bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Does foreign direct investment impede environmental quality in Asian countries? A panel data analysis
Authors: Ansari Mohd Arshad , Khan Nisar Ahmed , Ganaie Aadil Ahmad 
Published: January 2019

AbstractThis study aims to investigate the validity of the pollution haven hypothesis for the global panel consisting of 29 countries (Bahrain, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, China, Japan, Mongolia, Hong Kong, Korea rep, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, IR Iran, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam are taken as the sample of this study) with energy consumption, economic growth and trade openness as additional determinants of environmental degradation over the period 1994–2014. To make the panel data analysis more homogenous, we also investigate the validity of the PHH for a number of sub‐panels. These sub‐panels are constructed based on the sub‐regions of Asia. In this way, we end up with six Asian panels; namely, Global panel, West Asia, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asian panels. Based on the IPS and ADF chi‐square unit root test and Pedroni cointegration test results, all variables were found to be first difference stationary and cointegrated. On applying FMOLS, the long‐run results suggest the presence of the pollution haven hypothesis only in East Asian panel. In turn, foreign direct investment reduces environmental degradation, thus rejecting the validity of the pollution haven hypothesis (PHH) in the Southeast Asian panel which is found to be negatively linked to CO2 emissions. Moreover, energy consumption seems to be the main determinant of carbon emissions and GDP growth has a positive impact on it in all panels except West Asia. Lastly, East Asian countries have followed the Kyoto protocol in order to reduce their emissions level.
Quadratus lumborum blocks: Two cases of associated hematoma
Authors: Visoiu Mihaela , Pan Stephanie 
Published: January 2019

SummaryA quadratus lumborum block associated complication is a rare event. We report two cases of hematoma following the performance of quadratus lumorum blocks in two patients. Performing this block requires additional consideration of abdominal wall anatomy and patient coagulation status.
The impact of a quality improvement project to standardize pain, agitation, and withdrawal assessments on the use of morphine and midazolam in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Kongkiattikul Lalida , Dagenais Maryse , Ruo Ni , Fontela Patricia , Di Genova Tanya , Zavalkoff Samara 
Published: January 2019

SummaryBackgroundThis study aims to assess the impact of a quality improvement initiative to increase assessments of pain, agitation, and iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome, on the use of sedative and analgesic medication in a pediatric intensive care unit.MethodsThis is a retrospective pre and post, observational, quality improvement study conducted in an 18‐bed medical‐surgical‐cardiac, tertiary intensive care unit. We included patients consecutively admitted from October 1 to March 31 (pre‐period 2015‐2016, post‐period 2016‐2017) who were mechanically ventilated beyond 48 hours. A multidisciplinary team, including a family advisor, implemented the following interventions using rapid “Plan‐Do‐Study‐Act cycles:” (a) standardized pain and sedation assessments, (b) standardized sedation goal setting, and (c) non‐pharmacological strategies to manage pain and agitation. We did not implement any specific sedation protocol. We used audit and feedback to reinforce change.ResultsThe post‐intervention phase started once sedation scores were documented q12h for >60% of patients. The groups (n = 45 per group) were similar regarding demographics, severity of illness, and mechanical ventilation duration, but different in length of intensive care stay. The cumulative dose of midazolam equivalent was significantly lower in the post‐intervention period (3.71 vs 2.65 mg/kg/mechanical ventilation day, P = 0.009, 95% CI: −1.12 (−1.89, −0.31)). Morphine equivalent usage went from 3.51 to 2.57 mg/kg/mechanical ventilation day (P = 0.066, 95% CI: −0.67 [−1.44, 0.05]). There were no significant pre‐post‐differences in the use of other sedative agents, rates of iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome or severe pain, nor medication cost.ConclusionImplementation of a multifaceted QI project was successful at increasing standardized assessments of pain and agitation, and was associated with a significant reduction in midazolam use. We also observed a decrease in morphine use without increasing rates of severe pain. Incidence of iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome and cost were unchanged.
Emission of constitutive isoprene, induced monoterpenes, and other volatiles under high temperatures in Eucalyptus camaldulensis: A 13C labelling study
Authors: Guidolotti Gabriele , Pallozzi Emanuele , Gavrichkova Olga , Scartazza Andrea , Mattioni Michele , Loreto Francesco , Calfapietra Carlo 
Published: January 2019

AbstractEucalypts are major emitters of biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs), especially volatile isoprenoids. Emissions and incorporation of 13C in BVOCs were measured in Eucalyptus camaldulensis branches exposed to rapid heat stress or progressive temperature increases, in order to detect both metabolic processes and their dynamics. Isoprene emission increased and photosynthesis decreased with temperatures rising from 30°C to 45°C, and an increasing percentage of unlabelled carbon was incorporated into isoprene in heat‐stressed leaves. Intramolecular labelling was also incomplete in isoprene emitted by heat‐stressed leaves, suggesting increasing contribution of respiratory (and possibly also photorespiratory) carbon. At temperature above 45°C, a drop of isoprene emission was mirrored by the appearance of unlabelled monoterpenes, green leaf volatiles, methanol, and ethanol, indicating that the emission of stored volatiles was mainly induced by cellular damage. Emission of partially labelled acetaldehyde was also observed at very high temperatures, suggesting a double source of carbon, with a large unlabelled component likely transported from roots and associated to the surge of transpiration at very high temperatures. Eucalypt plantations cover large areas worldwide, and our findings may dramatically change forecast and modelling of future BVOC emissions at planetary level, especially considering climate warming and frequent heat waves.
Intermittent lead‐induced stress on antioxidant enzyme activity and subcellular distribution of Pb in Pogonatherum crinitum seedlings
Authors: Hou X.‐L. , Han H. , Meng F.‐R. , Cai L.‐ P. , Liu A.‐Q. 
Published: January 2019

Abstract

Pogonatherum crinitum is a promising lead (Pb) hyperaccumulator due to its high Pb tolerance and accumulation ability. However, the mechanisms that support Pb accumulation and tolerance in P. crinitum are not yet clearly understood.

An indoor hydroponic experiment was conducted by cultivating P. crinitum seedlings exposed to intermittent Pb stress for 60 days, divided into four stages (T1, T2, T3 and T4), with a 15‐day duration per stage. The following concentrations of Pb were used: 0, 500, 0, 500 mg·l−1 and 0, 1000, 0, 1000 mg·l−1). Antioxidant enzyme activity, Pb concentration and subcellular distribution of Pb were measured at each of the above stages.

The results showed that superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity in shoots, and SOD, peroxidase (POD) and malondialdehyde (MDA) activity in shoots and roots significantly increased from T1 (no Pb stress) to T2 (Pb stress) in both 500 mg·l−1 and 1000 mg·l−1 treatments; however, no significant difference was noted between stages T3 (no Pb stress) and T4 (Pb stress). There was no obvious effect of Pb stress on catalase (CAT) activity in shoots and roots among different stages. The Pb concentration in shoots was up to 5090.90 mg·kg−1 and 7573.57 mg·kg−1, and the bioconcentration factor (BFC) was 10.18 and 7.57 for the 500 mg·l−1 and 1000 mg·l−1 treatments, respectively, which confirmed the Pb hyperaccumulator characteristics of P. crinitum. For plants under Pb stress, most of the Pb was fixed in the cell walls, with a smaller amount in leaves and root vacuoles.

Both SOD and POD scavenging of reactive oxygen radicals and fixing and compartmentalisation of Pb in the cell wall might play important roles in detoxification of P. crinitum seedlings in response to Pb stress. There was no phased response of P. crinitum to intermittent Pb stress and the physiological response to Pb stress may be contiguous.
Genetic Polymorphisms inLTF/EcoRI andTLR4/AluI loci as candidates for milk and reproductive performance assessment in Holstein cattle
Authors: El‐Domany Wael B. , Radwan Hend A. , Ateya Ahmed I. , Ramadan Hazem H. , Marghani Basma H. , Nasr Sherif M. 
Published: January 2019

ContentsThe aim of this study was to explore the genetic polymorphisms inLTF/EcoRI andTLR4/AluI loci and their association with milk and reproductive performance in Holstein cattle. A randomly selected 800 Holstein dairy cows from two dairy farms (400 animals each) in Egypt were used. Based on the two farm records, association betweenLTF/EcoRI genotypes and milk performance traits (order of lactation, daily milk yield, days in milk, corrected milk at 305 day and dry period) was carried out. Meanwhile, exploring ofTLR4/AluI genotypes effect was done on data for reproductive performance (age at first freshening, calving interval, number of services per conception, ovarian rebound and days open). DNA was extracted from blood samples collected from Holstein dairy cows of the both farms and restriction analysis of 301‐bp PCR products ofLTFgene revealed two genotypes: AA genotype (301 bp) and AB genotype (301, 201 and 100 bp). Meanwhile, restriction analysis of 382‐bp PCR products ofTLR4gene digested withAluI yielded two alleles (A and B) and three genotypes (AA, AB and BB). The A allele was indicated by two bands at 300 and 82 bp, and the B allele resulted in three fragments of 160, 140 and 82 bp. There was a significant association (p ≤ 0.05) betweenLTFgenotypes and milk performance traits except for days in milk. TheTLR4genotypes had significant effects (p ≤ 0.05) on age at first freshening, calving interval, number of services per conception, ovarian rebound and days open. Ordinal logistic regression statistical model also revealed that it is possible to calculate high reproductive performance traits and to predict favourable dairy cows based onLTFandTLR4genotypes. This research reveals the effectiveness ofLTF/EcoRI andTLR4/AluI loci as candidates for reproductive performance assessment in Holstein cattle.
Do drifts deposited adjacent to carbonate platforms record the signal of global carbon isotopic values?
Authors: Swart Peter K. , Mackenzie Greta J. , Eberli Gregor P. , Lüdmann Thomas , Betzler Christian 
Published: January 2019

AbstractThis study investigates the δ13C values of Middle Miocene–Modern drift deposits and periplatform sediments in the Maldives and compares these data with the global δ13C values derived from bulk oceanic sediments and foraminifera. This comparison reveals that while the δ13C values of the early Miocene periplatform sediments in the Maldives appear to track the global record of δ13C values, including increases associated with the Oligocene–Miocene boundary as well as the variations within the Monterey Event, the correlation with the Monterey Event may be coincidental. It is suggested that variations in δ13C values do not reflect changes in oceanic dissolved inorganic carbon, but instead pulses of sediment arising from platform progradation that contribute carbonates with elevated δ13C values derived from the adjacent shallow‐water atolls. This conclusion is supported both by correlations between the seismic sequence architecture and the δ13C values which document progradation of 13C‐rich platform sediments, and also by the continuation of the interval of 13C‐rich sediments past the end of the Monterey Event at 13 Ma within the drift.
Inhibition of cardiac allograft rejection in mice using interleukin‐35‐modified mesenchymal stem cells
Authors: Wang Wei , Zhao Na , Li Baozhu , Gao Haopeng , Yan Yongjia , Guo Hao 
Published: January 2019

AbstractInterleukin‐35 (IL‐35) is a cytokine recently discovered to play a potent immunosuppressive role by intensifying the functions of regulatory T cells and inhibiting the proliferation and functions of T helper 1 and T helper 17 cells. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have recently emerged as promising candidates for cell‐based immune therapy, and our previous study showed that IL‐35 gene modification can effectively enhance the therapeutic effect of MSCs in vitro. In this study, we isolated adipose tissue‐derived MSCs in vitro and infected them with lentiviral vectors overexpressing the IL‐35 gene, thereby creating IL‐35‐MSCs. Subsequently, IL‐35‐MSCs were then injected into mice of the allogeneic heterotopic abdominal heart transplant model to determine their effect on allograft rejection. The results showed that IL‐35‐MSCs could continuously secrete IL‐35 in vivo and in vitro, successfully alleviate allograft rejection and prolong graft survival. In addition, compared to MSCs, IL‐35‐MSCs showed a stronger immunosuppressive ability and further reduced the percentage of Th17 cells, increased the proportion of CD4+ Foxp3+ T cells, and regulated Th1/Th2 balance in heart transplant mice. These findings suggest that IL‐35‐MSCs have more advantages than MSCs in inhibiting graft rejection and may thus provide a new approach for inducing immune tolerance during transplantation.
Pain in female dancers and dance teachers: Perception, assessment, and related behavior
Authors: Lampe Jasmin , Groneberg David A. , Ohlendorf Daniela , Wanke Eileen M. 
Published: January 2019

BackgroundPain experiences are almost unavoidable in dance and involve a health hazard potential. In dance, certain self‐endangering attitudes and behavior patterns toward pain are emerging. Especially for female dancers (Ds) and dance teachers (DTs) of the non‐professional levels, pain is still insufficiently recorded. The aim of this study was to compare the subjective perception of pain, its assessment, and the pain behavior of female dancers and dance teachers of the non‐professional dance level.MethodsThe data were collected by a quantitative descriptive cross‐sectional study using an online questionnaire in n = 205 Ds and n = 151 DTs. The dance‐associated pain characteristics were analyzed in n = 171 Ds (83.4%) and n = 130 DTs (86.1%).ResultsThe sensory and affective perception of pain was more pronounced in DTs than in Ds. Unlike Ds, DTs rather evaluated pain as signal of a (potential) injury. The majority of the subjects continued their dancing activity to its full extent or under a gentle change of behavior patterns. As to pain treatment, preference was given to self‐ or medical and therapeutic treatment. Strategies of physical tension regulation were often used in pain management.ConclusionsEven in pain, the majority of female dancers and dance teachers of the non‐professional level continued their dancing activity. However, there seemed to be a health‐conscious coping with pain, especially in the DTs. Medical and therapeutic treatment was frequently used.
Socioecological correlates of perceived motor competence in 5‐ to 7‐year‐old Finnish children
Authors: Niemistö Donna , Barnett Lisa M. , Cantell Marja , Finni Taija , Korhonen Elisa , Sääkslahti Arja 
Published: January 2019

We investigated child, family, and environmental factors associated with young children’s perceptions of locomotor (LM) and object control (OC) skills. The participants comprised 472 children (6.22 ± 0.63) and their parents. The children were assessed for their perception of motor competence in LM and OC skills (using the pictorial scale of Perceived Movement Skill Competence for young children), and actual motor competence (Test of Gross Motor Development 3rd edition and Körperkoordinationstest Für Kinder). Anthropometrics were calculated using the children’s body mass index standard deviation scores. A parent questionnaire included questions about child factors (sex, child’s independent walking age, time spent sedentary and outdoors, participation in organized sport activities, and access to electronic devices), family factors (parent educational level, physical activity frequency, and sedentary behavior), and environmental factors (access to sport facilities). Variance analysis sought to identify age‐related differences, and a linear regression model examined correlates of children’s perception of LM and OC skills. The children’s movement skill perceptions were found to be generally high. Four factors explained 5.7% of the variance in perceptions of LM skills and 7.5% of the variance in perceptions of OC skills. Two factors, lower age and higher actual motor competence, explained most of the children’s skill perceptions. Access to electronic devices (less) and Body mass index (BMI) (higher) were associated with perceptions of LM skills. Participation in organized sport activities (higher) and parental education (lower) were associated with perceptions of OC skills. When promoting children’s physical activity and motor competence, perceptions of motor competence are an important consideration.
Using social cognition to understand people's grandiose narcissism
Authors: Giacomin Miranda 
Published: January 2019

AbstractGrandiose narcissists view the world through a self‐focused lens, which influences the way they perceive and interact with others. A useful strategy for examining narcissism may be to look beyond patterns of behavior to examine the cognitions that motivate narcissists. This review summarizes the cognitive biases that underlie narcissism by exploring how narcissists process, recall, and attend to self‐ and other‐relevant information. Adopting social‐cognitive approaches to studying such processes can potentially uncover the roots of narcissistic behavior and develop greater understanding of how narcissists maintain their self‐views and why they act as they do. A closer examination of narcissists' cognitive biases may inform future interventions to help reduce people's narcissistic tendencies.
Evaluation of deep crustal earthquakes in northern Germany – Possible tectonic causes
Authors: Brandes Christian , Plenefisch Thomas , Tanner David C. , Gestermann Nicolai , Steffen Holger 
Published: January 2019

AbstractWe present new evidence for seven deep crustal, intraplate earthquakes in northern Germany, a region regarded as an area of low seismicity. From 2000 to 2018, seven earthquakes with magnitudes of ML 1.3–3.1, were detected at depths of 17.0–31.4 km. By placing the earthquake hypocentres in a geological three‐dimensional model, we can correlate two of the earthquakes with the Thor Suture, a major fault zone in this area. Five of the earthquakes group in the lower crust near the Moho, which implies that parts of the lower crust and the crust/mantle boundary in northern Germany act as a structural discontinuity on which deformation localizes. Numerical simulation implies that stress changes due to glacial isostatic adjustment most likely triggered these deep crustal earthquakes.
Outcomes and prognostic variables associated with central division hepatic lobectomies: 61 dogs
Authors: Linden Daniel S. , Liptak Julius M. , Vinayak Arathi , Cappelle Kelsey , Hoffman Christopher , Fan Shirley , Smiley Whitney , Matz Brad M. 
Published: January 2019

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the outcome and prognostic variables associated with long‐term survival and complications in dogs undergoing hepatic lobectomy of the central division.Study designMulti‐institutional retrospective case series.AnimalsSixty‐one client‐owned dogs with central division masses.MethodsMedical records of dogs undergoing hepatic lobectomy of the central division from January 1, 2000 to January 1, 2015 were reviewed for signalment, clinical signs, preoperative staging, preoperative cytology or biopsy results, date of procedure, location of mass, surgical technique, whether cholecystectomy or cholecystopexy was performed, complications, histopathologic diagnosis and margin evaluation, date of local recurrence or detection of metastatic disease, and survival.ResultsHilar resection was associated with increased intraoperative and postoperative complications. Intraoperative complications occurred in 29 dogs, with 20 dogs experiencing intraoperative hemorrhage. Nineteen dogs required transfusions. Immediate postoperative complications occurred in 20 dogs. Perioperative mortality rate was 11%, and 2‐week mortality rate was 14.7%. The median survival time for dogs with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was not reached. The 1‐ and 3‐year censored survival rates for dogs with HCC was 82.1% and 82.1%, respectively. Margin status did not impact survival time.ConclusionHepatic lobectomy of the central division was associated with hemorrhage in approximately 33% of dogs, but there was a relatively low perioperative mortality rate. Hepatic lobectomy for HCC resulted in long‐term survival, regardless of margin status.Clinical significanceSurgeons should anticipate the requirement for blood products in dogs that may require hepatic lobectomy of the central division. Long‐term survival can be expected after surgical treatment of HCC, regardless of margin status.
Diabetes is associated with an increased risk of wound complications and readmission in patients with surgically managed pressure ulcers
Authors: Alfonso Allyson R. , Kantar Rami S. , Ramly Elie P. , Daar David A. , Rifkin William J. , Levine Jamie P. , Ceradini Daniel J. 
Published: January 2019

AbstractThe effect of diabetes on postoperative outcomes following surgical management of pressure ulcers is poorly defined despite evidence showing that patients with diabetes are at increased risk for developing pressure ulcers, as well as postoperative wound complications including delayed healing and infection. This study aimed to examine the impact of diabetes on postoperative outcomes following surgical management of pressure ulcers using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS‐NSQIP) database. In this retrospective analysis all CPT codes with ICD‐9 diagnoses of pressure ulcers were reviewed. A total of 3,274 patients who underwent surgical management of pressure ulcers were identified, of which 1,040 (31.8%) had diabetes. Overall primary outcomes showed rates of superficial and deep incisional surgical site infection (SSI) were 2.0 and 4.2%, respectively, while the rate of wound dehiscence was 2.1%. Univariate analysis of primary outcomes stratified by diabetes status showed that patients with diabetes had significantly higher rates of superficial incisional SSI (3.9 vs. 2.3%; p = 0.01), deep incisional SSI (7.0 vs. 4.3%; p = 0.001), wound dehiscence (5.2 vs. 2.7%; p < 0.001), as well as significantly higher rates of readmission (12.8 vs. 8.9%; p = 0.001). Multivariate analysis for significant outcomes between groups on univariate analysis demonstrated that diabetes was an independent risk factor for superficial incisional SSI (OR = 2.7; 95% CI: 1.59–4.62; p < 0.001), deep incisional SSI (OR = 1.85; 95% CI: 1.26–2.70; p = 0.002), wound dehiscence (OR = 4.09; 95% CI: 2.49–6.74; p < 0.001), and readmission within 30 days (OR = 1.38; 95% CI: 1.05–1.82; p = 0.02). These findings emphasize the importance of preoperative prevention, and vigilant postoperative wound care and monitoring in patients with diabetes to minimize morbidity and optimize outcomes. Future prospective studies are needed to establish causality between diabetes and these outcomes.