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Commercially formulated glyphosate can kill non‐target pollinator bees under laboratory conditions
Authors: Abraham John , Benhotons Grace Senami , Krampah Isaac , Tagba Jehoshaphat , Amissah Carlos , Abraham Janice Dwomoh 
Published: July 2018

AbstractThe use of glyphosate‐based herbicides in agroecosystems has increased over the past few years because of the advent of genetically modified glyphosate‐resistant crops and resistant weeds. This is alarming because of potential damaging effects on non‐target organisms. In sub‐Saharan Africa, for example Ghana, many rural farmers have not received training in the use of glyphosate‐based herbicides, thus tend to apply higher than recommended concentrations on farms. Therefore, this study investigated the effect of glyphosate‐based herbicides on beneficial insects under laboratory conditions, using Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Apini) and Hypotrigona ruspolii (Magretti) (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Meliponini) as models. The bees were put in contact for 24 h with the recommended concentration of Sunphosate 360 SL, a glyphosate‐based herbicide, 2× the recommended concentration, or distilled water as control. The effect of the herbicide on the bees was compared to the effect of a lambda‐cyhalothrin insecticide. Generally, more bees died after contact with plants freshly sprayed with the herbicide than on herbicide‐treated filter paper. In both cases, more bees died after contact with the higher concentration of the herbicide. These findings suggest that beneficial insects, specifically A. mellifera and H. ruspolii, may get killed if they are sprayed upon or come into contact with plants that have been freshly sprayed with (more than) the recommended concentration of glyphosate‐based herbicides. Therefore, it is important to restrict access and use of such herbicides to trained personnel who will comply with spraying guidelines, that is, recommended concentrations and timing of spray. Spraying at a time when insects are flying about may be detrimental to beneficial insects such as pollinator bees, parasitoids, and predators.
Selective effects of floral food sources and honey on life‐history traits of a pest–parasitoid system
Authors: Munir Sadia , Dosdall Lloyd M. , Keddie Andrew 
Published: July 2018

AbstractMany parasitoids and their herbivorous hosts forage on the same floral resources in agroecosystems. Floral resources that benefit natural enemies without supporting pests can improve the efficacy of biological control agents. Here, we report the results of a study on selective effects of floral and non‐floral food sources on the life‐history traits of the parasitoid Diadegma insulare (Cresson) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) and its host Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae). Under standard laboratory conditions, insects were exposed to four flowering plant species, 10% honey solution, and water. All food sources increased the longevity of the herbivore and its parasitoid by as much as four‐ to nine‐fold, respectively, compared to the water control diet. Diadegma insulare survived the longest on Thlaspi arvense L. (Brassicaceae) and P. xylostella on Sinapis arvensis L. (Brassicaceae). However, none of the food sources tested was beneficial to the parasitoid alone, though Lobularia maritima L. (Brassicaceae) was found to selectively favor the longevity of D. insulare. Diadegma insulare adults were heavier when fed on S. arvensis, whereas feeding on the honey solution led to higher body weights of P. xylostella. In conclusion, we demonstrated that floral and non‐floral food sources varied in their suitability and acted differently on life‐history traits of a host–parasitoid system. The selective characteristics of nectar‐producing plants and their influence on the herbivore‐natural enemy combination can, therefore, be employed to increase their impact in integrated P. xylostella management.
New onset epilepsy among patients with periodic discharges on continuous electroencephalographic monitoring
Authors: Punia Vineet , Bena James , Krishnan Balu , Newey Christopher , Hantus Stephen 
Published: July 2018

SummaryObjectiveTo evaluate the incidence of new onset epilepsy and associated risk factors in patients with periodic patterns on continuous electroencephalography (cEEG) during critical illness.MethodsThe local cEEG database and then medical records were reviewed from January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013 to find adult patients with no history of epilepsy who had periodic discharges—either lateralized (LPDs) or generalized (GPDs)—or nonperiodic/nonepileptogenic (NP/NE) findings on cEEG and ≥3 months of clinical follow‐up. Clinical seizure after discharge was the primary outcome. Chi‐square test, Kruskal‐Wallis test, and Cox proportional hazards models were used for statistical analysis.ResultsA total of 195 patients (median age = 67.8 years) were included. There were 53 (27%), 73 (37%), and 69 (35%) patients with LPDs, GPDs, and NP/NE findings on cEEG, respectively. These three groups did not differ by demographic or clinical variables. A total of 29 (15%) patients (LPDs = 20 [38%], GPDs = 4 [6%], and NP/NE = 5 [7%]) developed epilepsy during a median follow‐up of 32.1 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 13.2‐42.8) months. The hazard ratio for epilepsy development among LPD patients was 7.7 (95% CI = 2.9‐20.7) times compared to the NP/NE group, and the risk further increased to 11.4 (95% CI = 4‐31.4) times if they also had electrographic seizures. This association remained significant despite adjusting for each covariate at a time.SignificancePatients with LPDs on cEEG during critical illness are at least seven times more likely to develop epilepsy compared to patients with NP/NE findings. This risk is further increased if patients with LPDs have electrographic seizures. In comparison, the presence of GPDs does not seem to impact the risk for developing epilepsy. cEEG findings at the time of acute insult have potential to serve as prognostic biomarkers for epilepsy development.
Partial gastrectomy and total splenectomy for the treatment of a gastric mass in a horse
Authors: Voss S. J. , Barceló Oliver F. , Rupp A. , Raftery A. G. , Pollock P. J. 
Published: July 2018

SummaryA 9‐year‐old cob mare with a history of recurrent colic presented during an acute colic episode. Ultrasonography revealed a mass emanating from the greater curvature of the stomach and was tightly adhered to the cranial edge of the spleen. Partial gastrectomy and total splenectomy were performed via a midline celiotomy incision. The mass was subsequently confirmed to be granulomatous inflammation, postulated to be secondary to a penetrating injury to the stomach. Post‐operatively, the mare had episodes of recurrent colic that were successfully managed with optimisation of the horse's diet and feeding regime. At 10 months’ post‐operatively the mare was managed on full turn out, with no evidence of colic and had returned to the previous level of ridden work. The horse then presented 14 months post‐operatively with severe colic due to a large colon impaction and displacement and was euthanased. This is the first report to describe successful partial gastrectomy as a treatment option for a gastric mass in the horse.
A data‐driven method for rating management information systems journals in the same scale of the Association of Business Schools Journal Guide
Authors: Duan Lian , Nasri Farrokh , Paknejad Javad 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAn appropriate measurement of journal quality is essential in accreditation, funding allocation, hiring, merit pay, tenure, and promotion decisions in academics. The current best practice to rate journal quality is to combine journal bibliometrics with expert assessment. For example, the Association of Business Schools (ABS) Journal Guide generated by this method is widely used by many business schools. However, different journal bibliometrics calculated in the citation network sometimes provide inconsistent ranking, and it is hard for domain experts to utilize the conflicting information. Therefore, given a journal, if the ABS Scientific Committee members are not familiar with it and different journal bibliometrics provide conflicting information, the given journal is hard to be rated and will not be included in the ABS journal list. In order to solve the above issue and maintain a comprehensive list of journals in the management information systems (MIS) field, this paper proposes a data‐driven method to predict the ABS rating based on six popular bibliometrics for any given MIS journal. To the best of our knowledge, our method is the first work on this type to predict ABS ratings, which can serve as a more reliable rating reference and is much easier to be used to generate the rating for a comprehensive list of journals in the MIS field. In this paper, comprehensive experiments are conducted to evaluate the rating performance of our method from four different perspectives, including new journals, top journals, and interdisciplinary journals, and identifying overrated and underrated journals by ABS. Experiment results show our method can provide very reliable estimated ABS ratings for most MIS journals with few exceptions. Since our method is not perfect, expert knowledge is encouraged to be included to correct our estimated ABS ratings. However, such correction must be conducted under the following two constraints. First, domain experts must have sufficient evidences to do the correction. Second, correction can be adding or subtracting 1, but not beyond 1.
Lysophosphatidylcholine‐induced cytotoxicity and protection by heparin in mouse brain bEND.3 endothelial cells
Authors: Tsai Tien‐Yao , Leong Iat‐Lon , Cheng Ka‐Shun , Shiao Lian‐Ru , Su Tzu‐Hui , Wong Kar‐Lok , Chan Paul , Leung Yuk‐Man 
Published: July 2018

AbstractA pathological feature in atherosclerosis is the dysfunction and death of vascular endothelial cells (EC). Oxidized low‐density lipoprotein (LDL), known to accumulate in the atherosclerotic arterial walls, impairs endothelium‐dependent relaxation and causes EC apoptosis. A major bioactive ingredient of the oxidized LDL is lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC), which at higher concentrations causes apoptosis and necrosis in various EC. There is hitherto no report on LPC‐induced cytotoxicity in brain EC. In this work, we found that LPC caused cytosolic Ca2+ overload, mitochondrial membrane potential decrease, p38 activation, caspase 3 activation and eventually apoptotic death in mouse cerebral bEND.3 EC. In contrast to reported reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation by LPC in other EC, LPC did not trigger ROS formation in bEND.3 cells. Pharmacological inhibition of p38 alleviated LPC‐inflicted cell death. We examined whether heparin could be cytoprotective: although it could not suppress LPC‐triggered Ca2+ signal, p38 activation and mitochondrial membrane potential drop, it did suppress LPC‐induced caspase 3 activation and alleviate LPC‐inflicted cytotoxicity. Our data suggest LPC apoptotic death mechanisms in bEND.3 might involve mitochondrial membrane potential decrease and p38 activation. Heparin is protective against LPC cytotoxicity and might intervene steps between mitochondrial membrane potential drop/p38 activation and caspase 3 activation.
Copula‐function‐based analysis model and dynamic reliability of a gear transmission system considering failure correlations
Authors: Wei J. , Pan Z. , Lin X. , Qin D. , Zhang A. , Shi L. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractIn this study, an improved prediction model is introduced to assess the residual strength of gear transmission systems. The residual strength and stress‐strength interference theories are then combined to facilitate the study of the reliability of the gears and bearings in these systems. Based on the copula function, the correlation between the gear contact and bending failure is determined. The relationship between the copula function and reliability is used to determine the dynamic reliability of the gears while considering multiple correlated failure modes. In this manner, more accurate and dynamic reliability attenuation characteristics are obtained for the gear transmission system.
Storm impacts on alpine lakes: Antecedent weather conditions matter more than the event intensity
Authors: Perga Marie‐Elodie , Bruel Rosalie , Rodriguez Laura , Guénand Yann , Bouffard Damien 
Published: July 2018

AbstractExtreme weather events may be just as important as gradual trends for the long‐term trajectories of ecosystems. For alpine lakes, which are exposed to both exacerbated atmospheric warming and intense episodic weather events, future conditions might not be appropriately forecast by only climate change trends, i.e. warming, if extreme events have the potential to deflect their thermal and metabolic states from their seasonal ranges. We used high‐frequency monitoring data over three open‐water seasons with a one‐dimensional hydrodynamic model of the high‐altitude Lake Muzelle (France) to show that rainstorms or windstorms, notwithstanding their intensity, did not trigger long‐lasting consequences to the lake characteristics when light penetration into the lake was not modified. In contrast, storms associated with high turbidity input from the watershed (“turbid storms”) strongly modified the lacustrine hydrodynamics and metabolism for the rest of the open‐water season through reduced light penetration. The long‐lasting effects of turbid storms were related to the inputs and in‐lake persistence of very light glacial suspensoids from the watershed. The occurrence of the observed turbid storms was not related to the wind or rain intensities during the events. Instead, the turbid storms occurred after dry and atypically warm spells, i.e. meteorological conditions expected to be more frequent in this alpine region in the upcoming decades. Consequently, storm events, notwithstanding their intensity, are expected to strongly imprint the future ecological status of alpine lakes under climate warming.
Coupled Surface and Groundwater Hydrological Modeling in a Changing Climate
Authors: Sridhar Venkataramana , Billah Mirza M. , Hildreth John W. 
Published: July 2018

AbstractMany current watershed modeling efforts now incorporate surface water and groundwater for managing water resources since the exchanges between groundwater and surface water need a special focus considering the changing climate. The influence of groundwater dynamics on water and energy balance components is investigated in the Snake River Basin (SRB) by coupling the Variable Infiltration Capacity (VIC) and MODFLOW models (VIC‐MF) for the period of 1986 through 2042. A 4.4% increase in base flows and a 10.3% decrease in peak flows are estimated by VIC‐MF compared to the VIC model in SRB. The VIC‐MF model shows significant improvement in the streamflow simulation (Nash‐Sutcliffe efficiency [NSE] of 0.84) at King Hill, where the VIC model could not capture the effect of spring discharge in the streamflow simulation (NSE of −0.30); however, the streamflow estimates show an overall decreasing trend. Two climate scenarios representing median and high radiative‐forcings such as representative concentration pathways 4.5 and 8.5 show an average increase in the water table elevations between 2.1 and 2.6 m (6.9 and 8.5 feet) through the year 2042. The spatial patterns of these exchanges show a higher groundwater elevation of 15 m (50 feet) in the downstream area and a lower elevation of up to 3 m (10 feet) in the upstream area. Broadly, this study supports results of previous work demonstrating that integrated assessment of groundwater‐surface water enables stakeholders to balance pumping, recharge and base flow needs and to manage the watersheds that are subjected to human pressures more sustainably.
Skin bacterial colonizations and superinfections in immunocompetent patients with scabies
Authors: Esposito Luigi , Veraldi Stefano 
Published: July 2018

AbstractBackgroundSkin bacterial colonizations and superinfections are well‐known complications of scabies, in particular, in tropical and subtropical countries. However, only very rare studies on skin bacterial colonizations and superinfections have been carried out in immunocompetent patients with scabies living in Western countries.MethodsEighty‐nine Caucasian adult immunocompetent patients with scabies living in Milan, Italy, were subjected to bacteriologic examinations of the skin. Clinical diagnosis of scabies was confirmed in all patients by means of microscopic examinations: they were considered positive when adults or eggs or feces of Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis were visible. In all patients, six skin swabs (three for aerobic and three for anaerobic bacteria) were taken in three different areas before the beginning of the treatment.ResultsNo clinical manifestations of pyoderma were observed. Bacteriologic examinations were positive in 5/89 patients (5.6%). Bacteriologic cultures were positive for Staphylococcus aureus in all five patients; in one patient, they were also positive for Escherichia coli. No growth of anaerobic bacteria was recorded.ConclusionsAccording to the results of this study, skin bacterial colonizations and superinfections in immunocompetent adult patients with scabies living in Milan are uncommon. Bacteriologic examinations may therefore be considered as an unnecessary routine procedure.
Evaluation of the staining potential of silver diamine fluoride: in vitro
Authors: Patel Jilen , Anthonappa Robert P. , King Nigel. M. 
Published: July 2018

BackgroundSilver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a cariostatic agent used to adjunctively manage dental caries in high‐risk groups. However, black staining is a frequently reported side effect following SDF application and influences the acceptability of this treatment.AimTo evaluate the staining potential of SDF and the influence of the potassium Iodide (KI) application on the degree of black staining over time.DesignExtracted carious primary molars were collected and sorted into pairs matched by tooth type, size and location of the carious lesion (n = 35). Teeth were stratified to receive either 38% SDF, KI immediately after SDF application, or 12% SDF. Standardised timelapse photography and image processing software was used to evaluate staining over a period of 7 days.ResultsFollowing SDF application, the onset of black staining occurred within 2 min and increased in value for up to 6 h post‐application. The use of KI immediately after SDF application resulted in no noticeable staining of the carious dentine or surrounding enamel. No significant differences were evident in the staining potential between the different SDF concentrations (38% and 12%). Furthermore, root surface and cementum was found to stain darker and more readily when compared with the coronal enamel surface.ConclusionSDF has the ability to visibly stain dental hard tissues and its staining potential may be modified by application of KI.
Salivary pH and colonization by oral Candida in children and adolescents submitted to haemodialysis
Authors: Andrade Marcia Rejane Thomas Canabarro , Curvelo José Alexandre da Rocha , de Moraes Daniel Clemente , Portela Maristela , Ferreira‐Pereira Antonio , Soares Rosangela Maria de Araújo , Primo Laura Guimarães 
Published: July 2018

BackgroundFungal infections are a serious problem among haemodialysis patients.AimThe aims of this study were to estimate the frequency of oral Candida species among children and adolescents undergoing haemodialysis (HD), to identify the isolated species, and to study the relationship between haemodialysis duration, amounts of colony‐forming units, and salivary pH.DesignA matched sample of 52 patients undergoing HD and 52 healthy individuals were selected. The samples were obtained from the dorsum of the tongue, and the colonies were identified through a substrate assimilation test. Stimulated whole saliva was collected from each patient for evaluation of salivary pH.ResultsThe frequency of oral Candida species was 34.6% (18/52) and 46.20% (24/52) in the HD and control groups (P = 0.23), respectively. Candida parapsilosis complex was the most frequently isolated fungi species in the HD group (P = 0.03). A HD therapy duration of more than 1 year was statistically correlated with a higher number of colony‐forming units (P = 0.03) but was not statistically related to salivary pH.ConclusionsCandida parapsilosis complex was the most frequently isolated fungal species in the young HD patients, and the duration therapy was associated with higher oral colonization.
Neighbourhood social inclusion from the perspective of people with intellectual disabilities: Relevant themes identified with the use of photovoice
Authors: Overmars‐Marx Tessa , Thomése Fleur , Meininger Herman 
Published: July 2018

AbstractBackgroundEarlier studies show that to gain more understanding of the concept of social inclusion, the views and experiences of people with intellectual disabilities are needed. The aim of this study was to investigate their perspective on neighbourhood social inclusion from an ecological point of view.MethodWe carried out a photovoice study with 18 people with intellectual disabilities in three neighbourhoods in the Netherlands. Participants took photographs in their neighbourhood they considered relevant, and these photographs were discussed during an interview.ResultsSix themes emerged from qualitative analysis: attractiveness of the neighbourhood, social contacts in the neighbourhood, activities in the neighbourhood, social roles in the neighbourhood, independence and public familiarity.ConclusionsAs regards neighbourhood social inclusion, participants were often focused on small and informal activities and situations. Public familiarity proved very important. Framing the concept of neighbourhood social inclusion within an ecological approach may help to better understand processes of social inclusion.
Cryptic diversity, low connectivity and suspected human‐mediated dispersal among 17 widespread Indo‐Pacific hydroid species of the south‐western Indian Ocean
Authors: Boissin Emilie , Hoareau Thierry B. , Postaire Bautisse , Gravier‐Bonnet Nicole , Bourmaud Chloé A‐F 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimTo investigate whether the populations of 17 widespread hydroid species are connected on a demographic level (one to few generations) or are mostly connected on evolutionary timescales.LocationCoral reefs of the South‐western Indian Ocean.Taxon17 widespread hydroid species (Cnidaria, Hydrozoa).MethodsUsing mitochondrial (16S) and nuclear (Calmodulin) sequences, we analysed 17 co‐distributed hydroid species with contrasting life history traits (with or without a pelagic life history phase). We used DNA‐based species delimitation methods, haplotype networks, analysis of molecular variance, and Bayesian skyline plots to investigate diversification and connectivity patterns in the region.ResultsPutative cryptic species were revealed in half of the species and the 17 species resulted in 54 cryptic lineages. The high isolation of hydroid populations in the region is underlined by the rarity of shared haplotypes among localities in most of the species studied. In contrast, haplotypes shared between specimens collected in different ocean basins were found in three species and suggest recent introductions via human activities. The presence of a short pelagic dispersal phase did not seem to increase the connectivity levels of the studied populations, as no significant differences in genetic structure were detected between species with contrasting life history traits.Main conclusionsThese results highlight once again our incomplete knowledge of the marine invertebrate fauna, as we might be underestimating hydroid diversity by two‐thirds, and are discussed in terms of diversification processes, dynamics of the Indo‐Pacific biodiversity and the role of its peripheral marine provinces.