bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
ChemInform Abstract: REACTION OF ARYLAZIDES WITH VINYLPHOSPHONATES
Authors: KHUSAINOVA N. G. , BREDIKHINA Z. A. , ISHMAEVA E. A. , MUSINA A. A. , PUDOVIK A. N. 
Published: April 2016

Abstract0,0‐Diethyl‐vinyl‐phosphonat (I) reagiert mit Aziden (II), die einen Donorsubstituenten enthalten, zu den Aziridinen (IIIa)‐(IIIc) . Azide mit einem Akzeptorsubstituenten (VII) ergeben unter den gleichen Bedingungen Enamine (VIII).
ChemInform Abstract: SYNTHESES WITH α‐METALATED ISOCYANIDES. IL. PHOSPHORUS ANALOGS OF AMINO O ACIDS AND PEPTIDES. VI. SYNTHESIS OF DIETHYL OXAZOLYL‐ AND THIAZOLYLPHOSPHONATES
Authors: RACHON J. , SCHOELLKOPF U. + 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDer Diester (I) reagiert mit den Säurechloriden (II) zu den Oxazolylphosphonsäureestern (III).
ChemInform Abstract: STUDIES IN CYCLOPHOSPHAZENES. PART 11. GEMINAL AMINATION OF (ALKYLAMINO)PENTACHLOROCYCLOTRIPHOSPHAZENES VIA A CONJUGATE‐BASE MECHANISM
Authors: GABAY Z. , GOLDSCHMIDT J. M. E. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractUntersuchungen der Aminierung der Monoaminopentachlorotricyclophosphazene (I) mit prim. und sek. Aminen in THF oder Benzol in Gegenwart von Triethylamin oder Pyridin zeigen, daß,unabhängig vom angreifenden Amin, dem Lösungsmittel, der Base, der Konzentration und dem Amino‐Substituentemdie Bildung des geminalen Bis‐[amino]‐Isomeren von (III) mit steigendem Basenanteil dann erhöht wird, wenn das Phosphazen einen prim. Amin‐ Substituenten enthält.
ChemInform Abstract: STUDIES ON ORGANOPHOSPHORUS COMPOUNDS. XXXVII. SYNTHESES OF Δ5‐1,2,3‐DIAZAPHOSPHOLINES AND INDOLES FROM HYDRAZONES
Authors: EL‐BARBARY A. A. , LAWESSON S.‐O. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDas Disulfid (II) reagiert mit den Phenylhydrazonen (I) zu den Diazaphospholinen (III).
ChemInform Abstract: SYNTHESIS, STEREOCHEMISTRY, AND MOLECULAR AND CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF EXO‐3‐PHENYL‐3‐PHOSPHABICYCLO(3.2.1)OCT‐6‐ENE 3‐OXIDE
Authors: MAZHAR‐UL‐HAQUE MAZHAR‐UL‐HAQUE , HORNE W. , CREMER S. E. , MOST J. T. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDas Dibromid (I), das durch 8stündige Reaktion mit LiBr in siedendem Aceton aus dem entsprechenden Ditosylat hervor‐ ′ geht, wird in siedendem Toluol 4 d unter N2 mit Diphenyltrimethylsilylphosphin umgesetzt (Ausb. an Diphenylphosphoniumbromid 73%); das Silylphosphin wird erstmalig ‐ mit gutem Erfolg ‐ in solcher Ringschlußreaktion eingesetzt.
ChemInform Abstract: REACTION OF 2‐CHLORO‐1,3,2‐DIOXAPHOSPHOLANES WITH 1,3‐DIOXOLANES
Authors: KRUTSKII L. N. , SAFIULINA O. Z. , KRUTSKAYA L. V. , TSIVUNIN V. S. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDie 2‐Chlor‐l ,3,2‐dioxaphospholane (I) reagieren mit den 1,3‐Dioxolanen (II) zu den Verbindungen (III) oder zu Gemischen aus den l,4,2‐Dioxaphosphorinanen (III) und den Phospholanen (IV).
ChemInform Abstract: PREPARATION OF TERTIARY ARSINE SULFIDES. CRYSTAL AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURES OF THE ADDUCT OF METHYLDIPHENYLARSINE SULFIDE AND TRIS(DIMETHYLAMINO)PHOSPHINE OXIDE
Authors: BROWN D. H. , CAMERON A. F. , CROSS R. J. , MCLAREN M. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDie Sulfurierung der tert. Arsine (I) zu den entsprechenden Sulfiden (II) gelingt in o‐Dichlorbenzol bei hohen Temperaturen.
ChemInform Abstract: DITHIOPHOSPHINATE COMPLEXES OF THE ACTINIDES. PART 1. PREPARATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF COMPLEXES OF THORIUM(IV) AND THE CRYSTAL STRUCTURES OF TETRAKIS(DIMETHYL‐ AND DICYCLOHEXYLDITHIOPHOSPHINATO)THORIUM
Authors: PINKERTON A. A. , STOREY A. E. , ZELLWEGER J.‐M. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractHydratisiertes Th‐tetrachlorid reagiert mit entsprechenden Naoder Ammoniumdithiophosphinaten oder ‐dithiophosphaten im molaren 1:4‐Ver‐ hältnis in Ethanol (50°C) unter Bildung der luftstabilen achtfach‐koordinierten Komplexe (I).
ChemInform Abstract: 2‐CARBAGERMATRANES
Authors: GAR T. K. , KHROMOVA N. YU. , GURKOVA S. N. , GUSEV A. I. , MIRONOV K. F. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDurch Hydrogermylierung des Allylchlorids (II) mit der Verbindung (I) entstehen die (3‐ChlorpropyD‐alkyl‐dichlorgermane (III) (keine präparativen Angaben).
ChemInform Abstract: METAL‐TO‐LIGAND CHARGE‐TRANSFER EXCITED‐STATE PHOTOCHEMISTRY OF PENTACARBONYL(PYRIDAZINE‐N)CHROMIUM AND TETRACARBONYL(ISOPROPYL(2‐PYRIDYLMETHYLENE)AMINE‐N,N′)CHROMIUM. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PHOTOCHEMICAL BEHAVIOR OF THE FORMER IN SOLUTION AT 243 K AND I AN ARGON MATRIX AT 10 K
Authors: BALK R. W. , BOXHOORN G. , SNOECK T. L. , SCHOEMAKER G. C. , STUFKENS D. J. , OSKAM A. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDie Bestrahlung des 2‐Pyridylmethylenamin‐Komplexes in n‐Hexanlösung bei Raumtemp. innerhalb der niedrigsten Cr‐zu‐Diimin‐Ladungsübertragungsbande bewirkt die Photosubstitution eines cis‐CO‐Liganden.
ChemInform Abstract: SYNTHESIS OF NOVEL COPPER(II) COMPLEXES OF OPTICALLY ACTIVE SCHIFF BASES
Authors: HOLLAND D. , LAIDLER D. A. , MILNER D. J. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractOptisch aktive Cu(II)‐Komplexe sind als Katalysatoren für Cycloadditionsreaktionen von substituierten Olefinen mit Diazoacetaten zur enantioselektiven Bildung von Cyclopropancarboxylaten von Interesse.
ChemInform Abstract: TRANSITION METAL‐CARBON BONDS. PART 50. CONVERSION OF MER‐(IRCL3(PME2R)3) (R = ME OR PH) TO (IRCL2(CH2PMER)(PME2R)2) CONTAINING A IR‐C‐P THREE‐MEMBERED RING BY THE ACTION OF BASE: CRYSTAL STRUCTURE OF DICHLOROBIS(DIMETHYLPHENYLPHOSPHINE)(METHYLPHENYLPHOSPHINOMETHYL‐C1P)IRIDIUM(III)
Authors: AL‐JIBORI S. , CROCKER C. , MCDONALD W. S. , SHAW B. L. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractBei dem Versuch, durch Reaktion von (Ia) mit Li‐(CH2)5‐Li einen Iridacyclus herzustellen, trat Metallierung e1ner Methylgruppe eines Phosphinliganden unter Bildung von (IIa) (56‐6 1% Ausb.) wurde mit LiN(iPr).‐, erzielt, (IIb) erhielt man aus (Ib) mit 1,5‐Dilithiopentan.
ChemInform Abstract: REACTIONS OF HYDROGENATED THIAMINE DERIVATIVES WITH K2(MX4), WHERE M IS PDII OR PTII AND X IS CL OR BR
Authors: HADJILIADIS N. , MARKOPOULOS J. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDie Titelreaktionen wurden in wäßiiger Lösung bei verschiedenen pH‐Werten untersucht.
ChemInform Abstract: IMIDADICARBOCYANINES WITH SUBSTITUENTS IN THE POLYMETHINE CHAIN
Authors: ZUBAROVSKII V. M. , BRIKS YU. L. , KHODOT G. P. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractIn 5‐Stellung substituierte l‐Pheny1‐2‐methyl‐3‐ethyl‐benzimidazoliumsalze (I) reagieren mit den Verbindungen (II) zu den meso‐substituierten Pentamethin‐imidocarbocyaninen (IIIa)‐(IIIf).
ChemInform Abstract: REACTIONS OF 2‐AMINOMETHYLENE‐5‐HALO‐2H‐PYRROLES AND 5‐HALO‐2‐PYRROLECARBALDEHYDES. II. CYCLOTETRAMERIZATIONS OF SUITABLE PYRROLES S TO OCTAMETHYLPORPHYRINS WITHOUT ACID CATALYSIS
Authors: BRUNNER E. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDie Cyclotetramerisierungen der Pyrrole (III) und (IV) mit Dimethylsulfat, Methyliodid, Cu(II)‐acetat, Zn‐acetat, Mg‐chlorid, H2O2, Formaldehyd, Benzaldehyd und Ethylmagnesiumbromid werden untersucht und die Ergebnisse in einer Tabelle zusammengefaßt (Ausb.‐Angaben in Prozent).
ChemInform Abstract: NOVEL REAGENTS (DISUCCINIMIDO CARBONATE AND SUCCINIMIDO DIPHENYL PHOSPHATE) FOR SYNTHESIS OF ACTIVE ESTERS AND PEPTIDES
Authors: OGURA H. , TAKEDA K. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractAus N‐Hydroxysuccinimid (I) und Chlorameisensäuretrichlormethylester (II) wird das Disuccinirnidocarbonat (III) (DSC) hergestellt.
ChemInform Abstract: STEREOSPECIFIC TOTAL SYNTHESIS OF A MACROCYCLIC LACTONE ANTIBIOTIC A 26771 B
Authors: TATSUTA K. , NAKAGAWA A. , MANIWA S. , AMEMIYA Y. , KINOSHITA M. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDer aus D‐Glucose gewonnene Aldehyd (I) und das Wittig‐Reagenz (II) liefern nach Kondensation und Abspaltung der Schutzgruppen den ungesättigten Aldehyd (III), der mit dem Wittig‐Reagenz (IV) zum Alkohol (V) umgesetzt wird.
ChemInform Abstract: PHEROMONE SYNTHESIS. PART XLV. SYNTHESIS OF THE OPTICALLY ACTIVE FORMS OF 2,6‐DIMETHYL‐1,5‐HEPTADIEN‐3‐OL ACETATE, THE PHEROMONE OF THE COMSTOCK MEALYBUG
Authors: MORI K. , UEDA H. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDie Synthese der R‐konfigurierten Titelverbindung (VIIIb) und der S‐konfigurierten (Xb) wird beschrieben.
Prozessanalytik bei der Zerstäubungstrocknung – Beispiele und Herausforderungen
Authors: Frauendorfer Eric , Hergeth Wolf‐Dieter 
Published: April 2016

AbstractDie Zerstäubungstrocknung ist ein großtechnischer Prozess, der in unterschiedlichen Industrien eingesetzt wird, um pulverförmige Produkte herzustellen. Prozessanalytik und darauf basierende ‐steuerung der Zerstäubungstrocknung sind im Gegensatz zur hohen wirtschaftlichen Bedeutung dieses Herstellverfahrens aber nur rudimentär entwickelt. Am Beispiel der Trocknung von Polymerdispersionen werden die Komplexität des Verfahrens, die daraus resultierenden prozessanalytischen Aufgabenstellungen und bislang ungelöste Fragen diskutiert.
Students as surrogates for managers: Evidence from a replicated experiment
Authors: Trottier Kim , Gordon Irene M. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractUsing students as surrogates for managers in experiments is commonplace, yet the validity of this practice has not been fully established. To explore the appropriateness of using student samples, we replicate an experiment previously conducted employing a sample of senior managers involved in financial reporting. The result is that although student and manager responses are significantly different from a statistical perspective, both samples lead to the same conclusion for this experiment. The findings suggest that having some disassociation between students and the target population they are meant to represent does not necessarily make them inappropriate surrogates. To examine when inferences are best supported, we explore the comparability for student subgroups and managers along dimensions of experience, knowledge, culture, and gender. Copyright © 2016 ASAC. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Copper‐Mediated Deuterotrifluoromethylation of α?Diazo Esters
Authors: Hu Mingyou , Xie Qiqiang , Li Xinjin , Ni Chuanfa , Hu Jinbo 
Published: April 2016

AbstractA copper‐mediated deuterotrifluoromethylation of α?diazo esters under the promotion of deuterium oxide (D2O) has been developed for the synthesis of deuterium‐labeled trifluoromethyl compounds. This deuterotrifluoromethylation reaction is of broad scope and can afford the deuterated products with higher than 99% isotopic purity. Moreover, the results of this investigation also provide some experimental evidences to support our previously proposed trifluoromethylation mechanism.
A Convenient Process for the Preparation of Heteroaryl Trifluoromethyl Selenoethers
Authors: Tian Qinli , Weng Zhiqiang 
Published: April 2016

AbstractThe preparation of heteroaryl trifluoromethyl selenoethers by the trifluoromethylselenolation of heteroaryl bromides with [(bpy)CuSeCF3]2 was investigated. Using this approach, a large number of trifluoromethylselenolated heterocyclic compounds were synthesized in good to excellent yields. It was demonstrated that this procedure tolerates a wide variety of functional groups.
A Fluorescent Chemosensor for Al3+ Based on CO Isomerization Derivated from Curcumin
Authors: Li Zhengyi , Yan Jinbei , Yin Yue , Zhang Zhihui , Wang Zhiming , Xu Defeng , Sun Xiaoqiang 
Published: April 2016

AbstractA simple and nontoxic fluorescent chemosensor of di‐O‐methyl curcumin has been prepared from curcumin. The sensor exhibited selective and sensitive fluorescent responses toward Al3+ over a wide range of metal ions, such as Mn2+, Ce3+, Pt2+, Sn4+, Hg+, Sb3+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Ba2+, Cu2+, Ni2+, Na+, NH4+, Ag+, Pb2+, Zn2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Hg2+ and Cr3+ in ethanol/water. The free ligand showed quite weak fluorescence emission due to the isomerization of CO double bond in the excited state, however, after addition of Al3+, fluorescence emission results in a prominent fluorescence enhancement.
Elevated yolk progesterone moderates prenatal heart rate and postnatal auditory learning in bobwhite quail (Colinus virginianus)
Authors: Herrington Joshua A. , Rodriguez Yvette , Lickliter Robert 
Published: April 2016

AbstractPrevious studies have established that yolk hormones of maternal origin can influence physiology and behavior in birds. However, few studies have examined the effects of maternal gestagens, like progesterone, on chick behavior and physiology. We tested the effects of experimentally elevated egg yolk progesterone on embryonic heart rate and postnatal auditory learning in bobwhite quail hatchlings. Quail chicks were passively exposed to an individual maternal assembly call for 10 min/hr during the 24 hr following hatching. Preference for the familiarized call was tested at 48 hr following hatching in three experimental groups: chicks that received artificially elevated yolk progesterone (P) prior to incubation, vehicle‐only controls (V), and non‐manipulated controls (C). Resting heart rate of P, V, and C embryos were also measured on prenatal day 17. The resting heart rate of P embryos was significantly higher than both the V and C embryos. Chicks from the P group also showed an enhanced preference for the familiarized bobwhite maternal call when compared to chicks from the C and V groups. Our results indicate that elevated yolk progesterone in pre‐incubated bobwhite quail eggs can influence arousal level in bobwhite embryos and postnatal perceptual learning in bobwhite neonates.
Pharmacological treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: current practice and novel perspectives
Authors: Ammirati Enrico , Contri Rachele , Coppini Raffaele , Cecchi Franco , Frigerio Maria , Olivotto Iacopo 
Published: April 2016

AbstractHypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is entering a phase of intense translational research that holds promise for major advances in disease‐specific pharmacological therapy. For over 50 years, however, HCM has largely remained an orphan disease, and patients are still treated with old drugs developed for other conditions. While judicious use of the available armamentarium may control the clinical manifestations of HCM in most patients, specific experience is required in challenging situations, including deciding when not to treat. The present review revisits the time‐honoured therapies available for HCM, in a practical perspective reflecting real‐world scenarios. Specific agents are presented with doses, titration strategies, pros and cons. Peculiar HCM dilemmas such as treatment of dynamic outflow obstruction, heart failure caused by end‐stage progression and prevention of atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias are assessed. In the near future, the field of HCM drug therapy will rapidly expand, based on ongoing efforts. Approaches such as myocardial metabolic modulation, late sodium current inhibition and allosteric myosin inhibition have moved from pre‐clinical to clinical research, and reflect a surge of scientific as well as economic interest by academia and industry alike. These exciting developments, and their implications for future research, are discussed.
REM sleep without atonia in middle‐aged and older psychiatric patients and Lewy body disease: a case series
Authors: Fujishiro Hiroshige , Okuda Masato , Iwamoto Kunihiro , Miyata Seiko , Otake Hironao , Noda Akiko , Iritani Shuji , Ozaki Norio 
Published: April 2016

ObjectiveRapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is commonly associated with Lewy body disease, narcolepsy, or depression. In contrast, the relationship between REM sleep without atonia (RWA), which is a hallmark of RBD on polysomnography, and clinical characteristics remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical features of psychiatric patients exhibiting RWA and its relevance to Lewy body disease.MethodsOf 55 consecutive patients who underwent polysomnography at the psychiatric ward, 25 patients with sleep apnea syndrome were excluded, and 12 patients exhibiting RWA were identified. The clinical profiles were compared between the groups with and without RWA.ResultsThe mean age and the frequency of neurocognitive disorders were significantly higher in 12 patients with RWA than in 18 without. Only five of the 12 patients exhibiting RWA had episodes of dream‐enactment behavior, and fulfilled the clinical criteria for RBD. Two young patients were diagnosed with narcolepsy, while the other middle‐aged and older patients fulfilled the clinical criteria for Parkinson's disease (n = 1), dementia with Lewy bodies (n = 4), idiopathic RBD (n = 2), and major depressive disorder (MDD) (n = 3). The patients with MDD exhibited constipation and/or olfactory dysfunction. Moreover, neuroimaging examinations in the patients with MDD revealed isolated occipital hypoperfusion in three patients and mild dopamine transporter deficit in one patient.ConclusionsRapid eye movement sleep without atonia itself may be associated with specific clinical profiles, even when dream‐enactment behavior is absent. Continued follow‐up of the patients with MDD exhibiting RWA is warranted to determine if they represent the prodromal Parkinson's disease/dementia with Lewy bodies. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
The sleep effects of lurasidone: a placebo‐controlled cross‐over study using a 4‐h phase‐advance model of transient insomnia
Authors: Krystal Andrew D. , Zammit Gary 
Published: April 2016

BackgroundLurasidone, an atypical antipsychotic, is a potent 5‐HT7 antagonist and D2, 5‐HT2A antagonist, and 5‐HT1A partial agonist. As such, lurasidone would be expected to modulate sleep and circadian function but there have been no human studies of the sleep effects of a 5‐HT7 antagonist. The purpose of this study was to assess effects of lurasidone on sleep.MethodsThis was a cross‐over, polysomnographic study involving 54 healthy volunteers who underwent two treatment periods (order randomized) each consisting of two nights in the laboratory: Night 1—lights out at usual bedtime; Night 2–4‐h advance of sleep phase and randomization to either lurasidone 40 mg or placebo. The next morning impairment testing was carried out.ResultsLurasidone significantly (p < 0.05) increased total sleep time by an average of 28.4 min versus placebo, decreased wake time after sleep onset and wake time after the final awakening, and increased sleep efficiency. No other effects were found.ConclusionsLurasidone had a sleep maintenance effect without effects on sleep onset, rapid eye movement, or slow‐wave sleep. Lurasidone is likely to be beneficial to patients with disturbed sleep, particularly those with sleep maintenance problems. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Nitric oxide synthase and changes in oxidative stress levels in embryonic kidney observed in a rabbit model of intrauterine growth restriction
Authors: Figueroa Horacio , Cifuentes Jorge , Lozano Mauricio , Alvarado Cristobal , Cabezas Claudia , Eixarch Elisenda , Fernández Ellio , Contreras Luis , Illanes Sebastian E. , Hernández‐Andrade Edgar , Gratacós Eduard , Irarrazabal Carlos E. 
Published: April 2016

AbstractObjectiveThis work aimed to study the effect of uteroplacental circulation restriction on endothelial kidney damage in a fetal rabbit model.MethodsNew Zealand rabbits were subjected to 40% to 50% of uteroplacental artery ligation at day 25 of pregnancy. After 5 days, surviving fetuses were harvested by cesarean section. The gene and protein expressions of selected enzymes associated with nitric oxide production and oxidative stress were analyzed in fetal kidney homogenates.ResultsThe placenta weight (6.06 ± 0.27, p < 0.0319) and fetal body (19.90 ± 1.03, p < 0.0001) were significantly reduced in the uteroplacental circulation restriction group. The kidneys from restricted fetuses presented a mild vascular congestion and glomerular capillary congestion, without inflammation or hypertrophy. We found endothelial nitric oxide synthase phosphorylation inhibition (0.23 ± 0.13, p < 0.012) and arginase‐2 (0.29 ± 0.14, p < 0.023) protein induction in fetal kidneys of the circulation restriction group. Finally, the kidneys from circulation‐restricted fetuses showed increased inducible nitric oxide synthase messenger RNA (mRNA) (2.68 ± 0.24, p < 0.01) and reduced heme oxygenase‐1 mRNA (23 ± 1.3, p < 0.003), with increased reactive oxygen species (1.69 ± 0.09, p < 0.001) and nitrotyrosine protein (1.74 ± 0.28, p < 0.003) levels, without changes in Nox mRNA.ConclusionWe describe significant deregulation of vascular activity and oxidative damage in kidneys of fetal rabbits that have been exposed to restriction of the uterine circulation. © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
An Efficient and Facile Synthesis of CL‐20 from TADNO Using HNO3/N2O5 and Optimization of Reaction Parameters by Taguchi Method
Authors: Bayat Yadollah , Hajighasemali Fatemeh 
Published: April 2016

AbstractHexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL‐20) is an outstanding member of a promising new class of energetic compounds, which is applicable in both propellants and explosives. Herein, CL‐20 was synthesized in an efficient method from tetraacetyldinitrosohexaazaisowurtzitane (TADNO) using N2O5/HNO3. The optimization reaction parameters were performed according to the Taguchi OA method. The yield of reaction at the optimized conditions was 97 % with 98.75 % purity.
Dust drift reduction effect of an air conveyor kit (dual‐pipe deflector) mounted on different maize pneumatic drills
Authors: Manzone Marco , Balsari Paolo , Marucco Paolo , Tamagnone Mario 
Published: April 2016

AbstractBACKGROUNDAll maize drills produce a fine dust due to the seed coating abrasions that occur inside the seeding element. The air stream generated by the fan of pneumatic drills – necessary to create a depression in the sowing element of the machine and to guarantee correct seed deposition – can blow away the solid particles detached from the seeds. In order to reduce this phenomenon, a coated maize seeds company (Syngenta®) has set up an ad hoc dual‐pipe deflector kit that easily fits different pneumatic drills (also old drills). In this study, the efficiency of this kit and the influence of different drill types on the kit's performance in reducing environmental pollution were evaluated using three different pneumatic seed drill models.RESULTSThe research showed that a dual‐pipe deflector installed on a drill in standard configuration did not change the seeder performance, and by using this kit on pneumatic drills, irrespective of their design, it is possible to reduce by up to 69% the amount of dust drift in comparison with the conventional machine set‐up.CONCLUSIONThe dual‐pipe deflector, under the conditions employed in the present experiments, showed good performance with all types of maize pneumatic drill used. Irrespective of the seeder model on which it is mounted, it is able to obtain similar results, indicating its high operational versatility. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry
Delivering Flexible Education and Training to Health Professionals: Caring for Older Adults in Disasters
Authors: Altman Brian A. , Gulley Kelly H. , Rossi Carlo , Strauss-Riggs Kandra , Schor Kenneth 
Published: April 2016

AbstractThe National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH), in collaboration with over 20 subject matter experts, created a competency-based curriculum titled Caring for Older Adults in Disasters: A Curriculum for Health Professionals. Educators and trainers of health professionals are the target audience for this curriculum. The curriculum was designed to provide breadth of content yet flexibility for trainers to tailor lessons, or select particular lessons, for the needs of their learners and organizations. The curriculum covers conditions present in the older adult population that may affect their disaster preparedness, response, and recovery; issues related to specific types of disasters; considerations for the care of older adults throughout the disaster cycle; topics related to specific settings in which older adults receive care; and ethical and legal considerations. An excerpt of the final capstone lesson is included. These capstone activities can be used in conjunction with the curriculum or as part of stand-alone preparedness training. This article describes the development process, elements of each lesson, the content covered, and options for use of the curriculum in education and training for health professionals. The curriculum is freely available online at the NCDMPH website at http://ncdmph.usuhs.edu (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2016;10:633–637).