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Influence of forest and shrub canopies on precipitation partitioning and isotopic signatures
Authors: Soulsby Chris , Braun Hannah , Sprenger Matthias , Weiler Markus , Tetzlaff Doerthe 
Published: September 2017

AbstractOver a 4‐month summer period, we monitored how forest (Pinus sylvestris) and heather moorland (Calluna spp. and Erica spp.) vegetation canopies altered the volume and isotopic composition of net precipitation (NP) in a southern boreal landscape in northern Scotland. During that summer period, interception losses were relatively high and higher under forests compared to moorland (46% of gross rainfall [GR] compared with 35%, respectively). Throughfall (TF) volumes exhibited marked spatial variability in forests, depending upon local canopy density, but were more evenly distributed under heather moorland. In the forest stands, stemflow was a relatively small canopy flow path accounting for only 0.9–1.6% of NP and only substantial in larger events. Overall, the isotopic composition of NP was not markedly affected by canopy interactions; temporal variation of stable water isotopes in TF closely corresponded to that of GR with differences of TF‐GR being −0.52‰ for δ2H and −0.14‰ for δ18O for forests and 0.29‰ for δ2H and −0.04‰ for δ18O for heather moorland. These differences were close to, or within, analytical precision of isotope determination, though the greater differences under forest were statistically significant. Evidence for evaporative fractionation was generally restricted to low rainfall volumes in low intensity events, though at times, subtle effects of liquid–vapour moisture exchange and/or selective transmission though canopies were evident. Fractionation and other effects were more evident in stemflow but only marked in smaller events. The study confirmed earlier work that increased forest cover in the Scottish Highlands will likely cause an increase in interception and green water fluxes at the expenses of blue water fluxes to streams. However, the low‐energy, humid environment means that isotopic changes during such interactions will only have a minor overall effect on the isotopic composition of NP.
The European Insolvency Regulation and the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross‐Border Insolvency
Authors: Bork Reinhard 
Published: September 2017

AbstractThis article compares the Recast European Insolvency Regulation of 2015 with the UNCITRAL Model Law on Cross‐Border Insolvency of 1997, focussed on their scope of application, international jurisdiction and the coordination of main and secondary proceedings. The scopes of both catalogues of norms and their rules on coordination of main and secondary insolvency proceedings reflect one another. However, the Recast EIR makes a significantly greater contribution to the unification of law and is also more fully differentiated and more precise, even if this comes at a price, namely, limited flexibility. The UNCITRAL Model Law made an important contribution to the harmonisation of international insolvency law but requires now modernisation. Copyright © 2017 INSOL International and John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Emotion‐related impulsivity and rumination predict the perimenstrual severity and trajectory of symptoms in women with a menstrually related mood disorder
Authors: Dawson Danyelle N. , Eisenlohr‐Moul Tory A. , Paulson Julia L. , Peters Jessica R. , Rubinow David R. , Girdler Susan S. 
Published: September 2017

AbstractObjectiveWomen with menstrually related mood disorders (MRMDs) demonstrate clinically significant distress during the premenstrual week that remits with the onset of menses. Relatively little is known about psychosocial mechanisms of MRMDs. Given the core affective and behavioral symptoms of MRMDs, dysfunctional responses to emotion (e.g., difficulties with awareness and regulation of emotion; rumination and impulsive or maladaptive behavior in response to emotion) may be important factors to explore as cognitive and behavioral mechanisms in MRMDs. The purpose of the present study was to examine the associations of various dysfunctional responses to emotion (as measured using the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale [DERS] and brooding on the Ruminative Responses Scale [RRS]) with premenstrual symptom severity and trajectory.MethodA total of 54 women (mean age = 38.11; 65% Caucasian) with prospectively confirmed MRMDs completed the DERS and RRS, and provided 2–4 menstrual cycles of daily symptom reports.ResultsOnly the emotion‐related impulsivity subscale of the DERS was robustly associated with premenstrual symptom severity. Brooding rumination predicted a more rapid premenstrual increase and slower postmenstrual remission of some symptoms.ConclusionBoth rumination and emotion‐related impulsivity may be important treatment targets in cognitive behavioral interventions aimed at reducing symptom severity and cyclicity in MRMDs.
Compassionate and self‐image goals as interpersonal maintenance factors in clinical depression and anxiety
Authors: Erickson Thane M. , Granillo M. Teresa , Crocker Jennifer , Abelson James L. , Reas Hannah E. , Quach Christina M. 
Published: September 2017

AbstractObjectiveInterpersonal models of depression and anxiety have not examined the role of interpersonal goals in shaping relationships and symptoms. Striving to promote/protect desired self‐images (self‐image goals) may undermine relationships and increase symptoms, whereas striving to support others (compassionate goals) may be protective, but clinical relevance is unknown.MethodWe tested effects of compassionate versus self‐image goals on interpersonal functioning and symptoms in clinically depressed and/or anxious participants (N = 47) during 10 days of experience sampling, over a 6‐week follow‐up, and in a dyadic relationship.ResultsParticipants reported higher conflict and symptoms on days that they most pursued self‐image goals, but noted higher perceived support and lower symptoms when pursuing compassionate goals. Goals prospectively predicted symptom changes 6 weeks later. Lastly, informant‐rated interpersonal goals predicted relationship satisfaction of both patients and significant others.ConclusionResults suggest the relevance of self‐image and compassionate goals for the interpersonal maintenance of depression and anxiety.
The client's perspective on (experiences of) psychotherapy: A practice friendly review
Authors: Timulak Ladislav , Keogh Daragh 
Published: September 2017

AbstractRecent decades have seen a significant increase in the number of studies exploring client perspectives on, and experiences of, psychotherapy. The present article provides a practice friendly overview of this research, identifying common domains of inquiry, and providing examples of findings relevant to practitioners. Research in this area can be categorized in terms of the client's perspective pertaining to theoretical constructs, studies of client satisfaction, and qualitative studies that are either open‐ended or explore specific aspects of client experiences. Examples of this latter category include studies looking at distinct processes (e.g., self‐disclosure), particular theoretical constructs (e.g., therapeutic alliance), helpful versus unhelpful aspects of therapy, and significant events. Research suggests that therapist willingness to seek client perspectives, openness to hear what clients have to say, nondefensiveness in the face of negative feedback, and ability to modulate actions accordingly are all likely to contribute to stronger relationships with clients and stronger collaboration, correspondingly contributing to stronger therapeutic outcomes.
Smallest domination number and largest independence number of graphs and forests with given degree sequence
Authors: Gentner Michael , Henning Michael A. , Rautenbach Dieter 
Published: September 2017

AbstractFor a sequence d of nonnegative integers, let and be the sets of all graphs and forests with degree sequence d, respectively. Let , , , and where is the domination number and is the independence number of a graph G. Adapting results of Havel and Hakimi, Rao showed in 1979 that can be determined in polynomial time. We establish the existence of realizations with , and with and that have strong structural properties. This leads to an efficient algorithm to determine for every given degree sequence d with bounded entries as well as closed formulas for and .
The genesis of victimization surveys and of the realist‐constructionist divide
Authors: de Castelbajac Matthieu 
Published: September 2017

AbstractThe invention of victimization surveys is often presented as a synthesis of the two theoretical attitudes that, supposedly, dominated the 1960s debate over official crime statistics: realism and social constructionism. This paper turns this genesis story on its head. Using original archives, I argue that victimization surveys responded to organizational opportunities in the field of applied research. It was only after the fact that two of their architects seized the debate on crime measurement to broadcast their invention. In so doing they strategically recast the terms of this debate into a binary division between two antithetical social ontologies. This case is used to discuss how social scientists come to reinterpret and misunderstand their history.
Comparative ultrastructure of coxal glands in unfed larvae of Leptotrombidium orientale (Schluger, 1948) (Trombiculidae) and Hydryphantes ruber (de Geer, 1778) (Hydryphantidae)
Authors: Shatrov Andrey B. 
Published: September 2017

AbstractCoxal glands of unfed larvae Leptotrombidium orientale (Schluger, 1948) (Trombiculidae), a terrestrial mite parasitizing vertebrates, and Hydryphantes ruber (de Geer, 1778) (Hydryphantidae), a water mite parasitizing insects were studied using transmission electron microscopy. In both species, the coxal glands are represented by a paired tubular organ extending on the sides of the brain from the mouthparts to the frontal midgut wall and are formed of the cells arranged around the central lumen. As in other Parasitengona, the coxal glands are devoid of a proximal sacculus. The excretory duct, joining with ducts of the prosomal salivary glands constitutes the common podocephalic duct, opening into the subcheliceral space. The coxal glands of L. orientale are composed of a distal tubule with a basal labyrinth, an intermediate segment without labyrinth, and a proximal tubule bearing tight microvilli on the apical cell surface and coiled around the intermediate segment. The coxal glands of H. ruber mainly consist of the uniformly organized proximal tubule with apical microvilli of the cells lacking the basal labyrinth. This tubule shows several loops running backward and forward in a vertical plane on the side of the brain. In contrast to L. orientale, larvae of H. ruber reveal a terminal cuticular sac/bladder for accumulation of secreted fluids. Organization of the coxal glands depends on the ecological conditions of mites. Larvae of terrestrial L. orientale possess distal tubule functioning in re‐absorption of ions and water. Conversely, water mite larvae H. ruber need to evacuate of the water excess, so the filtrating proximal tubule is prominent.
Distinct histomorphology for growth arrest and digitate outgrowth in cultivated Haliclona sp. (Porifera: Demospongiae)
Authors: Wanick Rodrigo , Mermelstein Claudia , Andrade Ivone R. , Santelli Ricardo E. , Paranhos Rodolfo P. R. , Coutinho Cristiano C. 
Published: September 2017

AbstractThe use of sponges in biotechnological processes is limited by the supply problem, and sponge biomass production is becoming a current topic of research. The distinction between characteristics for growth and growth arrest is also important for environmental monitoring. In this study, we analyze the morphology of the digitate outgrowths from the sponge Haliclona sp. The sponge Haliclona sp. was successfully cultivated for 14 months in a closed system. The morphological characterization of growth arrest was performed after submitting explants to starvation‐stress for approximately 2 weeks, to correlate morphology with growth and growth arrest. The digitate outgrowth showed three distinct regions: mature (MR), transition (TR) and immature (IR). Our data suggest a growth developmental program, with collagen fascicles guiding axial growth in IR, followed by progressive development of choanocyte chambers and large aquiferous systems at the more mature proximal region (choanosome). The intercalation of choanocyte chambers and small aquiferous systems inside collagen fascicles previously originated at the IR region can be responsible for thickening expansion and conversion of the collagen fascicles into columnar choanosome in MR. The growth arrest after starvation‐stress assay showed morphological changes in the IR corroborating collagen in the extreme tip of the digitate outgrowth as an important role in guiding of axial growth of Haliclona sp. The identification of distinct morphologies for growth and growth arrest suggest a growth developmental program, and these data could be useful for further investigations addressing sponge biomass gain and environmental monitoring.
Effect of drying methods on the structure, thermo and functional properties of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) protein isolate
Authors: Feyzi Samira , Varidi Mehdi , Zare Fatemeh , Varidi Mohammad Javad 
Published: September 2017

AbstractBACKGROUNDDifferent drying methods due to protein denaturation could alter the functional properties of proteins, as well as their structure. So, this study focused on the effect of different drying methods on amino acid content, thermo and functional properties, and protein structure of fenugreek protein isolate.RESULTSFreeze and spray drying methods resulted in comparable protein solubility, dynamic surface and interfacial tensions, foaming and emulsifying properties except for emulsion stability. Vacuum oven drying promoted emulsion stability, surface hydrophobicity and viscosity of fenugreek protein isolate at the expanse of its protein solubility. Vacuum oven process caused a higher level of Maillard reaction followed by the spray drying process, which was confirmed by the lower amount of lysine content and less lightness, also more browning intensity. ΔH of fenugreek protein isolates was higher than soy protein isolate, which confirmed the presence of more ordered structures. Also, the bands which are attributed to the α‐helix structures in the FTIR spectrum were in the shorter wave number region for freeze and spray dried fenugreek protein isolates that show more possibility of such structures.CONCLUSIONThis research suggests that any drying method must be conducted in its gentle state in order to sustain native structure of proteins and promote their functionalities. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry
Oncologic outcomes of KTP laser surgery versus radiation for T1 glottic carcinoma
Authors: Ahmed Jamal , Ibrahim Ahmed Sherif Gabr , M. Freedman Laura , Rosow David E. 
Published: September 2017

Objectives/HypothesisTo characterize outcomes for patients who underwent transoral microsurgery with potassium titanyl phosphate (KTP) laser resection of early glottic cancers and to compare outcomes with patients who received external beam radiation therapy.Study DesignRetrospective cohort study.MethodsThe history of patients with T1 glottic carcinoma treated with curative primary radiation or transoral KTP laser resection was reviewed. Oncologic outcomes for both radiation and surgery cohorts including disease‐free and overall survival were calculated.ResultsEighty‐seven patients met inclusion criteria from 2011 to 2016; 47 patients (54%) received primary KTP laser ablation, and 40 patients (46%) received primary external beam radiotherapy. The average length of follow‐up was 924 ± 529 days in the KTP laser group and 994 ± 603 days in the radiation group (P = .26). There were no significant differences between the two treatment groups in terms of medical or demographic variables. There were six recurrences in the KTP laser group (13%), versus six in the radiotherapy group (15%) (P = .77). The laryngeal preservation rate for the cohort of patients who initially received KTP laser treatment was 46 out of 47 patients (98%). Of the cohort that received primary radiation therapy, the laryngeal preservation rate was 36 out of 40 patients (90%, P = .18). Disease‐free and overall survival were 88% and 98% in the KTP laser cohort and 85% and 95% in the radiation cohort (P = .78, P = .56), respectively.ConclusionsKTP laser ablation is a modality equivalent to primary radiation therapy in oncologic outcomes for T1 glottic squamous cell carcinoma.Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 128:1052–1056, 2018
Perceptions of pain of laryngeal electromyography
Authors: O'Connell Ferster Ashley P. , Hu Amanda 
Published: September 2017

ObjectiveTo evaluate pain associated with laryngeal electromyography (LEMG).Study DesignA prospective case series.MethodsAdult patients scheduled for LEMG in a tertiary care laryngology practice were recruited between July 20, 2016, and March 1, 2017. Demographic and clinical data were extracted from the charts. Study participants reported their anticipated pain level using a visual analog scale (VAS) prior to the procedure. VAS was administered again within 10 minutes after the procedure, along with the validated McGill Pain Questionnaire, to gauge patient's pain perception after undergoing LEMG.ResultsResults were reviewed for 80 patients (mean age 48.2 ± 16.6 years, 37.5% male). Preprocedure VAS pain scores (4.59 ± 2.3 out of 10) were not significantly different than postprocedure VAS pain scores (4.61 ± 2.4) (P = 0.95). The McGill Pain Questionnaire reported a moderate pain level (32.1 ± 12.7 out of 78). Females anticipated a higher preprocedure VAS pain score (5.04 ± 2.3) than males (3.85 ± 2.2) (P = 0.02); however, postprocedure scores were not significantly different between genders. The following factors did not influence the pain scores: age, professional voice use, history of previous EMG, chronic pain diagnosis, psychiatric diagnosis, or current treatment with pain/psychiatric medications. All LEMGs were completed without any complications.ConclusionPatients appropriately anticipated their pain levels for the LEMG, which may be attributed to proper patient education and counselling before the procedure. Overall pain levels were mild to moderate, and all LEMGs were completed; thus, LEMG was well tolerated.Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 128:896–900, 2018
Laryngeal exposure and margin status in glottic cancer treated by transoral laser microsurgery
Authors: Piazza Cesare , Paderno Alberto , Grazioli Paola , Del Bon Francesca , Montalto Nausica , Perotti Pietro , Morello Riccardo , Filauro Marta , Nicolai Piero , Peretti Giorgio 
Published: September 2017

ObjectiveLaryngeal exposure is one of the most limiting factors in transoral laser microsurgery (TLM) for glottic cancer. We evaluated the correlation between the degree of laryngeal exposure, as assessed by an easy previously described scoring tool (Laryngoscore), and histopathologic surgical margin status after TLM.Study DesignProspective evaluation of 147 patients affected by Tis–T2 glottic cancer treated by TLM with curative intent between January 2012 and April 2016.MethodsAll patients were preoperatively assessed and classified as having good (group A including Laryngoscore class 0–I) or suboptimal laryngeal exposure (group B including class II–III). Margins were classified as negative (more than 1 mm margin between healthy tissue and tumor) or positive (one/multiple superficial or deep margins involved by invasive or in situ carcinoma). Patients with multiple superficial or deep margin positivity were scheduled for TLM re‐excision, open partial laryngectomy, or postoperative radiotherapy.ResultsTwenty‐one type I, 54 type II, 19 type III, 7 type IV, 41 type V, and 5 type VI cordectomies (according to the European Laryngological Society classification) were performed with an en‐bloc or multi‐bloc technique according to the size, site, and exposure of the lesion. Group A included 109 (74%) and group B included 38 (26%) patients. Positive surgical margins were overall observed in 39 (26.5%) cases: 21 (19.2%) in group A versus 18 (47.4%) in group B (P = 0.001).ConclusionLaryngeal exposure is one of the most important factors influencing TLM resection of glottic cancer within safe surgical margins. The importance of its adequate preoperative assessment cannot be overemphasized.Level of Evidence2b. Laryngoscope, 128:1146–1151, 2018
Effect of aging and direction of impulse in video head impulse test
Authors: Kim Tae Hwan , Kim Min‐Beom 
Published: September 2017

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to identify the difference of gain value in the video head impulse test (vHIT) according to the age of the patient and the direction of the impulse.MethodAll participants were subjected to vHIT with horizontal semicircular canal (HSCC). vHIT with vertical canal (posterior and anterior semicircular canal [PSCC and ASCC]) additionally was performed in 434 participants.ResultsThe mean vestibulo‐ocular reflex (VOR) gain was maintained in patients in the HSCC at below 70 years (1.025 ± 0.08) and in the vertical canal at below 80 years (PSCC: 0.965 ± 0.12, ASCC: 0.975 ± 0.14). However, the decrease of VOR gain was significant in patients over 70 years in the HSCC (0.978 ± 0.35, P < .001) and in patients over 80 years in the vertical canal (PSCC: 0.828 ± 0.16, ASCC: 0.851 ± 0.13, P < .001). In addition, a VOR gain of rightward impulse was higher than the leftward impulse, but there was no difference based on the direction of impulse in the vertical impulse test.ConclusionVOR gain declines with increasing age, over 70 years on the horizontal canal, and over 80 years on the vertical canal. Additionally, horizontal VOR gain of rightward impulse was higher than the leftward impulse in right‐eye recordings only, but the vertical canal showed no difference of gain according to the direction of impulse.Level of Evidence2b. Laryngoscope, 128:E228–E233, 2018
Efficacy of dexmedetomidine for perioperative morbidities in pediatric tonsillectomy: A metaanalysis
Authors: Cho Hye Kyung , Yoon Ho Young , Jin Ho Jun , Hwang Se Hwan 
Published: September 2017

ObjectivesThis study aimed to assess the effects of perioperative dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to tonsillectomy compared with opioid or sham in children.Data SourceFive databases (PubMed, SCOPUS, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) were searched from inception of article collections to April 2017.Review MethodsProspective, randomized controlled studies that compared outcomes between children who underwent tonsillectomy plus dexmedetomidine administration (intervention) and children who underwent tonsillectomy with placebo or opioid (control) were systemically and independently reviewed by two researchers. The outcomes of interest were emergence agitation, postoperative pain intensity, rescue analgesic consumption, and other morbidities (nausea and vomiting and agitation).ResultsFifteen studies with n = 1,552 met the inclusion criteria. Postoperative pain scores and the need for analgesics in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) were significantly decreased in the dexmedetomidine group versus the control group. The incidence and degree of agitation and desaturation incidence in the PACU also were significantly lower in the dexmedetomidine group than in the control group. Additionally, there was no significant difference in the duration of staying PACU between both groups. In subgroup analyses by administration method (bolus injection or continuous injection), dexmedetomidine was shown to be effective at reducing postoperative morbidities regardless of administration method.ConclusionPerioperative administration of dexmedetomidine can provide pain and agitation relief without side effects in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. Considering the high heterogeneity of results within some parameters; however, further clinical trials with robust research methodology should be conducted to confirm the results of this study. Laryngoscope, 128:E184–E193, 2018