bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Constructing the ideal organization
Authors: Ng Carl Jon Way 
Published: July 2018

This chapter looks at brand communication and how metaphor relates to the cognitive and functional dimensions of this persuasive communication by way of examining how Singapore’s publicly-funded higher education institutions communicate with their audiences. The chapter highlights the role of animate and anthropomorphic metaphors in communicating ideal(ized) representations of these organizations – typically as dynamic, competitive, and purposefully-motivated actors – in the endeavor to forge affinity with audiences and stakeholders. In doing so, the chapter calls for a view of brand communication that considers not just how such communication seeks to persuade audiences in support of the organization, but also how it encourages audiences to subscribe to the attributes and values that the ideal organization supposedly embodies.
Electric field determination in air plasmas from intensity ratio of nitrogen spectral bands: I. Sensitivity analysis and uncertainty quantification of dominant processes
Authors: Obrusník Adam , Bílek Petr , Hoder Tomáš , Šimek Milan , Bonaventura Zdeněk 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The ratio of the spectral band intensities of the first negative and second positive spectral systems of molecular nitrogen is a well recognized method for indirect determination of the electric field. It is applied for various plasmas, e.g. barrier and corona discharges for industrial applications or geophysical plasmas occurring in the Earth’s atmosphere. The method relies on the dependence of the intensity ratio R(E/N) of selected bands on the reduced electric field strength. Both experimental and theoretical approaches have been used to determine this dependence, yet there still is a rather large spread in the data available in literature. The primary aim of this work is to quantify the overall uncertainty of the theoretical R(E/N) dependence and identify the main sources of this uncertainty. As the first step we perform sensitivity analysis on a full N2/O2 plasma kinetics model to find a minimal set of processes that are influential for the R(E/N) dependence. It is found to be in agreement with simplified kinetic models generally used. Subsequently, we utilize Monte Carlo-based uncertainty quantification to provide a confidence band for the electric field obtained from the theoretical R(E/N) dependence. Finally, subsequent steps are proposed to significantly reduce the uncertainty of the method.
A Common CACNA1C Gene Risk Variant has Sex-Dependent Effects on Behavioral Traits and Brain Functional Activity
Authors: Takeuchi Hikaru , Tomita Hiroaki , Taki Yasuyuki , Kikuchi Yoshie , Ono Chiaki , Yu Zhiqian , Nouchi Rui , Yokoyama Ryoichi , Kotozaki Yuka , Nakagawa Seishu , Sekiguchi Atsushi , Iizuka Kunio , Hanawa Sugiko , Araki Tsuyoshi , Miyauchi Carlos Makoto , Sakaki Kohei , Nozawa Takayuki , Ikeda Shigeyuki , Yokota Susumu , Magistro Daniele , Sassa Yuko , Kawashima Ryuta 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Genome-wide association studies have suggested that allelic variations in the CACNA1C gene confer susceptibility to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder only in women. Here we investigated the sex-specific effects of the CACNA1C variant rs1024582 on psychiatry-related traits, brain activity during tasks and rest, and brain volume in 1207 normal male and female subjects. After correcting for multiple comparisons, there were significant interaction effects between sex and the minor allele of this polymorphism on the hostile behavior subscale scores of the Coronary-Prone Type Scale mediated by higher scores in female carriers of the minor allele. Imaging analyses revealed significant interaction effects between sex and the minor allele on fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuations in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and on brain activity during the 2-back task in areas of the right posterior cingulate cortex, right thalamus, and right hippocampus, which were all mediated by reduced activity in female carriers of the minor allele. Our results demonstrated that the rs1024582 risk variant of CACNA1C is associated with reduced activity in the frontolimbic regions at rest and during a working memory task as well as with greater hostility in females in the healthy population.
Interdatabase Variability in Cortical Thickness Measurements
Authors: MacDonald M Ethan , Williams Rebecca J , Forkert Nils D , Berman Avery J L , McCreary Cheryl R , Frayne Richard , Pike G Bruce 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The phenomenon of cortical thinning with age has been well established; however, the measured rate of change varies between studies. The source of this variation could be image acquisition techniques including hardware and vendor specific differences. Databases are often consolidated to increase the number of subjects but underlying differences between these datasets could have undesired effects. We explore differences in cerebral cortex thinning between 4 databases, totaling 1382 subjects. We investigate several aspects of these databases, including: 1) differences between databases of cortical thinning rates versus age, 2) correlation of cortical thinning rates between regions for each database, and 3) regression bootstrapping to determine the effect of the number of subjects included. We also examined the effect of different databases on age prediction modeling. Cortical thinning rates were significantly different between databases in all 68 parcellated regions (ANCOVA, P < 0.001). Subtle differences were observed in correlation matrices and bootstrapping convergence. Age prediction modeling using a leave-one-out cross-validation approach showed varying prediction performance (0.64 < R2 < 0.82) between databases. When a database was used to calibrate the model and then applied to another database, prediction performance consistently decreased. We conclude that there are indeed differences in the measured cortical thinning rates between these large-scale databases.
“Who’s Caring for Us?”: Understanding and Addressing the Effects of Emotional Labor on Home Health Aides’ Well-being
Authors: Franzosa Emily , Tsui Emma K , Baron Sherry 
Published: July 2018

Abstract

Background and Objectives
Interventions to strengthen the home care workforce focus on workers’ economic and physical well-being, without acknowledging the caring labor affecting emotional well-being. Our study examined workers’ perceptions of the emotional effects of caring work, coping mechanisms, and desired support.

Research Design and Methods
We conducted 4 worker focus groups (n = 27). Moderators cross-checked codes and themes, and aides provided input through report-backs.

Results
Building close, trusting relationships with clients was central to aides’ emotional well-being. Well-being was also influenced by relationships with client families and agency supervisors, work–life balance, and the level to which aides felt their work was valued. Aides were largely alone in managing job stressors and desired more communication, connection, and support from supervisors and peers.

Discussion and Implications
Recognizing and supporting the emotional demands of caring work is crucial to strengthening the workforce. Policy makers and agencies must realign reimbursement systems, job descriptions, and care plans to include measures of emotional labor, improve communication between workers and supervisors, and provide training, mental health benefits, and peer support.
Derived Categories of Noncommutative Quadrics and Hilbert Squares
Authors: Belmans Pieter , Raedschelders Theo 
Published: July 2018

AbstractA noncommutative deformation of a quadric surface is usually described by a three-dimensional cubic Artin–Schelter regular algebra. In this paper we show that for such an algebra its bounded derived category embeds into the bounded derived category of a commutative deformation of the Hilbert scheme of two points on the quadric. This is the second example in support of a conjecture by Orlov. Based on this example we formulate an infinitesimal version of the conjecture and provide some evidence in the case of smooth projective surfaces.
Efficacy and unintended consequences of hard-stop alerts in electronic health record systems: a systematic review
Authors: Powers Emily M , Shiffman Richard N , Melnick Edward R , Hickner Andrew , Sharifi Mona 
Published: July 2018

AbstractObjectiveClinical decision support (CDS) hard-stop alerts—those in which the user is either prevented from taking an action altogether or allowed to proceed only with the external override of a third party—are increasingly common but can be problematic. To understand their appropriate application, we asked 3 key questions: (1) To what extent are hard-stop alerts effective in improving patient health and healthcare delivery outcomes? (2) What are the adverse events and unintended consequences of hard-stop alerts? (3) How do hard-stop alerts compare to soft-stop alerts?Methods and MaterialsStudies evaluating computerized hard-stop alerts in healthcare settings were identified from biomedical and computer science databases, gray literature sites, reference lists, and reviews. Articles were extracted for process outcomes, health outcomes, unintended consequences, user experience, and technical details.ResultsOf 32 studies, 15 evaluated health outcomes, 16 process outcomes only, 10 user experience, and 4 compared hard and soft stops. Seventy-nine percent showed improvement in health outcomes and 88% in process outcomes. Studies reporting good user experience cited heavy user involvement and iterative design. Eleven studies reported on unintended consequences including avoidance of hard-stopped workflow, increased alert frequency, and delay to care. Hard stops were superior to soft stops in 3 of 4 studies.ConclusionsHard stops can be effective and powerful tools in the CDS armamentarium, but they must be implemented judiciously with continuous user feedback informing rapid, iterative design. Investigators must report on associated health outcomes and unintended consequences when implementing IT solutions to clinical problems.
B-cell therapy in lupus nephritis: an overview
Authors: Almaani Salem , Rovin Brad H 
Published: July 2018

ABSTRACTSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune multisystem disease that commonly affects the kidneys. It is characterized by persistent autoantibody production that targets a multitude of self-antigens. B-cells, plasmablasts and plasma cells, as the source of these autoantibodies, play a major role in the development of lupus nephritis (LN), and are therefore promising therapeutic targets. To date, however, randomized clinical trials of B-cell therapies in LN have not lived up to expectations, whereas uncontrolled cohort and observational studies of B-cell antagonists have been more promising. In this article, we will review the current experience with B-cell therapy in LN and highlight the pitfalls that may have limited their success. We will conclude by suggesting B-cell-centric approaches to the management of LN based on what has been learned from the overall B-cell experience in SLE.
Azygous Anterior Cerebral Artery Acute Occlusion Managed With Endovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy: 2-Dimensional Operative Video
Authors: Rangel-Castilla Leonardo , Siddiqui Adnan H 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Mechanical thrombectomy has become the standard of care for management of most acute large-vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes. Most intracranial occlusions are located in the middle cerebral and internal carotid arteries. We present a unique case of acute occlusion of an azygous anterior cerebral artery (ACA). A 59-yr-old man with known hypertension and alcoholism presented with right hemiparesis, right facial palsy, aphasia, and dysarthria. His initial National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score was 20. Computed tomographic angiography and perfusion imaging demonstrated acute bilateral ACA occlusion with viable penumbra and preserved cerebral blood volume. The patient was not a candidate for intravenous tissue plasminogen activator because he presented with a wake-up stroke. After consent was obtained from his family, the patient was taken urgently for endovascular recanalization. Digital subtraction angiography confirmed acute azygous ACA occlusion. Under conscious sedation, the patient underwent mechanical thrombectomy with a stent retriever and a large-bore aspiration catheter. Successful revascularization (thrombolysis in cerebral infarction [TICI] grade 3) of the azygous ACA and both A2 arteries was obtained after 2 attempts and the use of a different stent retriever (first a 3 × 30 mm Trevo [Stryker Neurovascular, Kalamazoo, Michigan] and then a 4 × 40 mm Solitaire Platinum [Medtronic, Dublin, Ireland]). A reperfusion catheter was used during both attempts. No procedure-related complications occurred. The patient was discharged to a rehabilitation facility 3 d after the procedure with an NIHSS score of 2. In this video, we present the operative nuances of an uncommon location of LVO and its endovascular management.
Correlation between Infantile Colic and Maternal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Breastfeeding Success and Breast Milk Amount
Authors: Aktaş Songül , Küçük Alemdar Dilek 
Published: July 2018

AbstractAimThe study was conducted to determine the correlation between infantile colic and maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding success and breast milk amount.Materials and methodsThis descriptive study included 154 mothers, with infants of age between 3 weeks and 6 months who were diagnosed with infantile colic and who were admitted to the paediatric outpatient clinics of a hospital located in northern Turkey.ResultA negative correlation was found between ‘parent–infant interaction + problem infant’ and ‘immature gastrointestinal system’ subscales of the Infantile Colic Scale (ICS) and the total mean scores of mothers on the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. In addition, correlation analysis showed a statistically significant negative correlation between mean scores of mothers in breastfeeding success and subscale and total mean scores of ICS.ConclusionThe breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding success is low in mothers of infants with infantile colic.
Digital Disaster and the Ethics of Virtual Plant Pathology
Authors: Stowell L. J. 
Published: July 2018

The responsibility we take on as plant pathologists when we diagnose plant diseases is a serious one that impacts crop management strategies, pesticide use patterns, food and environmental safety. For this reason, our goal should always be to use all information available—about the plant, the microorganisms present, and the conditions that led to the problem–to ensure that the final diagnosis is as accurate as possible. Yet in the past few years, we have seen increasing adoption of the use of photographs and digital images as the sole source of information for a plant health diagnosis. Posted 28 June 2000.
Ascosporic Fertilization of Epichloë typhina in Dactylis glomerata Seed Production Fields in Oregon and Implications for Choke Management
Authors: Alderman S. C. , Rao S. 
Published: July 2018

Epichloë typhina, causal agent of choke, is a fungus that systemically infects the crown and foliage of Dactylis glomerata(orchardgrass). The process of infection of orchardgrass by E. typhina has not been fully established, but ascospores are believed to be responsible for new plant infections. The objective of this study was to determine if ascospores could serve as spermatia and fertilize stromata of E. typhina. To our knowledge, this is the first report of ascosporic fertilization in the genus Epichloë. Accepted for publication 28 January 2008. Published 21 April 2008.
Does N or K Nutrition Affect Bronze Wilt in Field-Grown Cotton?
Authors: Gwathmey C. O. , Newman M. A. , Canaday C. H. 
Published: July 2018

Bronze wilt (BW) is a disorder of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) that has reduced yields of susceptible cultivars, and may recur in future cultivar releases. Because BW may impair uptake or translocation of mineral nutrients, soil fertility may affect BW incidence or its impact on growth and development. A 3-year study was conducted to determine effects of N and K fertility and tillage on BW incidence and impact on growth and development of field-grown cotton. Incidence of BW was relatively low and unaffected by N or K fertility in this study with or without tillage. Neither N fertility nor tillage affected growth and development responses to BW, although high N fertility delayed appearance of secondary symptoms by an average of 3.5 days. Plant growth response to K fertility was suppressed by BW. Boll retention was reduced more than vegetative growth by BW, but this response was not mitigated by N or K fertilization. Leaves of BW plants had equivalent K concentration as normal plants, but 30% lower P, indicating that BW impaired P uptake or translocation. Results suggest that N and K fertilization are not useful methods to manage BW, but P nutrition merits further research. Accepted for publication 17 August 2008. Published 17 November 2008.
Dahlia Mosaic-Associated Caulimoviruses in Dahlia in Lithuania
Authors: Samuitiene Marija , Navalinskiene Meletele , Eid Sahar G. , Pappu Hanu R. 
Published: July 2018

In recent years, field floriculture development in Lithuania has been given increased attention particularly for the benefit of small family farms that produce seedlings of perennial ornamentals for the domestic market and for export to the neighboring countries. To better understand the incidence and diversity of caulimoviruses recently reported in dahlia, the authors further investigated new Lithuanian dahlia cultivars for the presence of various caulimoviruses using species-specific primers and polymerase chain reaction. Accepted for publication 16 December 2009. Published 2 March 2009.
Effect of Diseases on Soybean Yield in the Top Eight Producing Countries in 2006
Authors: Wrather A. , Shannon G. , Balardin R. , Carregal L. , Escobar R. , Gupta G. K. , Ma Z. , Morel W. , Ploper D. , Tenuta A. 
Published: July 2018

The objective of this project was to compile estimates of yield loss in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr] to diseases in the top eight soybean-producing countries in 2006. The purpose was to provide information needed by local and world agencies to allocate funds for research and to help scientists focus and coordinate research efforts. Methods used by plant pathologists to estimate yield loss to diseases in these countries included systematic field surveys, cultivar trials, diagnostic clinic records, personal observations, and questionnaires sent to crop consultants and extension staff. The 2006 harvest of soybeans in the top eight soybean-producing countries was reduced an estimated 59.9 million metric tonnes (t) by diseases according to results of the current study. Soybean rust, caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi, reduced yield in all these countries except Canada in 2006, and the total was more than any other. Next in decreasing order of total yield loss were soybean cyst nematode, brown spot, seedling diseases, anthracnose, and charcoal rot. Accepted for publication 27 October 2009. Published 25 January 2010.
Anthracnose Resistance in Sorghum Breeding Lines Developed from Ethiopian Germplasm
Authors: Erpelding John E. 
Published: July 2018

Ninety-nine dwarf and photoperiod-insensitive breeding lines developed from Ethiopian sorghum germplasm were inoculated with Colletotrichum sublineolum and evaluated for anthracnose resistance at the Tropical Agriculture Research Station in Isabela, Puerto Rico, during the 2008 and 2009 growing seasons. A resistant response was observed for 57 lines in 2008 and for 47 lines in 2009 with 44 lines showing a resistant response across growing seasons. These lines showed reddening of inoculated leaves and no acervuli. Variation in resistance across growing seasons and replications within a growing season was observed for 19 lines rated as susceptible and these lines also showed low disease severity. Mean disease severity for the susceptible accessions was similar across growing seasons with a mean of 26% for 42 lines in 2008 and 23% for 52 lines in 2009. The resistant lines showed phenotypic diversity in response to anthracnose, suggesting potential genetic variation for resistance. Accepted for publication 31 October 2010. Published 23 November 2010.
Fungicide Impact on in vitro Germination of Basidiospores of Puccinia horiana, the Causal Agent of Chrysanthemum White Rust
Authors: Palmer C. L. , Bonde M. R. , Nester S. E. , Revell J. M. , Luster D. G. 
Published: July 2018

Puccinia horiana is an actionable pathogen that, upon diagnosis, triggers an eradication protocol combining destruction of symptomatic chrysanthemums and a strict fungicide regime for asymptomatic plants. Symptoms typically appear during the fall as growers prepare to ship their crops. To expand the list of effective fungicides and develop fungicide sensitivity baselines, we screened in vitro germination of P. horiana basidiospores in 0.05% water agar solution amended with varying concentrations of 14 fungicides: azoxystrobin, boscalid + pyraclostrobin, fluoxastrobin, mancozeb, mandestrobin, metconazole, myclobutanil, propiconazole, tebuconazole, triadimefon, trifloxystrobin, trifloxystrobin + triadimefon, and triticonazole. Leaves with pustules ready to sporulate were affixed to petri plate lids over bases containing fungicide-amended agar. After 2 days in the dark, percent basidiospore germination was assessed. Concentrations required for 50% germination (EC50) grouped according to fungicide mode of action. Benzimidazoles exhibited EC50 values ranging from 9 to 244 ppm, while strobilurins ranged from 2 to 27 ppb. Mancozeb exhibited an EC50 of 7 ppm, and chlorothalonil was 205 ppb. Combinations of strobilurins with other modes of action exhibited EC50 values in the same range as the strobilurins. These data provide a baseline for monitoring resistance development to P. horiana over time. Accepted for publication 15 January 2015. Published 7 April 2015.
Determination of Fungicide Resistance in Botrytis cinerea from Strawberry in the Central Coast Region of California
Authors: Pokorny Andrew , Smilanick Joseph , Xiao Chang-Lin , Farrar James J. , Shrestha Anil 
Published: July 2018

Grey mold, caused by Botryis cinerea, is one of the most important diseases of strawberry in California. Management of grey mold typically relies on repeated fungicide applications. The occurrence of fungicide resistance in B. cinerea was examined in the Central Coast strawberry production region of California. In mid-May 2013, 59 samples consisting of a single diseased fruit or plant part with gray mold symptoms were collected from six different strawberry fields. Single hyphal tip cultures were then used for mycelial growth assays to compare sensitivities to four different fungicides—boscalid, fenhexamid, iprodione, and pyraclostrobin. Each isolate was tested against discriminatory doses of each of the fungicides. In addition, representative highly sensitive and highly resistant isolates were tested against a range of fungicide concentrations to determine EC50 values. Although all of the 59 isolates were sensitive to iprodione, 37%, 31%, and 29% of the isolates were resistant to pyraclostrobin, fenhexamid, and boscalid, respectively. In some instances the isolates were dual and triple-resistant to these fungicides. EC50 values were often higher than 100 mg/liter, which was the highest concentration used. Therefore, appropriate fungicide resistance management measures should be employed in strawberry growing areas of the Central Coast region of California. Accepted for publication 19 February 2016. Published 2 March 2016.