bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Importance of core and linear marsh elements for wetland arthropod diversity in an agricultural landscape
Authors: Decleer Kris , Maes Dirk , Van Calster Hans , Jansen Ivy , Pollet Marc , Dekoninck Wouter , Baert Léon , Grootaert Patrick , Van Diggelen Rudy , Bonte Dries 
Published: February 2015

Abstract

The importance of linear habitat elements connecting core habitat patches for biodiversity conservation is still poorly understood. We surveyed reed strips along drainage ditches and reed marshes in an agricultural landscape to assess how both the density of linear habitat elements and the area of core habitat affect diversity and community composition of spiders, ground beetles, and long‐legged flies.

For each taxonomic group, species composition of both ‘all’ and ‘typical wetland’ species, but not species richness was different between ditches and marshes. Overall local species richness and richness of species of conservation interest were affected at a landscape scale both by the density of ditches and by the area of core wetland.

Strength and direction of these effects differed among groups. An increase in the density of reed ditches positively affected the total species richness of spiders and ground beetles and the species richness of typical wetland ground beetles, but not for long‐legged flies and typical wetland spiders. The positive effects were explained by improved network functionality, rather than by increase in available habitat area at landscape level. The number of red list spiders and long‐legged flies increased only with increasing core wetland area, while no significant effects were found for the number of red list ground beetles.

Our study revealed that preserving or increasing the density of habitat corridors (more reed ditches) can be beneficial for the species richness of particular predatory arthropods, including species of conservation concern (especially ground beetles). Other groups react indifferently or are only positively impacted by an increase of core wetland area.
Which information source is best? Concordance between patient report, clinician report and medical records of patient co‐morbidity and adjuvant therapy health information
Authors: De‐loyde Katie J. , Harrison James D. , Durcinoska Ivana , Shepherd Heather L. , Solomon Michael J. , Young Jane M. 
Published: February 2015

AbstractRationale, aim and objectivesPrevious studies investigating agreement between data sources for co‐morbidity and adjuvant therapy information have suggested agreement varies depending on how the information is collected. The aim of this study was to compare agreement among three data sources: patient report, clinician report and medical record.MethodData were collected as part of a nurse‐delivered telephone intervention (the CONNECT programme). Patient report was collected using a self‐administered questionnaire. Clinician report was collected from the patient's treating surgeon. Medical record information was extracted by a member of the research team. The proportion of specific agreement [positive (PA) and negative agreement (NA)] and Kappa statistics were calculated.ResultsThe study sample comprised 756 surgical patients with colorectal cancer. For the majority of co‐morbidities the lowest level of agreement was found between the patient and clinician (PA 0.29–0.64, Kappa values ranged from 0.22 to 0.58). The highest agreement and Kappa values for co‐morbidities were generally found between the patient report and medical record (PA 0.36–0.80 and NA 0.92–0.99; Kappa 0.34–0.77).There was good agreement between patient and clinician reports for receipt adjuvant therapy {Kappa 0.78 [confidence interval (CI) 0.72–0.84] and 0.84 [CI 0.80–0.88], respectively; PA 0.87 and 0.92, respectively}. No consistent pattern in the predictors of non‐agreement was found.ConclusionGiven there was higher agreement between patient report and medical record review, the use of patient self‐report questionnaires to ascertain co‐morbid conditions remains a valid method for health services research.
Beliefs About Parents' Right to Know: Domain Differences and Associations With Change in Concealment
Authors: Rote Wendy M. , Smetana Judith G. 
Published: February 2015

Parent and adolescent (M = 15.7 years) beliefs regarding parents' right to know (RTK) about adolescents' activities were examined in 174 middle‐class U.S. families. Mean differences and associations with latent changes in teens' concealment were assessed. RTK was greatest about risky prudential activities, least for personal activities for parents and romantic activities for teens, and higher for mothers' ratings of girls' than boys' romantic behavior. Adolescents' stronger RTK beliefs predicted lower concealment 6 months later and less increase in concealment over time, although less so for romantic issues. In contrast, mothers' stronger RTK beliefs predicted more concealment over time. For personal issues, greater teen RTK beliefs slowed increases in concealment only when parents' RTK beliefs were low.
Assessment of an Expert Committee as a Referral Process Within Health and Social Services
Authors: Tremblay Audrée , Morin Diane 
Published: February 2015

AbstractIn Québec, Canada, health and social services available to persons with intellectual disability are hierarchically organized into three levels of care: primary, secondary, and tertiary care. The referral processes through which persons gain access to services at each level vary across facilities. As a result, persons with intellectual disability may not receive the appropriate level of care and the responsibilities of facilities at each level overlap, creating an undue burden on the public healthcare system. This study sought to propose a structured assessment and referral method within the network of public services. Specifically, it evaluated the correspondence between the currently received level of care and an expert committee's determination. Furthermore, it examined client‐related variables that were associated with the level of services. An expert committee evaluated the level of specialization of services required by 30 persons with intellectual disability. The committee's determination was based on participants' files and presentations by their primary case worker. It was found that 10 out of the 30 participants were not receiving the level of care determined to be necessary by the expert committee. Challenging behaviors were most strongly associated with the committee's determination. This study underscores the primacy of clinical judgment, rather than a predetermined list of participant characteristics, in order to refer persons with intellectual disability toward services that best meet their specific needs. It also highlights the importance of taking into account challenging behaviors.
Acute Hemodynamic Effects of Single‐ and Dual‐Site Left Ventricular Pacing Employing a Dual Cathodal Coronary Sinus Lead
Authors: VAN GELDER BERRY M. , BRACKE FRANK A. 
Published: February 2015

BackgroundWe studied the acute hemodynamic effect of left ventricular (LV) pacing from a dual cathodal coronary sinus (CS) lead in a both single‐ and dual‐site electrode configuration.MethodsIn 17 patients who underwent implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy‐defibrillator system with dual cathodal CS leads, LV stimulation was performed from the distal and proximal electrode separately and from both electrodes simultaneously. The acute hemodynamic response was evaluated by invasive measurement of LVdP/dtmax. Timing of LV electrical activation time measured from onset QRS to LV sense during intrinsic rhythm at both electrodes were determined from simultaneous intracardiac recordings. The latter results were compared to those of an additional group of 26 patients in whom no hemodynamic effects were evaluated.ResultsBaseline LVdP/dtmax was 897 ± 222 mm Hg/s. Single‐site LV pacing resulted in a rise of LVdP/dtmax to 1,053 ± 266 mm Hg/s (+17.4%) taking the best of the two sites and 1,020 ± 254 mm Hg (+13.7%) at the worst site (P = 0.0001). In the dual‐site pacing configuration LVdP/dtmax was 1,026 ± 243 mm Hg/s (+14.1%). P value for single best versus dual site was 0.005, and for dual site versus worst single site was 0.18 (n.s.).ConclusionEven with a relatively small distance of 20–21 mm between stimulation electrodes, there is a significant difference in acute hemodynamic effect from the single best and worst site. Dual‐site LV pacing offers no hemodynamic benefit over the best single pacing site. The short electrode distance may have been a limitation and results may not be applicable to other forms of multisite pacing.
Efficacy and safety of pilocarpine mouthwash in elderly patients with xerostomia
Authors: Tanigawa Tohru , Yamashita Jun‐ichi , Sato Takashi , Shinohara Atsushi , Shibata Rei , Ueda Hiromi , Sasaki Hirokazu 
Published: February 2015

ABSTRACTObjective:Xerostomia is a common condition and can impair quality of life. Pilocarpine tablet ingestion can relieve dry mouth symptoms, but produces numerous adverse effects. We investigated the safety and efficacy of pilocarpine mouthwash.Methods:Forty elderly patients were randomly divided into a pilocarpine mouthwash or water rinse (control) group. Outcomes were assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) scores and stimulated salivary flow rate before and 1 month after treatment. Patients recorded all adverse effects.Results:In the pilocarpine group, we evaluated safety in 24 patients and efficacy in 19 patients. In the water rinse group, we evaluated safety and efficacy in 14 patients. VAS scores were significantly reduced after pilocarpine mouthwash treatment (70 ± 12.9 to 47.9 ± 13.1, p < 0.05). Overall improvement was observed in 47% of the pilocarpine group compared to 14% of the controls (p < 0.05). Stimulated salivary flow rate significantly increased (0.71 ± 0.14 to 0.83 ± 0.12 mL/minute, p < 0.05) after pilocarpine mouthwash treatment. Five of 24 patients reported side effects after pilocarpine mouthwash use, predominantly limited to oral discomfort.Conclusions:Pilocarpine mouthwash relieved dry mouth symptoms and improved saliva production with minor side effects.
CURVED CHIMERIC PALEA 1 encoding an EMF1‐like protein maintains epigenetic repression of OsMADS58 in rice palea development
Authors: Yan Dawei , Zhang Xiaoming , Zhang Lin , Ye Shenghai , Zeng Longjun , Liu Jiyun , Li Qun , He Zuhua 
Published: February 2015

SummaryFloral organ specification is controlled by various MADS‐box genes in both dicots and monocots, whose expression is often subjected to both genetic and epigenetic regulation in Arabidopsis thaliana. However, little information is known about the role of epigenetic modification of MADS‐box genes during rice flower development. Here, we report the characterization of a rice gene, CURVED CHIMERIC PALEA 1 (CCP1) that functions in palea development. Mutation in CCP1 resulted in abnormal palea with ectopic stigmatic tissues and other pleiotropic phenotypes. We found that OsMADS58, a C‐class gene responsible for carpel morphogenesis, was ectopically expressed in the ccp1 palea, indicating that the ccp1 palea was misspecified and partially acquired carpel‐like identity. Constitutive expression of OsMADS58 in the wild‐type rice plants caused morphological abnormality of palea similar to that of ccp1, whereas OsMADS58 knockdown by RNAi in ccp1 could rescue the abnormal phenotype of mutant palea, suggesting that the repression of OsMADS58 expression by CCP1 is critical for palea development. Map‐based cloning revealed that CCP1 encodes a putative plant‐specific EMBRYONIC FLOWER1 (EMF1)‐like protein. Chromatin immunoprecipitation assay showed that the level of the H3K27me3 at the OsMADS58 locus was greatly reduced in ccp1 compared with that in the wild‐type. Taken together, our results show that CCP1 plays an important role in palea development through maintaining H3K27me3‐mediated epigenetic silence of the carpel identity‐specifying gene OsMADS58, shedding light on the epigenetic mechanism in floral organ development.
CCR 20th Anniversary Commentary: Radioactive Drones for B-cell Lymphoma
Authors: Knox Susan J. , Levy Ronald 
Published: February 2015

Abstract
In a study published in the March 1, 1996, issue of Clinical Cancer Research, Knox and colleagues (1) demonstrated the safety and efficacy of Yttirium-90 (90Y)-anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapy, as well as the benefit of preinfusion of unlabeled antibody on radiolabeled antibody biodistribution. Subsequent clinical trials with this radiolabeled antibody led to regulatory approval of this treatment for B-cell lymphoma.Clin Cancer Res; 21(3); 493–4. ©2015 AACR.
See related article by Knox et al., Clin Cancer Res 1996;2(3) Mar 1996; 457–70
A Study of CINDY/DYNAMO MJO Suppressed Phase
Authors: Chen Sue , Flatau Maria , Jensen Tommy G. , Shinoda Toshiaki , Schmidt Jerome , May Paul , Cummings James , Liu Ming , Ciesielski Paul E. , Fairall Christopher W. , Lien Ren-Chieh , Baranowski Dariusz B. , Chi Nan-Hsun , de Szoeke Simon , Edson James 
Published: February 2015

Abstract
The diurnal variability and the environmental conditions that support the moisture resurgence of MJO events observed during the Cooperative Indian Ocean Experiment on Intraseasonal Variability (CINDY)/DYNAMO campaign in October–December 2011 are investigated using in situ observations and the cloud-resolving fully air–ocean–wave Coupled Ocean–Atmosphere Mesoscale Prediction System (COAMPS). Spectral density and wavelet analysis of the total precipitable water (TPW) constructed from the DYNAMO soundings and TRMM satellite precipitation reveal a deep layer of vapor resurgence during the observed Wheeler and Hendon real-time multivariate MJO index phases 5–8 (MJO suppressed phase), which include diurnal, quasi-2-, quasi-3–4-, quasi-6–8-, and quasi-16-day oscillations. A similar oscillatory pattern is found in the DYNAMO moorings sea surface temperature analysis, suggesting a tightly coupled atmosphere and ocean system during these periods. COAMPS hindcast focused on the 12–16 November 2011 event suggests that both the diurnal sea surface temperature (SST) pumping and horizontal and vertical moisture transport associated with the westward propagating mixed Rossby–Gravity (MRG) waves play an essential role in the moisture resurgence during this period. Idealized COAMPS simulations of MRG waves are used to estimate the MRG and diurnal SST contributions to the overall moisture increase. These idealized MRG sensitivity experiments showed the TPW increase varies from 9% to 13% with the largest changes occurring in the simulations that included a diurnal SST variation of 2.5°C as observed.
Adsorption-desorption processes of azo dye on natural bentonite: batch experiments and modelling
Authors: Berez A. , Ayari F. , Abidi N. , Schäfer G. , Trabelsi-Ayadi M. 
Published: February 2015

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to determine whether a bentonite from the Gafsa deposit (western Tunisia) could be used to remove the Foron Blue 291 (FB) azo dye from wastewater. Batch adsorption and desorption experiments were conducted using untreated and purified bentonite and the influence of contact time, pH, adsorbent mass and temperature of the dye solution on the adsorption of FB was evaluated. Kinetic and isotherm data were fitted using two non-linear kinetic and two non-linear isotherm equations. In addition, the fits were evaluated using the coefficient of determination (R2) and the RMSE. The percentage of dye removal increased with increasing amount of adsorbent until total discolouration was achieved. The adsorption isotherms followed the Langmuir model, with the purified bentonite having a higher adsorption capacity than the raw material due to its higher specific surface area. In addition, the FB molecules were removed from the liquid medium by physical adsorption. Batch desorption experiments were conducted to study the desorption kinetics and the characteristics of the desorption isotherms as well as to quantify the portion of the FB (by mass) that was irreversibly fixed on the solid. Overall, the desorption kinetics were similar to the adsorption kinetics, which indicated that the adsorption-desorption process of azo dye is non-singular; irreversibility occurred that was underlined by an observed thermodynamic index of irreversibility (TII) of 0.69–0.94. The desorption isotherms of the FB depended on the mass of the FB that was initially adsorbed on the bentonite sample, suggesting hysteresis. The amount of irreversibly retained FB was between 46 and 68% of the initial adsorbed mass.
A systematic study of core size and coating thickness on manganese-doped nanocrystals for high T2 relaxivity as magnetic resonance contrast agent
Authors: Park Joseph , Kang Byunghoon , Kim Bongjune , Suh Jin-Suck , Huh Yong-Min , Haam Seungjoo 
Published: February 2015

Abstract
We describe a systematic study of coating thickness and their effect on different core sizes for the optimized preparation of highly sensitive manganese-doped magnetic nanocrystals (MnMNCs) to be served as magnetic resonance (MR) contrast agent. From these efforts, MnMNCs with 12 nm core and DA-PEG2k coating demonstrated that T2 relaxivity (r2) was increased by 7.29-fold (r2 value: 452 mM−1 s−1) compare to conventional iron oxide (CLIO) and remarkable colloidal stability in various physiological conditions. Further in vitro cellular MR imaging results showed that MnMNC-PEGs were biocompatible and well suited for medical applications. This study will provide a useful synthetic strategy for the development of highly effective MR contrast agents.
Danger ahead: Challenges in undergraduate psychiatry teaching
and implications for community psychiatry
Authors: Abed Reem , Teodorczuk Andrew 
Published: February 2015

SummaryThis editorial discusses current challenges faced by educators in
undergraduate psychiatry in a community setting. It explores day-to-day
difficulties faced by clinical educators and also considers the changing
landscape of community services and how this might have an impact on
learning opportunities. We call for efforts to improve undergraduate
teaching in community psychiatry.
Heads in the sand may leave old age psychiatry looking foolish and vulnerable
Authors: Jolley David 
Published: February 2015

SummaryDementia has been recognised as a major challenge to health, social care and economies. Research by Rubinsztein and colleagues, in this issue, has compared the services provided by memory clinics with those of traditional community mental health team services. They conclude that memory clinics offer a more comprehensive and multidisciplinary service at no extra cost. Here I will question some of their findings and highlight the importance of better continuity of care between primary and secondary services.
Electrochemical Determination of CdS Band Edges and Semiconducting Parameters
Authors: Miandari Somaieh , Jafarian Majid , Mahjani Mohammad Ghasem , Gobal Fereydoon , Heidaripour Ashraf 
Published: February 2015

Abstract
Cadmium sulfide (CdS) thin film was electrodeposited on indium tin oxide (ITO) by chronoamperometry. The SEM images showed that hexagonal sheets of CdS deposited on the ITO surface. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed this structure for CdS crystals and the average of crystalline size and the lattice constant parameters are approximately 39.54 and a = 0.4136, c = 0.6696 nm respectively. Photo-electrochemical investigations were performed by cyclic voltammetry (CV), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques. CdS band edges and density of states (DOS) were determined by CV technique. The band gap energy (Ebg) was measured by ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) spectroscopy and electrochemical methods. Mott–Schottky plots were used to find the values of flat band potential (Efb), donor density (ND) and Debye length (LD). Also, the position of surface states was investigated by Mott–Schottky and LSV techniques. EIS was employed to confirm our electrochemical findings and investigate the charge transfer mechanism.
FRICTION ANALYSIS ON SCRATCH DEFORMATION MODES OF VISCO-ELASTIC-PLASTIC MATERIALS
Authors: Setiyana Budi , Syafaat Imam , Jamari Jamari , Schipper DikJoe 
Published: February 2015

Understanding of abrasion resistance and associated surfaces deformation mechanisms is of primary importance in materials engineering and design. Instrumented scratch testing has proven to be a useful tool for characterizing the abrasion resistance of materials. Using a conical indenter in a scratch test may result in different deformation modes, like as elastic deformation, ironing, ductile ploughing and cutting. This paper presents the friction analysis of some deformation modes of visco-elastic-plastic behaving polymer materials, especially PEEK (poly ether ether ketone).In general, it is accepted that the friction consist of an adhesion and a deformation component, which can be assumed to be independent to each others. During a scratch test, the friction coefficient is influenced by some parameters, such as the sharpness of indenter, the deformation modes and the degree of elastic recovery. Results show that the adhesion component strongly influences the friction in the elastic and ironing deformation mode (scratching with a blunt cone), friction for the cutting deformation mode (scratching with a sharp cone) is dominantly influenced by the deformation component. From the analysis, it can be concluded that the adhesion friction model is suitable for ironing - elastic deformation mode and the deformation friction model with elastic recovery is good for cutting mode. Moreover, the ductile ploughing mode is combination of the adhesion and plastic deformation friction model. ANALISIS FRIKSI PADA BENTUK DEFORMASI AKIBAT GORESAN PADA MATERIAL VISKO-ELASTIK-PLASTIK. Pemahaman tentang ketahanan abrasi dan deformasi permukaan yang menyertainya merupakan hal yang penting dalam rekayasa dan disain material. Peralatan uji gores terbukti ampuh untuk menyatakan ketahanan abrasi dari material. Pemakaian indenter kerucut dalam uji gores akan menghasilkan beberapa bentuk deformasi seperti halnya deformasi elastik, penyetrikaan, plowing dan pemotongan. Paper ini menyajikan analisis friksi dari beberapa bentuk deformasi permukaan dari material visko-elastik-plastik, khususnya pada PEEK (poly ether ether ketone). Secara umum dinyatakan bahwa friksi terdiri dari komponen adhesi dan deformasi yang diasumsikan tidak bergantung satu sama lain. Selama uji gores, koefisien friksi dipengaruhi oleh beberapa parameter, seperti ketajaman indenter, bentuk deformasi dan pemulihan elastik. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa komponen adhesi sangat berpengaruh pada deformasi elastic dan penyetrikaan (uji gores dengan indenter tumpul), sedang untuk pemotongan (uji gores dengan indenter tajam) sangat dipengaruhi oleh komponen deformasi. Dari analisis dapat disimpulkan bahwa model friksi adhesi cocok untuk deformasi elastic dan penyetrikaan, sedang model friksi deformasi dengan pemulihan elastic, cocok untuk pemotongan. Selain itu, plowing merupakan kombinasi dari model friksi adhesi dan deformasi.