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Assessing Credibility of Open Access Journals for Scholarly Publishing (Library Workshop)
Learning objectives: Learn the importance of open access publishing. Learn some strategies for identifying (top) journals for publication. Learn about what to look for in identifying and avoiding predatory publishers. Be introduced to resources to help with evaluating open access journals.
Description:
Scholarly publishing is an important part of a faculty member’s academic and scholarly life cycle. With the rise of digital publishing, however, it is important to have the tools and awareness to identify quality journals to publish in. In this workshop, attendees will learn what to look for in identifying and avoiding predatory publishers and will be introduced to resources to help with evaluating open access journals. The workshop includes a hands-on activity where attendees will evaluate an online journal for its quality and credibility by applying criteria learned during the workshop and using some tools that the Rowan University Libraries licenses.
Skill levels for attendees: Little to no experience, Some experienc
Testing the multipole structure and conservative dynamics of compact binaries using gravitational wave observations: The spinning case
In an earlier work [S. Kastha et al., PRD {\bf 98}, 124033 (2018)], we
developed the {\it parametrized multipolar gravitational wave phasing formula}
to test general relativity, for the non-spinning compact binaries in
quasi-circular orbit. In this paper, we extend the method and include the
important effect of spins in the inspiral dynamics. Furthermore, we consider
parametric scaling of PN coefficients of the conserved energy for the compact
binary, resulting in the parametrized phasing formula for non-precessing
spinning compact binaries in quasi-circular orbit. We also compute the
projected accuracies with which the second and third generation ground-based
gravitational wave detector networks as well as the planned space-based
detector LISA will be able to measure the multipole deformation parameters and
the binding energy parameters. Based on different source configurations, we
find that a network of third-generation detectors would have comparable ability
to that of LISA in constraining the conservative and dissipative dynamics of
the compact binary systems. This parametrized multipolar waveform would be
extremely useful not only in deriving the first upper limits on any deviations
of the multipole and the binding energy coefficients from general relativity
using the gravitational wave detections, but also for science case studies of
next generation gravitational wave detectors.Comment: 16 pages, 8 figures, Mathematica readable supplemental material file
for all the inputs to calculate the parametrized waveform is with the sourc
Multiparameter tests of general relativity using multiband gravitational-wave observations
In this Letter we show that multiband observations of stellar-mass binary
black holes by the next generation of ground-based observatories (3G) and the
space-based Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) would facilitate a
comprehensive test of general relativity by simultaneously measuring all the
post-Newtonian (PN) coefficients. Multiband observations would measure most of
the known PN phasing coefficients to an accuracy below a few percent---two
orders-of-magnitude better than the best bounds achievable from even `golden'
binaries in the 3G or LISA bands. Such multiparameter bounds would play a
pivotal role in constraining the parameter space of modified theories of
gravity beyond general relativity.Comment: 7 pages, 4 figures. v3: version published in PR
Spontaneous closure of the hymen during term pregnancy
The hymen is a thin fold of mucous membrane; partially closing the external vaginal opening.1It is composed mainly of elastic, collagenous connective tissue and covered on its both surfaces by stratified squamous epithelium. At pregnancy, the epithelium of hymen becomes very thick and rich in glycogen, which may lead to spontaneous closure. We aim to report a rare case of spontaneous closure of hymen in a 23-year old primigravida in labour with no prior history of menstrual problems or problems during intercourse. Two conditions can cause the secondary closure of the hymen: following previous scarring and in pregnancy. In pregnancy, it could be spontaneous closure due to increase glycogen content of the hymen or due to extensive scarring as seen in previous hymenal surgeries. Spontaneous closure of hymen during pregnancy though very rare can occur. Along with extensive scarring, prolonged abstinence and oestrogenic effect on hymen, gonococcal infection can also cause sponatenous closure of hymen during pregnancy.
Griffiths phase-like behaviour and spin-phonon coupling in double perovskite TbNiMnO
The Griffiths phase-like features and the spin-phonon coupling effects
observed in TbNiMnO are reported. The double perovskite compound
crystallizes in monoclinic space group and exhibits a magnetic phase
transition at 111 K as an abrupt change in magnetization. A negative
deviation from ideal Curie-Weiss law exhibited by 1/ curves and
less-than-unity susceptibility exponents from the power-law analysis of inverse
susceptibility are reminiscent of Griffiths phase-like features. Arrott plots
derived from magnetization isotherms support the inhomogeneous nature of
magnetism in this material. The observed effects originate from
antiferromagnetic interactions which arise from inherent disorder in the
system. Raman scattering experiments display no magnetic-order-induced phonon
renormalization below in TbNiMnO which is different from the
results observed in other double perovskites and is correlated to the smaller
size of the rare earth. The temperature evolution of full-width-at-half-maximum
for the {\it stretching} mode at 645 cm presents an anomaly which
coincides with the magnetic transition temperature and signals a close
connection between magnetism and lattice in this material.Comment: 17 pages, 8 figures; accepted in J. Appl. Phy
Cellular Correlates of Enhanced Anxiety Caused by Acute Treatment with the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Fluoxetine in Rats
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are used extensively in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. The therapeutic benefits of SSRIs typically require several weeks of continuous treatment. Intriguingly, according to clinical reports, symptoms of anxiety may actually increase during the early stages of treatment although more prolonged treatment alleviates affective symptoms. Consistent with earlier studies that have used animal models to capture this paradoxical effect of SSRIs, we find that rats exhibit enhanced anxiety-like behavior on the elevated plus-maze 1 h after a single injection of the SSRI fluoxetine. Next we investigated the potential neural substrates underlying the acute anxiogenic effects by analyzing the morphological and physiological impact of acute fluoxetine treatment on principal neurons of the basolateral amygdala (BLA), a brain area that plays a pivotal role in fear and anxiety. Although earlier studies have shown that behavioral or genetic perturbations that are anxiogenic for rodents also increase dendritic spine density in the BLA, we find that a single injection of fluoxetine does not cause spinogenesis on proximal apical dendritic segments on BLA principal neurons an hour later. However, at the same time point when a single dose of fluoxetine caused enhanced anxiety, it also enhanced action potential firing in BLA neurons in ex vivo slices. Consistent with this finding, in vitro bath application of fluoxetine caused higher spiking frequency and this increase in excitability was correlated with an increase in the input resistance of these neurons. Our results suggest that enhanced excitability of amygdala neurons may contribute to the increase in anxiety-like behavior observed following acute fluoxetine treatment
Anaemia in pregnancy: prevalence and treatment response to various modalities: a prospective study
Background: Anaemia seen in pregnancy are largely preventable and easily treatable if detected in time, despite this, anaemia still continues to be a common cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in India.Methods: A prospective observational study of 200 pregnant women with anaemia was carried out from Jun 2017 to December 2018 at a Tertiary care hospital with pan India population. Patients underwent clinical examination and laboratory tests to find out the severity and type of anaemia and were treated accordingly. Iron deficiency anaemia was treated with oral or intravenous iron therapy depending upon the hemoglobin concentration. Patients were followed up after 28 days of treatment and hemoglobin estimation was done to monitor the treatment response.Results: A total 36.49% pregnant women had hemoglobin less than 10 gm%. 151 out of 200 women had serum ferritin <12 ng/ml which indicates that iron deficiency anaemia is the commonest type of anaemia in pregnancy. Overall, out of 200 patients 5.5% patients were found to have hemoglobinopathies (β thalassemia trait). After 28 days of treatment mean increase in hemoglobin was 2.40 gm% and 4.24 gm% in patients receiving oral and intravenous iron therapy respectively.Conclusions: A total 36.49% pregnant women were found to have anaemia during pregnancy and iron deficiency anaemia is the commonest type of anaemia. Therefore, there is still a need for dietary counselling and health education in the community. 5.5% patients were found to have beta thalassemia trait which was detected only after conducting hemoglobin electrophoresis. Both oral and intravenous iron therapy are effective in treatment of iron deficiency anaemia but intravenous iron therapy results in a more rapid resolution of anaemia
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