bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Parental Perceptions of Individual and Dyadic Adjustment as Predictors of Observed Coparenting Cohesion: A Cross‐National Study
Authors: Tissot Hervé , Kuersten‐Hogan Regina , Frascarolo France , Favez Nicolas , McHale James P. 
Published: March 2018

Over the past 20 years, systemically guided approaches to understanding early family processes have helped to provide greater clarity concerning the interplay among individual, dyadic, and family level processes. Parental depression, marital functioning, and child adjustment in particular appear to be reliable predictors of coparental and family level functioning. Indeed, cohesion at the level of the family group covaries in theoretically meaningful ways with these indicators of individual and dyadic adjustment. In this study, two collaborating research groups (one in Switzerland, the second in the United States) partnered to examine whether similar patterns of relationships exist among individual and marital adjustment and coparenting processes in families of 4‐year‐old children. Using similar constructs but disparate and occasionally dissimilar measures, both groups measured parent‐reported depression, marital satisfaction, and child behavior problems. Coparenting cooperation and warmth were observed during family interactions. Despite differences between samples and evaluation tools, similar results were found for the Swiss and U.S. samples. A model with depression, marital satisfaction, and child symptoms as predictors of a latent factor of observed coparenting cooperation and warmth showed good fit to data in both samples, suggesting the model was relevant for each. Parameter estimation showed that higher coparenting cooperation and warmth was predicted by lower maternal depression and higher child internalizing symptoms. The common significant effects despite differences in assessment paradigms and instrumentation are of substantive interest. Future directions pertinent to the coparenting questions addressed in this research are discussed.
Biomass market dynamics supporting the large‐scale deployment of high‐octane fuel production in the United States
Authors: Lamers Patrick , Nguyen Ruby T. , Hartley Damon S. , Hansen Jason K. , Searcy Erin M. 
Published: March 2018

AbstractUS Department of Energy research aimed at co‐optimizing fuels and engine performance identified several bioblendstocks that can improve fuel economy including an aromatic‐rich hydrocarbon derived from woody biomass. This work supports an analysis of its large‐scale deployment implying a production target of approximately 15 billion liters of bioblendstock for the supply of 57 billion liters of high‐octane fuel by 2050. It simulates potential transition pathways to lignocellulosic feedstock market structures capable of supplying a mature biorefining industry at this scale. In the present absence of biorefineries, transitions are modeled via nonbiofuel feedstock markets, so‐called companion markets. The resource distribution across several demand industries is simulated to determine biomass availability and price dynamics over time. Results indicate that the wood supply base is mainly influenced by traditional markets including housing and pulp and paper. The selected companion market of wood pellet combustion for heat and electricity generation is found to positively stimulate biomass mobilization, especially in the initial absence of biorefineries. Eventually, biorefineries are found to be able to out‐compete the companion market. As such, they directly benefit from the processing (i.e., pelleting) capacity established to produce commodity‐type intermediates for the companion market. We conclude that the amount of bioblendstock produced is directly related to the size of the companion market (and its pelleting capacity). An initially larger companion market generates up to 20 million dry tonnes of additional feedstock, equivalent to 27 commercial‐scale biorefineries, or an additional production of 5 billion liters by 2050. Distinguishing between industry‐specific feedstock preferences based on average biomass quality characteristics, this analysis goes beyond past research efforts that assume automatic fungibility across different feedstocks. Improving engine performance is a key driver for the promotion of low‐carbon fuels derived from bioblendstocks. This analysis portrays feedstock market transition pathways for their large‐scale deployment.
Mapping cropland waterway buffers for switchgrass development in the eastern Great Plains, USA
Authors: Gu Yingxin , Wylie Bruce K. 
Published: March 2018

AbstractSwitchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.), a highly productive perennial grass, has been recommended as one potential source for cellulosic biofuel feedstocks. Previous studies indicate that planting perennial grasses (e.g., switchgrass) in high‐topographic‐relief cropland waterway buffers can improve local environmental conditions and sustainability. The main advantages of this land management practice include (i) reducing soil erosion and improving water quality because switchgrass requires less tillage, fertilizers, and pesticides; and (ii) improving regional ecosystem services (e.g., improving water infiltration, minimizing drought and flood impacts on production, and serving as carbon sinks). In this study, we mapped high‐topographic‐relief cropland waterway buffers with high switchgrass productivity potential that may be suitable for switchgrass development in the eastern Great Plains (EGP). The US Geological Survey (USGS) Compound Topographic Index map, National Land Cover Database 2011, USGS irrigation map, and a switchgrass biomass productivity map derived from a previous study were used to identify the switchgrass potential areas. Results show that about 16 342 km2 (c. 1.3% of the total study area) of cropland waterway buffers in the EGP are potentially suitable for switchgrass development. The total annual estimated switchgrass biomass production for these suitable areas is approximately 15 million metric tons. Results from this study provide useful information on EGP areas with good cellulosic switchgrass biomass production potential and synergistic substantial potential for improvement of ecosystem services.
SlugIn 1.0: A Free Tool for Automated Slug Test Analysis
Authors: Martos‐Rosillo Sergio , Guardiola‐Albert Carolina , Padilla Benítez Alberto , Delgado Pastor Joaquín , Azcón González Antonio , Durán Valsero Juan José 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThe correct characterization of aquifer parameters is essential for water‐supply and water‐quality investigations. Slug tests are widely used for these purposes. While free software is available to interpret slug tests, some codes are not user‐friendly, or do not include a wide range of methods to interpret the results, or do not include automatic, inverse solutions to the test data. The private sector has also generated several good programs to interpret slug test data, but they are not free of charge. The computer program SlugIn 1.0 is available online for free download, and is demonstrated to aid in the analysis of slug tests to estimate hydraulic parameters. The program provides an easy‐to‐use Graphical User Interface. SlugIn 1.0 incorporates automated parameter estimation and facilitates the visualization of several interpretations of the same test. It incorporates solutions for confined and unconfined aquifers, partially penetrating wells, skin effects, shape factor, anisotropy, high hydraulic conductivity formations and the Mace test for large‐diameter wells. It is available in English and Spanish and can be downloaded from the web site of the Geological Survey of Spain. Two field examples are presented to illustrate how the software operates.
Epitaxial growth of 3C–SiC on Si(111) and (001) by laser CVD
Authors: Zhu Peipei , Yang Meijun , Xu Qingfang , Sun Qingyun , Tu Rong , Li Jun , Zhang Song , Li Qizhong , Zhang Lianmeng , Goto Takashi , Shi Ji , Li Haiwen , Ohmori Hitoshi , Kosinova Marina , Basu Bikramjit 
Published: March 2018

AbstractEpitaxial 3C–SiC films have been deposited on Si(111) and Si(001) substrates via laser CVD with deposition rate of 12.32 and 15.56 μm/h, respectively. The activation energy of 3C–SiC on Si(111) and Si(001) was 80 and 160 kJ/mol, and the root mean square (RMS) roughness (w) as a function of the film thickness (h) follows power laws of w~h0.31 and w~h0.06, respectively. The growth mechanisms of epitaxial 3C–SiC films on Si(111) and Si(001) was investigated based on the structural analysis and roughness evolution.
Superhydrophobic and oleophilic micro‐nano hierarchical Pd‐decorated SiO2 layers
Authors: Kim Jae‐Hun , Mirzaei Ali , Kim Hyoun Woo , Kim Sang Sub 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThis paper reports a novel fluorinated micro‐nano hierarchical Pd‐decorated SiO2 structure (hereafter called Pd/SiO2), which was formed by the deposition of Pd nanoparticles (NPs) on SiO2 microspheres. The SiO2 layers with microscale roughness were fabricated by electrospraying a solution prepared using the sol‐gel process. Subsequently, the Pd NPs were deposited using an ultraviolet reduction process. The resulting surfaces exhibited a micro‐nano hierarchical morphology. After fluorination, the micro‐nano hierarchical surface exhibited outstanding water repellency with a water contact angle (WCA) of 170° and a sliding angle <5°, indicating excellent superhydrophobic properties. The layers exhibited good long‐term durability and excellent ultraviolet resistance. Interestingly, the surface was oleophilic (CA of oil ~10°). These results show the potential of employing superhydrophobic fluorinated Pd/SiO2 layers in smart devices, such as self‐cleanable surfaces and intelligent water/oil separation systems.
First principles calculation of single‐crystal elastic constants of titanium tetraboride (Ti3B4) and experimental validation
Authors: Rou Somnaang , Chandran K. S. Ravi 
Published: March 2018

AbstractThe nine independent single‐crystal elastic constants of a new ceramic, titanium tetraboride (Ti3B4), have been determined by first principles calculations, and the data were validated experimentally through nanoindentation testing. The independent elastic constants, which are specific to the crystal structure, are important for the fundamental characterization of mechanical and physical properties of the group of hard compounds such as the transition metal borides. The elastic constants of Ti3B4were determined from crystal strain energies that were calculated by applying specific deformations withinWIEN2k platform utilizing full‐potential linear augmented plane wave (FLAPW) and generalized gradient approximation (GGA). TheWIEN2K package is based on all‐electron calculations, and hence is considered as the most accurate for first principles calculations. It has been found that the polycrystalline elastic moduli, determined as the Voigt‐Reuss‐Hill averages of the independent elastic constants, are quite impressive (E= 492GPa,G= 217GPa,B= 224GPa,ν= 0.13) placing the tetraboride very close to the well‐known titanium diboride (E= 570GPa,G= 254GPa,B= 249GPa,ν= 0.12). The strong B‐B chains were found to be largely responsible for the high values of elastic stiffness constants, in particular thec33describing stiffness in the [001] direction. The electron charge densities were found to be accumulated to a higher degree along the B‐B bonds, resulting in strengthening of the B‐B chains in the lattice. The promising data motivated the first experimental synthesis of Ti3B4in a bulk form, which is also described in this work. To validate the elastic constants determined from first principles, elastic moduli were determined by nanoindentations in multiple grains of a polycrystalline Ti3B4, synthesized by electric field‐activated reaction sintering. The range of elastic moduli determined from nanoindentation was found to agree well with the range determined by computation. The calculations and experiments demonstrate that Ti3B4has the potential to be one of the leading structural ceramics.
Emerging depression in adolescence coincides with accelerated frontal cortical thinning
Authors: Bos Marieke G.N. , Peters Sabine , van de Kamp Ferdi C. , Crone Eveline A. , Tamnes Christian K. 
Published: March 2018

BackgroundAdolescence is a transition period characterized by heightened emotional reactivity, which for some sets the stage for emerging depressive symptoms. Prior studies suggest that adolescent depression is associated with deviant cortical and subcortical brain structure. Longitudinal studies are, however, currently scarce, but critical to detect which adolescents are at risk for developing depressive symptoms.MethodsIn this longitudinal study, a community sample of 205 participants underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in three biennial waves (522 scans) spanning 5 years across ages 8–25 years. Depressive symptomatology was assessed using self‐report at the third time point. Mixed models were used to examine the relations between structural brain development, specifically regional change in cortical thickness, surface area and subcortical volumes (hippocampus and amygdala), and depressive symptoms.ResultsAccelerated frontal lobe cortical thinning was observed in adolescents who developed depressive symptoms at the third time point. This effect remained after controlling for parent‐reported affective problems at the first time point. Moreover, the effect was driven by specific lateral orbitofrontal and precentral regions. In addition, differential developmental trajectories of parietal cortical thickness and surface area in several regions were found for participants reporting higher depressive symptomatology, but these results did not survive correction for multiple comparisons. Volumes or developmental volume changes in hippocampus or amygdala were not related to depressive symptoms.ConclusionsThis study showed that emerging depression is associated with cortical thinning in frontal regions within individuals. These findings move beyond detecting cross‐sectional correlations and set the stage for early detection, which may inform future intervention.
Impact of the mechanical hyperkeratotic lesions and its association with quality of life: An observational case–control study
Authors: López‐López D. , Painceira‐Villar R. , Becerro‐de‐Bengoa‐Vallejo R. , Losa‐Iglesias M.E. , Rodríguez‐Sanz D. , Palomo‐López P. , Calvo‐Lobo C. 
Published: March 2018

AbstractBackgroundMechanical hyperkeratotic lesions (MHL) are common condition amongst population of all ages. Such problems may be associated with pain, reduction in mobility, changes of gait and risk of falls and is believed to affect the quality of life (QoL), general health and optimal foot health.ObjectiveThe main aim of this study was to describe and compare both foot and general health‐related QoL in two groups of participants: (i) withMHLand (ii) healthy controls.MethodA total sample of 150 patients, mean age 49.50 ± 36.50 years, was recruited from an outpatient clinic. Demographic data, medical history and clinical characteristics of overall health were determined, and the obtained values were compared by the Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ).ResultsTheFHSQscores of the sample withMHLshowed lower scores than control subjects in sections one and two for footwear, general and foot health, foot pain, foot function and physical activity (P< 0.01), but not for social capacity and vigour (P> 0.01).ConclusionsPeople withMHLshowed a decrease in QoL, based onFHSQscores, regardless of gender.
Outcomes of radiation therapy of indolent cutaneous B‐cell lymphomas and literature review
Authors: Gauci M.‐L. , Quero L. , Ram‐Wolff C. , Guillerm S. , M'Barek B. , Lebbé C. , Bagot M. , Hennequin C. 
Published: March 2018

AbstractBackgroundPrimary cutaneous B‐cell lymphomas represent approximately 25% of primary cutaneous lymphomas. Follicular centre cell lymphomas (PCFCL) and marginal zone lymphomas (PCMZL) are the two histological subtypes that present an indolent evolution. Radiotherapy is one of the recommended treatment options with few series reported.ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate radiotherapy outcomes in term of overall survival (OS) and disease‐free survival (DFS) for patients suffering from a PCMZL or PCFCL, to search for predictive factors of recurrence, and to evaluate chronic and aesthetics adverse events and patient's satisfaction.MethodsPatients treated with contact low energy radiotherapy for a PMZCL or PCFCL from April 2009 to June 2017 in Saint Louis hospital were retrospectively analysed. Total dose ranged from 18 to 30 Gy. Objective response (OR) rates, DFS and OS as patterns of recurrence according to radiation fields were analysed. Univariate analysis of DFS has been performed according to clinical and biological parameters. Acute toxicity, long‐term adverse events and satisfaction were collected via individualized questionnaires.ResultsForty‐six patients were included. Median follow‐up was 43.5 months. OR was achieved for 100% of cases. Recurrence occurred in 39% of cases. Median DFS was 44 months. Three‐year DFS and 5‐year DFS were 56% and 51%, respectively. OS at 3 and 5 year was 100%. Only sex was significantly associated with DFS. Acute AEs occurred in 48% of cases without grade 3 and 4. 55% reported some moderate aesthetic sequelae for long‐term AEs. 97% were satisfied with treatment.ConclusionThis study confirms the good risk–benefit of radiotherapy for the treatment of primary cutaneous indolent B‐cell lymphomas due to the high response rate and a long DFS. No significant factor for recurrence was identified, except female sex. Long‐term aesthetic evaluation was good or excellent for most of the patients.
Testing Wallace's intuition: water type, reproductive isolation and divergence in an Amazonian fish
Authors: Pires Tiago H. S. , Borghezan Elio A. , Machado Valeria N. , Powell Daniel L. , Röpke Cristhiana P. , Oliveira Claudio , Zuanon Jansen , Farias Izeni P. 
Published: March 2018

AbstractAlfred Russel Wallace proposed classifying Amazon rivers based on their colour and clarity: white, black and clear water. Wallace also proposed that black waters could mediate diversification and yield distinct fish species. Here, we bring evidence of speciation mediated by water type in the sailfin tetra (Crenuchus spilurus), a fish whose range encompasses rivers of very distinct hydrochemical conditions. Distribution of the two main lineages concords with Wallace's water types: one restricted to the acidic and nutrient‐poor waters of the Negro River (herein Rio Negro lineage) and a second widespread throughout the remaining of the species’ distribution (herein Amazonas lineage). These lineages occur over a very broad geographical range, suggesting that despite occurring in regions separated by thousands of kilometres, individuals of the distinct lineages fail to occupy each other's habitats, hundreds of metres apart and not separated by physical barrier. Reproductive isolation was assessed in isolated pairs exposed to black‐water conditions. All pairs with at least one individual of the lineage not native to black waters showed significantly lower spawning success, suggesting that the water type affected the fitness and contributed to reproductive isolation. Our results endorse Wallace's intuition and highlight the importance of ecological factors in shaping diversity of the Amazon fish fauna.
Consequences of electroshock‐induced narcosis in fish muscle: from mitochondria to swim performance
Authors: Teulier L. , Guillard L. , Leon C. , Romestaing C. , Voituron Y. 
Published: March 2018

Adult zebrafish Danio rerio were exposed to an electric shock of 3 V and 1A for 5 s delivered by field backpack electrofishing gear, to induce a taxis followed by a narcosis. The effect of such electric shock was investigated on both the individual performances (swimming capacities and costs of transport) and at cellular and mitochondrial levels (oxygen consumption and oxidative balance). The observed survival rate was very high (96·8%) independent of swimming speed (up to 10 body length s−1). The results showed no effect of the treatment on the metabolism and cost of transport of the fish. Nor did the electroshock trigger any changes on muscular oxidative balance and bioenergetics even if red muscle fibres were more oxidative than white muscle. Phosphorylating respiration rates rose between (mean 1 s.e.) 11·16 ± 1·36 pmol O2 s−1 mg−1 and 15·63 ± 1·60 pmol O2 s−1 mg−1 for red muscle fibres whereas phosphorylating respiration rates only reached 8·73 ± 1·27 pmol O2 s−1 mg−1 in white muscle. Such an absence of detectable physiological consequences after electro‐induced narcosis both at organismal and cellular scales indicate that this capture method has no apparent negative post‐shock performance under the conditions of this study.
Tag retention and mortality of adult Atlantic salmon Salmo salar gastrically tagged with different sized telemetry transmitters
Authors: Kennedy R. J. , Allen M. , Wilson R. 
Published: March 2018

A batch of 1 sea winter pre‐spawning adult Salmo salar from the Bush river in Northern Ireland, U.K., were gastrically tagged with large (13 mm diameter) and small (9 mm diameter) dummy acoustic telemetry tags alongside untagged control fish. Survival differed between control and tagged fish and the estimated probability of survival by the end of the study for control fish with no tag was 0·94, small tags was 0·90 and large tags was 0·72. Tag loss through regurgitation was slightly higher for fish tagged with larger tags than for fish tagged with smaller tags and the estimated probability of tag loss for fish with a small tag was 0·10 and for large tags was 0·14.
Coronal Microleakage of Teeth Restored with Cast Posts and Cores Cemented with Four Different Luting Agents after Thermocycling
Authors: Mohajerfar Maryam , Nadizadeh Kaveh , Hooshmand Tabasom , Beyabanaki Elaheh , Neshandar Asli Hamid , Sabour Siamak 
Published: March 2018

AbstractPurposeThe apical seal provided by a root canal filling may be breached via coronal leakage. This study aimed to compare the teeth restored with custom‐made cast metal posts and cores cemented with different luting agents in terms of coronal microleakage after thermocycling.Materials and MethodsThis in vitro study was conducted on 32 extracted single‐canal teeth. Root canals were prepared by step‐back technique and filled with gutta percha and sealer. The coronal 7 mm of gutta percha was removed, and post space was prepared using peeso reamers #2 and #3 consecutively. After fabricating the acrylic resin patterns of the posts and cores, they were cast using Ni‐Cr metal alloy. The specimens were divided into 4 groups in which the castings were cemented using one of the following luting agents: zinc phosphate (ZP), glass ionomer (GI), Panavia F 2.0, and Speed CEM. After cementation, the teeth were immersed in distilled water and incubated for 7 days. Then, the teeth were subjected to thermocycling, immersed in silver nitrate for 6 hours, and finally sectioned. The degree of dye penetration into the coronal part of the specimens was measured using a stereomicroscope. Data were analyzed using Kruskal‐Wallis and Mann‐Whitey U tests with significance level of 0.05.ResultsThe median microleakage in ZP, Speed CEM, GI, and Panavia were 171.89, 114.76, 26.51, and 20.02 μm, respectively. Pairwise comparisons among GI and ZP, GI, and Speed CEM, ZP and Panavia, ZP and Speed CEM, and Panavia and Speed CEM groups yielded significant differences (p < 0.05).ConclusionComplete coronal seal was not achieved with any of the luting agents. The highest and the lowest degree of microleakage was yielded by ZP and Panavia luting agents, respectively.