bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Relationship between national mental health expenditure and quality of care in longer-term psychiatric and social care facilities in Europe: cross-sectional study
Authors: Salisbury Tatiana Taylor , Killaspy Helen , King Michael 
Published: March 2017

BackgroundIt is not known whether increased mental health expenditure is associated with better outcomes.AimsTo estimate the association between national mental health expenditure and (a) quality of longer-term mental healthcare, (b) service users' ratings of that care in eight European countries.MethodNational mental health expenditure (per cent of health budget spent on mental health) was calculated from international sources. Multilevel models were developed to assess associations with quality of care and service user experiences of care using ratings of 171 facility managers and 1429 service users.ResultsSignificant positive associations were found between mental health spend and (a) six of seven quality of care domains; and (b) service user autonomy and experiences of care.ConclusionsGreater national mental health expenditure was associated with higher quality of care and better service user experience.
Prevalence of antenatal and postnatal anxiety: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Dennis Cindy-Lee , Falah-Hassani Kobra , Shiri Rahman 
Published: March 2017

BackgroundMaternal anxiety negatively influences child outcomes. Reliable estimates have not been established because of varying published prevalence rates.AimsTo establish summary estimates for the prevalence of maternal anxiety in the antenatal and postnatal periods.MethodWe searched multiple databases including MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO to identify studies published up to January 2016 with data on the prevalence of antenatal or postnatal anxiety. Data were extracted from published reports and any missing information was requested from investigators. Estimates were pooled using random-effects meta-analyses.ResultsWe reviewed 23 468 abstracts, retrieved 783 articles and included 102 studies incorporating 221 974 women from 34 countries. The prevalence for self-reported anxiety symptoms was 18.2% (95% CI 13.6–22.8) in the first trimester, 19.1% (95% CI 15.9–22.4) in the second trimester and 24.6% (95% CI 21.2–28.0) in the third trimester. The overall prevalence for a clinical diagnosis of any anxiety disorder was 15.2% (95% CI 9.0–21.4) and 4.1% (95% CI 1.9–6.2) for a generalised anxiety disorder. Postnatally, the prevalence for anxiety symptoms overall at 1–24 weeks was 15.0% (95% CI 13.7–16.4). The prevalence for any anxiety disorder over the same period was 9.9% (95% CI 6.1–13.8), and 5.7% (95% CI 2.3–9.2) for a generalised anxiety disorder. Rates were higher in low- to middle-income countries.ConclusionsResults suggest perinatal anxiety is highly prevalent and merits clinical attention. Research is warranted to develop evidence-based interventions.
Predictors and moderators of treatment outcome in patients receiving multi-element psychosocial intervention for early psychosis: Results from the GET UP pragmatic cluster randomised controlled trial
Authors: Lasalvia Antonio , Bonetto Chiara , Lenzi Jacopo , Rucci Paola , Iozzino Laura , Cellini Massimo , Comacchio Carla , Cristofalo Doriana , D'Agostino Armando , de Girolamo Giovanni , De Santi Katia , Ghigi Daniela , Leuci Emanuela , Miceli Maurizio , Meneghelli Anna , Pileggi Francesca , Scarone Silvio , Santonastaso Paolo , Torresani Stefano , Tosato Sarah , Veronese Angela , Fioritti Angelo , Ruggeri Mirella ,   the GET UP Group
Published: March 2017

BackgroundThe GET UP multi-element psychosocial intervention proved to be superior to treatment as usual in improving outcomes in patients with first-episode psychosis (FEP). However, to guide treatment decisions, information on which patients may benefit more from the intervention is warranted.AimsTo identify patients' characteristics associated with (a) a better treatment response regardless of treatment type (non-specific predictors), and (b) a better response to the specific treatment provided (moderators).MethodSome demographic and clinical variables were selecteda priorias potential predictors/moderators of outcomes at 9 months. Outcomes were analysed in mixed-effects random regression models. (Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01436331.)ResultsAnalyses were performed on 444 patients. Education, duration of untreated psychosis, premorbid adjustment and insight predicted outcomes regardless of treatment. Only age at first contact with the services proved to be a moderator of treatment outcome (patients aged ≥35 years had greater improvement in psychopathology), thus suggesting that the intervention is beneficial to a broad array of patients with FEP.ConclusionsExcept for patients aged over 35 years, no specific subgroups benefit more from the multi-element psychosocial intervention, suggesting that this intervention should be recommended to all those with FEP seeking treatment in mental health services.
An early-life hypoxia event has a long-term impact on protein digestion and growth in European sea bass juvenile
Authors: Zambonino-Infante José L. , Mazurais David , Servili A. , Cahu C. , Vanderplancke G. , Le Bayon N. , Huelvan C. , Claireaux Guy 
Published: March 2017

Ocean warming, eutrophication and consequent decrease in oxygen lead to smaller average fish size. Although such responses are well-known in an evolutionary context, involving multiple generations, it appears to be incompatible with current rapid environmental change. Rather, phenotypic plasticity could provide a means for marine fish to cope with rapid environmental changes. However, little is known about the mechanisms underlying plastic responses to environmental conditions that favour small phenotypes.
Our aim was to investigate how and why European sea bass that had experienced a short episode of moderate hypoxia during their larval stage subsequently exhibited a growth depression at the juvenile stage compared to the control group.
We examined whether energy was used to cover higher costs for maintenance, digestion or activity metabolisms, as a result of differing metabolic rate. The lower growth was not a consequence of lower feed intake.
We measured several respirometry parameters and we only found a higher SDA (Specific Dynamic Action) duration and lower SDA amplitude in a fish phenotype with lower growth; this phenotype was also associated with a lower protein digestive capacity in the intestine.
Our results contribute to the understanding of the observed decrease in growth in response to climate change. They demonstrate that the reduced growth of juvenile fishes as a consequence of an early-life hypoxia event was not due to a change of fish aerobic scope, but to a specific change in the efficiency of protein digestive functions. The question remains of whether this effect is epigenetic and could be reversible in the offspring.
Ultrasonic-Microwave Heating Synthesis and Latent Fingerprint Development of Gold Nanoclusters
Authors: Huang Rui , Chen Hongyu , Xia Zhining 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
Based on the features of ultrasonic and microwave radiation methods, bovine serum albumin-protected gold nanoclusters have been efficiently synthesized in a novel fashion via ultrasonic-microwave heating. The experimental results show that the mean diameter of Au NCs is about 3.3 nm. In particular, Au NCs are found to reach a high quantum yield of 7.1%. The prepared Au NCs powders are utilized to develop latent fingermarks. With the self-assembly development observation system, fingermarks, even the old fingermarks emit orange-red fluorescence and show clear ridge details. Consequently, developing old fingermarks deposited on different surfaces with Au NCs is an efficient and green method.
Questions on unusual Mimivirus-like structures observed in human cells
Authors: Lusi Elena Angela , Maloney Dan , Caicci Federico , Guarascio Paolo 
Published: March 2017

Background: Mimiviruses or giant viruses that infect amoebas have the ability to retain the Gram stain, which is usually used to colour bacteria. There is some evidence suggesting that Mimiviruses can also infect human cells. Guided by these premises, we performed a routine Gram stain on a variety of human specimens to see if we could detect the same Gram positive blue granules that identify Mimiviruses in the amoebas. Methods: We analysed 24 different human specimens (liver, brain, kidney, lymph node and ovary) using Gram stain histochemistry, electron microscopy immunogold, high resolution mass spectrometry and protein identification. Results: We detected in the human cells Gram positive granules that were distinct from bacteria. The fine blue granules displayed the same pattern of the Gram positive granules that diagnose Mimiviruses in the cytoplasm of the amoebas. Electron microscopy confirmed the presence of human Mimiviruses-like structures and mass spectrometry identified histone H4 peptides, which had the same footprints as giant viruses. However, some differences were noted: the Mimivirus-like structures identified in the human cells were ubiquitous and manifested a distinct mammalian retroviral antigenicity. Conclusions: Our main hypotheses are that the structures could be either giant viruses having a retroviral antigenicity or ancestral cellular components having a viral origin. However, other possible alternatives have been proposed to explain the nature and function of the newly identified structures.
Dyadic Compromise Effect
Authors: Boldt Lin , Arora Neeraj 
Published: March 2017

Existing research on the compromise effect has focused exclusively on the individual. This paper investigates compromise effects in a setting that involves multiple individuals making a choice. We study whether the dyadic compromise effect (DCE) exists, the association between dyadic and individual compromise effects, and strategies to mitigate the DCE. We build a statistical model of dyadic choice that formally incorporates DCE. We conduct two studies to test our proposed models empirically. In Study 1, we begin with an investigation of the DCE with student subjects. In Study 2, we test for the presence of DCE among married couples when making retirement investment choices. In both studies, model-free and model-based evidence provides strong support for the presence of DCE. A model that incorporates DCE provides a better fit than models that do not. Evidence in support of DCE is shown to be robust to alternative compromise effect model specifications and utility aggregation methods. We find that the individual compromise effect tendency of a group member with a greater stake in the decision is likely to persist as a DCE in the joint choice setting. Our findings suggest that education of segments vulnerable to compromise effects reduces the DCE.Data and the web appendix are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mksc.2016.1019 .
Tracing voice through the career of a musical pioneer: A conversation with Pauline Oliveros
Authors: Bell Gelsey , Oliveros Pauline 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
In this conversation from 2014, composer Pauline Oliveros, one of the most important figures in American experimental music, provides insight into her relationship with the voice and when in her career it was most pivotal for her compositional development. Oliveros touches on her 1961 choral piece Sound Patterns, her Sonic Meditations, the works she performed for voice and accordion in the 1970s and 1980s, Deep Listening, and the late operas that she made with her partner, vocalist and poet Ione.
Oxygen stable isotopes variation in water precipitation in Poland – anthropological applications
Authors: Lisowska-Gaczorek Aleksandra , Cienkosz-Stepańczak Beata , Szostek Krzysztof 
Published: March 2017

The main objective of oxygen isotope analysis is to determine the probable place of origin of an individual or the reconstruction of migration paths. The research are methodologically based on referencing oxygen isotope ratios of apatite phosphates (δ18Op) to the range of environmental background δ18O, most frequently determined on the basis of precipitation.
The present work is a response to the need for providing background for oxygen isotope studies on skeletons excavated in Poland. Currently there no monitoring of the isotope composition of precipitation water in Poland is conducted. For this reason, based on the data generated in the Online Isotopes In Precipitation Calculator (OIPC), a database was developed, containing δ18O levels in precipitation for locations in which exploration work was carried out in the archaeological fields from Poland. In total, 279 locations were analysed. The result of the data analysis was a complete isotope composition map for Poland with four zones distinguished by δ18Ow values.
The observable differences in oxygen isotope composition of precipitation in Poland are sufficient to trace migrations of individuals and populations, although accurate only at the level of macroregions.
Mid-infrared laser beam steering based on Fourier transform OPO
Authors: Bourderionnet Jérôme , Brignon Arnaud , Dolfi Daniel , Huignard Jean-Pierre 
Published: March 2017

Abstract:
Inertia-less optical scanners are an essential building block for many systems, including remote sensing, spectroscopy, and optronics. Although many solutions provide efficient scanning devices in the visible to near-infrared spectral range today, none of these devices offers good performances in longer wavelengths like in the mid-IR range. The new rationale that is described in this paper is to take advantage of existing and well-proven steering techniques in the near IR and to reach mid-IR by frequency conversion in a specifically designed Fourier transform optical parametric oscillator.
Picosecond imaging of signal propagation in integrated circuits
Authors: Frohmann Sven , Dietz Enrico , Dittrich Helmar , Hübers Heinz-Wilhelm 
Published: March 2017

Abstract:
Optical analysis of integrated circuits (IC) is a powerful tool for analyzing security functions that are implemented in an IC. We present a photon emission microscope for picosecond imaging of hot carrier luminescence in ICs in the near-infrared spectral range from 900 to 1700 nm. It allows for a semi-invasive signal tracking in fully operational ICs on the gate or transistor level with a timing precision of approximately 6 ps. The capabilities of the microscope are demonstrated by imaging the operation of two ICs made by 180 and 60 nm process technology.
Die Bedeutung der Affiliation für die Messung des Publikationsaufkommens einer Organisation: Erkenntnisse einer bibliometrischen Output-Analyse
Authors: Thomas Linda , Stadler Heike 
Published: March 2017

Zusammenfassung
In Vorbereitung zur Teilnahme am Times Higher Education Ranking hat die Universität Potsdam das Publikationsaufkommen im Rahmen einer Output-Analyse gemessen. Es stellte sich heraus, dass die Angabe der Affiliation, welche die Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler tätigen, eine wichtige Stellschraube zur Ermittlung der Grundzahl ist. Der vorliegende Artikel spiegelt die herausfordernde Ausgangssituation wider.
Tunable Balanced Bandpass Filter with High Common-mode Suppression Based on SLSRs
Authors: Wei Feng , Wang Xin Yi , Liao Dun Wei , Shi Xiao Wei 
Published: March 2017

AbstractA tunable balanced bandpass filter (BPF) with a good common-mode (CM) suppression based on slotline resonators is proposed in this letter. Two novel stub-loaded slotline resonators (SLSRs) terminated with varactors are designed to obtain tunable differential-mode (DM) responses. It is found that a high and wideband CM suppression can be achieved by employing balanced stepped-impedance microstrip-slotline transition structures. Moreover, the DM passbands are independent from the CM ones, which can significantly simplify the design procedure. To validate the design theory, a compact tunable balanced BPF with an operating frequency band ranging from 3.09 GHz to 3.6 GHz is designed and fabricated. The measured results are found to agree well with the simulated ones.
Portraits of South African Women in Lauren Beukes’ Writings
Authors: Caraivan Luiza 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
The aim of this paper is to study some of Lauren Beukes’ feminine characters and to draw a parallel between them and some famous South African personalities presented in her non-fiction work Maverick: Extraordinary Women from South Africa’s Past. To this end, I will analyse three of her novels, Moxyland (2008), Zoo City (2010) and The Shining Girls (2012), in order to draw attention to the part played by South African women in Apartheid and post-Apartheid society.
Probabilities of Earthquake Occurrences along the Sumatra-Andaman Subduction Zone
Authors: Pailoplee Santi 
Published: March 2017

AbstractEarthquake activities along the Sumatra-Andaman Subduction Zone (SASZ) were clarified using the derived frequency-magnitude distribution in terms of the (i) most probable maximum magnitudes, (ii) return periods and (iii) probabilities of earthquake occurrences. The northern segment of SASZ, along the western coast of Myanmar to southern Nicobar, was found to be capable of generating an earthquake of magnitude 6.1–6.4 M
Molecular and morphological characterization of Isthmiophora melis (Schrank, 1788) Luhe, 1909 (Digenea: Echinostomatidae) from American mink (Neovison vison) and European polecat (Mustela putorius) in Lithuania
Authors: Nugaraitė D. , Mažeika V. , Paulauskas A. 
Published: March 2017

Summary
The specimens collected from American mink (Neovison vison) and European polecat (Mustela putorius) in Lithuania were morphologically identified as Isthmiophora melis (Schrank, 1788) Lühe, 1909 and were molecularly characterized through sequencing of partial 18S rDNA, 28S rDNA, ITS1- 5.8S-ITS2 region, and ND1. Relations of I. melis to other species of the genus Isthmiophora Lühe 1909 were discussed. According to ITS1 and ND1 sequences the closest species to I. melis is Isthmiophora hortensis (Asada, 1926).
Biomechanical Differences in the Sprint Start Between Faster and Slower High-Level Sprinters
Authors: Čoh Milan , Peharec Stanislav , Bačić Petar , Mackala Krzyszfof 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the kinematic and kinetic differences of the sprint start and first two steps between faster and slower high-level sprinters. Twelve male sprinters were dichotomized according to personal best 60- and 100-m times. Each participant performed five starts under constant conditions. An eight-camera system was used for 3-D kinematic analysis. Dynamic forces at the start were determined with starting blocks mounted on bipedal force plates. Measures of front and rear block total force, front and rear block maximal force, time to front and rear block peak force, total force impulse, total horizontal and vertical impulse, front and rear block force impulse, time of block clearance, block leaving velocity and block leaving acceleration were collected. Between-group comparisons were made using independent samples t tests (p < 0.05) and by calculating effect sizes (Cohen’s d). Spearman’s correlation coefficients were used to examine the relationships between sprint start kinematics, kinetic measures and sprint performance. Significant between-group differences were observed in rear block total force (p = 0.0059), rear block maximal vertical force (p = 0.0037) and total force impulse (p = 0.0493). Only front block total force significantly correlated with 100 m sprint performance in both the slower and faster groups (r = 0.94 and 0.54, respectively; p = 0.05). Our findings suggest that faster sprinters show enhanced sprint start motor performance with greater force development than slower sprinters.
Low-Carbohydrate-High-Fat Diet: Can it Help Exercise Performance?
Authors: Chang Chen-Kang , Borer Katarina , Lin Po-Ju 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
Low-carbohydrate-high-fat (LCHF) diets have been used as a means of weight loss and control of symptoms in several clinical conditions. There is emerging evidence that the metabolic changes induced by LCHF diets enhance endurance performance. The aims of this review are to examine the evidence of LCHF diets in improving various aspects of athletic performance. Long-term LCHF dietary intake may help control body weight and fat mass while maintaining lean body mass in athletes in weight-sensitive sports. LCHF-adapted endurance athletes can reach the maximal fat oxidation rate of approximately 1.5 g/min, with a lower carbohydrate oxidation rate and similar muscle glycogen content and a resynthesis rate compared to their counterparts consuming high-carbohydrate-low-fat (HCLF) diets. The elevated fat oxidation rate and glycogen sparing effect may improve performance in ultra-endurance events. These metabolic changes may also prevent the decline in performance in later stages of repeated high-intensity movements, in which the aerobic metabolism becomes more important. However, elevated blood concentrations of non-esterified fatty acids and ammonia during exercise after LCHF diets may lead to early development of central fatigue. It appears that at least several months of adaptation to a LCHF diet are required for the metabolic changes and restoration of muscle glycogen to occur. Further investigations on LCHF diets are needed regarding (1) performance after weight loss in weight-categorized sports; (2) repeated high-intensity exercise performance; (3) development of central fatigue during endurance events; (4) perceptual-motor performance during prolonged intermittent sports; and (5) ideal dietary fatty acid compositions.
Determination of Aerobic Performance in Youth Soccer Players: Effect of Direct And Indirect Methods
Authors: Higino Wonder Passoni , Sorroche Alex de Souza , de Mattos Falqueiro Pedro Guilherme , Suzuki Lima Yuri Cristina , Higa Camila Lie 
Published: March 2017

Abstract
This study was conducted to correlate and compare values for variables determined in indirect tests with the values determined directly in youth soccer players. The study subjects were 27 youth soccer players (age 16.77 ± 0.75 years; body mass 63.29 ± 7.37 kg; body height 174.14 ± 8.46 cm) playing in the basic categories of a first division team at the regional level of Brazilian soccer. Each subject was evaluated with the following tests: a) a treadmill test to directly determine values of VO2max and Vamax (Treadmill); b) an indirect Shuttle Run Test (SRT); c) an indirect Carminatti’s test (TCar). VO2max showed significantly different values in the Treadmill and the SRT (59.21 ± 5.88 and 50.67 ± 3.58 ml⋅kg−1⋅min−1, respectively). Similarly, values obtained for VPeak in the treadmill test and for Vamax in TCar were different from values for SRT VPeak (15.01 ± 1.10, 14.92 ± 0.87 and 12.64 ± 0.62 km⋅h−1, respectively). A correlation analysis showed a moderate relationship between values for VPeak TCar and VO2max determined on a treadmill (r = 0.46) and Vamax determined on a treadmill (r = 0.54). The analysis also showed a high correlation between values of VO2max determined on the treadmill and VO2max evaluated in the SRT (r = 0.69), as well as VPeak determined in the SRT and VO2max tested on the treadmill (r = 0.71), as well as between VPeak determined in the SRT and VO2max evaluated on the treadmill (r = 0.77). We concluded that the SRT underestimated values of VO2max and Vamax. Additionally, VPeak TCar showed no difference compared to Vamax, although it did show a low correlation with it. In addition the SRT, even with high correlations, did not seem to be a great predictor of aerobic fitness in youth soccer players.