bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cave-dwelling bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera) and conservation concerns in South central Mindanao, Philippines
Authors: Tanalgo Krizler C. , Tabora John Aries G. 
Published: December 2015

<p>The stable microclimate in caves provides a relatively constant habitat for many bat species in the Philippines, but human encroachment continues to disrupt this habitat and imperil many of the species roosting in the caves. In South central Mindanao, the diversity and conservation status of cave bats remain undocumented and unexplored. We employed mist-netting to capture bats from five different caves within the town of Kabacan, northern Cotabato, Philippines. A total of 14 bat species were identified including the Philippine endemics <em>Hipposideros pygmaeus </em>and <em>Ptenochirus jagori </em>and the threatened <em>Megaerops wetmorei. </em>However, despite the declining conservation status of the bats, local disturbance such as bat hunting for bush meat and unregulated tourism are currently taking place in the caves. Large species such as <em>Eonycteris spelaea </em>and <em>Rousettus amplexicaudatus </em>are killed almost every day for food and trade. Therefore, the high species richness, and the presence of endemic and threatened species coupled with the occurrence of anthropogenic disturbances in caves suggests the need for an urgent and effective conservation intervention involving the local government and public community.</p><div> </div>
A checklist of gilled mushrooms (Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes) with diversity analysis in Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam, India
Authors: Gogoi Girish , Parkash Vipin 
Published: December 2015

<p>Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary is comprised of five distinct compartments. A total of 138 species of gilled mushrooms belonging to 48 genera, 23 families, five orders of the class Agaricomycetes, division Basidiomycota, have been collected and analyzed. The order Agaricales was was found with the highest number of species (113), followed by Russulales (14), Polyporales (5), Cantharellales (4) and Boletales (2). The species <em>Coprinellus disseminatus </em>and <em>Megacollybia rodmani</em> have shown the highest (8.26) and the lowest density (0.05), respectively. A total of 24 species, e.g., <em>Termitomyces albuminosus, Marasmius curreyi, Marasmiellus candidus, Leucocoprinus medioflavus, Mycena leaiana, Hygrocybe miniata, Collybia chrysoropha, Gymnopus confluens</em> were common with frequency percentage of 11.9, whereas <em>Megacollybia rodmani</em> with less frequency percentage (2.4) was found only in few quadrates of the sanctuary. The highly abundant species were <em>Termitomyces medius</em> (91.7) and <em>Coprinellus disseminatus </em>(86.8), and less abundant species were <em>Psilocybe wayanadensis</em> (1.0) and <em>Lepiota</em> sp. (1.0) in the study site. The order of the species richness index (<em>R</em>) compartment wise was 2&gt;3&gt;4&gt;5&gt;1. Both the Shannon diversity index and Simpson diversity index of agarics was maximum (1.88, 0.98) in compartment 2, whereas minimum (1.72, 0.95) in compartment 1 and 5, respectively. Moreover, the compartment 2 was found very much similar with compartment 3 and very less similar with compartment 1.</p><div> </div>
An ecological assessment of Hispid Hare Caprolagus hispidus (Mammalia: Lagomorpha: Leporidae) in Manas National Park, Assam, India
Authors: Nath Naba K. , Machary Kamal 
Published: December 2015

<p>This study of the Hispid Hare <em>Caprolagus hispidus </em>in the tall grassland habitat of Manas National Park, Assam during 2009–2010 is the first detailed assessment in northeastern India. We assessed the status, distribution, habitat use and key threats to this rare and little studied lagomorph species. After interviewing local forest staff, 20 grassland patches within a survey area of 2.65ha were selected and transects (50x2 m) laid randomly to determine the presence/absence of Hispid Hare by recording pellets and other indirect evidence. Hare presence was recorded in 17 grassland patches within transects dominated by <em>Imperata cylindrica</em> and <em>Saccharum narenga</em>.<em> </em>Hispid Hare preferred dry savannah grasslands to wet alluvial grasslands during winter and avoided recently burned patches due to lack of cover and food. The distribution pattern observed was clumped (s<sup>2</sup>/a = 6.2), with more evidence of Hispid Hare presence in areas where ground cover was dense, dry and away from water sources. Population density was estimated at 381.55 individuals/km<sup>2</sup>, which in comparison with other studies indicates that Manas National Park currently holds the highest density of Hispid Hare. Habitat loss due to overgrazing, unsustainable thatch harvesting, burning of grassland, weed invasion, encroachment and hunting were identified as key threats which must be addressed to ensure survival of this threatened species in the Park. </p><div> </div>
An illustrated checklist of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) from the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala, India
Authors: Sathiandran Nithya , Thomas Sabu K. , Flemming Albin T. 
Published: December 2015

<p>An illustrated checklist of 36 species of dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeinae) from the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the southern Western Ghats is presented. Records of eight species endemic to the Western Ghats and a rare primitive old world dung beetle group, <em>Ochicanthon nitidus </em>(Paulian), from the forests of Periyar Tiger Reserve are provided.</p><div> </div>
Observations on lycaenid butterflies from Panbari Reserve Forest and adjoining areas, Kaziranga, Assam, northeastern India
Authors: Gogoi Monsoon Jyoti 
Published: December 2015

<p>A checklist of 116 taxa of Lycaenidae (Blues) along with notes on important species in low elevation forest of Panbari Reserve, Kaziranga - West Karbi Hills, upper Assam is reported in this paper based on surveys conducted during 2007–2012 and some recent sightings till date. Important sightings include Blue Gem <em>Poritia erycinoides elsiei</em>, Square-band Brownie <em>Miletis nymphys porus</em>, Plain Plushblue <em>Flos apidanus ahamus</em>, Blue Royal <em>Ancema carmentalis</em>, Elwes Silverline <em>Spindasis elwesi,</em> <em>Artipe skinneri</em>, etc.</p><div> </div>
Spiders of Kerala Agricultural University Campus, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Authors: Adarsh C. K. , Nameer P. O. 
Published: December 2015

<p>A total of 86 species of spiders belonging to 56 genera of 20 families have been recorded from the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) campus, Thrissur, Kerala, southern India. This represents 5.1% of the total spiders’ species and 33.33% of the total families of spiders recorded in India. The dominant spider family at KAU campus is Araneidae with 18 species of nine genera. Salticidae is represented by 14 species of 13 genera. Out of 252 endemic spiders of India, 16 have been reported from KAU campus. Guild structure analysis shows spiders belonging to seven types of feeding guilds present in KAU campus. Orb-web builders are the dominant feeding guild accounting for 34%, followed by stalkers (22%), ground runners (20%), ambushers (8%), scattered line weavers (8%), foliage runners (7%) and sheet-web builders (1%).</p><div> </div>
Additional information on the threatened Cryptocoryne cognata Schott (Araceae): A need for reassessment of the IUCN Red List status
Authors: Kambhar Sidanand V. , Bhise Mahendra R. , Naik Mayur M. , Parab Abhijeet L. , Patil Kamlakar H. , Tawade Abhijeet P. , Patil Vinayak K. , Rane Ajay D. , Narkhede Satish S. , Bhave Sanjay G. 
Published: December 2015

<p><em>Cryptocoryne cognata</em> Schott is a threatened species distributed in the entire Konkan stretch covering Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra. It was rediscovered in 1990 after not being documented for one and half centuries. The data concerning its morphology, distribution and ecological preferences are presented in this paper in order to contribute to the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (GSPC) goals and to assist taxonomists in assessing and protecting this species from extinction in future. </p><div> </div>
The Protein Acyl Transferase ZDHHC21 Modulates α1 Adrenergic Receptor Function and Regulates Hemodynamics
Authors: Marin Ethan P. , Jozsef Levente , Di Lorenzo Annarita , Held Kara F. , Luciano Amelia K. , Melendez Jonathan , Milstone Leonard M. , Velazquez Heino , Sessa William C. 
Published: December 2015

Objective—
Palmitoylation, the reversible addition of the lipid palmitate to a cysteine, can alter protein localization, stability, and function. The ZDHHC family of protein acyl transferases catalyzes palmitoylation of numerous proteins. The role of ZDHHC enzymes in intact tissue and in vivo is largely unknown. Herein, we characterize vascular functions in a mouse that expresses a nonfunctional ZDHHC21 (F233Δ).

Approach and Results—
Physiological studies of isolated aortae and mesenteric arteries from F233Δ mice revealed an unexpected defect in responsiveness to phenylephrine, an α1 adrenergic receptor agonist. In vivo, F233Δ mice displayed a blunted response to infusion of phenylephrine, and they were found to have elevated catecholamine levels and elevated vascular α1 adrenergic receptor gene expression. Telemetry studies showed that the F233Δ mice were tachycardic and hypotensive at baseline, consistent with diminished vascular tone. In biochemical studies, ZDHHC21 was shown to palmitoylate the α1D adrenoceptor and to interact with it in a molecular complex, thus suggesting a possible molecular mechanism by which the receptor can be regulated by ZDHHC21.

Conclusions—
Together, the data support a model in which ZDHHC21 F233Δ diminishes the function of vascular α1 adrenergic receptors, leading to reduced vascular tone, which manifests in vivo as hypotension and tachycardia. This is to our knowledge the first demonstration of a ZDHHC isoform affecting vascular function in vivo and identifies a novel molecular mode of regulation of vascular tone and blood pressure.
Spot Sign in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage in Dynamic T1-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Authors: Schindlbeck Katharina A. , Santaella Anna , Galinovic Ivana , Krause Thomas , Rocco Andrea , Nolte Christian H. , Villringer Kersten , Fiebach Jochen B. 
Published: December 2015

Background and Purpose—
In computed tomographic imaging of acute intracerebral hemorrhage spot sign on computed tomographic angiography has been established as a marker for hematoma expansion and poor clinical outcome. Although, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can accurately visualize acute intracerebral hemorrhage, a corresponding MRI marker is lacking to date.

Methods—
We prospectively examined 50 consecutive patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage within 24 hours of symptom onset. The MRI protocol consisted of a standard stroke protocol and dynamic contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging with a time resolution of 7.07 s/batch. Stroke scores were assessed at admission and at time of discharge. Volume measurements of hematoma size and spot sign were performed with MRIcron.

Results—

Contrast extravasation within sites of the hemorrhage (MRI spot sign) was seen in 46% of the patients. Patients with an MRI spot sign had a significantly shorter time to imaging than those without (
P
<0.001). The clinical outcome measured by the modified Rankin Scale was significantly worse in patients with spot sign compared with those without (
P
≤0.001). Hematoma expansion was observed in the spot sign group compared with the nonspot sign group, although the differences were not significant.

Conclusions—
Spot sign can be detected using MRI on postcontrast T1-weighted and dynamic T1-weighted images. It is associated with worse clinical outcome. The time course of contrast extravasation in dynamic T1 images indicates that these spots represent ongoing bleeding.
Allogeneic guinea pig mesenchymal stem cells ameliorate neurological changes in experimental colitis
Authors: Stavely Rhian , Robinson Ainsley M. , Miller Sarah , Boyd Richard , Sakkal Samy , Nurgali Kulmira 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
Background
The use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is of great interest because of their immunomodulatory properties. Damage to the enteric nervous system (ENS) is implicated in IBD pathophysiology and disease progression. The most commonly used model to study inflammation-induced changes to the ENS is 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene-sulfonate acid (TNBS)-induced colitis in guinea pigs; however, no studies using guinea pig MSCs in colitis have been performed. This study aims to isolate and characterise guinea pig MSCs and then test their therapeutic potential for the treatment of enteric neuropathy associated with intestinal inflammation.

Methods
MSCs from guinea pig bone marrow and adipose tissue were isolated and characterised in vitro. In in vivo experiments, guinea pigs received either TNBS for the induction of colitis or sham treatment by enema. MSCs were administered at a dose of 1 × 106 cells via enema 3 h after the induction of colitis. Colon tissues were collected 24 and 72 h after TNBS administration to assess the level of inflammation and damage to the ENS. The secretion of transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) was analysed in MSC conditioned medium by flow cytometry.

Results
Cells isolated from both sources were adherent to plastic, multipotent and expressed some human MSC surface markers. In vitro characterisation revealed distinct differences in growth kinetics, clonogenicity and cell morphology between MSC types. In an in vivo model of TNBS-induced colitis, guinea pig bone marrow MSCs were comparatively more efficacious than adipose tissue MSCs in attenuating weight loss, colonic tissue damage and leukocyte infiltration into the mucosa and myenteric plexus. MSCs from both sources were equally neuroprotective in the amelioration of enteric neuronal loss and changes to the neurochemical coding of neuronal subpopulations. MSCs from both sources secreted TGF-β1 which exerted neuroprotective effects in vitro.

Conclusions
This study is the first evaluating the functional capacity of guinea pig bone marrow and adipose tissue-derived MSCs and providing evidence of their neuroprotective value in an animal model of colitis. In vitro characteristics of MSCs cannot be extrapolated to their therapeutic efficacy. TGF-β1 released by both types of MSCs might have contributed to the attenuation of enteric neuropathy associated with colitis.
On stationary points of nonexpansive set-valued mappings
Authors: Espínola Rafa , Hosseini Meraj , Nourouzi Kourosh 
Published: December 2015

AbstractIn this paper we deal with stationary points (also known as endpoints) of nonexpansive set-valued mappings and show that the existence of such points under certain conditions follows as a consequence of the existence of approximate stationary sequences. In particular we provide abstract extensions of well-known fixed point theorems.
Strong convergence theorems for multivalued mappings in a geodesic space with curvature bounded above
Authors: Yotkaew Pongsakorn , Saejung Satit 
Published: December 2015

AbstractWe prove two strong convergence results of the Ishikawa iteration for a multivalued quasi-nonexpansive mapping in a complete geodesic space with curvature bounded above. Our results improve significantly the recent results of Panyanak (Fixed Point Theory Appl. 2014:1, 2014) in the sense that many restrictions in his results are weakened. In particular, we can conclude that the convergence result of the Mann iteration which cannot be deduced from Panyanak’s results.
Accuracy and usefulness of the Palliative Prognostic Index in a community setting
Authors: Belanger Emmanuelle , Tetrault Danielle , Tradounsky Golda , Towers Anna , Marchessault Judith 
Published: December 2015

Purpose: In a community setting characterised by scarce inpatient palliative care resources, a precise prognosis could help determine which patients should be prioritised for end-of-life admission. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the validity of the Palliative Prognostic Index (PPI) and to determine whether it is a helpful tool for nurses to administer as part of the admission protocol in the palliative care service of a community hospital. Results: The PPI was a moderately accurate prognostic tool when assessing the frequency of 14-day overstay; 81% of patients died within 14 days of their expected prognosis. Based on sensitivity and specificity, the accuracy of the prognoses was acceptable for the 6-week prognosis group (80%), and poor for the 3-week prognostic group (53%). The tool was easy to administer by the admission nurse receiving referrals. Conclusion: A nurse-administered and minimally-invasive prognostic tool was helpful in this context.
Use of a supportive care pathway for end-of-life care in an intensive care unit: a qualitative study
Authors: Radcliffe Christina , Hewison Alistair 
Published: December 2015

Background: Providing palliative care support in intensive care settings is beneficial, however, barriers to delivering high-quality end-of-life care remain. To address this, pathways have been used to improve the quality of palliative care in generalist settings. This study describes the views of health professionals using a supportive care pathway in intensive care. Design: Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten health professionals working in a surgical intensive care unit. The data were analysed thematically. Results: Participants were positive about the effect of the supportive care pathway on patient care, particularly in enabling consensus in care planning. Some expressed concerns including the difficulty of identifying the ‘correct patients’ for the pathway, the risk of it becoming a ‘self-fulfilling prophecy’, and a euphemism for dying. Conclusion: Pathways are one potential mechanism for guiding care planning and communicating the goals of care to colleagues, patients and families, thus contributing to improvements in palliative care.
The Pioneering Role of the Vaccine Safety Datalink Project (VSD) to Advance
Collaborative Research and Distributed Data Networks
Authors: Fahey Kevin R. 
Published: December 2015

Introduction: Large-scale distributed data networks consisting of diverse
stakeholders including providers, patients, and payers are changing health research in
terms of methods, speed and efficiency. The Vaccine Safety Datalink (VSD) set the stage
for expanded involvement of health plans in collaborative research.Expanding
Surveillance Capacity and Progress Toward a Learning Health System: From an initial
collaboration of four integrated health systems with fewer than 10 million covered lives
to 16 diverse health plans with nearly 100 million lives now in the FDA Sentinel, the
expanded engagement of health plan researchers has been essential to increase the value
and impact of these efforts. The collaborative structure of the VSD established a
pathway toward research efforts that successfully engage all stakeholders in a cohesive
rather than competitive manner. The scientific expertise and methodology developed
through the VSD such as rapid cycle analysis (RCA) to conduct near real-time safety
surveillance allowed for the development of the expanded surveillance systems that now
exist.Building on Success and Lessons Learned: These networks have learned from and
built on the knowledge base and infrastructure created by the VSD investigators. This
shared technical knowledge and experience expedited the development of systems like the
FDA’s Mini-Sentinel and the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)’s
PCORnetConclusion: This narrative reviews the evolution of the VSD, its contribution to
other collaborative research networks, longer-term sustainability of this type of
distributed research, and how knowledge gained from the earlier efforts can contribute
to a continually learning health system.
Analysis of university degree syllabuses for Public Relations in Catalonia (2014–2015)
Authors: Matilla Kathy , Hernández Salvador 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
This article describes and analyses the available syllabuses for Public Relations in Public Relations and Advertising graduate degree programmes (or equivalent) in the Catalan university system for the academic year 2014–2015. The theoretical context includes specialist literature published in the last year to assess whether the curriculums of the analysed graduate degree programmes allow for dialogue between universities and professional practice. A transversal descriptive study was carried out on the websites of Catalan universities that offered information about a degree in Public Relations and Advertising during 2014–2015. The conclusions of the study show that subjects on Public Relations are in the minority in comparison with courses on Advertising, are confined to the background, and are the object of fundamentally instrumental – tactical – rather than strategic aspects.
The music educator: Bridging performance, community and education – An instrumental teacher’s professional understanding
Authors: Angelo Elin 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
In this article I discuss the professional understanding of an instrumental music teacher with multiple tasks in basic music education in Norway. This teacher is positioned in a small Community School of Music and Art that has been honoured as a ‘best practice’ model for such schools. Through thematic narrative analyses of my research data, I identify three pivots in this teacher’s practice: cultural life, school and artefacts. After the researcher’s narrative, A music teacher’s working day, I explore these pivots in a theoretical frame inspired by Hans-Georg Gadamer’s thoughts about sensus communis, and Christopher Small’s thoughts about musicking. Finally, I apply insights from this discussion to basic thinking in the blurred field of community music and music education, suggesting musicality as an approach to articulate and discuss expertise and as a mandate that music teachers in crossover positions might hold.
Touring ethnicity, race and multiculturalism in urban contexts
Authors: Kaul Adam 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
The study of tourism and leisure, once disparaged in the social sciences as a topic unworthy of analysis, is finally getting the attention it deserves. In an increasingly post-industrial, neo-liberal, service economy, tourism and leisure practices have the potential to transform, for good or ill, local social lives. This article examines three recently published books that critically address tourism and leisure in urban contexts and how these practices intersect with multiculturalism, race and ethnicity.