bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Books Reviewed by: Martin Chandler and Virginia Pow
Authors: Simpkin Sarah 
Published: November 2018

Hayes, Derek. Historical Atlas of Early Railways. Madeira Park, BC: Douglas and McIntyre, Ltd., 2017. 320p. $49.95 CDN. ISBN 978-1-77162-175-5.
De Koninck, Rodolphe, Pham Thanh Hai, and Marc Girard. Singapore’s Permanent Territorial Revolution: Fifty Years in Fifty Maps. Singapore: NUS Press, 2017. 168p.,130 colour maps, 33 b/w images, 16 b/w maps. $50 CND. ISBN 978-981-4722-35-3.
Посівні якості насіння найпоширеніших у західному регіоні України видів гіркокаштанів
Authors: Guz Mykola , Geval Volodymyr 
Published: November 2018

У зелених насадженнях різних видів і типів західного регіону України найпоширенішими є чотири види гіркокаштанів: Aesculus hippocastanum L., Aesculus pavіa L., Aesculus octаndra Marsh та Aesculus carnea Hayne. Для цих видів гіркокаштанів здійснено комплекс досліджень з визначення посівних якостей насіння – чистоти, доброякісності, вологості, маси 1000 насінин, технічної і ґрунтової схожості, енергії проростання та посівної придатності. Насінню досліджуваних видів гіркокаштанів властиві високий рівень чистоти (94,4-96,7%) і доброякісності (83,0-97%) та значна варіабельність середньої маси 1000 шт. насінин (8,8-20,2 кг). Найвищим рівнем технічної схожості, незалежно від типу субстрату, вирізняється насіння A. pavіa (78,0-87,0%), найменшим – A. carnea (52,0-60,0%).
Досліджено динаміку доброякісності та технічної схожості насіння впродовж 2000-2017 рр. Для видів A. pavіa, A. octаndra та A. carnea такі дослідження здійснено вперше.
У лісових і декоративних розсадниках рекомендовано використовувати уточнену норму висівання насіння A. hippocastanum: 375-400 г/м для осінньої і 430-460 г/м – для весняної сівби. Вперше обґрунтовано норму висівання насіння для трьох видів гіркокаштанів (A. оctаndra, A.pavіa, A. carnea ) для осінньої і весняної сівби, відповідно, 340-400 та 400-460 г/м; 220-265 і 250-300 г/м; 600-700 і 690-800 г/м посівного рядка.
Analysis of patients with premature rupture of membranes
between 22 and 33 weeks of gestation
Authors: Knapik Dorota , Nowak Leszek , Kozak-Darmas Iwona , Kawulok Maja , Roztoczyński Ryszard , Olejek Anita 
Published: November 2018

WstępPęknięcie pęcherza owodniowego pomiędzy 22 a 33 tygodniem ciąży (preterm premature rupture of
membranes – PPROM) jest szczególnym scenariuszem klinicznym, kiedy losy noworodka są niepewne, ale jego przeżycie jest prawdopodobne. Celem pracy było przedstawienie pełnego spektrum problemów podczas diagnostyki i leczenia ciężarnej w tej szczególnie trudnej sytuacji.Materiał i metodyPrzeanalizowano przebieg leczenia u 38 pacjentek w wieku 18–42 lat, które zostały przyjęte do szpitala pomiędzy 22 a 33 tygodniem ciąży z powodu podejrzenia PPROM. Zebrano komplet danych na temat diagnostyki, leczenia i dalszego przebiegu ciąży. Uzyskane wyniki poddano analizie statystycznej.WynikiPrzedwczesne pęknięcie błon płodowych potwierdzono u 31 ciężarnych. Średni wiek ciążowy, w jakim wystąpiło PPROM, wynosił 28,2 tygodnia. Badanie ultrasonograficzne miało bardzo wysoką wartość diagnostyczną w rozpoznawaniu PPROM. Czas latencji pacjentek z potwierdzonym PPROM wynosił średnio 11 dni, jednak rozrzut uzyskiwanych wartości był znaczny (1–85 dni) i nie wykazywał istotnego związku z wiekiem ciążowym (r = 0,29,
p = 0,106). W chwili zakończenia obserwacji (miesiąc po porodzie) 16% noworodków zmarło, a kolejne 16% nadal przebywało w szpitalu z niepewną prognozą co do przeżycia. W grupie, w której do rozwiązania ciąży doszło w 32 tygodniu lub później, nie odnotowano ani jednego zgonu.WnioskiŚmiertelność noworodków urodzonych wskutek PPROM przed 32 tygodniem ciąży jest zróżnicowana i zależna od wieku ciążowego. Wstępne badanie kliniczne powinno być zawsze potwierdzone przez badanie ultrasonograficzne. Ze względu na konsekwencje społeczno-ekonomiczne zagadnienie to wymaga dalszych prospektywnych badań.
PENGENDALIAN PENYAKIT TANAMAN PADI BERWAWASAN LINGKUNGAN MELALUI PENGELOLAAN KOMPONEN EPIDEMIK
Authors: Nuryanto Bambang 
Published: November 2018

<p><strong> ABSTRAK</strong></p><p>Control of rice diseases still rely on the use of synthetic chemical<br /> pesticides are relatively expensive so that control costs increase,<br /> reaching 25% of total production costs. In addition, the use of<br /> pesticides has been proven to pollute the environment, especially<br /> if applied in an uncontrolled manner. Environmental manipulation<br /> or ecological engineering has the potential to suppress the<br /> development of plant diseases. This can be done by selectively<br /> managing the cultivated components, including the selection of<br /> resistant varieties, the use of healthy seeds, perfect soil preparation,<br /> the use of organic materials, the simultaneous cultivation at the<br /> right time, balanced fertilization and regulation of irrigation crops.<br /> In addition to effective, disease control technology based on<br /> epidemic components can also reduce production costs by 60%<br /> and reduce the yield rate of rice up to 30%. Application of<br /> environmentally friendly disease control technology has many<br /> advantages in supporting the growth of rice plants. Development<br /> of ecology-based rice disease control technology at farmer level<br /> require field supervision or through a comprehensive field school.</p><p>Keywords: Rice plant, disease control, ecology, epidemic</p><p> </p><p align="center"><strong>ABSTRAK</strong></p><p><strong></strong>Pengendalian penyakit tanaman padi hingga kini masih<br />mengandalkan penggunaan pestisida kimia sintetik yang relatif<br />mahal sehingga biaya pengendalian meningkat, mencapai 25% dari<br />total biaya produksi. Selain itu, penggunaan pestisida sudah terbukti<br />mencemari lingkungan, terutama jika diaplikasikan secara tidak<br />terkendali. Manipulasi lingkungan atau rekayasa ekologi berpeluang<br />menekan perkembangan penyakit tanaman. Hal ini dapat<br />dilakukan dengan mengelola komponen budi daya secara selektif,<br />di antaranya pemilihan varietas tahan, penggunaan benih sehat,<br />pengolahan tanah sempurna, penggunaan bahan organik,<br />keserempakan tanam pada waktu yang tepat, pemupukan<br />berimbang dan pengaturan pengairan tanaman. Selain efektif,<br />teknologi pengendalian penyakit berdasarkan komponen epidemik<br />ini juga dapat menekan biaya produksi hingga 60% dan mengurangi<br />tingkat kehilangan hasil padi sampai 30%. Penerapan teknologi<br />pengendalian penyakit ramah lingkungan ini memiliki berbagai<br />kelebihan dalam mendukung pertumbuhan tanaman padi.<br />Pengembangan teknologi pengendalian penyakit tanaman padi<br />berbasis ekologi di tingkat petani memerlukan pendampingan di<br />lapangan atau melalui sekolah lapangan yang komprehensif</p><p>Kata kunci: Padi, pengendalian penyakit, ekologi, epidemik</p>
POTENSI HIDROKOLOID SEBAGAI BAHAN TAMBAHAN PADA PRODUK PANGAN DAN NONPANGAN BERMUTU
Authors: Herawati Heny 
Published: November 2018

<p>ABSTRAK</p><p>Hidrokoloid merupakan komponen polimer yang berasal dari sayuran, hewan, atau mikroba yang umumnya memiliki kemampuan menyerap dan mengikat air. Terdapat berbagai jenis hidrokoloid potensial yang dapat diekstrak dan dimanfaatkan sebagai bahan tambahan pangan dan nonpangan untuk meningkatkan kualitas produk. Ekstraksi hidrokoloid dapat dilakukan secara fisik, kimia, dan biokimiawi. Beberapa jenis hidrokoloid dapat diekstrak dari beberapa bagian komponen tanaman seperti akar, biji, buah, umbi dan cangkang. Hidrokoloid memiliki karakteristik spesifik, bergantung pada struktur rantai dan gugus fungsional yang terdapat di dalamnya. Struktur rantai yang mengandung banyak gugus hidroksil menyebabkan hidrokoloid lebih mudah menyerap air. Hidrokoloid dapat digunakan sebagai komponen dalam menghasilkan produk pangan maupun nonpangan yang berkualitas. Dalam pembuatan produk pangan, hidrokoloid berfungsi sebagai penstabil, pembentuk tekstur, dan meningkatkan daya serap air produk. Hidrokoloid juga memiliki potensi meningkatkan daya lepas komponen aktif dan daya serap produk farmasi.</p><p>Kata kunci: hidrokoloid, pangan, nonpangan, mutu produk</p><p> </p><p>ABSTRACT</p><p>Hydrocolloids are polymer components derived from vegetables, animals, or microbes that generally have the ability to absorb and bind water. There are various types of potential hydrocolloids that can be extracted and used as an added ingredient to improve product quality. The hydrocolloid extraction method can be done physically, chemically and biochemically. Some types of hydrocolloid can be extracted from several component parts of crops such as roots, seeds, fruits, tubers or shell. Hydrocolloids may have specific characteristics depending on its chain structure and functional groups. Hydrocolloid with many hydroxyl groups can absorb water easily. Hydrocolloids can be used as a component in producing the qualified food and non-food products. There are opportunities to develop hydrocolloids in food products as stabilizers, texture formation and water absorbent. Hydrocolloids have the potential to improve the quality power to release active component and absorption of pharmaceutical products.</p><p>Keywords: hydrocolloids, food, non-food, products quality</p>
Detection of drinking water contamination by an optical real-time bacteria sensor
Authors: Højris B. , Kornholt S. N. , Christensen S. C. B. , Albrechtsen H.-J. , Olesen L. S. 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
In a drinking water distribution system, little is known about the characteristics of a microbiological pollution, how it enters the system, and how it can be detected. The drinking water industry has relied on various pollution indicators, through grab sampling and laboratory analyses, revealing results long after the water has been used. To be able to react more proactively to pollution events, many drinking water distributors supplement grab sampling with proportional sampling and/or real-time sensors. We have tested the ability of a new bacteria monitor to detect four different pollution events: wastewater intrusion, rainwater runoff, resuspension of drinking water sediments, and bird droppings entering the distribution system. The monitor response, in terms of bacteria and abiotic particle concentrations, was compared with traditional laboratory methods. The results illustrate the benefits of using such real-time bacteria sensors for monitoring the dynamics of drinking water microbiology and for early warning of potential pollution events.
Evapotranspiration variations in the Yangtze River Basin from multi-satellite remote sensing data
Authors: Tian Xiaojuan , Jin Shuanggen 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
Evapotranspiration (ET) variations in the Yangtze River Basin (YRB) are influenced by environmental and climate changes related to planting of crops, forest vegetation, water use and other human activities. However, it is difficult to measure ET variations and analyse influencing factors in the YRB due to lack of in-situ measurements. In the present study, the ET variations were estimated and investigated in the whole, the upper, middle and lower reaches of the YRB using the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE), optical remote sensing data and hydrological models based on a water balance method, which was validated by MODerate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) observations and models. Furthermore, GRACE-ET verified the drought events in 2006 and 2011. The long-term variation rate of GRACE-ET is 0.79 mm/yr. The spatial distribution of seasonal ET variations indicates that ET is highest in summer and lowest in autumn-winter. It also shows that the completion of the Three Gorges Project has certainly increased ET. Precipitation and temperature have the largest impact on the ET variations; radiation and soil moisture have moderate effects. ET variations in the middle and lower reaches are greatly affected by precipitation, and temperature plays a more important role in the upper YRB reaches.
Withdrawn: Topographic influence on glacier change in the Gangotri glacier basin, Garhwal Himalaya, India
Authors: Ahmad Sarfaraz , Khan Khatib 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
Journal of Water and Climate Change issues a formal withdrawal in relation to the above article by Sarfaraz Ahmad and Khatib Khan. This decision has been taken as the authors failed to complete the necessary corrections to their paper, and production could not be completed. As a result of this the paper has been withdrawn.
Control of sludge settleability based on organic load and ammonia nitrogen load under low dissolved oxygen
Authors: Han Wei , Peng Zhaoxu , Li Tingmei , Fan Pengyu , Yu Luji 
Published: November 2018

Abstract
Controlling dissolved oxygen (DO) at low level can save energy for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), but it is easy to induce filamentous sludge bulking. Through establishing the kinetic equation of sludge settleability, ammonia nitrogen (NH4+-N) load and organic load (food-to-microbe ratio, F/M), the mechanism of the competitive relationship between filamentous and floccular bacteria under low DO was analyzed. The results showed when DO, NH4+-N load and F/M were in the range of 0.15–0.35 mg/L, 0.035–0.15 d−1 and 0.12–0.42 d−1, respectively, the mass transfer limitation of organic matter was the main factor determining the dominant growth of filamentous bacteria. When DO, NH4+-N load and F/M were in the range of 0.35–0.65 mg/L, 0.035–0.065 d−1 and 0.12–0.22 d−1, respectively, the mass transfer limitation of NH4+-N was the main factor determining the dominant growth of filamentous bacteria. When DO was low, no matter how NH4+-N load and F/M changed, the growth of filamentous bacteria was promoted. When DO and F/M were in the range of 0.35–0.65 mg/L and 0.22–0.42 d−1, respectively, no matter how NH4+-N load and F/M changed, the growth of filamentous bacteria was inhibited. Therefore, in actual operation, ensuring relatively low DO and high F/M was beneficial for the sludge settleability improvement.
Диагностика моральных оснований: апробация русскоязычной версии опросника MFQ
Authors: Sychev Oleg A. , Protasova Irina N. , Belousov Konstantin I. 
Published: November 2018

Введение. Разработанный на основе теории моральных оснований Дж. Хайдта «Опросник моральных оснований» (MFQ) стал популярным инструментом в зарубежных исследованиях морали. Он включает пять соответствующих моральным основаниям шкал: «забота», «справедливость», «лояльность группе», «уважение» и «чистота». Несмотря на умеренную надежность шкал, методика может оказаться полезной для исследования моральных основ социальных стереотипов и политических убеждений в русскоязычных выборках, а также для разработки отечественных методик диагностики моральной сферы. В данном исследовании впервые представлены психометрические характеристики русскоязычной версии опросника моральных оснований и приведены новые данные о связи моральных оснований с другими качествами.
Методы. Для проверки валидности предложенной русскоязычной версии опросника моральных оснований использовались «Портретный ценностный опросник» (Ш. Шварц) и «Короткий опросник Темной триады», направленный на измерение макиавеллизма, психопатии и нарциссизма (М. С. Егорова и др.). Для анализа подверженности ответов тенденции к социальной желательности использовался опросник социальной желательности BIDR (адаптация Е. Н. Осина). Социально-демографические характеристики были выявлены с помощью специальной анкеты.
Результаты. По итогам апробации адаптированной версии методики на выборке из 354 человек сделаны выводы об умеренной надежности пяти первичных шкал (0.62–0.68) и хорошей надежности шкал второго уровня (0.79–0.84). Факторная структура русскоязычной версии показывает удовлетворительное соответствие оригиналу. Выявлена умеренная подверженность ответов тенденции к социальной желательности. Анализ валидности показал, что шкалы моральных оснований и шкалы второго уровня («этика автономии» и «этика сообщества») демонстрируют ожидаемые связи с ценностями, негативными чертами личности, религиозностью и полом.
Обсуждение результатов. Особенностью русскоязычной версии является наличие прямых связей между индивидуализирующими и сплачивающими моральными основаниями. Тем не менее, остальные результаты хорошо соответствуют предсказаниям теории моральных оснований и выводам, полученным в зарубежных исследованиях.
Sequence-based Structural B-cell Epitope Prediction by Using Two Layer SVM Model and Association Rule Features
Authors: Kuo Jehn-Hwa , Chang Chi-Chang , Chen Chi-Wei , Liang Heng-Hao , Chang Chih-Yen , Chu Yen-Wei 
Published: November 2018

Background:
Immune reaction is the most important defense mechanism for destroying
invading pathogens in our body, and the epitope is the position of the antigen–antibody interaction
on pathogenic proteins.

Objective:
The majority of epitopes are structural; however, the existing sequence-based predicting
websites still have several methods to improve the predicting performance. Therefore, in this
study, we used SVM as a machine learning tool to predict the epitope-based on protein sequences.

Methods:
Firstly, we built five SVM models in the first layer according to five features, including
binary composition, position-specific scoring matrix, secondary structure, accessible surface area,
and association rule, and then chose the patterns that exhibited the best performance in each
model. Secondly, using the confidence score of the first-layer models as the input value for the
SVM model in the second layer, that SVM model was integrated into the first-layer SVM models
for improving the predicting accuracy.

Results:
The final prediction model was able to achieve up to 63% accuracy in predicting epitope
results, and the predicting performance was better than that achieved by the existing predicting
websites.

Conclusion:
Finally, a case study using a two-subunit cytochrome c oxidase of Paracoccus
denitrificans was tested, achieving an accuracy of up to 66%.
The Prevalence of Bacteriospermia in Infertile Men and Association with Semen Quality in Southwestern Iran
Authors: Motamedifar Mohammad , Malekzadegan Yalda , Namdari Parisa , Dehghani Behzad , Jahromi Bahia Namavar , Sarvari Jamal 
Published: November 2018

Introduction:
Infertility considered as a social and public health issue and estimated
that most of these infertile couples are residents of developing countries. Infectious diseases including
the history of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) may impact on male reproductive
function. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of bacterial contaminants
of semen and probable association with sperm quality of infertile men in Iranian population.

Methods:
The study population consisted of 200 infertile men and 150 fertile men attending an
infertility Center in southwestern Iran during the study period in 2015. The assessment of sperm parameters
was according to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The presumptive
pathogens were identified using standard microbiology tests and confirmed by specific PCR primers.

Results:
The prevalence of bacteriospermia in the semen of the infertile group was significantly
higher than that in the fertile group (48% vs. 26.7%, P <0.001). The microbiological analysis of
samples showed that the most abundant species of bacteria in semen of infertile men were
Chlamydia trachomatis (12.5%) followed by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (11%). On the other hand, in
the control group, Lactobacillus spp. (17.3%) was the most isolated pathogen. Results showed that
the presence of N. gonorrhoeae, C. trachomatis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Haemophilus, and
Klebsiella was significantly associated with sperm abnormality.

Conclusion:
Based on our findings, it seems that bacteriospermia is associated with alterations in
the properties of semen which may lead to a decrease in the fertilization potential of sperm. Therefore,
immediate and appropriate treatment is necessary before investigating every other possible
cause of infertility.
Evaluation of Salivary Lipid Peroxidation End Product Level in Dental Caries
Authors: Ahmadi-Motamayel Fatemeh , Hendi Seyede Sareh , Goodarzi Mohammad Taghi 
Published: November 2018

Background:Tissue destruction can be measured by the level of lipid peroxidation (LP) end products. Since free radicals are very reactive with low survival time, the level of free radicals and oxidative stress activity are measured indirectly by tissue damage end product assessment, i.e. Malondialdehyde (MDA) that is a final end product of LP.Objective:The aim of this study was to evaluate salivary MDA level as an indicator of oxidative stress; in caries-active and caries-free students.Methods:total of 100 male and female students, 15-17 years of age, participated in this casecontrol study. Five mL of whole saliva was obtained. Salivary MDA level was measured spectrophotometrically. Statistical comparisons were performed with Student’s t-test, using SPSS 13.Results:Salivary MDA level was significantly higher in the caries-active group compared to the control caries-free group. MDA was also slightly lower in males.Conclusion:Higher MDA level might indicate caries-induced oxidative stress. In this study there was a relationship between salivary MDA level and dental caries. Therefore oxidative stress suppression might prevent caries initiation and progression.
Repurposing of Existing Drugs for the Bacterial Infections: An In silico and In vitro Study
Authors: Kapoor Yachika , Sharma Ruchika , Kumar Anoop 
Published: November 2018

Background:
The emergence of infectious diseases and its resistance to approved drugs
is a global threat to human health. The incidence of infectious diseases is increasing day by day
and expected to rise exponentially in next 2 decades. Thus, there is a need for new treatment
modalities for the treatment of microbial infections.

Methods:
Thus, in the current investigation, we have explored the existing drugs [metformin
(Anti-diabetic), propranolol (Anti-hypertensive) and amitriptyline (antidepressant)] for treatment
of infectious diseases.

Results:
An in-silico result of current investigation has shown the good interaction of metformin,
propranolol, and amitriptyline towards various targets (Beta-lactamase, Penicillin-binding
proteins, Staphylokinase protein, Oxidoreductase protein, etc.) of gram positive and gram negative
bacteria as that of internal ligand. Further, in-vitro results have shown that the antibacterial
activity of metformin, propranolol, and amitriptyline against Bacillus pumilus, Pseudomonas
aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.

Conclusion:
The parameters such as Microtiter assay: percentage growth retardation and bacterial
growth kinetics, Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), Post-antibiotic assay and Biofilm
formation have indicated the antibacterial potential of metformin, propranolol, and amitriptyline.
However, before starting a clinical trial, complete safety and efficacy profile of drugs in the
treatment of infectious diseases should be investigated.