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Manipulating plant phylogenetic diversity for green roof ecosystem service delivery
Authors: MacIvor J. Scott , Sookhan Nicholas , Arnillas Carlos A. , Bhatt Anushree , Das Shameek , Yasui Simone‐Louise E. , Xie Garland , Cadotte Marc W. 
Published: August 2018

AbstractPlant species and functional trait diversity have each been shown to improve green roof services. Species and trait differences that contribute to ecosystem services are the product of past evolutionary change and phylogenetic diversity (PD), which quantifies the relatedness among species within a community. In this study, we present an experimental framework to assess the contribution of plant community PD for green roof ecosystem service delivery, and data from one season that support our hypotheses that PD would be positively correlated with two services: building cooling and rainwater management. Using 28 plant species in 12 families, we created six community combinations with different levels of PD. Each of these communities was replicated at eight green roofs along an elevation gradient, as well as a ground level control. We found that the minimum and mean roof temperature decreased with increasing PD in the plant community. Increasing PD also led to an increase in the volume of rainwater captured, but not the proportion of water lost via evapotranspiration 48 hr following the rain event. Our findings suggest that considering these evolutionary relationships could improve functioning of green infrastructure and we recommend that understanding how to make PD (and other measures of diversity) serviceable for plant selection by practitioners will improve the effectiveness of design and ecosystem service delivery. Lastly, since no two green roof sites are the same and can vary tremendously in microclimate conditions, our study illustrates the importance of including multiple independent sites in studies of green roof performance.
Impact of slide diamond burnishing additional parameters on fatigue behaviour of 2024‐T3 Al alloy
Authors: Maximov Jordan T. , Anchev Angel P. , Duncheva Galya V. , Ganev Nikolaj , Selimov Kenan F. , Dunchev Vladimir P. 
Published: August 2018

AbstractOne of the methods for increasing fatigue life of symmetric rotary metal components is slide diamond burnishing (SDB). This method is implemented on conventional and computer numerical control machine tools by means of simple equipment, which is its main advantage. The SDB basic parameters are diamond insert radius, burnishing force, feed rate, and burnishing velocity. The additional ones are number of passes, working scheme, and lubrication conditions. The effect of SDB additional parameters on the fatigue behaviour of 2024‐T3 Al alloy was experimentally studied. Groups of smooth and notched hourglass‐shaped specimens were slide burnished using different combinations of additional SDB parameters and then were subjected to bending fatigue tests. The residual stresses, introduced by SDB, were measured by X‐ray diffraction technique. The near‐surface microstructure of the slide‐burnished specimens was investigated. Based on the results obtained, it was established that SDB produces two main effects, which depend on SDB additional parameters. The essence of the macroeffect is creation of residual compressive stresses in the superficial and subsurface layers. This stresses retard the formation and growth of fatigue macrocracks and thus increase the lifetime of slide‐burnished components. The microeffect is expressed in modifying the microstructure of the surface and subsurface layers, correspondingly, refining the grain and homogenizing and reducing the pores in the material. Such microstructure is characterized by increased plasticity and fatigue crack resistance. The fatigue life depends on the combination of these two effects. Thus, the desired fatigue behaviour of the slide‐burnished component can be ensured through an appropriate selection of the governing additional SDB parameters.
Association between diabetes and nonretention of root filled teeth: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Cabanillas‐Balsera D. , Martín‐González J. , Montero‐Miralles P. , Sánchez‐Domínguez B. , Jiménez‐Sánchez M. C. , Segura‐Egea J. J. 
Published: August 2018

AbstractPrevious studies have found an association between the outcome of root canal treatment (RCT) and diabetic status. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aimed to analyse the potential relationship between diabetes and the occurrence of extracted root filled teeth (RFT). The clinical PICO question was as follows: in adult patients with RFT, does the absence or presence of diabetes influence the prevalence of RFT extraction? The key words used in the systematic search were as follows: (Diabetes OR Diabetes Mellitus OR Hyperglycaemia OR Diabetic) AND (Endodontic OR Endodontics OR Endodontic Treatment OR Root Canal Treatment OR Root Canal Preparation OR Root Canal Therapy OR Root Filled Teeth OR Endodontically Treated Teeth) AND (Extraction OR Retention OR Survival OR Success OR Failure OR Outcome). The primary outcome variable was odds ratio (OR) for the frequency of extracted RFT in diabetics and healthy subjects. The method of DerSimonian–Laird with random effects was used to calculate the overall OR. Three hundred titles were identified, and three studies achieved the inclusion criteria. Data from 54 936 root canal treatments, 50 301 in nondiabetic control subjects and 4635 in diabetic patients, were analysed. The calculated overall odds ratio (OR = 2.44; 95% CI = 1.54–3.88; P = 0.0001) implies that diabetics had a significantly higher prevalence of extracted RFT than healthy nondiabetic subjects. The results of available studies indicate a significant relationship between DM and increased frequency of nonretained root filled teeth. Diabetes mellitus should be considered an important preoperative prognostic factor in root canal treatment.
Controversies in off‐label prescriptions in dermatology: the perspective of the patient, the physician, and the pharmaceutical companies
Authors: França Katlein , Litewka Sergio 
Published: August 2018

AbstractThe term “off‐label drug use” involves the prescription of medications for unapproved indications or in unapproved dosage, dosage form, or route of administration. Off‐label medications are common in the management of dermatologic diseases. In the recent years, new indications for botulinum toxin, biologics, spironolactone, topical calcineurin, and topical vitamin D analogues emerged, and these drugs are being used off‐label to treat a variety of conditions. The high cost and long time required for the approval discourage pharmaceutical companies from developing studies and pursuing the approval by regulatory agencies. Patients and physicians may have a different perspective regarding the off‐label use of medications. The ethical discussion is based on the different opinions concerning the need for informed consent by the patient and how this could be applicable in the clinical practice.
Fatty acids, volatile compounds and microbial quality preservation with an oregano nanoemulsion to extend the shelf life of hake (Merluccius hubbsi) burgers
Authors: Asensio Claudia M. , Quiroga Patricia R. , Huang Qingrong , Nepote Valeria , Grosso Nelson R. 
Published: August 2018

SummaryHake (Merluccius hubbsi) is the most important fish of Argentinean industry. The preservative effects of an oregano essential oil (EO) nanoemulsion (NE) on hake burgers (FB) during 15 days at 4 °C were studied. Fatty acids determined by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (CG‐MS), volatile compounds determined by solid phase microextraction (SPME) coupled with CG‐MS, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVBN), and microbial count was measured. ANOVA and DCG tests were performed. After 14 days, significant differences were detected among samples (P ≤ 0.05). FB with EO (EO‐FB) and FB with NE containing EO (NEEO‐FB) had the highest content of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (191.82 and 198.42 g kg−1) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) (107.97 and 110.87 g kg−1, respectively). Also, NEEO‐FB had the lowest microbial count (7 log CFU g−1). The incorporation of the oregano essential oil into a nanoemulsion improves the preserving activity in hake fish burgers.
Sampling Techniques for Big Data Analysis
Authors: Kim Jae Kwang , Wang Zhonglei 
Published: August 2018

SummaryIn analysing big data for finite population inference, it is critical to adjust for the selection bias in the big data. In this paper, we propose two methods of reducing the selection bias associated with the big data sample. The first method uses a version of inverse sampling by incorporating auxiliary information from external sources, and the second one borrows the idea of data integration by combining the big data sample with an independent probability sample. Two simulation studies show that the proposed methods are unbiased and have better coverage rates than their alternatives. In addition, the proposed methods are easy to implement in practice.
A bibliometric analysis of 81 articles that represent excellence in nursing publication
Authors: Nicoll Leslie H. , Carter‐Templeton Heather , Oermann Marilyn H. , Ashton Kathleen S. , Edie Alison H. , Conklin Jamie L. 
Published: August 2018

AbstractAimTo analyze publication patterns of 81 articles included in a “virtual journal.”BackgroundFrom May–July 2017, editors submitted articles from their journals representing distinction in nursing research, education, or practice. Brief responses explained their rationale for article selection. This sample embodied a unique exemplar of excellence in nursing publication and warranted further bibliometric analysis, which was undertaken from February to May 2018.Design/MethodUsing Scopus, each article (N = 81) was searched to obtain bibliographic information and subsequent second and third generation citations. Three concepts guided the analysis: (a) persistence, rate of subsequent citations over time; (b) reach, geographic distribution of subsequent citations; and (c) dissemination, specialty of follow‐on citations represented as nursing or another discipline. Patterns amongst the second and third generation of citations were also examined.ResultsOf the 81 articles, 43 (53%) were cited at least once, resulting in 721 second generation citations. There was long‐term persistence (N = 2094) over the third and fourth generation citations. There was a wide geographic reach, representing 41 states in the United States and 44 countries. Dissemination was broad with citations in the medical literature eclipsing nursing in the third generation. The highest cited articles were all research reports. Patterns of silos and ripple effect were identified. No pattern could be identified for the 31 articles with zero subsequent citations.ConclusionThis study revealed the impact of articles perceived as exemplar representations of 80 different nursing journals. Nursing research is being widely read and cited, both in and outside the profession.
Development and validation of the MISSCARE survey – Pediatric version
Authors: Bagnasco Annamaria , Zanini Milko , Aleo Giuseppe , Catania Gianluca , Kalisch Beatrice J. , Sasso Loredana 
Published: August 2018

AbstractAimDevelop and test the validity and reliability of MISSCARE Survey‐Ped adapted from previous versions of the MISSCARE Survey, which measures omitted nursing activities and the reasons why they were left undone. Our secondary aim was to pre‐test the construct validity using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA).BackgroundMissed Nursing Care is described as “every care activity necessary for the patient that is not provided or is seriously delayed”. Missed Care is correlated with negative patient outcomes, such as mortality and adverse events.DesignA mixed‐mode cross‐sectional survey.MethodsParticipants included registered pediatric nurses and nurses working in pediatric wards. This study was conducted between June and September 2017 and consisted of four phases: (a) analysis of existing surveys and item construction; (b) content and face validity; (c) reliability analysis (acceptability for ease of use, Cronbach's alpha for internal consistency and test–retest to measure stability); and (d) construct validity (EFA).ResultsThe MISSCARE Survey‐Ped consists of two sections: Section A “Missed Nursing Care Activities” (29 items) and Section B “Reasons for Missed Nursing Care Activities” (17 items). The new survey showed good validity properties and effectively identified Missed Nursing Care activities in pediatric settings.ConclusionThe development and validation of the MISSCARE Survey‐Ped made it possible to conduct an objective and standardized study of missed nursing care activities in the field of pediatrics. This new survey offers the opportunity to collect data that enable to design and implement interventions that improve the quality and safety of pediatric nursing.
Characteristics and behaviours of formal versus informal nurse champions and their relationship to innovation success
Authors: Luz Shirly , Shadmi Efrat , Admi Hanna , Peterfreund Ilana , Drach‐Zahavy Anat 
Published: August 2018

AbstractAimsTo identify the sociodemographic attributes, project characteristics and champion strategies that differentiate formal from informal nursing champions, and to test their success in terms of project spread and novelty.BackgroundChampions spread innovation in healthcare organizations. Empirical research has not explored the differences between formal and informal champions in terms of their antecedents and success.DesignA quantitative cross‐sectional design.MethodData were collected on 93 nursing champions in three hospitals from 2015 ‐ 2016. Champions were identified according to a validated approach; data on their sociodemographic attributes, project characteristics and strategies were assembled through interviews and validated questionnaires. Their success in terms of novelty and spread was assessed via expert ratings and validated questionnaire.FindingsInformal champions had longer tenure and were involved mainly in bottom‐up projects aimed mostly at improving human resources and services; formal champions were mostly involved in top‐down projects aimed at quality control. Informal champions expressed more enthusiasm and confidence about the innovation; formal champions tended to use more online resources and peer‐monitoring strategies. Projects of informal champions were more novel than those of formal champions. Project spread did not differ between the two groups.ConclusionFormal and informal champions differ in their characteristics and implementation strategies. To encourage project's innovation, the organizational climate should encourage the emergence of informal champions; formal and informal champions should be chosen wisely, assuring that they possess enough organizational resources; and coaching programmes for junior champions should be planned to equip them with championing behaviours.
Hidden Security: EU Public Research Funds and the Development of European Drones
Authors: Martins Bruno Oliveira , Küsters Christian 
Published: August 2018

AbstractIn recent years, dozens of drone development projects have attracted hundreds of millions of euros from EU public research funds with little accountability and scarce political oversight. This article relates the ongoing exponential growth of the drone industry in Europe with the vast amounts of EU public research funding channelled to drone research. These projects typically configure partnerships that are neither strictly public, nor strictly private, and it is precisely a combination of their hybrid nature with the centrality of technologial expertise that makes them less visible. This partial invisibility is particularly relevant in the context of a dual‐use technology that enables new forms of surveillance, poses societal challenges, and can be used as a lethal weapon. Beyond providing short‐term responses to specific problems, we argue that these tactics are largely aimed at fostering a common EU security and defence research & development culture in a time of international security uncertainty.
Creation and pilot test results of the dermatology‐specific proxy instrument: the Infants and Toddlers Dermatology Quality of Life
Authors: Chernyshov P. V. , Boffa M. J. , Corso R. , Pustišek N. , Marinovic B. , Manolache L. , Salavastru C. M. , Tiplica G. S. , Kakourou T. , Alexopoulos A. , Nasi L. , Wojciechowska‐Zdrojowy M. , Seniuta J. , Szepietowski J. C. , Erkens A. , Fölster‐Holst R. , Sampogna F. , Chernyshov A. V. , Jemec G. B. , Esmann S. , Mazereeuw‐Hautier J. , Merlos M. , Tomas‐Aragones L. , Marron S. E. 
Published: August 2018

AbstractBackgroundUntil now, there was no validated dermatology‐specific health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument to be used in youngest patients.ObjectiveTo create dermatology‐specific proxy instrument for HRQoL assessment in children from birth to 4 years.MethodsInternational focus groups, item selection and pilot tests were utilized. In order to avoid the problem of cross‐cultural inequivalence, focus group work and pilot tests were planned simultaneously in all national centres of the project. Comprehensibility, clarity, acceptance and internal consistency of new instrument were checked.ResultsThe title ‘Infants and Toddlers Dermatology Quality of Life’ was chosen for our new instrument with the proposed acronym ‘InToDermQoL’. Focus group work was completed in seven national centres (Croatia, Germany, Greece, Malta, Poland, Romania and Ukraine). A total of 170 families of children with different skin diseases were interviewed, and a pilot version of the instrument was created. Centres from France, Denmark and Spain have joined the project at this stage. Parents of 125 children with skin diseases filled in the pilot versions of the instrument. Good comprehensibility, clarity, acceptance and internal consistency of the InToDermQoL were confirmed. The pilot test results showed that the InToDermQoL questionnaire well differentiates severity‐dependent differences. It was also checked and confirmed during the pilot test that no significant information was missed in the questionnaire. Three age‐specific versions of the InToDermQoL questionnaire with 10, 12 and 15 items, respectively, were approved for field tests.ConclusionThe pilot test results showed that the InToDermQoL questionnaire has good comprehensibility, clarity, acceptance and internal consistency and well differentiates severity‐dependent differences. Further validation of the InToDermQoL during international field test will be performed.
Systematic review and network meta‐analysis: Comparative effectiveness of therapies for second‐line Helicobacter pylori eradication
Authors: Yeo Yee Hui , Hsu Chia‐Chen , Lee Chiao‐Chin , Ho Hsiu J , Lin Jaw‐Town , Wu Ming‐Shiang , Liou Jyh‐Ming , Wu Chun‐Ying ,   Taiwan Gastrointestinal Disease and Helicobacter Consortium
Published: August 2018

AbstractBackground and AimThe eradication rate of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) has been declining over the past decades. A rescue plan is needed for increasing populations with treatment failure. However, the optimum second‐line eradication regimen remains inconclusive. We conducted a network meta‐analysis to assess the comparative effectiveness of second‐line H. pylori eradication therapies and determine the optimum regimen.MethodsWe searched electronic databases from January 2005 to February 2018 for randomized controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of second‐line regimens in patients with persistent H. pylori infection after first‐line treatment. Bayesian network meta‐analysis was performed to combine the direct and indirect evidence and to investigate the rank order of second‐line therapies. We also appraised the quality of evidence using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation guidance.ResultsTwenty‐six trials with 3628 participants who received second‐line eradication therapy were identified. All regimens showed pooled eradication rates < 90%. Compared with 7‐day triple therapy, quinolone‐based (odds ratio [OR] 4.29, 95% credible interval [CrI] 1.67–12.12, surface under the cumulative ranking [SUCRA] 0.95), non‐quinolone‐based bismuth‐containing quadruple therapies for 10 days or more (OR 2.25, 95% CrI 1.10–4.62, SUCRA 0.78), and sequential therapy (OR 2.91, 95% CrI 1.16–7.65, SUCRA 0.66) showed significantly higher effectiveness. Overall, regimens with longer duration demonstrated higher eradication rates but higher rates of adverse events. More adverse events were reported in those patients treated with concomitant therapy.ConclusionsQuinolone‐based bismuth‐containing quadruple therapies for 10 days or more are the optimum second‐line regimens for H. pylori eradication.
Recent development of balloon‐occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration
Authors: Kobayakawa Masao , Ohnishi Shin , Suzuki Hidekazu 
Published: August 2018

AbstractGastric varices (GVs) are a major complication of portal hypertension in patients with liver cirrhosis. The mortality rate associated with the bleeding from GVs is not low. Balloon‐occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) was first introduced by Kanagawa et al. as a treatment for isolated GVs in 1994. It has been performed most frequently in Asia, especially in Japan. Ethanolamine oleate was the original sclerosant used in the therapy. Since the late 2000s, BRTO using sodium tetradecyl sulfate foam or polidocanol foam as a sclerosant has been performed in many countries other than Japan. Then, early in the 2010s, modified BRTO techniques including vascular plug‐assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration and coil‐assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration were developed as an alternative treatment for GVs. This article provides a historical overview of BRTO using various sclerosants and modified BRTO techniques, such as plug‐assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration and coil‐assisted retrograde transvenous obliteration.
Clinical and clinicopathological characteristics of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in six cats
Authors: Tomiyasu H. , Doi A. , Chambers J. K. , Goto‐Koshino Y. , Ohmi A. , Ohno K. , Tsujimoto H. 
Published: August 2018

ObjectivesTo investigate the clinical characteristics of feline acute lymphoblastic leukaemia patients diagnosed according to the recent diagnostic criteria for the equivalent canine condition.Materials and MethodsThe medical records of six cats diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia were retrospectively reviewed to extract data on clinicopathological characteristics and outcomes. The lymphoid origin of the tumour cells was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction for antigen receptor gene rearrangement, flow cytometry or immunohistochemistry.ResultsNon‐specific clinical signs such as lethargy and anorexia were common, and anaemia and thrombocytopenia were also commonly identified. Leucocytosis was observed in four cats and leucopenia was observed in two; the number of lymphoblasts in the peripheral blood samples varied among the cases. Lymphoblasts originated from B‐cell lineage in four cats and T‐cell lineage in one, and those of another cat were positive for both B‐cell marker CD21 and T‐cell marker CD8. Five of the six cats were treated with cytotoxic chemotherapy, and a partial response was obtained in two. The median overall survival was 55 days (range: 1 to 115).Clinical SignificanceAcute lymphoblastic leukaemia should be considered if lymphoblasts are observed in peripheral blood, even if their number is small. The prognosis for cats that have acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is as poor as that for dogs, and further studies are needed to develop effective treatment.