bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Servicing Our Economy: Producer Service Location and Government Procurement 2004–2010 in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area
Authors: Christopher S. C. , Vese R. D. , Boyd M. A. , Reddy A. D. , Mulhollen A. P. , Zand D. E. , Leslie T. F. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractHarrington and Campbell (1997) previously illuminated the pattern of producer services' suburbanization in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area between 1970 and 1992. Their results showed producer services growing at a faster rate at locations farther from the central city. We revisit the topic utilizing data from 2004 to 2010, assessing not only changes in the distribution of producer services since their work, but also the impact of massive increases in defense spending on producer services' growth throughout the first decade of the twenty‐first century. Multivariate linear regression is used to estimate per capita growth of producer services employment using six independent variables. Our results reveal producer services employment during the time period has grown significantly more quickly in the urban D.C. core than the outer suburbs, contrary to Harrington and Campbell's research. Additionally, we find per capita producer services employment is self‐limiting over the study period: locations with more producer services employment in 2004 experienced significantly less producer services growth over the period. We find federal procurement has no correlation on producer services overall, with limited effects on some subsectors. Analyzing a select group of producer services subsectors revealed that no sectors followed the overall model exactly, suggesting that targeting producer services for growth must be done carefully. None of our models show employment diversity to be a factor in differentiating economic growth at the intra‐metropolitan level.
Supporting the Role of Associate Dean in Universities: an Alternative Approach to Management Development
Authors: Preston Diane , Floyd Alan 
Published: May 2016

AbstractLocated between senior management and academic staff, the role of the Associate Dean in universities appears to be growing in number, complexity and importance in recent years. A role arguably fraught with complexity, it remains largely undefined and under‐researched. While little is known about the role in general, less still is known about their leadership development experiences. This paper reports on a Leadership Foundation funded UK study to explore what training and role preparation Associate Deans have had. Data was collected from 15 interviews with Associate Deans from five different institutions and a follow‐up online survey of Associate Deans (n = 172) throughout England and Wales. The study found that 60 per cent of respondents had received little or no formal management training and that 24 per cent of those who had received training reported it to be only moderately useful or of little or no use. In contrast, however, the respondents identified the establishment of informal learning and support networks with other Associate Deans as being a vital source of support. The paper argues that an alternative model of management development, based on relational and social learning theories, might be a more appropriate way to help support this group of academic middle leaders.
Reconstructive option after radical mutilating surgery in children with genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma: When sparing the bladder is not an option
Authors: Komasara Leszek , Stefanowicz Joanna , Bryks‐Laszkowska Anna , Gołębiewski Andrzej , Czauderna Piotr 
Published: May 2016

ObjectivesTo present versatile surgical reconstructive techniques and their outcomes in pediatric patients with genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the oncological and urological outcomes of seven patients treated between 1992 and 2014 according to the Cooperative Weichteilsarkom Studiengruppe protocols. Intergroup Rhabdomyosarcoma Study staging: local, six patients; and IV, one patient. Histology: embryonal, five patients; unclassified, one patient; triton tumor one patient. Surgical treatment included: cystectomy, uterectomy and partial vaginectomy, one patient; radical cystectomy, two patients; cystectomy, one patient; cystectomy with partial prostatectomy, one patient; partial cystectomy, one patient; and partial prostatectomy, one patient.ResultsAll patients were alive in complete remission at last follow up. In four cases, ileal conduit with ureteral reimplantation with serous‐lined extramural tunnel (Abol‐Enein technique) was carried out, which was followed by conversion into ileal continent bladder with continent appendiceal stoma for clean intermittent catheterization in three patients. In one boy, partial cystectomy and continent reconstruction was carried out during a single surgical procedure. One child with incontinent urinary diversion is still awaiting a continence solution. One child after partial prostatectomy is continent without any voiding disturbances.ConclusionsThe timing and extent of radical surgery for treatment of genitourinary rhabdomyosarcoma depend on the local anatomical conditions, and the response to previous chemo‐ and radiotherapy. Cystectomy followed by various reconstructive techniques still remains an important option in the local treatment.
Failing time after time: time perspective, procrastination, and cognitive reappraisal in goal failure
Authors: Taylor Jill , Wilson Janet Clare 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThis research novelly explores how Future Time Perspective (FTP) plays a role in reflecting on goal failure and striving for future goals. Participants (N = 139) completed questionnaires assessing recent goal failure, procrastination, emotion regulation and FTP, then coded as either High or Low in FTP. Results support hypotheses that despite goal failure, those high in FTP procrastinated less, planned more and used more cognitive reappraisal strategies. Further, procrastination and cognitive reappraisal significantly predicted FTP scores. Thus, goal failure may be an essential part of learning how to achieve high self‐regulation goals. However, it may discourage some from trying again, particularly those low in FTP. Findings suggest the FTP may offer a strategy to aid attainment of important high self‐regulated, long‐term goals.
Long Postpacing Interval After Entrainment of Tachycardia Including a Slow Conduction Zone Within the Circuit
Authors: KINJO TAKAHIKO , SASAKI SHINGO , KIMURA MASAOMI , OWADA SHINGEN , HORIUCHI DAISUKE , SASAKI KENICHI , ITOH TAIHEI , ISHIDA YUJI , SHOJI YOSHIHIRO , NISHIZAKI KIMITAKA , TSUSHIMA YUICHI , TOMITA HIROFUMI , OKUMURA KEN 
Published: May 2016

Long Postpacing Interval Caused by Decremental ConductionBackgroundsPostpacing interval (PPI) measured after entrainment pacing describes the distance between pacing site and reentrant circuit. However, the influential features to PPI remain to be elucidated.Methods and ResultsThis study included 22 cases with slow/fast atrioventricular (AV) nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT), 14 orthodromic AV reciprocating tachycardia (AVRT) using an accessary pathway, 22 typical atrial flutter (AFL), and 18 other macroreentrant atrial tachycardia (atypical AFL). Rapid pacing at a pacing cycle length (PCL) 5% shorter than tachycardia cycle length (TCL) was done from a site on or close to the reentry circuit. Pacing sites included the coronary sinus ostium in AVNRT, earliest atrial activation site in AVRT, and cavotricuspid isthmus in typical AFL. In atypical AFL, tachycardia circuit was determined on the basis of CARTO mapping, and then the pacing site was. TCL was significantly longer in AVNRT and AVRT than in typical AFL and atypical AFL (both P < 0.05). PCL minus TCL value was similar among the 4 groups. PPI minus TCL value (milliseconds) was significantly longer in AVNRT (median, 40 [IQR, 29–60.8]) and AVRT (34 [20–47]) than in typical AFL (0 [0–4]) and atypical AFL (3.5 [0–8]) (both P < 0.05). Furthermore, PPI minus TCL was prolonged with shortening of PCL in AVNRT and AVRT (both P < 0.05), whereas it was unchanged in typical AFL (P = 0.50).ConclusionPPI after concealed entrainment is prolonged compared with TCL when the reentry circuit involves a slow conduction zone with a decremental conduction property such as the AV node.
Rcrust: a tool for calculating path‐dependent open system processes and application to melt loss
Authors: Mayne M. J. , Moyen J.‐F. , Stevens G. , Kaislaniemi L. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractEarth's continental crust is stabilized by crustal differentiation that is driven by partial melting and melt loss: Magmas segregate from their residuum and migrate into the upper crust, leaving the deep crust refractory. Thus, compositional change is an integral part of the metamorphic evolution of anatectic granulites. Current thermodynamic modelling techniques have limited abilities to handle changing bulk composition. New software is developed (Rcrust) that via a path‐dependent iteration approach enables pressure, temperature and bulk composition to act as simultaneous variables. Path‐dependence allows phase additions or extractions that will alter the effective bulk composition of the system. This new methodology leads to a host of additional investigative tools. Singular paths within pressure–temperature–bulk composition (P–T–X) space give details of changing phase proportions and compositions during the anatectic process, while compilations of paths create path‐dependent P–T mode diagrams. A case study is used to investigate the effects of melt loss in an open system for a pelite starting bulk composition. The study is expanded upon by considering multiple P–T paths and considering the effects of a lower melt threshold. It is found that, for the pelite starting composition under investigation, open systems produce less melt than closed systems, and that melt loss prior to decompression drastically reduces the ability of the system to form melt upon decompression.
Violence against women and cervical cancer screening: a systematic review
Authors: Leite Franciéle Marabotti Costa , Amorim Maria Helena Costa , Primo Cândida Caniçali , Gigante Denise Petrucci 
Published: May 2016

Aims and objectivesTo present a systematic review of papers published on the relationship between violence against women and cervical cancer screening.BackgroundViolence against women is a serious public health problem. This phenomenon can have negative effects on victims’ health and affect the frequency at which they receive cervical cancer screening.DesignA systematic literature review.MethodsThis study was carried out in October 2015 with searches of the Lilacs, PubMed and Web of Science databases using the following keywords: violence, domestic violence, battered women, spouse abuse, Papanicolaou test, vaginal smears, early detection of cancer and cervix uteri.ResultsEight papers published between 2002–2013 were included in this review, most of which were cross‐sectional studies. Three studies found no association between victimisation and receiving Pap testing, and five studies reported an association. These contradictory results were due to higher or lower examination frequencies among the women who had experienced violence.ConclusionThe results of this study indicate that the association between violence against women and cervical cancer screening remains inconclusive, and they demonstrate the need for more detailed studies to help clarify this relationship.Relevance to clinical practiceProfessionals who aid women should be knowledgeable regarding the perception and detection of violence so that they can interrupt the cycle of aggression, which has harmful impacts on victims’ health.
Dual trigger with gonadotropin‐releasing hormone agonist and recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin improves in vitro fertilization outcome in gonadotropin‐releasing hormone antagonist cycles
Authors: Seval Mehmet Murat , Özmen Batuhan , Atabekoğlu Cem , Şükür Yavuz Emre , Şimşir Coşkun , Kan Özgur , Sönmezer Murat 
Published: May 2016

AbstractAimThe aim of this study was to evaluate whether dual trigger with leuprolide acetate plus recombinant human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) improves in vitro fertilization outcome in gonadotropin‐releasing hormone antagonist cycles.MethodsA total of 156 patients diagnosed with mild male factor, unexplained or tubal factor infertility were enrolled in the study. All subjects were allocated into one of two groups: the dual trigger group (leuprolide acetate 500 μg + recombinant hCG 250 μg) and the standard group (recombinant hCG 250 μg) according to the selected trigger method. Oocyte trigger was performed when at least three follicles >17 mm were observed. Pregnancy rate, number of collected oocytes, number of metaphase II oocytes, number of grade‐A embryos, cycle cancellation rate, and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome rate were the main outcome measures for the study.ResultsThe mean number of grade‐A embryos (1.6 ± 1.5 vs 1.1 ± 1.4, P = 0.01) and of metaphase II oocytes (7.9 ± 4.6 vs 6.3 ± 5.8, P = 0.02) was significantly higher in the dual‐trigger group. Pregnancy rate was significantly higher in the dual‐trigger group than in the standard group (54.8 vs 37.5%, P = 0.006). Two cases of mild ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome were observed in each group.ConclusionThis novel and more physiological trigger approach using 500 μg leuprolide acetate plus 250 μg recombinant hCG may lead to an increase in the number of metaphase II oocytes, grade‐A embryos, and may improve pregnancy rates.
Gastric peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (G‐POEM) as a salvage therapy for refractory gastroparesis: a case series of different subtypes
Authors: Mekaroonkamol P. , Li L. Y. , Dacha S. , Xu Y. , Keilin S. D. , Willingham F. F. , Cai Q. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBackgroundGastroparesis is a poorly understood, chronic, debilitating motility disorder with very limited medical therapeutic options. Gastric peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (G‐POEM) is an emerging novel endoscopic technique as an incisionless pyloroplasty for refractory cases. Effective information of G‐POEM on different types of gastroparesis is sparse.MethodsCases of G‐POEM using selective circular myotomy as a salvage therapy for refractory symptoms were retrospective studied. The G‐POEM procedures were performed by a single expert endoscopist under a certain protocol. Gastroparesis Cardinal Symptoms Index (GCSI) and gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) were evaluated before and after the procedure. Procedures related adverse event were also recorded.Key ResultsAll procedures were successfully completed without complications. Each case in this series was different in demography and etiology of gastroparesis, namely postsurgical, postinfectious, and idiopathic gastroparesis in an elderly male and two young female adults. All cases were refractory to conventional treatment but demonstrated obvious success after G‐POEM as a salvage therapy both clinically and on GES.Conclusions & InferencesG‐POEM as a salvage therapy improves symptoms and gastric emptying in patients with different types of refractory gastroparesis. Our cases are also the firsts to show success of G‐POEM in postinfectious gastroparesis and in elderly male patient. More data are needed to determine which subgroup of patients would benefit most from this novel procedure.
Colonic overexpression of the T‐type calcium channel Cav3.2 in a mouse model of visceral hypersensitivity and in irritable bowel syndrome patients
Authors: Scanzi J. , Accarie A. , Muller E. , Pereira B. , Aissouni Y. , Goutte M. , Joubert‐Zakeyh J. , Picard E. , Boudieu L. , Mallet C. , Gelot A. , Ardid D. , Carvalho F. A. , Dapoigny M. 
Published: May 2016

AbstractBackgroundAmong the different mechanisms involved in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) physiopathology, visceral hypersensitivity seems to play a key role. It involves sensitization of the colonic primary afferent fibers, especially through an overexpression of ion channels. The aims of this translational study were to investigate the colonic expression of Cav3.2 calcium channels and their involvement in an animal model of colonic hypersensitivity, and to assess their expression in the colonic mucosa of symptomatic IBS patients.MethodsThis bench‐to‐bed study combined a preclinical experimental study on mice and a case–control clinical study. Preclinical studies were performed on wild‐type and Cav3.2‐KO mice. Colonic sensitivity and Cav3.2 expression were studied after a low‐dose treatment of dextran sodium sulfate (DSS 0.5%). Regarding the clinical study, colonic biopsies were performed in 14 IBS patients and 16 controls during a colonoscopy to analyze the mucosal Cav3.2 expression.Key resultsWild‐type, but not Cav3.2‐KO, mice developed visceral hypersensitivity without colonic inflammation, after 0.5% DSS treatment. A significant increase of Cav3.2 mRNA (p = 0.04) was found in the colon of low‐dose DSS‐treated wild‐type (WT) mice compared to their controls. In human colonic biopsies, the Cav3.2 mRNA level was significantly higher in the IBS group compared to the control group (p = 0.01). The immunofluorescence staining revealed their protein expression in colonic mucosa, particularly in nerve fibers.Conclusions & inferencesThis translational study supports the involvement of the calcium channels Cav3.2 in abdominal pain, as observed in IBS patients. It opens new therapeutic perspectives based on molecules specifically blocking these channels.
Heckscher–Ohlin: Evidence from Virtual Trade in Value Added
Authors: Ito Tadashi , Rotunno Lorenzo , Vézina Pierre‐Louis 
Published: May 2016

AbstractThe fragmentation of production chains across borders has been one of the most distinctive features of globalization since the 1980s. Nonetheless, our understanding of its implications for trade theory and policy is only in its infancy. We suggest that trade in value added should follow theories of comparative advantage more closely than gross trade, as value‐added flows capture where factors of production, e.g. skilled and unskilled labor, are used along the global value chain. We find empirical evidence that Heckscher–Ohlin theory does predict manufacturing trade in value‐added, and it does so better than for gross shipment flows. While countries export across a broad range of sectors, they contribute more value‐added in techniques using their abundant factor intensively.
Complete Genome Sequence of Enterococcus faecium ATCC 700221
Authors: McKenney Peter T. , Ling Lilan , Wang Guilin , Mane Shrikant , Pamer Eric G. 
Published: May 2016

ABSTRACT

We report the complete genome sequence of a vancomycin-resistant isolate of
Enterococcus faecium
derived from human feces. The genome comprises one chromosome of 2.9 Mb and three plasmids. The strain harbors a plasmid-borne
vanA-
type vancomycin resistance locus and is a member of multilocus sequencing type (MLST) cluster ST-17.
Complete Genomic Characterization of
Plum bark necrosis stem pitting–associated virus
Infecting Sweet Cherry in China
Authors: Wang Jiawei , Zhai Ying , Liu Weizhen , Zhu Dongzi , Pappu Hanu R. , Liu Qingzhong 
Published: May 2016

ABSTRACT

Plum bark necrosis stem pitting–associated virus
(PBNSPaV) causes the plum bark necrosis stem pitting–associated disease. We obtained the complete genome of a PBNSPaV isolate (PBNSPaV-TA) using small RNA deep sequencing followed by overlapping RT-PCR. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a completed genome of PBNSPaV identified from cherry trees.
Parental understanding and self-blame following sudden infant death: a mixed-methods study of bereaved parents' and professionals' experiences
Authors: Garstang Joanna , Griffiths Frances , Sidebotham Peter 
Published: May 2016

ObjectivesImprovements in our understanding of the role of modifiable risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) mean that previous reassurance to parents that these deaths were unpreventable may no longer be appropriate. This study aimed to learn of bereaved parents' and healthcare professionals' experiences of understanding causes of death following detailed sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) investigations. The research questions were: How do bereaved parents understand the cause of death and risk factors identified during detailed investigation following a sudden unexpected infant death? What is the association between bereaved parents' mental health and this understanding? What are healthcare professionals' experiences of sharing such information with families?DesignThis was a mixed-methods study using a Framework Approach.SettingSpecialist paediatric services.ParticipantsBereaved parents were recruited following detailed multiagency SUDI investigations; 21/113 eligible families and 27 professionals participated giving theoretical saturation of data.Data collectionWe analysed case records from all agencies, interviewed professionals and invited parents to complete the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and questionnaires or in-depth interviews.ResultsNearly all bereaved parents were able to understand the cause of death and several SIDS parents had a good understanding of the relevant modifiable risk factors even when these related directly to their actions. Paediatricians worried that discussing risk factors with parents would result in parental self-blame and some deliberately avoided these discussions. Over half the families did not mention blame or blamed no one. The cause of death of the infants of these families varied. 3/21 mothers expressed overwhelming feelings of self-blame and had clinically significant scores on HADS.ConclusionsBereaved parents want detailed information about their child's death. Our study suggests parents want health professionals to explain the role of risk factors in SIDS. We found no evidence that sharing this information is a direct cause of parental self-blame.
Study on the effect of process conditions on the thermo-optic coefficient of amorphous silicon films
Authors: Zhou Xiang , Liu Shuang , Tang Haihua , Zhong Zhiyong , Liu Yong 
Published: May 2016

A thermo-optical coefficient (TOC) test platform based on FILMeasure-20 was designed and the thermal coefficient of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) thin films material at 1330 nm was tested. a-Si:H were deposited on the quartz glass using a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) system. Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR) was used to characterize the infrared spectral feature of films. The hydrogen content of films was influenced by different radio frequency (RF) power and deposition pressure conditions according to the FTIR spectra and theoretical analysis, and the thermo-optic effect of a-Si:H varied with temperature characteristics. Experimental results indicated that selecting the appropriate process conditions to prepare a-Si:H films can effectively increase or avoid the impact of thermo-optical effect on the optical devices.