bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Design Incentives Under Collective Extended Producer Responsibility: A Network Perspective
Authors: Gui Luyi , Atasu Atalay , Ergun Özlem , Toktay L. Beril 
Published: January 2018

A key goal of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation is to provide incentives for producers to design their products for recyclability. EPR is typically implemented in a collective system, where a network of recycling resources are coordinated to fulfill the EPR obligations of a set of producers, and the resulting system cost is allocated among these producers. Collective EPR is prevalent because of its cost efficiency advantages. However, it is considered to provide inferior design incentives compared to an individual implementation (where producers fulfill their EPR obligations individually). In this paper, we revisit this assertion and investigate its fundamental underpinnings in a network setting. To this end, we develop a new biform game framework that captures producers’ independent design choices (noncooperative stage) and recognizes the need to maintain the voluntary participation of producers for the collective system to be stable (cooperative stage). This biform game subsumes the network-based operations of a collective system and captures the interdependence between producers’ product design and participation decisions. We then characterize the manner in which design improvement may compromise stability and vice versa. We establish that a stable collective EPR implementation can match and even surpass an individual implementation with respect to product design outcomes. In particular, we show that when the processing technology efficiency and product recyclability are substitutes (complements), a recycling network where processor capacity pooling leads to sufficiently low (high) cost reduction will lead to superior designs in the collective system and maintain its stability, and we propose cost allocation mechanisms to achieve this dual purpose. The online appendix is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2017.2897 . This paper was accepted by Serguei Netessine, operations management.
Technical Note—Signaling Product Quality Through a Trial Period
Authors: Wang Shouqiang , Özkan-Seely Gülru F. 
Published: January 2018

It has become a ubiquitous practice for firms that sell new products, such as software, to offer consumers time-locked product trial periods free of charge. We identify trial length as a nuanced signaling instrument, which, together with the price signal, a firm can use to communicate proprietary information about its product quality. We show that a high-quality firm offers a longer trial period and sets a higher price, and is rewarded with a higher profit, relative to its low-quality counterpart. Our finding extends to cases where the firm faces ex ante heterogeneous consumers or when the firm competes with an incumbent product. The electronic companion is available at https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.2017.1675 .
Walisongo’s Educational Leadership through Modelling and Fulfilment of Human Basic Needs
Authors: Susanto Nanang Hasan 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
This study aims to trace the Walisongo’s (the Nine Saints) leadership model that is often considered successful in Islamizing the Javanese community in a relatively short time and almost without conflict. Through the literature search using analytic descriptive, this study brings the conclusion that based on the conventional leadership model division, the Walisongo’s leadership can be categorized into transformational leadership with characteristics capable of fostering the trust, pride, loyalty and respect of Javanese society. In addition, the Walisongo's leadership also conforms to the characteristics proposed by Tobroni, which include spiritual leadership, with characteristics based on the divine aspect, done with honesty and sincerely, drawing public sympathy and mobilizing them to follow the Walisongo’s teachings. This research also produces a finding that the success of Walisongo in educating the people of Java is due to their concern on the efforts to meet the basic needs of the society and provide models to follow.

Keywords: leadership, the Walisongo, model
Parasites in stray dogs from Italy: prevalence, risk factors and management concerns
Authors: Liberato Claudio De , Berrilli Federica , Odorizi Livio , Scarcella Roberto , Barni Marco , Amoruso Cristina , Scarito Alessia , Filippo Margherita Montalbano Di , Carvelli Andrea , Iacoponi Francesca , Scaramozzino Paola 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Parasites are among the most common pathogens recorded in dogs. High prevalence rates are usually reported in stray and shelter dogs, as these animals are less likely to be tested and treated. In this study a survey was carried out on intestinal and lung parasites of stray dogs at the moment of the admission in a shelter in Central Italy. In the period June 2014-June 2015, 262 individual faecal samples were examined. Twelve parasitic taxa were detected. Helminths were more prevalent than protozoa (61.8% and 25.6%, respectively). Ancylostomatidae showed the higher prevalence (40.5%), followed by Giardia duodenalis (21.4%), Toxocara canis (20.6%) and Trichuris vulpis (17.6%). Angiostrongylus vasorum was the most prevalent lungworm (12.6%), Crenosoma vulpis being recorded just in one dog. G. duodenalis had a high prevalence, probably because of the diagnostic techniques adopted, actually the most sensitive available for its detection. Nevertheless, the zoonotic potential of this parasite in dogs appears reduced, as all the isolates were identified as C (24.0%) and D (76.0%) dog specific assemblages. Taeniidae constituted a high potential zoonotic risk, as from the eggs it is impossible to exclude they were Echinococcus granulosus, the most relevant zoonotic parasite in Europe. The present study underline the importance of stray dogs control, aimed at preventing or minimizing parasitic spread and zoonotic transmission.
A serological study of antibodies to Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in the sera of healthy individuals collected two decades apart
Authors: Kříž Bohumír , Malý Marek , Balátová Pavla , Kodym Petr , Kurzová Zuzana , Daniel Milan , Kybicová Kateřina 
Published: January 2018

AbstractSera collected from healthy individuals from the general population in the Czech Republic during repeated cross-sectional surveys were analyzed. Samples collected in the same six districts in two time periods, 1978-1989 and 2001, were compared. The study subjects were divided into six age categories between 10 and 59 years. Overall, 434 samples from 1978-1989 and 270 samples from 2001 were screened forAnaplasma phagocytophilum(AP) andBorrelia burgdorferisensu lato (BB). The anti-AP positivity rates were 13.1% and 11.5% in the first and second period, respectively, and did not differ significantly between the periods (P = 0.559). The anti-BB antibodies were detected in 33.9% and 14.8% of study subjects, respectively. The positivity rates were significantly lower in the second period (P<0.001). No considerable changes were observed in the sex distribution of positive findings between the two periods. The highest positivity rates of anti-AP antibodies were found in the 10–14 year age group: 16.0% in 1978-1989 and 16.7% in 2001. The age distribution of the anti-AP antibody positivity rates did not change substantially (P = 0.872). In 1978-1989, the lowest anti-BB antibody positivity rate (26.7%) was found in the 10–14 year age group, with a gradual increase with age to 41.1% in 50–59 year-olds. In 2001, the positivity rate in the 10–14 year age group was 26.2% and was not significantly different from that in the first period (P = 0.955). However, the positivity rates in the older age groups 15–59 years decreased significantly (P<0.001) and varied between 8.3% and 15.1%.
Two nematode species from freshwater and marine fishes in Thailand, including Ascarophis scatophagi sp. nov. (Cystidicolidae) from Scatophagus argus (Scatophagidae)
Authors: Moravec František , Yooyen Thanapon , Sanprick Amornrat 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
One new and one known species of parasitic nematodes are reported from Thailand for the first time: Falcaustra kaverii (Karve et Naik,1951) (Kathlaniidae) from the intestine of the freshwater fish Poropuntius deauratus (Valenciennes) (Cyprinidae) (new host record) and Ascarophis scatophagi sp. nov. (Cystidicolidae) from the intestine of the marine fish Scatophagus argus (Linnaeus) (Scatophagidae). The morphology of both these species was studied with the use of light (LM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) (the latter method used for F. kaverii for the first time). The new species (A. scatophagi) is mainly characterized by nonfilamented, markedly elongate-oval eggs (size 42–45 × 18 μm), spicules 555–642 μm and 105–150 μm long, the muscular/glandular oesophagus length ratio (1:13–34), bifurcate deirids, the length of the female tail (159–249 μm) and cephalic structures typical of the nominotypical subgenus Ascarophis. Representatives of Falcaustra Lane, 1915 and Ascarophis van Beneden, 1871 were not previously reported from fishes in Thai waters.
Morphological and molecular characterization of Seuratascaris numidica (Seurat, 1917) (Ascaridida: Ascarididae)
Authors: Chen Hui-Xia , Zhang Kuang , Zhang Lu-Ping , Li Liang 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Seuratascaris numidica (Seurat, 1917) is a specialized nematode species parasitizing amphibians only. In the present study, the detailed morphology of this poorly known species was studied using light and scanning electron microscopy based on the newly material collected from Hoplobatrachus chinensis (Osbeck) (Amphibia: Anura) in China. We found that the relative length of intestinal caecum in our male specimens (representing 68.4–71.1% of oesophageal length) is slighter longer than the previously reported data (not over 60.0% of oesophageal length). Our SEM observations also revealed the presence of ca. 64–76 small conical denticles on each lip. In addition, Angusticaecum wuyiensis Wang, 1981, collected from Rana schmackeri Boettger (Amphibia: Anura) from Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province, China was considered as a new synonym of S. numidica. The ITS and cox1 sequences of S. numidica were also sequenced for the first time and there is no nucleotide variability detected in both regions. The present supplementary morphological and molecular data (especially the ITS and cox1 sequences) obtained herein is extremely important and useful to determine the morphological variability, population genetics and phylogenetic position of S. numidica in the future.
Training Bilingual Educators at a PBI
Authors: Montes Amanda Lira Gordenstein , Valenciano Cynthia Kay , Fernandez Miguel 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
While Bilingual Education has traditionally been associated with linguistic diversity, the rise of the number of African-American teacher candidates in a Bilingual Education program at a mid-west Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) is causing the authors to reevaluate the input of this program’s curriculum and the output of the candidates’ understanding. The focus of this article is the training and preparation of bilingual educators at a PBI. The first section focuses on theoretical aspects of bilingual programming, and helps the reader understand how demographics and legislation have a strong impact on the educators who obtain licensure to work in the field of Bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) Education. The second section focuses on (1) results obtained in a review of national and state demographics, (2) results from a survey highlighting the experiences of teacher candidates in a Bilingual Education program at a PBI in the mid-west, and (3) results from interviews with teacher candidates regarding the experiences of these same candidates. Results are used to draw conclusions about program strengths and weaknesses to improve and broaden the understanding of the instructional methods needed in this Bilingual Education program curriculum.
Identical Readers, Identical Readings?: First-Generation Twin Brothers and the Process of Constructing Textual Relevance
Authors: Sciurba Katie 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
This study examines the ways in which a pair of identical-looking fraternal twins – first-generation Indian-American adolescent male students at a private all-boys school – construct personal meaning, or textual relevance, as readers. Semi-structured interviews with the two young men were conducted to determine the degrees to which their connections to literature were influenced by a) their racial/ethnic/cultural identities, b) their gender identities, and/or c) other aspects of their identities. The brothers’ responses, which differ significantly from one another’s and demonstrate the complexities of constructing meaning from texts, provide new perspective on how to best reach individual students – particularly students from nondominant groups. The data indicates that educators would benefit significantly from including young people’s perspectives in attempts to represent them and their identities within literacy education contexts. Ultimately, this study calls for a broadened theory of reader response – one that accounts for student diversity, within and across groups, and encourages young people to share how their worlds impact their readings of the word.
A Case of “Consumption”: Nietzsche’s Diagnosis of Spinoza
Authors: Ioan Razvan 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThis paper investigates Nietzsche’s reception of Spinoza in order to develop our understanding of the complex relations between their respective philosophies starting from their shared commitment to ontologies of power. The first three sections of this essay contain a diachronic analysis of Nietzsche’s engagement with Spinoza and a discussion of the major themes in play. The last section consists in an evaluation of Nietzsche’s explicit and implicit criticisms that helps us gain a sense of the coherence running through them, as well of the core similarities and differences between two philosophies steeped in immanence and naturalism. Even if Nietzsche’s criticisms do not always do justice to Spinoza’s thinking, they nevertheless offer invaluable clues to guide our comparative project.
„Einige Sprossen zurück“. Metaphysikkritik, Perspektivismus und die Gültigkeit der Perspektiven in Nietzsches Menschliches, Allzumenschliches
Authors: Navratil Michael 
Published: January 2018

AbstractThis article outlines Nietzsche’s understanding of perspectivism by discussing the critique of metaphysics in Human, All Too Human. In this work, Nietzsche carries out an intrinsic critique of his own enlightened, anti-metaphysical project by drawing both on explicit claims and on formal and aesthetic techniques of relativisation. The concept of dynamic perspectivism can serve as a mediator between these seemingly contradictory tendencies within the work. In contrast to certain tendencies in more recent Nietzsche studies however, this article suggest a reading of perspectivism that does not ensue total subversion or complete relativism but seeks to maintain the validity of individual perspectives.
Local Corticotropin-Releasing Factor Signaling in the Hypothalamic Paraventricular Nucleus
Authors: Jiang Zhiying , Rajamanickam Shivakumar , Justice Nicholas J. 
Published: January 2018

Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) neurons in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) initiate hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis activity through the release of CRF into the portal system as part of a coordinated neuroendocrine, autonomic, and behavioral response to stress. The recent discovery of neurons expressing CRF receptor type 1 (CRFR1), the primary receptor for CRF, adjacent to CRF neurons within the PVN, suggests that CRF also signals within the hypothalamus to coordinate aspects of the stress response. Here, we characterize the electrophysiological and molecular properties of PVN-CRFR1 neurons and interrogate their monosynaptic connectivity using rabies virus-based tracing and optogenetic circuit mapping in male and female mice. We provide evidence that CRF neurons in the PVN form synapses on neighboring CRFR1 neurons and activate them by releasing CRF. CRFR1 neurons receive the majority of monosynaptic input from within the hypothalamus, mainly from the PVN itself. Locally, CRFR1 neurons make GABAergic synapses on parvocellular and magnocellular cells within the PVN. CRFR1 neurons resident in the PVN also make long-range glutamatergic synapses in autonomic nuclei such as the nucleus of the solitary tract. Selective ablation of PVN-CRFR1 neurons in male mice elevates corticosterone release during a stress response and slows the decrease in circulating corticosterone levels after the cessation of stress. Our experiments provide evidence for a novel intra-PVN neural circuit that is activated by local CRF release and coordinates autonomic and endocrine function during stress responses.SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENTThe hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) coordinates concomitant changes in autonomic and neuroendocrine function to organize the response to stress. This manuscript maps intra-PVN circuitry that signals via CRF, delineates CRF receptor type 1 neuron synaptic targets both within the PVN and at distal targets, and establishes the role of this microcircuit in regulating hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis activity.
Tuning CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Drives in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Authors: Roggenkamp Emily , Giersch Rachael M , Schrock Madison N , Turnquist Emily , Halloran Megan , Finnigan Gregory C 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Control of biological populations is an ongoing challenge in many fields, including agriculture, biodiversity, ecological preservation, pest control, and the spread of disease. In some cases, such as insects that harbor human pathogens (e.g., malaria), elimination or reduction of a small number of species would have a dramatic impact across the globe. Given the recent discovery and development of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology, a unique arrangement of this system, a nuclease-based “gene drive,” allows for the super-Mendelian spread and forced propagation of a genetic element through a population. Recent studies have demonstrated the ability of a gene drive to rapidly spread within and nearly eliminate insect populations in a laboratory setting. While there are still ongoing technical challenges to design of a more optimal gene drive to be used in wild populations, there are still serious ecological and ethical concerns surrounding the nature of this powerful biological agent. Here, we use budding yeast as a safe and fully contained model system to explore mechanisms that might allow for programmed regulation of gene drive activity. We describe four conserved features of all CRISPR-based drives and demonstrate the ability of each drive component—Cas9 protein level, sgRNA identity, Cas9 nucleocytoplasmic shuttling, and novel Cas9-Cas9 tandem fusions—to modulate drive activity within a population.
Long-Term Cognitive Functioning in Testicular Germ-Cell Tumor Survivors
Authors: Chovanec Michal , Vasilkova Lucia , Setteyova Lucia , Obertova Jana , Palacka Patrik , Rejlekova Katarina , Sycova-Mila Zuzana , Kalavska Katarina , Svetlovska Daniela , Cingelova Silvia , Mladosievicova Beata , Mardiak Jozef , Mego Michal 
Published: January 2018

Abstract

Background
Treatment for cancer may lead to development of cognitive difficulties in cancer survivors. This study aimed to evaluate long-term cognitive functioning (CogF) in germ-cell tumor (GCT) survivors.

Subjects, Materials, and Methods
GCT survivors (n = 155) from the National Cancer Institute of Slovakia completed the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy Cognitive Function at a median of 10 years of follow-up (range: 5–32). The study group consisted of survivors receiving a cisplatin-based chemotherapy, radiotherapy to the retroperitoneal lymph nodes, or both, whereas the control group included survivors treated with orchiectomy only.

Results
Of the total survivors, 138 received treatment beyond orchiectomy and 17 controls had orchiectomy alone. Any treatment resulted in significantly greater cognitive difficulties on the overall cognitive function score. Treatment with radiotherapy was associated with cognitive declines in overall cognitive functioning and in subscales for perceived cognitive impairment and cognitive impairment perceived by others (both p &lt; .05). The burden of chemotherapy plus radiotherapy or radiotherapy versus controls resulted in the impairment in all cognitive functioning domains (all p &lt; .05). Overall long-term cognitive impairment was independent of age in the multivariable analysis.

Conclusion
This prospective study shows that GCT survivors suffer from a long-term CogF impairment. These results may help guide clinicians’ decisions in treatment and follow-up of GCTs.

Implications for Practice
In this study, long-term survivors of germ-cell tumors have reported cognitive impairment after curative treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy compared with controls who had treatment with orchiectomy only. These data provide an argument against the use of adjuvant radiotherapy for stage I seminoma. Unnecessary overtreatment with chemotherapy and additional radiotherapy after chemotherapy should be avoided.
Development and Evaluation of a Yoga Intervention Program for Parkinson's Disease
Authors: Justice Catherine , Cheung Corjena , Samson-Burke Amy 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Preliminary research indicates that yoga could be a valuable tool for people suffering from Parkinson's disease (PD). However, little has been published about the process by which the yoga interventions were designed and evaluated. This study elaborates on the process of developing and testing a bi-weekly, 12-week yoga program to determine its safety and feasibility for people with PD. The lead yoga teacher used input from a focused literature review to design an initial draft of the intervention program. This draft was reviewed by a group of yoga experts (n = 6) to develop the final intervention program. This 12-week intervention was implemented in 19 participants with PD (mean age 63 ± 8, range 49–75) via twice-weekly yoga classes. Through this comprehensive development process, a series of 24 individual 1-hour yoga sequences was created. These sequences included yoga postures (asana), breathing techniques (pranayama), and mindfulness meditation principles specifically chosen to address concerns unique to the PD population. The feasibility of the program was supported with excellent attendance: 90% of participants attended &gt; 75% of the classes, with four participants attending 100%. No adverse events were reported. This development process produced a safe and enjoyable yoga program specific for the needs of people with PD. However, this methodology could serve as a template for future studies on how to develop safe and effective yoga interventions for other populations.
El comercio internacional como instrumento para alcanzar los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio
Authors: Gómez Laura 
Published: January 2018

Este artículo trata las novedades que plantean los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio (ODM) para cambar las reglas de juego del comercio internacional. Destaca en primer lugar el papel otorgado al comercio como impulsor del desarrollo económico y pieza clave para eliminar la pobreza. Seguidamente, se sistematizan los aspectos pendientes en las negociaciones internacionales para lograr el avance pretendido hacia un marco comercial que favorezca el desarrollo; entre ellos se encuentran cuestiones relativas a acceso a los mercados, comercio de servicios, propiedad intelectual, fórmulas de preferencias comerciales así como nuevas barreras al comercio. Finalmente se analizan los principales avances y puntos de controversia en las últimas negociaciones en el seno de la Organización Mundial del Comercio.Publicación en línea: 11 diciembre 2017