bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Fungal community assemblage of different soil compartments in mangrove ecosystem
Authors: Sanka Loganathachetti Dinesh , Poosakkannu Anbu , Muthuraman Sundararaman 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe fungal communities of different soil compartments in mangrove ecosystem are poorly studied. We sequenced the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions to characterize the fungal communities in Avicennia marina root-associated soils (rhizosphere and pneumatophore) and bulk soil compartments. The rhizosphere but not pneumatophore soil compartment had significantly lower fungal species richness than bulk soil. However, bulk soil fungal diversity (Shannon diversity index) was significantly higher than both pneumatophore and rhizosphere soil compartments. The different soil compartments significantly affected the fungal community composition. Pairwise sample analyses showed that bulk soil microbial community composition significantly different from rhizosphere and pneumatophore soil compartments. There was, however no significant difference observed between rhizosphere and pneumatophore soil fungal community composition and they shared relatively more OTUs between them. Further, there was a significant correlation observed between fungal community compositional changes and carbon or nitrogen availability of different soil compartments. These results suggest that few characteristics such as fungal richness and taxa abundance of rhizosphere and pneumatophore soil compartments were significantly different in mangrove ecosystem.
Genome-wide Target Enrichment-aided Chip Design: a 66 K SNP Chip for Cashmere Goat
Authors: Qiao Xian , Su Rui , Wang Yang , Wang Ruijun , Yang Ting , Li Xiaokai , Chen Wei , He Shiyang , Jiang Yu , Xu Qiwu , Wan Wenting , Zhang Yaolei , Zhang Wenguang , Chen Jiang , Liu Bin , Liu Xin , Fan Yixing , Chen Duoyuan , Jiang Huaizhi , Fang Dongming , Liu Zhihong , Wang Xiaowen , Zhang Yanjun , Mao Danqing , Wang Zhiying , Di Ran , Zhao Qianjun , Zhong Tao , Yang Huanming , Wang Jian , Wang Wen , Dong Yang , Chen Xiaoli , Xu Xun , Li Jinquan 
Published: August 2017

AbstractCompared with the commercially available single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) chip based on the Bead Chip technology, the solution hybrid selection (SHS)-based target enrichment SNP chip is not only design-flexible, but also cost-effective for genotype sequencing. In this study, we propose to design an animal SNP chip using the SHS-based target enrichment strategy for the first time. As an update to the international collaboration on goat research, a 66 K SNP chip for cashmere goat was created from the whole-genome sequencing data of 73 individuals. Verification of this 66 K SNP chip with the whole-genome sequencing data of 436 cashmere goats showed that the SNP call rates was between 95.3% and 99.8%. The average sequencing depth for target SNPs were 40X. The capture regions were shown to be 200 bp that flank target SNPs. This chip was further tested in a genome-wide association analysis of cashmere fineness (fiber diameter). Several top hit loci were found marginally associated with signaling pathways involved in hair growth. These results demonstrate that the 66 K SNP chip is a useful tool in the genomic analyses of cashmere goats. The successful chip design shows that the SHS-based target enrichment strategy could be applied to SNP chip design in other species.
ATP-sensitive inwardly rectifying potassium channel regulation of viral infections in honey bees
Authors: O’Neal Scott T. , Swale Daniel R. , Anderson Troy D. 
Published: August 2017

AbstractHoney bees are economically important pollinators of a wide variety of crops that have attracted the attention of both researchers and the public alike due to unusual declines in the numbers of managed colonies in some parts of the world. Viral infections are thought to be a significant factor contributing to these declines, but viruses have proven a challenging pathogen to study in a bee model and interactions between viruses and the bee antiviral immune response remain poorly understood. In the work described here, we have demonstrated the use of flock house virus (FHV) as a model system for virus infection in bees and revealed an important role for the regulation of the bee antiviral immune response by ATP-sensitive inwardly rectifying potassium (KATP) channels. We have shown that treatment with the KATP channel agonist pinacidil increases survival of bees while decreasing viral replication following infection with FHV, whereas treatment with the KATP channel antagonist tolbutamide decreases survival and increases viral replication. Our results suggest that KATP channels provide a significant link between cellular metabolism and the antiviral immune response in bees.
21.3 dBm 18.5 GHz‐BW 8‐way E‐band power amplifier in 28 nm high performance mobile CMOS
Authors: Zhao Dixian , Reynaert Patrick 
Published: August 2017

A fully integrated broadband E‐band power amplifier (PA) is implemented in 28 nm CMOS process. To enhance the output power (POUT), an 8‐way differential series‐parallel power combiner is used together with the neutralised bootstrapped cascode amplifier topology. The unit PAs are realised by both NMOS and PMOS transistors, respectively, which cancel the amplitude‐to‐phase modulation (AM‐PM) distortion due to non‐linear gate‐to‐source capacitance (CGS) of NMOS and PMOS transistors under large input voltage amplitude. The presented PA achieves a saturated output power (PSAT) of 21.3 dBm with more than 18.5 GHz −3 dB small‐signal bandwidth (BW−3 dB).
Dielectric characterisation of small samples using broadband coaxial cavity
Authors: Yu Chengyong , Li En , Guo Gaofeng 
Published: August 2017

A method aimed at dielectric parameters measurement of small samples using a coaxial re‐entrant cavity is proposed. After introducing grooves in the cavity structure to suppress parasitic modes, the operating frequency range has been broadened to 0.6–13 GHz for only one cavity. Compared to the traditional structure, the working bandwidth has expanded to 344% of the original one. The cavity perturbation technique is applied to detect the complex permittivity. The proposed method features two advantages over existing techniques, high sensitivity and more convenience for placing the sample.
A new strategy based on hybrid battery–wind power system for wind power dispatching
Authors: Gholami Mehrdad , Fathi Seyed Hamid , Milimonfared Jafar , Chen Zhe , Deng Fujin 
Published: August 2017

Battery energy storage system (BESS) is one of the best solutions to compensate the wind power fluctuations and forecasting errors for participation in the power markets by contribution in the energy production several hours ahead. Based on coordination of BESS and wind power, this study aims to present a new strategy to optimise the BESS size and increase the battery lifetime. In the proposed strategy, the average wind power is considered as the dispatch power to minimise the battery capacity and two back up battery sets are utilised to avoid shallow charge–discharge cycles for saving the battery efficiency and lifetime. In addition, the short‐term operation criterion is chosen to deal with the prediction error effects. The proposed method is applied to a 2 MW wind turbine as a case study with 2 years wind data. Simulation results show the effectiveness of the proposed strategy.
Design methodology of a passive damped modified LCL filter for leakage current reduction in grid‐connected transformerless three‐phase PV inverters
Authors: Giacomini Julian C. , Michels Leandro , Pinheiro Humberto , Rech Cassiano 
Published: August 2017

Although grid‐connected transformerless photovoltaic (PV) inverters present higher efficiency and power density compared with inverters with a transformer, the leakage current caused by the inverter common‐mode voltage introduces several problems. Among the techniques to reduce the leakage current, the modified LCL (MLCL) filter with passive damping is an effective and simple solution. However, the classical design of the filter damping resistance is not adequate for ensuring both proper leakage current attenuation and control system stability. Therefore, this study proposes a methodology to design the resistance in a low‐loss passive damping structure applied to the MLCL filter. In addition to the conventional specifications for LCL‐type filters, this study includes the leakage current limit in the design procedure. Simulation and experimental results for a 10 kW PV inverter show the damping resistance impact on the leakage current. The results related to the efficiency and grid inductance variation are also presented. Therefore, it is possible to conclude that the proposed design methodology is very useful for obtaining a damping resistance that ensures control system stability and a leakage current in conformity with PV standards.
Rectus Muscle Reapproximation at Cesarean Delivery and Postoperative Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Lyell Deirdre , Naqvi Mariam , Wong Amy , Urban Renata , Carvalho Brendan 
Published: August 2017

Objective Rectus muscle reapproximation at cesarean delivery (CD) is performed frequently by some obstetricians; however, the effect on postoperative pain is unclear. To this end, we investigated whether rectus muscle reapproximation increases postoperative pain.
Materials and Methods This is a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial of women undergoing primary CD with singleton or twin pregnancy at >35 weeks' gestation. Women were randomized to rectus muscle reapproximation with three interrupted sutures or no reapproximation. Exclusion criteria were prior cesarean, prior laparotomy, vertical skin incision, active labor, chronic analgesia use, allergy to opioid or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and body mass index ≥ 40. Intra- and postoperative pain management was standardized within the study protocol. The primary outcome was a combined movement pain and opioid use score averaged over the 72-hour study period, called the Silverman integrated assessment. Movement pain scores were assessed at 24, 48, and 72 postoperative hours.
Results In total, 63 women were randomized, of whom 35 underwent rectus muscle reapproximation and 28 did not. Demographic and obstetric variables were similar between groups. Silverman integrated assessment scores during the 72-hour postoperative period were higher in the rectus muscle reapproximation group (15 ± 100% vs. –31 ± 78% difference from the mean; p = 0.04). Operative times were similar between groups (63 ± 15 vs. 65 ± 15 minutes; p = 0.61), and there were no surgical complications in either group. Maternal satisfaction with analgesia at 72 hours was high in both groups (85% [73–90] rectus muscle reapproximation vs. 90% [75–100]; p = 0.16).
Conclusion Rectus muscle reapproximation increased immediate postoperative pain without differences in operative time, surgical complications, or maternal satisfaction. Benefits of rectus muscle reapproximation should be weighed against increased postoperative pain, and analgesia should be planned accordingly.
Dermoid Cyst of the Prepontine Cistern and Meckel's Cave: Illustrative Case and Systematic Review
Authors: Chung Lawrance , Lagman Carlito , Duong Courtney , Nagasawa Daniel , Tucker Alexander , Yong William , Yang Isaac 
Published: August 2017

Objective Dermoid cysts are benign, congenital malformations that account for ∼0.5% of intracranial neoplasms. The authors describe a 42-year-old female with a prepontine dermoid cyst who underwent apparent gross total resection (GTR) but experienced cyst recurrence. To date, very few cases of prepontine dermoid cysts have been reported. The prevalent region where these cysts are located can be difficult to determine. In addition, the authors systematically review the literature to characterize the clinical presentation, anatomical distribution, and surgical outcomes of intracranial dermoid cysts.
Design Systematic review.
Setting/Participants PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases.
Main Outcome Measures Extent of resection, symptom improvement, and recurrence rates.
Results A total of 69 patients with intracranial dermoid cysts were identified. Three (4.3%) intracranial dermoid cysts were located in the prepontine cistern. The average age of patients was 33.3 years. The most common presenting symptoms were headache (52.2%) and visual disturbances (33.3%). Intracranial dermoid cysts were distributed similarly throughout the anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossae (29.0%, 36.2%, and 29.0%, respectively). GTR was achieved in 42.0% of cases. Thirty-four (49.3%) patients experienced symptom resolution. Recurrence rate was 5.8% at a mean follow-up of 2.1 years.
Conclusions Intracranial dermoid cysts most often present as headaches and visual disturbances. Intracranial dermoid cysts were found in the anterior, middle, and posterior cranial fossae at similar frequencies but with clear predilections for the Sylvian fissure, sellar region, and cerebellar vermis. Outcomes following surgical excision of intracranial dermoid cysts are generally favorable despite moderate rates of GTR.
Tuberculosis of the Knee: A Case Report and Literature Review
Authors: Uboldi Francesco , Limonta Silvia , Ferrua Paolo , Manunta Andrea , Pellegrini Antonio 
Published: August 2017

AbstractTuberculosis (TB) is currently in resurgence due to immigration from endemic areas. Skeletal TB frequently mimics more common etiologies and can be difficult to diagnose. A case of TB knee arthritis in a young woman with painful and swelling knee is reported here. Arthrotomy was performed and inflamed synovial tissue was found, with multiple rice bodies in the eroded lateral femoral condyle. The patient was treated with an antituberculosis polytherapy and at 1-year follow-up, she reported relief from pain and swelling. We believe that all surgeons assessing patients from TB endemic regions have to adopt an updated approach to TB treatment. Thus, a literature review is also reported here on the current strategies used in different knee TB cases.
Outcomes geplanter außerklinischer und klinischer Low-Risk Geburten in Niedersachsen
Authors: Petersen Antje , Köhler Lea-Marie , Schwarz Christiane , Vaske Bernhard , Gross Mechthild 
Published: August 2017

Zusammenfassung
Einleitung Die Sicherheit der außerklinischen Geburt wird international unterschiedlich bewertet. In Deutschland können Frauen mit niedrigem Risiko ihren Geburtsort frei wählen. Landesspezifische Untersuchungen sind bisher selten, jedoch nötig, da die Gesundheitssysteme sehr variieren und eine Vergleichbarkeit der Studien erschweren.
Methoden Klinische und geplante außerklinische Geburten wurden 2005 in Niedersachsen prospektiv mit dem gleichen Dokumentationsinstrument erhoben. Frauen mit Einlingsschwangerschaft in Schädellage mit avisierter vaginaler Geburt ab 34+0 Schwangerschaftswochen post menstruationem wurden eingeschlossen. Von 4 424 Geburtsverläufen wurden anhand von Risikofaktoren 1 273 Geburtsverläufe ausgewählt. Außerklinische und klinische Geburten wurden mittels Odds Ratio, Chi-Quadrat-Test nach Pearson sowie dem Mann-Whitney-Test verglichen.
Ergebnisse Außerklinisch gebaren 152 (36,6%) Erst- und 263 (63,4%) Mehrgebärende, in der Klinik 439 (51,2%) Erst- und 419 (48,8%) Mehrgebärende. Die intrapartale Verlegungsrate vom außerklinischen Setting in die Klinik lag bei 10,1%. Außerklinisch Gebärende waren älter und hatten einen höheren Bildungsstand. Bei den Klinikgeburten hatten Frauen häufiger einen Migrationshintergrund. Außerklinisch Gebärende nahmen häufiger eine Hebammenbetreuung vor und während des Gebärens in Anspruch. Außerklinisch wurde seltener eingeleitet und interveniert. In der Klinik wurden häufiger die Herztöne des Kindes mittels CTG, außerklinisch vor allem intermittierend überwacht. Die Geburtsdauer war bei außerklinisch gebärenden Frauen signifikant länger im Vergleich zu Frauen, die in der Klinik geboren haben (Median: EG: 9,01 h vs. 7,38 h; MG: 4,53 h vs. 4,25 h). Außerklinisch erlebten Erstgebärende (94,7%) häufiger eine Spontangeburt als in der Klinik (73,6%). Bei allen erfassten kindlichen Outcomes, mütterlichem Blutverlust und schweren Dammverletzungen zeigte sich kein Unterschied. Ein intakter Damm und Plazentalösungsstörungen waren in der Klinik seltener.
Diskussion Bei guter Risikobewertung und Verlegungsorganisation bietet eine außerklinische Geburt ein angemessenes Sicherheitsniveau. Die Vorteile der außerklinischen Geburt wie persönliche Betreuung und weniger Interventionen sollten in Klinikkreißsälen integriert werden und können zu einer Verbesserung der Versorgung und Steigerung der Spontangeburtenrate beitragen.
Vestibuläre und okulomotorische Therapie nach Gehirnerschütterung
Authors: Meier Cornelia , Mani Karin , Ventura Alessandra , Bizzini Mario 
Published: August 2017

Zusammenfassung
OPTIMALE BEHANDLUNG Nach einem schweren Check persistieren bei einem Eishockeyspieler Kopfschmerzen, Schwindel, Licht- und
Lärmempfindlichkeit – trotz Aufenthalt im Krankenhaus und vierwöchiger Trainingspause. Die bleibenden Symptome fordern eine spezifische und
multidisziplinäre Abklärung sowie eine gezielte und differenzierte Trainingsplanung.
Osteopathie mindert Schmerzen bei Fibromyalgie
Authors: Albers Jessica 
Published: August 2017

ZusammenfassungRandomisierte kontrollierte Studie zur Effektivität zweier osteopathischer Behandlungsansätze für Schmerz, Druckschmerzgrenzen und Schwere
der Erkrankung bei Patienten mit Fibromyalgie.[Albers J, Schmidt T, Wellmann K, Jäkel A. Effectiveness of two osteopathic treatment approaches on pain, pressure pain threshold and disease
severity in patients with fibromyalgia – a randomized controlled trial. In: Complementary Medicine Research (zur Publikation
angenommen)]
„Editor’s Choice“ – ein neues Angebot an junge Autorinnen und Autoren!
Authors: Singer Dominique 
Published: August 2017

Liebe Leserinnen und Leser,seit einigen Jahren ist die Zeitschrift für Geburtshilfe und Neonatologie (ZGN) um eine behutsame, aber zielstrebige Modernisierung ihres Erscheinungsbildes bemüht. Dabei sind 2 Zielrichtungen zu unterscheiden: Zum einen wurde eine Reihe neuer Rubriken (z. B. Journal Club, Perinatalkonferenz, Perinatalmedizin in Bildern) ins Leben gerufen, die v. a. dem Fortbildungsinteresse einer jüngeren Leserschaft entgegenkommen und entsprechend gut angenommen werden. Zum anderen sollte diese Maßnahme nicht im Widerspruch zu dem Streben nach „wissenschaftlicher Solidität“ in den Kernbereichen einer Zeitschrift stehen, die durch ihren im Titel verankerten interdisziplinären Ansatz ein gewisses Alleinstellungsmerkmal in der deutschsprachigen Perinatologie besitzt.
Fetal Cardiac Myxomas
Authors: Yuan Shi-Min 
Published: August 2017

AbstractFetal cardiac myxomas are very rare. To date there has been no representative description of fetal cardiac myxomas. The aim of this study is to highlight the clinical features, possible outcomes and the disparities from the adult cardiac myxomas and other fetal cardiac tumors.A comprehensive literature review yielded 27 reports including 32 cases of fetal cardiac myxomas.Apart from the same pedunculated and solitary nature and echogenic appearance, fetal cardiac myxomas differ from those in adults in many aspects, including tumor location, clinical manifestation and malignant potential. Fetal cardiac myxomas are the most common in the left ventricle and the least common in the left atrium. Tumor size and tumor site could be predictive risk factors of adverse cardiac events of fetuses.Their clinical courses are often benign with fewer cases of adverse cardiac events. Prenatal echocardiography is a reliable diagnostic technique, which can detect cardiac myxomas at as early as 18 weeks gestation. Differential diagnosis should be made from other types of fetal cardiac tumors. Postnatal cardiac myxoma resection may provide a good prognosis.
Cytotoxic Flavones from the Stem Bark of Bougainvillea spectabilis Willd
Authors: Do Lien , Aree Thammarat , Siripong Pongpun , Vo Nga , Nguyen Tuyet , Nguyen Phung , Tip-pyang Santi 
Published: August 2017

AbstractFive new flavones possessing a fully substituted A-ring with C-6 and C-8 methyl groups, bougainvinones I – M (1–5), along with three known congeners, 2′-hydroxydemethoxymatteucinol (6), 5,7,3′,4′-tetrahydroxy-3-methoxy-6,8-dimethylflavone (7) and 5,7,4′-trihydroxy-3-methoxy-6,8-dimethylflavone (8), were isolated from the EtOAc extract of the stem bark of Bougainvillea spectabilis. Their structures were established by means of spectroscopic data (ultraviolet, infrared, high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry, and one-dimensional and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance) and single-crystal X-ray crystallographic analysis. The in vitro cytotoxicity of all isolated compounds against five cancer cell lines (KB, HeLa S-3, MCF-7, HT-29, and HepG2) was evaluated. Compound 5 showed promising cytotoxic activity against the KB and HeLa S-3 cell lines, with IC50 values of 7.44 and 6.68 µM. The other compounds exhibited moderate cytotoxicity against the KB cell line.
Self-organization process in newborn skin organoid formation inspires strategy to restore hair regeneration of adult cells
Authors: Lei Mingxing , Schumacher Linus J. , Lai Yung-Chih , Juan Wen-Tau , Yeh Chao-Yuan , Wu Ping , Jiang Ting-Xin , Baker Ruth E. , Widelitz Randall Bruce , Yang Li , Chuong Cheng-Ming 
Published: August 2017

Significance
This study opens avenues to improve the ability of adult skin cells to form a fully functional skin, with clinical applications. Our investigation elucidates a relay of molecular events and biophysical processes at the core of the self-organization process during tissue morphogenesis. Molecules key to the multistage morphological transition are identified and can be added or inhibited to restore the stalled process in adult cells. The principles uncovered here are likely to function in other organ systems and will inspire us to view organoid morphogenesis, embryogenesis, and regeneration differently. The application of these findings will enable rescue of robust hair formation in adult skin cells, thus eventually helping patients in the context of regenerative medicine.
Extruded Mg–7.2Zn–1.5Cu–1.0Mn magnesium alloy with strong aging strengthening
Authors: Zhang Jing , Huang Hao , Xiao Wenxia , Yang Chengbo 
Published: August 2017

An Mg–7.2Zn–1.5Cu–1.0Mn (wt-%) magnesium alloy was processed by extrusion and a subsequent solution heat treatment, followed by a two-step aging treatment, with the aim of achieving a high mechanical strength. Results show that a strong age-strengthening response was achieved in the alloy. Compared to the solution heat-treated sample, the increase in the yield strength (YS) of the aged sample was approximately 170 MPa, resulting in a high YS of approximately 370 MPa, which is much higher than that for most high rare-earth-containing Mg alloys. The enhanced age-strengthening response of the alloy is closely related to the high number density of nanoscale rod-shaped precipitates. This paper is part of a thematic issue on Light Alloys.