bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Definitive‐intent intensity modulated radiotherapy for modified‐Adams’ stage 4 canine sinonasal cancer: A retrospective study of 29 cases (2011‐2017)
Authors: Stevens Audrey , Turek Michelle , Vail David , Christensen Neil , Forrest Lisa 
Published: July 2020

AbstractDogs with sinonasal tumors with cribriform plate lysis (modified Adams’ stage 4) treated with non‐conformal definitive radiotherapy (RT) have short median survivals of 6‐7 months. Intensity‐modulated radiotherapy with its greater conformality and tumor dose homogeneity may result in more favorable outcomes. Dogs with epithelial or mesenchymal sinonasal tumors and CT evidence of cribriform lysis that received 10 daily fractions of 4.2 Gray using IMRT by helical tomotherapy were included in this single‐institution retrospective case series study. Dogs with distant metastasis, previous treatment, or concurrent chemotherapy were excluded. Based on CT, tumors were divided into two groups: cribriform plate lysis only (stage 4a) or intracranial extension (stage 4b). Twenty‐nine dogs were included, 23 with carcinoma and six with sarcoma. Eight dogs had stage 4b tumors; two presented with neurologic signs. Two dogs had lymph node metastasis at diagnosis, one confirmed and one suspected. Radiation dose distributions were standardized and patient positioning for RT was verified daily using on‐board megavoltage CT. All evaluable dogs had improvement of clinical signs. Median progression free survival was 177 days (95% CI, 128‐294 days). Median overall survival was 319 days (95% CI, 188‐499 days). Radiotherapy was well tolerated. The most common side effect was grade 1 or 2 oral mucositis. Two dogs that received additional treatment at progression (stereotactic RT [1]; surgery [1]) developed significant late effects. Image‐guided definitive‐intent IMRT may improve survival in dogs with modified Adams’ stage 4 sinonasal tumors and is associated with low morbidity. Intracranial tumor extension was not prognostic in this cohort of uniformly treated dogs.
Postoperative outcomes of 12 cats with ureteral obstruction treated with ureteroneocystostomy
Authors: Lorange Maxime , Monnet Eric 
Published: July 2020

AbstractObjectiveTo report complications and long‐term outcomes of cats with benign ureteral obstruction treated with ureteroneocystostomy and to determine the effects of double pigtail catheter (DPT) placement on postoperative outcomes.Study designRetrospective study.AnimalsTwelveclient‐owned cats with ureteral urolithiasis treated with ureteroneocystostomy.MethodsRecords were reviewed for signalment, location of the obstruction, diagnostic tests, surgical technique, perioperative complications, long‐term measurements of kidney function, and survival. Cats were divided into two groups; in one group, a DPT was placed at the time of ureteroneocystostomy, and, in the other group, a DPT was not placed at the time of ureteroneocystostomy (NDPT).ResultsA DPT was placed in six of 12 cats. The NDPT group included four cats with temporary catheters and two cats with no catheter. Median creatinine concentration decreased from 10.4 mg/dL (range, 1.6‐20.3) to 2.2 mg/dL (range, 1.1‐3.6) at the time of discharge (P= .015) in all cats. Two cats in the NDPT group required revision surgery for uroabdomen. Eleven cats were discharged from the hospital. Long‐term complications (hematuria, pollakiuria, urinary tract infections) were more common in the DPT group (P= .047). Seven cats were alive a median of 329 days (range, 8‐1772) after surgery. Median creatinine concentration was 2.0 mg/dL (range, 0.6‐6.4) at a median of 157 days (range, 43‐1772) after surgery.ConclusionUreteroneocystostomy resulted in acceptable long‐term outcomes in 11 of 12 cats. The placement of a DPT did not influence the long‐term outcome in this small population.Clinical significanceUreteroneocystostomy with or without intraoperative placement of a DPT should be considered to relieve benign ureteral obstructions in cats.
Pilot study to establish a prospective neonatal cohort: Study of Preterm Infants and Neurodevelopmental Genes (SPRING)
Authors: Wong Hilary S , Hopkins Lucinda , O'Donovan Michael C , Thapar Anita , Modi Neena 
Published: July 2020

BackgroundGenetic risk variants and preterm birth are early and potent risk factors for later neuropsychiatric disorders. To understand the interrelationships between these factors, a large-scale genetic study of very preterm (VPT, <32 weeks gestation) infants with prospective follow-up is required. In this paper, we describe a streamlined study approach, using efficient processes for biological and clinical data collection, to feasibly establish such a cohort.MethodsWe sought to recruit 500 VPT families within a 1 year period from neonatal units. Treating clinical teams recruited eligible participants, obtained parent consent, collected blood samples and posted specimens to the research laboratory. We extracted all clinical data from the National Neonatal Research Database, an existing UK resource that captures daily patient-level data on all VPT infants.ResultsBetween May 2017 and June 2018, we established a cohort of 848 VPT infants and their parents from 60 English neonatal units. The study population (median (IQR), gestation: 28.9 (26–30) weeks; birth weight: 1120 (886–1420) g) represented 18.9% of eligible infants born at the study sites during the recruitment period (n=4491). From the subset of 521 complete family trios, we successfully completed genotyping for 510 (97.9%) trios. Of the original 883 infants whose parents consented to participate, the parents of 796 (90.1%) infants agreed to future data linkage and 794 (89.9%) agreed to be recalled.ConclusionWe demonstrate the feasibility and acceptability of streamlined strategies for genetic, neonatal and longitudinal data collection and provide a template for future cost-effective and efficient cohort development.
Reshaping the Global Order in the Post COVID-19 Era: A Critical Analysis
Authors: Akon Md. Saifullah , Rahman Mahfujur 
Published: July 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) — an infectious disease that is spread across the world in the last couple of months — has been declared as a global pandemic because of quick infections and a large number of deaths in the worst-affected countries. The impacts of this pandemic are very significant for the existing global political and economic leadership. The internal policies of the United States and other European countries have plunged the whole world into uncertainty, where China emerges as a new savior. Considering the global politics amid COVID-19, the paper’s main objective is to find out the role of the current global leaders amid COVID-19 and the future of global leadership. Following the qualitative methods of research, this paper critically analyzes the active global role of China to fight against this pandemic by providing necessary assistance to the affected countries. However, this paper shows that although China has emerged as the protector of countries during the coronavirus period, it will have to face many obstacles in leading the post-COVID-19 world order. This paper will help further research on the future of China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) policy, which is now being used as a ‘global health silk road’.
How to make a microcosm into a universe
Authors: Yaffe Philip 
Published: July 2020

Each "Communication Corner" essay is self-contained; however, they build on each other. For best results, before reading this essay and doing the exercise, go to the first essay "How an Ugly Duckling Became a Swan," then read each succeeding essay.
In general you can't get people to read something if they believe it is totally outside their domain of interest. Some will nevertheless read the first couple of lines to confirm what they believed that already knew. Here is a technique that could rapidly change their mind.
Floristic diversity of Anjaneri Hills, Maharashtra, India
Authors: Auti Sanjay Gajanan , Kambale Sharad Suresh , Gosavi Kumar Vinod Chhotupuri , Chandore Arun Nivrutti 
Published: July 2020

High altitude plateaux are found throughout northern Western Ghats. These plateaux harbor a great diversity of monsoon flora and endemism but are highly neglected due to the seasonality and harsh climatic conditions. Anjaneri Hill is an important rock outcrop in northern Western Ghats. It is the type locality of Ceropegia anjanerica. As an attempt to make a floristic inventory of an important area, a preliminary study was undertaken. A total of 385 flowering plants from 68 families have been reported from Anjaneri protected area in the present study, of these 114 are endemics. Out of these 114 species, 81 are endemic to India while 33 taxa are endemic to the Western Ghats. Anjaneri rock outcrop shows great floral diversity due to varied microhabitats. The observations on phenology and adaptive traits were recorded. The data on geology and geomorphology is presented in order to understand the geological nature of the rock outcrop. Intensive study on varied microhabitat is needed for the documentation of floral diversity existing on the Anjaneri Hill.
Prevalence and morphotype diversity of Trichuris species and other soil-transmitted helminths in captive non-human primates in northern Nigeria
Authors: Joshua Kamani , Yidawi James P. , Sada Aliyu , Msheliza Emmanuel G. , Turaki Usman A. 
Published: July 2020

A study to determine the prevalence and morphotype diversity of soil-transmitted helminths in captive non-human primates (NHPs) in northern Nigeria was conducted. Simple flotation and sedimentation methods were used to examine fecal samples. A Morphometric analysis was done on Trichuris spp. eggs to determine the diversity of whipworm circulating in NHPs in the study area. High prevalence (60%) of infection was recorded in captive NHPs; Patas Monkey (n=17), Tantalus Monkey (n=9), Mona Monkey (n=7), Vervet Monkey (n=2), Mangabey Monkey (n=1), Baboon (n=14), and Chimpanzee (n=8) from parks and zoological gardens located in four Nigerian states (Borno, Gombe, Kano, and Plateau) and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Captive NHPs examined were infected with helminths either as single, double or triple infections. Four zoonotic soil transmitted helminth (STH) genera, Trichuris, Strongyloides, Ancylostoma, and Enterobius were detected in the examined animals. Eggs of Trichuris spp. were the most prevalent with four morphotypes suggesting several morphotypes of whipworm were circulating among the NHPs in this region. Further studies are required to elucidate the epidemiologic and public health implications of these findings.
Detection of hemoparasites in bats, Bangladesh
Authors: Islam Shariful , Rakib Uddin Ahmed  , Md. Kaisar Rahman  , Ferdous Jinnat , Uddin Md. Helal , Akter Sazeda , Faruq Abdullah Al , Hassan Mohammad Mahmudul , Ausraful Islam  , Islam Ariful 
Published: July 2020

A cross sectional study was conducted (2010–2013) to determine the diversity of hemoprotozoa among bats of Bangladesh. Microscopic examination of blood smears (N=533; Pteropus medius (377), Rousettus leschenaultii (111), Megaderma lyra (45)) revealed 9% of bats (95% confidence interval CI: 7–12%) were positive for hemoprotozoa. The overall prevalence of hemoparasites among P. medius was 5% (n=20, 95% CI: 3–8%); where Babesia sp. was 3% (n=12, 95% CI: 2–5%) and Hepatocytis sp. was 2% (n=8, 95% CI: 1–4%). Moreover, 13% of R. leschenaultii were positive (n=14, 95% CI: 7–20%) where prevalence of Babesia sp. was 10% (n=11, 95% CI: 5–17%) and prevalence of Hepatocystis sp. was 3% (n=3, 95% CI: 1–8%). Twenty-nine percent (n=13, 95% CI: 16–44%) of M. lyra harbored hemoparasites, among which 20% (n=9, 95% CI: 10–35%) were Babesia sp. and 9% (n=4, 95% CI: 2–21%) were Hepatocystis sp. The study indicates bats remain important hosts for various zoonotic parasites and suggests further research.
New distribution record of the endemic and critically endangered Giant Staghorn Fern Platycerium grande (Fee) Kunze (Polypodiaceae) in central Mindanao
Authors: Cherie Cano-Mangaoang  , Gumban Charissa Joy Arroyo 
Published: July 2020

Platycerium grande (Fee) Kunze is an endemic, Critically Endangered species of fern in the Philippines. The known distribution of this species remains limited at present and its population is threatened by various anthropogenic threats especially for ornamental collection. In our recent survey, we found high abundance of this species in Central Mindanao, southern Philippines. It can be distinguished from other species belonging to the genus Platycerium through its frond’s vegetative leaf which is symmetrical with two equally long main lobe. Based on literatures, the known distribution range extend from Zambaonga, Lanao, and Davao (Mt. Apo); and our recent records extends the known distribution of this species in Kalamansig, Sultan Kudarat and South Upi, Maguindanao suggesting this species may still be around in other areas within the known range, however, the species may remain narrowly distributed as multiple threats to this species continue to persist.
Ecology of the Critically Endangered Singidia Tilapia (Teleostei: Cichlidae: Oreochromis esculentus) of lake Kayanja, Uganda and its conservation implications
Authors: Olwa Richard , Nakiyende Herbert , Muhumuza Elias , Bassa Samuel , Taabu-Munyaho Anthony , Nkalubo Winnie 
Published: July 2020

Singidia Tilapia Oreochromis esculentus is a Critically Endangered native tilapia fish species endemic to lakes Victoria and Kyoga basins of East Africa, however, it disappeared from these main lakes due to overfishing, environmental degradation and predation by the introduced Nile Perch Lates niloticus. Remnant populations of this fish species is now restricted to satellite lakes including Lake Kayanja of the Victoria basin. This study provides updated information about the population abundance, critical habitat, threats and diet of Singidia Tilapia to inform conservation decisions to revive its populations in the wild. Fish data collection and mapping of nursery and breeding habitats of Singidia Tilapia on Lake Kayanja was conducted between February 2016 and October 2017. In all the areas mapped and sampled, Singidia Tilapia (with a size range of 11–27 cm TL) was the most abundant (43%) relative to exotic Nile Tilapia Oreochromis niloticus (21%) and Redbelly Tilapia Coptodon zillii (36%). The emergence of introduced (exotic) tilapias like Nile Tilapia recorded in this study could be attributed to cage fish farming being carried out in this Lake. The diet of Oreochromis esculentus consisted mainly of detritus (60.8 %), plant materials (27.7%) and blue-green algae (5.5%). Destruction of critical habitats and presence of introduced fish species were noted as the major threats to this fish and its habitats. The generated information could contribute to guiding stakeholders to undertake appropriate actions to conserve this threatened fish species and its habitats.
Negative human-wildlife interactions in traditional agroforestry systems in Assam, India
Authors: Yashmita-Ulman  , Singh Manoj , Kumar Awadhesh , Sharma Madhubala 
Published: July 2020

Traditional agroforestry systems are designed to provide maximum and diverse yield (ranging from agricultural crops, forest trees, livestock and fish) to people. They also act as sources of food and shelter to wild animals leading to crop destruction, livestock depredation and injuries to people giving rise to negative human-wildlife interactions. The present study was carried out in three different agroforestry systems namely tea gardens, homegardens, and agrisilvicultural systems in Assam to document the attitude of people towards wild animals which damage the crops and livestock, through questionnaire surveys. In agroforestry systems, 13 animals were reported as destructive; rodents at 13% followed by Indian Hare at 12%. The least destructive were birds and bats with 4% each. In tea gardens majority of the people killed animals for meat (95%) and the most common method for killing was the use of catapults (77%). In homegardens and agrisilvicultural systems, owners chased the animals away (82%) by using catapults (68%). Hunting of animals and intolerance of people towards crop destruction and livestock depredation done by wild animals were the two main reasons causing negative human-wildlife interactions in agroforestry systems. The present study concludes that wildlife species found in the agroforestry system in Assam were threatened by local inhabitants and thus, a suitable conservation awareness and policy action plan should be developed in consultation with the owners of agroforestry systems by considering the ecological significance of the wildlife species found therein.
First report of the assassin bug Epidaus wangi (Heteroptera: Reduviidae: Harpactorinae) from India
Authors: Boyane Swapnil S. , Ghate Hemant V. 
Published: July 2020

The assassin bug, Epidaus wangi Chen, Zhu, Wang & Cai, 2016 was originally described from Tibet, China. It is being reported from India for the first time.
The Archive of Paul E. Kahle in Turin
Authors: Bellino Francesca 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
This paper was written to commemorate the scholar of the Hebrew Bible and the philologist Bruno Chiesa (1949–2015) at the conference on “The Arabic Literary Genizot beyond Denominational Borders” (held at IAS, Princeton, NJ April 20–21, 2017). During his career, Chiesa edited various Judeo-Arabic documentary sources, especially some missing works by al-Qirqisānī (active 1oth century), and investigated the Geniza works as part of his studies on the historical philology of the Hebrew Bible. In the last years of his life, Chiesa has been involved in the cataloguing of the Hebrew and Arabic manuscripts held at the National Library of Turin and in the studying of the documents preserved in the archive of Paul E. Kahle of the University of Turin.
Adverbial Subordination in Egyptian Judaeo-Arabic and Muslim Middle Arabic Versions of Qiṣṣat al-ğumğuma from the Ottoman Period
Authors: Connolly Magdalen M. 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
In examining two Judaeo-Arabic adaptations of Qiṣṣat al-ğumğuma ‘The Story of the Skull’ (Cairo JC 104 and CUL T-S 37.39) alongside two Muslim Middle Arabic versions (CUL Qq. 173 and BnF Arabe 3655) from the Ottoman period, this paper explores the extent of linguistic similarities and divergences on the level of adverbial subordination, and the means through which these are expressed. It questions the long-established methodological boundaries imposed on the study of Middle Arabic, in which linguistic features of confessional varieties are generally examined in relation to Classical Arabic grammatical rules and modern spoken dialects, rather than other contemporaneous denominational varieties of written Arabic.
Learning Syriac and Garshuni in Early Modern Egypt
Authors: Kiraz George A. 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
The fragments published here consist of a pupil’s exercise sheets. The contents are alphabet exercises as well as repetitive phrases from hymnals. As such, the material sheds light on the pedagogical environment of the Syriac settlement in Early Modern Egypt and helps us connect the received liturgical tradition of the Syriac Orthodox Church with the middle of the second millennium.
Linda Ware and Roger Slee, eds., Ellen A. Brantlinger: When Meaning Falters and Words Fail, Ideology Matters
Authors: Whitburn Ben 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Presented in this article is a review of the 2020 publication of a book edited by Linda Ware and Roger Slee commemorating the contribution of Ellen Brantlinger to the field of disability studies in education (dse) in a new Brill series entitled Critical Leaders and the Foundation of Disability Studies in Education. Brantlinger the person, researcher, activist and scholar is explored across the 168 pages, in which authors from the US and UK explain the impact her work has had on their own scholarship. The review explores the contributions individually and collectively, along with the significance of the series as a recording of the field’s history.
Transformation of a low-grade follicular lymphoma into a composite lymphoma combining a high-grade B-cell lymphoma and a lymphoblastic neoplasm expressing Terminal deoxynucleotidyl Transferase: a case report
Authors: Bouroumeau Antonin , Kaphan Eleonore , Legrand Clémentine , Raskovalova Tatiana , Szymanski Gautier , Vettier Claire , Lefebvre Christine , Jacob Marie-Christine , McLeer Anne , Peuchmaur Michel , Gressin Rémy , Sartelet Hervé 
Published: July 2020

Abstract
Background
High-grade B-cell lymphoma with rearrangements of MYC and BCL2 and/or BCL6 is an aggressive mature B-cell neoplasm, whereas B-lymphoblastic lymphoma is immature cell proliferation, with a frequent positivity for terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase. The transformation of a low-grade follicular lymphoma into a lymphoblastic neoplasm expressing terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase is a very rare event.

Case presentation
A 55-year-old Caucasian man was followed for a grade 1–2 follicular lymphoma carrying a t(14;18) IGH/BCL2+ and was initially treated with R-CHOP. The follicular lymphoma presented two relapses. In the third relapse, the patient had multiple lymphadenopathy and ascites, which motivated a retroperitoneal biopsy and an ascitic tap. These samples were analyzed by histological, cytological, flow cytometric, cytogenetic, and molecular assessments. The patient died of a multiple organ dysfunction syndrome 2 weeks after his third relapse. The biopsy revealed a diffuse proliferation made up of two types of tumor cells: centroblasts (Bcl-6-positive) and immature cells (terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase-positive). Flow cytometric analysis confirmed the immature phenotype, with an expression of terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase, combined with a loss of membrane immunoglobulins. The cytogenetic analysis performed on the ascites revealed a clonal evolution characterized by a t(8;22)(q24;q11) MYC+ translocation not previously detected in follicular lymphoma. Fluorescence in situ hybridization confirmed the double rearrangement of the BCL2 and MYC genes. Polymerase chain reactions and sequencing were used to study the clonal relationship between follicular lymphoma and the secondary tumors. The IGVH gene rearrangement revealed a unique clonal rearrangement involving an IGVH4–59 subset in all three specimens.

Conclusion
These findings suggest a clonal relationship between the two types of lymphoma cells. Furthermore, they support the transformation of an acute follicular lymphoma into a composite lymphoma combining a high-grade B-cell lymphoma and a lymphoblastic neoplasm expressing terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase. This case report highlights the possible transformation of follicular lymphoma into a highly aggressive and immature proliferation.