bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Time of Diapause Termination in the Pistachio Seed Wasp Eurytomα plotnikovi (Hymenoptera: Eurytomidae) ίη Northem Greece and Under Certain Photoperiods and Temperatures
Authors: Haralambidis G. , Tzanakakis M. E. 
Published: November 2017

Mummified pistachios containing fully grown diapause larvae of Eurytoma plotnikovi Nikol’skaya were collected from mid-November on from trees in coastal northern Greece and placed in a field cage. Every 5 weeks, fruits from the cage and from the trees were placed at 16L:8D h and 26°C. Pupation within I or 2 weeks showed that diapause was terminated between early April and early May. Two years later, strarting in early September, mummified fruits from the same trees were collected at bimonthly intervals and subjected fora few to several months to combinations of certain temperatures and photoperiods, followed by different conbinations of temperatures and photoperiods, then to 16L:8D h and 25°C. In larvae of early September, 6 months at 6°C was the most effective treatment for diapause termination. Diapause was also terminated or almost so after: (1) 4 months at 25°C and long photophase followed by 5 months at 14° or 6°C, (2) 4 months at 20°C and a 12 h photophase followed by 3 months at 14° or 6°C, (3) 4 months at WC and short photophase followed by 3 months at 6°C, and (4) 4 or 6 months at WC and short photophase. The results are in line with previous work, showing that, in larvae picked in early autumn, low temperatures and short days fora few to several months followed by high temperatures and a long day favor an early and synchronous termination of diapause. The time of diapause termination being in mid-spring, long days seem to be a reasonable signal for diapause termination, as shown by previous work. In larvae of early January, for a synchronous diapause termination four months at 20°C and a 12 h photophase followed by 3 months at WC and an 8 h photophase was the most effective treatment, without the need for a long-day final condition.
Description of the Egg and Nymphal Instars of Mαcrolophus pygmαeus Rambur (Hemiptera: Miridae)
Authors: Perdikis Ch , Lykouressis D. Ρ. 
Published: November 2017

The egg and the nymphal instars of the predator Macrolophus pygmaeus Rambur (Hemiptera: Miridae) are described and illustrated. The changes of the egg as observed from outside the plant tissue during incubation and the eclosion process are also described. A key for the separation of the nymphal instars is given based on the relative length of the third and fourth antennal segments and the relative length of wing pads. Changes in the colour of the adult, from its emergence until it has obtained its final colour are also described.
Association of adverse childhood experiences with functional identity and impulsivity among adults: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Haaris Sheikh Muhammad , Naveed Sadiq , Waqas Ahmed , Tahir Jaura Ihtisham 
Published: November 2017

Introduction: The present study explores the association of adverse childhood experiences with impulsivity and functional identity among Pakistani adults. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 260 Pakistani medical students aged 18 and above were approached. A consent form, a questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics, and an English versions of the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scale, Functions of Identity scale (FIS) and Barratt’s Impulsiveness Scale (BIS-11) was employed in this study. All data were analyzed in SPSS v. 20. Results: A total of 122 (52.6%) of respondents had experienced at least one adverse childhood experience. According to linear regression analysis, ACE scores were significantly associated with increasing age, increasing order in birth, lower scores on functional identity structure and non-planning impulsivity, and higher scores on future (functional identity) and motor impulsivity. Conclusions: A high proportion of Pakistani medical students reported adverse childhood experiences, which lead to impulsive behaviors and poor functional identities.
Relação entre intraempreendedorismo e inovação: um estudo em empresas participantes do APL de TI do sudoeste do Paraná
Authors: Baldisera Helem , Ceretta Gilberto Francisco , Reis Dálcio Roberto dos 
Published: November 2017

A presente pesquisa objetivou verificar a existência de relação entre o Índice de Inovatividade de Produto (Inip) e as práticas intraempreendedoras em empresas do APL em Tecnologia da Informação do Sudoeste do Paraná. Utilizando-se de métodos quantitativos foram aplicados dois questionários, enviados no formato de survey, aos gestores e colaboradores responsáveis pelo P&D de 47 empresas, sendo a amostra final formada por 16 empresas. A análise foi realizada através de estatística descritiva, seguida pelo cálculo do Inip e, por fim, pelo teste de correlação r Spearman. Os resultados revelaram que, na maioria das empresas, o Inip apresentou-se baixo e também evidenciou a percepção dos fatores que condicionam o intraempreendedorismo. Porém, a correlação entre o Inip e os fatores do intraempreendedorismo não apontou a existência de relações (nível de significância de r > 0,005). Apenas quando analisadas separadamente uma variável do intraempreendedorismo apontou correlação positiva moderada.
Wood Furniture Waste–Based Recycled 3-D Printing Filament
Authors: Pringle Adam M. , Rudnicki Mark , Pearce Joshua M. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The Michigan furniture industry produces >150 tons/day of wood-based waste that can be upcycled into a wood–polymer composite (WPC). This study investigated the viability of using furniture waste as a feedstock for 3-D printer filament to produce furniture components. The process involves grinding and milling board scraps made of both LDF-MDF-LDF (where LDF is light-density fill and MDF is medium-density fill) and melamine-particleboard-paper impregnated with phenolic resins, premixing wood-based powder with the biopolymer polylactic acid, extruding twice through open source recyclebots to fabricate homogeneous 3-D printable WPC filament, and printing with open source fused filament fabrication–based 3-D printers. The results indicate that there is a significant opportunity for waste-based composite WPCs to be used as 3-D printing filament.
The challenge of involving elderly patients in primary care by using an electronic communication tool with their professionals: a mixed methods study
Authors: De Jong Catharina Carolina , Ros Wynand J.G. , Van Leeuwen Mia , Schrijvers Guus 
Published: November 2017

Background: Elderly patients in primary care often have multiple health problems,with different healthcare professionals involved. For consistency in care, it is required that communication amongst professionals and patient-systems (patient and informal-carers) be well tuned. Electronic-communication can make it easier for patient-system to be active in care.Objective: To examine whether an e-communication tool (Congredi) designed for professionals, including a care plan and secure e-mail, is usable for patient-systems and what their experiences are.Methods: In a multi-method study, home-dwelling elderly patients with two or more professionals were invited to use Congredi; data were gathered from the system after 42 weeks. Also semi-structured interviews were undertaken with patient-systems with topics retrieved from literature. Analysis took place by two researchers independently; the themes were extracted together by consensus.Results: Data about actual use of the tool were gathered from 22 patients. Four profiles of Congredi-users were distinguished, varying in intensity of use. Data from interviews with members of patient-systems (n = 7) showed that they were motivated and able to use Congredi. Barriers in daily use were limited participation of professionals, unanswered e-mail and not being alerted about actions. Despite limitations, patient-systems retained their motivation.Conclusion: Congredi was usable for patient-systems. The barriers found seem not to be tool-related but primarily user-related. An important barrier for daily use was limited active participation of involved professionals in a complete feedback loop. Potential for future implementation was found, as patient-systems were intrinsically motivated for better feedback with the professionals, even though in this study it only partly met their expectations.
Scalable synthesis and properties of 7-methyl- 4-azaindole
Authors: Subota Andrii I. , Volochnyuk Dmitriy M. , Gorlova Alina O. , Grygorenko Oleksandr O. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
An approach to the synthesis of 7-methyl-4-azaindole, which is a valuable building block for drug discovery programs, is described. The method relies on using a bromine atom as a ‘place holding group’ for one of the carbon atoms of the pyridine ring throughout the reaction sequence, and it is removed only upon the final reductive cyclization leading to the azaindole ring. Exhaustive hydrogenation of the target product proceeds in a diastereoselective manner and leads to a bicyclic conformationally restricted diamine derivative.
Report of high genetic diversity of filarial worm, Wuchereria bancrofti from endemic region of Eastern Maharashtra (India)
Authors: Mahakalkar A. L. , Sapkal H. P. , Baig M. M. 
Published: November 2017

Summary
“Filariasis free India” is National Health Policy’s vision. Currently, India has undertaken Mass Drug Administration drive (MDA) to eliminate the filariasis infection. Taking this into account, the emergence of new Wuchereria bancrofti resistant strains against the current choice of drugs cannot be ruled out. In this study, we report the genetic diversity of Wuchereria bancrofti from four districts (Amravati, Nagpur, Chandrapur and Wardha) of Vidarbha, a region in the eastern part of Maharashtra state of India and considered a hot spot of filariasis infections. The RAPD profiles were generated for 21 populations using nine random RAPD primers. The RAPD-PCR based distance matrix shows maximum genetic distance of 0.425 between the parasites from Nagpur and Amravati region and minimum genetic distance of 0.210 between the parasites of Wardha and Nagpur. The tree inferred by Neighbour-Joining (NJ) method shows four distinct clusters. With the single exception of isolates from Amravati, all other clusters show the intermingling of isolates with other districts. Further, the representation of isolates from Chandrapur in three out of four clusters revealed to be a founder and indicates towards the entry of the filarial worm into the Maharashtra state through southern route.
Loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta (Linnaeus, 1758) (Testudines, Cheloniidae), as a new host of Monticellius indicum Mehra, 1939 (Digenea: Spirorchiidae) and associated lesiond to spirorchiid eggs
Authors: Werneck M. R. , Nunes C. , Jerdy H. , Carvalho E. C. Q. 
Published: November 2017

Summary
The present note describes the occurrence of Monticellius indicum Mehra, 1939 (Digenea: Spirorchiidae) in an adult loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta (Linnaeus, 1758), found on the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pathological changes due to spirorchiid eggs (type 1 and 3) were found in gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, and heart. This parasite has previously been described in the green turtle, Chelonia mydas (Linnaeus, 1758), from Pakistan, Brazil and Costa Rica as well as in the hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata (Linnaeus, 1766), in Brazil. This note reports the loggerhead turtle as a new host for M. indicum.
Outcomes of physical examination-indicated cerclage in twin pregnancies with acute cervical insufficiency compared to singleton pregnancies
Authors: Park Jee Yoon , Cho Soo-hyun , Jeon Se Jeong , Kook Song Yi , Park Hyunsoo , Oh Kyung Joon , Hong Joon-Seok 
Published: November 2017

Abstract

Objectives
To compare pregnancy outcomes of physical examination-indicated cerclage in twin pregnancies with acute cervical insufficiency with that of singletons.

Methods
This retrospective cohort study included 88 consecutive women (17 twins and 71 singletons) who had undergone physical examination-indicated cerclage because of acute cervical insufficiency (defined as painless cervical dilation with (1) prolapsed and/or visible membranes at the external cervical os on speculum examination and (2) a functional cervical length of zero on transvaginal ultrasound) between 160/7 and 236/7 weeks. The primary outcome measure was preterm delivery <34 weeks.

Results
(1) The frequency of preterm delivery <34 weeks was not significantly different between the two groups [twins, 56% (9/16) vs. singleton, 53% (37/70), P>0.999]. (2) The perinatal mortality was 21% (7/34) in twins and 32% (23/71) in singletons. (3) The median gestational age at delivery for twin pregnancies was 31.0 weeks (IQR, 22.6–36.5 weeks), which was similar to that of singleton pregnancies (median 32.4 weeks; IQR 22.3–38.3 weeks). (4) There were no significant differences in preterm delivery before 28 and 32 weeks, interval from cerclage to delivery within 1, 2, 4 and 8 weeks and neonatal morbidities between the two groups.

Conclusion
The obstetric and neonatal outcomes of physical examination-indicated cerclage in twin pregnancies were comparable to those in singleton pregnancies.
Synthesis, characterization and biological activity of tin(IV) macrocyclic complexes derived from 1,2-diphenylethane-1,2-dione dihydrazone
Authors: Ghani Syed Sauban 
Published: November 2017

AbstractThe reaction of dimethyl tin(IV) dichloride with 1,2-diphenylethane-1,2-dione dihydrazone in the presence of metal ions in a 2:2:1 molar ratio resulted in the isolation of macrocyclic complexes of the types [MLX
Synthesis and characterization of a new tin(IV) complex with anthracene-9-carboxylic acid as a precursor in the preparation of an organic light-emitting diode
Authors: Hodaie Merat , Seyed Sadjadi Mirabdullah , Amini Mostafa M. , Najafi Ezzatollah , Ng Seik Weng 
Published: November 2017

AbstractTo prepare a new tin(IV) complex (
Elements for a General Theory of Legitimate Expectations
Authors: Colla Anne-France 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
In this paper, I propose a framework to analyse the principle of the protection of legitimate expectations. It focuses on two main issues: the existence of a legitimate expectation and the protection that such an expectation deserves. On the first issue, I define the expectations, outline the internalist approach to legitimacy that I endorse in this context and explain two elements that make the legitimacy of the expectation vary (i.e. the passage of time and the type of law). On the second issue, I first address the question of competing interests in general and the principle of equality in particular. Paying attention to the principle of equality implies we should look at the relative situation, after the change, of the persons that lose from the change and of the rest of the population. I then approach the balance of interests.
Entwicklung und Test eines langwelligen Strahlungsthermometers zur
berührungslosen Temperaturmessung in Gasturbinen während des
Betriebs
Authors: Manara Jochen , Stark Thomas , Zipf Matthias , Arduini Mariacarla , Ebert Hans-Peter , Hartmann Jürgen , Tutschke Andreas , Hallam Andrew , Hanspal Jagdevinder , Langley Mark 
Published: November 2017

Zusammenfassung
Das Ziel dieser Arbeit bestand in der Entwicklung eines langwelligen
Strahlungsthermometers zur berührungslosen Messung von
Oberflächentemperaturen in stationären Gasturbinen während
des Betriebs der Turbinen innerhalb des EU-geförderten Projektes
„Sensors Towards Advanced Monitoring and Control of Gas Turbine
Engines (Acronym STARGATE)“. Im Rahmen der Arbeit wurden die
infrarot-optischen Eigenschaften der Wärmedämmschichten und
der vorhandenen Brenngase am ZAE Bayern bei hohen Temperaturen bis
1600 K und Drücken bis 13 bar bestimmt. Mit Hilfe
dieser experimentellen Charakterisierungen konnte ein geeigneter
Spektralbereich um 10 μm für das langwellige
Strahlungsthermometer identifiziert werden. Entsprechend dieser
Erkenntnisse wurde zunächst ein Laboraufbau mit geeigneten
optischen Bauteilen (Filter, IR-Wellenleiter, etc.) realisiert und
verifiziert. Anschließend wurde ein Prototyp für Messungen in
Gasturbinen während des Betriebs der Turbinen entwickelt und in
einem Turbinenteststand der Firma Siemens AG in Berlin erfolgreich
getestet. Abschließend wurde eine Unsicherheitsanalyse
durchgeführt, die eine erweiterte Messunsicherheit der gemessenen
Temperaturen von etwa ± 30 K ergab.
Low Temperature Properties of Waste Edible Vegetable Oil Rejuvenated Asphalt Binder with Recycled Tire Rubber
Authors: Zhang D. , Chen M. , Wu S. , Zheng J. , Sang Y. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Waste edible vegetable oil (WEVO) can restore the physical and rheological properties of aged asphalt by replenishing decreased aromatics. However, low-temperature properties of WEVO rejuvenated asphalt (WRA) still require further improvement. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the effect of recycled tire rubber (RTR) on low-temperature properties of WRA. Penetration, softening point, ductility, and viscosity of WRA with various RTR contents were first studied. Then rheological properties including complex modulus, phase angle, fatigue parameter, creep recovery, and stress relaxation were well investigated. Meanwhile, the compatibility between WRA and RTR was characterized by storage stability test. Experimental results indicated that adding RTR can improve the low-temperature properties of WRA, and 2.0 wt. % of aged asphalt is the optimal RTR content in this research. Moreover, the compatibility between WRA and RTR meet the Chinese standard JTG E20 T0661-2011.
Effect of Surface Roughness and Hardness of Continuum Materials on Interface Shear Strength of Granular Materials
Authors: Abuel-Naga H. M. , Shaia H. A. , Bouazza A. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
The aim of this study was to provide a general conceptual understanding of the effect of hardness and roughness of a continuum surface on its interface shear behavior against granular materials. A carefully designed experimental program was conducted to investigate this issue. The results were utilized to define schematically the general geometric configurations of the constitutive interface shear surface (CISS) in the three-dimensional domain of surface roughness, surface hardness, and interface shear coefficient. The proposed CISS provides a robust mean to understand the coupling effect of continuum surface roughness and hardness on the interface shear behaviour.
On the Properties of the UBAC(2) Class of Life Distributions
Authors: Ali N. S. A. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
This paper provided some properties of a new class of life distributions that are denoted as used better than aged in an increasing concave ordering class (UBAC(2)). This class includes many classes of life distributions like used better than aged (UBA), used better than aged in convex ordering (UBAC), used better than aged in expectation (UBAE) and decreasing mean residual life (DMRL). The considered properties included the moment inequalities, moment generating function behavior, and testing hypotheses about the survival function of this class. The distribution of the proposed statistic was investigated via simulation. We used real data as an application of the proposed test statistic.
Hydrogen Embrittlement Susceptibility of Bainite for High Strength Steel Fasteners
Authors: Saliby F. , Brahimi S. , Rajagopalan S. , Yue S. 
Published: November 2017

Abstract
Industrial fasteners of two different steel microstructures were investigated using incremental step load testing based on ASTM F1624, Standard Test Method for Measurement of Hydrogen Embrittlement Threshold in Steel by the Incremental Step Loading Technique. The microstructures consisted of tempered martensite and lower bainite. The purpose was to compare hydrogen embrittlement (HE) susceptibility at different hydrogen charging conditions. The results showed that lower bainite exhibited marginally lower HE susceptibility when tested under moderate hydrogen charging conditions (e.g., −1.0 V). At the most severe hydrogen charging potential of −1.2 V, both microstructures are equally embrittled. These results are explained by the differences in the transport and trapping kinetics of hydrogen in bainite as compared to martensite.
Reseña de: Los límites de la triple frontera amazónica: encuentros y desencuentros entre Brasil, Colombia y Perú (Unigarro, 2017)
Authors: Cueva Ramírez Alejandro 
Published: November 2017

Unigarro Caguasango, D.E. (2017). Los límites de la triple frontera amazónica: encuentros y desencuentros entre Brasil, Colombia y Perú. Primera edición. Biblioteca abierta. Serie antropología 455. Bogotá: Universidad Nacional de Colombia sede Bogotá, Facultad de Ciencias Humanas, Departamento de Antropología. 312 pp. ISBN 978-958-775-937-2.
Utilização do Overall Line Effectiveness: Um Estudo de Caso em Uma Indústria Vinícola
Authors: Flamia Marcos Paulo , Dos Reis Zaida Cristiane , Nodari Cristine Hermann , Guimarães Luciana Gondim de Almeida 
Published: November 2017

As empresas buscam de forma contínua melhorar seus processos de modo a disponibilizar ao mercado,produtos competitivos. Neste cenário, a manufatura tem papel fundamental para se atingir os resultados, e assim surge a necessidade de implantar indicadores para conhecer a real eficiência do processo produtivo e que conduzam esse processo de melhoria contínua. Seguindo esta premissa o objetivo deste trabalho foi utilizar um indicador análogo ao Overall Equipment Effectiveness, ouseja, o Overall Line Effectiveness cuja estrutura foi modificada em relação ao indicador original de modo a identificar perdas não consideradas pelo indicador primitivo. O estudo de caso foi conduzidoem uma linha de engarrafamento de uma indústria vinícola apresentando a real eficiência do processo e identificar oportunidades de melhoria para este processo. Por fim destacaram-se limitações da pesquisa e oportunidade de trabalho futuro.
SISTEM INFORMASI GEOGRAFIS DETEKSI LOKASI KEBAKARAN LAHAN JATI DI DESA KALIJAMBE KECAMATAN BRINGIN KABUPATEN SEMARANG
Authors: Budyastomo Avin Wimar 
Published: November 2017

Kalijambe village is a village located in Bringin sub district of Semarang. The geographical position of the village Kalijambe is still largely in the form of rubber and teak plantations. Thus, the dry season is very prone of fires. The cause of the fire itself is caused by the citizens who burned the bush and grass growing around the rubber plants and teak. In the other hand, this case was not recognized by people that it was the cause of the fire. Geographic Information System to detect the fire location is intended to help Kalijambe village government to see the areas affected by fire through the coordinate points contained on google map fire. The method used was the method of field survey conducted periodically. This research resulted that the affected areas were known and signed with black mark on the map location.