bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Generalized distributed compressive sensing with security challenges for linearly correlated information sources
Authors: Park Jeonghun , Hwang Seunggye , Yang Janghoon , Bae Kitae , Ko Hoon , Kim Dong Ku 
Published: August 2017

SummaryDistributed compressive sensing (DCS) usually improves the signal recovery performance of multi‐signal ensembles by exploiting both intra‐ and inter‐signal correlation and sparsity structure. However, the existing DCS had proposed for a very limited ensemble of signals that has only single common information. This paper proposes a generalized DCS (GDCS) framework which can improve sparse signal detection performance given arbitrary types of common information, which are classified into full common information and partial common information after overcoming against existing limitation. Specifically, the theoretical bound on the required number of measurements under the GDCS is obtained. We also develop a practical algorithm to obtain benefits using the GDCS. At the end of this paper, it simply summarizes the potential security issues when it gets all sensing information in a sensor network. Finally, numerical results verify that the proposed algorithm reduces the required number of measurements for correlated sparse signal detection compared to the DCS algorithm. This research lays down the basis for efficient distributed signal detection so that it can improve the detection performance or it can detect the signal reliably when the number of signal observations is limited.
Preparing NERSC users for Cori, a Cray XC40 system with Intel many integrated cores
Authors: He Yun , Cook Brandon , Deslippe Jack , Friesen Brian , Gerber Richard , Hartman‐Baker Rebecca , Koniges Alice , Kurth Thorsten , Leak Stephen , Yang Woo‐Sun , Zhao Zhengji , Baron Eddie , Hauschildt Peter 
Published: August 2017

SummaryThe newest NERSC supercomputer Cori is a Cray XC40 system consisting of 2,388 Intel Xeon Haswell nodes and 9,688 Intel Xeon‐Phi “Knights Landing” (KNL) nodes. Compared to the Xeon‐based clusters NERSC users are familiar with, optimal performance on Cori requires consideration of KNL mode settings; process, thread, and memory affinity; fine‐grain parallelization; vectorization; and use of the high‐bandwidth MCDRAM memory. This paper describes our efforts preparing NERSC users for KNL through the NERSC Exascale Science Application Program, Web documentation, and user training. We discuss how we configured the Cori system for usability and productivity, addressing programming concerns, batch system configurations, and default KNL cluster and memory modes. System usage data, job completion analysis, programming and running jobs issues, and a few successful user stories on KNL are presented.
The Music Therapy Session Assessment Scale (MT‐SAS): Validation of a new tool for music therapy process evaluation
Authors: Raglio Alfredo , Gnesi Marco , Monti Maria Cristina , Oasi Osmano , Gianotti Marta , Attardo Lapo , Gontero Giulia , Morotti Lara , Boffelli Sara , Imbriani Chiara , Montomoli Cristina , Imbriani Marcello 
Published: August 2017

AbstractBackgroundMusic therapy (MT) interventions are aimed at creating and developing a relationship between patient and therapist. However, there is a lack of validated observational instruments to consistently evaluate the MT process.AimThe purpose of this study was the validation of Music Therapy Session Assessment Scale (MT‐SAS), designed to assess the relationship between therapist and patient during active MT sessions.MethodsVideotapes of a single 30‐min session per patient were considered. A pilot study on the videotapes of 10 patients was carried out to help refine the items, define the scoring system and improve inter‐rater reliability among the five raters. Then, a validation study on 100 patients with different clinical conditions was carried out. The Italian MT‐SAS was used throughout the process, although we also provide an English translation.ResultsThe final scale consisted of 7 binary items accounting for eye contact, countenance, and nonverbal and sound–music communication. In the pilot study, raters were found to share an acceptable level of agreement in their assessments. Explorative factorial analysis disclosed a single homogeneous factor including 6 items (thus supporting an ordinal total score), with only the item about eye contact being unrelated to the others. Moreover, the existence of 2 different archetypal profiles of attuned and disattuned behaviours was highlighted through multiple correspondence analysis.ConclusionsAs suggested by the consistent results of 2 different analyses, MT‐SAS is a reliable tool that globally evaluates sonorous–musical and nonverbal behaviours related to emotional attunement and empathetic relationship between patient and therapist during active MT sessions.
Corporate Sustainability Performance and Assurance on Sustainability Reports: Diffusion of Accounting Practices in the Realm of Sustainable Development
Authors: Braam Geert , Peeters Roy 
Published: August 2017

AbstractIn response to investors and other stakeholders questioning the credibility of the performance information displayed in sustainability reports, companies increasingly have their sustainability reports voluntarily assured by an independent third party. However, voluntary third‐party assurance on sustainability reports (SA) may vary considerably in terms of the choice of the assurance provider as well as the scope and level of assurance. In this study, the relationship between corporate sustainability performance (CSP) and choices related to SA is explored.Using a panel data set of 4686 listed companies (from 21 European and North American countries) during the period 2009–2014, the results indicate that companies with a superior CSP are more likely to employ third parties to provide assurance on their sustainability reports than companies with an inferior sustainability performance. For companies that employ third parties to provide assurance, we also find that, among the companies headquartered in the more shareholder‐oriented countries, CSP plays a significant role in explaining variation in the choice of the assurance provider, while predominantly in the more stakeholder‐oriented countries, companies with a good CSP are more likely to choose a broader assurance scope than companies with a poor CSP. The results support the notion that companies with a superior CSP make different choices related to SA than companies with an inferior CSP. The results also indicate that country‐specific characteristics are important for understanding the variation in choices related to SA. We discuss the findings and their implications. © 2017 The Authors. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management published by ERP Environment and John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Factors Affecting Purchase Intention and Social Media Publicity of Green Products: The Mediating Role of Concern for Consequences
Authors: Zahid Muhammad Mohsin , Ali Bakhtiar , Ahmad Muhammad Shakil , Thurasamy Ramayah , Amin Naila 
Published: August 2017

AbstractThe emerging concern for the environment, particularly in consumer products, has grabbed the attention of both practitioners and academics equally. With the aid of new communication tools such as social media, the concern for the environment has been widely shared. The motivation behind consumer behaviour towards environmentally friendly green products is different compared to general non‐green products. The present study explored the factors that determine the purchase intention of green products and publicity on social media. The mediating role of concern for consequences and the moderating role of economic factors was also analysed. A total of 347 consumers were sampled in the present study by means of systematic sampling from cosmetic stores. Structural equation modelling using SmartPLS 3 software was employed to analyse the data of the present study. Notably, the mediating role of concern for consequences and economic factor are supported. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment
Error probability independent delay analysis of single electronics circuits
Authors: Jain Amit , Ghosh Arpita , Dutta Pranab Kishore , Singh N. Basanta , Sarkar Subir Kumar 
Published: August 2017

SummaryThis study based on Poisson process and orthodox theory of single electron tunneling for the first time proposes an error probability independent delay model for delay calculation of single electronics circuits, involving multiple tunneling events. The Poisson process assumes that the tunneling events are independent of each other, but in real single electronics circuits they are correlated through space and time, so this effect has been considered and included in the proposed model. The dependence of tunneling rates on the logic transition is thoroughly investigated. Finally, the model is applied to different logic gates, and the result is compared with the well known Monte Carlo approach to prove the accuracy of the proposed model.
CABI's innovative use of technology, data, and knowledge transfer to reduce crop losses in the developing world
Authors: Powell Andrea 
Published: August 2017

AbstractCABI is a not‐for‐profit, knowledge‐based organization with a mission to improve livelihoods by solving problems in agriculture and the environment. It aims to achieve impact at scale by combining modern ICTs with knowledge management skills and the ability to bridge the gap between research and the practical application of scientific knowledge. The global Plantwise program, led by CABI, aims to reduce crop losses by focusing on improving plant health information services throughout the developing world, where up to 80% of the world's food is produced. Its aim is to “lose less and feed more” by providing appropriate, authoritative, and practical information to farmers through a network of face‐to‐face plant clinics, backed up by a vast Knowledge Bank of factsheets, distribution maps, images, and pest management toolkits. Introducing simple Android tablets into the Plantwise plant clinics, backed up by mobile phone advisory services, has built capacity in farmer communities, increased the speed with which new pests and diseases can be identified and improved the quality of the diagnoses and advice provided by the Plant Doctors. As the Plantwise network grows, the data collected and held in the Knowledge Bank can be analyzed and combined with other sources to provide new insights and tools to address the challenges of increasing productivity and adapting to climate change. As a partner in the GODAN initiative, CABI is also collaborating with other data providers to seek solutions to the world's agricultural challenges and to build the digital skills needed to drive the data revolution.
Therapeutic monoclonal antibodies in combination with pomalidomide can overcome refractoriness to both agents in multiple myeloma: A case‐based approach
Authors: Baertsch Marc‐Andrea , Hundemer Michael , Hillengass Jens , Goldschmidt Hartmut , Raab Marc S. 
Published: August 2017

AbstractIn multiple myeloma (MM), the synergy between immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs) and monoclonal antibodies (MABs) has been demonstrated in several pivotal trials. However, disease refractory to either class of compounds remains a major therapeutic challenge. We here report on 3 heavily pretreated MM patients who were refractory to pomalidomide as well as to MABs against CD38 (daratumumab) or CD20 (rituximab), respectively, but who responded to retreatment with the same agents in combination. Responses were durable with PFS of 7, 10 (ongoing), and 30 months from initiation of combination treatment. The combination of IMiDs with MABs directed against MM cell surface antigens can overcome refractoriness to both agents.
Mediated pathways from maternal depression and early parenting to children's executive function and externalizing behaviour problems
Authors: Baker Claire , Kuhn Laura 
Published: August 2017

AbstractStructural equation models were used to examine pathways from maternal depression and early parenting to children's executive function (EF) and externalizing behaviours in the first nationally representative study to obtain direct assessments of children's kindergarten EF skills (i.e., the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study Kindergarten Class of 2010–2011). Preliminary analyses revealed that maternal depression was negatively related to children's EF and positively related to children's externalizing behaviour problems. However, the negative association between maternal depression and children's EF was completely mediated by maternal parenting practices (i.e., warmth and home learning stimulation). Furthermore, there was an indirect effect from maternal parenting practices to children's externalizing behaviour problems through EF, such that children with stronger EF skills had fewer externalizing behaviour problems. Findings provide support for a family process model in which warm, cognitively stimulating parenting supports children's EF, which in turn decreases externalizing behaviours.Highlights

This study examined pathways from parent mental health to children's executive function (EF) and behaviour problems.
Maternal depression was negatively related to children's EF and positively related to children's behaviour problems.
The negative association between maternal depression and children's EF was completely mediated by maternal parenting. There was an indirect effect from maternal parenting to children's behaviour problems through EF.
Effect of Vitamin D in the Prevention of Myocardial Injury Following Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Aslanabadi Naser , Jafaripor Iraj , Sadeghi Selda , Hamishehkar Hadi , Ghaffari Samad , Toluey Mehdi , Azizi Hanieh , Entezari‐Maleki Taher 
Published: August 2017

AbstractMyocardial injury following elective percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) occurs in about one‐third of patients and is associated with mortality. Platelet aggregation, thrombosis formation, and inflammation are the main causes of cardiac injury during PCI. Vitamin D plays a key role in the cardiovascular system by exerting antiplatelet, anticoagulant, and anti‐inflammatory properties. There is no published study that investigated the effect of vitamin D in the prevention of cardiac injury following elective PCI. In a randomized clinical trial, 99 patients admitted for elective PCI were randomized into vitamin D (n = 52) and control (n = 47) groups. The intervention group received 300 000 IU vitamin D orally 12 hours before PCI. The cardiac biomarkers were checked at baseline, 8 and 24 hours after PCI. hs‐CRP was also measured at baseline and after 24 hours. The increase in CK‐MB was documented in 20 patients (42%) in the control group and 18 patients (34.6%) in the intervention group (P = .417). Furthermore, the increase in cTnI occurred in 4 patients (8%) and 2 patients (3.3%) in the control and intervention groups, respectively (P = .419). No significant changes were noted in the level of cardiac biomarkers. In the vitamin D group, the mean difference in CK‐MB between 8 and 24 hours was significantly lower (P = .048). The mean difference in hs‐CRP was significantly lower in the vitamin D group (P = .045). This study could not show a clear effect of vitamin D in the prevention of cardiac injury during elective PCI. Further outcome‐based studies are needed to describe the role of vitamin D in the prevention of periprocedural myocardial injury.
Sleeping with a broken promise: The moderating role of generativity concerns in the relationship between psychological contract breach and insomnia among older workers
Authors: Garcia Patrick Raymund James M. , Bordia Prashant , Restubog Simon Lloyd D. , Caines Valerie 
Published: August 2017

SummaryThis paper examines the relationship between psychological contract breach and insomnia among older workers (aged 40 years and up). Drawing upon the conservation of resources theory, we conceptualize breach as a stressful event characterized by a perceived threat, failure to gain, or actual loss of valued resources, which increases psychological distress and insomnia. Moreover, we hypothesized that older workers' generativity concerns would act as a personal resource that would buffer the negative impact of breach. We tested our proposed model in 2 studies (Study 1 = 123; Study 2 = 168) of employee–spouse dyads. Results revealed that psychological distress mediated the relationship between psychological contract breach and insomnia. These mediated relationships were significant for those with low, but not for those with high levels of generativity concerns. These effects remained significant even after controlling for perceived organizational support (i.e., a social exchange mechanism). Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.
A toroidal‐lens designed structure for static type table‐top floating image system with horizontal parallax function
Authors: Chou Ping‐Yen , Wu Jui‐Yi , Hsieh Po‐Yuan , Chen Chun‐Ho , Yu Zih‐Sin , Tai Chun‐Hsin , Huang Yi‐Pai 
Published: August 2017

AbstractA new structure of horizontal parallax table‐top floating image system with toroidal‐lens optical film was developed. In this design, the circular arranged pico‐projectors limit the angular resolution of this system and display the floating image for surrounding viewing zones. In addition, the pinhole array and toroidal‐lens layer compose the optical film in the system and correspond with each other; both of them could be considered as a repeatable unit to control the spatial resolution of image. After passing through the optical film, the direction, position, shape, and divergence angle of light field could be controlled as fan ray, which has a widely scattered angle in latitude and high directivity in longitude direction. Moreover, to confirm the optical properties, the proposed structure was built in the commercially optical software, LightTools v8.3, which is widely used in the simulation of light distribution. Based on the imaging principle and the inverse light tracking method, displaying floating image with circular viewing zones would be achieved.
The migratory bird treaty and a century of waterfowl conservation
Authors: Anderson Michael G. , Alisauskas Ray T. , Batt Bruce D. J. , Blohm Robert J. , Higgins Kenneth F. , Perry Matthew C. , Ringelman James K. , Sedinger James S. , Serie Jerome R. , Sharp David E. , Trauger David L. , Williams Christopher K. 
Published: August 2017

ABSTRACTIn the final decades of the nineteenth century, concern was building about the status of migratory bird populations in North America. In this literature review, we describe how that concern led to a landmark conservation agreement in 1916, between the United States and Great Britain (on behalf of Canada) to conserve migratory birds shared by Canada and the United States. Drawing on published literature and our personal experience, we describe how subsequent enabling acts in both countries gave rise to efforts to better estimate population sizes and distributions, assess harvest rates and demographic impacts, design and fund landscape‐level habitat conservation initiatives, and organize necessary political and regulatory processes. Executing these steps required large‐scale thinking, unprecedented regional and international cooperation, ingenuity, and a commitment to scientific rigor and adaptive management. We applaud the conservation efforts begun 100 years ago with the Migratory Bird Treaty Convention. The agreement helped build the field of wildlife ecology and conservation in the twentieth century but only partially prepares us for the ecological and social challenges ahead. © 2017 The Wildlife Society.
Characterizing and eliminating errors in enhancement and subtraction artifacts in dynamic contrast‐enhanced breast MRI: Chemical shift artifact of the third kind
Authors: Derakhshan Jamal J. , McDonald Elizabeth S. , Siegelman Evan S. , Schnall Mitchell D. , Wehrli Felix W. 
Published: August 2017

PurposeTo characterize errors in enhancement in breast dynamic contrast‐enhanced (DCE) MRI studies as a function of echo time and determine the source of dark band artifacts in clinical subtraction images.MethodsComputer simulations, oil and water substitute (methylene chloride), as well as an American College of Radiology quality control phantom were tested. Routine clinical DCE breast MRI study was bracketed with (accelerated) in‐phase DCE acquisitions in five patients.ResultsSimulation results demonstrated up to −160% suppression of the expected enhancement caused by differential enhancement of fat and water. Two‐dimensional gradient‐recalled echo and fat‐suppressed 3D GRE phantom imaging confirmed the simulation results and showed that fat suppression does not eliminate the artifact. In vivo in‐phase DCE images showed increased enhancement consistent with predictions and also confirmed increased spatial blurring on in‐phase 3D gradient‐recalled echo images. Combined multi‐dimensional partial Fourier and parallel imaging provided a time‐equivalent in‐phase DCE MRI acquisition.ConclusionErrors in expected enhancement occur in DCE breast MRI subtraction images because of differential enhancement of fat and water and incomplete fat signal suppression. These errors can lead to artificial suppression of enhancement as well as dark band artifacts on subtraction images. These artifacts can be eliminated with a time‐equivalent in‐phase fat‐suppressed 3D gradient‐recalled echo sequence. Understanding chemical shift artifact of the third kind, a unique artifact of artificial enhancement suppression in the presence of intravoxel fat and water signal, will aid DCE breast MRI image interpretation. In‐phase acquisitions (combined with simultaneous minimum echo time or opposed‐phase echoes) may facilitate qualitative, quantitative and longitudinal analysis of contrast enhancement. Magn Reson Med 79:2277–2289, 2018. © 2017 International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
Intraprostatic botulinum toxin type “A” injection in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and unsatisfactory response to medical therapy: A randomized, double‐blind, controlled trial using urodynamic evaluation
Authors: Totaro Angelo , Pinto Francesco , Pugliese Dario , Vittori Matteo , Racioppi Marco , Foschi Nazario , Bassi Pier Francesco , Sacco Emilio 
Published: August 2017

AimsThe injection of botulinum neurotoxin A (BTA) into the prostate represents a minimally invasive treatment in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). We evaluated the effectiveness of BTA in treating patients with BPH unresponsive to combined medical therapy (CMT), using urodynamic investigations.MethodsThis is a randomized, placebo‐controlled, double blind trial. Twenty consecutive patients were randomly assigned to receive intraprostatic BTA injection (n = 10) or saline solution (SS) (n = 10). Patients in the intervention group (IG) received 200‐300 UI of BTA diluted in 6‐8 mL of SS and injected into the transitional zone. Patients in the control group (CG) were treated with SS alone. Primary endpoint was International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). Secondary endpoints were: maximum flow rate (Qmax), postvoid residual volume (PVR), maximum cystometric capacity (MCC), bladder outlet obstruction index (BOOI), safety, quality of life (QoL) score, and Patient Reported Outcome (PROs).ResultsAll patients in the IG reported subjective improvement starting after 1 month. At 3 months of follow‐up IPSS, QoL, PVR were reduced by 55,3% (P < 0.01), and 50% (P < 0.01), 80,6%, (P < 0.01), respectively. Qmax was increased by 68% (P < 0.01). MCC increased by 27% (P < 0.01) and BOOI decreased by 54% (P < 0.01). PROs analysis revealed that 90% of patients in the IG reported a subjective symptomatic relief and treatment satisfaction. No local or systemic side effects were observed in any group.ConclusionsThese results indicated that intraprostatic BTA is safe and can improve LUTS and QoL in patients with BPH and unsatisfactory response to CMT.