bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Long‐term trends in tropical cyclone tracks around Korea and Japan in late summer and early fall
Authors: Lee Minkyu , Cha Dong‐Hyun , Moon Jihong , Park Jinyoung , Jin Chun‐Sil , Chan Johnny C. L. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThis study investigates long‐term trends in tropical cyclones (TCs) over the extratropical western North Pacific (WNP) over a period of 35 years (1982–2016). The area analyzed extended across 30–45°N and 120–150°E, including the regions of Korea and Japan that were seriously affected by TCs. The northward migration of TCs over the WNP to the mid‐latitudes showed a sharp increase in early fall. In addition, the duration of TCs over the WNP that migrated northwards showed an increase, specifically in early to mid‐September. Therefore, more recently, TC tracks have been observed to significantly extend into the mid‐latitudes. The recent northward extension of TC tracks over the WNP in early fall was observed to be associated with changes in environmental conditions that were favorable for TC activities, including an increase in sea surface temperature (SST), decrease in vertical wind shear, expansion of subtropical highs, strong easterly steering winds, and an increase in relative vorticity. In contrast, northward migrations of TCs to Korea and Japan showed a decline in late August, because of the presence of unfavorable environmental conditions for TC activities. These changes in environmental conditions, such as SST and vertical wind shear, can be partially associated with the Pacific decadal oscillation.
Fast determination of peroxymonosulfate by flow injection chemiluminescence using the Tb(III) ligand in micelle medium
Authors: Tang Man , Zhang Bo‐Tao , Teng Yanguo , Liu Meilin , Zhang Yang 
Published: November 2019

AbstractBased on the chemiluminescence (CL) phenomenon of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) and Tb(III) enhanced by its ligand in a micelle microenvironment, a fast and sensitive flow injection CL method for PMS detection was proposed and applied to the analysis of different samples and PMS decomposition. Under the optimized conditions, a linear range was obtained from 4.0 × 10–6 mol L–1 to 2.0 × 10–4 mol L–1 with a high correlation coefficient (r = 0.9997), detection limit of 5.0 × 10–7 mol L–1 (S/N = 3) and relative standard deviation of 2.4% for 1.0 × 10–5 mol L–1 PMS (n = 9). This was successfully applied to the determination of PMS in Virkon powder, tap water, and swimming pool water samples with satisfactory recoveries from 94.8% to 104.8%. In particular, the analytical frequency could be as fast as five samples per minute because there was no reaction step before analysis and the CL phenomenon was instantaneous. Therefore, this CL method has also been successfully applied to investigate the PMS decomposition profiles in carbon material (carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibres, activated carbon and graphene oxide) catalysis systems, which followed pseudo‐first‐order kinetics with good correlation coefficients (r > 0.9305). Quenching experiments and electron spin resonance spectra verified that the CL phenomenon was due to the formation of singlet oxygen, and that hydroxyl and sulfate radicals might be important in the generation of singlet oxygen. Tb(III) is the luminescent emitter according to the characteristics emission bands of the fluorescence and CL spectra in different media.
A novel approach to the quantification of urinary aryl‐propionamide‐derived SARMs by UHPLC–MS/MS
Authors: Temerdashev Azamat , Dmitrieva Ekaterina , Azaryan Alice , Gashimova Elina 
Published: November 2019

AbstractA simple and sensitive procedure for the quantification of two commonly abused aryl‐propionamide‐derived selective androgen receptor modulators (SARMs), namely S‐4 (GTx‐007, andarine) and S‐22 (GTx‐024, MK‐2866, ostarine, enobosarm), has been described. Urine samples were prepared for analysis by means of a dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction using methanol and chloroform as dispersive and extracting solvents, respectively. Factors that might influence the extraction process as well as their optimum conditions were evaluated by Box–Benken and central composite designs. After extraction, the analytes were quantified by UHPLC–MS/MS. The proposed procedure was validated on human urine samples. As a result, for both SARMs the detection limits were observed at 0.05 ng/mL and calibration curves were linear in the concentration range of 0.25–50 ng/mL with the coefficient of determination of 0.998.
Are population‐based patient‐reported outcomes associated with overall survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer?
Authors: Dai Wei Fang , Beca Jaclyn , Guo Helen , Isaranawatchai Wanrudee , Schwartz Deborah , Naipaul Rohini , Arias Jessica , Qiao Yao , Gavura Scott , Redmond‐Misner Ruby , Ismail Zahra , Barbera Lisa , Chan Kelvin 
Published: November 2019

AbstractBackgroundAdvanced pancreatic cancer (APC) patients often have substantial symptom burden. In Ontario, patients routinely complete the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS), which screens for nine symptoms (scale: 0‐10), in cancer clinics. We explored the association between baseline patient‐reported outcomes, via ESAS, and overall survival (OS).MethodsAdvanced pancreatic cancer patients with ESAS records prior to receiving publicly funded drugs from November 2008 to March 2016 were retrospectively identified from Cancer Care Ontario's administrative databases. We examined three composite ESAS scores: total symptom distress score (TSDS: 9 symptoms), physical symptom score (PHS: 6/9 symptoms), and psychological symptom score (PSS: 2/9 symptoms); Composite scores greater than defined thresholds (TSDS ≥36, PHS ≥24, PSS ≥8) were considered as high symptom burden. Crude OS was assessed using Kaplan‐Meier method. Hazard ratios (HRs) were assessed using multivariable Cox models. Analysis was repeated in a sub‐cohort with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) status and metastasis.ResultsWe identified 2199 APC patients (mean age 64 years, 55% male) with ESAS records prior to receiving chemotherapy. Crude median survival was 4.5 and 7.3 months for high and low TSDS, respectively. High TSDS was associated with lower OS (HR = 1.47, 95% CI: 1.33, 1.63). In the sub‐cohort (n = 393) with ECOG status and metastasis, high TSDS was also associated with lower OS (HR = 1.34, 95% CI: 1.04, 1.73). Similar trends were observed for PHS and PSS.ConclusionsHigher burden of patient‐reported outcome was associated with reduced OS among APC patients. The effect was prominent after adjusting for ECOG status.
How to save the wounded self: Power distance belief's moderation of self‐identity threat and status‐related consumption
Authors: Cui Hong‐jing , Fam Kim‐Shyan , Zhao Tai‐yang , Xu Wei , Han Cheng 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThere is ample evidence in the relevant literature to show that self‐identity threat affects consumers' behavior, psychological needs, purchasing behavior, and product choice. The present research takes self‐identity threat to another level with a focus on the moderating role of power distance belief (PDB) in the relation to self‐identity threat and status consumption. The research involves two studies. Study 1 shows that threatened participants with a high PDB prefer status goods to nonstatus goods. By contrast, the low‐PDB group is indifferent to the status of goods. Study 2 reexamines the results of Study 2 with different participants and goods and tests the moderated mediation of symbolic compensatory need in the status consumption of high‐PDB participants. The results and implications of our findings are presented in the Discussion section.
Complete heart block following TAVR: blocking the way forward?
Authors: Kornowski Ran , Schamroth Pravda Nili 
Published: November 2019

Key Points
This study demonstrated an increasing rate in complete heart block (CHB) and permanent pacemaker (PPM) after trans‐catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
The development of CHB was associated with increased in‐hospital mortality, prolonged length of stay and augmented hospitalization cost.
Pre‐existing RBBB was the strongest independent risk factor for subsequent development of CHB after TAVR.
Head and neck neuroendocrine tumors at a single institution over 15 years
Authors: Bacalao Maria , Beg Muhammad S. , Cavuoti Dominick , Zhu Hong , Sumer Baran , Myers Larry , Truelson John , Nedzi Lucien , Sher David , Hughes Randall , Khan Saad A. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractHead and neck cancer is a diverse group of rare diseases such as neuroendocrine tumors which can be thought of as extrapulmonary small‐cell cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation can frequently cure this disease, possibly due to early detection.
Monitoring of Ammonia in Biogas
Authors: Wünscher Heike , Frank Thomas , Cyriax Andrea , Tobehn-Steinhäuser Ingo , Ortlepp Thomas , Kirner Thomas 
Published: November 2019

AbstractAmmonia content is an important factor, which has to be considered when optimizing the processes in a biogas plant. A measurement system for a continuous monitoring of ammonia has been constructed, which can be placed in the gas room above the digester. The monitoring is based on the measurement of the electrical impedance. In this system, a condensate is generated on the surface of an interdigital electrode so that the whole stray field is covered by the condensate. For determining the ammonia content, impedance spectroscopy of these drops is performed. The ammonia of the biogas causes a decrease in the impedance in comparison to a pure aqueous condensate. A first evaluation of this measurement system using artificial slurries has been performed.
Bimetallic Sulfide Co9S8/N‐C@MoS2Dodecahedral Heterogeneous Nanocages for Boosted Li/K Storage
Authors: Han Yue , Li Wenlong , Zhou Kehan , Wu Xiaoyu , Wu Huayu , Wu Xue , Shi Qiaofang , Diao Guowang , Chen Ming 
Published: November 2019

AbstractIn this paper, bimetallic sulfide Co9S8/N−C@MoS2dodecahedral heterogeneous nanocages (DHNCs) are designed and synthesized via pyrolysis and sulfidation. The Co9S8/N−C@MoS2DHNCs with unique structure and composition display superior lithium storage performance (a reversible capacity of approximate 557 mA h g−1at 5 A g−1after 400 cycles) and potassium storage performance (a reversible capacity of about 100 mA h g−1at 1 A g−1after 100 cycles). The remarkable electrochemical properties are attributed to the synergistic effect of bimetallic sulfides and the special polyhedral hollow structure with the conductive N‐doped mesoporous carbon. This method could be used to develop new types of electrode materials with a heterogeneous hollow nanocages structure, which could enhance structural stability and mass transport kinetics for lithium‐ion batteries and potassium‐ion batteries.
Colored apparel and its potential influence on heterosexual attraction
Authors: Sullivan Chelsea , Kazlauciunas Algy , Guthrie James T. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractThe objective of this study is to determine if men would follow the “red effect” when choosing colors for women to wear on a date, and also to determine if the colors that men would wear when going on a date would be the same as the colors that females (their date) would wish them to wear. A set of psychophysical data was generated from this experiment, where participants were asked to rank a set of 10 colored samples based on preference for each question asked. There were three different sets of colored samples. The set of colored samples given to the participant depended on the question. A total of five questions were asked. Scaling analysis was done on the data to organize a set of items according to preferences providing values, an interval scale (Z values), that correspond to the relative perceptual differences among the stimuli. The Z values were graphed to show the general preference of colors for women to wear, and the preference of colors for men to wear. A Spearman's rank‐order correlation coefficient (SRCC) was calculated comparing each individual's rank order with the mean rank order for that specific question. An average Spearman's rank order was calculated for each question and each gender in order to determine the variability in answers. Scaling results indicate that men follow the “red effect,” but women preferred to wear other colors such as turquoise, blue, or yellow depending on the outfit. Males and females agreed that no matter the colored bottoms (denim or black), blue was the preferred color top for men to wear. SRCC results showed a lot of variability between individual answers and the mean answer indicating that participants' rankings did not necessarily agree with general color preferences presented in the scaling analysis. While scaling analysis might suggest certain color preferences such as men following the “red effect” and women preferring to wear blue, the poor correlation found using SRCC between the individual answers and the mean rank orders suggests that color preferences for each individual are inherently unique.
Minority oversampling based on the attraction‐repulsion Weber problem
Authors: Fiore Ugo 
Published: November 2019

SummaryLearning on imbalanced datasets, where one class is underrepresented, is problematic and important at the same time. On the one hand, a limited number of positive examples restricts the generalization ability of classifiers. On the other hand, often, the class of interest is such exactly because it is rare. The Synthetic Minority Oversampling TEchnique (SMOTE) is a preprocessing method that creates new synthetic examples by interpolating between neighboring instances. In this work, an enhancement to SMOTE is proposed, which characterizes synthetic instances as solutions of attraction‐repulsion problems among the neighboring data points. Experimental evaluation shows an improvement in the positive predictive power of classification.
Base‐Promoted Formation of an Annelated Pyrrolo‐1,4‐oxazine Ensemble from 1H‐pyrrol‐2‐ylmethanol and Propargyl Chloride: A Theoretical and Experimental Study
Authors: Vitkovskaya Nadezhda M. , Bobkov Alexander S. , Kuznetsova Svetlana V. , Shcherbakova Victoriya S. , Ivanov Andrey V. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractInvited for this month's cover is the group of Prof. Dr. Nadezhda M. Vitkovskaya at Irkutsk State University and the group of Dr. Andrey V. Ivanov at the A. E. Favorsky Irkutsk Institute of Chemistry, Russian Federation. The image shows that three different pyrrole derivatives can be obtained from the same starting reagents. The reaction is easily controlled by the ratio of the reagents, the amount of alkali, and the degree of dilution. The three strings of the balalaika (a Russian folk instrument) that represent these parameters can produce melodies from the same notes symbolizing the reagents. The sheets with quantum‐chemical calculations under the musical notebook symbolize that the experimental work is based on the theoretical investigations. Read the full text of the article at 10.1002/cplu.201900407.
Reactor Technology Concepts for Flow Photochemistry
Authors: Rehm Thomas H. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractSynthetic organic photochemistry has been intensively carried out in the 20th century and paved the way to the preparation of complex organic molecules, which were not yet accessible via thermal chemistry. Several photochemical synthesis routes have found their way into industrial applications for the production of everyday commodities, but photochemistry was still underutilized until recently as a synthesis method in organic chemistry. With the advent of novel photocatalytic and photophysical concepts for the use of high power visible light, the research field of synthetic organic photochemistry has evolved to become a vivid and highly recognized technique in the last years. Fortunately, continuous flow technology has also become an increasingly accepted tool and has proved to be an excellent key player for the advancement of photochemistry in academic and industrial research settings. This Review provides an overview on the recent developments of continuous flow photoreactors and their application to photochemical syntheses under mild and defined process conditions.
How phenotypic matching based on neutral mating cues enables speciation in locally adapted populations
Authors: Sibly Richard M. , Pagel Mark , Curnow Robert N. , Edwards Jonathan 
Published: November 2019

AbstractMaynard Smith's (American Naturalist, 1966, 100, 637) suggestion that in some cases a prerequisite for speciation is the existence of local ecological adaptations has not received much attention to date. Here, we test the hypothesis using a model like that of Maynard Smith but differing in the way animals disperse between niches. In previous studies, males disperse randomly between niches but females stay put in their natal niche. As a first step toward generalizing the model, we here analyze the case that equal proportions of the two sexes disperse between niches before breeding. Supporting Maynard Smith's (1966) hypothesis, we find that once local adaptations are established, a neutral mating cue at an independent locus can rapidly enable speciation in populations with a suitable mechanism for phenotype matching. We find that stable ecological polymorphisms are relatively insensitive to the strength of selection, but depend crucially on the extent of dispersal between niches, with a threshold of ~5% if population sizes in two niches are equal. At higher levels of dispersal, ecological differentiation is lost. These results contrast with those of earlier studies and shed light on why parapatric speciation is limited by the extent of gene flow. Our testable model provides a candidate explanation for the rapid speciation rates, diversity of appearance and occurrence of “species flocks” observed among some African cichlids and neotropical birds and may also have implications for the occurrence of punctuational change on phylogenies.
Water‐borne and plasma corticosterone are not correlated in spotted salamanders
Authors: Millikin Alice R. , Woodley Sarah K. , Davis Drew R. , Moore Ignacio T. , Anderson James T. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractWater‐borne hormone measurement is a noninvasive method suitable for amphibians of all sizes that are otherwise difficult to sample. For this method, containment‐water is assayed for hormones released by the animal. Originally developed in fish, the method has expanded to amphibians, but requires additional species‐specific validations. We wanted to determine physiological relevance of water‐borne corticosterone in spotted salamanders (Ambystoma maculatum) by comparing concentrations to those taken using established corticosterone sampling methods, such as plasma. Using a mixture of field and laboratory studies, we compared water‐borne corticosterone levels to other traditional methods of sampling corticosterone for spotted salamander larvae, metamorphs, and adults. Despite multiple attempts, and detecting differences between age groups, we found no correlations between water‐borne and plasma corticosterone levels in any age group. Water‐borne sampling measures a rate of release; whereas plasma is the concentration circulating in the blood. The unique units of measurement may inherently prevent correlations between the two. These two methods may also require different interpretations of the data and the physiological meaning. We also note caveats with the method, including how to account for differences in body size and life history stages. Collectively, our results illustrate the importance of careful validation of water‐borne hormone levels in each species in order to understand its physiological significance.
Home range size scales to habitat amount and increasing fragmentation in a mobile woodland specialist
Authors: Gardiner Riana , Proft Kirstin , Comte Sebastien , Jones Menna , Johnson Chris N. 
Published: November 2019

Abstract

Studies of impacts of fragmentation have focused heavily on measures of species presence or absence in fragments, or species richness in relation to fragmentation, but have often not considered the effects of fragmentation on ranging behavior of individual species. Effective management will benefit from knowledge of the effects of fragmentation on space use by species.

We investigated how a woodland specialist, the eastern bettong (Bettongia gaimardi), responded to fragmentation in an agricultural landscape, the Midlands region of Tasmania, Australia. We tested whether individual bettongs could adjust home range size to maintain access to essential habitat across three sites differing in degree of fragmentation.

We used GPS tracking to measure the home ranges of individual bettongs. Our models tested the effects of habitat aggregation and habitat amount measured at two radii comparable to a typical core range (250 m) and a typical home range (750 m), and habitat quality and sex on individual home range. We also tested the relationship between fragmentation on woodland used to determine whether individuals could compensate for fragmentation.

Depending on the spatial scale of fragmentation measured, bettongs altered their movement to meet their habitat requirements. Our top model suggested that at the core range scale, individuals had smaller ranges when habitat is more aggregated. The second model showed support for habitat amount at the core range, suggesting individuals can occupy larger areas when there is a higher amount of habitat, regardless of configuration.

Species that are relatively mobile may be able to compensate for the effects of habitat fragmentation by altering their movement. We highlight that any patch size is of value within a home range and management efforts should focus on maintaining sufficient habitat especially at the core range scale.
Empowering patients in chronic care to improve diabetes distress and glycaemic control: Protocol for a hybrid implementation‐effectiveness clinical trial
Authors: Woodard LeChauncy , Kamdar Nipa , Hundt Natalie , Gordon Howard S. , Hertz Brian , Amspoker Amber B. , Kiefer Lea , Mehta Praveen , Odom Edward , Rajan Suja , Stone Elizabeth , Jones Lindsey , Naik Aanand D. 
Published: November 2019

AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the effectiveness of a collaborative goal‐setting intervention (Empowering Patients in Chronic Care [EPIC]) to improve glycaemic control and diabetesrelated distress, and implementation into routine care across multiple primary care clinics.DesignRandomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of the EPIC intervention with enhanced usual care (EUC) at five clinic sites located in the greater Chicago and Houston areas. We will measure differences in haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and diabetes distress scale scores among study arms at post‐intervention and maintenance (6 months post‐intervention). We will evaluate implementation of the intervention across sites using the RE‐AIM framework. We will evaluate reach by comparing the per cent and characteristics of enrolled study participants among all potentially eligible participants in the given clinic population. Adoption is reflected by the characteristics of the involved providers and the number of intervention sessions conducted. Implementation of EPIC will be evaluated by number of sessions delivered, participants' evaluation of group sessions, and evaluation of quality of goal‐setting.PatientsWe randomized 280 participants with equal allocation to EPIC and enhanced usual care (EUC).ResultsAt baseline, the groups were similar with the exception that EUC participants were more likely to have prior diabetes education. At baseline, participants were predominately older men who have poorly controlled diabetes (mean HbA1c = 76 mmol/mol [9.1%]) and moderate levels of diabetes distress (mean DDS = 2.43).ConclusionsThis hybrid effectiveness‐implementation protocol is designed to accelerate the translation of a patient‐centred diabetes care intervention from research to clinical practice.