bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effect of biochemical fraction of exogenous organic matter on CO2 emission from arid soil
Authors: Chaker Rayda , Gargouri Kamel , Ben Mbarek Hadda , Baraket Fatma , Maktouf Sameh , Soua Nabil , Khlifi Mouna , Bouzid Jalel 
Published: April 2018

AbstractThe application of organic amendments is an important technique used to enhance carbon storage in soils, thereby reducing CO2 emissions and mitigating climate change. The role of the composition of organic amendment in CO2 emissions is not well understood, however. The aim of this study was to understand the effect of the biochemical composition of organic amendments on CO2 emission and carbon stabilization. To do this, the application to the soil of five organic amendments with different biochemical compositions was considered. The effects of two types of compost (CH and CP), green manure (GM), olive mill waste water (OMW) and manure (M) on the rate of mineralization and humification of organic carbon were studied under controlled conditions. A single dose of 350 mg of organic carbon/100 g of soil was tested. These treatments, and the control soil, were incubated for 56 days. Soil respiration, organic carbon evolution, and the polymerization index were measured during the incubation period. The results showed that CO2 emission was strongly associated with the soluble fraction and the lignin content. Olive mill water, with the highest soluble fraction, induced the highest rate of mineralization. Composts CH and CP, with the greatest lignin content, were the most resistant to short‐term decomposition, and permitted the highest amount of carbon to be stored in the soil. Overall, this study showed that composts were the best form of organic C application. Indeed, with the composts, low direct mineralization was detected, improving the humidification processes and resulting in enhanced C storage in the soil. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Crustal contamination and magmatic evolution of the Bijiashan basic–ultrabasic intrusion belt in the Beishan Terrane, northeastern Tarim Craton (NW China)
Authors: Xia Zhaode , Du Wei , Xia Mingzhe , Jiang Changyi 
Published: April 2018

The Bijiashan intrusion belt, one of the basic–ultrabasic intrusion belts in the Beishan Terrane, northeastern Tarim Craton, is composed of the Hongshishan, Hongshishanxi, Xuanwoling, Bijiashandong, and Bijiashan intrusions. These intrusions are mainly composed of dunite, troctolite, olivine gabbro, and gabbro. Magma evolution of the intrusions was strongly controlled by fractional crystallization, and the crystallization sequence was mainly olivine → plagioclase → pyroxene. This is evidenced by whole‐rock MgO contents that are positively correlated with TFe2O3 and negatively correlated with Al2O3, CaO, and Na2O and an increase in total rare‐earth element and trace elements contents from ultrabasic to basic rocks. Most of the basic–ultrabasic rocks are enriched in large ion lithophile elements (Cs, Rb, Sr, and U) and depleted of high field strength elements (Zr, Hf, Nb, Ta, and Ti). The variable and relatively low Ce/Pb (0.17–7.3) and Nb/U (0.13–10.1) ratios, variable Th/Yb (0.02–4.1) ratio, initial 87Sr/86Sr ratios (0.7033 to 0.7094) and εNd (t) (7.54 to −4.25), suggest less than 6% crustal contamination. Based on the maximum Fo value of olivine (Fo90), whole‐rock average composition and olivine–liquid compositional relationships, the parental magma is of high‐Mg basaltic magma containing 13.4 wt.% MgO. According to rare‐earth element contents and Sr–Nd isotopic compositions, the parental magma was originated from partial melting of depleted sub‐continental lithospheric mantle.
Transoral robotic resection of benign tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract: Experience of the French group of GETTEC
Authors: Chabrillac Emilien , Morinière Sylvain , Jegoux Franck , Blanchard David , Choussy Olivier , Hans Stéphane , Vergez Sébastien 
Published: April 2018

AbstractBackgroundThe purpose of this study was to assess the current use of transoral robotic surgery (TORS) in benign tumors of the upper aerodigestive tract through a case series and a literature review.MethodsThis multicentric retrospective study was conducted in 6 French centers between November 2009 and July 2017.ResultsTwenty‐one patients had a TORS resection of a tumor at varied locations with differing histopathologic characteristics. The mean postoperative hospital stay was 6.1 days. Eight patients had nasogastric tubes, which were removed after a mean of 5.6 days. Two patients had a prophylactic tracheostomy for an average of 5.5 days. A third tracheostomy was performed secondarily for postoperative bleeding. No recurrences were observed during the 2‐year follow‐up.ConclusionThis technique caused few complications and resulted in short hospitalization, with satisfactory functional and recurrence outcomes. However, the risk of bleeding and edema must be considered, and the need for a tracheostomy must be approached wisely.
Prostatitis, other genitourinary infections and prostate cancer risk: Influence of non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs? Results from the EPICAP study
Authors: Doat Solène , Marous Miguelle , Rebillard Xavier , Trétarre Brigitte , Lamy Pierre‐Jean , Soares Paolo , Delbos Olivier , Thuret Rodolphe , Segui Bruno , Cénée Sylvie , Menegaux Florence 
Published: April 2018

Epidemiological studies have suggested that prostatitis may increase the risk of prostate cancer due to chronic inflammation. We studied the association between several genitourinary infections and the risk of prostate cancer based on data from the EPICAP study. EPICAP is a population‐based case‐control study conducted in the département of Hérault, France, between 2012 and 2014. A total of 819 incident cases and 879 controls have been face to face interviewed using a standardized questionnaire gathering information on known or suspected risk factors of prostate cancer, and personal history of genitourinary infections: prostatitis, urethritis, orchi‐epididymitis, and acute pyelonephritis. Odds Ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence interval were estimated using multivariate unconditional logistic regression. Overall, 139 (18%) cases and 98 (12%) controls reported having at least one personal history of genitourinary infections (OR = 1.64 [1.23–2.20]). The risk increased with the number of infections (p‐trend < 0.05). The association was specifically observed with personal history of chronic prostatitis and acute pyelonephritis (OR = 2.95 [1.26–6.92] and OR = 2.66 [1.29–5.51], respectively) and in men who did not use any non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (OR = 2.00 [1.37–2.91]). Our results reinforce the hypothesis that chronic inflammation, generated by a personal history of genitourinary infections, may play a role in prostate carcinogenesis.
Formation of Highly Permeable Soil on a Heavy Soil Base Under Tidal Irrigation and Drainage Conditions
Authors: Ashrafi Shahram , Tajik Fouad , Akram Mojtaba 
Published: April 2018

AbstractAbadan date palm plantations have long been irrigated by rivers under the tidal effects of the Persian Gulf. During high tides, river water makes subirrigation possible while during low tides the same ditches drain out the plant root zone. Recently parts of the plantation have been under traditional drainage and surprisingly failed to work efficiently. In order to find the cause, the hydraulic conductivity of the soil layers was measured using parallel drains which show that the topsoil up to 70 cm is very permeable, but then up to 95 cm it is impermeable. Piezometric measurements also show that the soil between 70 and 130 cm is impermeable. The ratio of contribution (RC) of the soil layers to the total flow in the soil profile decreases with depth. Values of the RC for the first 60 and 70 cm soil depths are about 91 and 98% respectively. Although soil texture in the first layer has been classified as clay, biological activities, mostly live roots, have changed both the magnitude and size of the pores. It was concluded that in tidal subirrigation, only the upper part of the soil which has been under the root spread can be assumed to be permeable. Copyright © 2018 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Lophirones B and C halt acetaminophen hepatotoxicity by upregulating redox transcription factor Nrf‐2 through Akt, PI3K, and PKC pathways
Authors: Aliyu Najeeb O. , Ajala‐Lawal Rafiat A. , Ajiboye Taofeek O. 
Published: April 2018

AbstractWe investigated the mechanism of lophirones B‐ and C‐mediated protection against acetaminophen hepatotoxicity. Mice were pretreated with 20 mg/kg body weight lophirones B and C for 7 days and challenged with acetaminophen on day 7. Acetaminophen raised nuclear factor‐κB (NF‐κB) in the liver of mice but lowered protein kinase B (Akt). Although, acetaminophen produced no significant alteration on nuclear erythroid related factor‐2 (Nrf‐2), phosphoinositide 3‐kinase (PI3K) and protein kinase C (PKC), lophirones B and C raised the level of these proteins and Akt. The acetaminophen‐mediated increase in NF‐κB was significantly reversed by lophirones B and C. Lophirones B and C prevented acetaminophen‐mediated alterations in serum biomarkers of hepatic injury. Similarly, lophirones B and C lowered the biomarkers of oxidative stress in the liver of acetaminophen‐treated mice. It can be inferred from this study that lophirones B and C prevent acetaminophen‐induced liver injury by enhancing Nrf‐2 through Akt, PI3K, and PKC pathways.
The relationship between personal growth and psychological functioning in individuals treated in a partial hospital setting
Authors: Danitz Sara B. , Orsillo Susan M. , Beard Courtney , Björgvinsson Thröstur 
Published: April 2018

AbstractObjectivesWe examined whether current level of personal growth and changes in personal growth predicted treatment response among participants in a partial hospital setting.MethodPatients (N = 269; aged 18–70 years, M = 33.6; 52.4% female) completed measures of personal growth initiative (PGI), valuing personal growth (VPG), and psychological functioning measures at treatment admission and discharge from a partial hospital.ResultsPGI and VPG were negatively associated with depression and positively associated with psychological well‐being. Baseline PGI and VPG did not predict changes in psychological functioning at discharge. PGI and VPG significantly increased following treatment, and increases were associated with decreases in depression and increases in well‐being over and above previously established predictors.ConclusionsValuing personal growth for intrinsic reasons and active engagement in the personal growth process may be important characteristics to cultivate in psychotherapy as they are malleable and negatively related to depression.
Effectiveness of an anger control program among veterans with PTSD and other mental health issues: A comparative study
Authors: Kalkstein Solomon , Scott James Cobb , Vickers Smith Rachel , Cruz Jourdan 
Published: April 2018

AbstractObjectiveThis study examines the effectiveness of an anger management program among veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues.MethodVeterans with (n = 76) and without (n = 58) PTSD completed anger management groups at the Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Self‐rated checklists of anger and PTSD symptoms (for those with PTSD) were completed before and after the group.ResultsSignificant improvement in anger was observed in the overall sample (p < .001) but did not differ based on PTSD diagnosis. No significant PTSD symptom changes were observed.ConclusionsVeterans with broad mental health concerns benefited significantly from this anger management program, consistent with prior research. Implications for program improvement and future research are discussed.
Parental psychological control, adolescent self‐criticism, and adolescent depressive symptoms: A latent change modeling approach in Belgian adolescents
Authors: Bleys Dries , Soenens Bart , Claes Stephan , Vliegen Nicole , Luyten Patrick 
Published: April 2018

AbstractObjectiveAt the level of both between‐person differences and within‐person changes across time, parental achievement‐oriented psychological control may influence the development of adolescent self‐criticism, which in turn may increase vulnerability for adolescent depression.MethodIn a two‐wave prospective study of 368 adolescents (age 13–17 years), Latent Change Modeling was used with Belgian adolescents' self‐report measures.ResultsFor mothers and fathers separately, adolescent self‐criticism intervened in associations between achievement‐oriented psychological control and adolescent depressive symptoms, at the level of both between‐person differences and within‐person changes. When investigating parents simultaneously, only maternal parenting was related directly and indirectly to adolescent depressive symptoms.ConclusionsOur results underscore the importance of personality‐related vulnerability in associations between the parenting environment and symptoms of psychopathology during adolescent development.
Child social and emotion functioning as predictors of therapeutic alliance in cognitive–behavioral therapy for anxiety
Authors: Whitehead Monica , Jones Anna , Bilms Joanie , Lavner Justin , Suveg Cynthia 
Published: April 2018

AbstractObjectiveThis study examined baseline child social and emotional functioning as predictors of therapeutic alliance during a cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) program for children with anxiety disorders. It was hypothesized that better social and emotional functioning at baseline would be related to stronger alliance initially and over the course of treatment.MethodNinety‐two anxious youth, ages 7–11 years (M age = 8.93 years, SD = 1.64; 42% female) participated. Children, caregivers, and teachers completed measures of child social and emotional functioning. Therapeutic alliance was measured using therapist‐rated and observer‐coded reports.ResultsReceiving prosocial support from peers and emotion regulation (ER) were both related to initial rating and slope of alliance.ConclusionsChild social and emotional functioning enhances our understanding of how the alliance is formed and in identifying children who might be at risk for difficulties in developing a strong therapeutic relationship.
Enhanced activities and thermostability of lipase pretreated with carboxylic and perflurocarboxylic acids in transesterification
Authors: Matsumoto Michiaki , Matsui Erika 
Published: April 2018

AbstractBACKGROUNDThe development of techniques that enhance the catalytic activity and thermostability of enzymes continues to receive attention. Among many methods, the pretreatment approach is very attractive because its preparation is easy and no additives are required in the reaction system. In this study, the catalytic activities and thermostability of lipases pretreated with various carboxylic and perfluorocarboxylic acids were investigated for transesterification in an organic medium.RESULTSAll of the carboxylic and perfluorocarboxylic acids used in this study positively affected enzymatic activity and the bio‐imprinting effects of pH and substrate analogues were observed. The lipase pretreated with heptafluorobutyric acid gave the highest initial rate. The pretreatment of lipase with carboxylic and perfluorocarboxylic acids enhanced its thermostability more than the untreated lipase.CONCLUSIONThe pretreatment of carboxylic and perfluorocarboxylic acids was effective for both catalytic activity and stabilization of lipase. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry
Microbial recovery of metallic nanoparticles from industrial wastes and their environmental applications
Authors: Pat‐Espadas Aurora M , Cervantes Francisco J 
Published: April 2018

AbstractIn recent years, metallic nanoparticles (NPs) have been produced by biological methods using bacteria and have been used with remarkable environmental applications. This paper emphasizes the basic aspects of microbial synthesis of metallic nanoparticles, from the selection of the strain to the settings of reaction parameters. Mechanisms involved in the microbial production of NPs are also discussed, summarizing general findings and implications in the process. There is also a section dedicated to the identification of wastes as a source of precious metals and the production of metallic NPs from waste streams containing ionic metals to give a vision of the opportunities to implement microbial synthesis as a treatment–recovery technology. Environmental applications of biogenic NPs are reviewed in detail indicating that the implementation of these nanomaterials enable the achievement of higher removal efficiencies and greater extent of transformation of recalcitrant compounds in wastewater treatment systems. Under this scenario and based on the information reviewed concluding remarks and futures perspectives are enunciated. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry
Variation of T2 relaxation times in pediatric brain tumors and their effect on metabolite quantification
Authors: Carlin Dominic , Babourina‐Brooks Ben , Davies Nigel P. , Wilson Martin , Peet Andrew C. 
Published: April 2018

BackgroundMetabolite concentrations are fundamental biomarkers of disease and prognosis. Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) is a noninvasive method for measuring metabolite concentrations; however, quantitation is affected by T2 relaxation.PurposeTo estimate T2 relaxation times in pediatric brain tumors and assess how variation in T2 relaxation affects metabolite quantification.Study TypeRetrospective.PopulationTwenty‐seven pediatric brain tumor patients (n = 17 pilocytic astrocytoma and n = 10 medulloblastoma) and 24 age‐matched normal controls.Field Strength/SequenceShort‐ (30 msec) and long‐echo (135 msec) single‐voxel MRS acquired at 1.5T.AssessmentT2 relaxation times were estimated by fitting signal amplitudes at two echo times to a monoexponential decay function and were used to correct metabolite concentration estimates for relaxation effects.Statistical TestsOne‐way analysis of variance (ANOVA) on ranks were used to analyze the mean T2 relaxation times and metabolite concentrations for each tissue group and paired Mann–Whitney U‐tests were performed.ResultsThe mean T2 relaxation of water was measured as 181 msec, 123 msec, 90 msec, and 86 msec in pilocytic astrocytomas, medulloblastomas, basal ganglia, and white matter, respectively. The T2 of water was significantly longer in both tumor groups than normal brain (P < 0.001) and in pilocytic astrocytomas compared with medulloblastomas (P < 0.01). The choline T2 relaxation time was significantly longer in medulloblastomas compared with pilocytic astrocytomas (P < 0.05), while the T2 relaxation time of NAA was significantly shorter in pilocytic astrocytomas compared with normal brain (P < 0.001). Overall, the metabolite concentrations were underestimated by ∼22% when default T2 values were used compared with case‐specific T2 values at short echo time. The difference was reduced to 4% when individually measured water T2s were used.Data ConclusionDifferences exist in water and metabolite T2 relaxation times for pediatric brain tumors, which lead to significant underestimation of metabolite concentrations when using default water T2 relaxation times.Level of Evidence: 3Technical Efficacy: Stage 2J. Magn. Reson. Imaging 2019;49:195–203.
Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty estimation for nanoscale MOSFET
Authors: Yu Panpan , Sun Ling , Cheng Jiali , Gao Jianjun 
Published: April 2018

AbstractAnalytical expressions of the sensitivity analysis and uncertainty estimation for intrinsic elements and substrate parasitics in the small‐signal equivalent circuit model of metal‐oxide‐semiconductor field‐effect transistor, related to the S‐parameter measurement uncertainties, are derived in this paper. And the substrate parasitic elements are extracted, and corresponding sensitivities are calculated by using a cut‐off condition extraction procedure. Furthermore, the intrinsic model parameters and their uncertainties versus bias voltage are also investigated to give more reliable extraction results suitable for implementation in automatic multibias extraction programs.
Mesencephalic dopamine neurons interfacing the shell of nucleus accumbens and the dorsolateral striatum in the rat
Authors: Wouterlood Floris G. , Engel Angela , Daal Mariah , Houwen Gertjan , Meinderts Aileen , Jordà Siquier Tomàs , Beliën Jeroen A. M. , van Dongen Yvette C. , Scheel‐Krüger Jørgen , Thierry Anne‐Marie , Groenewegen Henk J. , Deniau Jean‐Michel 
Published: April 2018

AbstractParallel corticostriatonigral circuits have been proposed that separately process motor, cognitive, and emotional‐motivational information. Functional integration requires that interactions exist between neurons participating in these circuits. This makes it imperative to study the complex anatomical substrate underlying corticostriatonigral circuits. It has previously been proposed that dopaminergic neurons in the ventral mesencephalon may play a role in this circuit interaction. Therefore, we studied in rats convergence of basal ganglia circuits by depositing an anterograde neuroanatomical tracer into the ventral striatum together with a retrograde fluorescent tracer ipsilaterally in the dorsolateral striatum. In the mesencephalon, using confocal microscopy, we looked for possible appositions of anterogradely labeled fibers and retrogradely labeled neurons, “enhancing” the latter via intracellular injection of Lucifer Yellow. Tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) immunofluorescence served to identify dopaminergic neurons. In neurophysiological experiments, we combined orthodromic stimulation in the medial ventral striatum with recording from ventral mesencephalic neurons characterized by antidromic stimulation from the dorsal striatum. We observed terminal fields of anterogradely labeled fibers that overlap populations of retrogradely labeled nigrostriatal cell bodies in the substantia nigra pars compacta and lateral ventral tegmental area (VTA), with numerous close appositions between boutons of anterogradely labeled fibers and nigrostriatal, TH‐immunopositive neurons. Neurophysiological stimulation in the medial ventral striatum caused inhibition of dopaminergic nigrostriatal neurons projecting to the ventrolateral striatal territory. Responding nigrostriatal neurons were located in the medial substantia nigra and adjacent VTA. Our results strongly suggest a functional link between ventromedial, emotional‐motivational striatum, and the sensorimotor dorsal striatum via dopaminergic nigrostriatal neurons.