bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Association between ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) and the vine mealybug (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) in table‐grape vineyards in Eastern Spain
Authors: Beltrà Aleixandre , Navarro‐Campos Cristina , Calabuig Altea , Estopà Luis , Wäckers Felix L , Pekas Apostolos , Soto Antonia 
Published: June 2017

AbstractBACKGROUNDThe vine mealybug, Planococcus ficus (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) is a key pest of grapevine in the Mediterranean Basin. Some honeydew collecting ant species are known to increase mealybug populations in other grape‐growing regions. However, there is scarce information on either the ant species present in Mediterranean vineyards or their impact on mealybugs. We conducted a study in four commercial vineyards in Eastern Spain in order to i) identify the ant species foraging on the vine canopies, ii) study the association among ant activity, vine mealybug abundance and fruit damage, and iii) test a novel method for ant management, distracting ants from guarding vine mealybugs by providing sugar dispensers.RESULTSWe recorded three ant species native to the Mediterranean foraging on the vine canopies: Lasius grandis (Forel), Pheidole pallidula (Nylander) and Plagiolepis schmitzii (Forel). The mean percentage of damaged fruits per vine was positively correlated with the number of vine mealybugs captured in traps placed at the trunk. We detected a positive but weak relationship between ant activity, vine mealybug abundance and fruit damage. The provisioning of sugar dispensers reduced the number of ants foraging on the vines by 23.4% although this reduction was not statistically significant. Vine mealybug abundance was significantly reduced (72%) after sugar provisioning.CONCLUSIONOur results suggest that the ant species native to vineyards in eastern Spain induce population increases of the vine mealybug. Moreover, the provisioning of sugars can be a valuable tool for ant management and mealybug control. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry
Practical Approach in Developing Desirable Peel–Seal and Clear Lidding Films Based on Poly(Lactic Acid) and Poly(Butylene Adipate‐Co‐Terephthalate) Blends
Authors: Liewchirakorn Pitcha , Aht‐Ong Duangdao , Chinsirikul Wannee 
Published: June 2017

In this research, poly(lactic acid) (PLA) blend with poly(butylene adipate‐co‐terephthalate) (PBAT) were selected to fabricate peelable lidding films. In general, blending PLA with PBAT results in hazy films; however, desirable low haze films (<10%) could be achieved in this study by designing proper blend composition and cast film process under optimum conditions. Based on various blends containing PBAT ranging from 15 to 30% by weight, it could be seen that a PBAT/PLA blend of 20/80 showed desired optical and peel–seal property, which had a haze of <10% and low peel strength in an easy‐peel characteristic. It was also observed that not only the blend composition but also the film thickness could influence both optical and peel–seal behaviours because the bulk morphology and surface irregularities of the films could vary by changing films' thicknesses. Thus, cast extruded pristine and PBAT/PLA (20/80) blend films of three different thicknesses (20, 35 and 50 μm) were studied. Peel–seal behaviour and optical properties of these films were examined. An I‐peel test (180°) of films sealed on PLA sheet (thickness of ~350 μm) with different interfacial sealing temperature illustrated failure mechanism of four types, i.e. tearing, partial tearing, cohesive and adhesive failure. Based on this study, the PBAT/PLA of 20/80 wt% films with thickness of 20 μm can be used as easy‐peel lidding film sealed with PLA container. Such PBAT/PLA blend films possess a low haze of ~4% and a low peel strength of 8–10 N/15 mm at a broad range of interfacial sealing temperature of 76–105°C. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
An asynchronous collaborative reconciliation model based on data provenance
Authors: de Almeida Dayse Silveira , Hara Carmem Satie , Ciferri Ricardo Rodrigues , de Aguiar Ciferri Cristina Dutra 
Published: June 2017

SummaryReconciliation is the process of providing a consistent view of the data imported from different sources. Despite some efforts reported in the literature for providing data reconciliation solutions with asynchronous collaboration, the challenge of reconciling data when multiple users work asynchronously over local copies of the same imported data has received less attention. In this paper, we propose AcCORD, an asynchronous collaborative data reconciliation model based on data provenance. AcCORD is innovative because it supports applications in which all users are required to agree on the data values to provide a single consistent view to all of them, as well as applications that allow users to disagree on the data values to keep in their local copies but promote collaboration by sharing integration decisions. We also introduce a decision integration propagation method that keeps users from taking inconsistent decisions over data items present in several sources. Further, different policies based on data provenance are proposed for solving conflicts among multiusers' integration decisions. Our experimental analysis shows that AcCORD is efficient and effective. It performs well, and the results highlight its flexibility by generating either a single integrated view or different local views. We have also conducted interviews with end users to analyze the proposed policies and feasibility of the multiuser reconciliation. They provide insights with respect to acceptability, consistency, correctness, time‐saving, and satisfaction. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Getting Personalization Right!
Authors: DeWaters Carrie 
Published: June 2017

AbstractIn today's differentiated classroom, each individual student receives from their teacher student‐centered instruction and customized assignments to reflect their skills and knowledge. Teachers differentiate their assignments so each of their students may access the Common Core State Standards, interact with complex nonfiction texts, integrate rigorous literacy skills across the content areas, and contend with complex mathematical skills, procedures, and understandings.
Effect of human papilloma virus infection onin‐vitrofertilization outcome: systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Siristatidis C. , Vaidakis D. , Sertedaki E. , Martins W. P. 
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACTObjectivesTo identify, appraise and summarize the available data concerning the impact of human papilloma virus (HPV) infection on reproductive outcome followingin‐vitrofertilization (IVF).MethodsWe searched for studies in PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, Lilacs and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from inception to March 2017. Any type of HPV infection assessed through polymerase chain reaction, subfertility factors and IVF indications and protocols were considered. Our primary outcomes were live birth/ongoing pregnancy and miscarriage, while secondary outcomes included clinical and laboratory parameters. We planned subgroup analyses according to the status of cervical cytology and presence of infection in the male partner. We assessed the relative risk (RR), using a random‐effects model; heterogeneity was assessed using theI2statistic. Quality of the evidence was evaluated using the recommendations of the GRADE Working Group.ResultsFrom the 14 studies eligible for inclusion, quantitative data from 10, evaluating 299 women with HPV infection and 2049 women without HPV infection, were included in the analysis. The pooled results showed no significant difference between HPV‐infected and non‐infected women in rates of live birth/ongoing pregnancy (RR, 1.16 (95% CI, 0.88–1.53);I2 = 0%; six studies, 983 women), clinical pregnancy (RR, 1.06 (95% CI, 0.74–1.54);I2 = 61%; eight studies, 1173 women) or miscarriage (RR, 1.58 (95% CI, 0.93–2.69);I2 = 8%; six studies, 290 clinical pregnancies). The overall quality of the evidence was very low, downgraded two levels because of serious limitations of the included studies (observational studies) and imprecision. In contrast, pooled results in the subgroup analysis based on the presence of infection in the male partner showed significant differences in rates of live birth/ongoing pregnancy (RR, 0.43 (95% CI, 0.23–0.82);I2 = 0%; three studies, 429 participants;P = 0.01) and miscarriage (RR, 3.70 (95% CI, 1.94–7.05);I2 = 0%; two studies, 90 participants;P < 0.0001).ConclusionsThe available evidence is still inadequate to enable us to draw firm conclusions regarding the effect of HPV infection in women on the most important reproductive outcomes following IVF; however, it suggests that the effect is not large for rates of live birth/ongoing pregnancy and clinical pregnancy. When infection is present in the male partner, it seems that there is a negative effect on live birth/ongoing pregnancy rate and an increase in miscarriage rate, a finding that should be interpreted with caution, owing to the very low quality of evidence supporting it. Copyright © 2017 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Discovery and function of transfer RNA‐derived fragments and their role in disease
Authors: Soares Ana Raquel , Santos Manuel 
Published: June 2017

Until recently, transfer RNAs (tRNAs) were thought to function in protein translation only. However, recent findings demonstrate that both pre‐ and mature tRNAs can undergo endonucleolytic cleavage by different ribonucleases originating different types of small non‐coding RNAs, known as tRNA‐derived fragments (tRFs). tRFs are classified according to their origin and are implicated in various cellular processes, namely apoptosis, protein synthesis control, and RNA interference. Although their functions are still poorly understood, their mechanisms of action vary according to the tRF sub‐type. Several tRFs have been associated with cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and viral infections and growing evidence shows that they may constitute novel molecular targets for modulating pathological processes. Here, we recapitulate the current knowledge of tRF biology, highlight the known functions and mechanisms of action of the different sub‐classes of tRFs and discuss their implications in human disease. WIREs RNA 2017, 8:e1423. doi: 10.1002/wrna.1423This article is categorized under:

RNA Processing > tRNA Processing
Regulatory RNAs/RNAi/Riboswitches > Regulatory RNAs
RNA in Disease and Development > RNA in Disease
Brief report: A preliminary comparison of self‐compassion between adolescents with nonsuicidal self‐injury thoughts and actions
Authors: Jiang Yongqiang , You Jianing , Ren Yaxuan , Sun Rui , Liao Shiyi , Zhu Jianjun , Ma Na 
Published: June 2017

ABSTRACTDespite the public health significance of nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI) among adolescents, little is known about the possible overlaps or differences between individuals with NSSI thoughts and those with NSSI actions. The present study compared between individuals with different NSSI status on self‐compassion. With a sample of 606 Chinese adolescents (38.8% females; Mage = 13.58, SD = 1.04), we investigated differences on the six subscales of the Self‐Compassion Scale (i.e., self‐kindness/self‐judgment, common humanity/isolation, and mindfulness/over‐identification) across three groups: NSSI‐action group (n = 86), NSSI‐thought group (n = 98), and no‐NSSI group (n = 422). Results revealed that individuals with NSSI thoughts and NSSI actions shared greater self‐judgment, isolation, and over‐identification than those without NSSI, but differed from each other on self‐kindness and common humanity, with individuals with NSSI thoughts reporting more self‐kindness and common humanity than those with NSSI actions. Further empirical investigations into the influence of self‐compassion on NSSI will benefit the development of interventions for adolescent NSSI.
Positive modulation of α5 GABAA receptors in preadolescence prevents reduced locomotor response to amphetamine in adult female but not male rats prenatally exposed to lipopolysaccharide
Authors: Batinić Bojan , Santrač Anja , Jančić Ivan , Li Guanguan , Vidojević Aleksandra , Marković Bojan , Cook James M. , Savić Miroslav M. 
Published: June 2017

AbstractWe previously demonstrated that lipopolysaccharide (LPS) administered intraperitoneally (i.p.) to pregnant Wistar rat dams, at embryonic days 15 and 16 (E15/16), induced a decrease of baseline locomotor activity and diminished reactivity to amphetamine in adult female offspring. In the present study we aimed to assess the duration of LPS‐induced maternal immune activation (MIA) and investigate possible changes in levels of main neurotransmitters in fetal brain during MIA. We hypothesized that the observed behavioral changes may be linked with MIA‐induced disturbance of prenatal GABAergic system development, especially with α5 GABAA receptors (α5GABAARs), expression of which takes place between E14 and E17. Thereafter, we set to investigate if later potentiation of α5GABAARs in offspring's preadolescence (from postnatal day 22–28) could prevent the deficit in locomotor reactivity to amphetamine observed in adulthood, at postnatal day P60. The elevation of IL‐6 in amniotic fluid 6 h after LPS treatment (100 μg/kg, i.p.) at E15 was concurrent with a significant increase of GABA and decrease of glutamate concentration in fetal brain. Moreover, repeated administration of MP‐III‐022, a selective positive allosteric modulator of α5GABAARs, at a dose (2 mg/kg daily, i.p.) derived from a separate pharmacokinetic study, prevented the LPS‐induced decrease in locomotor reactivity to amphetamine (0.5 mg/kg, i.p.) in adult females. These results were not mirrored in the parallel set of experiments with male offspring from LPS‐treated rats. The results suggest that pharmacological potentiation of α5GABAARs activity in preadolescence may ameliorate at least some of adverse consequences of exposure to MIA in utero.
An All-Sky Portable (ASP) Optical Catalogue
Authors: Flesch Eric Wim 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThis optical catalogue combines the all-sky USNO-B1.0/A1.0 and most-sky APM catalogues, plus overlays of SDSS optical data, into a single all-sky map presented in a sparse binary format that is easily downloaded at 9 Gb zipped. Total count is 1 163 237 190 sources and each has J2000 astrometry, red and blue magnitudes with PSFs and variability indicator, and flags for proper motion, epoch, and source survey and catalogue for each of the photometry and astrometry. The catalogue is available on http://quasars.org/asp.html, and additional data for this paper is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.4225/50/5807fbc12595f.
Association of flavonoid-rich foods and flavonoids with risk of all-cause mortality
Authors: Ivey Kerry L. , Jensen Majken K. , Hodgson Jonathan M. , Eliassen A. Heather , Cassidy Aedín , Rimm Eric B. 
Published: June 2017

AbstractFlavonoids are bioactive compounds found in foods such as tea, red wine, fruits and vegetables. Higher intakes of specific flavonoids, and flavonoid-rich foods, have been linked to reduced mortality from specific vascular diseases and cancers. However, the importance of flavonoid-rich foods, and flavonoids, in preventing all-cause mortality remains uncertain. As such, we examined the association of intake of flavonoid-rich foods and flavonoids with subsequent mortality among 93 145 young and middle-aged women in the Nurses’ Health Study II. During 1 838 946 person-years of follow-up, 1808 participants died. When compared with non-consumers, frequent consumers of red wine, tea, peppers, blueberries and strawberries were at reduced risk of all-cause mortality (P<0·05), with the strongest associations observed for red wine and tea; multivariable-adjusted hazard ratios 0·60 (95 % CI 0·49, 0·74) and 0·73 (95 % CI 0·65, 0·83), respectively. Conversely, frequent grapefruit consumers were at increased risk of all-cause mortality, compared with their non-grapefruit consuming counterparts (P<0·05). When compared with those in the lowest consumption quintile, participants in the highest quintile of total-flavonoid intake were at reduced risk of all-cause mortality in the age-adjusted model; 0·81 (95 % CI 0·71, 0·93). However, this association was attenuated following multivariable adjustment; 0·92 (95 % CI 0·80, 1·06). Similar results were observed for consumption of flavan-3-ols, proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins. Flavonols, flavanones and flavones were not associated with all-cause mortality in any model. Despite null associations at the compound level and select foods, higher consumption of red wine, tea, peppers, blueberries and strawberries, was associated with reduced risk of total and cause-specific mortality. These findings support the rationale for making food-based dietary recommendations.
Dynamic four-dimensional CT angiography for the assessment of pulmonary perfusion in an adult patient with pulmonary artery occlusion and major aortopulmonary collateral after multistage repair of Fallot’s Pentalogy
Authors: Loßnitzer Dirk , Baumann Stefan , Henzler Thomas 
Published: June 2017

AbstractDynamic CT angiography provides haemodynamic assessment combined with detailed information on complex cardiac anatomy in patients with congenital malformations such as multistage correction of Fallot’s Pentalogy.
Importance of bovine mastitis in Africa
Authors: Motaung Thabiso E. , Petrovski Kiro R. , Petzer Inge-Marie , Thekisoe Oriel , Tsilo Toi J. 
Published: June 2017

AbstractBovine mastitis is an important animal production disease that affects the dairy industry globally. Studies have estimated the prevalence of this disease in approximately 30% of African countries, with the highest prevalence found in Ethiopia. This is despite the wide cattle distribution in Africa, and the largest number of dairy farms and herds in countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Uganda. Furthermore, the estimated financial losses due to direct and indirect impacts of bovine mastitis are lacking in this continent. Therefore, intensive research efforts will help determine the continent-wide economic impacts and advance careful monitoring of disease prevalence and epidemiology. Here, published cases supporting the occurrence and importance of bovine mastitis in certain regions of Africa are outlined.
SIW-fed microstrip patch antenna array for circular polarization
Authors: Sabri Laaya , Amiri Nasrin , Forooraghi Keyvan 
Published: June 2017

A new single-feed aperture-coupled, X-band microstrip patch antenna array with circular polarization (CP) is designed. CP is achieved using indented microstrip patches fed through the slots on a substrate integrated waveguide. The antenna has the high radiation efficiency more than 90% over the operating frequency. Impedance bandwidth (VSWR < 2) and axial ratio bandwidth (AR < 3 dB) of 11.8, and 10.9% is attained, respectively. Good agreement is achieved between simulated and measured results.
Utilization of longitudinal ultrasound to quantify joint soft-tissue changes in a mouse model of posttraumatic osteoarthritis
Authors: Xu Hao , Bouta Echoe M , Wood Ronald W , Schwarz Edward M , Wang Yongjun , Xing Lianping 
Published: June 2017

AbstractTo assess the utility of longitudinal ultrasound (US) to quantify volumetric changes in joint soft tissues during the progression of posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) in mice, and validate the US results with histological findings. A longitudinal cohort of 3-month-old wild-type C57BL/6 male mice received the Hulth-Telhag surgical procedure on right knee to induce PTOA, and sham surgery on their left knee as control. US scans were performed on both knees before, 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks post-surgery. Joint space volume and Power-Doppler (PD) volume were obtained from US images via Amira software. A parallel cross-sectional cohort of mice was killed at each US time point, and knee joints were subjected to histological analysis to obtain synovial soft-tissue area and OARSI scores. The correlation between US joint space volume and histological synovial soft-tissue area or OARSI score was assessed via linear regression analysis. US images indicated increased joint space volume in PTOA joints over time, which was associated with synovial inflammation and cartilage damage by histology. These changes started from 2 weeks post-surgery and gradually became more severe. No change was detected in sham joints. Increased joint space volume was significantly correlated with increased synovial soft-tissue area and the OARSI score (P<0.001). PD signal was detected in the joint space of PTOA joints at 6 weeks post-surgery, which was consistent with the location of blood vessels that stained positively for CD31 and alpha-smooth muscle actin in the synovium. This study indicates that US is a cost-effective longitudinal outcome measure of volumetric and vascular changes in joint soft tissues during PTOA progression in mice, which positively correlates with synovial inflammation and cartilage damage.
Cellular senescence drives age-dependent hepatic steatosis
Authors: Ogrodnik Mikolaj , Miwa Satomi , Tchkonia Tamar , Tiniakos Dina , Wilson Caroline L. , Lahat Albert , Day Christoper P. , Burt Alastair , Palmer Allyson , Anstee Quentin M. , Grellscheid Sushma Nagaraja , Hoeijmakers Jan H J. , Barnhoorn Sander , Mann Derek A. , Bird Thomas G. , Vermeij Wilbert P. , Kirkland James L. , Passos João F. , von Zglinicki Thomas , Jurk Diana 
Published: June 2017

AbstractThe incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) increases with age. Cellular senescence refers to a state of irreversible cell-cycle arrest combined with the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines and mitochondrial dysfunction. Senescent cells contribute to age-related tissue degeneration. Here we show that the accumulation of senescent cells promotes hepatic fat accumulation and steatosis. We report a close correlation between hepatic fat accumulation and markers of hepatocyte senescence. The elimination of senescent cells by suicide gene-meditated ablation of p16Ink4a-expressing senescent cells in INK-ATTAC mice or by treatment with a combination of the senolytic drugs dasatinib and quercetin (D+Q) reduces overall hepatic steatosis. Conversely, inducing hepatocyte senescence promotes fat accumulation in vitro and in vivo. Mechanistically, we show that mitochondria in senescent cells lose the ability to metabolize fatty acids efficiently. Our study demonstrates that cellular senescence drives hepatic steatosis and elimination of senescent cells may be a novel therapeutic strategy to reduce steatosis.
An ubiquitin-dependent balance between mitofusin turnover and fatty acids desaturation regulates mitochondrial fusion
Authors: Cavellini Laetitia , Meurisse Julie , Findinier Justin , Erpapazoglou Zoi , Belgareh-Touzé Naïma , Weissman Allan M. , Cohen Mickael M. 
Published: June 2017

AbstractMitochondrial integrity relies on homotypic fusion between adjacent outer membranes, which is mediated by large GTPases called mitofusins. The regulation of this process remains nonetheless elusive. Here, we report a crosstalk between the ubiquitin protease Ubp2 and the ubiquitin ligases Mdm30 and Rsp5 that modulates mitochondrial fusion. Ubp2 is an antagonist of Rsp5, which promotes synthesis of the fatty acids desaturase Ole1. We show that Ubp2 also counteracts Mdm30-mediated turnover of the yeast mitofusin Fzo1 and that Mdm30 targets Ubp2 for degradation thereby inducing Rsp5-mediated desaturation of fatty acids. Exogenous desaturated fatty acids inhibit Ubp2 degradation resulting in higher levels of Fzo1 and maintenance of efficient mitochondrial fusion. Our results demonstrate that the Mdm30-Ubp2-Rsp5 crosstalk regulates mitochondrial fusion by coordinating an intricate balance between Fzo1 turnover and the status of fatty acids saturation. This pathway may link outer membrane fusion to lipids homeostasis.