bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Hot Money and Quantitative Easing: The Spillover Effects of U.S. Monetary Policy on the Chinese Economy
Authors: HO STEVEN WEI , ZHANG JI , ZHOU HAO 
Published: May 2018

AbstractWe develop a factor‐augmented vector autoregression (FA‐VAR) model to estimate the effects that unanticipated changes in U.S. monetary policy and economic policy uncertainty have on the Chinese housing, equity, and loan markets. We find the decline in the U.S. policy rate since the Great Recession has led to a significant increase in Chinese housing investment. One possible reason for this effect is the substantial increase in the inflow of “hot money” into China. The responses of Chinese variables to U.S. shocks at the zero lower bound are different from those responses in normal times.
Choriocarcinoma with multiple lung metastases from complete hydatidiform mole with coexistent fetus during pregnancy
Authors: Maeda Yuto , Oyama Ruriko , Maeda Hirona , Imai Yukihiro , Yoshioka Shinya 
Published: May 2018

AbstractGestational trophoblastic neoplasm (GTN) is a serious morbidity of complete hydatidiform mole with coexistent fetus (CHMCF) and usually develops after termination of pregnancy. Here we report a case of choriocarcinoma derived from CHMCF during pregnancy. A 33‐year‐old multiparous woman with suspected CHMCF was admitted with a severe cough. Computed tomography revealed multiple lung metastases. Cesarean section and hysterectomy were performed at 31 weeks of gestation on diagnosis of high‐risk GTN from International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) scoring. A live female infant weighing 1390 g was delivered. Choriocarcinoma was diagnosed from pathological findings. The patient received multi‐agent chemotherapy and was discharged on the 40th postoperative day. In conclusion, CHMCF can result in high‐risk GTN during pregnancy. For a suspected GTN, diagnosis from FIGO scoring should determine treatment strategy. If patients with CHMCF wish to continue their pregnancy, careful follow‐up, including regular chest radiography and ultrasonography, is warranted.
Sodium pentosan polysulfate efficacy as thromboprophylaxis agent in high‐risk women following gynecological surgery
Authors: Indirayani Ima , Kalok Aida , Nik Ismail Nik A. , Shah Shamsul A. , Lim Pei S. , Mohamed Ismail Nor A. , Nur Azurah Abdul G. , Omar Mohd Hashim , Shafiee Mohamad N. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractAimSodium pentosan polysulfate (Na‐PPS) is a plant‐based agent that has similar action with low‐molecular‐weight heparin. It inhibits factor Xa, preventing blood clot formation. To date, its use in clinical practice as thromboprophylaxis agent is still limited. In addition, the efficacy and safety profile of this agent was not robustly reported globally, especially for countries with major Muslim population. We hypothesized that Na‐PPS was equally effective as the standard thromboprophylaxis. We aim to compare the efficacy and safety of Na‐PPS against standard agent (fondaparinux or enoxaparin).MethodsThis was a randomized control, open‐label trial. Women underwent major gynecological surgery were randomized to receive either subcutaneous 50 mg of Na‐PPS twice daily or subcutaneous enoxaparin 40 mg once daily. Fondaparinux 2.5 mg once daily was given to Muslim women as an alternative to enoxaparin. The treatment was started 6 h postoperatively, for at least 3 days. All the patients received thromboembolic deterrent stockings. The primary efficacy outcome was venous thromboembolism up to 3 days postsurgery. The main safety outcomes were minor and major bleeding.ResultsAmong 109 participants, there was no incidence of venous thromboembolism. None of the women developed major bleeding. Minor bleeding was observed in 28.3% (15/53) and 5.4% (3/56) of Na‐PPS and standard thromboprophylaxis group, respectively (P = 0.001).ConclusionNa‐PPS was associated with increased risk of minor bleeding. There was insufficient data to conclude its efficacy as thromboprophylaxis. Further research is needed to evaluate Na‐PPS safety as a standard thromboprophylactic agent.
Examination of prezygotic and postzygotic isolating barriers in tropical Ulva (Ulvophyceae, Chlorophyta): evidence for ongoing speciation
Authors: Monotilla Alvin P. , Nishimura Tomohiro , Adachi Masao , Tanii Yuta , Largo Danilo B. , Hiraoka Masanori 
Published: May 2018

Phylogenetic clades based on DNA sequences such as the chloroplast rbcL gene and the nuclear ITS region are frequently used to delimit algal species. However, these molecular markers cannot accurately delimit boundaries among some Ulva species. Although Ulva reticulata and Ulva ohnoi occasionally bloom in tropical to warm‐temperate regions and are clearly distinguishable by their reticulate or plain blade morphology, they have few or no sequence divergences in these molecular markers and form a monophyletic clade. In this study, to clarify the speciation and species delimitation in the U. reticulata‐ohnoi complex clade, reproductive relationships among several sexual strains from the Philippines and Japan including offspring that originated from the type specimen of U. ohnoi were examined by culturing and hybridization in addition to the ITS‐based analysis. As a result, both prezygotic and postzygotic reproductive isolation were revealed to occur between genetically perforated U. reticulata and imperforate U. ohnoi. They were also separated on the basis of sequence analysis of the ITS region. That strongly supports that the two taxa are independent biological species. Although no prezygotic barrier among the Philippine and Japanese strains of U. reticulata was observed, unexpectedly zoospores produced by hybrid sporophytes in some of their combinations mostly failed to develop, indicating partial formation of a postzygotic barrier despite a 0.2% divergence in the ITS sequence. These findings suggest speciation is still ongoing in U. reticulata.
An integrated understanding of paternal care in mammals: lessons from the rodents
Authors: Rymer T. L. , Pillay N. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractMammalian paternal care is rare, and often considered synonymous with social monogamy. Numerous hypotheses have been proposed to explain the evolution and function of paternal care in mammals, many assuming that males are important for offspring survival, with accompanying costs and benefits to fathers and mothers. Most hypotheses are taxon‐centric, focusing primarily on three mammalian orders. Consequently, there is no definitive ‘one size fits all’ hypothesis that adequately explains the evolution of mammalian paternal care. Here, we review both proximate (ontogeny, mechanisms) and ultimate (adaptive significance, evolution) questions to provide an integrated perspective of paternal care, focussing on the rodents. Firstly, we describe the behavioural machinery, and then the neuroendocrine, genetic end environmental factors that regulate and modulate paternal care. We suggest that the behavioural machinery of parental care is conserved in both males and females, although parental care is regulated in a sex‐ and species‐specific manner. Secondly, we provide hypotheses for the evolution and function of paternal care. In contrast to previous studies, we consider seven adaptive hypotheses that explore the possibility of paternal care benefiting the offspring, mothers and/or fathers. We also consider three constraints hypotheses. We suggest that paternal care does not have to incur a survival benefit to offspring to evolve. Instead, the combined benefits to fathers, mothers and offspring should out‐weigh the costs to fathers of providing care. Our suggestions for integrating proximate and ultimate explanations for why and how male rodents provide paternal care are applicable across taxa. Integrating these explanations is complicated because the adaptive consequences are context and species‐specific. Therefore, future research should integrate these approaches within and between a wide array of taxa.
Selecting a suitable diversity index for a tropical Ramsar wetland site
Authors: Vijayakumari Vidya , Prasad Gopal , Albert Moses Sheela 
Published: May 2018

AbstractWetlands are under threat from the inflow of urban pollutants on a daily basis. The phytoplankton community is the most affected by increasing eutrophication. Biodiversity based on species richness and evenness can reflect the phytoplankton community composition, as well as describing the water pollution impacts on biotic communities. Eutrophication is a major problem in tropical wetland systems because they receive various waste discharges. Therefore, an attempt was made in this study to analyse the eutrophication status of a tropical wetland (part of the Vembanad Wetland in Cherthala‐Aroor‐Edakochi coastal belt, Kerala) that is being affected by seafood effluent discharges. Alpha indices (Shannon–Weiner Diversity Index; Simpson Index) and beta diversity (Jaccard Index and Sorensen Index) were used to identify appropriate diversity index in a eutrophic environment. Analysis of the plankton populations indicated significant variations among the wetland sampling sites, with the highest percentage of pollution indicators observed in the interconnected channels than in the main portion of the wetland. The results of this study also reveal that a dangerous level of reduction in Chlorophyceae occurred which, in turn, affects the wetland primary productivity. If this situation continues, the wetland will become dominated by fewer, more pollution‐tolerant species over time, indicating serious attention must be given to stopping the loss of diversity in the wetland. This study revealed that β diversity indices are more suitable for studying diversity in a eutrophic wetland system than α diversity indices, mainly because β diversity indices indirectly consider the pollution indicator species, whereas the Shannon Index fails to do so. This study also notes the importance of using the Simpson Index over the Shannon Index for eutrophic waterbodies.
“The new children of the earth”
Authors: Calvo‐Pascual Mónica 
Published: May 2018

AbstractThis article analyzes Larissa Lai's novel Salt Fish Girl (2002) as a case of dystopian fiction marked by a concern with the dangers of the “Anthropocene” and the oppression of what lies beyond the scope of prescriptive definitions of humanity. Taking as point of departure Braidotti's posthuman theory and her post‐anthropocentric approach to embodied difference, I focus on the feminist and lesbian stance of Lai's novel. For this purpose, I explore issues such as the characters' zoe‐centred, non‐hierarchical fusion with nature, the link to the maternal through fish smell (traditionally associated with female genitalia, here reclaimed and embraced), together with the subversive potential of female bonding, and of alternative modes of motherhood and reproduction as opposed to hetero‐patriarchal utilitarian techno‐scientific control.1
Self‐resolving superficial primary cutaneous mucormycosis in a 7‐week‐old infant
Authors: Jones Milissa U. , Flores Michelle S. , Vereen Rasheda J. , Szabo Sabrina R. , Logemann Nicholas F. , Eberly Matthew D. 
Published: May 2018

AbstractA 7‐week‐old girl, born at 30 weeks' gestational age, presented to clinic for evaluation of a crop of vesicular lesions that were noted after removal of a bandage that had been in place for 4 days. A punch biopsy of the lesion revealed fungal elements that were later identified as Rhizopus spp. The lesion began to self‐resolve, and no further treatment was needed, with full resolution of the lesion by 1 month after presentation. Clinicians should be aware of the variable presentations of mucormycosis and consider fungal infection in the differential diagnosis when evaluating vulnerable patients with skin eruptions.
Orthopedic‐orthodontic treatment of the patient with Turner's syndrome: Review of the literature and case report
Authors: Cazzolla Angela Pia , Lo Muzio Lorenzo , Di Fede Olga , Lacarbonara Vitantonio , Colaprico Andrea , Testa Nunzio F. , Giuseppe Troiano , Zhurakivska Khrystyna , Marzo Giuseppe , Lacaita Maria Grazia 
Published: May 2018

AbstractAimsTurner syndrome (TS) patients have phenotypical variable presentations and they are more susceptible to endocrine, auto‐immune, and structural anomalies. Typical clinical characteristics are short stature and premature ovarian insufficiency. Patients with TS show a typical cranial‐facial morphology with bi‐maxillary bi‐retrusion, high‐arched palate, micrognathia, and class II malocclusion. Aim of our study is to present the orthopedic‐orthodontic treatment approach of a young TS patient and data of stability after 7 years.Methods and resultsA careful analysis of anamnestic data was performed. After extraoral and intraoral examination, cephalometric measurements and examination of models, appropriate orthopedic‐orthodontic appliances were positioned in order to correct skeletal alterations due to primary pathology as much as possible.Consistent improvements were observed after the treatment. Clinical and radiographic follow‐up at 7 years showed a net improvement of head posture and stability of the occlusal results.ConclusionsAn early diagnosis and appropriate orthopedic‐orthodontic intervention allow to simplify the management of TS patients and provide satisfactory and stable results.
Kinetic risk factors of running‐related injuries in female recreational runners
Authors: Napier C. , MacLean C. L. , Maurer J. , Taunton J. E. , Hunt M. A. 
Published: May 2018

Our objective was to prospectively investigate the association of kinetic variables with running‐related injury (RRI) risk. Seventy‐four healthy female recreational runners ran on an instrumented treadmill while 3D kinetic and kinematic data were collected. Kinetic outcomes were vertical impact transient, average vertical loading rate, instantaneous vertical loading rate, active peak, vertical impulse, and peak braking force (PBF). Participants followed a 15‐week half‐marathon training program. Exposure time (hours of running) was calculated from start of program until onset of injury, loss to follow‐up, or end of program. After converting kinetic variables from continuous to ordinal variables based on tertiles, Cox proportional hazard models with competing risks were fit for each variable independently, before analysis in a forward stepwise multivariable model. Sixty‐five participants were included in the final analysis, with a 33.8% injury rate. PBF was the only kinetic variable that was a significant predictor of RRI. Runners in the highest tertile (PBF < −0.27 BW) were injured at 5.08 times the rate of those in the middle tertile and 7.98 times the rate of those in the lowest tertile. When analyzed in the multivariable model, no kinetic variables made a significant contribution to predicting injury beyond what had already been accounted for by PBF alone. Findings from this study suggest PBF is associated with a significantly higher injury hazard ratio in female recreational runners and should be considered as a target for gait retraining interventions.
Minimum inhibitory concentration and killing properties of rifampicin against canine Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolates from dogs in the southeast USA
Authors: Ho Karen K. , Conley Austin C. , Kennis Robert A. , Hathcock Terri L. , Boothe Dawn M. , White Amelia G. 
Published: May 2018

BackgroundMeticillin‐resistant (MR) staphylococcal pyoderma in dogs has led to increased use of alternate antibiotics such as rifampicin (RFP). However, little information exists regarding its pharmacodynamics in MR Staphylococcus pseudintermedius.Hypothesis/objectivesTo determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and killing properties of RFP for canine Staphylococcus pseudintermedius isolates.MethodsThe MIC of RFP was determined using the ETEST® for 50 meticillin‐susceptible (MS) and 50 MR S. pseudintermedius isolates collected from dogs. From these isolates, two MS isolates (RFP MIC of 0.003 and 0.008 μg/mL, respectively) and two MR isolates (RFP MIC of 0.003 and 0.012 μg/mL, respectively) were subjected to time–kill studies. Mueller–Hinton broth was supplemented with RFP at 0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 and 32 times the MIC for 0, 2, 4, 10, 16 and 24 h. The number of viable colony forming units in each sample was determined using a commercial luciferase assay kit.ResultsThe MIC50 and MIC90 were the same for MS and MR isolates, at 0.004 μg/mL and 0.008 μg/mL, respectively. Rifampicin kill curves were not indicative of concentration‐dependency, suggesting time‐dependent activity. Two isolates (MS 0.003 and 0.008 μg/mL) exhibited bacteriostatic activity, whereas two others (MR 0.003 and 0.012 μg/mL) exhibited bactericidal activity.Conclusions and clinical importanceThis study demonstrated that MS and MR S. pseudintermedius isolates were equally susceptible to rifampicin and that dosing intervals should be designed for time‐dependent efficacy. These data can support pharmacokinetic studies of RFP in dogs with susceptible infections caused by S. pseudintermedius.
Reviewer Acknowledgements
Authors: Willianms Ellery 
Published: May 2018

Business and Management Studies (BMS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether BMS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 4, Number 2 Abdul-Kahar Adam, University of Education, Winneba, GhanaAndrzej Niemiec, Poznań University of Economics and Business, PolandAshford Chea, Benedict College, USAAthina Qendro, Robert Gordon University, UKChrister Thörnqvist, University of Skövde, SwedenComite Ubaldo, University of Calabria, ItalyFábio Albergaria de Queiroz, Catholic University of Brasília, BrazilFlorin Peci, University of Peja, KosovoGabriela O. Chiciudean, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaHung-Che Wu, Nanfang College of Sun Yat-sen University, ChinaIulia Cristina Muresan, University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaJason Caudill, King University, USAJayalakshmy Ramachandran, Multimedia University, MalaysiaLucie Andreisová, University of Economics in Prague, CzechMichael Okoche, University of South Africa, UgandaMike Rayner, University of Portsmouth, UKMohammad Soliman, Fayoum University, EgyptOksana Seroka-Stolka, Technical University of Czestochowa, PolandOnur Dogan, Dokuz Eylül University, TurkeyOzgur Demirtas, Inonu University, TurkeyRegina Lenart-Gansiniec, Jagiellonian University, PolandRocsana Tonis, Spiru Haret University, RomaniaYanzhe Zhang, University of Canberra, AustraliaZeki Atıl Bulut, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey Ellery WillianmsEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of Business and Management StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://bms.redfame.com
Complete Genome Sequences of Two Escherichia Phages Isolated from Wastewater in Finland
Authors: Kiljunen Saija , Wicklund Anu , Skurnik Mikael 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT

Escherichia
phages vB_EcoM-fFiEco06 and vB_EcoM-fHoEco02 were found to have 167,076-bp and 167,064-bp genomes, respectively. They are members of genus
T4virus
, and they are 99.96% identical to each other. The host ranges of the phages are different, probably due to a few differences in their tail protein amino acid sequences.
Complete Genome Sequence of Pseudomonas stutzeri Type Strain SGAir0442, Isolated from Singapore Air Samples
Authors: Kee Carmon , Junqueira Ana Carolina M. , Uchida Akira , Purbojati Rikky W. , Houghton James N. I. , Chénard Caroline , Wong Anthony , Kolundžija Sandra , Clare Megan E. , Kushwaha Kavita K. , Panicker Deepa , Putra Alexander , Gaultier Nicolas E. , Premkrishnan Balakrishnan N. V. , Heinle Cassie E. , Vettath Vineeth Kodengil , Drautz-Moses Daniela I. , Schuster Stephan C. 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT

Pseudomonas stutzeri
strain SGAir0442 was isolated from tropical air samples collected in Singapore. It is a Gram-negative denitrifying bacterium and an opportunistic human pathogen. Its complete genome consists of one chromosome of 4.52 Mb, containing 4,129 protein-coding genes, 12 rRNA subunits, and 62 tRNAs.
Draft Genome Sequence of Muricauda sp. Strain K001 Isolated from a Marine Cyanobacterial Culture
Authors: Vizzotto Carla S. , Lopes Fabyano A. C. , Green Stefan J. , Steindorff Andrei S. , Walter Juline M. , Thompson Fabiano L. , Krüger Ricardo H. 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT

We report the whole-genome sequence of
Muricauda
sp. strain K001 isolated from a marine cyanobacterial culture. This genome sequence will improve our understanding of the influence of heterotrophic bacteria on the physiology of cyanobacteria and may contribute to the development of new natural products.
Draft Genome Sequences of Bacillus megaterium KU143, Microbacterium testaceum KU313, and Pseudomonas protegens AS15, Isolated from Stored Rice Grains
Authors: Jeong Jin-Ju , Moon Hyeon-Ji , Pathiraja Duleepa , Park Byeonghyeok , Choi In-Geol , Kim Ki Deok 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT

Bacillus megaterium
KU143,
Microbacterium testaceum
KU313, and
Pseudomonas protegens
AS15 from stored rice grains exhibited antifungal activity against
Aspergillus
and
Penicillium
spp. predominant in stored rice. Here, we report their bacterial draft genomes, which contain genes related to biotic and abiotic stress management, as well as antimicrobial and insecticidal traits.
Genome Sequence of a New Siphoviridae Phage Found in a Brazilian Bacillus thuringiensis Serovar israelensis Strain
Authors: Campos Fabrício S. , Santos Gil R. , Nascimento Vitor L. , Corrêia Roberto F. T. , Cangussu Alex S. R. , Hoffmann Karen , Oliveira Eugênio E. , Ribeiro Bergmann M. , Aguiar Raimundo W. S. 
Published: May 2018

ABSTRACT

During the fermentation process,
Bacillus thuringiensis
(Bt) phages can result in bacterial death and decreased yield. In this work, we describe the genome of a new phage related to the
Siphoviridae
viral family from a Brazilian strain of Bt which showed high nucleotide sequence identity to the genomes of phages phi4l1 and BtCS33.
Musculoskeletal examination in young athletes and non-athletes: the Finnish Health Promoting Sports Club (FHPSC) study
Authors: Toivo Kerttu , Kannus Pekka , Kokko Sami , Alanko Lauri , Heinonen Olli J , Korpelainen Raija , Savonen Kai , Selänne Harri , Vasankari Tommi , Kannas Lasse , Kujala Urho M , Villberg Jari , Parkkari Jari 
Published: May 2018

ObjectivesTo determine the inter-rater repeatability of a musculoskeletal examination and to compare findings between adolescent athletes and non-athletes in Finland.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, a musculoskeletal examination assessing posture, mobility and movement control was carried out by a sports and exercise medicine physician on 399 athletes aged 14–17 years and 177 non-athletes. Within 2 weeks another sports and exercise medicine physician repeated the examination for 41 adolescents to test the inter-rater repeatability.ResultsIn total, 10 of the 11 tests performed had at least moderate inter-rater reliability (κ ≥0.4 or percentage agreement >80%). Athletes more often than non-athletes had one shoulder protruded (8.0% vs 4.0%, OR 2.81, 95% CI 1.16 to 6.81). Forty-six per cent of athletes had good knee control in the two-legged vertical drop jump test compared with 32% of non-athletes (OR 1.99, 95% CI 1.29 to 3.06). Athletes had better core muscle control with 86.3% being able to remain in the correct plank position for 30 s compared with 68.6% of non-athletes (OR 2.70, 95% CI 1.67 to 4.36). In the deep squat test, good lumbar spine control was maintained only by 35.8% of athletes and 38.4% of non-athletes.ConclusionA basic musculoskeletal examination is sufficiently reliable to be performed by trained physicians as a part of a periodic health evaluation. Shortfalls in mobility, posture and movement control are common in both athletes and non-athletes. These deficits could have been caused by sedentary behaviour, monotonous training, or both.