bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Age Constraints of Udayagiri Domain of Nellore Schist Belt by Xenotime Dating around Pamuru, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Das Sankha , Shukla Devasheesh , Bhattacharjee Santanu , Mitra Sumit Kumar 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
The Nellore Schist Belt (NSB) is a curvilinear Archaean schist belt, approximately 350 km long and 8-50 km wide. The Nellore Schist Belt is considered to be equivalent of the Sargur Group with a protolith age of 3.3-2.5Ga. Stratigraphically NSB is classified as the upper western Udayagiri Domain (dominated by metasediments) and lower eastern Vinjamuru Domain (dominated by metabasalts). Metabasalts of Vinjamuru Domain have been dated as of 2654 ± 100 Ma age, but so far no dates are available for the Udayagiri Domain. During recent mapping, in the central western part of NSB, west of Pamuru town, in a metapellite of Udayagiri Domain (consisting mainly of quartz, muscovite, paragonite, Spessartine garnet, chlorite, chloritoid and magnetite as accessory mineral) four small grains of Xenotime has been found, among which three grains have been dated. Xenotime is a rare earth phosphate mineral whose major is Yttrium orthophosphate (YPO4). Xenotime preferentially incorporates smaller HREEs and Yitrium. Xenotime has high U content and very low initial Pb concentration, so it is ideal for U-Pb geochronology. Xenotime can be of different origin such as detrital, diagenetic, hydrothermal and metamorphic. The age calculated from xenotime with the Age Quant of SX-Peak sight software gives an average age of1921±120 Ma. This age matches well with CHIME age of 1929±130 Ma of xenotime. All the textural and geochemical characteristics of the grains suggest that the xenotime is of retrograde metamorphic origin which occurs after D1 phase of deformation, hence constraining the upper age limit of the Udayagiri Domain to be 1929±130 Ma.
New Gravity Bases in Jabera-Damoh Vindhyan Basin, Central India
Authors: Srivastava Ravi Prakash , Vedanti Nimisha , Dimri V. P. 
Published: June 2015

Abstract
To map the geological features of long debated Jabera-Damoh region of Vindhyan basin, a detailed gravity survey was carried out. In this survey, gravity observations were taken at 1500 stations and new gravity bases were established at 40 locations. This paper provides information about the acquired gravity data along with absolute gravity values calculated at gravity bases for the use of general scientific community. All the necessary gravity data correction steps are given with formula except terrain and geoid corrections as they were not applicable to the data used in the present study. This will be very helpful for the students as well as young researchers, who want to venture in this field. Elevation, Bouguer and free air anomaly maps are also prepared, which may be useful for future planning. The Bouguer anomaly map of this region has brought several interesting features like (1) possible extension of Jabera-Damoh basin further south beyond NSL and (2) possibility of occurrence of Kimberlite pipes below Mahakoshal group of rocks, situated Northwest of Damoh towards Panna diamond field. Researchers who are interested in raw gravity digital data for the future research work can approach Director, NGRI, Hyderabad.
Geochemistry of Ukhrul Limestone of Assam-Arakan Subduction Basin, Manipur, Northeast India
Authors: Devi Khumukcham Radhapiyari , Duarah Bhagawat Pran 
Published: June 2015

Abstract:
Geochemical studies of the carbonate rocks of Ukhrul limestone from Hundung and Payoi area of Ukhrul District of Manipur, India have been carried out through investigation of major oxides and trace elements geochemistry to determine their chemical composition, to establish the distribution pattern and mutual relationship of the elements, for chemical classification of the limestones and also to decipher environmental conditions that existed during the time of deposition of the calcareous sediments. The study indicates that the limestones were deposited in open to protected near shore, marginal neritic environment with argillaceous sediment flux derived from a granitic continental crust. Protected basin existed partly in Paoyi area. Presence of marine gastropods and foraminifera fossils and higher concentration of strontium in the studied carbonate rocks suggest relatively shallow marine environment of deposition during the Eocene sedimentation.
Are gluten-free foods healthier than non-gluten-free foods? An evaluation of supermarket products in Australia
Authors: Wu Jason H. Y. , Neal Bruce , Trevena Helen , Crino Michelle , Stuart-Smith Wendy , Faulkner-Hogg Kim , Yu Louie Jimmy Chun , Dunford Elizabeth 
Published: June 2015

Despite tremendous growth in the consumption of gluten-free (GF) foods, there is a lack of evaluation of their nutritional profile and how they compare with non-GF foods. The present study evaluated the nutritional quality of GF and non-GF foods in core food groups, and a wide range of discretionary products in Australian supermarkets. Nutritional information on the Nutrition Information Panel was systematically obtained from all packaged foods at four large supermarkets in Sydney, Australia in 2013. Food products were classified as GF if a GF declaration appeared anywhere on the product packaging, or non-GF if they contained gluten, wheat, rye, triticale, barley, oats or spelt. The primary outcome was the ‘Health Star Rating’ (HSR: lowest score 0·5; optimal score 5), a nutrient profiling scheme endorsed by the Australian Government. Differences in the content of individual nutrients were explored in secondary analyses. A total of 3213 food products across ten food categories were included. On average, GF plain dry pasta scored nearly 0·5 stars less (P< 0·001) compared with non-GF products; however, there were no significant differences in the mean HSR for breads or ready-to-eat breakfast cereals (P≥ 0·42 for both). Relative to non-GF foods, GF products had consistently lower average protein content across all the three core food groups, in particular for pasta and breads (52 and 32 % less, P< 0·001 for both). A substantial proportion of foods in discretionary categories carried GF labels (e.g. 87 % of processed meats), and the average HSR of GF discretionary foods were not systematically superior to those of non-GF products. The consumption of GF products is unlikely to confer health benefits, unless there is clear evidence of gluten intolerance.
Second-hand smoke and the risk of tuberculosis: a systematic review and a meta-analysis
Authors: DOGAR O. F. , PILLAI N. , SAFDAR N. , SHAH S. K. , ZAHID R. , SIDDIQI K. 
Published: June 2015

SUMMARYThere is limited evidence and lack of consensus whether second-hand smoke (SHS) increases risk of tuberculosis (TB), which has substantial implications for unrestricted smoking indoors and TB control policies. We aimed to establish the association between SHS and the risk of acquiring and worsening of TB in non-smokers. We identified 428 articles in the initial search and 12 comparative epidemiological studies met our inclusion criteria. Exposure to SHS was found to have a higher risk of TB infection [risk ratio (RR) 1·19, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0·90–1·57] compared to non-exposure; however, this did not reach statistical significance. There was marked variability (I2= 74%,P= 0·0008) between studies’ results, which could be explained by the differences in the diagnostic criteria used. Exposure to SHS was found to be statistically significantly associated (RR 1·59, 95% CI 1·11–2·27) with the risk of TB disease. There was significant heterogeneity (I2= 77%,P= 0·0006) between studies’ results, which was sourced to the internal characteristics of the studies rather than combining different study designs. We did not find any studies for SHS and TB treatment-related outcomes. Thus, we conclude that SHS exposure may increase the risk of acquiring TB infection and progression to TB disease; however, the evidence remains scanty and weak.
Phylogenetic analysis of Bunyamwera and Ngari viruses (family Bunyaviridae, genus Orthobunyavirus) isolated in Kenya
Authors: ODHIAMBO C. , VENTER M. , LWANDE O. , SWANEPOEL R. , SANG R. 
Published: June 2015

SUMMARYOrthobunyaviruses, tri-segmented, negative-sense RNA viruses, have long been associated with mild to severe human disease in Africa, but not haemorrhagic fever. However, during a Rift Valley fever outbreak in East Africa in 1997–1998, Ngari virus was isolated from two patients and antibody detected in several others with haemorrhagic fever. The isolates were used to identify Ngari virus as a natural Orthobunyavirus reassortant. Despite their potential to reassort and cause severe human disease, characterization of orthobunyaviruses is hampered by paucity of genetic sequences. Our objective was to obtain complete gene sequences of two Bunyamwera virus and three Ngari virus isolates from recent surveys in Kenya and to determine their phylogenetic positioning within the Bunyamwera serogroup. Newly sequenced Kenyan Bunyamwera virus isolates clustered closest to a Bunyamwera virus isolate from the same locality and a Central African Republic isolate indicating that similar strains may be circulating regionally. Recent Kenyan Ngari isolates were closest to the Ngari isolates associated with the 1997–1998 haemorrhagic fever outbreak. We observed a temporal/geographical relationship among Ngari isolates in all three gene segments suggesting a geographical/temporal association with genetic diversity. These sequences in addition to earlier sequences can be used for future analyses of this neglected but potentially deadly group of viruses.
Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak associated with a contaminated food container in a school in Sichuan Province, China
Authors: LIU L. G. , ZHOU X. Y. , LAN Z. , LI L. , LI Z. , CHEN W. , WANG J. Y. , ZHANG L. J. 
Published: June 2015

SUMMARYOn 13 June 2013, a fever and diarrhoea outbreak occurred in a boarding school in Sichuan Province. We conducted a field investigation and compared food exposure of 81 case students and 104 control students (years 7 and 8) in order to identify the source of infection. There were 401 cases identified (399 students and two cooks). The attack rates were 23–46% in nursery, primary, and secondary schools, but 0% in the high school. Eighty-five percent of case students, consumed cowpea salad compared to 60% of control students at lunch on 12 June (odds ratio 3·1, 95% confidence interval 1·3–7·8). The cowpeas were stored at room temperature for 3 h in a bucket previously used to store raw ingredients. The bucket was cleaned using water without a disinfectant. There were two buckets of cowpea, one for the high-school students and another for the other students. This Salmonella outbreak was likely caused by the cowpea salad due to cross-contamination via a storage bucket.
Converting perennial legumes to organic cropland without tillage
Authors: Anderson Randy L. 
Published: June 2015

AbstractOrganic producers are interested in developing a no-till system for crop production. In this study, we examined management tactics to convert perennial legumes to annual crops without tillage. Our hypothesis was that reducing carbohydrate production in the fall by mowing would favor winterkill. Mowing treatments were imposed in the fall of the third year of alfalfa or red clover, and corn planted in year 4. The conventional practice of tillage to convert legumes to cropland was also included as a treatment. Mowing in autumn reduced red clover biomass 93% compared with alfalfa when measured 3 weeks after corn planting (WAP). Red clover biomass was still 75% less than alfalfa 6 WAP. Fall mowing suppressed red clover sufficiently to enable corn seedlings to establish, but corn seedlings did not survive in mowed alfalfa due to alfalfa competition. Corn grain yield following red clover was similar in the mowed and tilled treatments when weeds were present. Late season clover and weed growth reduced corn yields 46% compared with weed-free corn. Weed emergence in corn was three times higher after tillage compared with the mowed treatment. Converting red clover to annual crops with fall mowing will support a no-till system for organic farming.
Creole cattle from northwestern Mexico has high genetic diversity in the locus DRB3.2
Authors: Fernández I.G. , Leyva-Baca I. , Rodríguez-Almeida F. , Ulloa-Arvizu R. , Ríos-Ramírez J.G. , Gayosso-Vázquez A. , Alonso-Morales R.A. 
Published: June 2015

SummaryThe objective of this study was to determine the genetic diversity of creole cattle in northwestern Mexico using the BoLA-DRB3.2 locus of the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC). A total of 56 creole cattle were sampled from five communities; in the state of Chihuahua (Cerocahui, Guadalupe y Calvo and Cuauhtémoc) and in the state of Baja California Sur (La Paz and Mulegé). The BoLA-DRB3.2 locus was genotyped by PCR-RFLP assay. Thirty-nine alleles were identified, out of which 14 had not been previously reported. The average level of inbreeding in all populations analyzed wasFIS= 0.09 (P&lt; 0.0001), but only two populations (Cerocahui and Guadalupe y Calvo) showed an excess of homozygotes (P&lt; 0.05). The breed differentiation in all populations studied wasFSC= 0.068 (P&lt; 0.0001). The smallest genetic distance was between La Paz and Mulegé (0.022); but Mulegé presented smaller distances (0.028–0.053) with the populations of La Paz (0.071–0.083) and with Chihuahua. Baja California Sur populations are grouped in a separate branch than Chihuahua populations. We conclude that creole cattle from Baja California Sur and Chihuahua show high genetic diversity in the locus BoLA-DRB3.2.
Effekte eines Therapiebegleithundes auf Patienten im stationären Drogenentzug
Authors: Urban Sabine , Dehn Lorenz B. , Zillmer Björn , Driessen Martin , Beblo Thomas 
Published: June 2015

Fragestellung: Positive Effekte tiergestützter Therapie (TGT) auf Patienten sind belegt. Die vorliegende Studie geht der Frage nach, ob auch Substanzabhängige im stationären Drogenentzug von TGT profitieren und sich unmittelbare Effekte auf die emotionale Befindlichkeit und das subjektive Craving zeigen lassen. Methode: 26 Patienten (ICD-10: F11.2; F12.2, Alter:18 – 65 Jahre) wurden in der randomisiert-kontrollierten Studie im Cross-Over-Design untersucht und in Gruppe A und B aufgeteilt. Gruppe A erhielt zuerst das Interventionsangebot (Spaziergänge mit Hund) und dann das Kontrollangebot (Spaziergänge ohne Hund), bei Gruppe B wurde umgekehrt verfahren. Vor und nach jeder Intervention wurden die emotionale Befindlichkeit und das Craving der Probanden erfasst. Außerdem wurde über den Studienzeitraum hinweg die globale psychopathologische Symptombelastung der Patienten ermittelt. Ergebnisse: Es konnten signifikant stärkere prä-/post-Veränderungen unter der Interventionsbedingung mit Hund im Vergleich zu ohne Hund auf die emotionale Befindlichkeit und eine tendenziell signifikant ausgeprägtere Verringerung des Cravings nach der Intervention mit Hund aufgezeigt werden. Im Studienverlauf reduzierte sich die globale psychopathologische Symptombelastung deutlich, hier fanden sich keine hundespezifischen Effekte. Schlussfolgerung: Es ergeben sich erste Hinweise darauf, dass substanzabhängige Patienten im akutpsychiatrischen Drogenentzug kurzfristig von TGT mit einem Hund profitieren.
The Prediction of Problem-Solving Assessed Via	Microworlds
Authors: Greiff Samuel , Krkovic Katarina , Hautamäki Jarkko 
Published: June 2015

Abstract. In this study, we explored the network of relations between fluid reasoning, working memory, and the two dimensions of complex problem solving, rule knowledge and rule application. In doing so, we replicated the recent study by Bühner, Kröner, and Ziegler (2008) and the structural relations investigated therein [ Bühner, Kröner, & Ziegler, (2008) . Working memory, visual-spatial intelligence and their relationship to problem-solving. Intelligence, 36, 672–680]. However, in the present study, we used different assessment instruments by employing assessments of figural, numerical, and verbal fluid reasoning, an assessment of numerical working memory, and a complex problem solving assessment using the MicroDYN approach. In a sample of N = 2,029 Finnish sixth-grade students of which 328 students took the numerical working memory assessment, the findings diverged substantially from the results reported by Bühner et al. Importantly, in the present study, fluid reasoning was the main source of variation for rule knowledge and rule application, and working memory contributed only a little added value. Albeit generally in line with previously conducted research on the relation between complex problem solving and other cognitive abilities, these findings directly contrast the results of Bühner et al. (2008) who reported that only working memory was a source of variation in complex problem solving, whereas fluid reasoning was not. Explanations for the different patterns of results are sought, and implications for the use of assessment instruments and for research on interindividual differences in complex problem solving are discussed.
Incremental Validity of the Trait Emotional Intelligence	Questionnaire-Adolescent Short Form (TEIQue-ASF)
Authors: Siegling Alex B. , Vesely Ashley K. , Saklofske Donald H. , Frederickson Norah , Petrides K. V. 
Published: June 2015

Abstract. This study examined the incremental validity of the adolescent short form of the Trait Emotional Questionnaire (TEIQue-ASF) in two European secondary-school samples. The TEIQue-ASF was administered as a predictor of socioemotional or academic achievement criteria, along with measures of coping strategies or cognitive ability, respectively. In Dutch high school students (N = 282), the TEIQue-ASF explained variance in all socioemotional criteria, controlling for coping strategies and demographics. In a sample of British preadolescents, the measure showed incremental contributions to academic achievement in the core areas (English, math, and science) of the English curriculum, controlling for cognitive ability subscales and gender (N = 357–491). Implications for the validity and applied utility of the TEIQue-ASF are discussed.
Impact of Differential-Item-Functioning on the Personal	Epistemological Beliefs for Senior High School Students
Authors: Syu Jia-Jia , Zhang Liang-Cheng 
Published: June 2015

Abstract. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the expression of items used to examine personal epistemological beliefs could affect the probabilities of response for compared groups and research outcomes. Differential-item-functioning (DIF) analysis on school types and location of school according to the Rasch model was performed in this study. Nonacademically inclined school students (n = 212) and academically inclined school students (n = 197) were selected to complete the questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of three dimensions of beliefs about knowing and two dimensions of beliefs about learning. The results of the DIF analysis suggested that the items in the dimensions about knowing favor academically inclined students and students from schools located in the northern areas of Taiwan. The items in the learning dimensions favor nonacademically inclined students and students from schools located in the southern areas of Taiwan. The group comparisons were different between the scale that included the DIF items and the scale that excluded the DIF items. The discussion addresses the value of the precise detections for inappropriate items and the effect of the academic achievement on completing the survey.
Decarbonylative organoboron cross-coupling of esters by nickel catalysis
Authors: Muto Kei , Yamaguchi Junichiro , Musaev Djamaladdin G. , Itami Kenichiro 
Published: June 2015

AbstractThe Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling is a metal-catalysed reaction in which boron-based nucleophiles and halide-based electrophiles are reacted to form a single molecule. This is one of the most reliable tools in synthetic chemistry, and is extensively used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and organic materials. Herein, we report a significant advance in the choice of electrophilic coupling partner in this reaction. With a user-friendly and inexpensive nickel catalyst, a range of phenyl esters of aromatic, heteroaromatic and aliphatic carboxylic acids react with boronic acids in a decarbonylative manner. Overall, phenyl ester moieties function as leaving groups. Theoretical calculations uncovered key mechanistic features of this unusual decarbonylative coupling. Since extraordinary numbers of ester-containing molecules are available both commercially and synthetically, this new ‘ester’ cross-coupling should find significant use in synthetic chemistry as an alternative to the standard halide-based Suzuki–Miyaura coupling.
Investigation of multipotent postnatal stem cells from human maxillary sinus membrane
Authors: Guo JunBing , Weng JunQuan , Rong Qiong , Zhang Xing , Zhu ShuangXi , Huang DaiYing , Li Xiang , Chen Song Ling 
Published: June 2015

AbstractMaxillary sinus membrane (MSM) elevation is a common surgical technique for increasing bone height in the posterior maxilla prior to dental implant placement. However, the biological nature of bone regeneration in MSM remains largely unidentified. In this study, MSM tissue was obtained from 16 individuals during orthognathic surgery and used to isolate MSM stem cells (MSMSCs) by single-colony selection and STRO-1 cell sorting. The cell characteristics in terms of colony-forming ability, cell surface antigens, multi-differentiation potential and in vivo implantation were all evaluated. It was found that MSMSCs were of mesenchymal origin and positive for mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) markers such as STRO-1, CD146, CD29 and CD44; furthermore, under defined culture conditions, MSMSCs were able to form mineral deposits and differentiate into adipocytes and chondrocytes. When transplanted into immunocompromised rodents, MSMSCs showed the capacity to generate bone-like tissue and, importantly, maintain their MSC characteristics after in vivo implantation. These findings provide cellular and molecular evidence that MSM contains stem cells that show functional potential in bone regeneration for dental implant.
Entropic Uncertainty Relation and Information Exclusion Relation for multiple measurements in the presence of quantum memory
Authors: Zhang Jun , Zhang Yang , Yu Chang-shui 
Published: June 2015

AbstractThe Heisenberg uncertainty principle shows that no one can specify the values of the non-commuting canonically conjugated variables simultaneously. However, the uncertainty relation is usually applied to two incompatible measurements. We present tighter bounds on both entropic uncertainty relation and information exclusion relation for multiple measurements in the presence of quantum memory. As applications, three incompatible measurements on Werner state and Horodecki’s bound entangled state are investigated in details.