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Potku – New analysis software for heavy ion elastic recoil detection analysis

2014

Time-of-flight elastic recoil detection (ToF-ERD) analysis software has been developed. The software combines a Python-language graphical front-end with a C code computing back-end in a user-friendly way. The software uses a list of coincident time-of- flight–energy (ToF–E) events as an input. The ToF calibration can be determined with a simple graphical procedure. The graphical interface allows the user to select different elements and isotopes from a ToF–E histogram and to convert the selections to individual elemental energy and depth profiles. The resulting sample composition can be presented as relative or absolute concentrations by integrating the depth profiles over user-defined rang…

Genome size evolution in macroparasites.

2014

Reduction in genome size has been associated not only with a parasitic lifestyle in intracellular microparasites but also in some macroparasitic insects and nematodes. We collected the available data on genome size for flatworms, annelids, nematodes and arthropods, compared those with available data for the phylogenetically closest free-living taxa and found evidence of smaller genome sizes for parasites in six of nine comparisons. Our results suggest that despite great differences in evolutionary history and life cycles, parasitism as a lifestyle promotes convergent genome size reduction in macroparasites. We discuss factors that could be associated with small genome size in parasites whic…

Evidence of Weak Halogen Bonding: New Insights on Itraconazole and its Succinic Acid Cocrystal

2012

Exact knowledge of the crystal structure of drugs and lead compounds plays a significant role in the fields of crystal engineering, docking, computational modeling (drug–receptor interactions), and rational design of potent drugs in pharmaceutical chemistry. The succinic acid cocrystal of the systemic antifungal drug, itraconazole, reported by Remenar et al. (J. Am. Chem. Soc.2003, 125, 8456–8457) (CSD: IKEQEU), represents one of the classical examples displaying a molecular fitting mechanism in the solid state. In this work, we disclose the X-ray single-crystal structure of the cis-itraconazole–succinic acid (2:1) cocrystal and found that it differs slightly from the previously reported st…

SERS detection of cell surface and intracellular components of microorganisms using nano-aggregated Ag substrate

2016

Abstract The intracellular and cell surface composition and structural features of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria were identified using near-infrared surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS). The structural differences of components that reside in the cell envelope are manifested by their SERS spectra, e.g. gram-negative vs. gram-positive. Silver particles were used as a SERS substrate by exploiting the existence of strong local electromagnetic fields (hot spots) within nanoscale aggregates of the particles. The aggregation of silver nanoparticles was induced by magnesium ions. These hot spots reduce the screening length of the double layer. The obtained SERS spectra showed excell…

Memorializing mass deaths at the border: two cases from Canberra (Australia) and Lampedusa (Italy)

2017

In this paper, we compare two seemingly very similar instances in which individuals and organizations within the borders of the global North have memorialized the deaths of irregular migrants at sea: the SIEV X memorial in Australia’s national capital Canberra, and the Giardino della memoria (Garden of Remembrance) on the Italian island of Lampedusa. Unlike ephemeral manifestations of grief, potentially these memorials have effects that reach well beyond their creation. We relate the differences between the memorials to the contexts within which they were created: an immediate local response involving people directly affected by the disaster’s aftermath, on the one hand, and a delayed natio…

Behavior change types with Pokémon GO

2017

Digital games1 are one of the most popular entertainment media in the world. Teir allure and widespread popularity makes them an interesting and highly potential platform for behavior change atempts. In this paper, we investigate what types of behavior changes Pokémon GO has promoted or induced among its players. Te study is based on an online survey sample of 262 Pokémon GO players, collected using the critical incident technique and analyzed using qualitative methods. Te analysis shows that the behavior changes induced by Pokémon GO are not just restricted to increased physical activity or social behavior but are actually much more multifaceted: players were more social, found their routi…

Hemotransfūzija un taisnās zarnas vēža ķirurģija

2017

Tēmas nosaukums: Hemotransfūzija un taisnās zarnas vēža ķirurģija. Ievads: Taisnās zarnas vēzis daudzus gadus joprojām ir sarežģīta ķirurģiska problēma. Dzīvildzes rādītāju uzlabošanās vērojama 20 gs. deviņdesmitajos gados, lielā mērā pateicoties uzlabotai vietējai kontrolei ieviešot totālu mezorektālu ekscīziju, kā labāko aprūpes praksi un neodajuvantas radioterapijas izmantošanai. Dažos gadījumos pacientiem ar taisnās zarnas vēzi ir nepieciešama asins pārliešana. Bez neliela riska asins pārliešanas laikā pārnest vīrusa infekciju, pastāv citi daži faktori kuri var ietekmēt pacienta veselību un turpmāko dzīvildzi. Viens no šiem pētāmajiem faktoriem ir hemotransfūzijas negatīvā ietekme uz re…

Alumnos con NNEE : la alta capacidad intelectual

2013

El siguiente trabajo de investigación, es una propuesta realizada por un alumno de 4º año de Magisterio de la Universidad de Valencia. La propuesta forma parte del TFG (Trabajo de Fin de Grado) del Grado de Maestro en Educación Primaria. A través de la investigación, se pretende demostrar que el hecho de recibir algún tipo de atención diferenciada, tomando las medidas adecuadas a su capacidad intelectual, tiene repercusiones positivas sobre el alumnado. En este caso en particular, se analizará si los alumnos con un diagnóstico en A.C. (Altas Capacidades) se ven beneficiados tanto a nivel emocional como académico, cuando se pone en práctica una buena medida escolar. The following research wo…

A method for anthocyanin extraction from fresh grape skin

2003

Task-Specific Organic Salts and Ionic Liquids Binary Mixtures: A Combination to Obtain 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural From Carbohydrates

2019

The increase in energy demand and depletion of fossil fuels are among major issues of modern society. Valorization and transformation of raw materials in products of industrial value represents a challenge. This justifies the growing interest of scientific research towards the identification of suitable media and methodologies able to pursue above goals, paying attention to matter of sustainability. On this subject, we studied sulfonic-acid functionalized diimidazolium salts as catalysts for the conversion of fructose and sucrose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) in an ionic liquid mixture. In general, using these salts allowed us to obtain 5-HMF in good yields from both substrates in mild…