bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda
Authors: Tugume Patience , Kakudidi Esezah K. , Buyinza Mukadasi , Namaalwa Justine , Kamatenesi Maud , Mucunguzi Patrick , Kalema James 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Background
An ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants was carried out in 14 villages adjacent to Mabira Central Forest Reserve (CFR) in Central Uganda between August 2013 and March 2014.

Methods
Information was obtained through interviews using semi- structured questionnaires. Field excursions with traditional healers and herbal medicine collectors were carried out. Descriptive statistics were used to present the data. Fidelity ratios and Informant consensus agreements were calculated.

Results
A total of 190 plant species in 61 families and 152 genera were reported in the treatment of various health conditions. Family Fabaceae was dominant representing 14 % of the plant species documented. Vernonia amygdalina was the preferred species for treating malaria. Leaves (68 %) were the most frequently used parts in preparing herbal remedies. Decoctions (29 %) and oral route (53 %) of administration were commonly used method of herbal medicine preparation and administration respectively. Fifty-eight health conditions grouped in 25 categories were treated using medicinal plants. Informant consensus agreement was highest for blood system disorders (0.9) that included anaemia, hypertension and blood cleansing indicating homogeneity of informant’s knowledge about remedies used. Vernonia amygdalina and Erythrina abyssinica had 100 % fidelity level for treatment of malaria and vomiting respectively.

Conclusion
The diversity of medicinal plant species used and the associated indigenous knowledge are of great value to the local community and their conservation and preservation is paramount. The therapeutic uses of the documented plants provides basic data for further research focused on pharmacological studies and conservation of the most important species.
Coordination of autophagosome–lysosome fusion and transport by a Klp98A–Rab14 complex in Drosophila
Authors: Mauvezin Caroline , Neisch Amanda L. , Ayala Carlos I. , Kim Jung , Beltrame Abigail , Braden Christopher R. , Gardner Melissa K. , Hays Thomas S. , Neufeld Thomas P. 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Degradation of cellular material by autophagy is essential for cell survival and homeostasis, and requires intracellular transport of autophagosomes to encounter acidic lysosomes through unknown mechanisms. Here, we identify the PX-domain-containing kinesin Klp98A as a new regulator of autophagosome formation, transport and maturation in Drosophila. Depletion of Klp98A caused abnormal clustering of autophagosomes and lysosomes at the cell center and reduced the formation of starvation-induced autophagic vesicles. Reciprocally, overexpression of Klp98A redistributed autophagic vesicles towards the cell periphery. These effects were accompanied by reduced autophagosome–lysosome fusion and autophagic degradation. In contrast, depletion of the conventional kinesin heavy chain caused a similar mislocalization of autophagosomes without perturbing their fusion with lysosomes, indicating that vesicle fusion and localization are separable and independent events. Klp98A-mediated fusion required the endolysosomal GTPase Rab14, which interacted and colocalized with Klp98A, and required Klp98A for normal localization. Thus, Klp98A coordinates the movement and fusion of autophagic vesicles by regulating their positioning and interaction with the endolysosomal compartment.
EEG correlates of social interaction at distance
Authors: Giroldini William , Pederzoli Luciano , Bilucaglia Marco , Caini Patrizio , Ferrini Alessandro , Melloni Simone , Prati Elena , Tressoldi Patrizio E. 
Published: January 2016

This study investigated EEG correlates of social interaction at distance between twenty-five pairs of participants who were not connected by any traditional channels of communication.Each session involved the application of 128 stimulations separated by intervals of random duration ranging from 4 to 6 seconds. One of the pair received a one-second stimulation from a light signal produced by an arrangement of red LEDs, and a simultaneous 500 Hz sinusoidal audio signal of the same length. The other member of the pair sat in an isolated sound-proof room, such that any sensory interaction between the pair was impossible.An analysis of the Event-Related Potentials associated with sensory stimulation using traditional averaging methods showed a distinct peak at approximately 300 ms, but only in the EEG activity of subjects who were directly stimulated. However, when a new algorithm was applied to the EEG activity based on the correlation between signals from all active electrodes, a weak but robust response was also detected in the EEG activity of the passive member of the pair, particularly within 9 – 10 Hz in the Alpha range. Using the Bootstrap method and the Monte Carlo emulation, this signal was found to be statistically significant.
Specifics of Assessing the Innovative Development of the Region and the Enterprise
Authors: Дрошнев  , Droshnev Vyacheslav 
Published: January 2016

As a result of crisis, fixed capital is depreciated, moral and physical depreciation
of material resources is accelerated, and thus the need for modernization
in production and technical as well as technological and administrative spheres
is thoroughly confirmed.
The ongoing crisis calls for the need to cardinally transform and update the
existing production and technological base, and to introduce production of new
and the most effective mechanisms and machines, as well as ways and
technologies in production and management spheres at all the three levels, from
the enterprise level to the level of the region and to the nationwide level.
The active creation and introduction of innovations would help to stimulate inflow
of investments, expand production and increase management efficiency at all
levels concerned. Development of various crisis phenomena in Russia calls for the
necessity to shift the economy to innovative development mode. The innovative
component is considered an the integral part of the effective and dynamic
development of the national economy.
The innovative approach has been announced as the major goal by the nation’s
leadership. In 2008 the president of the Russian Federation pointed out the need
to use effectively the following five major tools, namely, the intellectual power,
innovations, institutions, investments and infrastructure. State regulation measures
aimed at the development of innovative activities for the purpose of ensuring
national security in the sphere of science, technologies and educations were
enacted in 2009, when the “Strategy of national security of the Russian Federation
till 2020” was adopted to help form the basis for the state regulation measures
in the sphere of elaboration of the national-wide and regional innovative policy.
For the purpose of ongoing assessment of the innovative activity results the
Association of innovative regions of Russia has been created. The specifics of
national and regional monitoring are defined, as well as ways to monitor innovative
activities of an individual enterprise. The author proves the necessity for complex
assessment of innovative activities in terms of boosting efficiency of performance
and higher competitiveness of an individual enterprise and the region as a whole.
The Realization of China Chamber of Commerce Rule by Law Modernization Under the Market Economy
Authors: Сюй  , W. Xu , Янь  , H. Yan 
Published: January 2016

China chamber of commerce rule by law modernization is a great and systematic
project. To fully understand and grasp the overall strategic deployment of rule
by law modernization, highlight the fundamental properties and the existence
value of chamber of commerce, we should put it on the important position
of social member management system, clear its independent and important
position in the construction of rule by law society. Only each part of society
coordinated including chamber of commerce, it could achieve a new level
of highly civilized norms and coordinated rule by law modernization. Primary
task in the field of chamber of commerce in rule by law modernization, should
accurately clarify chamber of commerce organization self-discipline function,
specific legal connotation, refined the form of self-discipline, clarify the objective
standard of responsibility, improve the standard safeguard measures. Selfdiscipline
management and constraint is the core value of chamber of commerce
as social composition department, reflects the essential claims of modern
sociology of law. Discipline more reflects the respect, trust and tolerance
of society to main market players, looking forward to them really realize social
self-management based on recognizing national law and trade practice.
The self-discipline of Chamber of commerce, still need to establish the boundaries
between the market and non-market organization, correctly handle the relationship
between serving members and market main body. To keep the target of core
value realized, and get the purpose of maintain the fundamental interests of main
market players, improve the professional quality of businessman, we should
strength its service function. The basic sign of rule by law modernization is that
legal system of the chamber of commerce scientific planned and strictly carried
out. So achieve modernization of rule by law must focus on perfecting corporate
governance structure of chamber of commerce, and standardize the duty system.
Perfecting the unified mutual aid system of organization, running in accordance
with the law, under the powerful supervision and constraint system. Among them,
the chamber of commerce legislation system is very important.
The Results of Studying Long Economic Waves in the Kingdom of Denmark Economy
Authors: Аверина  , Averina Tatyana , Левкина  , Levkina Nataliya 
Published: January 2016

The paper presents the research results of Kondratieff cycles in the economy
of Denmark based on the real per capita GDP dynamics over the period of 1820–
2008. The use of economic and mathematical modeling allowed to define the
chronological frameworks of the third, the fourth and the fifth waves of economic
cycles with the 50-years period.
Wound dressing following primary total hip arthroplasty: a prospective randomised controlled trial
Authors: Siddiqui M. , Bidaye A. , Baird E. , Abu-Rajab R. , Stark A. , Jones B. , Ingram R. , Anthony I. 
Published: January 2016

Objective: This study compared three methods of surgical wound dressing in patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty to determine their effect on wound leakage. Method: Total hip arthroplasties were randomised to 3 groups: 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (Dermabond-Ethicon Inc, G) with Opsite (Smith & Nephew; O) [G+O], 2-octyl cyanoacrylate with Tegaderm (3M; T) [G+T], and Opsite without 2-octyl cyanoacrylate [O]. Postoperative wound leakage was assessed and graded daily until discharge, the frequency of the dressing changes was also recorded. Patients were clinically reviewed at three months to assess cosmesis of their surgical scar and wound complications. Results: In all 211 total hip arthoplasties were included. A greater proportion of patients’ dressings remained dry on day 1 postoperatively in the two groups using 2-octyl cyanoacrylate (G+O and G+T) compared to the no glue group (O; p=0.0001). The G+T group had a significantly lower proportion of patients with increased leakage of wounds on days 2 and 3 postoperatively compared with both G+O and O groups (p=0.0043). The overall rate of dressing change for G+O was 8%, G+T 5%, and O 13%. Overall wound cosmesis was similar in all groups (p=0.690). Conclusion: The reduction in frequency of dressing changes coupled with low levels of wound leakage observed using the combination of the glue and nonabsorbent dressings (O+T), makes this combination of wound closing products ideal for facilitating enhanced recovery and early discharge programmes in elective hip arthroplasty.
Možnosti zapojenia žiakov do praktickej ochrany prírody v rámci akcie „Pomoc ropuchám pri jarných migráciách“ na Železnej studienke v Bratislave (1986 – 2015)
Authors: Lehotská Blanka , Magyarics Alena 
Published: January 2016

The paper presents one of the possibilities of the involvement of school children in practical nature conservation. It deals with the conservation issue of migrating amphibians. Based on 30 years of experience in protection of the common toad (Bufo bufo) population nin the Železná studienka locality in Bratislava, it specifies how to involve pupils in particular activities. At the same time it emphasizes the positive impact of school children participation in these activities on their knowledge level and attitude to nature conservation and environment protection. In Slovakia and the Czech Republic the number of sites is recorded where an annual mortality of protected animals is observed. This contribution is a guide and inspiration for teachers to show that pupils can work alongside them tocontribute to changing this situation.
Utilizing Hollow-Structured Bamboo as Natural Sound Absorber
Authors: Putra Azma , Khair Fazlin Abd , Nor Mohd Jailani Mohd 
Published: January 2016

AbstractStudies to find alternative low environmental-impact materials for acoustic absorbers are still progressing, particularly those originated from natural materials. However, most of the established works are mainly focused on the fibrous-type absorbers. Discussion on the non-fibrous-type absorbers is still lacking and this therefore becomes the objective of this paper. Use of bamboo by utilizing its hollow structure to absorb sound energy is discussed here. The normal incidence absorption coefficient was measured based on the length and diameter of the bamboo, as well as different arrangement of the bamboo structure subjected to the incidence sound, namely, axial, transverse, and crossed-transverse arrangements. The trend of absorption coefficient appears in peaks and dips at equally spacing frequencies. For all arrangements the peak of absorption can reach above 0.8. Introducing an air gap behind the bamboo shifts the peak absorption to lower frequency. Covering the front surface of the absorber improves the sound absorption coefficient for axial arrangement by widening the frequency range of absorption also towards lower frequency range. The transverse arrangement is found to have average absorption coefficient peaks of 0.7 above 1.5 kHz. By arranging the bamboo structure with crossed-transverse arrangement, the suppressed absorption peaks in normal transverse arrangement can be recovered.
Genetic variation within and among asexual populations of Porphyra umbilicalis Kützing (Bangiales, Rhodophyta) in the Gulf of Maine, USA
Authors: Eriksen Renée L. , Green Lindsay A. , Klein Anita S. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The intertidal marine red alga Porphyra umbilicalis reproduces asexually in the Northwest Atlantic. We looked for population substructure among typical open-coastal and atypical estuarine habitats in seven asexual populations of P. umbilicalis from Maine to New Hampshire using eight expressed sequence tag-simple sequence repeats (EST-SSR) or microsatellite loci. Six genotypes were identified, four of which may represent recombinant genotypes from a recombination event that took place locally, or that took place prior to introduction to the Northwest Atlantic. Genotypic diversity was lowest in a population from Wiscasset, Maine, which inhabits an atypical habitat high in the intertidal zone of a bridge piling in an estuarine tidal rapid. Genotypic diversity was highest in the southernmost populations from New Hampshire; we identified two genotypes that were unique to the southernmost populations, and probably represent the most derived genotypes. We looked at genetic distances among populations in similar habitats, and found that populations were more closely related to their closest neighboring population than to a population in a similar habitat. We show that genotypic diversity within P. umbilicalis populations in the Gulf of Maine is relatively high and thus fits a model of high steady-state variation within asexual populations.
Multiple qualitative and quantitative methods for free light chain analysis are necessary as first line tests for AL amyloidosis
Authors: Sečník Peter , Honsová Eva , Jabor Antonín , Lavríková Petra , Franeková Janka 
Published: January 2016

AbstractThe objective of this study was to demonstrate the necessity of using different methods for amyloidogenic light chain detection. Serum and urine agarose gel electrophoresis and immunofixation, as well as serum free light chain (FLC) immunoassay measurements, were evaluated in a patient with verified multiple myeloma and consequent AL amyloidosis confirmed by Congo red staining and immunofluorescence techniques. Conventional chemistry tests [serum and urine electrophoresis (SPE and UPE); serum and urine immunofixation (SIFE and UIFE)] were inconclusive. Only quantitative FLC immunoassay (serum free light chain immunoanalysis, SFLC) provided correct diagnostic information. A combination of gel-based SIFE and UIFE with more novel quantitative FLC immunoassays appears necessary when searching for monoclonal immunoglobulin light chain-related diseases.
Crystal structure of (E)-2-(benzo[d]thiazol-2-yl)-3-(pyridin-3-yl)acrylonitrile)
Authors: De-La-Torre Pedro , Gutierrez Margarita , Caballero Julio , Trilleras Jorge , Astudillo Luis , Cardenas Alejandro , Brito Ivan 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
C15H9N3S, triclinic, P1̅ (no. 2), a = 9.5737(5) Å, b = 12.0958(4) Å, c = 12.2705(7) Å, α = 64.083(5) Å, β = 80.907(4) Å, γ = 82.800(4), V = 1259.44(11) Å3, Z = 4, R
gt
(F) = 0.0460, wR
ref
(F
2
) = 0.140, T = 293(2) K.
Risk assessment of heavy metals in children’s playgrounds in the Rabka Zdrój health resort / Zagrożenie metalami ciężkimi na placach zabaw w uzdrowisku dziecięcym Rabka - Zdrój
Authors: Kicińska Alicja , Klimek Agnieszka 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
The problem of exposing to toxins in places frequented by people (especially children) for a longer time is an important aspect of environmental studies. Therefore, in Rabka-Zdrój, one of children health resorts, the contents of nine heavy metals, with a special focus on Cd, Pb and Zn, were determined in soils, grass, sands and dusts. The highest concentrations of Cd, Pb and Zn occur in soil samples: 2-3, 32-48 and 33-291 mg∙kg-1, respectively. Slightly lower are the concentrations in the sands taken from sandboxes: 1-3, 25-36 and 7-20 mg∙kg-1 of Cd, Pb and Zn, respectively. In the grass, commonly growing in playground areas, the average concentrations of the metals are: 1.8, 20 and 60 mg∙kg-1 of Cd, Pb and Zn, respectively. While the contents of the three metals in soils and sands do not exceed natural concentrations, the contents of Cd and Pb in grass exceed the values considered natural. The urban atmospheric dusts, suspected to be the major source of pollution, were analysed for the three metals. Their ranges (in mg∙kg-1) are: 6-15 for Cd, 80-215 for Pb and 104-260 for Zn. The lowest effects of pollution characterise the playground in the park no. III located in Orkana Street, whereas the highest the playground in the park no. I located in Parkowa Street. However, in none of the locations, the levels of Cd, Pb and Zn exceed the potentially harmful elements (PHE) considered as threatening the health and even life of children.
Particular aspects of cerebral metastases secondary to malignant melanoma in comparison with other brain metastases
Authors: Pruna Viorel Mihai , Gorgan M.R. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Authors present a retrospective study of 427 patients with brain metastases admitted and treated in third and fourth neurosurgical departments of Emergency Clinical Hospital “Bagdasar-Arseni” Bucharest, from January, 2005 until December, 2014. 62.1% of all patients were men and 37.9% were women, with a medium age of 56.8 years, ranging between 17 and 85 years. 311 patients (72.8%) had a single metastasis, 79 patients (18.5%) developed 2 or 3 metastases and 37 patients (8.7%) had more than 3 metastases. The biggest four metastases in multiple cases were noted in database regarding location, either reported to left / right hemisphere, either related to site (frontal parietal etc.), and dimensions. In the case of malignant melanoma (22 men and 24 women) the status of the primary tumor was noted: the malignant melanoma was operated in 32 cases (69.6%) and in 7 patients (15.2%) the primary tumor was not operated. In another 7 cases the status of the primary tumor was not noted. The most frequent location for malignant melanoma was the legs in women and anterior thorax in men. In conclusion, cerebral metastases from malignant melanoma have most frequent intratumoral hemorrhages, comparative with other primary sources. Common primary sites founded in this study is legs in women and anterior thorax in men. Treatment of cerebral metastases is complex, multimodal, implying neurosurgeons, oncologists and radiotherapists.
Potensi Kebangkrutan Pada Sektor Perbankan Syariah Untuk Menghadapi Perubahan Lingkungan Bisnis
Authors: Ihsan Dwi Nuraini , Kartika Sharfina Putri 
Published: January 2016

Potential Bankruptcy On Islamic Banking Sector Facing Business Environmental Changes This research aims is to evaluate the soundness of Islamic banks and to predict the bankruptcy potency from the Islamic banks. The methods that used on this paper are RGEC method and the modified altman z-score analysis. The RGEC is represents by NPF, LR, risk profile, ROA, NCOM, and CAR. The altman z-score is represents by the ratio of networking capital to total asset, retained earning to total asset, earning before interest and tax to total asset, and book value of equity to book value of debt. The result shown that the Islamic bank’s soundness used RGEC methods is fit into healthy category in 2010-2014 periods. The altman z-score also show that the Islamic banks fit into safe zone in 2010-2014 periods.DOI: 10.15408/etk.v14i2.2268
Kajian Strategi Pemberdayaan UMKM Dalam Menghadapi Perdagangan Bebas Kawasan ASEAN (Studi Kasus Kampung Batik Laweyan)
Authors: Setyanto Alief Rakhman , Samodra Bhimo Rizky , Pratama Yogi Pasca 
Published: January 2016

The Empowerment Strategy of Micro and Small Enterprise in Facing ASEAN Free Trade (Case Study at Kampung Batik Laweyan)National economics development in Indonesia. Which became priority are micro, small, and medium enterprises. (UMKM ) would become the backbone of the economic society based to reduce the poverty and development bases to broaden economic and would give significant contribution in improving regional economy and national economic resilience. Batik to UMKM laweyan can survive in the current free trade it is required a pattern the right strategy. In the research uses a qualitative methodology with data. Colecction method interview, participant observation and study documentation. Then data analysis technique in this researh using data clecction, the reduction of the data , display data and thr concludion of the data analysis. The results of reaarch sugested that small and medium business UMKM development pattern batik Laweyan with inovation renew the product then applying social capital by multiplying tissues business ecosystem.DOI: 10.15408/etk.v14i2.2271