bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Extending DNA barcoding coverage for Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) across the three major basins of Lake Huron
Authors: Overdyk Lauren M. , Braid Heather E. , Crawford Stephen S. , Hanner Robert H. 
Published: July 2016

AbstractDNA barcoding is a useful tool for both species identification and discovery, but the latter requires denser sampling than typically used in barcode studies. Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) is a valuable species, fished traditionally, commercially, and recreationally in Lake Huron. Based on the natural geographic and bathymetric separation of the three major basins in Lake Huron, the potential separation of Lake Whitefish within these basins, and the variation among life history (early and late spawning), we predicted that Lake Huron might harbour cryptic lineages of Lake Whitefish at the basin level. To test this prediction, DNA barcodes of the mitochondrial 5’ cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene sequences were recovered from spawning phase Lake Whitefish (n = 5 per site), which were collected from sites (n = 28) around Lake Huron during Fall 2012. These sequences, combined with other publically available DNA barcodes from the Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD), revealed twelve unique haplotypes across North America, with seven unique to Lake Huron. The dominant haplotype was found throughout Lake Huron and east to the St. Lawrence River. No deep divergences were revealed. This comprehensive lake-wide sampling effort offers a new perspective on C. clupeaformis, and can provide insight for environmental assessments and fisheries management.
Insurance and Risk Management for Robotic Devices: Identifying the Problems
Authors: Bertolini Andrea 
Published: July 2016

AbstractRobotic devices represent a promising emerging market, in particular for advanced economies. Relevant investment in research witnesses the desire of states and supranational authorities to acquire a leading role in the industry. However, at least as relevant – for the emergence of such a market – is the development of an adequate legal framework and of innovative risk-management solutions. The producer is in fact responsible for all damages deriving from the use of his product, hence managing that risk is of strategic relevance. Robotic products pose – to that end – some specific issues that are here analysed, both legal and material. With respect to the first, some uncertainty remains about what rules may apply to robots. Notably, the increasing interaction of man and machine that these devices bring about causes different liability schemes to overlap, stressing the limits of those sets of rules, increasing uncertainty both with respect to who should be held liable and upon which conditions. With respect to the second, because of the novelty of some devices, we do not possess sufficient data on what kind of damages this applications may cause, and their frequency. Both aspects call for the elaboration of alternative strategies, including legal reform, to adopt preferable liability rules and allow real-life-scenario testing. Some solutions are here briefly considered.
On certain subclasses of meromorphic univalent functions associated with a differential operator
Authors: Ahmad Qazi Zahoor , Noor Khalida Inayat , Sokół Janusz 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
In this paper, we define new classes of meromorphic univalent
functions defined in the punctured open unit disc by using a
differential operator. Some inclusion results and coefficient
inequalities for these classes are studied.
First record and molecular identification ofToxocara catiin a Pallas’ catOtocolobus manulfrom Kyrgyzstan
Authors: Heddergott M. , Uulu K. Zhumabai , Barashkova A.N. , Frantz A.C. 
Published: July 2016

SummaryIn the present paper, we the report the first documented occurrence in the wild ofToxocara catiin the sole representative of the genusOtocolobus, the Pallas’ cat. The identity of the parasite was confirmed by morphological characteristics and by genetic barcoding of the second internal transcribed spacer of ribosomal DNA. The morphological measures of theT. catispecimens from the Kyrgyz Pallas’ cat were comparable to values reported. We discuss the conservation implication of our find.
Seasonality and host-parasite interrelationship ofHysterothylacium aduncum(Nematoda) in whitingMerlangius merlangusoff the southern and northern coasts of the Black Sea
Authors: Özer A. , Kornyychuk Y. M. , Yurakhno V. , Öztürk T. 
Published: July 2016

SummaryIn the present study, we investigated the comparative infection levels, ecology and host-parasite interrelationship of a nematodeHysterothylacium aduncum(Rudolphi, 1802) in whiting,Merlangius merlangus(L., 1758) in southern (Sinop) and northern (Balaklava Bay) coasts of the Black Sea for the first time. Fish were collected throughout a period from May 2011 to March 2014 from local fishermen. A total of 690 fish specimens near Sinop and 423 fish near Balaklava Bay were examined for parasites.Hysterothylacium aduncumwas the only nematode species identified in the digestive tract of the Black Sea whitingMerlangius merlangus. Prevalence of infection, mean intensity and mean abundance values were determined according to season, length classes and sex of fish at both localities. These infection indices were always higher in Sinop samples than those of Balaklava Bay samples.
Pyogenic liver abscess in a child with concomitant infections –Staphylococcus aureus, Echinococcus multilocularisandMycobacterium tuberculosis
Authors: Antolová D. , Hudáčková D. , Fecková M. , Feketeová A. , Szilágyová M. 
Published: July 2016

SummaryPyogenic liver abscess is an uncommon but important and potentially life-threatening disease that occurs whenever there is failure of clearance of an infection in the liver. Work presents a rare case of pyogenic liver abscess with confirmed bacterial aetiology ofStaphylococcus aureus, subsequently confirmedEchinococcus multilocularisand suspectedMycobacterium tuberculosisliver infection in 6 years old child. Moreover, several other parasitic diseases were recorded. According to clinical presentation of diseases, it could be supposed that liver impairment caused by alveolar echinococcosis and potentially also byM. tuberculosiscould be the predisposition site for the capture ofStaphylococcus aureusin altered liver tissues during its haematogenous spreading, and thus contributed to the development and subsequent clinical presentation of pyogenic liver abscess. The presence of three different aetiological agents complicated the diagnostic process as well as the therapy of the patient and made her prognosis uncertain. Proper diagnosis of multiloculated liver abscesses, with echinococcosis and hepatic tuberculosis considered in the differential diagnosis, is therefore crucial to administration of early and appropriate treatment.
Identification and intraspecific variability of Steinernema feltiae (Filipjev, 1934) isolates from different localities in Poland
Authors: Tumialis D. , Łopieńska M. , Mazurkiewicz A. , Pezowicz E. , Skrzecz I. 
Published: July 2016

Summary
Presented study is part of a project aimed at identifying entomopathogenic nematode (EPN) species and analysing their distribution in various habitats of Poland. Here, an attempt was undertaken to determine intraspecific variability of nematodes of the species Steinernema feltiae isolated from seven different localities in central and southern Poland. Molecular characteristic and phylogenetic analysis was performed based on nucleotide sequences in the ITS region.
Research on the occurrence of EPNs in Poland have been conducted since the 1990s but there is still no data verified genetically, as well as data on the intraspecific variability of isolates Steinernema feltiae. This paper reports initial results of intraspecific variability Steinernema feltiae in Poland.
Checklist of sea turtles endohelminth in Neotropical region
Authors: Werneck M. R. , Da Silva R. J. 
Published: July 2016

SummaryThis paper presents a list of parasites described in sea turtles from the Neotropical region. Through the review of literature the occurrence of 79 taxa of helminthes parasites were observed, mostly consisting of the Phylum Platyhelminthes with 76 species distributed in 14 families and 2 families of the Phylum Nematoda within 3 species. Regarding the parasite records, the most studied host was the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) followed by the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) and leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). Overall helminths were reported in 12 countries and in the Caribbean Sea region. This checklist is the largest compilation of data on helminths found in sea turtles in the Neotropical region.
Design of Optical Boolean Function Generator Using Lithium Niobate-Based Mach–Zehnder Interferometer for WDM Applications
Authors: Pal Amrindra , Kumar Santosh , Sharma Sandeep 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
This paper includes optical Boolean function generator unit. It can generate multiple logical operations (16 operations). The device is proposed using electro-optic effect inside lithium niobate-based Mach–Zehnder interferometers (MZIs). The MZI structures have powerful capability to switching an optical input signal to a desired output port. The paper constitutes mathematical description of the device and thereafter simulation using MATLAB. The study is verified using beam propagation method.
Increased GLP-1 response to oral glucose in pre-pubertal obese children
Authors: Giannini Cosimo , Pietropaoli Nicoletta , Polidori Nella , Chiarelli Francesco , Marcovecchio Maria Loredana , Mohn Angelika 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

Background:
Gastrointestinal hormones, such as glucagon-like peptide (GLP-1), have been hypothesized to play a role in the pathogenesis of obesity-related complications. However, few data are available in youth. The objective of this study was to investigate the GLP-1 response to oral glucose load in obese pre-pubertal children and its relationship with insulin secretion.

Methods:
Ten pre-pubertal obese children [five boys; 10.5±1.6 years; body mass index-standard deviation score (BMI-SDS): 2.2±0.5] and 10 controls (eight boys; 9.9±1.2 years; BMI-SDS: –0.7±0.5) underwent a modified oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) to evaluate post-load glucose, insulin and GLP-1 responses. Insulin sensitivity [homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), whole body insulin sensitivity index (WBISI)] and secretion [HOMA-beta, insulinogenic index (IGI)] indexes, area under the curve (AUC) for glucose, insulin and GLP-1 were calculated.

Results:
In obese children GLP-1 AUC values were higher and correlated with BMI-SDS (r=0.45; p=0.04), HOMA-IR (r=0.53; p=0.01) and fasting glucose (r=0.68; p=0.001).

Conclusions:
Obese children showed an increased GLP-1 response to oral glucose. These changes might likely represent a compensatory mechanism to avoid post-prandial hyperglycemia and allow a normal glucose tolerance.
Can prepartum thromboelastometry-derived parameters and fibrinogen levels really predict postpartum hemorrhage?
Authors: Kaufner Lutz , Henkelmann Anne , von Heymann Christian , Feldheiser Aarne , Mickley Laura , Niepraschk-von Dollen Katja , Grittner Ulrike , Henrich Wolfgang , Bamberg Christian 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

Background:
Decreased postpartum rotational thromboelastometric parameters of coagulation (ROTEM®) and fibrinogen levels have been associated with postpartum hemorrhage (PPH). However, the predictive power of prepartum ROTEM® parameters and fibrinogen levels (Fbgpre) for PPH remains unknown.

Methods:
This prospective observational pilot study included 217 healthy pregnant women. Maximum clot firmness (FIBTEM-MCF), fibrinogen levels and standard coagulation parameters were measured upon admission to the delivery room for labor and within 1 h after vaginal delivery. Blood loss was measured with a calibrated collecting drape during the third stage of labor. PPH was defined as blood loss ≥500 mL. Predictors for bleeding were identified via receiver operating characteristic analyses and bivariate and multivariate regression analyses.

Results:
Women with and without PPH did not differ in median FIBTEM-MCF [23 mm (25th percentile 20 mm, 75th percentile 26 mm) vs. 23 mm (19 mm, 26 mm), respectively; P=0.710] or mean Fbgpre (4.57±0.77 g/L vs. 4.45±0.86 g/L, respectively; P=0.431). Blood loss and prepartum coagulation parameters were not correlated (FIBTEM-MCF, rs=−0.055, P=0.431; Fbgpre, rs=−0.017, P=0.810). The areas under the curves (predictive power for PPH) for FIBTEM-MCF and Fbgpre and were 0.52 (0.41–0.64, P=0.699) and 0.53 [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.40–0.65, P=0.644], respectively. Neither FIBTEM-MCF nor Fbgpre was associated with PPH. However, primiparity [odds ratio (OR) 4.27, 95% CI 1.32–13.80, P=0.015) and urgent cesarean section (2.77, 1.00–7.67, P=0.050) were independent predictors of PPH.

Conclusions:
ROTEM® parameters, Fbgpre and postpartum blood loss were not associated, nor did these factors predict PPH. Sufficiently powered prospective studies are needed to confirm these results.
Field identification of Apodemus flavicollis and Apodemus sylvaticus: a quantitative comparison of different biometric measurements
Authors: Bartolommei Paola , Sozio Giulia , Bencini Cristina , Cinque Carlo , Gasperini Stefania , Manzo Emiliano , Prete Simona , Solano Emanuela , Cozzolino Roberto , Mortelliti Alessio 
Published: July 2016

AbstractThe identification of the wood mouse
First record of Salvin’s big-eyed bat Chiroderma salvini Dobson, 1878 for Brazil
Authors: da Rocha Patrício A. , Brandão Marcus V. , Garbino Guilherme S.T. , Cunha Irineu N. , Aires Caroline C. 
Published: July 2016

AbstractThe present work reports the first record of Salvin’s big-eyed bat,
Homotopy analysis transform algorithm to solve time-fractional foam drainage equation
Authors: Singh Mukesh , Naseem Mohd , Kumar Amit , Kumar Sunil 
Published: July 2016

AbstractThis paper emphasizes on finding the solution for a foam drainageequation using the technique of modified homotopy analysis transform method (MHATM). MHATM is a new amalgamation of the homotopy analysis method and Laplace transform method with homotopy polynomial. Comparisons are made between the results of the proposed method for different values of fractional derivative α and exact solutions. Then, we analyze the results by numerical simulations, which demonstrate the simplicity and effectiveness of the present method.
Drop coalescence in technical liquid/liquid applications: a review on experimental techniques and modeling approaches
Authors: Kamp Johannes , Villwock Jörn , Kraume Matthias 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The coalescence phenomenon of drops in liquid/liquid systems is reviewed with particular focus on its technical relevance and application. Due to the complexity of coalescence, a comprehensive survey of the coalescence process and the numerous influencing factors is given. Subsequently, available experimental techniques with different levels of detail are summarized and compared. These techniques can be divided in simple settling tests for qualitative coalescence behavior investigations and gravity settler design, single-drop coalescence studies at flat interfaces as well as between droplets, and detailed film drainage analysis. To model the coalescence rate in liquid/liquid systems on a technical scale, the generic population balance framework is introduced. Additionally, different coalescence modeling approaches are reviewed with ascending level of detail from empirical correlations to comprehensive film drainage models and detailed computational fluid and particle dynamics.
Elemental Change in Empedocles
Authors: Palmer John 
Published: July 2016

AbstractThis essay argues that Empedocles envisaged the elemental “roots” fire, water, earth, and air as having their own life cycles and undergoing their own transformations like virtually everything else in his system except Love and Strife. Empedocles conceives of the elements’ destruction and generation in terms of their losing and recovering their distinctive qualitative identities as they intermingle through Love’s agency and grow apart through Strife’s. This result makes it possible to understand the crucial verses
Emotional conflict occurs at a late stage: evidence from the paired-picture paradigm
Authors: Pan Fada , Lu Qingyun , Chen Yan , Wu Xiaogang , Li Qiwei 
Published: July 2016

Abstract
The present study used paired-picture paradigm, where either congruent or incongruent emotional expressions were presented side by side to measure the neural correlates underlying the processing of emotional conflict effect. Event-related potentials were recorded while participants identified whether the valences of the paired-picture were consistent or not. The results showed that incongruent and congruent picture pairs both elicited larger N2 (210-310 ms) amplitudes than neutral pairs. In contrast, the conflict picture pairs elicited a larger conflict slow potential (conflict SP, 700-1000 ms) than did the positive and neutral picture pairs. There was no significant difference in conflict SP amplitudes between incongruent and congruent picture pairs (i.e., the mean amplitudes of negative and positive picture pairs). The results demonstrated that emotional information was identified and processed during the stage from about 210 ms to 310 ms. However, the emotional conflict effect did not appear until late stage (700-1000 ms). These results supported the distributed attention theory of emotions (DATE).
Sleep-wake patterns and sleep quality in urban Georgia
Authors: Sakhelashvili Irine , Eliozishvili Marine , Basishvili Tamar , Datunashvili Maia , Oniani Nikoloz , Cervena Katerina , Darchia Nato 
Published: July 2016

Abstract

Objectives
Sleep problems represent a worldwide health concern but their prevalence and impacts are unknown in most non-European/North American countries. This study aimed to evaluate sleep-wake patterns, sleep quality and potential correlates of poor sleep in a sample of the urban Georgian population.

Methods
Analyses are based on 395 volunteers (267 females, 128 males, aged 20-60 years) of the Georgia Somnus Study. Subjects completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and the Beck Depression Inventory-Short Form. Sociodemographic information and self-reported height and weight were collected.

Results
43% of subjects had poor sleep quality (PSQI > 5). Further, 41% had low sleep efficiency, 27.6% slept 6 hours or less, 32.4% went to bed after midnight, 27.6% snored, 10.6% were taking sleep medication, and 26.8% had sleep maintenance problems as occurring three or more times a week. The latest bedtime, rise time, and gender effect on these variables were found in the age group 20-29 years. PSQI global score showed a significant age but not gender difference. The economic status and the depression score were two significant predictors of sleep quality.

Conclusions
Poor sleep quality has a high prevalence and is strongly linked to the economic status. Study findings call for a global assessment of sleep problems in countries where sleep disturbances represent an insufficiently recognized public health issue.
Die königlichen Amduat-Fragmente vor der Regierungszeit Thutmosis’ III.
Authors: Abdel Ghany Khaled 
Published: July 2016

Summary:
After thorough comparative examination of the Amduat limestone fragments from the tombs of king Thutmose I (KV38) and queen Hatshepsut (KV20), it is my conclusion that these limestone fragments of the oldest and earliest version of the Amduat Book together are forming an entity, that this is actually one single specimen. Therefore I assume that all fragments originate from only one tomb, namely from Thutmose I (KV 38), and neither from two different tombs nor from different reigns. It therefore seems problematic to state that any of these fragments might originate from tomb KV 20. Moreover, after having discovered the earliest ever mud-plaster fragments of the Amduat Book in the tomb of Thutmose I (KV 38) in the Valley of Kings, I could prove that the Amduat Book was already known during the reign of Thutmose I.
Discovery and preliminary structure-activity relationship of the marine natural product manzamines as herpes simplex virus type-1 inhibitors
Authors: Palem Jayavardhana R. , Mudit Mudit , Hsia Shao-chung V. , Sayed Khalid A. El 
Published: July 2016

AbstractHerpes simplex virus type-1 (HSV-1) is a member of alpha-herpesviridae family and is known to cause contagious human infections. The marine habitat is a rich source of structurally unique bioactive secondary metabolites. A small library of marine natural product classes1–10has been screened to discover a new hit entity active against HSV-1. Manzamine A showed potent activity against HSV-1 via targeting the viral gene ICP0. Manzamine A is a β-carboline alkaloid isolated from the Indo-Pacific spongeAcanthostrongylophoraspecies. Currently, acyclovir is the drug of choice for HSV-1 infections. Compared with 50 µM acyclovir, manzamine A at 1 µM concentration produced potent repressive effects on viral replication and release of infectious viruses in SIRC cells in recent studies. The potent anti-HSV-1 activity of manzamine A prompted a preliminary structure-activity relationship study by testing targeted manzamines. These included 8-hydroxymanzamine A (11), to test the effect of the C-8 hydroxy substitution at the β-carboline moiety; manzamine E (12), to assess the importance of substitution at the azacyclooctane ring; and ircinal A (13), to determine whether the β-carboline ring is required for the activity. Manzamine A was chemically transformed to its salt forms, manzamine A monohydrochloride (14) and manzamine A monotartrate (15), to test whether improving water solubility and hydrophilicity will positively affect the activity. Compounds were tested for activity against HSV-1 using fluorescent microscopy and plaque assay. The results showed the reduced anti-HSV-1 activity of11, suggesting that C-8 hydroxy substitution might adversely affect the activity. Similarly, manzamines12and13showed no activity against HSV-1, indicating the preference of the unsubstituted azacylcooctane and β-carboline rings to the activity. Anti-HSV-1 activity was significantly improved for the manzamine A salts14and15, suggesting that improving the overall water solubility as salt forms can significantly enhance the activity. Manzamines have significant potential for future development as anti-HSV-1 entity.