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A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK OF DATA QUALITY IN PARTICIPATORY SENSING: A CASE OF MHEALTH
Authors: Suci Pratiwi Andita , Anawar Syarulnaziah 
Published: December 2015

Research in data quality is important in participatory sensing area to provide integrity of the data contributed by participants in mHealth participatory campaign. Many factors can influence the integrity of data contribution. One of major concerns is the possibility of data truthfulness of being uncertain due to incompleteness, imprecision, vagueness, and fragmentary. In participatory sensing, the interpretation of data quality is rather loose and there is no established theoretical framework that represents the elements of data quality in mHealth participatory sensing system. Therefore, the objective of this paper is two-fold: First, to investigate the variables of data quality that suits participatory sensing system. Second to propose a theoretical framework of data quality in mHealth participatory sensing. The finding will serve a guideline of data quality in mhealth participatory sensing.
A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STATISTICAL AND NATURAL LANGUAGE PROCESSING TECHNIQUES FOR SENTIMENT ANALYSIS
Authors: Khong Wai-Howe , Soon Lay-Ki , Goh Hui-Ngo 
Published: December 2015

Sentiment analysis has emerged as one of the most powerful tools in business intelligence. With the aim of proposing an effective sentiment analysis technique, we have performed experiments on analyzing the sentiments of 3,424 tweets using both statistical and natural language processing (NLP) techniques as part of our background study. For statistical technique, machine learning algorithms such as Support Vector Machines (SVMs), decision trees and Naïve Bayes have been explored. The results show that SVM consistently outperformed the rest in both classifications. As for sentiment analysis using NLP techniques, we used two different tagging methods for part-of-speech (POS) tagging. Subsequently, the output is used for word sense disambiguation (WSD) using WordNet, followed by sentiment identification using SentiWordNet. Our experimental results indicate that adjectives and adverbs are sufficient to infer the sentiment of tweets compared to other combinations. Comparatively, the statistical approach records higher accuracy than the NLP approach by approximately 17%.
INFLUENCE OF HEAT TRANSFER ON THE MHD STAGNATION POINT FLOW OF A POWER LAW FLUID WITH CONVECTIVE BOUNDARY CONDITION
Authors: Jahan Shah , Sakidin Hamzah 
Published: December 2015

In this article, we examined the impact of heat transfer on the magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) stagnation point flow of a non-Newtonian power- law fluid with convective boundary condition. By using suitable similarity transformations, coupled nonlinear partial differential equations are transformed to ordinary differential equations. Then solved the resulting equations with Homotopy analysis method. Interesting flow parameters such as MHD , stagnation parameter convective parameter are discussed graphically. Convergence is checked at 20th order of approximation. Numerical values of physical interested parameter such as local Nusselt number are also tabulated.
Protection and Long-Lived Immunity Induced by the ID93/GLA-SE Vaccine Candidate against a Clinical Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolate
Authors: Baldwin Susan L. , Reese Valerie A. , Huang Po-wei D. , Beebe Elyse A. , Podell Brendan K. , Reed Steven G. , Coler Rhea N. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT

Mycobacterium tuberculosis
HN878 represents a virulent clinical strain from the W-Beijing family, which has been tested in small animal models in order to study its virulence and its induction of host immune responses following infection. This isolate causes death and extensive lung pathology in infected C57BL/6 mice, whereas lab-adapted strains, such as
M. tuberculosis
H37Rv, do not. The use of this clinically relevant isolate of
M. tuberculosis
increases the possibilities of assessing the long-lived efficacy of tuberculosis vaccines in a relatively inexpensive small animal model. This model will also allow for the use of knockout mouse strains to critically examine key immunological factors responsible for long-lived, vaccine-induced immunity in addition to vaccine-mediated prevention of pulmonary immunopathology. In this study, we show that the ID93/glucopyranosyl lipid adjuvant (GLA)-stable emulsion (SE) tuberculosis vaccine candidate, currently in human clinical trials, is able to elicit protection against
M. tuberculosis
HN878 by reducing the bacterial burden in the lung and spleen and by preventing the extensive lung pathology induced by this pathogen in C57BL/6 mice.
Diagnostic Accuracy of the InBios Scrub Typhus Detect Enzyme-Linked Immunoassay for the Detection of IgM Antibodies in Northern Thailand
Authors: Blacksell Stuart D. , Tanganuchitcharnchai Ampai , Nawtaisong Pruksa , Kantipong Pacharee , Laongnualpanich Achara , Day Nicholas P. J. , Paris Daniel H. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT
In this study, we examined the diagnostic accuracy of the InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and determined the optimal diagnostic optical density (OD) cutoffs for screening and diagnostic applications based on prospectively collected, characterized samples from undifferentiated febrile illness patients in northern Thailand. Direct comparisons with the serological gold standard, indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA), revealed strong statistical correlation of ELISA OD values and IFA IgM titers. Determination of the optimal ELISA cutoff for seroepidemiology or screening purposes compared to the corresponding IFA reciprocal titer of 400 as previously described for Thailand was 0.60 OD, which corresponded to a sensitivity (Sn) of 84% and a specificity (Sp) of 98%. The diagnostic performance against the improved and more-stringent scrub typhus infection criteria (STIC), correcting for low false-positive IFA titers, resulted in an Sn of 93% and an Sp of 91% at an ELISA cutoff of 0.5 OD. This diagnostic ELISA cutoff corresponds to IFA reciprocal titers of 1,600 to 3,200, which greatly reduces the false-positive rates associated with low-positive IFA titers. These data are in congruence with the recently improved serodiagnostic positivity criteria using the Bayesian latent class modeling approach. In summary, the InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM ELISA is affordable and easy-to-use, with adequate diagnostic accuracy for screening and diagnostic purposes, and should be considered an improved alternative to the gold standard IFA for acute diagnosis. For broader application, regional cutoff validation and antigenic composition for consistent diagnostic accuracy should be considered.
Mucosal IgG Levels Correlate Better with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Load and Inflammation than Plasma IgG Levels
Authors: Vissers Marloes , Ahout Inge M. L. , de Jonge Marien I. , Ferwerda Gerben 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT
Maternal vaccination is currently considered a strategy against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections. In RSV-infected infants, high mucosal IgG levels correlated better with reduced RSV load and lower mucosal CXCL10 levels than plasma IgG levels. For future vaccination strategies against RSV, more focus should be on the mucosal humoral immune response.
Serological Responses to a Norovirus Nonstructural Fusion Protein after Vaccination and Infection
Authors: Hesse Shayla , Neill Frederick H. , Estes Mary K. , Shanker Sreejesh , Prasad B. V. Venkataram , Ferreira Jennifer , Atmar Robert L. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT
The performance of an assay to detect antibodies to a norovirus nonstructural fusion protein, designated VPR and consisting of three proteins (GI.1 virus protein genome-linked [VPg], a virus protease, and an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase), was evaluated. The assay sensitivity and specificity were 74.5% and >95%, respectively, for identifying GI.1 norovirus infection among persons who received either a monovalent GI.1 norovirus virus-like particle (VLP) vaccine or placebo by the intranasal route followed by an oral live GI.1 norovirus challenge.
Complete Genome Sequencing of Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila ZAC14D2_NAIMI4_2, a Multidrug-Resistant Strain Isolated from Sediments of a Polluted River in Mexico, Uncovers New Antibiotic Resistance Genes and a Novel Class-II Lasso Peptide Biosynthesis Gene Cluster
Authors: Vinuesa Pablo , Ochoa-Sánchez Luz Edith 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT

Here, we report the first complete genome sequence of a
Stenotrophomonas acidaminiphila
strain, generated with PacBio RS II single-molecule real-time technology, consisting of a single circular chromosome of 4.13 Mb. We annotated mobile genetic elements and natural product biosynthesis clusters, including a novel class-II lasso peptide with a 7-residue macrolactam ring.
Complete Genome Sequence of the Freshwater Colorless Sulfur Bacterium
Beggiatoa leptomitiformis
Neotype Strain D-402
T
Authors: Fomenkov Alexey , Vincze Tamas , Grabovich Margarita Y. , Dubinina Galina , Orlova Maria , Belousova Elena , Roberts Richard J. 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT

In this report, we announce the availability of a complete closed genome sequence and methylome analysis of
Beggiatoa leptomitiformis
neotype strain D-402
T
(DSM 14946, UNIQEM U 779).
Draft Genome Sequence of a Probiotic Strain, Lactobacillus fermentum UCO-979C
Authors: Karlyshev Andrey V. , Villena Julio , Gonzalez Carlos , Albarracin Leonardo , Barros Javier , Garcia Apolinaria 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT

This report describes a draft genome sequence of
Lactobacillus fermentum
strain UCO-979C. The reads generated by a Ion Torrent PGM were assembled into contigs, with a total size of 2.01 Mb. The data were annotated using the NCBI GenBank and RAST servers. Specific features of the genome are highlighted.
Whole-Genome Sequence of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia ZBG7B Reveals Its Biotechnological Potential
Authors: Chan Kok-Gan , Chong Teik-Min , Adrian Tan-Guan-Sheng , Kher Heng Leong , Hong Kar-Wai , Grandclément Catherine , Faure Denis , Yin Wai-Fong , Dessaux Yves 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia
ZBG7B was isolated from vineyard soil of Zellenberg, France. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of this bacterial strain, which has facilitated the prediction of function for several genes encoding biotechnologically important enzymes, such as xylosidase, xylanase, laccase, and chitinase.
Draft Genome Sequence of the Commercial Biocontrol Strain Pantoea agglomerans P10c
Authors: Smits Theo H. M. , Rezzonico Fabio , Blom Jochen , Goesmann Alexander , Abelli Azzurra , Kron Morelli Roberto , Vanneste Joël L. , Duffy Brion 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT

We report here the draft genome sequence of the biocontrol strain
Pantoea agglomerans
P10c, composed of a draft chromosome and two plasmids: the 559-kb large
Pantoea
plasmid 1 (pPag3) and a 182-kb plasmid (pPag1). A genomic island containing pantocin A biosynthesis genes was identified.
Draft Genome Sequence of Bacillus marisflavi TF-11
T
(JCM 11544), a Carotenoid-Producing Bacterium Isolated from Seawater from a Tidal Flat in the Yellow Sea
Authors: Wang Jie-ping , Liu Bo , Liu Guo-hong , Chen De-ju , Chen Qian-qian , Zhu Yu-jing , Chen Zheng , Che Jian-mei 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT

Bacillus marisflavi
TF-11
T
(JCM 11544) is a Gram-positive, spore-forming, and carotenoid-producing bacterium isolated from seawater from a tidal flat in the Yellow Sea. Here, we report the first draft genome sequence of
B. marisflavi
TF-11
T
, which comprises 4.31 Mb in 11 scaffolds with a G+C content of 48.57%.
Whole-Genome Sequence of Mycobacterium bovis W-1171, Isolated from the Laryngopharyngeal Lymph Node of a Wild Boar in South Korea
Authors: Kim Narae , Jang Yunho , Park So-young , Song Woong-seog , Kim Jong-Taek , Lee Hee Soo , Lim Young-Hee , Kim Jae-Myung 
Published: December 2015

ABSTRACT

Mycobacterium bovis
W-1171 was isolated from a wild boar living in a free-ranging field in Gyeonggido, South Korea. The whole-genome sequence of this strain was determined in 50 contigs, which was 4,304,865 bp with a 65.57% G+C content. In total 3,945 protein-coding genes were predicted from this assembly.
Body shape index in comparison with other anthropometric measures in prediction of total and cause-specific mortality
Authors: Dhana Klodian , Kavousi Maryam , Ikram M Arfan , Tiemeier Henning W , Hofman Albert , Franco Oscar H 
Published: December 2015

BackgroundThe association of body mass index (BMI) with mortality remains controversial among the middle-aged and elderly. Moreover, the contribution of other anthropometric measures to predict mortality is unclear.MethodsWe assessed the association of BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and a body shape index (ABSI=WC/(BMI2/3×height1/2)) with total, cardiovascular and cancer mortality by using Cox proportion hazard models among 2626 men and 3740 women from the prospective population-based Rotterdam Study. Predictive performance was assessed through informativeness, c-statistic, integrated discrimination improvement (IDI), and continuous net reclassification improvement (cNRI).ResultsDuring 22 years of follow-up, 3675 deaths from all-causes, 1195 from cardiovascular disease, and 873 from cancer occurred. In the multivariable model, ABSI showed a stronger association with mortality compared with BMI, WC, WHtR and WHR. HRs and CIs (95% CIs) for total mortality per 1 SD increase in ABSI were 1.15 (1.09 to 1.21) for men and 1.09 (1.04 to 1.14) for women. For cardiovascular and cancer mortality, these HRs (95% CI) were 1.18 (1.08 to 1.29) and 1.10 (0.99 to 1.22) for men, 1.04 (0.96 to 1.12) and 1.18 (1.07 to 1.30) for women, respectively. The models including ABSI did not increase the c-statistics. Among men, in prediction of total mortality the model including ABSI was more informative (χ2=26.4) and provided improvement in risk stratification (IDI 0.003, 95% CI 0.001 to 0.005; cNRI 0.13, 95% CI 0.06 to 0.21).ConclusionsIn our population-based study, among different anthropometric measures, ABSI showed a stronger association with total, cardiovascular and cancer mortality. However, the added predictive value of ABSI in prediction of mortality was limited.
Trust and health: testing the reverse causality hypothesis
Authors: Giordano Giuseppe Nicola , Lindström Martin 
Published: December 2015

BackgroundSocial capital research has consistently shown positive associations between generalised trust and health outcomes over 2 decades. Longitudinal studies attempting to test causal relationships further support the theory that trust is an independent predictor of health. However, as the reverse causality hypothesis has yet to be empirically tested, a knowledge gap remains. The aim of this study, therefore, was to investigate if health status predicts trust.MethodsData employed in this study came from 4 waves of the British Household Panel Survey between years 2000 and 2007 (N=8114). The sample was stratified by baseline trust to investigate temporal relationships between prior self-rated health (SRH) andchangesin trust. We used logistic regression models with random effects, as trust was expected to be more similar within the same individuals over time.ResultsFrom the ‘Can trust at baseline’ cohort, poor SRH at time (t−1) predicted low trust at time (t) (OR=1.38). Likewise, good health predicted high trust within the ‘Cannot’ trust cohort (OR=1.30). These patterns of positive association remained after robustness checks, which adjusted for misclassification of outcome (trust) status and the existence of other temporal pathways.ConclusionsThis study offers empirical evidence to support the circular nature of trust/health relationship. The stability of association between prior health status and changes in trust over time differed between cohorts, hinting at the existence of complex pathways rather than a simple positive feedback loop.
Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Angiography Provides Collateral Circulation and Hemodynamic Information in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Authors: Hernández-Pérez María , Puig Josep , Blasco Gerard , Pérez de la Ossa Natalia , Dorado Laura , Dávalos Antoni , Munuera Josep 
Published: December 2015

Background and Purpose—
Contrary to usual static vascular imaging techniques, contrast-enhanced dynamic magnetic resonance angiography (dMRA) enables dynamic study of cerebral vessels. We evaluated dMRA ability to assess arterial occlusion, cerebral hemodynamics, and collateral circulation in acute ischemic stroke.

Methods—

Twenty-five acute ischemic stroke patients with proximal anterior circulation occlusion underwent dMRA on a 3T scanner within 12 hours of symptoms onset. Diffusion weighted imaging,
T
max
6 s lesion volumes and hypoperfusion intensity ratio as volume of
T
max
>6 s/volume of
T
max
>10 s were measured. Site and grade of occlusion (Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction criteria) were evaluated on time-of-flight MRA and dMRA. Leptomeningeal collaterality (American Society of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology/Society of Interventional Radiology [ASITN/SIR] Scale) and asymmetries in venous clearance were assessed exclusively on dMRA. Collateral filling was dichotomized into incomplete (ASITN/SIR 0–2) or complete (ASITN/SIR 3–4).

Results—

On dMRA, site of occlusion was M1 in 21 patients, tandem internal carotid artery/M1 in 2 and tandem internal carotid artery/terminal internal carotid artery in 2 patients. Three tandem occlusions were not detected on time-of-flight–MRA. All patients had Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 0 to 1 on time-of-flight–MRA, but three of them had Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction 2 on dMRA. Complete collateral filling (n=12, 48%) was associated with smaller diffusion weighted imaging lesion volume (
P
=0.039), smaller hypoperfused volume (
P
=0.018), and lower hypoperfusion intensity ratio (
P
=0.006). Patients with symmetrical clearance of transverse sinuses (52%) were more likely to have complete collateral filling (
P
=0.015).

Conclusions—
As a fast, direct, feasible, noninvasive, and reliable method to assess site of occlusion, collateral circulation and hemodynamic alterations, dMRA provides profound insights in acute stroke.
Radiosurgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in A Randomized Trial of Unruptured Brain Arteriovenous Malformations (ARUBA)-Eligible Patients
Authors: Ding Dale , Starke Robert M. , Kano Hideyuki , Mathieu David , Huang Paul , Kondziolka Douglas , Feliciano Caleb , Rodriguez-Mercado Rafael , Almodovar Luis , Grills Inga S. , Silva Danilo , Abbassy Mahmoud , Missios Symeon , Barnett Gene H. , Lunsford L. Dade , Sheehan Jason P. 
Published: December 2015

Background and Purpose—
The benefit of intervention for patients with unruptured cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) was challenged by results demonstrating superior clinical outcomes with conservative management from A Randomized Trial of Unruptured Brain AVMs (ARUBA). The aim of this multicenter, retrospective cohort study is to analyze the outcomes of stereotactic radiosurgery for ARUBA-eligible patients.

Methods—
We combined AVM radiosurgery outcome data from 7 institutions participating in the International Gamma Knife Research Foundation. Patients with ≥12 months of follow-up were screened for ARUBA eligibility criteria. Favorable outcome was defined as AVM obliteration, no postradiosurgery hemorrhage, and no permanently symptomatic radiation–induced changes. Adverse neurological outcome was defined as any new or worsening neurological symptoms or death.

Results—
The ARUBA-eligible cohort comprised 509 patients (mean age, 40 years). The Spetzler–Martin grade was I to II in 46% and III to IV in 54%. The mean radiosurgical margin dose was 22 Gy and follow-up was 86 months. AVM obliteration was achieved in 75%. The postradiosurgery hemorrhage rate during the latency period was 0.9% per year. Symptomatic and permanent radiation–induced changes occurred in 11% and 3%, respectively. The rates of favorable outcome, adverse neurological outcome, permanent neurological morbidity, and mortality were 70%, 13%, 5%, and 4%, respectively.

Conclusions—
Radiosurgery may provide durable clinical benefit in some ARUBA-eligible patients. On the basis of the natural history of untreated, unruptured AVMs in the medical arm of ARUBA, we estimate that a follow-up duration of 15 to 20 years is necessary to realize a potential benefit of radiosurgical intervention for conservative management in unruptured patients with AVM.
Historia Afroniemców
Authors: Krawczyk-Onyibe Judyta 
Published: December 2015

History of Afro-GermansThe purpose of article History of Afro-Germans is to shad more light on the history of Afro-Germans of the last eight decades. I raise here issues like: social inclusion and exclusion, national affiliation, acceptance, self-identification and social categorization, stigmatization, discrimination based on racial background. I describe how this group has been perceived by the White majority of Germans, and activities of Afro-Germans that influenced change of their status and image in Germany. Based on a theoretical analysis, the following results reflect an incremental development in the recognition of Afro-Germans in Germany. Whereas the first generation of the 1940’s had been labelled as “occupation kids” not recognized by the majority of German society as member of it, rather as unwanted souvenir of Allies soldiers, the youngest generation in the meantime enjoys almost all rights included in being a German citizen. Historia AfroniemcówHistoria Afroniemców to artykuł, którego celem jest rzucić światło na historię Afroniemców na przestrzeni ostatnich ośmiu dekad. Poruszam w nim takie zagadnienia, jak: inkluzja i ekskluzja społeczna, przynależność narodowa, akceptacja, autoidentyfikacja i kategoryzacja społeczna oraz stygmatyzacja i dyskryminacja na tle rasowym. Opisuję sposób postrzegania Afroniemców przez białą większość Niemców, jak i działania samej mniejszości wpływające na zmianę jej statusu i wizerunku w Niemczech. Na podstawie teoretycznej analizy dostępnych materiałów stwierdzam, iż doszło do stopniowego postępu w kwestii akceptacji Afroniemców. Mam na uwadze, że pierwsza generacja nazywana „dziećmi okupacji” nie była uznawana za część społeczeństwa niemieckiego, raczej za niechcianą „pamiątkę” po alianckich żołnierzach, tymczasem najmłodsza generacja cieszy się prawie pełnią praw, jakie przysługują niemieckiemu obywatelowi.