bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cancer survivorship care plans: Processes, effective strategies, and challenges in a Northern Plains rural state
Authors: Isaacson Mary J. , Hulme Polly A. , Cowan Jenna , Kerkvliet Jennifer 
Published: February 2018

AbstractObjectivesHealth systems face resource and time barriers to developing and implementing cancer survivorship care plans (SCPs) when active cancer treatment is completed. To address this problem, the South Dakota (SD) Department of Health partnered with two of SD's largest health systems to create the SD Survivorship Program. The purpose of this program evaluation study was to describe and compare SCP development and implementation at the two health systems.Design & SampleA descriptive qualitative design was used. Interview participants were instrumental in the development and implementation of SCPs within their respective health system.MeasuresContent analysis was used to analyze the interview data.ResultsThe two health systems used similar processes for (a) early designation of program personnel, (b) developing SCP templates, (c) provider/staff input, and (d) identifying/tracking eligible patients. In contrast, they developed differing processes for SCP completion and delivery. The two health systems also identified effective strategies and challenges in SCP development and implementation.ConclusionThis evaluation suggests that partnerships between state health departments and local health systems could be key for meeting the nation‐wide goal of universal SCP implementation. Particularly, other low‐population rural states like SD can use the findings to help build their SCP programs.
A Green Method to Determine VUV (185 nm) Fluence Rate Based on Hydrogen Peroxide Production in Aqueous Solution
Authors: Yang Laxiang , Li Mengkai , Li Wentao , Bolton James R. , Qiang Zhimin 
Published: February 2018

AbstractA mini‐fluidic vacuum ultraviolet/ultraviolet (VUV/UV) photoreaction system (MVPS) was developed in our previous study. Based on the MVPS, a green method to determine VUV fluence rate has been developed using the production rate of H2O2 when water is exposed to 185 nm VUV. The H2O2 production followed pseudo‐zero‐order reaction kinetics well over the first 10 min of VUV/UV exposure. This new method was well calibrated with a standard cis‐cyclooctene cis–trans photoisomerization actinometer as recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The apparent quantum yield for H2O2 production by 185 nm VUV irradiation of water was determined to be 0.024 ± 0.002. As the solution pH increased from 5.0 to 8.0, the H2O2 production rate decreased from 0.83 to 0.40 μm min–1. Dissolved oxygen had a negligible influence on the H2O2 production. This study proposes a novel VUV fluence rate determination method with advantages of nontoxicity, low detection limits, low costs and convenience, and it can be used as a good alternative to traditional actinometers.
Survey of the response of 82 domestic landraces of Zea mays to cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) reveals geographical region‐related resistance to CMV in Japan
Authors: Takahashi H. , Tian A. , Miyashita S. , Kanayama Y. , Ando S. , Kormelink R. 
Published: February 2018

Zea mays has been historically imported to Japan via two independent geographical routes: into southern Japan by trading with Europe in the 16th century and into northern Japan by import from North America in the 19th century. Breeding to genetically improve on quality traits and high yields has led to the current domestic landraces in each region. In a survey of 82 domestic landraces, nine out of 38 landraces originating from southern Japan showed complete immunity to cucumber mosaic virus yellow strain (CMV(Y)) without the formation of necrotic local lesions (NLLs). In contrast, three out of 44 landraces originating from northern Japan developed NLLs, but revealed no systemic spread of the virus. Due to the absence of good documentation on NLL formation in Z. mays, the response of domestic landraces Aso‐1 and Aso‐3, originating from Ibaraki in northern Japan, to a challenge with CMV(Y) and CMV(Ma‐1) was further analysed. Aso‐3 only formed NLL in response to CMV(Y) but not to CMV(Ma‐1). Moreover, in CMV(Y)‐inoculated Aso‐3, virus spread was restricted to the primary infection site and the expression of defence‐related genes was up‐regulated, whereas Aso‐1 became systemically infected with either CMV(Y) or CMV(Ma‐1). The response of Aso‐3 to CMV(Y) was inherited as a single dominant trait. Together, these results pointed towards the induction of hypersensitive response (HR)‐mediated resistance to CMV(Y) in Aso‐3. Although HR‐mediated resistance to viruses has been studied mainly in dicots, the pathosystem CMV–Z. mays may provide a model to investigate HR‐mediated resistance to viruses in monocot plants.
Phelipanche aegyptiaca parasitism impairs salinity tolerance in young leaves of tomato
Authors: Cochavi Amnon , Ephrath Jhonthan , Eizenberg Hanan , Rachmilevitch Shimon 
Published: February 2018

The parasite Phelipanche aegyptiaca infests tomato, a crop plant that is commonly cultivated in semi‐arid environments, where tomato may be subject to salt stress. Since the relationship between the two stresses —salinity and parasitism – has been poorly investigated in tomato, the effects of P. aegyptiaca parasitism on tomato growing under moderate salinity were examined. Tomatoes were grown with regular or saline water irrigation (3 and 45 mM Cl−, respectively) in soils infested with P. aegyptiaca. The infested plants accumulated higher levels of sodium and chloride ions in the roots, shoots and leaves (old and young) under both salinity levels vs. non‐infected plants. There was a positive linear correlation between P. aegyptiaca biomass and salt accumulation in young tomato leaves, and a negative linear correlation between parasite biomass and the osmotic potential of young tomato leaves. Concentrations of the osmoprotectants proline, myoinositol and sucrose were reduced in infected tomato plants, which impaired the host's osmotic adjustment ability. The sensitivity of P. aegyptiaca to salt stress was manifested as a decrease in biomass. In conclusion, P. aegyptiaca parasitism reduced the salt tolerance of tomato plants by promoting the accumulation of salts from the rhizosphere and impairing the host's osmotic adjustment ability.
Social Media and Value Conflicts: An Explorative Study of the Dutch Police
Authors: de Graaf Gjalt , Meijer Albert 
Published: February 2018

AbstractThe use of social media produces new value conflicts in public governance. The police force is a public organization directly confronted with these changes. However, there is no systematic understanding of these conflicts in daily police practice or of the coping strategies used. This article presents an explorative understanding of the value conflicts and coping strategies within the police force by combining the literature on social media use in the public sector and the literature on value conflicts and by conducting a case study within the Dutch police. The empirical findings show, first, a growing emphasis on conflicts related to the values that are strongly embedded in social media use—specifically, conflicts between efficiency and participation and between transparency and lawfulness. Second, although dynamic coping strategies were expected, the research reveals that the police often use a conservative coping strategy to deal with these rapid changes.
Hyperinflation of bronchi in vitro impairs bronchodilation to simulated breathing and increases sensitivity to contractile activation
Authors: Cairncross Alvenia , Noble Peter B. , McFawn Peter K. 
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACTBackground and objectiveLung hyperinflation and reduced bronchodilation to deep inspiration (DI) are features of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Hyperinflation might impair the ability of a DI to stretch airway smooth muscle (ASM), as the bronchi operate at a stiff region of the pressure–volume curve.MethodsBronchial segments from pig lungs were mounted in an organ bath and equilibrated at either 5 cm H2O (control) or 20 cm H2O (hyperinflated) transmural pressure (Ptm). Cumulative dose–response curves to acetylcholine (ACh) were performed to determine maximal response (Emax) and sensitivity under static conditions (fixed Ptm) or during simulated breathing (Δ10 cm H2O Ptm at 0.25 Hz). The effect of hyperinflation on ASM contraction was further examined in bronchial rings contracted at a short ASM length (reference length, Lref) or stretched by an additional 30% (length 1.3 times the Lref, 1.3Lref).ResultsOscillatory loads halved Emax from 61.0 ± 3.8 to 29.7 ± 4.4 cm H2O (P < 0.0001) in control bronchial segments, but only from 40.0 ± 2.5 to 31.2 ± 2.4 cm H2O (P < 0.05) in hyperinflated segments. The percentage reduction in active pressure with oscillation was less in hyperinflated compared with control segments (P < 0.01). Sensitivity was not altered by oscillation in either hyperinflated or control segments; however, hyperinflated segments were more sensitive (P < 0.05). The effect of inflation on sensitivity was confirmed using bronchial rings where stretched rings were more sensitive than unstretched rings (P < 0.01).ConclusionHyperinflated bronchi exhibit reduced bronchodilation to breathing and increased sensitivity to bronchoconstrictor stimuli. Findings suggest that hyperinflation may directly alter airway function by reducing the protective effects of DI and initiating contraction at low doses of contractile stimuli.
Brooding as moderator of depressive symptoms after a work accident: A longitudinal study
Authors: García Felipe E. , Cova Félix , Páez Darío , Miranda Francisca 
Published: February 2018

This study analyzes the relationship between having experienced a work accident and developing depressive symptoms six months later, considering the subjective severity of accidents, the use of both positive and negative religious coping strategies, and brooding as predictors variables. Fifty seven women and 187 men were evaluated during the month following their accident (T1) and six months later (T2). The results show that after controlling for initial depressive symptoms, all predictors showed a statistically significant relationship with depression at six months, including the interaction between brooding and subjective severity of accident. Forty nine percent of resilient participants exhibited low symptoms at T1 and T2, 22% of recovered individuals showed high symptoms at T1 and low symptoms afterwards, 20% of depressive individuals had high symptoms at T1 and T2, and 8% exhibited high symptoms only at T2. High severity, brooding and religious coping at T1 differentiated those who exhibited stable symptoms from those who were resilient. Resilience was specifically predicted with a negative coefficient by the interaction of brooding with subjective severity of accident. We conclude that brooding is a variable that moderates the relationship between subjective severity of accident and the development and maintenance of depressive symptoms. Subjective severity of accident, brooding and negative religious coping are risk factors, while positive religious coping is not a sufficient protection factor.
Accelerated Estimation of Switching Algorithms: The Cointegrated VAR Model and Other Applications
Authors: Doornik Jurgen A. 
Published: February 2018

AbstractRestricted versions of the cointegrated vector autoregression are usually estimated using switching algorithms. These algorithms alternate between two sets of variables but can be slow to converge. Acceleration methods are proposed that combine simplicity and effectiveness. These methods also outperform existing proposals in some applications of the expectation–maximization method and parallel factor analysis.
EthniCity of Leisure: A Domains Approach to Ethnic Integration During Free Time Activities
Authors: Kukk Kristiina , van Ham Maarten , Tammaru Tiit 
Published: February 2018

AbstractThis paper investigates the most common leisure time activities, activity sites and the interaction between members of minority and majority populations as they spend their time out‐of‐home and out‐of‐workplace. We ask the question how leisure time activities are related to the ethnic dimensions of residential and workplaces. Our case study area is Tallinn, Estonia, and the main findings show that leisure time activity patterns have become very similar across the main ethnic groups, which is different from what is found for workplace and residential segregation. This shows the integrative potential of leisure time activities. However, since members of the minority and majority population still tend to visit different leisure sites, there is little interaction. We also find that people often spend their free time close to home, which implies that high levels of ethnic residential segregation translate into ethnic segregation during leisure time.
Ultrasonographic anatomy of reproductive female leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius)
Authors: Cojean Ophélie , Vergneau‐Grosset Claire , Masseau Isabelle 
Published: February 2018

AbstractCaptive leopard geckos (Eublepharis macularius) often present to the exotic clinic for gastrointestinal impactions, follicular stasis, or dystocia. To our knowledge, normal ultrasonographic anatomy of these lizards has not been described. The objectives of this prospective, anatomic, analytical study were to develop ultrasound techniques for this species and to describe the normal sonographic anatomy of the head, coelomic cavity, and tail. Eleven, healthy, female leopard geckos were included. A linear array 13–18 MHz transducer was used. Geckos were sedated and restrained in dorsal recumbency for coelomic structure examination and in ventral recumbency for head and tail examinations. Sagittal and transverse images were acquired and authors recorded qualitative and quantitative ultrasonographic characteristics of anatomic structures. The ventral surface of the lungs, liver, gallbladder, caudal vena cava, portal vein, ventral abdominal vein, aorta, ovarian follicles, fat bodies, tail, and brain were visualized in 10 of 11 individuals. In one individual, molt precluded ultrasonographic examination. The heart, kidneys, urinary bladder, spleen, and pancreas were not visualized. The digestive tract was observed in 10 individuals but was too small to be measured. Findings from the current study could be used as a reference for future studies of leopard geckos.
Seedbank persistence, germination and early growth of glyphosate‐resistant Kochia scoparia
Authors: Beckie H J , Blackshaw R E , Leeson J Y , Stahlman P W , Gaines T A , Johnson E N 
Published: February 2018

SummaryThis study describes the seedbank persistence of glyphosate‐resistant (GR) Kochia scoparia at two sites in western Canada and examines if GRK. scoparia from western Canada and mid‐western United States (USA) differ from their susceptible counterparts in seed germination and early growth characteristics at low‐temperature regimes. Site or depth of seed burial (surface, 2.5 cm, 10 cm) did not affect seed viability over time and time to 50% and 90% loss of viability averaged 210 and 232 days respectively. Glyphosate‐resistant K. scoparia generally germinated later and had lower cumulative germination than glyphosate‐susceptible (GS) K. scoparia from Saskatchewan, Canada; and Kansas, USA; but not Colorado, USA. Similarly, time to 10% first leaf of GSK. scoparia from Saskatchewan and Kansas tended to be sooner than that of GRK. scoparia, with a greater percentage of GS vs. GR seedlings of populations from all regions having attained first leaf by the end of the experiment. The short seedbank longevity and delayed and reduced germination and time to first leaf of GRK. scoparia may potentially be exploited to maximise management efficacy through delayed preseeding weed control or alternatively by early seeding date to enhance crop competitiveness.
Recovery of Cycling Gross Efficiency After Time-Trial Exercise
Authors: Groot Sjors , van de Westelaken Lars H.J. , Noordhof Dionne A. , Levels Koen , de Koning Jos J. 
Published: February 2018

Background: Research has shown that gross efficiency (GE) declines during high-intensity exercise, but the time course of recovery of GE after high-intensity exercise has not yet been investigated. Purpose: To determine the time course of the recovery of GE after time trials (TTs) of different lengths. Methods: Nineteen trained male cyclists participated in this study. Before and after TTs of 2000 and 20,000 m, subjects performed submaximal exercise at 55% of the power output attained at maximal oxygen uptake (PVO2max). The postmeasurement continued until 30 min after the end of the TT, during which GE was determined over 3-min intervals. The magnitude-based-inferences approach was used for statistical analysis. Results: GE decreased substantially during the 2000-m and 20,000-m TTs (−11.8% [3.6%] and −6.2% [4.0%], respectively). A most likely and very likely recovery of GE was found during the first half of the submaximal exercise bout performed after the 2000-m, with only a possible increase in GE during the first part of the submaximal exercise bout performed after the 20,000-m. After both distances, GE did not fully recover to the initial pre-TT values, as the difference between the pre-TT value and average GE value of minutes 26–29 was still most likely negative for both the 2000- and 20,000-m (−6.1% [2.8%] and −7.0% [4.5%], respectively). Conclusions: It is impossible to fully recover GE after TTs of 2000- or 20,000-m during 30 min of submaximal cycling exercise performed at an intensity of 55% PVO2max.
Assessing Performance of Spore Samplers in Monitoring Aeromycobiota and Fungal Plant Pathogen Diversity in Canada
Authors: Chen Wen , Hambleton Sarah , Seifert Keith A. , Carisse Odile , Diarra Moussa S. , Peters Rick D. , Lowe Christine , Chapados Julie T. , Lévesque C. André 
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT

Spore samplers are widely used in pathogen surveillance but not so much for monitoring the composition of aeromycobiota. In Canada, a nationwide spore-sampling network (AeroNet) was established as a pilot project to assess fungal community composition in air and rain samples collected using three different spore samplers in the summers of 2010 and 2011. Metabarcodes of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) were exhaustively characterized for three of the network sites, in British Columbia (BC), Québec (QC), and Prince Edward Island (PEI), to compare performance of the samplers. Sampler type accounted for ca. 20% of the total explainable variance in aeromycobiota compositional heterogeneity, with air samplers recovering more Ascomycota and rain samplers recovering more Basidiomycota. Spore samplers showed different abilities to collect 27 fungal genera that are plant pathogens. For instance,
Cladosporium
spp.,
Drechslera
spp., and
Entyloma
spp. were collected mainly by air samplers, while
Fusarium
spp.,
Microdochium
spp., and
Ustilago
spp. were recovered more frequently with rain samplers. The diversity and abundance of some fungi were significantly affected by sampling location and time (e.g.,
Alternaria
and
Bipolaris
) and weather conditions (e.g.,
Mycocentrospora
and
Leptosphaeria
), and depended on using ITS1 or ITS2 as the barcoding region (e.g.,
Epicoccum
and
Botrytis
). The observation that Canada's aeromycobiota diversity correlates with cooler, wetter conditions and northward wind requires support from more long-term data sets. Our vision of the AeroNet network, combined with high-throughput sequencing (HTS) and well-designed sampling strategies, may contribute significantly to a national biovigilance network for protecting plants of agricultural and economic importance in Canada.

IMPORTANCE
The current study compared the performance of spore samplers for collecting broad-spectrum air- and rain-borne fungal pathogens using a metabarcoding approach. The results provided a thorough characterization of the aeromycobiota in the coastal regions of Canada in relation to the influence of climatic factors. This study lays the methodological basis to eventually develop knowledge-based guidance on pest surveillance by assisting in the selection of appropriate spore samplers.
Inactivation Efficacy of Nonthermal Plasma-Activated Solutions against Newcastle Disease Virus
Authors: Su Xia , Tian Ying , Zhou Hongzhuan , Li Yinglong , Zhang Zhenhua , Jiang Beiyu , Yang Bing , Zhang Jue , Fang Jing 
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT

In recent years, plasma-activated solutions (PASs) have made good progress in the disinfection of medical devices, tooth whitening, and fruit preservation. In this study, we investigated the inactivation efficacy of Newcastle disease virus by PASs. Water, 0.9% NaCl, and 0.3% H
2
O
2
were excited by plasma to obtain the corresponding solutions PAS(H
2
O), PAS(NaCl), and PAS(H
2
O
2
). The complete inactivation of virus after PAS treatment for 30 min was confirmed by the embryo lethality assay (ELA) and hemagglutination (HA) test. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results showed that the morphology of the viral particle changed under PAS treatments. The total protein concentration of virus decreased as measured by a Bradford protein assay due to PAS treatment. The nucleic acid integrity assay demonstrated that viral RNA degraded into smaller fragments. Moreover, the physicochemical properties of PASs, including the oxidation-reduction potential (ORP), electrical conductivity, and H
2
O
2
concentration, and electron spin resonance spectra analysis indicated that reactive oxygen and nitrogen species play a major role in the virus inactivation. Therefore, the application of PASs, as an environmentally friendly method, would be a promising alternative strategy in poultry industries.

IMPORTANCE
Newcastle disease (ND), as an infectious viral disease of avian species, caused significant economic losses to domestic animal and poultry industries. The traditional chemical sanitizers, such as chlorine-based products, are associated with risks of by-product formation with carcinogenic effects and environmental pollution. On the basis of this, plasma-activated water as a green disinfection product is a promising alternative for applications in stock farming and sterilization in hospitals and public places. In this study, we explored the inactivation efficacy of different plasma-activated solutions (PASs) against ND virus (NDV) and the possible underlying mechanisms. Our results demonstrated that reactive oxygen and nitrogen species detected in PASs, including short-lived OH˙ and NO˙ and long-lived H
2
O
2
, changed the morphology, destroyed the RNA structure, and degraded the protein of the virus, consequently resulting in virus inactivation. These lay a foundation for the application of PASs to resolve the issues of public health and environmental sanitation.
Complete Genome Sequence of the Facultative Methylotroph
Methylobacterium extorquens
TK 0001 Isolated from Soil in Poland
Authors: Belkhelfa Sophia , Labadie Karine , Cruaud Corinne , Aury Jean-Marc , Roche David , Bouzon Madeleine , Salanoubat Marcel , Döring Volker 
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT

Methylobacterium extorquens
TK 0001 (DSM 1337, ATCC 43645) is an aerobic pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophic alphaproteobacterium isolated from soil in Poland. Here, we report the whole-genome sequence and annotation of this organism, which consists of a single 5.71-Mb chromosome.
Draft Genome Sequence of an Extracellular Protease-Producing Bacterium,
Stenotrophomonas bentonitica
VV6, Isolated from Arctic Seawater
Authors: Chen Ming-Xia , Li He-Yang , Ye Xiao-Sheng , He Xiao-Yu 
Published: February 2018

ABSTRACT

The draft genome sequence of the extracellular protease-producing bacterium
Stenotrophomonas bentonitica
VV6, isolated from Arctic seawater, was established. The genome size was approximately 4.365 Mb, with a G+C content of 66.54%, and it contains 3,871 predicted protein-coding sequences (CDSs) and 60 tRNAs.