bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Seed Yield Increase in Niger Crop in to Relation to Honeybee and Other Pollinators
Authors: Sandipan Prashant B. , Jagtap P.K. , Patel M.C. , Solanki B.P. , Sharma Sapana R. , Rathod N. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractNiger (Guizotia abyssinicaCass) is an important minor oilseed crop of hilly and tribal regions and it is used for oil as well as for various other purposes only by the tribal people. Therefore, a systematic study was arranged to document about the increase in the seed yield of niger crop in relation to honeybees (Aphis mellifera), as a pollinator in niger crop with paired plot technique at the Niger Research Station (NRS) at Navsari Agricultural University (NAU) and at farmer’s field, Vanarasi, Navsari, Gujarat (India) and also studied its relation in terms of cost benefit ratio (CB). The trial was conducted at Niger Research Station (NRS), Vanarasi for 3 years (2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16) and also at farmer's field to ascertain the role and involvement of honey bees (Aphis mellifera) in swelling the seed yield of niger crop (due to pollination) and its effect on income due to increase in the niger seed yield. Significant differences were observed for number of capitula/plant, number of seeds/capitula, 1000 seed weight and seed yield in both the location for the consecutive 3 years. However, the seed yield and gross returns were considerably higher in first location of T1Natural plot/open pollinated with beehive (Aphis mellifera)in all the 3 years data with the maximum seed yield with the gross return was obtained in this treatment.
Bubbles Enriched Quadratic Finite Element Method for the 3D-Elliptic Obstacle Problem
Authors: Gaddam Sharat , Gudi Thirupathi 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
An optimally convergent (with respect to the regularity) quadratic
finite element method for the two-dimensional obstacle problem on
simplicial meshes is studied in [14]. There was no analogue of a quadratic
finite element method on tetrahedron meshes for the three-dimensional
obstacle problem. In this article, a quadratic finite element
enriched with element-wise bubble functions is proposed for the
three-dimensional elliptic obstacle problem. A priori error
estimates are derived to show the optimal convergence of the
method with respect to the regularity. Further, a posteriori error
estimates are derived to design an adaptive mesh refinement
algorithm. A numerical experiment illustrating the theoretical
result on a priori error estimates is presented.
Antioxidant activity and total phenolic and flavonoid contents of Chrysopogon aucheri (Boiss.) Stapf
Authors: Sadoughinia Maryam , Asgarpanah Jinous 
Published: July 2017

Summary

Introduction:
Chrysopogon aucheri is a species native to the South of Iran. It is used for the treatment of some oxidative-based disorders.

Objective: Due to lack of biological research on C. aucheri, we were prompted to investigate the antioxidant activities of leaf total extract and different sub-fractions for the first time. The phenolic and flavonoid contents were also determined in the leaves as the interaction between these components and the antioxidant activity.

Methods: The antioxidant effects of total extract and sub-fractions were evaluated by 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical scavenging method. Total phenolic and flavonoid contents were also determined by Folin-Ciocalteu and aluminium chloride colorimetric methods, respectively.

Results: Total extract of C. aucheri leaves was found to possess desirable antioxidant activity in vitro in comparison with standard antioxidant BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene). The highest phenolic and flavonoid contents were observed in the methanol sub-fraction. Results showed weak and moderate correlations with phenolics and flavonoids, respectively, and therefore other metabolites of C. aucheri leaves might be responsible for antioxidant activities.

Conclusion: The results suggested that C. aucheri leaves possess desirable antioxidant activity when compared with BHT and support the ethnomedicinal claims of the use of the leaves in the management of some oxidative-based diseases.
Antitumor and immunomodulatory activity of Inonotus obliquus
Authors: Staniszewska Justyna , Szymański Marcin , Ignatowicz Ewa 
Published: July 2017

Summary
The article presents the antitumor and immunomodulatory activity of compounds and extracts from Inonotus obliquus. Polysaccharides isolated from sclerotium have a direct antitumor effect due to protein synthesis inhibition in tumor cells. Polysaccharides derived from the mycelium function by activating the immune system. Due to the limited toxicity of these substances, both extracts as well as isolated and purified chemicals may be a good alternative to current chemotherapy and play a role in cancer prevention. In vitro experiments have shown the inhibition of inflammation with the influence of action of I. obliquus extracts; however, in vivo experiments on animals implanted with tumor cells of different types have shown the activation of the host immune system. This led to decrease in tumor mass and prolonged survival. The immunomodulatory mechanism of action is complex and it seems that stimulation of macrophages and induction of apoptosis in cancer cells is of great importance.
Water migration in poplar wood during microwave drying studied by time domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR)
Authors: Li Xinyu , Gao Yulei , Zhang Minghui , Wang Ximing , Wei Xinyue 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThe migration of bound water and free water has been investigated during microwave drying of wood by the time domain nuclear magnetic resonance (TD-NMR) technique. Both the heartwood (hW) and sapwood (sW) of Beijing poplar (Populus beijingensisW. Y. Hsu) and Qingpi poplar (Populus platyphyllaT. Y. Sun) were studied. The microwave drying is characterized by a fast drying rate, and there is a linear relation between moisture content (MC) and microwave drying time (t). The drying rate of free water is about 2.7 times more rapid than that of bound water. The spin-spin relaxation time (T2) revealed that most of the water was free water situated in smaller pores. The irregular T2 signal amplitudes of free water in hWs indicated that fractional water in smaller pores was transferred into bigger pores during drying.
Application of NaA Membrane Reactor for Methanol Synthesis in CO2 Hydrogenation at Low Pressure
Authors: Tran Tri Van , Le-Phuc Nguyen , Nguyen Thu Hoai , Dang Tung Thanh , Ngo Phuong Thuy , Nguyen Duc Anh 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The process of CO2 hydrogenation into methanol has recently attracted more attention for reducing CO2, a main green-house gas in the atmosphere. In addition, methanol can be used as fuel or a basic chemical to satisfy the growing demand for energy in the world. In this study, the performance of NaA membrane reactor on the methanol yield and methanol selectivity obtained from the CO2 hydrogenation process was evaluated at different reaction conditions by varying the temperature, pressure, gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) and H2/CO2 ratio. The results show that the methanol yields and methanol selectivities obtained from the membrane reactor (MR) at all reaction conditions are higher than those from the traditional reactor (TR). The ratio of methanol yield in MR over methanol yield in TR are varied from 1.4 to 1.7 depending on the operating conditions. It is also observed that the use of membrane reactor is more efficient at low GHSV and the temperature in the range of 220–240°C.
Cardiac Stem Cell-based Regenerative Therapy for the Ischemic Injured Heart — a Short Update 2017
Authors: Gyöngyösi Mariann , Lukovic Dominika , Zlabinger Katrin , Mandic Ljubica , Winkler Johannes , Gugerell Alfred 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Cell therapy for the ischemic injured heart has been largely investigated in the last two decades, and most of the small cohort and randomized clinical studies, as well as meta-analyses led to the conclusion that cell-based human regenerative therapy is safe and effective in term of reducing adverse clinical outcomes and increasing left ventricular performance. Both the in vitro and in vivo rodent animal models of ischemic heart failure using bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells promised marvelous success in regeneration of the heart suffering from ischemic burden. However, in certain patient groups, stem cell studies failed to reach the primary endpoint, showing no effect of this regenerative therapy. This brief overview addresses the contradictory results between human cardiac regenerative studies and the very positive rodent experiments.
Computed Tomographic Assessment of Coronary Arteries in Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Therapy Following an Acute Myocardial Infarction
Authors: Lázár Erzsébet , Bordi Lehel , Benedek István , Chițu Monica , Suciu Zsuzsanna , Nyulas Tiberiu , Hodas Roxana , Benedek Imre , Benedek István 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Despite of numerous treatment strategies developed in the last years, ischemic heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Acute myocardial infarction (MI) causes irreversible destruction to the myocardial tissue, which is replaced by fibroblast cells, leading to the formation of a dense, collagenous scar, a non-contractile tissue, and often to heart failure. Stem cell therapy seems to represent the next therapeutic method for the treatment of heart failure caused by myocardial infarction. Several international trials proved the beneficial outcome of the intracoronary infusion of bone marrow-derived stem cells, improving left ventricular systolic function and clinical symptomatology. Many noninvasive imaging procedures are available to evaluate the beneficial properties of stem cell therapy. Most studies have demonstrated the role of multislice computed tomography (MSCT) in evaluating left ventricular parameters such as end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes and ejection fraction, or to quantify myocardial scar tissue. In this review we will discuss the usefulness of MSCT for the assessment of coronary arteries, new tissue regeneration, and evaluation of tissue changes and their functional consequences in subjects undergoing stem cell treatment following MI.
New Treatment Methods in Multiple Myeloma
Authors: Jakab Szende , Lázár Erzsébet , Benedek István , Köpeczi Judit Beáta , Pakucs Annamária , Benedek István 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Multiple myeloma accounts for 10% of the hematologic malignancies and is characterized by a single clone of plasma cells producing a monoclonal protein. The aim of this review is to summarize the current treatment methods of multiple myeloma. In the last 15 years, the incidence of myeloma has increased in patients younger than 65 years, thus treatment became even more important in order to obtain a long lasting remission or plateau phase. The treatment of this disease is complex and focuses not only on increasing the patients’ survival, but also improving their quality of life.
Lean from the First-line Managers’ Perspective – Assuredness about the Effects of Lean as a Driving Force for Sustainable Change
Authors: Kahm Therese , Ingelsson Pernilla 
Published: July 2017

AbstractThe purpose of this article is to present the results from a survey concerning first-line managers’ assuredness about the effects of Lean after two years of Lean application in a Swedish healthcare organization. The purpose is also to reflect about assuredness as a driving force for sustainable change. Questionnaires were sent to all first-line managers in a healthcare organization in order to investigate how these managers consider their role, ability and conditions to create change according to Lean. One of the questions included 17 statements about how assured these managers were about the effects of Lean. The results from this question will be presented in this paper. The study showed that the majority of the first-line managers in this particular healthcare organization were assured that developmental work supported by Lean contributes to a higher patient focus, supports first-line managers with useful tools and methods, contributes to the development of an improvement culture and that the Lean concept in general is a support in improvement work. The question can either be used separately or as a part of an entire questionnaire in healthcare organizations. Asking first-line managers about their assuredness about the effects of Lean on a regular basis is one way to follow the Lean process from their perspective. The survey question might encourage discussions about the process of Lean and hopefully contribute to a greater understanding about the importance of assuredness and about the desired effects when applying Lean.
Structural, electronic and magnetic properties of Fe, Co, Ni monatomic nanochains encapsulated in armchair LiF nanotubes
Authors: Nia B. Arghavani , Moradian R. , Shahrokhi M. 
Published: July 2017

AbstractStructural, electronic and magnetic properties of transition metal TM (TM = Fe, Co and Ni) atomic chains wrapped in single walled LiF armchair nanotubes have been investigated by the first-principles calculations in the framework of the density functional theory. The generalized gradient approximation (GGA) with Hubbard repulsion potential and without Hubbard repulsion was employed to describe the exchange-correlation potential. It is found that all these TM chains @LiFNTs systems have negative formation energy so they are stable and exothermic. Total density of states and partial densities of states analyses show that the spin polarization and the magnetic moment of TM chains @LiFNTs(n,n) systems come mostly from the TM atom chains. All these nanocomposites are ferromagnetic (FM) and spin splitting between spin up and down is observed. The high magnetic moment and spin polarization of the TM chains @LiFNT(n,n) systems show that they can be used as magnetic nanostructures possessing potential current and future applications in permanent magnetism, magnetic recording, and spintronics.
Network-Based Coordination of Civil-Service Training: Lessons from the Case of Estonia
Authors: Metsma Merilin 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
The focus of this article is on the coordination of civil-service training in a decentralized civil-service system. The Estonian case is studied. The article investigates network-based coordination, analyzes the power sources of the central coordinator and discusses the opportunities and limitations of creating coherence through network-type cooperation. The article concludes that the key power sources for the central coordinator are financial, human and technical resources paired with knowledge, leadership and commitment. The case study shows that, in a decentralized civil service system, a common understanding on training and development can be fostered by intense collaboration through networks.
New Combinations for Myriolecis zosterae (Ascomycota, Lichenized Fungi) Varieties and a New Record of the Species for Poland
Authors: Śliwa Lucyna 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Two new combinations for Myriolecis zosterae (Ach.) Śliwa, Zhao Xin & Lumbsch varieties are proposed: M. zosterae var. beringii (Nyl.) Śliwa and M. zosterae var. palanderi (Vain.) Śliwa. Additionally, M. zosterae var. zosterae is reported for the first time from Poland. The species is briefly discussed and its known distribution in Poland illustrated.
Influence of Loading History and Boundary Conditions on Parameters of Soil Constitutive Models
Authors: Kowalska Magdalena 
Published: July 2017

Abstract
Parameters of soil constitutive models are not constant. This mainly concerns the strain parameters such as K, G or Eoed
modules. What influences their values is not only soil type, structure and consistency, but also the history of stress and strain states. So, it is the question of the current state but also of what happened to the subsoil in the past (regarding geological and anthropological activity) and what impact would have the planned soil–structure interaction.
This paper presents an overview of the literature showing how much the soil constitutive model parameters depend on loading and boundary conditions of a particular geotechnical problem. Model calibration methods are shortly described with special attention paid to the author’s “Loading Path Method”, which allows estimation of optimum parameter values of any soil constitutive model. An example of the use of this method to estimate strain parameters E and ν of Coulomb–Mohr elasticperfectly plastic model is given.
Granica Mađarske i Hrvatske na starim kartama
Authors: Feletar Dragutin , Glamuzina Martin 
Published: July 2017

For centuries Croatia has been in a political association with Hungary. The borderbetween these two states lies on the Drava and the Mura rivers and is actually one of the oldest in Middle Europe, although between 1102 and 1526 there was a common Croatian-Hungarian kingdom and between 1526 and 1918 Hapsburg Monarchy (between 1867 and 1918 Austria- Hungary). The changes of the state border caused by the changes of the Drava and Mura’s bed, political interventions in the area of Međimurje and Baranja, especially from 18th to the middle of 20th century (1945) can be traced on the old maps, and these cartographic presentations represent a valuable historical source. The issue of border changes between Croatia and Hungary can be analyzed from two aspects: 1. macro analysis – i.e. bigger territory changes of the border between Croatia and Hungary 2. microanalysis – i.e. determining the border on the troubled rivers of the Drava and the Mura The macro plan includes the border changes between Croatia and Hungary where the most important issue is the borders in border areas of Međumurje, Prekodravlje and Baranje. For centuries there were arguments about the border in Prekodravlje. This part of Croatia, in Koprivnica area, has been populated by the Croats in the middle Ages, and in 16th and 17th century it was destroyed by Turks. At the beginning of 19th century Prekodravlje was again populated by Croats, two parishes, Gola and Ždala, were founded and they belonged to Zagreb bishopric (in 1854 it became archbishopric). Baranja was a part of the Hungarian district the longest of all border areas and beside Hungarians and Germans it was also populated by Croats and Serbs. It was annexed to Kingdom SHS (i.e. Republic of Croatia) by Trianon peace treaty in 1920. The old maps are very interesting because they document the microanalysis of the Croatian-Hungarian border, especially the border on the troubled Drava river. In this area the Drava is already a typical lowland-river, and in some Holocene sand and pebbles accumulation it meandered and changed its bed. For this reason it was necessary to determine the borderline which won’t change and will not depend on the river. Military land surveys conducted from 1781 to 1785 determined the borderline in the former Drava bed which was later verified by Trianon peace treaty.
Penggunaan Bakteri Asam Laktat dan Lemak Sapi dalam Pengolahan Limbah Tuna menjadi Sosis Fermentasi
Authors: Ikasari Diah , Syamdidi Syamdidi , Suryaningrum Theresia Dwi 
Published: July 2017

Penelitian penggunaan bakteri asam laktat dan lemak sapi dalam pengolahan sosis fermentasi ikan tuna telah dilakukan. Tetelan daging tuna dan lemak sapi yang masing-masing telah halus dicampur dengan konsentrasi lemak sapi 10 dan 20% dari bahan baku. Adonan daging dan lemak kemudian diaduk dengan bumbu dan bakteri asam laktat. Terdapat 3 macam perlakuan bakteri yang digunakan yaitu Lac tobac illus plantarum, Lactobacillus fermentum,dan campuran keduanya. Setelah tercampur secara merata, adonan kemudian dicetak dalam casingplastik dan disimpan pada suhu 25oC selama 24 jam. Setelah 24 jam, sosis dikeringkan dengan dehumidifierpada suhu 25°C selama 2 jam. Kemudian sosis difermentasi pada suhu ruang selama 24 jam dan selanjutnya dikukus selama 45 menit. Pengamatan yang dilakukan adalah analisis organoleptik, kandungan asam laktat, pH, analisis mikrobiologi (ALT, coliform, jumlah bakteri asam laktat, dan E. coli) serta nilai gizi (kadar air, kadar abu, kadar lemak, dan kadar protein) produk sosis fermentasi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa perlakuan penambahan lemak 20% menghasilkan produk sosis ikan tuna fermentasi dengan penampakan dan bau lebih baik, menyebabkan peningkatan kandungan as am laktat dan penurunan pH produk bila dibandingkan dengan penambahan lemak 10%. Penggunaan jenis bakteri yang berbeda tidak berpengaruh pada nilai atribut dan tingkat kesukaan panelis, yaitu panelis menyatakan netral hingga agak suka terhadap produk sosis tuna fermentasi yang dihasilkan. Kandungan asam laktat yang diperoleh adalah 0,28–0,37% sedangkan pH sosis fermentasi yang diperoleh berkisar antara 5,28–6,02. Jumlah total bakteri pada sosis tuna fermentasi adalah log 2,53–3,33, sedangkan jumlah total bakteri asam laktat yang terkandung pada sosis tuna fermentasi adalah log 2,42–2,50. Adapun jumlah coliformrata-rata pada semua perlakuan adalah <3 MPN/g dan E. coli negatif, sedangkan kadar air sosis fermentasi yang dihasilkan adalah 54–58%; kadar abu 3,54–3,85%; kadar lemak 7,97–12,92%; dan kadar protein 13,65–18,39%.
Quality Assessment of Reporting Performance for EGFR Molecular Diagnosis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Han Yanxi , Zhang Rui , Lin Guigao , Zhang Kuo , Xie Jiehong , Li Jinming 
Published: July 2017

Abstract

Background
Reports serve as a bridge between laboratories and clinicians, help synthesize an overwhelming amount of raw data into evidence-based medicine, and play a significant role in designing clinical treatments. In an effort to guarantee high-quality epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) gene mutation testing and reporting performance, the National Center for Clinical Laboratories launched a proficiency testing (PT) scheme reflecting clinical practices in China since 2014. This study focuses on the quality assessment of gene mutation reports.

Materials and Methods
Fifty-three laboratories that submitted reports in both 2014 and 2016 EGFR gene mutation PT schemes were selected for report analysis and comparison according to predefined evaluation criteria.

Results
The average score for reports from 2014 was 14 out of 30 points. The overall scores for reports from 2016 improved substantially, yielding an average score of 20 out of 30 points. Among the evaluation criteria, general items were well documented in the reports. However, items specific to molecular diagnosis were far from satisfactory, and some items were even missing.

Conclusion
The quality assessment of clinical written reports from 2014 and 2016 demonstrates that substantial improvements have been made in overall reporting performance. However, not all statements pertaining to important elements met expectations. To continue education, repeated PT schemes need to be executed in a timely fashion to expose and address existing shortcomings in clinical reports. There remains ample room for improvement towards generating concise, comprehensive, and readable reports.