bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Visites bilingues à la frontière des langues : la mise en produit d’une situation linguistique pour le tourisme
Authors: Meyer Pitton Liliane
Published: January 2018

Dans cet article, nous allons présenter l’appropriation touristique de la frontière linguistique franco-allemande en Suisse dans la forme d’une offre particulière : des tours guidés bilingues. Nous allons analyser le processus de cette « mise en produit » de la particularité linguistique locale en examinant les raisonnements derrière l’offre, la planification de l’aspect linguistique, et enfin sa réalisation en situation d’interaction. Cette analyse permettra de montrer les tensions entre les différentes conceptions de la langue et du bilinguisme impliquées dans un tel processus de commodification, situées dans leur contexte socio-économique particulier, mais liées de manière plus globale à l’appropriation de la langue et de la diversité linguistique sous les conditions économiques contemporaines.
Metabolic Side Effects in Patients Using Atypical Antipsychotic Medications During Hospitalization
Authors: Dikeç Gül , Arabaci Leyla Baysan , Uzunoglu Gülçin Bölük , Mizrak Selin Demet
Published: January 2018

The current research evaluated metabolic side effects in inpatients (
N
= 271) using atypical antipsychotic medications in a psychiatric hospital in Turkey between June and December 2016. Data were collected via an information form created after reviewing the literature at the time of patients' hospitalization and discharge. According to the analysis, 73.8% of patients stated they experienced side effects from antipsychotic medications and 20.7% of patients experienced weight gain. A statistical difference was detected among body mass index, waist circumference, diastolic blood pressure, and heart rate during patient hospitalization and discharge. Patients using atypical anti-psychotic medications gained weight, had increased cardiovascular risk, and experienced adverse effects on their physical health during hospitalization. Mental health nurses should inform patients of medication effects and possible side effects, monitor side effects, and teach patients how to manage metabolic side effects. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 56
(4), 28–37.]
El señorío del obispado de Burgos en Cantabria en la Edad Media
Authors: Díez Herrera Carmen
Published: January 2018

En este trabajo se analizan las características del señorío episcopal que los obispos de Burgos ejercieron durante la Edad Media en tierras de la actual Cantabria. Su patrimonio señorial en esa región, constituido tanto por los «monasterios propios» recibidos en la fundación dotacional y en donaciones de los monarcas castellanos del siglo XII, como por los privilegios y exenciones diversas de los que se beneficiaron, les permitió desempeñar un papel en la organización del territorio como señores feudales y sentar las bases de la estructura de la diócesis en dicho espacio.
Elección de sepultura y espacio funerario: Santa María la Real de Nájera (siglos XI-XV)
Authors: Cantera Montenegro Margarita
Published: January 2018

La elección de sepultura refleja la religiosidad medieval y la búsqueda de oraciones, así como un medio de afianzar la memoria del linaje, ya sea real o nobiliario. Santa María de Nájera fue panteón de los reyes de Navarra hasta la incorporación de la región a Castilla en 1076 y la posterior entrega del templo a la Orden de Cluny; perdida en ese momento la función de panteón regio, fueron las familias nobles de la zona, especialmente los Haro, las que eligieron el claustro de este monasterio como lugar de entierro, dando lugar al conocido como Claustro de los Caballeros. Asimismo, personas de toda condición social y los familiares del monasterio tuvieron derecho a sepultarse en otras alas del claustro, a excepción del primer Duque de Nájera, que lo hizo en el interior de la iglesia.
Cum reverentia et ceremoniis et honore. Cluny, sus monasterios hispanos y el Capítulo General de 1460
Authors: Reglero de la Fuente Carlos M.
Published: January 2018

Jean de Bourbon, abad de Cluny, intentó renovar la obediencia a la Orden de las provincias no francesas, como la de España. Sus vicarios visitaron los monasterios en 1459 para reafirmar su control y reformar sus costumbres (liturgia, vestido...). El Capítulo General de 1460 describe con detalle el ceremonial de recepción de tales visitadores como una forma de mostrar públicamente su pertenencia a Cluny en unos momentos en que la Orden empezaba a romperse por la presión de los poderes locales, respaldados por el papado. Dedicaron mucha atención a los elementos que constituían la identidad cluniacense y poca a la gestión económica de los priores.
Cuentas rojas y magia de amor. Intercambios culturales entre España y Nueva España en Edad Moderna
Authors: Martins Torres Carla Andreia
Published: January 2018

El presente artículo trata sobre el papel de unas cuentas rojas en la magia de amor de los siglos XVII y XVIII, más concretamente sobre los procesos de construcción del universo simbólico a través de las percepciones y estímulos que evocan materiales de «otros» ajenos. Para el efecto, se realiza un estudio conectado entre España y Nueva España que tiene por base las historias de la gitana Generosa Vicente y de la mestiza Margarita Palacios recogidas por las autoridades de la inquisición. Así se intenta percibir en qué medida los contactos transculturales favorecieron la transmisión de ideas asociadas a los objetos y como éstos se emplearon aparentemente con finalidades semejantes pero con un significado muy diferente.
Nobleza y honor: el patronato eclesiástico de la Casa de Toreno en la Asturias del Antiguo Régimen
Authors: Díaz Alvarez Juan
Published: January 2018

El ascenso de la casa de Queipo, condes de Toreno desde 1657, fue posible a sus preeminencias sociales, económicas, políticas y honoríficas, dentro y fuera de Asturias. Este éxito se sustenta en dos elementos: los servicios a la Corona y la promoción de algunos de sus miembros en la Iglesia, y en una acertada política matrimonial exogámica. Esta notoriedad se publicitó a través del patronato eclesiástico, que comienzan a forjar en el Principado desde los albores del siglo XVI y se consolida en la centuria posterior, ampliándose a otras regiones del reino (León, Madrid, Sevilla o La Rioja), dada la anexión de diversos mayorazgos. La presentación de beneficios curados y simples se complementa con la fundación de capellanías y obras pías, que da lugar a una tupida red de relaciones, en las que no fueron ajenos los conflictos beneficiado-patrón.
Las parroquias en los dominios monásticos castellanos en la Baja Edad Media y principios de la Moderna: San Zoilo de Carrión y San Román de Entrepeñas (siglos XIV-XVI)
Authors: Pérez Celada Julio A.
Published: January 2018

Al final de la Edad Media, la situación de las iglesias parroquiales dependientes de los monasterios de San Zoilo de Carrión y San Román de Entrepeñas expresa el fin de un proceso desarrollado en los siglos anteriores. San Zoilo conservará el derecho a cobrar diezmos en un reducido número de lugares, pero a pesar de ello dichos diezmos serán una de sus principales fuentes de ingresos en la Edad Moderna. Por otra parte, la condición de los clérigos que sirven en las iglesias monásticas constituye un asunto de interés.
El proyecto de creación del obispado de Montevideo en 1809: un aspecto ignorado de la demanda de autonomía local
Authors: Aguerre Core Fernando
Published: January 2018

Al igual que ocurriera con la iniciativa de establecer un consulado de comercio en la ciudad o la de aumentar los límites de su jurisdicción, el proyecto de erigir una sede episcopal en Montevideo llegó a la metrópoli en los difíciles tiempos de la guerra de independencia. Cooperaron a la presentación de este proyecto –atrapado en la agonía del régimen español– las fuertes discrepancias de las autoridades de Montevideo con el obispo de Buenos Aires, el Ilmo. Lué y Riega, y la necesidad de corregir la falta de atención espiritual en los pueblos de la campaña oriental. Como singular expresión de la insatisfecha sed de autonomía política de Montevideo, este proyecto aporta datos al análisis de la religiosidad local al tiempo que incursiona en el difícil tema de los límites geográficos de las modernas naciones platenses.
El Club Católico de Montevideo: confesionalidad, sociabilidad y polémica (1875-1893). Una biografía colectiva
Authors: Monreal Susana
Published: January 2018

Este artículo estudia los intentos de organización de la élite cultural católica montevideana en el último cuarto del siglo XIX, en el contexto de los avances secularizadores y de la progresiva articulación de los universitarios y letrados que tomaban distancia de la Iglesia. El Club Católico nació como centro cultural y espacio de sociabilidad intelectual, que concretó progresivamente su perfil confesional. A la actividad académica, la polémica como constante y el indiscutido perfil católico, se suman dos aspectos de interés: el énfasis en asociar el cristianismo a los fundamentos de la «civilización» y la vinculación de su accionar con la definición del sentimiento nacional.
La construcción simbólica del liderazgo providencial del «caudillo» a través de la prensa católica y falangista (1936-1942)
Authors: Baisotti Pablo Alberto
Published: January 2018

Con la guerra civil española todos los recursos fueron aprovechados. El objetivo era ganar a cualquier precio. En el bando «nacional» uno de los recursos no militares más preciosos fue la prensa. La Iglesia intentó conservar un espacio –no obstante haya considerado a Franco un enviado providencial– ocasionando un duro enfrentamiento con la Falange. Por su parte, la Falange utilizó todos sus recursos para sacralizar la guerra y al «caudillo» utilizando una retórica que en ocasiones fue paganizante.
Religión y nacionalismo vasco en el siglo XX: aproximación desde el sujeto a una relación compleja
Authors: Martínez Rueda Fernando
Published: January 2018

Este artículo analiza la relación entre religión y nacionalismo vasco entre 1930 y 1980 a través del estudio de un actor concreto como fue Telesforo Monzón, político de gran protagonismo primero en el nacionalismo aranista y después en el nacionalismo radical de ETA. Nuestra conclusión es que el elemento religioso moldeó el contenido, el discurso y la práctica política de esas dos corrientes del nacionalismo vasco. Sin embargo, esa estrecha relación entre religión y nacionalismo vasco se fue transformando a lo largo del siglo XX. A través de la figura de Monzón analizamos sus dos etapas diferentes: el nacionalismo religioso hasta finales de los años cincuenta y la nueva religión política del nacionalismo radical nucleado en torno a ETA desde la década de los sesenta.
Perceptions and practice of health care workers regarding hepatitis B vaccination, Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire, 2016
Authors: Kouassi Damus , Angbo-Effi Odile , Aka Lepri , Coulibaly M’Bégnan , Soumahoro Sory , Yao Gnissan , Soro Nagho
Published: January 2018

Barriers to immunization are seen in both the general population and the health care workforce. We conducted this study to determine the perception of health workers on vaccination and the immunization of their patients. This cross-sectional descriptive analytical study was carried out among the medical staff in Bouaké, from 10 January to 07 March 2016. The data collected from the interviews were analyzed using Epi info 2000 software and SPSS 17.0. The Chi-2 test and logistic regression were performed and the significance threshold of the tests was 5%. The vaccination status of the 291 health care workers (HCWs) for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) was statistically related to their participation in the course in vaccination during their training (ORa = 1.69, 95% CI: 1.04-2.75 P<0.05) and the systematic verification of the vaccination status of the patient was statistically related to the vaccination status of the HCW (ORa = 4.33, 95% CI: 2.97-8.18, P<0.05). Promoting the vaccination among the population should be dependent on the promotion among HCWs.
Land use and its impacts on the water quality of the Cachoeirinha Invernada Watershed, Guarulhos (SP)
Authors: Oliveira Dhisney Gonçalves de , Vargas Reinaldo Romero , Saad Antonio Roberto , Arruda Regina De Oliveira Moraes , Dalmas Fabrício Bau , Azevedo Fernanda Dall'Ara
Published: January 2018

The urbanization process through which large urban centers have been passing has drastically affected the availability and especially the quality of water. The Cachoeirinha Invernada Watershed (CIW), located in the municipality of Guarulhos (State of São Paulo, Brazil), includes areas with different land use classes. This paper aims to correlate the spatial and temporal effects of land use and land cover on the water quality of the Cachoeirinha Invernada Watershed. In a period of 12 months and at six sampling points along the watershed, the physicochemical parameters temperature (T), pH, turbidity (TU), total solids (TS), electrical conductivity (EC), total phosphorus (TP), biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), as well as microbiological analysis (E. coli) were measured. Water quality was assessed using a modified version (WQIM) of the Water Quality Index (WQI) and the Trophic State Index (TSI). The areas surrounded by urban development presented a marked worsening in water quality, with the downstream point most affected and ranked as ‘POOR’. From the evaluated parameters, what contributed most to water quality degradation of the Cachoeirinha Invernada Watershed (CIW) was E. coli, followed by BOD, and TP, all parameters related to the presence of sewage in the water. The need for the construction of sewerage and waste treatment, protection and recovery of riparian forests, and environmental education regarding waste disposal are necessary to significantly improve the environmental quality of the Cachoeirinha Invernada Watershed.
Assessing a low-cost methane sensor quantification system for use in complex rural and urban environments
Authors: Collier-Oxandale Ashley , Hannigan Michael P. , Casey Joanna Gordon , Piedrahita Ricardo , Ortega John , Halliday Hannah , Johnston Jill
Published: January 2018

Abstract. Low-cost sensors have the potential to facilitate the exploration of air quality issues on new temporal and spatial scales. Here we evaluate a low-cost sensor quantification system for methane through its use in two different deployments. The first, a one-month deployment along the Colorado Front Range includes sites near active oil and gas operations in the Denver-Julesberg basin. The second deployment in an urban Los Angeles neighborhood, an subject to complex mixture of air pollution sources including oil operations. Given its role as a potent greenhouse gas, new low-cost methods for detecting and monitoring methane may aid in protecting human and environmental health. In this paper, we assess a number of linear calibration models to convert raw sensor signals into ppm concentration values. We also examine different choices that can be made during calibration and data processing, and explore cross-sensitivities that impact this sensor type. The results illustrate the accuracy of the Figaro TGS 2600 sensor when methane is quantified from raw signals using the techniques described. The results also demonstrate the value of these tools for examining air quality trends and events on small spatial and temporal scales as well as their ability to characterize an area – highlighting their potential to provide preliminary data that can inform more targeted measurements or supplement existing monitoring networks.
Seasonally frozen soil modifies patterns of boreal peatland wildfire
vulnerability
Authors: Dixon Simon J. , Lukenbach Max C. , Kettridge Nicholas , Devito Kevin J. , Petrone Richard M. , Mendoza Carl A. , Waddington J. Michael
Published: January 2018

Abstract. Peatlands play a vital role in the global carbon cycle, acting as one of the most important global carbon sinks. However, an understanding of their environmental processes, particularly in relation to a changing climate, remains inchoate. In particular, the role seasonal ice or frost layers play in altering spring water balance, and thus vulnerability to deep smoldering combustion during wildfire is not fully understood. Continental boreal peatlands are characterized by periodic wildfire disturbance, which releases carbon, but can also inhibit short-term peat productivity and carbon sequestration as the peatland recovers, with recovery timescales linked to the severity or depth of burning. The presence of seasonal frost layers coincides with drier spring conditions and an enhanced risk of wildfire. Two-dimensional numerical modelling was conducted using HYDRUS-2D, a variably saturated flow model, to simulate water balance in the vadose zone and assess vulnerability to fire during prolonged rain free periods in the presence of continuous and discontinuous frost. Our results show there is a lack of horizontal water transfer which increases spatial variability in water balance and leads to pronounced heterogeneity in the risk of smoldering combustion and the potential for deep combustion at hummock-hollow interfaces. Peatlands are broadly divided into areas which are characterized by a dry near-surface and high water contents at depth (water conserving), and those with a wetter near-surface, but comparatively lower water contents at depth (productive). Those areas with dry near-surfaces will be more vulnerable to wildfire and characterize around 50 % of hummocks and 25 % of hollows. In the presence of a seasonal frost layer productive peat layers in hollows will show substantial drying out due to the frost layer disconnecting the surface from the water table; this approximately doubles the proportion of hollows vulnerable to wildfire. Breaks in the frost layer allows areas to maintain hydrological connectivity to a falling water table, but this connectivity is limited in lateral extent and can drive further spatial heterogeneity in vulnerability to wildfire ignition in the weeks when the frost layer begins to thaw.
Semantic Scholar
Authors: Fricke Suzanne
Published: January 2018

Founded by the nonprofit Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2), Semantic Scholar began as a search engine for computer science, geoscience, and neuroscience in 2015.
Correction to “Advancing the Conversation: Next Steps for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer (LGBTQ) Health Sciences Librarianship” on 105(4) October, page 325. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2017.206
Authors: Akers Katherine G.
Published: January 2018

Corrects author name in reference #11 of “Advancing the Conversation: Next Steps For Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer (LGBTQ) Health Sciences Librarianship” on 105(4) October, page 325. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2017.206.
Las voces de la música. Una reflexión previa
Authors: Justiniano Juan Carlos
Published: January 2018

Este trabajo supone una primera aproximación a algunos de los aspectos que definen la estrecha relación de la música con su léxico. Reivindicamos que la palabra, como reverso de la realidad, es una fuente igualmente válida para proponer nuevos acercamientos a la historia de la música, cuyo estudio, por otra parte, reclama un espacio propio y autónomo. Desde este punto de vista trataremos aspectos como la naturaleza diferenciada de los lenguajes de especialidad respecto a la lengua común, los contactos de las unidades léxicas de la música con la lengua general así como las múltiples aplicaciones historiográficas que un estudio científico de las voces de la música puede ofrecer a la narrativa musicológica. Por último, expondremos algunos presupuestos metodológicos inspirados en la lingüística de corpus adecuados para iniciar una investigación sobre el léxico de la música.
Amiloidose com expressão em cavidade bucal: relato de caso
Authors: Queiroz Larissa Araújo , Sodré Thiago Marcelino , Cardoso Juliana Andrade , Pugliese Lívia , Cancio Antonio Varela , Farias Jener Gonçalves de
Published: January 2018

O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso raro de amiloidose com expressão em cavidade bucal, discutindo a construção do método diagnóstico do mesmo com dados da literatura especializada, bem como alertar os profissionais de saúde do seu prognóstico desfavorável e necessidade de diagnóstico precoce. Relato de Caso: Paciente gênero masculino, 87 anos, procurou à clínica escola de Cirurgia do Curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana (UEFS) no estado da Bahia, referindo como queixa principal um aumento de volume na lateral da língua. Ao exame físico intrabucal notou-se múltiplas lesões nodulares em língua (bilateralmente), moles à palpação, sésseis, de crescimento exofítico, superfície rugosa e coloração esbranquiçada. O diagnóstico histopatológico pela coloração Hematoxilina-Eosina foi inconclusivo, porém, o Patologista Bucal observou a presença de depósitos de proteínas. Foi então, realizado o exame histoquímico vermelho congo, confirmou a presença de depósitos de amiloide. Dois meses após o diagnóstico, o paciente foi a óbito, não sendo possível determinar se tratava de uma doença local ou sistêmica. Considerações Finais: Ressalta-se a importância do Cirurgião-Dentista conhecer as manifestações clínicas da amiloidose, assim como a sua participação na equipe multiprofissional para diagnosticar as doenças sistêmicas com envolvimento da cavidade oral.
O uso do ensaio restaurador para resultados previsíveis em restaurações classe III de resina composta: relato de caso
Authors: De Freitas Maynara Schlickmann , San Martins Ândria Milano , Junior Sylvio Monteiro , Bernardon Jussara Karina
Published: January 2018

A demanda estética na odontologia está ainda mais exigente. Restaurações do tipo classe III são, na maioria das vezes, as mais difíceis de se tornarem imperceptíveis. A escolha de um bom material aliado a uma técnica correta diminuem os erros e consequentemente as imperfeições. O objetivo deste trabalho foi apresentar um caso clínico de um tratamento restaurador em dentes anteriores com presença de lesão de cárie, em que o ensaio restaurador foi determinante para o sucesso da cor e forma. O caso clínico exposto neste artigo trata-se de restaurações classe III na mesial dos dentes 11 e 21. A paciente possuía coloração não usual, o que fez com que escolhêssemos a técnica de ensaio restaurador para que a cor fosse escolhida corretamente. Foi realizado mapa cromático e selecionadas as cores para o ensaio. Após concretizado o ensaio, a paciente retornou e foi efetivada a restauração permanente. O ensaio restaurador permitiu que a cor escolhida fosse observada e escolhida de maneira adequada ao paciente. Este procedimento proporcionou à restauração uma reprodução imperceptível da anatomia e cor.
Fibrina rica em plaquetas e piezocirúrgico em comparação com instrumento rotatório convencional e coágulo em cirurgia de terceiros molares inferiores impactados: relato de caso
Authors: Fabris Vinícius , Da Silveira Alana Lemos , Oliveira Gabriel Rodrigues , Manfro Rafael , Malmann Fernando
Published: January 2018

O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os resultados pós-operatórios em cirurgias de terceiros molares inferiores impactados com um desenho split mouth. Em um dos lados foi utilizado fibrina rica em plaquetas (PRF) e piezocirúrgico enquanto que no lado oposto foi realizado osteotomia rotatória convencional e coágulo. Foram avaliados a relação entre as duas técnicas de osteotomia, tempo cirúrgico, gravidade das sequelas no pós-operatório incluindo dor, edema, trismo e reparo. Este trabalho foi executado através de um relato de caso clínico como projeto piloto, de uma série de casos clínicos. Os terceiros molares inferiores indicados para extração, foram pareados pela classificação de Pell e Gregory, sendo divididos em dois grupos: Grupo A (hemiarco direito) utilizado o piezocirúrgico e PRF; Grupo B (hemiarco esquerdo) seguindo os padrões tradicionais com brocas rotatórias e coágulo. As exodontias foram realizadas em um único momento pelo mesmo cirurgião-dentista. O piezocirúrgico comparado a técnica convencional demonstrou uma menor dor pós-operatória pela escala de VAS, além de diminuir o número de analgésicos tomados e reduzir significativamente o trismo após 72 horas da cirurgia. Em contrapartida, o tempo cirúrgico foi superior a técnica convencional. Conclui-se com o estudo, que o uso do piezocirúrgico e PRF, obteve melhores resultados nas condições pós-operatórias com relação a dor, edema e reparo. Porém, o tempo cirúrgico foi maior que a osteotomia convencional e coágulo. Sendo assim o presente estudo mostra que a piezocirurgia e a utilização combinada de PRF tem efeitos positivos nos resultados pós-operatórios, após a exodontia de terceiro molar impactado.
Pre-Harvest Application of Plant Biostimulant on the Quality and Shelf-Life of Yellow Melon (Cucumis melo L.)
Authors: Aroucha Edna M. M. , Sousa Cleiniane M. G. de , Medeiros José Francismar , Góes Glêidson B. de , Nascimento Iarajane B. do , Araújo Nícolas O. de
Published: January 2018

The purpose this work was to evaluate the influence of pre-harvest application of plant biostimulant on the quality and shelf-life of melon. For this an experiment was established in the “Coopyfrutas”, located in Rio Grande do Norte state/Brazil. The treatments consisted of a combination of factors: melon cultivars (‘Goldex’ and ‘Iracema’) and pre-harvest application of plant biostimulant, Crop Set®, (with and without). At commercial maturity, some fruit of each treatment were sampled and analyzed and the others were stored in a cold chamber at 10±2 ºC and 80±2% relative humidity. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized split-plot design. The plots consisted of cultivars and Crop Set® application and subplots of different storage time (0, 14, 21, 28, and 35 days after harvest) with eight replications. The characteristics evaluated were length, diameter, internal cavity, external and internal appearance, weight loss, fresh firmness, soluble solids, titratable acidity, pH, SS/TA ratio, and total soluble sugars. Applications of plant biostimulant led to an increase in fruit length and diameter. It reduced fresh firmness and increased the pH of ‘Goldex’ fruit. The total soluble sugars reduced at 35 days of storage in the ‘Iracema’ fruit treated with plant biostimulant.
Baremación de una tarea de repetición de pseudopalabras para la evaluación del desarrollo léxico
Authors: Lázaro Miguel , Rujas Irene , Montero Ignacio , Casla Marta , Murillo Eva
Published: January 2018

It has been demonstrated that the ability to repeat non-words is a good marker of lexical development in a number of languages, including Spanish. In addition, the ability to repeat nonwords has been used as a good discriminator between typically developing children and children with language delays or other language difficulties. However, despite its potential usefulness for clinical and research purposes, there is no validated scale in Spanish. To address this situation, we present a scale based on a sample of 342 monolingual Spanish-speaking children aged from four to seven years. After data analysis, a scale was elaborated to provide populational references for colleagues working in educational, clinical and research fields. The results show a ceiling effect for six years olds, as well as for monomorphemic and bisyllabic items. Implications of these scores are discussed in the corresponding section.
Independent and Interdependent? Agentic and Communal? Self-construals of People Fused with a Group
Authors: Besta Tomasz
Published: January 2018

Four studies were conducted to examine how self and group identity fusion is related to self-construals, self-perception of agentic and communal traits, and the desire for self- and group verification. In study 1 (N1 = 244), identity fusion in relation to country and gender was examined, while in studies 2 (N2 = 164), and 3 (N3 = 166) participants’ relations with social groups important to and chosen by them were analyzed. Study 4 (N4 = 796) included football fans, and they described their relations with other fans. The results showed that high identity fusion was described by (a) high results for interdependent and independent self-construal, except when fusion with country was considered (studies 1, 2, and 4); (b) simultaneously high agency and communion (studies 3 and 4); and (c) a strong desire for self-verification at the group and personal levels of self-description. 
Perceived discrimination, self-exclusion and well-being among people with HIV as a function of lipodystrophy symptoms
Authors: Fuster-Ruiz de Apodaca Maria Jose , Molero Fernando , Sansinenea Eneko , Holgado Francisco-Pablo , Magallares Alejandro , Agirrezabal Arrate
Published: January 2018

This study examined the effects of perceived discrimination on the well-being of people with HIV and the mediating role of self-exclusion as a function of the participants' symptoms of lipodystrophy. An ex post facto study with a sample of 706 people with HIV was conducted. Self-perception of lipoatrophy and lipohypertrophy, perceived discrimination, self-exclusion and psychological well-being were measured. Results of hierarchical cluster analysis showed participants could be categorized into three groups: no lipodystrophy, mixed syndrome with predominant lipoaccumulation and lipoatrophy. Results of structural equation modeling revealed that the negative effects of perceived discrimination on well-being were mediated to a large extent by self-exclusion. Invariance analysis revealed that the mediating role of self-exclusion was not the same in the three clusters. Complete mediation of self-exclusion in the groups without lipodystrophy and with predominant lipoaccumulation was confirmed. Regarding lipoatrophy, the negative effects of perceived discrimination were greater and only partly mediated by self-exclusion. In conclusion, having lipodystrophy exposed people to more discrimination; lipoatrophy was the most stigmatizing condition.
Cyberbullying escolar: incidencia del teléfono móvil e internet en adolescentes
Authors: Dominguez-Alonso Jose , Vazquez-Varela Elia , Nuñez-Lois Sandra
Published: January 2018

El objetivo del estudio está enfocado a conocer la prevalencia de las formas de cyberbullying (teléfono móvil e internet) y cómo estas se ven influenciadas por las variables personales y escolares. La muestra final estuvo formada por un total de 749 alumnos de Educación Secundaria Obligatoria, con edades comprendidas entre los 12 y los 15 años (M = 13.77 años; DT = 1.12). Para la recogida de información se utiliza un cuestionario “ad hoc” (datos socioescolares) y la escala de Victimización entre Adolescentes a través del Teléfono Móvil y de Internet (CYBVIC) (Buelga, Cava & Musitu, 2012). De un primer análisis descriptivo, se obtienen porcentajes similares pero con ligera prevalencia en los actos de acoso a través del teléfono móvil (18.6%) sobre internet (12%) de los adolescentes. Asimismo, entre las formas de comportamiento que implican agresiones, tanto a través del teléfono móvil e internet, despuntan la denigración y la violación de la intimidad. Además, los datos indican que los adolescentes con mayor predisposición a sufrir cyberbullying a través del teléfono móvil e internet serían chicas entre trece y quince años, con alguna materia suspensa y que viven en familias desestructuradas.
Turtle assemblages of the Jehol Biota in Northeast China
Authors: Zhou Chang-Fu , Rabi Márton
Published: January 2018

Background. Cryptodires represent the largest group of living turtles (Testudines) with a wide range of habitat preferences from terrestrial through freshwater to marine. Their origin and early evolution can be traced back to the extinct pancryptodires of the Middle to Late Jurassic and particularly to the Early Cretaceous of East Asia. In the last two decades, plenty of turtle fossils have been discovered in the Jehol Biota of Northeast China but very few of them have been described. Until now, only four taxa have been reported from western Liaoning and adjacent areas including Manchurochelys manchoukuoensis; Ordosemys liaoxiensis; Liaochelys jianchangensis; and the soft-shelled turtle Perochelys lamadongensis. Here we recognize that the Jehol Biota opens an important window into the origin and early evolution of Cryptodiran turtles. Results. Based on our preliminary study, two more taxa can be added to this list, implying a high diversity of the turtle assemblage in these areas. The first is from the Yixian Formation of Ningcheng, Inner Mongolia and diagnostic by an unusual combination of features: midline contact of prefrontals; elongated supraoccipital crest; fourth cervical vertebra biconvex; preneural absent; eight neurals; two subequal suprapygals; pygal present; third costals with parallel anterior and posterior sides; narrow distal ends of posterior costals; closed costoperipheral, lateral and central plastral fontanelles. The second taxon is from the Jiufotang Formation of Lingyuan, western Liaoning and distinct with its hyperphalangy in pedal digit V. Phylogenetic analysis places the first taxon as the basal most member of Sinemydidae that in turn furthermore includes L. jianchangensis and Ordosemys leios (which are sister taxa) and a clade consisting of M. manchoukuoensis, Dracochelys bicuspis and Sinemys spp. Discussion. The new phylogeny confutes recent tentative hypotheses that consider Sinemyididae and closely allied taxa as stem-turtles or stem-chelonioid sea-turtles. Instead, they populate the diverse stem-lineage of Cryptodira together with other Jurassic and Cretaceous Asian and North American taxa including at least xinjiangchelyids, Judithemys sukhanovi and Kirgizemys spp. The addition of two more taxa further increases the taxonomic diversity of the turtle assemblages in the Jehol Biota. Moreover, turtles appear to show a complex paleobiogeographical and stratigraphic distribution in the area with some taxa that appears to be endemic for local basins. Although these patterns are poorly documented at present, they hold the potential for a new biostratigraphic tool for correlating faunas and sedimentary basins within the Jehol Biota. Funding statement. Funded in part by the Public Science and Technology Research Funds Projects of Land and Resources ( 201311120) and Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program ( 2014Q110)
Prior CT imaging history for patients who undergo PAN CT for acute traumatic injury
Authors: Kenter Jeremy , Blow Osbert , Krall Scott P , Gest Albert L , Smith Cynthia , Richman Peter
Published: January 2018

OBJECTIVE: A single PAN scan may provide more radiation to a patient than is felt to be safe within a one-year period. Our objective was to determine how many patients admitted to the trauma service following a PAN scan had prior CT imaging within our six-hospital system. METHODS: We performed a secondary analysis of a prospectively collected trauma registry. The study was based at a level-two trauma center and five affiliated hospitals, which comprise 70.6% of all Emergency Department visits within a twelve county region of southern Texas. Electronic medical records were reviewed dating from the point of trauma evaluation back to December 5, 2005 to determine evidence of prior CT imaging. RESULTS: There were 867 patients were admitted to the trauma service between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2012. 460 (53%) received a PAN scan and were included in the study group. The mean age of the study group was 37.7 +/- 1.54 years old, 24.8% were female, and the mean ISS score was 13.4 +/- 1.07. The most common mechanism of injury was motor vehicle collision (47%). 65 (14%; 95% CI = 11-18%) of the patients had at least one prior CT. The most common prior studies performed were: CT head (29%; 19-42%), CT Face (29%; 19-42%) and CT Abdomen and Pelvis (18%; 11-30%). CONCLUSION: Within our trauma registry, 14% of patients had prior CT imaging within our hospital system before their traumatic event and PAN scan.
Metabolic syndrome in hospitalized patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Mekov Evgeni , Slavova Yanina , Tsakova Adelina , Genova Marianka , Kostadinov Dimitar , Minchev Delcho , Marinova Dora
Published: January 2018

The metabolic syndrome (MS) affects 21-53% of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a higher prevalence in the early stages of COPD, with results being highly variable between studies. MS may also correlate with disease characteristics. The aim of the study is to examine the prevalence of MS and its correlation with comorbidities and COPD characteristics in patients with COPD admitted for exacerbation. 152 patients with COPD admitted for exacerbation were studied for presence of MS. All of them were also assessed for vitamin D status and diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM). Data were gathered for smoking status and exacerbations during the last year. All patients completed CAT (COPD assessment test) and mMRC (Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea scale) questionnaires and underwent spirometry. Duration of current hospital stay was recorded. 25% of patients have MS. 23,1% of the male and 29,5% of the female patients have MS (p>0.05). The prevalence of MS in this study is significantly lower when compared to a national representative study (44,6% in subjects over 45 years). 69,1% of all patients and 97,4% from MS patients have arterial hypertension. The presence of MS is associated with significantly worse cough and sleep (1st and 7th CAT questions; p=0.002 and p=0.001 respectively) and higher total CAT score (p=0.017). Average BMI is 27,31. None of the patients have MS and BMI <25. There is a correlation between the presence of MS and DM (p=0.008) and with the number of exacerbations in the last year (p=0.015). There is no correlation between the presence of MS and the pulmonary function. This study among hospitalized COPD patients finds comparable but relatively low prevalence of MS (25%) compared to previously published data (21-53%) and lower prevalence compared to general population (44,6%). MS may impact natural course and the number of exacerbations of COPD. Having in mind that MS is more common in the early stages and decreases with COPD progression, the COPD patients admitted for exacerbation may be considered as having advanced COPD.
Influence of hydrodynamic setting on Posidonia oceanica meadow landscape and architecture
Authors: Pace Matthew , Borg Joseph A , Galdies Charles
Published: January 2018

Seagrass meadow characteristics, including distribution, shape, size, and within-meadow architectural features may be influenced by various physical factors, including hydrodynamic forces. However, such influence has hardly been assessed for meadows of the ecologically important and endemic Mediterranean seagrass Posidonia oceanica. Estimates of wind- generated wave energy and the energy attenuated by depth were computed by a hydrodynamic model, WEMo (Wave Exposure Model), for five sites on the north-eastern coast of the Maltese Islands which each supported patchy, reticulate and continuous bed types of Posidonia oceanica. The distribution of P. oceanica meadows at these sites were mapped to a depth of circa 15m using a combination of aerial photography and SCUBA diving surveys. Data on meadow architectural attributes were collected for each of the three P. oceanica bed types at each of the five study sites. Metrics for P. oceanica landscape features were calculated via FRAGSTATS v4 for replicate 2500m2 subsamples that were extracted from the seagrass habitat maps. The results indicate that landscape and architectural features of relatively deep P. oceanica meadows are significantly influenced by the hydrodynamic setting. P. oceanica meadows tend to be patchier with lower overall cover, more complex patch shapes and reduced architectural complexity along a wave exposure gradient from low to high energy. The findings from the present study highlight the importance of understanding the influence of hydrodynamic factors on the natural dynamism of seagrass meadow landscape and architecture for the conservation and management of P. oceanica habitat.
DiscoPlot: Discordant read visualisation
Authors: Sullivan Mitchell J , Beatson Scott A
Published: January 2018

Over the last decade, the emergence of high-throughput sequencing has led to an increase in both the size and scope of genome sequencing projects. Although genome sequencing and analysis has changed dramatically during this time, the way read alignments are visualised has remained largely unchanged. To address the problem of visualising growing sequencing datasets, we have developed DiscoPlot, a tool for visualising read alignments using a two-dimensional scatterplot. DiscoPlot allows the user to quickly identify genomic rearrangements, misassemblies and sequencing artefacts by providing a scalable method for visualising large sections of the genome. It reads single-end or paired read alignments in SAM, BAM or standard BLAST tab format and creates a scatter plot of opaque crosses representing the alignments to a reference. DiscoPlot is freely available (under a GPL license) for download (Mac OS X, Unix and Windows) at https://mjsull.github.io/DiscoPlot.
“I tawt I taw a puddy tat!": Extinction and uncertain sightings of the Barbary lion
Authors: Lee Tamsin E , Black Simon A , Fellous Amina , Yamaguchi Nobuyuki , Angelici Francesco , Al Hikmani Hadi , Reed J. Michael , Elphick Chris S , Roberts David L
Published: January 2018

As species become rare and approach extinction, purported sightings can be controversial, especially when scarce management resources are at stake. We report a Bayesian model where we consider the probability that each individual sighting is valid. Obtaining these probabilities clearly requires a strict framework to ensure that they are as representative as possible. We used a process, which has proven to provide accurate estimates from a group of experts, to obtain probabilities for the validation of 35 sightings of the Barbary lion. We considered the scenario where experts are simply asked whether a sighting was valid, as well as when we asked them to score the sighting based on distinguishablity, observer competence, and verifiability. We find that asking experts to provide scores for these three aspects resulted in each sighting being considered more individually. Additionally, since the heavy reliance on the choice of prior can often be the downfall of Bayesian methods, we use an informed prior which changes with time.
Posidonia oceanica molecular adaptation to the light environment
Authors: Procaccini Gabriele , Dattolo Emanuela , Lauritano Chiara , Ruocco Miriam , Marin-Guirao Lazaro
Published: January 2018

Seagrass meadows are among the most productive ecosystems, with Posidonia oceanica being the most important species along the Mediterranean coastline. This species forms extensive mono-specific meadows that are extremely sensitive to medium-high levels of disturbance and are being threatened by fast environmental changes caused by global warming and increasing human activities. The impact can either reflect in higher turbidity along the water column and in increased UV radiation, making the light availability one of the most important factors affecting P. oceanica distribution. Plants developed mechanisms of adaptations at multiple levels to track and cope with fluctuations and changes in the light environment. At molecular level, the modulation of gene expression in response to environmental changes allows plants to optimize the utilization of light energy for growth and to prevent damages due to its excess. To detect the relevant molecular adaptation strategies evolved by P. oceanica and to assess the plasticity showed in the acclimation under different light regimes, we are employing studies both in natural and controlled conditions. Here, we describe the differences in photo acclimation of plants living along the bathymetric cline observed in field and in a common garden experiment in mesocosms, after the exposition to contrasting light regimes. Using a transcriptional approach (both RT -qPCR and RNA-seq) coupled with a physiological one, we are also testing potential divergences existing among populations and individuals related to light sensitivity. These data should supply new insights for the management of seagrasses ecosystems, for the development of most successful transplantation strategies and ultimately for conservation of biodiversity of these precious ecosystems.
Antioxidant and stress-related genes in the seagrass Posidonia oceanica in the vicinity of natural CO2 vents at different nutrient conditions
Authors: Lauritano Chiara , Bulleri Fabio , Ravaglioli Chiara , Tamburello Laura , Buia Maria Cristina , Procaccini Gabriele
Published: January 2018

Studies on stress genes are fundamental to understand how marine organisms maintain or re-estabilish a normal metabolism in face of physical or chemical disturbances. Aquatic organisms are in fact constantly exposed to environmental stimuli and natural and/or dissolved anthropogenic variables/compounds, including both physical (e.g. cold, heat, salinity and pH) and chemical (e.g. heavy metals, hydrocarbons and other pollutants) stressors. Human activities have intensified in coastal area, increasing the number of stressors that act simultaneously over natural systems (e.g. ocean acidification and eutrophication). In this study, Reverse Transcription-Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to characterize metabolic processes at the cellular level in response to natural CO2-enrichment and artificial nutrient-enrichment in proximity of a volcanic vent located in the Ischia island (Gulf of Naples, Tyrrhenian Sea). We evaluated the differential expression of selected stress genes in the seagrass Posidonia oceanica collected in a control site and in the vicinity of the CO2 vents. In each location, plants experienced three different nutrient concentrations: natural (without adding any nutrient), low- and high- enrichments. Results show that nutrient addition mainly induced an over-expression of genes codifying for antioxidant proteins, in sites not influenced by CO2-enrichment. In particular, we observed an increase in the activity of glutathione synthase, responsible of the synthesis of the antioxidant protein glutathione. In addition, we also observed the up-regulation of glutathione peroxidase, catalase, ascorbate reductase and cythocrome P450. When analysing the effects of nutrients in the acidified site, trends in expression changes were similar, but expression levels were notably lower. Interestingly, the over-expression of the above mentioned genes was always higher at low nutrient exposure, while other antioxidant enzymes (i.e. glutathione S-transferase and glutathione reductase) were more activated in high nutrient conditions. The difference in response between acidified and control site and in different nutrient conditions seems to derive from the combined affect of multiple stressors, in a way that still remains obscure. Effects of different stressors should be disentangled in order to identify stress-specific genes as early indicators of stressful conditions at sea and during laboratory experiments.