bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Thirty years of fleet dynamics modelling using discrete‐choice models: What have we learned?
Authors: Girardin Raphaël , Hamon Katell G , Pinnegar John , Poos Jan Jaap , Thébaud Olivier , Tidd Alex , Vermard Youen , Marchal Paul 
Published: November 2016

AbstractAnticipating fisher behaviour is necessary for successful fisheries management. Of the different concepts that have been developed to understand individual fisher behaviour, random utility models (RUMs) have attracted considerable attention in the past three decades, and more particularly so since the 2000s. This study aimed at summarizing and analysing the information gathered from RUMs used during the last three decades around the globe. A methodology has been developed to standardize information across different studies and compare RUM results. The studies selected focused on fishing effort allocation. Six types of fisher behaviour drivers were considered: the presence of other vessels in the same fishing area, tradition, expected revenue, species targeting, costs, and risk‐taking. Analyses were performed using three separate linear modelling approaches to assess the extent to which these different drivers impacted fisher behaviour in three fleet types: fleets fishing for demersal species using active gears, fleets fishing for demersal species using passive gears and fleets fishing for pelagic species. Fishers are attracted by higher expected revenue, tradition, species targeting and presence of others, but avoid choices involving large costs. Results also suggest that fishers fishing for demersal species using active gears are generally more influenced by past seasonal (long‐term) patterns than by the most recent (short‐term) information. Finally, the comparison of expected revenue with other fisher behaviour drivers highlights that demersal fishing vessels are risk‐averse and that tradition and species targeting influence fisher decisions more than expected revenue.
Widespread Pressure Pain Hypersensitivity Is Similar in Women With Frequent Episodic and Chronic Tension‐Type Headache: A Blinded Case–Control Study
Authors: Palacios Ceña María , Castaldo Matteo , Kelun Wang  , Torelli Paola , Pillastrini Paolo , Fernández‐de‐las‐Peñas César , Arendt‐Nielsen Lars 
Published: November 2016

ObjectiveTo investigate differences in widespread pressure pain hyperalgesia in the trigemino‐cervical and extra‐trigeminal (distant pain‐free) regions in women with frequent episodic (FETTH) and chronic (CTTH) tension‐type headache.BackgroundIt seems that people with tension‐type headache exhibit central sensitization. No study has investigated differences between FETTH and CTTH in terms of widespread pressure pain hypersensitivity.MethodsForty‐three women with FETTH, 42 with CTTH, and 45 women without headache diagnosis were recruited. Pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) were bilaterally assessed over trigeminal area (ie, temporalis muscle), extra‐trigeminal (ie, C5/C6 zygapophyseal joint), and two distant points (ie, second metacarpal and tibialis anterior muscle) by a blinded assessor. Clinical features of the headache were collected with a 4‐week headache diary. Anxiety and depression were assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS).ResultsThe ANCOVA revealed that PPTs were significantly decreased bilaterally over trigeminal (mean differences ranging from 97.5 to 101.5 kPa), extra‐trigeminal (from 94.3 to 114.5 kPa), and distant points (from 99.4 to 208.6 kPa) in both FETTH and CTTH groups compared with controls (all, P < .001). No differences between FETTH and CTTH were observed (all points, P > .217). Anxiety (all, P > .803) or depression (P > .206) did not influence pressure pain hyperalgesia. No associations between widespread pressure hypersensitivity and headache features were observed (all, P > .110).ConclusionsCurrent results suggest the presence of similar local and widespread pressure hyperalgesia, not associated with anxiety or depression, in women with FETTH and CTTH supporting that localized and central manifestations are involved in both the episodic and chronic forms of tension‐type headache.
A multivariate study of over‐indebtedness' causes and consequences
Authors: Gutiérrez‐Nieto Begoña , Serrano‐Cinca Carlos , de la CuestaߚGonzález Marta 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThis paper proposes a comprehensive explanatory model to explain both causes and consequences of over‐indebtedness. It presents as causes some borrower aspects, such as propensity to indebtedness and low financial literacy. Other causes are borrower circumstances: adverse external shocks, borrower internal problems and financial institutions' pressure. The model incorporates consequences on the borrower, the lender and the society. The model has been tested with a survey filled in by experts and over‐indebted individuals. Results have been analysed using multivariate techniques, including canonical correlations. There are differences in the opinions of experts and individuals: the latter blame external shocks or financial institutions' pressure, while the former find relevant factors the financial illiteracy or the tendency to imitate others. Experts and individuals agree on the consequences: poverty growth in the society and declining borrower's welfare. The paper concludes with the need to improve financial literacy, especially in the risks involved in over‐indebtedness.
Understanding bottled water consumption in a high‐poverty context: empirical evidence from a small town in Guatemala
Authors: Vásquez William F. 
Published: November 2016

AbstractThis research investigated the determinants of bottled water consumption using household survey data from a small, poor town in Guatemala. Hurdle (two‐part) models were estimated to account for 73.3% of sampled households that did not consume bottled water. Findings indicated that the vast majority of respondents perceived minimal health risks from drinking bottled water. In contrast, few respondents (3.2%) believed that tap water is totally safe to drink. Estimation results indicated that bottled water consumption was positively associated to health risk perceptions, household income, education and market access. Household size had a negative effect on the likelihood of consuming bottled water. However, once the household had decided to consume bottled water, its consumption increased with each additional household member.
Patient, family, nurse perspectives on Chinese elders' quality of life
Authors: Wang W. , McDonald T. 
Published: November 2016

BackgroundFamilies and nurses are important care‐providers and proxies of older people. Their ability to assess the quality of life of elders in ways that align with how older people assess themselves has policy implications for allocating services and resources to older persons.AimTo investigate the alignment of perspectives of the quality of life held by older people, their families and nurses in China.MethodsEmploying a survey design using concurrent EQ‐5D‐3L and WHOQOL‐BREF surveys, responses from 72 matched stakeholder groups were compared and agreement tested using weighted kappa/one‐way random intra‐class correlations and paired Student's t‐test.ResultsOn the more observable dimensions families and nurses were in close agreement with the older person in relation to quality of life reports. However, in the more subjective domains, family and especially nurses tended to estimate that the older person's suffering as more severe than they themselves thought.ConclusionThe perspectives of older patients and their family are more closely aligned regarding the older person's quality of life than that of nurses caring for them, a finding inconsistent with international research.Implication for nursing and health policyThe evidence suggests that nursing work assignment processes could influence the accuracy of nurses' perceptions of their patient's quality of life.
Enhanced ferroelectric properties and thermal stability of Mn‐doped 0.96(Bi0.5 Na0.5)TiO3‐0.04BiAlO3 ceramics
Authors: Peng Ping , Nie Hengchang , Liu Zhen , Ren Weijun , Cao Fei , Wang Genshui , Dong Xianlin 
Published: November 2016

Abstract(Bi0.5Na0.5)TiO3–BiAlO3 lead‐free materials exhibit excellent ferroelectric properties, but its depolarization temperature is relatively low which is the major obstacle limiting the material's practical application. In this study, the effects of Manganese (Mn) modification on the microstructure, ferroelectric properties and depolarization behavior of 0.96(Bi0.5Na0.5)(Ti1−xMnx)O3–0.04BiAlO3 ceramics were investigated. It was found that the average grain size was enlarged and ferroelectric properties were enhanced with small Mn addition, meanwhile the tangent loss decreased. The remnant polarization (Pr) of the samples reached an optimal value (~41 μC/cm2) as Mn content increased up to 0.7 mol%, whereas further addition resulted in the decrease in Pr. Moreover, appropriate Mn addition (x=0.7%) can improve the depolarization temperature from 140°C to 161°C determined from thermally stimulated depolarization currents measurement.
Long non‐coding ribonucleic acid zinc finger antisense 1 promotes the progression of colonic cancer by modulating ZEB1 expression
Authors: Fang Changyi , Zan Jianbao , Yue Ben , Liu Chenchen , He Chenglong , Yan Dongwang 
Published: November 2016

AbstractBackground and AimLong non‐coding RNA zinc finger antisense 1 (ZFAS1) is frequently amplified in hepatocellular carcinoma and promotes metastasis by increasing zinc finger E‐box binding homeobox 1 (ZEB1), which can potentiate the progression of epithelial‐to‐mesenchymal transition (EMT). However, the expression pattern and role of ZFAS1 in colonic cancer remains unknown. The present study aimed to investigate the role of ZFAS1 and its clinical significance in colonic cancer.MethodsPaired clinical colonic cancer tissue samples and clinicopathologic characteristics of 73 patients were analyzed. Quantitative real‐time polymerase chain reaction analysis was used to evaluate expression levels of ZFAS1 in colonic cancer tissues, cell lines, and plasma. ZEB1 and EMT‐related markers expression levels also were explored. Cell biology assays were used to explore the biologic consequences of ZFAS1 in regulating cell proliferation and invasion, as well as the roles in regulating EMT.ResultsZinc finger antisense 1 was up‐regulated in colonic cancer tissues compared with adjacent mucosa (P < 0.01), and its expression level was significantly correlated with TNM stage, vascular invasion, and lymph node metastasis (P < 0.05). ZFAS1 and ZEB1 were also increased in patients' plasma. Moreover, ZFAS1 promoted proliferation, invasion, and impeded apoptosis. Knockdown of ZFAS1 decreased expression of ZEB1 and increased the epithelial markers E‐cadherin, ZO‐1 while decreasing mesenchymal markers vimentin and N‐cadherin.ConclusionsLong non‐coding RNA ZFAS1 may function as an oncogene by modulating ZEB1 to induce EMT. Manipulation of ZFAS1 level may be a novel approach to suppress colonic cancer progression. In addition, ZFAS1 in plasma has the potential to be a diagnostic biomarker of colonic cancer.
Variation Across U.S. Assisted Living Facilities: Admissions, Resident Care Needs, and Staffing
Authors: Han Kihye , Trinkoff Alison M. , Storr Carla L. , Lerner Nancy , Yang Bo Kyum 
Published: November 2016

AbstractPurposeThough more people in the United States currently reside in assisted living facilities (ALFs) than nursing homes, little is known about ALF admission policies, resident care needs, and staffing characteristics. We therefore conducted this study using a nationwide sample of ALFs to examine these factors, along with comparison of ALFs by size.DesignCross‐sectional secondary data analysis using data from the 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities.MethodsMeasures included nine admission policy items, seven items on the proportion of residents with selected conditions or care needs, and six items on staffing characteristics (e.g., access to licensed nurse, aide training). Facilities (n = 2,301) were divided into three categories by size: small, 4 to 10 beds; medium, 11 to 25 beds; and large, 26 or more beds. Analyses took complex sampling design effects into account to project national U.S. estimates.FindingsMore than half of ALFs admitted residents with considerable healthcare needs and served populations that required nursing care, such as for transfers, medications, and eating or dressing. Staffing was largely composed of patient care aides, and fewer than half of ALFs had licensed care provider (registered nurse, licensed practical nurse) hours. Smaller facilities tended to have more inclusive admission policies and residents with more complex care needs (more mobility, eating and medication assistance required, short‐term memory issues, p < .01) and less access to licensed nurses than larger ALFs (p < .01).ConclusionsThis study suggests ALFs are caring for and admitting residents with considerable care needs, indicating potential overlap with nursing home populations. Despite this finding, ALF regulations lag far behind those in effect for nursing homes. In addition, measurement of care outcomes is critically needed to ensure appropriate ALF care quality.Clinical RelevanceAs more people choose ALFs, outcome measures for ALFs, which are now unavailable, should be developed to allow for oversight and monitoring of care quality.
Pulmonary Vein Isolation with the Cryoballoon Technique: Feasibility, Procedural Outcomes, and Adoption in the Real World
Authors: PADELETTI LUIGI , CURNIS ANTONIO , TONDO CLAUDIO , LUNATI MAURIZIO , PORCELLINI STEFANO , VERLATO ROBERTO , SCIARRA LUIGI , SENATORE GAETANO , CATANZARITI DOMENICO , LEONI LOIRA , LANDOLINA MAURIZIO , DELISE PIETRO , IACOPINO SAVERIO , PIERAGNOLI PAOLO , ARENA GIUSEPPE 
Published: November 2016

BackgroundCatheter ablation (CA) is recommended for patients with drug refractory symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF). “One Shot” catheters have been introduced to simplify CA and cryoballoon ablation (CBA) is spreading rapidly. Few real‐world data are available on standard clinical practice, mainly from single‐center experience. We aimed to evaluate clinical settings, demographics, and acute procedural outcomes in a large cohort of patients treated with CBA.MethodsA total of 903 patients (73% male, mean age 59 ± 11) underwent pulmonary vein CBA. Correlations between the patient's inclusion time and clinical characteristics, procedure duration, acute success rate, and intraprocedural complications were evaluated.ResultsSeventy‐seven percent of patients were affected by paroxysmal AF and 23% by persistent AF. Overall, acute success rate was 97.9% and periprocedural complications were observed in 35 (3.9%) patients, 13 (1.4%) of which were classified as major complications. With respect to the patient's inclusion time analysis, an increase in treatment of persistent AF was observed, a significant decrease in CBA times (procedure, ablation, and fluoroscopy: 136.0 ± 46.5 minutes, 28.8 ± 19.6 minutes, and 34.3 ± 15.4 minutes, respectively) was observed, with comparable acute success rate and intraprocedural complications over time. The rate of major complications was extremely low (1.4%); no death, atrioesophageal fistula, stroke, or other major periinterventional or late complications occurred.ConclusionThis series represents the largest experience of CBA in the treatment of AF that also describes the adoption curve of this relatively recent technology. CBA showed an excellent safety profile when performed in a large real‐world clinical setting, with satisfactory acute success rate and, on average, short procedural times.Clinical Trial Registrationclinicaltrials.gov (NCT01007474)
The plumage and colouration of an enantiornithine bird from the early cretaceous of china
Authors: Peteya Jennifer A. , Clarke Julia A. , Li Quanguo , Gao Ke‐Qin , Shawkey Matthew D. 
Published: November 2016

AbstractBrilliant colour displays and diverse feather morphologies that are often sexual ornaments are common throughout much of extant Avialae. Here we describe a new basal enantiornithine bird specimen recovered from the Early Cretaceous Jiufotang Formation of Liaoning Province in northeastern China. We present new information on the plumage of Bohaiornithidae as well as the first detailed colour reconstruction of an enantiornithine bird. The new specimen retains subadult skeletal characteristics, including periosteal pitting of the long bone epiphyses and unfused elements, while also preserving plumage evidence consistent with sexual maturity at the time of death. Exceptionally‐preserved feathers cover the body, including elongate crown feathers, body contour feathers, asymmetrically‐veined wing primaries, an alula and two elongate rachis‐dominated rectrices that may have been sexual ornaments. The crown, neck, and body contour feathers retain elongate melanosome morphologies associated with weakly iridescent colouration in extant feathers. We provide additional evidence of preserved melanin using Raman spectroscopy; a rapid, non‐destructive chemical technique. The new specimen provides data on skeletal ontogeny in the Bohaiornithidae as well as evidence for intraspecific communication functions of plumage.
Cryptochromes Orchestrate Transcription Regulation of Diverse Blue Light Responses in Plants
Authors: Yang Zhaohe , Liu Bobin , Su Jun , Liao Jiakai , Lin Chentao , Oka Yoshito 
Published: November 2016

AbstractBlue light affects many aspects of plant growth and development throughout the plant lifecycle. Plant cryptochromes (CRYs) are UV‐A/blue light photoreceptors that play pivotal roles in regulating blue light‐mediated physiological responses via the regulated expression of more than one thousand genes. Photoactivated CRYs regulate transcription via two distinct mechanisms: indirect promotion of the activity of transcription factors by inactivation of the COP1/SPA E3 ligase complex or direct activation or inactivation of at least two sets of basic helix–loop–helix transcription factor families by physical interaction. Hence, CRYs govern intricate mechanisms that modulate activities of transcription factors to regulate multiple aspects of blue light‐responsive photomorphogenesis. Here, we review recent progress in dissecting the pathways of CRY signaling and discuss accumulating evidence that shows how CRYs regulate broad physiological responses to blue light.
Infertility associated with the absence of endometrial progesterone receptors in a bitch
Authors: Dockweiler JC , Cossic B , Donnelly CG , Gilbert RO , Buckles E , Cheong SH 
Published: November 2016

ContentsA three‐year‐old intact female Old English sheepdog was presented for evaluation of infertility. A uterine biopsy was performed during dioestrus, and the microscopic appearance was inconsistent with progesterone stimulation; the glands were sparse, simple and failed to show coiling, while the glandular epithelium was cuboidal instead of columnar. There was very little evidence of glandular activity. Due to the inappropriate appearance of the glands for the stage of the cycle, immunohistochemistry for progesterone receptors was performed. No progesterone receptor‐positive immunoreactivity was identified in the endometrial luminal epithelium, glandular epithelium or stroma. Weak intranuclear immunoreactivity was identified within the smooth muscle cells of the myometrium. The absence of progesterone receptors within the endometrial glands is the most likely explanation for the abnormal appearance of the endometrium and for this bitch's infertility. To our knowledge, this is the first report of endometrial progesterone receptor absence in a bitch.
How to encourage non‐donors to be more willing to donate blood? Testing of binding communication based interventions
Authors: Fonte D. , Blondé J. , Girandola F. 
Published: November 2016

SUMMARYObjectivesOur study aims to test the effectiveness of binding communication based interventions (vs classical persuasive communication based ones) inciting non‐donors to act in favour of blood donation.BackgroundThe implementation of effective communication interventions represents a major public health issue. Nevertheless, persuasive media campaigns appear to have little effect on behaviours. Even though non‐donors hold a positive attitude towards blood donation, they are not inclined to donate. As an alternative to producing behavioural changes, many recent studies have shown the superiority of binding communication over persuasive communication.MethodsAll participants, non‐donors, were randomly assigned to one of four experimental conditions of a 2 (type of communication: persuasive vs binding) × 2 (source credibility: low vs high) factorial design. Then, they were asked to report their intention to donate blood, and their intention to distribute leaflets regarding blood donation.ResultsBinding communication is a more effective strategy for increasing intention towards blood donation compared with persuasive communication, especially when combined with high credibility source.DiscussionAccordingly this study calls for more consideration of knowledge of social psychology to design effective communication interventions and increase the number of donations.
Simulation of a Yield Stress Influence on Nusselt Number in Turbulent Flow of Kaolin Slurry
Authors: Bartosik Artur 
Published: November 2016

Solid-liquid flow commonly exists in nature and in engineering and its modeling is one of the main challenges of Computational Fluid Dynamics.
The paper deals with numerical simulation of mass and heat transfer in turbulent flow of Kaolin slurry. The physical model assumes that solid particles are sufficiently small and fully suspended, and a turbulent flow is hydro-dynamically and thermally developed in a straight horizontal pipeline. Based upon the assumptions the slurry is considered to be a single-phase flow with increased density and apparent viscosity. As the slurry exhibits a yield stress, the Bingham rheological model was chosen to calculate its apparent viscosity. The mathematical model uses the time-averaged momentum equation in which the turbulent stress tensor was defined by means of the k-ε model, which makes use of the Boussinesq eddy-viscosity hypothesis. The turbulence damping function, which has been used in the k-ε model, was purposely designed for such slurry because the slurry exhibits increased damping of turbulence. In addition, the energy equation has been used. The convective term of the equation was determined from the energy balance acting on a unit pipe length, assuming linear changes of temperature in the main flow direction.
The objective of the paper is to examine the influence of yield stress on the Nusselt number in the turbulent flow of Kaolin slurry in the range of solids concentration between 0% and 38% by volume and in the range of Reynolds numbers from 5,000 to 50,000. The paper shows that there is a substantial influence of the yield stress on velocity profiles and consequently on the temperature profiles and Nusselt number. The results of numerical simulation demonstrate the importance of turbulence damping near a pipe wall. A possible cause of turbulence damping in the near-wall region is also discussed.