bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Validation of a Digital Support App to Assess Inflammatory Disease Activity and Mental Health Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs): A Pilot Investigation
Authors: Tow Kelly E. , Rogge Claudia , Lee Thomas , Caputi Peter , Knowles Simon R.
Published: February 2019

Background. Real-time collection of mental health and disease activity patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are essential to assist clinicians in delivering optimal holistic health care. The aim of this pilot study was to validate a digital support tool (DST) delivered via a tablet device in an outpatient setting to assess IBD activity and psychological distress.Methods. 48 individuals (26 females; average age: 40.04) with IBD completed the DST and a paper-based survey in a hospital IBD outpatient setting. PROs for disease activity and psychological distress (Kessler K10) were compared to paper-based gold-standard measures of disease activity (Partial Mayo Index or Harvey Bradshaw Index completed by the clinician) and psychological distress (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale; completed by the patient). Patient feedback regarding usability and acceptance of the DST was also collected.Results. DST patient-derived disease activity scores were significantly correlated with clinician assessment of disease activity (p<0.01). Patient DST-derived psychological well-being scores were also significantly correlated with the gold-standard measure of psychological distress (p<0.05). Patients found the DST to be easy to use and identified a willingness to follow through with the recommendations provided by the DST in relation to their psychological distress scores.Conclusions. The pilot study demonstrates the value in collecting disease activity and psychological distress PROs via a DST in an outpatient setting. Disease activity and psychological distress PROs were found to correlate significantly with gold standard measures. The findings provide preliminary support for the value of embedding digital technology into clinical care to promote patient engagement and optimal holistic healthcare.
Application of 3D Computed Tomography Reconstruction Images to Assess the Thickness and Dimensions of the Posterior Palatal Seal Area
Authors: Lim Soeun , Hong Seoung-Jin , Ohe Joo-Young , Paek Janghyun
Published: February 2019

Few studies have been reported on the scientific measurements of the thickness and dimensions of the posterior palatal seal (PPS) area. The purpose of this study is to measure and analyze the thickness of palatal mucosa by using a three-dimensional (3D) model reconstructed with computed tomography (CT) images and to present objective values by identifying the PPS area. The CT images were reconstructed as a 3D model by separating the maxillary palate mucosa and teeth. Each reconstructed model was analyzed and the thickness was measured at 93 crossing points of each divided plane. The dimension of the PPS area was measured and the right and left dimensions of the PPS area were compared. The thickness of the palatal mucosa was thicker toward the posterior area. The thickness increased in the lateral direction and decreased again. In the PPS area, the mean dimension between the rearmost of anterior border and the most posterior line was 2.19 mm and the mean dimension between the forefront of anterior border and the most posterior line was 5.19 mm in the right side and 5.16 mm in the left side. The mean dimension from the center of the palate to the right most forward point was 6.85 mm, and the left was 7.36 mm. The new measurement method of palatal mucosal thickness is noninvasive, accurate, and easy to store and study, so it can be used effectively in planning and manufacturing the maxillary complete denture in the digital workflows.
Error Modeling in Distance and Rotation for Self-Calibration of Space Robots on Orbit
Authors: Jia Qingxuan , Wang Shiwei , Chen Gang , Sun Hanxu
Published: February 2019

Vibration and impact of launching, inner and outer pressure difference, and thermal deformation of the space capsule will change the transformation between the pose measurement system and the space robot base. It will be complicated, even hard, to measure and calculate this transformation accurately. Therefore, an error modeling method considering both the distance error and the rotation error of the end-effector is proposed for self-calibration of the space robot on orbit, in order to avoid the drawback of frame transformation. Moreover, according to linear correlation of the columns of the identification matrix, unrecognizable parameters in the distance and rotation error model are removed to eliminate singularity in robot kinematic calibration. Finally simulation tests on a 7-DOF space robot are conducted to verify the effectiveness of the proposed method.
Development of a Wireless Health Monitoring System for Measuring Core Body Temperature from the Back of the Body
Authors: Wei Qun , Park Hee-Joon , Lee Jyung Hyun
Published: February 2019

In this paper, a user-friendly and low-cost wireless health monitoring system that measures skin temperature from the back of the body for monitoring the core body temperature is proposed. To measure skin temperature accurately, a semiconductor-based microtemperature sensor with a maximum accuracy of ±0.3°C was chosen and controlled by a high-performance/low-power consumption Acorn-Reduced Instruction Set Computing Machine (ARM) architecture microcontroller to build the temperature measuring device. Relying on a 2.4 GHz multichannel Gaussian frequency shift keying (GFSK) RF communication technology, up to 100 proposed temperature measuring devices can transmit the data to one receiver at the same time. The shell of the proposed wireless temperature-measuring device was manufactured via a 3D printer, and the device was assembled to conduct the performance tests and in vivo experiments. The performance test was conducted with a K-type temperature sensor in a temperature chamber to observe temperature measurement performance. The results showed an error value between two devices was less than 0.1°C from 25 to 40°C. For the in vivo experiments, the device was attached on the back of 10 younger male subjects to measure skin temperature to investigate the relationship with ear temperature. According to the experimental results, an algorithm based on the curve-fitting method was implemented in the proposed device to estimate the core body temperature by the measured skin temperature value. The algorithm was established as a linear model and set as a quadratic formula with an interpolant and with each coefficient for the equation set with 95% confidence bounds. For evaluating the goodness of fit, the sum of squares due to error (SSE), R-square, adjusted R-square, and root mean square error (RMSE) values were 33.0874, 0.0212, 0.0117, and 0.3998, respectively. As the experimental results have shown, the mean value for an error between ear temperature and estimated core body temperature is about ±0.19°C, and the mean bias is 0.05 ± 0.14°C when the subjects are in steady status.
Numerical Simulation of Artificial Fracture Propagation in Shale Gas Reservoirs Based on FPS-Cohesive Finite Element Method
Authors: Liu Xiaoqiang , Qu Zhanqing , Guo Tiankui , Sun Ying , Shi Zhifeng , Chen Luyang , Li Yunlong
Published: February 2019

The simulation of hydraulic fracturing by the conventional ABAQUS cohesive finite element method requires a preset fracture propagation path, which restricts its application to the hydraulic fracturing simulation of a naturally fractured reservoir under full coupling. Based on the further development of a cohesive finite element, a new dual-attribute element of pore fluid/stress element and cohesive element (PFS-Cohesive) method for a rock matrix is put forward to realize the simulation of an artificial fracture propagating along the arbitrary path. The effect of a single spontaneous fracture, two intersected natural fractures, and multiple intersected spontaneous fractures on the expansion of an artificial fracture is analyzed by this method. Numerical simulation results show that the in situ stress, approaching angle between the artificial fracture and natural fracture, and natural fracture cementation strength have a significant influence on the propagation morphology of the fracture. When two intersected natural fractures exist, the second one will inhibit the propagation of artificial fractures along the small angle of the first natural fractures. Under different in situ stress differences, the length as well as aperture of the hydraulic fracture in a rock matrix increases with the development of cementation superiority of natural fractures. And with the increasing of in situ horizontal stress differences, the length of the artificial fracture in a rock matrix decreases, while the aperture increases. The numerical simulation result of the influence of a single natural fracture on the propagation of an artificial fracture is in agreement with that of the experiment, which proves the accuracy of the PFS-Cohesive FEM for simulating hydraulic fracturing in shale gas reservoirs.
Experimental Study on the Performance of a Phase Change Slurry-Based Heat Pipe Solar Photovoltaic/Thermal Cogeneration System
Authors: Chen Hongbing , Gong Yutong , Wei Ping , Nie Pingjun , Xiong Yaxuan , Wang Congcong
Published: February 2019

By employing phase change slurry (PCS) as working fluid for the heat pipe solar PV/T system, the study is designed to investigate the electrical and thermal energy performance of the system. Meanwhile, through examining the performance difference between water-based and PCS-based heat pipe solar PV/T systems, 30% alkyl hydrocarbon PCS is proved to be a suitable working fluid for optimized energy performance based on the combined consideration of the thermophysical and rheological properties. Both static and dynamic stability tests show that 30% alkyl hydrocarbon PCS has a good stability for low-temperature thermal energy storage. A testing rig is constructed consisting of two identical heat pipe solar PV/T cogeneration systems A and B, in which water and 30% alkyl hydrocarbon PCS are, respectively, employed as working fluids; the energy performance of those two PV/T systems are investigated and compared with each other under the same testing condition. The results indicate that the application of PCS to the heat pipe PV/T system leads to a significant improvement in thermal performance and a modest growth in electrical performance. The daily heat gains and overall average efficiency of system B are 4.2 MJ/m2 (per unit area of PV/T panel) and 59.3%, respectively, 27.3% and 9.3% higher than those of system A. Per unit area of the heat pipe PV/T panel could produce 55.2 L domestic hot water of about 45°C on a sunny day.
The Influences of Visceral Fat Area on the Sites of Esophageal Mucosal Breaks in Subjects with Gastroesophageal Reflux Diseases
Authors: Nam Ji Hyung , Cho Eirie , Kim Jeung Sook , Park Eun-Cheol , Kim Jae Hak
Published: February 2019

Background. Central obesity is suggested as a risk factor for gastroesophageal reflux diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influences of a visceral fat area on the site of mucosal breaks in the esophagogastric junction (EGJ). Methods. Subjects who underwent abdomen-computerized tomography and esophagogastroduodenoscopy for screening on the same day were evaluated between 2007 and 2016. We enrolled 178 subjects who had erosive esophagitis (LA classifications A-D). Abdominal obesity was evaluated by measuring visceral adipose tissue (VAT), subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT), VAT-to-SAT ratio, total adipose tissue (TAT), body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference (WC). Results. The lesser curvature (LC) of EGJ was the most frequent site of mucosal breaks (104 cases, 58.4%). BMI, WC, VAT, the VAT-to-SAT ratio, and TAT were higher in the LC group. In multivariate analysis, higher VAT (odds ratio (OR) 2.90, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.18 to 7.13, 3rd vs. 1st quartile, P=0.021; OR 3.63, 95% CI 1.44 to 9.10, 4th vs. 1st quartile, P=0.006) and the VAT/SAT ratio (OR 2.91, 95% CI 1.11 to 7.61, 3rd vs. 1st quartile, P=0.03; OR 3.02, 95% CI 1.17 to 7.83, 4th vs. 1st quartile, P=0.023) were significantly associated with mucosal breaks in the LC group. However, BMI, WC, and TAT were not significant in the multivariate analysis. Conclusion. The VAT and the VAT/SAT ratio were significantly associated with the mucosal breaks in the LC of EGJ. Visceral obesity could influence the location of the mucosal breaks on EGJ.
Verification of Formulas for Periods of Adjacent Buildings Used to Assess Minimum Separation Gap Preventing Structural Pounding during Earthquakes
Authors: Khatami S. M. , Naderpour H. , Barros R. C. , Jankowski R.
Published: February 2019

Insufficient separation distance between adjacent buildings may lead to serious damages during earthquakes due to structural pounding. The best way to prevent collisions is to provide sufficiently large separation distance between structures. In this paper, the periods of two closely spaced linear and nonlinear buildings have been investigated so as to accurately assess the minimum in‐between separation gap. A new equation to calculate the effective periods of inelastic buildings has been proposed, and its effectiveness has been verified through numerical analysis. The results of the investigation conducted for inelastic buildings with different number of stories indicate that the proposed formula allows us to prevent earthquake‐induced structural pounding by ensuring an adequate value of seismic gap.
Plasmonic Sensing of Aqueous-Divalent Metal Ions by Biogenic Gold Nanoparticles
Authors: Silva-De Hoyos Luisa E. , Sánchez-Mendieta Victor , Vilchis-Nestor Alfredo R. , Camacho-López Miguel A. , Trujillo-Reyes Jésica , Avalos-Borja Miguel
Published: February 2019

The chemical interaction between biogenic gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and several metal (II) ions can be regarded as a practical, twofold, colorimetric, and plasmon resonance sensing method for the recognition of some divalent metal ions in aqueous solutions. The green synthesized AuNPs, using Camellia sinensis as a reducing agent, were characterized by a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) using UV-Vis spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The AuNP colloidal solutions obtained have a pink-reddish color with SPRs centered between 529 and 536 nm. AuNPs with spherical, triangular, and hexagonal shapes were found by TEM analyses. Despite their divergent morphologies, these AuNPs can be employed as colorimetric and plasmon resonance sensors for detection of Ca2+, Sr2+, Cu2+, and Zn2+, primarily, in aqueous solutions. Sensibility studies based on molar concentrations were also performed for these metal ions. Furthermore, solid biogenic AuNPs/cellulosic biocomposites were prepared with the aim of developing portable, fast, and dependable colorimetric sensors; nevertheless, these biocomposites resulted to be good adsorbent materials of metal ions.
JAK3 Variant, Immune Signatures, DNA Methylation, and Social Determinants Linked to Survival Racial Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Authors: Guerrero-Preston Rafael , Lawson Fahcina , Rodriguez-Torres Sebastian , Noordhuis Maartje G. , Pirini Francesca , Manuel Laura , Valle Blanca L. , Hadar Tal , Rivera Bianca , Folawiyo Oluwasina , Baez Adriana , Marchionni Luigi , Koch Wayne M. , Westra William H. , Kim Young J. , Eshleman James R. , Sidransky David
Published: February 2019

To inform novel personalized medicine approaches for race and socioeconomic disparities in head and neck cancer, we examined germline and somatic mutations, immune signatures, and epigenetic alterations linked to neighborhood determinants of health in Black and non-Latino White (NLW) patients with head and neck cancer. Cox proportional hazards revealed that Black patients with squamous cell carcinoma of head and neck (HNSCC) with PAX5 (P = 0.06) and PAX1 (P = 0.017) promoter methylation had worse survival than NLW patients, after controlling for education, zipcode, and tumor–node–metastasis stage (n = 118). We also found that promoter methylation of PAX1 and PAX5 (n = 78), was correlated with neighborhood characteristics at the zip-code level (P < 0.05). Analyses also showed differences in the frequency of TP53 mutations (n = 32) and tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) counts (n = 24), and the presence of a specific C → A germline mutation in JAK3, chr19:17954215 (protein P132T), in Black patients with HNSCC (n = 73; P < 0.05), when compared with NLW (n = 37) patients. TIL counts are associated (P = 0.035) with long-term (>5 years), when compared with short-term survival (<2 years). We show bio-social determinants of health associated with survival in Black patients with HNSCC, which together with racial differences shown in germline mutations, somatic mutations, and TIL counts, suggests that contextual factors may significantly inform precision oncology services for diverse populations.
T-cell Activity against AML Improved by Dual-Targeted T Cells Stimulated through T-cell and IL7 Receptors
Authors: Krawczyk Eric , Zolov Sergey N. , Huang Kevin , Bonifant Challice L.
Published: February 2019

The development of engineered T cells to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is challenging due to difficulty in target selection and the need for robust T-cell expansion and persistence. We designed a T cell stimulated to kill AML cells based on recognition of the AML-associated surface marker CLEC12A, via secretion of a CLEC12AxCD3 bispecific “engager” molecule (CLEC12A-ENG). CLEC12A-ENG T cells are specifically activated by CLEC12A, are not toxic to hematopoietic progenitor cells, and exhibit antigen-dependent AML killing. Next, we coupled stimulation of T-cell survival to triggering of a chimeric IL7 receptor with an ectodomain that binds a second AML-associated surface antigen, CD123. The resulting T cells, identified as CLEC12A-ENG.CD123IL7Rα T cells, demonstrate improved activation upon dual target recognition, kill AML, and exhibit antitumor activity in xenograft models. Enhanced T-cell activation conferred by CD123.IL7Rα was dependent both on recognition of the CD123 target and on IL7Rα-mediated downstream signaling. Expression of a chimeric IL7R targeted to a second tumor-associated antigen (TAA) should improve T-cell activity not only against hematologic malignancies, but perhaps against all cancers.
Polêmica para a paz
Authors: Moraes Erika de
Published: February 2019

Resenha do livro Apologia da polêmica, de Ruth Amossy (Contexto, 2017, 224 pp.).
Dilemas éticos e produção do jornalismo
Authors: Patrício Edgard
Published: February 2019

Como as transformações na produção do Jornalismo repercutem na dimensão ética do exercício da profissão? E como a empresa de comunicação participa desse processo? É o que tenta discutir este artigo, a partir de interpretação empírica de entrevistas com 15 jornalistas. As análises, que tomam as falas mais representativas das entrevistas, apontam para uma relação intrínseca entre deslizes éticos, cometidos pelos jornalistas, e o peso institucional da empresa de comunicação enquanto orientadora de procedimentos de produção da atuação profissional.
Equilibrios inestables para el periodismo para la paz en conflictos nacionalistas
Authors: Giró Xavier
Published: February 2019

O jornalismo para a paz tem um desafio particular na cobertura informativa dos conflitos nacionalistas, a saber, como contribuir para uma solução justa e, portanto, a favor dos oprimidos e, ao mesmo tempo, evitar que esse compromisso contribua para uma escalada da confrontação em direção à violência, algo extremamente fácil em disputas tão carregadas de sentimentos e arraigadas nas culturas dos povos. Os pesquisadores em jornalismo para a paz enfrentam um desafio paralelo: estudar se o discurso sobre o conflito contribui para transformá-lo da forma mais justa possível e com o menor sofrimento.
Comunicação, violência e problemas sociais
Authors: Cordeiro Mariana Prioli , Lopes Felipe Tavares Paes
Published: February 2019

Este trabalho objetiva contribuir para o desenvolvimento dos debates realizados no campo de Estudos de paz, discutindo a pertinência da perspectiva construcionista como ferramenta teórica de análise dos conflitos violentos. Num primeiro momento, apresentamos algumas das principais definições e explicações sobre esses conflitos. Em seguida, debruçamo-nos sobre a perspectiva construcionista e abordamos o processo de construção desses conflitos e sua transformação em problemas sociais, enfatizando a importância da linguagem. Por fim, analisamos o papel da mídia nesse processo.
Sex Differences in Advanced Heart Failure Therapies
Authors: Hsich Eileen M.
Published: February 2019

This in-depth review of sex differences in advanced heart failure therapy summarizes the existing literature on implantable cardioverter defibrillators, biventricular pacemakers, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation with a focus on utilization, efficacy/clinical effectiveness, adverse events, and controversies. One will learn about the controversies regarding efficacy/clinical effectiveness of implantable cardioverter defibrillators and understand why these devices should be implanted in women even if there are sex differences in appropriate shocks. Individuals will learn about the sex differences with biventricular pacemakers with respect to ventricular remodeling and reduction in heart failure hospitalizations/mortality, as well as, possible mechanisms. We will demonstrate sex differences in heart transplantation and waitlist survival. Despite similar survival for women and men with left ventricular assist devices, there are sex differences in adverse events. These devices do successfully bridge women and men to transplant, yet women are less likely than men to have a left ventricular assist at time of listing and time of transplantation. Finally, one will learn about the concerns regarding poor outcome for men who receive female donor hearts and discover this may not be due to sex, but rather size. More research is needed to better understand sex differences and further improve advanced heart failure therapy for both women and men.
Effect of Workflow Improvements in Endovascular Stroke Treatment
Authors: Janssen Paula M. , Venema Esmee , Dippel Diederik W.J.
Published: February 2019

Background and Purpose—

Rapid initiation of endovascular stroke treatment is associated with better clinical outcome. The effect of specific improvements is not well known. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effectiveness of specific workflow improvements on time to treatment and outcome.

Methods—

A random-effects meta-analysis was used to evaluate the difference in mean time to treatment between intervention group and control group. Secondary outcomes included good functional outcome at 90 days (modified Rankin Scale score 0–2).

Results—

Fifty-one studies (3 randomized controlled trials, 13 prepost intervention studies, and 35 observational studies) with in total 8467 patients were included. Most frequently reported workflow intervention types concerned anesthetic management (n=26), in-hospital patient transfer management (n=14), and prehospital management (n=11). Patients in the intervention group had shorter time to treatment intervals (weighted mean difference, 26 minutes; 95% CI, 19–33;
P
<0.001) compared with controls. Subgroup meta-analysis of intervention types also showed a shorter time to treatment in the intervention group: a mean difference of 12 minutes (95% CI, 6–17;
P
<0.001) for anesthetic management, 37 minutes (95% CI, 22–52;
P
<0.001) for prehospital management, 41 minutes (95% CI, 27–54;
P
<0.001) for in-hospital patient transfer management, 47 minutes (95% CI, 28–67;
P
<0.001) for teamwork, and 64 minutes (95% CI, 24–104;
P
=0.002) for feedback. The mean difference in time to treatment of studies with multiple interventions implemented simultaneously was 50 minutes (95% CI, 31–69;
P
<0.001) in favor of the intervention group. Patients in the intervention group had increased likelihood of favorable outcome (risk ratio [RR], 1.39; 95% CI, 1.15–1.66;
P
<0.001).

Conclusions—

Interventions in the workflow of endovascular stroke treatment lead to a significant reduction in time to treatment and results in an increased likelihood of favorable outcome. Acute stroke care should be reorganized by making use of the examples of workflow interventions described in this review to ensure the best medical care for stroke patients.
Type designation of the name of the conifer Araâr-tree Tetraclinis articulata (Cupressaceae)
Authors: FERRER-GALLEGO P. PABLO , BOISSET FERNANDO
Published: February 2019

The typification of the name Tetraclinis articulata (Cupressaceae) is discussed. Previous type designation is considered ineffective. Original material conserved in the herbarium of the Natural History Museum of Denmark at C is designated as the lectotype.
Xanthagaricus thailandensis sp. nov. (Agaricales, Basidiomycota), from northern Thailand
Authors: KUMLA JATURONG , SUWANNARACH NAKARIN , SRI-NGERNYUANG KRIANGSAK , LUMYONG SAISAMORN
Published: February 2019

A new species of agaricomycetes, Xanthagaricus thailandensis, is described based on collections from northern Thailand. This species is characterized by its medium-sized basidiomata, pale orange pileus, a pseudoparenchymatous structure of the squamules on the pileal surface, subcylindrical to clavate caulocystidia and brownish yellow basidiospores. It is clearly distinguished from the previously described Xanthagaricus species by narrow caulocystidia. Molecular phylogenetic analyses, based on a combination of the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) and the large subunit (LSU) of the nuclear ribosomal DNA, also support the finding that X. thailandensis is distinct from other known species within the genus Xanthagaricus. A full description, color photographs, illustrations and a phylogenetic tree showing the position of X. thailandensis are provided.
A new species of Gomphosinica (Bacillariophyta) from Lugu Lake, Yunnan Province, SW China
Authors: CHENG YU , LIU YAN , KOCIOLEK JOHN PATRICK , YOU QINGMIN , FAN YAWEN
Published: February 2019

A new Gomphosinica species is described here as new to science. Based on its small and narrowly linear-clavate valves, slightly protracted or not protracted, rounded headpole, and rounded footpole, as well as irregularly-shaped central area, this species is readily distinguishable from its congeners. SEM observations show this species has one stigma in the central area; the external opening of the stigma is small and round, while the internal opening has a hooded structure with several small perforations. Also evident is the presence of biseriate striae composed of small and round areolae. This observation is interesting since most Chinese members of the genus have triseriate striae. The raphe structure is also unique, since the external distal raphe end terminates far short of the valve terminus at both ends. At the footpole, the raphe does not bisect the apical pore field. This species was found from Lugu Lake, Yunnan Province, China, and was named as Gomphosinica lugunsis Liu, Kociolek, You & Fan sp. nov. Differences with other taxa and the biogeographic distribution of this genus are discussed.
Erratum: MAHONY, STEPHEN (2011) Two new species of Megophrys Kuhl & van Hasselt (Amphibia: Megophryidae), from western Thailand and southern Cambodia. Zootaxa, 2734, 23–39.
Authors: MAHONY STEPHEN
Published: February 2019

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Asterocherids (Copepoda: Siphonostomatoida) associated with marine invertebrates in the Strait of Gibraltar
Authors: CONRADI MERCEDES , BANDERA Mª EUGENIA
Published: February 2019

Six years ago, an ongoing sampling programme to seek symbiont copepods was initiated in the Strait of Gibraltar. Most of the copepod species reported in this area (48%) belonged to the families Notodelphyidae and Botryllophilidae and nearly 30% of them were new to science. This paper describes a new species of Asterocheres (Asterocheridae, Siphonostomatoida) and redescribes two poorly known species of this genus. Asterocheres tarifensis n. sp. was found living in association with Astroides calycularis, a coral that hosts a variety of symbiotic copepods. This new species differs from its congeners by the possession of the following combined characters: body cyclopiform, 21-segmented antennule in female, 2-segmented mandibular palp, siphon reaching the insertion of maxilliped, maxilla without aesthetasc, maxilliped 5-segmented, armature of the antennary exopod consisting of two setae, inner lobe and outer lobe of maxillule each armed with four setae, genital area armed with two setae, fifth leg exopod with three setae, and caudal rami about as long as wide. Furthermore, two poorly known Asterocheres species are redescribed revealing some discrepancies with their previous descriptions. Asterocheres minutus is characterized by having a 21-segmented antennule, a very short oral siphon, a 1-segmented mandibular palp, and the two lobes of the maxillule with a similar length. The cladistic model of budding hypothesis is proposed for the origin of the two sibling Asterocheres species: A. minutus and A. echinicola. Asterocheres siphonatus is distinguished by a combination of characters that include a 21-segmented antennule, an oral siphon extending to the intercoxal plate of leg 4 and the 1-segmented mandibular palp. The controversy concerning the name of this species is also studied.
A new species of Glischropus from the Indochinese Subregion (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)
Authors: CSORBA GÁBOR
Published: February 2019

Within the tribe Pipistrellini, the genus Glischropus is very close to the genus Pipistrellus both in its external morphology and chromosomal features but can be unequivocally distinguished from the latter by the presence of thumb pads and the position of the second incisor. One of the two known species, G. tylopus was thought to have a wide distribution range from Myanmar to the Philippines, while the other, G. javanus is only known from Java. Recently collected Cambodian specimens of Glischropus are distinguished from their congeners by longer forearm and cranial features (the shape of the skull and the upper incisors and certain craniodental measurements) and are consequentially, described here as a new species. Based on thorough examination of the available museum material, it can be concluded that all specimens of G. tylopus previously collected in the Indochinese zoogeographic subregion are in fact representatives of this new species, while G. tylopus in a strict sense is restricted in the mainland to south of the Isthmus of Kra.
Description and taxonomic position of a new genus and species of southern African pollen beetle (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae: Meligethinae)
Authors: AUDISIO P. , JELÍNEK J. , CLINE A. R. , MANCINI E. , TRIZZINO M. , CERRETTI P. , ANTONINI G.
Published: February 2019

The pollen beetle Restiopria biondii gen. nov., sp. nov., from Western Cape, South Africa, is described. The taxonomic position of Restiopria is discussed. The new genus is not noticeably related to any other known Meligethine, although it exhibits a few shared characters with Pria Stephens 1830. Larval host plants of the single known species are male flowers of two species of the monocot family Restionaceae.
Promanodes alleni sp. nov., the second species of the Tertiary genus Promanodes Kolibáč, Schmied, Wappler et Kubisz, 2010, with improved diagnosis of the genus and remarks on its phylogeny (Coleoptera: Trogossitidae)
Authors: KOLIBÁČ JIŘÍ
Published: February 2019

A new species of the genus Promanodes Kolibáč, Schmied, Wappler et Kubisz, 2010 (Trogossitidae: Lophocaterinae: Lophocaterini), P. alleni sp. nov., is described from Baltic amber. Perfectly visible antennae and tarsi of the fossil extend morphological information about the genus and new character states, some of them unique among Peltinae and Lophocaterinae, confirm its independent status. A differential diagnosis of Promanodes is improved. A character analysis confirms a relation of Promanodes and the extant genus Promanus Sharp, 1877.
A new stalk-eyed species of Batrachophthalmum Hendel (Diptera, Richardiidae) from Colombia
Authors: DE CARVALHO CLAUDIO J. B. , WOLFF MARTA , WENDT LISIANE D.
Published: February 2019

Batrachophthalmum quimbaya Carvalho, Wolff & Wendt, new species, from Santuario de Flora y Fauna Otún-Quimbaya, Colombia, is described. This stalk-eyed species of Richardiidae was collected at Bosque Sub-Andino in the central mountain range of Colombia. An identification key for two species of the genus, and for stalk-eyed species of the related genera Richardia Robineau-Desvoidy and Megalothoraca Hendel, are also added.
Is accurate taxon identification important for molecular studies? Several cases of faux pas in pentatomoid bugs (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Pentatomoidea)
Authors: LIS JERZY A. , LIS BARBARA
Published: February 2019

Recently, DNA has become a major source for phylogenetic inference. Although, in entomology, morphology-based methods of taxon identification and the use of morphological data for phylogenetic analyses remain prevalent, the value of these types of studies (often called “traditional”) are depreciated from time to time. It is obvious, that wrong taxon identification may affect results of any taxonomic study. Here we examine evidence that not only the modern “molecular” taxonomists, but even the so-called “traditional” taxonomists, may be casual and irresponsible in taxa identification, when they do their phylogenomic research. We also argue that a researcher’s responsibility for proper taxon identification and its naming is actually much higher in molecular studies than in any others.
Fifteen new species of Chilicola (Oroediscelis) (Hymenoptera: Colletidae: Xeromelissinae) with illustrated keys to the males and females of the subgenus
Authors: PACKER LAURENCE , DUMESH SHEILA
Published: February 2019

Fifteen new species of Chilicola subgenus Oroediscelis are described and illustrated. The following 11 species are from Argentina recording a remarkable diversity and the first records of the subgenus in the country: Chilicola capillitas Packer and Dumesh, new species, C. abrebotellas, Packer and Dumesh, new species; C. goloboffi Packer and Dumesh, new species; C. fritzi, Packer and Dumesh, new species; C. rozeni Packer and Dumesh, new species; C. roigi Packer and Dumesh, new species; C. carpenteri Packer & Dumesh, new species; C. calchaqui Packer and Dumesh, new species; C. jaguense Packer and Dumesh, new species; C. cuyense Dumesh & Packer, new species; and C. huarpe Packer and Dumesh, new species. Chilicola pustulata Packer and Dumesh, new species, and Chilicola luna Dumesh, and Packer new species, are described from Peru; C. boharti Packer and Dumesh, new species, and C. ashei Dumesh and Packer, new species, are described from Bolivia, where C. carpenteri also occurs. An unusual feature of the male antennae is described: long setae on F2 and F3 (less commonly F4) that are appressed to, and occasionally longer than, the succeeding flagellomere. Additional records for previously described species are listed and a revised key to males is provided as well as a provisional complete key for all females.
A new species of Micraspis Chevrolat (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) from Arunachal Pradesh, India
Authors: POORANI J.
Published: February 2019

Micraspis unicus sp. nov. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is described and illustrated from the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh and compared with other related species. Food preferences in Micraspis are briefly discussed.
Endogean and cavernicolous Coleoptera of the Balkans. XVIII. Strong radiation in caves of the Central Dinarides: seven new species of Thaumastocephalus Poggi et al., 2001 (Staphylinidae: Pselaphinae)
Authors: HLAVÁČ PETER , BREGOVIĆ PETRA , JALŽIĆ BRANKO
Published: February 2019

Seven new species of the cavernicolous and anophthalmous genus Thaumastocephalus Poggi, Nonveiller, Colla, Pavićević & T. Rađa, 2001 are described: T. bilandzijae sp. n., T. kirini sp. n., T. marsici sp. n., T. rujnicensis sp. n., T. slavkoi sp. n. and T. troglavi sp. n. from Croatia and T. dahnae sp. n. from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Aedeagi of all species are illustrated. A key to all species is provided. The records of all specimens of the genus treated here are given, and their distributions are discussed and shown on maps. The distribution of all genera of cavernicolous Pselaphinae in the Dinarides is discussed.
The neotype of Macrostemum hyalinum (Pictet 1836) (Trichoptera: Hydropsychidae) and a key to males of Neotropical species of this genus
Authors: FRANÇA DIOGO , PAPROCKI HENRIQUE
Published: February 2019

The Macrostemum Kolenati is a conspicuous genus of Trichoptera containing 18 species in the Neotropical region. This study designates a neotype of Macrostemum hyalinum, the type species of the genus, establishes the Atlantic Forest of Espirito Santo, Brazil, as the species type locality, and proposes a key to males of Neotropical species in this genus.
Clinical Characteristics, Complications, and Reasons for Readmission following Lingual Tonsillectomy
Authors: Merna Catherine , Lin Harrison W. , Bhattacharyya Neil
Published: February 2019

This brief communication regards the indications and complications for and rates of readmission following lingual tonsillectomy. The National Readmissions Database (NRD) 2013‐2014 was queried for all cases of lingual tonsillectomy occurring from 2013 to 2014. Among 602 lingual tonsillectomies (mean age 36.5 years, 58.2% male), the common indications for surgery were obstructive sleep apnea (58.7%), lingual tonsil hypertrophy/infection (18.8%), and neoplasia (15.9%). Overall, 49 (8.2%) of the cases were readmitted (95% confidence interval, 4.8%‐13.5%), with an average readmission duration of 3.0 days and average readmission cost of $25.4K. The most common diagnoses at readmission were bleeding (1.9% of all lingual tonsillectomy cases); dysphagia (1.7%); fever, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (1.6%); acute pain (1.6%); and airway obstruction (1.4%). There were no mortalities during primary or subsequent admissions. Lingual tonsillectomy across age groups is relatively free of adverse events, with overall readmission and complication rates similar to those of palatine tonsillectomy.
The Role of Cognitive Evaluation in Predicting Successful Audiometric Testing among Children
Authors: Teplitzky Taylor B. , Angster Kristen , Rosso Lauren E. , Ferruggiaro Anne R. , Isaiah Amal , Pereira Kevin D.
Published: February 2019

Objective

To determine the role of cognitive testing in predicting age‐appropriate audiometric responses among children aged 30 to 42 months.

Study Design

Prospective.

Setting

Tertiary care audiology clinic.

Subjects and Methods

Subjects included primary English–speaking children aged 30 to 42 months. A certified pediatric audiologist performed the cognitive aspect of the Developmental Assessment of Young Children–Second Edition (DAYC‐2). A second, blinded audiologist performed age‐appropriate audiometry. The raw, age‐equivalent, percentile, and standard DAYC‐2 scores were compared by agreement between speech reception threshold (SRT) and pure tone average (PTA). Optimal DAYC‐2 thresholds were also calculated for prediction of SRT‐PTA agreement and assessed for sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values. P <. 05 was considered significant.

Results

Complete data were obtained from 37 children. The mean age was 34.9 months (95% CI, 33.5‐36.2), and 15 (41%) were female. Among the 37 children, 24 (65%) and 13 (35%) underwent visual reinforcement audiometry and conditioned play audiometry, respectively. SRT‐PTA agreement was seen in 32 (87%) tests. Mean DAYC‐2 raw score grouped by SRT‐PTA agreement was 39.4 versus 33.4 for nonagreement (2.8‐9.3, P <. 001). The mean age‐equivalent score grouped by SRT‐PTA agreement was 29.6 versus 23.0 for nonagreement (2.7‐10.6, P =. 002). Optimal cut points based on DAYC‐2 scores achieved moderate overall prediction performance (area under the curve, 0.73‐0.77) with a positive predictive value of 100%.

Conclusion

The DAYC‐2 is a useful screen to identify children likely to complete an age‐appropriate audiogram.
Reduction in FSH Throughout the Menstrual Cycle After Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Young Normal Weight but not Obese Women
Authors: Bauer Jessica L. , Kuhn Katherine , Bradford Andrew P. , Al-Safi Zain A. , Harris Mary A. , Eckel Robert H. , Robledo Celeste Y. , Malkhasyan Anahit , Johnson Joshua , Gee Nancy R. , Polotsky Alex J.
Published: February 2019

Dietary fish oil restores ovarian function in subfertile rats, which is thought to be associated with decreased transcription of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) β-subunit. We have previously demonstrated a reduction in early follicular serum FSH levels in normal weight but not obese women after treatment with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). Herein, we report the effect of supplementation with omega-3 PUFA on urinary reproductive hormones across the whole menstrual cycle. This interventional study included 17 eumenorrheic women, aged 24-41 years. One month of daily morning urine was collected before and after 1 month of omega-3 PUFA supplementation with 4 g of eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid daily. Measurements included urinary FSH, luteinizing hormone (LH) and estrogen and progesterone metabolites, plasma fatty acid composition, and markers of endoplasmic reticulum stress. Compliance with dietary supplementation was verified by significantly reduced ratios of omega-6 to omega-3 PUFA for all subjects after treatment ( P < .01). After 1 month of omega-3 PUFA supplementation, urinary FSH was significantly decreased in normal weight, but not obese women, in both follicular and luteal phases (−28.4% and −12.6%, respectively, both P = .04). No significant changes were seen in LH or sex steroids for either weight group. The selective and specific decrease in FSH suggests that omega-3 PUFA supplementation merits further investigation in normal weight women with decreased fertility and/or diminished ovarian reserve.
PrEP as a Lifestyle and Investment for Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Haberer Jessica E. , Mugo Nelly , Baeten Jared M. , Pyra Maria , Bukusi Elizabeth , Bekker Linda-Gail
Published: February 2019

Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are highly affected by the HIV epidemic, yet standard approaches to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery will not meet their needs. This commentary highlights key characteristics of AGYW related to PrEP use and delivery, including typical neurocognitive development, lack of experience with sustained medication use, and the social and connected nature of AGYW’s lives. We then suggest ways for programs to embrace these characteristics, such as presenting PrEP as a lifestyle choice and not a biomedical tool, making access to PrEP simple and easy, and recognizing the many influences AGYW face in taking PrEP. We also suggest ways for programs to identify AGYW at the highest risk of HIV acquisition. Adolescent girls and young women have an important role to play in ending the HIV epidemic and they deserve considerable, tailored investment.
Synthetic materials in art: a new comprehensive approach for the characterization of multi-material artworks by analytical pyrolysis
Authors: La Nasa Jacopo , Biale Greta , Sabatini Francesca , Degano Ilaria , Colombini Maria Perla , Modugno Francesca
Published: February 2019

Modern art materials introduced since the end of XIX century include a large number of formulations of synthetic polymers and pigments, whose degradation processes and best preservation conditions are a major issue in heritage science. Analytical pyrolysis coupled with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) is widely used for the characterisation of polymeric materials and organic pigments, however the interpretation of the pyrograms obtained from samples containing different analytes is not straightforward. To improve our understanding on how these materials behave in complex matrices, we used evolved gas analysis coupled with mass spectrometry (EGA-MS) and multi shot Py-GC/MS to highlight and analyse the different fractions in a sample from a pop-art made of painted polyurethane (PU) foam. The study represents a proof of concept to evaluate EGA-MS potential in studying composite modern art materials in combination with multi-shot pyrolysis. The aim of the investigation was establishing the composition of the PU formulation, the paint binder and the pigments, thereby contributing to planning the stabilisation and conservation of the object. The polymers and the class of synthetic organic pigments present in the paint were assessed by determining their specific pyrolysis products and through comparisons with data in the literature. EGA-MS analysis provided both thermal and chemical information in one analytical run, so that we could select four temperatures for use in multi-shot Py-GC/MS analysis and thus to selectively study the different fractions evolved at different temperatures. Information on the various components of the mixture was obtained, including additives and organic pigments, separating them on the basis of their different thermal degradation temperatures. The multianalytical approach included also non-destructive ATR-FTIR and enabled us to characterize in detail different synthetic materials: polyether-based polyurethane produced by the polyaddition of 2,6-diisocyanate toluene, hexamethylene diisocyanate and polypropylene glycol, vinyl paint, and a mixture of β-naphthol and mono-azo as pigments. HPLC–DAD and HPLC–ESI–MS analyses confirmed the pigments, and provided a positive identification of two β-naphthols (PO5 and PR1) and two monoazo pigments (PY1 and PY3).
НЕОНАЦИСТСКИЕ ТЕОРИИ АНШЛЮСА И РЕАБИЛИТАЦИЯ ИДЕЙ А. ГИТЛЕРА ВО ВТОРОЙ АВСТРИЙСКОЙ РЕСПУБЛИКЕ (1945-1975 ГГ.)
Authors: Kozyakova Nataliya Sergeevna
Published: February 2019

Цель. Статья посвящена рассмотрению неофашистского движения в Австрии во Второй Австрийской республике во второй половине ХХ века. Предметом анализа выступает деятельность австрийского национального лагеря и анализ стратегии его деятельности.Метод или методология проведения работы. Основу исследования составляют конкретно-исторический анализ общественных явлений. Автор применяет также общенаучные методы анализа и синтеза, индукции и дедукции.Результаты. Результаты работы заключаются в том, что сравнивая фашизм с неофашизмом, можно сделать вывод, что данные явления имеют много общих черт. В первую очередь это цели и сущность.Неофашизм во второй половине ХХ века был своеобразным ренессансом в условиях общего кризиса капитализма. Австрийский фашизм уходит своими корнями в германский фашизм и стал развиваться, организовываться и расширять своё влияние с целью взять в Австрии власть в свои руки. Такое стремление подтверждает история неофашистских организаций.Область применения результатов. Материалы статьи могут применяться при изучении курса Новой и новейшей истории зарубежных стран и историографии.
К. МАРКС И Ф. ЭНГЕЛЬС О ПОТРЕБНОСТЯХ НАСЕЛЕНИЯ
Authors: Klinova Marina Aleksandrovna
Published: February 2019

Цель. В работе был предпринято исследование текстов «Сочинений» К. Маркса и Ф. Энгельса, направленное на раскрытие содержания и объема категории «потребность».Метод или методология проведения работы. Среди методов исследования были использованы количественные методы – контент-анализ, а также качественный анализ текстов.Результаты. Были выделены конкретные теоретические положения, сформулированные К. Максом и Ф. Энгельсом относительно формирования, развития и классификации потребностей населения. Выявлено, что в трудах К. Маркса и Ф. Энгельса более детально рассмотрены потребности населения в капиталистическом обществе. Их рассмотрение реализуется в рамках классового подхода, обозначенного антитезой «рабочие – буржуазия», чем и объясняется категоричность и схематизм в описании потребностей данных классов. Доказано, что в трудах К. Маркса и Ф. Энгельса отсутствуют конкретные положения, относительно векторности и объемов развития потребностей населения в коммунистическом обществе. Коммунистическое будущее прописано исключительно на контрасте с капиталистической реальностью, это обусловило идеализм в его описании.Область применения результатов. Результаты исследования могут быть востребованы в философских, социологических и исторических исследованиях, касающихся проблематики марксизма.