bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Understanding algorithm aversion: When is advice from automation discounted?
Authors: Prahl Andrew , Van Swol Lyn 
Published: March 2017

AbstractForecasting advice from human advisors is often utilized more than advice from automation. There is little understanding of why “algorithm aversion” occurs, or specific conditions that may exaggerate it. This paper first reviews literature from two fields—interpersonal advice and human–automation trust—that can inform our understanding of the underlying causes of the phenomenon. Then, an experiment is conducted to search for these underlying causes. We do not replicate the finding that human advice is generally utilized more than automated advice. However, after receiving bad advice, utilization of automated advice decreased significantly more than advice from humans. We also find that decision makers describe themselves as having much more in common with human than automated advisors despite there being no interpersonal relationship in our study. Results are discussed in relation to other findings from the forecasting and human–automation trust fields and provide a new perspective on what causes and exaggerates algorithm aversion.
Spanish version of the Mattis Dementia Rating Scale‐2 for early detection of Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment
Authors: Boycheva Elina , Contador Israel , Fernández‐Calvo Bernardino , Ramos‐Campos Francisco , Puertas‐Martín Verónica , Villarejo‐Galende Alberto , Bermejo‐Pareja Félix 
Published: March 2017

ObjectiveWe aimed to analyse the clinical utility of the Mattis Dementia Rating Scale (MDRS‐2) for early detection of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in a sample of Spanish older adults.MethodsA total of 125 participants (age = 75.12 ± 6.83, years of education =7.08 ± 3.57) were classified in three diagnostic groups: 45 patients with mild AD, 37 with amnestic MCI—single and multiple domain and 43 cognitively healthy controls (HCs). Reliability, criterion validity and diagnostic accuracy of the MDRS‐2 (total and subscales) were analysed. The MDRS‐2 scores, adjusted by socio‐demographic characteristics, were calculated through hierarchical multiple regression analysis.ResultsThe global scale had adequate reliability (α = 0.736) and good criterion validity (r = 0.760, p < .001) with the Mini‐Mental State Examination. The optimal cut‐off point between AD patients and HCs was 124 (sensitivity [Se] = 97% and specificity [Sp] = 95%), whereas 131 (Se = 89%, Sp = 81%) was the optimal cut‐off point between MCI and HCs. An optimal cut‐off point of 123 had good Se (0.97), but poor Sp (0.56) to differentiate AD and MCI groups. The Memory and Initiation/Perseveration subscales had the highest discriminative capacity between the groups.ConclusionsThe MDRS‐2 is a reliable and valid instrument for the assessment of cognitive impairment in Spanish older adults. In particular, optimal capacity emerged for the detection of early AD and MCI. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Efficacy and safety of biosimilar epoetin alpha in patients with chronic lymphoid neoplasms and chemotherapy‐induced anaemia: An observational, retrospective, monocentric analysis
Authors: Broccoli Alessandro , Argnani Lisa , Stefoni Vittorio , Gandolfi Letizia , Zinzani Pier Luigi 
Published: March 2017

AbstractEpoetin biosimilars are an alternative to originator erythropoietic agents in the treatment of chemotherapy‐induced anaemia; however, their effects in patients with lymphoproliferative disorders remain unclear. This analysis examined the response of patients with lymphoproliferative disorders experiencing chemotherapy‐induced anaemia to 4‐ or 8‐week treatment with the biosimilar epoetin alpha. Treatment was initiated at first occurrence of haemoglobin (Hb) < 10 g/dL during chemotherapy and was stopped when Hb was >11 g/dL, when chemotherapy was completed, or in case of transfusion dependency. Response to epoetin alpha was defined as an increase in Hb of >1 g/dL or as an Hb > 11 g/dL. Stability was defined as change in Hb of ±1 g/dL, and no response was indicated by a decrease in Hb of >1 g/dL or acquired transfusion dependence. Overall, 65 patients were enrolled (median age 69 years; 47.7% ≥ 70 years old). Mean Hb levels at the initiation of epoetin alpha was 9.3 ± 0.5 g/dL. Mean Hb levels reached 10.7 ± 1.4 and 10.6 ± 1.5 g/dL at weeks 4 and 8, respectively, in patients on first‐line chemotherapy and 11.4 ± 1.6 and 9.7 ± 1.3 g/dL in those on a second‐ or higher‐line regimen. Overall, 70.8% of patients responded, 26.1% had stable Hb, and 3.1% did not respond. Delays or interruption of any chemotherapy cycle due to anaemia occurred in 18 patients. The biosimilar epoetin alpha was well tolerated and allowed patients with non‐Hodgkin lymphoma or chronic lymphoproliferative disorders to continue their course of chemotherapy by effectively increasing and maintaining adequate concentrations of Hb.
A methodology for regionalizing 3‐D effective porosity at watershed scale in crystalline aquifers
Authors: Dewandel Benoît , Caballero Yvan , Perrin Jérôme , Boisson Alexandre , Dazin Fabrice , Ferrant Sylvain , Chandra Subash , Maréchal Jean‐Christophe 
Published: March 2017

AbstractAn innovative approach for regionalizing the 3‐D effective porosity field is presented and applied to two large, overexploited, and deeply weathered crystalline aquifers located in southern India. The method derives from earlier work on regionalizing a 2‐D effective porosity field in that part of an aquifer where the water table fluctuates, which is now extended over the entire aquifer using a 3‐D approach. A method based on geological and geophysical surveys has also been developed for mapping the weathering profile layers (saprolite and fractured layers). The method for regionalizing 3‐D effective porosity combines water table fluctuation and groundwater budget techniques at various cell sizes with the use of satellite‐based data (for groundwater abstraction), the structure of the weathering profile, and geostatistical techniques. The approach is presented in detail for the Kudaliar watershed (983 km2) and tested on the 730 km2Anantapur watershed. At watershed scale, the effective porosity of the aquifer ranges from 0.5% to 2% in Kudaliar and between 0.3% and 1% in Anantapur, which agrees with earlier works. Results show that (a) depending on the geology and on the structure of the weathering profile, the vertical distribution of effective porosity can be very different and that the fractured layers in crystalline aquifers are not necessarily characterized by a rapid decrease in effective porosity and (b) that the lateral variations in effective porosity can be larger than the vertical ones. These variations suggest that within a same weathering profile, the density of open fractures and/or degree of weathering in the fractured zone may significantly vary from a place to another. The proposed method provides information on the spatial distribution of effective porosity that is of prime interest in terms of flux and contaminant transport in crystalline aquifers. Implications for mapping groundwater storage and scarcity are also discussed, which should help in improving groundwater resource management strategies.
The Inherent Power of Common Law Courts to Provide Assistance in Cross‐Border Insolvencies: From Comity to Complexity
Authors: Godwin Andrew , Howse Timothy , Ramsay Ian 
Published: March 2017

AbstractThe weighty and difficult issues associated with cross‐border insolvency have generated considerable debate over the last two decades. Legislative reform has typically proven slow and fragmented. This article analyses the inherent power of common law courts to grant assistance in cross‐border insolvency proceedings and the basis on which the inherent power is exercised. In doing so, it seeks to explore how the inherent power may continue to be of utility to common law courts. In particular, it considers the position in jurisdictions that are yet to adopt the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law Model Law on Cross‐Border Insolvency or enact a substantial statutory regime for recognising and cooperating with foreign courts or representatives in insolvency proceedings. The article considers the benefits and disadvantages of continuing to recognise – and extend – the inherent power. It suggests that although there are fundamental differences concerning the exercise of the inherent power, it may be possible to agree on a number of principles that inform the application of the inherent power and its future development. Copyright © 2017 INSOL International and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Alumina at 50 and 13 nm nanoparticle sizes have potential genotoxicity
Authors: Zhang Qinli , Wang Haiyang , Ge Cuicui , Duncan Jeremy , He Kaihong , Adeosun Samuel O. , Xi Huaxin , Peng Huiting , Niu Qiao 
Published: March 2017

AbstractAlthough nanomaterials have the potential to improve human life, their sideline effects on human health seem to be inevitable and still are unknown. Some studies have investigated the genotoxicity of alumina nanoparticles (AlNPs); however, this effect is still unclear due to insufficient evaluation and conflicting results. Using a battery of standard genotoxic assays, the present study offers evidence of the genotoxicity associated with aluminum oxide (alumina) at NP sizes of 50 and 13 nm, when compared with bulk alumina (10 μm). The genotoxicity induced by alumina at bulk and NP sizes was evaluated with Ames test, comet test, micronucleus assay and sperm deformity test. The mechanism related to the induction of reactive oxygen species was explored as well. Our results showed that AlNPs (13 and 50 nm) were able to enter cells and induced DNA damage, micronucleus in bone marrow, sperm deformation and reactive oxygen species induction in a time‐, dose‐ and size‐dependent manner. Therefore, we conclude that AlNPs (13 and 50 nm), rather than bulk alumina, induce markers of genotoxicity in mice, with oxidative stress as a potential mechanism driving these genotoxic effects. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Comparison of commercial methods of immunoblot, ELISA, and chemiluminescent immunoassay for detecting type‐specific herpes simplex viruses‐1 and ‐2 IgG
Authors: de Ory Fernando , Guisasola María‐Eulalia , Balfagón Pilar , Sanz Juan Carlos 
Published: March 2017

BackgroundSerology for type‐specific herpes simplex virus (HSV) is based on the use of the respective glycoprotein G (gG).MethodsChemiluminescent immunoassay (CLIA; BIO‐FLASH®, Biokit, Spain), ELISA (HerpeSelect®, Focus, USA), and immunoblot (IB; Virotech, Germany) for detecting HSV‐1‐ and HSV‐2‐specific IgG were compared using 384 serum samples received for HSV serology. The samples were classified as positive or negative according to a consensus criterion.ResultsFor HSV‐1, 262 samples were positive and 118 were negative (four samples were unclassifiable). IB showed agreement, sensitivity, and specificity values of 98.68%, 98.47% and 99.15%, respectively. The corresponding figures for CLIA and ELISA were 98.95%, 99.24% and 98.31%, and 98.16%, 99.62% and 94.92%, respectively. For HSV‐2, 106 samples were positive and 278 were negative. Agreement, sensitivity, and specificity of IB were 99.48%, 98.11%, and 100%, respectively. The corresponding figures for CLIA and ELISA were 99.48%, 99.06% and 99.64%, and 98.18%, 99.06% and 97.84%, respectively.ConclusionThe three methods showed excellent and equivalent performance characteristics for the detection of type‐specific IgG to HSV‐1 and HSV‐2.
Insight into the gas‐phase glycerol dehydration on transition metal modified aluminium phosphates and zeolites
Authors: Lopez‐Pedrajas Susana , Estevez Rafael , Blanco‐Bonilla Fatima , Luna Diego , Bautista Felipa M 
Published: March 2017

AbstractBACKGROUNDThe production of biodiesel has notably increased in recent years, with glycerol as the main by‐product, an important raw material in the production of value‐added products. Those obtained by dehydration are especially important.RESULTSGas phase dehydration of glycerol has been tested on mesoporous AlPO4 and modified AlPO4, with a small amount (1 wt%) of a transition metal (Co, Cu, Cr, Fe), calcined at 450°C and 650°C, and compared with some commercial zeolites (HZSM and HY). All the catalysts were active in the reaction, the phosphates showing better catalytic behaviour than the zeolites. The main products of the reaction were acrolein and hydroxyacetone.CONCLUSIONSThe positive effect of metal on the catalytic behaviour of AlPO4 in the dehydration has been verified, attaining the maximum yield to acrolein (54%) on AlCoPO650 with 50 mg of catalyst and 280°C of reaction temperature. Furthermore, the phosphates did not suffer deactivation after 22 h reaction, whereas the zeolites suffered a strong loss of activity (around 70%) due to blockage of the micropores by coke. Moreover, the yield to acrolein decreased with time, while the yield to hydroxyacetone increased. An E2 mechanism for the acrolein formation and E1 for the hydroxyacetone formation have been proposed. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry
Activated sludge floc morphology and nitrifier enrichment can explain the conflicting reports on the oxygen half‐saturation index for ammonium oxidizing bacteria (AOB) and nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB)
Authors: Wu Jun , Li Yong , Zhang Miao 
Published: March 2017

AbstractBACKGROUNDAmmonium oxidizing bacteria (AOB) have been suggested to have a lower oxygen half‐saturation index than that of nitrite oxidizing bacteria (NOB), i.e. KO,AOB < KO,NOB. However, recent research has shown the opposite. We propose that biomass floc morphology and nitrifier enrichment are the causes of the conflicting reports, thus sludge samples with low NOB enrichment were ultrasonicated to produce samples with different floc diameters and tested for their KO,AOB and KO,NOB.RESULTSExperimental results showed that the apparent KO,NOB values stabilized at c. 0.20 mg O2 L−1 after the activated sludge sample was ultrasonicated and the medium floc diameter was reduced from c. 420 to 50 µm. In comparison, the apparent KO,AOB dropped significantly from c. 1.5 to 0.24 mg O2 L−1. Simulation results were in agreement with the experimental observations.CONCLUSIONSHigh floc diameter and low NOB enrichment were identified to be the reason for the reversion in the comparison of measured KO,AOB and KO,NOB. The study explains the conflicting reporting on the relative comparison of measured KO,AOB and KO,NOB. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry
Accuracy of sonographic fetal weight estimation prior to delivery in a Chinese han population
Authors: Shen Yao , Zhao WeiXiu , Lin JianHua , Liu FangSun 
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo compare the sonographic‐estimated fetal weights (EFW) calculated with the Hadlock formula and with the Woo formula in a group of Chinese pregnant women.MethodsWe prospectively recruited term pregnancies for sonographic biometric examination. EFWs were calculated according to two formulas and compared with the corresponding birth weight (BW). We also assessed the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), and negative predictive value (NPV) of EFW for the diagnosis of small‐for‐gestational age (SGA) and large‐for‐gestational age (LGA) neonates.ResultsA total of 374 subjects who delivered within 7 days after the sonographic examinations was recruited. Using the Hadlock formula, the median absolute difference between EFW and BW was 182 g (15–308 g) and the median percentage difference was 5.3% (0.5–9.1%), whereas it was 230 g (62–367) and 7.1% (2.1–10.4%) for the Woo formula (p < 0.001). Several factors, namely the fetal presentation, gender, and high amniotic quantity, showed no evident impact on this predictive difference. Among the 175 women who delivered within 2 days after ultrasound, the sensitivity and specificity of Hadlock EFW were 100% and 97.1% for the detection of SGA and 48.1% and 97.3% for the detection of LGA, respectively. The PPV and NPV were 44.4% and 100.0% for the detection of SGA and 76.5% and 91.1% for the detection of LGA, respectively.ConclusionsEFWs calculated using the Hadlock formula for our research subjects were as accurate as those reported for other populations. The predictive performance showed a high NPV for the diagnosis of SGA and a relatively acceptable PPV for the diagnosis of LGA. © 2017 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Clin Ultrasound 45:465–471, 2017
The cochlea of the enigmatic pygmy right whale Caperea marginata informs mysticete phylogeny
Authors: Park Travis , Marx Felix G. , Fitzgerald Erich M. G. , Evans Alistair R. 
Published: March 2017

AbstractThe pygmy right whale, Caperea marginata, is the least understood extant baleen whale (Cetacea, Mysticeti). Knowledge on its basic anatomy, ecology, and fossil record is limited, even though its singular position outside both balaenids (right whales) and balaenopteroids (rorquals + grey whales) gives Caperea a pivotal role in mysticete evolution. Recent investigations of the cetacean cochlea have provided new insights into sensory capabilities and phylogeny. Here, we extend this advance to Caperea by describing, for the first time, the inner ear of this enigmatic species. The cochlea is large and appears to be sensitive to low‐frequency sounds, but its hearing limit is relatively high. The presence of a well‐developed tympanal recess links Caperea with cetotheriids and balaenopteroids, rather than balaenids, contrary to the traditional morphological view of a close Caperea‐balaenid relationship. Nevertheless, a broader sample of the cetotheriid Herpetocetus demonstrates that the presence of a tympanal recess can be variable at the specific and possibly even the intraspecific level.
Functional organic material for roxarsone and its derivatives recognition via molecular imprinting
Authors: Fan Weigang , Zhang Xuemin , Zhang Yagang , Wang Penglei , Zhang Letao , Yin Zhaoming , Yao Jun , Xiang Wei 
Published: March 2017

AbstractRoxarsone, one of feed add drugs containing arsenic, has been most widely used in poultry and swine industry. Roxarsone discharged into the environment has caused serious pollution problem. Herein, a reusable functional material for selective recognition and adsorption of roxarsone and its derivatives were designed and synthesized. The interaction mechanism is based on acid‐base interaction and surface molecular imprinting. Dual functionalized core‐shell structure with silica gel as the core was prepared to use as carrier for surface molecularly imprinted polymers. Surface molecularly imprinted polymers for roxarsone was successfully designed and synthesized using 3‐aminopropyltriethoxysilane and methyl acryloyloxypropyltriethoxy silane as functional monomers, Ethylene glycol dimethacrylate as crosslinker, Azobisisobutyronitrile as initiator, acetonitrile as solvent. Binding study showed that the recognition selectivity for roxarsone and its derivatives can be significantly improved (3.5‐4 folds) with molecular imprinting. Moreover, the prepared functional material for selective recognition and adsorption of Roxarsone was reusable for multiple times without significant decreasing their adsorption capacities.
WRF simulation and downscaling of local climate in Central Asia
Authors: Qiu Yuan , Hu Qi , Zhang Chi 
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACTProgresses in understanding climate variation and its ecosystem responses and feedback in Central Asia have been limited by availability of high resolution and quality climate data. To ease this limitation, the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model is implemented in Central Asia in this study after repeated yearly sensitivity evaluations. The optimized WRF is used to downscale the ERA‐Interim reanalysis data, producing a new regional dataset of 20 × 20 km spatial resolution covering 1980–2015. The downscaled precipitation and daily maximum and minimum temperatures of seven years from 1980–1986, when the observational data are the most abundant, are compared in statistical measures to station observations and also contrasted with the comparison results between the ERA‐Interim data and the observations. Results of those comparisons show that the downscaled data have overall comparable accuracy in precipitation and daily extreme temperatures to the ERA‐Interim data. An outstanding improvement of the downscaled data is in their describing the variance in precipitation and temperatures at daily to annual timescales, while the downscaled extreme precipitation and temperature events also show more accurate comparisons to the observed at some sub‐regions in Central Asia. The validated WRF model, which can be used to further downscale past as well as future climate data for specific research needs, and the downscaled high resolution and quality data present both a tool and a useful dataset for ecological and detailed climate research in Central Asia.
The relationship between wintertime extreme temperature events north of 60°N and large‐scale atmospheric circulations
Authors: Yu Lejiang , Sui Cuijuan , Lenschow Donald H. , Zhou Mingyu 
Published: March 2017

ABSTRACTThe increased extreme warm and decreased extreme cold temperature events across the Arctic strongly influence the natural environment as well as the societal activities. This study investigates temporal and spatial variability of wintertime extreme high and low temperature events defined by the 95 and 5% percentiles across the Arctic and subarctic regions, respectively (north of 60°N) using data from 238 stations in the Global Summary of the Day for the period 1979–2016. Empirical orthogonal function analyses indicate that the first modes (which account for 30–35% of the total variance) are out‐of‐phase between northern Europe, western and central Russia, and northeastern North America, and that this appears to be related to the Arctic Oscillation (AO) and the Northern Atlantic Oscillation. The second modes explain about 8% of the total variance. During the positive phase of the first and second modes the anomalous northeasterly and northerly winds decrease Arctic extreme high and increase extreme low temperature occurrences; while the anomalous southerly and southwesterly winds have the opposite effect. Symmetric and asymmetric effects of the AO index on extreme temperature events refer to the difference and sum between the composite of its positive and negative phases. The symmetric components of the spatial patterns are similar to those of the first modes. The asymmetric components occur mainly over western and central Russia for extreme high and low temperatures, respectively. In addition the impacts of six other large‐scale climate modes are also explored.
Trace metals transfer during vine cultivation and winemaking processes
Authors: Vystavna Yuliya , Zaichenko Liubov , Klimenko Nina , Rätsep Reelika 
Published: March 2017

AbstractBACKGROUNDThe study was focused on Zn, Cu and Pb transfer in the system of soil–grape–must–juice–wine in a Chardonnay grape variety from Ukrainian vine growing regions. The analyses of soil, grape, must, pomace, juice and wine were done at the study plot in the south‐west of Crimea.RESULTSCommercial white wines of Chardonnay from different vine growing regions in Ukraine were analysed for trace metals content. Results revealed that trace elements transfer was related to diverse Zn, Cu and Pb sources, trace metals bioavailability, their speciation and complexes during the wine making processes. The analysed commercial wines had lower Cu, Zn and Pb concentrations than wine from the Inkerman study plot.CONCLUSIONTrace metals concentrations were comparable to those in European wines and lower than limits recommended by International Organization of Vine and Wine. The tentative relationship between wine and soil was found for Zn at the study plot. The method can be used to describe the relationship between the soil and wine in other study areas. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry