bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Vertebral Artery-Posteroinferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysms: Clinical and Lower Cranial Nerve Outcomes in 52 Patients
Authors: Al-khayat Hisham , Al-Khayat Haitham , Beshay Joseph , Manner David , White Jonathan , Samson Duke S. 
Published: July 2016

AbstractOBJECTIVE:To identify factors predictive of postoperative lower cranial nerve palsy (LCNP) among patients undergoing surgery for vertebral artery (VA)- posteroinferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysms. The natural history of this LCNP is defined, and its effect on postoperative patient course is analyzed. No similar study has been described in the literature.METHODS:Fifty-two patients with VA-PICA aneurysms, who were treated surgically between 1996 and 2002, were retrospectively studied to identify factors contributing to postoperative LCNP. The effect of LCNP on intensive care unit stay and development of nosocomial pneumonia also was analyzed. All analyses were performed with Fisher's exact test.RESULTS:Postoperative LCNP occurred in 25 patients (48.1%) with VA-PICA aneurysms. Of the factors investigated, the use of temporary or total occlusion was associated with increased incidence of postoperative LCNP (P &lt; 0.001). The average length of stay in the intensive care unit was 13.8 days for patients with LCNP defined as moderate to severe, compared with 7.92 days for patients with LCNP defined as none or mild (P = 0.0014). Nosocomial pneumonia occurred only in patients with moderate to severe LCNP (P = 0.022). Postoperative LCNP resolved completely within 3 months in 12 patients (48%) and within 6 months in 19 patients (76%).CONCLUSION:The results of this study can help to identify the effect and natural history of LCNP after surgical clipping of VA-PICA aneurysms. This information may assist neurosurgeons in expediting treatment, decrease the cost and length of hospital stays, and result in improved outcomes.
Intra-arterial Thrombolysis for Acute Ischemic Stroke: Preliminary Experience with Platelet Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitors as Adjunctive Therapy
Authors: Deshmukh Vivek R. , Fiorella David J. , Albuquerque Felipe C. , Frey James , Flaster Murray , Wallace Robert C. , Spetzler Robert F. , McDougall Cameron G. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate the safety profile of platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors administered as adjunctive therapy to patients with large-vessel occlusion and acute ischemic stroke refractory to pharmacological thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) and mechanical disruption, balloon angioplasty, or both.

METHODS:
Twenty-one patients (mean age, 62 yr; range, 29–88 yr) met the following criteria: 1) large-vessel occlusion and acute ischemic stroke syndrome at presentation, 2) failure to recanalize after administration of rtPA (intra-arterial and/or intravenous) with or without mechanical thrombolysis, and 3) subsequent treatment with IIb/IIIa inhibitors (intra-arterial or intravenous).

RESULTS:
Eleven patients had ischemia in the dominant hemisphere, 8 in the vertebrobasilar system, and 2 in the nondominant hemisphere. Twelve patients received intravenous rtPA without significant improvement; 9 patients were not candidates for intravenous rtPA. All patients received intra-arterial rtPA. The IIb/IIIa inhibitors were administered intravenously in 3 patients, intra-arterially in 16, and both intravenously and intra-arterially in 2. Balloon angioplasty was performed in 18 patients. Complete or partial recanalization was achieved in 17 of the 21 patients. After thrombolysis, 15 improved clinically. Three patients (14%) sustained an asymptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after thrombolytic therapy. No patient was clinically worse after intervention. At last follow-up (mean, 8.5 mo), 13 patients were functionally independent (modified Rankin score, 0–3) and 8 were disabled or dead.

CONCLUSION:
IIb/IIIa inhibitors are an alternative for achieving recanalization. The risk of hemorrhage may be low. As part of an escalating protocol that includes pharmacological and mechanical thrombolysis, IIb/IIIa inhibitors may improve clinical outcomes.
Fractures of the Lumbar and Sacral Superior Articular Processes: Report of Two Cases
Authors: Numoto Robert Tomohiko , Takeda Miyuki , Tani Satoshi , Abe Toshiaki 
Published: July 2016

AbstractOBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:Injury to the posterior vertebral elements of the lumbar spine represents a common cause of lower back pain in athletes. However, associations between nontraumatic fracture, nonathletic populations, and treatment remain poorly described. Diagnosis and treatment of two extremely rare symptomatic fractures of the superior articular process are discussed.CLINICAL PRESENTATION:Two male nonathletes presented with sudden lower back and leg pain after usual daily activities. No obvious abnormalities were revealed by radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, or myelography.INTERVENTION:In both patients, small fractures of the superior articular facet compressing the root shoulder were recognized after further examination, including detailed neurological evaluation of symptoms and targeted thin-slice computed tomography. After failure of conservative treatment, surgical debridement and removal of nonunion fracture were accomplished.CONCLUSION:Symptoms were resolved surgically without further complications or rehabilitation. Fractures of the superior articular facet causing intolerable lower back and sciatic leg pain are rare. We present the first reported cases of these fractures.
Aneurysmal Expansion Presenting as Facial Weakness: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Neimat Joseph S. , Hoh Brian L. , McKenna Michael J. , Rabinov James D. , Ogilvy Christopher S. 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE:
Facial paralysis and hemifacial spasm are rare presentations of aneurysms in the posterior fossa. We report an unusual case of rapidly progressive facial palsy caused by the acute expansion of an arteriovenous malformation-associated anteroinferior cerebellar artery aneurysm. The case is notable for the rapid progression of symptoms and their precise correlation with radiographic changes, emphasizing the potential dynamic nature of aneurysms associated with arteriovenous malformations.

CLINICAL PRESENTATION:
A 56-year-old woman with severe headache and nausea was seen in a local emergency room, where she underwent a neurological examination with unremarkable results and a head computed tomographic scan demonstrating acute hemorrhage in the ambient cisterns. Conventional and computed tomographic angiograms demonstrated an arteriovenous malformation in the right cerebellopontine angle fed by the anteroinferior cerebellar and superior cerebellar arteries. A micro-aneurysm measuring 3 mm was noted within the internal carotid artery on the meatal loop of the anteroinferior cerebellar artery. Two weeks later, a rapidly progressive right facial weakness developed in the patient, progressing to complete facial plegia over 12 hours, and complete sensory neural hearing loss. Repeat angiography demonstrated expansion of the previously visualized aneurysm to 8 × 4 mm.

INTERVENTION:
The patient was taken to surgery for clipping of the aneurysm, which required petrous drilling to unroof the canal. She has experienced substantial recovery of facial nerve function.

CONCLUSION:
Although compression of the VIIth–VIIIth nerve complex is an unusual presentation for posterior fossa aneurysms, it represents an important potential complication of vascular pathological features. The rapid aneurysmal expansion, confirmed by imaging and correlating with the rapid onset of symptoms, gives an impressive demonstration of the anatomic changes that can occur in an aneurysm associated with an arteriovenous malformation.
Preparation of Water-Dispersible Palladium Nanoparticles Stabilized by Carbon–Palladium Bonds and Application to Suzuki–Miyaura Coupling in Water
Authors: Yonezawa Tetsu , Kawai Koji , Kawakami Hayato , Narushima Takashi 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
Water-dispersible palladium nanoparticle catalysts have been prepared using palladium–carbon covalent bonds. They worked as an excellent catalyst for Suzuki–Miyaura coupling reaction in water. Even though the particle size of Pd nanoparticles was much larger than the previously reported ones, they showed a very good catalytic activity for the coupling reaction.
Book Reviews
Authors: Dasgupta Rohit K 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

Thinking Through Fashion: A Guide to Key Theorists, Agnes Rocamora and Anneke Smelik (eds) (2015) London: I.B Tauris, 320 pp., ISBN: 978-1-7807-6733-8, h/bk, 978-1-7807-6734-5, p/bk, £16.99

Muslim Fashion: Contemporary Style Cultures, Reina Lewis (ed.) (2015) London, Durham: Duke University Press, 237 pp., ISBN: 978-0-8223-5934-0, p/bk. $28.95
De Coimbra ao Rio de Janeiro: Os violeiros da família Couceiro e sua participação nas exposições regionais e internacionais
Authors: Taborda Marcia Ermelindo 
Published: July 2016

Os emigrantes portugueses que se transferiram para o Brasil trouxeram tradições e hábitos de vida. Durante todo o século XIX polvilharam nas ruas do centro do Rio as chamadas oficinas de violeiros, criadas por artesãos portugueses. Alguns desses fabricantes foram responsáveis pelo estabelecimento das lojas de música, dentre os quais o conimbricense João dos Santos Couceiro fundador da “Rabeca de Ouro”, que chegou à cidade em 1871. Durante toda a sua vida profissional Couceiro participou de mostras nacionais e internacionais, aspectos destacados neste texto. http://dx.doi.org/10.14195/2182-7974_29_5
SEASONAL CHANGE IN THE DIEL PATTERN OF THE PSEUDO-NITZSCHIA POPULATION IN THE CISADANE RIVER ESTUARY: RESPONSE TO THE CHANGES IN THE WATERâ€™S PHYSICAL-CHEMICAL PARAMETERS
Authors: Rachman Arief , Thoha Hikmah 
Published: July 2016

Seasonal changes of Pseudo-nitzschia diel dynamics in an estuarine ecosystem have been known to be regulated by salinity, water temperature and nutrient dynamics. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of these physical-chemical factors on the diel pattern of the Pseudo-nitzschia population in the Cisadane River estuary.Plankton samples were collected from a diel station at two different periods, in the dry season (May-June) and thewet season (September). Plankton samplings were done in a 24 hour period with 3 hourly sampling intervals. The result showed a higher abundance of Pseudo-nitzschia in the dark-period during the dry season, while during the wet season the abundance was higher in the light-period. Nitrate and phosphate concentrations were suggested as important factors in facilitating Pseudo-nitzschia maxima. The low abundance of Pseudo-nitzschia in the estuarycould be due to the relatively low N:P ratio (<10). The results showed that the Cisadane River estuary was strongly influenced by seawater during the night and by freshwater during day. The GLM analysis suggested that there were changes in the species omposition of the Pseudo-nitzschia population in the ecosystem. The oligohaline species was found to be abundant in the dry season, the maxima occurred at night, which is probably related to a highermarine influence in the ecosystem. Conversely the polyhaline species was abundant in the wet season, with the maxima occurring during daylight, which might be related to a stronger freshwater influence in the ecosystem.
SUITABILITY ANALYSIS OF MULTISPECTRAL SATELLITE SENSORS FOR MAPPING CORAL REEFS IN INDONESIA CASE STUDY: WAKATOBI MARINE NATIONAL PARK
Authors: Adji Arif Seno 
Published: July 2016

Providing accurate information on suitable multispectral satellite sensors for mapping coral reefs in Indonesia is a challenge for coastal remote-sensing experts. As coral reefs vary in spatial extent, shape, length, perimeter and/or distance to shore, the mapping of coral reefs will need different satellite sensors depending on the objectivesÂ and the kind of information required. This work compares the suitability of two kinds of multispectral satelliteÂ sensors for mapping coral reefs in Indonesia, high and moderate spatial resolution. This was done through a caseÂ study of Wakatobi Marine National Park since that represents many types of coral reef in Indonesia (fringing,Â barrier, atoll, and patch). Indonesian coral reef shapefile data 2010 was downloaded from UNEP (United NationsÂ Environment Programme) website, and Landsat 7 ETM + images, path/row 112/064 was used to determine theÂ terrestrial area of Wakatobi Islands. Both high and moderate spatial resolution sensors are suitable for mapping theÂ benthic communities and geomorphic zones on coral reefs. The former are more accurate but they are also muchÂ less cost-effective, especially over large areas.
REARING OF JUVENILE DONKEY-EAR ABALONE (Haliotis asinina) IN FLOW-THROUGH TANKS WITH THE ADDITION OF DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES
Authors: Setyono Dwi Eny Djoko 
Published: July 2016

This study investigated the effects of the addition of coral rubble and polyvinylchloride (PVC) guttering as substrates on the growth of donkey-ear abalone (Haliotis asinina) reared in a flow-through water system. The tanks were100 cm long x 50 cm wide x 40 cm deep, filled with sea water up to 30 cm high. Hatchery-produced abalone with a mean initial shell length of 30.9 ± 0.1 mm and wet weight of 5.5 ± 0.1 g were stocked at 25 individuals/tankthat corresponded to stocking densities of ca. 50 abalone/m2 of the bottom area of the tank. Juvenile abalonewere provided with an excess red seaweed Gracilaria spp daily over 175 days. The results show that growth and growth rates in shell length and wet body weight were not significantly different between treatments (P>0.05). Survival rates of juveniles reared in the tank with the addition of coral rubble and/or PVC guttering were 100%, but 98% for juveniles in the tank without the addition of substrate. The average daily growth rates of shell length and wet body weight were 0.087+0.037 mm and 0.088+0.044 g for juveniles reared in the tank with the addition of coral rubble; 0.081+0.030 mm and 0.077+0.032 g for juveniles reared in the tank with the addition of PVC guttering; and 0.082+0.032 mm and 0.078+0.039 g for juveniles reared in tank without addition of substrates.
NEPENTHES DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE IN FIVE HABITATS IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
Authors: Latiff Nurul Amal , Sukri Rahayu Sukmaria , Metali Faizah 
Published: July 2016

LATIFF, N. A., SUKRI, R. S., & METALI, F. Nepenthes diversity and abundance in five habitats in Brunei Darussalam. Reinwardtia 14(1): 67 – 71. -- The genus Nepenthes is known to be diverse in Bornean forests and has been recorded in Brunei Darussalam in various forest types. We aim to investigate variation in Nepenthes species richness and abundance at five forest types throughout Brunei Darussalam: open secondary, heath, peat swamp, white sand and mixed dipterocarp forests. A total of thirty-nine 5 x 5 m2 plots were set up in these forest types. Within each plot, Nepenthes species abundance was quantified, with Nepenthes voucher specimens collected and identified to determine species richness. No significant differences were detected either for Nepenthes species richness or abundance between the five forest types, despite records of Nepenthes in Brunei showing preferences for particular habitat types. We suggest that average species richness and abundance remained constant regardless of forest types in this study, but that these results would likely change if sampling intensity is increased in future studies.
FLORISTIC STUDY OF MEKONGGA PROTECTED FOREST: TOWARDS ESTABLISHMENT OF THE MEKONGGA NATIONAL PARK
Authors: Widjaja Elizabeth Anita , Potter Daniel 
Published: July 2016

Mekongga is one of the highest mountains in Southeast Sulawesi. The Mekongga region was declared as protected forest in 1994, after logging had been done in this area. A floristic study of this forest was conducted from 2009 through 2011 by visiting the area twice a year, once each during the dry and wet seasons, and collecting specimens from the flowering and fruiting plants. Other species were also recorded, but most of them cannot be identified because the plants were too young or were not in flower or fruit at the time of collection. Specimens of 855 species in 155 families were collected, of which 5% (44 species) are endemic to Sulawesi and 11% (91 species) are introduced species from China, South America, India, or even Madagascar. In addition, new records for Sulawesi were collected from Mekongga for species originally recorded from Java (50 species), Malaysia (35 species), the Philippines (28 species), New Guinea (14 species), Sumatera (13 species), Borneo (11 species), Moluccas (4 species), and the Lesser Sunda Islands (3 species). Based on these data, it seems that species have mostly migrated to Mekongga from Java, then from Malaysia and the Philippines. More than 10 new species are proposed from this area, including a bamboo (Poaceae) and members of the families Orchidaceae, Gesneriaceae, Melastomataceae, Myrtaceae, and Araliaceae. Further study of the floristic account will be done, which can be used as baseline data in support of an important proposal to designate the Mekongga area as a national park.
FLORISTIC DIVERSITY AND STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF MANGROVE FOREST OF RAJA AMPAT, WEST PAPUA, INDONESIA
Authors: Prawiroatmodjo Suhardjono , Kartawinata Kuswata 
Published: July 2016

We studied the floristic compostion and structure of mangrove forests and mangrove species distribution at the Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua We sampled the forests using (10x10 m) quadrats to record trees and saplings laid out contiguously along 9 transects of 60 – 450 m long, stretching perpendicularly from the coastlines or riverbanks to the landward borders. Seedlings were sampled using a 1x1 m subplot nested in each quadrat. The transects were established on the islands of Batanta (6), Salawati (2). and Waigeo (1). Within quadrats and transects we recorded 17 mangrove species of trees with density of 768 stems/ha and basal area of 37.82 m2/ha and tree height of 10 – 30 m. Two species possessed the highest importance value (IV) , frequency, density and basal area i.e. Rhizophora apiculata (IV=168.06 %) and Bruguiera gymnorrhiza (IV=67.18). They also showed the highest similarity in their distribution, indicating highest degree of association. The mangrove at Raja Ampat may, therefore, be designated as the Rhizophora apiculata-Bruguiera gymnorrhiza Association. Other species with highest degree of distributional similarities but with low densities, basal areas and importance values were Barringtonia racemosa, Excoecaria agallocha, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Inocarpus fagifera, Lumnitzera littorea and Sterculia shillinglawii, of which four of them are not true mangrove species, usually growing on less saline and more solid soils. The floristic composition of the transects in the three islands showed relatively high similarities of about 70 % and at higher similarities the transects in Batanta Island formed four groups, Salawati Island two groups and Waigeo Island one group.The Bray-Curtis polar ordination resulted in four groups of transects, which were related to the habitat conditions and the length of the transects. Species diversity in the islands was very low, where the Shannon diversity index ranged from 0.19 to 0.64 giving the average of 0.42. Rhizophora apiculata and Bruguiera gymnorrhiza were gregenerating well and in the future they will remain dominant. The mangrove forests of the Raja Ampat Islands by any means should be maintained as green belts and protected from all kinds of destruction and should be made into conservation areas in order to sustain its ability to provide ecological services and non-destructive economic benefits.
DIVERSITY OF BEGONIA (BEGONIACEAE) IN BORNEO â€“ HOW MANY SPECIES ARE THERE?
Authors: Sang Julia , Kiew Ruth 
Published: July 2016

A total of 126 species are currently named and described from Borneo (Brunei - 16 species, Kalimantan – 5 species, Sabah – 41 species and Sarawak – 72 species). However, based on our survey of the begonia collection in the Sarawak Herbarium, the un-named taxa (about 110 species) significantly outnumber the 72-named species. The situation is probably the same for Sabah, so with many more new species than the 41 named ones at a conservative estimate the Sabah begonia flora can be expected to exceed 100 species. For Kalimantan (5 named species), the total number of un-named species is likely to be even higher considering that Kalimantan occupies a larger land area, its begonia-rich mountains and limestone areas are hardly collected, and the begonia flora has hardly been studied at all. We can therefore expect the begonia flora of Borneo to exceed 600 species. In view of the high level of narrow endemism (80% of species are known from a single locality), expeditions to unexplored areas are necessary to document, in particular, areas that are experiencing irreversible land-use change. Alpha-taxonomy on a large scale is needed to tackle the backlog of literally hundreds of new undescribed species.
Exclusive breastfeeding rate and factors associated with infant feeding practices in Indonesia
Authors: Ananta Yovita , Gandaputra Ellen , Waiman Elina , Partiwi I Gusti Ayu Nyoman , Marzuki Nanis Sacharina , Yohmi Elizabeth , Panjaitan Eveline , Oswari Hanifah , Hegar Badriul 
Published: July 2016

Background Breast milk is the ideal food for infants. According to the 2007 Indonesian National Household Health Survey, only 23% of mothers exclusively breastfeed for six months.Objectives To determine the rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia, to evaluate factors associated with infant feeding practices, and to compare the nutritional and developmental status between exclusively-breastfed and formula-fed infants.Methods A survey was conducted in hospitals located in 17 provinces in Indonesia. The rate of exclusive breastfeeding was calculated. Many variables were investigated as potential predictors for exclusive breastfeeding using a multivariable logistic regression analysis. Further analysis was performed to compare the nutritional and developmental status between exclusively breastfed and formula-fed infants at the time of survey.Results From 1,804 infant subjects, the overall rate of exclusive breastfeeding was 46.3%, ranging from 10.5% in East Java to 66.9% in Jambi. Predominant breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and formula feeding rates were 14.3%, 8.6%, and 30.7%, respectively. Maternal unemployment was associated with a longer duration of breastfeeding (P=0.000). There were significantly more formula-fed infants who were undernourished compared to exclusively-breastfed infants (14% vs. 8%, P=0.001). There were also significantly more infants in the formula-fed group who had abnormal head circumference compared to those in the exclusively-breastfed group (9% vs. 6%, P=0.031). Child development, as assessed by the Pre-screening Developmental Questionnaire, was similar between the two groups (P=0.996).Conclusion The overall rate of exclusive breastfeeding in Indonesia is 46.3%. Maternal unemployment is associated with longer duration of breastfeeding. Exclusive breastfed infants have significant better growth and head circumference compared to formula fed infants, while the development is similar between the two groups.