bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Productivity and Habitat Modeling of Wood Storks Nesting in North and Central Florida
Authors: Rodgers James A. , Brooks William B. , Barrett Mark 
Published: August 2012

Abstract
Rainfall, surface water levels, location within the state, and area and types of habitats (n  =  29) surrounding wood stork Mycteria americana colonies in North and Central Florida were analyzed at 10-km, 20-km, and 30-km radii around each colony to examine their relationship with fledging rate and number of nests during 2003–2005. Seven variables within 10 km, 14 variables within 20 km, and 6 variables within 30 km of colonies were correlated with fledging rates. Fledging rate and number of nests were significantly associated with both wetland and nonwetland area and habitats. Among all the variables, fledging rate was most strongly associated with rainfall during the preceding 12–24 mo. Both larger colonies and colonies in North Florida had higher fledging rates. Although some variables had a positive association and other variables had a negative correlation with fledging rates, results were not consistent across all three radii, which suggests that the effects of hydrologic and habitat variables differs with increasing distance from a colony. The size of a wood stork colony was sensitive to a larger number of variables and varied by distances from the colony. Colonies were smaller in the northern part of Florida, and coastal colonies were larger than interior colonies. Because wood storks often use ephemeral foraging sites closer to a colony early in the season and those sites may not be available later in the season, wood storks may shift to alternate, more distant sites and habitats later in the season. A hypothesis is proposed whereby wood storks establish their colonies using proximate clues of prey availability based on the effects of past rainfall and certain preferred habitat types. These proximate cues to prey availability and foraging substrate surrounding a colony are detected by wood storks before the onset and during the initial nesting season. However, the long-term stability of a colony may ultimately be determined by yearly rainfall patterns and habitat variables at larger distances and by fledging rates that contribute to recruitment of nesting birds and an increase in number of nests.
p40phoxExpression Regulates Neutrophil Recruitment and Function during the Resolution Phase of Intestinal Inflammation
Authors: Conway Kara L. , Goel Gautam , Sokol Harry , Manocha Monika , Mizoguchi Emiko , Terhorst Cox , Bhan Atul K. , Gardet Agnès , Xavier Ramnik J. 
Published: August 2012

AbstractNADPH oxidase is a multisubunit complex that assembles during phagocytosis to generate reactive oxygen species. Several components of this complex have been implicated in chronic granulomatous disease and Crohn’s disease, highlighting the importance of reactive oxygen species in regulating host immune response. In this study, we use genetically deficient mice to elucidate how p40phox, one subunit of the NADPH oxidase complex, functions during intestinal inflammation. We show that p40phox deficiency enhances inflammation in both dextran sulfate sodium-induced and innate immune-mediated murine colitis models. This inflammation is characterized by severe colonic tissue injury, increased proinflammatory cytokines, and increased neutrophil recruitment. We demonstrate that neutrophils are essential during the recovery phase of intestinal inflammation and that p40phox expression is necessary for this restitution. Lastly, using an integrative bioinformatic approach, we show that p40phox deficiency leads to upregulation of chemokine receptor 1 and downregulation of enzymes involved in glycan modifications, including fucosyltransferases and sialyltransferases, during inflammation. We propose that p40phox deficiency enhances intestinal inflammation through the dysregulation of these two pathways in neutrophils.
Fluxon Centering in Josephson Junctions with Exponentially Varying Width
Authors: Semerdjieva E. G. , Todorov M. D. 
Published: August 2012

AbstractNonlinear eigenvalue problems for fluxons in long Josephson junctions with exponentially varying width are treated. Appropriate algorithms are created and realized numerically. The results obtained concern the stability of the fluxons, the centering both magnetic field and current for the magnetic flux quanta in the Josephson junction as well as the ascertaining of the impact of the geometric and physical parameters on these quantities. Each static solution of the nonlinear boundary-value problem is identified as stable or unstable in dependence on the eigenvalues of associated Sturm-Liouville problem. The above compound problem is linearized and solved by using of the reliable Continuous analogue of Newton method.
On Solution Regularity of Linear Hyperbolic Stochastic PDE Using the Method of Characteristics
Authors: Li Lizao 
Published: August 2012

AbstractThe generalized Polynomial Chaos (gPC) method is one of the most widely used numerical methods for solving stochastic differential equations. Recently, attempts have been made to extend the the gPC to solve hyperbolic stochastic partial differential equations (SPDE). The convergence rate of the gPC depends on the regularity of the solution. It is shown that the characteristics technique can be used to derive general conditions for regularity of linear hyperbolic PDE, in a detailed case study of a linear wave equation with a random variable coefficient and random initial and boundary data.
A Revisit of the Semi-Adaptive Method for Singular Degenerate Reaction-Diffusion Equations
Authors: Sheng Qin , Khaliq A. Q. M. 
Published: August 2012

AbstractThis article discusses key characteristics of a semi-adaptive finite difference method for solving singular degenerate reaction-diffusion equations. Numerical stability, monotonicity, and convergence are investigated. Numerical experiments illustrate the discussion. The study reconfirms and improves several of our earlier results.
Effect of a Motor-Based Role-Play Intervention on the Social Behaviors of Adolescents With High-Functioning Autism: Multiple-Baseline Single-Subject Design
Authors: Gutman Sharon A. , Raphael-Greenfield Emily I. , Rao Ashwini K. 
Published: August 2012

Abstract
OBJECTIVE. We examined the effect of a motor-based role-play intervention on the social skills of adolescents with high-functioning autism.
METHOD. An ABA multiple-baseline design with three 3-mo phases occurring over 12 mo was used with 7 participants. Frequency of targeted verbal and nonverbal behaviors was tallied in each phase. Frequency data were analyzed using repeated-measures analyses of variance with post hoc comparisons to examine differences in targeted behaviors over the three phases.
RESULTS. Three participants completed all three study phases, 2 completed Phase 2, and 2 completed Phase 1. All participants (N = 7) demonstrated improved social skill use in Phase 1. Participants completing Phase 2 (n = 5) further improved social skill use. Additional improvements were observed among participants (n = 3) who completed Phase 3.
CONCLUSION. The intervention helped participants improve targeted social skill use. Further testing with larger samples and intervention modifications is warranted.
Effect of Classroom Modification on Attention and Engagement of Students With Autism or Dyspraxia
Authors: Kinnealey Moya , Pfeiffer Beth , Miller Jennifer , Roan Cecilia , Shoener Rachel , Ellner Matt L. 
Published: August 2012

Abstract
Students with autism display sensory sensitivities to environmental stimuli that affect their attending and engagement in classroom learning activities. The purpose of the study was to determine whether attending of 4 male students, ages 13–20, increased after the installation of sound-absorbing walls and halogen lighting. The multiple single-subject, mixed-method design, AB(B+C), included a 2-wk baseline and two intervention phases: 2 wk after sound-absorbing wall installation using the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System™ (Owens Corning, Toledo, OH) and 2 wk after halogen light installation. We calculated nonattending frequencies from videotaped class sessions and used visual analysis to measure within-phase and between-phase characteristics. Results included increased frequency and stability of attending and engagement and improved classroom performance, comfort, and mood. Journaling provided students’ perspective on the modifications and reflected overall increased sensory comfort and themes of improved classroom environment, positive emotional response (mood), and improved classroom performance.
Comparing the Functional Performance of Children and Youths With Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and No Disability Using the Revised Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Item Banks
Authors: Kao Ying-Chia , Kramer Jessica M. , Liljenquist Kendra , Tian Feng , Coster Wendy J. 
Published: August 2012

Abstract
OBJECTIVE. We compared the functional performance of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and without disabilities using the revised Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory–Computer Adaptive Test (PEDI–CAT) Social/Cognitive, Daily Activities, and Responsibility domains.
METHOD. A nationally representative sample of parents of children ages 0–21 without disabilities (n = 2,205), with ASD (n = 108), or with IDD (n = 150) completed an online survey. We obtained predicted PEDI–CAT scaled scores for three reference ages (5, 10, 15) from a modified analysis of covariance model and compared each group’s scores using contrasts of the regression parameters.
RESULTS. We found no significant differences between the ASD and IDD groups. The group with ASD demonstrated significantly lower performance than the group without disabilities across the three domains at ages 10 and 15.
CONCLUSION. Scores on the PEDI–CAT differentiated the group with ASD from the group without disabilities. Children with ASD and IDD did not demonstrate different performance profiles.
Cross-Cultural Comparison of Sensory Behaviors in Children With Autism
Authors: Caron Kristina G. , Schaaf Roseann C. , Benevides Teal W. , Gal Eynat 
Published: August 2012

Abstract
Parents of children with autism frequently report that their children exhibit unusual responses to sensory experiences. Little research is available, however, describing how parents’ and children’s culture and environment might influence parents’ reports of their children’s behaviors. This study compared the frequency of parent-reported responses to sensory experiences in children from two countries—Israel and the United States. We administered the Short Sensory Profile to primary caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and typically developing peers. Results indicate that Israeli parents reported unusual responses to sensory experiences less frequently than U.S. parents for both ASD and typically developing children. U.S. children with ASD demonstrated significantly greater difficulty in the Auditory Filtering and Visual/Auditory Sensitivity domains than Israeli children with ASD. These findings indicate a need to further explore the influence of culture and environment on caregiver perceptions of the responses to sensory experiences of children with ASD.
Autonomic and Behavioral Responses of Children With Autism to Auditory Stimuli
Authors: Chang Megan C. , Parham L. Diane , Blanche Erna Imperatore , Schell Anne , Chou Chih-Ping , Dawson Michael , Clark Florence 
Published: August 2012

Abstract
OBJECTIVES. We examined whether children with and without autism spectrum disorder (ASD) differ in autonomic activity at rest and in response to auditory stimuli and whether behavioral problems related to sounds in everyday life are associated with autonomic responses to auditory stimuli.
METHOD. We measured skin conductance (SC) at rest and in response to auditory stimuli as well as behavioral responses using the Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) Home Form. Participants were 25 children with ASD and 25 typically developing (TD) children, aged 5–12 yr.
RESULTS. The ASD group had significantly higher resting SC and stronger SC reactivity to tones than the TD group. Correlations between SC and SPM indicated that more severe auditory behavioral difficulties were associated with higher sympathetic activation at rest and stronger sympathetic reactivity to sound.
CONCLUSION. High sympathetic reactivity to sound may underlie the difficult behavioral responses to sound that children with ASD often demonstrate.
Precursors and Trajectories of Sensory Features: Qualitative Analysis of Infant Home Videos
Authors: Freuler Ashley , Baranek Grace T. , Watson Linda R. , Boyd Brian A. , Bulluck John C. 
Published: August 2012

Abstract
OBJECTIVE. This study explored precursors and trajectories of extreme sensory patterns in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) compared with children with developmental delay (DD).
METHOD. We conducted a retrospective analysis of home videos of 12 infants who later displayed extreme presence or absence of three sensory patterns at preschool and school age.
RESULTS. In ASD, hyporesponsiveness was most evident in infancy, followed by sensory repetitions. Hyporesponsiveness appeared stable over time and also was a precursor of sensory seeking. Infants with DD had few sensory precursors.
CONCLUSION. Precursors of extreme sensory features emerge early in children with ASD and appear relatively stable over time for a pattern of hyporesponsiveness but less stable for patterns of hyperresponsiveness and sensory seeking. These findings highlight the emergent nature of sensory features that may inform early identification and intervention.
Sensory Overresponsivity and Anxiety in Typically Developing Children and Children With Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Cause or Coexistence?
Authors: Lane Shelly J. , Reynolds Stacey , Dumenci Levent 
Published: August 2012

AbstractOBJECTIVE. To explore the relationship between sensory overresponsivity (SOR) and anxiety in children with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and typical development.METHOD. Path analysis was used to examine the primary SOR model (Green & Ben-Sasson, 2010) using both physiological and behavioral data.RESULTS. The magnitude of physiological responses to sensory challenge was a mediator variable between predictors (baseline arousal and attention) and outcomes (anxiety and physiological recovery). Behavioral SOR was correlated with anxiety but not with physiological variables.CONCLUSION. The intensity or magnitude of sensory responsivity mediates the relationship between baseline arousal and attention and outcome anxiety and physiologic recovery from sensory challenge. Behavioral tools used to measure SOR do not reflect physiological responsiveness; this mismatch warrants further investigation. SOR can prevent children from participating in the occupations of childhood; the greater the understanding of SOR, the more successful occupational therapy practitioners will be in developing effective interventions.
Analyzing the status of Iran's textile industry in comparison with industries listed in Tehran Stock Exchange
Authors: Moradi Ahmad , Abedini Ahmad , Pool Javad Khazaei 
Published: August 2012

Textile industry has been influenced by the globalization process more than any industry in the world. Given that a high volume of the country's industry is at disposal of small and medium industries it seems that paying attention to textile industries and improving their status could be a useful strategy for economic development of the country. Objective of the present paper is to evaluate textile industry in comparison with industries listed in Tehran Stock Exchange. Therefore, dividend, final price of each section, percentage of price change, percentage of profit to price, total return, percentage of increasing of dividend per share have been evaluated for certain time periods in comparison with the selected industries using a combination of factorial analysis and numerical taxonomy methods based on a set of selected indexes such as those related to number of stocks traded. According to results of the present survey textile industry has been dropped from rank 9 in 2009 to rank 8 in 2008 in two time periods under study. This shows there is a basic weakness in this industry and necessity of a new and innovative strategy seems essential. Keywords: dividend, numerical taxonomy, stock exchange, textile industry
Expatriate Satisfaction in International Assignments: Perspectives from Indian IT Professionals Working in the US
Authors: Ray Moulik Sujoya , Mazumdar Sitanath 
Published: August 2012

Rapid globalisation and boundaryless business ventures have contributed to a growing number of expatriates working in foreign locales. As a result of this, it is increasingly important that multinational corporations sending their employees for international assignments prioritise expatriate management. The Global Delivery Model followed by the Indian software firms creates a number of onsite (international) opportunities for Indian software professionals. The effective management of expatriates is increasingly been recognised as a major determinant of success or failure in international business. This study attempts to identify factors that impact expatriate satisfaction in the software industry. Using the method of exploratory factor analysis, through a survey conducted of 75 Indian expatriates currently on assignment in the United States, 25 variables which impact expatriate performance have been grouped into five factors and the correlations of these factors with overall expatriate satisfaction have been examined.
Fault detection for discrete‐time switched singular time‐delay systems: an average dwell time approach
Authors: Lin Jinxing , Fei Shumin , Gao Zhifeng , Ding Jie 
Published: August 2012

SUMMARYIn this paper, the fault detection problem is investigated for a class of discrete‐time switched singular systems with time‐varying state delays. The residual generator is firstly constructed based on a switched filter, and the design of fault detection filter is formulated as an H ∞  filtering problem, that is, minimizing the error between residual and fault in the H ∞  sense. Then, by constructing an appropriate decay‐rate‐dependent piecewise Lyapunov function and using the average dwell time scheme, a sufficient condition for the residual system to be regular, causal, and exponential stable while satisfying a prescribed H ∞  performance is derived in terms of linear matrix inequalities (LMIs). The corresponding solvability condition for the desired fault detection filters is also established via LMI approach. Finally, a numerical example is presented to show the effectiveness of the developed theoretical results.Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Design and Synthesis of Polycyclic Imidazole‐Containing N‐ Heterocycles based on CH Activation/Cyclization Reactions
Authors: Iaroshenko Viktor O. , Ostrovskyi Dmytro , Miliutina Mariia , Maalik Aneela , Villinger Alexander , Tolmachev Andrei , Volochnyuk Dmitriy M. , Langer Peter 
Published: August 2012

AbstractA new strategy for the synthesis of polycyclic imidazole‐containing N‐heterocycles, based on the two general synthetic ways, namely the Pd(II)‐catalyzed intramolecular arylation via CH/CHal and CH/CH coupling reactions, was developed. The method proposed here enables the synthesis of many fused N‐heterocycles containing purine, 1‐deazapurines and benzimidazole structural units.
β‐Aryl Nitrile Construction via Palladium‐Catalyzed Decarboxylative Benzylation of α‐Cyano Aliphatic Carboxylate Salts
Authors: Shang Rui , Huang Zheng , Xiao Xiao , Lu Xi , Fu Yao , Liu Lei 
Published: August 2012

AbstractThe palladium‐catalyzed decarboxylative benzylation of α‐cyano aliphatic carboxylate salts with benzyl electrophiles was discovered. This reaction exhibits good functional group compatibility and proceeds under relatively mild conditions. A diverse range of quaternary, tertiary and secondary β‐aryl nitriles can be conveniently prepared by this method.
World Health Organization‐defined eosinophilic disorders: 2012 update on diagnosis, risk stratification, and management
Authors: Gotlib* Jason 
Published: August 2012

AbstractDisease overview: The eosinophilias encompass a broad range of nonhematologic (secondary or reactive) and hematologic (primary, clonal) disorders with potential for end‐organ damage.Diagnosis: Hypereosinophilia has generally been defined as a peripheral blood eosinophil count greater than 1,500/mm3 and may be associated with tissue damage. After exclusion of secondary causes of eosinophilia, diagnostic evaluation of primary eosinophilias relies on a combination of morphologic review of the blood and marrow, standard cytogenetics, fluorescent in situ‐hybridization, flow immunocytometry, and T‐cell clonality assessment to detect histopathologic or clonal evidence for an acute or chronic myeloid or lymphoproliferative disorder.Risk stratification: Disease prognosis relies on identifying the subtype of eosinophilia. After evaluation of secondary causes of eosinophilia, the 2008 World Health Organization establishes a semimolecular classification scheme of disease subtypes including “myeloid and lymphoid neoplasms with eosinophilia and abnormalities of PDGFRA, PDGFRB, or FGFR1,” chronic eosinophilic leukemia, not otherwise specified' (CEL, NOS), lymphocyte‐variant hypereosinophilia, and idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), which is a diagnosis of exclusion.Risk‐adapted therapy: The goal of therapy is to mitigate eosinophil‐mediated organ damage. For patients with milder forms of eosinophilia (e.g., <1,500/mm3) without symptoms or signs of organ involvement, a watch and wait approach with close‐follow‐up may be undertaken. Identification of rearranged PDGFRA or PDGFRB is critical because of the exquisite responsiveness of these diseases to imatinib. Corticosteroids are first‐line therapy for patients with lymphocyte‐variant hypereosinophilia and HES. Hydroxyurea and interferon‐alpha have demonstrated efficacy as initial treatment and steroid‐refractory cases of HES. In addition to hydroxyurea, second line cytotoxic chemotherapy agents and hematopoietic cell transplant have been used for aggressive forms of HES and CEL with outcomes reported for limited numbers of patients. Although clinical trials have been performed with anti IL‐5 (mepolizumab) and anti‐CD52 (alemtuzumab) antibodies, their therapeutic role in primary eosinophilic diseases and HES has yet to be established. Am. J. Hematol. 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
Solid‐phase photocatalytic degradation of polystyrene with TiO2/Fe(St)3 as catalyst
Authors: Fa Wenjun , Guo Lili , Wang Jie , Guo Rui , Zheng Zhi , Yang Fengling 
Published: August 2012

AbstractA novel photodegradable TiO2‐Fe(St)3‐polystyrene (TiO2‐Fe(St)3‐PS) nanocomposite was prepared by embedding TiO2 and Fe(St)3 into the commercial polystyrene. Ferric stearate was added into polymer as cocatalyst in order to improve the dispersion in polystyrene and photocatalytic efficiency of TiO2 nanoparticles. Solid‐phase photocatalytic degradation of the TiO2‐Fe(St)3‐PS nanocomposite was carried out in an ambient air at room temperature under ultraviolet lamp. The properties of TiO2‐Fe(St)3‐PS composite film were compared with that of the pure PS film and the TiO2‐PS composite film, through weight loss monitoring, scanning electron microscope, gel permeation chromatogram, and FTIR spectroscopy. The photodegradation efficiency of TiO2‐Fe(St)3‐PS composite film was higher than that of the pure PS film and the TiO2‐PS composite film under the UV light irradiation. The average molecular weight (Mw) of TiO2‐Fe(St)3‐PS composite film decreased 63.08%, and the number of average molecular weight (Mn) decreased 79.49% after UV light irradiation for 480 h. Photo‐oxidation leads to an increase in the low molecular weight fraction by chain scission, thereby facilitating biodegradation. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2013