 13, No 1S (2020): Special Issue: Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review
Sunlight-enhanced calcareous deposition on cathodic stainless steel in natural seawater
Creators: name: M. Eashwar
name: P. Sathish Kumar
name: R. Ravishankar
name: G. Subramanian
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2013
Subjects: Marine Biology

description: In replicate series of experiments in natural seawater, one in full darkness and the other in a 1:1 diurnal cycle with as little as ∼5% of natural solar illumination, sunlight promoted calcareous deposition on cathodic stainless steel surfaces. As exemplified by scanning electron microscopy, the deposit that formed under the natural diurnal cycle, in the presence of photosynthetic biofilms, was composed of finer calcareous crystals that provided more compact and more uniform surface coverage than the one formed in the dark. The light-enhanced deposit also possessed better scale properties, as suggested by X-ray analysis and electrochemical measurements. Sunlight enhancement of calcareous deposition looked all the more conspicuous when day and night regimes were examined independently. These results not only bear important implications for cathodic protection in marine waters, but also provide an intriguing analogy to coral reef calcification.
COVID-19 and Labour Law: Saudi Arabia
Creators: name: Fusco, Federico
Publisher: name: Italian Labour Law e-Journal
Year: 2020
Subjects: Covid-19; Labour Law; Temporary layoff; Remote work

description: Saudi Arabia labour law was devoid of preexistent tools suitable to face the COVID-19 emergency. The legislator promptly reacted to the crisis, issuing a Sr 120 billion (USD 35.2 billion) stimulus package, with Sr 70 billion reserved to the private sector. The strategy moves on two fronts: provide liquidity to companies (and workers) and avoid mass dismissals. The legislator implements the former goal mainly via a postponement of taxes and fees. For the latter, it introduced a temporary layoff scheme, in some cases supported by a public allowance up to the 60% of the wage. On top of this, the government implemented several social distancing rules and strongly promoted the smart working.
description: Italian Labour Law e-Journal, Vol 13, No 1S (2020): Special Issue: Covid-19 and Labour Law. A Global Review
Changing Perspectives on Disability and Technology: Events, Trends and Personal Choices
Creators: name: Hoogerwerf, Evert-Jan
name: Andrich, Renzo
name: Bühler, Christian
name: Craddock, Gerald
name: De Witte, Luc
name: Encarnação, Pedro
name: Mavrou, Katerina
name: Miesenberger, Klaus
Publisher: name: TU Dortmund
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: 360
subject: 370

description: In this chapter, eight (past-)presidents of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE) reflect on their personal engagement with the technology and disability field. The result is a patchwork of personal contributions, reflecting aspects of the contemporary history of Assistive Technology in its broadest sense, relevant for our collective memory and for those attracted to this field for their professional career.
description: In diesem Kapitel reflektieren acht (ehemalige) Vorsitzende der Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE) über ihr persönliches Engagement im Bereich Technologie und Behinderung. Das Ergebnis ist ein Sammelsurium persönlicher Beiträge, die Aspekte der gegenwärtigen Geschichte der Assistiven Technologien im weitesten Sinne widerspiegeln, die für unser kollegiales Gedächtnis und für diejenigen relevant sind, die sich in ihrer beruflichen Laufbahn für diesen Bereich interessieren.
Estimated prevalence of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour among adults in Bangladesh: nationally representative STEPS survey, 2018
Creators: name: Khan, Mohammad Jobair
name: Sayma
name: Ali, Mohammed Usman
name: Ganesan, Balasankar
name: Hasan, S. M. Mahmudul
name: Winser, Stanley John
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2023
Subjects: subject: Medicine
subject: Genetics
subject: FOS: Biological sciences
subject: Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified
subject: Science Policy
subject: Sociology
subject: FOS: Sociology
subject: Immunology
subject: FOS: Clinical medicine
subject: Developmental Biology

description: Numerous available studies used to prepare the guidelines for preventing physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour are mostly compatible with high-income countries. The guidelines are scarce for low- and middle-income countries, including Bangladesh. Thus, the prevalence of current levels of physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour needed to be determined to produce effective policies and an intervention strategy for Bangladeshi adults. This cross-sectional study selected adults using the multi-stage cluster sampling method. A representative sample of 8185 adults aged from 18 to 69 years participated. Physical inactivity levels and sedentary behaviour were assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. This study reports baseline information on the physical inactivity level and sedentary behaviour among adults in Bangladesh. Overall, the prevalence of physical inactivity was highest in recreation-related activity (90.5%), followed by vigorous activity (67.5%), transport-related activity (44.7%) and work-related activity (19.9%). Insufficient physical activity at work was significant for all sociodemographic indicators. Adults with significantly high school education, women and the employed were proportionally more prone to sedentary behaviour. Five out of ten adults (56%) did not meet the WHO recommended level of physical activity. Adequate public health measures should be addressed considering the different forms of physical inactivity.