bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Seasonal and Annual Topdressing Effects on Anthracnose of Annual Bluegrass
Authors: Wang Ruying , Hempfling James W. , Clarke Bruce B. , Murphy James A. 
Published: October 2018

Core Ideas
Autumn topdressing reduced anthracnose of annual bluegrass.
Spring topdressing had a stronger effect on disease suppression than autumn topdressing.
Increasing annual topdressing linearly reduced anthracnose.
Sand topdressing applied to annual bluegrass [Poa annua L. f. reptans (Hausskn.) T. Koyama] putting greens during the spring and summer can reduce anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum cereale Manns sensu lato Crouch, Clarke, and Hillman. However, the effects of autumn topdressing on this disease and the annual quantity of sand required to suppress anthracnose are not known. A 3‐yr field study was initiated in 2010 to evaluate a 3 × 3 × 3 factorial of autumn, spring, and summer topdressing on anthracnose severity of annual bluegrass maintained at 2.8 mm. Autumn and spring topdressing was applied at 0, 1.2, or 2.4 L m−2 yr−1 and 0, 0.6, or 1.2 L m−2 yr−1 of sand was applied during summer. Linear and Cate‐Nelson models were used to evaluate the response of anthracnose to annual topdressing quantity. Spring topdressing caused the greatest reduction in disease. Autumn topdressing reduced disease early each year following application, while spring topdressing provided consistent disease suppression throughout the growing season. Summer topdressing rates, similar to those applied on golf courses, reduced disease only in 2012 (mid‐ to late summer). Additionally, modeling the disease response against annual topdressing quantity indicated that increasing topdressing up to 6.0 L m−2 yr−1 produced a linear reduction of anthracnose on annual bluegrass. Golf turf managers should recognize that autumn topdressing will aid in anthracnose suppression; however, spring applications are more effective when anthracnose is the management objective.
Stolon Development in Four Turf‐Type Perennial Ryegrass Cultivars
Authors: Pornaro Cristina , Menegon Alessandro , Macolino Stefano 
Published: October 2018

Core Ideas
We demonstrate the presence of stolons in all studied cultivars.
‘Sienna’ showed more stolons than ‘RPR’ in terms of length and weight density.
‘Sienna’ reached higher stolon weight, but not length, density than ‘Pizzaz 2’.
Stolons were formed in April after the establishment, and rapidly increased in June.
The lower seeding rate favor production of stolons and their growth in diameter.
Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) is known as a non‐creeping, bunch‐type species. However, several studies documented the occurrence of a ‘stoloniferous’ or ‘rhizomatous’ habit in this species. This research aimed to study the stolon development in creeping (‘Sienna’ and ‘RPR’) and non‐creeping (‘Apple SGL’ and ‘Pizzaz 2’) type cultivars of perennial ryegrass seeded at three rates (10, 20, and 30 g m−2). Plots were seeded in September 2015 and from December 2015 to July 2017, two core samples (8 cm diameter and 5 cm depth) were collected from each plot every other month. Stolon length density, weight density, and average diameter were estimated, and the specific weight was calculated. Our results demonstrated the presence of stolons in all the tested cultivars. The cultivar ‘Sienna’ showed the highest stolon production followed by ‘Pizzaz 2’ and ‘Apple SGL,’ whereas ‘RPR’ displayed the lowest. The cultivars started to produce stolons in the spring of the first year after establishment, reached the highest level in late summer and maintained production until termination of the study. The lowest seeding rate favored stolon production and their growth in diameter as it produced the highest length density, specific weight, and average diameter.
Sowing Date in Egypt Affects Chia Seed Yield and Quality
Authors: Mack Laura , Munz Sebastian , Capezzone Filippo , Hofmann Angela , Piepho Hans‐Peter , Claupein Wilhelm , Graeff‐Hönninger Simone 
Published: October 2018

Core Ideas
Bivariate linear mixed models should be used to estimate correlations between traits in designed experiments.
The fourth sowing date resulted in highest seed yield and harvest index with high PUFA/SFA ratio and content of PUFA and protein.
Under later sowing, protein content and saturated fatty acids increased whereas oil content and PUFA decreased.
Sowing chia in Egypt is recommended between the middle and end of September to achieve higher yields and good quality.

Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) has recently been rediscovered as functional “superfood” for human nutrition. Chia is a short‐day plant and it naturally grows in tropical and subtropical environments. It can cope with water stress and thus could also be cultivated in arid regions. The aim of this study was to determine the suitable sowing date (SWD) for chia in Egypt. Therefore, the effect of six different sowing dates (August to October) on agronomic traits like seed yield (SY), plant height, seed yield per plant (SYP), harvest index (HI) and quality traits such as protein, oil, mucilage content, and fatty acid profile was evaluated. The last SWD resulted in a significantly lower SY (125.91 kg ha−1), HI (0.11), oil content (27.08%), content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) (81.46%), and ratio of PUFA to saturated fatty acids (7.24), but higher thousand kernel weight (TKW) (1.51 g), protein content (26.03%), and higher content of saturated fatty acids (SFA) (8.21%) compared with the other SWDs. The maximum observed SY (664.94 kg ha−1) was recorded for SWD 4 (3 Oct. 2015). In this study, the thermal time at onset of flowering and the corresponding prevailing daylength showed a strong positive relationship for daylengths higher than 10.4 h that corresponded to about 600°C d (between SWD 5 and 6). Considering the obtained results and the possible risk of high temperature stress for very early sowings (SWD 1 and 2), sowing dates between middle and end of September are recommended to achieve a marketable seed quality and higher yields.
Modelling Dissolved Organic Carbon Production in Coniferous Forest Soils
Authors: Ågren Göran I. , Kleja Dan B. , Bosatta Ernesto 
Published: October 2018

Core Ideas
Mechanisms of DOC production affect the quantities and qualities of SOC and DOC.
Three models with different physical and microbial processes were analyzed.
Comparisons with experimental data provides no strong discrimination between models.
The production of dissolved carbon (DOC) in forest soils is still not well understood as a result of difficulties in isolating co‐occurring processes. We have used an extension of the continuous‐quality theory to analyze the consequences of three modes for DOC production in coniferous forest soils: Model A, the production of DOC occurs through physical leaching of soil organic carbon (SOC) and the composition of DOC is proportional to the composition of SOC with respect to carbon (C) qualities; Model B, the production of DOC occurs when the decomposers use SOC and the composition of DOC will be proportional to the composition of SOC that decomposers extract; and Model C, the production of DOC is associated with mortality of decomposers and the composition of DOC reflects the composition of decomposer biomass. The results from Models B and C resemble each other but differ from Model A. Models B and C lead to a larger fraction of C being lost through leaching, a higher quality of the C leached, and a lower 14C age of the leached C than Model A. Models B and C differ with respect to properties of DOC leached from a horizon. All three models were found capable of describing stores of C in and leaching of DOC from an organic horizon and an underlying mineral soil in three temperate/boreal Norway spruce [Picea abies (L.) Karst.] forests. Microbial activity should always be an important agent for DOC production. Model B and, in particular, Model C suggest a lager contribution of microbially processed C in DOC than Model A.
Synthesis and Docking Study of Novel 4-Thiazolidinone Derivatives as Anti-Gram-positive and Anti-H. pylori Agents
Authors: Khomami Armin , Rahimi Mohammadamin , Tabei Arash , Saniee Parastoo , Mahboubi Arash , Foroumadi Alireza , Koopaei Nasrin Nassiri , Almasirad Ali 
Published: October 2018

Background:
Bacterial resistance to the available antibiotics is a life threatening issue and
researchers are trying to find new drugs to overcome this problem. Amongst the different structural
classes, thiazolidinone-4-one, as a new effective pharmacophore against various bacteria, has been introduced.

Objective:
A new series of 2-(5-(5-nitrothiophene-2-yl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-ylimino)-5-arylidenethiazolidin-
4-one derivatives were designed and synthesized as new antibacterial agents.

Method: Target compounds were synthesized during 5 steps and their in vitro antibacterial and anti-H.
pylori activities were evaluated. The interaction of the most active derivatives with the probable targets
was assessed by Auto Dock 4.2 Program.

Results:

The results showed that the most potent compounds, 18, 22 and 23, displayed antibacterial activity
versus S.aureus, S.epidermidis, B.cereus and B.subtilis (MIC, 1.56-12.5 µg/mL) and none of the
derivatives were active on tested Gram-negative bacteria. Compound 12 in all considered doses and
compounds 10, and 27 had strong anti-H. pylori activity (inhibition zone >20 mm) in 25 μg disc.
Docking studies determined suitable interactions and affinity of potent compounds with bacterial MUR
B and H. pylori urease enzymes.

Conclusion:

According to the results most of the derivatives are effective anti-bacterial agents and
docking evaluation confirmed their possible mechanisms of actions as MURB and Urease inhibitors.
A Review Article About Some Herbs Affecting Vitiligo Based on Avicenna’s Canon
Authors: Mahjour Marjan , Khoushabi Arash 
Published: October 2018

Background:
Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder characterizing by white macules due to loss
of melanocytes. Vitiligo affects about 1 to 4% of people around the world. The treatment of vitiligo has
a high cost and the long process of treatment in spite of no complete remedy. It has various psychological
side-effects such as depression and anxiety affecting the quality of life seriously. Avicenna in his
Canon treated these patients over a thousand years ago. This study aimed to introduce some herbal
drugs in vitiligo based on the Canon of Avicenna besides the conventional medical treatments.

Methods:
This is a review study, according to the Canon with the term Baras and also searching
through the electronic websites with the keywords vitiligo, treatment, and herbal drugs.

Results:
The study found some herbs affecting the vitiligo from the Canon.

Conclusion:
The researchers suggest conducting clinical trials on the patients with vitiligo based on
the Canon besides the conventional techniques to obtain a better result in the treatment.
Plantar Psoriasis Associated with Olmesartan
Authors: Charfi Ons , Badri Talel , Lakhoua Ghozlane , Kastalli Sarrah , El Aidli Sihem , Zaïem Ahmed 
Published: October 2018

Background:
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that may be initiated or
exacerbated by some drug intakes. Some of the most common medications known to trigger or worsen
existing psoriasis include lithium, gold salts, beta blockers and antimalarials.

Conclusion:
We report an exceptional case of plantar psoriasis in a woman who was treated by
olmesartan for 3 years.
Human Fasciolosis in Iran: A Meta-analysis Study
Authors: Behzadifar Masoud , Bragazzi Nicola Luigi , Behzadifar Meysam , Kooti Wesam , Vecchio Ignazio , Malaguarnera Giulia , Martini Mariano , Kheirandish Farnaz 
Published: October 2018

Background:
Fasciolosis, an infectious disorder with a serious public health burden, is
caused by two liver flukes belonging to the genus Fasciola. Iran is among the endemic areas for
this disease. This study aimed to determine the seroprevalence of human fasciolosis in Iran.

Methods:
A systematic search was conducted in Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science
(WoS), and Google Scholar, as well as Iranian databases including Scientific Information Database
(SID), Magiran and Irandoc from January 2000 to June 2016. In order to determine
fasciolosis prevalence, the DerSimonian-Laird random model was used. In order to assess the heterogeneity
among studies, I2 and Q tests were used. To investigate the source of heterogeneity,
meta-regressions based on the year of publication and sample size were performed. Sensitivity
analysis was carried out to ensure the stability of obtained results.

Results:
Eleven relevant studies were included. According to the data analysis a prevalence rate of
2% [95% CI 1-5] was found. No statistically significant relationship between gender and disease
prevalence could be detected. We found an OR of developing fasciolosis of 1.67 [95% CI: 0.42 -
6.60] in people who had consumed vegetables versus those who did not eat vegetables, even
though this did not yield statistical significance.

Conclusion:
The findings of the current study can be valuable and help the health-care workers
and policy-makers in programming and implementing ad hoc interventions in order to prevent the
incidence of disease.
Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Associated Factors Among Diabetic Patients Attending Hawassa Adare Hospital, Southern Ethiopia
Authors: Abera Ademe , Ameya Gemechu 
Published: October 2018

Background:
Developing countries have a high burden of Tuberculosis (TB); although it is considered as a disease of the past in most developed countries. The end TB strategy was predicted to stabilize or drop the incidence of TB. However, the rising of the prevalence of immune-related diseases like Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are challenging the TB control strategy in high TB burden region. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of pulmonary tuberculosis in DM patients attending Adare Hospital, south Ethiopia.

Methods:
A cross-sectional study was carried out on 207 randomly selected diabetic patients at the Adare hospital. A structured pre-tested questionnaire was used during the data collection from participants. Sputum concentration technique followed by Ziehl-Neelsen staining method was used to examine pulmonary tuberculosis. Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association between various variables and pulmonary tuberculosis. Odds ratios and 95% CI were computed to determine the strength and presence of the association.

Results:
The prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis among diabetics was 5.3% [95% CI: (2.2, 8.4)]. Diabetic patients who were underweight [AOR = 9.94, 95% CI: (1.51-80.89)], had more than 10 years duration with DM [AOR = 7.03 95% CI: (1.357, 73.6)], Alcohol drinking habit [AOR = 12.49, 95% CI: (3.28, 77.94)], and history of contact with TB [AOR = 5.35, 95% CI: (1.1-39.12)] were the factors positively associated with pulmonary TB infection while being HIV seronegative had a negative association with pulmonary TB infection [AOR =0.074, 95% CI: (0.001-0.29)].

Conclusion:
High proportion of pulmonary TB was observed in diabetic patients as compared to the national estimated prevalence of TB in the total population. Duration of patient with DM, being underweight, alcohol consumption habit, and contact history with TB were positively associated with pulmonary TB infection while being HIV seronegative had a negative association with the infection in diabetic patients.
Cardiomyopathy Secondary to Selenium Deficiency: A Review of Clinical Cases
Authors: Amankwah Nigel , Han Zhiyong 
Published: October 2018

Background:Selenium is an essential micronutrient for the human body because it is needed for the synthesis of selenoproteins, which have various biological functions. As a result, selenium deficiency associated with diets and/or environments manifests in different disease states such as epilepsy, multiminicore disease and cardiovascular injury which in some cases is a presage of cardiomyopathy.Objective:This objective was to review published cases and identify selenium-responsive cardiomyopathy due to selenium deficiency by various factors.Methods:Published case reports in English were identified and extracted from PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Science Direct Library.Results:28 case reports met inclusion criteria out of an initial 189 articles.Conclusion:Acquired selenium deficiency is a causative factor for the development of cardiomyopathy in patients under different conditions, and treatment of these patients with selenium is effective in normalizing cardiac function or reducing cardiac dysfunction. Thus, it is important to include selenium deficiency as a possible cause of cardiomyopathy for diagnosis and treatment purposes.
Predicting Change in Posttraumatic Distress Through Change in Coping Self-Efficacy After Using the My Trauma Recovery eHealth Intervention: Laboratory Investigation
Authors: Benight Charles C , Shoji Kotaro , Yeager Carolyn M , Weisman Pamela , Boult Terrance E 
Published: October 2018

Background
Technology offers a unique platform for delivering trauma interventions (ie, eHealth) to support trauma-exposed populations. It is important to evaluate mechanisms of therapeutic change in reducing posttraumatic distress in eHealth for trauma survivors.

Objective
This study evaluated a proactive, scalable, and individually responsive eHealth intervention for trauma survivors called My Trauma Recovery. My Trauma Recovery is an eHealth intervention aiming to support trauma survivors and consisting of 6 modules: relaxation, triggers, self-talk, professional help, unhelpful coping, and social support. It was designed to enhance trauma coping self-efficacy (CSE). We tested 3 hypotheses. First, My Trauma Recovery would decrease posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS). Second, My Trauma Recovery would increase CSE. And last, changes in CSE would be negatively correlated with changes in PTSS.

Methods
A total of 92 individuals exposed to trauma (78/92, 85% females, mean age 34.80 years) participated. Our study was part of a larger investigation and consisted of 3 sessions 1 week apart. Participants completed the baseline online survey assessing PTSS and CSE. Each session included completing assigned modules followed by the online survey assessing CSE. PTSS was remeasured at the end of the last module.

Results
PTSS significantly declined from T1 to T9 (F1,90=23.63, P<.001, η2p=.21) supporting the clinical utility of My Trauma Recovery. Significant increases in CSE for sessions 1 and 2 (F8,83=7.51, P<.001) were found. No significant change in CSE was found during session 3 (N=92). The residualized scores between PTSS T1 and T9 and between CSE T1 and T9 were calculated. The PTSS residualized score and the CSE residualized score were significantly correlated, r=–.26, P=.01. Results for each analysis with a probable PTSD subsample were consistent.

Conclusions
The findings of our study show that participants working through My Trauma Recovery report clinically lower PTSS after 3 weeks. The results also demonstrate that CSE is an important self-appraisal factor that increased during sessions 1 and 2. These improvements are correlated with reductions in PTSS. Thus, changes in CSE may be an important mechanism for reductions in PTSS when working on a self-help trauma recovery website and may be an important target for eHealth interventions for trauma. These findings have important implications for trauma eHealth interventions.
Examining Diabetes Management Apps Recommended From a Google Search: Content Analysis
Authors: Jimenez Geronimo , Lum Elaine , Car Josip 
Published: October 2018

Background
The availability of smartphone health apps empowers people to manage their own health. Currently, there are over 300,000 health apps available in the market targeting a variety of user needs from weight loss to management of chronic conditions, with diabetes being the most commonly targeted condition. To date, health apps largely fall outside government regulation, and there are no official guidelines to help clinicians and patients in app selection. Patients commonly resort to the internet for suggestions on which diabetes app to use.

Objective
The objective of this study was to investigate apps identified through a Google search and characterize these apps in terms of features that support diabetes management.

Methods
We performed a Google search for the “best diabetes apps 2017” and explored the first 4 search results. We identified and compiled a list of the apps recommended in the returned search results, which were Web articles. Information about each app was extracted from the papers and corresponding app store descriptions. We examined the apps for the following diabetes management features: medication management, blood glucose self-management, physical activity, diet and nutrition, and weight management.

Results
Overall, 26 apps were recommended in 4 papers. One app was listed in all 4 papers, and 3 apps appeared on 3 of the 4 lists. Apart from one paper, there were no explicit criteria to justify or explain the selection of apps. We found a wide variation in the type and the number of diabetes management features in the recommended apps. Five apps required payment to be used. Two-thirds of the apps had blood glucose management features, and less than half had medication management features. The most prevalent app features were nutrition or diet-related (19/24, 79%) and physical activity tracking (14/24, 58%).

Conclusions
The ambiguity of app selection and the wide variability in key features of the apps recommended for diabetes management may pose difficulties for patients when selecting the most appropriate app. It is critical to involve patients, clinicians, relevant professional bodies, and policy makers to define the key features an app should have for it to be classified as a “diabetes management” app. The lessons learned here may be extrapolated for the development and recommendation of apps for the management of other chronic conditions.