bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Phonological Processing in Primary Progressive Aphasia
Authors: Henry Maya L. , Wilson Stephen M. , Babiak Miranda C. , Mandelli Maria Luisa , Beeson Pelagie M. , Miller Zachary A. , Gorno-Tempini Maria Luisa 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
Individuals with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) show selective breakdown in regions within the proposed dorsal (articulatory–phonological) and ventral (lexical–semantic) pathways involved in language processing. Phonological STM impairment, which has been attributed to selective damage to dorsal pathway structures, is considered to be a distinctive feature of the logopenic variant of PPA. By contrast, phonological abilities are considered to be relatively spared in the semantic variant and are largely unexplored in the nonfluent/agrammatic variant. Comprehensive assessment of phonological ability in the three variants of PPA has not been undertaken. We investigated phonological processing skills in a group of participants with PPA as well as healthy controls, with the goal of identifying whether patterns of performance support the dorsal versus ventral functional–anatomical framework and to discern whether phonological ability differs among PPA subtypes. We also explored the neural bases of phonological performance using voxel-based morphometry. Phonological performance was impaired in patients with damage to dorsal pathway structures (nonfluent/agrammatic and logopenic variants), with logopenic participants demonstrating particular difficulty on tasks involving nonwords. Binary logistic regression revealed that select phonological tasks predicted diagnostic group membership in the less fluent variants of PPA with a high degree of accuracy, particularly in conjunction with a motor speech measure. Brain–behavior correlations indicated a significant association between the integrity of gray matter in frontal and temporoparietal regions of the left hemisphere and phonological skill. Findings confirm the critical role of dorsal stream structures in phonological processing and demonstrate unique patterns of impaired phonological processing in logopenic and nonfluent/agrammatic variants of PPA.
Ocotea dilcherii, a new name for Ocotea obtusifolia (Berry) LaMotte (Lauraceae)
Authors: Vikulin Sergei Vasilyevich 
Published: December 2015

The fossil species Oreodaphne obtusifolia Berry (1916: 301) was described, based on the fossil leaf remains of the most abundant laurel from the Early Eocene Wilcox Group sediments of Holly Springs: Marshall Co, Grenada Co., Miss.: Mississippi embayment (Southeastern North America). Nowadays, most systematists consider the extant Oreodaphne to be a member of Ocotea (Mez, 1889: 219; Rohwer, 1986; van der Werff, 2002; Chanderbali et al., 2001). LaMotte (1952) transferred Berry’s (1916: 301) combination to Ocotea, and this transfer was followed by Dilcher (1963), who reinforced attribution of Wilcox leaf megafossils to Ocotea by cuticular analysis of epidermis and stomata (Dilcher & Lott, 2005). However, according to Art. 53.1 of the ICN (McNeill et al. 2012) the name Ocotea obtusifolia (Berry) LaMotte (1952) is illegitimate because of the existence of the earlier overlooked homonym, Ocotea obtusifolia Kunth (1817: 165–166), an extant lauraceous species from Colombia (Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, holotype: http://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.specimen.P00128771). The homonymy between these fossil and extant American species of Ocotea was revealed during the description of the new fossil Early Oligocene species Ocotea rossica Vikulin from the south of the Middle-Russian upland (Vikulin, 2015: 326). Since Ocotea obtusifolia (Berry) LaMotte has been systematically recognized as a valid species in current use and it does not have any synonym, a nomen novum, O. dilcherii, is formally proposed here as a replaced name. Because a type specimen was not indicated among the validating illustrations of Berry (1916: pl. 80, fig. 1; pl. 83, fig. 2–5, and pl. 84, fig. 1 and 2), a lectotype must be designated here, from the specimens illustrated in the protologue (Berry, 1916: 301–302) amongst those perfect specimens with blunt leaf apex, which are very abundant in the clays at Puryear, Tenn. (Proposed lectotype: paleobotany collection # USNM 35867, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (USA), illustrated in Berry, 1916: 301, pl. 83, fig. 5.
The Evolution of Nonlinear Wave Statistics through a Variable Medium
Authors: Smit P. B. , Janssen T. T. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractIn coastal areas and on beaches, nonlinear effects in ocean waves are dominated by so-called triad interactions. These effects can result in large energy transfers across the wave spectrum and result in non-Gaussian wave statistics, which is important for coastal wave propagation and wave-induced transport processes. To model these effects in a stochastic wave model based on the radiative transfer equation (RTE) requires a transport equation for three-wave correlators (the bispectrum) that is compatible with quasi-homogeneous theory. Based on methods developed in optics and quantum mechanics, the authors present a general approach to derive a transport equation for higher-order correlators. The principal result of this work is a coupled set of equations consisting of the radiative transfer equation with a nonlinear forcing term and a new, generalized transport equation for bispectrum. This study discusses the implications and characteristics of the resulting equations and shows that the model contains various shallow- and deep-water asymptotes for nonlinear wave propagation as special cases.
Statistical Properties of Global Precipitation in the NCEP GFS Model and TMPA Observations for Data Assimilation
Authors: Lien Guo-Yuan , Kalnay Eugenia , Miyoshi Takemasa , Huffman George J. 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
Assimilation of satellite precipitation data into numerical models presents several difficulties, with two of the most important being the non-Gaussian error distributions associated with precipitation, and large model and observation errors. As a result, improving the model forecast beyond a few hours by assimilating precipitation has been found to be difficult. To identify the challenges and propose practical solutions to assimilation of precipitation, statistics are calculated for global precipitation in a low-resolution NCEP Global Forecast System (GFS) model and the TRMM Multisatellite Precipitation Analysis (TMPA). The samples are constructed using the same model with the same forecast period, observation variables, and resolution as in the follow-on GFS/TMPA precipitation assimilation experiments presented in the companion paper.
The statistical results indicate that the T62 and T126 GFS models generally have positive bias in precipitation compared to the TMPA observations, and that the simulation of the marine stratocumulus precipitation is not realistic in the T62 GFS model. It is necessary to apply to precipitation either the commonly used logarithm transformation or the newly proposed Gaussian transformation to obtain a better relationship between the model and observational precipitation. When the Gaussian transformations are separately applied to the model and observational precipitation, they serve as a bias correction that corrects the amplitude-dependent biases. In addition, using a spatially and/or temporally averaged precipitation variable, such as the 6-h accumulated precipitation, should be advantageous for precipitation assimilation.
Understanding Public Hurricane Evacuation Decisions and Responses to Forecast and Warning Messages*
Authors: Morss Rebecca E. , Demuth Julie L. , Lazo Jeffrey K. , Dickinson Katherine , Lazrus Heather , Morrow Betty H. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractThis study uses data from a survey of coastal Miami-Dade County, Florida, residents to explore how different types of forecast and warning messages influence evacuation decisions, in conjunction with other factors. The survey presented different members of the public with different test messages about the same hypothetical hurricane approaching Miami. Participants’ responses to the information were evaluated using questions about their likelihood of evacuating and their perceptions of the information and the information source. Recipients of the test message about storm surge height and the message about extreme impacts from storm surge had higher evacuation intentions, compared to nonrecipients. However, recipients of the extreme-impacts message also rated the information as more overblown and the information source as less reliable. The probabilistic message about landfall location interacted with the other textual messages in unexpected ways, reducing the other messages’ effects on evacuation intentions. These results illustrate the importance of considering trade-offs, unintended effects, and information interactions when deciding how to convey weather information. Recipients of the test message that described the effectiveness of evacuation had lower perceptions that the information was overblown, suggesting the potential value of efficacy messaging. In addition, respondents with stronger individualist worldviews rated the information as significantly more overblown and had significantly lower evacuation intentions. This illustrates the importance of understanding how and why responses to weather messages vary across subpopulations. Overall, the analysis demonstrates the potential value of systematically investigating how different people respond to different types of weather risk messages.
Induction of WT1-specific human CD8+ T cells from human HSCs in HLA class I Tg NOD/SCID/IL2rgKO mice
Authors: Najima Yuho , Tomizawa-Murasawa Mariko , Saito Yoriko , Watanabe Takashi , Ono Rintaro , Ochi Toshiki , Suzuki Nahoko , Fujiwara Hiroshi , Ohara Osamu , Shultz Leonard D. , Yasukawa Masaki , Ishikawa Fumihiko 
Published: December 2015

Key Points
Vaccination using WT1 peptides and dendritic cells induced WT1-specific human CTLs in vivo in HLA class I Tg NSG mice. Human HSCs transduced with human TCR genes generated HLA class I–restricted, WT1-specific CTLs in vivo.
Targetable genetic features of primary testicular and primary central nervous system lymphomas
Authors: Chapuy Bjoern , Roemer Margaretha G. M. , Stewart Chip , Tan Yuxiang , Abo Ryan P. , Zhang Liye , Dunford Andrew J. , Meredith David M. , Thorner Aaron R. , Jordanova Ekaterina S. , Liu Gang , Feuerhake Friedrich , Ducar Matthew D. , Illerhaus Gerald , Gusenleitner Daniel , Linden Erica A. , Sun Heather H. , Homer Heather , Aono Miyuki , Pinkus Geraldine S. , Ligon Azra H. , Ligon Keith L. , Ferry Judith A. , Freeman Gordon J. , van Hummelen Paul , Golub Todd R. , Getz Gad , Rodig Scott J. , de Jong Daphne , Monti Stefano , Shipp Margaret A. 
Published: December 2015

Key Points
PCNSLs and PTLs have a defining genetic signature that differs from other LBCLs and suggests rational targeted therapies. PCNSLs and PTLs frequently exhibit 9p24.1/PD-L1/PD-L2 copy number alterations and translocations, likely genetic bases of immune evasion.
Satellite-aided survey sampling and implementation in low- and middle-income contexts: a low-cost/low-tech alternative
Authors: Haenssgen Marco J. 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
Background
The increasing availability of online maps, satellite imagery, and digital technology can ease common constraints of survey sampling in low- and middle-income countries. However, existing approaches require specialised software and user skills, professional GPS equipment, and/or commercial data sources; they tend to neglect spatial sampling considerations when using satellite maps; and they continue to face implementation challenges analogous to conventional survey implementation methods. This paper presents an alternative way of utilising satellite maps and digital aides that aims to address these challenges.

Results
The case studies of two rural household surveys in Rajasthan (India) and Gansu (China) compare conventional survey sampling and implementation techniques with the use of online map services such as Google, Bing, and HERE maps. Modern yet basic digital technology can be integrated into the processes of preparing, implementing, and monitoring a rural household survey. Satellite-aided systematic random sampling enhanced the spatial representativeness of the village samples and entailed savings of approximately £4000 compared to conventional household listing, while reducing the duration of the main survey by at least 25 %.

Conclusion
This low-cost/low-tech satellite-aided survey sampling approach can be useful for student researchers and resource-constrained research projects operating in low- and middle-income contexts with high survey implementation costs. While achieving transparent and efficient survey implementation at low costs, researchers aiming to adopt a similar process should be aware of the locational, technical, and logistical requirements as well as the methodological challenges of this strategy.
Ethnobotanical survey of plants used in Afyonkarahisar-Turkey
Authors: Arı Süleyman , Temel Mehmet , Kargıoğlu Mustafa , Konuk Muhsin 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
Background
The traditional knowledge about plants and their uses in Turkey is disappearing in recent years because the new generations of villagers migrate to big cities for a better life. Afyonkarahisar located at the intersection of roads and phytogeographical regions (Mediterranean, Iran-Turan, and Euro-Siberian) has more than 2500 plant species. This richness of plant diversity promotes the indigenous commuity for the traditional use of wild plants. The aim of the study is to show wild plants’ ethnobotanical usages associated with medicinal, food, fodder, and household goods in 31 settlements within the boundaries of Afyonkarahisar province.

Methods
The ethnobotanical data were collected from 46 informants by means of semi-structured interviews from 2012 to 2014. Ethnobotanical uses of plants of the study area were conducted in the vicinity of Afyonkarahisar (5 districts, 8 towns, 15 villages, and 3 neighborhood centers).

Results
One hundred and thirty plant taxa belonging to 39 families were recorded and collected. Hundred and seventy-eight different uses of these plants were documented and used generally for medicinal (84), food (68), fodder (16), household goods (3), dyes (3), handicrafts (3) and religious (1).

Conclusion
This study provides interesting uses of plants in the local community of Afyonkarahisar and its surrounding area, in what purpose they make use of plants, how they make use of them and obtained results will contribute to economy of villagers. Since the local people, especially in villages, are poor and do not have health care, they use the plants to treat illnesses, food, fodder, household goods and other uses (evil eye). Also this study will light the way for posterity for next generations.
Judging quality of current septic shock definitions and criteria
Authors: Shankar-Hari Manu , Bertolini Guido , Brunkhorst Frank M. , Bellomo Rinaldo , Annane Djillali , Deutschman Clifford S. , Singer Mervyn 
Published: December 2015

AbstractSeptic shock definitions are being revisited. We assess the feasibility, reliability, and validity characteristics of the current definitions and criteria of septic shock. Septic shock is conceptualised as cardiovascular dysfunction, tissue perfusion and cellular abnormalities caused by infection. Currently, for feasibility, septic shock is identified at the bedside by using either hypotension or a proxy for tissue perfusion/cellular abnormalities (e.g., hyperlactatemia). We propose that concurrent presence of cardiovascular dysfunction and perfusion/cellular abnormalities could improve validity of septic shock diagnosis, as we are more likely to identify a patient population with all elements of the illness concept. This epidemiological refinement should not affect clinical care and may aid study design to identify illness-specific biomarkers and interventions.
Choosing the optimal dose in sublingual immunotherapy: Rationale for the 300 index of reactivity dose
Authors: Demoly Pascal , Passalacqua Gianni , Calderon Moises A. , Yalaoui Tarik 
Published: December 2015

AbstractSublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is an effective and well‐tolerated method of treating allergic respiratory diseases associated with seasonal and perennial allergens. In contrast to the subcutaneous route, SLIT requires a much greater amount of antigen to achieve a clinical effect. Many studies have shown that SLIT involves a dose–response relationship, and therefore it is important to use a proven clinically effective dose from the onset of treatment, because low doses are ineffective and very high doses may increase the risk of side effects. A well‐defined standardization of allergen content is also crucial to ensure consistent quality, potency and appropriate immunomodulatory action of the SLIT product. Several methods of measuring antigenicity are used by manufacturers of SLIT products, including the index of reactivity (IR), standardized quality tablet unit, and bioequivalent allergy unit. A large body of evidence has established the 300 IR dose of SLIT as offering optimal efficacy and tolerability for allergic rhinitis due to grass and birch pollen and HDM, and HDM‐induced moderate, persistent allergic asthma. The 300 IR dose also offers consistency of dosing across a variety of different allergens, and is associated with higher rates of adherence and patient satisfaction. Studies in patients with grass pollen allergies showed that the 300 IR dose has a rapid onset of action, is effective in both adults and children in the short term and, when administered pre‐coseasonally in the long term, and maintains the clinical benefit, even after cessation of treatment. In patients with HDM‐associated AR and/or asthma, the 300 IR dose also demonstrated significant improvements in symptoms and quality of life, and significantly decreased use of symptomatic medication. The 300 IR dose is well tolerated, with adverse events generally being of mild or moderate severity, declining in frequency and severity over time and in the subsequent courses. We discuss herein the most important factors that affect the selection of the optimal dose of SLIT with natural allergens, and review the rationale and evidence supporting the use of the 300 IR dose.
Corticosterone Blocks Ovarian Cyclicity and the LH Surge via Decreased Kisspeptin Neuron Activation in Female Mice
Authors: Luo Elena , Stephens Shannon B. Z. , Chaing Sharon , Munaganuru Nagambika , Kauffman Alexander S. , Breen Kellie M. 
Published: December 2015

Abstract
Stress elicits activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, which leads to enhanced circulating glucocorticoids, as well as impaired gonadotropin secretion and ovarian cyclicity. Here, we tested the hypothesis that elevated, stress-levels of glucocorticoids disrupt ovarian cyclicity by interfering with the preovulatory sequence of endocrine events necessary for the LH surge. Ovarian cyclicity was monitored in female mice implanted with a cholesterol or corticosterone (Cort) pellet. Cort, but not cholesterol, arrested cyclicity in diestrus. Subsequent studies focused on the mechanism whereby Cort stalled the preovulatory sequence by assessing responsiveness to the positive feedback estradiol signal. Ovariectomized mice were treated with an LH surge-inducing estradiol implant, as well as Cort or cholesterol, and assessed several days later for LH levels on the evening of the anticipated surge. All cholesterol females showed a clear LH surge. At the time of the anticipated surge, LH levels were undetectable in Cort-treated females. In situ hybridization analyses the anteroventral periventricular nucleus revealed that Cort robustly suppressed the percentage of Kiss1 cells coexpressing cfos, as well as reduced the number of Kiss1 cells and amount of Kiss1 mRNA per cell, compared with expression in control brains. In addition, Cort blunted pituitary expression of the genes encoding the GnRH receptor and LHβ, indicating inhibition of gonadotropes during the blockage of the LH surge. Collectively, our findings support the hypothesis that physiological stress-levels of Cort disrupts ovarian cyclicity, in part, through disruption of positive feedback mechanisms at both the hypothalamic and pituitary levels which are necessary for generation of the preovulatory LH surge.
Espécies de Carineta (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) no Estado de Mato Grosso, Brasil
Authors: Barreto Marliton Rocha , Porfiro Julielen Miras 
Published: December 2015

Resumo: As cigarras são insetos facilmente reconhecidos pelo seu grande tamanho e pelo som emitido pelos machos. Suas ninfas são consideradas pragas de algumas culturas por se alimentarem da seiva das raízes das plantas. Carineta é um gênero neotropical que inclui aproximadamente 70 espécies, sendo pelo menos 20 mencionadas para o Brasil. Esse trabalho teve como objetivo registrar a primeira ocorrência de Carineta gemella Boulard, Carineta matura Distant e Carineta spoliata Walker para o Estado de Mato Grosso, Brasil. Os insetos foram capturados em Dezembro de 2010 em Cotriguaçu, MT (09°52’24”S, 58°13’17”W), com uso de armadilha luminosa modelo Luiz de Queiroz. C. matura e C. spoliata são conhecidas como pragas do café, sendo associadas até o momento apenas a essa planta hospedeira. Referente a C. gemella, ainda não é conhecida uma planta hospedeira para essa espécie. Estudos futuros serão necessários para determinar quais espécies florestais são hospedeiras das espécies de Carineta aqui reportadas, bem como os prejuízos causados pelas mesmas. Deste modo fica explícita a importância de estudos de distribuição, pois possibilitam o conhecimento da fauna regional assim como a elaboração de estratégias conservacionistas.Carineta species (Hemiptera: Cicadidae) in state of Mato Grosso, BrazilAbstract: Cicadas are insects easily recognized by its large size and the sound emitted by males. Their nymphs are considered pests of some crops by feeding on the sap of plant roots. Carineta is a neotropical genus comprising about 70 species, at least 20 mentioned for Brazil. This study aimed to register the first occurrence of Carineta gemella Boulard, Carineta matura Distant and Carineta Spoliata Walker for the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The insects were captured in December 2010 in Cotriguaçu, MT (09°52'24"S, 58°13'17"W), using light trap model Luiz de Queiroz. C. matura and C. spoliata are known as coffee pests, being associated so far only this host plant. Regarding C. gemella, it is not yet known a host plant for this species. Future studies are needed to determine which tree species are host species Carineta here reported, as well as the damage caused by them. Thus is explicit the importance of distribution studies, as they allow the knowledge of the regional fauna as well as the development of conservation strategies.
Sorption of Neptunium on Clays and Clay Minerals — A Review
Authors: Fröhlich Daniel R. 
Published: December 2015

AbstractDuring recent decades, the search for possible repositories for high-level nuclear waste has yielded large amounts of sorption data for actinides on different minerals. Clays and clay minerals are of special interest as potential host-rock formations and backfill materials, by virtue of their good retardation properties. Neptunium (Np) is one of the actinides which is considered in long-term scenarios due to its long-lived nuclide 237Np (t1/2 = 2.1 × 106 y). Because neptunium sorption is heavily dependent on the experimental conditions, comparison of sorption data from different experiments is challenging. Normalizing reported data with respect to the surface area of the sorbent enables conversion of conventional distribution coefficients (Kd) to normalized (Ka) values, which improves comparability among the results of different experiments. The present review gives a detailed summary of sorption data of Np on clays and clay minerals and examines critically the applicability of the Ka approach.