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Musculoskeletal infections associated with Citrobacter koseri
Authors: Kwaees TA , Hakim Z , Weerasinghe C , Dunkow P 
Published: July 2016

Introduction Citrobacter koseri is a well known cause of central nervous system infections in the paediatric setting. Musculoskeletal infections caused by C koseri are rare, with only 14 previously reported cases. We present the first recorded case of C koseri induced septic arthritis of the knee along with a review of the literature. Methods A search of the PubMed, Embase® and Google Scholar™ databases was undertaken. Only complete or near complete cases were reviewed. Findings Fourteen musculoskeletal infections were identified. Of these, five were associated with an operative procedure and five involved a septic joint. Surgical treatment was required in the majority of cases and cure was achieved in all cases following prolonged antibiotic use. Conclusions C koseri associated musculoskeletal infections may complicate primary orthopaedic procedures. The organism can present aggressively and can be difficult to identify microbiologically. It is sensitive to newer generation beta-lactams, cephalosporin-based antibiotics and timely surgery.
A conflict of sexual identity: Problems of finding special occasion dresses for girls at secondary school with dress codes
Authors: Lapolla Kendra 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
This study examines the challenges of finding special occasion dresses for teenage females who attend secondary schools with dress codes for school-related events such as prom, homecoming and honour’s banquets. A total of 228 high school females were surveyed online to identify the most common difficulties in finding a special occasion dress to fit the dress code. In addition, three focus group sessions were carried out to follow up with interested students for further information. According to the study, formal wear retailers and school officials are sending mixed messages about the expectations of how a teenage female should present herself in public recreational settings. Results suggest teenage girls often have to navigate a compromise between a market selling too provocative clothing and a school dress code that is too strict.
Breaking the illusion: The effects of adding warning labels identifying digital enhancement on fashion magazine advertisements
Authors: Harmon Jennifer , Rudd Nancy Ann 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The link between exposure to thin ideal images in the media and negative psychological impacts for women has been the focus of extensive, previous research. This link has led to recent research investigating potential avenues to mitigate these impacts by incorporating a warning label or disclaimer on fashion advertisements. In this research, the impact of incorporating a warning label in fashion advertisements on mood negativity, self-esteem and body satisfaction was investigated. Additionally measured were participants’ purchase intentions towards the product and reactions to the models and products in the advertisements. Results indicate that only body satisfaction was significantly impacted by the addition of a warning label and that participants had very different responses to models and products. Responses ranged from models influencing participants to buy products to indifference to models. Participants tended to evaluate products in terms of their fit to the participant’s personal style. Future research may want to investigate warning label wording choice and diverse samples of viewing audiences in relation to this topic.
Book Reviews
Authors: Anders Ellen , Brewster Maureen , Hart Rachel , McKnight Alanna , Moir Aidan , Snelgrove Laura , Sperling Joy 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
MOROCCAN FASHION: DESIGN CULTURE AND TRADITION, M. ANGELA JANSEN (2015) London: Bloomsbury Publishing, 144 pp., ISBN: 9781472524677, h/bk, $89.79
INDIAN FASHION: TRADITION, INNOVATION, STYLE, ARTI SANDHU (2015) 1st ed., London, New Delhi, New York and Sydney: Bloomsbury Academic, 216 pp., ISBN: 9781847887795, p/bk, $29.95
DRESS AND IDEOLOGY, SHOSHANA-ROSE MARZEL AND GUY D. STIEBEL (2015) London and New York: Bloomsbury Academic, 248 pp., ISBN: HB-9781472525499, p/bk, $27.99
FASHION WRITING AND CRITICISM: HISTORY, THEORY, PRACTICE, PETER MCNEIL AND SANDA MILLER (2014) London and New York: Bloomsbury, 151 pp., ISBN: 9870857854469, £19.99
DIANA AND BEYOND: WHITE FEMININITY, NATIONAL IDENTITY, AND CONTEMPORARY MEDIA CULTURE, RAKA SHOME (2014) Urbana, Chicago and Springfield: University of Illinois Press, 272 pp., ISBN: 9780252038730, cloth, $95; ISBN: 9780252080302, p/bk, $30; ISBN: 9780252096686, e-book
COOL SHADES: THE HISTORY AND MEANING OF SUNGLASSES, VANESSA BROWN (2015) London and New York: Bloomsbury Academic, 177 pp., ISBN: 9780857854445, p/bk, £19.99
AFRICA IN THE AMERICAN IMAGINATION: POPULAR CULTURE, RACIALIZED IDENTITIES, AND AFRICAN VISUAL CULTURE, CAROL MAGEE (2012, 2014) Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi, 263 pp., ISBN 978-1-617703-152-6 (h/bk), ISBN 978-1- 61703-153-3 (ebook), $55.00
Neighborly inscribed polytopes and delaunay triangulations
Authors: Gonska Bernd , Padrol Arnau 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
We construct a large family of neighborly polytopes that can be realized with all the vertices on the boundary of any smooth strictly convex body. In particular, we show that for d ≥ 4 there are superexponentially many combinatorially distinct neighborly d-polytopes on n vertices that admit realizations inscribed in the sphere. These are the first examples of inscribable neighborly polytopes that are not cyclic polytopes, and provide the current best lower bound for the number of combinatorial types of inscribable polytopes (which coincides with the current best lower bound for the number of combinatorial types of polytopes). Via stereographic projections, this translates into a superexponential lower bound for the number of combinatorial types of (neighborly) Delaunay triangulations in ℝ
d
for d ≥ 3.
Cellular homology of real maximal isotropic grassmannians
Authors: Rabelo Lonardo 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
In this paper we obtain a formula for the boundary map of the cellular ℤ-homology of the real maximal isotropic Grassmannians of type B, C and D which are obtained as minimal flag manifolds of split real forms of semi-simple Lie algebras of the respective type. We use the model of shifted Young diagrams presented in [9] to describe the Schubert varieties and the cellular decompositions of such flag manifolds. The results are applied to determine the orientability of the real maximal isotropic Grassmannians.
Spontaneous carotid artery dissection in pregnancy
Authors: Rüegger Jessica , Krähenmann Franziska , Schwarz Urs , Kollias Spyridon , Zimmermann Roland , Kreft Martina 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
We report on a 35-year-old woman who presented at 36 weeks of gestation with headaches and arterial hypertension. She was discharged after ruling out pre-eclampsia. The next day she returned with worsening headaches and an onset of Horner’s syndrome. A magnetic resonance (MR) angiography showed extensive dissection of the right-sided internal carotid artery. Anticoagulation and antihypertensive therapies were initiated after delivery of the baby by caesarean. The patient recovered fully. Headache in pregnancy is not always due to pre-eclampsia. Carotid artery dissection (CAD) is a rare but severe cause of headache that typically presents with neck pain and focal neurologic symptoms. Once the diagnosis is established, an immediate treatment should be started in order to minimise damage, especially ischaemic lesions.
Late-onset brain abscess due to group B Streptococcus
Authors: Giannattasio Antonietta , Raimondi Francesco , D’Amico Alessandra , Lama Silvia , Spagnuolo Maria Immacolata 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

Background:
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the most common pathogen responsible for perinatal bacterial infections. While the early-onset (EO) disease typically presents with pneumonia or sepsis, bacteremia and meningitis represent usual presentation of late-onset (LO) disease. Other clinical manifestations are relatively rare.

Highlights:
Here we describe an infant with a brain abscess due to a late-onset, GBS serotype I infection. A previously healthy 42-day-old baby presented with insufficient sucking, vomiting, irritability and fever. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, cultures and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis of type I group B streptococcal meningitis with brain abscess. The patient made full recovery after a 4-week course of treatment with meropemen and ampicillin. No surgical drainage of the abscess was required. At a 3-year follow-up, the patient had a normal global development with no neurological sequelae.

Conclusions:
Brain abscess due to GBS late-onset infection is very rarely described. Furthermore, type I GBS is infrequent in late-onset disease. Therapeutic choices in these neonates are challenging because of lack of standards. A long-term follow-up of late-onset disease survivors is mandatory to exclude late developmental impairment.
Optimization of S:Sn precursor molar concentration on the physical properties of spray deposited single phase Sn2S3thin films
Authors: Srivind J. , Nagarethinam V.S. , Balu A.R. 
Published: July 2016

AbstractNanoneedle structured Sn2S3thin films were prepared by spray pyrolysis technique from aqueous solutions of tin (II) chloride and thiourea, keeping the molar concentrations of S:Sn = 0.01:0.01, 0.02:0.02, 0.03:0.03 and 0.04:0.04 in the starting solutions. XRD studies reveal that all the films exhibit orthorhombic crystal structure with a preferential orientation along the [2 1 1] direction. The peak intensity of the (2 1 1) plane is found to be maximum for the film coated with 0.02:0.02 S:Sn molar concentration which confirms the improved crystalline nature of this film. SEM images depict that the film coated with S:Sn molar concentration 0.02:0.02 exhibit needle shaped grains. The optical band gap exhibits red shift from 2.12 eV to 2.02 eV with an increase in S:Sn precursor molar concentration. Electrical studies show that the films having S:Sn molar concentrations 0.01:0.01 and 0.02:0.02 exhibit minimum resistivity values of 0.238 and 0.359Ω ·cm, respectively.© Wroclaw University of Technology.
Electrospinning synthesis of 3D porous NiO nanorods as anode material for lithium-ion batteries
Authors: Wei Kong Xiang , Liang Zhang Rong , Kui Zhong Sheng , Wu Ling 
Published: July 2016

AbstractThree-dimensional NiO nanorods were synthesized as anode material by electrospinning method. X-ray diffraction results revealed that the product sintered at 400 °C had impure metallic nickel phase which, however, became pure NiO phase as the sintering temperature rose. Nevertheless, the nanorods sintered at 400, 500 and 600 °C had similar diameters (∼200 nm).The NiO nanorod material sintered at 500 °C was chip-shaped with a diameter of 200 nm and it exhibited a porous 3D structure. The nanorod sintered at 500 °C had the optimal electrochemical performance. Its discharge specific capacity was 1127 mAh·g−1initially and remained as high as 400 mAh·g−1at a current density of 55 mA·g−1after 50 cycles.
Influence of plasma treatment on wettability and scratch resistance of Ag-coated polymer substrates
Authors: Wojcieszak Damian , Poniedziałek Agata , Mazur Michał , Domaradzki Jarosław , Kaczmarek Danuta , Dora Jerzy 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Rapid progress in thin-film coatings based on metals, which can be deposited on polymers, has been recently observed. In this work discussion on the properties of modified polymers and silver thin films deposited on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polycarbonate (PC) substrates has been presented. Surface of these polymer substrates were exposed to argon plasma discharge. Additionally, silver thin films were deposited on their surface by electron beam evaporation method. The surfaces of the modified polymers were studied by different methods, i.e. topography, wettability and scratch resistance measurements were performed. The ageing effect of treated substrates was also discussed. It was shown that plasma modification of PTFE and PC substrates increased wettability of their surfaces. The value of water contact angle decreased of about 40 % and 25 % for PTFE and PC surface, respectively. The change of hydrophobic to hydrophilic properties was observed. Plasma modification of substrates improved adhesion between silver coating and polymer substrates. However, it did not influence wettability of Ag coating.
The crystal structure of dichlorido (1,3-dimesityl-1H-3λ4-imidazol-2-yl)(isoquinoline-κN)palladium(IV) – ethylacetate (1/1), C34H39Cl2N3O2Pd
Authors: Liu Feng , Li Guo-Xing 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
C34H39Cl2N3O2Pd, triclinic, P1̅, a = 10.3988(8) Å, b = 12.1983(10) Å, c = 12.9114(10) Å, α = 85.034(1)°, β = 89.123(1)°, γ = 79.519(1)°, V = 1604.4(2) Å3, Z = 2, R
gt(F) = 0.0472, wR
ref(F
2) = 0.1285, T = 100(2) K.
A New Family of Generalized Quadratic Hazard Rate Distribution With Applications
Authors: Kayid M. , Elbatal I. , Merovci F. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to introduce a new family of the quadratic hazard rate distribution. This new family has the advantage of being capable of modeling various shapes of aging and failure criteria. Furthermore, some well-known lifetime distributions such as generalized exponential distribution, generalized linear hazard rate distribution, and generalized Rayleigh distribution among others follow as special cases. Some statistical and reliability properties of the new family are discussed and the maximum likelihood estimation is used to estimate the unknown parameters. Explicit expressions are derived for the quantiles. In addition, the asymptotic confidence intervals for the parameters are derived from the Fisher information matrix. Finally, the obtained results are validated using a real data set and it is shown that the new family provides a better fit than some other known distributions.
High Temperature Flexural, Tensile Strength and Oxidation Behavior of Ti3SiC2 Ceramic at 900°C–1300°C in Ambient Air
Authors: He R. , Zhou Z. , Qu Z. , Cheng X. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
High temperature flexural and tensile strength of hot-pressed Ti3SiC2 ceramic were measured and analyzed from 900 to 1300°C in ambient air atmosphere. The high temperature flexural and tensile strength are strong functionals of temperature. With the temperature increasing, the high temperature flexural and tensile strength decrease correspondingly. Moreover, the transition from brittle to plastic deformation was observed for both flexural and tensile testing. The oxidation behavior and oxidation mechanism were investigated.
Too many swipes for today: The development of the Problematic Tinder Use Scale (PTUS)
Authors: Orosz Gábor , Tóth-Király István , Bőthe Beáta , Melher Dóra 
Published: July 2016

Background and aims
Tinder is a very popular smartphone-based geolocated dating application. The goal of the present study was creating a short Problematic Tinder Use Scale (PTUS).

Methods
Griffiths’ (2005) six-component model was implemented for covering all components of problematic Tinder use. Confirmatory factor analyses were carried out on a Tinder user sample (N = 430).

Results
Both the 12- and the 6-item versions were tested. The 6-item unidimensional structure has appropriate reliability and factor structure. No salient demography-related differences were found. Users irrespectively to their relationship status have similar scores on PTUS.

Discussion
Tinder users deserve the attention of scientific examination considering their large proportion among smartphone users. It is especially true considering the emerging trend of geolocated online dating applications.

Conclusions
Before PTUS, no prior scale has been created to measure problematic Tinder use. The PTUS is a suitable and reliable measure to assess problematic Tinder use.
Tres nuevas especies de ranas terrestres Pristimantis (Anura: Craugastoridae) de la Provincia de El Oro, Ecuador
Authors: Yánez-Muñoz Mario H. , Sánchez-Nivicela Juan Carlos , Reyes-Puig Carolina Pilar 
Published: July 2016

We describe three new species of terrestrial frogs of the genus Pristimantis from the province of El Oro, southwestern Ecuador. Two species inhabit the lowland semi-deciduous forests, and the third species in the high montane forests. Pristimantis kuri sp. nov. is characterized by having white patches bordered by dark brown on ventral, inguinal and hidden surfaces of legs, “H” occipito-escapular dermal ridge, and a conical tubercle on the upper eyelid. Pristimantis allpapuyu sp. nov. shows dark brown dorsum with conspicuous cream bands, long and thin digits, and two to three subconical tubercles on the upper eyelid. Pristimantis hampatusami sp. nov. is distinguished by having yellow marks surrounded by brown on groin and posterior surfaces of thighs, and a large subconical tubercle and several small subconical tubercles on the upper eyelid. Describimos tres nuevas especies de ranas terrestres del género Pristimantis de la provincia de El Oro, suroccidente de Ecuador. Dos especies habitan los bosques piemontanos semi-deciduos, y la tercera en los bosques montano altos. Pristimantis kuri sp. nov. se caracteriza por presentar una distintiva coloración ventral, inguinal y de las superficies ocultas de las piernas con sólidas manchas blancas, una cresta dérmica occipitoescapular en forma de “H” y un tubérculo cónico sobre el párpado. Pristimantis allpapuyu sp. nov. tiene una distintiva coloración dorsal café oscura, con conspicuas bandas crema sobre fondo café oscuro en los flancos y muslos, dedos largos y delgados, y dos a tres tubérculos subcónicos sobre el párpado superior. Pristimantis hampatusami sp. nov. se distingue por tener marcas amarillas rodeadas de café rojizo en la ingle y superficies posteriores de los muslos, y un tubérculo subcónico grande y varios subcónicos pequeños sobre el párpado.
Optimizing High‐Residue Cultivation Timing and Frequency in Reduced‐Tillage Soybean and Corn
Authors: Keene C. L. , Curran W. S. 
Published: July 2016

Integrated weed management (IWM) practices are needed to prevent the development of herbicide‐resistant weeds and create more robust weed management programs. This experiment was conducted to determine the optimal timing and frequency of high‐residue cultivation in reduced‐tillage soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] and corn (Zea mays L.) in Pennsylvania. Banded herbicides were applied at planting and high‐residue cultivation frequency ranged from one to three passes. A split‐plot assessed the effects of cover crop residue, either cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) in soybean or a hairy vetch (Vicia villosa Roth)‐triticale (X Triticosecale Wittm.) mixture in corn, on weed control and yields. Breakeven analyses were used to evaluate cultivation and cover crop costs. Two cultivator passes reduced weed biomass to 500 kg ha−1 or less and were needed to optimize weed control and prevent yield loss. No weed control or yield benefit was observed with three passes compared to two passes. Cover crop residues increased weed biomass and yield in dry years but suppressed weeds without influencing yields in wet years. In 1 of 3 yr, cover crop establishment costs were offset by 0.7 Mg ha−1 greater soybean yield with cereal rye residue than without. In 1 of 2 yr, a 0.8 Mg ha−1 greater corn yield with cover crop residue compared to none offset establishment costs only when legume N credit was substituted for urea fertilizer. This research confirms that banded herbicide application together with high‐residue cultivation can achieve yields similar to herbicide‐only programs while diversifying weed control tactics.

New integrated weed management approaches are greatly needed in reduced‐tillage systems to help preempt the continued evolution of herbicide‐resistant weeds.
High‐residue interrow cultivation following banded herbicide application at planting is an in‐season weed management program that combines mechanical and chemical weed control tactics. Under conditions of the experiment, two passes with a high‐residue cultivator achieved similar cash crop yield as a post‐glyphosate application in soybean and corn. Single‐pass treatments usually resulted in higher weed biomass and lower yields than two‐pass treatments, and no weed control or crop yield benefit was observed with three passes.
Rolled cereal rye and hairy vetch–triticale cover crop residues increased soybean and corn yields, respectively, in dry years despite increasing weed biomass.
Economic analyses indicated that the benefit to cash crop yield from cover crop residues will not likely exceed establishment costs in every year; however in dry years, residues can increase cash crop yield beyond breakeven levels. The higher seed cost of the hairy vetch–triticale used before corn was able to pay for itself if N provided by the hairy vetch was assumed to offset the cost of urea fertilizer.
Cardiac Dual-source Computed Tomography for the Detection of Left Main Compression Syndrome in Patients with Pulmonary Hyper-tension
Authors: Demerouti Eftychia , Manginas Athanassios , Petrou Emmanouil , Katsilouli Spyridoula , Karyofillis Panagiotis , Athanassopoulos George , Karatasakis George , Iakovou Ioannis , Mihas Konstantinos , Mastorakou Irene 
Published: July 2016

Introduction:Left Main Compression Syndrome (LMCS) represents an entity described as the extrinsic compression of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) by a dilated pulmonary artery (PA) trunk. We examined the presence of LMCS in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) using dual-source computed tomography (DSCT), as a non-invasive diagnostic tool.Methods:The following parameters were measured: PA trunk diameter (PAD), the distance between PAD and LMCA (LMPA) and the distance between PA and aorta (AoPA). These measurements were related with demographic, echocardiographic, hemodynamic and clinical parameters. Angiography was performed in two patients with LMCS suspected by cardiac computed tomographic angiography. Patients without PH but with angina were examined as controls, using DSCT cardiac angiography to assess the same measurements and to detect the prevalence of coronary artery disease.Results:PA diameter value over 40.00 mm has been associated with PH and LMCS. Furthermore, LMCS did not occur at a distance smaller than 0.50 mm between the PA and the LMCA, and did not correlate with the distance between the PA and the aorta or with cardiac index and NT-proBNP.Conclusion:DSCT may represent the initial testing modality in PH patients with dilated PA trunk to exclude LMCS. A periodical rule-out of this rare entity, as assessed by DSCT, in patients with a severely dilated PA seems to be mandatory for PH patients contributing to survival improvement.
Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Novel Antihypertensive Compounds
Authors: Ronchi Fernanda A. , Fernandes Adriana B. , Reis Rosana I. , F. Mendes Lys A. , Robello Luís G. , Huber Paula C. , Baraldi Patricia T. , Marques Ricardo V. , Costa-Neto Cláudio M. , Casarini Dulce E. 
Published: July 2016

Hypertension has been associated as a pathogenesis involved in the renin angiotensin system. The most commonly used drug to block the AT1R, is Losartan which has specific pharmacophore groups such as imidazole and biphenyl. However the development of new selective antagonists would be advantagous to improving the treatment of hypertension. We investigated innovative antihypertensive candidates1-3usingin vitroandin vivoassays.Although only Compound2showed low affinity to the AT1R, it had no effect on blood pressure. Compound1produced a reduction in blood pressure and this effect seems to be mediated through ACE inhibition and not the blockage of the AT1R. Compound1was able to inhibit the ACE activity in a similar way to captopril, while Compounds2and3showed no effect on the enzyme activity.Further studies need to be conducted to understand the mechanisms involved as well as signaling pathways.