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Coherent oscillations in word-use data from 1700 to 2008
Authors: Montemurro Marcelo A , Zanette Damián H 
Published: November 2016

AbstractIn written language, the choice of specific words is constrained by both grammatical requirements and the specific semantic context of the message to be transmitted. To a significant degree, the semantic context is in turn affected by a broad cultural and historical environment, which also influences matters of style and manners. Over time, those environmental factors leave an imprint in the statistics of language use, with some words becoming more common and other words being preferred less. Here we characterize the patterns of language use over time based on word statistics extracted from more than 4.5 million books written over a period of 308 years. We find evidence of novel systematic oscillatory patterns in word use with a consistent period narrowly distributed around 14 years. The specific phase relationships between different words show structure at two independent levels: first, there is a weak global phase modulation that is primarily linked to overall shifts in the vocabulary across time; and second, a stronger component dependent on well defined semantic relationships between words. In particular, complex network analysis reveals that semantically related words show strong phase coherence. Ultimately, these previously unknown patterns in the statistics of language may be a consequence of changes in the cultural framework that influences the thematic focus of writers.
US daily temperature records past, present, and future
Authors: Meehl Gerald A. , Tebaldi Claudia , Adams-Smith Dennis 
Published: November 2016

Significance
Future changes in temperature extremes over the continental United States are represented by the ratio of daily record high maximum temperatures to daily record low minimum temperatures and computed as a function of mean temperature increase that does not depend on scenario. A nonlinear empirical fit of the relation between this ratio and average temperature, using observations from 1930 to 2015, is extended to 2100 and compared with the climate model projections. The projections of the ratio are somewhat higher than the empirical projection from observations, continuing a positively biased trend in daily record high temperatures in the 20th century in the models, which we link to less-than-observed summer precipitation and evapotranspiration.
Efficient replacement of plasma membrane outer leaflet phospholipids and sphingolipids in cells with exogenous lipids
Authors: Li Guangtao , Kim JiHyun , Huang Zhen , St. Clair Johnna R. , Brown Deborah A. , London Erwin 
Published: November 2016

Significance
The use of methyl-α-cyclodextrin to fully replace endogenous sphingolipids and phospholipids in plasma membrane outer leaflets of living mammalian cells with exogenous natural and unnatural lipids is introduced in this paper. Outer leaflet lipid species were evaluated, with lipids exchanged out of the plasma membrane outer leaflet matching expected lipid asymmetry. The method will make possible a range of membrane structure/function studies.
The emergence of longevous populations
Authors: Colchero Fernando , Rau Roland , Jones Owen R. , Barthold Julia A. , Conde Dalia A. , Lenart Adam , Nemeth Laszlo , Scheuerlein Alexander , Schoeley Jonas , Torres Catalina , Zarulli Virginia , Altmann Jeanne , Brockman Diane K. , Bronikowski Anne M. , Fedigan Linda M. , Pusey Anne E. , Stoinski Tara S. , Strier Karen B. , Baudisch Annette , Alberts Susan C. , Vaupel James W. 
Published: November 2016

Significance
Public interest in social and economic equality is burgeoning. We examine a related phenomenon, lifespan equality, using data from charismatic primate populations and diverse human populations. Our study reveals three key findings. First, lifespan equality rises in lockstep with life expectancy, across primate species separated by millions of years of evolution and over hundreds of years of human social progress. Second, industrial humans differ more from nonindustrial humans in these measures than nonindustrial humans do from other primates. Third, in spite of the astonishing progress humans have made in lengthening the lifespan, a male disadvantage in lifespan measures has remained substantial—a result that will resonate with enduring public interest in male–female differences in many facets of life.
Large numbers of vertebrates began rapid population decline in the late 19th century
Authors: Li Haipeng , Xiang-Yu Jinggong , Dai Guangyi , Gu Zhili , Ming Chen , Yang Zongfeng , Ryder Oliver A. , Li Wen-Hsiung , Fu Yun-Xin , Zhang Ya-Ping 
Published: November 2016

SignificanceThe current rate of species extinction is ∼1,000 times the background rate of extinction and is attributable to human impact, ecological and demographic fluctuations, and inbreeding due to small population sizes. The rate and the initiation date of rapid population decline (RPD) can provide important clues about the driving forces of population decline in threatened species, but they are generally unknown. We analyzed the genetic diversity data in 2,764 vertebrate species. Our population genetics modeling suggests that in many threatened vertebrate species the RPD on average began in the late 19th century, and the mean current size of threatened vertebrates is only 5% of their ancestral size. We estimated a ∼25% population decline every 10 y in threatened vertebrate species.
Intensification, identity and gender in the Andalusian Parliament
Authors: Fuentes-Rodríguez Catalina 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Parliamentary discourse is a confrontation talk where ideological positions are related to interactional roles. Intensification is the main politicians’ strategy, an identity device, and a mark of this professional discourse. It appears in all fields: semantic meaning, sentence intonation, stress, illocutionary acts, grammatical structures and argumentative operators. Men and women use it in a similar way. This chapter aims at analysing parliamentary discourse from a pragmatic perspective, where ideology and identity work together in the process of cognitive and discourse construction.
Argumentation and face-threatening acts
Authors: López Martín José M. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
This chapter analyses parody in parliamentary discourse as a strategy towards the following objective: disqualifying one’s political enemies. To do this, the politician uses a very useful resource: the non-literal quotation. This form of attack is a very effective manipulation tool, which we must study by relating politeness theory and argumentation. This chapter also studies aggressive and fallacious strategies in relation to the gender of the speaker and the listener, in the context of a discourse traditionally monopolised by men.
Pseudo-desemantisation as a discursive strategy in political discourse
Authors: García Platero Juan Manuel , Castillo Carballo M.ª Auxiliadora 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
In parliamentary discourse, lexical elements are routinely used by MPs, regardless of ideology and gender factors. The only important difference lies between government and opposition. Therefore, no remarkable lexical innovations are expected. In parliamentary interventions, there is a reduction in ideological polarity and a tendency to use words that suffer a process of pseudo-desemantisation (i.e. loss of its full and original meaning) with an intensifying function.
Emotional argumentation in political discourse
Authors: Alcaide Lara Esperanza , Carranza Márquez Aurelia , Fuentes-Rodríguez Catalina 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The aim of this chapter is to determine whether the expression of emotion is a meaningful variable in the argumentative discourse found in the Andalusian Parliament. The chapter also examines whether the gender factor has any relevance in the expression of emotion.This is because one of the main presuppositions in gender research is the stereotype that women are more expressive in relation to emotion and subjectivity.
We take into account appraisal theory and argumentation theory to see how affect, judgement and appreciation, less associated with formal and institutional discourse, are used with a strategic and communicative purpose: persuasion.
Gender differences in eye-contact behaviour in parliamentary discourse
Authors: Álvarez-Benito Gloria , Íñigo-Mora Isabel 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
The aim of this chapter is to analyse the main functions of eye-contact in the Andalusian Parliament (Committee for Equality and Social Welfare). The corpus consists of 12 oral questions (from March to September 2010) raised by the two main political parties. The study focuses on three aspects: 1) turn-types; 2) political allegiance; 3) gender differences. Regarding turn-types, the results showed that longer eye-contact tended to be more frequent in the second turns. Concerning political allegiance, eye-contact was used as a means to signalling affiliation and loyalty towards the Regional Minister. Regarding gender differences, men seemed to keep more eye-contact than women.
Non-categorical categories
Authors: Soare Elena 
Published: November 2016

This paper aims at circumscribing the range of structures that underlie participial constructions, with a particular emphasis on Romanian data. Participial constructions exhibit high flexibility, e.g., the participial stem labeled “supine” in Romanian grammars, which can be used in both nominal and verbal environments:
(i)	a.	cărţi	de citit	b.	cititul	cărţilor	c.	am	citit
books	of read.Sup	read.Sup.the	books.Gen	have	read
books intended for reading	the reading of books	I have read
The challenge these data raise to linguistic theory is to find the key property that would allow distinguishing a natural class of participles inside the larger class of non-­finite verbal forms. It is assumed, in line with much recent work, that this common property should be their truncated character: participles are deprived of some verbal layers; they are lower verbal domains.
Taking this as a working definition, the term ‘participle’ is given a wider use; for instance, it is argued that a part of Romance infinitivals are participial constructions; apparently the same morphology can be used to cover different structures from language to language – defining morphology as the locus of variation. The main idea is that participles are truncated clauses of different heights, and not categories of a special kind. In the view that I propose, having a theory of lexical categories is not an interesting goal in itself (contra Baker 2003–2005). Rather, I show how the structural make-up of the different kinds of participles accounts for their overall behavior, making them behave like nouns, verbs, or adjectives.
I make a distinction between non-finite clauses which (i) include a subject layer and (ii) involve defective Tense, like infinitives and English Acc-Gerunds, and participial constructions that (i) do not include a subject layer (ii) do not involve Tense, even defective, but at most personal and agreement marking. I focus on reduced participial domains and refer to non-finite tensed domains and participial nominalizations for comparative matters. I base my study mainly on Romance data (with key data from Romanian), and punctually refer to English for comparison.
Alcohol Use Patterns and Alcohol use Disorders among Young Adult, Ethnically Diverse Bariatric Surgery Patients
Authors: Spadola Christine E. , Wagner Eric F. , Accornero Veronica H. , Vidot Denise C. , de la Cruz-Munoz Nestor , Messiah Sarah E. 
Published: November 2016

Background: Research suggests that young adults and racial/ethnic minorities are at an increased risk for problematic alcohol use. Recent studies have also documented patterns of problematic alcohol use among a subset of weight loss surgery (WLS) patients. However, to date, there are no published studies investigating the intersection of these demographic and clinical characteristics. Methods: This study used descriptive and inferential analyses to examine alcohol use patterns, prevalence of pre- and post-WLS alcohol use disorders (AUDs), and predictors of increased alcohol use and problematic alcohol use post-WLS among young adult (mean age 26.5 years, SD = 5.5 years) ethnically diverse (57% Hispanic, 28% non-Hispanic black) WLS patients ( N = 69). Results: Over 21% of the sample had a history of a lifetime AUD, and 4.2% of the sample developed an AUD post-WLS. In the past 30 days, 14.5% of respondents reported binge drinking, and 42% reported drinking until intoxication. History of a pre-WLS AUD was associated with an increased frequency of alcohol use post-WLS ( P = .012). Age, time since WLS, the gastric bypass procedure, and pre-WLS history of an AUD were not significant predictors of binge drinking or drinking to intoxication post-WLS. Conclusions: Ethnically diverse, young adults may have an elevated prevalence of AUD diagnoses pre-WLS. Having a pre-WLS AUD appears to be a risk factor for increased alcohol use post-WLS. Young adult WLS patients might also demonstrate high rates of binge drinking and drinking to intoxication. Binge drinking could be especially problematic considering that WLS could increase sensitivity to alcohol. Further investigation is warranted with this important subpopulation to explore risk factors for problematic alcohol use post-WLS; future assessments of alcohol use should consider potential heightened alcohol sensitivity resulting from WLS.
The PPI3D web server for searching, analyzing and modeling protein–protein interactions in the context of 3D structures
Authors: Dapkūnas Justas , Timinskas Albertas , Olechnovič Kliment , Margelevičius Mindaugas , Dičiūnas Rytis , Venclovas Česlovas 
Published: November 2016

Abstract

Summary
The PPI3D web server is focused on searching and analyzing the structural data on protein–protein interactions. Reducing the data redundancy by clustering and analyzing the properties of interaction interfaces using Voronoi tessellation makes this software a highly effective tool for addressing different questions related to protein interactions.

Availability and Implementation
The server is freely accessible at http://bioinformatics.lt/software/ppi3d/.

Supplementary information
Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.
The origin of single low-mass WDs: another problem that consequential angular momentum loss in CVs might solve
Authors: Zorotovic M. , Schreiber M. R. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
Low-mass helium-core white dwarfs (WDs) with masses below $0.5\,{\mathrm{M_{{\odot}}}}$ are known to be formed in binary star systems but unexpectedly, a significant fraction of them seems to be single. On the other hand, in cataclysmic variables (CVs), a large number of low-mass WD primary stars is predicted but not observed. We recently showed that the latter problem can be solved if consequential angular momentum loss causes especially CVs with low-mass WDs to merge and form single stars. Here we simulate the population of single WDs resulting from single-star evolution and from binary star mergers taking into account these new merging CVs. We show that according to the revised model of CV evolution, merging CVs might be the dominant channel leading to the formation of low-mass single WDs and that the predicted relative numbers are consistent with observations. This can be interpreted as further evidence for the revised model of CV evolution we recently suggested. This model includes consequential angular momentum loss that increases with decreasing WD mass and might not only explain the absence of low-mass WD primaries in CVs but also the existence of single low-mass WDs.
Interaction between the H ii region and AFGL 333-Ridge: Implications for the star formation scenario
Authors: Nakano Makoto , Soejima Takashi , Chibueze James O. , Nagayama Takumi , Omodaka Toshihiro , Handa Toshihiro , Sunada Kazuyoshi , Kamezaki Tatsuya , Burns Ross A. 
Published: November 2016

Abstract
We investigated the star formation activities in the AFGL 333 region, which is in the vicinity of the W 4 expanding bubble, by conducting NH3 (1,1), (2,2), and (3,3) mapping observations with the 45 m Nobeyama Radio Telescope an angular resolution of 75″. The morphology of the NH3 (1,1) map shows a bow-shaped structure with the size of 2.0 × 0.6 pc as seen in the dust continuum. At the interface between the W 4 bubble and the dense NH3 cloud, the compact H ii region G134.2+0.8, associated with IRAS 02245+6115, is located. Interestingly, just at the north and south of G134.2+0.8 we found NH3 emission exhibiting large velocity widths of ∼2.8 km s−1, compared to 1.8 km s−1 at the other positions. As the possibility of mechanical energy injection through the activity of young stellar objects (YSOs) is low, we considered the origin of the large turbulent gas motion as an indication of interaction between the compact H ii region and the periphery of the dense molecular cloud. We also found expanding motion of the CO emission associated with G134.2+0.8. The overall structure of the AFGL 333-Ridge might have been formed by the expanding bubble of W 4. However, the small velocity widths observed to the west of IRAS 02245+6115, around the center of the dense molecular cloud, suggest that interaction with the compact H ii region is limited. Therefore the YSOs (dominantly Class 0/I) in the core of the AFGL 333-Ridge dense molecular cloud most likely formed in quiescent mode. As previously suggested for the large-scale star formation in the W 3 giant molecular cloud, our results show an apparent coexistence of induced and quiescent star formations in this region. It appears that star formation in the AFGL 333 region has proceeded without significant external triggers, but accompanying stellar feedback environment.
Financial Impact of Dual Vendor, Matrix Pricing, and Sole-Source Contracting on Implant Costs
Authors: Althausen Peter L. , Lapham Joan , Mead Lisa 
Published: November 2016

Summary:
Implant costs comprise the largest proportion of operating room supply costs for orthopedic trauma care. Over the years, hospitals have devised several methods of controlling these costs with the help of physicians. With increasing economic pressure, these negotiations have a tremendous ability to decrease the cost of trauma care. In the past, physicians have taken no responsibility for implant pricing which has made cost control difficult. The reasons have been multifactorial. However, industry surgeon consulting fees, research support, and surgeon comfort with certain implant systems have played a large role in slowing adoption of cost-control measures. With the advent of physician gainsharing and comanagement agreements, physicians now have impetus to change. At our facility, we have used 3 methods for cost containment since 2009: dual vendor, matrix pricing, and sole-source contracting. Each has been increasingly successful, resulting in massive savings for the institution. This article describes the process and benefits of each model.
A Systematic Review of Completeness of Reporting in Randomized Controlled Trials in Dermatologic Surgery: Adherence to CONSORT 2010 Recommendations
Authors: Alam Murad , Rauf Mutahir , Ali Sana , Patel Parth , Schlessinger Daniel I. , Schaeffer Matthew R. , Yoo Simon S. , Minkis Kira , Jiang Shang I Brian , Maher Ian A. , Sobanko Joseph F. , Cartee Todd V. , Poon Emily 
Published: November 2016

BACKGROUND
Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard for comparing safety and effectiveness of surgical interventions. Reporting guidelines are available for conveying the results of such trials.

OBJECTIVE
To assess adherence to standard reporting guidelines among randomized controlled trials in dermatologic surgery.

MATERIALS AND METHODS
Systematic review. Data source was randomized controlled trials in the journal Dermatologic Surgery, per PubMed search, 1995 to 2014. Studies were appraised for the number of the 37 CONSORT 2010 Checklist criteria reported in each. Analysis included comparison of reporting across 4 consecutive periods.

RESULTS
Three hundred sixty-three studies were eligible. The mean number of items reported per study increased monotonically from 14.5 in 1995 to 1999 to 16.2 in 2002 to 2004, 17.7 in 2005 to 2009, and 18.0 in 2010 to 2014 (p < .0001). A limitation was that study procedures may have been performed without being reported.

CONCLUSION
Completeness of reporting in randomized controlled trials in dermatologic surgery has improved significantly during the preceding 2 decades. Some elements are still reported at lower rates.
Evaluation of Corneal Deformation Parameters Provided by the Corvis ST Tonometer After Trabeculectomy
Authors: Zong Yuan , Wu Na , Fu Zhixuan , Kong Xiangmei 
Published: November 2016

Purpose:
The aims of this study were to evaluate how the corneal deformation parameters provided by the Corvis ST tonometer (CST) were influenced by pressure-lowering ocular surgery, and to determine the correlations of intraocular pressure (IOP) and axial length (AL) with CST corneal deformation parameters.

Methods:
This prospective 1-month study enrolled 22 subjects (22 eyes) who underwent trabeculectomy combined with mitomycin C. The corneal deformation parameters were measured using the CST. IOP was measured before and after surgery by a Goldmann applanation tonometer and the CST. The central corneal thickness and AL were also recorded. The correlations of the corneal deformation parameters with central corneal thickness, AL, and IOP changes were determined by linear regression analysis.

Results:
IOP decreased significantly after surgery. AL was significantly shorter at 1 week after surgery. There were significant changes in the CST parameters time 1, velocity 1, velocity 2, peak distance highest concavity, and deformation amplitude highest concavity at 1 week and 1 month after surgery and in time highest concavity at 1 week after surgery. The change in time 1 was significantly correlated with preoperative IOP and the IOP reductions, and was positively correlated with the decrease in AL at 1 week. The increase in velocity 1 was negatively correlated with preoperative IOP, and IOP reductions. The change in time highest concavity was negatively correlated with IOP before surgery and the decrease in IOP at 1 week.

Conclusion:
CST is a good choice for measuring IOP, especially when aiming for normalization of IOP after glaucoma surgery.