cometadata/datacite-rtg-text-other-reclassification-records huggingface dataset:
Detection of Zn(II) ions by fluorescent pyrene-derived molecular probes
Creators: name: Erendra Manandhar
name: Cragg, Peter J.
name: Wallace, Karl J.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Two pyrene-based molecular probes have been synthesised from ortho- and meta-bis(azidodimethyl)benzene and their coordination with Fe(III), Al(III), Fe(II), Zn(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Ca(II), Mg(II) and Na(I) cations is described. The greatest spectral changes were observed with Zn(II) salts, which are important analytical targets in environmental and biological chemistry, and a detailed investigation on the influence of the counter-ion (F− , Cl− , Br− , I− , , , , and ) was undertaken. Density functional theory studies suggest that Zn(II) is bound in the cleft of the probes in a 1:1 host:guest ratio. A significant hypsochromic shift is observed in the excimer band in the presence of metal salts and is greatest upon the addition of Zn(ClO4)2.The limit of Zn(II) detection is in the nanomolar range for the meta-isomer and the binding process is reversible allowing the system to be recycled several times. A protocol is proposed that would allow detection of Zn(II) in aqueous samples.
Grape berry splitting and some mechanical properties of the skin
Creators: name: Lang, A.
name: Düring, H.
Publisher: name: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research
Year: 2015

description: Das Platzen von Weinbeeren und einige mechanische Eigenschaften der Beerenhaut Zur Messung von mechanischen Eigenschaften der Haut reifender Weinbeeren wurden Methoden entwickelt, bei denen definierte Wassermengen über feine, durch die Beerenstielchen eingeführte Injektionsnadeln in die Beeren injiziert wurden. Die Injektionen erhöhten den Turgor der Beeren; nach Erreichen eines Fließstillstands in der Nadel wurde dieser gemessen. Im Bereich niedriger Drücke war die Ausdehnung der Beerenhaut elastisch, bei höheren Drücken war sie plastisch, wobei irreversible Veränderungen der Beerenhaut erkennbar wurden. Bei sehr hohen Drücken platzten die Beeren in einer Weise, wie sie auch im Freiland zu beobachten ist. Messungen an Beeren von 9 Rebsorten bei konstanter Temperatur (15 °C) ergaben Unterschiede im Elastizitätsmodul (1700-5400 N m-1), in der Platzspannung (110-420 N m-1) und bei der linearen Ausdehnungsmeßzahl (0,027-0,112). Wie bei den meisten Materialien nahm die Starrheit und Härte der Beeren mit steigender Temperatur ab (10, 30, 50 °C). Veränderungen der Beerentemperatur verursachten Veränderungen im Druck (0,44 ± 0,1 kPa °C-1). Höhere Temperaturen und Drücke (50 °C, 40 kPa) hatten dauerhafte, plastische Deformationen zur Folge. Es kann angenommen werden, daß die sortenspezifische Neigung zum Platzen der Beeren mit den mechanischen Eigenschaften der Beerenhaut zu erklären ist.
description: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research, Vol. 29 No. 2 (1990): Vitis
2018 AARP Iowa Caregiving Survey
Creators: name: American Association Of Retired Persons (AARP)
Publisher: name: Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
Year: 2022

description: Current/former unpaid caregiver (4); care activities (18); caregiving effects on employment (10); financial/home life impacts of caregiving (22); caregiving effects on mental health/stress (14); importance of caregivers/providing care(2); likelihood of providing care in the future (3); helpfulness of different types of caregiving support (8); importance of improving medical resources and training for family caregivers (3); support/oppose requiring hospitals to work more with family caregivers (6); prefer to receive care for self/loved one with caregiver assistance/assisted living facility/nursing home (1); importance of services for older people and caregivers (3).
XAD2 resin in separation of phenolics
Creators: name: Di Stefano, R.
name: Guidoni, S.
Publisher: name: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research
Year: 2015

description: La résine XAD2 dans la séparation des composés phénoliques On a séparé les acides hydroxy cinnamyl tartriques, les acides phénoliques libres, les catéchines, les proanthocyanidines et les pigments libres et polymérisés du vin par adsorption sur la résine XAD2 suivie par l'élution avec des solvents organiques inertes. Les fractions ainsi obtenues sont analysées par CLHP.
description: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research, Vol. 29 No. 2 (1990): Vitis
Self-assembly snapshots of a 2 × 2 copper(I) grid
Creators: name: Manck, Lauren E.
name: Benson, Christopher R.
name: Share, Andrew I.
name: Hyunsoo Park
name: Griend, Douglas A. Vander
name: Flood, Amar H.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorised

description: Self-assembled 2 × 2 grids have been characterised as high-fidelity species produced when the correct stoichiometric ratios are met, but rarely are the individual steps leading to and from their formation characterised. Here, we present such a study using equilibrium-restricted factor analysis to model a set of UV–vis spectra starting from a bis-bidentate ligand to the assembly of a 2 × 2 grid complex upon titration with 1 equiv. of [Cu(MeCN)4](PF6) and to disassembly upon further titration. Intermediate species [CuL2]+, [Cu2L3]2+, [Cu3L2]3+ and [Cu2L]2+ are evidenced along the assembly and disassembly pathways. Complementary 1H NMR titrations are consistent with the rich set of complexes and equilibria involved. Given the nature of the assembly process, the assembly is entropy driven and likely enthalpy driven as well. The disassembly process is both enthalpy and entropy driven according to the standard free energy values derived from the modelling of the spectrophotometric titration data.
Local strain of reinforcement and tension stiffening in reinforced concrete walls
Creators: name: Menegon, Scott
name: Wilson, John
name: Lam, N.
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: This paper presents the development of a mathematical model for determining the ratio between the global strain of an RC wall and the local tensile strain in the vertical reinforcement. It was found that the parameters affecting the ratio of local to global strain are the ultimate tensile strength of the concrete and percentage of vertical reinforcement. A comparison of the different tensile strength models in various concrete codes (i.e. AS 3600, NZS 3101, EN 1992-1-1 and ACI 318) was undertaken and a recommendation for the mean ultimate tensile strength of concrete is presented. Elastic and inelastic bond stress values for D500N reinforcement is included, however it was found that while the level of bond stress between the reinforcement and concrete affects crack widths, it does not affect the ratio of local to global strain. The mathematical model developed was validated against recent experimental testing performed in the Smart Structures laboratory, with very good correlation observed. Charts have been produced for determining the local strain in the reinforcement from the global strain and vice versa. The paper concludes with a brief discussion on how the developed model could be used to account for tension stiffening effects in RC walls.
Cucurbit[7]uril complexations of bis(isoquinolinium)alkane dications in aqueous solution
Creators: name: Kwok, Julian C.
name: Macartney, Donal H.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: The 1:1 and 2:1 host–guest complexation of a series of 1,n-bis(isoquinolinium)alkane dications (Iq(CH2)nIq2+, n = 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12, and Iq(p-xylene)Iq2+) by cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]) in aqueous solution has been investigated by 1H NMR spectroscopy and ESI mass spectrometry. The site of binding of the first CB[7] is dependent on the nature of the central linker group, with encapsulation of the p-xylene group or the polymethylene chain when n = 6–10.With shorter (n = 2–5) or longer (n = 12) chains, the first CB[7] binds over an isoquinolinium group. With a second CB[7], the binding of the central group is abandoned in favour of the CB[7] hosts encapsulating the two cationic isoquinolinium termini. The 1:1 and 2:1 host–guest stability constants are related to modes of binding and the nature of the central linkers, and are compared with dicationic guests bearing different terminal groups.
Inheritance of seedlessness in seeded x seedless progeny of Vitis vinifera L.
Creators: name: Spiegel-Roy, P.
name: Baron, Y.
name: Sahar, N.
Publisher: name: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research
Year: 2015

description: Die Vererbung der Kernlosigkeit auf die Nachkommen der Kreuzungskombination „kernhaltig x kernlos" bei Vitis vinifera L. In 5jährigen Versuchen wurden kernhaltige (Mutter) und kernlose (Vater) Vitis vinifera-Reben gekreuzt und die Verteilung des Merkmals „Kernlosigkeit" bei den Nachkommen analysiert. Die Aufspaltung in kernhaltige und kernlose Sämlinge erfolgte nahezu im Verhältnis 3 : 1. Der x2-Wert für die einzelnen Jahre (1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988) betrug 0,03; 0,11; 1,17; 1,97 und 3,01. Die Homogenität für x2 lag nur 1986 innerhalb der tolerierbaren Grenzen (0,3-0,5). Die meisten Populationen hatten in allen Jahren x2-Werte, die dem 3: 1-Verhältnis entsprachen. Zwei Independenz-Tests für aufeinanderfolgende Jahre ergaben keine Interaktionen. Auf der Grundlage dieser Ergebnisse wird postuliert, daß die Vererbung der Kernlosigkeit durch zwei komplementäre rezessive Gene bestimmt wird. Nur bei 30,7 % der als ,,kernlos" klassifizierten Kreuzungsnachkommen konnten die Kernreste organoleptisch nicht wahrgenommen werden.
description: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research, Vol. 29 No. 2 (1990): Vitis
An ontology of broadband on a domestic scale
Creators: name: Arnold, Michael
name: Nansen, Bjorn
name: Kennedy, Jenny
name: Gibbs, Martin
name: Harrop, Mitchell
name: Wilken, Rowan
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: In this paper, we aim to provide an ontography of broadband in the contexts of domestic space. This research draws from ethnographic data in homes and develops an object-oriented approach to ethnography. At one level the purpose of conducting an ontography is to contribute to our understanding of the changing configurations of media and communications technologies in the home, and at another level, the purpose of our ontograph is to complement and counter the historical emphasis on human agency in studies of media in the home.
Housing assistance need and provision in Australia: a household-based policy analysis
Creators: name: Stone, Wendy
name: Parkinson, Sharon
name: Sharam, Andrea
name: Ralston, Liss
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: This research recommends that housing assistance be provided under a tenure-neutral model. Currently households with similar needs receive fundamentally different levels and types of housing assistance depending on their housing tenure (i.e. owner, private renter, in social housing etc.) rather than needs.
Absolute and relative binding affinity of cucurbit[7]uril towards a series of cationic guests
Creators: name: Liping Cao
name: Isaacs, Lyle
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorised

description: We determined the relative binding constants (Krel) for guests 1–19 towards cucurbit[7]uril by 1H NMR competition experiments in 100 mM Na3PO4-buffered D2O. In these experiments, we use guest 11 as the reference guest because of its strong binding towards CB[7] and its advantageous spectroscopic properties (e.g. slow exchange on NMR timescale and distinct resonances for key protons). To convert the determined Krel values to absolute binding constants, we performed a direct UV–vis titration of 1 with CB[7] to determine Ka for CB[7]√1. The trends in the determined values of Krel and Ka are discussed with respect to the importance of the concentration of metal ions in the buffer, the influence of hydroxyl groups located at the portals or inside the CB[7] cavity, geometry of the guest (e.g. regioisomers), the number of guest C atoms and secondary electrostatic interactions.
title: Association between White Matter Hyperintensities, Cortical Thinning, and Clinical Outcomes in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Creators: name: Knoblauch, Thomas Helmut
Publisher: name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Year: 2020

description: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a global health challenge, with over 4.6 million confirmed cases annually in North America alone. Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) are the most common and make up approximately 81% of all TBI diagnoses worldwide [1]. Studies indicate that 10–15% of patients suffer from trauma induced symptoms (i.e. headache, loss of balance, cognitive impairments, fatigue, and mental health/affective disorders) as far as 1 year post injury [2]. Prediction and management of these post-traumatic sequalae is complicated by a lack of symptom associated neuroimaging findings. In spite of a “prominent distribution” of frontotemporal WMHs in pediatric subjects with mTBI, a 2016 study (N=72) by Bigler et al. found no association between unique changes in cortical thickness and WMHs after statistical correction for multiple comparisons. This retrospective study will investigate the associations between cortical thinning, white matter hyperintensities, and clinical outcomes in a large (N=147) and neurodevelopmentally diverse (18-40 years-old) group of subjects diagnosed with mTBI. Regional (Frontal Lobe, Temporal Lobe, Occipital Lobe, Parietal Lobe, and Cerebellum) volumetric and WMH data was obtained for all 147 patients. Assessment of image finding correlation showed that white matter hyperintensities did not consistently coincide with cortical thinning as defined by the NeuroQuant normative percentile values. Interval-censored analysis revealed statistically significant associations between positive WM status and longevity of post-concussive cognitive deficits (p<0.024).
Rugoglobigerina kingi Trujillo, Maslakova 1960
Creators: name: Neagu, Theodor
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2016
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Chromista
Foraminifera
Globothalamea
Rotaliida
Rugoglobigerinidae
Rugoglobigerina
Rugoglobigerina kingi

description: Rugoglobigerina kingi Trujillo 1960
Figs. 2: 10-12; Figs. 15: 25-27
 1978 Rugoglobigerina kingi Trujillo, Maslakova, p.111, pl.26, fig. 3
Dimensions: D = 0,34-0,38 mm; d = 0,31-0,36 mm; g = 0,20-0,21mm
Remarks: Specimens from the Țâța Valley with very low trochospiral aspect close to planispiral of the spiral side, by the globular chambers with a radial disposition of the costellae, differs from Maslakova's specimens; from the Marianos & Zingula specimens pl.38, fig.6 differs also by the ornamentation.
Occurrences: Țâța Valley, Pietrosița- Fieni area Stratigraphic distribution: Upper Maastrichtian Specimens: LPB.IV. 12450
description: Published as part of Neagu, Theodor, 2016, Micropaleontological Study Of The Gura Beliei Red Marls Formation From The Pietroșița Area (Turonian - Maastrichtian). Part Iii Campanian-Maastrichtian Planktonic Foraminifera, pp. 67-91 in Acta Palaeontologica Romaniae 12 (2) on page 82, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13190456
Review of calculation procedures of Thornthwaite Moisture Index and its impact on footing design
Creators: name: Karunarathne, Aruna
name: Gad, Emad
name: Miri Disfani, Mahdi
name: Sivanerupan, S.
name: Wilson, John
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: Thornthwaite Moisture Index (TMI) was introduced in 1948 as an index to classify the climate condition of different areas. Since then it has been widely used in many fields such as agricultural and environmental geotechnics. The Australian residential footing design procedure is associated with TMI in order to relate the effect of climate condition on the variation of soil moisture profile. This paper illustrates the different methods commonly used to calculate TMI and compares their different outcomes. The different calculation methods result in different TMI values for the same climate condition which consequently affects the subsequent correlations. The sensitivity of the primary climate data used to calculate TMI is also discussed in this paper. TMI is an index highly dependent on the rainfall variation and is less sensitive to temperature variations and so the annual TMI can be reliably related to annual rainfall. The change in TMI with change of number of years which the average rainfall is based on has also been presented in this paper. The higher the numbers of years used to obtain the average TMI, the less reliable it is to describe the effects of extreme climate events.
MeThAL : Vers une macroanalyse du théâtre en alsacien
Creators: name: Ruiz Fabo, Pablo
name: Bernhard, Delphine
name: Erhart, Pascale
name: Huck, Dominique
name: Werner, Carole
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2020
Subjects: théâtre alsacien
humanités numériques
TEI
macroanalyse

description: Plusieurs travaux abordent l’analyse de corpus dramatiques larges appuyée sur des méthodes quantitatives, suivant des approches assimilables à la « macroanalyse » de Jockers (2013). La Revue d’Historiographie du Théâtre (2017) offre une synthèse de ces recherches en France. Les travaux de Schöch (2017) sur le théâtre classique français ou de Fischer et al. (2015 ; 2017) et le projet QuaDramA (2016) sur le théâtre allemand sont aussi proches de nos questionnements. Ces analyses examinent généralement les principales traditions dramatiques européennes. En raison de l’absence d’un corpus numérique approprié, de telles analyses sont à ce jour impossibles pour le théâtre alsacien, une tradition en dialecte dans laquelle les genres populaires et humoristiques prédominent. Le projet MeThAL vise à créer un grand corpus de théâtre dialectal alsacien encodé selon les recommandations de la Text Encoding Initiative (TEI) et à le valoriser, constituant un premier pas vers une macroanalyse du théâtre alsacien. Nous couvrirons la période 1870-1940, incluant l’âge d’or du théâtre dialectal, autour de la fondation du Théâtre Alsacien de Strasbourg en 1898 (Wackenheim, 1997). Nous travaillons sur un fonds documentaire récemment numérisé par la Bibliothèque Nationale et Universitaire (BNU) de Strasbourg, à savoir, un ensemble représentatif de pièces de théâtre en alsacien, dont nous avons commencé l’océrisation et l’encodage TEI.
Una relectura del método sociológico: Emile Durkheim y el estudio científico de las formaciones sociales
Creators: name: Tayan, Cristian
Publisher: name: unknown
Year: 2024
Subjects: subject: Social sciences--Social aspects

description: El análisis de Lorente Fernández sobre Émile Durkheim resalta su papel en la consolidación de la sociología como una ciencia autónoma, diferenciada de la filosofía y la psicología. Se establece que el objeto de estudio de la sociología son los "hechos sociales", definidos como fenómenos colectivos externos y coercitivos que influyen en el comportamiento individual. Estos hechos se manifiestan a través de creencias, normas y estructuras sociales, que pueden observarse objetivamente, y cuya influencia se transmite a través de instituciones como la educación.
Detection of Zn(II) ions by fluorescent pyrene-derived molecular probes
Creators: name: Erendra Manandhar
name: Cragg, Peter J.
name: Wallace, Karl J.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorised

description: Two pyrene-based molecular probes have been synthesised from ortho- and meta-bis(azidodimethyl)benzene and their coordination with Fe(III), Al(III), Fe(II), Zn(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), Cd(II), Hg(II), Ca(II), Mg(II) and Na(I) cations is described. The greatest spectral changes were observed with Zn(II) salts, which are important analytical targets in environmental and biological chemistry, and a detailed investigation on the influence of the counter-ion (F− , Cl− , Br− , I− , , , , and ) was undertaken. Density functional theory studies suggest that Zn(II) is bound in the cleft of the probes in a 1:1 host:guest ratio. A significant hypsochromic shift is observed in the excimer band in the presence of metal salts and is greatest upon the addition of Zn(ClO4)2.The limit of Zn(II) detection is in the nanomolar range for the meta-isomer and the binding process is reversible allowing the system to be recycled several times. A protocol is proposed that would allow detection of Zn(II) in aqueous samples.
Calibration and validation of HY-2 altimeter wave height
Creators: name: Liu, Qingxiang
name: Babanin, Alexander
name: Guan, Changlong
name: Zieger, Stefan
name: Sun, Jian
name: Jia, Yongjun
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: Hai Yang-2 (HY-2) satellite altimeter measurements of significant wave height (Hs) are analyzed over the period from 1 October 2011 to 6 December 2014. They are calibrated and validated against in situ buoys and other concurrently operating altimeters: Jason-2, CryoSat-2, and Satellite with Argos and ALtiKa (SARAL). In general, the HY-2 altimeter measurements agree well with buoy measurements, with a bias of -0.22m and a root-mean-square error (RMSE) of 0.30 m. When the reduced major axis (RMA) regression procedure was applied to the entire period, the RMSE was reduced by 33% to 0.2 m. A further comparison with other satellite altimeters, however, revealed two additional features of HY-2 Hs estimates over this period. First, a noticeable mismatch is present between HY-2 and the other satellite altimeters for high seas (Hs > 6 m). Second, a jump increase in HY-2 Hs values was detected starting in April 2013, which was associated with the switch to backup status of the HY-2 sensors and the subsequent update of its data processing software. Although reported by previous studies, these two deficiencies had not been accounted for in calibrations. Therefore, the HY-2 wave height records are now subdivided into two phases (time periods pre- and post- April 2013) and a two-branched calibration is proposed for each phase. These revised calibrations, validated throughout the range of significant wave heights of 1-9 m, are expected to improve the practical applicability of HY-2 Hs measurements significantly.
Validity and inter-device reliability of dominant and non-dominant wrist worn activity trackers in suburban walking
Creators: name: De Man, Marten
name: Vanderploeg, Elizabeth
name: Aimers, Nicole
name: MacMahon, Clare
name: Wise, Lisa
name: Parrington, Lucy
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: Wearable activity trackers have become a popular way for general and athletic populations to measure daily physical activity and rest patterns. The validity and reliability of step count is often unknown for these devices. The aims of this study were to evaluate the validity of the step count of the Fitbit Charge HR and the inter-device reliability between devices worn on the dominant and non-dominant wrists in an ecologically valid walking setting. A secondary aim was to compare these findings with data from an inertial measurement unit (IMU). Six participants were fitted with one Fitbit Charge HR on each wrist and an IMU positioned on the left and right hip. Data from the Fitbit Charge HRs and IMUs were compared against the participant’s self-reported step count. Each participant walked the same suburban circuit whilst counting their steps. When assessed for validity, the Fitbit Charge HR was found to have a low correlation with the self-reported step count (dominant arm, ICC2, 1 = .19; non-dominant arm, ICC2, 1 =.21), underestimating the number of steps taken. In comparison, the inter-device reliability of the dominant and non-dominant wrist worn Fitbit Charge HRs was good (ICC2,1= .81). Moderate validity was found between the self-reported step count and IMUs (dominant hip, ICC2, 1 = .74; non-dominant hip, ICC2, 1 = .72). The findings suggest that inter-device measurement from dominant and non-dominant hands is reasonably reliable, however less valid as compared to more robust research-grade devices.
Managing Merger Risk During the Post-Selection Phase
Creators: name: Heller, Robert
Publisher: name: Georgia State University
Year: 2013

description: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are an important part of many companies’ strategic plans, yet they often fail to meet expectations. Part of this failure may be due to a lack of understanding of the risks present during the important period after the initial agreement to merge has been struck and the failure to apply a practical framework for managing these risks. The literature outlines many of the risks managers face and explains risk resolution techniques that can be used to mitigate these risks. Risk management techniques or frameworks have been developed for use in projects involving mergers and acquisitions (M&A), construction, strategic alliances, software requirements development, distributed software projects, and post-merger implementation of information systems. However, to our knowledge, no integrated framework has been developed to manage risks during the post-selection phase of mergers and acquisitions.
In this dissertation we identify risks present and the risk resolutions available at this stage of the M&A process via a review of the literature and interviews with experienced managers of mergers and acquisitions. We then develop a practical framework for managing post-selection phase risks in M&A. We analyzed published case studies to evaluate the framework and confirm issues raised in the literature review. Hence, this research contributes to the M&A and risk management literature by identifying and classifying the risks in the post-selection phase of the M&A process, identifying and developing a classification of risk resolution actions linked to those risks, and providing a practical framework that can be used to more comprehensively identify risks and potential risk management strategies.
title: Fast Neutron Assay of Elemental Content of Bulk Samples
Creators: name: Lane, Calder Emerson
Publisher: name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Year: 2020

description: The purpose of this research was to analyze the capabilities of fast neutrons in the detection and analysis of various isotopes in bulk samples. The deuterium-tritium (DT) fusion reaction generates highly penetrating, high-energy (14.1-MeV) neutrons which induce nuclear reactions in irradiated targets. Neutrons and gamma rays are generated in these reactions. Emitted gamma rays are characteristic of the emitter; the gamma spectrum enables stoichiometric identification of the assayed samples. Neutron backscattering can also be used for identification of the elemental composition of the sample.

This work had three objectives. The first objective was to develop a computational technique to model the DT neutron-based assay. The second objective was to examine the in situ fast-neutron assay of Martian and Lunar regoliths for H2O. The third objective was to evaluate the nondestructive DT neutron assay of potentially hazardous compounds for applications in national security and defense. Each assay scenario was modeled using the Monte Carlo N-Particle code (MCNP). The astrochemistry scenarios assumed a potential robotic lander to carry the fast-neutron probe with optimal shielding and moderator components. The security scenario included a dual- mode (gamma rays and neutrons) detector for active interrogation of suspicious samples.

The Monte Carlo modeling data were analyzed using spectral processing routines developed in MATLAB, and subsequent determinations of stoichiometry of the samples and element’s detectability were made. Based on the study, an overall conclusion about the model’s viability for astrochemistry and security applications was made. Potential future work was considered.
Exo- and endo-hedral interactions of counteranions with tetracationic Pd2L4 metallosupramolecular architectures
Creators: name: Lewis, James E.M.
name: Crowley, James D.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: A series of [Pd2L4]4+(X− )4 metallosupramolecular architectures have been synthesised where X−  = , , OTf− , OMs−  or OTs−  and L = 2,6-bis(pyridin-3-ylethynyl)pyridine. These systems have been characterised by NMR, IR and UV–vis spectroscopies, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis and, in several cases, by X-ray crystallography. Using these solution- and solid-state methods, we have investigated the exohedral and endohedral interactions of various anions with these cationic assemblies.
GASS 3505: The prototype of HI-excess, passive galaxies
Creators: name: Gereb, Katinka
name: Catinella, Barbara
name: Cortese, Luca
name: Bekki, K.
name: Moran, S. M.
name: Schiminovich, D.
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: We present our multiwavelength analysis of a prototype H I-excess galaxy, GASS 3505, selected based on having a large gas content (M_{H I} = 10^{9.9} M☉) compared to its little associated star formation activity (̃0.1 M☉ yr-1) in the GALEX Arecibo SDSS Survey (GASS). Very Large Array observations show that the H I in GASS 3505 is distributed in a regularly rotating, extended (̃50 kpc radius) gas ring. In the SDSS optical image GASS 3505 appears as a bulge-dominated galaxy, however deep optical imaging reveals low surface brightness (≳25 mag arcsec-2) stellar emission around the central bulge. Direct evidence for accretion is detected in form of an extended (̃60 kpc) stellar stream, showing that GASS 3505 has experienced a minor merger in the recent past. We investigate the possibility that the H I ring in GASS 3505 was accreted in such a merger event using N-body and smoothed particle hydrodynamic simulations. The best model that reproduces the general properties (i.e. gas distribution and kinematics, stellar morphology) of the galaxy involves a merger between the central bulge and a gas-rich (M⋆ = 109 M☉ and M_{H I}/M⋆ = 10) disc galaxy. However, small discrepancies in the observed and modelled properties could suggest that other sources of gas have to be involved in the build-up of the gas reservoir. This work is the first step towards a larger program to investigate the physical mechanisms that drive the large scatter in the gas scaling relations of nearby galaxies.
Cucurbit[7]uril complexations of bis(isoquinolinium)alkane dications in aqueous solution
Creators: name: Kwok, Julian C.
name: Macartney, Donal H.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorised

description: The 1:1 and 2:1 host–guest complexation of a series of 1,n-bis(isoquinolinium)alkane dications (Iq(CH2)nIq2+, n = 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 12, and Iq(p-xylene)Iq2+) by cucurbit[7]uril (CB[7]) in aqueous solution has been investigated by 1H NMR spectroscopy and ESI mass spectrometry. The site of binding of the first CB[7] is dependent on the nature of the central linker group, with encapsulation of the p-xylene group or the polymethylene chain when n = 6–10.With shorter (n = 2–5) or longer (n = 12) chains, the first CB[7] binds over an isoquinolinium group. With a second CB[7], the binding of the central group is abandoned in favour of the CB[7] hosts encapsulating the two cationic isoquinolinium termini. The 1:1 and 2:1 host–guest stability constants are related to modes of binding and the nature of the central linkers, and are compared with dicationic guests bearing different terminal groups.
Rugoglobigerina ordinaria Maslakova
Creators: name: Neagu, Theodor
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2016
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Chromista
Foraminifera
Globothalamea
Rotaliida
Rugoglobigerinidae
Rugoglobigerina
Rugoglobigerina ordinaria

description: Rugoglobigerina ordinaria (Subbotina 1953)
Figs. 2: 13-15; Figs. 6: 1-3; Figs. 14: 16-24
 1953 Rotundina ordinaria Subbotina, p.166, pl.3, fig.3, pl.4, figs. 1, 6
 1978 Rugoglobigerina ordinaria (Subbotina) Maslakova, p.111, pl.26, fig.4
Dimensions: D = 0,36-0,42 mm; d = 0,24-0,38 mm; g = 0,19-0,21mm
 Remarks: With a moderate to low trochospiral side, with globular chambers, 4 to 5 on the last whorl this species differs from R. kelleri.
Occurrences: Țâța Valley, Pietrosița- Fieni area Stratigraphic distribution: Upper Maastrichtian Specimens: LPB.IV.12446
description: Published as part of Neagu, Theodor, 2016, Micropaleontological Study Of The Gura Beliei Red Marls Formation From The Pietroșița Area (Turonian - Maastrichtian). Part Iii Campanian-Maastrichtian Planktonic Foraminifera, pp. 67-91 in Acta Palaeontologica Romaniae 12 (2) on page 82, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13190456
Obtaining plants from crosses of seedless grapevine varieties by means of in vitro embryo culture
Creators: name: Tsolova, Violeta
Publisher: name: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research
Year: 2015

description: Die Gewinnung von Pflanzen aus Kreuzungen kernloser Rebsorten mit Hilfe der in-vitro-Kultur von Embryonen Zwischen den Neuzüchtungen Seedless hybrid VI-4 und Kishmish Moldavski wurden reziproke Kreuzungen durchgeführt. Aus den entstandenen Beeren wurden 52 bzw. 66 d nach der Vollblüte Samenanlagen isoliert. Mit Hilfe der in-vitro-Technik wurden auf einem festen Nährmedium (NITSCH und NITSCH 1969) mit optimal angepaßter Phytohormonkonzentration aus beiden Kreuzungskombinationen und zu beiden Kulturterminen vitale Embryonen herangezogen. Der frühere Kulturbeginn, etwa 50 d nach der Anthese, erwies sich als günstiger. Die Embryonen aus der Kombination Kishmish Moldavski x Seedless hybrid VI-4 zeigten eine erhöhte Variabilität. Dementsprechend wurden aus ihnen mehr normale Pflanzen gewonnen. Das Wachstum der Embryonen war nicht von Kallusbildung begleitet. Die jungen Sämlinge wurden in einem Erdgemisch unter Gewächshaus- und Freilandbedingungen weiterkultiviert. Die Technik der Embryokultur aus kernlosen Traubenbeeren könnte eine interessante Alternative zu den klassischen Methoden der Rebenzüchtung darstellen.
description: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research, Vol. 29 No. 1 (1990): Vitis
Deliverable 1.2 Data Management Plan, Ethics and AI use practices
Creators: name: Ziegler, Sébastien
name: Quesada Rodriguez, Adrian
name: Crettaz, Cédric
name: Lehto, Iida
name: Roglekova, Maria
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2024

description: This Data Management Plan (DMP) aims to illustrate and offer an insight into the types of data that are foreseen to be generated during the GreenDIGIT project. This initial DMP version presents types of data that will be collected, created or processed by GreenDIGIT partners. The DMP demonstrates plans and measures to be undertaken to follow Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) principles. The DMP also outlines the main ethical themes that arise from data collection and processing, which will be further analysed in future editions of the deliverable (final version planned on M36 (D2.1)). Lastly, the deliverable describes the project’s commitments towards data security, while providing an overview of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

The DMP is supported by a data management survey (see Annex A) completed by all GreenDIGIT partners. The survey has been created with the goal to present the initial partner prognosis and individual strategies, which will be regularly updated when the data management plans of partners evolve.

[This deliverable is pending approval from the European Commission]
Tunable high-efficiency light absorption of monolayer graphene via Tamm plasmon polaritons
Creators: name: Lu, Hua
name: Gan, Xuetao
name: Jia, Baohua
name: Mao, Dong
name: Zhao, Jianlin
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: Highly efficient absorption of light at telecommunication wavelengths in monolayer graphene is numerically and theoretically investigated in a multi-layer photonic configuration, which consists of an ultrathin metal film coated on a dielectric Bragg mirror and a graphene sheet in a silica spacer. Our results show that the absolute absorption of light in the single-atomic-layer graphene can significantly reach 80% (34.8-fold enhancement compared to the intrinsic value of 2.3%), due to the strong field confinement of Tamm plasmon polaritons in the silica spacer. Moreover, we find that the absorption efficiency of graphene is critically dependent on the position of the graphene in the spacer. The operating wavelength is flexibly tunable by adjusting the incident angle of light and the thicknesses of metal and Bragg mirror layers. The meaningful improvement and tunability of graphene absorption may find favorable applications for the realization of high-performance graphene optoelectronic devices, such as detectors and modulators.
Effects of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on micropropagated grapevines: Influence of endophyte strain, P fertilization and growth medium
Creators: name: Schubert, A.
name: Mazzitelli, M.
name: Ariusso, O.
name: Eynard, I.
Publisher: name: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research
Year: 2015

description: Einfluß vesikulär-arbuskulärer Mykorrhizapilze auf in vitro vermehrte Reben: Wirkung von Pilzstamm, Phosphatdüngung und Kultursubstrat In vitro vermehrte Pflanzen der Unterlagssorte Vitis berlandieri x V. rupestris 1103 P wurden in steriles Substrat verpflanzt, das mit steigenden P-Gaben angereichert war, und während der Anpassungsphase mit verschiedenen Arten vesikulär-arbuskulärer Mykorrhizapilze (VAM) beimpft. In dem Substrat ohne P-Düngung förderten alle Pilzarten das Rebenwachstum; der positive Einfluß der Beimpfung war jedoch mit zunehmender Düngungsstufe verwischt. Zwei Pilzarten waren indessen auch noch bei der höchsten P-Konzentration in der Lage, das Pflanzenwachstum zu steigern. In einem weiteren Versuch wurde der Einfluß der VAM-Art Glomus caledonicum (NICOL. et GERD.) TRAPPE et GERD. in einem Torf/Sand-Gemisch geprüft, das mit 0 oder 10 % Erde versetzt war. Obwohl der VAM-Pilz die Wurzeln in beiden Fällen besiedelte, wurde eine signifikante Wachstumssteigerung nur in dem Erde enthaltenden Substrat festgestellt.
description: VITIS - Journal of Grapevine Research, Vol. 29 No. 1 (1990): Vitis
Anion–π and CH···anion interactions in naphthalenediimide-based coordination complexes
Creators: name: Atanu Mitra
name: Clark, Ronald J.
name: Hubley, Christian T.
name: Sourav Saha
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorized

description: Dipyridyl-naphthalenediimide (DPNDI) ligand has been employed to construct a dumbbell-shaped Zn(II)–DPNDI–Zn(II) complex (1) comprised of two solvent-capped trigonal bipyramidal Zn(II) ions and a linear [Zn(II)/DPNDI]n coordination polymer (2) in which octahedral Zn(II) centres are threaded by axially coordinated DPNDI ligands. X-ray crystal structures of these complexes reveal that charge-diffused counterions bind with the π-acidic DPNDI ligands through anion–π and CH···anion interactions, which in turn play an important role in crystal packing. These insights could be exploited for the sequestration of soft anions through complementary soft–soft interactions with hydrophobic, yet polarisable receptors.
Paleomagnetic studies in Romania; Tectonophysics implications
Creators: name: Panaiotu, Cristian George
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 1999
Subjects: paleomagnetism,
tectonic displacements, Romania

description: Panaiotu, C. (1999). Paleomagnetic studies in Romania; Tectonophysics implications (in Romanian). PhD thesis University of Bucharest, 265 pp.
title: A Circle Hough Transform Implementation Using High-Level Synthesis
Creators: name: Lemus, Carlos
Publisher: name: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Year: 2020

description: Circle Hough Transform (CHT) has found applications in biometrics, robotics, and imageanalysis. In this work, the focus is the development of a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based accelerator that performs a series of procedures and results in circle detection. The design is performed using Vivado High-Level Synthesis (HLS) tools and targeted for a Zynq UltraScale+ ZCU106. The implementation includes the following procedures: Gaussian filter, Sobel edge operator, thresholding, and finally the CHT algorithm. The performance is evaluated based on the execution time as compared to the software (Python code) execution and the analysis tools provided by Vivado HLS tool. The accuracy of detection is evaluated due to the approximation done for the sake of faster execution. The CHT requires a large amount of memory for its implementation, and thus the overall resource utilization is to be optimized. In this work we evaluate both the speed (time) and the number of logical blocks and memory components required for implementation. The core of the work is the efficient implementation of the Circle Hough Transform using High-Level Synthesis.
Rugotruncana tilevi Bronnimannn & Brown 1955
Creators: name: Neagu, Theodor
Publisher: name: Zenodo
Year: 2016
Subjects: Biodiversity
Taxonomy
Chromista
Foraminifera
Globothalamea
Rotaliida
Globotruncanidae
Rugotruncana
Rugotruncana tilevi

description: Rugotruncana tilevi Brönnimann & Brown 1955
Figs. 8: 19-21
 1955 Rugotruncana tilevi Brönnimann & Brown, p.547, pl.22, figs.1-3
Dimensions: D = 0,40 - 0,36 mm; d = 0,36 mm; g = 0,14 mm
 Remarks: Presence of a double keel and the radial disposition of the costellae particularly on the umbilical side are the features which make the difference from the Rugotruncana subrugosa Gandolfi.
Occurrences: Țâța Valley, Pietrosița- Fieni area Stratigraphic distribution: Upper Maastrichtian Specimens: LP B.IV. 12436
description: Published as part of Neagu, Theodor, 2016, Micropaleontological Study Of The Gura Beliei Red Marls Formation From The Pietroșița Area (Turonian - Maastrichtian). Part Iii Campanian-Maastrichtian Planktonic Foraminifera, pp. 67-91 in Acta Palaeontologica Romaniae 12 (2) on page 86, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.13190456
The analysis of the tobacco product bans using a random coefficients logit model
Creators: name: Olesinski, Bartosz
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2020
Subjects: subject: 140302 Econometric and Statistical Methods
subject: FOS: Economics and business
subject: 140215 Public Economics- Taxation and Revenue

description: This site contains the R code for the article "The analysis of the tobacco product bans using a random coefficients logit model". The full version of the article, containing the online Supplementary Material, will be added in the future.
Anion–π and CH···anion interactions in naphthalenediimide-based coordination complexes
Creators: name: Atanu Mitra
name: Clark, Ronald J.
name: Hubley, Christian T.
name: Sourav Saha
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorised

description: Dipyridyl-naphthalenediimide (DPNDI) ligand has been employed to construct a dumbbell-shaped Zn(II)–DPNDI–Zn(II) complex (1) comprised of two solvent-capped trigonal bipyramidal Zn(II) ions and a linear [Zn(II)/DPNDI]n coordination polymer (2) in which octahedral Zn(II) centres are threaded by axially coordinated DPNDI ligands. X-ray crystal structures of these complexes reveal that charge-diffused counterions bind with the π-acidic DPNDI ligands through anion–π and CH···anion interactions, which in turn play an important role in crystal packing. These insights could be exploited for the sequestration of soft anions through complementary soft–soft interactions with hydrophobic, yet polarisable receptors.
Exo- and endo-hedral interactions of counteranions with tetracationic Pd2L4 metallosupramolecular architectures
Creators: name: Lewis, James E.M.
name: Crowley, James D.
Publisher: name: Taylor & Francis
Year: 2014
Subjects: Uncategorised

description: A series of [Pd2L4]4+(X− )4 metallosupramolecular architectures have been synthesised where X−  = , , OTf− , OMs−  or OTs−  and L = 2,6-bis(pyridin-3-ylethynyl)pyridine. These systems have been characterised by NMR, IR and UV–vis spectroscopies, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis and, in several cases, by X-ray crystallography. Using these solution- and solid-state methods, we have investigated the exohedral and endohedral interactions of various anions with these cationic assemblies.
Pulsar lensing geometry
Creators: name: Liu, Siqi
name: Pen, Ue Li
name: Macquart, J. P.
name: Brisken, Walter
name: Deller, Adam
Publisher: name: Swinburne
Year: 2024

description: We test the inclined sheet pulsar scintillation model (Pen & Levin) against archival very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) data on PSR 0834+06 and show that its scintillation properties can be precisely reproduced by a model in which refraction occurs on two distinct lens planes. These data strongly favour a model in which grazing-incidence refraction instead of diffraction off turbulent structures is the primary source of pulsar scattering. This model can reproduce the parameters of the observed diffractive scintillation with an accuracy at the percent level. Comparison with new VLBI proper motion results in a direct measure of the ionized interstellar medium (ISM) screen transverse velocity. The results are consistent with ISM velocities local to the PSR 0834+06 sight-line (through the Galaxy). The simple 1-D structure of the lenses opens up the possibility of using interstellar lenses as precision probes for pulsar lens mapping, precision transverse motions in the ISM, and new opportunities for removing scattering to improve pulsar timing. We describe the parameters and observables of this double screen system. While relative screen distances can in principle be accurately determined, a global conformal distance degeneracy exists that allows a rescaling of the absolute distance scale. For PSR B0834+06, we present VLBI astrometry results that provide (for the first time) a direct measurement of the distance of the pulsar. For most of the recycled millisecond pulsars that are the targets of precision timing observations, the targets where independent distance measurements are not available. The degeneracy presented in the lens modelling could be broken if the pulsar resides in a binary system.
The Physical and Mental Health of Learners Doing Online Learning During the Pandemic
Creators: name: Lemana, Jewel Doreen
name: Education, Psychology and
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2022
Subjects: Education

description: During this pandemic, all activities that can cause mass crowds has been halted intending to prevent the spread of corona virus disease. For this reason, most learning institutions has opted for online learning just to keep the education of students still continuous, yet with little to no consideration as to how this setting will affect their health. Most studies have been focused on the mental health alone of the learners and discarding other aspect such as physical health. This quantitative study aims to determine the physical and mental health of students doing online learning at Western Mindanao State University utilizing the Short Form Health Survey. It also looked whether there is a significant difference between the physical and mental health of the respondents when grouped according to their age, gender, civil status, and year level. According to results, students are found to have low percentage of their overall physical and mental health. In addition, when respondents were grouped according to gender, civil status, and age, no significant difference found between these demographics and respondents’ physical and mental health. Finally, the result presented that the physical and mental health of respondents and their year level showed significant difference.