bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Management of Annual Bluegrass Weevil with Preventive and Curative Treatments of Chlorpyrifos, Cyfluthrin, and Imidacloprid Formulations on a Golf Course Fairway, 1997
Authors: Heller P. R. , Walker R.
Published: December 2017

The study was conducted in Bedford County, PA. The fairway consisted primarily of annual bluegrass (70%) and Kentucky bluegrass (30%). Applications were made before, during, and after egg lay. Treatment plots were 5 X 6 ft, arranged in a RCB design and replicated 4 times. Liquid formations were applied with a CO2 compressed-air sprayer with four 8002VS TeeJet nozzles mounted on a 6-ft boom, operating at 28 psi, and applied in 227 ml of water/30 ft2 or delivering 2 gal water/1,000 ft2 on 15 Apr and 7 May. Applications completed on 23 Jun were applied in 7 qt of water in a hand-held sprinkling can. At the 1st treatment time, (15 Apr), the following soil and environmental conditions existed: air temperature, 51° F; soil temperature at 1-inch depth, 57° F; soil temperature at 2-inch depth, 46° F; RH, 70%; amount of thatch, 0.25 inch; soil textural class, clay loam; soil particle size analysis: 20.7% sand, 51.0% silt, 28.3% clay; soil percent water content (percent of weight), 33.3%; organic matter, 10.0%; water pH, 7; soil pH, 5.7; application time, late morning; and partly cloudy skies. Treatments were irrigated in with 0.1 inch of water immediately after treatment. At the 2nd treatment time (7 May), the following soil and environmental conditions existed: air temperature, 51° F; soil temperature at 1-inch depth, 56° F; soil temperature at 2-inch depth, 49° F; RH, 74% amount of thatch, 0.25 inch; soil textural class, clay loam; soil particle size analysis: 20.6% sand, 50.9% silt, 28.5% clay; soil percent water content (% by weight), 32.8%; organic matter, 8.9%; water pH, 7; soilpH, 6.1; application time, mid morning; and clear skies. Treatments were irrigated in with 0.1 inch of water immediately after treatment. At the 3rd time (23 Jun), the following soil and environmental conditions existed: air temperature, 78° F; soil temperature at 1-inch depth, 80° F; soil temperature at 2-inch depth, 78° F; RH, 69%; amount of thatch, 0.25 inch; soil textural class, silty clay loam; soil particle size analysis: 18.8% sand, 52.6% silt, 27.6% clay; soil percent water content (percent by weight), 34.5%; organic matter, 10.5%; water pH, 7; soil, 6.3; application time, mid morning; and clear skies. A total of 9.73 inches of rain was recorded from May 2 through Jun 27, and 2.0 plus inches of snow was recorded from Apr 18 through Apr 25. Post-treatment counts were made on 27 Jun. Annual bluegrass weevil control was evaluated by removing two 4-inch cup cutter sod samples from each replicate and recording the total number of annual bluegrass weevil life stages (larva, pupa, adult) per sample. Totals were then converted to a ft2 count.
Control of Gall Production by Cooley Spruce Gall Adelgid on Spruce, 1997
Authors: Cranshaw Whitney
Published: December 2017

Trials were conducted in Ft. Collins, CO on mature Colorado blue spruce in a shelterbelt planting at the Colorado State Forest Service Nursery, Ft. Collins, CO. Plots consisted of single branch terminals that hosted at least one overwintered female. Experimental design was a RCB with six replications. Treatments were applied to point of run-off on 9 May. Overwintered females had matured and were producing eggs, which hatched approximately 6 to 10 d subsequent to treatment, coincident with bud break. Each treated branch ultimately produced in excess of 10 new terminals. Plots were evaluated 10 Jun by noting the number and size of galled terminals on each treated branch. The size of galled terminals was rated on 1-5 scale: 5 for a fully formed gall, 3 for a partial/half gall, and 1 if only slight crooking was observed. For each plot, a gall intensity rating was determined by multiplying the no. of galls per terminal by size rating.
Laboratory Tests for Colorado Potato Beetle Control, 1997
Authors: Longtine Craig A. , Radcliffe Edward B. , Ragsdale David W.
Published: December 2017

Efficacy tests were performed on fourth instar Colorado potato beetle larvae collected in a non-irrigated commercial potato field near Baker, MN, which is located in the southern Red River Valley of the North. The field had been treated with foliar insecticide(s) of unknown nature. Larvae were returned to the laboratory for bioassay. Untreated potato foliage was dipped in each insecticide for about 3 seconds and allowed to dry. Larvae were dipped in each insecticide for about 3 seconds and partially dried on absorbent paper. The controls were treated with water only. Treated larvae were placed on treated foliage in cups with screened lids. Twenty-five larvae were used in each of two replications. Larvae were classified as surviving if any movement was detectable 24 hr after treatment. Analyses of variance were calculated following transformation of data using arcsin (x) and correction for control mortality using Abbott’s formula.
Grape, Season-Long Broad-Spectrum Insect Control, 1997
Authors: Wise John C. , Gut Larry J.
Published: December 2017

Insecticides were applied to mature ‘Concord’ grape vines at the Trevor Nichols Research Complex near Fennville, MI at a rate of 50 gpa using a FMC 1029 airblast sprayer. Treatments were arranged in a CRB design of single 42-foot-long rows of vines replicated four times. Bayleton was applied to all treatments. Applications of materials were made on 1 Jul (Petal Fall), 14 Jul (3C), 25 Jul (4C), 5 Aug (5C), 18 Aug (6C), 29 Aug (7C), and 11 Sep (8C). Grape leafhopper evaluations were made on 14 Aug and 10 Sep by randomly selecting 100 leaves per replicate, or 400 leaves per treatment, and examining them for presence of GLH nymphs. Harvest fruit evaluations were made on 1 Oct by randomly selecting 25 grape clusters per replicate, or 100 per treatment, and counting the number of clusters with damage from GBM larvae.
Field Evaluation of Insecticides on Strawberry Fruit and Foliage, 1997
Authors: Williams R. N. , Fickle D. S. , Ellis M. A.
Published: December 2017

Four insecticides were evaluated for efficacy against tarnished plant bug and meadow spittle bug in a commercial strawberry planting at Moreland, Ohio. Plots consisted of an 18-ft2 area, with 6 replicates per treatment in a randomized block design. Treatments were applied as foliar spray at the rate of 100 gpa (935 1/ha) on 28 May, using a hand-held constant-pressure CO2 sprayer operating at 45 psi (3.2 kg/cm2) and equipped with a 9505-E-Tee Jet nozzle. On 6 Jun, plots were examined for spittle bug masses and the number present recorded. On 10 Jun, plots were checked for tarnished plant bug damage (button berries) and the number per plot was recorded.
Systemic Insecticidal Control of Brown Citrus Aphid on Valencia Orange, 1997
Authors: Stansly P. A. , Conner J. M. , Carlin P. W.
Published: December 2017

The trial was conducted in the Research Grove located at Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee, Florida on two-year-old ‘Valencia’ orange budded to Swingle citrumelo rootstock planted on a 15 X 22 ft spacing. A RCB design was used with 6 replications and 3 treatments plus one untreated check. Blocks were single rows and plots consisted of five adjacent trees. An evaluation was done at the onset of the trial to determine whether aphids were present in any block. Treatments were applied on 24 Jul. Metasystox-R and Admire were applied to the soil at the base of each tree out to the drip line using a trailermounted sprayer equipped with a 13-inch brass GunJet Spray Gun fitted with a hardened stainless steel #7 orifice disc-type nozzle. The sprayer was supplied by a gasoline powered diaphragm pump operating at 100 psi and calibrated to deliver 101 gpa. A pre-measured amount of Temik was applied evenly around the base of each tree. All aphids were counted on 10 (2 per tree) of the youngest shoots available at 4, 7, 14, 21, 28, and 60 DAT in 4 categories: alates (winged) and apterae (wingless) BCA and non-BCA (primarily spirea aphid). If analysis showed no significant differences among treatments, all 4 categories were grouped together. On the night of treatment, 0.56 inches of rain fell and on several days and nights during the course of evaluation (Jul 25-Aug 22), another 9.44 inches of rain was recorded for the area.
Walnut Husk Fly Control with Low-Toxicity Insecticides, 1997
Authors: Steenwyk R. A. Van , Coates W. W.
Published: December 2017

The study was conducted on mature ‘Payne’ walnut trees in a commercial orchard near Hollister, Calif. Five treatments were replicated four times in a RCB design. Each replicate consisted of an individual tree. Treatments were applied with a backpack air-blast sprayer with a finished spray volume of 100 gpa (1.11 gal/tree). The first application was initiated one week after the appearance of walnut WHF ovipositional punctures and a second application was applied two weeks after the first application. Control was evaluated by visually examining 25 walnuts per replicate weekly from 26 Jun through 31 Jul. The walnuts were inspected for ovipositional punctures and larval feeding. The larval feeding was classified on a scale of 0 to 5 where: 0 = no larval feeding or husk discoloration, 1 = slight larval feeding with very little husk discoloration, 2 = slight larval feeding with husk discoloration about 1 cm2 in size, 3 = moderate larval feeding with husk discoloration about 2 cm2 in size, 4 = heavy larval feeding with over ½ of the husk discolored, 5 = heavy larval feeding with entire husk discolored and/or larval emergence from the husks. Additional 25 walnuts per replicate were dissected on 17 and 31 Jul. The walnuts were classified as nuts with or without eggs and/or first, second or third instar larvae.
Seed Maggot Control on Snap Bean, 1997
Authors: Eckenrode C. J. , Webb D. R. , Hessney M. L.
Published: December 2017

A hand-pushed ‘V’ belt seeder was used to plant 100 seeds in each treatment row at the Fruit and Vegetable Research Farm near Geneva, NY on 23 Jun. A 2-4-inch band of meat and bone meal was placed over each row to increase seed maggot oviposition. Each treatment consisted of single row treatments (25 ft), 3 ft apart in a randomized complete block design with 4 replications. All treatments were slurry treated. Pro-gro was included in all treatments for the control of seed rots.
REOPENING OF MACULAR HOLE AFTER INTRAVITREAL AFLIBERCEPT FOR NEOVASCULAR AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
Authors: Chan Errol W. , Sun Vincent , Chen John C.
Published: December 2017

Purpose:

To describe the clinical course and surgical outcome of a patient with full-thickness macular hole recurrence after aflibercept injections for wet age-related macular degeneration.

Methods:

Case report with spectral domain optical coherence tomography retinal imaging.

Results:

An 84-year-old patient, with a successfully closed full-thickness macular hole by vitrectomy and internal limiting membrane (ILM) peel 4 years ago in the right eye, developed neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) of the same eye. After 6 intravitreal aflibercept injections, visual acuity was 20/50, with minimal subretinal fluid (SRF). Four days after the seventh aflibercept injection, visual acuity decreased to 20/200. Spectral domain optical coherence tomography demonstrated a reopened full-thickness macular hole of diameter 430 μm, associated with a reduction in pigment epithelial detachment height, increase in SRF, and an epiretinal membrane (ERM). A 23-gauge pars plana vitrectomy with indocyanine green–assisted removal of residual ILM and ERM, and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) 20% tamponade was performed. At 1 month postoperatively, the full-thickness macular hole was successfully closed and visual acuity improved to 20/80.

Conclusion:

In wet AMD eyes with previously closed macular holes, hole reopening may occur as a rare complication of aflibercept therapy.
Higher-Order Aberrations in Children and Adolescents of Southwest China
Authors: Zhang Ning , Liu Longqian , Yang Bi , Ma Wei , Wang Xue , Ye Wu , Yang Xubo , Lam Carly S. Y.
Published: December 2017

SIGNIFICANCE

This study provides a descriptive characterization of higher-order optical aberrations for the eyes of a larger number of Chinese children and adolescents.

PURPOSE

To determine the distribution of higher-order aberrations (HOAs) of Han Chinese young subjects with normal vision and their relationship to age.

METHODS

Children and adolescents, aged from 3 to 17 years, with normal visual acuity were enrolled, and their wavefront aberrations for a 6-mm pupil were evaluated by the Zywave II aberrometer. Their correlations with age were analyzed, and the 95% statistical reference ranges were computed for each Zernike term.

RESULTS

A total of 1634 eyes (287 for preschool-age children, 897 for school-age children, and 450 for adolescents) were analyzed. There was a significant correlation with age and the root mean square (RMS) of total HOAs (r = 0.256, P < .0001), third-order aberrations (r = 0.062, P = .029), fourth-order aberrations (r = 0.197, P < .0001), fifth-order aberrations (r = 0.067, P = .017), and trefoil-like aberrations (r = 0.100, P < .0001) in the myopic group. There were significant differences in RMS values (except coma-like aberrations, χ2 = 4.179, P = .124) as well as the Zernike coefficients among three different age groups. Therefore, the 95% statistical normal reference values were calculated separately for three age groups.

CONCLUSIONS

The RMS value of total HOAs, coma-like, trefoil-like, third-order, fourth-order, and fifth-order aberrations are correlated with age, and the RMS values and Zernike coefficients of aberrations were different in different age stages of the subjects. This study described the distribution of HOAs in children and adolescents and established 95% statistical normal values of HOAs for different ages of children and adolescents by analyzing the HOAs in a large number of the Han Chinese clinical population.
Effect of Location on Tracheal Intubation Safety in Cardiac Disease—Are Cardiac ICUs Safer?
Authors: Gradidge Eleanor A. , Bakar Adnan , Tellez David , Ruppe Michael , Tallent Sarah , Bird Geoffrey , Lavin Natasha , Lee Anthony , Adu-Darko Michelle , Bain Jesse , Biagas Katherine , Branca Aline , Breuer Ryan K. , Brown Calvin , Bysani G. Kris , Cheifitz Ira M. , Emeriaud Guillaume , Gangadharan Sandeep , Giuliano John S. , Howell Joy D. , Krawiec Conrad , Lee Jan Hau , Li Simon , Meyer Keith , Miksa Michael , Napolitano Natalie , Nett Sholeen , Nuthall Gabrielle , Orioles Alberto , Owen Erin B. , Parker Margaret M. , Parsons Simon , Polikoff Lee A. , Rehder Kyle , Saito Osamu , Sanders Ronald C. , Shenoi Asha N. , Simon Dennis W. , Skippen Peter W. , Tarquinio Keiko , Thompson Anne , Toedt-Pingel Iris , Vanderford Paula , Walson Karen , Nadkarni Vinay , Nishisaki Akira
Published: December 2017

Objectives:

Evaluate differences in tracheal intubation–associated events and process variances (i.e., multiple intubation attempts and oxygen desaturation) between pediatric cardiac ICUs and noncardiac PICUs in children with underlying cardiac disease.

Design:

Retrospective cohort study using a multicenter tracheal intubation quality improvement database (National Emergency Airway Registry for Children).

Setting:

Thirty-six PICUs (five cardiac ICUs, 31 noncardiac ICUs) from July 2012 to March 2016.

Patients:

Children with medical or surgical cardiac disease who underwent intubation in an ICU.

Interventions:

None.

Measurements and Main Results:

Our primary outcome was the rate of any adverse tracheal intubation–associated event. Secondary outcomes were severe tracheal intubation–associated events, multiple tracheal intubation attempt rates, and oxygen desaturation. There were 1,502 tracheal intubations in children with underlying cardiac disease (751 in cardiac ICUs, 751 in noncardiac ICUs) reported. Cardiac ICUs and noncardiac ICUs had similar proportions of patients with surgical cardiac disease. Patients undergoing intubation in cardiac ICUs were younger (median age, 1 mo [interquartile range, 0–6 mo]) compared with noncardiac ICUs (median 3 mo [interquartile range, 1–11 mo]; p < 0.001). Tracheal intubation–associated event rates were not different between cardiac ICUs and noncardiac ICUs (16% vs 19%; adjusted odds ratio, 0.74; 95% CI, 0.54–1.02; p = 0.069). However, in a sensitivity analysis comparing cardiac ICUs with mixed ICUs (i.e., ICUs caring for children with either general pediatric or cardiac diseases), cardiac ICUs had decreased odds of adverse events (adjusted odds ratio, 0.71; 95% CI, 0.52–0.97; p = 0.033). Rates of severe tracheal intubation–associated events and multiple attempts were similar. Desaturations occurred more often during intubation in cardiac ICUs (adjusted odds ratio, 1.61; 95% CI, 1.04–1.15; p = 0.002).

Conclusions:

In children with underlying cardiac disease, rates of adverse tracheal intubation–associated events were not lower in cardiac ICUs as compared to noncardiac ICUs, even after adjusting for differences in patient characteristics and care models.
Effects of a Home-Based Resistance Exercise in Chinese Individuals Living With Physical Disability: Resistance Exercise on PWPD
Authors: Ya Li , Petrini Marcia A.
Published: December 2017

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of a home-based resistance exercise program for people living with physical disability.

Design:

A quasiexperimental study.

Method:

Forty participants enrolled, and 24 completed the 12-week study with 13 in the intervention group and 11 in the control group. Outcomes were measured by pretests and posttests, including Six-Minute Walk Test, Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test, 10-Meter Walk Test, Timed Up and Go, One Repetition Maximum, World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0, and Self-administered Short Form Health Survey.

Findings:

Outcomes of participants within intervention group improved significantly after the training.

Conclusions:

This home-based resistance exercise demonstrated impact on improving the functioning of the participants.

Clinical Relevance:

A well-developed home-based resistance exercise for people with disability will improve their physical functioning. The trainers for the home-based program should have frequent interaction with the group to determine how to improve the outcome of physical abilities. Community health nurses could be taught how to conduct resistance exercise so that it will become routine care in the community health centers for people with disability.
Effect of the 5A Model on Clinical Status Indexes of COPD Patients
Authors: Heidari Maryam , Fayazi Sadigeh , Borsi Seyed-Hamid , Latifi Mahmoud , Moradbeigi Khadijeh , Torghi Masoud Torabpour , Nassaji Neda Akbari
Published: December 2017

Purpose:

This RCT study investigates the effects of a self-management program on clinical status indexes of COPD patients.

Design:

In this study, 50 COPD patients referred to the respiratory clinic participated.

Methods:

Patients were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups. The control group received standard care, and the intervention group received standard care plus the self-management program. Patients were assessed by spirometry, Modified Borg scale, and 6-minute walking test at the baseline and the end of 12-weeks. Paired t-test, independent t-test, and chi-square were used to analyze variables.

Findings:

No significant difference was noted in the spirometry indexes mean in the two groups; however, significant differences were noted in dyspnea and exercise tolerance at the end.

Conclusion/Clinical Relevance:

Using the 5A model can lead to increased exercise tolerance and decreased dyspnea in COPD patients. Therefore, this self-management program is recommended as an effective way to improve their functional status.
A Randomized Clinical Trial of the Effect of an Angina Self-Management Intervention on Health Outcomes of Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
Authors: Kimble Laura P.
Published: December 2017

Purpose

The aim of this study was to test the effect of a psychoeducational intervention to enhance angina pectoris (AP) symptom self-management.

Design

A two-group, single-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Methods

Following institutional review board approval, a convenience sample of cardiac inpatients was recruited. Within 2 weeks following discharge, the Angina Self-Management (ASM) intervention group (n = 39) received a nurse-delivered, telephone intervention focused on AP symptom monitoring and management. The control group (n = 41) received an attention-control telephone call. Physical function, anxiety, and angina frequency were assessed between 3 and 6 months postintervention.

Findings

Men in the ASM group (n = 24) reported better physical function and lower anxiety than men in the control group (n = 26). Women in the ASM group (n = 15) reported worse physical function and higher anxiety than women (n = 15) in the control group.

Conclusions

Angina symptom monitoring may be more difficult for women. Rehabilitation nurses should be proactive in addressing issues associated with women’s AP symptom management.
Effect of Electronic Video Education on Patient's Self-Assessed Knowledge About Obesity and Pelvic Floor Disorders: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Padilla Conde Tania , Barker Matthew A.
Published: December 2017

Objective

The objective of this study was to study the effect of electronic video education on patient's self-assessed perception of knowledge about pelvic floor disorders in relation to obesity in a prospective randomized controlled trial.

Methods

From June to July 2015, women with a body mass index of 25 kg/m2 or higher seeking care at a single urogynecology center were recruited and randomized into either a standard visit with an 8-minute video (group A) or a standard visit control (group B). Randomization was performed with computer-generated number blocks of 4. Allocation sequence was concealed from the caregiver, in sequentially numbered, opaque, and sealed envelopes. Immediately after their visit, patients answered a series of 3 questionnaires, which were statistically analyzed using unpaired t tests, Wilcoxon rank sum and analysis of variance tests, presented as mean and standard deviation. Primary outcome was a difference in self-assessed perception of knowledge questionnaire scores. Secondary outcome was a difference in motivation to lose weight.

Results

Forty-eight women enrolled, and 40 completed all questionnaires, 20 in each group. Representation in both groups was demographically similar. The mean (SD) answers for the postvisit survey measuring participant's self-assessed perception of knowledge was 3.9 (0.8) for group A and 3.5 (1.1) for group B (P = 0.002). Ninety percent of women in group A reported motivation to lose weight, compared with 75% in group B (P = 0.4).

Conclusions

Participants who received electronic video education scored significantly higher on self-assessed perception of knowledge questionnaire about pelvic floor disorders in relation to obesity. The video did not increase motivation to lose weight.
Multiple banking relationships and exposure at default
Authors: Gibilaro Lucia , Mattarocci Gianluca
Published: December 2017

Purpose

This paper aims to analyse the exposure at default (EAD) in the event of multiple banking relationships to understand the differences with respect to solo banking relationships and forecast the banks risk exposure.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper uses a unique database provided by the Italian public credit register representative of the full Italian market before the financial crisis. The analysis compares different EAD risk proxies for debtors with unique and multiple banking relationships to underline the main differences among the two groups.

Findings

Results show that EAD forecast could be improved considering the existence of exposures with other lenders and banks that consider such type of information can reduce the risk of underestimating the risk exposure of a debtor.

Originality/value

The paper is the first attempt to model the EAD on the basis of the existence of multiple lending exposures. Results demonstrate a different lender’s risk exposure for debtors with multiple credit risk exposure and show the usefulness of the information about the overall system exposure in evaluating the risk exposure related to this type of customers.
Stakeholder Orientations and Cost Management
Authors: Liu Xiaotao (Kelvin) , Liu Xiaoxia , Reid Colin D.
Published: December 2017

We examine the effect of stakeholder orientation on firms' cost management as proxied by selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) cost stickiness. Using a sample of 19,783 firm‐years, we find that customer and employee orientation are associated with greater SG&A cost stickiness. Furthermore, the effect of customer orientation on SG&A cost stickiness is more prominent in firms where SG&A costs create high future value, growth firms, and firms with strong corporate governance. In contrast, the effect of employee orientation on SG&A cost stickiness is stronger in firms where SG&A costs create low future value, mature firms, and firms with weak corporate governance. Overall, the association between customer orientation and SG&A cost stickiness is consistent with efficiency considerations (i.e., adjustment costs). In contrast, the association between employee orientation and SG&A cost stickiness is consistent with agency motives such as empire building or “a preference for a quiet life.” In sum, we provide evidence that corporate orientation toward different stakeholders can have different efficiency implications in the context of SG&A resource adjustments and cost management.
Association between atopic dermatitis and squamous cell carcinoma: a case–control study
Authors: Cho Janice M. , Davis Dawn Marie R. , Wetter David A. , Bartley Adam C. , Brewer Jerry D.
Published: December 2017

Background

Conflicting data have been published on whether an association exists between atopic dermatitis (AD) and nonmelanoma skin cancer. This study aimed to determine whether individuals with AD had an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) development.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective, case–control study of patients residing in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Cases were selected from patients seen at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota) who had an initial SCC diagnosis (either invasive SCC or SCC in situ) from January 1, 1996, through December 23, 2010. Age‐ and sex‐matched controls were selected from patients seen at Mayo Clinic with no history of SCC before the case event date.

Results

Three hundred ninety‐nine individuals with a documented history of SCC were identified and matched with 780 controls who did not have a history of SCC. After adjusting for race, smoking history, ionizing radiation exposure, corticosteroid and cyclosporine use, and non‐SCC skin cancers, the odds ratio for SCC development between patients with history of AD versus patients without history of AD was 1.75 (95% CI, 1.05–2.93).

Conclusions

Our findings support an increased risk of SCC development in the setting of AD.
Three‐dimensional ultrasound cranial imaging and early neurodevelopment in preterm growth‐restricted infants
Authors: McLean Glenda , Hough Catherine , Sehgal Arvind , Ditchfield Michael , Polglase Graeme R , Miller Suzanne L
Published: December 2017

Aim

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) is associated with increased perinatal morbidity, mortality and long‐term neurodevelopmental sequelae. The objective of this study was to examine whether information about early neurodevelopmental deficits was evident using three‐dimensional head ultrasound and developmental assessments in preterm infants with FGR, compared with appropriate for gestational age (AGA) infants in the early post‐natal period.

Methods

Twenty preterm FGR infants weighing <10th centile and born between 28 and 32 weeks were compared with age‐matched AGA infants. In the second post‐natal week after birth, we used three‐dimensional ultrasound to assess cerebral ventricular volumes. Prechtl General Movement Assessments were performed at 4–6 weeks after birth. Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP) to measure functional motor behaviour was performed at 4–6 and 12–14 weeks corrected age.

Results

There was no statistically significant difference in the combined cerebral ventricular volume between the two groups (FGR, 0.81 ± 0.42 vs. AGA 0.72 ± 0.38 cm3, P = 0.4). The TIMP assessment at 12–14 week term corrected demonstrated lower scores (worse performance) in FGR infants compared with the AGA cohort (regression coefficient: −7.74 (95% CI −16.06, 0.57); P = 0.07). We observed a significant correlation between greater ventricular volume and lower TIMP scores in the cohorts separately and also overall (FGR, r = −0.5, P = 0.06 vs. AGA, r = −0.62, P = 0.007 and overall, r = −0.53, P = 0.001).

Conclusion

Ultrasound in the early weeks may be useful to detect the neuropathology which could then mediate functional consequences.
The Limits and Possibilities of Volunteering: A Framework for Explaining the Scope of Volunteer Involvement in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
Authors: Nesbit Rebecca , Christensen Robert K. , Brudney Jeffrey L.
Published: December 2017

Despite popular rhetoric concerning the benefits of volunteerism for public and nonprofit organizations, the use and management of volunteers to assist in the delivery of services is uneven: some organizations rely heavily on volunteer labor for this purpose, while others circumscribe volunteer contributions or eschew volunteer involvement altogether. This article introduces eight dimensions of volunteer involvement—four involving organizational decisions and four regarding volunteers’ decisions—that make up the overall scope of volunteer involvement in an organization. Based on a review of the literature, the article presents a conceptual framework and several research propositions concerning how organizational characteristics, volunteer management, and environmental factors affect the overall scope of volunteer involvement in an organization.
Development and pilot-testing of patient decision aid for use among Chinese patients with primary open-angle glaucoma
Authors: Shum Jennifer W H , Lam Wendy W T , Choy Bonnie N K , Chan Jonathan C H , Ho Wing Lau , Lai Jimmy S M
Published: December 2017

Background

A patient decision aid (PDA) is a tool for shared decision making (SDM), which emphasises patient empowerment. It is useful in chronic diseases and when there are multiple, no best single treatment option. Although SDM is prevalent in Western countries, its use is limited in Chinese societies, where the adoption of a paternalistic approach is strong. Here, we report the development, acceptance and pilot test results of a PDA targeted at Chinese patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

Methods

We developed a PDA designed for use in Chinese patients with POAG. Recruited subjects were given our PDA. Baseline evaluation included decision conflict scale (DCS), validated glaucoma adherence questionnaires and glaucoma knowledge questionnaire. Subjects were briefed through the PDA and instructed to read it that day. Three to four weeks later, follow-up questionnaire as described above were conducted with the addition of acceptance questionnaires.

Results

Data from 65 subjects were available. The PDA was well received among subjects. DCS improved from 48.9±20.4 at baseline to 34.3±20.3 during follow-up, with P<0.01. Validated medication adherence questionnaires and knowledge showed improvement from baseline, which was statistically significant.

Conclusions

The use of PDA among Chinese subjects with POAG demonstrated positive reception and acceptance. Evaluation of its initial effects shows improvement in DCS, medication adherence and glaucoma knowledge. The implementation of SDM and PDA among Chinese subjects with POAG is encouraged. Future studies with randomised design and later evaluation time points can further reveal the impacts of PDA among Chinese subjects with POAG.
Seismic reservoir characterization of Utica-Point Pleasant Shale with efforts at quantitative interpretation — A case study: Part 1
Authors: Chopra Satinder , Sharma Ritesh Kumar , Nemati Hossein , Keay James
Published: December 2017

The Utica Shale is one of the major source rocks in Ohio, and it extends across much of the eastern United States. Its organic richness, high content of calcite, and development of extensive organic porosity make it a perfect unconventional play, and it has gained the attention of the oil and gas industry. The primary target zone in the Utica Play includes the Utica Formation, Point Pleasant Formation, and Trenton Formation intervals. We attempt to identify the sweet spots within the Point Pleasant interval using 3D seismic data, available well data, and other relevant data. This has been done by way of organic richness and brittleness estimation in the rock intervals. The organic richness is determined by weight % of total organic carbon content, which is derived by transforming the inverted density volume. Core-log petrophysical modeling provides the necessary relationship for doing so. The brittleness is derived using rock-physics parameters such as the Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio. Deterministic simultaneous inversion along with a neural network approach are followed to compute the rock-physics parameters and density using seismic data. The correlation of sweet spots identified based on the seismic data with the available production data emphasizes the significance of integration of seismic data with all other relevant data.
Ferritin level changes and erythroid improvement in a group of adult politransfused patients treated with Deferasirox
Authors: Parvu Andrada Viorica , Bojan Anca , Urian Laura , Torok Tunde , Zsoldos Iulia Andrea , Iancu Mihaela
Published: December 2017

Background and aims. Chelating agents therapy is recommended for polytransfused patients that have evidence of iron overload (an elevated serum ferritin or received over 20 units of red blood cell transfusions). Deferasirox showedefficacy and safety in maintaining or reducing body iron.Iron chelation therapy was associated with hematopoiesis improvement in transfusion-dependent patients.Our objectives were to analyze differences in ferritin level in adult polytransfused patients treated with Deferasirox, to estimate the erythroid improvement and variation of the number of red blood cell transfusion after introducing Deferasirox, to evaluate the side effects of the treatment.Methods. Retrospective study including all the adult polytransfused patients treated with Deferasirox in Hematology Departments of   three county hospitals in the North-West of Romania.         Results. We included 40 polytransfused patients treated with Deferasirox in standard doses. There was a significant reduction in serum ferritine from baseline for all the patients (Friedman test, χ2(2)=26.82, p<0.001). Safety profile of Deferasirox was good (three digestive side effects). RBCT were administered before (mean 2.43±1.09 units/month) and after starting Deferasirox (mean 1.40±0.97 units/month), the difference is statistically significant (Student Test, t(39)=6.98, p<0.001).Conclusions. Deferasirox proves to be an effective iron chelator, the serum level of ferritine decreased for all the patients during the treatment and 22.5 % of the patients developed an erythroid improvement. Safety and compliance were good.
Adolescent health promotion based on community-centered arts education
Authors: Farre Anny Giselly Milhome da Costa , Pinheiro Patrícia Neyva da Costa , Vieira Neiva Francenely Cunha , Gubert Fabiane do Amaral , Alves Maria Dalva dos Santos , Monteiro Estela Maria Leite Meirelles
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the contribution of arts education to health promotion of adolescents in situations of urban social vulnerability. Method: Participatory evaluative research, with a qualitative approach, using as a reference the theoretical constructs of Paulo Freire's Conscientization and the Empowerment Evaluation as a method of collecting with adolescents and teachers of an arts education program in the field of the Family Health Strategy. Results: Participants constructed a collective mission that represented the concept of adolescent health promotion. Arts education activities were prioritized and ranked with a mission focus, and over a three-month period, the program implemented health goals through art. In the reevaluation, the group presented a broad look at the implementation of activities and self-determination for change. Final considerations: Arts education is a potential space for nurses to act in the conscientization and empowerment of adolescent health in Primary Health Care.
Surveillance of intradomiciliary contacts of leprosy cases: perspective of the client in a hyperendemic municipality
Authors: Romanholo Helizandra Simoneti Bianchini , Souza Eliana Amorim de , Ramos Júnior Alberto Novaes , Kaiser Adélia Cileode Gomes Castelo Branco , Silva Ismália Oliveira da , Brito Aline Lima , Vasconcellos Cídia
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize approach methods for intradomiciliary contacts (IdC) of leprosy cases resident in Northern Brazil, during 2001-2012. Method: A cross-sectional and descriptive study in the state of Rondônia. Included IdC of leprosy cases diagnosed/reported in SINAN-Ministry of Health (MS), 2001-2012. A semi-structured instrument was applied to the IdCs, with six interventions: complete dermatological examination; complete neurological examination; BCG vaccination; instructions for return to the health unit; BCG guidance; and guidance to mobilize other contacts. Results: From a total of 459 IdCs included, failure to perform the dermatological examination was reported by 191 people (41.6%) and the neurological examination, by 252 (54.9%); 138 (30.1%) did not have BCG indicated and 122 (26.6%) did not receive guidelines; 257 (56.0%) were not advised to return for a new evaluation/follow-up and 186 (40.5%) were not asked to mobilize other contacts. Conclusion: Despite the favorable indicators of IdC examination coverage in the state, the evaluation process presents patterns that indicate operational quality failures.
Effects of grain-producing cover crops on rice grain yield in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
Authors: Nascente Adriano Stephan , Dambiro José , Constantino Clérico
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Besides providing benefits to the environment such as soil protection, release of nutrients, soil moisture maintenance, and weed control, cover crops can increase food production for grain production. The aim of this study was to evaluate the production of biomass and grain cover crops (and its respective effects on soil chemical and physical attributes), yield components, and grain yield of rice in Mozambique. The study was conducted in two sites located in the province of Cabo Delgado, in Mozambique. The experimental design was a randomized block in a 2 × 6 factorial, with four repetitions. Treatments were carried out in two locations (Cuaia and Nambaua) with six cover crops: Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.); namarra bean (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet), velvet beans (Mucuna pruriens L.), oloco beans (Vigna radiata (L.) R. Wilczek), cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.), and fallow. Cover crops provided similar changes in chemical and physical properties of the soil. Lablab purpureus, Vigna unguiculata, and Mucuna pruriens produced the highest dry matter biomass. Vigna unguiculada produced the highest amount of grains. Rice grain yields were similar under all cover crops and higher in Cuaia than Nambaua.
BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS DURING THE MATURATION OF FOUR FRUITS NATIVE TO THE RESTINGA FOREST OF CEARA
Authors: GONÇALVES NIGÉRIA PEREIRA , LUCENA ELISEU MARLÔNIO PEREIRA DE , BONILLA ORIEL HERRERA , SILVEIRA MÁRCIA RÉGIA SOUZA DA , TAVARES FRANCISCA JÉSSICA COSTA
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT Fruits provide not only essential nutrients for food, but also bioactive compounds that promote health benefits and help reducing the risk of developing non-communicable chronic diseases. In this sense, this work aimed at quantifying bioactive compounds during the maturation of four fruits native to the Restinga forest of Ceara. Myrtle fruits (Eugenia punicifolia (Kunth) DC.) were collected at the Botanical State Park of Ceara, Caucaia-CE, and guajiru (Chrisobalanus icaco L.), manipuça (Mouriri cearensis Huber) and murici-pitanga fruits (Byrsonima gardneriana A. Juss.) at the Botanical Garden of São Gonçalo, São Gonçalo do Amarante-CE. Fruits were collected at different stages (E) and transported to the Laboratory of Plant Ecophysiology, being characterized into five or six maturation stages according to the bark color, then processed and frozen for the following physicochemical and chemical evaluations: ascorbic acid, total chlorophyll, total carotenoids, total anthocyanins and yellow flavonoids. A completely randomized design was used, with five or six treatments, depending on the maturation stages of fruits and four replicates. Murici-pitanga had higher contents of ascorbic acid (ascorbic acid 646.23 mg/100 g E5), total carotenoids (6.13 mg/100 g E5) and total anthocyanins (7.99 mg/100 g E2); and myrtle had higher contents of total chlorophyll (11.05 mg/100 g E1) and yellow flavonoid (69.11 mg/100 g E2). There are positive and significant correlations between chlorophyll and carotenoid (R= 0.99; P <0.01) for manipuça and between anthocyanin and yellow flavonoid (R= 0.97; P <0.05) for murici-pitanga fruits; however, the correlation is negative and significant between ascorbic acid and yellow flavonoids (R= -0.98; P <0.05) for myrtle fruits. It could be concluded that murici-pitanga and myrtle fruits had the highest contents of bioactive compounds with the highest levels, therefore both fruits can be recommended to be commercially exploited by the food, cosmetic and phytomedicine sectors.
De las Conferencias de París al proyecto del Sistema: las últimas presentaciones husserlianas de la fenomenología
Authors: Inverso Hernán Gabriel
Published: December 2017

Resumen Husserl emprendió varias presentaciones sintéticas de la fenomenología con el propósito de darla a conocer ante públicos amplios. En el presente trabajo estudiaremos el enfoque de las Conferencias de París, su proyección en las Meditaciones cartesianas y el destino del proyecto de la versión alemana en tensión con la redacción del Sistema de filosofía fenomenológica, a los efectos de establecer sus rasgos distintivos, evaluar los alcances del abandono del neocartesianismo, que suele asociarse con el último período de producción de Husserl y, situar la dirección de estas últimas presentaciones en el clima intelectual que les dio origen.
Update and extension of the Brazil SimSmoke model to estimate the health impact of cigarette smoking by pregnant women in Brazil
Authors: Szklo André Salem , Yuan Zhe , Levy David
Published: December 2017

Abstract: A previous application of the Brazil SimSmoke tobacco control policy simulation model was used to show the effect of policies implemented between 1989 and 2010 on smoking-attributable deaths (SADs). In this study, we updated and further validated the Brazil SimSmoke model to incorporate policies implemented since 2011 (e.g., a new tax structure with the purpose of increasing revenues/real prices). In addition, we extended the model to estimate smoking-attributable maternal and child health outcomes (MCHOs), such as placenta praevia, placental abruption, preterm birth, low birth weight, and sudden infant death syndrome, to show the role of tobacco control in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Using data on population, births, smoking, policies, and prevalence of MCHOs, the model is used to assess the effect on both premature deaths and MCHOs of tobacco control policies implemented in Brazil in the last 25 years relative to a counterfactual of policies kept at 1989 levels. Smoking prevalence in Brazil has fallen by an additional 17% for males (16%-19%) and 19% for females (14%-24%) between 2011 and 2015. As a result of the policies implemented since 1989, 7.5 million (6.4-8.5) deaths among adults aged 18 years or older are projected to be averted by 2050. Current policies are also estimated to reduce a cumulative total of 0.9 million (0.4-2.4) adverse MCHOs by 2050. Our findings show the benefits of tobacco control in reducing both SADs and smoking-attributable MCHOs at population level. These benefits may be used to better inform policy makers in low and middle income countries about allocating resources towards tobacco control policies in this important area.
Afeto e comportamento social no planejamento do ensino: a importância das consequências do comportamento
Authors: Benvenuti Marcelo Frota Lobato , Oliveira Thais Porlan de , Lyle Leticia Albernaz Guimarães
Published: December 2017

Resumo Nosso objetivo neste ensaio é refletir sobre a necessidade de uma visão integrada do desenvolvimento da cognição e do afeto para o planejamento acadêmico. O estudante a todo tempo manipula e transforma o ambiente ao seu redor. Relações sociais que se desenvolvem nesse contexto envolvem unidades comportamentais entrelaçadas em que indivíduos ora atuam sobre o ambiente, transformando-o, ora funcionam como aspectos críticos do ambiente em que outros atuam. Este texto aponta a necessidade de identificar relações entre o sujeito que se comporta e seu ambiente social. Um recurso prático para lidar com questões do campo do afeto e da cognição no ensino envolve identificar e lidar com as consequências sociais do comportamento. Críticas da noção de reforço para a análise do comportamento humano são debatidas levando em conta a necessidade de explorar melhor a complexidade do comportamento humano em contextos sociais.
Soil solution and plant nitrogen on irrigated rice under controlled release nitrogen fertilizers
Authors: Veçozzi Thais Antolini , Sousa Rogério Oliveira de , Scivittaro Walkyria Bueno , Weinert Cristiano , Tarrillo Victor Raul Cieza
Published: December 2017

ABSTRACT: A study was conducted to evaluate the solubilization and nitrogen (N) use efficiency (NUE) of controlled release nitrogen fertilizers in irrigated rice, compared to urea. It was developed under semi-controlled conditions, including five treatments: Control, Splitted Urea (pre-sowing and topdressing), Pre-sowing urea, and Polymer Coated Urea (PCU) with 60-day and 90-day release. PCUs did not maintain high NH4 + and NO3 - levels in solution over a longer period than urea. NUE of PCUs was similar to uncoated urea, not increasing nutrient release in irrigated rice field.
Repercussão da iniciação sexual na vida sexual e reprodutiva de jovens de capital do Nordeste brasileiro
Authors: Maranhão Thatiana Araújo , Gomes Keila Rejane Oliveira , Oliveira Delvianne Costa de , Moita Neto José Machado
Published: December 2017

Resumo Objetivou-se analisar a repercussão da iniciação sexual de jovens com antecedentes obstétricos no número de gestações e de parceiros, em Teresina (PI). Trata-se de estudo seccional, realizado com 464 jovens selecionadas por amostragem acidental, que finalizaram uma gravidez quando tinham idade de 15 a 19 anos, no primeiro quadrimestre de 2006, em seis maternidades do município. A coleta dos dados primários ocorreu de maio a dezembro de 2008, no domicílio das jovens, após sua localização nos registros hospitalares. As análises univariada e bivariada se deram por meio de estatística descritiva e Coeficiente de Correlação de Pearson ou Teste t, respectivamente. Empregouse ainda o Teste post hoc de Tukey e as variáveis significativas na análise bivariada (p < 0,05) foram incluídas no modelo de Análise de Variância Multifatorial. A escolaridade (p < 0,001) e a idade da menarca (p < 0,001) influenciaram a idade da iniciação sexual e, esta, por sua vez, apresentou correlação negativa significativa (p < 0,01) com o número de parceiros e de gestações das jovens. Assim, quanto mais cedo ela iniciou-se sexualmente, mais gestações teve até o momento de sua vida reprodutiva, bem como maior número de parceiros sexuais. Portanto, a iniciação sexual precoce repercutiu negativamente sobre estas variáveis.