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Impacts of global change on species distributions : Obstacles and solutions to integrate climate and land use
Aim The impact of multiple stressors on biodiversity is one of the most pressing questions in ecology and biodiversity conservation. Here we critically assess how often and efficiently two main drivers of global change have been simultaneously integrated into research, with the aim of providing practical solutions for better integration in the future. We focus on the integration of climate change
The Stepwise Dissociation of the Tetrachloroplatinate(II) Ion in Aqueous Solution V. Chloride Anations of the Chloro Aqua Complexes of Platinum(II)
Systematic literature review on effectiveness of self-management support interventions in patients with chronic conditions and low socio-economic status
Aim: To assess the quality of evidence and determine the effect of patient-related and economic outcomes of self-management support interventions in chronically ill patients with a low socio-economic status. Background: Integrated evidence on self-management support interventions in chronically ill people with low socio-economic status is lacking. Design: Systematic literature review. Data sources
The Stepwise Dissociation of the Tetrachloroplatinate(II) Ion in Aqueous Solution IV. The Chlorotriaquaplatinum(II) Ion
The Stepwise Dissociation of the Tetrachloroplatinate(II) Ion in Aqueous Solution III. Influence of Temperature on Kinetics and Equilibrium of the First Step
The Stepwise Dissociation of the Tetrachloroplatinate(II) Ion in Aqueous Solution II. Kinetics of the First Step
Avian migration and the distribution of malaria parasites in New World passerine birds
Aim: Migrating birds transport their parasites, often over long distances, but little is known about the transfer of these parasites to resident hosts in either the wintering or breeding ranges of the migratory host populations. We investigated the haemosporidian parasite faunas of migratory and resident birds to determine connections among distant parasite faunas, plausibly brought about by migra
The Stepwise Dissociation of the Tetrachloroplatinate(II) Ion in Aqueous Solution I. Equilibria at 25 degrees Centigrade
The End of the Deterrence Paradigm? Future Directions for Global Refugee Policy
Geothermal ecosystems as natural climate change experiments : The ForHot research site in Iceland as a case study
This article describes how natural geothermal soil temperature gradients in Iceland have been used to study terrestrial ecosystem responses to soil warming. The experimental approach was evaluated at three study sites in southern Iceland one grassland site that has been warm for at least 50 years (GO), and another comparable grassland site (GN) and a Sitka spruce plantation (FN) site that have bot
A rapid method for analysis of fermentatively produced D-xylonate using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography and evaporative light scattering detection
An ultra-high performance liquid chromatogra-phy (UHPLC) based method for the analysis of D-xylonate was developed using an amide column in combination with an evaporative light scattering (ELS) detector. Separation of D-xylonate from other components of the fermentation medium was achieved. The dynamic range of the method was 0.2–7.0 g/L.
Resistivity inversion software comparison
The application of geophysics may assist in solving environmental, geotechnical and exploration problems. One commonly used method in such applications is electrical resistivity tomography (ERT). In order to interpret the results, inversion is needed to create models estimating distribution of resistivity in the ground. Several inversion programs are available for geophysicists to use. It is there
Stable isotopes reveal differences in diet among reed bunting subspecies that vary in bill size
Reed bunting Emberiza schoeniclus subspecies vary considerably in bill size and shape and seem to be at an early stage of speciation, in which bill might be indirectly causing reproductive isolation. Hence, we evaluated whether bill size, as well as age and sex, are associated with foraging niche in three west European subspecies of reed bunting: the thin-billed schoeniclus, the intermediate-bille
Triolein from Coix lacryma-jobi induces cell cycle arrest through p53/p21 signaling pathway
p53, a tumor suppressor protein, has important roles in DNA repair, cell cycle and apoptosis, is a one of the key events in cancer development. Coix lacryma-jobi seed has been used as a food and traditional medicine plant with anti-oxidant, anti-cancer and anti-diabetic effects. In currently research, we identified the most potent p53-increasing compound among 4 compounds (1-4) found in Coix lacry
Reconfigurable On-Chip Instrument Access Networks : Analysis, Design, Operation, and Application
The constant need for higher performance and more advanced functionality has made the design and manufacturing of modern electronic chips highly demanding. Moreover, the use of smaller transistors in modern chips has increased their sensitivity to aging and faults, hence the need to constantly monitor the correct operation of these chips. To address the challenges and requirements, it has become c
Soot-doped natural snow and its albedo - Results from field experiments
Soot has a pronounced effect on the cryosphere and experiments are still needed to reduce the associated uncertainties. This work presents a series of experiments to address this issue, with soot being deposited onto a natural snow surface after which the albedo changes were monitored. The albedo reduction was the most pronounced for the snow with higher soot content, and it was observed immediate
Typical pain experience but underestimation of others’ pain : emotion perception in self and others in autism spectrum disorderemotion perception in self and others in autism spectrum disorder
Difficulties in emotion perception are commonly observed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, it is unclear whether these difficulties can be attributed to a general problem of relating to emotional states, or whether they specifically concern the perception of others’ expressions. This study addressed this question in the context of pain, a sensory and emotional state with strong social re
Milestones toward Majorana-based quantum computing
We introduce a scheme for preparation, manipulation, and read out of Majorana zero modes in semiconducting wires with mesoscopic superconducting islands. Our approach synthesizes recent advances in materials growth with tools commonly used in quantum-dot experiments, including gate control of tunnel barriers and Coulomb effects, charge sensing, and charge pumping. We outline a sequence of mileston
Experimental contact zones reveal causes and targets of sexual selection in hybridizing lizards
Divergence in sexually selected traits in allopatry should affect the degree and direction of hybridization. However, few studies have established the causes and targets of sexual selection during secondary contact. Common wall lizards (Podarcis muralis) from north-central Italy have highly exaggerated male sexual traits compared to populations in Western Europe. Using experimental populations, we