bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Application of the Psychological Continuum Model to understand customers’ involvement and satisfaction in a fitness center
Authors: Joseph Jacklyn , Yusof Aminuddin , Kim Geok Soh 
Published: July 2017

This research examined how customers’ perceptions of service quality influence the degree of their involvement and psychological connection to a sport activity at a fitness center by applying the Psychological Continuum Model (PCM). Research instruments consisted of the PCM and SERVQUAL and administered to customers at a fitness centre in Malaysia (n = 248). In terms of sport involvement, the results showed most subjects are in the level of attachment. Results showed all dimensions of service quality have negative mean scores which mean customers are dissatisfied will all aspects of service quality at the fitness centre. A one-way ANOVA showed differences in satisfaction with service quality based on the PCM level of involvement for tangible, reliability, responsiveness and empathy dimensions of service quality. Customers at the higher level of involvement (allegiance) reported less dissatisfaction with the tangible, responsiveness, empathy and reliability dimensions of service quality compared with those at the awareness level.
Using Wireless Pedometers to Measure Children’s Physical Activity: How Reliable is the Fitbit Zip?
Authors: Xu Tingting , Byker Erik Jon , Gonzales Monica Rae 
Published: July 2017

The purpose of this study is to examine the reliability of wireless pedometers in measuring elementary school children’s physical activity. Activity measurement using a wireless pedometer Fitbit Zip was compared to activity measurement using Yamax Digital-Walker SW701 for a group of randomly selected 25 children in Grades 3, 4, and 5 (n =25). Fitbit Zip wireless pedometers were found to have an appropriate degree (Nunnally & Bernstein, 1994) of accuracy and reliability compared to the Yamax SW701 pedometer. The Fitbit Zip wireless pedometer collected more step counts than the Yamax SW701 pedometer; however, the difference was not statistically significant. Participants reported that they preferred wearing the Fitbit Zip to the Yamax SW701 because the Fitbit Zip was more comfortable to wear and less likely to fall off. Participants also reported being more motivated to move while wearing the Fitbit Zip.
Comparison of two recurve archery techniques: A preliminary study
Authors: Ghafar Rosniwati , Jiun Sien Lau , Ariffin Mohd Asri , Mohamed Mardhiah , Mat Zain Mohd Hafezi 
Published: July 2017

Interest in archery is growing nowadays in Malaysia. Archery is preferred because it can be considered a static sport (Hafiz & Daliya, 2010). It is easy to learn archery but very difficult to master the techniques in archery (Lee & Benner, 2009). We even made good progress during SEA games in 1997, others already more advanced than us, especially in developing a good technique in archery. One of the best techniques already introduced by Kisik Lee for recurve archery (Villasor, no date). The objective of this research was to compare the similarities and differences between Kisik Lee’s technique and the elite’s technique. An elite archer from Kelantan state archer volunteered to be a subject for this study. A passive marker was used to detect the movement in each technique. The performance of the elite’s technique and Kisik Lee’s technique was captured using a 3D Qualysis motion analysis system. The performance evaluated after a short period of time was allocated for training and practicing the Kisik Lee’s technique. Statistical analysis was done in 11 steps of the technique during stance, posture and shoulder alignment using Wilcoxon signed rank test. Eight steps showed significant differences, while three steps showed no significant difference between the tested techniques. Results showed that Kisik Lee’s method was different from the elite’s method. We can also conclude that Kisik Lee’s method was suitable for the Malaysian athletes, since it showed an improvement in target grouping from the score sheet even after a short period of training time. Longer training time is needed to make perfect the Kisik Lee’s technique.
Ras/MAPK Modifier Loci Revealed by eQTL inCaenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Sterken Mark G , van Bemmelen van der Plaat Linda , Riksen Joost A G , Rodriguez Miriam , Schmid Tobias , Hajnal Alex , Kammenga Jan E , Snoek Basten L 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThe oncogenic Ras/MAPK pathway is evolutionarily conserved across metazoans. Yet, almost all our knowledge on this pathway comes from studies using single genetic backgrounds, whereas mutational effects can be highly background dependent. Therefore, we lack insight in the interplay between genetic backgrounds and the Ras/MAPK-signaling pathway. Here, we used a Caenorhabditis elegans RIL population containing a gain-of-function mutation in the Ras/MAPK-pathway gene let-60 and measured how gene expression regulation is affected by this mutation. We mapped eQTL and found that the majority (∼73%) of the 1516 detected cis-eQTL were not specific for the let-60 mutation, whereas most (∼76%) of the 898 detected trans-eQTL were associated with the let-60 mutation. We detected six eQTL trans-bands specific for the interaction between the genetic background and the mutation, one of which colocalized with the polymorphic Ras/MAPK modifier amx-2. Comparison between transgenic lines expressing allelic variants of amx-2 showed the involvement of amx-2 in 79% of the trans-eQTL for genes mapping to this trans-band. Together, our results have revealed hidden loci affecting Ras/MAPK signaling using sensitized backgrounds in C. elegans. These loci harbor putative polymorphic modifier genes that would not have been detected using mutant screens in single genetic backgrounds.
Genome-Wide SNP Discovery and Analysis of Genetic Diversity in Farmed Sika Deer (Cervus nippon) in Northeast China Using Double-Digest Restriction Site-Associated DNA Sequencing
Authors: Ba Hengxing , Jia Boyin , Wang Guiwu , Yang Yifeng , Kedem Gilead , Li Chunyi 
Published: July 2017

AbstractSika deer are an economically valuable species owing to their use in traditional Chinese medicine, particularly their velvet antlers. Sika deer in northeast China are mostly farmed in enclosure. Therefore, genetic management of farmed sika deer would benefit from detailed knowledge of their genetic diversity. In this study, we generated over 1.45 billion high-quality paired-end reads (288 Gbp) across 42 unrelated individuals using double-digest restriction site-associated DNA sequencing (ddRAD-seq). A total of 96,188 (29.63%) putative biallelic SNP loci were identified with an average sequencing depth of 23×. Based on the analysis, we found that the majority of the loci had a deficit of heterozygotes (FIS &gt;0) and low values of Hobs, which could be due to inbreeding and Wahlund effects. We also developed a collection of high-quality SNP probes that will likely be useful in a variety of applications in genotyping for cervid species in the future.
Recombination-Driven Genome Evolution and Stability of Bacterial Species
Authors: Dixit Purushottam D , Pang Tin Yau , Maslov Sergei 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
While bacteria divide clonally, horizontal gene transfer followed by homologous recombination is now recognized as an important contributor to their evolution. However, the details of how the competition between clonality and recombination shapes genome diversity remains poorly understood. Using a computational model, we find two principal regimes in bacterial evolution and identify two composite parameters that dictate the evolutionary fate of bacterial species. In the divergent regime, characterized by either a low recombination frequency or strict barriers to recombination, cohesion due to recombination is not sufficient to overcome the mutational drift. As a consequence, the divergence between pairs of genomes in the population steadily increases in the course of their evolution. The species lacks genetic coherence with sexually isolated clonal subpopulations continuously formed and dissolved. In contrast, in the metastable regime, characterized by a high recombination frequency combined with low barriers to recombination, genomes continuously recombine with the rest of the population. The population remains genetically cohesive and temporally stable. Notably, the transition between these two regimes can be affected by relatively small changes in evolutionary parameters. Using the Multi Locus Sequence Typing (MLST) data, we classify a number of bacterial species to be either the divergent or the metastable type. Generalizations of our framework to include selection, ecologically structured populations, and horizontal gene transfer of nonhomologous regions are discussed as well.
SID-1 Functions in Multiple Roles To Support Parental RNAi in Caenorhabditis elegans
Authors: Wang Eddie , Hunter Craig P 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Systemic RNA interference (RNAi) in Caenorhbaditis elegans requires sid-1, sid-3, and sid-5. Injected, expressed, or ingested double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) is transported between cells, enabling RNAi in most tissues, including the germline and progeny (parental RNAi). A recent report claims that parental RNAi also requires the yolk receptor rme-2. Here, we characterize the role of the sid genes and rme-2 in parental RNAi. We identify multiple independent paths for maternal dsRNA to reach embryos and initiate RNAi. We showed previously that maternal and embryonic sid-1 contribute independently to parental RNAi. Here we demonstrate a role for embryonic sid-5, but not sid-2 or sid-3 in parental RNAi. We also find that maternal rme-2 contributes to but is not required for parental RNAi. We determine that parental RNAi by feeding occurs nearly exclusively in adults. We also introduce 5-ethynyluridine to densely internally label dsRNA, avoiding complications associated with other labeling strategies such as inhibition of normal dsRNA trafficking and separation of label and RNA. Labeling shows that yolk and dsRNA do not colocalize following endocytosis, suggesting independent uptake, and, furthermore, dsRNA appears to rapidly progress through the RAB-7 endocytosis pathway independently of sid-1 activity. Our results support the premise that although sid-1 functions in multiple roles, it alone is central and absolutely required for inheritance of silencing RNAs.
The effect of laughter yoga exercises on anxiety and sleep quality in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Memarian Azadeh , Sanatkaran Afsaneh , Bahari Seyyed Mohialdin 
Published: July 2017

Background: The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga exercises on anxiety and sleep quality in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Methods: In the study a semi-empirical and applied research design was used, which involved a pre-test and post-test, and appropriate control group. The study consisted of 24 patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease who were referred and admitted to Hazarate Raoul Allah Hospital in Tehran, Iran. The patients ranged in age from 55 to 75 and met the study criteria prior to entering the research study. The patients were randomly divided into two groups – control or experimental (n=12 per group). After completing exercises (laughter yoga), post-evaluation of anxiety and sleep quality of patients in both groups were conducted using questionnaires. For normalization of research data, the Mann-Whitney nonparametric test was used. Statistical analyses were conducted using the SPSS software, with the statistically significant level set at P<0.05. Results: The Mann-Whitney tests indicated that there was a significant difference between the average stress change as well as sleep quality in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease (versus control subjects) following laughter yoga exercises. Indeed, regarding sleep quality laughter yoga was only effective on the subjective quality of sleep and latency in sleeping. There was no observation of a significant effect on the duration of sleep, sleep efficiency, sleep disturbances, use of sleeping pills, or daily functions of the patients. Conclusion: The results of the present study demonstrate that laughter yoga exercises can reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. As a result, laughter yoga exercises may be beneficial as a complementary therapy with standard treatment methods to reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality in patients with Parkinson's.
Variation in Preoperative Testing and Antireflux Surgery in Infants
Authors: Short Heather L. , Braykov Nikolay P. , Bost James E. , Raval Mehul V. 
Published: July 2017

BACKGROUND:
Despite the availability of objective tests, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) diagnosis and management in infants remains controversial and highly variable. Our purpose was to characterize national variation in diagnostic testing and surgical utilization for infants with GERD.

METHODS:
Using the Pediatric Health Information System, we identified infants &lt;1 year old diagnosed with GERD between January 2011 and March 2015. Outcomes included progression to antireflux surgery (ARS) and use of relevant diagnostic testing. By using adjusted generalized linear mixed models, we compared facility-level ARS utilization.

RESULTS:
Of 5 299 943 infants, 149 190 had GERD (2.9%), and 4518 (3.0%) of those patients underwent ARS. Although annual rates of GERD and ARS decreased, there was a wide range of GERD diagnoses (1.8%–6.2%) and utilization of ARS (0.2%–11.2%). Facilities varied in the use of laparoscopic versus open ARS (mean: 66%, range: 23%–97%). Variation in facility-level ARS rates persisted after adjustment. Overall 3.8% of patients underwent diagnostic testing, whereas 22.8% of ARS patients underwent diagnostic testing. The proportion of surgeries done laparoscopically was independently associated with ARS utilization (odds ratio: 1.57; 95% confidence interval: 1.21–2.02). Facility-level utilization of diagnostics (P &gt; .1) and prevalence of GERD (P &gt; .1) were not associated with utilization of ARS.

CONCLUSIONS:
There is notable variation in the overall utilization of ARS and in the surgical and diagnostic approach in infants with GERD. Fewer than 4% of infants with GERD undergo diagnostic testing. This variation in care merits development of consensus guidelines and further research.
Kenya public weather processed by the Global Yield Gap Atlas project
Authors: Groot Hugo de , Adimo Ochieng , Claessens Lieven , Van Wart Justin , Bussel Lenny G.J. van , Grassini Patricio , Wolf Joost , Guilpart Nicolas , Boogaard Hendrik , Oort Pepijn A.J. van , Yang Haishun S. , Ittersum Martin K. van , Cassman Kenneth G. 
Published: July 2017

The Global Yield Gap Atlas project (GYGA - http://yieldgap.org) has undertaken a yield gap assessment following the protocol recommended by van Ittersum et al. (2013). One part of the activities consists of collecting and processing weather data as an input for crop simulation models in sub-Saharan African countries including Kenya. This publication covers daily weather data for 12 locations in Kenya for the years 1998-2012. The project looked for good quality weather data in areas where crops are pre-dominantly grown. As locations with good public weather data are sparse in Africa, the project developed a method to generate bias corrected weather data from a combination of observed data and other external weather data. The bias corrected weather data consist of daily TRMM rain data and NASA POWER Tmax, Tmin, and Tdew data. These data are corrected based on calibrations with short-term (<10 years) observed weather data. The data can be found via DOI 10.17026/DANS-ZYU-XKHC.
Hydraulic properties of horticultural substrates
Authors: Schindler Uwe Georg , Eulenstein Frank 
Published: July 2017

One main criterion for evaluating the suitability of horticultural substrates for horticultural applications is their capability to store and transport water. The basic substrate hydraulic variables which provide this information are the water retention curve and the unsaturated hydraulic conductivity function. Substrate shrinkage and water repellency are of similar importance. A set of 36 commercial horticultural substrates was selected and the hydraulic properties (water retention curve, unsaturated hydraulic conductivity function, capillary rise and shrinkage) were measured with the Extended Evaporation Method (EEM). Additionally, the water drop penetration time was determined as a measure of wettability. Here the raw data are presented. Data access under DOI 10.4228/ZALF.2015.278.
Data from the Arizona FACE (Free-Air CO2 Enrichment) Experiments on Wheat at Ample and Limiting Levels of Water and Nitrogen
Authors: Kimball Bruce Arnold , Pinter, Jr. Paul J , LaMorte Robert L , Leavitt Steven W , Hunsaker Douglas J , Wall Gerard W , Wechsung Frank , Wechsung Gabriele , Bloom Arnold J , White Jeffrey W 
Published: July 2017

Four free-air CO2 enrichment (FACE) experiments were conducted on wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Yecora Rojo) at Maricopa, Arizona, U.S.A. from December, 1992 through May, 1997. The first two were conducted at ample and limited (50% of ample) supplies of water, and second two at ample (350 kg N ha-1) and limited (70 and 15 kg N ha-1) supplies of fertilizer nitrogen. More than 50 scientists participated, and they collected a large and varied set of data on plant, soil, and microclimatic responses to the elevated CO2 and its interactions with the water and N treatments. The dataset has been popular with wheat growth modelers who have utilized the growth, yield, and other data to validate their models, which get used to predict likely future wheat productivity with projected global change. The dataset assembled herein contains many of these data, including management, soils, weather, physiology, phenology, biomass growth, leaf area, yield, quality, canopy temperatures, energy balance, soil moisture, nitrogen assimilation, and other data. Data access via DOI 10.7910/DVN/YRTQ3Z.
A systemic analysis on dwarf gene of Xingyi bantam
Authors: Wang Wen-Tao , Khan Juan , Xu Long-Xing , Chen Bing 
Published: July 2017

Dwarf gene plays an important role in the poultry development. Much has been known for the regulation of sex-linkage dwarf genes, less information is available about the autosmal dwarf genes. Xingyi bantam is an endangered native breed in Guizhou, which shows different characters from sex-linkage dwarf genes about pygmy and tall foot separation, Early embryonic regularity death. In this study, we examined rare phenomenon mentioned above through establishing pedigree. The ratio of pygmy foot individuals to tall foot individuals was 2:1 (X2 P=0.05) in Xingyi bantam pedigree, which is different from the classical ratio 3:1 of Mendel. The autocopuation (selfing) offspring of tall foot individuals were tall foot. Those results suggest that the pygmy character of Xingyi bantam is in control of Cp-cp, a pair alleles located autosomal. The pygmy foot is the dominant character to high foot, but the dominant homozygote is death. In addition, we preliminarily determined MORF4L1 was the major genes of Cp through candidate genes method. These findings may provide some insight regarding harmful genes knockout for the improved breeding of Xingyi bantam.
Salivary and Serum Markers Related to Innate Immunity in Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis
Authors: Lira‐Junior Ronaldo , Öztürk Veli Özgen , Emingil Gulnur , Bostanci Nagihan , Boström Elisabeth A. 
Published: July 2017

Background: Host inflammatory and immune responses play an important role in aggressive periodontitis (AgP). Thus, this study aims to evaluate levels of the innate immunity‐related markers calprotectin, colony‐stimulating factor (CSF)‐1, macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), monokine induced by interferon‐γ (MIG), and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)‐8 in serum and saliva from patients with generalized AgP and those with gingivitis or a healthy periodontium.Methods: This study enrolled 40 individuals (17 males and 23 females; mean age 33.30 ± 9.31 years), 15 with generalized AgP, 15 with gingivitis, and 10 who were periodontally healthy. Full‐mouth periodontal examinations were performed, and serum and saliva were collected. Levels of calprotectin, CSF‐1, MIF, MIG, and MMP‐8 were measured using enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assays.Results: In serum, mean levels of calprotectin were 2.06‐fold higher in patients with AgP than in healthy patients (P = 0.01). Serum levels of MMP‐8 were significantly elevated in patients with AgP compared with both healthy patients and those with gingivitis, by 2.60‐fold and 2.77‐fold, respectively (P = 0.03 and P = 0.009, respectively). In saliva, levels of MMP‐8 were 5.66‐fold higher in patients with AgP than in healthy patients (P = 0.02). CSF‐1, MIF, and MIG levels in both serum and saliva did not differ significantly among the groups.Conclusions: Serum levels of calprotectin and MMP‐8 are elevated in patients with AgP. MMP‐8 levels are also increased in saliva from patients with AgP. These results support involvement of innate immune response in the pathogenesis of AgP.
Síntese das decisões do XIV Encontro do Fórum Nacional de Cursos de Geologia
Authors: Menegat Rualdo , Carneiro Celson Dal Ré 
Published: July 2017

Os coordenadores e representantes de cursos de geologia, entidades e demais membros e participantes do XIV Encontro do Fórum Nacional de Cursos de Geologia, abaixo consignados, reuniram-se de 22 a 23 de setembro no Centro de Eventos da Bahia, na cidade de Salvador (BA), para avaliarem e discutirem a formação de geólogos nos cursos de graduação de geologia e engenharia geológica. Particularmente, discutiram-se de forma aprofundada os temas constantes da pauta. Destacamos as seguintes conclusões...
SELECCIÓN DE EMULSIONES LIPÍDICAS EN NUTRICIÓN PARENTERAL: PARAMETROS BIOQUIMICOS Y HEMATOLÓGICOS.
Authors: Llop Talaveron Josep , Leiva Badosa Elisabet , Novak Ana , Sanmarti Martinez Núria , Jódar Masanes Ramon , Suñé Negre Josep Maria , Ticó Grau Josep Ramon , Badia Tahull Maria 
Published: July 2017

Introducción: El patrón de ácidos grasos (AG) de las emulsiones lipídicas (EL) utilizadas en Nutrición Parenteral (NP) condiciona diferentes respuestas fisiológicas.Objetivos: Valorar la adecuación de un protocolo clínico no restringido en la elección de EL mediante el estudio de parámetros bioquímicos y hematológicos específicos (PBHE) al inicio de la NP.Métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de 4 años. Se recogieron variables demográficas, clínicas, nutricionales y analíticas al inicio de la NP. En pacientes con valores iniciales de los PBHE, se hizo un análisis univariante y multivariante para estudiar la asociación entre sus valores iniciales y el patrón lipídico utilizado.Resultados: De los 1558 pacientes, 460 pacientes (29,5%) tenían PBHE al inicio de la NP y utilizaron mayoritariamente las combinaciones soja (AS)+triglicéridos de cadena media (MCT)+oliva (AO)+pescado (AP) (37,4%) y AS+MCT+AO (35,6%). Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en el patrón EL utilizado entre los pacientes con y sin PBHE: patrón de AG con AP 44,8% vs 39,5%, respectivamente.Las situaciones clínicas con proteína C-reactiva (PCR) elevada se asociaron con mayor uso de EL con AP: AS+AO+AP (OR:4,52 [IC 95%: 1,43-13,91] y AS+MCT+AO+AP (OR:3,34 [IC 95%: 2,10-5,33]). En situaciones clínicas complejas asociadas con paciente crítico se utilizaron EL con MCT: fracaso hepático (AS+MCT OR:2,42 [IC95%: 1,03-5,68]) y fracaso renal (AS+MCT+AP OR:3.34 [IC95%: 1,12-9.99]).Conclusiones: La inclusión protocolizada de PBHE al inicio de la NP permite complementar criterios clínicos y metabólicos en la elección de la EL.