bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Spider (Araneae) and harvestman (Opiliones) communities are structured by the ecosystem engineering of burrowing mammals
Authors: Lindtner Peter , Gajdoš Peter , Stašiov Slavomír , Čiliak Marek , Pech Pavel , Kubovčík Vladimír 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Burrowing mammals through their digging activities are important ecosystem engineers and bioturbators in grassland ecosystems. Through habitat formation, they can have significant effects on other species in an ecosystem, structuring their abundance and diversity.
We analysed the effect of the European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) on spider (Araneae) and harvestman (Opiliones) communities, because these arachnids are the most abundant and dominant predators with a great variety of foraging strategies, and their community composition is strongly influenced by the physical structure of the environment.
We established replicate mound plots positioned directly in the centre of ground squirrel mounds with paired off‐mound control plots undisturbed by ground squirrels. We sampled spiders and harvestmen using pitfall traps on 30 ground squirrel mounds and 30 paired off‐mound control plots at two study sites differing in grazing intensity and plant species richness.
We found that the response of spiders was site‐specific, while harvestmen responded consistently to disturbances by burrowing mammals. Mounds exhibited increased abundance and species richness of harvestmen at both study sites, while species richness of spiders was increased only in intensively managed grassland. We also detected compositional changes of the arachnid community on the mounds in comparison to the grassland matrix.
Our findings indicate that burrowing mammals through physical state changes in abiotic and biotic material modulate the resources for other species and maintain a high diversity of biotic communities in intensively grazed grasslands.
Altmetric analysis of the contemporary scientific literature in Endodontology
Authors: Kolahi J. , Khazaei S. , Iranmanesh P. , Khademi A. , Nekoofar M. H. , Dummer P. M. H. 
Published: October 2019

AbstractAimTo analyse and visualize the knowledge structure of scientific articles in the field of Endodontology with high altmetric attention scores to discover hot topics, active researchers and the journals involved.MethodologyOn 5 June 2019, the altmetric database (Altmetric LLP, London, UK) was searched using the titles of 11 endodontic journals. Bibliometric data from endodontic articles and journals with an altmetric score >5 (top 5%) were retrieved from PubMed and analysed using the VOSviewer. Science mapping of articles with an altmetric score >5 at two levels was created: author keywords co‐occurrence and co‐authorship network analysis.ResultsOf the 2197 articles in the field of Endodontology identified with altmetrics, 192 had altmetric scores >5 (top 5%). Considering the total mentions amongst all altmetric resources, the Journal of Endodontics had the highest rank followed by the International Endodontic Journal and Australian Endodontic Journal. Twitter was the most popular altmetric data resource followed by patents and Facebook. Meta‐analysis, systematic review and pulpitis were the hot topics. At the author level, Dummer P.M.H had the greatest influence on the network. There was no significant correlation between altmetric score and citations count (P > 0.05). Mendeley mentions correlated with citations (P < 0.05).ConclusionsOverall, the altmetric scores of topics within Endodontology were low, possibly due to the specific and specialized nature of the specialty, as well as the difficulty members of the public probably have in understanding endodontic research. Journals and researchers with a focus on Endodontology would have more influence if they were to set‐up their own social media profiles and thus enhance their visibility and social impact by immediately sharing research findings and communicating with their network and audience.
Opportune inward waste materials toward a zero waste ceramic slabs production in a circular economy perspective
Authors: Mugoni Consuelo , Rosa Roberto , Remigio Vito A. , Ferrari Anna Maria , Siligardi Cristina 
Published: October 2019

AbstractThis work is related to the preliminary lab‐scale preparation of ceramic slabs, reproducing the characteristics of natural stones, containing up to more than 40 wt.% of different waste materials, namely laboratory glass, cullet glass (both thought as fluxing agents replacing feldspar), and ceramic waste obtained from drying squaring operations (for partial quartz sand replacement). Indeed, in order to pursue the circular economy principles, the possibility of turning different kinds of wastes into resources for the ceramic industry, surely represents the first concern to be addressed and demonstrated, with also the aim to reduce the environmental impact associated with landfill, minimizing manufacturing cost and contributing to preserve nonrenewable natural resources, which are known to be consistently depleted by the ceramic industries.
Properties of multiple oxide‐bonded porous SiC ceramics prepared by an infiltration technique
Authors: Das Dulal , Baitalik Sanchita , Kayal Nijhuma 
Published: October 2019

AbstractMultiple oxide‐bonded porous SiC ceramics were fabricated by infiltrating a porous powder compact of SiC and alumina with cordierite sol followed by sintering at 1300‐1400°C in air for 3 hours. The microstructures, phase components, mechanical properties, and air permeation behavior of the developed porous ceramics were examined and compared with materials obtained by the traditional powder processing route. The porosity, average pore diameter, and flexural strength of the ceramics varied from 33 to 37 vol%, ~12‐14 μm and ~23‐39.6 MPa, respectively, with variation in sintering temperature. The X‐ray diffraction results reveal that both the amount of cordierite and mullite as the binder increased with increase in sintering temperature. In addition, it was found that the addition of alumina in powder form effectively enhanced the strength due to formation of mullite in the bond phase in contrast to the samples prepared without alumina additive. To determine the suitability of the material in particulate filtration application, particle collection efficiency of the filter material was evaluated theoretically using single collector efficiency model.
Regional differences in access to acute ischaemic stroke care and patient outcomes
Authors: Dwyer Mitchell , Peterson Greg , Gall Seana , Kinsman Leigh , Francis Karen , Ford Karen , Castley Helen , Kitsos Alex , Hilliard Tamsin , English Jennifer 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundAdvances in stroke management such as acute stroke units and thrombolysis are not uniformly distributed throughout our population, with rural areas being relatively disadvantaged. It remains unclear, however, whether such disparities have led to corresponding differences in patient outcomes.AimsTo describe the regional differences in acute ischaemic stroke care and outcomes within the Australian state of Tasmania.MethodsA retrospective case note audit was used to assess the care and outcomes of 395 acute ischaemic stroke patients admitted to Tasmania's four major public hospitals. Sixteen care processes were recorded, which covered time‐critical treatment, allied health interventions and secondary prevention. Outcome measures were assessed using 30‐day mortality and discharge destination, both of which were analysed for differences between urban and rural hospitals using logistic regression.ResultsNo patients in rural hospitals were administered thrombolysis; these hospitals also did not have acute stroke units. With few exceptions, patients' access to the remaining care indicators was comparable between regions. After adjusting for confounders, there were no significant differences between regions in terms of 30‐day mortality (odds ratio (OR) = 0.99, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.46–2.18) or discharge destination (OR = 1.24, 95% CI 0.81–1.91).ConclusionsWith the exception of acute stroke unit care and thrombolysis, acute ischaemic stroke care within Tasmania's urban and rural hospitals was broadly similar. No significant differences were found between regions in terms of patient outcomes. Future studies are encouraged to employ larger data sets, which capture a broader range of urban and rural sites and record patient outcomes at extended interval.
Reduced leakage current and enhanced piezoelectricity of BNT–BT–BMO thin films
Authors: Wu Shuanghao , Song Baijie , Li Peng , Chen Pan , Shen Bo , Zhai Jiwei 
Published: October 2019

AbstractBiMeO3 (where Me denotes a transition metal) is often used as a chemical modifier to form the Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3‐based solid solutions and to improve the electromechanical properties of the materials. In this study, BiMnO3 was selected as a chemical modifier, and (1 − x)(0.94Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3‐0.06BaTiO3)–xBiMnO3 thin films with x = 0, 0.005, 0.01, and 0.015 were fabricated using the metal organic decomposition method to study the contributions of the third end‐member BiMnO3 to the reduction in the leakage current and the enhancement of the piezoelectric properties of Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3‐BaTiO3 thin films. Thin films with 1 mol% BiMnO3 exhibit a lower leakage current, and a better piezoelectricity and ferroelectricity, whose Smax/Emax, Pmax, 2Ec, and εr are 100.4 pm/V, 48.0 μC/cm2, 54.9 kV/cm, and 942, respectively.
Job satisfaction and associated factors among psychiatric nurses in tertiary psychiatric hospitals: Results from a nationwide cross‐sectional study
Authors: Zhou Huixuan , Jiang Feng , Rakofsky Jeffrey , Hu Linlin , Liu Tingfang , Wu Shichao , Liu Huanzhong , Liu Yuanli , Tang Yi‐lang 
Published: October 2019

AbstractAimsTo investigate the job satisfaction among psychiatric nurses in China and to explore its associated factors.DesignA cross‐sectional survey among a nationwide sample from 32 tertiary psychiatric hospitals in 29 provincial capitals in China.MethodsNurses (N = 9.907) were targeted for this survey in December 2017. In all, 8,493 responded (response rate = 85.7%) and 7,881 (79.5%) were included in the analysis. An online questionnaire was used to collect demographics and factors related to the work environment. The short version of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire was used to assess job satisfaction. Multilevel regression was used to examine the association between job satisfaction and these factors.ResultsThe mean job satisfaction score was 73.7. The multiple regression analysis indicated that self‐rated health, monthly income, medical liability insurance coverage, perceived respect from patients, social recognition, nurse–physician collaboration, and trust were significantly associated with higher job satisfaction scores, while age, work hours, and directly experiencing patient‐initiated violence were negatively associated with job satisfaction (p < .05).ConclusionOverall, Chinese psychiatric nurses are closer to satisfied than neutral and some demographics and factors related to stressful work environments were associated with nurses’ job satisfaction scores.ImpactThis study examined factors associated with the job satisfaction of Chinese psychiatric nurses in a nationwide sample and indicated that to improve nurses’ job satisfaction, the government and hospital administrators could consider ways to promote nurses’ personal health and to modify the stressful work environments, such as improving income, reducing work hours, promoting the psychiatric nursing specialty in ways that increase the public's respect for it, increasing awareness of medical liability insurance coverage, and protecting nurses from patients’ violence.
Ethnic differences in risk factors for adverse birth outcomes between Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and White British mothers
Authors: Garcia Rebecca , Ali Nasreen , Guppy Andrew , Griffiths Malcolm , Randhawa Gurch 
Published: October 2019

AbstractAimReducing poor maternal and infant outcomes in pregnancy is the aim of maternity care. Adverse health behaviours lead to increased risk and can adversely mediate birth outcomes. This study examines whether risk factors are similar, different, or clustered according to maternal ethnicity.DesignRetrospective analysis of routinely collected data (2008−2013).MethodsWe analysed data routinely collected data from a local University Hospital Ciconia Maternity information System (CMiS), for White British, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi women (N = 15,211) using cross‐tabulations, ANCOVA, adjusted standardized residuals (ASR), and Pearson's chi‐squared statistics.ResultsThe results demonstrate distinct clusters of risk factors between White British, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi mothers. Additionally, Pakistani mothers had the highest number of statistically significant risk factors, according to maternal ethnicity, showing that 49% of women in this cohort that were diagnosed with diabetes were Pakistani, 21.5% of White British women smoked and results showed that Bangladeshi mothers delivered the lightest weight infants (adjusted mean: 3,055.4 g).ConclusionsThis study showed differences in the risk factors between White British, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi mothers. The identified risk factors were clustered by maternal ethnicity.ImpactIdentification of these risk factor clusters can help policymakers and clinicians direct resources and may help reduce ethnic variation found in these populations that might be attributed to adverse health behaviours and increased risk factors.
Battle weary/battle ready: A phenomenological study of parents' lived experiences caring for children with autism and their safety concerns
Authors: Celia Tania , Freysteinson Wyona , Fredland Nina , Bowyer Patricia 
Published: October 2019

AbstractAimThe first aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences of parents caring for their autistic children and their experiences with safety for these children. The second aim was to elicit safety recommendations from the parents of autistic children.DesignHermeneutic phenomenology.MethodsFifteen participants who self‐reported they were parents of children with autism were recruited via snowball sampling. Data were collected from September 2017–December 2018 in audiotaped interviews using semi‐structured questions. Interviews were held with four participants to determine if the findings represented their experiences and concerns accurately.ResultsTwo underlying structures which demonstrated the trajectory of the experience caring for autistic children were lost/finding our way and battle ready/battle weary. The phenomenological themes within battle weary included living with fear, living with uncertainty and living with disappointment. Resilience was a fourth phenomenological theme which supported the experience of being battle ready. The participants provided recommendations for other parents and healthcare professionals to help keep autistic children safe.ConclusionThis study illustrates the unique perspective of parents of autistic children concerning autism and safety.ImpactMost parents in this sample reported they faced substantial issues with safety for their child. Study results demonstrated that parents received little to no information about safety from healthcare professionals. Parents of autistic children and healthcare professionals need to be educated about safety issues to prevent injuries and death.
Repeated ambulatory monitoring reveals an evening rise in blood pressure in a Japanese population
Authors: Murakami Shougo , Otsuka Kuniaki , Kono Tatsuji 
Published: October 2019

AbstractRecent studies have revealed 2 peaks in the onset of cardiovascular events, 1 in the morning and another in the evening. We evaluated whether blood pressure (BP) also rises in the morning/evening and identified the determinants of evening BP rise using 24‐hour ambulatory BP monitoring for 7 consecutive days. We identified 2 BP peaks, 1 in the morning (0‐3 hours after waking) and 1 in the evening (9‐12 hours after waking). Subjects were subclassified according to the extent of evening BP rise: those in the top quartile (≥6.45 mm Hg, n = 34; ER group) vs all others. After adjustment for age, sex, and 24‐hour systolic BP, evening BP rise was associated with the use of antihypertensive medications [odds ratio (OR), 3.57; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.46‐8.74; P = .01] and estimated glomerular filtration rate (OR, 0.96; 95% CI, 0.93‐0.99; P = .04), confirming its association with antihypertensive medication use and renal dysfunction.
S100‐A9 protein in exosomes derived from follicular fluid promotes inflammation via activation of NF‐κB pathway in polycystic ovary syndrome
Authors: Li Han , Huang Xin , Chang Xinwen , Yao Julei , He Qizhi , Shen Zhijun , Ji Yazhong , Wang Kai 
Published: October 2019

AbstractExosomes have recently emerged as key mediators of different physiological and pathological processes. However, there has been few report about proteomic analysis of exosomes derived from human follicular fluid and their association with the occurrence of PCOS. Herein, we used TMT‐tagged quantitative proteomic approach to identify proteomic profiles in exosomes derived from follicular fluid of PCOS patients and healthy controls. We identified 662 proteins in exosomes derived from human ovarian follicular fluid. Eighty‐six differently expressed proteins (P < .05) were found between PCOS and healthy women. The alterations in the proteomic profile were related to the inflammation process, reactive oxygen species metabolic process, cell migration and proliferation. Importantly, we observed that follicular fluid exosomes contain S100 calcium‐binding protein A9 (S100‐A9) protein. Exosome‐enriched S100‐A9 significantly enhanced inflammation and disrupted steroidogenesis via activation of nuclear factor kappa B (NF‐κB) signalling pathway. These data demonstrate that exosomal proteins are differentially expressed in follicular fluid during disease process, and some proteins may play important roles in the regulation of granulosa cell function. These results highlight the importance of exosomes as extracellular communicators in ovarian follicular development.
Sodium butyrate attenuates angiotensin II‐induced cardiac hypertrophy by inhibiting COX2/PGE2 pathway via a HDAC5/HDAC6‐dependent mechanism
Authors: Zhang Linlin , Deng Mokan , Lu Aihua , Chen Yanting , Chen Yang , Wu Chunying , Tan Zhi , Boini Krishna M. , Yang Tianxin , Zhu Qing , Wang Lei 
Published: October 2019

AbstractSodium butyrate (NaBu) is reported to play important roles in a number of chronic diseases. The present work is aimed to investigate the effect of NaBu on angiotensin II (Ang II)‐induced cardiac hypertrophy and the underlying mechanism in in vivo and in vitro models. Sprague Dawley rats were infused with vehicle or Ang II (200 ng/kg/min) and orally administrated with or without NaBu (1 g/kg/d) for two weeks. Cardiac hypertrophy parameters and COX2/PGE2 pathway were analysed by real‐time PCR, ELISA, immunostaining and Western blot. The cardiomyocytes H9C2 cells were used as in vitro model to investigate the role of NaBu (2 mmol/L) in inhibition of Ang II‐induced cardiac hypertrophy. NaBu significantly attenuated Ang II‐induced increase in the mean arterial pressure. Ang II treatment remarkably increased cardiac hypertrophy as indicated by increased ratio of heart weight/body weight and enlarged cardiomyocyte size, extensive fibrosis and inflammation, as well as enhanced expression of hypertrophic markers, whereas hearts from NaBu‐treated rats exhibited a significant reduction in these hypertrophic responses. Mechanistically, NaBu inhibited the expression of COX2/PGE2 along with production of ANP and phosphorylated ERK (pERK) stimulated by Ang II in in vivo and in vitro, which was accompanied by the suppression of HDAC5 and HDAC6 activities. Additionally, knocking down the expression of HDAC5 and HDAC6 via gene‐editing strategy dramatically blocked Ang II‐induced hypertrophic responses through COX2/PGE2 pathway. These results provide solid evidence that NaBu attenuates Ang II‐induced cardiac hypertrophy by inhibiting the activation of COX2/PGE2 pathway in a HDAC5/HDAC6‐dependent manner.
Tattoo complications in treated and non‐treated psoriatic patients
Authors: Grodner C. , Beauchet A. , Fougerousse A.‐C. , Quiles‐Tsimaratos N. , Perrot J.‐L. , Barthelemy H. , Parier J. , Maccari F. , Beneton N. , Bouilly‐Auvray D. , Ruer‐Mulard M. , Boulard C. , Jacobzone C. , Thomas‐Beaulieu D. , Pourchot D. , Méry‐Bossard L. , Chaby G. , Girard C. , Duval‐Modeste A.‐B. , Vermersch‐Langlin A. , Delaunay J. , Marc S. , Kemula M. , Steff M. , Bilan P. , Liégeon A.‐L. , Aubert H. , Solyga B. , Kluger N. , Mahé E. ,   for the GEM Resopso
Published: October 2019

AbstractBackgroundTattooing is a widespread phenomenon, with an estimated prevalence of 10–30% in Western populations. For psoriasis patients, current recommendations are to avoid having a tattoo if the disease is active and they are receiving immunosuppressive treatments. Although scientific data supporting these recommendations are lacking, dermatologists are often reluctant to advocate tattooing in psoriasis patients.ObjectiveWe aimed to evaluate the frequency of tattoo complications in patients with psoriasis and determine whether the occurrence of complications was associated with psoriasis status and treatments received at the time of tattooing.MethodsWe performed a multicentre cross‐sectional study. Adults with psoriasis were consecutively included and classified as tattooed or non‐tattooed. Prevalence of complications associated with tattoos was then evaluated according to psoriasis onset and treatments. The study was divided into three parts, in which data were collected through a series of questionnaires filled in by the dermatologist. Complications included pruritus, oedema, allergic reaction/eczema, infection/superinfection, granuloma, lichenification, photosensitivity, Koebner phenomenon and psoriasis flare after tattooing. Diagnosis of complications was made retrospectively.ResultsWe included 2053 psoriatic patients, 20.2% had 894 tattoos. Amongst non‐tattooed patients, 15.4% had wished to be tattooed, with psoriasis being stated as a reason for not having a tattoo by 44.0% and 5.7% indicating that they planned to have a tattoo in the future. Local complications, such as oedema, pruritus, allergy and Koebner phenomenon, were reported in tattoos in 6.6%, most frequently in patients with psoriasis requiring treatment at the time of tattooing (P < 0.0001). No severe complications were reported.ConclusionsThe rate of tattoo complications in psoriasis patients was low. Although the risk of complications was highest amongst patients with psoriasis requiring treatment at the time of tattooing, all the complications observed were benign. These results can be helpful for practitioners to give objective information to patients.