bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Size structure and body condition of Ponto-Caspian gammarids in the Vistula estuary (Poland)
Authors: Dobrzycka-Krahel Aldona , Tarała Anna , Majkowski Wojciech 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
Over the past few decades, Ponto-Caspian gammarids Pontogammarus robustoides, Obesogammarus crassus and Dikerogammarus haemobaphes have colonized the European inland and coastal brackish waters. Previous experimental studies of P. robustoides, O. crassus and D. haemobaphes indicated that the salinity optimum for the species is about 7 PSU. We examined whether salinities below 5 PSU in the Vistula estuary – the Vistula Lagoon and the Vistula Delta, create a favorable environment and have a positive effect on Ponto-Caspian gammarids. The objective of this work was to determine the population parameters (size structure) and biological indicators (condition) of the studied gammarid species at a low salinity level. Length–weight relationships can be considered as their body condition in the environment. These relationships were calculated for each gammarid species according to the exponential equation y = axb, where: y – wet weight, x – total length, a – intercept, b – slope. The results clearly show responses of Ponto-Caspian gammarids to the low salinity habitat and indicate that such environment provides excellent conditions. The results of analysis show that the condition of gammarids is good. The optimal strategy of the examined alien gammarids may help them to maintain a strong competitive position in the environment and affect the colonization process in non-native waters with low salinity.
Diversity and distribution patterns of benthic insects in streams of the Aurès arid region (NE Algeria)
Authors: Ghougali Fayssal , Bachir Abdelkrim Si , Chaabane Nassima , Brik Imen , Medjber Rachid Ait , Rouabah Abdelhak 
Published: March 2019

AbstractThe objective of the present study was to document the knowledge about the biodiversity of benthic insect communities and their distribution patterns in the semi-arid bioclimatic stage in the streams of the Aurès Region (NE Algeria). The distribution patterns of communities were analyzed in relation to some environmental factors: physicochemical water parameters and global habitat characteristics, including human impact. The taxonomic biodiversity of six sampled streams (wadis) comprises 42 insect taxa, belonging to seven orders and 30 families, of which Coleoptera is the most diverse order (15 taxa), whereas Diptera, Trichoptera and Ephemeroptera dominate in terms of abundance. The human impact, flow velocity and some quality parameters of water (potential of hydrogen, nitrite, concentration of orthophosphates and conductivity) were identified as the most influential environmental variables, which allows the prediction of taxonomic diversity indicators. The classification and regression tree analysis (CART) for benthic insects shows the effect of environmental variables (habitat parameters and human impact in the arid region) on the diversity and distribution of insect orders. The RDA analysis showed that altitude, substrate type, human impact and physicochemical parameters of water (pH, flow velocity, conductivity and total dissolved solids) are the most important predictor variables that play an important role in the distribution patterns of benthic insects.
Distribution and abundance of Talitridae in the southern Baltic Sea – twelve years after the first record of Platorchestia platensis (Krøyer, 1845) in 2005
Authors: Tykarska Marta B. , Janas Urszula , Brzana Radosław 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
Four Talitridae species have been recorded in the southern Baltic Sea, including two indigenous species – Talitrus saltator, Deshayesorchestia deshayesii, and two presumably non-indigenous ones – Cryptorchestia garbinii, Platorchestia platensis. It has been twelve years since Platorchestia platensis was recorded for the first time. The distribution and abundance of talitrids have not been studied since the 1990s. Therefore, the main objective of this research was to document the occurrence in Talitridae in the region in order to determine whether non-indigenous P. platensis has spread and whether it co-occurs with indigenous species. Talitrids were recorded at 20 out of 43 sampling sites. T. saltator occurred both along the coast of the open sea and in the Gulf of Gdańsk. The remaining species were found only around the gulf. P. platensis was more abundant than other species and its density was positively correlated with wrack biomass. Our studies have shown that the area of T. saltator occurrence has decreased during the last two decades. Non-indigenous species P. platensis co-occurred with all other Talitridae species, whereas C. garbinii co-occurred only with P. platensis.
Applying an Established Format to the Houston Archives Bazaar
Authors: Vinson Emily 
Published: March 2019

AbstractRegional archival organizations across the United States have been bringing out the archives in free events designed to showcase collections in public spaces, and connect communities to local history resources. Called archives bazaars or crawls, these outreach events showcase the vibrant spectrum of archives from private collections, community organizations, municipal archives, and public and academic libraries. This short paper explores the history of these community archives events, and describes the creation, challenges and outcomes of hosting the inaugural 2017 Houston Archives Bazaar.
A Web of Snowflakes: Meditations on the Memory Lab Network Project
Authors: Hagan Siobhan C. 
Published: March 2019

AbstractThis article introduces the DC Public Library’s Memory Lab, designed to bring personal digital archiving to the public, and its inspiring the IMLS-funded Memory Lab Network project. This ongoing project will bring the Memory Lab model to fourteen other public libraries across the country. However, a prefabricated Memory Lab handed out to each partner library is proving to be impractical and impossible. The Memory Lab Network’s project manager shares recommendations, considerations, and key takeaways on equipment, purchasing, and physical space for anyone wishing to build a personal digital archiving lab themselves.
Reductionism in Peirce’s sign classifications and its remedy
Authors: Liszka James 
Published: March 2019

Abstract
Attempts to explain Peirce’s various classifications of signs have been a preoccupation of many Peirce scholars. Opinions are mixed about the sense, coherence, and fruitfulness of Peirce’s various versions, particularly the latter ones. I argue here that it is not a fruitful enterprise, even if sense could be made of them. Although Peirce makes his motivations for the classification of the sciences fairly explicit, it’s hard to find Peirce’s reasons for sign classification. More importantly, I try to make the case that such classifications are premised on a reductionist framework of semiosis that is contrary to the irreducible triadic character of signs that Peirce otherwise espouses. The reductionism is the result of Peirce’s use of certain models for his sign classifications, in particular, Mendeleev’s periodic table. I suggest that the remedy for the reductionism is to re-emphasize the processual and functional view of semiosis, rather than to focus on particular classes of signs. Corresponding to the three triadic conditions of semiosis, I argue that signs function to inform, represent or refer, and interpret, and that understanding these three function and how they interrelate may prove to be a more fruitful approach to sign analysis than sign classification.
É POSSÍVEL UTILIZAR OS DIREITOS DAS GESTANTES COMO FORMA DE CONCRETIZAR UM MEIO AMBIENTE DO TRABALHO SAUDÁVEL? UMA ANÁLISE DA LEGISLAÇÃO EXISTENTE SOBRE O TEMA E DAS MUDANÇAS ADVINDAS COM A REFORMA TRABALHISTA
Authors: Moccellin Luisa Da Rosa , Felten Maria Claudia 
Published: March 2019

O artigo em questão visa analisar os direitos concedidos às mulheresgestantes, bem como as mudanças ocorridas em tais garantias com aaprovação da Reforma Trabalhista, Lei n° 13.467/2017, que entrou emvigor em 11 de novembro de 2017. Também serão estudadas alteraçõesque poderiam ter ocorrido no ordenamento como forma de trazer maissegurança jurídica às relações trabalhistas, especificamente a falta de regulamentação no que concerne ao prazo em que a gestante com estabilidade pode ingressar com ação judicial requerendo sua reintegração ao emprego. Ainda, será analisado o período de 120 dias de licença-maternidade atualmente concedido às mulheres, buscando auferir se tal intervalo de tempo é suficiente para garantir uma amamentação adequada aos recémnascidos. Por fim, será discutida a novidade introduzida pela reforma trabalhista, que passou a admitir que as gestantes continuem trabalhando nos locais insalubres em grau médio e mínimo, sendo afastadas, apenas, em caso de apresentação de atestado de médico de confiança da mulher que recomende o afastamento. O objetivo do presente estudo, realizado através de pesquisa bibliográfica e jurisprudencial, bem como pesquisa de campo com médicos ginecologistas, obstetras e pediatras é analisar se ocorreram avanços ou retrocessos nos direitos que as mulheres gestantes possuem atualmente no ordenamento jurídico, assim como discutir possíveis mudanças que contribuiriam para um aperfeiçoamento da legislação trabalhista. Essas questões inerentes às gestantes serão analisadas sobre o prisma do meio ambiente do trabalho, buscando observar se tais disposições realmente são capazes de concretizar um meio ambiente do trabalho seguro e saudável.
A COLABORAÇÃO PREMIADA E O LEGADO INQUISITORIAL NO PROCESSO PENAL BRASILEIRO
Authors: Leite Paulla , Silveira Felipe Lazzari da 
Published: March 2019

O presente trabalho trata da colaboração premiada e os possíveis resquícios de práticas inquisitoriais quando de sua aplicação. O institutoconsiste na cooperação do acusado ou suspeito com as investigaçõescriminais, especialmente fornecendo informações acerca da estruturaorganizacional e identificação dos demais coautores e partícipes da organização criminosa, em troca de benesses negociadas com o Estado. Sua utilização desmedida gera controvérsias no mundo jurídico, sobretudo em razão da importância que vem ganhando no âmbito da Operação Lava Jato e que envolve grandes nomes do cenário político e econômico do país. Assim, a partir da análise do sistema inquisitorial e do instituto da colaboração premiada, pretende-se delinear um paralelo entre ambas, objetivando fomentar a discussão sobre o tema em face da necessidade de aprimoramento da legislação.
Inhibition of Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2 Attenuates the Dysregulation of Kelch-Like 3 and NaCl Cotransporter in Obese Diabetic Mice
Authors: Ishizawa Kenichi , Wang Qin , Li Jinping , Xu Ning , Nemoto Yoshikazu , Morimoto Chikayuki , Fujii Wataru , Tamura Yoshifuru , Fujigaki Yoshihide , Tsukamoto Kazuhisa , Fujita Toshiro , Uchida Shunya , Shibata Shigeru 
Published: March 2019

Significance Statement
Patients with type 2 diabetes often exhibit salt-sensitive hypertension, but the mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear. One potential link, Kelch-like 3 (KLHL3), regulates BP by targeting the serine/threonine kinases with-no-lysines (WNKs) for degradation, thereby modulating activity of the NaCl cotransporter (NCC). The authors previously found that phosphorylation at serine 433 (S433) in KLHL3 downregulates KLHL3 activity. In this study, they show that protein kinase C–mediated phosphorylation of KLHL3 at S433 inactivates KLHL3 and increases NCC activity in db/db diabetic mice, and they show that an inhibitor of a sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2), ipragliflozin, ameliorates this effect. These data indicate a previously unrecognized pathway by which dysregulated glucose metabolism stimulates renal salt reabsorption and provide insights into the mechanism for SGLT2 inhibitors’ cardiorenal protective effect.

Background
Mechanisms underlying the frequent association between salt-sensitive hypertension and type 2 diabetes remain obscure. We previously found that protein kinase C (PKC) activation phosphorylates Kelch-like 3 (KLHL3), an E3 ubiquitin ligase component, at serine 433. We investigated whether impaired KLHL3 activity results in increased renal salt reabsorption via NaCl cotransporter (NCC).

Methods
We used the db/db diabetes mouse model to explore KLHL3′s role in renal salt handling in type 2 diabetes and evaluated mechanisms of KLHL3 dysregulation in cultured cells.

Results
We observed PKC activity in the db/db mouse kidney and phosphorylation of serine 433 in KLHL3 (KLHL3S433-P). This modification prevents binding of with-no-lysine (WNK) kinases; however, total KLHL3 levels were decreased, indicating severely impaired KLHL3 activity. This resulted in WNK accumulation, activating NCC in distal convoluted tubules. Ipragliflozin, a sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor, lowered PKC activity in distal convoluted tubule cells and reduced KLHL3S433-P and NCC levels, whereas the thiazolidinedione pioglitazone did not, although the two agents similarly reduced in blood glucose levels. We found that, in human embryonic kidney cells expressing KLHL3 and distal convoluted tubule cells, cellular glucose accumulation increased KLHL3S433-P levels through PKC. Finally, the effect of PKC inhibition in the kidney of db/db mice confirmed PKC’s causal role in KLHL3S433-P and NCC induction.

Conclusions
Dysregulation of KLHL3 is involved in the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes. These data offer a rationale for use of thiazide in individuals with diabetes and provide insights into the mechanism for cardiorenal protective effects of SGLT2 inhibitors.
Çayköy Deresi (Eğirdir-Isparta)’ndeki Eğirdir Siraz (Capoeta pestai Pietschmann, 1933)’larının Helmint Parazitleri Üzerine Bir Araştırma
Authors: EMRE Nesrin , KUBİLAY Ayşegül 
Published: March 2019

Bu çalışmada, Çayköy deresi
(Eğirdir-Isparta)’nden elektroşokerle avlanan Capoeta pestai
(Pietschmann, 1933)’nin helmint
parazitleri araştırılmıştır. Araştırma süresince
toplam 150 birey incelenmiştir. Çalışma sonucunda konak balıkta Platyhelminthes
grubundan bir tür digenean (Allocreadium isoporum Loos, 1894) ve
Nemathelminthes grubundan bir tür nematod (Rhapdochona denudata, Dujardin,
1845) bulunmuştur. Her mevsimde örneklenen bireylerden toplam 188 A.
isoporum ve 592 adet R. denudata olmak üzere toplam 780 adet parazit
tespit edilmiştir. Her iki parazitin de mevsim, cinsiyet, boy ve yaş
değişkenlerine göre; yaygınlık, ortalama yoğunluk, bolluk ve toplam parazit
sayıları belirlenmiştir.
The Concept and Legal Nature of Transferable Letter of Credit
Authors: Efimova L. G. 
Published: March 2019

The article analyzes the concept and legal nature of a transferable letter of credit in the comparative legal aspect. The author compares the legal structure of a transferable letter of credit under the civil code with the legal regulation of a transferable letter of credit under the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP) (2007 edition, ICC publication No. 600).Under the law, transferable letters of credit mean such letters of credit that the payer (applicant) and/or issuing Bank allowed to transfer to the second beneficiaries. The transfer of the letter of credit is executed in two transactions. First, the first beneficiary shall unilaterally declare his will addressed to the transferring Bank where the first beneficiary shall propose to the Bank to change the range of possible beneficiaries under the letter of credit. The will of the first beneficiary should be qualified as a unilateral transaction on behalf of the first beneficiary concerning the full or partial exemption of the issuing Bank (confirming Bank) from the original offer (opening of the letter of credit), if the transfer of the letter of credit to the second beneficiaries is made. Second, a transferring Bank makes a unilateral transaction to transfer the letter of credit to the second beneficiaries. This transaction is made by the transferring Bank on behalf, at the expense and in the interests of the issuing Bank (confirming Bank) on the basis of the authority granted under terms of the letter of credit. A unilateral transaction of the transferring Bank concerning the transfer of a letter of credit is an offer made on behalf of the issuing Bank (confirming Bank), and brought to the attention of the second beneficiaries (beneficiary) with a proposal to conclude a contract for the payment (acceptance and payment of a bill of exchange) against the relevant financial and/or commercial documents.At the same time, the transfer of the letter of credit leads to a change in the original offer to open a letter of credit to the first beneficiary in terms of a range of possible future acceptors.
Problems of Preventive Work in the Field of Fire Safety
Authors: Antonchenko V. V. 
Published: March 2019

The article analyzes the activities of supervisory authorities in implementing control and supervisory measures in the field of fire safety. The author believes that today the society lives in the conditions of imitation of activity in this important area, which is not related to the real provision of fire safety. One of the circumstances allowing drawing such a conclusion is the transfer of fire safety supervisory functions and control powers to nongovernmental institutions.Based on the analysis of the mechanisms of fire safety control and supervision — both the state fire supervision bodies under the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia and companies providing services for the fire audit — the conclusion is made about inadmissibility of eliminating the State from the principal, active and purposeful work on fire prevention and narrowing the powers of state bodies in this extremely important and, at the same time, very problematic area. The author believes that the neglect of the need to maintain a high level of fire safety, including by legal means, significantly weakens the level of protection of an individual and a society from fires.
On The Modified Burr XII-Power Distribution: Development, Properties, Characterizations and Applications
Authors: Bhatti Fiaz Ahmad , Hamedani G. G. , Korkmaz Mustafa Ç. , Ahmad Munir 
Published: March 2019

In this paper, a flexible lifetime distribution with increasing, decreasing and bathtub hazard rate called the Modified Burr XII-Power (MBXII-Power) is developed on the basis of the T-X family technique. The density function of the MBXII-Power is arc, exponential, left-skewed, right-skewed, J, reverse-J and symmetrical shaped. Descriptive measures such as moments, moments of order statistics, incomplete moments, inequality measures, residual life functions and reliability measures are theoretically established. The MBXII-Power distribution is characterized via different techniques. Parameters of the MBXII-Power distribution are estimated using maximum likelihood method. The simulation study is performed on the basis of graphical results to see the performance of maximum likelihood estimates (MLEs) of the MBXII-Power distribution. The potentiality of the MBXII-Power distribution is demonstrated by its application to real data sets: survival times of pigs, survival times of patients and quarterly earnings
The protective effects of Crocin on testopathy in fat-fed and streptozotocin-treated diabetic rats: An experimental study
Authors: Mirzaee Saeed , Bayatpoor Mohammad Ehsan , Shahyad Shima , Mohammadi Mohammad Taghi , Bahari Zahra 
Published: March 2019

Background: Male hypogonadism is associated with type II diabetes mellitus due to testicular dysfunction. Medicinal plants have received considerable attention for the management of diabetes and its complications.
Objective: The aim of present study was to evaluate the anti-diabetic and protective influence of Crocin on testopathy in diabetic rats.
Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, type II of diabetes mellitus was induced by high-fat diet and low dose of streptozotocin. Male Wistar rats (8 weeks,150–200 gr, 18 rats; n= 6 per group) were divided into a control group (standard diet), diabetic group (streptozotocin+high-fat diet), and treatment group (High fat diet+streptozotocin+Crocin at 20 mg/kg/day, i.p. for 60 days). After 60 days, animals were euthanized, testis and epididymis were dissected, and weights of testes and sperm count were analyzed. Hematoxylin-eosin-stained was done for histopathological examination. Blood samples were collected for the assessment of serum glucose and cholesterol.
Results: High-fat diet and streptozotocin significantly increased the serum glucose and cholesterol levels as compared to the control group (p≤ 0. 001). Moreover, there was a significant decrease in the weight of right (p= 0.008) and left testes (p≤ 0.001) and also the total sperm count (p= 0.023) in the diabetic group compared with the control group. Current results also identified that type II diabetes mellitus induced degeneration in the morphology of seminiferous tubules. Application of Crocin could significantly decrease serum glucose and cholesterol levels (p= 0.003). Furthermore, Crocin treatment significantly increased the weight of the right (p= 0.026) and left (p= 0.014) testes and total sperm count (p= 0.000). Also, Crocin could attenuate the pathological changes of the testes in the treatment group.
Conclusion: Present findings concluded that Crocin treatment improved diabetic testopathy and impairment of seminiferous tubules induced by high-fat diet and streptozotocin.
Key words: Crocin, Reproductive system, Blood glucose, Streptozotocin, Diabetes.
Trans-arterial embolization of acquired uterine arteriovenous malformation after Cesarean section: A case series
Authors: Harzif Achmad Kemal , Haloho Agrifa , Silvia Melisa , Pratama Gita , Purwosunu Yuditiya , Wibawa Aria , Sidipratomo Prijo , Pandelaki Jacub 
Published: March 2019

Background: Acquired uterine arteriovenous malformation (AVM) is a rare condition due to traumatic episodes in cesarean section. The patient can suffer from life-threatening hemorrhage or recurrent vaginal bleeding. Establishing this diagnosis is difficult, often misdiagnosed due to lack of information and number of cases. Trans-Arterial Embolization (TAE) procedure is rarely performed in our center. All of the cases were found with history of massive bleeding and diagnosed lately after recurrent bleeding history. Even though promising, one of our cases failed to be managed with TAE. It is important to diagnose early symptoms of AVM in order to prevent the life-threatening event.
Case presentation: In this case series, four cases of AVMs after cesarean procedures will be reviewed. One could be diagnosed in less than a month but the other three took several months. The symptom of vaginal bleeding might occur a few weeks after the procedure is done, and most patients need transfusion and hospitalization. Three out of four patients were initially sent to the hospital in order to recover from shock condition, and one patient was sent for a diagnostic procedure. AVMs diagnostic was established with ultrasound with or without angiography. Three of our cases were succeeded by performing TAE procedure without further severe vaginal bleeding. One case failed to be treated with embolization and had to proceed with hysterectomy.
Conclusion: AVM should be considered early-on in patient with abnormal uterine bleeding and history of cesarean section. Embolization is still the first-choice treatment of AVMs, otherwise, definitive treatment is hysterectomy in a patient without fertility need, or impossible to perform TAE.
Key words: Trans-arterial embolization, Acquired uterine arteriovenous malformation, Cesarean section.