bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
MODELAGEM AGROMETEOROLÓGICA PARA ESTIMATIVA DE PRODUTIVIDADE DE SOJA PARA O VALE DO MÉDIO PARANAPANEMA-SP
Authors: Silva-Fuzzo Daniela Fernanda da , Prela-Pantano Angélica , Camargo Marcelo Bento Paes de 
Published: January 2016

MODELAGEM AGROMETEOROLÓGICA PARA ESTIMATIVA DE PRODUTIVIDADE DE SOJA PARA O VALE DO MÉDIO PARANAPANEMA-SP DANIELA FERNANDA DA SILVA-FUZZO¹ ; ANGELICA PRELA-PANTANO² E MARCELO BENTO PAES DE CAMARGO³ 1 Faculdade de Engenharia Agrícola – Feagri UNICAMP (LabGeo) silva.danielaf@gmail.com2, 3 Centro de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento de Ecofisiologia e Biofísica, Instituto Agronômico, Campinas, SP angelica@iac.sp.gov.br, mcamargo@iac.sp.gov.br 1 RESUMO Modelos agrometeorológicos de estimativa de safra utilizam dados climatológicos coletados em estações convencionais de superfície. A precipitação é o elemento meteorológico que apresenta maior variabilidade espacial, e desta forma com o intuito de obter uma maior cobertura e disponibilidade de dados de precipitação pluvial vem sendo utilizados dados estimados por satélite. Com isso melhora a qualidade das estimativas de produtividade da cultura da soja no Estado de São Paulo. O objetivo foi estimar a produtividade da cultura da soja, para a região do Vale do Médio Paranapanema-SP, utilizando dados de temperatura e precipitação de estações meteorológicas convencionais e dados de precipitação estimados pelo satélite TRMM para o período de 1998 a 2008, por meio de modelagem agrometeorológico. O modelo de estimativa de produtividade utilizado levou em consideração tanto deficiência hídrica como o excedente hídrico e apresentou desempenho satisfatório e melhoria significativa com a inserção dos dados do satélite TRMM, com valores de índice de concordância ‘d’ variando de 0,80 a 0,90. Palavras-chave: Precipitação pluvial, variabilidade climática, TRMM. SILVA-FUZZO,D.F.; PRELA-PANTANO, A.; CAMARGO,M.B.P.AGROMETEOROLOGICAL MODELING TO ESTIMATE SOYBEAN YIELD IN THE VALLEY OF THE MIDDLE PARANAPANEMA-SP 2 ABSTRACT Agrometeorological models to estimate harvest use climatological data collected in conventional surface stations. Precipitation is the weather parameter which presents the highest spatial variability. Therefore, in order to achieve greater coverage and rainfall data availability, data estimated by satellite have been used, and consequently, better estimates of soybean crop yield have been found in São Paulo state. The objective of this study was to estimate crop yield of soybean in the Valley of the Middle Paranapanema-SP, using data of temperature and precipitation from conventional meteorological stations and precipitation data estimated by the TRMM satellite in the period from 1998 to 2008 using agrometeorological modeling. The estimation model of productivity considered both water stress and water surplus, and using data of the TRMM satellite caused a significant improvement with values of concordance index ‘d’ of Willmott ranging from 0.80 to 0.90. Keywords: Rainfall, climatic variability, TRMM.
Back to Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
Authors: Budin Wendy C. 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACTIn this column, the editor of The Journal of Perinatal Education discusses the need for continued education about promoting vaginal birth after cesarean. The editor also describes the contents of this issue, which offer a broad range of resources, research, and inspiration for childbirth educators in their efforts to promote, support, and protect natural, safe, and healthy birth.
A Case for Company-Specific Public Disclosure of Corporate Tax Returns
Authors: Morris Donald 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Tax returns of both public and private corporations are protected from IRS disclosure by Internal Revenue Code §6103. Historically, most arguments against public disclosure of tax information were aimed at personal returns. This article evaluates arguments both opposing and favoring company-specific public disclosure of corporate tax returns, focusing on public companies and federal government contractors. Among reasons against disclosure are the fear that (1) it will add to, rather than reduce, confusion about corporate accounting and tax practices, (2) compliance will be reduced as companies seek to hide details of their revenue and expenses, and (3) proprietary information, including trade secrets, will be disclosed. Among reasons favoring disclosure are the (1) results of a national survey, (2) improvement of tax compliance, (3) limited value of privacy given that it does not cover disagreements with the IRS that wind up in court, (4) fiduciary responsibility corporations owe to the public, and (5) tendency of increased transparency to intensify public pressure for tax reform. Based on this analysis, it is argued that the benefits to be gained by increasing disclosure—especially encouraging tax reform—outweigh the objections raised, which either lack empirical basis or may be met with available remedies.
The Clinical Outcome and Therapeutic Treatment of a Patient with Double Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis
Authors: Azanjac Ana , Tončev Gordana , Vesić Katarina , Gavrilović Aleksandar , Bosković Matić Tatjana , Miletić Drakulić Svetlana 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
We reported a case of a 22-year-old male patient with swallowing difficulties and double vision. He was diagnosed on the basis of a positive pharmacological test, damage to the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction and computed tomography of the thorax. Tests for antibodies targeted to acetylcholine receptors and to muscle-specific tyrosine kinase were negative. A partial improvement in neurological findings following treatment with pyridostigmine bromide, cyclosporine and methylprednisolone was notedadministered. Th e patient responded favourably to plasma exchange with a withdrawal of all clinical symptoms, confirming the hypothesis that humoral factors may underlie the pathogenesis of double-negative MG .
An Integrated View: Neuroadipocrinology of Diabesity
Authors: Chaldakov George N. , Fiore Marco , Ranćić Gorana , Beltowski Jerzy , Tunçel Neşe , Aloe Luigi 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Today’s achievements in systems biology and -omics sciences have facilitated a shift from studying individual molecules and tissues to characterising molecules and cells holistically. In this article, we attempt to discuss the status of a much-needed coherent view that integrates studies on neurobiology and adipobiology, as well as those on diabetes and obesity. Globally, cardiometabolic diseases (atherosclerosis, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, diabesity, and metabolic syndrome) are the most prevalent pathologies. In 2000, Astrup and Finer (Obes Rev 1: 57-59) wrote the following: “Since type 2 diabetes is obesity dependent, and obesity is the main aetiogical cause of type 2 diabetes, we propose the term ‘diabesity’ should be adopted.” Arguably, the research field of adipobiology has witnessed three major paradigm shifts since the discovery of leptin, an adipose-derived hormone, in 1994. Various neuroendocrine and neurotrophic factors are included in the growing list of endocrine and paracrine adipose-secreted signaling proteins collectively designated adipokines. These findings open a novel field of research known as neuroadipocrinology, a component of neuroendocrinology. Adipokines, including nerve growth factor (NGF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), mediate multiple biological processes, such as food intake, immunity, inflammation, memory, mood, and metabolism. The effects on metabolism involve the maintenance of glucose, lipid and energy homeostasis as well as cardioprotection, neuroprotection, and aging. In this article, we highlight the role of metabotrophic factors (MTF) and the adipose- and nonadipose-derived biomolecules that mediate these effects. Recent results demonstrate that circulating and tissue levels of certain MTFs, e.g., adiponectin, NGF, BDNF, glucagon-like protein-1, sirtuin-1, interleukin- 10, and aquaporin-7, are altered in cardiometabolic diseases, including diabesity. Overall, this may cultivate a novel thinking for diabesity, herein also referred to as Homo diabesus.
The Effects of Vibroacoustically Induced Microvibrations on Arterial Blood Pressure and Oxidative Stress in Rats
Authors: Kornjaca Dusko , Zivkovic Vladimir , Barudzic Nevena , Jakovljevic Vladimir , Djuric Dragan 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Vibroacoustics, a scientific field that has been intensively studied for the last thirty years, uses the properties of sound waves (infrasound, ultrasound, noise and music) to induce vibrations that, like a sound wave, may have both useful and harmful effects. Th e aim of this study was to examine the effects of vibroacoustically induced microvibrations on arterial blood pressure and markers of oxidative stress in the blood. Th e experiments were performed on Wistar male rats that had a 180-200 g body mass and were divided into control and experimental groups (6 rats in each). In the experimental group, microvibrations were induced using the Vitafon vibroacoustic apparatus (Vitafon, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation), which delivers sound waves of varying frequencies by a process called “phoning”. Up to 60 minutes of phoning time was delivered to the kidney and liver using 4 diff erent regimens that included a 5-minute stabilisation time; up to four 10-minute phoning regimens, with 5-minute breaks between each single regimen, at a 30 Hz-18000 kHz frequency range;, and 2.8 μm-12.3 μm microwave amplitudes. After the completion of a phoning regimen, animals were sacrificed and the oxidative stress markers were measured in blood samples (O2
-, H2O2, nitrites, lipid peroxidation index, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and glutathione) and compared with the values of markers in the control group. Systolic arterial pressure was analysed after the acute application of up to four diff erent regimens of vibroacoustic microvibrations. Systolic arterial pressure decreased significantly during the administration of the second regimen in comparison to the control group. Systolic arterial pressure returned, almost completely, to the initial value after the administration of the third and fourth regimens. Th ere was no significant change in diastolic arterial pressure after the acute administration of up to four different regimens, although the pressure decreased slightly after the first and second regimens and returned to the initial value during the administration of the third and fourth regimens. Analysis of oxidative stress markers showed a statistically significant change in the catalase level. No statistically significant differences were found in the other oxidative stress markers analyzeanalysed. Further research is needed to clarify the physiological effects of low compared to high frequencies of vibroacoustically induced microvibrations and their possible therapeutic significance.
Hepato-renal Syndrome: Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Nešić Jelena , Zornić Nenad , Rosić Vesna , Petrović Dejan 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) involves reversible renal failure in patients with advanced cirrhosis or acute liver failure. The aim of the study was to determine the pathogenetic mechanisms of the development of hepatorenal syndrome and to emphasise the clinical importance of early detection and timely treatment of patients with this condition. Th e one-year incidence rate of hepatorenal syndrome in patients with liver cirrhosis is 18-20%. Th e risk factors for the development of hepatorenal syndrome include the following: spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, gastrointestinal bleeding, nephrotoxic drugs, diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and hyponatraemia. The primary plan of treatment is a liver transplantation, while a secondary plan of treatment is the use of a vasoconstrictor in conjunction with albumin. Early diagnosis and prompt appropriate treatment can significantly reduce the mortality rate of patients with hepatorenal syndrome.
Xenobiotic Induced Model of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Authors: Arsenijevic Aleksandar , Milovanovic Jelena , Stojanovic Bojana , Milovanovic Marija , Gershwin Eric M. , Leung Patrick , Arsenijevic Nebojsa , Lukic Miodrag L. 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease of the liver that is, characterised by destruction of the intrahepatic bile ducts and the presence of antimitochondrial antibodies (AMAs). Several murine models of PBC, with similar serological, biochemical, and histological features to human PBC, have been developed in recent years. These animal models enable investigators to study the etiology and pathophysiologic mechanism of PBC. Immune response in PBC is directed towards E2 components of the 2-oxo-acid dehydrogenase family of enzymes, which is in located in mitochondria and is an immunodominant epitope (a lipoylated peptide sequence shared by enzymes). Immunisation of mice with 2-octynoic acid coupled to bovine serum albumin (2-OA-BSA) (which is an antigen that is structurally related to the E2 subunit of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex [PDC-E2]) produces histologic features similar to those found in human PBC. Th is model of xenobiotic induced PBC is suitable for studying the early events in PBC pathogenesis and for developing new therapeutics in PBC.
Cutaneous Effects of Sea Buckthorn Oil Emulsion
Authors: Kipic Mihailo , Cupara Snezana , Jacevic Vesna , Radovanovic Ana , Milovanovic Olivera 
Published: January 2016

Abstract
Sea buckthorn oil (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) is medically used both externally and internally, but the external application is unsuitable due to its liquid, lipophilic and highly coloured nature. These difficulties could be overcome by a formulation of semisolid emulsion with sea buckthorn oil. Previous research on this formulation showed that it has higher wound healing potential than sea buckthorn oil, possessing an enhanced structure of liquid crystals, stability and suitability for topical use.
The aim of this investigation was to completely characterizise a proposed emulsion by testing skin effects, such as moisturising potential, skin pH and potential to cause skin irritation.
The emulsion was prepared by standard emulsifying techniques using a combination of surfactants that form an enhanced structure of liquid crystals. Approximately 40% of sea buckthorn oil was incorporated. The moisturising potential and skin pH were tested on the healthy skin of volunteers. Skin tolerance was tested on a rabbit skin model and evaluated by the Draize test.
The tested emulsion containing sea buckthorn oil did not cause a significant change in skin pH, while it significantly increased skin hydration. Th ere was an absence of edema or erythema type of irritation after 2 h, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h and 7 days of application of the emulsion with sea buckthorn oil.
The tested formulation shows good moisturizising effects and does not cause human or animal skin irritation. Th e study confi ms that the combination of the proposed ingredients in a sea buckthorn oil emulsion is adequate and could be safe for skin application
Latent Murine Cytomegalovirus Infection Contributes to EAE Pathogenesis / Latentna Infekcija Mišjim Citomegalovirusom Ima Ulogu U Patogenezi Eksperimentalnog Autoimunskog Encefalomijelitisa
Authors: Milovanovic Jelena , Arsenijevic Aleksandar , Stojanovic Bojana , Milovanovic Marija , Jonjic Stipan , Popovic Branka , Arsenijevic Nebojsa , Lukic Miodrag L. 
Published: January 2016

ABSTRACT
Viral infection has been identified as the most likely environmental trigger of multiple sclerosis (MS). There are conflicting data regarding the role of cytomegalovirus (CMV) in MS pathogenesis.
We utilised experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE)-resistant BALB/c mice and murine cytomegalovirus (MCMV), the murine homolog of CMV, to examine the mechanism by which viral infection enhances autoimmune neuroinflammation. Mice subjected to latent neonatal MCMV infection developed the typical characteristics of EAE. Similar to MS, the MCMV-infected EAE-induced mice developed infiltrates in the central nervous system (CNS) composed of similar percentages of CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. The influx of both Th 1 and Th 17 cells into the CNS of MCMV- infected EAE-induced mice was observed. Interestingly, the development of autoimmune neuroinflammation after latent MCMV infection was accompanied by a significant influx of Tc17 cells (CD8+IL-17+ and CD8+RoRγt+) but not Tc1, cells. Our results suggest that latent MCMV infection affects the development of inflammatory lymphocytes that exhibit encephalitogenic potential, thereby mediating increased CNS pathology following EAE induction, and that CMV represents a possible environmental factor in the pathogenesis of MS and other autoimmune diseases
Role of Remittance in Economic Development of Nepal
Authors: Srivastava Nagendra Lal , Chaudhary Shashi K. 
Published: January 2016

This article deals with the analysis of direct impact of remittance on three development indicators viz. GDP, GNP and PCI of the nation which are also the dependent variables of the proposed models. The analysis has been carried out with linear and log-linear models under multiple regressions. The impact of remittance has been seen most remarkable in the GDP and GNP both in nominal and real terms. In the nominal GDP and GNP, the remittance shows 61 percent and 72 percent impact respectively while in real term it shows 48 percent and 55 percent respectively. It has also shown positive impact on the PCI but it is comparatively low (four percent in nominal and one percent in real
terms). The growth rates of independent variables (Rm, K, L and X) have also been tested in the same model to find the effects on the dependent variables. The findings are positive except for labor force, but they are marginal which show that remittance has not been used effectively so as to increase the real growth rates of the economy.

The Journal of Nepalese Business Studies Vol. IV, No.1 (2007) pp. 28-37
Hypophosphatemic rickets and craniosynostosis: a multicenter case series
Authors: Vega Rafael A. , Opalak Charles , Harshbarger Raymond J. , Fearon Jeffrey A. , Ritter Ann M. , Collins John J. , Rhodes Jennifer L. 
Published: January 2016

OBJECTIVE
This study examines a series of patients with hypophosphatemic rickets and craniosynostosis to characterize the clinical course and associated craniofacial anomalies.

METHODS
A 20-year retrospective review identified patients with hypophosphatemic rickets and secondary craniosynostosis at 3 major craniofacial centers. Parameters examined included sex, age at diagnosis of head shape anomaly, affected sutures, etiology of rickets, presenting symptoms, number and type of surgical interventions, and associated diagnoses. A review of the literature was performed to optimize treatment recommendations.

RESULTS
Ten patients were identified (8 males, 2 females). Age at presentation ranged from 1 to 9 years. The most commonly affected suture was the sagittal (6/10 patients). Etiologies included antacid-induced rickets, autosomal dominant hypophosphatemic rickets, and X-linked hypophosphatemic (XLH) rickets. Nine patients had undergone at least 1 cranial vault remodeling (CVR) surgery. Three patients underwent subsequent surgeries in later years. Four patients underwent formal intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, 3 of which revealed elevated ICP. Three patients were diagnosed with a Chiari Type I malformation.

CONCLUSIONS
Secondary craniosynostosis develops postnatally due to metabolic or mechanical factors. The most common metabolic cause is hypophosphatemic rickets, which has a variety of etiologies. Head shape changes occur later and with a more heterogeneous presentation compared with that of primary craniosynostosis. CVR may be required to prevent or relieve elevated ICP and abnormalities of the cranial vault. Children with hypophosphatemic rickets who develop head shape abnormalities should be promptly referred to a craniofacial specialist.
Direct-trauma model of posttraumatic syringomyelia with a computer-controlled motorized spinal cord impactor
Authors: Wong Johnny H. Y. , Song Xin , Hemley Sarah J. , Bilston Lynne E. , Cheng Shaokoon , Stoodley Marcus A. 
Published: January 2016

OBJECTIVE
The pathogenesis of posttraumatic syringomyelia remains enigmatic and is not adequately explained by current theories. Experimental investigations require a reproducible animal model that replicates the human condition. Current animal models are imperfect because of their low reliability, severe neurological deficits, or dissimilar mechanism of injury. The objective of this study was to develop a reproducible rodent model of posttraumatic syringomyelia using a spinal cord impactor that produces an injury that more closely mimics the human condition and does not produce severe neurological deficits.

METHODS
The study consisted of 2 parts. Seventy animals were studied overall: 20 in Experiment 1 and 48 in Experiment 2 after two rats with severe deficits were killed early. Experiment 1 aimed to determine the optimal force setting for inducing a cystic cavity without neurological deficits using a computer-controlled motorized spinal cord impactor. Twenty animals received an impact that ranged from 50 to 150 kDyn. Using the optimal force for producing an initial cyst determined from Experiment 1, Experiment 2 aimed to compare the progression of cavities in animals with and those without arachnoiditis induced by kaolin. Forty-eight animals were killed at 1, 3, 6, or 12 weeks after syrinx induction. Measurements of cavity size and maximum anteroposterior and lateral diameters were evaluated using light microscopy.

RESULTS
In Experiment 1, cavities were present in 95% of the animals. The duration of limb weakness and spinal cord cavity size correlated with the delivered force. The optimal force chosen for Experiment 2 was 75 kDyn. In Experiment 2, cavities occurred in 92% of the animals. Animals in the kaolin groups developed larger cavities and more vacuolations and enlarged perivascular spaces than those in the nonkaolin groups.

CONCLUSIONS
This impact model reliably produces cavities that resemble human posttraumatic syringomyelia and is suitable for further study of posttraumatic syringomyelia pathophysiology.