bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Age‐related trends in vertebral dimensions
Authors: Junno Juho‐Antti , Paananen Markus , Karppinen Jaro , Niinimäki Jaakko , Niskanen Markku , Maijanen Heli , Väre Tiina , Järvelin Marjo‐Riitta , Nieminen Miika T. , Tuukkanen Juha , Ruff Christopher 
Published: April 2015

AbstractSeveral studies have demonstrated age‐related changes in vertebral dimensions. Vertebral size has been reported to increase among elderly adults, with periosteal apposition resulting in increased cross‐sectional area (CSA) of the vertebral corpus combined with reduction in bone mineral density. These changes in CSA are observed to be sex‐specific, as the pronounced increase of vertebral CSA is found only in elderly males. However, the reduction in bone mineral density in old age is apparent within both sexes. It is thus hypothesized that higher fracture risk in elderly women is a result of their incapacity to increase vertebral size and thus adapt to bone mineral reduction. In this study, our aim was to explore whether the onset of these changes could be ascribed to specific age intervals and whether the proposed differences between the sexes are as great as previously suggested. To conduct this study we utilized two large early 20th century skeletal collections known as Terry and Bass (n = 181). We also utilized data from two lumbar spine magnetic resonance imaging samples as a modern‐day reference (n = 497). Age, sex and ethnicity of all individuals were known. Vertebral CSA was determined by measuring three width and length dimensions from the corpus of the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4). Our results indicate only a moderate association between age and vertebral CSA. This association was observed to be relatively similar in both sexes, and we thus conclude that there is no clear sex‐specific compensatory mechanism for age‐related bone loss in vertebral size.
Feminist Ethics and Religious Ethics
Authors: Mohrmann Margaret 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThis focus issue is a conversation at and about the interface of feminist ethics and religious ethics, in order to show what these multifaceted fields of intellectual endeavor and practical import have to say to each other, to teach and to learn. The seven essays approach that dialogue from a variety of angles and traditions, reflecting the fecundity of both fields and the wide‐ranging concerns of colleagues in religious ethics who share commitments and methods with feminist ethics.
First Report of Peronospora belbahrii on Sweet Basil in Baja California Sur, México
Authors: Bastidas Mirella Romero , Picazo Liliana Saucedo , Amador Bernardo Murillo , Garibay Alejandra Nieto , Barragan Hever Latisnere , Hernandez Montiel Luis G. 
Published: April 2015

AbstractIn Baja California Sur, Mexico, a foliar disease occurred on sweet basil which seriously affected its quality and yield. The most common symptoms were yellowing and necrosis on leaves, caused by a downy mycelium growth on the lower leaf surface. Symptomatic leaves from two sampling sites were collected for morphological studies and molecular analysis of pathogen DNA. Based on morphological characteristics (sporangiophore size of 240–530 × 7–11 μm, branches of 5–8 order and a sporangia size of 27–31 × 21–25 μm) and molecular analysis (the GenBank blast of the PCR assays showed unique rDNA sequence data with 99% similarity to P. belbahrii), the pathogen was identified as Peronospora belbahrii, the causal agent of basil downy mildew. This is the first report of P. belbahrii affecting sweet basil in Mexico.
Sedation scoring and managing abilities of intensive care nurses post educational intervention
Authors: Ramoo Vimala , Abdullah Khatijah Lim , Tan Patrick SK , Wong Li Ping , Chua Yan Piaw , Tang Li Yoong 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACTBackgroundInappropriate sedation assessment can jeopardize patient comfort and safety. Therefore, nurses' abilities in assessing and managing sedation are vital for effective care of mechanically ventilated patients.Aims and objectivesThis study assessed nurses' sedation scoring and management abilities as primary outcomes following educational interventions. Nurses' perceived self‐confidence and barriers to effective sedation management were assessed as secondary outcomes.DesignA post‐test‐only quasi‐experimental design was used. Data were collected at 3 and 9 months post‐intervention.MethodsA total of 66 nurses from a 14‐bed intensive care unit of a Malaysian teaching hospital participated. The educational interventions included theoretical sessions, hands‐on sedation assessment practice using the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale, and a brief sedation assessment tool. Nurses' sedation scoring and management abilities and perceived self‐confidence level were assessed at both time points using self‐administered questionnaires with case scenarios. Sedation assessment and management barriers were assessed once at 9 months post‐intervention.ResultsMedian scores for overall accurate sedation scoring (9 months: 4·00; 3 months: 2·00, p = 0·0001) and overall sedation management (9 months: 14·0; 3 months: 7·0, p = 0·0001) were significantly higher at 9 months compared to 3 months post‐intervention. There were no significant differences in the perceived self‐confidence level for rating sedation level. Overall perceived barrier scores were low (M = 27·78, SD = 6·26, possible range = 11·0–55·0). Patient conditions (M = 3·68, SD = 1·13) and nurses' workload (M = 3·54, SD = 0·95) were the greatest barriers to effective sedation assessment and management. Demographic variables did not affect sedation scoring or management abilities.ConclusionsPositive changes in nurses' sedation assessment and management abilities were observed, indicating that adequate hands‐on clinical practice following educational interventions can improve nurses' knowledge and skills.Relevance to clinical practiceEducational initiatives are necessary to improve ICU practice, particularly in ICUs with inexperienced nurses.
Alternative framings of alternative food: A typology of practice
Authors: Sharp Emma L. , Friesen Wardlow , Lewis Nicolas 
Published: April 2015

Abstract‘Alternative’ food initiatives (AFIs) are often interpreted as political movements, constructed as defiant alternatives to industrial agri‐food relations, and represented by a performance of singular alterity. This understanding of alternative collapses into a mere politics of identity, criticised in the literature for its oversimplification. In this paper, we utilise an established methodological framework that retains AFI diversity, to create a novel typology of AFIs by diverse and embodied practice rather than animating political project. In doing so, we point to the political potential for AFIs to ‘do’ food otherwise and make different worlds.
Upper Ordovician chondrichthyan‐like scales from North America
Authors: Andreev Plamen S. , Coates Michael I. , Shelton Richard M. , Cooper Paul R. , Smith M. Paul , Sansom Ivan J. 
Published: April 2015

AbstractStudies of Ordovician micromeric fish scales from the Sandbian of North America have identified a number of scale‐based taxa potentially referable to the chondrichthyans and therefore can be among the stratigraphically oldest representatives of the clade described to date. Two of these, Tezakia hardingensis gen. et sp. nov. and Canyonlepis smithae gen. et sp. nov., are formally described herein. Tezakia gen. nov. scales are composed exclusively of tubular dentine and possess polyodontocomplex crowns with a characteristically large primordial odontode. Similar scale crown architecture has been reported only in the reputed chondrichthyan Altholepis composita (Lower Devonian of Podolia, Ukraine), and on these grounds, the two are united within the newly erected Altholepidiformes ordo nov. Multiple odontocomplexes are also a feature of Canyonlepis gen. nov. scale crowns; however, the latter do not demonstrate prominent primordial odontodes and are supported by a base composed of acellular bone. Additional data suggest that both taxa possess a combination of characteristics (areal crown growth, scale symmetry, linear odontocomplex architecture and absence of enamel, osteons, cancellous bone and hard‐tissue resorption) previously documented to occur only in chondrichthyan scales. This study contributes to a growing body of evidence that reveals the presence of diverse tissue types (bone, tubular and atubular dentine) and morphogenetic patterns (odontocomplex and non‐odontocomplex type of scale crown growth) in the dermal skeleton of putative Ordovician chondrichthyans.
Data Dependent Cells Chi‐Square Test With Recurrent Events
Authors: Adekpedjou Akim , De Mel WITHANAGE A. , Zamba Gideon KD 
Published: April 2015

AbstractWe consider a recurrent event wherein the inter‐event times are independent and identically distributed with a common absolutely continuous distribution function F. In this article, interest is in the problem of testing the null hypothesis that F belongs to some parametric family where the q‐dimensional parameter is unknown. We propose a general Chi‐squared test in which cell boundaries are data dependent. An estimator of the parameter obtained by minimizing a quadratic form resulting from a properly scaled vector of differences between Observed and Expected frequencies is used to construct the test. This estimator is known as the minimum chi‐square estimator. Large sample properties of the proposed test statistic are established using empirical processes tools. A simulation study is conducted to assess the performance of the test under parameter misspecification, and our procedures are applied to a fleet of Boeing 720 jet planes' air conditioning system failures.
Predicting Persistence of Nonsuicidal Self‐Injury in Suicidal Adolescents
Authors: Yen Shirley , Kuehn Kevin , Melvin Caitlin , Weinstock Lauren M. , Andover Margaret S. , Selby Edward A. , Solomon Joel B. , Spirito Anthony 
Published: April 2015

Prospective predictors of persistent nonsuicidal self‐injury (NSSI) were examined in adolescents admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit for suicidal behaviors and followed naturalistically for 6 months. Seventy‐one (77%) participants reported NSSI at baseline, and 40 (56%) persisted at the 6 month follow‐up. Those who endorsed automatic positive reinforcement (APR) as the predominant reason for NSSI were more likely to persist in NSSI. Depression over follow‐up, but not at baseline, also predicted persistence. These results suggest that helping high‐risk adolescents to identify alternative ways of generating emotion(s) to counter the effects of APR that may accompany NSSI should be a high priority treatment target.
Teaching and Learning Guide for “Gender In/equality in Worker‐owned Businesses”
Authors: Sobering Katherine 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThis teaching and learning guide accompanies the article, “Gender In/equality in Worker‐owned Businesses,” which reviews existing literature on gender in businesses with employee stock ownership plans, worker cooperatives, and communes. Worker ownership has attracted renewed interest as a possible solution to the social and economic problems confronting our society. In worker‐owned businesses, workers have greater control over what they produce, how they produce it, and how they are compensated. If workers ran things themselves, so the story goes, jobs would be better and workplaces would be more equal. What do we actually know about work in alternative organizations? Do women fare better? Can they offer alternatives or solutions to the gender inequality that permeates working life? This teaching and learning guide provides supplemental information to facilitate the use of this article in the classroom. This includes a list of recommended readings, online resources, a sample syllabus, focus questions, and project suggestions.
The Conflictual Model of Analysis in Studies on the Media Representation of Islam and Muslims: A Critical Review
Authors: Faimau Gabriel 
Published: April 2015

AbstractThis article examines ‘the West versus Islam’ paradigm in the studies on the representation of Islam and Muslims in the Western media. It argues that while offering insights which uncover the hidden oppressive power that drives the representation of cultural differences, the use of the conflictual model of analysis in exploring media representations of Islam and Muslims provides no space for understanding the creative, dialogic formation in the encounter of individuals and people from different religious and cultural backgrounds. This conflictual model of analysis normally employs a simplistic, binary system of thinking, and is therefore inadequate as a response to the complex challenges faced by a multicultural society. To develop this argument, the article reviews various studies on media representations of Islam and Muslims that have relied on this model. In the light of the inadequacy of the conflictual model of analysis, the article suggests a shift to a dialogic model of analysis as developed in the politics of recognition as an alternative framework that accommodates the possibility of transformation in the encounter of individuals, people and cultures in a multicultural society.
Regime Type, Peace, and Reciprocal Effects
Authors: Enia Jason , James Patrick 
Published: April 2015

ObjectivesThis study explores potential reciprocity in the relationship of democracy with peace. In the decade since introduction of a potential causal role for conflict relative to regime type in the 1990s, a number of theoretical and empirical advances have been made. These steps forward include an innovative statistical technique for estimating multiple equations with categorical dependent variables.MethodsWe use a system of equations to explore the reciprocal relationship. In our statistical model, we employ a variety of new independent variables and novel measurements of established independent variables that have emerged in the conflict processes literature.ResultsWe find that the reciprocal relationship between conflict and regime type is sustained as a theoretically and empirically valid way to think about these two concepts.ConclusionsOur results support the idea that reciprocity should find a place within the continuing trajectory of the neo‐Kantian research program.
Difficulties in hematopoietic progenitor cell collection from a patient with TEMPI syndrome and severe iatrogenic iron deficiency
Authors: Belizaire Roger , Sykes David B. , Chen Yi‐Bin A. , Spitzer Thomas R. , Makar Robert S. 
Published: April 2015

BACKGROUNDCollection of hematopoietic progenitor cells by apheresis (HPC‐A) requires separation of cells by density. Previous studies highlighted the challenges of HPC‐A collection from patients with abnormal red blood cells (RBCs). TEMPI syndrome is a recently described condition defined by teleangiectasias, elevated erythropoietin and erythrocytosis, monoclonal gammopathy, perinephric fluid collections, and intrapulmonary shunting. Patients with TEMPI syndrome have responded to therapies used to treat plasma cell dyscrasias and may benefit from autologous HPC transplantation. We report HPC‐A collection from a patient with TEMPI syndrome that was complicated by severe iron deficiency.STUDY DESIGN AND METHODSThe patient received granulocyte–colony‐stimulating factor (G‐CSF) and plerixafor for HPC mobilization and underwent 3 days of HPC‐A collection.RESULTSThe patient presented for collection with a microcytic erythrocytosis. Over 3 days, approximately 50 L of whole blood was processed, and 2 × 108 CD34+ cells were collected (2.8 × 106 CD34+ cells/kg). The mean collection efficiency (CE), percentage of mononuclear cells, hematocrit (Hct), and RBC count were 18%, 90%, 14%, and 9 × 1011, respectively. Altering collection variables to avoid RBC contamination reduced CE. Ficoll preparations of the products after freeze‐thaw showed RBC contamination and hemolysis. Postthaw viability exceeded 95%. The products were not RBC reduced or washed. There were no adverse reactions during or after infusion.CONCLUSIONSHPC‐A collection from a patient with TEMPI syndrome was complicated by microcytic erythrocytosis, leading to RBC contamination and hemolysis in the product. Adequate HPCs were collected and the patient tolerated infusion without RBC depletion or washing. Our report highlights difficulties of HPC‐A collection from iron‐deficient patients.
Reducing error in feline platelet enumeration by addition of Iloprost to blood specimens: comparison to prostaglandin E1 and EDTA
Authors: Tvedten Harold W. , Bäcklund Kerstin , Lilliehöök Inger E. 
Published: April 2015

BackgroundProstaglandin E1 (PGE1) and Iloprost inhibit platelet aggregation and should prevent or minimize preanalytic error with feline platelet enumeration.ObjectivesThe objective was to compare the relative effectiveness in reducing errors in platelet enumeration by adding Iloprost to feline EDTA blood specimens in comparison to adding PGE1 or EDTA alone. In addition, a grading system for platelet aggregation in blood smears was evaluated for effectiveness in predicting prominent errors and compared to ADVIA's PLT‐CLM flag. Finally, the use of plateletcrit in feline blood with platelet aggregation was evaluated.MethodsBlood specimens from 35 cats were included. Blood was collected into EDTA tubes with or without Iloprost or PGE1, and was rapidly mixed. Platelet count (PLT), plateletcrit (PCT), mean platelet volume (MPV), and platelet flags were determined with an ADVIA 2120. Manual PLT was performed with a Leucoplate stain. PLT was determined by an IDEXX VetAutoread hematology analyzer (QBC).ResultsNeither addition of Iloprost nor PGE1 to EDTA blood specimens completely prevented platelet aggregation. Iloprost‐treated specimens had the least severe aggregation. PGE1 was better than EDTA alone. Significant errors in PLT results were consistently identified by the grading system. ADVIA's PLT‐CL flag usually predicted significant errors in PLT. QBC PLT results showed high imprecision. Manual PLT error was smaller than ADVIA PLT in EDTA specimens with aggregation.ConclusionsAdding Iloprost to feline blood specimens improved platelet enumeration accuracy. A grading system for severity of platelet aggregation and usually the ADVIA's PLT‐CL alarm predicted specimens with significant errors in platelet enumeration.
Ophthalmic abnormalities secondary to periocular or ocular snakebite (pit vipers) in dogs—11 cases (2012–2014)
Authors: Martins Bianca C. , Plummer Caryn E. , Gelatt Kirk N. , Brooks Dennis E. , Czerwinski Sarah E. , Monk Caroline , Greenberg Shari M. , Mangan Brendan G. , Londoño Leonel , Bolfer Luiz , Bandt Carsten , Schaer Michael 
Published: April 2015

AbstractObjectiveTo describe ophthalmic abnormalities secondary to periocular and ocular snakebite in dogs.Animal StudiedRetrospective review of medical records from dogs presenting to the Small Animal Hospital at University of Florida following snakebites to the face (2012–2014). Two groups were identified: periocular bites (PB) and ocular bites (OB).ResultsRecords from eleven dogs matched the search criteria and were included in the study (PB=9, 81.8%; OB=2, 18.2%). Both OB cases involved the cornea. Facial edema, blepharospasm, chemosis, and conjunctival hyperemia occurred in all cases (100%). Hemorrhage from the eyelids occurred in eight cases (72.7%; PB=7, OB=1). Subconjunctival hemorrhage occurred in seven cases (63.6%; PB=6, OB=1). Third eyelid laceration and nictitans gland prolapse occurred in 1 case each (9%; PB=1). Lagophthalmia was present in three cases (27.3%; PB=3), with secondary corneal ulcer in two cases (18.2%; PB=2). Corneal ulcer due to direct corneal bite occurred in two cases (18.2%—partial thickness with melting 1 and full thickness 1). Uveitis was present in 6 cases (54.5%; PB=4, OB=2), with flare and miosis in 4 cases (36.4%; PB=2, OB=2). Hyphema, fibrin in anterior chamber, and cataract occurred in one case (9%; OB=1). Vision loss occurred in two cases (18.2%; PB=2), secondary to retinal degeneration (PB=1) and amaurosis (PB=1). Mean follow‐up time was 7 weeks (range: 3 days–11 months). Most clinical signs had resolved by last examination.ConclusionsPeriocular symptoms were more commonly observed than ocular alterations, regardless of bite location. Appropriate supportive therapy should be instituted according to clinical signs.
Complete Coding Sequences of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Virus Strains Isolated from Human Cases
Authors: Yu Guo-Yun , Wiley Michael R. , Kugelman Jeffrey R. , Ladner Jason T. , Beitzel Brett F. , Eccleston Lori T. , Morazzani Elaine M. , Glass Pamela J. , Palacios Gustavo F. 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACT
We obtained the complete coding genome of an eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) strain, EEEV V105-00210, and the complete genome of a Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) strain, VEEV INH-9813. They were obtained from human cases and are proposed as reference challenge strains for vaccine and therapeutic development in animal models.
Complete Genome Sequence of a Hop Latent Virus Infecting Hop Plants
Authors: Jo Yeonhwa , Choi Hoseong , Cho Won Kyong 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACT

The hop latent virus is a single-stranded RNA virus that mainly infects hop plants. Here, we report the complete genome sequence of a hop latent virus, which was
de novo
assembled by RNA sequencing (RNA-seq). Our study indicates that transcriptome data are useful for identifying a complete viral genome.
Draft Genome Sequence of Clostridium beijerinckii Ne1, Clostridia from an Enrichment Culture Obtained from Australian Subterranean Termite,
Nasutitermes exitiosus
Authors: Wang Han , Lin Hai , Tran-Dinh Nai , Li Dongmei , Greenfield Paul , Midgley David J. 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACT

The draft genome of
Clostridium beijerinckii
strain Ne1 was reconstructed from the metagenomic sequence of a mixed-microbial consortium that produced commercially significant quantities of hydrogen from xylan as a sole feedstock. The organism possesses relatively limited hemicellulolytic capacity and likely requires the action of other organisms to completely degrade xylan.
Complete Genome Sequence of Streptococcus iniae YSFST01-82, Isolated from Olive Flounder in Jeju, South Korea
Authors: Rajoo Sasikumar , Jeon Wooyoung , Park Kyungmoon , Yoo Sungsik , Yoon Injung , Lee Hongweon , Ahn Jungoh 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACT

Streptococcus iniae
is associated with morbidity in commercial fish species, especially in olive flounders (
Paralichthys olivaceus
), and was recently identified as an emerging human pathogen. Here, we report the complete 2.09-Mb genome sequence of
S. iniae
strain YSFST01-82, isolated from an olive flounder with streptococcosis disease in Jeju, South Korea.
Draft Genome Sequences of Agrobacterium nepotum Strain 39/7
T
and
Agrobacterium
sp. Strain KFB 330
Authors: Kuzmanović Nemanja , Puławska Joanna , Prokić Anđelka , Ivanović Milan , Zlatković Nevena , Gašić Katarina , Obradović Aleksa 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACT

Tumorigenic strains of
Agrobacterium
spp. are responsible for crown gall disease of numerous plant species. We present here draft genome sequences of nonpathogenic
Agrobacterium nepotum
strain 39/7
T
(CFBP 7436
T
, LMG 26435
T
), isolated from crown gall tumor on
Prunus cerasifera
, and tumorigenic
Agrobacterium
sp. strain KFB 330 (CFBP 8308, LMG 28674), isolated from galls on raspberry.
Genome Sequence of Mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa Strain FRD1
Authors: Wang Di , Hildebrand Falk , Ye Lumeng , Wei Qing , Ma Luyan Z. 
Published: April 2015

ABSTRACT

Pseudomonas aeruginosa
is an important opportunistic pathogen. Strain FRD1 is a mucoid isolate from the sputum of a cystic fibrosis patient. It has been widely studied and has many different phenotypes compared to nonmucoid strains. Here, we present the draft genome sequence of
P. aeruginosa
strain FRD1 to gain insight into mucoid isolates.