bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Choice predicts the feedback negativity
Authors: McGill Stuart , Buckley Jude , Elliffe Douglas , Corballis Paul M. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractChoosing the appropriate response given the circumstance is integral to all aspects of human behavior. One way of elucidating the mechanisms of choice is to relate behavior to neural correlates. Electrophysiological evidence implicates the ERP feedback‐negativity (FN) and the P300 as promising neural correlates of reward processing, an integral component of learning. However, prior research has not adequately addressed how the development of a preference to select one option over another (choice preference) relates to the FN and the P300. We assessed whether variation in choice preference predicted the FN and P300 amplitude within subjects. We used a discrete‐trials two‐alternative choice procedure, where the reinforcer rate for each option was dependently scheduled by a concurrent variable interval. The reinforcer ratio for selecting each option was varied between sessions. Choice was quantified using both the generalized matching law sensitivity and the log odds of staying on the same versus switching to the other alternative (stay preference). The relationship between stay preference, FN, and P300 amplitudes was assessed using the innovative application of hierarchical Bayesian linear regression. The results demonstrate that stay preference was controlled by the reinforcer ratios and credibly predicted the FN amplitude but not P300 amplitude. The findings are consistent with the view that reinforcers may guide behavior by what they signal about future reinforcement, with the FN related to such a process.
Salient‐but‐irrelevant stimuli cause attentional capture in difficult, but attentional suppression in easy visual search
Authors: Barras Caroline , Kerzel Dirk 
Published: July 2017

AbstractSearch for a shape target is difficult when its shape is similar to the shape of the surrounding nontargets and easy when it is dissimilar. We asked whether interference from a salient but irrelevant color singleton depended on search difficulty as manipulated by target‐nontarget similarity. We found that interference was strong in difficult searches, and the occurrence of an electrophysiological index of attentional selectivity (the N2pc component) confirmed that attention was captured by the distractor. In contrast, interference from the distractor was weak with easy searches, and the occurrence of the PD component confirmed that saliency signals from the distractor were suppressed. The results suggest that attentional suppression of salient but irrelevant distractors is only possible when search is efficient (i.e., with low target‐nontarget similarity), otherwise, attentional capture occurs. Further, we analyzed the Ppc component, a positivity occurring between 100 and 200 ms after stimulus onset contralateral to a salient feature discontinuity. It has been suggested that the Ppc reflects bottom‐up saliency signals, but we found the Ppc to occur only when the salient stimulus was unlikely to be selected, as in efficient searches. Thus, attentional requirements modulate the Ppc component.
Disease reduction in aquaculture with genetic and genomic technology: current and future approaches
Authors: Elaswad Ahmed , Dunham Rex 
Published: July 2017

AbstractReduction in the occurrence and severity of disease in aquaculture would improve the productivity, profitability, efficiency and welfare of aquacultural fish. Genetic approaches that have been successfully implemented in aquaculture to enhance disease resistance and reduce disease incidence include classical selection, genetic marker‐assisted selection, intraspecific crossbreeding, interspecific hybridization and transgenesis. The rate and speed of improvement in disease resistance varies from one genetic enhancement programme to another. Genome editing with zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs), transcription activator‐like effector nucleases (TALENs) and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPRs)‐CRISPR‐associated protein 9 (Cas9) opens avenues for targeted genome modifications. This technology can be applied in aquaculture to manipulate disease‐resistance genes by means of gene knock‐in, gene knockout and regulation of gene expression. The maximum rate of improvement can be achieved by combining different genetic enhancement programmes. Here, we present a review for the current and future prospect of disease reduction in aquaculture with genetic and genomic technologies.
How to Make Model‐free Feature Screening Approaches for Full Data Applicable to the Case of Missing Response?
Authors: Wang Qihua , Li Yongjin 
Published: July 2017

AbstractIt is quite a challenge to develop model‐free feature screening approaches for missing response problems because the existing standard missing data analysis methods cannot be applied directly to high dimensional case. This paper develops some novel methods by borrowing information of missingness indicators such that any feature screening procedures for ultrahigh‐dimensional covariates with full data can be applied to missing response case. The first method is the so‐called missing indicator imputation screening, which is developed by proving that the set of the active predictors of interest for the response is a subset of the active predictors for the product of the response and missingness indicator under some mild conditions. As an alternative, another method called Venn diagram‐based approach is also developed. The sure screening property is proven for both methods. It is shown that the complete case analysis can also keep the sure screening property of any feature screening approach with sure screening property.
Reviewer Acknowledgements
Authors: Walter Andrew 
Published: July 2017

Studies in Engineering and Technology (SET) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether SET publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue.Reviewers for Volume 4, Number 1Alexander Medvedev, Transport and Telecommunication Institute (TTI), LatviaHala Abd El Megeed, National Institute for Standards, EgyptHossam Zaqoot, Ministry of Environmental Affairs, GazaKai-Long Hsiao, Taiwan Shoufu University, TaiwanLoc Nguyen, Sunflower Soft Company, VietnamMarco A Ruano, Economics Department Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, SpainMohammad Reza Barati, Flinders University, AustraliaPau Redon, Fundación Hospital General de Valencia, SpainSaminda Dharmarathna, University of Connecticut, USAShahab Bahrami, University of British Columbia, CanadaTangming Yuan, University of York, UKWael Salah, Multimedia University, MalaysiaYao Liu, University Malaysia Pahang, Malaysia Andrew WalterEditorial AssistantStudies in Engineering and Technology-------------------------------------------Redfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USATel: 1-503-828-0536 ext. 504Fax: 1-503-828-0537E-mail: set@redfame.comURL: http://set.redfame.com
Analysis of an RNA-seq Strand-Specific Library Sample Reveals a Complete Genome of
Hardenbergia mosaic virus
from Native Wisteria, an Indigenous Virus from Southwest Australia
Authors: Maina Solomon , Jones Roger A. C. 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

Analysis of an RNA-seq strand-specific library revealed a complete genome of
Hardenbergia mosaic virus
(HarMV) from RNA extracted from a native wisteria (
Hardenbergia comptoniana
) plant from southwest Australia. We compared it with eight other complete HarMV genomes. It most resembled (85.8% nucleotide identity) the genome of HarMV isolate MD4-D.
Complete Genome Sequence of Pseudomonas viridiflava CFBP 1590, Isolated from Diseased Cherry in France
Authors: Ruinelli Michela , Blom Jochen , Pothier Joël F. 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

Pseudomonas viridiflava
causes foliar and stem necrosis, as well as stem and root rot on a wide range of plants. We report here the first complete genome of a
P. viridiflava
strain, isolated from diseased tissue of a cherry tree.
Genome Sequence of
Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola
, an Emerging Fungal Pathogen of Snakes
Authors: Ohkura Mana , Fitak Robert R. , Wisecaver Jennifer H. , DeBlasio Dan , Niazi Faheem , Egholm Michael , Rounsley Steven D. , Kodira Chinnappa D. , Orbach Marc J. 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

Ophidiomyces ophiodiicola
, which belongs to the order
Onygenales
, is an emerging fungal pathogen of snakes in the United States. This study reports the 21.9-Mb genome sequence of an isolate of this reptilian pathogen obtained from a black racer snake in Pennsylvania.
Draft Genome Sequence of Pseudomonas syringae PDD-32b-74, a Model Strain for Ice-Nucleation Studies in the Atmosphere
Authors: Besaury L. , Amato P. , Sancelme M. , Delort A. M. 
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT

We report here the whole genome sequence of
Pseudomonas syringae
PDD-32b-74, a gammaproteobacterium isolated from cloud water. This microorganism is equipped with ice-nucleation protein and biosurfactant genes that could potentially be involved in physicochemical processes in the atmosphere and clouds.
Effects of Electroacupuncture Stimulation at Different Spinal Segmental Levels in a Rat Model of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Tian Huan-huan , Cao Bing-Yan , Li Rui , Ma Yan-jia , Hu Xiao-gang , Jia Ning , Wang Yue-ying 
Published: July 2017

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with high morbidity, mortality and economic cost. Studies have shown that acupuncture can improve many symptoms of DM. Objectives To examine for differences in effects of electroacupuncture (EA) stimulation at Weiwanxiashu, BL15 and BL23 in the streptozotocin (STZ)-induced DM rat model, to help guide clinical selection of acupuncture points. Methods 90 male rats weighing 160Â±5 g were used. 12 rats were control fed (Normal group) and 78 were fed a high-fat high-sugar diet for 8 weeks and underwent intraperitoneal STZ injection to model DM. 60 animals that met modelling criteria were randomly divided into an untreated DM group and four groups receiving EA at Weiwanxiashu (DM+WWX group), BL15 (DM+BL15 group), BL23 (DM+BL23 group) or a non-traditional acupuncture point on the tail (DM+Tail group). Fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and insulin levels were determined and an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) performed. Results EA at Weiwanxiashu had a glucose-lowering effect on the 21st and 28th days, decreased TC, TG and LDL-C levels, increase insulin levels and improved glucose tolerance. EA at BL15 had a glucose-lowering effect on the7th, 14th and 21st days of intervention but did not impact lipids, insulin or OGTT parameters. EA at BL23 or on the tail had no significant effects. Conclusion EA at Weiwanxiashu and BL15 had differential effects on metabolic markers in the STZ-induced rat model of DM. These effects may be explained neuroanatomically by variations in the segmental innervation of the tissues at these locations.
Postnatal gestational age estimation using newborn screening blood spots: a proposed validation protocol
Authors: Murphy Malia S Q , Hawken Steven , Atkinson Katherine M , Milburn Jennifer , Pervin Jesmin , Gravett Courtney , Stringer Jeffrey S A , Rahman Anisur , Lackritz Eve , Chakraborty Pranesh , Wilson Kumanan 
Published: July 2017

BackgroundKnowledge of gestational age (GA) is critical for guiding neonatal care and quantifying regional burdens of preterm birth. In settings where access to ultrasound dating is limited, postnatal estimates are frequently used despite the issues of accuracy associated with postnatal approaches. Newborn metabolic profiles are known to vary by severity of preterm birth. Recent work by our group and others has highlighted the accuracy of postnatal GA estimation algorithms derived from routinely collected newborn screening profiles. This protocol outlines the validation of a GA model originally developed in a North American cohort among international newborn cohorts.MethodsOur primary objective is to use blood spot samples collected from infants born in Zambia and Bangladesh to evaluate our algorithm’s capacity to correctly classify GA within 1, 2, 3 and 4 weeks. Secondary objectives are to 1) determine the algorithm's accuracy in small-for-gestational-age and large-for-gestational-age infants, 2) determine its ability to correctly discriminate GA of newborns across dichotomous thresholds of preterm birth (≤34 weeks, <37 weeks GA) and 3) compare the relative performance of algorithms derived from newborn screening panels including all available analytes and those restricted to analyte subsets. The study population will consist of infants born to mothers already enrolled in one of two preterm birth cohorts in Lusaka, Zambia, and Matlab, Bangladesh. Dried blood spot samples will be collected and sent for analysis in Ontario, Canada, for model validation.DiscussionThis study will determine the validity of a GA estimation algorithm across ethnically diverse infant populations and assess population specific variations in newborn metabolic profiles.
Recruitment and retention in a 10-month social network-based intervention promoting diabetes self-management in socioeconomically deprived patients: a qualitative process evaluation
Authors: Vissenberg Charlotte , Nierkens Vera , Uitewaal Paul J M , Middelkoop Barend J C , Stronks Karien 
Published: July 2017

ObjectivesSocioeconomically deprived patients with type 2 diabetes often face challenges with self-management, resulting in more diabetes-related complications. However, these groups are often under-represented in self-management interventions. Evidence on effective recruitment and retention strategies is growing, but lacking for intensive self-management interventions. This study aims to explore recruitment, retention and effective intervention strategies in a 10-month group-based intervention among Dutch, Moroccan, Turkish and Surinamese patients from socioeconomically deprived neighbourhoods.MethodsParticipants were recruited through general practitioners (GPs) and participated in a 10-month social network-based intervention (10 groups, n=69):Powerful Together with Diabetes. This intervention also targeted the significant others of participants and aimed to increase social support for self-management and to decrease social influences hindering self-management. A qualitative process evaluation was conducted. Retention was measured using log books kept by group leaders. Further, we conducted 17 in-depth interviews with participants (multiethnic sample) and 18 with group leaders. Interviews were transcribed, coded and analysed using framework analyses.ResultsThe GP's letter and reminder calls, an informational meeting and the intervention's informal nature facilitated recruitment. During the first months, positive group atmosphere, the intervention's perceived usefulness, opportunities to socialise and a reduction in practical barriers facilitated retention. After the first months, conflicting responsibilities and changes in the intervention's nature and planning hindered retention. Calls from group leaders and the prospect of a diploma helped participants overcome these barriers.ConclusionTo promote retention in lengthy self-management interventions, it seems important that patients feel they are going on an outing to a social gathering that is enjoyable, recreational, useful and easy to attend. However, rewards and intensive personal recruitment and retention strategies remained necessary throughout the entire intervention period.Trial registration numberDutch Trial Register NTR1886; Results.
Coronary anatomy in children with bicuspid aortic valves and associated congenital heart disease
Authors: Koenraadt Wilke M C , Bartelings Margot M , Bökenkamp Regina , Gittenberger-de Groot Adriana C , DeRuiter Marco C , Schalij Martin J , Jongbloed Monique RM 
Published: July 2017

ObjectiveIn patients with bicuspid aortic valve (BAV), coronary anatomy is variable. High take-off coronary arteries have been described, but data are scarce, especially when associated with complex congenital heart disease (CHD). The purpose of this study was to describe coronary patterns in these patients.MethodsIn 84 postmortem heart specimens with BAV and associated CHD, position and height of the coronary ostia were studied and related to BAV morphology.ResultsHigh take-off right (RCA) and left coronary arteries (LCA) were observed in 23% and 37% of hearts, respectively, most frequently in hearts with hypoplastic left ventricle (HLV) and outflow tract anomalies. In HLV, high take-off was observed in 18/40 (45%) more frequently of LCA (n=14) than RCA (n=6). In hearts with aortic hypoplasia, 8/13 (62%) had high take-off LCA and 6/13 (46%) high take-off RCA. High take-off was seen 19 times in 22 specimens with perimembranous ventricular septal defect (RCA 8, LCA 11). High take-off was associated with type 1A BAV (raphe between right and left coronary leaflets), more outspoken for the RCA. Separate ostia of left anterior descending coronary artery and left circumflex coronary artery were seen in four hearts (5%), not related to specific BAV morphology.ConclusionHigh take-off coronary arteries, especially the LCA, occur more frequently in BAV with associated CHD than reported in normal hearts and isolated BAV. Outflow tract defects and HLV are associated with type 1A BAV and high take-off coronary arteries. Although it is unclear whether these findings in infants with detrimental outcome can be related to surviving adults, clinical awareness of variations in coronary anatomy is warranted.
A 10-year review of child injury hospitalisations, health outcomes and treatment costs in Australia
Authors: Mitchell Rebecca J , Curtis Kate , Foster Kim 
Published: July 2017

BackgroundChildhood injury is a leading cause of hospitalisation, yet there has been no comprehensive examination of child injury and survival over time in Australia. To examine the characteristics, temporal trend and survival for children who were hospitalised as a result of injury in Australia.MethodA retrospective examination of linked hospitalisation and mortality data for injured children aged 16 years or less during 1 July 2001 to 30 June 2012. Negative binomial regression examined change in injury hospitalisation trends. Cox proportional hazard regression examined the association of risk factors on 30-day survival.ResultsThere were 6 86 409 injury hospitalisations, with an age-standardised rate of 1489 per 1 00 000 population (95% CI 1485.3 to 1492.4) in Australia. Child injury hospitalisation rates did not change over the 10-year period. For every severely injured child, there are at least 13 children hospitalised with minor or moderate injuries. The total cost of child injury hospitalisations was $A2.1 billion (annually $A212 million). Falls (38.4%) were the most common injury mechanism. Factors associated with a higher risk of 30-day mortality were: child was aged ≤10 years, higher injury severity, head injury, injured in a transport incident or following drowning and submersion or other threats to breathing, during self-harm and usual residence was regional/remote Australia.ConclusionsChildhood injury hospitalisation rates have not reduced in 10 years. Children’s patterns of injury change with age, and priorities for injury prevention alter according to developmental stages. The development of a national multisectorial childhood injury monitoring and prevention strategy in Australia is long overdue.
The preventive effect of a soccer-specific ankle brace on acute lateral ankle sprains in girls amateur soccer players: study protocol of a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Authors: Thijs Karin , Huisstede Bionka , Goedhart Edwin , Backx Frank 
Published: July 2017

BackgroundAcute lateral ankle sprains are the single most often diagnosed injury in female soccer players and often result in an inability to play. This highlights the need for effective prevention strategies. Proprioceptive training and/or the use of an external support to decrease inversion of the ankle joint can prevent or reduce the number of acute lateral ankle sprains. The effectiveness of a soccer-specific ankle brace in reducing first-time and recurrent acute lateral ankle sprains has never been investigated in girl soccer players. If effective, ankle braces could be introduced into soccer.Study designCluster-randomised controlled trial.MethodsGirl amateur soccer players (aged 14–18 years) will be allocated to an intervention or control group. The intervention group will be instructed to wear soccer-specific ankle braces on both ankles during soccer training and matches; the control group will continue playing soccer as usual. Primary outcomes are the incidence and severity of acute lateral ankle sprains. Secondary outcomes are the prognostic value of generalised joint hypermobility and functional stability on the risk of acute lateral ankle sprains and compliance with the intervention.DiscussionThe findings from this study may provide evidence to support the use of a soccer-specific ankle brace to prevent lateral ankle sprains during soccer. We hypothesise that this brace will reduce the incidence of ankle sprains among young amateur girl soccer players by 50%. The prevention of such injuries will be beneficial to players, clubs and society.Trial registration numberThe Netherlands Trial Register (NTR): NTR6045; Pre-results.
The third pathway of colorectal carcinogenesis
Authors: Rubio Carlos A , Puppa Giacomo , de Petris Giovanni , Kis Lorand , Schmidt Peter T 
Published: July 2017

AimsThe majority of the colorectal carcinomas (CRC) arise in a vast mucosal area built with columnar cells and mucus-producing goblet cells. These carcinomas evolve via the conventional (tubular/villous) adenoma–carcinoma pathway, or the serrated adenoma–carcinoma pathway. Much less frequently CRC arise in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) mucosal domain via the third pathway of colorectal carcinogenesis.MethodsAll publications on human colorectal GALT carcinomas in the literature were reviewed.ResultsOnly 23 GALT-carcinomas found in 20 patients are in record. The GALT carcinomas were detected at surveillance colonoscopic biopsy in 11 patients (four had ulcerative colitis, two were members of a Lynch syndrome family, two of a CRC family, one had familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), one prior colon adenomas and one a submucosal tumour), or at diagnostic colonoscopic biopsy in the remaining nine patients (three had rectal bleedings, two abdominal pains, one diverticular disease and one protracted constipation. In three, no ground disease or symptoms were provided). In six of the 23 GALT carcinomas, the luminal surface showed tumour cells, ulcerations or no descriptions were given. Ten (66.7%) of the remaining 15 GALT carcinomas showed on top, adenomas (n=8) or high-grade dysplasia (n=2).ConclusionsThe low frequency of GALT carcinomas might be explained by the fact that the colorectal mucosal areas occupied by GALT domains are minute. The finding that two-thirds of the 15 remaining GALT carcinomas (vide supra) were covered by high-grade dysplasia or by conventional adenomas strongly suggest that conventional non-invasive neoplasias might have preceded the majority of the GALT carcinomas in record.