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Malware Classification With Word Embedding Features, Aparna Sunil Kale, Fabio Di Troia, Mark Stamp
Malware Classification With Word Embedding Features, Aparna Sunil Kale, Fabio Di Troia, Mark Stamp
Faculty Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activity
Malware classification is an important and challenging problem in information security. Modern malware classification techniques rely on machine learning models that can be trained on features such as opcode sequences, API calls, and byte n-grams, among many others. In this research, we consider opcode features. We implement hybrid machine learning techniques, where we engineer feature vectors by training hidden Markov models—a technique that we refer to as HMM2Vec—and Word2Vec embeddings on these opcode sequences. The resulting HMM2Vec and Word2Vec embedding vectors are then used as features for classification algorithms. Specifically, we consider support vector machine (SVM), k-nearest neighbor (k-NN), random …
Sex, Gender And Gender Identity: A Re-Evaluation Of The Evidence, Lucy Griffin, Katie Clyde, Richard Byng, Susan Bewley
Sex, Gender And Gender Identity: A Re-Evaluation Of The Evidence, Lucy Griffin, Katie Clyde, Richard Byng, Susan Bewley
Peninsula Medical School
Summary In the past decade there has been a rapid increase in gender diversity, particularly in children and young people, with referrals to specialist gender clinics rising. In this article, the evolving terminology around transgender health is considered and the role of psychiatry is explored now that this condition is no longer classified as a mental illness. The concept of conversion therapy with reference to alternative gender identities is examined critically and with reference to psychiatry's historical relationship with conversion therapy for homosexuality. The authors consider the uncertainties that clinicians face when dealing with something that is no longer a …
The Remote Assessment Of Parkinsonism Supporting The Ongoing Development Of Interventions In Gaucher Disease, Abigail Louise Higgins, Marco Toffoli, Stephen Mullin, Chiao Yin Lee, Sofia Koletsi, Micol Avenali, Fabio Blandini, Anthony H.V. Schapira
The Remote Assessment Of Parkinsonism Supporting The Ongoing Development Of Interventions In Gaucher Disease, Abigail Louise Higgins, Marco Toffoli, Stephen Mullin, Chiao Yin Lee, Sofia Koletsi, Micol Avenali, Fabio Blandini, Anthony H.V. Schapira
Peninsula Medical School
Mutations in GBA which are causative of Gaucher disease in their biallelic form, are the most common genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease (PD). The diagnosis of PD relies upon clinically defined motor features which appear after irreversible neurodegeneration. Prodromal symptoms of PD may provide a means to predict latent pathology, years before the onset of motor features. Previous work has reported prodromal features of PD in GBA mutation carriers, however this has been insufficiently sensitive to identify those that will develop PD. The Remote Assessment of Parkinsonism Supporting Ongoing Development of Interventions in Gaucher Disease (RAPSODI GD) study assesses …
Galleria Mellonella Larvae Exhibit A Weight-Dependent Lethal Median Dose When Infected With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Poppy J. Hesketh-Best, Michelle V. Mouritzen, Kayleigh Shandley-Edwards, Richard A. Billington, Mathew Upton
Galleria Mellonella Larvae Exhibit A Weight-Dependent Lethal Median Dose When Infected With Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Poppy J. Hesketh-Best, Michelle V. Mouritzen, Kayleigh Shandley-Edwards, Richard A. Billington, Mathew Upton
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
ABSTRACT Galleria mellonella is a recognised model to study antimicrobial efficacy; however, standardisation across the scientific field and investigations of methodological components are needed. Here, we investigate the impact of weight on mortality following infection with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Larvae were separated into six weight groups (180–300 mg at 20 mg intervals) and infected with a range of doses of MRSA to determine the 50% lethal dose (LD50), and the ‘lipid weight’ of larvae post-infection was quantified. A model of LD50 values correlated with weight was developed. The LD50 values, as estimated by our model, were further tested in …
Beyond Spider Personality: The Relationships Between Behavioral, Physiological, And Environmental Factors, Duran L Hernández, David Thomas Wilson, Mark Briffa, Tasmin Lee Rymer
Beyond Spider Personality: The Relationships Between Behavioral, Physiological, And Environmental Factors, Duran L Hernández, David Thomas Wilson, Mark Briffa, Tasmin Lee Rymer
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
No abstract provided.
Energy-Food Nexus In The Marine Environment: A Macroeconomic Analysis On Offshore Wind Energy And Seafood Production In Scotland, Yang Qu, Tara Hooper, J. Kim Swales, Eleni Papathanasopoulou, Melanie C. Austen, Xiaoyu Yan
Energy-Food Nexus In The Marine Environment: A Macroeconomic Analysis On Offshore Wind Energy And Seafood Production In Scotland, Yang Qu, Tara Hooper, J. Kim Swales, Eleni Papathanasopoulou, Melanie C. Austen, Xiaoyu Yan
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
No abstract provided.
Is Habitat Selection In The Wild Shaped By Individual‐Level Cognitive Biases In Orientation Strategy?, Christine E. Beardsworth, Mark A. Whiteside, Philippa R. Laker, Ran Nathan, Yotam Orchan, Sivan Toledo, Jo Horik, Joah R. Madden
Is Habitat Selection In The Wild Shaped By Individual‐Level Cognitive Biases In Orientation Strategy?, Christine E. Beardsworth, Mark A. Whiteside, Philippa R. Laker, Ran Nathan, Yotam Orchan, Sivan Toledo, Jo Horik, Joah R. Madden
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
No abstract provided.
Spatial Cognitive Ability Is Associated With Transitory Movement Speed But Not Straightness During The Early Stages Of Exploration, Christine E. Beardsworth, Mark A. Whiteside, Lucy A. Capstick, Philippa R. Laker, Ellis J.G. Langley, Ran Nathan, Yotam Orchan, Sivan Toledo, Horik Jo Van, Joah R. Madden
Spatial Cognitive Ability Is Associated With Transitory Movement Speed But Not Straightness During The Early Stages Of Exploration, Christine E. Beardsworth, Mark A. Whiteside, Lucy A. Capstick, Philippa R. Laker, Ellis J.G. Langley, Ran Nathan, Yotam Orchan, Sivan Toledo, Horik Jo Van, Joah R. Madden
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Memories about the spatial environment, such as the locations of foraging patches, are expected to affect how individuals move around the landscape. However, individuals differ in the ability to remember spatial locations (spatial cognitive ability) and evidence is growing that these inter-individual differences influence a range of fitness proxies. Yet empirical evaluations directly linking inter-individual variation in spatial cognitive ability and the development and structure of movement paths are lacking. We assessed the performance of young pheasants ( Phasianus colchicus ) on a spatial cognition task before releasing them into a novel, rural landscape and tracking their movements. We quantified …
Forecasting Coastal Evolution On Time-Scales Of Days To Decades, Mark Davidson
Forecasting Coastal Evolution On Time-Scales Of Days To Decades, Mark Davidson
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
No abstract provided.
Evaluating Lamp Assays For Detection Of Phytoplasmas Classified In Different Ribosomal Groups, Naofel Aljafer, Mathew Dickinson
Evaluating Lamp Assays For Detection Of Phytoplasmas Classified In Different Ribosomal Groups, Naofel Aljafer, Mathew Dickinson
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
A new set of loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays was developed for detection of phytoplasmas associated with plant diseases and optimised for rapid laboratory detection. This set of assays was designed based on the leucyl tRNA synthetase gene expressed in most of the phytoplasmas and showing a good level of sequence divergence among strains from different 16Sr groups. This makes it a good target for developing discrete assays that can detect specific phytoplasma 16Sr groups. In this study, unique sets of LAMP assays were designed and validated for seven phytoplasma ribosomal groups (16SrI, 16SrII, 16SrIII, 16SrV, 16SrVI, 16SrX, and 16SrXII). These …
Impacts Of Land Use On Water Quality And The Viability Of Bivalve Shellfish Mariculture In The Uk: A Case Study And Review For Sw England, James L. Webber, Charles R. Tyler, Donna Carless, Ben Jackson, Diana Tingley, Phoebe Stewart-Sinclair, Yuri Artioli, Ricardo Torres, Giovanni Galli, Peter I. Miller, Peter Land, Sara Zonneveld, Melanie C. Austen, A. Ross Brown
Impacts Of Land Use On Water Quality And The Viability Of Bivalve Shellfish Mariculture In The Uk: A Case Study And Review For Sw England, James L. Webber, Charles R. Tyler, Donna Carless, Ben Jackson, Diana Tingley, Phoebe Stewart-Sinclair, Yuri Artioli, Ricardo Torres, Giovanni Galli, Peter I. Miller, Peter Land, Sara Zonneveld, Melanie C. Austen, A. Ross Brown
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
No abstract provided.
Moving Towards More Sustainable Aquaculture Practices: A Meta‐Analysis On The Potential Of Plant‐Enriched Diets To Improve Fish Growth, Immunity And Disease Resistance, Miriam Reverter, N Tapissier‐Bontemps, Samira Sarter, Pierre Sasal, Domenico Caruso
Moving Towards More Sustainable Aquaculture Practices: A Meta‐Analysis On The Potential Of Plant‐Enriched Diets To Improve Fish Growth, Immunity And Disease Resistance, Miriam Reverter, N Tapissier‐Bontemps, Samira Sarter, Pierre Sasal, Domenico Caruso
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
AbstractAquatic animal diseases are one of the major limiting factors in aquaculture development, with disease emergence forecast to increase with global change. However, in order to treat increasing diseases in a context of global emergence of antimicrobial resistance and strengthening regulations on antimicrobial use, sustainable alternatives are urgently needed. The use of plant supplements to increase fish immunity and disease resistance has gained much popularity within the last decades. The use of functional supplements, such as plants, can also improve growth and feed assimilation, contributing to a better optimization of aquaculture resources (e.g. fish meal inclusion). We conducted a systematic …
A Multicentre Prospective Double Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial Of Intravenous Iron (Ferric Derisomaltose (Fdi)) In Iron Deficient But Not Anaemic Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease On Functional Status, S. Bhandari, V. Allgar, A. Lamplugh, I. Macdougall, P. A. Kalra
A Multicentre Prospective Double Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial Of Intravenous Iron (Ferric Derisomaltose (Fdi)) In Iron Deficient But Not Anaemic Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease On Functional Status, S. Bhandari, V. Allgar, A. Lamplugh, I. Macdougall, P. A. Kalra
Peninsula Medical School
Abstract Background Iron deficiency (ID) is common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Intravenous (IV) iron in heart failure leads to improvement in exercise capacity and improvement in quality-of-life measurements; however, data in patients with CKD are lacking. Methods The Iron and the Heart Study was a prospective double blinded randomised study in non-anaemic CKD stages 3b-5 patients with ID which investigated whether 1000 mg of IV iron (ferric derisomaltose (FDI)) could improve exercise capacity in comparison to placebo measured at 1 and 3 months post infusion. Secondary objectives included effects on haematinic profiles and haemoglobin, safety analysis and …
Reconstructing Baselines: Use Of Habitat Suitability Modelling To Predict Pre-Fishing Condition Of A Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem, Anna Leena Downie, Nils Piechaud, Kerry Howell, Froján C Barrio, Mar Sacau, Andrew Kenny
Reconstructing Baselines: Use Of Habitat Suitability Modelling To Predict Pre-Fishing Condition Of A Vulnerable Marine Ecosystem, Anna Leena Downie, Nils Piechaud, Kerry Howell, Froján C Barrio, Mar Sacau, Andrew Kenny
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
As industrialized fishing activities have moved into deeper water, the recognition of Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VMEs) has become important for the protection of the deep-sea. Our limited knowledge on the past and present distribution of VMEs hinders our ability to manage bottom fisheries effectively. This study investigated whether accounting for bottom fishing intensity (derived from Vessel Monitoring System records) as a predictor in habitat suitability models can (1) improve predictions of, and (2) provide estimates for a pre-fishing baseline for the distribution and biomass of a VME indicator taxon. Random Forest models were applied to presence/absence and biomass of Geodia …
A Temporal Record Of Microplastic Pollution In Mediterranean Seagrass Soils, Martin Dahl, Sanne Bergman, Mats Björk, Elena Diaz-Almela, Maria Granberg, Martin Gullström, Carmen Leiva-Dueñas, Kerstin Magnusson, Candela Marco-Méndez, Nerea Piñeiro-Juncal, Miguel Ángel Mateo
A Temporal Record Of Microplastic Pollution In Mediterranean Seagrass Soils, Martin Dahl, Sanne Bergman, Mats Björk, Elena Diaz-Almela, Maria Granberg, Martin Gullström, Carmen Leiva-Dueñas, Kerstin Magnusson, Candela Marco-Méndez, Nerea Piñeiro-Juncal, Miguel Ángel Mateo
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
© 2021 Elsevier Ltd Plastic pollution is emerging as a potential threat to the marine environment. In the current study, we selected seagrass meadows, known to efficiently trap organic and inorganic particles, to investigate the concentrations and dynamics of microplastics in their soil. We assessed microplastic contamination and accumulation in 210Pb dated soil cores collected in Posidonia oceanica meadows at three locations along the Spanish Mediterranean coast, with two sites located in the Almería region (Agua Amarga and Roquetas) and one at Cabrera Island (Santa Maria). Almería is known for its intense agricultural industry with 30 000 ha of plastic-covered …
Protein Extraction Protocols For Optimal Proteome Measurement And Arginine Kinase Quantitation From Cricket Acheta Domesticus For Food Safety Assessment, Utpal Bose, James A. Broadbent, Angéla Juhász, Shaymaviswanathan Karnaneedi, Elecia B. Johnston, Sally Stockwell, Keren Byrne, Vachiranee Limviphuvadh, Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, Andreas L. Lopata, Michelle L. Colgrave
Protein Extraction Protocols For Optimal Proteome Measurement And Arginine Kinase Quantitation From Cricket Acheta Domesticus For Food Safety Assessment, Utpal Bose, James A. Broadbent, Angéla Juhász, Shaymaviswanathan Karnaneedi, Elecia B. Johnston, Sally Stockwell, Keren Byrne, Vachiranee Limviphuvadh, Sebastian Maurer-Stroh, Andreas L. Lopata, Michelle L. Colgrave
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
© 2021 Elsevier Ltd Insects have been consumed by people for millennia and have recently been proposed as a complementary, sustainable source of protein to feed the world's growing population. Insects and crustaceans both belong to the arthropod family. Crustacean (shellfish) allergies are common and potentially severe; hence, the cross-reactivity of the immune system with insect proteins is a potential health concern. Herein, LC-MS/MS was used to explore the proteome of whole, roasted whole and roasted powdered cricket products. Eight protein extraction protocols were compared using the total number of protein and distinct peptide identifications. Within these data, 20 putative …
Wave Modulation Of Flows On Open And Closed Reefs, M Lindhart, Js Rogers, Sa Maticka, Cb Woodson, Sg Monismith
Wave Modulation Of Flows On Open And Closed Reefs, M Lindhart, Js Rogers, Sa Maticka, Cb Woodson, Sg Monismith
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
Using observations, numerical models, and theory, we explore a framework to classify reefs as open or closed based on their dynamics. While the concepts of open and closed reefs are used widely in studies of coral reef hydrodynamics and are generally based on geometry, there is no consensus on what qualifies as open and closed. With observations from Ofu, American Samoa, we show that the reef flat exhibits two different dynamical regimes depending on tidal and wave forcing. Flow over this reef flat resembles a classic one‐dimensional barrier reef flow during low tide, where wave setup creates a cross‐reef pressure …
Potential Hazards Of Metal-Contaminated Soils In An Estuarine Impoundment, Gillian A. Glegg, Cally Barratt, Alex Taylor, Emily Gulson, Geoffrey E. Millward
Potential Hazards Of Metal-Contaminated Soils In An Estuarine Impoundment, Gillian A. Glegg, Cally Barratt, Alex Taylor, Emily Gulson, Geoffrey E. Millward
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
No abstract provided.
A Threatened Ecological Community: Research Advances And Priorities For Banksia Woodlands, Alison L. Ritchie, Lauren N. Svejcar, Bronwyn M. Ayre, Julian Bolleter, Aaron Brace, Michael D. Craig, Belinda Davis, Robert A. Davis, Eddie J. B. Van Etten, Joseph B. Fontaine, William M. Fowler, Ray H. Froend, Christine Groom, Giles E. S. J. Hardy, Paula Hooper, Anna J. M. Hopkins, Michael Hughes, Siegfried L. Krauss, Matthias Leopold, Ben P. Miller, Russell G. Miller, Cristina E. Ramalho, Katinka X. Ruthrof, Christopher Shaw, Jason C. Stevens, Ryan Tangney, Leonie E. Valentine
A Threatened Ecological Community: Research Advances And Priorities For Banksia Woodlands, Alison L. Ritchie, Lauren N. Svejcar, Bronwyn M. Ayre, Julian Bolleter, Aaron Brace, Michael D. Craig, Belinda Davis, Robert A. Davis, Eddie J. B. Van Etten, Joseph B. Fontaine, William M. Fowler, Ray H. Froend, Christine Groom, Giles E. S. J. Hardy, Paula Hooper, Anna J. M. Hopkins, Michael Hughes, Siegfried L. Krauss, Matthias Leopold, Ben P. Miller, Russell G. Miller, Cristina E. Ramalho, Katinka X. Ruthrof, Christopher Shaw, Jason C. Stevens, Ryan Tangney, Leonie E. Valentine
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
The rapid expansion of urban areas worldwide is leading to native habitat loss and ecosystem fragmentation and degradation. Although the study of urbanisation's impact on biodiversity is gaining increasing interest globally, there is still a disconnect between research recommendations and urbanisation strategies. Expansion of the Perth metropolitan area on the Swan Coastal Plain in south-western Australia, one of the world's thirty-six biodiversity hotspots, continues to affect the Banksia Woodlands (BWs) ecosystem, a federally listed Threatened Ecological Community (TEC). Here, we utilise the framework of a 1989 review of the state of knowledge of BWs ecology and conservation to examine scientific …
The Role Of Sleep Curtailment On Leptin Levels In Obesity And Diabetes Mellitus, Maryam Mosavat, Mitra Mirsanjari, Diana Arabiat, Aisling Smyth, Lisa Whitehead
The Role Of Sleep Curtailment On Leptin Levels In Obesity And Diabetes Mellitus, Maryam Mosavat, Mitra Mirsanjari, Diana Arabiat, Aisling Smyth, Lisa Whitehead
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Emerging evidence has identified sleep as a significant, but modifiable, risk factor for metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and obesity. Leptin, an adipocyte-derived peptide and a regulator of food intake and energy expenditure, has been shown to be associated with a short sleep duration in the pathophysiology of obesity and consequently type 2 diabetes. This review focuses on the current evidence indicating the effects of a short sleep duration on the regulation of leptin concentration in association with obesity and diabetes mellitus. In summary, the evidence suggests that sleep deprivation, by affecting leptin regulation, may lead to obesity and consequently development of …
Association Between Fruit And Vegetable Intakes And Mental Health In The Australian Diabetes Obesity And Lifestyle Cohort, Joanna Rees, Simone Radavelli-Bagatini, Johnny Lo, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Claus T. Christophersen, Robin M. Daly, Dianna J. Magliano, Jonathan E. Shaw, Marc Sim, Catherine P. Bondonno, Lauren C. Blekkenhorst, Joanne M. Dickson, Joshua R. Lewis, Amanda Devine
Association Between Fruit And Vegetable Intakes And Mental Health In The Australian Diabetes Obesity And Lifestyle Cohort, Joanna Rees, Simone Radavelli-Bagatini, Johnny Lo, Jonathan M. Hodgson, Claus T. Christophersen, Robin M. Daly, Dianna J. Magliano, Jonathan E. Shaw, Marc Sim, Catherine P. Bondonno, Lauren C. Blekkenhorst, Joanne M. Dickson, Joshua R. Lewis, Amanda Devine
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Increasing prevalence of mental health disorders within the Australian population is a serious public health issue. Adequate intake of fruits and vegetables (FV), dietary fibre (DF) and resistant starch (RS) is associated with better mental and physical health. Few longitudinal studies exist exploring the temporal relationship. Using a validated food frequency questionnaire, we examined baseline FV intakes of 5845 Australian adults from the AusDiab study and estimated food group-derived DF and RS using data from the literature. Perceived mental health was assessed at baseline and 5 year follow up using SF-36 mental component summary scores (MCS). We conducted baseline cross-sectional …
Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Manchester Consensus, Ra Dunne, D Aarsland, Jt O’Brien, Et Al
Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Manchester Consensus, Ra Dunne, D Aarsland, Jt O’Brien, Et Al
Peninsula Medical School
Given considerable variation in diagnostic and therapeutic practice, there is a need for national guidance on the use of neuroimaging, fluid biomarkers, cognitive testing, follow-up and diagnostic terminology in mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is a heterogenous clinical syndrome reflecting a change in cognitive function and deficits on neuropsychological testing but relatively intact activities of daily living. MCI is a risk state for further cognitive and functional decline with 5–15% of people developing dementia per year. However, ~50% remain stable at 5 years and in a minority, symptoms resolve over time. There is considerable debate about whether MCI is a …
The Sleep Of Shift Workers In A Remote Mining Operation: Methodology For A Randomized Control Trial To Determine Evidence-Based Interventions, Gemma Maisey, Marcus Cattani, Amanda Devine, Johnny Lo, Ian C. Dunican
The Sleep Of Shift Workers In A Remote Mining Operation: Methodology For A Randomized Control Trial To Determine Evidence-Based Interventions, Gemma Maisey, Marcus Cattani, Amanda Devine, Johnny Lo, Ian C. Dunican
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
© Copyright © 2021 Maisey, Cattani, Devine, Lo and Dunican. Shiftwork may adversely impact an individual’s sleep-wake patterns and result in sleep loss ( < 6 h. following night shift), due to the circadian misalignment and the design of rosters and shifts. Within a mining operation, this sleep loss may have significant consequences due to fatigue, including an increased risk of accidents and chronic health conditions. This study aims to (i) determine the efficacy of an intervention that comprises a sleep education program and biofeedback through a smartphone app on sleep quality, quantity, and alertness (ii) determine the prevalence of risk for a potential sleep disorder, and (iii) quantify and describe the sleep habits and behaviors of shift workers in a remote mining operation. This study consists of a randomized controlled trial whereby eighty-eight shift workers within a remote mining operation are randomized to a control group or one of three different treatment groups that are: (i) a sleep education program, (ii) biofeedback on sleep through a smartphone app, or (iii) a sleep education program and biofeedback on sleep through a smartphone app. This study utilizes wrist-activity monitors, biomathematical modeling, and a survey instrument to obtain data on sleep quantity, quality, and alertness. A variety of statistical methods will determine the prevalence of risk for a potential sleep disorder and associations with body mass index, alcohol, and caffeine consumption. A generalized linear mixed model will examine the dependent sleep variables assessed at baseline and post-intervention for the control group and intervention groups, as well as within and between groups to determine changes. The findings from this study will contribute to the current understanding of sleep and alertness behaviors, and sleep problems and disorders amongst shift workers. Importantly, the results may inform fatigue policy and practice on interventions to manage fatigue risk within the mining industry. This study protocol may have a broader application in other shiftwork industries, including oil and gas, aviation, rail, and healthcare.
Short Communication: Savanna-Forest Boundary On Mount Rinjani, Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Sutomo, Eddie Van Etten, Rajif Iryadi
Short Communication: Savanna-Forest Boundary On Mount Rinjani, Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Sutomo, Eddie Van Etten, Rajif Iryadi
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
© 2021, Society for Indonesian Biodiversity. All rights reserved. Sutomo, van Etten E, Iryadi R. 2020. Short communication: Savanna-forest boundary on Mount Rinjani, Lombok Island, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. Biodiversitas 21: 726-731. Seasonally dry tropical forests tend to be bordered by or are mixed with savanna ecosystems. This research investigates the location and nature of forest-savanna boundary on Mt. Rinjani and hypothesizes on potential causes of such boundary formation. The field survey locations were based on MODIS burnt area data. We made 30 plots (50 x 50 m) established along transects to obtain vegetation and environment data across boundaries. For …
Environmental Risks To Freshwater Organisms From The Mycotoxins Deoxynivalenol And Zearalenone Using Species Sensitivity Distributions, Ej Eagles, R Benstead, S Macdonald, Rd Handy, Th Hutchinson
Environmental Risks To Freshwater Organisms From The Mycotoxins Deoxynivalenol And Zearalenone Using Species Sensitivity Distributions, Ej Eagles, R Benstead, S Macdonald, Rd Handy, Th Hutchinson
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
No abstract provided.
Bioclimatic And Anthropogenic Variables Shape The Occurrence Of Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis Over A Large Latitudinal Gradient, Mario Alvarado-Rybak, Manuel Lepe-Lopez, Alexandra Peñafiel-Ricaurte, Andrés Valenzuela-Sánchez, Catalina Valdivia, Fernando O. Mardones, Leonardo D. Bacigalupe, Robert Puschendorf, Andrew A. Cunningham, Claudio Azat
Bioclimatic And Anthropogenic Variables Shape The Occurrence Of Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis Over A Large Latitudinal Gradient, Mario Alvarado-Rybak, Manuel Lepe-Lopez, Alexandra Peñafiel-Ricaurte, Andrés Valenzuela-Sánchez, Catalina Valdivia, Fernando O. Mardones, Leonardo D. Bacigalupe, Robert Puschendorf, Andrew A. Cunningham, Claudio Azat
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
AbstractAmphibian chytridiomycosis, caused by the fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), has caused the greatest known loss of biodiversity due to an infectious disease. We used Bd infection data from quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assays of amphibian skin swabs collected across Chile during 2008–2018 to model Bd occurrence with the aim to determine bioclimatic and anthropogenic variables associated with Bd infection. Also, we used Bd presence/absence records to identify geographical Bd high-risk areas and compare Bd prevalence and infection loads between amphibian families, ecoregions, and host ecology. Data comprised 4155 Bd-specific qPCR assays from 162 locations across a latitudinal gradient of 3700 …
The Role Of C-Reactive Protein And Fibrinogen In The Development Of Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Mendelian Randomization Study In European Population, Biyan Wang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Di Liu, Jie Zhang, Mingyang Cao, Xin Tian, Isinta E. Maranga, Xiaoni Meng, Qiuyue Tian, Feifei Tian, Weijie Cao, Wei Wang, Manshu Song, Youxin Wang
The Role Of C-Reactive Protein And Fibrinogen In The Development Of Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Mendelian Randomization Study In European Population, Biyan Wang, Xiaoyu Zhang, Di Liu, Jie Zhang, Mingyang Cao, Xin Tian, Isinta E. Maranga, Xiaoni Meng, Qiuyue Tian, Feifei Tian, Weijie Cao, Wei Wang, Manshu Song, Youxin Wang
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Background: The causal association of C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen on intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) remains uncertain. We investigated the causal associations of CRP and fibrinogen with ICH using two-sample Mendelian randomization. Method: We used single-nucleotide polymorphisms associated with CRP and fibrinogen as instrumental variables. The summary data on ICH were obtained from the International Stroke Genetics Consortium (1,545 cases and 1,481 controls). Two-sample Mendelian randomization estimates were performed to assess with inverse-variance weighted and sensitive analyses methods including the weighted median, the penalized weighted median, pleiotropy residual sum and outlier (MR-PRESSO) approaches. MR-Egger regression was used to explore the pleiotropy. …
Effect Of Seawater Ageing On Fracture Toughness Of Stitched Glass Fiber/Epoxy Laminates For Marine Applications, Atizaz Hassan, Rafiullah Khan, Numan Khan, Muhammad Aamir, Danil Y. Pimenov, Khaled Giasin
Effect Of Seawater Ageing On Fracture Toughness Of Stitched Glass Fiber/Epoxy Laminates For Marine Applications, Atizaz Hassan, Rafiullah Khan, Numan Khan, Muhammad Aamir, Danil Y. Pimenov, Khaled Giasin
Research outputs 2014 to 2021
Composite materials are used in various industries such as marine, aircraft, automotive, etc. In marine applications, composites are exposed to seawater, which can affect their mechanical properties due to moisture absorption. This work focuses on the durability of composite materials under the short-term effect of seawater ageing. The specimens were prepared from glass fiber/epoxy using a hand lap-up method and stitched in the z-direction with Kevlar fiber. The specimens were submerged in seawater for 24 and 35 days. A significant decrease in maximum load was found as specimen immersion time in seawater increased. The seawater ageing also affected fracture toughness …
Dynamic Structural Colour Increases Photosynthetic Performance In The Alga Ericaria Selaginoides, Barry Pettifor, Lina M. Rasmusson, Jason M. Hall-Spencer
Dynamic Structural Colour Increases Photosynthetic Performance In The Alga Ericaria Selaginoides, Barry Pettifor, Lina M. Rasmusson, Jason M. Hall-Spencer
School of Biological and Marine Sciences
No abstract provided.
Impact Of Direct‐Acting Antiviral Agents On Liver Function In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Philip J. Johnson, Sarah Berhane, Alex J. Walker, Fh Gordon, Sd Ryder, S Mcpherson, A Sreedharan, Aa Ustianowski, K Agarwal, D Mutimer, Takeshi Kumada, Hidenori Toyoda, William L. Irving, K Agarwal, M. Aldersley, A. Ala, R. Aspinall, E. Barnes, A. Brown, L. Corless, M. Cramp, D. Forton, G. Foster, M. Foxton, W. Gelson, D. Gorard, F Gordon, S. Khakoo, A. Lawson, M. Prince, S. Moreea, D Mutimer, M. Prince, P. Richardson, W. Rosenberg, S Ryder, A Sreedharan, B. Stone, A Ustianowski, S. Verma, M. Wiselka
Impact Of Direct‐Acting Antiviral Agents On Liver Function In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection, Philip J. Johnson, Sarah Berhane, Alex J. Walker, Fh Gordon, Sd Ryder, S Mcpherson, A Sreedharan, Aa Ustianowski, K Agarwal, D Mutimer, Takeshi Kumada, Hidenori Toyoda, William L. Irving, K Agarwal, M. Aldersley, A. Ala, R. Aspinall, E. Barnes, A. Brown, L. Corless, M. Cramp, D. Forton, G. Foster, M. Foxton, W. Gelson, D. Gorard, F Gordon, S. Khakoo, A. Lawson, M. Prince, S. Moreea, D Mutimer, M. Prince, P. Richardson, W. Rosenberg, S Ryder, A Sreedharan, B. Stone, A Ustianowski, S. Verma, M. Wiselka
Peninsula Medical School
No abstract provided.