bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms, Intimate Partner Violence, and Relationship Functioning: A Meta‐Analytic Review
Authors: Birkley Erica L. , Eckhardt Christopher I. , Dykstra Rita E. 
Published: September 2016

AbstractThis meta‐analysis was the first study of which we are aware to investigate the association between Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed., text rev.; DSM‐IV‐TR; American Psychiatric Association, 2000) PTSD symptom clusters and parent, child, family, and marital/partner functioning problems (e.g., intimate partner violence [IPV] and intimacy). Of the 23 studies that met inclusion criteria, the sample was predominantly male (83.8%), Caucasian (65.0%), and from the military (98.9%). The average age was 43.65 years old (SD = 6.27); the average sample size was 397.4 (SD = 416.9; total N = 9,935). PTSD symptom clusters were assessed primarily by self‐report (87.0%), with 8.7% using a rating by a clinician. We used fixed analysis following Fisher's r to z transformation and an unbiased weighing and summing of effect sizes within samples and across studies. We found a small association between hyperarousal and IPV (z = .20). We also found two moderate associations for the emotional numbing and avoidance symptom clusters: (a) with parent, child, and family functioning (z = .32, z = .28, respectively); and (b) with intimacy problems (z = .35, z = .42, respectively). We found two large associations for emotional numbing: marital and parent problems (z = .47) and parent, child, and family functioning problems (z = .32, respectively). Our findings suggested that treatments aim to lessen the effect on those who have close relationships with the individual with PTSD.
Breastfeeding improvement following tongue‐tie and lip‐tie release: A prospective cohort study
Authors: Ghaheri Bobak A. , Cole Melissa , Fausel Sarah C. , Chuop Maria , Mace Jess C. 
Published: September 2016

Objectives/HypothesisNumerous symptoms may arise that prevent mother‐infant dyads from maintaining desired breastfeeding intervals. Investigations into treatments that positively influence breastfeeding outcomes allow for improved patient counseling for treatment decisions to optimize breastfeeding quality. This investigation aimed to determine the impact of surgical tongue‐tie/lip‐tie release on breastfeeding impairment.Study DesignProspective, cohort study from June 2014 to April 2015 in a private practice setting.MethodsStudy participants consisted of breastfeeding mother–infant (0–12 weeks of age) dyads with untreated ankyloglossia and/or tethered maxillary labial frenula who completed preoperative, 1 week, and 1 month postoperative surveys consisting of the Breastfeeding Self‐Efficacy Scale‐Short Form (BSES‐SF), visual analog scale (VAS) for nipple pain severity, and the revised Infant Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire (I‐GERQ‐R). Breastmilk intake was measured preoperatively and 1 week postoperatively.ResultsA total of 237 dyads were enrolled after self‐electing laser lingual frenotomy and/or maxillary labial frenectomy. Isolated posterior tongue‐tie was identified in 78% of infants. Significant postoperative improvements were reported between mean preoperative scores compared to 1 week and 1 month scores of the BSES‐SF (F(2) = 212.3; P < .001), the I‐GERQ‐R (F(2) = 85.3; P < .001), and VAS pain scale (F(2) = 259.8; P < .001). Average breastmilk intake improved 155% from 3.0 (2.9) to 4.9 (4.5) mL/min (P < .001).ConclusionsSurgical release of tongue‐tie/lip‐tie results in significant improvement in breastfeeding outcomes. Improvements occur early (1 week postoperatively) and continue to improve through 1 month postoperatively. Improvements were demonstrated in both infants with classic anterior tongue‐tie and less obvious posterior tongue‐tie. This study identifies a previously under‐recognized patient population that may benefit from surgical intervention if abnormal breastfeeding symptoms exist.Level of Evidence2c Laryngoscope, 127:1217–1223, 2017
Prognostic factors for facial nerve palsy in a pediatric population: A retrospective study and review
Authors: Wolfovitz Amit , Yehudai Noam , Luntz Michal 
Published: September 2016

Objectives/HypothesisTo identify and analyze factors influencing the outcome of facial nerve palsy (FNP) in a pediatric population.Study DesignRetrospective study.MethodsSixty‐seven pediatric patients (72 consecutive cases) diagnosed with and treated for FNP were divided into two severity subgroups. Associations between recovery in these groups and categorical variables were assessed using the Fisher exact test and for age using the t test.ResultsMean age on admission was 12.0 ± 4.5 years. Neither FNP outcome (graded by severity) nor improvement rates (expressed as the percentage of patients achieving a higher FNP grade over time) were influenced by gender, affected side, presence of polyneuropathy, etiology, or recurrent or familial FNP. In cases with comparable final outcome, improvement rates of those diagnosed with severe FNP on presentation (38.9% of cases) were significantly higher than mild‐to‐moderate FNP. Of the 47 patients who attended a follow‐up examination 2 months after discharge, 70.2% have already recovered (by at least one House‐Brackmann [H‐B] grade) by the time they were discharged, whereas 90.9% achieved H‐B grade ≤2, and 72.3% fully recovered (H‐B grade 1) 2 months postdischarge. Adding antiviral medication did not affect FNP improvement rates or outcomes.ConclusionsRates of infectious and traumatic etiology in our patients were higher than reported for adults, but the most common etiology—as in those adults—was idiopathic. Routine extended diagnostic workup was not helpful, and antiviral medications were ineffective. The prognosis of FNP in pediatric patients is excellent, with 90% recovery by 2 months after initial presentation.Level of Evidence4 Laryngoscope, 127:1175–1180, 2017
A not‐so‐harmless experiment in predatory open access publishing
Authors: Martin Alexandre , Martin Tristan 
Published: September 2016

Key points

Publishing articles in predatory or low quality open-access journals has been proven to be easy.
In the presented case study, the editor replaced the entire submitted manuscript with plagiarized texts, without explicitly informing the authors.
When strongly motivated to publish, editors and publishers may fraudulently change articles to make them more publishable.
Replacing the entire content of an article cannot be interpreted as a misguided attempt to improve article quality.
Plagiarism should not be solely blamed on authors when editors may be the culprits.
Exploiting Bisphosphonate–Bioactive‐Glass Interactions for the Development of Self‐Healing and Bioactive Composite Hydrogels
Authors: Diba Mani , An Jie , Schmidt Stephan , Hembury Mathew , Ossipov Dmitri , Boccaccini Aldo R. , Leeuwenburgh Sander C. G. 
Published: September 2016

Hydrogels are widely recognized as promising candidates for various biomedical applications, such as tissue engineering. Recently, extensive research efforts have been devoted to the improvement of the biological and mechanical performance of hydrogel systems by incorporation of functional groups and/or inorganic particles in their composition. Bisphosphonates are a class of drugs, commonly used for treatment of osteoporosis, which exhibit a strong binding affinity for hydroxyapatite. In this study, the binding affinity of a bisphosphonate‐functionalized polymer, hyaluronan, toward a bioactive glass (i.e., 45S5 Bioglass) is evaluated using force–distance measurements with atomic force microscopy. The strong interaction between bisphosphonate and bioactive glass is then exploited to develop organic–inorganic composite hydrogels and the viscoelastic and self‐healing ability of these materials are investigated. Finally, the stability and mineralization behavior of these hydrogels are evaluated in simulated body fluid. Following this approach, injectable, bioactive and self‐healing organic–inorganic composite hydrogels are produced, which mineralize abundantly and rapidly in simulated body fluid. These properties render these composite gels suitable for applications in bone‐tissue engineering.
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Chemotherapy Drug Response to the L858R‐induced Conformational Change of EGFR Activation Loop in Lung Cancer
Authors: Ding Xi , Liu Xingcai , Song Xiaoyun , Yao Jun 
Published: September 2016

AbstractOncogenic L858R mutation of human epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) confers constitutive activation to the kinase and is frequently observed in the pathological process of metastatic lung cancer. Selective inhibition of EGFRL858R mutant over wild‐type EGFR (EGFRWT) has been established as an attractive target for cancer chemotherapy. Here, we performed long‐term molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to reconstruct the complete dynamics trajectory of L858R‐induced conformational change in EGFR activation loop (A‐loop). It was found that the mutation considerably destabilizes A‐loop in Src‐like inactive conformation and promotes the loop conversion to DFG‐in active form. Electrostatic force is primarily responsible for the conversion and stabilization upon the mutation. Binding free energy analysis revealed that Gefitinib exhibits strong selectivity for mutant over wild‐type kinases. The A‐loop conformation, but not L858R mutation, directly determines inhibitor affinity; the mutation can indirectly influence inhibitor binding via regulation of A‐loop conformation. Subsequently, chemical similarity searching was carried out with the structural sketch of Gefitinib against a large library of drug/lead‐like compounds, from which two hits were identified to have high selectivity for EGFRL858R over EGFRW; they can potently inhibit the kinase mutant with IC50 values at nanomolar level. The selectivity is primarily originated from hydrogen bond interactions of inhibitor ligands with mutant but not with wild type due to the A‐loop conformational difference.
Protein profile of seminal plasma and functionality of spermatozoa during the reproductive season in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Authors: Shaliutina‐Kolešová Anna , Kotas Petr , Štěrba Jan , Rodina Marek , Dzyuba Borys , Cosson Jacky , Linhart Otomar 
Published: September 2016

SUMMARYThe purpose of the study was to analyze seminal plasma composition, sperm production, and sperm motility over the course of the spawning season in the common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss). The highest mean percent of motile sperm (carp, 98.3 ± 1.6%; rainbow trout, 92.8 ± 5.6%) and highest spermatozoon velocity (carp, 286.3 ± 7.8 μm sec−1; rainbow trout, 245.3 ± 8.3 μm sec−1) were observed in the middle phase of the spawning period, at 5 sec post‐activation. Sperm volume and concentration increased in the early spawning period, then decreased significantly toward the end of the season in both species. Seminal plasma osmolality was 262–270 mOsmol kg−1 from carp and 232–248 mOsmol kg−1 from rainbow trout, with little variation over the spawning period. Protein concentration in carp seminal plasma was stable throughout the reproductive season, whereas the highest protein level (2.1 ± 0.3 mg mL−1) in rainbow trout was observed in the middle phase of the spawning period. Seminal plasma composition in both species was analyzed using two‐dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis combined with mass spectrometry. Thirteen differentially expressed protein spots in carp seminal plasma and sixteen spots in rainbow trout seminal plasma varied over the course of the reproductive season. The unique proteins identified are involved in the regulation of spermatogenesis, sperm motility, maintenance of sperm membrane lipid stability, and antioxidant protection. These results provide a deeper understanding of the role of fish seminal plasma proteins as well as a list of novel markers of sperm quality. Mol. Reprod. Dev. 83: 968–982, 2016 © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Well–dispersed assembled porphyrin nanorods on graphene for the enhanced photocatalytic performance
Authors: La Duong Duc , Rananaware Anushri , Salimimarand Mina , Bhosale Sheshanath V. 
Published: September 2016

AbstractIn this study, we report a facile synthetic protocol for the fabrication of well‐dispered porphyrin nanorods on the surface of graphene nanoplates (GNPs) by surfactant‐assisted self assembly of tetrakis (4‐carboxyphenyl) porphyrin (TCPP). The formation and crystalisation of GNPs‐supported TCPP nanorods were successfully characterized by SEM, XRD, FTIR, UV‐vis and fluorescence spectroscopy. The assembled TCPP nanorods with a 50 nm diameter and ∼250 nm in length are well distributed on the GNPs and was confirmed by electron microscopy i.e SEM and TEM. The resulted hybrid material shows enhanced visible‐light photocatalytic activity compared to free standing TCPP nanorods toward the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB). In addition, the photodegradation mechanism of RhB when using GNPs‐supported TCPP nanorods catalyst is also proposed.
Concise Review: Organ Engineering: Design, Technology, and Integration
Authors: Kaushik Gaurav , Leijten Jeroen , Khademhosseini Ali 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
Engineering complex tissues and whole organs has the potential to dramatically impact translational medicine in several avenues. Organ engineering is a discipline that integrates biological knowledge of embryological development, anatomy, physiology, and cellular interactions with enabling technologies including biocompatible biomaterials and biofabrication platforms such as three-dimensional bioprinting. When engineering complex tissues and organs, core design principles must be taken into account, such as the structure-function relationship, biochemical signaling, mechanics, gradients, and spatial constraints. Technological advances in biomaterials, biofabrication, and biomedical imaging allow for in vitro control of these factors to recreate in vivo phenomena. Finally, organ engineering emerges as an integration of biological design and technical rigor. An overall workflow for organ engineering and guiding technology to advance biology as well as a perspective on necessary future iterations in the field is discussed.
LASSO vector autoregression structures for very short‐term wind power forecasting
Authors: Cavalcante Laura , Bessa Ricardo J. , Reis Marisa , Browell Jethro 
Published: September 2016

AbstractThe deployment of smart grids and renewable energy dispatch centers motivates the development of forecasting techniques that take advantage of near real‐time measurements collected from geographically distributed sensors. This paper describes a forecasting methodology that explores a set of different sparse structures for the vector autoregression (VAR) model using the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) framework. The alternating direction method of multipliers is applied to fit the different LASSO‐VAR variants and create a scalable forecasting method supported by parallel computing and fast convergence, which can be used by system operators and renewable power plant operators. A test case with 66 wind power plants is used to show the improvement in forecasting skill from exploring distributed sparse structures. The proposed solution outperformed the conventional autoregressive and vector autoregressive models, as well as a sparse VAR model from the state of the art. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Collective Review of the Status of Rapid Sequence Intubation Drugs of Choice in Trauma in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Settings (Prehospital, Emergency Department and Operating Room Setting)
Authors: Pillay Leressè , Hardcastle Timothy 
Published: September 2016

AbstractIntroductionEstablishing a definitive airway in order to ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation is an important aspect of resuscitation of the polytrauma patient.AimTo review the relevant literature that compares the different drugs used for rapid sequence intubation (RSI) of trauma patients, specifically reviewing: premedication, induction agents and neuromuscular blocking agents across the prehospital, emergency department and operating room setting, and to present the best practices based on the reviewed evidence.MethodA literature review of rapid sequence intubation in the trauma population was carried out, specifically comparison of the drugs used (induction agent, neuromuscular blocking drugs and adjuncts).DiscussionStudies involving the comparison of drugs used in RSI in, specifically, the trauma patient are sparse. The majority of studies have compared induction agents, etomidate, ketamine and propofol, as well as the neuromuscular blocking agents, succinylcholine and rocuronium.ConclusionThere currently exists great variation in the practice of RSI; however, in trauma the RSI armamentarium is limited to agents that maintain hemodynamic stability, provide adequate intubating conditions in the shortest time period and do not have detrimental effects on cerebral perfusion pressure. Further, multicenter randomized controlled studies to confirm the benefits of the currently used agents in trauma are required.
Hydrotrope‐Induced Enhancement of Room Temperature Surface Activity for High Krafft Point Fluorinated Surfactants
Authors: Zhou Hong‐Tao , Xing Hang , Wu Bo‐Wan , Cao An‐Qing , Xiao Jin‐Xin 
Published: September 2016

AbstractPotassium perfluorooctane sulfonate (KPFOS) and sodium perfluorooctane sulfonate (NaPFOS) exhibit poor surface activities in aqueous solution at room temperature because of their high Krafft points. In this work, we attempted to increase the solubility of KPFOS and NaPFOS and consequently improve their surface activities at room temperature with sodium p‐methylbenzene sulfonate (BS) and urea, which are typical hydrotropes in industrial applications. The effects of BS and urea on the surface tension of the aqueous solutions of KPFOS and NaPFOS were investigated at 25 °C. When the hydrotropes were added, the effectiveness of KPFOS and NaPFOS in surface tension reduction was greatly enhanced and KPFOS showed higher efficiency in surface tension reduction than NaPFOS. On the other hand, BS had much stronger ability than urea to reduce the surface tension of KPFOS and NaPFOS in water. In particular, with the assistance of BS the minimum surface tension of KPFOS approached 19 mN/m at 25 °C. It was worth noting that in the presence of BS, the surface tension of an apparently “saturated” solution (i.e., with coexisting surfactant solid) continuously decreased with increasing surfactant concentration. This behavior was ascribed to enrichment of branched PFOS isomers in aqueous phase with the assistance of BS, as evidenced by high‐resolution 19F NMR. Hydrotropes were able to recover the inherent character of KPFOS and NaPFOS as highly surface‐active fluorinated surfactants by increasing the solubility of branched isomers. This is an easy way to enhance the effectiveness in surface tension reduction at room temperature for fluorinated surfactants with high Krafft points.
Brief report: Factor structure of parenting behaviour in early adolescence
Authors: Spithoven Annette W.M. , Bijttebier Patricia , Van Leeuwen Karla , Goossens Luc 
Published: September 2016

ABSTRACTResearchers have traditionally relied on a tripartite model of parenting behaviour, consisting of the dimensions parental support, psychological control, and behavioural control. However, some scholars have argued to distinguish two dimensions of behavioural control, namely reactive control and proactive control. In line with earlier work, the current study found empirical evidence for these distinct behavioural control dimensions. In addition, the study showed that the four parenting dimensions of parental support, psychological control, reactive control, and proactive control were differentially related to peer‐related loneliness as well as parent‐related loneliness. Thereby, the current study does not only provide empirical evidence for the distinction between various parenting dimensions, but also shows the utility of this differentiation.
Case report: Deep neck abscess and mediastinitis with exposed carotid sheath treated with vacuum assisted closure
Authors: de Oca Durán Edgar Montes , Medina Marco Aurelio Rendón , Ayala Alondra Ruelas , Ortiz Jorge Arturo Rojas 
Published: September 2016

Abstract

Background
We present a deep neck infection associated with mediastinitis treated with VAC therapy. In this case we encountered exposure of the carotid sheath, and protected with GELFOAM® (Pfizer®) sponge and ACTICOAT FLEX 3® (Smith&Nephew®), as an alternative to petroleum gauze.

Case summary
A 29-year-old female with deep neck abscess and mediastinitis involving carotid sheath. Treated with VAC therapy, right thoracotomy and left thoracoscopy with decortication. During the VAC changes carotid sheath was covered by a layer of Gelfoam® and Acticoat flex3®. A total of 3 changes were performed with direct wound closure with no evidence of vascular direct injury.

Conclusion
The present case demonstrates that alternative dressing choices such as GELFOAM® and ACTICOAT FLEX3® can potentially be used instead of the classic petroleum gauze for Negative Pressure Therapy for wounds with exposed vessels. More prospective randomized trials should be performed to ensure this proposal safety. We believe that the microporous layer decreases the direct negative pressure in the vessels. We did not find complications related to this treatment, but we cannot assume they are nonexistent.

Highlights
Soft Tissue Chondroma—Result of Surgery in a Local Hospital and Review of the Literature
Authors: John Lo Chi-Yin , Fu-Keung Ip , Tak-Chuen Wong , Priscilla Leung Oi-Yee , Wai-Leuk Tsang 
Published: September 2016

Background/Purpose This was a retrospective case series that aimed to study the clinical features and results of surgery for soft tissue chondroma, which is a benign extraskeletal cartilage tumour. Methods Ten patients with a histological diagnosis of soft tissue chondroma were recruited between 2001 and 2012. Tumours involved the hand and wrist (n = 4), foot (n = 3), popliteal fossa (n = 2), and deltoid (n = 1). Results The most common complaints were progressive enlargement of the size of the mass (50%) and pain (50%). Radiographs showed calcified soft tissue mass in 90% of cases. Marginal excision was performed. The mean follow-up duration was 27.6 months. There was one suspected recurrence case with a mass over the index finger. Surgical re-excision was performed and the second histological diagnosis was bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation. At final follow-up, nine out of ten cases were symptom free. One patient had residual finger joint stiffness and deformity. Conclusion The results of marginal excisions for soft tissue chondroma is satisfactory with low complication and recurrence rates.
Interpretation of shallow electrical resistivity images of faults: tectonophysical approach
Authors: Seminsky K.Zh. , Zaripov R.M. , Olenchenko V.V. 
Published: September 2016

Abstract
A new approach to interpretation of shallow electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) data discussed for the case of the Olkhon area (western Baikal region) stems from tectonophysical ideas of faulting phases and deformation levels in rocks. The deformation levels, identified statistically from ERT responses, constrain fault boundaries and subboundaries associated with the formation of main and subsidiary fault planes. Information of this kind creates a basis for solving various fundamental and applied problems of tectonics, mineral exploration, and engineering geology.