bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Lineage: Visualizing Multivariate Clinical Data in Genealogy Graphs
Authors: Nobre Carolina , Gehlenborg Nils , Coon Hilary , Lex Alexander 
Published: April 2017

AbstractThe majority of diseases that are a significant challenge for public and individual heath are caused by a combination of hereditary and environmental factors. In this paper we introduce Lineage, a novel visual analysis tool designed to support domain experts who study such multifactorial diseases in the context of genealogies. Incorporating familial relationships between cases with other data can provide insights into shared genomic variants and shared environmental exposures that may be implicated in such diseases. We introduce a data and task abstraction, and argue that the problem of analyzing such diseases based on genealogical, clinical, and genetic data can be mapped to a multivariate graph visualization problem. The main contribution of our design study is a novel visual representation for tree-like, multivariate graphs, which we apply to genealogies and clinical data about the individuals in these families. We introduce data-driven aggregation methods to scale to multiple families. By designing the genealogy graph layout to align with a tabular view, we are able to incorporate extensive, multivariate attributes in the analysis of the genealogy without cluttering the graph. We validate our designs by conducting case studies with our domain collaborators.
Seismic modelling for geological fractures
Authors: Cui Xiaoqin , Lines Laurence R. , Krebes Edward S. 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACTBased on knowledge of a commutative group calculation of the rock stiffness and on some geophysical assumptions, the simplest fractured medium may be regarded as a fracture embedded in an isotropic background medium, and the fracture interface can be simulated as a linear slip interface that satisfies non‐welded contact boundary conditions: the kinematic displacements are discontinuous across the interface, whereas the dynamic stresses are continuous across the interface. The finite‐difference method with boundary conditions explicitly imposed is advantageous for modelling wave propagation in fractured discontinuous media that are described by the elastic equation of motion and non‐welded contact boundary conditions. In this paper, finite‐difference schemes for horizontally, vertically, and orthogonally fractured media are derived when the fracture interfaces are aligned with the boundaries of the finite‐difference grid. The new finite‐difference schemes explicitly have an additional part that is different from the conventional second‐order finite‐difference scheme and that directly describes the contributions of the fracture to the wave equation of motion in the fractured medium. The numerical seismograms presented, to first order, show that the new finite‐difference scheme is accurate and stable and agrees well with the results of previously published finite‐difference schemes (the Coates and Schoenberg method). The results of the new finite‐difference schemes show how the amplitude of the reflection produced by the fracture varies with the fracture compliances. Later, comparisons with the reflection coefficients indicate that the reflection coefficients of the fracture are frequency dependent, whereas the reflection coefficients of the impedance contrast interface are frequency independent. In addition, the numerical seismograms show that the reflections of the fractured medium are equal to the reflections of the background medium plus the reflections of the fracture in the elastic fractured medium.
Lessons learned from the virus indexing of Musa germplasm: insights from a multiyear collaboration
Authors: De Clerck C. , Crew K. , Van den houwe I. , McMichael L. , Berhal C. , Lassois L. , Haissam Jijakli M. , Roux N. , Thomas J. , Massart S. 
Published: April 2017

AbstractThe Bioversity International Transit Center (ITC) for banana hosts more than 1500 accessions largely covering the genetic diversity of the genus Musa. Its objective is to conserve this genetic diversity and to supply plant materials to users worldwide. All the Musa accessions must be tested for virus presence and, if infected, virus elimination must be attempted, to enable the supply of virus‐free plant material. An international collaborative effort launched under the auspices of Bioversity International (2007–2013) finally led to the implementation of a two‐step process to test the accessions. The first step, called pre‐indexing, involved only molecular tests and was designed as a pre‐screen of new germplasm lines or existing accessions to reduce the need for post‐entry virus therapy and repeated virus indexing. The second step, called full indexing, was performed on either older existing accessions or newer accessions which tested negative during pre‐indexing, and involved molecular tests, transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and symptom observation. In total, 270 germplasm lines (434 samples) were pre‐indexed; while full indexing was carried out on 243 accessions (68 of which had been pre‐indexed). A significant proportion of the samples tested during pre‐indexing was infected with at least one virus (68%), showing the utility of this early pre‐screening step. Banana streak OL virus and Banana mild mosaic virus were the most commonly detected viruses during both pre‐ and full indexing. For 22 accessions, viral particles were observed by TEM in full indexing while the molecular tests were negative, underlining the importance of combining various detection techniques. After full indexing, viruses were not detected in 166 accessions, which were then released for international distribution from the ITC. This publication exemplifies how the practical application of diagnostic protocols can raise fundamental questions related to their appropriate use in routine practice and the need for their continuous monitoring and improvement after their first publication.
A small ‘lick’ will sink a great ship: fulminant septicaemia after dog saliva wound treatment in an asplenic patient
Authors: Morandi Evi M , Pauzenberger Reinhard , Tasch Christoph , Rieger Ulrich M , Pierer Gerhard , Djedovic Gabriel 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACTCapnocytophaga canimorsus is a bacterium transmitted through the saliva of dogs. An infection can cause severe sepsis with acral necrosis and is potentially fatal. Here, we report the case of a 41‐year‐old man who was infected through a wound that was licked by his dog. He went into septic shock with disseminated intravascular coagulation and subsequently lost both lower legs, his nose and all the fingers on both hands.
Protective Efficacies of Formaldehyde-Inactivated Whole-Virus Vaccine and Antivirals in a Murine Model of Coxsackievirus A10 Infection
Authors: Zhang Zhenjie , Dong Zhaopeng , Li Juan , Carr Michael J. , Zhuang Dongming , Wang Jianxing , Zhang Yawei , Ding Shujun , Tong Yigang , Li Dong , Shi Weifeng 
Published: April 2017

ABSTRACTCoxsackievirus A10 (CVA10) is one of the major pathogens associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). CVA10 infection can cause herpangina and viral pneumonia, which can be complicated by severe neurological sequelae. The morbidity and mortality of CVA10-associated HFMD have been increasing in recent years, particularly in the pan-Pacific region. There are limited studies, however, on the pathogenesis and immunology of CVA10-associated HFMD infections, and few antiviral drugs or vaccines have been reported. In the present study, a cell-adapted CVA10 strain was employed to inoculate intramuscularly 5-day-old ICR mice, which developed significant clinical signs, including reduced mobility, lower weight gain, and quadriplegia, with significant pathology in the brain, hind limb skeletal muscles, and lungs of infected mice in the moribund state. The severity of illness was associated with abnormally high expression of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 6 (IL-6). Antiviral assays demonstrated that ribavirin and gamma interferon administration could significantly inhibit CVA10 replication bothin vitroandin vivo. In addition, formaldehyde-inactivated CVA10 whole-virus vaccines induced immune responses in adult mice, and maternal neutralizing antibodies could be transmitted to neonatal mice, providing protection against CVA10 clinical strains. Furthermore, high-titer antisera were effective against CVA10 and could relieve early clinical symptoms and improve the survival rates of CVA10-challenged neonatal mice. In summary, we present a novel murine model to study CVA10 pathology that will be extremely useful in developing effective antivirals and vaccines to diminish the burden of HFMD-associated disease.IMPORTANCEHand, foot, and mouth disease cases in infancy, arising from coxsackievirus A10 (CVA10) infections, are typically benign, resolving without any significant adverse events. Severe disease and fatalities, however, can occur in some children, necessitating the development of vaccines and antiviral therapies. The present study has established a newborn-mouse model of CVA10 that, importantly, recapitulates many aspects of human disease with respect to the neuropathology and skeletal muscle pathology. We found that high levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 6 correlated with disease severity and that ribavirin and gamma interferon could decrease viral titersin vitroandin vivo. Whole-virus vaccines produced immune responses in adult mice, and immunized mothers conferred protection on neonates against challenge from CVA10 clinical strains. Passive immunization with high-titer antisera could also improve survival rates in newborn animals.
Chimneys of the fiddler crab Uca rosea (Tweedie, 1937) reduce the risk of losing burrows to intruders
Authors: Tina Fahmida Wazed , Jaroensutasinee Mullica , Boonsanit Phurich , Jaroensutasinee Krisanadej 
Published: April 2017

In this study we determined the benefits of building chimneys in Uca rosea (Tweedie, 1937). We predicted that (1) burrows with chimneys (i.e., “chimneys”) would decrease intruder intrusion rates relative to burrows without chimneys (i.e., “burrows”), (2) intruders would take longer to locate and enter chimneys than burrows, (3) chimney owners would rebuild their chimneys the next day, and (4) females would build higher chimneys than males. We observed that intruders entered burrows more often than chimneys, and took longer time to locate and enter chimneys than burrows. More than 60% of the chimney owners rebuilt chimneys the following day. Crab carapace width was positively correlated with burrow diameter, and chimney diameter, height and width. Females built higher chimneys than males. This study shows that chimneys provide benefits to both sexes by reducing intruder intrusion rates, and by prolonging the intrusion time in burrows, especially in those built by females.
Multi-scale functional and taxonomic β-diversity of the macroinvertebrate communities in a Mediterranean coastal lagoon
Authors: CABANA D. , NICOLAIDOU A. , SIGALA K. , REIZOPOULOU S. 
Published: April 2017

Benthic macroinvertebrate communities form the basis of the intricate lagoonal food web. Understanding their functional and taxonomic response, from a β-diversity perspective, is essential to disclose underlying patterns with potential applicability in conservation and management actions. Within the central lagoon of Messolonghi we studied the main environmental components structuring the macroinvertebrate community. We analyzed the β-taxonomic and β-functional diversity across the main habitats and seasons, over a year time frame. Our results outline habitat type and vegetation biomass as the major factors structuring the communities. We found environmental variability to have a positive correlation with functional β-diversity, however no correlation was found with taxonomic β-diversity. Across the seasons an asynchronous response of the functional and taxonomic β-diversity was identified. The taxonomic composition displayed significant heterogeneity during the driest period and the functional during the rainy season. Across the habitats the unvegetated presented higher taxonomic homogeneity and functionally heterogeneity, contrary the vegetated habitats present higher taxonomic variability and functional homogeneity. Across the seasons and habitats a pattern of functional redundancy and taxonomic replacement was identified. Besides high functional turnover versus low taxonomic turnover was documented in an anthropogenic organically enriched habitat We conclude that habitats display independent functional and taxonomic seasonal patterns, thus different processes may contribute to their variability. The framework presented here highlights the importance of studying both β-diversity components framed in a multiscale approach to better understand ecological processes and variability patterns. These results are important to understand macroinvertebrate community assembly processes and are valuable for conservation purposes.
The Upper Campanian – lower Maastrichtian cephalopod fauna of Botellos, Nuevo León: a key to understand faunal turnover across the Campanian–Maastrichtian boundary in NE Mexico
Authors: Ifrim Christina , De La Cerda Jacobo Edgar Lara , Peña Ponce Victor Hugo , Stinnesbeck Wolfgang 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
A new cephalopod collection from the Campanian-Maastrichtian boundary interval of NE Mexico, consisting of 1076 individuals assigned to 29 species and 22 genera is presented. This collection is a mix of ammonoids, one coleoid and one nautilid, which originate from at least three ammonoid biozones: The upper Campanian Exiteloceras jenneyi and Nostoceras (Nostoceras) hyatti zones, and the lower Maastrichtian Pachydiscus (Pachydiscus) neubergicus Zone. The age of the collection is thus middle late Campanian to late early Maastrichtian, and it closes a stratigraphic gap between faunas described formerly from this region. The specimens are nuclei collected from the desert pavement. The abundance of specimens allows for a comparison to other Campanian-Maastrichtian ammonoid records from Mexico, North America and Europe.
Case Report. Practical Advantages of CBCT in the Surgical Treatment of Impacted Lower Third Molar
Authors: Ormenișan Alina , Iacob Alina , Szava Daniel , Bogozi Balint , Coșarcă Adina 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Introduction: The imaging method of cone beam is an improved, extremely accurate computed tomography applicable in the whole field of dentistry. Due to its ability to locate the exact position of the impacted teeth, CBCT software has an important role in the management of difficult cases of impacted third molar. In some situations, the lower third molar is quite near to the inferior alveolar nerve that the surgical extraction can present a high risk of post-operative sensitive impairs of the skin and mucosa of the lower lip and chin on the same side. Presentation of case series: Our study tried to assess the contribution of CBCT in the pre-operative evaluation and further treatment of patients with impacted third molars in mandibular bone with high risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury. The paper presents three clinical cases showing positive signs on standard OPG, which exhibit indicators of a potential contact between the inferior alveolar nerve and the impacted lower third molars. For an improved exploration Dental CT Scan, DICOM image acquisition program, and 3D reconstruction with a special software were used. Conclusions: The study showed that compared with panoramic radiography, CBCT improve the evaluation of the surgical risk and allow a more accurate planning of surgery.
New records to the flora of Uzbekistan (Middle Asia)
Authors: Тojibaev Кomiljon S. , Beshko Natalia Yu. , Turginov Orzimat T. , Karimov Farkhod I. , Batashov Avazbek , Usmanov Mansur , Nobis Marcin 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
The Republic of Uzbekistan is a Central Asian country with rich native flora. The territory belongs to the Irano-Turanian region in the Ancient Mediterranean floristic subkingdom of Holarctic. The flora of Uzbekistan accounts over 4300 species of vascular plants including large numbers of endemic species, but the check-list is still incomplete. Presented here ten new records to the flora of Uzbekistan, were found during the field studies and examination of herbarium collections preserved at TASH.
Athletes′ criticism of coaching behavior: Differences among gender, and type of sport
Authors: Bebetsos Evangelos , Filippou Filippos , Bebetsos George 
Published: April 2017

Abstract
Most athletes are subject to intense mental and physical pressure not only during competition but also during practice. An important variable which may influence athletes′ performance is coaching behavior. The aim of the present study is to investigate if coaching behavior and its antecedents differentiate athletes according to their gender, type of sport, competition experience and weekly practice-time. The sample consisted of 367 male and female athletes who participated in both individual and team sports. They completed the Greek version of the “Coaching Behavior Questionnaire” (CBQ). Results indicated that coaching behavior differentiated athletes of individual sports, and athletes of team sports and experienced women with experienced men. Furthermore, coaches’ behavior contributed to the differentiation on athletes who practice more than those who practice less. In conclusion, these results could help athletes, coaches and sport professionals become more familiar with psychological aspects that influence athletes′ behavior.
Police interpreting: The facts sheet
Authors: Gamal Muhammad Y 
Published: April 2017

AbstractInterpreting for the police is the backbone of legal interpreting. Yet it is grossly overshadowed by the more visible and more public court interpreting. This paper describes the setting of police interpreting, highlighting some of the major issues and challenges in the field that place a lot more than linguistic pressure on the interpreter. It examines the task of interpreters working within the Australian police setting and casts light on three prevailing practices that tend to challenge the interpreter. The practices relate to the selection, briefing, and training of interpreters working for law enforcement investigations. The paper argues that the current training, instructions, and perception of the role of the police interpreter are inadequate. It further argues that for police interpreting to become professional, formal training in the context of police investigations and pre-committal proceedings is required.
Zukunft zeichnen
Authors: Kleeberg-Niepage Andrea 
Published: April 2017

ZusammenfassungVon Kindern und Jugendlichen angefertigte Zeichnungen sind in der sozialwissenschaftlichen Forschung trotz deren Hinwendung zum Medium Bild bislang keine zentrale Datensorte. Dabei können sie vor allem in der Forschung mit kleinen Kindern und besonders auch in der kulturvergleichenden Forschung Probleme vermeiden, die bei stärker sprach- bzw. textbasierten Erhebungsmethoden aufgrund von Verständnis- bzw. Verständigungsschwierigkeiten entstehen. Zugleich bringen Zeichnungen als Daten neue Herausforderungen mit sich. Am Beispiel von Material aus einem kulturvergleichenden Forschungsprojekt zu den Zukunftsvorstellungen von Kindern und Jugendlichen in Ghana und Deutschland werden in diesem Beitrag die Spezifik der Datensorte Zeichnung und deren Potential besonders für die kulturvergleichende Kindheits-und Jugendforschung diskutiert.
Personality traits and perception of Müller-Lyer illusion in male Chinese military soldiers and university students
Authors: Zhang Yingchun , Liu Jing , Wang Yongli , Huang Jingyi , Wei Lili , Zhang Bingren , Wang Wei , Chen Wei 
Published: April 2017

AbstractBackgroundIn military men, performance such as gun-shooting precision relies on factors such as the ability to resist visual illusion, and this misperception of visual stimulus might be linked with sensation seeking related personality.MethodsWe have invited 103 male military men and 104 age-matched university male students to undergo the experiment of the Brentano version of the Müller-Lyer illusion and the Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire (ZKPQ) tests.ResultsThe military men scored significantly lower than students did on the ZKPQ Impulsive Sensation Seeking test but higher on Aggression-Hostility and Sociality test, and displayed less misperception magnitude to the illusion. The Impulsive Sensation Seeking, Neuroticism-Anxiety and Aggression-Hostility traits in military men, and the Activity in students were respectively correlated with the misperception magnitudes of the illusion in different manners.ConclusionLimited results in our study have indicated that the military men had pronounced personality traits which were correlated with the misperception magnitude of the Müller-Lyer illusion.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Authors: Pearce Hanne 
Published: April 2017

Greetings everyone! Just a few news items for this issue:New Award for Children’s BooksThe Canadian Children’s Book Centre has announced a new children’s literature award, the Harry Black Picture Book Award. The award will honour the best French-language children’s book and comes with a $5,000 cash prize. The first award will be announced in Montreal at this year’s Prix TD Gala in November. The award is being established in honour of the late Harry Black, Order of Canada recipient and former director of UNICEF Canada. More information about entry requirements in French are available on the Canadian Children’s Book Centre website.TD Canada Book WeekTD Canadian Children’s Book Week 2017 runs from Saturday, May 6 to Saturday, May 13, 2017. Thirty Canadian children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers will be visiting schools, libraries, community centres, and bookstores across Canada throughout the week. This year Book Week is celebrating its 40th anniversary, along with Canada’s sesquicentennial. The theme this year is Read across Canada. You can find more information about Book Week, pre-order posters, and view the tour schedule at the the Book Week Website.International Research Society for Children’s Literature (IRSCL) Congress 2017This event will be held Saturday, July 29 through Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at York University (Keele Campus) in Toronto, Canada.For more info: http://irscl17.info.yorku.ca/ Best wishes for a warm and wonderful spring!
Publishing in International Journal of Automation Technology
Authors: Altintas Yusuf 
Published: April 2017

Automation technology is created by integrating mechanical design, dynamics, control, sensors, actuators, electronics and real time software engineering knowledge into a single system. While there are a number of journals which focus on the individual subjects, a sole journal like IJAT which presents the integration of disciplines to create automation products has been missing.
Although automation covers rather a large spectrum, we encourage the authors to submit their articles with the details of technology integration. While mathematical details of a position control of a single axis machine may be more suitable to be presented in a pure control journal, the integration of mechanical drives, motors, sensors, control law, trajectory generation and real time software modules constitutes an excellent example for an automation technology. Similarly, while an image processing algorithm would be narrow, integration of image processing, timing, coordination with moving machinery, hardware and software lay out describes an automation technology.
The aim of the journal is to bring theory, design and integration together which leads to the creation of a novel automation technology. The journal is expected to be a key resource for automation engineers in industry and academia while disseminating archival academic knowledge to the society.