bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Le littoral, entre protection renforcée et pression de l'urbanisation : réflexions sur la portée des décrets d'application de mars 2004
Authors: Lissouck Félix-François
Published: April 2016

La loi littoral du 3 janvier 1986 prévoyait un certain nombre de décrets d'application en vue de sa mise en œuvre. Alors que le long retard à leur édiction pouvait laisser penser à un recul de la puissance publique dans la protection effective de cet espace, leur publication concrétise le retour de l'Etat. Pourtant, les décrets en cause, et notamment celui relatif aux espaces remarquables, en principe plus protégés, sont de plus en plus ouverts à l'urbanisation. Il n'est donc pas illégitime de considérer cette ouverture comme une pression en vue de l'aménagement d'un espace très convoité. Cette pression est d'autant plus avérée que de plus en plus d'études et de rapports, sous prétexte de prôner une gestion mutualiste de cette zone, préconisent de renforcer les pouvoirs des élus locaux en limitant « l'excès de pouvoir des juges ». Cette situation est de nature à remettre en cause l'esprit de la loi littoral qui fait prévaloir l'exigence de protection sur la logique de mise en valeur et surtout à en limiter la portée.
Les récifs artificiels : autorisation d'immersion, régime d'occupation du domaine public et cadre d'exploitation en droit français
Authors: Quimbert Mikael
Published: April 2016

Les projets d'implantations de récifs artificiels se multiplient depuis plusieurs années sur le littoral français. Si l'immersion de ces récifs est encadrée par une convention régionale, leur développement ne s'est pas accompagné de la création d'outils juridiques permettant l'encadrement et la gestion de ce type de structures. Les porteurs de projets comme les gestionnaires du domaine public maritime se sont alors interrogés sur le statut qu'il convenait d'adopter pour les récifs artificiels. Quel est, notamment, le titre domanial le plus approprié à ce type d'occupation ? Plus que la concession d'utilisation du domaine public en dehors des ports, l'autorisation d'exploitation de cultures marines, objet juridique hybride, à la fois autorisation d'exploitation et titre d'occupation du domaine public maritime, apparaît comme particulièrement adaptée à la nature des récifs artificiels comme aux modes de gestion qui y sont associés.
La loi sur le développement des territoires ruraux : le droit de l'environnement saisi par le ruralisme ou le ruralisme saisi par le droit de l'environnement ?
Authors: Romi Raphaël
Published: April 2016

La loi sur le développement des territoires ruraux porte atteinte à l'un de nos textes les plus achevés de protection des écosystèmes (la loi littoral) et déréglemente partiellement en douceur l'une des branches essentielles du droit de la protection de la nature (le droit de la chasse). Mais il met aussi en place des outils permettant la protection des zones humides, clarifie les procédures Natura 2000 et inscrit les procédures de remembrement dans la logique du droit de l'environnement. Peut-être est-ce là ce que l'on appelle le développement durable, encore que la loi DTR n'use pas du vocable ? En tout cas, ce texte d'une rare longueur est d'une lecture difficile, ce qui rend complexe son appréciation. En fin de compte, il semble que la balance penche du côté de la dérégulation, surtout si l'on tient compte du contexte actuel.
Development and characterization of 14 microsatellite markers for Indigofera pseudotinctoria (Fabaceae)
Authors: Otao Tomoko , Kobayashi Tatsuaki , Uehara Koichi
Published: April 2016

Premise of the study:

Microsatellite markers can be used to evaluate population structure and genetic diversity in native populations of Indigofera pseudotinctoria (Fabaceae) and assess genetic disturbance caused by nonnative plants of the same species.

Methods and Results:

We developed 14 markers for I. pseudotinctoria using next‐generation sequencing and applied them to test two native populations, totaling 77 individuals, and a transplanted population, imported from a foreign country, of 17 individuals. The mean number of alleles was 3.310, observed heterozygosity was 0.242, and expected heterozygosity was 0.346. The fixation index in the transplanted population was 0.469, which was higher than in the native populations (0.154 and 0.158). In addition, the transplanted population contains one allele that is not shared by the native population.

Conclusions:

Microsatellite markers can be useful for evaluating genetic diversity within and between populations and for studying population genetics in I. pseudotinctoria and related species.
AN INVESTIGATION ABOUT EFFECTS OF FLUID-STRUCTURE-SOIL INTERACTION ON RESPONSE MODIFICATION COEFFICIENT OF ELEVATED CONCRETE TANKS
Authors: Hashemi Mirtaha , Bargi Khosrow
Published: April 2016

This paper aims to observe effects of fluid-structure-soil interactions on the response modification coefficient of elevated concrete tanks with frame and shaft supporting systems. Because of weaknesses and failures of elevated tanks that have been reported in recent earthquakes and importance of optimum and resistant design and also better seismic performance of these structures, it is essential to investigate on the response modification coefficient of elevated concrete tanks. In this paper, the response modification coefficient has been evaluated by using the numerical modeling. The method of research is a case study. The models have been subjected to an ensemble of important earthquake ground motions. The effects of soilstructure interactions and fluid-structure interactions on seismic behavior of the elevated concrete tanks have been modeled by the equivalent springs and Housner’s method, respectively. Dynamic response of the elevated tanks has been considered by using the nonlinear time history analysis and the discrete plastic hinge approach. Finally, the effects of fluid-structure-soil interactions on the response modification coefficient of the elevated concrete tanks have been discussed by considering results of the analyses. It has been concluded that the codes may underestimate base seismic forces for some seismic regions and some subsoil classes.
THE OPPORTUNITY OF INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATION FOR LITHUANIA'S LARGE FURNITURE ENTERPRISES / TARPTAUTINĖS GAMYBOS ORGANIZAVIMO GALIMYBĖS STAMBIOSE LIETUVOS BALDŲ PRAMONĖS ĮMONĖSE
Authors: Baltuška Tomas , Toločka Eligijus
Published: April 2016

This article analysis international manufacturing theory, current situation in Lithuania’s large furniture enterprises, opportunities for international manufacturing, the advantages of such strategy and the problems that comes along from introduction and imple-mentation of such strategy. The main purposes of this article are to analyze sector of furniture enterprises, examples of successful enterprises of international manufactures. Survey data is analyzed and the conclusions are formulated, which reflect the benefits of the system put in place by companies.
Straipsnyje nagrinėjama tarptautinės gamybos teorija, dabartinė situacija stambiose Lietuvos baldų pramonės įmonėse, tarptautinės gamybos organizavimo galimybės, tokios strategijos privalumai bei problemos, kylančios diegiant bei įgyvendinant tokią strategiją. Pagrindinis šio darbo tikslas – išanalizuoti baldų pramonės sektoriaus veiklą, tarptautinės gamybos pavyzdžius, taip pat tarptautinės gamybos perspektyvas Lietuvos baldų pramonės įmonėse. Analizuojami atliktų tyrimų pramonės įmonėse rezultatai ir atsižvelgiant į tai siūlomas tarptautinės gamybos vertinimo modelis, suformuluojamos išvados.
RESEARCH OF LINEAR TRANSLATION DEVICES WITH STEPPER MOTOR / LINIJINIŲ POSLINKIŲ ĮTAISŲ SU ŽINGSNINIAIS VARIKLIAIS TYRIMAS
Authors: Komissarov Dmitrij , Kilikevičius Artūras , Piščalov Artur
Published: April 2016

In order to ensure accuracy of motorized linear translation stages theoretical and experimental investigations were performed, that allow to establish moving platform vibration level depending of operating modes (different velocities) and used lubricant in the system. Lubricants had different viscosity, which has effect to the system moving smoothness, sound level and vibration level of the stage. Such work gives possibility to done conclusions: with what lubricant or with what viscosity of the lubricant motorized linear translation stage works smoother, with less noise and vib-ration level, and also show best movement characteristics.
Siekiant užtikrinti linijinių poslinkių įtaisų tikslumą, buvo atlikti linijinio poslinkio įtaiso su žingsniniu varikliu teoriniai ir eksperimentiniai dinamikos tyrimai. Buvo nustatytas judamosios platformos virpesių lygis priklausomai nuo darbo režimų (skirtingų greičių) ir mazge naudojamo tepalo. Tepalai skiriasi savo klampumu. Šis parametras turi įtakos įtaiso judėjimo sklandumui ir virpesių lygiui mazge.
MINIFILAMENT ERUPTIONS THAT DRIVE CORONAL JETS IN A SOLAR ACTIVE REGION
Authors: Sterling Alphonse C. , Moore Ronald L. , Falconer David A. , Panesar Navdeep K. , Akiyama Sachiko , Yashiro Seiji , Gopalswamy Nat
Published: April 2016

We present observations of eruptive events in an active region adjacent to an on-disk coronal hole on 2012 June 30, primarily using data from the Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)/Atmospheric Imaging Assembly (AIA), SDO/Helioseismic and Magnetic Imager (HMI), and STEREO-B. One eruption is of a large-scale (∼100″) filament that is typical of other eruptions, showing slow-rise onset followed by a faster-rise motion starting as flare emissions begin. It also shows an “EUV crinkle” emission pattern, resulting from magnetic reconnections between the exploding filament-carrying field and surrounding field. Many EUV jets, some of which are surges, sprays and/or X-ray jets, also occur in localized areas of the active region. We examine in detail two relatively energetic ones, accompanied by GOES M1 and C1 flares, and a weaker one without a GOES signature. All three jets resulted from small-scale (∼20″) filament eruptions consistent with a slow rise followed by a fast rise occurring with flare-like jet-bright-point brightenings. The two more-energetic jets showed crinkle patters, but the third jet did not, perhaps due to its weakness. Thus all three jets were consistent with formation via erupting minifilaments, analogous to large-scale filament eruptions and to X-ray jets in polar coronal holes. Several other energetic jets occurred in a nearby portion of the active region; while their behavior was also consistent with their source being minifilament eruptions, we could not confirm this because their onsets were hidden from our view. Magnetic flux cancelation and emergence are candidates for having triggered the minifilament eruptions.
SPATIALLY RESOLVED STAR FORMATION MAIN SEQUENCE OF GALAXIES IN THE CALIFA SURVEY
Authors: Cano-Díaz M. , Sánchez S. F. , Zibetti S. , Ascasibar Y. , Bland-Hawthorn J. , Ziegler B. , Delgado R. M. González , Walcher C. J. , García-Benito R. , Mast D. , Mendoza-Pérez M. A. , Falcón-Barroso J. , Galbany L. , Husemann B. , Kehrig C. , Marino R. A. , Sánchez-Blázquez P. , López-Cobá C. , López-Sánchez Á. R. , Vilchez J. M.
Published: April 2016

The “main sequence of galaxies”—defined in terms of the total star formation rate ψ versus the total stellar mass M
*—is a well-studied tight relation that has been observed at several wavelengths and at different redshifts. All earlier studies have derived this relation from integrated properties of galaxies. We recover the same relation from an analysis of spatially resolved properties, with integral field spectroscopic (IFS) observations of 306 galaxies from the CALIFA survey. We consider the SFR surface density in units of log(M
⊙ yr−1 Kpc−2) and the stellar mass surface density in units of log(M
⊙ Kpc−2) in individual spaxels that probe spatial scales of 0.5–1.5 Kpc. This local relation exhibits a high degree of correlation with small scatter (σ = 0.23 dex), irrespective of the dominant ionization source of the host galaxy or its integrated stellar mass. We highlight (i) the integrated star formation main sequence formed by galaxies whose dominant ionization process is related to star formation, for which we find a slope of 0.81 ± 0.02; (ii) for the spatially resolved relation obtained with the spaxel analysis, we find a slope of 0.72 ± 0.04; and (iii) for the integrated main sequence, we also identified a sequence formed by galaxies that are dominated by an old stellar population, which we have called the retired galaxies sequence.
HIGH-RESOLUTION SPECTROSCOPY OF A YOUNG, LOW-METALLICITY OPTICALLY THIN L = 0.02L* STAR-FORMING GALAXY AT z = 3.12*
Authors: Vanzella E. , Barros S. De , Cupani G. , Karman W. , Gronke M. , Balestra I. , Coe D. , Mignoli M. , Brusa M. , Calura F. , Caminha G.-B. , Caputi K. , Castellano M. , Christensen L. , Comastri A. , Cristiani S. , Dijkstra M. , Fontana A. , Giallongo E. , Giavalisco M. , Gilli R. , Grazian A. , Grillo C. , Koekemoer A. , Meneghetti M. , Nonino M. , Pentericci L. , Rosati P. , Schaerer D. , Verhamme A. , Vignali C. , Zamorani G.
Published: April 2016

We present VLT/X-Shooter and MUSE spectroscopy of a faint F814W = 28.60 ± 0.33 (

M

UV

=
−
17.0

), low-mass (≲

10

7

M

⊙

), and compact (R
eff = 62 pc) freshly star-forming galaxy at z = 3.1169 magnified (16×) by the Hubble Frontier Fields galaxy cluster Abell S1063. Gravitational lensing allows for a significant jump toward low-luminosity regimes, in moderately high-resolution spectroscopy (

R
=
λ

/

d
λ
∼
3000
–
7400

). We measured C iv

λ
1548
,
1550

, He ii

λ
1640

, O iii]

λ
1661
,
1666

, C iii]

λ
λ
1907
,
1909

, Hβ, [O iii]

λ
λ
4959
,
5007

emission lines with

FWHM
≲
50

km s−1 and (de-lensed) fluxes spanning the interval

1.0
×

10

−
19

–
2
×

10

−
18

erg s−1 cm−2 at signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) = 4–30. The double-peaked Lyα emission with

Δ
v
(
red
−
blue
)
=
280

(±7) km s−1 and de-lensed fluxes

2.4

(
blue
)

∣

8.5

(
red
)

×

10

−
18

erg s−1 cm−2 (S/N =

38

(
blue
)

∣

110

(
red
)

) indicate a low column density of neutral hydrogen gas consistent with a highly ionized interstellar medium as also inferred from the large [O iii]

λ
5007

/ [O ii]

λ
3727

>

10

ratio. We detect C iv

λ
1548
,
1550

resonant doublet in emission, each component with

FWHM
≲
45

km s−1 and redshifted by +51(±10) km s−1 relative to the systemic redshift. We interpret this as nebular emission tracing an expanding optically thin interstellar medium. Both C iv

λ
1548
,
1550

and He ii

λ
1640

suggest the presence of hot and massive stars (with a possible faint active galactic nucleus). The ultraviolet slope is remarkably blue,

β
=
−
2.95
±
0.20

(

F

λ

=

λ

β

), consistent with a dust-free and young ≲20 Myr galaxy. Line ratios suggest an oxygen abundance 12 + log(O/H)

<

7.8

. We are witnessing an early episode of star formation in which a relatively low N
H i
and negligible dust attenuation might favor a leakage of ionizing radiation. This galaxy currently represents a unique low-luminosity reference object for future studies of the reionization epoch with the James Webb Space Telescope.
STEREOSCOPIC OBSERVATION OF SLIPPING RECONNECTION IN A DOUBLE CANDLE-FLAME-SHAPED SOLAR FLARE
Authors: Gou Tingyu , Liu Rui , Wang Yuming , Liu Kai , Zhuang Bin , Chen Jun , Zhang Quanhao , Liu Jiajia
Published: April 2016

The 2011 January 28 M1.4 flare exhibits two side-by-side candle-flame-shaped flare loop systems underneath a larger cusp-shaped structure during the decay phase, as observed at the northwestern solar limb by the Solar Dynamics Observatory. The northern loop system brightens following the initiation of the flare within the southern loop system, but all three cusp-shaped structures are characterized by ∼10 MK temperatures, hotter than the arch-shaped loops underneath. The “Ahead” satellite of the Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory provides a top view, in which the post-flare loops brighten sequentially, with one end fixed while the other apparently slipping eastward. By performing stereoscopic reconstruction of the post-flare loops in EUV and mapping out magnetic connectivities, we found that the footpoints of the post-flare loops are slipping along the footprint of a hyperbolic flux tube (HFT) separating the two loop systems and that the reconstructed loops share similarity with the magnetic field lines that are traced starting from the same HFT footprint, where the field lines are relatively flexible. These results argue strongly in favor of slipping magnetic reconnection at the HFT. The slipping reconnection was likely triggered by the flare and manifested as propagative dimmings before the loop slippage is observed. It may contribute to the late-phase peak in Fe xvi 33.5 nm, which is even higher than its main-phase counterpart, and may also play a role in the density and temperature asymmetry observed in the northern loop system through heat conduction.
Complications With Long Cemented Stems in Proximal Femoral Replacement
Authors: Naik Amish A. , Lietman Steven A.
Published: April 2016

This study attempted to determine whether patients undergoing cemented long-stem proximal femoral replacement had: (1) an increased short-term mortality rate; (2) greater intraoperative hemodynamic instability; (3) a greater need for resuscitation; and (4) a decreased risk of periprosthetic fracture. The current study reviewed intraoperative and short-term events related to clinical outcomes in 24 consecutive patients who were treated at a single institution over a 5-year period. These patients underwent primary long-stem (≥250 mm, n=13) vs short-stem (<250 mm, n=11) cemented proximal femoral replacement. Other than stem length, the 2 groups were not significantly different in terms of patient age, sex, height, weight, body mass index, diagnosis, or preoperative American Society of Anesthesiologists functional score. Primary outcomes were intraoperative death, blood loss, blood transfusions, fluid resuscitation, hypotension, oxygen desaturation, mortality up to 1 year, and need for revision surgery. At 1 year, a significantly increased mortality rate (77% vs 27%,
P
=.03) was noted in patients receiving long-stem vs short-stem arthroplasty. Patients who received longer stems also required more intraoperative blood transfusions and fluid resuscitation (
P
=.04) for greater hypotension (
P
=.04) and oxygen desaturation (
P
=.04). Two intraoperative deaths occurred in the long-stem group, and none occurred in the short-stem group. The findings suggest that there is an increased risk of intraoperative hemodynamic instability with long-stem vs short-stem proximal femoral replacement, with a need for greater resuscitative efforts and an increased risk of mortality at 1 year. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(3):e423–e429.]
Postoperative Surgical Infection After Spinal Surgery in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: Koyama Kensuke , Ohba Tetsuro , Ebata Shigeto , Haro Hirotaka
Published: April 2016

Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis are at higher risk for infection than the general population, and surgical site infection after spinal surgery in this population can result in clinically significant complications. The goal of this study was to identify risk factors for acute surgical site infection after spinal surgery in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who were treated with nonbiologic (conventional) disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) alone or with biologic DMARDs. All patients treated with biologic agents were treated with nonbiologic agents as well. The authors performed a retrospective, single-center review of 47 consecutive patients with rheumatoid arthritis who underwent spinal surgery and had follow-up of 3 months or longer. The incidence of surgical site infection was examined, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to test the association of surgical site infection with putative risk factors, including the use of biologic agents, methotrexate, and prednisolone, as well as the duration of rheumatoid arthritis, the presence of diabetes, patient age, length of surgery, and number of operative levels. After spinal surgery, 14.89% (7 of 47) of patients had surgical site infection. Use of methotrexate and/or prednisolone, patient age, diabetes, duration of rheumatoid arthritis, length of surgery, number of operative levels, and use of biologic DMARDs did not significantly increase the risk of infection associated with spinal surgery. All patients who had surgical site infection had undergone spinal surgery with instrumentation. The findings show that greater attention to preventing surgical site infection may be needed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who undergo spinal surgery with instrumentation. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first study to show that the use of biologic agents did not increase the incidence of surgical site infection after spinal surgery in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(3):e430–e433.]
Congenital Medial Meniscus Hypoplasia
Authors: Benedick Alex , Shiraj Sahar , Williams James , Sundaram Murali , Subhas Naveen
Published: April 2016

An 18-year-old man with no prior surgical history presented with left knee pain after sustaining a basketball injury and was diagnosed with transient patellar dislocation. Magnetic resonance imaging was ordered to further assess the extent of injury.
Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Total Hip Arthroplasty Stratified by Body Mass Index
Authors: Wu Eddie S. , Cherian Jeffrey J. , Jauregui Julio J. , Robinson Kristin , Harwin Steven F. , Mont Michael A.
Published: April 2016

Obese patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty have been shown to have less functional recovery. This study prospectively compared temporal trends in patient-reported outcomes and activity levels between patients with a body mass index (BMI) of less than 30, 30 to 35, and 35 to 40 kg/m
2
after total hip arthroplasty. Patients were evaluated via the Harris Hip Score, Lower Extremity Activity Scale, and Short Form-12 physical and mental components. The results suggest that patients with BMIs of 35 to 40 kg/m
2
might have poorer functional outcomes preoperatively, with function returning more slowly or poor function being sustained and their not reaching other cohorts' levels. Surgeons must counsel these patients regarding functional expectations and the potential for slower functional returns. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(3):e572–e577.]
Atypical Presentation of an Epidural Hematoma in a Patient Receiving Rivaroxaban After Total Hip Arthroplasty
Authors: Ozel Omer , Demircay Emre , Kircelli Atilla , Cansever Tufan
Published: April 2016

The authors report a case of a 69-year-old woman who presented with a spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) 10 days after a total hip arthroplasty. The patient had been receiving 10 mg/d of rivaroxaban for 5 days for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. She had a sudden onset of severe neck pain, followed by quadriplegia below C4. A dorsal SSEH was revealed by computed tomography. While preparing for the emergency evacuation of the SSEH, the neurological symptoms resolved spontaneously in 4 hours. The 1-month follow-up magnetic resonance imaging confirmed that the SSEH had completely resolved. The pathogenesis of SSEH is unclear, but anticoagulant therapy is a known risk factor. It is a relatively rare disorder. Only 1 case of SSEH has been reported, and that patient was receiving a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug besides rivaroxaban, which is another known risk factor for bleeding disorders. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(3):e558–e560.]
Once Annealed Highly Cross-Linked Polyethylene Exhibits Low Wear at 9 to 15 Years
Authors: D'Antonio James , Capello William N. , Ramakrishnan Rama
Published: April 2016

A once annealed highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) was introduced in 1998. Concerns regarding its long-term performance and oxidative resistance exist because of the presence of retained free radicals. The authors studied 48 patients with 50 hip implants having an average age of 62 years. They were followed for 9 to 15 years. The purpose of this study was to determine linear wear rate and the incidence of osteolysis and/or mechanical failure. At an average follow-up of 12.2 years, the annual linear wear rate was 0.018 mm (SD, 0.024 mm). No mechanical failures or osteolysis have been found to date. The clinical performance of this HXLPE continues to meet expectations despite the presence of free radicals. [
Orthopedics.
2016; 39(3):e565–e571.]
Estimación de la escorrentía superficial para el cálculo de la recarga a los acuíferos del macizo kárstico de los Ports de Beseit (Tarragona, España) combinando balance de agua en el suelo y análisis de hidrogramas de caudales
Authors: Espinosa Martínez S. , Custodio E.
Published: April 2016

Para la correcta estimación de la recarga por precipitación a los acuíferos tiene especial relevancia tener en cuenta la generación de escorrentía superficial. No considerarla en el cálculo de los recursos hídricos subterráneos puede suponer una sobreestimación de los mismos. En el sistema acuífero del Baix Ebre, en el Sur de Cataluña, es preciso evaluar la escorrentía superficial y de la zona vadosa que se producen en las formaciones carbonatadas karstificadas del macizo de los Ports de Beceit con el objetivo de realizar una estimación más aproximada de los recursos transferidos desde ese macizo a la Plana de La Galera. A partir del modelo conceptual hidrogeológico se realiza la estimación de la escorrentía superficial media anual, que incluye la de los acuíferos colgados temporales de los Ports de Beseit, tanto en su vertiente NW, cuenca del río Matarraña, como en su vertiente SE, Plana de La Galera. Para ello se analizan los hidrogramas de caudales de los ríos y sus afluentes, los hidrogramas de llenado y vaciado del embalse de Ulldecona y el balance de agua en el suelo realizado con el código Visual Balan en la cuenca receptora del embalse de Ulldecona. La escorrentía superficial en los Ports se ha estimado en 105±20 mm·a-1, lo cual supone el 20–30% de la recarga media anual calculada por los métodos de balance de agua en el suelo y deposición atmosférica de ión cloruro, en torno a 350–500 mm·a-1, cuya mayor parte es transferida lateralmente a la Plana de La Galera.
Characterization of the spawning area of tuna species on the northern Tunisian coasts
Authors: Koched Wael , Alemany Francisco , Rimel Benmessaoud , Hattour Abdallah
Published: April 2016

Early life stages of tuna species were investigated along the northern coasts of Tunisia in the summer of 2010, from 7 to 14 July. A total of 74 stations, distributed on a regular grid, were sampled. Larvae of five tuna species were identified: the Atlantic bluefin tuna, the bullet tuna, the Atlantic black skipjack, the Atlantic bonito and the albacore tuna. Larval distribution patterns show that Atlantic bluefin tuna and albacore tuna usually spawn in offshore oligotrophic waters and Atlantic black skipjack larvae on the continental shelf. The widespread distribution of bullet tuna larvae, suggests that it spawns on the entire continental shelf and over the shelf break. The results from the quotient analysis carried out to characterize the spawning habitat of each species, show that the input of recent surface Atlantic water (AW) masses play a key role in the spawning strategy of tuna species, particularly in the case of the Atlantic bluefin tuna, whose larvae were mainly caught in the mixed waters resulting from the interaction between recent AW and resident AW, as demonstrated by their preference for salinity values between 36.9 and 37.4.
Quelles conceptions temporelles pour analyser l’activité ? Une proposition issue de recherches en ergonomie dans l’horticulture
Authors: Zara-Meylan Valérie
Published: April 2016

Cette contribution a été réalisée à partir de recherches en ergonomie ayant fait l’objet d’une thèse sur les modalités de gestion temporelle en situation dynamique. Nous y présentons une catégorisation temporelle issue de plusieurs disciplines en sciences sociales, qui est opérationnalisée pour analyser l’activité de chefs de culture en horticulture. Nous précisons tout d’abord les exigences temporelles du travail des chefs de culture en termes de cadres temporels entremêlés qu’ils gèrent dans un « milieu temporel » complexe. À partir d’entretiens réalisés sur neuf sites puis d’observations systématiques de l’activité de cinq d’entre eux, nous analysons ensuite les différentes modalités par lesquelles ils appréhendent ces cadres temporels et font évoluer leur milieu temporel. Les résultats nous amènent à proposer quatre conceptions temporelles complémentaires pour comprendre l’agir temporel multimodal en situation dynamique. Notre modèle distingue ainsi : un temps « poussé par le passé » de l’horloge et du calendrier (temps 1), un temps » tiré par le futur » d’un ordre temporel (temps 2), un temps « construit par le présent » et ouvrant l’avenir (temps 3) et enfin un temps uchronique « des alternatives passées » (temps 4). Ces conceptions temporelles sont mobilisées pour analyser des configurations de conditions temporelles identifiées et gérées par ces encadrants de proximité dans leur activité et celle de l’équipe. Certaines de ces configurations mènent à des difficultés et des risques pour la production ou pour leur santé.
Patient’s satisfaction after 2-piece inflatable penile prosthesis implantation: An Italian multicentric study
Authors: Gentile Giorgio , Franceschelli Alessandro , Massenio Paolo , Tuccio Agostino , Cocci Andrea , Divenuto Lucia , Romagnoli Daniele , Natali Alessandro , Vitarelli Antonio , Cormio Luigi , Colombo Fulvio
Published: April 2016

Introduction: Penile prosthesis implant represents a valuable solution for pts with severe erectile dysfunction (ED), non-responders to medical management. The aim of our study was to evaluate the satisfaction of patients (pts) after 2-pieces inflatable penile prosthesis (IPP). Aim of the study: to evaluate safety, reliability and post-operative patient’s satisfaction after implantation of two-pieces IPP. Materials and Methods: This retrospective multicentric analysis concerns a group of 42 patients undergone 2-pieces IPP implantation from November 2005 to November 2013, in four Centers of proven experience. As a first step, a detailed review of all clinical reports was performed. Secondly, every patient was asked to fill the Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) specifically modified, in order to assess their own satisfaction after surgery and, its impact on patient’s quality of sexual life. Results: 42 pts were evaluated (AMS-Ambicor: 28; Coloplast- Excell: 14); mean age, at time of operation: 60,7 years; mean follow up: 27,6 months; etiology of ED: vascular 23,8%, diabetes 19%, La Peyronie D. 7,1%, consequence of radical prostatectomy 31%, consequence of other pelvic surgery 11,9%, spinal trauma 7%. Mean operative time: 117 ± 58 min, mean postoperative hospital stay 3 ± 1,6 days. Post operative short-term complications: 4 pts (9,5%). Post operative long-term complications: 4 pts (9,5%). Long-term functional results (Questionnaire): 71% of pts (30) reported regular use of the prosthesis, at least 1 time/week, the satisfaction was good in 42% of pts (18), quite good in 33,3% (14), quite bad in 2,4% (1), very bad in 7,1% (3), 6 pts (14,4%) didn’t answer. Conclusions: 2 pieces IPP appears to be associated with a low complication rate and good satisfaction of pts especially in the elderly. It also assures satisfactory rates of aesthetics and functional results.
The preoperative serum ratio of total prostate specific antigen (PSA) to free testosterone (FT), PSA/FT index ratio, and prostate cancer. Results in 220 patients undergoing radical prostatectomy
Authors: Porcaro Antonio B. , Caruso Beatrice , Terrin Alessandro , De Luyk Nicolò , Cacciamani Giovanni , Corsi Paolo , Inverardi Davide , De Marchi Davide , Baldassarre Roberto , Cerruto Mariangela , Ghimenton Claudio , Brunelli Matteo , Zecchini Antoniolli Stefano , Petrozziello Aldo , Artibani Walter
Published: April 2016

Objectives: To evaluate associations of preoperative total prostate specific antigen (PSA) to free testosterone (FT), the PSA/FT index ratio, with features of pathology prostate cancer (PCA) and to investigate its prognostic potential in clustering the PCA population. Patients and methods: After excluding criteria, the records of 220 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy (RP) were retrospectively reviewed. Serum samples of PSA, total testosterone (TT) and FT were collected at 8.00 A.M., one month after biopsies and before RP. The PSA/FT ratio was computed in the population of patients who were clustered in groups according to ranking intervals of the PSA/FT ratio which identified at least 4 clusters which were coded as A, B, C, and D. The independent associations of the PSA/FT index ratio were assessed by statistical methods and a two-sided P < 0.05 was considered to indicate statistical significance. Results: TT correlated to FT which was a significant predictor of PSA in the population of patients who were subsequently clustered, according to increasing interval values of the PSA/FT index ratio, in groups that showed a stronger linear association of FT with PSA. The PSA/FT index ratio significantly associated with pathology features of prostate cancer such as pathology Gleason score (pGS), invasion of the seminal vesicles (pT3b), proportion of positive cores (P+) and proportion of cancer involving the volume of the prostate. In the population of patients, TT, PSA/FT index ratio and P+ independently associated with pGS ≥ 7 and pT3b; moreover, the odds ratio (OR) of the PSA/FT index ratio resulted 9.11 which was stronger than TT (OR = 1.11) and P+ (OR = 8.84). In the PCA population, TT, PSA/FT index ratio and P+ also independently associated with pT3b PCA; interestingly, the OR of PSA/FT index resulted 54.91 which was stronger than TT (OR = 1.31) and P+ (26.43). Conclusions: Preoperative PSA/FT index ratio is an independent strong factor which directly associates with aggressive features of pathology PCA; moreover, it might express prognostic potential for clustering the patient population in risk classes. Confirmatory studies are required.
Functional anatomy of pelvic floor
Authors: Rocca Rossetti Salvatore
Published: April 2016

Generally, descriptions of the pelvic floor are discordant, since its complex structures and the complexity of pathological disorders of such structures; commonly the descriptions are sectorial, concerning muscles, fascial developments, ligaments and so on. On the contrary to understand completely nature and function of the pelvic floor it is necessary to study it in the most unitary view and in the most global aspect, considering embriology, philogenesy, anthropologic development and its multiple activities others than urological, gynaecological and intestinal ones. Recent acquirements succeeded in clarifying many aspects of pelvic floor activity, whose musculature has been investigated through electromyography, sonography, magnetic resonance, histology, histochemistry, molecular research. Utilizing recent research concerning not only urinary and gynecologic aspects but also those regarding statics and dynamics of pelvis and its floor, it is now possible to study this important body part as a unit; that means to consider it in the whole body economy to which maintaining upright position, walking and behavior or physical conduct do not share less than urinary, genital, and intestinal functions. It is today possible to consider the pelvic floor as a musclefascial unit with synergic and antagonistic activity of muscular bundles, among them more or less interlaced, with multiple functions and not only the function of pelvic cup closure.
Results of tadalafil treatment in patients following an open nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy
Authors: Hirik Erkan , Bozkurt Aliseydi , Karabakan Mehmet , Onuk Özkan , Balcı Mustafa Bahadır Can , Aydın Memduh , Çakan Murat , Nuhoglu Barıs
Published: April 2016

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of postoperatively administering a low daily dose of tadalafil on the erectile function of patients who underwent a nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy(NSRP) due to localized prostate cancer (PCa). Materials and Methods: Of 138 patients, who underwent NSRP due to PCa between 2012 and 2014, 55 patients who had not had pre-operative erectile dysfunction (ED) were included in the study. The mean age of the patients was 64 (54-72). On the 15th day after surgery, after ultrasound evaluation, all 55 patients started on a daily dose of 5 mg tadalafil that was continued for 2.5 months. The erectile function of patients was evaluated pre-operatively, post-operatively, and at the 3rd and 6th month after surgery using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) test. None of the patients was treated with hormonal therapy or radiotherapy before or after surgery. Results: Three patients were excluded from the study due to the adverse effects of tadalafil and two patients elected to discontinue the treatment. Of the remaining 50 patients whose pre-operative erectile function had been found normal, at 3 months after surgery, 36 (72%) had normal erectile function; of the remaining patients in the study six (12%) presented with mild, two (4%) with moderate, and six (12%) with severe ED. Six months after surgery, 35 patients (70%) had normal erectile function while seven (14%) had mild, three (6%) moderate and five (10%) severe ED. There was no statistically significant difference between the results obtained at the 3rd and 6thmonth follow-up (p > 0.05). Three patients reported adverse effects with tadalafil including flushes in 2 (3.6%) and a headache in 1 (1.8%). Conclusions: The administration of a 5 mg post-operative dose of tadalafil to patients that had undergone a bilateral NSRP was found to have a positive effect on the recovery and maintenance of erectile function. However, there is still a need to investigate a larger series of cases.
Do cigarette and alcohol affect semen analysis?
Authors: Keskin Mehmet Zeynel , Budak Salih , Gubari Saim , Durmaz Kalender , Yoldas Mehmet , Celik Orcun , Aksoy Evrim Emre , Ilbey Yusuf Ozlem
Published: April 2016

Objectives: There are a number of studies about the effect of cigarette and alcohol on semen parameters in the literature. There is not a consensus on the relationship between use of cigarette and alchol and semen parameters in those studies. The number of studies in which cigarette and alcohol use are evaluated together is limited. This study was aimed to analyze the effect of cigarette and/or alcohol use on semen parameters. Methods: In this prospective study, 762 patients who applied to an hospital urology polyclinic between January 2015 and March 2015 due to infertility, were questioned for alcohol and cigarette use in anamnesis. The remaining 356 patients were included in our study. Then, semen analysis of the patients was performed. The patients were divided into five groups according to cigarette use, into five groups according to alcohol use and into four groups according to cigarette and/or alcohol use. Significant differences were analyzed between the groups in terms of semen volume, semen concentration, total motility, forward motility and morphological (normality, head anomaly, neck anomaly, tail anomaly) values. Results: According to cigarette use, only in group 4 (who use more than 20 package-years cigarette) semen volume was significantly lower than the control group (Mann-Whitney U, p = 0.009). There was no significant difference in any of the other parameters and groups compared with the control group (Mann-Whitney U, p > 0,05) Conclusion:According to our study, using more than 20 package- years cigarette decreases semen volume. The reason of this result might be the fact that the threshold value, from which the effect of cigarette and alcohol use on the semen parameters has to be determined.
Vesico-vaginal fistula and bladder stone caused by a protruding spiral tacker 4 years after a laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy: Case report
Authors: Mirabile Gabriella , Rossetti Alfonso , Gentile Barbara Cristina , Giulianelli Roberto , Schettini Manlio
Published: April 2016

Our case report demonstrates that the use of tackers or other devices in a improper way should be avoid and it can be correlated with late complication of laparoscopic colposacropexy.
Renal colic, where is it headed? An observational study
Authors: Beltrami Paolo , Guttilla Andrea , Ruggera Lorenzo , Bernich Patrizia , Zattoni Filiberto
Published: April 2016

Aim: In the last thirty years, the treatment for renal and ureteral calculi has undergone profound variations. The objective of this study has been to evaluate the existence of parameters which can affect the spontaneous expulsion of a symptomatic ureteral stone in a reasonably brief period of time and to identify whether certain parameters such as sex, age, the location and dimension of the stone, the presence of dilation in the urinary tract together with the administered therapy, can be used for a correct clinical management of the patient. Methods: In a period of 9 months, 486 cases of renal colic were registered at emergency department. Results: The cases of renal colic due to ureteral calculus were 188 (38.7%). The patients’ charts, complete of all data and therefore, valid for this research, resulted to be 120 (64%). In the presence of a symptomatic ureteral stone, the correct approach must first of all, focalize on the dimension of the calculus itself; less importance instead, is given to the location, as reported in other studies, the presence of hydroureteronephrosis, sex and the side. Conclusion: In the cases when the pain symptoms cannot be solved by means of the administration of analgesics, it is then reasonable to take into consideration an immediate endourological treatment. If the pain symptoms are promptly solved, an attentive wait of 4 weeks should be considered reasonable in order to allow spontaneous expulsion of the calculus.
ERRATUM: Dietary treatment of urinary risk factors for renal stone formation. A review of CLU Working Group
Authors: Prezioso Domenico , Strazzullo Pasquale , Lotti Tullio , Bianchi Giampaolo , Borghi Loris , Caione Paolo , Carini Marco , Caudarella Renata , Ferraro Manuel , Gambaro Giovanni , Gelosa Marco , Guttilla Andrea , Illiano Ester , Martino Marangella , Meschi Tiziana , Messa Piergiorgio , Miano Roberto , Napodano Giorgio , Nouvenne Antonio , Rendina Domenico , Rocco Francesco , Rosa Marco , Sanseverino Roberto , Salerno Annamaria , Spatafora Sebastiano , Tasca Andrea , Ticinesi Andrea , Travaglini Fabrizio , Trinchieri Alberto , Vespasiani Giuseppe , Zattoni Filiberto
Published: April 2016

Due to a technical error, Dr. Manuel Ferraro was omitted from the author list of this article. The correct author details appear above.
The Therapeutic Cycle Model (TCM): an adaptation for research onchild psychotherapy
Authors: De Palo Francesca , Bonalume Laura , Simonelli Alessandra
Published: April 2016

The Mergenthaler’s Therapeutic Cycle Model (TCM) through computer analysis of verbal interactions of treatment sessions it is a methodology that helps to analyze over time the processes taking place in the context of both individual and group therapies. To date, there is extensive literature on the application of this model to a psychotherapy with adults; however, a poorly explored area is the study of the therapeutic process in the context of group interventions in childhood. This paper aims to study the processes of change within a group therapy with children from an analysis of the narratives of each component according to the theoretical perspective of TCM. The first results show a good use of the TCM in order to analyze the children speech in the course of the therapy, but it need further researches with the objective to create a specific vocabulary for the children language.
Listado de sÃ­ntomas breve (short checklist of symptoms) in Argentinean adults: psychometric study of its main clinical scales
Authors: De la Iglesia Guadalupe , Stover Juliana Beatriz , Fernàndez Liporace Mercedes , Castro Solano Alejandro
Published: April 2016

The main objective of this research was studying the psychometric properties of the Listado de sÃ­ntomas breve (short checklist of symptoms; LSB-50) in a sample of 994 Argentinean adults (49.9% females; 50.1% males). Mean age was 40.66 years (standard deviation= 17.01; Min=18; Max=89). This screening test has seven main clinical scales: hypersensitivity, obsessive-compulsive, anxiety, hostility, somatization, depression, and sleep disturbance. Pearson correlations indicated that all scales had positive and mostly moderate associations. The second order confirmatory factor analysis showed a good fit for a hierarchical model where all scales loaded in one major factor. Internal consistency by Cronbachâ€™s alpha was adequate. Females scored significantly higher than males in all scales except for the hostility scale, in which no differences were found. Although statistically significant associations with age were found in some scales, correlations were very weak. Obsessive-compulsive, sleep disturbance and depression scales had the highest scores, while anxiety presented the lowest score. Based on the psychometric evidence found, the scale seems to be suitable for the local population. Consequently, the availability of such measure may contribute to conduct epidemiological studies of psychopathology in Argentina. Moreover, the scale could be used for the assessment of psychotherapy progress and outcomes of clients, as well as for psychotherapy research. Notwithstanding, more evidence of validity and reliability should be sought.
Therapeutic alliance in the initial phase of psychotherapy with adolescents: different perspectives and their association with therapeutic outcomes
Authors: Fernandez Olga MarÃ­a , Krause Mariane , Pérez Janet Carola
Published: April 2016

Psychotherapy research focusing on adults as well as on children and adolescents has revealed a positive association between the quality of the therapeutic alliance (TA) in the first sessions and therapeutic outcomes. Nevertheless, there is controversy regarding which perspective (of the adolescents, therapists, or parents) and what moment of evaluation (first, second, or third session) is most strongly associated with outcome. This study aims to describe the TA during the initial phase of psychotherapy with adolescents, from several perspectives, and relate it to the intermediate and final outcomes of the therapy. The study is descriptive-correlational and was conducted in naturalistic settings. The sample comprised 20 individual psychotherapeutic processes (15 females, 5 males; average age: 15.8 years; standard deviation=1.04). The variables studied were: TA, measured with the Working Alliance Inventory, applied to adolescents, therapists, and parents, and therapeutic outcomes, measured using Lambertâ€™s Outcome Questionnaire (OQ- 45.2). The results show that the TA improved from session one to session three, both in the adolescents and the therapists. The TA, as perceived by the adolescents in the third session, is positively correlated with final outcomes (r=-.732*, P=.025). The TA evaluated from the therapistsâ€™ perspective in the third session, specifically the bond component of the TA, predicts the final success of psychotherapy with adolescent patients [Î²=0.426, Exp. (B)=1.531, degree of freedom=1, P=0.034]. The importance of the initial construction of the working alliance by both participants is discussed.