bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relationship Between Proactive Coping and Self-Care Management in Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors: Sukartini, M.Kes. Dr. Tintin , S.Kep Febrina Ramadhani , Hidayati, M.Kep Laily 
Published: July 2018

Introduction: Patient with pulmonary tuberculosis not only experience physical problems but also face psychosocial problems and it can get worse during the treatment phase that gives impact on patients’ self-care. In order to prevent further impacts on patients, proactive coping is needed. This study was aimed to identify the relationship between proactive coping and self-care management in pulmonary tuberculosis patients.Methods: This study was a cross-sectional research. As many as 105 respondents taken with consecutive sampling technique. The inclusion criteria of respondent were pulmonary tuberculosis patients both in intensive and continuous phase. This research was conducted in three primary public health care center in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. The variables were proactive coping that was measured by Proactive Coping Inventory (PCI) and self-care management that was measured by Self-care Management questionnaire. The data was analyzed using Spearman test.Results: This study showed that proactive coping had a positive correlation with self-care management in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (p= 0.000; r= 0,848).Conclusion: This study shows a strong correlation between the variables, whereas the higher the level of proactive coping, the better the self-care management in pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Further research can find out the factors that influence the proactive coping in pulmonary tuberculosis patients thus can improve the self-care behavior.
Subscapularis Repair Is Unnecessary After Lateralized Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty
Authors: Roberson Troy A. , Shanley Ellen , Griscom James T. , Granade Michael , Hunt Quinn , Adams Kyle J. , Momaya Amit M. , Kwapisz Adam , Kissenberth Michael J. , Lonergan Keith T. , Tolan Stefan J. , Hawkins Richard J. , Tokish John M. 
Published: July 2018

Background:
Controversy exists as to whether the subscapularis should be repaired after reverse shoulder arthroplasty. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the utility of repairing the subscapularis after reverse shoulder arthroplasty with regard to complications, objective findings, and patient-reported outcome measures.

Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed the records for 99 patients who had undergone a lateralized reverse shoulder arthroplasty with (n = 58) or without (n = 41) subscapularis repair. Outcomes were compared with the Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE), Penn shoulder score (PSS), Veterans RAND (VR)-12, and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score at a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. Demographics, range of motion, and complications were also compared. A 1-way analysis of variance was performed to determine differences in performance and outcome scores, and a chi-square analysis was performed to compare the frequency of complications between groups.

Results:
There were no significant differences between the repair and no-repair groups in terms of SANE, PSS, ASES, or VR-12 scores. There also were no significant differences between the 2 groups in terms of postoperative ranges of forward elevation (128° versus 123°; p = 0.44) and external rotation (33° versus 29°; p = 0.29), the dislocation rate (5% versus 2%; p = 0.49), or the overall complication rate (9% versus 5%; p = 0.47).

Conclusions:
The results of the present study suggest that repair of the subscapularis tendon after lateralized reverse shoulder arthroplasty may not be necessary.

Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Malignant middle cerebral artery infarct: A clinical case report
Authors: Leung Kwan Yee (Queenie) , Jala Sheila , Elliott Rosalind 
Published: July 2018

Abstract

Background
Ischaemic stroke accounts for 87% of strokes and occurs when a clot or a thrombus blocks a blood vessel, cutting off blood flow to a part of the brain. If large areas of brain are affected, space-occupying oedema may result, leading to rapid neurological deterioration, coma and death. Malignant middle cerebral artery infarction (MMCAI) is a life-threating ischaemic stroke involving the whole middle cerebral artery (MCA) territory and comprises up to 10% of MCA infarctions.

Methods
We report the case of a 62 year old female ‘Mary’ who presented with a MMCAI together with a summary of the most recent and relevant evidence for treatment options in terms of survival and quality of life for her. We also focus on the vital role of the nurse in Mary’s care and treatment.

Results
Intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular clot retrieval (ECR) during the hyperacute phase have been shown to improve outcomes but Mary did not meet the criteria for thrombolysis and received unsuccessful ECR. Her neurological condition deteriorated so she underwent surgical decompression, which is one of the major advances for MMCAI treatment together with expert neuro critical care nursing. Mary made a good functional recovery, returning home to live independently.

Conclusion
This case highlights the need to consider all contextual and patient preferences in relation to treatment options. In addition the case emphases the vital role the neuro critical care nurse specialist plays in the complex assessment and treatment of this patient who experienced a MMCAI and underwent complex interventions.
Incidence of Oscheius onirici (Nematoda: Rhabditidae), a potentially entomopathogenic nematode from the marshlands of Wisconsin, USA
Authors: Ye Weimin , Foye Shane , MacGuidwin Ann E. , Steffan Shawn 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
In a search for an entomopathogenic nematode to control cranberry insect pests, three Oscheius populations (Rhabditidae) were recovered through the Galleria-bait method from one sample taken in a wild cranberry marsh in Jackson County, Wisconsin, USA. Morphological studies with light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, as well as molecular analyses of the near-full-length small subunit rDNA gene, D2/D3 expansion segments of the large subunit rDNA gene, internal transcribed spacer, and mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 (CoxI) genes revealed this as Oscheius onirici, a species recently described from a karst cave soil of central Italy. The species belongs to the dolichura-group and is characterized by its DNA sequences; hermaphroditic reproduction; and males not found. A Bacillus-like bacterium appears to be associated with this nematode based on our microscopic and SEM observations; however its identity and persistent association with the nematode has not been confirmed. Nonetheless, this nematode is capable of infecting and killing the sparganothis fruitworm Sparganothis sulfureana Clemens (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), the brown-banded cockroach Supella longipalpa Fabricius (Blattodea: Ectobiidae), and the cranberry fruitworm Acrobasis vaccinii Riley (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), under laboratory conditions, and each in less than 72 hr. The mealworm Tenebrio molitor Linnaeus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and the greater wax moth Galleria mellonella Linnaeus (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), are also susceptible, but take 3.5 and 5.2 days to die, respectively. This species is a new potential bio-control agent on insects.
Distribution of Cell Envelope Proteinases Genes among Polish Strains of Lactobacillus helveticus
Authors: SKRZYPCZAK KATARZYNA W. , GUSTAW WALDEMAR Z. , WAŚKO ADAM D. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Most of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are able to grow in milk mainly due to the activity of a complex and well-developed proteolytic system. Cell envelope-associated proteinases (CEPs) begin casein hydrolysis and allow for releasing the peptides, enclosed in the structure of native milk proteins that are essential for growth of Lactobacillus helveticus. The biodiversity of genes encoding CEPs among L. helveticus strains can have an effect on some technological parameters such as acid production, bacterial growth rate in milk as well as liberation of biologically active peptides. The study reveals significant differences in the presence of various variants of CEPs encoding genes among ten novel Polish strains and indicates the intraspecific diversity exhibited by L. helveticus. In terms of distribution of CEPs genes, four different genetic profiles were found among the microorganisms analyzed. Furthermore, the strains exhibited also various levels of proteolytic activity. Molecular analysis revealed that prtH3 is the most abundant CEPs-encoding gene among the strains investigated. The results indicate also that ecological niche and environmental conditions might affect proteolytic properties of L. helveticus strains. The greatest variety in terms of quantity of the detected CEP encoding genes was noticed in L. helveticus 141, T105 and T104 strains. In these strains, the combination of three nucleotide gene sequences (prtH/prtH2/prtH3) was identified. Interestingly, T104 and T105 exhibited the highest proteolytic activity and also the fastest dynamic of milk acidification among the tested strains of L. helveticus.
Seroprevalence of Selected Zoonotic Agents among Hunters from Eastern Poland
Authors: TOKARSKA-RODAK MAŁGORZATA , WEINER MARCIN , SZYMAŃSKA-CZERWIŃSKA MONIKA , PAŃCZUK ANNA , NIEMCZUK KRZYSZTOF , SROKA JACEK , RÓŻYCKI MIROSŁAW , IWANIAK WOJCIECH 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The aim of our study was the collection of seroprevalence data for Toxoplasma gondii, Coxiella burnetii, Trichinella spp., and Francisella tularensis from hunters in Lublin Province. The antibodies against T. gondii and C. burnetii were recorded in 38.5% and 16.2% of the sera, respectively. 4.05% of the sera were seropositive for both T. gondii and C. burnetii. None of the sera tested reacted positively with F. tulariensis or Trichinella spp. Seroprevalence of T. gondii and C. burnetii is common among the hunters from Lublin Province. It seems reasonable to undertake similar research among hunters from other regions of eastern Poland.
ASSESSMENT OF THE BACTERIOCINOGENICITY OF INDIGEN LACTOBACILLUS ONTO CATTLE CARCASSES
Authors: Bataeva Dagmara S. , Sokolova Olga V. , Zajko Elena V. , Pashkova Victoria V. 
Published: July 2018

Cattle carcasses of ritual slaughter (Halal) from the lateral and medial side were investigated in order to identify the indigenous strains of lactic acid microorganisms capable of producing bacteriocins. Only 14 strains, from 36 strains of microorganisms isolated from washings taken from carcasses, were used for further research and identified as lactabacilus. In the study of their bacteriocinogenicity by the method of two-layer agars of modified composition, high inhibitory efficiency was proved with respect to the growth of the pathogen Salmonella typhimurium, only 6 isolated strains of lactabacilus. The use of this method of evaluation will not only reveal the presence of the ability of the lactabacilus to produce bacteriocins, but also to study their antagonistic activity against many of the studied microorganisms, which are indicators of compliance with various modes of technological processes. The presence of such microorganisms in the meat will increase the shelf life of meat, due to the suppression of the growth of closely related lactabacilus, some of which are spoilage microorganisms, as well as the growth of opportunistic and pathogenic microflora. In addition, the use of lactabacilus with bacteriocinogenicity in the production technology of raw sausages will reduce the risk of production of unsafe products. Thus, the presence of indigenous lactabacilus in meat is an additional factor that ensures the flow of desired biochemical processes and the safety of raw smoked sausages.ContributionAll authors bear responsibility for the work and presented data. All authors made an equal contribution to the work. Dagmara S. Bataeva developed scientific and methodological approaches to work, determined the scope of research, analyzed the data obtained, performed the narrative and corrected it after submitting to the editorial office. Olga V. Sokolova conducted a review and analysis of the literature, carried out the descriptive part Elena V. Zaiko selected research objects, carried out microbiological analysis. Victoria V. Pashkova carried out preparatory work and microbiological analysis. The authors were equally involved in writing the manuscript and bear the equal responsibility for plagiarism.Conflict of interestThe authors declare no conflict of interest.
Application Methods of Organic Poultry Feather Meal to Flue‐Cured Tobacco
Authors: Bennett Nathan , Vann Matthew , Fisher Loren 
Published: July 2018

Core Ideas
There is flexibility with poultry feather meal application methods.
Broadcast application before planting initiates N release earlier.
Sidedress application is more efficient in high rainfall growing seasons.
Optimal application methods of organic poultry feather meal for flue‐cured tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) production are unknown. Research was conducted in 2012 and 2013 to quantify the effects of two poultry feather meal sources, 13–0–0 Nature Safe and 12–1–0 Nutrimax, applied using three different methods: 100% broadcast before transplanting, 50% broadcast before transplanting + 50% sidedress, 10 d after transplanting, and 100% sidedress 10 d after transplanting. A conventional N treatment comprised of 28% liquid urea–ammonium nitrate (UAN) was split‐applied 10 d after transplanting and at layby. Leaf yield was similar between each individual organic N treatment and UAN. Nature Safe applied 100% sidedress resulted in leaf N concentration and cured leaf quality similar to UAN. In the absence of the UAN treatment, application method typically had a greater impact on measurements than feather meal source. Leaf N concentration was generally increased with the 100% sidedress application, most likely due to closer nutrient proximity relative to roots. Increased N assimilation from 100% sidedress treatments also produced a slightly darker leaf color as quantified by Soil Plant Analysis Development (SPAD) measurements and a higher total alkaloid concentration in cured leaves. Leaf yield was similar among application methods in 2012, but was highest in the 100% sidedress treatment in 2013 due to high early season rainfall. Results from this study demonstrate the effectiveness of both feather meal sources and that 100% sidedress applications may prove ideal under a range of environmental conditions commonly encountered in North Carolina.
Modeling Water and Nutrient Movement in Sandy Soils Using HYDRUS‐2D
Authors: Kadyampakeni Davie M. , Morgan Kelly T. , Nkedi‐Kizza Peter , Schumann Arnold W. , Jawitz James W. 
Published: July 2018

Models help to describe and predict complex processes and scenarios that are difficult to understand or measure in environmental management systems. Thus, model simulations were performed (i) to calibrate HYDRUS‐2D for water and solute movement as a possible decision support system for Candler and Immokalee fine sand using data from microsprinkler and drip irrigation methods, (ii) to validate the performance of HYDRUS‐2D using field data of microsprinkler and drip irrigation methods, and (iii) to investigate Br−, NO3−, and water movement using annual or seasonal weather data and variable fertigation scenarios. The model showed reasonably good agreement between measured and simulated values for soil water content (R2 = 0.87–1.00), Br (R2 = 0.63–0.96), NO3−–N (R2 = 0.66–0.98), P (R2 = 0.25–0.78), and K (R2 = 0.44–0.99) movement. The model could be successfully used for scheduling irrigation and predicting nutrient leaching for both microsprinkler and drip irrigation systems on Florida's sandy soils.Core Ideas
The model showed good agreement between measured and simulated values.
NO3 and Br on Candler fine sand was leached out beyond the 60‐cm depth within <20 d.
NO3 and Br at Immokalee leached in 20 and 25 d, respectively.
The model appears ideal for irrigation scheduling under microirrigation.
The model is ideal for predicting nutrient leaching for on Florida's sandy soils.
Platelet Tau Protein as a Potential Peripheral Biomarker in Alzheimer’s Disease: An Explorative Study
Authors: Mukaetova-Ladinska Elizabeta B. , Abdell-All Zeinab , Andrade Joana , da Silva Joaquim Alves , Boksha Irina , Burbaeva Gulnur , Kalaria Raj N. , T.O`Brien John 
Published: July 2018

Background:
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) measures of tau and amyloid proteins have now been
largely accepted to be a diagnostic tool to aid the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), but
CSF is not routinely obtained in most clinical settings. There is a need, therefore, to uncover additional
readily accessible peripheral biomarkers that will enable comprehensive detection of AD-specific proteins
in blood and blood derivates.

Objectives:
Blood platelets contain proteins found in neuronal cell lines, including tau protein. Since tau
protein is a characteristic of AD-neuropathology, platelet tau protein may be closely related to the central
nervous process occurring in neurodegeneration.

Method:
Platelets from 25 AD and 26 control subjects were analysed for the microtubule-binding and
C-terminal region, as well as two tau phosphorylation sites (Ser202/Thr205 and Thr181).

Results:
Tau protein measures did not discriminate between AD and control individuals. However, subjects
with MMSE 24-27 had elevated C-terminal end tau protein (p=0.049) compared to those with
MMSE >27, whereas older AD subjects (>80 years) showed higher t-tau protein in comparison to
younger AD (<80 years; p=0.009) and control (<80 years; p=0.011) participants.

Conclusions:
These initial findings not only confirm that platelet tau protein can be measured, but also
indicate that platelet tau measures merit further study as they may be useful in indicating early stages of
cognitive impairment. Further studies on larger number of participants are needed to confirm our findings.
Differential Cued-Stroop Performance in Cognitively Asymptomatic Older Adults with Biomarker-Identified Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease: A Pilot Study
Authors: Patten Ryan Van , Fagan Anne M. , Kaufman David A.S. 
Published: July 2018

Background:
There exists a need for more sensitive measures capable of detecting subtle
cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease.

Objective:
To advance the literature in Alzheimer’s disease by demonstrating that performance on a
cued-Stroop task is impacted by preclinical Alzheimer's disease neuropathology.

Method:
Twenty-nine cognitively asymptomatic older adults completed a computerized, cued-Stroop
task in which accuracy rates and intraindividual variability in reaction times were the outcomes of interest.
Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of Aβ42 and tau were measured and participants were then grouped
according to a published p-tau/Aβ42 cutoff reflecting risk for Alzheimer’s disease (preclinical Alzheimer's
disease = 14; control = 15).

Results:
ANOVAs indicated that accuracy rates did not differ between the groups but 4-second delay
incongruent color-naming Stroop coefficient of variation reaction times were higher in the preclinical
Alzheimer’s disease group compared to the control group, reflecting increased within-person variability.
Moreover, partial correlations showed no relationships between cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers and accuracy
rates. However, increases in coefficient of variation reaction times correlated with decreased
Aβ42 and increases in p-tau and the p-tau/Aβ42 ratio.

Conclusion:
Results supported the ability of the computerized, cued-Stroop task to detect subtle Alzheimer’s
disease neuropathology using a small cohort of cognitively asymptomatic older adults. The
ongoing measurement of cued-Stroop coefficient of variation reaction times has both scientific and
clinical utility in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease.
Evaluation of Anticonvulsant Activity and Toxicity Screening of Semicarbazones Derived from Quinazolinone Scaffold
Authors: Yadav Meena K. , Tripathi Laxmi , Goswami Diptendu 
Published: July 2018

Background:
Epilepsy is one of the most prevalent noncommunicable neurological conditions.
More than 10 million people in India are afflicted with epilepsy. Treatment available has many
detrimental side effects. Up to one-third of epilepsy patients remain resistance to optimum drug treatment.
These facts triggered the further scope and search for newer more effective and less toxic anticonvulsants.

Methods:
Quinazolinone semicarbazone derivatives showing protection in chemoconvulsant induced
seizure models (as reported in our previous study) were further screened in MES and scPTZ induced
seizure models. Neurotoxicity was determined; quantification of anticonvulsant activity and toxicity was
also done. Finally compounds were screened by liver functional test to ascertain the possible hepatotoxicity
in the active compounds.

Results:
Compounds N-1- (menthone) -N- [3-(4-(substituted)-phenyl) -4-oxo- 3,4-dihydroquinazolin-
2-yl] methyl semicarbazone (3A-d-4, 3B-d-4 and 3C-d-4) showed significant protection in both MES
and scPTZ induced seizure model with no neurotoxicity at the given dose. In MES test, compounds
showed an ED50 close to that of phenytoin and carbamazepine. They also showed Protective Index (PI)
higher as compared to phenytoin and carbamazepine. A high safety profile (HD50/ED50 values) was
noted and hypnosis, analgesia, and anesthesia were only observed at higher doses.

Conclusion:
Compounds showed no significant increase or decrease in the concentration of alkaline
phosphatase, Serum Glutamate Oxaloacetate Transaminase (SGOT), Serum Glutamate Pyruvate
Transaminase (SGPT), albumin and bilirubin.