bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Modeling children's development in gross motor coordination reveals key modifiable determinants. An allometric approach
Authors: dos Santos M. A. M. , Nevill A. M. , Buranarugsa R. , Pereira S. , Gomes T. N. Q. F. , Reyes A. , Barnett L. M. , Maia J. A. R. 
Published: January 2018

Children change their body size, shape, and gross motor coordination (GMC) as they grow. Further,GMCis expected to link to changes in children's body size, physical activity (PA), and physical fitness (PF). The objective was to modelGMCchanges in children followed longitudinally and to investigate associations between these changes andPAandPFlevels. A total of 245 children (122 girls) were observed at 6 years of age and followed annually until 9 years. A sequence of allometric models was fitted, that is, 1. body mass, stature, andPA; 2. addition of fourPFtests; 3. addition of four morePFtests. In Model 1, changes inGMCare nonlinear, and body mass (−0.60 ± 0.07,P < .001) and stature (2.91 ± 0.35,P < .001) parameter estimates were significant suggesting children with a more linear body size/shape showed higherGMCperformances. Girls tend to outperform boys across time, andPAwas not associated withGMCchanges. Model 2 fitted the data better, and thePFtests (handgrip, standing long jump, 50‐yard dash, and shuttle run) were significantly linked toGMCchange. In Model 3, adding the remainingPFtests did not change the order of any factors importance. The greatestGMCchanges were achieved by children whose body size/shape has an ectomorphic dominance across the years. Considering that leaner and physically fitter children tended to be more coordinated, physical education should also focus onPFdevelopment in components related to muscular strength, speed, agility, and aerobic capacity, along with nutritional education to reduce fat mass.
The Impact of Working Capital Management on Profitability: Evidence from the Listed Retail Stores in Botswana
Authors: C.R. Sathyamoorthi , Mapharing Mogotsinyana , Selinkie Popo 
Published: January 2018

This study focused on the effect of working capital management on the profitability of the listed retail stores in Botswana Stock Exchange for the period 2012-2016. Financial statements of the listed Retail Stores were used as the main source of data. Return on Assets was used as the dependent variable to measure profitability and the components to measure working capital management comprised of Average Collection Period, Inventory Conversion Period, Average Payment Period, Cash Conversion Cycle, Debt, Current and Quick Ratios. Correlation analysis revealed that a few variables were significantly correlated with each other. Average Payment Period and Inventory Conversion Period were found to be positively and significantly correlated and Cash Conversion Cycle was significantly and positively correlated with Inventory Conversion Period.The regression results showed that only three variables out of the seven independent variables were statistically significant, namely Average Payment Period, Current Ratio and Quick Ratio. The remaining four variables were found to be statistically insignificant. The above findings have implications for the management of the listed retail store in Botswana.
Comparison of Upper Trapezius and Infraspinatus Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy by Dry Needling in Overhead Athletes With Unilateral Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Authors: Kamali Fahimeh , Sinaei Ehsan , Morovati Maryam 
Published: January 2018

Context: Chronic musculoskeletal disorders in the shoulder joint are often associated with myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), particularly in the upper trapezius (UT) muscle. Dry needling (DN) is a treatment of choice for myofascial pain syndrome. However, local lesions and severe postneedle soreness sometimes hamper the direct application of DN in the UT. Therefore, finding an alternative point of treatment seems useful in this regard. Objective: To compare the efficacy of UT versus infraspinatus (ISP) DN on pain and disability of subjects with shoulder pain. The authors hypothesized that ISP DN could be as effective as the direct application of DN in UT MTrP. Design: Single-blind randomized clinical trial. Setting: Sports medicine physical therapy clinic. Participants: A total of 40 overhead athletes (age = 36 [16] y; 20 females and 20 males) with unilateral shoulder impingement syndrome were randomly assigned to the UT DN (n = 21) and ISP DN (n = 19) groups. Intervention: An acupuncture needle was directly inserted into the trigger point of UT muscle in the UT DN group and of ISP muscle in the ISP DN group. DN was applied in 3 sessions (2-day interval between each sessions) for each group. Main Outcome Measures: Pain intensity (visual analog scale), pain pressure threshold, and disability in the arm, shoulder, and hand were assessed before and after the interventions. Results: Pain and disability decreased significantly in both groups (P < .001) and pain pressure threshold increased significantly only in the ISP group (P = .02). However, none of the outcome measures showed a significant intergroup difference after treatments (P > .05). Conclusions: Application of DN for active MTrPs in the ISP can be as effective as direct DN of active MTrPs in the UT in improving pain and disability in athletes with shoulder pain, and may be preferred due to greater patient comfort in comparison with direct UT needling.
Reliability of Hip Rotation Range of Motion in Supine and Seated Positions
Authors: Gradoz Marissa C. , Bauer Lauren E. , Grindstaff Terry L. , Bagwell Jennifer J. 
Published: January 2018

Context: Hip rotation range of motion (ROM) is commonly assessed in individuals with lower extremity or spine pathology. It remains unknown which hip rotation ROM testing position is most reliable. Objective: To compare interrater and intrarater reliabilities between hip internal rotation (IR) and external rotation (ER) ROM in supine and seated positions. Study Design: Controlled laboratory study. Setting: University research laboratory. Participants: A total of 19 participants (11 females and 8 males; age = 23.5 [1.2] y; height = 173.2 [8.6] cm; and mass = 69.2 [13.4] kg) without hip, knee, low back, or sacroiliac pain within the preceding 3 months or history of hip or low back surgery were recruited. Interventions: Three testers obtained measures during 2 testing sessions. Passive supine and seated hip IR and ER ROM were performed with the hip and knee flexed to 90°. Main Outcome Measures: The primary outcome measures were hip IR and ER ROM in supine and seated positions (in degrees). Interrater and intrarater reliabilities were calculated using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Minimal detectable change was calculated. Differences between supine and seated hip IR and ER ROM values were assessed using paired t tests (significance level was .05). Results: Supine hip IR and ER ROM interrater and intrarater reliabilities were excellent (ICC = .75–.91). Seated hip IR ROM interrater and intrarater reliabilities were good (ICC = .64–.71). Seated hip ER ROM interrater reliability was good (ICC = .65), and intrarater reliabilities were good to excellent (ICC = .65–.82). Minimal detectable change values for supine and seated hip IR and ER ROM ranged from 6.1° to 8.6°. There were significant differences between supine and seated positions for hip IR and ER ROM (41.6° vs 44.5°; P < .01 and 53.0° vs 44.2°; P < .01, respectively). Conclusion: Supine hip rotation had higher interrater and intrarater reliabilities. Hip IR and ER ROM values differed significantly between supine and seated positions and should not be used interchangeably.
Risk Factors and Outcomes of Endocarditis Due to Non-HACEK Gram-Negative Bacilli: Data from the Prospective Multicenter Italian Endocarditis Study Cohort
Authors: Falcone Marco , Tiseo Giusy , Durante-Mangoni Emanuele , Ravasio Veronica , Barbaro Francesco , Ursi Maria Paola , Pasticci Maria Bruna , Bassetti Matteo , Grossi Paolo , Venditti Mario , Rizzi Marco 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT

The objective of this study was to investigate predisposing factors and outcomes of infective endocarditis (IE) caused by non-HACEK Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) in a contemporary multicenter cohort. Patients with IE due to GNB, prospectively observed in 26 Italian centers from 2004 to 2011, were analyzed. Using a case-control design, each case was compared to three age- and sex-matched controls with IE due to other etiologies. Logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors for IE due to GNB. Factors associated with early and late mortality were assessed by Cox regression analysis. The study group comprised 58 patients with IE due to GNB. We found that
Escherichia coli
was the most common pathogen, followed by
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
and
Klebsiella pneumoniae
. The genitourinary tract as a source of infection (odds ratio [OR], 13.59; 95% confidence interval [CI], 4.63 to 39.93;
P
< 0.001), immunosuppression (OR, 5.16; 95% CI, 1.60 to 16.24;
P
= 0.006), and the presence of a cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) (OR, 3.57; 95% CI, 1.55 to 8.20;
P
= 0.003) were factors independently associated with IE due to GNB. In-hospital mortality was 13.8%, and mortality rose to 30.6% at 1 year. A multidrug-resistant (MDR) etiology was associated with in-hospital mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 21.849; 95% CI, 2.672 to 178.683;
P
= 0.004) and 1-year mortality (HR, 4.408; 95% CI, 1.581 to 12.287;
P
= 0.005). We conclude that the presence of a genitourinary focus, immunosuppressive therapy, and an indwelling CIED are factors associated with IE due to GNB. MDR etiology is the major determinant of in-hospital and long-term mortality.
Genome Sequence of
Rhizobium sullae
HCNT1 Isolated from
Hedysarum coronarium
Nodules and Featuring Peculiar Denitrification Phenotypes
Authors: de Diego-Diaz B. , Treu L. , Campanaro S. , da Silva Duarte V. , Basaglia M. , Favaro L. , Casella S. , Squartini A. 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT

The genome sequence of
Rhizobium sullae
strain HCNT1, isolated from root nodules of the legume
Hedysarum coronarium
growing in wild stands in Tuscany, Italy, is described here. Unlike other
R. sullae
strains, this isolate features a truncated denitrification pathway lacking NO/N
2
O reductase activity and displaying high sensitivity to nitrite under anaerobic conditions.
Draft Genome Sequence of
Telmatospirillum siberiense
26-4b1, an Acidotolerant Peatland Alphaproteobacterium Potentially Involved in Sulfur Cycling
Authors: Hausmann Bela , Pjevac Petra , Schreck Katharina , Herbold Craig W. , Daims Holger , Wagner Michael , Loy Alexander 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT

The facultative anaerobic chemoorganoheterotrophic alphaproteobacterium
Telmatospirillum siberiense
26-4b1 was isolated from a Siberian peatland. We report here a 6.20-Mbp near-complete high-quality draft genome sequence of
T. siberiense
that reveals expected and novel metabolic potential for the genus
Telmatospirillum
, including genes for sulfur oxidation.
Complete Genome Sequences of Four Toxigenic
Clostridium difficile
Clinical Isolates from Patients of the Lower Hudson Valley, New York, USA
Authors: Yin Changhong , Chen Donald S. , Zhuge Jian , McKenna Donna , Sagurton Joan , Wang Guiqing , Huang Weihua , Dimitrova Nevenka , Fallon John T. 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT

Complete genome sequences of four toxigenic
Clostridium difficile
isolates from patients in the lower Hudson Valley, New York, USA, were achieved. These isolates represent four common sequence types (ST1, ST2, ST8, and ST42) belonging to two distinct phylogenetic clades. All isolates have a 4.0- to 4.2-Mb circular chromosome, and one carries a phage.
Draft Genome Sequence of
Tetzosporium hominis
VT-49 gen. nov., sp. nov., Isolated from the Dental Decay Plaque of a Patient with Periodontitis
Authors: Tetz George , Tetz Victor 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT

Here, we report the draft genome sequence of
Tetzosporium hominis
VT-49 gen. nov., sp. nov., isolated from the dental plaque of a patient with severe periodontal disease. The draft genome sequence was 2,780,751 bp in length with a 43.3% G+C content. We detected 3,001 genes, which are predicted to encode proteins that regulate both virulence and antibiotic resistance.
Draft Genome Sequence of
Pantoea ananatis
Strain 1.38, a Bacterium Isolated from the Rhizosphere of
Oryza sativa
var. Puntal That Shows Biotechnological Potential as an Inoculant
Authors: Megías Esaú , dos Reis Junior Fábio Bueno , Ribeiro Renan Augusto , Ollero Francisco Javier , Megías Manuel , Hungria Mariangela 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT

Pantoea ananatis
1.38 is a strain isolated from the rhizosphere of irrigated rice in southern Spain. Its genome was estimated at 4,869,281 bp, with 4,644 coding sequences (CDSs). The genome encompasses several CDSs related to plant growth promotion, such as that for siderophore metabolism, and virulence genes characteristic of pathogenic
Pantoea
spp. are absent.
Brucella abortus Senses the Intracellular Environment through the BvrR/BvrS Two-Component System, Which Allows B. abortus To Adapt to Its Replicative Niche
Authors: Altamirano-Silva Pamela , Meza-Torres Jazmín , Castillo-Zeledón Amanda , Ruiz-Villalobos Nazareth , Zuñiga-Pereira Ana Mariel , Chacón-Díaz Carlos , Moreno Edgardo , Guzmán-Verri Caterina , Chaves-Olarte Esteban 
Published: January 2018

ABSTRACT

Brucella abortus
is a facultative extracellular-intracellular pathogen belonging to a group of
Alphaproteobacteria
that establishes close interactions with animal cells. This bacterium enters host cells in a membrane-bound compartment, avoiding the lysosomal route and reaching the endoplasmic reticulum through the action of the type IV secretion system, VirB. In this work, we demonstrate that the BvrR/BvrS two-component system senses the intracellular environment to mount the transcriptional response required for intracellular life adaptation. By combining a method to purify intracellularly extracted bacteria with a strategy that allows direct determination of BvrR phosphorylation, we showed that upon entrance to host cells, the regulatory protein BvrR was activated (BvrR-P) by phosphorylation at aspartate 58. This activation takes place in response to intracellular cues found in early compartments, such as low pH and nutrient deprivation. Furthermore, BvrR activation was followed by an increase in the expression of VjbR and VirB. The
in vitro
activation of this BvrR-P/VjbR/VirB virulence circuit rescued
B. abortus
from the inhibition of intracellular replication induced by bafilomycin treatment of cells, demonstrating the relevance of this mechanism for intracellular bacterial survival and replication. All together, our results indicate that
B. abortus
senses the transition from the extracellular to the intracellular milieu through BvrR/BvrS, allowing the bacterium to transit safely to its replicative niche. These results serve as a working model for understanding the role of this family of two-component systems in the adaptation to intracellular life of
Alphaproteobacteria
.
Hydrothermal formation of heavy rare earth element (HREE)–xenotime deposits at 100 °C in a sedimentary basin
Authors: Richter Lisa , Diamond Larryn W. , Atanasova Petya , Banks David A. , Gutzmer Jens 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Most rare earth element deposits form from magmatic fluids, but there have also been discoveries of heavy rare earth element (HREE)–enriched hydrothermal xenotime deposits within sedimentary basins. As xenotime is notoriously insoluble, the question arises as to whether these lesser-known deposits form at typical basin temperatures or by influx of much hotter magmatic-hydrothermal fluids. The Browns Range District in northern Western Australia hosts deposits of xenotime that are enriched in HREEs and also uranium. The ore bodies consist of fault-controlled hydrothermal quartz-xenotime breccias that crosscut Archean basement rocks and overlying Paleoproterozoic sandstones. Analyses of fluid inclusions show that the xenotime precipitated at remarkably low temperatures, between 100 and 120 °C, in response to decompression boiling. The inclusions contain high excess concentrations of yttrium (10−3 mol/kg), REEs (1–7 × 10−5 mol/kg), and uranium (4 × 10−5 mol/kg) in equilibrium with xenotime at these low temperatures, showing that availability of phosphate limited the amount of xenotime precipitated. The analyses further identify SO42– and Cl– as the ligands that facilitated the elevated REE and uranium solubilities. These findings establish that significant REE transport and deposition is feasible at basin temperatures, and hence they raise the potential of unconformity settings for REE exploration. Moreover, the aqueous metal contents support a genetic link between this type of ore fluid and world-class Proterozoic unconformity-related uranium deposits elsewhere.
U-Pb dating of calcite cement and diagenetic history in microporous carbonate reservoirs: Case of the Urgonian Limestone, France
Authors: Godeau Nicolas , Deschamps Pierre , Guihou Abel , Leonide Philippe , Tendil Anthony , Gerdes Axel , Hamelin Bruno , Girard Jean-Pierre 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Microporous carbonates can constitute excellent hydrocarbon reservoirs if their micropore and/or nanopore structure is sufficiently developed and continuous. In such deposits, assessing the exact timing of reservoir property stabilization is critical to better understand the postdepositional processes favorable to the creation or preservation of porosity. However, placing reliable and accurate chronological constraints on the formation of microporosity in these reservoirs is a major challenge. In this study we performed absolute U-Pb dating of calcite cements occurring in the Urgonian microporous limestone (northern Tethys margin) of southeastern France. U-Pb ages ranging between 96.7 ± 4.9 Ma and 90.5 ± 1.6 Ma were obtained on the major calcitic phase responsible for the cementation, and therefore the stabilization of microporosity, indicating that this diagenetic process occurred synchronously at the regional scale following an extended subaerial exposure. Our results show that (1) the mineralogical stabilization process responsible for the formation of an excellent pervasive microporous network took place relatively early, and (2) the so-acquired reservoir quality was preserved for more than 90 m.y. These observations emphasize the importance of long exposure periods and associated meteoric influx for the formation and preservation of good microporous reservoirs.
Continental growth histories revealed by detrital zircon trace elements: A case study from India
Authors: McKenzie N. Ryan , Smye Andrew J. , Hegde Venkatraman S. , Stockli Daniel F. 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Simultaneous acquisition of detrital zircon Pb-Pb ages and trace element abundances from grains collected across the Indian craton, spanning ∼3 b.y., reveals prominent shifts in Eu/Eu* and light and middle to heavy rare earth element ratios. These shifts correspond to a ca. 3.0–2.2 Ga interval of crustal thickening during Indian craton formation, followed by a period wherein arc magmatism occurred along thinner craton margins from ca. 1.9 to 1.0 Ga, with arc magmatism concentrated along attenuated continental margins after ca. 1.0 Ga. Similar temporal shifts in trace element concentrations are recognized in global whole-rock compilations. We propose that the post–1.0 Ga increase in juvenile magmatism reflects a switch to lateral arc terrane accretion as the primary style of continental growth over the past billion years.
Deccan volcanism caused coupled pCO2 and terrestrial temperature rises, and pre-impact extinctions in northern China
Authors: Zhang Laiming , Wang Chengshan , Wignall Paul B. , Kluge Tobias , Wan Xiaoqiao , Wang Qian , Gao Yuan 
Published: January 2018

Abstract
Evaluating the terrestrial climate record provides a critical test of the roles of Chicxulub impact and Deccan Traps volcanism during the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) mass extinction. Most evidence came from marine records, but our new clumped isotopes data from paleosol carbonates in the Songliao Basin provide a terrestrial climate history from northern China. This reveals there was a pre-impact warming caused by the onset of Deccan Traps volcanism, whereas the following short-term cooling then another warming episode were likely caused by Chicxulub impact and post-boundary volcanism. Our study suggests that the pCO2 levels were probably the main control on the latest Cretaceous cooling and the climatic fluctuations across the K-Pg boundary interval in northern China. In the Songliao Basin, the pre-impact Deccan Traps volcanism links to losses of half of the lacustrine algae species (charophytes) and almost all of the lacustrine ostracodes; this suggests that the Deccan Traps volcanism had already destabilized the ecosystem and caused extinctions prior to the Chicxulub impact.
Report on the incidence of squamous cell carcinomas affecting the eyelids in England over a 15-year period (2000–2014)
Authors: Wawrzynski James , Tudge Isobel , Fitzgerald Eleanor , Collin Richard , Desai Parul , Emeriewen Krisztina , Saleh George M 
Published: January 2018

AimsThe authors report on trends in the incidence of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) affecting the eyelids in England over a 15-year period and identify associations between demographic factors and SCC risk.MethodsThe National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service identified all cases of eyelid SCC in England between 2000 and 2014. The crude and age-standardised rates of eyelid SCCs in England were calculated. The association of SCC with several known demographic risk factors was then examined to assess their importance in periocular cases.ResultsOver the 15 years studied, there were 4022 patients in England diagnosed with a first episode of SCC affecting the eyelids. The age-standardised number of reported cases rose between 2000 and 2014 by a mean of 0.0137 cases per 100 000 population per year (equivalent to a rise in SCC incidence of approximately 2% per year). The mean age-standardised incidence rate of SCC during the study period was 0.63 cases per 100 000 population per year.Age was exponentially correlated with incidence, with an approximate doubling of the risk for every decade over the age of 60. The relative risk of eyelid SCC in men compared with women was 1.9. Social deprivation quintile by income was not found to be associated with risk of SCC.ConclusionThe incidence of eyelid SCC in England is rising. In addition, the age-standardised and population-standardised rate of SCC is also rising. A higher risk of SCC is strongly correlated with age and male sex but not with deprivation.