bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A global database on freshwater fish species occurrence in drainage basins
Authors: Tedesco Pablo A. , Beauchard Olivier , Bigorne Rémy , Blanchet Simon , Buisson Laëtitia , Conti Lorenza , Cornu Jean-François , Dias Murilo S. , Grenouillet Gaël , Hugueny Bernard , Jézéquel Céline , Leprieur Fabien , Brosse Sébastien , Oberdorff Thierry
Published: October 2017

A growing interest is devoted to global-scale approaches in ecology and evolution that examine patterns and determinants of species diversity and the threats resulting from global change. These analyses obviously require global datasets of species distribution. Freshwater systems house a disproportionately high fraction of the global fish diversity considering the small proportion of the earth’s surface that they occupy, and are one of the most threatened habitats on Earth. Here we provide complete species lists for 3119 drainage basins covering more than 80% of the Earth surface using 14953 fish species inhabiting permanently or occasionally freshwater systems. The database results from an extensive survey of native and non-native freshwater fish species distribution based on 1436 published papers, books, grey literature and web-based sources. Alone or in combination with further datasets on species biological and ecological characteristics and their evolutionary history, this database represents a highly valuable source of information for further studies on freshwater macroecology, macroevolution, biogeography and conservation.
Survey data on Vietnamese propensity to attend periodic general health examinations
Authors: Vuong Quan-Hoang
Published: October 2017

As general living standards rise, so does the demand for periodic general health examinations (GHEs). Research on the subject, however, has reached opposing conclusions on the value of GHEs, although methodological limitations in previous works make these differences hard to resolve. Here, we present data from a socio-demographic survey of behaviours and tendencies concerning periodic GHE attendance in Vietnam. These data are shown to be suitable for evaluating the impact of demographic and socio-economic elements on regular health examinations. By presenting the methods used in this survey and by describing the enquiries mentioned in the dataset, this article aims to promote data-collecting methodologies that can help policy-makers and health communicators derive practical conclusions.
High-resolution near real-time drought monitoring in South Asia
Authors: Aadhar Saran , Mishra Vimal
Published: October 2017

Drought in South Asia affect food and water security and pose challenges for millions of people. For policy-making, planning, and management of water resources at sub-basin or administrative levels, high-resolution datasets of precipitation and air temperature are required in near-real time. We develop a high-resolution (0.05°) bias-corrected precipitation and temperature data that can be used to monitor near real-time drought conditions over South Asia. Moreover, the dataset can be used to monitor climatic extremes (heat and cold waves, dry and wet anomalies) in South Asia. A distribution mapping method was applied to correct bias in precipitation and air temperature, which performed well compared to the other bias correction method based on linear scaling. Bias-corrected precipitation and temperature data were used to estimate Standardized precipitation index (SPI) and Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) to assess the historical and current drought conditions in South Asia. We evaluated drought severity and extent against the satellite-based Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) anomalies and satellite-driven Drought Severity Index (DSI) at 0.05°. The bias-corrected high-resolution data can effectively capture observed drought conditions as shown by the satellite-based drought estimates. High resolution near real-time dataset can provide valuable information for decision-making at district and sub-basin levels.
Linking FANTOM5 CAGE peaks to annotations with CAGEscan
Authors: Bertin Nicolas , Mendez Mickaël , Hasegawa Akira , Lizio Marina , Abugessaisa Imad , Severin Jessica , Sakai-Ohno Mizuho , Lassmann Timo , Kasukawa Takeya , Kawaji Hideya , Hayashizaki Yoshihide , Forrest Alistair R. R. , Carninci Piero , Plessy Charles
Published: October 2017

The FANTOM5 expression atlas is a quantitative measurement of the activity of nearly 200,000 promoter regions across nearly 2,000 different human primary cells, tissue types and cell lines. Generation of this atlas was made possible by the use of CAGE, an experimental approach to localise transcription start sites at single-nucleotide resolution by sequencing the 5′ ends of capped RNAs after their conversion to cDNAs. While 50% of CAGE-defined promoter regions could be confidently associated to adjacent transcriptional units, nearly 100,000 promoter regions remained gene-orphan. To address this, we used the CAGEscan method, in which random-primed 5′-cDNAs are paired-end sequenced. Pairs starting in the same region are assembled in transcript models called CAGEscan clusters. Here, we present the production and quality control of CAGEscan libraries from 56 FANTOM5 RNA sources, which enhances the FANTOM5 expression atlas by providing experimental evidence associating core promoter regions with their cognate transcripts.
Thermally-induced lateral assembly of a PEG-containing amphiphile triggering vesicle budding
Authors: Li Rui , Muraoka Takahiro , Kinbara Kazushi
Published: October 2017

A macrocyclic amphiphile consisting of an octaethylene glycol chain with aromatic and aliphatic hydrophobic units undergoes lateral self-assembly in an Ld-state phospholipid bilayer membrane upon heating, followed by vesicle budding.
From molecular to colloidal manganese vanadium oxides for water oxidation catalysis
Authors: Schwarz Benjamin , Forster Johannes , Anjass Montaha H. , Daboss Sven , Kranz Christine , Streb Carsten
Published: October 2017

The conversion of a molecular manganese vanadium oxide into reusable colloidal manganese vanadium oxide particles for water oxidation catalysis is reported.
Boron–nitrogen main chain analogues of polystyrene: poly(B-aryl)aminoboranes via catalytic dehydrocoupling
Authors: Resendiz-Lara Diego A. , Stubbs Naomi E. , Arz Marius I. , Pridmore Natalie E. , Sparkes Hazel A. , Manners Ian
Published: October 2017

High molecular weight B-arylated polyaminoboranes are obtained via catalytic dehydropolymerisation of B-aryl amine–boranes and represent the first inorganic polystyrene analogues with a B–N main chain.
Mechanical properties of boron nitride thin films prepared by atomic layer deposition
Authors: Weber Matthieu , Coy Emerson , Iatsunskyi Igor , Yate Luis , Miele Philippe , Bechelany Mikhael
Published: October 2017

Unravelling the relation between heat treatments and resulting mechanical properties of boron nitride thin films prepared by ALD.
Recent progress in the synthesis of nanostructured magnesium hydroxide
Authors: Balducci Giulia , Bravo Diaz Laura , Gregory Duncan H.
Published: October 2017

This highlight discusses magnesium hydroxide design at the nanoscale, common aspects of crystallite growth and how nanostructuring impacts properties.
Enhanced intersystem crossing in carbonylpyrenes
Authors: Rajagopal Shinaj K. , Mallia Ajith R. , Hariharan Mahesh
Published: October 2017

Photoexcited state relaxation of carbonylpyrenes displays ultrafast intersystem crossing to generate near-unity triplet formation.
Semi-conducting single-walled carbon nanotubes are detrimental when compared to metallic single-walled carbon nanotubes for electrochemical applications
Authors: Dong Qi , Nasir Muhammad Zafir Mohamad , Pumera Martin
Published: October 2017

The performance of as-synthesized SWCNT is superior to that of ultrapure SWCNT towards the detection of different target analytes attributed to the presence of both metallic and semiconducting nanotubes in the former.
Temperature dependence of the hydrogen bond network in trimethylamine N-oxide and guanidine hydrochloride–water solutions
Authors: Lehmkühler Felix , Forov Yury , Elbers Mirko , Steinke Ingo , Sahle Christoph J. , Weis Christopher , Tsuji Naruki , Itou Masayoshi , Sakurai Yoshiharu , Poulain Agnieszka , Sternemann Christian
Published: October 2017

We present an X-ray Compton scattering study on aqueous trimethylamineN-oxide (TMAO) and guanidine hydrochloride solutions (GdnHCl) as a function of temperature.
Thermal evolution of MnxOy nanofibres as catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction
Authors: Delmondo L. , Muñoz-Tabares J. A. , Sacco A. , Garino N. , Massaglia G. , Castellino M. , Salvador G. P. , Pirri C. F. , Quaglio M. , Chiodoni A.
Published: October 2017

The present study shows how, starting from green and low-cost precursors, nanostructured manganese oxides with good catalytic efficiencies for the oxygen reduction reaction can be fabricated through the electrospinning technique. The role of the crystalline phase and morphological features, on the electro-catalytic behaviour, is discussed.
Complexation of β-cyclodextrin with dual molecular probes bearing fluorescent and paramagnetic moieties linked by short polyether chains
Authors: Mocanu S. , Matei I. , Ionescu S. , Tecuceanu V. , Marinescu G. , Ionita P. , Culita D. , Leonties A. , Ionita Gabriela
Published: October 2017

Dual molecular probes with paramagnetic and fluorescent linkers joined by flexible linkers provide information on the geometry of the host–guest complexes with β-cyclodextrin.
Phase formation and stability of Ag–60 at%Cu alloy nanoparticles synthesized by chemical routes in aqueous media
Authors: Deo Malviya Kirtiman , Srivastava Chandan , Chattopadhyay Kamanio
Published: October 2017

The present work reports the nature of the evolution of an array of nanoparticles during the synthesis of alloy nanoparticles of Ag–60 at%Cu by the co-reduction of metal salt precursors using NaBH4 in an aqueous medium.
Vanadium(v) oxoanions in basic water solution: a simple oxidative system for the one pot selective conversion ofl-proline to pyrroline-2-carboxylate
Authors: Biancalana Lorenzo , Tuci Giada , Piccinelli Fabio , Marchetti Fabio , Bortoluzzi Marco , Pampaloni Guido
Published: October 2017

The unusual, one pot conversion ofl-proline to pyrroline-2-carboxylate, using simple V(v) species (NH4VO3or V2O5) as oxidants in basic water medium, is described. No reaction was observed with primary and tertiary α-amino acids.
Cooperative influence of pseudohalides and ligand backbone of Schiff-bases on nuclearity and stereochemistry of cobalt(iii) complexes: experimental and theoretical investigation
Authors: Mandal Arnab , Dasgupta Sanchari , Ganguly Sumi , Bauzá Antonio , Frontera Antonio , Das Debasis
Published: October 2017

The ligand backbone effect of homologous Schiff-bases in combination with influences of SCN− and N3− is instrumental in controlling nuclearity and stereochemistry of catecholase active cobalt(iii) complexes.
Sub-nanometre metal clusters for catalytic carbon–carbon and carbon–heteroatom cross-coupling reactions
Authors: Leyva-Pérez A.
Published: October 2017

Potential new catalysts for C–C and C–Het cross-coupling bond-forming reactions.
Biochemical methane potential assays and anaerobic digester bioaugmentation using freeze dried biomass
Authors: Bhattad Ujwal , Venkiteshwaran Kaushik , Maki James S. , Zitomer Daniel H.
Published: October 2017

Bioaugmentation using freeze-dried biomass can improve anaerobic digester recovery after toxicant exposure and can be used for standard laboratory testing.
Percarbonate oxidation of landfill leachates towards removal of ultraviolet quenchers
Authors: Iskander Syeed Md , Novak John T. , Brazil Brian , He Zhen
Published: October 2017

Sodium percarbonate can effectively reduce UV absorbance and UV quenchers in landfill leachates with potentially low cost per organic removal.
Design and evolution of the BMS process greenness scorecard
Authors: Leahy David K. , Simmons Eric M. , Hung Victor , Sweeney Jason T. , Fleming William F. , Miller Melanie
Published: October 2017

A process greenness scorecard has been developed that provides a comprehensive assessment of greenness aspects not encompassed by mass-based metrics, including environmental, health and safety impacts, in order to facilitate the design of greener, more benign and inherently safer processes.
Magnetodielectric coupling in a non-perovskite metal–organic framework
Authors: Basu Tathamay , Jesche Anton , Bredenkötter Björn , Grzywa Maciej , Denysenko Dmytro , Volkmer Dirk , Loidl Alois , Krohns Stephan
Published: October 2017

Multiferroicity and magnetodielectric coupling in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are rare and so far restricted mainly to formate-based systems with a perovskite structure.
Computational approaches to cell–nanomaterial interactions: keeping balance between therapeutic efficiency and cytotoxicity
Authors: Ding Hong-ming , Ma Yu-qiang
Published: October 2017

This review summarizes the state-of-the-art computational approaches for investigating the physical mechanisms of cytotoxicity caused by nanomaterials as well as the current state of design strategies for safe and novel nanomaterials for biomedical applications.
Mercaptopropionic acid-capped Mn-doped ZnS quantum dots as a probe for selective room-temperature phosphorescence detection of Pb2+ in water
Authors: Gan Tingting , Zhao Nanjing , Yin Gaofang , Tu Mengdi , Liu Jianguo , Liu Wenqing
Published: October 2017

A simple, sensitive and selective phosphorescence method for rapid detection of Pb2+ in water based on Mn-doped ZnS QDs.
Synthesis of benzo[6]urils and their selective interactions with bipyridines
Authors: Chen Man , Li Hai-Ling , Cong Hang , Yan Yan , Li Kai-Li , Li Ming-Qiong , Tao Zhu
Published: October 2017

Benzo[6]urils bearing hydroxymethyl or methyl groups have been synthesized with a facile method, and their supramolecular interactions with bipyridine guests have been investigated.
High contrast stimuli-responsive luminescence switching of pyrene-1-carboxylic esters triggered by a crystal-to-crystal transition
Authors: Kong Qunshou , Zhuang Weihua , Li Gaocan , Xu Yangyang , Jiang Qing , Wang Yunbing
Published: October 2017

Unexpected high contrast mechanochromic, thermochromic and vaporchromic luminescence has been achieved through a simple introduction of an ester group to a pyrene skeleton and a series of stimuli-responsive materials based on pyrene-1-carboxylic esters were efficiently developed.
Facile synthesis of porous iron oxide/graphene hybrid nanocomposites and potential application in electrochemical energy storage
Authors: Min Jiakang , Kierzek Krzysztof , Chen Xuecheng , Chu Paul K. , Zhao Xi , Kaleńczuk Ryszard J. , Tang Tao , Mijowska Ewa
Published: October 2017

A facile and efficient method is used to synthesize porous iron oxide coated with graphene as electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors.
Highly recyclable Ag NPs/alginate composite beads prepared via one-pot encapsulation method for efficient continuous reduction of p-nitrophenol
Authors: Gao Ce , An Qing-Da , Xiao Zuoyi , Zhai Shangru , Zhai Bin , Shi Zhan
Published: October 2017

Recyclable Ag NPs/alginate composite beads, performing well in dynamic catalytic hydrogenation of p-nitrophenol, were prepared via a one-pot encapsulation method.
Porphyrin- or phthalocyanine-bridged silsesquioxane nanoparticles for two-photon photodynamic therapy or photoacoustic imaging
Authors: Mauriello-Jimenez Chiara , Henry Maxime , Aggad Dina , Raehm Laurence , Cattoën Xavier , Wong Chi Man Michel , Charnay Clarence , Alpugan Serkan , Ahsen Vefa , Tarakci Deniz Kutlu , Maillard Philippe , Maynadier Marie , Garcia Marcel , Dumoulin Fabienne , Gary-Bobo Magali , Coll Jean-Luc , Josserand Véronique , Durand Jean-Olivier
Published: October 2017

Porphyrin- or phthalocyanine-bridged silsesquioxane nanoparticles (BSPOR and BSPHT) were prepared.
Atomic layer MoS2-graphene van der Waals heterostructure nanomechanical resonators
Authors: Ye Fan , Lee Jaesung , Feng Philip X.-L.
Published: October 2017

We have realized the first MoS2-graphene heterostructure nanomechanical resonators with varying thickness and size. Comparing experimental results and theoretical calculations, we have quantified the tension levels in these heterostructure 2D resonators.
I2-Catalyzed cross dehydrogenative coupling: rapid access to benzoxazinones and quinazolinones
Authors: Chen Kaili , Gao Biao , Shang Yanguo , Du Jianyao , Gu Qinlan , Wang Jinxin
Published: October 2017

An efficient and applicable I2-catalyzed intramolecular dehydrogenative C–O/C–N coupling reaction has been developed for the first time to provide both benzoxazinones and quinazolinones.
Force-induced cleavage of a labile bond for enhanced mechanochemical crosslinking
Authors: Gordon Melissa B. , Wang Shu , Knappe Grant A. , Wagner Norman J. , Epps Thomas H. , Kloxin Christopher J.
Published: October 2017

We demonstrate a promising approach towards designing force-responsive polymers. A thiocarbonylthio group exhibits amplified mechanochemical activity, triggering healing via crosslinking.
Nano-Fe3O4@SiO2-supported boron sulfonic acid as a novel magnetically heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of pyrano coumarins
Authors: Farahi Mahnaz , Karami Bahador , Keshavarz Raziyeh , Khosravian Foroogh
Published: October 2017

A novel magnetically heterogeneous catalyst based on the immobilization of boron sulfonic acid onto Fe3O4@SiO2nanoparticles (Fe3O4@SiO2–BSA) is reported. It was characterizedviaFT-IR, XRD, SEM, EDS, and VSM analysis.
Graphene decorated MoS2for eosin Y-sensitized hydrogen evolution from water under visible light
Authors: Liu Xing , Zhao Lanhua , Lai Hua , Wei Yanyan , Yang Guihua , Yin Shuangfeng , Yi Zhengji
Published: October 2017

MoS2was modified with graphene (G) by a simple hydrothermal method. The eosin Y sensitized G/MoS2composite displays enhanced hydrogen evolution in terms of not only activity but also stability.
How side-chain substituents and substrates influence mechanochromic luminescence: case study with pyrene
Authors: Qian Zongzheng , Deng Weiting , Zhang Xuepeng , Miao Hui , Zhang Guoqing
Published: October 2017

Many organic molecules exhibit reversible, force-induced emission change known as mechanochromic luminescence (ML) and can potentially be used as mechanosensors.
Regioselective C–H chlorination: towards the sequential difunctionalization of phenol derivatives and late-stage chlorination of bioactive compounds
Authors: Gao Chao , Li Hongchen , Liu Miaochang , Ding Jinchang , Huang Xiaobo , Wu Huayue , Gao Wenxia , Wu Ge
Published: October 2017

Palladium-catalyzed C–H chlorination of phenol derivatives and late-stage chlorination of diflufenican and estrone.
Controllable Ag nanoparticle coated ZnO nanorod arrays on an alloy substrate with enhanced field emission performance
Authors: Li Mengjie , Huang Weijun , Qian Weijin , Liu Boyang , Lin Hao , Li Wei , Wan Li , Dong Changkun
Published: October 2017

Ag–ZnO nanocomposites are conveniently prepared on alloy substrates, leading to much improved field emission performances.
Development of semi-continuous chemo-enzymatic terpene epoxidation: combination of anthraquinone autooxidation and the lipase-mediated epoxidation process
Authors: Ranganathan Sumanth , Sieber Volker
Published: October 2017

Novel combination of anthraquinone process and lipase-mediated epoxidation in a semi-continuous approach, exclusively for monoterpenes.
Vertical finger-like asymmetric supercapacitors for enhanced performance at high mass loading and inner integrated photodetecting systems
Authors: Wang Siliang , Liu Nishuang , Rao Jiangyu , Yue Yang , Gao Kaifei , Su Jun , Li Luying , Jiang Xueliang , Liu Zhitian , Gao Yihua
Published: October 2017

Vertical finger-like asymmetric supercapacitor (VFASC) inner integrated photodetection systems with excellent performances are successfully realized.
A thermo-sensitive polymer network crosslinked by Prussian blue nanocrystals for cesium adsorption from aqueous solution with large capacity
Authors: Qian Jun , Cai Suya , Yang Sen , Hua Daoben
Published: October 2017

A strategy is developed to efficiently remove cesium with large capacity by using a Prussian blue nanocrystal-crosslinked thermo-sensitive polymer network.
Biomass derived 2D carbonsviaa hydrothermal carbonization method as efficient bifunctional ORR/HER electrocatalysts
Authors: Huang Baobing , Liu Yuchuan , Xie Zailai
Published: October 2017

We report a 2D morphology of crystalline carbons for a highly efficient ORR/HERviaa HTC method by employing biomass as carbon precursors.
High triplet energy electron transport side-chain polystyrenes containing dimesitylboron and tetraphenylsilane for solution processed OLEDs
Authors: Lorente Alejandro , Pingel Patrick , Krüger Hartmut , Janietz Silvia
Published: October 2017

A series of polystyrenes was developed as electron transport materials (ETMs) for solution processed organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), containing dimesitylboryl (BMes2) and tetraphenylsilanyl in their side-chains.
Benzene-like N6rings in a Be2N6monolayer: a stable 2D semiconductor with high carrier mobility
Authors: Li Feng , Wang Yu , Wu Hong , Liu Zhifa , Aeberhard Urs , Li Yafei
Published: October 2017

Abundant delocalized six-centre–two-electron (6c–2e) π-bonds are responsible for the planar configuration and high structural stability of a Be2N6monolayer, which satisfies the Hückel rule [4n+ 2] (n= 2).
Metal organic framework superlenses
Authors: Jia Jia , Liu Guoxuan , Yang Huaidong , Zhang Sichun , Zhang Xinrong
Published: October 2017

The present work indicated that ligand-exchanged metal–organic frameworks could behave as superlenses in air to resolve 100 nm under a conventional white-light microscope, obtaining a super-resolution of λ/6.
CNDs@zeolite: new room-temperature phosphorescent materials derived by pyrolysis of organo-templated zeolites
Authors: Mu Y. , Shi H. , Wang Y. , Ding H. , Li J.
Published: October 2017

CNDs@zeolite composites with long-lived room-temperature phosphorescence have been prepared by pyrolysis of organic templates confined in zeolites.
Selective wetting/dewetting for controllable patterning of liquid metal electrodes for all-printed device application
Authors: Jiang Yibin , Su Sikai , Peng Huiren , Sing Kwok Hoi , Zhou Xiang , Chen Shuming
Published: October 2017

EGaIn liquid metal electrodes have been fine patterned by manipulating wetting/dewetting of the substrate for all-printed device application.
High mobility solution-processed C8-BTBT organic thin-film transistors via UV-ozone interface modification
Authors: Wei Weiyao , Yang Cheng , Mai Jiaying , Gong Yanfen , Yan Longsen , Zhao Kai , Ning Honglong , Wu Sujuan , Gao Jinwei , Gao Xingsen , Zhou Guofu , Lu Xubing , Liu J.-M.
Published: October 2017

UV-ozone exposure directly on the dielectric surface to get an OTFT mobility as high as 6.50 cm2(V s)−1.
Lattice evolution and enhanced piezoelectric properties of hydrothermally synthesised 0.94(Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3–0.06BaTiO3nanofibers
Authors: Ghasemian Mohammad Bagher , Rawal Aditya , Wang Feifei , Chu Dewei , Wang Danyang
Published: October 2017

In this work, a facile low-temperature hydrothermal method accompanied with a moderate annealing process is introduced to synthesis highly crystallized lead-free piezoelectric 0.94BNT–0.06BT nanofibers.
Protein degradation: a validated therapeutic strategy with exciting prospects
Authors: Lebraud Honorine , Heightman Tom D.
Published: October 2017

In a time of unprecedented challenges in developing potent, selective and well-tolerated protein inhibitors as therapeutics, drug hunters are increasingly seeking alternative modalities to modulate pharmacological targets. Selective inhibitors are achievable for only a fraction of the proteome, and are not guaranteed to elicit the desired response in patients, especially when pursuing targets identified through genetic knockdown. Targeted protein degradation holds the potential to expand the range of proteins that can be effectively modulated. Drugs inducing protein degradation through misfolding or by modulating cereblon (CRBN) substrate recognition are already approved for treatment of cancer patients. The last decade has seen the development of proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs), small molecules that elicit proteasomal degradation by causing protein polyubiquitination. These have been used to degrade a range of disease-relevant proteins in cells, and some show promising efficacy in preclinical animal models, although their clinical efficacy and tolerability is yet to be proven. This review introduces current strategies for protein degradation with an emphasis on PROTACs and the role of click chemistry in PROTAC research through the formation of libraries of preclicked PROTACs or in-cell click-formed PROTACs (CLIPTACs).
Predicting the Future: A Case Study in Prognostication
Authors: Flipsen Peter
Published: October 2017

Purpose

Clinicians are regularly asked to make long-term prognoses. The aim of the current report was to present one systematic approach to doing so. A case example from a malpractice case involving a child fitted with a cochlear implant was presented. Implantation occurred at age 17 months (activation 1 month later), but due to a procedural error, the implant was not functional for 19 months. The problem was ultimately rectified, but the legal case hinged largely on whether the child would be able to make up for the lost time.

Method

A review of the literature on long-term outcomes in children with cochlear implants was conducted. Using 4 studies measuring outcomes 7–10 years later, outcomes were compared between children implanted at age 17–18 months and those implanted at age 36–37 months.

Results

Analysis suggested no potential impact on nonverbal cognitive skills. However, analysis in the areas of speech perception, word comprehension, speech intelligibility, and reading suggested that after 7–10 years, this child would potentially continue to be approximately 1–2 years behind where she might otherwise have been.

Conclusions

This case illustrated the possibility of deriving a long-term prognosis using a systematic examination of the existing outcomes literature. Such an approach is consistent with our mandate to engage in evidence-based practice.
Telepractice: A Survey of AuD Students Pre- and Post-Telepractice
Authors: Watts Kelli M. , Willis Laura B.
Published: October 2017

Telepractice, defined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA, n.d.) as “the application of telecommunications technology to the delivery of professional services at a distance by linking clinician to client, or clinician to clinician, for assessment, intervention, and/or consultation,” is a quickly growing aspect of practicing audiology. However, only 12% of audiologists are involved in providing services via telepractice (REDA International, Inc., 2002). Lack of knowledge regarding telepractice has been cited as one of the reasons many audiologists do not use telepractice to provide audiology services. This study surveyed audiology doctoral students regarding their opinions about the use of telepractice both before and after their opportunity to provide services via telepractice sessions. The authors expected that by providing students the opportunity to have hands-on training in telepractice with supervision, they would be more open to using telepractice after becoming licensed audiologists. Overall, the data indicates benefits of exposing students to telepractice while they are in graduate school.
LinKS: Preparing Graduate Students in Telepractice
Authors: Lowman J. Joneen
Published: October 2017

Rural school districts report high rates of job openings for speech-language pathologists (SLPs). Telepractice is a viable service delivery model for addressing personnel shortages in rural schools. Yet, SLPs are graduating with minimal training in this technology-driven service delivery model. In response to the lack of personnel preparation, Linking Kids to the Speech-Language Pathologists (LinKS) program was developed. LinKS trains eight graduate students a year to use telepractice within the context of the school setting. Participating graduate students complete two didactic courses, two telepractice experiences, and one externship in a rural school setting in addition to the requirements of an accredited master's program in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD). In Year 1 of LinKS, program completers collectively accrued 180 hours of experience using telepractice including delivery of speech-language services to children presenting with a variety of communication disorders located in the home and school environment. A digital library housing therapy plans and materials is described. Recommendations for CSD programs seeking to develop a similar model are provided.
Design of high‐Q CMOS active inductors‐based Wilkinson power divider for automotive radar application
Authors: Yadav R. , Dahiya P.K. , Mishra R.
Published: October 2017

A novel CMOS active inductors‐based Wilkinson power divider for automotive radar application is proposed and designed in a standard 45 nm CMOS technology. The proposed power divider is based on T‐network of the series‐MOS capacitor and active shunt‐inductor which provide higher inductance tuning ranges, lower power consumption, and higher self‐resonant frequency. Simulation analysis of the proposed power divider is carried out over virtuoso SpectreRF tool by Cadence. The circuit consumes a total power of 51.2 μW from a 1.5 V power supply; 11.5 × 9.5 μm2 layout area and the return loss of the circuit at 76.5 GHz frequency are 43.5 dB. Moreover, the isolation between two output ports and insertion losses between input and output ports are 30 and 3.4 dB, respectively. The results show that the proposed design is efficient for long range automotive radar application.
Analytic corrective control selection for online remedial action scheme design in a cyber adversarial environment
Authors: Hossain‐McKenzie Shamina , Kazerooni Maryam , Davis Katherine , Etigowni Sriharsha , Zonouz Saman
Published: October 2017

Cyber attacks and extreme events can cause severe consequences to the grid that require immediate response. Conventional remedial action schemes (RAS) use offline calculations to determine corrective control actions to deploy for a predetermined set of credible contingencies. Yet, cyber attacks cannot be sufficiently represented in a look‐up table approach; such contingencies are highly dynamic and unpredictable. Online RAS with real‐time calculation of corrective controls provides the most suitable and effective response. To achieve rapid computation and reduce the search space to only the most effective candidate control(s), the analytic corrective control selection method using clustering and factorisation techniques is developed based on controllability analysis. The resulting critical controls comprise a minimum set that is most effective in reducing the violations in the stressed areas of the system. While this study focuses on generators as the critical control mechanism, this methodology is broadly applicable to any corrective control for which a sensitivity matrix in relation to the violated components can be derived. The algorithm is evaluated with the IEEE 24‐bus and IEEE 118‐bus systems under compromised generator outage scenarios, and the identified critical control set is shown to be highly effective for reducing violations and improving RAS computation time.
CTS2M: concurrent task scheduling and storage management for residential energy consumers under dynamic energy pricing
Authors: Li Ji , Lin Xue , Nazarian Shahin , Pedram Massoud
Published: October 2017

Dynamic energy pricing policy introduces real‐time power‐consumption‐reflective pricing in the smart grid in order to incentivise energy consumers to schedule electricity‐consuming applications (tasks) more prudently to minimise electric bills. This has become a particularly interesting problem with the availability of photovoltaic (PV) power generation facilities and controllable energy storage systems. This study addresses the problem of concurrent task scheduling and storage management for residential energy consumers with PV and storage systems, in order to minimise the electric bill. A general type of dynamic pricing scenario is assumed where the energy price is both time‐of‐use and power dependent. Tasks are allowed to support suspend‐now and resume‐later operations. A negotiation‐based iterative approach has been proposed. In each iteration, all tasks are ripped‐up and rescheduled under a fixed storage charging/discharging scheme, and then the storage control scheme is derived based on the latest task scheduling. The concept of congestion is introduced to gradually adjust the schedule of each task, whereas dynamic programming is used to find the optimal schedule. A near‐optimal storage control algorithm is effectively implemented. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed algorithm can achieve up to 60.95% in the total energy cost reduction compared with various baseline methods.
Distributed model predictive control for wide area measurement power systems under malicious attacks
Authors: Liu Andong , Bai Liye
Published: October 2017

A wide area measurement system (WAMS) is a technology developed to improve the stability of the power system in the past few decades, which provides a distributed control structure of a highly interconnected power system. However, the critical issues of security in WAMSs are rising to a new class of control problems due to the malicious attacks. This work studies the distributed model predictive control (DMPC) problem for wide area measurement power systems under malicious attacks. The malicious attacks model as time‐varying data injection attacks which describe delayed input states. The traditional three‐order model of an interconnection power system is modified to a distributed model with coupling control inputs. A sufficient condition to ensure that the closed loop system with asymptotic stability is obtained by using Lyapunov theorem and linear matrix inequality technology. An iterative DMPC algorithm is proposed to design the distributed controllers based on a cooperative control strategy. Finally, a simulation example of a three‐machine nine‐node power system is presented to verify the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.
Multi‐objective design optimisation for PMSLM by FITM
Authors: Dong Fei , Song Juncai , Zhao Jiwen , Zhao Jing
Published: October 2017

This study researches the multi‐objective design optimisation of permanent magnet linear synchronous motors (PMSLMs) which are applied in high‐precision laser cutting machines. The innovative fuzzy inference Taguchi method (FITM) coupled with finite element analysis (FEA) is proposed to solve the multi‐objective optimisation problems as well as the maximum motor thrust with minimum thrust ripple. On the basis of the orthogonal array established by Taguchi method, the fuzzy inference system was introduced to translate the multiple optimisation targets to a single target. After the optimal selection analysis, the best combination of motor structure factors is obtained with a small FEA computation. Experimental results from the PMSLM prototype can confirm the validity and superiority of FITM.
Comprehensive comparison of different structures of passive permanent magnet bearings
Authors: Safaeian Reza , Heydari Hossein
Published: October 2017

Here, different feasible configurations of passive permanent magnet bearings (PMBs) are presented and compared with each other. In these configurations, stiffness is improved by adding iron cores and air intervals between magnets. Bearings with opposite magnetisation stacking (standard) and rotating magnetisation stacking (Halbach) are studied here. A two‐dimensional planner model is used to calculate the magnetic field and stiffness. The optimisation will be performed for obtaining maximum stiffness per magnet volume ratio. The results show that standard stacking with radially magnetised PMs and having back iron and air intervals between magnets is the most optimum structure. For larger dimensions of magnets, other structures will be useful too.
Implementation of different 2D finite element modelling approaches in axial flux permanent magnet disc machines
Authors: Gulec Mehmet , Aydin Metin
Published: October 2017

Three‐dimensional (3D) finite element (FE) modelling of axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) motors is one of the time‐consuming tasks which must be completed before manufacturing the prototype motor. A simple, fast, accurate, and effective numerical modelling approach for such 3D problems would be particularly useful for researchers. This study presents simple and effective 2D FE modelling approaches for AFPM motors with good accuracy with less computational effort. The modelling approaches are based on a number of 2D models or planes with inner rotor, outer rotor, or linear motor topologies. All the 2D planes with either topology are superposed together to represent the real AFPM machine. These approaches are examined in detail with various types of experimentally verified AFPM motors. Results obtained from the proposed modelling approaches are verified with 3D FE analyses and experimental data. The results indicate that the proposed 2D modelling approaches can significantly reduce the computation time with good accuracy as opposed to conventional 3D FE modelling of AFPM motors.
Method for selecting coupling and by‐pass capacitors in multi‐stage linear circuits
Authors: Prodanov Vladimir I. , Dolan Dale S.
Published: October 2017

A method for selecting a set of coupling and by‐pass capacitors is presented. The approach uses short‐circuit time‐constant analysis and for a given −3 dB cut‐off frequency minimises the total capacitance used. This study offers a derivation of design formulas and shows their use via examples.
Free vibration analysis of a single‐walled carbon nanotube embedded in an elastic matrix under rotational restraints
Authors: Yayli Mustafa Özgür
Published: October 2017

Free vibration analysis of a restrained carbon nanotube in an elastic matrix subjected to rotationally restrained boundary conditions is investigated based on Eringen's non‐local elasticity. The analytical solution for free vibration frequencies and corresponding mode shapes of single‐walled carbon nanotubes are established. Using Fourier series and Stokes’ transformation, a useful coefficient matrix is derived. The present analytical formulation permits to have more efficient coefficient matrix for calculating the vibration frequencies of carbon nanotubes with different boundary conditions (rigid or restrained). The eigen values of this matrix give the vibration frequencies. Comparisons between the free vibration frequency results of the present solutions and previous works in the literature are performed. The calculated results show an excellent agreement with other solutions available in the literature.
A new spiny lobster from the Upper Jurassic Štramberk-type limestones of Inwałd, Andrychów Klippen, southern Poland
Authors: Krobicki Michał , Fraaije René H.B.
Published: October 2017

A new palinurid, Palaeopalinurus czarnieckii, is recorded from Upper Tithonian Štramberk-type limestones at Inwałd, southern Poland. The specimen shows better preservation anteriorly than available specimens of the type species of the genus. As fossil members of the Palinuridae in the Jurassic are scarce, the present specimen adds new important morphological and palaeogeographical data towards a better understanding of the evolution of the Achelata.
Species, populations and morphotypes through time − challenges and possible concepts
Authors: Haug Joachim Tobias , Haug Carolin
Published: October 2017

‘Species’ are often treated as existing only at a single specific time slice. In fact, they are timely limited entities with a beginning, a time of persistence and an end, the consequences of which are discussed here. Here we try to understand how reliably we can precisely reconstruct the events that took place close to a species split. Therefore, we discuss different scenarios of a hypothetical population undergoing split and/or character evolution. Subsequently, we compare how a Hennigian ideal reconstruction would look like in comparison to a possible actual reconstruction. We also evaluate the character evolution at such splits. Last, we compare how the different reconstructions resolve appearance of new species and new characters through time. We summarize the major consequences of these observations on certain problems, notably the sister speciesvs.ancestor problem, “chronospecies”, fossil species, character evolution, and mapping on stratigraphic charts. We strongly argue for basing scientific investigations on proper philosophical backgrounds (epistemology), but epistemology still needs to be practically applicable. With this contribution, we aim at providing additional philosophical bases for certain aspects of evolutionary reconstructions, while still keeping the approaches practically applicable.
The Gemmellaro Collection: first record of an anomuran from the Tithonian of Sicily, Italy
Authors: Fraaije René H.B. , D'Arpa Carolina , van Bakel Barry W.M. , Jagt John W.M. , Zarcone Giuseppe
Published: October 2017

A recent field trip to Sicily and an examination of decapod crustacean collections at the Museo Geologico G.G. Gemmellaro in the centre of Palermo, Sicily (Italy), has demonstrated that most of the anomuran and brachyuran material described by Gemmellaro (Gemmellaro GG. 1869. Studi paleontologici sulla fauna del Calcare àTerebratula janitordel nord di Sicilia. Palermo: Lao, vol. 1, pp. 11–18) from the Tithonian of that island is still present. Interestingly, a single specimen in this lot was never mentioned, described or illustrated by that author. The species to which this particular individual is here shown to belong,Gastrosacus tuberosus, was first described and named 26 years later, in 1895, by Remeš. The holotype ofG. tuberosus(Remeš M. 1895. Beiträge zur Kenntniss der Crustaceen der Stramberger Schichten.Bulletin international de l'Académie des Sciences de l'Empereur François Joseph I, Classe des Sciences mathématiques et naturelle2: 200–201) has recently been rediscovered; this shows that bothGalathea eminensBlaschke (Blaschke F. 1911. Zur Tithonfauna von Stramberg in Mähren.Annalen des kaiserlich-königlichen Naturhistorischen Hofmuseums25: 143–221) andGalatheites tuberosiformusLőrenthey,inLőrenthey and Beurlen (Lőrenthey E, Beurlen K. 1929. Die fossilen Dekapoden der Länder der Ungarischen Krone.Geologica Hungarica3: 1–420) are junior synonyms. The Sicilian record constitutes the southernmost mention ofG. tuberosusto date.
Impact of Two Attendings on the Outcomes of Microvascular Limb Reconstruction
Authors: Heidekrueger Paul , Ninkovic Milomir , Broer P. , Ehrl Denis
Published: October 2017

Background Free tissue transfers are routinely performed for extremity reconstruction. In an era of increasing economic pressure in many healthcare systems, efficiency needs to be optimized for any kind of operative procedure. This study is examining the possible benefit of a two-attending approach to microsurgical reconstruction of the limbs using antero-lateral thigh- (ALT) or gracilis-muscle flaps at a major academic microsurgical center.

Methods 309 patients underwent 392 free ALT- (206) or gracilis-muscle (186) flaps for limb defect reconstruction at our institution (2009–2015). All available data was retrospectively screened for patients' demographics, perioperative details, surgical complications, and overall flap survival. The cases were divided into two groups according to the number of operating microsurgeons: one versus two attendings.

Results No significant differences existed between the two groups (341 “one attending” versus 51 “two attendings”) regarding preoperative comorbidities. Overall, there was no significant difference between both groups regarding operative times, revision surgery rates, total as well as partial flap loss, and hospital length of stay (p > 0.05) during the 3-month follow-up period. Further, evaluating ALT and gracilis flaps separately also showed no significant differences between both groups (one versus two attendings).

Conclusion The addition of a second operating attending does not significantly shorten surgery times, hospital length of stay, need for revision surgery, or complications rates. A two-operation surgeon approach may therefore only provide a marginal benefit in microsurgical limb reconstruction.
Pregnancy in Non-Communicating Unicornuate Uterus: Diagnosis Difficulty and Outcomes – a Case Report
Authors: Souza Camila Silveira de , Dorneles Gabriela Gindri , Mendonça Giana Nunes , Santos Caroline Mombaque dos , Gallarreta Francisco Maximiliano Pancich , Konopka Cristine Kolling
Published: October 2017

Approximately 1 in every 76,000 pregnancies develops within a unicornuate uterus with a rudimentary horn. Müllerian uterus anomalies are often asymptomatic, thus, the diagnosis is a challenge, and it is usually made during the gestation or due to its complications, such as uterine rupture, pregnancy-induced hypertension, antepartum, postpartum bleeding and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). In order to avoid unnecessary cesarean sections and the risks they involve, the physicians should consider the several approaches and for how long it is feasible to perform labor induction in suspected cases of pregnancy in a unicornuate uterus with a rudimentary horn, despite the rarity of the anomaly. This report describes a case of a unicornuate uterus in which a pregnancy developed in the non-communicating rudimentary horn and the consequences of the delayed diagnosis.
Excess oxygen limited diffusion and precipitation of iron in amorphous silicon dioxide
Authors: Leveneur J. , Langlois M. , Kennedy J. , Metson James B.
Published: October 2017

In micro- and nano- electronic device fabrication, and particularly 3D designs, the diffusion of a metal into sublayers during annealing needs to be minimized as it is usually detrimental to device performance. Diffusion also causes the formation and growth of nanoprecipitates in solid matrices. In this paper, the diffusion behavior of low energy, low fluence, ion implanted iron into a thermally grown silicon oxide layer on silicon is investigated. Different ion beam analysis and imaging techniques were used. Magnetization measurements were also undertaken to provide evidence of nanocrystalline ordering. While standard vacuum furnace annealing and electron beam annealing lead to fast diffusion of the implanted species towards the Si/SiO2 interface, we show that furnace annealing in an oxygen rich atmosphere prevents the diffusion of iron that, in turn, limits the growth of the nanoparticles. The diffusion and particle growth is also greatly reduced when oxygen atoms are implanted in the SiO2 prior to Fe implantation, effectively acting as a diffusion barrier. The excess oxygen is hypothesized to trap Fe atoms and reduce their mean free path during the diffusion. Monte-Carlo simulations of the diffusion process which consider the random walk of Fe, Fick's diffusion of O atoms, Fe precipitation, and desorption of the SiO2 layer under the electron beam annealing were performed. Simulation results for the three preparation conditions are found in good agreement with the experimental data.
Three-dimensional evolution of internal waves reflected from a submarine seamount
Authors: Wang Jinhu , Wang Shuya , Chen Xu , Wang Wei , Xu Yang
Published: October 2017

The interaction between internal waves and submarine seamounts is three-dimensional (3D). In this work, we conduct laboratory experiments to investigate the role of the three-dimensional seamount on the reflection of internal waves. Experimental results show that the energy of internal waves is focused after the reflection and the phase of the internal wave front become curved. The energy of the focusing region was nearly 2 times as that of the scattering region. There is a strong internal wave induced mean flow whose strength is nearly as high as 50% of that of the reflected internal wave. The mean flow was generated by the variation of the velocity amplitude in both the x axis and y axis. These results indicate that the reflection from the 3D seamount could lead to a complex spatial distribution of the internal wave and a different energy conversion process.